Holistic Health Heroes

Sometimes when you hear a phrase over and over again and then you hear something that goes against that line of thinking, it can be confusing. 

That's why I wanted to shine a light on the fact that there are SOME seed oils that actually have healing properties. 

For instance, the star of this show is black cumin seed oil, which as the following benefits: 

It's time to start asking, "why is my body inflamed to begin with?" when you have skin issues.

Whether it's a 25 year old or a 45 year old, skin issues can feel debilitating, wreaking havoc on confidence and setting you back from your happiest, healthiest self. 

Let's dig in on skin health, uncover the gut-skin axis and find out what's really going on with your skin issues as an adult. 

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Ahh, lavender. Just saying the word makes me do a deep exhale. There's something special about medicinal effects you can get by just breathing! 

After a very stressful few weeks, I've had to remind myself just how potent the herb lavender can be. And all the uses, from culinary, to tea and tinctures, not to mention essential oils. 

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Lavender essential oil: https://ngvitamins.com/product/lavender-french-oil-4oz-100-pure/ 

Has there been an increase in anxiety in the last few years (2020-2025)? Oh yes, indeed there has been. Like what you ask? 

Here are a few according to the American Psychiatric Association: 

to name a few.   

In this episode I dig into a curiosity I have had after watching cult documentaries and noticing what seems to be a common thread... diets that are all about deprivation. 

Is this real...

NAC is a precursor to glutathione, the body's most powerful antioxidant. It helps neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation and support detoxification.  

While NAD+ or (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme essential for energy production and DNA repair. It plays a key role in mitochondrial function, helping cells generate ATP (cellular energy).  

NAC and NAD both provide critical support for cellular function but in different ways. 

NAC helps with detoxification and antioxidant support, while NAD is essential for energy production and longevity. The best approach depends on your goals—whether it's long-term wellness or rapid...

Is red light therapy here to stay or is it just another fly-by-night health trend? 

With a history that goes back to 1967 (from what I found anyway), turns out there are a lot of studies that say photobiomodulation (aka red light therapy) does have a lot of effective uses for our health and wellbeing. 

Tune in and find out all the names for this type of therapy, several studies that provide evidence, tips on effective use, my own experience with it as someone new to RLT as well as some products I found for our st...

For over 33 years, Sharik worked to help people eliminate pain from their lives as a physical therapist and rehabilitation counselor (PT, MRC). In part because he had overcome many traumatic events throughout his life that caused great pain.  

His life experiences drove him to seek out natural solutions for chronic pain. Which  led him to focus on resonance and its effect on our nervous system. 

After 15 years of research and development, he invented the Pain Tuner PRO at Rezzimax. 

With the extensive list of conditions that the Pain Tuner PRO has been helping peop...

Vitamin D deficiency is very common in the US. It's estimated that approximately 42% of adults and about 50% of children aged one to five are affected. 

While it is a fat-soluble vitamin, it’s actually a hormone in how it functions. But what does that mean? 

In this episode, I'll share with you what I learned about vitamin d, optimal levels, tests to get and who is most likely to get it. 

We go through healthy levels of sun exposure, some tips on supplementation and much more! 

I do hope you will tune i...

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting someone I consider a "Holistic Health Hero": Nina Teicholz. 

As I said in episode 4 of this podcast, I really admire the extensive research and work Nina did in her book The Big Fat Surprise. And I'm grateful she may be highly involved in new dietary guidelines that may be rolled out in December 2025. 

I always get asked, "what do you eat?" so I thought I'd do an episode about setting the record straight on the truly healthy eating habits that are now getting some more press and will li...

With any health challenge that you may be experiencing, the first thing to tackle is how you think about it. Because that will surely dictate your approach in how you deal with it.

Dr. Abbey Jo Shulkin, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, joins me in this episode to shine a light on Traditional Chinese Medicine. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from herbal medicine, to lasers and shockwave therapy in gadgets as well as afflictions like joint pain, knee pain, back pain (all the pains) as well as chronic conditions and weight loss. 

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Inflammation is a big problem for us all. From our modern diet and food system to chronic stress it seems we just can't escape it! 

And because that's the case it's often a big cause of pain. So what does a person do when they are battling pain on an ongoing basis? Unfortunately many times it's run to the cabinet for over-the-counter pain relievers that sadly do have some side effects. 

But what if you could get pain relief from something with out...

I'm in the school of thought, like Ben Franklin that, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

So while I know western medicine has it's suggestions and will likely help some people quite a lot... I want to go deeper, to the root cause. 

I want to find out what we can do, things in our own power, to help resolve frozen shoulder if we get it. And perhaps even more important to prevent it from occurring (or reoccurring).  

Tune in and pick up some tips of how to resolve fr...

Brooke McPoyle specializes in helping people tap into their highest potential through breath, sound and movement.

A former Division I athlete and professionally trained singer, she brings a unique perspective to performance, resilience and well-being. 

Brooke is founder of MusicalBreathwork.com, a pioneering platform that merges breath science, fascia research and sound frequency to optimize human health. 

Join us for this fascinating conversation that goes beyond the fascia but explores just how intertwined it is to resolving many health issues that arise throughout our lives. 

Check out Brooke at: https://musicalbreathwork.com...

NSAIDs or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the most widely used over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications for pain relief and inflammation. Most accept them as "normal" but not me! 

I want holistic alternatives. Why? Because I know there are risks - and some of them scare the heck out of me. 

Tune in as I raise awareness to some of the fairly serious health implications of NSAIDs. 

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In the last five years, we have all lived through some heavy stuff. But if you were a nurse, well, my heart goes out to you. 

Did you know? since 2020...   

That...

Buying "healthy" isn't always easy. What's better organic or local? What is the difference between cage free and free range? Let's clear up the confusion in this episode all about the healthiest labels. 

Resources Mentioned: 

How I wash my produce: 

Grapefruit seed Extract: https://ngvitamins.com/product/grapefruit-seed-extract-liquid-concentrate-4-oz/

P2 fruit and Veggie Wash: https://ngvitamins.com/product/p2-fruit-veggie-wash-12-oz/

THE MEATRIX Videos:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEkc70ztOrc and Part 2: https://youtu.be/VAN6G8sBNIE?si=j-jik50dwBnjedsa 

Egg Scorecard: https://www.cornucop...

Despite some fairly famous figures suffering with mercury toxicity there still seems to be controversy over the topic. 

Some people in conventional medicine will argue against the existence of such ailments or say that certain therapies aren't effective. Why? 

When it comes to not being able to question real medical symptoms and suffering that should raise a huge red flag and usher in critical thinking. 

Let's take a look at what what symptoms to be on the lookout for, what other diseases are being mimicked by this condition, the autoimmune connection, as well as...

My interest in cloves came to me after seeing Dr. Berg talk about the power of clove water at night. I tried it and really liked it... so I wanted to share a bit more about this mighty little spice used for centuries in a medicinal way. Enjoy! And let me know if you plan to incorporate cloves into your routine... 

Here's the tincture I started using for oral health: https://ngvitamins.com/product/clove-1oz/ 

And the jojoba oil too: https://ngvitamins.com/product/heather-loraine-organic-16oz-oils/ 

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Barbara O'Neill is a health educator, author and speaker renowned for her expertise in natural therapies. She has been at it for more than five decades and dedicated her career to promoting holistic health principles, emphasizing the importance of diet, lifestyle and natural remedies.

Recently I had the opportunity to meet Barbara -- I was thrilled! Even if we don't agree 100% on nutrition, I recognize that she has a lot to teach on holistic health. 

In this episode I share my notes as well as what I learned from Barbara and how she became a v...

Nora Gedgaudas is a board-certified nutritional consultant and clinical neurofeedback specialist with more than 20-years of highly successful clinical experience.  

She is also an internationally acclaimed ketogenic and ancestrally-based nutrition specialist and the bestselling author of Primal Body, Primal Mind along with two other books: Primal Fat Burner and Rethinking Fatigue. 

Now she serves on the board of the long-standing organization, Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation. 

Join us as we walk through her experience of living with wolves in snowy winters and how that experience ignited the inspiration for her life's work. 

Topics rang...

I'm often inspired by the stories I hear in my life. So, when a friend told me she suffered with uterine fibroids I wanted to look into the subject and share what I learned. 

While I conducted loads of research here and there, there was one article I wanted to include here and that's the one by Dr. Northrup:  https://www.drnorthrup.com/fibroids/ 

If you'd like to check out the supplements that we have at our store which may help support someone with fibroids, there's a good list to explore: 

Natural Progesterone Crea...

I've been focused on cellular detox for myself so it's only fair to share what I'm doing... right?! After all, as Dr. Pompa says, "get to the cell, to get well." 

In this episode, I talk with owner of Vibrant Mobile Health, Denise Skinner. Denise is a holistic technician specializing in whole body detox. She has a deeply personal connection to holistic health having walked-the-walk with her daughter, herself and now her husband who was diagnosed with cancer. 

Join us for a conversation that covered a lot of ground... from a juice cleanse that destroyed he...

Kidney stones can be so painful! And for anyone who has suffered with this ailment, my heart goes out to you.
Now, how do you prevent and cope with the potential pain of kidney stones? This episode will help get you started with some real-world tips that you can apply today that can help.
As I mention in this episode, there are healthy habits you can start that can support health in everyone and there are herbs to know about that have made a difference with those who experienced kidney stones. 

Sally Norton on Oxalates: h...

It's time to lift the veil... and Lance Schuttler, CEO of Ascent Nutrition, is here to help us do just that!
Lance is the Owner and CEO of Ascent Nutrition. For many years he worked in the nutraceutical industry and that experience made him want to focus on pure quality in production of his own line of select supplements.
After a deeply personal and rather traumatic experience, Lance knew he wanted to find out the difference between the what the "unintelligent medical system" told his father to do and what would really help people with mental health...

Did you know the products you use in your daily life could be contributing to your downfall? Or cause others around you to experience some serious health symptoms?

Things like perfume/cologne, laundry detergent, air fresheners, cleaning products and other personal care products have dangerous chemicals (i.e. parabens, phthalates) in them.

Some have a gene mutation that makes smelling these chemicals more than a slight annoyance but rather they experience debilitating symptoms.

Join me as I dig into the topic of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), explore causes, tips to stay healthy and...

I'm so pleased to be sitting down with my own dentist, Dr. John Light of Lake Worth, Florida. 
As I mention in this episode, this topic is deeply personal to me as my mom has gone through a whole lot with her teeth. Before we met Dr. Light she was blessed to have found a biological dentist in Clearwater, Florida who was a true saint! She credits Dr. Ray Behm with quite literally saving her life! 

Here are a list of suggested questions that may help you find out if your dentist is the holistic fit yo...

When health recommendations are one-size-fits-all, it raises a red flag for me. So when I saw the title of this book, "No Ma'am Ograms!" I just had to read it. And the next step, of course, was to share it with you...

The author is a MD (and more), he overcame his own devastating diagnosis and he helped many people as an integrative oncologist. 

A major takeaway for me here is that there’s nothing wrong with just pressing pause if you do hear the dreaded words no one wants to hear about breast cancer. 
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What do you want to change this year? Part of becoming a new and improved version of yourself involves change. And I'm a big believer that all change starts in your mind...

In this episode, my guest is mindfulness coach Allison Waguespack.

Before her work as a mindfulness coach, Allison spent a decade working in a creative and business capacity at advertising agencies in New York City and San Francisco. Her impressive client list included companies like American Express, Citibank and Netflix to name a few…

She then pursued Yoga Teacher Training with Ma...

As the alleged-Ben Franklin quote says, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" and I don't want that to me be in this New Year!
I'm aiming to be the best version of myself and to do that... I need to set some goals. But I want to do it right and increase my chances of actually following through. 
So, in this episode I'm sharing some tools to help set us on a path to success in reaching the goals we set.   
From the SMART framework to food journals and meditation goals, it's up to...

Insulin Resistance is much more than the signal that you are likely to get type 2 diabetes. It’s a danger all on its own...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of insulin resistance, delving into how it’s linked to metabolism, cellular health, and mitochondrial function, and highlighting its role beyond just diabetes—affecting everything from weight and energy to cardiovascular and long-term health. How is it interconnected to your metabolism? Let's break down the factors that contribute to insulin resistance so you know practical, holistic strategies to improve insulin sensitivity and restore balance.

If...

Reed Davis is a double-board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT) and a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing.
He founded Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), after working with thousands of clients at a wellness center as Health Director. 
Since then Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has helped more than 4,000 practitioners across 50 countries. Reed has personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness with lifestyle interventions guided by the discoveries made with functional lab testing. 
For practitioners and those on a health journey, learn from Reed at this special link pro...

This condition is on the rise! 
What an eye-opening conversation... have you heard of MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? I'd bet most would say ‘no.’ Be sure to listen in for yourself or someone you love because as Jen says, this condition is growing fast. 

Jen Donovan is a licensed trauma therapist and holds a Master's of Science in Family Therapy. She is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Gut and Psychology Syndrome Practitioner and a Certified Tension and Trauma Release Exercises Provider. 

She was diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in 2016 and struggl...

Deanna Hansen is a pioneer in the field of fascia decompression for physical and emotional transformation. She is a best-selling author and has more than 20 years of hands-on clinical experience. Deanna created Fluid Isometrics™ and Block Therapy™, unique fascia-release techniques to help relieve chronic pain and dis-ease, encourage healthy detoxification and reverse the aging process. 

Fascia work has been said to help a whole host of conditions, including:

Join us in this fascinating conversation about the world of fascia, breath work, weight loss and much more. 

Quality is everything when eating any part of an animal. And at Pluck, quality means grass-fed, grass-finished, humanely treated, pasture-raised animals raised with no GMOs or hormones. 
Chef James Barry has been a private chef for some of the biggest names in Hollywood and earlier in his career founded the Healthy LA-based meal delivery Company Wholesome2GO. He has authored recipes for various cookbooks and in 2020, he founded Castle Hill foods and launched PLUCK, an organ-based seasoning. 
Join me for this inspiring conversation as we meander from understanding the dignity of your diet, how you can't skip jo...

Ben Azadi is a 4-time best selling author, national keynote speaker and host of the “Metabolic Freedom” podcast. 
On his own health journey he's experienced significant weight loss as well as  multiple autoimmune diagnoses. Now he helps others in his programs at KetoKamp.com.   
As I told Ben in our conversation here, sometimes I think these chats I have on the podcast are like divine intervention. After our talk, I feel a renewed sense of inspiration in my own health goals and I hope this episode can ignite some inspiration in you too!

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When people sneeze around you, do you get worried? 
Are you a big fan of hand sanitizer? What if I told you it was doing you more harm than good? 
This episode dives into why we think the way we do about germs. Where did it come from? Who was the man behind the theory? 
And new challengers of the dominantly accepted view. 
I'm not saying the jury is out and I have a verdict here, but I am interested in sharing that there are two sides of this story. 
Here's the article mentioned, take...

Weight loss is a popular topic. It always has been and likely, always will be. And it's especially popular right now with an estimated 74% of Americans being categorized as obese.

I'm not talking about beauty standards when I mention weight loss. I'm talking about health, quality of life and longevity.

Obesity is a health issue because it is a co-morbidity, meaning it increases the likelihood to get type 2 diabetes, cancer or heart disease (to name a few).

There's so much attention on popular weight loss drugs on the market these days and with...

What if there was no grocery store? Where would you get your food? Our lives are so busy, it can be easy to take things like food and water for granted. 
But it's time we figure out how to function because farms are under attack! Since 2017, 150,000 family farms have been shut down. And working farmland has been reduced by 21 million acres. Why? 

We are facing a big problem with our food systems and my guest has a revolutionary solution.

AJ Richards and Brooke Ence co-founders at From the Farm. They're on a mission to re...

Eat chocolate! Well, the healthy kind anyway ;) Tune in for my top 10 reasons why raw cacao supports health. I don't know about you, but for me, life is too short not to enjoy some kind of chocolate. Turns out there is a guilt-free way to gain nutrients -- even stem cells -- from chocolate.

In this episode I talk about the difference between healthy candy and candy that is poisoning you with lead and cadmium.

I share my top 3 brands of chocolate that I would indulge in - if I'm buying it. And list a...

We are living in historic times. There is a movement going on that's been going on for many years actually. But only now is it making some headlines.
The challenge is, it takes courage to speak up about all that is wrong with our food and healthcare systems these days. People are being vilified for it!
Well, I look at those speaking up and I admire their courage. It makes me think... what correlation is there between health and courage?
That's what I explore in this episode as I talk about the book, “Good Energy: The su...