Best Alternative Health Roundup Podcasts (2024)

Welcome to the second half of our alcohol miniseries! In part one, I focused on how alcohol metabolizes differently in women than men and how this increases women's alcohol-related health risks. I also talked about how alcohol can effect puberty, our hormones, and menstrual cycles. If you haven’t already listened, it's a perfect prequel to today's …

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422: Optimizing Thyroid Health and Healing Thyroid Disease Using Evidence-Based Integrative and Functional Medicine with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC, DABCI, DACBN 1:05:42

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What You’ll Learn: The consequences of undiagnosed thyroid disorders (30 seconds) Dr. Hedberg’s bio and background (1 min 30 sec) How Dr. Hedberg got interested in thyroid health (5 min 30 sec) The number one symptom of thyroid disease and other accompanying signs (6 min 30 sec) The link between thyroid hormone and energy production in the mitochon…

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On Women, Alcohol, Our Hormones and Menstrual Cycles 1:02:44

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Alcohol. It's the kind of frenemy that many women have a love-hate relationship with. It may make us feel good in the moment—relaxed, more social, less anxious—but many women find that after a drink or several, they’re moody, irritable, don’t sleep as well, and feel overall kind of not-so-great. Are there reasons for this that are unique to women? …

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421: An Integrative Approach to the Treatment and Prevention of Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases with Dr. Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc 1:08:00

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What You Will Learn: Dr. Chesney’s bio and background (0 min) How Dr. Chesney became interested in specializing in Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses (5 min) Why Dr. Chesney has a passion for prevention of tick-borne diseases(8 min) Why we should care about prevention of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and who is most at risk (9 min) How t…

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Session 257: Hypnotic Mistakes and Mastery: Insights from Mike, Chris, and Timothy September 46:49

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/257

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Rediscovering Intimacy and Pleasure with Emily Nagoski 1:10:55

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I’m so excited to share an encore interview with the brilliant, hilarious, and incredibly insightful Emily Nagoski, author of Come As You Are, Come Together, and Burnout (co-written with her sister). Emily is a renowned sex educator who brings a blend of scientific rigor and relatable storytelling to the conversation about women's sexual health and…

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420: Essential Oils for Thyroid Health 30:09

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What You Will Learn: In this episode, I share how essential oils can support thyroid health. First, I provide a brief overview of the thyroid and why it is so vital for health. I also highlight how to determine if this endocrine gland is imbalanced. Finally, I focus on the main part of the show: essential oils and how they influence thyroid functio…

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Seeing Life Through an Herbalist’s Lens with Olivia Amitrano 1:02:50

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In this fresh and delightful episode I sit down with Olivia Amitrano, herbalist, host of the popular What’s the Juice podcast and founder of Organic Olivia, a successful botanical medicines company. Olivia opens up about her transformative journey through herbalism, personal growth, and the essential practice of honest self-reflection on the relati…

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419: More on the Many Wonders of Tea Tree Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia: Part II 28:35

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What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it’s time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil’s properties, history,…

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Session 256: Bernheim’s Amnesia Technique and the Power of Personal Development in Hypnosis 51:49

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/256

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418: Why Tea Tree Oil is So Popular & The Backlash of Its Success 25:00

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What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss why tea tree oil is so popular. I also explain the latest regulatory scare surrounding this favored oil. For perspective, I then provide you with an overview of the literature and how it has been historically viewed by several skilled and esteemed aromatherapists. These points are important to underst…

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Breaking the Taboo Around Pregnancy Loss with Chelsea Leyland 1:00:14

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics related to pregnancy loss and fertility challenges. Listener discretion is advised. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of "On Health," I sit down with Chelsea Leyland, a globetrotting DJ, mother, epilepsy and endometriosis activist, documentary filmmaker, and menstrual health entrepr…

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417: Naturopathic Approaches on How to Support a Healthy Liver 42:53

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What You Will Learn: In this episode, I discuss the importance of liver health. I explore how the liver affects overall health, its main functions, how it interacts with our hormones, gut, and thyroid, and how to promote liver health using lifestyle tools and essential oils. Here are some of the key points discussed during the show: Why the liver i…

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Session 255: More Q&As 50:55

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/255

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416: Trifecta Care for Alzheimer’s Disease: Aromatherapy, Music and Memory, ® and HEARTS Process© with Debrah Nadler, BS, MBA, CCA, RA, Alzheimer’s Training & Certification 1:14:54

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What You Will Learn: An introduction to Debrah’s background and Trifecta care (0 min) Some facts on Alzheimer’s disease (1.50 min) Debrah’s bio (2.30 min) How Debrah got started with aromatherapy and how her mother’s diagnosis changed her career path (5 min) How Debrah found the three specific modalities she uses to assist and holistically care for…

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Ending Obstetric Fistula: A Journey of Hope and Resilience with Bonnie Ruder 47:55

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"I think one of the most important things about fistula is that it is completely preventable and treatable. So this is a solvable problem. We used to have this problem here in the US and now we don't." – Bonnie Ruder Obstetric fistula affects around 2 million women globally, with 50,000 to 100,000 new cases each year. This devastating, yet entirely…

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415: Aromatherapy in Season According to the Five Elements with Rachel Jackson, CYI, LMT, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist & Educator 1:25:13

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What You Will Learn: An introduction to Rachel and her poem on forming a relationship to aromatherapy (0 min) Rachel’s bio (2.30 min) Rachel’s healing journey into aromatherapy (5.40 min) What is the meaning of “Yam”? (11 min) How Eastern and Western medicine are starting to “speak the same language” (13 min) The philosophy surrounding the Wisdom o…

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Session 254: Erickson was the GOAT 31:42

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/254

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Why Metabolic Health Matters and How to Improve it with Casey Means 1:24:02

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"What if your body had a greater ability to heal than you were ever led to believe?" - This question not only challenges conventional health beliefs but also underpins the empowering message that infuse today's discussion. Welcome to this - literally - energy packed new episode of "On Health," where I’m joined by Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained…

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414: The Overlooked Vital Organ: Holistic Kidney Health with Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND 1:13:39

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What You Will Learn: An Introduction and overview of kidney functions (1 min) Dr. Jenna Henderson’s Bio (2 min) Dr. Henderson’s journey relating to her own diagnose of chronic kidney disease (5 min) What is dialysis? (11.30 min) The kidneys’ capacities to heal (16.30 min) The number one reason that people go into kidney failure that is not a “kidne…

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[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum 1:08:31

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In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) being the #1 complication associated with birth in the US and the #2 cause of maternal mortality, this remains a critical conversation. ________________ It’s not j…

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413: Reframe, Restore, and Refresh Your Well-Being with Transformational Coaching and Aromatics with Melissa Holman, CLC, RA, CECP 1:11:18

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What You Will Learn: How Melissa’s own podcast influenced my views on aromatherapy (0 min) Melissa’s bio (1 min) Melissa’s journey into aromatherapy (3.30 min) How aromatherapy led Melissa into coaching (10.30 min) The difference between health, life, transformational, and master coaching (14 min) How essential oils support and excel the shifts in …

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Session 253: More Questions and Answers about Hypnosis 28:41

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/253

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412: Five Cool Ways Essential Oils Can Holistically Support Hormone Health 38:48

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What You’ll Learn: In this episode, I wanted to expand on how essential oils can support healthy hormones in a holistic and integrative way. Since essential oils have multiple mechanisms of action, and contain hundreds of biological compounds, this podcast could have gone on for an inordinate amount of time. Thankfully, I narrowed it down to five k…

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[Replay] Adaptogens & Burnout 52:57

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I've been wanting to share this episode with you for awhile, so I finally dusted off the archives and here it is. The sound quality is not as sharp as our more recent episodes - our production values have definitely improved - but I'm certain you'll find it timely and useful. Despite increased attention on the dangers of burnout, recent surveys rep…

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411: Kids, Teens, and Mental Health: What Every Parent/Practitioner Should Know about Their Child’s Gut-Brain Connection with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, MD 1:08:45

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What You’ll Learn: The current, concerning statistics of our kid’s state of health (1 min) Dr. Song’s bio (2 min) An overview of Dr. Song’s new book (6 min) How the gut-brain link and microbiome are related to children’s mental health issues (7 min) What are psychobiotics and how that relates to the gut-brain link (9.50 min) What is the difference …

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Session 252: Questions and Answers about Hypnosis 42:56

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/252

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410: Natural Solutions for Healing Autism with Dr. Jared Skowron, ND 1:16:55

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What You Will Learn: What autism is and its prevalence (1.15 min) Dr. Skowron’s background and bio (3 min) Autism is poorly misunderstood, and the conventional approach doesn’t have a cure (8 min) Specialists in autism exist around the world that can apply therapeutics and help children lose their diagnosis and live independent lives (9 min) The mo…

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Demystifying Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Menopause with Sharon Malone 1:12:26

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Should you use it for your perimenopause or menopause symptoms? Does it prevent dementia? Heart disease? Is it safe? Who should and who shou;dn’t take it? Join me for this powerful conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB-GYN with 30 years of clinical experience - and an advocate for menopause awareness, and I e…

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409: Why Are They So Many Different Kinds of Frankincense Essential Oils?: Making Sense of Frankincense and All Its (Main) Species 28:12

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What You Will Learn: Frankincense essential oil is one of the most popular of all the essential oils to date. In fact, its multiple actions and its strong reputation for supporting wellness has earned it the nickname of the “King of Essential Oils.” Yet, you’ve probably noticed that there are various types of frankincense essential oils. To confuse…

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Session 251: Is Hypnosis Scientific? 44:06

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/251

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408: 5 Important Things to Know About Essential Oils: Lessons Learned from Top Experts in Aromatherapy and Integrative Medicine 30:12

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What You Will Learn: In this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution, I take a pause to reflect on what I’ve learned about essential oils both as a naturopathic doctor who has incorporated them in her practice for almost 20 years and as the host for the show over the last six months. After interviewing some of the top aromatherapists and naturopath…

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The Wisdom of the Menopause Brain with Lisa Mosconi 1:09:36

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In this must-listen episode I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist and author of The Menopause Brain, and my friend, back to On Health to demystify the profound impact of menopause on the female brain. Dr. Mosconi offers invaluable insights into how menopause is more than a hormonal shift - it's a significant neuroendocr…

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407: Evidence-Based Aromatherapy for Women’s Health and Mental Health with Pam Conrad, PGd, BSN, RN, CCAP 54:38

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What You Will Learn: · The importance of safety in critical time periods (1 min) · Pam’s bio and her background on how she set the foundation for integrating aromatherapy in hospital-based nursing and midwifery programs (1min 30 sec) · What got Pam interested in women’s health, mental health, and aromatherapy (7 min) · How Pam got into aromatherapy…

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Session 250: Hypnosis to Forget an Ex…and Other Cool Stuff 40:50

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/250

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406: Natural Ways to Optimize Hormones and Sexual Health with Functional Medicine and Essential Oils with The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG 1:07:55

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What You Will Learn: The far-reaching impact of hormones on the whole body (.45 sec) An overview of how essential oils support the hormone-brain axis (1.40 min) Dr. Anna’s bio and background (3 min) How Dr. Anna became interested in integrative women’s health and what led her to be a renowned women’s health advocate (6.40 min) Why one would want to…

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The Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Lisa Damour 1:07:00

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The teen years are a trope and a meme in our culture. We’re inevitably warned the minute we have a baby and admire her cute little face at a family gathering, in a restaurant, waiting in the checkout at the grocery: Just wait until she’s - or he’s - a teen. And it’s no wonder - the teen years - which we all remember too - are fraught with big chang…

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405: PsychoAromatherapy: Using Essential Oils for Better Mental Health with Jade Shutes, World Renowned Aromatherapist 1:33:05

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What You’ll Learn: An introduction on how essential oils influence mental health (0 min) Jade’s background and bio (2 min) Jade has been a key influencer in aromatherapy for three decades. Jade was recently highlighted on the Aromatic Hologram as a featured pioneer in aromatherapy. (6 min) How Jade got interested in aromatherapy for mental health (…

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Session 249: Giving Hypnotically Dynamic Presentations 1:00:00

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/249

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404: How to Detox Your Brain by Supporting Your Glymphatic System and Using Essential Oils with Dr. David Jockers, DNM, DC, MS 51:02

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What You Will Learn Dr. Jockers provides us with a wealth of information on how to support our brains and glymphatic system to optimize brain detox. Due to his busy schedule, we had to keep a tight stop time. As a result, I popped back on after our interview to further expand on how essential oils can support our brain health and its functioning. D…

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Stress in Pregnancy: How Much Should You Stress About It 53:23

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Welcome to On Health where today I talk about understanding stress during pregnancy, bust myths, and share real tips to take care of yourself before and when the stress hits the fan. In this episode I explore: The impact of how we talk about stress in pregnancy and its effects on moms-to-be on Why it's important to understand stress during pregnanc…

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403: Mind-Body-Heart Medicine: Using Essential Oils for Healthy Hearts 39:55

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What You’ll Learn: Since we are in the month of February, I thought it would be a good time to pause and focus on the heart. So, in this podcast I will provide a brief overview of cardiovascular health and how essential oils can support our healthy hearts. Note: Timestamps may shift with editing cuts, putting estimates here Why the heart gets so mu…

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Session 248: Communicating well, when the other person doesn’t! 47:49

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/248

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402: How Essential Oils Can Help You Heal from Mold-Related Illness with Dr. Jill Crista, ND 1:21:45

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What You Will Learn: An introduction to mold and its multisystemic effects. (1 min) Dr. Jill’s background and bio. (2.23 min) What fueled Dr. Jill to become a specialist in mold-related illness and environmental medicine. (5.31 min) How mold can often get missed as an underlying factor in disease. It is likely a reason why someone is not getting be…

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Beyond Gaslighting and Narcissism: Finding Yourself to Find Love with Jillian Turecki 1:03:06

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Jillian Turecki, my guest for this On Health episode, is a beacon of light and a font of love and wisdom. A certified relationship coach, teacher, and writer with over 20 years of experience, she's fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, and she's helped thousands through her teaching and writing revolutionize thei…

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401: Can You Be Allergic to Essential Oils? with Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFMCP (Solo episode) 32:52

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On this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution I discuss a very important, and even controversial topic in aromatherapy. It’s regarding the answer to the question of “can you be allergic to essential oils?” Here’s What You Will Learn: The three main reasons why “being allergic to essential oils” is controversial in aromatherapy Why it’s important …

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Session 247: Staying Safe in this Crazy World 51:36

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/247

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400: Using Essential Oils for Headaches with Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFMCP 38:34

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What You Will Learn: How the aromatic and physical properties of essential oils can help to restore the body back to balance as they address symptoms. The prevalence of headaches and what the most common symptoms are. The classification of headaches (primary, secondary, and cranial neuropathies). Common types of headaches and their symptoms (tensio…

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Why Women Have More Autoimmune Diseases Than Men 34:53

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Fatigue, achy muscles, painful joints, brain fog, strange skin rashes… Could it be the flu? It’s possible. In fact, that’s what women are sometimes told! But these can be symptoms of an autoimmune condition. Autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and Hashimoto’s, to name just a few, have a definite gender bias. Women acco…

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