Expert interviews in the field of hormone health, nutrition, and mindset. A show for smart women seeking smart solutions to the stresses of modern life.
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This podcast is about walking you through many different perspectives on health conditions, symptoms, and solutions that can help you get from fatigued to fabulous. Dr. Shelena Lalji’s mission has always been to offer her patients and community the best of mental, physical and spiritual wellness. You can learn more about Dr. Shel and her wellness center (and schedule your telehealth appointment) at www.DrShel.com - we can support you no matter where you are in the world. This podcast is a po ...
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33. Cold Lasers for Healing | Dr. Kirk Gair
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Dr. Shel speaks with Dr. Kirk Gair, a chiropractor who specializes in low level, non-thermal lasers. He has taught laser therapy for the last five years and had research on lasers published in the Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology. Dr. Gair has used lasers in his practice to help with a litany of ailments - ranging from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditi…
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34. Mold, Candida & Food Sensitivities | Veronica Kent
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In this episode, Dr. Shel speaks with Veronica Kent about a variety of topics, including food allergies, food sensitivities, immunology tests, and personal stories of ALS. Veronica is the President and CEO of Alletess Medical Laboratory, and an international leader in the field of food allergies, offering nutritional guidance, interpretive intellig…
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31. Purpose and Passion | Navigating Life
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In today’s episode, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks about the role purpose, passion and meaning play in shaping our lives. When people talk about happiness or fulfillment in life, they tend to throw around these words without truly understanding how they differ from one another. Dr. Shel breaks down each aspect, such as what it means to have a “passion” in…
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Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji brings you on a journey about the importance of faith, and how it has truly saved her and her family. Often, people mistake faith for religion, however, it is an expression of hope and confidence in that hope. She discusses her own personal experience with faith in the last year, and teaches us the ways to practice and impl…
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30. The Mighty Power of Mitochondria | Bridgit Danner, FDN-P
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“Your house is your environment, really think about your purchases and how much natural fiber you bring into your home.”- Bridgit Danner On this episode, Bridgit Danner joined us! She has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2004 and a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner since 2015. She ran a busy integrative medicine clinic for t…
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29. Essential Oils for Improved Health | Jodi Sternoff Cohen
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What most people don’t realize is that most of our pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants, it’s much more mainstream than people realize.” -Jodi Sternoff Cohen In today’s podcast, I speak with the wonderful Jodi Cohen, a multiple best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. In addition to providing powe…
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28. Advancements in ALS Treatments | Merit Cudkowicz, MD
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To honor ALS Awareness Month, this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel features my good friend and one of my heroes, Dr. Merit Cudkowicz. She is the Director of the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS, Chief of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as the Director and the Julieanne Dorn Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School.…
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27. Lyme Disease and Chronic Infections | Darin Ingels, ND
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On this episode Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shel speaks with Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic doctor that specializes in Lyme disease. They discuss all things Lyme and Chronic Lyme, treatment protocols for a cure, and what chronic infections could be propagating your Lyme. Visit https://dariningelsnd.com/ for more of Dr. Darin!…
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“Your body is a self-healing organism. By ignoring its natural self-repair process and entrusting a doctor immediately, you might be ignoring the very thing you need to heal.” On this solo episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shel addresses the meaning behind self healing, if there’s purpose without passion, and tips for both healing yourself nat…
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25. Healing Hormones for Great Skin | Trevor Cates, ND
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Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Trevor Cates, an Amazon best-selling author of the book, “Clean Skin From Within”, and the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California. Today they discuss the importance of understanding it’s not just about what you put in your body, but also what products you put on your body, that imp…
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24. Heal Your Autoimmune Disease | Gabe Golden
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“Symptoms are very important, and they should be a great incentive for you to start learning about your body and what’s in the way of it functioning optimally.” With so much conflicting information about autoimmune disease- how do we pick what’s right for our own treatment? Dr. Shel speaks with Gabe Golden, film director and producer, about his fil…
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23. Gut, Brain, and Hormonal Toxicity | Dr. Tom O’Bryan
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Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Tom O'Bryan-one of the most sought after and respected leaders in the functional health community, and a recognized leader on the impact of gluten and food sensitivities on gut health, autoimmunity and the brain. He is the founder of TheDr.com and author of best-selling books, ‘The Autoimmune Fix’ and “You Can Fix …
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22. Dental Dangers: The ROOTS of Disease | Stuart Nunnally, DDS
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Dr. Shelena Lalji interviews Dr. Stuart Nunnally, biological dentist. Dr. Nunnally is board certified in naturopathic medicine and is board certified in integrative biological dental medicine. They talk about how dentistry impacts systemic health, and how poor dental health can contribute to worsening autoimmune and even neurodegenerative diseases.…
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21. An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer | Nalini Chilkov, LAc, OMD
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Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Nalini Chilkov, a leading-edge authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention, and Immune Enhancement bringing more than 30 years of clinical experience with thousands of patients. Today they talk about creating a body where cancer cannot thrive. Download Dr. Nalini’s free cancer-p…
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20. Loving Your Imperfections | Navigating Life
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Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks about the art of loving your imperfections, and how learning to embrace your individual self strengthens our mindset and those who surround us. The discussion of mental health is beyond important when talking about imperfections, and Dr. Shel explains the importance of a positive outlook on how we treat ourselves. The…
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19. Key Foods, Nutrients and Lifestyle Shifts To Optimize Immune Function | Sally LaMont, ND, LAc
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Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Sally LaMont, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. They talk about the importance of your gut health, discussing the best foods to support it and the products to avoid for optimal immune function. Learn more information on Dr. Sally’s Healthy Immune Reset Program, focusing on the value of food as medicin…
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Navigating Life is a branch of Get Well with Dr. Shel where I use both my medical expertise and personal experiences to help and prevent you from encountering avoidable health and wellness challenges. This episode is about gratitude, how I found it amidst unprecedented personal struggles, and the practices we can all do to feel a little more gratef…
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17. Treat YOUR Hashimoto's | Anshul Gupta, MD
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Your thyroid gland regulates just about every other hormone in your body. So much so that it is known as the “master gland of the metabolism” and it is interwoven with every other major hormone and system in your body. I spoke with Dr. Anshul Gupta, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Pepti…
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16. Reset your Thyroid | Alan Christianson, NMD
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On this week’s episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, I spoke with Dr. Alan Christianson, a board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid care. We’re going to be talking about iodine, what to do to “reset” your thyroid to optimal function, and how to take the first step. Dr. Christianson has been featured on countless media appear…
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15. Outsmart Endometriosis| Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC
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My guest is a nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative women’s health and reproductive health, sometimes called The Pelvic Guru - Dr. Jessica Drummond. Dr. Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of a brand new book on women’s health, Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in phys…
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14. Exploring "The Hot Years" | Mache Seibel, MD, NCMP
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My guest today is a nationally acclaimed expert in women’s wellness and menopause and a member of the Harvard Medical Faculty. Dr. Mache Seibel is a leading author of two best-selling books, The Estrogen Window and The Estrogen Fix, and the Editor of the #1 digital magazine for midlife women HotYearsMag.com. Before transitioning his career to focus…
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13. Healing Unresolved Trauma | Keesha Ewers, PhD, MSN, ARNP, FNPc
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Autoimmune disease is now the #1 chronic health problem. Functional medicine offers sound treatment, but is so often missing a critical piece of the puzzle. Dr. Keesha Ewers and I talk about trauma and grief - and how these can become the seeds of actual physical illness. Trauma can often be a family illness - with one person becoming ill, like in …
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12. Self Care Principles | Navigating Life
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I'm excited to announce that I have started a new branch of my podcast, Get Well with Dr. Shel, called Navigating Life, where I use both my medical expertise and personal experiences to help and prevent you from encountering avoidable health and wellness challenges. This episode is all about self care, which has garnered a lot of media attention re…
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11. Heavy Metal Detox | Wendy Myers, FDN-P, NC, CHHC
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Today Dr. Shel speaks with Wendy Myers, FDN-P, NC, CHHC, an expert in detoxification and minerals. She is passionate about educating the public on the importance of long term detoxing considering our toxic world. She healed her own health issues through hair mineral analysis and developed a unique detox and supplement program, and wants to help oth…
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10. Naturopathic Oncology | Dr. Heather Paulson
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My guest today is Dr. Heather Paulson, a board-certified Naturopathic Oncologist, Teacher, Best Selling Author, and Speaker. After experiencing cancer with several loved ones, Dr. Paulson left an impressive career in marine biology to attend medical school. Dr. Paulson works with people undergoing cancer treatments, including radiation, surgery, an…
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9. Breast Cancer Conqueror | Dr. Véronique Desaulniers
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Today, Dr. Shel interviews Dr. V, a two-time breast-cancer survivor, the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, the 7 Essentials System®, and co-founder of MyBreast Friend™. Her mission is to inspire women to be proactive with their breast health and to help them make informed decisions. Today we discuss all of her game-changing breast cancer programs…
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8. Detoxification with Olive Oil | Tony Kasandrinos
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Olive oil has been a central part of the Kasandrinos family for generations. Kasandrinos babies are even baptized with olive oil from our family’s land. In Greece, it’s customary to grow and press your own olive oil for family and friends. So, even after moving to the U.S., our family made sure to bring enough olive oil to enjoy until the next trip…
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7. Stress, Adrenals and an Overwhelmed Planet | Marcelle Pick
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I’m so excited about today’s interview! Marcelle Pick is an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about transforming the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. Marcelle is currently a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has served as a Medical Advisor to Healthy Living Magazine. She lectures on…
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6. Integrative Mental Health | Dr. Hyla Cass
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Nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine, psychiatry, and addiction recovery, Dr. Cass has helped individuals to take charge of their health. One area of expertise has been helping individuals to withdraw from both psychiatric medication and substances of abuse with the aid of natural supplements. Many were fr…
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5. Functional Prostate Health | Dr. Geo Espinosa
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Are you or do you know a man over 40? Then you HAVE to listen to this! On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc, IFMCP, CNS, clinical assistant professor of integrative and functional urology at New York University and author of Thrive—Don’t Survive: Dr. Geo’s Guide to Living Your Best Life B…
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4. Challenges of Self-Care & Boosting Mom’s Immunity | Madiha Saeed, MD
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On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Madiha Saaed, THE Holistic Mom, MD! She is the author of Amazon bestseller "The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease" and the brand-new holistic children’s book, “Adam's Healing Adventures”. Get a copy of her new book at https://adamshealingad…
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On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Marisol Teijero, a naturopathic doctor, about IBS, gut issues, the wonderful uses of castor oil, and having F.A.I.T.H. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.…
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2. Treating & Beating Fibromyalgia | Rodger Murphree, DC
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It's not about learning to live with fibromyalgia...we've got to get the message out there that you can feel good again. On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Rodger Murphree, internationally recognized fibromyalgia expert. His “Murphree Method, ”a combination of functional and orthomolecular medicine, has help…
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1. Reclaim Your Menopause | Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG
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On the inaugural episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Anna Cabeca, fellow OBGYN all about menopause, hormonal imbalances, and ditching toxicities as we age. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.…
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This is the 195th episode of Women's Wellness Radio. We've been on air for almost 3 years, and done a lot of good work. And I'm ready for a little change of pace. This is our last episode! Here's what you'll hear: Min 00:30 Changes on the WWR Min 01:45 Finding our mission in work Min 03:00 Toxins in our daily lives Min 04:00 What's next for WWR Min…
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Kiran Krishnan is a Microbiologist with over 20 years experience in the probiotics industry. In this webinar we did in May, Kiran talks about leaky gut, the microbiome, gluten, the immune system & supplements for a leaky gut. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:20 Introduction to WWC Min 04:05 Kiran Krishnan & his work Min 08:35 Leaky gut progression M…
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Why Chronic Bloating Happens with Dr. Eric Rieger
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Dr Eric Rieger is an anesthetist and registered nurse. He is our guest this week where we talk about bloating, SIBO, IBS, gut bacteria, causes of chronic bloating, and polyphenols. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:55 Causes of SIBO Min 05:55 Dr. Rieger's health history Min 08:45 Archaea bacteria in the small bowel Min 11:20 Other bacteria found in t…
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Toxins Testing with Ann Melin & Bridgit Danner
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Ann Melin & I are your guests this week. Ann is our lead coach at WWC. In this episode we talk about some of my own test results, mold tests for the home & body, testing for chemicals in the body, heavy metal testing, and organic acids testing. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:10 Tests covered at Women's Wellness Collaborative Min 04:40 Toxicity in …
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Natural Solutions for Hormonal Symptoms with Dr. Mariza Snyder
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Dr. Mariza Snyder is a Women’s Hormone Practitioner and an essential oils expert. This episode is a recording of a webinar with Dr. Mariza on essential oils for hormones. We talk about perimenopause & menopause, the thyroid, nutritional tips & essential oils. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:10 Dr. Mariza Snyder & her mother's health history Min 06:…
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Dr. Darin Ingels is a naturopathic physician, clinical microbiologist and immunologist with a speciality in Lyme disease. He previously came on to the show to talk about mold and has authored the book "The Lyme Solution". Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:00 Introducing Dr. Darin Ingels Min 03:15 The basics & myths of Lyme disease Min 06:45 EMF & Lym…
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Root Causes of Hashimoto's with Dr. Eric Osansky
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Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractic physician, clinical nutritionist, and Functional medicine practitioner. He is back on the show in the event of his new book coming out called "Hashimoto's Triggers". In this episode we talk about Hashimoto's disease & its triggers, the connection between thyroid & SIBO, and essential oils. Here's what you'll hear:…
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Reversing Chronic Disease with Paleo Habits with Lindsay Christensen
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Lindsay Christensen is a nutritionist, health coach & health writer. She's our new staff writer at WWC. In this episode we talk about Lindsay's chronic childhood illness, diagnosis, the different treatments she's taken and how taking a paleo approach has made a difference for her. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:35 Introducing Lindsay Christensen M…
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Herbs That Will Rock Your World with Jane Barlow-Christensen
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Jane Barlow Christensen is a master Herbalist and co-founder of Barlow Herbal. Her father, Max G. Barlow, worked with Dr. ET Krebs Jr and Dr. Hulda Clark, inventor of the Essiac formula. Jane loves everything natural, holistic, wellness, fitness, and nutrition oriented. In this episode we talk about herbs, Lomatium, virus infections, and Jane's sup…
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Healing Gut & Oral Infections With Herbs with Rachel Fresco
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Dr. Rachel Fresco is a doctor of Chinese Medicine out of California. She's also the founder and President of Bio-Botanical Research. In this episode we talk about her formulations, biofilms, gut infections, essential oils, oral health, and eating healthy. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:00 Introducing Dr. Rachel Fresco Min 03:58 Dr. Fresco's Biocid…
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Epstein Barr Virus- Could You Have It? With Dr. Kasia Kines
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Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the CEO of EBV Educational Institute who specializes in the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). Her new ground-breaking book on EBV combines medical research with practical applications, written both for the medical community and the layperson in mind. The book will be released in late spring/summer 2018.…
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My Real Life Healing Journey with Tami Wilson
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Tami Wilson is part of our staff at WWC and joined our online coaching program as a client about a year ago. She's our special guest this week where we talk about her health history, menstrual cycle, negative self-talk, working at WWC among other topics. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:00 Introducing Tami Wilson & her health history Min 05:12 Puber…
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My Real Life Healing Journey with Jaclyn Renee
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Jaclyn Renee is a holistic health coach specializing in digestion & hormone health. She's our special guest this week because she is one of our clients in our coaching program. We talk about her health journey, diet, testing, and hormones. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:00 Introducing Jaclyn Renee Fracchia Min 05:05 Jaclyn's health history before …
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Essential Oils that Balance Sleep, Mood and More with Jodi Cohen
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Jodi Cohen is the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, an essential oils company, and the best selling author of "Healing with Essential Oils". She's a nutritional therapist and essential oils expert. In this episode we talk about the nervous system and how to get into parasympathetic rest mode, getting a good night's sleep, the adrenal glands, and histam…
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Taming Fussy, Hormonal Skin with Megan Schwarz
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Megan Schwarz is an attorney turned female hormonal health advocate, with a specialty in skin care. She offers clients dietary, lifestyle, and hormonal support focused on inflammatory skin issues such as hormonal acne, dermatitis, and hyperpigmentation. In this episode, we are going to focus mainly on the internal aspects of skin issues. Here's wha…
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