The Roots & Fruits Podcast

Dr. Donald Dennis MD, FACS, has dedicated his life to uncovering the root causes of chronic illness and guiding people back to vibrant health. As a board-certified Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgeon with over 45 years of experience in the medical field, he is extremely knowledgeable and has treated over 36,000 patients. In addition to his clinical practice, he is the founder of Micro Balance Health Products, a company dedicated to developing natural solutions for mold-related health issues.With a unique blend of medical expertise, practical strategies, and innovation, he empowers individuals to take control of their health rather than just manage symptoms.In this episode, Dr. Dennis breaks down the ways mold can colonize in your body, and how he helps people heal.Where the conversation went:2:10 - People weren't getting better4:55 - How Dr. Dennis helps the 20%6:45 - Candida & mold connection9:15 - Sinus colonization14:00 - Resistance in the medical world15:00 - Mold testing for indoor air16:35 - "You can't get better when you're in it"19:52 - Is your brain worth it?20:40 - Microbalance Test Plates21:00 - TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY MICRO BALANCE HEALTH PRODUCTS!! ⁠Fight spores in your life with their all-natural cleaning products!⁠ AND use my code ROOTSANDFRUITS at checkout to save!23:55 - Optimal humidity levels24:45 - Fiberglass in ductwork30:00 - Move over, bleach! 32:00 - Fogging with EC335:45 - Consider your moldy car!37:03 - Finding more with a mold dog39:24 - Optimal ranges for air quality tests41:04 - Testimonials from Dr. Dennis45:00 - Is your stuff worth your brain?46:01 - EC3 laundry additive Fight spores in your life with their all-natural cleaning products!⁠ use code ROOTSANDFRUITS to save!

Everyone knows that mold is toxic, but did you know how prevalent it is in our homes? This hidden culprit is making people sick, and the lack of education around how to prevent it, how to deal with it, and how to heal your body is a gap we are trying to fill in this 4 part mini-series brought to you by Micro Balance Health Products. In today's episode, Josee shares her family's real and raw story of how this past year has held an isolating and heavy journey of mold sickness, fleeing a toxic home, and rebuilding a healthy home. SHOP MICRO BALANCE HEALTH PRODUCTS HERE:https://microbalancehealthproducts.com/?rfsn=8654748.8f50823 - use code ROOTSANDFRUITS to save :)Stay tuned for part 2 in just a couple weeks 👀

In today's episode we are joined by Josee and alllll your questions from Instagram! Hear about Josee's experience on the Cellcore protocol and learn more about the popular topic of parasites. ⁠PARASITE QUESIONNAIRE⁠ ⁠CELLCORE PRODUCTS⁠ (Josee's code is: xY5w4VIm ) ⁠PAPAYA SEED PASTE RECIPE⁠

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Hillary Dinning, a naturopathic doctor specializing in children's care and expert in neurodivergence. Dr. Hillary brings passion, presence and peace into whole-person wellness. With a compassionate approach and a deep understanding of root-cause healing, Dr. Hillary has empowered countless individuals and families to live into the fullness of life... including our family! We are so grateful for her care, her voice, and her willingness to share that with you all. ⁠Dr. Hillary’s Website⁠ ⁠Dr. Hillary’s Instagram⁠ Where the Conversation Went: 1:50 Dr. Hillary’s journey 4:40 Focusing in on the neurodivergence puzzle 7:04 How toxicity is contributing to neuroinflammation  9:58 Increasing numbers in the world of neurodivergence 13:42 Heavy metals, elimination issues & genetic factors 17:25 Glyphosate & the gut-brain connection 19:22 Clinical observations  24:00 Building community for the journey 26:12 Stress can be toxic  Dr. Anderson Youtube Channel Dr. Sonia Doherty

The next generation's health starts in our homes! If you're wanting to raise healthy kids, this episode is for you! Holistic nutritionist, culinary expert and vegan cook turned Paleo-ish mama, Marni Wasserman is a passionate voice for raising healthy babies. Today, we are grateful to share space with Marni as she shares her personal and professional wisdom for mom's looking to reduce toxins in the home. ⁠⁠The Ultimate Baby Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Ultimate Health Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Marni on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Work with Marni⁠⁠ Where the conversation went: 1:59 Marni's journey 5:22 Reducing toxins pre-conception 7:43 Pre-conception nutrition 9:30 Avoiding toxic interventions in pregnancy 14:58 Marni's Natural Birthing Experiences 18:36 Planning a natural hospital birth 23:47⁠⁠ SHOP LITTLE OAK ⁠⁠(ROOTSANDFRUITS15) 24:41 Your baby wants your B.O & boobies 25:34 Postpartum nutrition - don't touch the hospital food! 29:26 Beware of green-washing in the baby industry 31:48 Building a natural nursery 33:14 Avoiding plastics in the beginning 38:18 Finding balance in the land of the crunchy Check out our favourite LOW EMF baby monitor for your natural nursery! ⁠Shop Bebcare ⁠with my code: JOSEE15 and save on your purchase. ⁠

We're taking a pause from mind-bending, life-changing, fact-filled toxin focused content to re-center in the importance of WHOLE PERSON HEALTH. Today, Josee is joined by her lovely husband Jared as he tries to get a word in between her rants.... jokes aside, this inspiring conversation spills the tea on how they walk out a sustainable lifestyle, choosing toxin-free products and food without compromising community, while money is tight, and when stress levels are high! Don't forget to RATE, SUBSCRIBE & ENGAGE with the podcat. It's literally the ONLY way we can grow.

Reducing and avoiding toxins in our daily lives is one of the most impactful choices you can make for your skin! While toxic skincare products can lead to problems, inhaling and consuming toxins can also affect your skin’s health. Today, we’re excited to welcome Joy McCarthy, a renowned holistic nutritionist, health and wellness expert, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. Joy's passion for radiant skin is truly inspiring, and her holistic approach—focusing on both internal and external well-being—offers valuable insights for all of us. In this episode, we delve into the significance of a healthy skin microbiome and explore effective ways to promote bacterial diversity and balance. WHERE THE CONVERSATION WENT: 2:37 Joy's story 6:30 We can get hyper-focused on gut health and forget the importance of skincare 8:46 Choosing the right skin products & what to avoid 13:26 SHOP HOLISTIC GODDESS use code: ROOTSANDFRUITS 14:41 What is the skin microbiome & some signs it may be imbalanced or lack diversity 17:22 The importance of skin pH 22:06 Beware of "paraben free" greenwashed products 23:56 What to do in chlorinated pools 26:35 It's not EVERYTHING but the inside is important - eating for skin health 32:18 Supplements for skin health (VIEW COLLECTION HERE) 34:52 THE ROOTS & FRUITS COLLECTIVE (VIEW VIRTUAL CLINIC) 38:51 Joy's approach to detoxing Don’t forget to check out HELLO JOYOUS through our affiliate link: https://hellojoyous.com/joseebosgra!

This week, we were elated to have the one and only Stephanie Seneff on the Roots & Fruits Podcast to dive into the horrific statistics around glyphosate and chronic disease. She clearly laid out the ways this all-too-common ingredient is wreaking havoc on human health at a cellular level, contrbuting to many chronic issues such as diabetes, cancer, autism, and more. Stephanie is a senior researcher from MIT who pursued glyphosate research and activism as a secondary career when her personal life took her down the rabbit hole. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY HOLISTIC GODDESS! To help your body detoxify this nasty poison, https://holisticgoddess.com/collections/naked-organs#shop?ref=gebdhyyw to stimulate your liver. Use code: ROOTSANDFRUITS to save at checkout! Where to conversation went: 1:50 Stephanie's journey 4:48 Glyphosate & vaccines 6:08 Trends of disease and glyphosate usage 8:00 Glyphosate destroys gut microbes and therefore sleep, mental health & more 12:14 Living and shopping intentionally organic 13:37 Regulatory issues, big agriculture & big pharma 15:51 The toll of modifying plants to withstand glyphosate 18:06 Glyphosate is contributing to climate change 19:44 Allllll about profit in agriculture 21:00 Tech-based solution suggestions for Bayer 22:25 How salad is poisoning moms & babies 26:05 Stephanie's Book: https://amzn.to/4dVIYw3 26:35 Glyphosate substituting for glycine by accident in protein synthesis? Stephanie's research findings that explain the many chronic diseases rising exponentially! 27:07 https://holisticgoddess.com/collections/naked-organs#shop?ref=gebdhyyw 29:33 More and more babies are born sick - is glyphosate a part of the equation? 31:33 How blood sugar issues are influenced by glyphosate 32:25 Wheat is sprayed with glyphosate RIGHT before harvest! 33:51 How to navigate the labels "non-GMO" vs. "organic" and regulation efforts in Europe and the USA 37:22 The agrichemical industry & the government are making it tricky to see change 40:37 Sugarcane farm workers & death by kidney failure in Nicaragua 42:12 We are at a toxic tipping point ... what's next? 42:43 Glyphosate & the hurricanes 44:48 If we could just get rid of glyphosate!!! 48:22 Why meat, brussel sprouts & sunshine ar important to help fight against glyphosate 50:27 Where to learn from Stephanie!

Out of 8000 products in the US, Natural Calm ranks as #1. And there's no doubt about why! Joined today by Linda Bolton, we dive into the wonderful world of internal magnesium citrate, and topical magnesium. We discuss why they provide excellent support for detoxification and how they can support many common ailments in return. Linda Bolton is a renowned advocate for natural health and wellness, serving as the leader of Natural Calm Canada and founder of Bolton's Naturals. With a focus on magnesium's health benefits, she has been instrumental in promoting high-quality supplements that support relaxation and overall well-being. Linda's contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades, including the Canadian Health Food Association’s Excellence Award. She is also a sought-after speaker, sharing her expertise through workshops and seminars. Passionate about sustainability and holistic living, Linda continues to inspire others to embrace natural solutions for better health. THRIVE FOR GOOD⁠ is a non-profit that Linda & her husband Dale started from the proceeds of Natural Calm & Bolton's Naturals. ⁠Donate here!⁠ PURCHASE NATURAL CALM HERE PURCHASE BOLTON'S NATURALS HERE OUR CONVERSATION: 2:52 How Linda began Natural Calm Canada 5:10 what is Thrive for Good? 6:26 why is magnesium so important for detoxification? 7:52 magnesium deficiency 9:00 magnesium for pregnancy & labour 9:41 magnesium citrate draws water into the bowels and helps you increase colon emptying 11:38 how to take Natural Calm 14:51 topical magnesium is like getting it in an IV 18:55 North American diet vs that in Africa 19:55 how you can support food security around the world by purchasing Natural Calm

Toxins are everywhere, and while we've really emphasized environmental issues, we cannot forget the environment that starts in the mind.In today's episode, Registered Psychologist Leanna Santangelo reminds us to care for our hearts and minds, and watch the physical benefits flow.We cover nervous system, negativity, stored trauma, social media, and more!To book with Leanna, please visit: https://leannasantangelocounselling.janeapp.com/

Ever wondered if your probiotic is just going to be a waste of money? You're going to want to check out this episode! In the last episode of season one, Josee is joined by CEO of Injoy Gut Health, to talk all things microbiome testing, probiotic supplements, and the gut brain connection! To view Injoy's microbiome testing kits, click here and use the code ROOTSFRUITS10 to save 10% AND receive feedback from Josee. To view a SAMPLE report of Injoy's Comprehensive Microbiome report, click here. Show Breakdown: 1:21 - Luca's Journey 2:35 - Where Injoy is heading 5:00 - The microbiome affects everything 6:32 - What is IBS? 9:10 - The Gut Brain Connection 12:45 - Dysbiosis (too much bad bacteria) 15:41 - Testing your microbiome 18:00 - Should I take a probiotic? 22:47 - Latest research on medical treatments 25:22 - Sample Collection with Injoy 27:40 - the THREE SAMPLE way! 28:25 - Using artificial intelligence to heal the gut 32:48 - The future of medical care 35:01 - SEASON ONE FINALE!

Trigger Warning: Birth Trauma, Covid Vaccines. Things didn't go as planned for the birth of our first son. Some of the things were beyond control, but most of our terrible experience was thanks to ridiculous policies that were clearly not about health at all. When our son needed medical attention, before we could even catch a glimpse of his face, he was taken away from us, and we were not "allowed" to be with him. We are grateful for the amazing individuals who crossed our paths during this crappy experience, but we are also sharing for awareness of the mistreatment that occurred within hospital walls during the height of the pandemic. For our full birth story, take a listen!

It's been a while since getting a fresh episode up! Though it wasn't the plan for episode 8, we wanted to share vulnerably about why we have been MIA. This week's episode is not an easy one to share. After sharing why we decided to shut down Roots & Fruits Market, despite it's amazing success, trigger warning we get into pregnancy loss & miscarriage. Do not listen if this is something you don't want to hear about.

Some statistics suggest that nearly half of concussions go undetected or undiagnosed. Today we learn from Natasha Wilch, Canadian Physical Therapist, brain clinic owner and clinician mentor. She has a passion for changing the conversation around concussions and elevating care for those on a recovery journey by fostering an integrative environment to get to the root cause of persistent symptoms. Natasha's clinic, Symphony Brain Performance, is located in beautiful Nanaimo, British Columbia. It's the only clinic of its kind in BC. A multi-disciplinary team of Physical Therapists, Kinesiologists, Clinical Counselors, and Occupational Therapists are there to support you. Today we discuss her story, her approach to treatment, the 7 phenotypes of concussions and more! You won't want to miss this.

From a very young age, Dr. Spencer DeSanti knew he wanted to be a dentist. He went through all the right classes to set him up for the field, but when his (not yet) wife started to help him question the "norm" of modern medicine, he started opening his mind to other philosophies of dentistry. Flash forward, and today he owns a thriving dental practice in Calgary, Alberta where patients come far and wide to experience the empowered health care he offers. In this week's episode, get to know Dr. DeSanti as we just scratch the surface of some topics like the oral microbiome, mouth breathing and nano-hydroxyapatite. Living Wellness Dental Northland: https://lwdn.ca/ Living Wellness IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingwellnessdental/

What is gluten? Can you answer that question? If not, you're in the right place! In today's episode where Josee gets into her own personal story with gluten, the research around autoimmunity, some warnings about getting nutrition info on Instagram and alternatives to traditional Celiac testing. Book an appointment with Josee: https://www.rootsandfruitswellness.com/booking Order a microbiome test kit: https://injoy.bio/?sca_ref=5430306.p3S8uGMoJN Shop our fave GF goods: www.rootsandfruitsmarket.ca PS. We got an audio upgrade! This is our first episode with a real podcasting mic, and we are so pumped. Next step, re-record the intro.

What's up Roots & Fruits community???? We are BACK BABY!! Today, we're chatting with Beckie Prime, founder of Beck's Broth (our best selling item) about all things bones, intuitive entrepreneurship & getting a SNEAK PEEK of what's next for her incredibly successful startup!

What's up Roots & Fruits community? Today, we are laying the foundation for where we are headed. In Season One, we are talking to a variety of holistically minded health professionals who understand that there's more than meets the eye. If you're new to all this, we thought it'd be important to set a framework for how we see it, to help you better understand where we're all coming from as we move through some pretty epic, informative, and inspiring conversations over the next couple months. To shop, visit: www.rootsandfruitsmarket.ca To book an appointment, visit: www.rootsandfruitswellness.com

Helllloooo Roots & Fruits Fam! And welcome to our first attempt at podcasting. The audio quality is not where we want it, we maybe rambled a little, but we are HERE for the journey and stoked to have you ride along with us. We are soooo stinkin' excited to have meaningful and informative conversations over the months and years to come, and hope you enjoy this first conversation between husband and wife, the faces behind Roots & Fruits, to get to know us and have some fun!

What if the lingering fatigue, brain fog, and unexplained health struggles you’ve been battling weren’t random at all—but the result of chronic inflammation?In this episode, we are joined by Mark Volmer to unpack the complexities of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), a condition triggered by mold and other biotoxins that often goes undiagnosed.Mark brings clarity to the science, sharing how mold impacts the body on a cellular level, why conventional approaches miss the mark, and what steps you can take to begin reclaiming your health. We dive into the connection between environment and inflammation, the importance of testing, and how hope and healing are possible even in the face of chronic illness.Mark Volmer is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and mold-related illnesses. He is the Clinic Director at Flourish Clinic in Cochrane, Alberta. Mark is a Certified Shoemaker Protocol Practitioner and has completed advanced training in CIRS under Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker and Dr. Andrew Heyman. He studied acupuncture at MacEwan University and functional medicine at the Kresser Institute in Berkeley, California.