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135: More Than Energy—Could Acetyl-L-Carnitine Help Calm Angry Nerves?

2026-10-2516:06

Acetyl-L-Carnitine may be one of those supplements you've seen a hundred times without really knowing what it does. Known for its role in mitochondrial energy production, ALCAR has also attracted researchers' attention for something much more intriguing: nerve health and neuropathic pain. In this mini episode, we're looking at how Acetyl-L-Carnitine may support nerve function, why researchers are interested in its effects on the brain, glutamate signaling and even mood—and why its relationshi...

134: The Universal Antioxidant That Fights Oxidative Stress, Supports Your Nerves & Powers Your Cells

2026-09-2720:37

What if one antioxidant could help protect your cells, support your mitochondria, and offer relief from certain types of nerve pain? Meet alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), often called the “universal antioxidant” because of its unique ability to work in both water- and fat-soluble environments. In this bite-sized episode of Holistic Health Heroes, we're exploring how ALA supports cellular energy, helps regenerate other antioxidants like glutathione and may benefit blood sugar metabolism and nerve heal...

133: DMSO: The Controversial Pain Remedy That Goes Beneath the Surface

2026-09-1331:34

What if one of the most intriguing tools for pain relief has been hiding in plain sight for decades? DMSO—dimethyl sulfoxide—is anything but an ordinary topical remedy. Its unusual ability to penetrate the skin has made it fascinating to researchers, pain sufferers and holistic-health practitioners—and controversial at the same time. In this episode, we unpack what DMSO actually is, how it may influence pain and inflammation, and why its ability to enhance absorption is both its greatest attr...

132: Demystifying Menopause, Chapter 1: Five Foundational Pillars to Regain Some Normalcy, Plus Key Supplements For Top Symptoms

2026-09-0642:40

I'm tired of feeling like I need a chemistry degree to decipher what's going on during menopause! When what most women really want to know is: Why do I suddenly feel different — and what can I do about it holistically? If you're experiencing things like brain fog, waking up at 3 a.m., suddenly feeling hot, having mood swings and seeing stubborn weight gain then tune in! In this episode, I go through 5 Foundational Pillars you can do to get back to feeling more normal during this transi...

131: Menopause, Mast Cell, Long COVID AND the Super Star Supplement Augmented NAC

2026-08-1747:03

You may know NAC (N-acetylcysteine) as the supplement that helps your body make glutathione—but NAC has suddenly found itself at the center of some fascinating health conversations. From Long COVID and the spike protein to menopause, mast cells, MCAS and histamine intolerance, this little sulfur-containing compound now has a much bigger story to tell. In this episode, we connect four seemingly unrelated health conversations and ask why NAC keeps showing up in all of them. What does NAC ...

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