Holistic Health Heroes

<p>The Holistic Health Heroes Podcast is for health seekers who know it’s time to become your own health advocate! </p><p><br></p><p>Together, we will strive to answer the question, “How will you maintain your health in an increasingly toxic world?” </p><p><br></p><p>From superfoods and supplements to gadgets and lifestyle hacks, we’ll explore a full spectrum of holistic health modalities.  </p><p><br></p><p>Sharing stories from natural product founders, we aim to give a behind-the-scenes look into the natural products entrepreneurial journey as well. </p><p> </p><p>Host, Kery Knutson now works as a marketing consultant so she can help others tell their brand story. On her own health journey she was certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Wellcoach and Yoga Teacher. She’s also co-owner of her family’s health food store, Nature’s Garden of Naples (which is a sponsor of this show!)      </p>

Ep 46: Sally Fallon Morell on Butter, Real Milk, Fermented Foods, Regenerative Agriculture and the Weston A. Price Foundation

Send us a textSally Fallon Morell is author of the book Nourishing Traditions®: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. She is the founding president of the Weston A Price Foundation, a book publisher and a farmer. I learned of Sally when I was in the Nutritional Therapy Association program and she has done countless things to create positive change in the nutritional landscape. We covered a lot of ground and at the same time, there is so muc...

09-08
47:18

Ep 45: When Cold and Flu symptoms hit... What do you do? Here is my holistic approach.

Send us a textIt's just about the time of year that I start hearing the words, "I'm sick." And then I start doing the ultimate dodge -- trying not to get it. In this episode I download you on the health tips that have kept me well through "cold and flu" season time and time again. Or, if I did catch something, these tips helped me get well faster. Here's the blog I reference in the episode with links to products: https://ngvitamins.com/blogs/learn/cold-and-flu-guide?_pos=1&...

09-01
21:23

Ep 44: Casey Thompson ARPN of Zen Medicine on Ketamine and Medical Marijuana

Send us a textCasey Thompson is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Functional Medicine. She collaborates with both western medical and holistic medical doctors to offer comprehensive patient care. Some of the many therapies she offers includes ketamine therapy and medical marijuana. As I mentioned in the episode, my curiosity on this topic has been piqued recently with having watched the documentary Weed the People, as well as a vote coming up on the ballot. Not to mentio...

08-25
48:19

Ep 43: Jeni Hall: Creator of The RESTART® Program--a powerful 5-week REAL FOOD sugar detox program

Send us a textIt takes a lot of skill to distill complicated nutrition information down into actionable, behavior change but Jeni Hall has done that with The RESTART® Program! To date, more than 1,300 certified nutrition professionals have licensed the program and offered it to small groups around the country both virtually and in person. This has positively impacted countless participants with "life changing" results. If you've ever wanted more energy, clearer skin, and a few less pounds, th...

08-18
40:19

Ep 42: Holistic Solutions for Bugs and Bug Bites. What makes you more likely to get bit, homemade bug repellant and more!

Send us a textHerbs, oils, and 100% pure quality gel are all things you can use to repel bugs and treat bug bites more holistically. But how? In this episode I talk about what makes you more likely to get bit, how to repel bugs naturally on yourself and in your home and give you a recipe (or two) to make your own bug repellant. Spoiler alert... this is the one I made: Combine all oils in a 2 oz glass spray bottle.5 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil, 5 drops lemongrass essential oil, 5 d...

08-11
23:41

Ep 41: Anxiety Disorders are on the rise and there is an Unexpected Herb Proven to Help You Feel Calm

Send us a textAccording to the 2024 results of the American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll, 43% of adults in the US say they feel more anxious than they did the previous year.It seems no matter the age, people are experiencing more anxiety in daily life. Including me, from time-to-time! That's why I take this episode to talk about signs and symptoms to know when to comes to anxiety. As well as explore nutraceuticals such as GABA, 5-HTP, Magnesium, L-theanine as well as bo...

08-04
21:26

Ep 40: My 30-Day Fasting Update and the book Fast This Way by Dave Asprey

Send us a textAbout a month ago, I took a look at fasting and talked about why I didn't originally think it was something I would do... ever. Now, I'm sharing with you what's happened during my first month of intermittent fasting. And what I've gathered from reading my second book on the topic of fasting, Fast This Way by Dave Asprey. A few of the tools I mentioned such as: activated charcoal, electrolytes and D-MANNOSE can be found at: https://ngvitamins.com/ And if you have thoughts a...

07-28
39:13

Ep 39: Trigger Finger: Understanding Causes and Finding Holistic Solutions

Send us a textWhat is a trigger finger anyway? Why do people get it? How can you resolve the pain of it? In this episode I provide information on symptoms that you'll feel when you have trigger finger. And hopefully shed some light on why it happens, what holistic solutions exist and potential support you can look for in nutrients as well as supplements to look into and figure out if they are right for you. Here are the videos I mention: Dr Mandell, DC: https://www.youtube.com/liv...

07-21
16:08

Ep 38: Bloating after eating? It could be SIBO! Note the Symptoms, Tests and Eating Styles to Combat Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

Send us a textSmall Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) could be more common than we think. Turns out, an estimated 6-15% of healthy, asymptomatic people and roughly 80% of people with IBS, actually suffer from SIBO. Do you have it? Find out some signs and symptoms to look for and a diet you can implement right away to start reversing this condition in this episode. Find supplements mentioned, visit our sponsor, Nature's Garden of Naples at: https://ngvitamins.com/Digestive Enzymes: E...

07-14
23:24

Ep 37: Tracy McDonough of Healing Moments: Addressing Nervous System Dysregulation as Foundational for Health and Healing

Send us a textI've known Tracy McDonough for years now. She is owner/operator of Healing Moments, a wellness boutique in Boca Raton, Florida. Beyond her growing list of credentials, Tracy is a special soul who clearly has a gift to nurturing people back to health. She's curated a variety of modalities to support optimal wellness and is on a mission to create a paradigm shift so we no longer only focus on acute pain but rather embrace self care for optimal health. Join us for a conversati...

07-07
52:18

Ep 36: To Fast or Not to Fast, that's the question! Six Types of Fasting, How to get started and the book: Fast Like a Girl

Send us a textI used to think fasting was not for me -- at all. But now I have done a 180! In fact, I'm making a plan to start intermittent fasting immediately after reading the book, Fast Like A Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz. I've also just downloaded a book by the "father of biohacking" Dave Asprey called Fast This Way I'm intrigued by the many benefits! What do you think about fasting after listening to this episode? I'd love to hear! Drop me a line at: https://www.uplevelc...

06-30
27:47

Ep 35: The Nervous System, Sympathetic Dominance and Somatic Therapies: Key Missing Ingredients to Healing and Optimal Health

Send us a textEven if you're doing nutrition right and sleeping well you might be missing a key ingredient to optimal health.... the nervous system. If you have a dysregulated nervous system you may be stuck in "fight-or-flight" which will make it difficult to heal and achieve optimal health. Signals to look out for include: Constantly on edge and overwhelmed Frequently snappy, irritable, and reactiveExperiencing chronic pain and illnessHighly sensitive to sensory stimuliExperience...

06-23
28:09

Ep 34: Mood, Mental Health & Nutrition with Julia Ross: Nutrient Therapy Pioneer, 3-time Author & Director at JuliaRossCures.com

Send us a textJulia Ross is the bestselling author of The Mood Cure, The Diet Cure, and her newest book, The Craving Cure. A pioneer in the use of brain-targeted nutrient therapies, she has developed simple techniques that eliminate the negative moods and the cravings for addictive foods. After 10 years as a psychotherapist working with individual adults and adolescents, families and groups in a variety of in psychiatric and outpatient settings, Ross began to direct programs.For dec...

06-16
51:30

Ep 33: Green Drinks and Liver Support with Spirulina, Moringa and Chlorella: Powerful Nutrition for Energy, Detox, Weight, Skin and more

Send us a textHas it been hard to focus? What about your sleep... trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Have you had any emotional rollercoasters lately? Well, it might be time to support your liver! If you've you been feeling any of the following you could have a sluggish or congested liver. Disrupted sleep - Trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep. Acne or eczema Unexpected outbursts of emotion Lack of focus Sudden allergies to foods or envi...

06-09
21:32

Ep 32: Which Diet (or Eating Style) Do You Follow? Summer Weight Loss Goals and Clearing Up Confusion on ALL the many diets

Send us a textWhen it comes to what we eat and why -- there is a reason sometimes. And other times you might just jump on the bandwagon and follow the trends. In this episode, I aim to clear up some of the confusion on all the various “diets” that exist out there, share where they came from, and what to know when you want to lose weight. I try to remain (mostly) objective here and just report my findings -- although I do have my opinion (based on research and my nutrition certification) on ho...

06-02
35:30

Ep 31: Mandy Blume: Clinical Nutritionist and Biodynamic Builder Renovating Bodies and Buildings!

Send us a textMandy is author of the book Real Food Recovery: The Busy Mom’s Guide to Health & Healing with 92 Gluten Free, Casein Free (GFCF) Recipes. She is a nonprofit leader/founder at: https://www.realfoodrecovery.org/ And she's also a Clinical Nutritionist, Foster Mom/Advocate, and Biodynamic Builder. Clearly, the title "Hero" fits her well! She and her husband also own Blumestone - biodynamic construction company on a mission to make your space a less toxic environment....

05-26
50:48

Ep 30: Sickening Seed Oils aka PUFAs - creating short-term and long-term negative impacts on health

Send us a textYou may have seen the film "The Hateful Eight" but did you know that label also goes to 8 seed oils that are ruining your health. They include: -Canola-Corn-Cottonseed-Soy-Safflower-Sunflower-Grapeseed-RicebranAnd I would also add: peanut oil to that list. So, why are seed oils so bad for us? And what effects do they have on the human body? That's what I'll cover in this episode. I hope you'll tune in and if you have ideas or questions, please reach out and share your thou...

05-19
23:49

Ep 29: Addictions and Amino Acid Therapy: The work of Julia Ross and her book The Diet Cure

Send us a text As author Julia Ross says, “If you’ve struggled with weight loss its not will power you lack, it’s certain brain chemistry.” I've only just discovered this fascinating work that goes back to the 70's! Why don't we know more about how amino acid supplements can (and are) helping people with various types of addictions?! From alcohol, to hard drugs, and eating disorders it seems some mental health and nutritional-therapy professionals are helping people resolve th...

05-12
19:30

Ep 28: Lisa Harrington, Anxiety and Trauma Specialist discusses EMDR therapy and a Holistic Mental Health Approach

Send us a textLisa Harrington LMFT, QS, CIT is a licensed psychotherapist in Florida specializing in anxiety, stress, and complex trauma, particularly related to relationship and family issues.She is the owner of a holistic, mind-body based virtual therapy practice named “Mindful Life Solutions.” Lisa helps her clients break free of limiting mindsets from the past, so they can step into happiness in the present. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Repr...

05-05
42:17

Ep 27: Alcohol, the anti-nutrient. It is natural to seek an altered state but it's really messing with our health!

Send us a textI'm celebrating 6 months of weekly episodes - YAY! That made me think -- why is alcohol the main celebration method in our society? As I say in the opening of this episode, I'm not here to tell you what to do. And at the same time, I hope you'll listen to some hard-to-hear information about your "friend" (or foe) alcohol. In my journey to improve my own health, I'm often thinking to myself "just-say-no when it comes to alcohol." But I don't always find that suc...

04-28
23:07

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