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The Holistic Health Heroes Podcast is for health seekers who know it’s time to become your own health advocate!
Together, we will strive to answer the question, “How will you maintain your health in an increasingly toxic world?”
From superfoods and supplements to gadgets and lifestyle hacks, we’ll explore a full spectrum of holistic health modalities.
Sharing stories from natural product founders, we aim to give a behind-the-scenes look into the natural products entrepreneurial journey as well.
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!)
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Casey 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 mention witnessing c...
It 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, then I highly re...
Herbs, 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 drops citronell...
According 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 botanicals like ...
About 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 about this epis...
What 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/live/iY0K5hXA3tY?...
Small 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: Enzymatic Scien...
I'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 conversation that I hope...
I 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.com/contact&n...
Even 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 sleep problem...
Julia 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 decades now she h...
Has 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 environment ...
When 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 how to eat to su...
Mandy 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. https:/...
You 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 thoughts at: https...
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 these problems -...
Lisa 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 Reprocessing) ...
I'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 such an easy thin...
Oil of oregano is a supplement that I always have on hand. It has helped me out of a jam many times so I make sure it's always stocked in my health-support toolkit. From bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasites, viruses and more, listen in to this "snack" of an episode to find out if Oil of Oregano oil is right for you. A great resource citing studies as well as protocol on how to use in different scenarios: https://draxe.com/essential-oils/oregano-oil-benefits/Pick ...
Ironically, I recorded this while very tired! I edited my mistakes -- something you can't do while drowsy driving.Let this episode be your motivation to take a 30-60 minute nap, find out if you're an owl or a lark and get the truth on melatonin. For sleep aids in tea and supplement form visit: NGVitamins.com or call Tony and ask him about your specific situation at 239-643-4959 NOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health...
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