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Popularized at the end of 2018/start of 2019 - the microbiome diet touts to heal the gut and help with weight loss. Have you heard of it? If not or if you would just like to enhance what you already know of the microbiome diet, check out this weeks episode where we go through all 'phases' and whats allowed and whats not on this eating template. As always please share with anyone you feel may benefit and help us reach the masses ;)

Have you heard people talking about 'blue light' and how it may be 'hurting you'? Well its a topic that's growing in popularity for sure but not many people quiet understand what blue light is and how it is effecting them...if your one of those people and you want to learn more to protect your family, especially if you have kids in school or teens who are always 'online'...then this podcast is for you!

"Do micro greens give you kidney stones?" This is a great question that was sent to me from a follower last week... listen to this weeks podcast episode to find out the answer.

With popularity for the ketogenic and carnivore diet on the rise, its not surprising people have questions on whether or not eating red meat is going to effect their health...especially when articles/ studies like the one below... that a client sent to me, are floating around. So I wanted to delve into this article a bit and discuss what may be going on :) https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/red-meat-consumption-linked-to-increased-risk-of-total-cardiovascular-and-cancer-mortality/

To wrap up our series on 'biohacking sleep', in this 4th episode we are going to look at the 'do's and don'ts of napping' --- including the best way to nap and how long you should nap for. We also look at the best ways to sleep on a flight Enjoy and please share with anyone you feel may benefit.

Following on from our last episode, part 2 of Biohacking sleep looks at supplements, teas, foods and tracking sleep. We also look at how going to bed and waking up at the same time of the day may be more beneficial for sleep quality. Have fun implementing some of these hacks and I wish you the best of luck on your sleep journey :)

I do apologize for this episode being so long but its the first time I have gone real in depth on hacking your sleep and the protocols I use and encourage in my clients....and because its such an important topic I wanted to be sure we covered as much as possible. Replay, rewind, take notes, share - I promise the information in this episode has been shown to help optimize sleep. Be sure to watch out for Part 2 where we look at supplements, drinks, food do's and don't for hacking your sleep.

So many people have issues with sleep and its often fobbed off as not a big deal. People don't recognize that a lot of the symptoms they are dealing with are correlated with poor sleep quality....inflammation, increased cravings, struggles losing fat and cognitive impairment are just a few. In this weeks podcast we take a 'brief' look at what could be causing your insomnia or sleep struggles and what may help solve it. Over the next few weeks there will be more 'in depth' podcasts on biohacking sleep -- so keep an eye out for them ;)

For those of you that didn't get to watch all of my interview with Dr. Dickson LIVE on whether or not it is a good idea to add fluoride back into Calgarys municipal system....or for those of you that couldn't stand the poor video quality on my part from teenagers downloading on the wifi.....the interview has been converted to podcast. You still get the full benefits and information load. Please reach out if you have questions. And be sure to check out www.safewatercalgary.com if you would like to sign the petition :)

There are so many things that could be standing in the way of or slowing down your fat loss results --- so many things that people don't think of. So in this weeks podcast we look at the 'basics' of what could be limiting your fat loss. We discuss insulin, portions, nutrient deficiencies and of course stress and mindset. Enjoy and please feel free to share with someone who may benefit and help us reach the masses ;)

A lot of us can experience increased swelling and fluid retention at this time of year -- a few of my clients pop to mind. So I wanted to put together this podcast episode, to highlight the causes of swelling and puffiness, along with what I do and recommend to help with circulation and managing said swelling. *I forgot to mention in the episode that lymph drainage, massage and body brushing can be awesome for lymph congestion and improving circulation. I hope you find this informative and please do share with anyone you feel will benefit....this time of year can be tough for many with swelling and every little bit helps.

Understanding macronutrients and how to count them can seem daunting to many --- but its really not that hard at all. In this weeks episode we go through if counting macros is for you, how to do it and why it might be a great tool for you. As always please share with anyone you feel may benefit from the information in these podcast episodes :)

Its not an uncommon question --- "does my menstrual cycle impact my fat loss or muscle gaining efforts?". The answer is YES, yes it does! In this weeks podcast I hope to shed a bit more light on this question and how to plan your training and nutrition around your menstrual cycle to optimize your fat loss results. As always, please share with anyone you feel may benefit and help us reach the masses :)

Believe it or not --- not many females understand how their menstrual cycles works and I really wanted to lay the ground work this week for the follow up podcast next week on 'The menstrual cycle and weight loss'. Even if weight loss is not your goal, its super important to have a good understanding of how your body works because the majority of us want to be healthy regardless of our weight. Listen, enjoy and commit to being a life long learner for your body. Oh and remember sharing is caring ;)

Salicylate load and intolerance can effect many people and your tolerance load can depend on ability to detoxify on a daily basis....but what are the symptoms of salicylate overload? Well there is headaches and migraines, inflammation, fatigue and mood issues like irritability to name a few. Check out this weeks podcast to uncover more of the causes and symptoms of a salicylate overload and what you can do to support your body.

D E T O X I N G or always T O X I N G? This is a case of 'do you really understand whats going on in your body?'. It definitely that time of the year when more talk about detoxing is popping up as people hope to 'clean house' before summer. And because we detox DAILY, I feel it the perfect time to look at this topic and how to support our bodies detox properly.

Insulin resistance --- Did you know that if you fat cells are insulin resistant you can actually lose fat? Most of us are insulin resistant on some level but most people don't understand exactly how insulin resistance works and effects different tissues. In this weeks podcast episode we look at the basics of insulin sensitivity and resistance throughout different parts of the body. And also how to TEST for resistance and start to improve it.

Candida can be a nightmare for many people, but there are also many people that suffer with symptoms but are not aware that it might be Candida that's behind it all. In this weeks podcast episode we look at some of the symptoms of Candida and how we might start addressing them. This episode is packed with easy to understand information and tools that you can implement immediately. Remember, sharing is caring xo

A quick glance at a friend body tells you right away something is different right?! Her hips are different, maybe her tummy is flatter, butt is rounder and this can all tell us something. It gives us a bit of insight to what is happening with hormones and what may be the best fat loss protocol to take....but not only that, it tells us that one size does not fit all. This is one of the reasons I like to 'see' a client, so I can get an idea of where their body fat is distributed and combine that with a symptom picture so that we may find the best diet for their goals. Check out this weeks podcast to understand what your body shape and different fat storage sites on your body can mean for your hormone and fat loss plan. As always, sharing is caring ;)

Some of my most successful clients eat S I M P L Y on a daily basis --- this does not negate the nutritional density or tastiness of the meal but definitely helps with their success. In this weeks podcast episode we look at - having a plan, making your meals functional on every level and how hyper stimulatory food choices make your journey tougher. As always, sharing is caring - if you know anyone that may benefit from this information, then please share. Lets all help make our world a healthier place.