Find Your Model Health!

Stress is SO much more than just an invisible 'emotion'. Stress can have a huge impact on your body, in particular hormones and nutrient deficiencies. So this weeks podcast we look at the viscous cycle that occurs in your body when there is a stress and why you may not be getting the results you want through your diet and exercise.

You may not feel the title of this podcast is going to be useful to you buy you will be surprised --- Vitex is a very powerful herb and in this weeks podcast we look at how I use it to help with PMS, to regulate periods and support sleep.

What exactly does the immune system do? When we talk about certain topics in health it is important to understand what we are talking about an how it works. The immune system is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. It is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. Check out this weeks podcast where we look at how the 2 sides of the immune system work.

Did you know there are 6 members in 'The Biotics Family'?! Most people know of the antibiotics, prebiotics and probiotics but not of the other members --- postbiotics, modbiotics and symbiotics. Check out this weeks podcast where we discuss how each of these work and how they play a part in your health.

There are many stages of intermittent fasting that we must go through while our body adapts to this new lifestyle. Some people will go through all stages and some will only visit a few. In this weeks podcast we look lightheartedly at what each stage means. Remember, sharing is caring - if you know anyone that may benefit for the information in these podcasts, please share. Lets change the world together!

This week we are revisiting Collagen and giving you some back story on Collagen, a bit more education about what it is, where it comes from, how you lose Collagen, what affects Collagen, Collagen and your gut and how Collagen relates to vitamin deficiencies. So if you have been looking for more information on Collagen or wondering weather or not this is a supplement for you - hopefully this weeks podcast helps with your decision.

There are some things I wish my mom had told me when I was younger - about the long term implications of not taking care of my body. A conversation with a client about long term body dis-morphia and skin damage is what spawned the topic for this weeks podcast. If you are struggling to talk to a kid or teen about their weight or health then this podcast might just be the answer.

I hope that with this podcast we can clear up some of the misunderstandings about pH in the body - acidity and alkalinity and their places in good health. Balance is important especially in pH.

Did you know that if you experience constipation instead of lose stools or feel wired/anxious after taking a high dose of vitamin C , can be a sign of adrenal issues?! And that the adrenals play a part if everything from your weight to your blood pressure. Its important to know some of your anatomy or body, and this weeks podcast aims to do just that --- teach you about the adrenals.

90% of your microbiome is made up of two phylum’s, the Firmicutes, and the Bacteroides. There is a lot of research going into these two bacteria because the more we learn about gut health, the more links there are to obesity and disease epidemics --- check out this weeks podcast as we chat a bit more about these two bugs and how they work.

This week, I'm sure i will get some backlash for this podcast because it is a sensitive subject ---- but I want to discuss an emerging trend that states that 'being over weight does not necessarily mean you are not healthy'. I feel this is an important topic and I want people to have the correct information. I am in no way promoting 'skinniness' but I am always promoting 'health first'.

Low cortisol is very overlooked or people misunderstand it for adrenal fatigue ---- in this weeks podcast we look at the signs and symptoms of cortisol and how to start bringing our cortisol back in line with our circadian rhythm. If you are cortisol depleted, you will feel pretty crappy having aches and pains all over. Cortisol must be balanced. There is no other way of putting it and hopefully this weeks podcast will point you in the right direction.

Knowing your body and how it functions is super important for many reasons. Knowing your cortisol is one of the many functions that probably is more important to know. It affects so many aspects of your health and can help to explain why you feel the way you do. High cortisol is a HUGE issue for many. Check out this weeks podcast to find out whats going on with cortisol and how to address it.

Estrogen dominance is a hormonal condition that can cause several undesirable symptoms in both women and men --- and can lead to serious health complications down the road if ignored. Simply put, too much of the female sex hormone, estrogen, floating around in your bloodstream. Signs of estrogen dominance are heavy painful periods, migraines, cellulite, stubborn fat around mid section and butt. Check out this weeks podcast where we look more into this common issue.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS patients have an increased incidence of metabolic syndrome, and one of the driving factors behind this is insulin. Take a listen to this weeks podcast where we look at what PCOS is and how it happens.

Histamines are naturally occurring neurotransmitters or chemicals in your body - there are 4 and each have a different job to do. If there is anything that’s bothering your body, histamines help you get rid of that. In this weeks podcast we look at HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE or OVERLOAD. What are the symptoms, what to do about it and what are my favorite supplements to address this issue.

Studies show that the food you typically eat when you’re not home is nutritionally worse in every way than the food you eat at home. Nearly all food chains have added healthier options to their menus — if you know how to look for them. You can use the tips in this weeks podcast to help making eating when not at home easier and still playing in favor of your health goals.

In this weeks podcast we are covering part 2 of 'preparing your body for pregnancy. We look at how nutrition and stress play a huge part in fertility and having a successful healthy pregnancy. I also list some of the vitamins and nutrients that are essential before and during pregnancy.

This preparing for pregnancy podcast will be a two part series so you can take your time to really absorb the information because this is a very important topic and the act of creating life should not be taken lightly. Please share with anyone that you think may benefit - sharing is caring!

VERTIGO - its more common than we think! Vertigo is a kind of dizziness that occurs even if you're not doing anything or if you're just making slight movements. So movement when non exists. In this weeks podcast we dive into the types, causes and symptoms of vertigo and some treatments you can implement to help alleviate this struggle xo