Summary: Dr. Anna Marie Frank, a specialist in mindset and holistic health, discusses her journey from struggling with mental health to becoming a wellness advocate. She emphasizes the importance of mindset in healing and overall well-being, explaining how our thoughts and words carry vibrational frequencies that influence our biochemical makeup. She also discusses the benefits of practices like cryotherapy, sauna, and red light therapy, and the importance of quality supplements. Dr. Frank encourages people to ask questions and educate themselves about their health, and to choose practices and ..read more

If I had to summarize my nutrition philosophy in 5 words or less, “fiber” would certainly be one of them.  I can hardly have any conversation about health – from gut health to heart health, from body composition to blood sugar balance, without talking about the importance of fiber.  But in conversations with my patients and clients, I often realize that thinking about fiber isn’t second nature for everyone! So in this post, we’ll explore the incredible benefits of fiber and how it can positively impact your health. From improving lab values to alleviating common symptoms, fiber is a ..read more

Summary: Dr. Tom O’Brien, an expert in gut health and functional medicine, was interviewed on the Wellness Your Way podcast. He discussed the importance of understanding the role of the gut in overall health, stating that all disease begins in the gut. He also highlighted the dangers of wheat and gluten, and the importance of a gluten-free diet for those with autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Brien also discussed the impact of environmental toxins on health, including the harmful effects of chemicals in food and everyday products. He emphasized the importance of organic food and clean water, and the ..read more

Summary: In the podcast “Wellness Your Way”, Molly Zemek, a former professional chef and sommelier, discusses her journey from mindless eating and drinking to mindful consumption. She explains that her love for food and wine led to unhealthy habits that affected her wellbeing. After realizing this, she transformed her life and career, starting her own business and writing a book to help others heal their relationship with food and themselves. Zemek emphasizes the importance of commitment, consciousness, and consistency in changing one’s relationship with food. She also discusses the concept of ..read more

Having been in this business for over 10 years, I’ve seen a little bit of everything.  Every patient is unique, and with Functional Medicine focus, I’m trained to look deeply into each individual’s situation.  But after seeing many, many thousands of patients, I’ve identified the common factors that tend to hold people back.  These are for you if you feel like you’re doing “everything right” and yet still not getting the results you want.  Let’s dive in! You restrict all day and then throw in the towel at night. I’ll be honest, this is me if left to my own devices – I’d li ..read more

Summary: Dr. Shuba Iyengar, an allergist with 15 years of experience, discussed allergies and treatments on the Wellness Your Way podcast. She explained that allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to substances it should not attack, such as pollen or certain foods. This triggers inflammation, causing symptoms like itchiness, congestion, and headaches. To treat allergies, Dr. Iyengar recommends using nasal sprays, which can reduce inflammation in the nose and alleviate symptoms. She also mentioned that lifestyle changes, such as closing bedroom windows to keep out pollen and reducing ..read more

Summary: Dr. Shivani Gupta, founder of Fusionary Formulas, discussed the benefits of turmeric and curcumin in a conversation with Megan Lyons. Gupta explained that she grew up in a family that used traditional Indian remedies, which led her to study Ayurveda and eventually focus on turmeric for its numerous health benefits. She emphasized the importance of gut health and reducing inflammation for overall wellness. Gupta also discussed her company’s products, TurmerGold and Inflammation Relief, which contain potent doses of curcumin, the most effective compound in turmeric for reducing inflamma ..read more

Most of my clients come to me for digestive issues, body composition goals, and chronic disease prevention or management.  Maybe they’ve gotten a lab result that was out of range, or they want to take a look under the hood and see what’s going on in their bodies.  But as I start my intake process, I almost always uncover the symptom of low energy.  It’s SO common, in fact, that many people think this is just “how adults are.”  Let me tell you, though … it’s not! You CAN have energy to get through your day without relying on coffee after coffee.  Unlocking the code to s ..read more

Summary: Karen Martel, a certified hormone specialist, discusses her journey into the wellness industry on the Wellness Your Way podcast. After experiencing unexplained weight gain and other health issues following the birth of her first child, Martel discovered she had hormonal imbalances. Despite trying various diets and exercise regimes, she continued to gain weight. After testing her hormones, she found she had high estrogen, low progesterone levels, and low levels of cortisol and DHEA, indicating adrenal burnout. She also discovered she was severely hypothyroid. Martel then embarked on a ..read more

Summary: On this episode of “Wellness Your Way”, host Megan Lyons interviews Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a neurologist and wellness expert, about her journey from traditional medicine to integrative medicine and her research on the “busy brain” syndrome. Dr. Mushtaq explains that the syndrome is a result of chronic stress and burnout, leading to symptoms like difficulty focusing, anxiety, and insomnia. She also discusses her “Brain Shift Protocol”, which aims to address these issues by focusing on sleep, hormones, inflammation, food, and technology. Dr. Mushtaq emphasizes the importance of individualiz ..read more