Integrative Wellness Radio

Gut issues can cause a lot of discomforts, but is it really because you had a Latte, or is there an underlying gut-brain connectional issue that is causing a myriad of health issues in your body?Dive into today’s episode as Dr. Nicole on Integrative Wellness Radio addresses some of the cognitive brain dysfunctions which play a major role in affecting the gut’s health. She briefs us on some of the leading factors that cause mood instability and discomfort in our gut and what you can do to overcome them. Tune in to the whole episode to find out what gastroparesis is and learn more about other gut conditions. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:06 Conflicting information when it comes to gut health 06:28 Focusing on the linear outlook doesn’t take us anywhere 11:25 Job of the immune system when it comes to gut health 15:01 Myths about your gut 18:05 A patient’s story 23:10 What your brain runs on? 29:00 Not all fish is created equal 33:50 Tips to overcome gut problems 37:25 The right approach & testing for gut issues

With summers at their peak, we see people with a myriad of health issues and allergies coming through the doors of IWG. In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole talks about some of the issues that come with different seasons, whether it is food intolerance or seasonal allergies. She further dissects the main root cause that is the leading factor of the Human Body being so reactive to these environmental changes. Listen to the whole episode to get a more in-depth insight! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:27 Why allergies are on the rise 07:23 Things you aren’t being told when it comes to allergies  10:30 Food allergies are far from being black & white 14:58 If you have allergies, you have a hyperactive immune system  19:07 Skin prick tests and possible false positives 25:50 Debunking the allergy myths 34:48 The epidemic of kids having peanut allergies 38:01 True definition of allergy 48:23 Allergies are a reflection of our overall health

Does mold really play a role in affecting male hormones such as testosterone? Dive into today’s episode on Integrative Wellness Radio with Dr. Nicole as she talks about the linkage between low testosterone and mold present in your home. Dr. Nicole is also joined by her personal mold inspector Nurse Gina who will walk us through some of the best practices to avoid and get rid of mold in our homes. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more about not only the effects mold can have on men but also how it causes other adverse health effects on the human body. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:32 Testosterone injections might not be the FIX5:53 Where do we get mold exposures?12:42 Gina explains where mold grows inside your home?25:07 Products to eradicate mold30:26 Food exposure is often overlooked37:18 The trickle-down effect of Testosterone levels47:54 How estrogen affects testosterone52:21 Major filters of your body

We talked the previous month about various autoimmune conditions such as connective disorders and gut conditions, but what is the actual root cause of autoimmunity? Is it bad genes or is it the faulty immune system? To answer these questions, Dr. Nicole joins us with another episode on Integrative Wellness Radio this week. She navigates us through some of the misconceptions & misinformation about autoimmunity that have surfaced recently and why solutions like “one pill for all” is mostly just temporary fix. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:10 It’s not about diagnosis, it’s about the root cause 05:36 Setting the foundation for the understanding of the immune system 11:23 What is all this GMO conversation about? 17:54 The biggest culprit to neurological decline 20:15 Regular protocols don’t work for immune system issues 27:38 There are testing limitations when it comes to autoimmunity 35:08 Myths about autoimmunity 46:37 A lot of things can create a blood-brain barrier 51:00 Autoimmune diabetes mostly affects young people

We are back this week with another autoimmune disorder and this episode is all about different autoimmune connective tissue disorders such as Lupus, scleroderma, and Osler Rendu as just to name a few. Listen to Dr. Nicole as she dives into why some of these disorders manifest in the first place and where do they originate from. She dissects why most of the people suffering from these disorders might not have been able to find a proper solution that is outside of just living on immunosuppressants. Tune in to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:34 Why you might resonate with this topic? 05:16 Foundational principle to understanding connective tissue disorders 10:42 Why would the immune system attack the connective tissue? 14:51 A case study 24:47 What is ‘PANDAS’ disorder? 29:01 You won’t know until you do better testing 30:15 A patient with a 10-year history of Lupus 35:50 You can’t always rely on the bloodwork markers 41:37 It’s about therapy and acknowledgment 46:05 The biggest myth of autoimmunity

This week we bring you yet another informative episode on Integrative Wellness Radio about Autoimmune Gut Conditions. There are a lot of false beliefs when it comes down to autoimmune conditions. Dr. Nicole sheds light and navigates us through some of the leading factors causing gut conditions, from parasites to Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in this day and age. Listen as she gives us more insight into the right testing to properly diagnose and overcome some of the common autoimmune gut conditions. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:29 IWG’s goal in Integrative Space 03:10 Dr. Nicole’s personal story with autoimmune gut issues 13:20 Using the same approach when it comes to gut 19:12 A patient’s case study 21:11 Immune system’s job 29:01 Myths about Autoimmune Gut Conditions 36:45 Limitations with conventional testing for gut conditions 39:57 Celiac is often confused with autoimmune pernicious anemia 47:00 A patient’s story with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 52:08 The right testing for AIGC

Mold toxicity and hormonal imbalances go hand in hand. This week on Integrative wellness radio we are talking about mold toxicity and how it affects the hormone levels. Dr. Nicole briefs us on why hormonal variations are normal and how the misinformation about it often leads to inaccurate diagnoses when in reality it is just mold toxicity affecting us.  Listen to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:20 If you fix the foundation, you fix the problem 6:07 Figuring out the bigger picture with your symptoms 08:56 We need to acknowledge that our organs are interlinked 10:37 Where mold originates from 13:18 It’s not always about the food, it’s also what’s on the food 20:53 Myths about mold toxicity 23:29 How mold is affecting hormones? 30:47 Why does PMS has so many different faces? 42:50 A patient’s case review 54:37 Anatomy matters a lot 1:04:00 Addressing the mold present in your home

In honor of Lyme Awareness month, this week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we bring you a dedicated episode for those who have Lyme Disease. Dr. Nicole sheds light on how neurological Lyme can affect us and why this specific type of Lyme is difficult to properly identify with the limited testing that is commonly available. Listen to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:35 improper treatment implies Improper diagnosis 6:53 Dr. Nicole’s personal story with Lyme 11:33 How Lyme was discovered after syphilis 21:10 Case study of a patient 24:20 Myths about Neurological Lyme 35:35 Lyme lives in your connective tissue 38:49 Looking for Neurological Lyme 49:01 Oxygen & Glucose are your brain fuel 1:01:00 It’s not about killing the Lyme

Managing your physical and mental well-being as well as a business can be a painstaking thing. In a collab last week, Dr. Nicole was hosted by Phil Rose of "Sparks By Ignium". In this episode, Phil speaks to the Doctor to help us better navigate through building your business and sustaining a perfect balance between your health and your business. Dr. Nicole shares some of the tips she has used along with her husband to diagnose and cure’ health and business issues in entrepreneurs. Tune in to the whole episode! Resources: Integrative Growth Institute: https://integrativewellnessgroup.com Learn more about Ignium Consulting: https://www.igniumconsult.com Listen to Sparks By Ignium: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodes

In this week's episode, Dr. Nicole Rivera dives into Celiac Disease, what really is it vs. the perceived perception of the disease. Dr. Nicole clarifies the disease and the diagnostics behind it, as well as some of the flaws in the current way of diagnosing. Tune in we get a clearer picture behind the right testing If you’re ever diagnosed. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:15 Technical definition of Celiac Disease 03:07 The pandemic of people suffering from gluten intolerance 06:36 You can have gluten sensitivity but no celiac disease 10:24 A patient’s story 17:38 Deciphering your infections 18:41 Get the right testing 25:10 Your approach needs to be changed

We're kicking off the upcoming month with the topic of Lyme disease. Through the lens of Integrative wellness, Lyme disease is not uncommon. But today on Integrative Wellness Radio along with our host & integrative health practitioner Dr. Nicole, we dive a bit further into what Lyme disease really is.  Dr. Nicole talks about some of the misconceptions about Lyme disease and how sometimes conventional medicine overlooks symptoms. Tune in to the whole episode to get a better picture of the right testing suited. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 3:30 Limitations with research 7:32 You are a 'whole' person  15:49 Crazy amount of Lyme types & genes 20:44 Myths around Lyme 28:13 Lyme lives in connective tissue 34:58 It's not about killing the Lyme, It's about eradicating it 40:49 Lyme doesn't always live alone 55:42 Looking at the person as a whole

Infertility isn’t something that we should be ashamed of. In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio Dr. Nicole walks us through how infertility is actually a lack of understanding about the hormones that are off in our body. She then gives us a detailed insight into why Infertility isn’t bad luck or bad genes. Tune in to the whole episode and gather knowledge on dealing with infertility and how to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and birth. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:35 Why infertility is becoming such an epidemic 05:37 Infertility isn’t your fault 17:09 Blood sugar instability and hormone levels 24:57 What are micoestrogens? 34:09 Infections and Infertility 43:48 A case study 50:42 You don’t know what you don’t know

This month it’s all about toxicity. In the last episode on Integrative Wellness Radio, we dove into the toxicity found in our daily foods. Today we are piggybacking off of it and taking it a bit further to discuss and give you an insight into the correlation between toxicity and our day-to-day personal care products. With our markets flooded with cosmetics and other beauty products, it’s really difficult to navigate through which products are safe to use and which are not. Dr. Nicole explains how to better identify the toxins present in these personal care products and how to leverage better testing for them. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:28 Heavy metal testing 05:43 It’s about digging deeper 11:56 What happens when we overlook toxicity? 19:54 Estrogen dominance in young men 24:14 Aluminum found in anti percipients is a neurotoxin 34:05 Benzine & Chloroform Toxicity 39:05 Some myths that need to be debunked 44:00 Every product in a brand is not safe 50:57 Healthcare is about answers and solutions

Toxicity is a hot topic discussed at any given time. However, there are some aspects of it that are less talked about, for example identifying where it is originating from and what is the right testing for it. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole navigates us through the types of toxicity found in our day-to-day food, where do they originate from and what type of adverse health effects on our gut and the overall body. The Doctor then explains further how we can better equip ourselves better against some of these toxins that are mixed in our food. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:04 Leveraging better testing 05:23 It is not your fault 10:03 There’s toxicity everywhere 19:35 Culprits behind gut issues 28:34 The gut-brain connection 43:10 Anti Precipitants leading to aluminum toxicity 52:33 We’re used to not getting answers

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood and is used as energy by your cells. However low or high blood sugar levels are associated with a variety of serious health issues. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick talk about the connection between blood sugar and its effects on the brain. Both doctors dive into various symptoms and give us an insight into the potential root of various blood sugar issues and how that relates to your cognitive function. Tune in as the duo focuses on how to better your brain and have optimum blood sugar levels. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:09 Dr. Nicole’s personal journey 03:23 What induces Type 3 Diabetes 10:24 Pancreas and parasite 18:03 What does hyperglycemia does to insulin resistance? 25:28 Most of us have settled for feeling like crap 32:03 All blood sugar problems are not separate entities 42:50 Everything affects everything

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Join Dr. Nicole Rivera and Dr. Nick Carruthers as they dive into the gut and brain connection. The duo discusses how our body is interconnected with all of our organs working as a whole. Tune in to more about the "control center" aka the brain and its relationship with the gut, more importantly, some things you can do on your own to help improve that connection! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:52 Every organ is interconnected 08:47 Overworked brain stresses everything else 9:23 The two-way street 16:21 What is the lymphatic system? 19:02 How to activate your vagus nerve? 24:00 Scar issue being the culprit 26:25 It’s time to take a different approach