Integrative Wellness Radio

Why Are Allergies Becoming An Epidemic (Especially In Our Children)

Diving into the hot topic of allergies, this week on the Integrative Wellness Radio we’ll be talking about sensitivities that are caused by diet and environmental factors. These sensitivities can turn into full-blown allergies if untreated or diagnosed improperly.  Leading the episode, Dr. Nicole will pinpoint the difference between allergies and sensitivities. Why there’s an epidemic on the rise and how does it relate to children getting allergic to some foods? Dr. Nicole will unravel how allergies and sensitivities can manifest as early as infancy and what are some of the best tools to identify and resolve them. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the early symptoms caused by allergy and mild sensitivity. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:15 What have we realized as physicians? 07:48 Difference between food allergy and sensitivity 21:11 False positives about skin prick test 28:25 Busting myths about allergies 37:19 Testing is NOT always accurate 44:37 Food allergies can look different across the board

Revealing the Root Cause of Autoimmune Skin Conditions

We’ve talked about skin conditions in previous episodes of Integrative Wellness Radio. But today specifically we’ll be taking a deep dive into the autoimmune aspect of skin conditions along with our host Dr. Nicole. Autoimmune skin conditions manifest when your body’s natural defense system starts attacking the body's healthy skin cells, which is generally because of an underlying autoimmune disorder. Dr. Nicole will dissect the main components that lead to a weakened immune system and types of autoimmune skin conditions with case studies in her clinical practice. Listen to the end of the episode to better understand your body and what it needs. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 08:08 It’s not always about your skin only 11:54 Emotions affect your skin 20:13 Lymphatic system works hand in hand with your skin 27:15 What messes up your collagen and connective tissue?

Understanding Autoimmune Neurological Conditions

Spinning off from the previous week’s episode. Today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio brings autoimmune neurological conditions, what are some of these conditions, and how they manifest in the first place.  Dr. Nicole will be walking you through some of the common factors leading up to autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Dementia, etc. She will debunk the myth of putting the blame on aging for neurological decline and why you should better understand the root cause in order to properly diagnose these autoimmune neurological conditions.  Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 05:18 Treating the cause 11:53 The loss of Myelin Sheath 18:10 Neurological fatigue  25:21 Mold is the culprit and it's everywhere 31:37 Your brain shrinks when you sleep

An Integrative Look at the Root Causes of Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Health Conditions

In last week’s episode, we spoke about how some neurotoxins lead to a neurological decline in people and why it’s so prevalent these days. Today more on mental health we’ll be diving into the root causes of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. A lot of us get through rough patches in our lives once in a while. But Dr. Nicole will brief us on why you can’t always blame the “bad coping skills” as these disorders can also be caused by underlying health conditions that affect your mood and day-to-day routine. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the various root causes to better identify and treat mental health disorders in yourself and your loved ones! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:18 Struggling emotionally is not your fault 07:56 Blood sugar roller coaster 17:28 A patient’s case study 35:14 Could it be a gut issue? 38:20 It’s not in your genetics  57:11 You have to figure out the foundation 

The Most Common Neurotoxins Related to Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Toxicity can cause a lot of adverse health effects. Today specifically on Integrative Wellness Radio we’ll be taking a deep dive into a number of neurotoxins causing neurological declines such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Dr. Nicole will shed light on why this decline is becoming such an epidemic. She will also unravel the mystery behind these neurotoxins and brief us on why we cannot always blame genetics. Join her for today’s episode and learn more about how you can take care of your mental health and of your loved ones. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 04:10 It’s not about YOUR toxins only  07:45 It’s not your fault 12:03 Pesticides that cause the neurological decline 19:02 Pharmaceutical exposures 23:31 Arsenic toxicity  35:01 Glyphosate exposure 46:56 What affects the brain's ability to detox? 53:03 A patient’s case study

Head Injuries and Concussions are Destroying Mental Health

Itsy bitsy bumps to the head are fairly common. But sometimes more severe cases lead to concussions or traumatic brain injury. On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, we’ll be talking about how some of these concussions and head injuries might be connected to a mental health decline.  Dr. Nicole will be walking us through the aftermath of suffering from these conditions and will shed light on how the body reacts to these types of conditions. Listen to the full episode as you will be able to walk away with information that will help you better manage these concussions and brain injuries. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:51 Symptoms of a concussion 06:37 Breakdown of the cascade effect 14:36 Location of the injury is important 27:07 You need to stop dismissing your brain fog 33:30 Talking about the Vagus nerve

Are Your UTIs and Yeast Infections Causing Bigger Problems?

Today on Integrative Wellness Radio, we’ll be talking about the infections in the female reproductive system that can throw off hormones. Dr. Nicole will shed light on two main infections, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Yeast Infection. She will unravel if these infections have been the underlying cause of hormonal imbalances in women. Tune in to the whole episode and find out more about the right testing that suits your body’s needs. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:59 Very rarely a person looks like the textbook 06:13 A big lack of misunderstanding anatomy13:06 Factors to consider with hormonal imbalances16:09 Busting hormonal myths20:42 We need to pay attention to what we eat    26:25 Tampons may cause yeast infections

The Low Down on Testosterone Decline

From focusing on the female hormones in previous episodes, today on Integrative Wellness Radio, we’ll be diving into hormone imbalances in men and how the testosterone decline has been on the rise recently.  Dr. Nicole will shed light on some of the things that are connected to this decline and why most times the root cause is overlooked with the common run-of-the-mill testing. You’ll also learn about the adverse effects of taking unregulated testosterone on your body and why oftentimes it is just a temporary fix. Tune in to the end of the episode to not only correct the low testosterone problem but sustain that correction over time. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:54 Setting the foundation 06:32 Understanding the biggest detriment to healthcare 12:57 Hormone disruptors 19:36 Testosterone receptors in the frontal lobe 23:16 Signs of low testosterone 30:21 Things that are overlooked in low testosterone 37:01 Taking testosterone is not always benign

An Integrative Approach To Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is the result of a weakened immune system. Diving into Inflammatory gut conditions, today on the Integrative Wellness Radio we’ll be mainly focusing on IBD and how autoimmunity plays a big factor in causing it in the first place along with some of the root causes of a weak immune system leading up to the inflammation.  Dr. Nicole will shed light on IBD by giving us her case studies as an Integrative Physician and will break some of the false beliefs about human gut issues. Tune in to today’s episode to learn how you can properly diagnose it and take care of your immune system and what set of tools you can equip yourself with to have a strong immunity in general. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:58 The swarm of conflicting information 05:49 Serotonin is made in our guts  11:45 Pancreas get infected because of infections 17:08 What gut patients often don’t know?  20:46 Debunking some myths about the gut 29:44 Biggest culprit behind gastrointestinal inflammation 36:00 A patient’s case study

How To Handle Overeating and Eating Like Crap

It’s easy to fall addicted to your cravings but it doesn’t always have to be the binge eating of unhealthy foods. Join Dr. Nicole today on Integrative Wellness Radio as she will uncover that not all foods are created equal and how you can still enjoy your favorite glass of wine and not have to worry about losing your perfect summer body. She will talk about some of the tips and hacks on how you can recover your body after going on a monthly spree of destroying party buffets and apple pies. In short, how to cleanse after eating like crap. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022    Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:57 What we’ll cover in this episode07:23 Debunking some myths14:48 Hormones playing a part24:05 Making your favorite foods, healthily   33:08 All Alcohol is NOT created equal50:23 How to detox

Understanding the Rise in Thyroid Epidemic

Thyroids play a vital role in the metabolism, growth, and development of the human body. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream but this balanced release of hormones can be disrupted by several inside and outside factors leading to different thyroid conditions and this is what we will be learning on The Integrative Wellness Radio along with Dr. Nicole as she will dive into why there is a rise of the epidemic of thyroid conditions. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:14 What your body needs will always be different 06:51 Your prescription might just be a temporary fix    12:30 Debunking the myths about hormones 15:21 Your PMS is influenced by your immune system 20:31 What we do day-to-day can disrupt our hormones 27:18 Thyroids in a bad neighborhood 30:25 Toxicity plays a big role 41:41 Switching thyroid medication will not work

An Integrative Approach To Autoimmune Brain Conditions

Autoimmune Brain Conditions are defined as syndromes affecting the central nervous system that are often caused by antibodies or immune cells attacking the brain. In today’s topic, we’ll be discussing a few of the common as well as the not-so-talked about autoimmune brain conditions that affect people of all ages such as Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, and PANDAS. Dr. Nicole gives us an insight into how these conditions affect people differently and how they have different onsets and origins. Tune in and listen to the whole episode to learn more about these brain conditions through an integrative lens. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:18 It’s always about how you do it  5:42 It isn’t your fault 10:42 One Cause, One Solution Mindset 15:07 Antibiotics don’t  always give the results that we want 20:26 Oxygenation of the brain  25:13 A child’s case study  35:51 Test to check the neurological system in a body 43:05 If you don’t know the root cause, you’re not in control 

Unraveling The Root Cause of Hormonal Acne

Getting through summers with the fear of acne breakout is fairly common but sometimes the Sun is not always to blame. Dive into today’s episode of the Integrative Wellness Radio as Dr. Nicole joins us to talk about how hormones play a huge role when it comes to acne. She briefs the listeners as to why skin conditions such as hormonal acne manifest in the first place and what has to happen over time for acne in general to develop. Tune in and listen to the full 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: 03:01 We need to understand the basic physiology  05:36 Childhood illnesses playing a role in acne 09:44 It’s not always aging 13:56 The alteration in testosterone 22:55 Toxins affecting the liver lead to acne 29:47 You don’t know what you don’t know

Unraveling the Root Cause of Psoriasis

Last week, we discussed Eczema and how it progresses from infancy to adulthood. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole joins us with another skin condition episode talking all about Psoriasis. Psoriasis occurs when the immune system causes skin cells to grow faster than usual, and dead cells build up on the skin's surface instead of falling away. In this episode, the Doctor briefs us on the major root causes of Psoriasis. She sheds light on some of the reasons that trigger the immune system to accelerate the rate at which a cell grows leading to the skin condition. You will also learn the difference between Psoriasis and Eczema as Dr. Nicole shares some of the case studies. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more about skin conditions and how you can take better care of the largest organ in your body! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:39 Is our body a bunch of separate systems 05:54 The scary rise of neurological decline 11:17 Can vaccinations play a role?  15:57 Infections associated with psoriasis 18:52 A patient’s case study 24:49 The great imitator of psoriasis 29:43 The importance of tonsils 35:56 Psoriasis is not just a skin condition   43:07 How to encourage lymph flow in your body?

A Deeper Look At Eczema From Infancy To Adulthood

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio we're discussing skin conditions but specifically Eczema. Atopic dermatitis or commonly known as Eczema is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Join Dr. Nicole as she briefs us in-depth on why Eczema is developing at such a young age that it is now being referred to as Baby-Eczema and how this can persist as problematic all the way into adulthood. She walks us through some of the key points why infants are more vulnerable to it and how it affects them in the first place. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the proper diagnosis, right testing, and prevention when it comes to skin diseases. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:39 Skin conditions at young ages aren’t normal 05:25 It’s not your fault that your baby has Eczema 09:32 The location of birth matters when it comes to skin conditions 13:43 A 2-month-old baby’s case study 17:41 Toxins found in amniotic fluid 21:45 Are skin conditions affected by birth?   25:06 Ingredients matter in a vaccine  31:06 Antibiotics are made from the mold 36:12 Very rarely do things look like the textbook 41:30 No one test is the gold standard

Back To The Basics: A Functional Approach to Mental Health ft. Brendan Vermeire

Brendan’s Bio: Brendan is a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.  He began his career as a personal trainer and nutrition coach at the age of 18 after disappointingly being medically discharged from the United States Navy Seal training pipeline due to an injury. After being exposed to the power of functional lab testing in the start of his career, he began intensely pursuing that as a career path which has led him to be widely regarded as one of the top leading experts in Metabolic Health and Functional Education.  He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction. He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health.  When he’s not educating doctors/practitioners/professionals, helping clients overcome their most severe health struggles, or producing cutting-edge scientific education, Brendan enjoys all things fitness and is probably working out. He also enjoys anything in nature and any activities that expand his heart, mind, and soul. Description: Dr. Nicole is back with a new episode of Integrative Wellness Radio featuring Brendan Vermeire, a Mental Health Scientist & Certified Health Practitioner who has been busy pioneering and bringing a new and improved functional approach to people when it comes to mental health. In this part, Brendan briefs us on how his own personal journey with mental health motivated him to transition into a functional health practitioner.  With him, we will discover some of the things that aggravate mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and lack of joy. Dr. Nicole briefs us that what are some of the outdated belief systems you need to get rid of in order to truly embark on a journey to change your life. Tune in to the whole episode and learn more about mental health! Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:19 How was Brendan steered into functional medicine?    07:16 Brendan’s way of educating practitioners 10:27 Why people are failing to identify what it means to be mentally healthy? 16:13 Brendan’s scientific philosophy about mental illness 21:09 Getting out of the fantasy of ‘It’s All Good’ 23:54 Brendan’s mental map that he created and what does it measure? 31:10 The pandemic of mental health problems Social Prompts: To learn more about Brendan, please visit: www.metabolicsolutionsllc.com Brendan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/ Brendan’s IG: @the_holistic_savageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-vermeire-23754693/ Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022