Integrative Wellness Radio

On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, join Dr. Nicole as she sheds light on the topic of POTS or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a condition where the heart rate increases on changing your posture, often causing dizziness or fainting. Once considered a very rare condition, Dr. Nicole explains why there is a huge influx of individuals (mostly women) with the disease today and why it has become more and more common. She uncovers some of the environmental, physical, and biochemical factors contributing to POTS. Tune in to learn more about the symptoms and how you can take better care of yourself. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:03 Influx of women with POTS 02:23 The compounding effect that contributes to the onset of POTS  02:52 Varying degrees and key symptoms of POTS 04:53 Autonomic Response Testing at IWG 06:49 Adrenal function and POTS 08:44 The catalyst that sets the symptoms in motion 9:45 Getting a bird’s eye view of the vascular system 10:51 Connective tissue issues’ impact on the vascular system 13:05 POTS is not a mystery with the right testing

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we are joined by Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole as they dive into antibiotic resistance and why it is on the rise. Dr. Nicole identifies some of the chemicals that are contributing to the ineffectiveness of antibiotics AND impacting the bacterial diversity in our bodies. Dr. Nick shares some tips to help us reduce our daily exposure and briefs on how these toxins not only affect us physically but also take a toll on our mental and emotional health. Tune in to learn more about how to help strengthen and protect your body's immune system.  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:03 Antibiotic exposure in your food 04:51 What is the microbiome? 06:48 The push and pull of eliminating bad microbes 9:00 Overexposure to these chemicals impacts mental & emotional health 11:22 Helping people achieve a better functioning brain 13:33 Finding the root cause 15:53 Stress is stress 20:58 Tools to create more balance in your body 25:30 Getting the bad stuff out and the good stuff in 29:03 The quality of food, not the quantity of it 33:30 What you put on your skin counts too

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses the infamous Keto Diet. While the Keto Diet has proven to be beneficial for weight loss, mental health, and repairing cells it might act as the complete opposite for individuals who have foundational health issues.  During this episode, she uncovers some of the adverse side effects that are often caused by the keto diet and details out why some people react differently or experience “Keto-Flu”. If you are considering going keto, this is a must-listen. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:03 The benefits of a ketogenic diet 04:01 Healthy and not so healthy ways to go into ketosis 06:20 Possible adverse reactions of keto 07:13 Does your body know how to burn fat? 8:37 Burning fat releases toxins 9:43 There is toxicity all around us 13:30 Clearing the filtration systems of your body 16:00 Is toxicity the issue? There’s testing available 18:43 Be your own health advocate 19:36 Symptoms of a failed filtration system 21:30 How to get your filtration system working again 24:50 Exploring a modified version of keto

Feeling some extra baggage after the holidays? It might not be what you think. On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, the doctors explain that some of the extra pounds on the scale aren’t fat, but a result of inflammation caused by accumulated toxins in the body.  But what does that mean? What does toxic buildup look like? Dr. Nick dissects the human lymphatic system and gives us a deep insight into what causes cellulite and the so-called fat pockets that remain even after clean eating and hitting the gym. Dr. Nicole gives us insight into where these toxins generally originate from and how we can avoid them in the first place. Learn more by tuning in to the whole episode.Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:45 What does toxic buildup look like? 02:54 Your body can’t lose fat if it’s toxic 06:47 Where are the most common toxins coming from? 13:02 Physiology of the brain and its need to detox 15:34 What is stripping your gut of good bacteria 18:04 Organic? GMO? Your food choices are important 19:05 You need a strategy to detox 20:55 Foundational issues need to be addressed 26:03 No detoxing to “retoxing” 

Today, on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick tackle one of the most common questions our society asks: how do we reverse or prevent aging? Dr. Nick discusses some holistic approaches to slow aging and gives us a scientific insight into how some of these tools and ways can rejuvenate us from the inside out. Dr. Nicole weighs in on some of our daily habits that might contribute to our untimely aging. She also shares some products and DIY hacks that can help balance out hormones, improve cellular health, and encourage detoxification, helping us look and feel younger longer. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more! Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:47 Hydration & the quality of it 03:30 Bluelight-blocking glasses 05:38 Melatonin is not just a sleeping hormone 10:01 Some benefits of Infrared Sauna 11:17 What lymph congestion looks like on your body 12:29 3 tips to breaking up this lymph blockage 14:01 Ridding the “ripple effect” of cellulite  17:40 How wrinkles are created 19:16 How cupping helps detox 21:57 Healthy cells, healthy body

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses why some of us have been failed by conventional medicine. She gives us a deep insight into why we hit plateaus with our health and how this failure causes us to question and doubt ourselves. Dr. Nicole takes us back to the time when she followed the “perfect” diet & supplement regime but still felt exhausted and continued to hit roadblocks. She breaks down the filtration systems of the human body and dissects why some of the most important organs in our body are overlooked in conventional medicine and even functional medicine. Listen in to learn more.   Noteworthy Time Stamps:   00:30 Integrative medicine as the first step 03:06 You’re not aging, you’re missing a part of the puzzle 05:10 It’s not just diet and supplements 08:15 Focusing on the body’s “filters” (It’s not just your liver) 13:24 The real reason your body is more resilient when you’re young 15:00 Some tips to decipher if your body is taxed 20:29 Signs your liver is overwhelmed 25:00 “Don’t fix it until it’s broken” 26:30 Tips to detox 31:12 Slimming down your toxin intake 35:30 Testing at IWG

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss one of the most challenging things in life, bearing the loss of someone we love. The holidays can be an especially hard time for those dealing with grief. So with the holiday season upon us, the couple sheds light on why grief is the body’s normal response and how overcoming it can help us cherish the memories we made with our loved ones. Dr. Nick shares his inspiring story on how he coped with his personal losses and how the Demartini Method has helped him and those around him. He gives us a scientific insight into how our body reacts to tragedy and debunks some of the common myths surrounding grief and loss. Dr. Nicole briefs us on how our physical body also bears the burden of loss and how some of the fundamental issues with our health can lead to even bigger mental stress during the loss of a loved one. Tune in to learn more. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 00:49 Things that we can’t ignore 02:15 A fresh perspective on grief and loss 04:35 Dr. Nick’s story 13:30 We don’t know what we don’t know 15:00 The conventional tools 20:46 Debunking myths around grief and loss 28:01 Grief is complicated 30:54 The quality of your life is based on the quality of questions you ask 36:08 Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real 40:30 No one is in perfect health 42:57 Leverage better questions & better testing 47:55 Top three takeaways 55:00 Overcoming the “I’m not enough” mindset at IWG

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss the correlation between common symptoms and oral health that no one is talking about.The duo explains how your oral cavity is connected to all of your other body systems and details how this could be creating a ripple effect on your health. Listen in to find out how dental procedures play a role in the onset of symptoms, the impacts of your dental fillings, and what you can do today to begin to reverse the effects. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:43 The catalyst behind your symptoms 03:50 Drastic impact your oral cavity has on your health 07:44 Your mouth and your digestive system 10:13 Considering anatomy when looking at your symptom 12:40 Do you drool? 14:03 The effects of having an abundance of dental fillings 20:27 The infectious bacteria hiding in every root canal 24:55 How to get your fillings removed properly 26:33 At home tip: Detox Deo 29:30 The truth behind eating “too much sugar” 30:20 Dr. Nick’s favorite toothpaste 31:13 Tip for excessive drooling 32:45 We don’t guess, we test

Originally launched as a webinar, this week Integrative Wellness Radio is giving you an episode on how to prepare for pregnancy. Dr. Nicole and her guest discuss the best nutrients to facilitate fertility, how you may need to detox before “trying”, and the all too common topic of infertility. Dr. Nicole explains the potential root causes of infertility & how mentally preparing for pregnancy is just as important as preparing for it physically. This episode debunks some of the widespread misinformation around pregnancy and gives you an inside look at Dr. Nicole’s very own pregnancy. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:30 Dr. Nicole’s personal story 08:38 You can’t give what you don’t have 10:30 The elephant in the room (it’s stress) 11:40 Coreen’s pregnancy journey 15:03 Uncommon causes + contributing factors of infertility 18:15 Infertility is not just a hormone issue 21:55 Systemic inflammation and endometriosis 25:48 Everyday toxins and hormone disrupters 41:00 Morning sickness? Bad blood sugar 43:14 Infertility is not bad luck 44:50 Asking for help 46:32 Q&A

Previously launched as a webinar!  This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we are sharing a very special webinar recorded earlier this year. Dr. Nick is joined by former IWG Client Services Director, Valeria LaBarbera as they discuss how to overcome anxiety and depression using the Demartini Method. For the first twenty minutes, Dr. Nick geeks out and gets deep into the science of the method. Then the pair share personal stories, discuss the causes of anxiety and depression, and debunk common myths around it. Dr. Nick also weaves in the tools needed to utilize the method in daily life and breaks down the quality questions you can start asking to overcome anxiety and depression. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 0:45 Anxiety and depression are generalized in our society 2:01 The science behind anxiety and depression 3:55 What is the Demartini Method 6:44 How the Demartini Method differs from a traditional approach 10:20 Why and how we view the world based on our values 15:50 Evaluating situations where you feel anxious 22:00 It’s impossible to have “control” over your emotions 23:16 The 3 things you can control 26:23 Myths about anxiety and depression 25:37 Val’s personal story about anxiety and depression 30:30 Dr. Nick’s story with anxiety and depression 34:50 How anxiety and depression are related 39:27 How the anxieties of other people can impact you 43:35 The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset 49:35 Neutralizing anxiety and depression 58:36 Linking is how we change our perceptions 59:19 Top 3 takeaways 1:04:40 Demartini success story 1:11:17 Q&A from the audience

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nick is joined by former IWG Client Services Director, Valerie LaBarbera with a new addition to the Demartini Series; The path from suffering & Grief to healing and Growth. Being a Human Behavior specialist Dr. Nick uncovers the challenges that are packed with grief and how it affects not only our health but also our relationships. He briefs us on how to develop a growth mindset using the Demartini method and move out of the fixed & toxic mindset. Valerie shares with us how stepping out of negative emotions make us more observant and aware of those around us. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Noteworthy Time Stamps: 1:30 Unbalance emotions limit our potential 4:00 Society hasn’t taught us how to grow 5:09 The Demartini Method 11:33 For every action, there’s an equal & opposite reaction 15:38 Supporting the challenges of those around you 16:15 We can only control three things in our lives 20:44 Beliefs are drivers of what creates our emotions 24:06 Why do we need to learn ourselves first? 25:37 Debunking the myths around grief 35:17 Valerie briefs us on the Top three takeaways 38:06 Make a list of everything you perceive missing 45:57 IWG’s way to learn and grow 48:27 Dr. Nick answers to What to do when you’rein the thick of it with grief? 

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole is joined by a dear friend Nerissa. Nerissa shares her recent health journey and how the path to healing hasn’t been just quick fixes or random medkits but more of a self-exploration. She talks about how she helped herself feel better and didn't depend on conventional medicine or others to heal her. Dr. Nicole breaks down how a linear approach isn’t the answer when we hit a plateau. She shares with us the integrative ways and how we need to look at our body’s health as a whole instead of going for THAT one pill or single homeopathy. Tune in to the whole episode for more info! Noteworthy Time Stamps: 1:53 What sparked Nerissa’s health journey 4:13 Moving out from a linear approach 5:33 Subtracting all types of toxins from your life 6:06 Nerissa’s amazing 76-hour long fast 8:03 Toxic lifestyle and Toxic people 10:23 Caring for yourself is caring for those around you 16:14 It’s not just the diet, It’s the exercise as well 23:43 No one can fix you unless you play an active role in it 25:33 Addictive behaviors in our lifestyle 33:13 The pressure of being someone we are not 34:33 Relationships and doing what’s best for your partner 39:21 Grief and what people think of it 43:18 It is all about balance and shifting the mindset

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick unfold the widely spread misconceptions about hormones. Hormones have a bad rap: they get blamed for so many things but it’s often not the root cause or the only issue present.Dr. Nicole digs deep into the types of testing that are best for uncovering the foundational issues that act as a stem for irregular hormone levels. She also discusses the many things that are influencing our hormone levels and how conventional medicine is just a quick fix. Listen to the full episode to learn more! Noteworthy Time Stamps: 2:44 People’s hormones are usually off  5:53 Supplements and herbs are just a ‘temporary relief’ 6:23 Things influencing our hormones 9:34 Fight or flight mode puts hormones on the back burner 10:18 The deficiencies that lead to hormonal imbalance 12:29 There’s no way it’s JUST hormones 13:13 Hormonal effects on menstrual cycle 15:50 IWG’s approach to low-grade infections 22:26 Stress is all perception  25:33 Most people utilize ‘dopamine high’ to overcome stress hormones 28:06 It’s impossible to balance out a neurological problem with a chemical fix 32:33 How blood sugar can impact hormones 35:34 Better testing will decipher the foundational issues in the body

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera will discuss the MANY contributing factors that affect your mood. As we head into the colder months, the impacts of Seasonal Affective Disorder could be on the horizon for you. But a S.A.D diagnosis isn’t telling the whole story. You will learn how blood sugar, brain health, diet, and the environment directly affect your mental health and what you can do today for a happier tomorrow (cheesy but true). Dr. Nicole will dig deep into the difference between serotonin and dopamine issues and explain the trickle-down effect your cortisol levels could be having on your “happiness”. She will also debunk the common myths associated with mood imbalances. This episode is packed full of actionable tips and will really help you understand the importance of leveraging better testing to identify how your biochemistry and mental health are connected. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 3:44 Why are so many people being failed by conventional (or even functional) medicine? 12:57 The true definition of S.A.D. and a real-life example 15:05 The blood sugar crisis that’s affecting 90% of the population. 19:56 The huge difference between serotonin and dopamine’s impact on your mood 20:11 What a TRUE serotonin issue looks like 24:03 Feeding our dopamine deficiencies 26:20 Sleep issues and “cortisol stimulating” activities are another piece of the serotonin puzzle 30:59 You can have the most fantastic gut in the world but it’s not the end all be all 33:26 Lack of vitamin d or lack of social interaction? 36:22 Blue light and your diet’s impact on your mood. 40:23 Better testing and better solutions (therapy and antidepressants are not the only options) 45:50 The differences between functional and integrative medicine 

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera and Integrative Practitioner, Grace Farren uncover the leading causes of stress in the body, how inflammation can present itself, and the food-as-medicine approach to countering inflammation.  You will also learn the ins and outs of detoxification through food (hint: it's more than sprinkling charcoal on everything!) as well as what food CAN'T fix. Dr. Nicole and Grace will touch on the integrative testing approach they practice at IWG that ranges from food allergies to hormonal imbalances and much, much more. This episode of IWR was originally recorded and released as a live webinar. Click the links below to access Grace’s grocery shopping guide and superfood checklist! Grocery Shopping Superfood Checklist  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:56 Dr. Nicole’s frustrations with nutrition 09:18 How your food can create toxic overload 11:03 Why no diet is forever 14:07 Leveraging strategy in your diet and nutrition  18:26 Why all superfoods are not always “super” 23:49 All wine is not created equal 30:04 Real food, fake food 32:41 Want to make the changes? Take it piece by piece 35:26 Natural flavors: the kiss of death  39:56 Choosing the right animal proteins 46:44 Why you can’t digest fiber 52:01 Getting back to REAL food  1:02:51 Food can heal you or hurt you 1:15:36 IWG’s approach to nutrition, testing, and healing

In this encore episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick discuss the toll stress can have on your physical health. Spoiler alert: It’s not all in your head! The couple discusses how stress, trauma, and emotions are a huge foundational roadblock for so many of us and the positive impacts letting go of those stressors can have on the body. It’s not just about the right diet, the right supplements, or the “best doctor” - sometimes it’s about peeling back the layers. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between emotional stressors and physical symptoms. And, if this stress is playing an integral role in your health, how do you combat it? Maybe you should “screw it, just eat pizza” but then again, maybe not... Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:12 The biggest thing holding your health back 03:43 The “screw it” mindset and your mind’s healing power 09:30 Limitations of subjective medicine and one size fits all protocols 12:31 How our human programming sets us back from healing  14:18 Connecting your biochemistry with mental and emotional stressors. 17:03 “Screw it and eat the pizza” but only in the name of balance 22:29 If you’re ignoring your emotional stressors, your body is keeping score 26:01 Talk therapy and medication aren’t the only options. What is the best way for YOU to release your emotional stressors?  29:07 Create balance by knowing more about your own body