Integrative You Radio

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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!
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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
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Why Do People Develop Allergies to Antibiotics, Other Drugs, Or Even Chemicals?

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, but are people born with certain types of allergies, or do they develop them due to medications or even chemicals? To answer that Dr. Nicole joins us today on Integrative Wellness Radio to dive a little bit further into certain types of allergies, their origins, and why people develop them. The doctor sheds light on some of the reasons people get exposed and develop sensitivities to some medications and even antibodies. She uncovers some of the misconceptions and navigates us through some of the best practices that we can implement to avoid our immune system to become chemically sensitive. Tune in to the whole episode and book a strategy call to learn more about IWG!
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
02:46 Is your profession exposing you to toxins? 
05:17 Why do chemical allergies exist?
11:50 Toxicity is a huge player when it comes to toxicity
18:05 The contamination in the ground
21:15 How ‘Think Dirty’ App can be useful?
27:29 It’s not just allergy
36:06 How some people are reactive to drugs
40:30 A patient’s case study
44:05 Some allergy myths to bust
48:39 Better testing, less tools

Taking a Deeper Look at Rheumatoid Arthritis & What Really Aggravates it?

Rheumatoid Arthritis falls under the category of an autoimmune condition. With Rheumatoid Arthritis on the rise along with much information to navigate through, today on Integrative Wellness Radio Dr. Nicole dives into a few of the many reasons why it manifests in the first place. She briefs us on why taking an immunosuppressant is just a temporary fix when it comes to Rheumatoid Arthritis and how it can lead to much bigger problems in the long run. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the right testing and how you can diagnose it early on to avoid joint damage!
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
Noteworthy Time Stamps:
04:00 Figuring about your body’s needs 
08:49 A patient’s case study
13:24 The other factors to the cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
17:25 Neurological pain patterns
24:55 Common infections found in joints
31:27 Does mold affect and damage your joints?
39:14 A patient’s story with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gut’s Connection to Depression & other Mood Disorders

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

What is the Root Cause of Environmental Allergies?

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

Is Low Testosterone Associated With Mold?

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

The Root Of Autoimmunity That NO ONE is Talking About

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

Understanding Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disorders

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

What No One Is Telling You About Autoimmune Gut Conditions

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

How Mold Toxicity Affects Hormones

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

The Reality of Neurological Lyme

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

Is your professional life making you sick?

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!
Interested in learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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

Dissecting Celiac Disease Through the Integrative Lens

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 learning more about Dr. Nick & Dr. Nicole’s courses, memberships, or private work? Learn more at Integrative You. Have a quick question, Would you like to schedule a call, or just want to say hi? Text us at 732.913.0009.
 
Our mission to innovate humans & Healthcare does NOT start and stop with us! This is why we are also dedicated to helping other practitioners in evolving healthcare too! If you are a healthcare leader and are looking to up-level your clinical + business excellence Learn more about our course membership: Limitless Healthprenuer and start boldly disrupting this industry!
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