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The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast
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Episode 51: Chinese Medicine for Moms & Kids with Megan Garcia
Tune in as Megan Garcia, pediatric acupuncturist, and I discuss how we navigate real food in the real world... with kids. We cover a range of topics like: cultural appropriation of herbs, food intros with food sensitivities, how to reduce food stress with children, sugar + exposure to sweets, sour + bitter flavors for babies, common mineral deficiencies in babies, natural deodorant, and what your body odor might mean about how your organs are functioning.
Episode 47: Weaning off Antidepressants, Eczema Diets & the Problem with Nutrition
Today Kyle and I cover topics like: Immune-boosting herbs we’re loving now, How to support yourself nutritionally when weaning off SSRIs, Supplements to consider when coming off anti-depressants, Nutrition to support the brain and mood, Gluten & the brain, Talking about gluten sensitivity , Thyroid health & the brain, Eczema triggers, Supplements & life practices for eczema relief, and the question: Is Jillian Michael’s keto stance legit?
Episode 41: Supplements for Women's Health
I'm excited to be sitting down with our favorite herbalist, Amy McKelvey: Chief Energizing Officer & Founder of Her Vital Way. (I've had Amy on the show twice before, so be sure to listen to episode 25 - Healing with Herbs and 36 - Natural Cold and Flu prevention.) Today we're answering questions and talking all about women's health and herbs/supplements.
Episode 39: Plant-Based Diets, Eating Meat & Sustainable Health
We're getting into a "meaty" topic today.. Tune in as Kyle and I cover topics like: How to Get the Most Nutrition Out of a Vegetarian Diet, Supplements to Consider on a Vegetarian/Vegan Diet, Common Nutrient Deficiencies in a Vegetarian/Vegan Diet (and what to do), and the Best Ways to Approach the Healthiest Diet for You.
Episode 37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting
Is detox BS? In this episode I answer this question and cover topics like: Why you should care about the health of your gallbladder, All about bile and why it’s such a superstar, Problems with reflux meds, Foods to improve digestion and increase bile production, My current fave daily elixir, Supplements for detoxification, Benefits & drawbacks of intermittent fasting, Female hormones and fasting, Who should NEVER attempt fasting, How to do it & Signs you should stop.
Episode 35: Candida, Spousal Support & Protein Needs
If you have questions about Candida and healthy eating, this episode is for you! Kyle and I discuss Our thoughts on Facebook nutrition groups, Feeding kids, Getting your spouse on board with health eating, the Best tests for candida, Candida protocols, Chronic UTIs, and Protein needs: how much is too much?
Episode 31: Eating More Veggies
Today, Kyle and I are talking veggies! Are green smoothies healthy or not? Can you eat too many veggies? We're also diving into Cruciferous veggies + thyroid health, Leafy greens + oxalates, Starting your own home garden, and Kitchen hacks for eating & storing more veggies.
Episode 26: Your Sugar Questions Answered!
Today we're answering listener questions about sugar. Questions like: Refined, natural and artificial sweeteners - what’s best? What are the appropriate levels of consumption/how much is too much? How do you combat cravings? We also discuss diet soda & weight gain, sneaky ingredients, ways sugar are disguised, insulin resistance & brain inflammation, and effects of sugar on microbiome.
Episode 25: Healing with Herbs with Amy McKelvey of Her Vital Way
In this episode I'm interviewing with herbalist Amy KcKelvey. As an integrative herbalist, natural products consultant and marketing professional, Amy has a passion for living with purpose and vitality, coupled with a deep respect for the human body and nature. Tune in as Amy and I discuss the history of herbs, essential oils safety, where to start with supplements, adaptogens, how to energize your life, how to maximize benefits from supplements, and the best herbs for skin & hormonal acne, constipation, sleep, and anxiety.
Episode 23: Your Supplement Questions Answered!
This episode is all about YOUR supplement questions! We answer everything from whether supplements really work and if you should be taking a multivitamin to how to check for supplement safety/purity/efficacy to what to look for in probiotics and omega 3 supplements. We also discuss green powder for kids, collagen peptides, and supplements for anxiety.
Episode 22: How to Get Help with Your Health
Getting help with your health can be a long and arduous task, so this episode aims to lay out where to start and who to seek out in a practitioner. We'll unpack why your story matters, what to do when your doctor doesn't listen, differences between a health coach and nutritionist, mystery illnesses, and how to find a practitioner for your needs.
Episode 19: How to Feel Better with Sara Curry
Erin sits down with Sara Curry, co-owner of Blaze Yoga & Pilates in Portsmouth, NH, to unpack sources of back pain, problems with the current models for pain treatment and why she finds Sara to be a true role model. Yoga and community are at the core of everything Sara does.
