Inflammation has become a buzzword in recent years, but do we truly understand what it is and how it affects our bodies? While acute inflammation is a helpful process, chronic or systemic inflammation is at the root of many health issues, from joint pain to heart...
Summary: In this episode of Wellness Your Way, Megan Lyons hosts Dr. Naomi Parrella, a family physician and obesity medicine specialist. Dr. Parrella shares her unique background, having started her life in Japan, and how it influenced her perspective on wellness....
Summary: In the interview on Wellness Your Way, Dr. Bill Rawls discusses his journey with chronic illness and how it led him to help others with similar conditions. He explains the concept of a wellness and illness continuum, emphasizing the importance of addressing...
Summary: Deborah Maragopoulos, a family nurse practitioner specializing in neuro immune endocrinology, discusses the importance of the hypothalamus in maintaining overall health. The hypothalamus, a small gland in the brain, controls the neurological system, endocrine...
I hear from clients ALL the time that they walk into a health food store, so excited to buy a protein powder to make a healthy smoothie … and then they get completely overwhelmed by the wall of protein powders, all claiming to have magical powers to improve their...
Summary: Christian Drapeau, a neurophysiologist and stem cell researcher, discusses the importance of stem cells in the body's repair system. He explains that as we age, our body's ability to produce stem cells decreases, leading to slower recovery from physical...
Summary: Alex Rhodes, owner of Humanimal, a company that produces organ supplements, was interviewed on Wellness Your Way. Rhodes is passionate about the connection between nutrients and mental health and believes that organ meats should be a nutritional staple due to...
Intestinal permeability, commonly referred to as "leaky gut," is a condition that has gained significant attention in the health and wellness community. Maybe you’re not as nerdy as me, but I checked out Pubmed’s trend data to see the prevalence of scientific studies...
Throughout my lifetime, I can easily remember times when getting skinny at all costs was trendy. We’ve had periods where curves were all the rage. But now, thankfully, muscle is having its heyday. Finally! A trend that actually supports our health! In my opinion,...
Summary: Eric Edmeades, founder of WildFit and author of "Post Diabetic", discusses his approach to health and nutrition on the Wellness Your Way podcast. Edmeades, who has a background in business and nutritional anthropology, explains that his company WildFit...
