Episodes

Receiving diagnosis like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) , often comes with a stigma. Some believe IBS is a diagnosis a doctor uses to describe digestive symptoms when no serious pathology has been found. Thankfully we are mov...

There is an obsession in this world with weight loss. The search term “weight loss” outpaces the search term “fat loss” by leaps and bounds. In fact, on May 3, 2020, “weight loss” reached the most popular search term status o...

Chronic Joint Pain often leads to a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease (also known as osteoarthritis) and patients are given the array of physical therapy and anti-inflammatories with the hope of delaying and preventing ...

Idan Ravin Esq., MSc, CSCS is an elite performance coach for many of the top NBA players. He is also the author of The Hoops Whisperer and It Takes Patience. Idan has a very unique life journey and also a gift for the craft ...

Bile and biliary dysfunction are intimately connected with mold-related illness. In fact, so connected that a key strategy to overcome mycotoxin illness is to help your bile rid of mycotoxin. Bile does so much in our body . N...

Between 2.5% and 6.7% of Men and Women Suffer from a chronic bladder condition called Interstitial Cystitis. If they are suffering from this they experience some or all of these symptoms urinary frequency, urinary urgency, pa...

Androgen excess in women has been poorly understood from a diagnosis standpoint and treatment standpoint . Many women have been told they only fit a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis if they fit a finely defined cr...

Estrogen metabolism dysregulation may be linked to symptoms of bloating, constipation, menstrual problems, weight gain, low libido, and also conditions like pms, acne, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and breast cancer. The link could be explained by the Estrobolome. Which was first m…

Photobiomodulation is the use of light to gain some therapeutic effect. One form of photobiomodulation is using red light within a very specific light spectrum to improve cellular function and restoration for conditions like ...

The brain and gut are intrinsically linked . The nervous system has been explored as being the link specifically the via the vagus nerve. Yet, more information is being revealed about how neurotransmitters and stress hormones...

Cognitive decline is one of the most concerning aspects of aging and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the US.  As of 2014 the CDC stated that of those older than 65 years of age, there was an estimated 5.0 million people suffering with dementia. This number is projected to be nearly 1…

In this episode of What I am Learning Daily (WIALD); I share my learning form research of Dr. Eric Martens from The University Of Michigan. I explore what happens in rodents when they are held back from Fiber. What happens ...

This is part 2 of a 2-part episode on medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system with cannabis expert Dr. Nick Jikomes. In this episode we speak about the role of cannabinoids in gastrointestinal mucosal defense and infl...

Cannabadiol (CBD)is a specific plant compound that is a viable treatment option for many health conditions. However so many of us don’t really understand it. There is a huge need for health consumers , scientist, and physic...

This is a segment of WIALD on the One thing Podcast. WIALD stands for "What I am Learning Daily" . This is the attempt to take you along my learning journey. In this episode I review the clinical study “. Many Patients With I...

Mitochondria lie at the center of life. At conception, we inherit our mother's mitochondrial DNA and our electricity for life is turned on. The mitochondrial journey is much like our life's journey. In fact, as we age the mit...

This is is an episode of my series called "WIALD" . Which is an acronym for "What I am learning daily." Enjoy my dive into some research and welcome to the world of my personal learning lab. Here something I learned about ...

The human genome project led to the understanding that the genetics in our body are only about 1% human! What else makes up the genetics our microbiota?  The other genetics in our body are from bacteria, viruses, fungi, phages, archaea and the likes that live in our body; predominately in our gut. …

Mold related illness with mold expert Dr. Lauren Tessier. In this episode we gain a great understanding of mold related illness including Mycotoxicosis (mycotoxin illness) and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Sp...

An un-edited special episode where I share my personal experiences of being a community health care provider in the hub of the COVID-19 outbreak. In the Seattle area. I discuss: 1. How I first realized the impact of covid-19...

Low Dose Naltrexone: A medication and therapy that has been used since the 1980's for immune disorders, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and now being used in PTSD and Overeating disorders . It has a very unique mechanism th...

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome encompasses a consortium of imbalances in the body that results in suffering from sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and environmental triggers. These sensitivities seem to be mediated by over re...

One core tenant in natural medicine is that “All Disease Begins in The Gut”. This is a statement that might be debatable however what is true is that digestive health is a core component of prevention and management of chroni...

If you have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early morning awakening, restless or non-restorative sleep, it may be time start addressing this concern. There are three types of insomnia. 1) Transient Insom...