MELISSA’S PODCASTS

Q & A Podcast on Oxidation, Cholesterol, Anemia, Mold & Mycotoxins

In This Episode:

  • How you’d like your triglyceride levels to range after a fasting blood test and the type of diet that can help bring your triglycerides down [05:06]
  •  What we discovered disproved the belief of modern medicine that all LDLs are bad [07:13]
  • Understand how, from a functional perspective, low ferritin doesn’t necessarily mean anemia [12:08]
  • 3 big things we need to ask to properly identify a case of anemia [13:50]
  • Learn how molds drive up inflammation throughout the body [21:27]
  • Natural strategies and tips for clearing out mycotoxins [26:18]
  • Discover the human equivalent of rusting or browning and what causes it [38:56]

Q & A Podcast on Stomach Acid, Histamine, Joint Pain, and Estrogen Detox

In This Episode:

  • Start your healing process on this specific spot when you want to treat Gerd acid reflux (especially for those with apple cider vinegar intolerance) [06:56]
  • This is the biggest mistake people make when eating their meals [07:33]
  • The most common gut infection that can lead to ulcers, and the best strategy for recovery [15:35]
  • Understand how joint pain is related to inflammation and what nutritional approach is best to take to relieve the pain and heal [21:04]
  • Realize the huge role our gut plays when it comes to estrogen balance [31:29]
  • Best diet recommendation for somebody with histamine issues that is not responding well to bone broth [42:11]

Q & A Podcast on High Fasting Blood Sugar, Psoriasis, Osteoporosis and Tinnitus

In This Episode:

  • Myth busted! Why a vegetarian diet may NOT be the healthiest and how to follow it properly if you choose to go this route. [1:22]
  • Tame your inflammation with a blood sugar-stabilizing diet, especially when bad cramps hit you during your red days. [14:18]
  • Open your eyes to how your attempts to boost your immune system could backfire when treating autoimmune issues, like psoriatic arthritis. [25:14]
  • How fasting invigorates your skin and bones and what type of exercise rejuvenates them even further. [35:01]
  • The awful rush of a blood sugar spike and how it can happen during intermittent fasting and a low carbohydrate diet. [40:26]
  • What top supplements and superfoods to build into your budget (even a tight one) and – even better – how a health coach can save you more $ in the long run. [47:06]
  • How to treat your tinnitus with THIS recommended diet and lifestyle advice. [51:44]

Shopping for Success on an Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Plan

In This Episode:

  • The BIGGEST MISTAKES people make when they buy food and how to rectify those bad habits.
  • Revamp your nutrition plan and start shopping for food items that are anti-inflammatory, gut-friendly, and easy on the budget! Simply divide food into THESE categories of what you should and should NOT buy!
  • The best types of fats to eat versus the worst sources of fats to AVOID at all costs! 
  • Surprising causes of acne in teenagers (Spoiler alert: the tooth fairy won’t be delighted to hear this) and how to dial down the derma drama.
  • How to tap into your kids’ passions then link those interests to eating better food – without nagging.
  • Why coconut flour is your ally to sweeten veggies naturally to make them tastier for your whole family.

Addressing Chronic Inflammation

In This Episode:

  • Believe it or not, not all inflammation is bad for you (we were surprised too!)
  • Checklist time: How many of Melissa’s top 7 symptoms of bad inflammation do YOU have?
  • If your body is a bucket, what are you dumping in there?
  • How to control the unexpected things that cause inflammation in your body
  • 3 big changes you can make TODAY to to feel better tomorrow
  • Why sleepy nights are as important as nutritious bites 
  • Simple steps to reduce toxic levels of stress (with your feet, that is)
  • How gut clog can lead to brain fog
  • Everything is toxic! Here’s how to cut down on the avoidable ones.

Q & A on Mitochondria, SIBO, Low Ferritin, High Cortisol, and Joint Health!

In This Episode:

  • Get to know the mitochondria better and the different ways to check if you have a healthy mitochondria [04:20]
  • This is the most well-studied diet to help individuals suffering from Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth [08:21]
  • Discover the unexplored wonders of the ultimate elimination diet and the elemental/semi elemental diet and to whom these types of diets are recommended for [13:15]
  • Here’s the kind of fasting recommended for people with low levels of ferritin and high cortisol [14:38]
  • In this specific circumstance, extended fasting is NOT recommended [16:39]
  • Exercise is NOT always the best resort for everybody. Learn who can thrive with physical activities and the best way to start your exercise habit [24:12]
  • The best plant-based foods for joint health vary depending on the individual. But, this is the one thing that you must absolutely avoid… [26:28]

Q & A on Adrenal Fatigue, PMS, Rosacea & Hair Loss

In This Episode:

  • Did you know PMS has different phases? Open your eyes to what women go through during the different activities in each phase. 
  • Get your hormones working better for you by pushing back against the stress that knocks them out of balance.
  • Which pre-existing conditions make you more susceptible to autoimmune conditions? Find out before it becomes a bigger problem.
  • Look through the “window” to the gut and see what the future holds for your skin (with a reminder that rosacea and other conditions tie back to your gut).
  • Before embarking on the fasting lifestyle, take care of THESE important steps and THESE stressors. (You’ll thank us later.)

Q & A Podcast on Parasites, Gallbladder, Skin Allergies, Hashimoto’s Disease and More

In This Episode:

  • Eliminate infections that drag you down by exercising the Full Moon Phase Parasite Protocol. (Yes, those cycles are more than myths!) 
  • Tame the itch in your skin (and the related inflammation in your gut) by taking away trigger foods. The secret lies in harmonizing your histamine.
  • Get motivated to drop excess weight and visceral fat, not only to look leaner but to boost your gallbladder and remove gallbladder stones naturally.
  • Start your kids’ and grandkids’ stress management early in life to spare them from most autoimmune infections and allergies.
  • Find the fasting strategy that works best for YOU, scheduling how much is enough and when to consume Bullet-proof coffee. (You succeed when you stop these 2 major drivers that interrupt autophagy.)
  • Stop the rollercoaster of fluctuating body temperature due to adrenal fatigue and Hashimoto’s disease.
  • When to turn to a functional health specialist to get back on track.
  • Consume THIS best collagen source for joint support – plus additional nutritional advice for the teen athletes.