Holistic Health Bites

Sachin Patel is a functional medicine practitioner and breathwork expert. He got into this field after realizing conventional doctors had no answers for chronic illness patients. Breathwork became his passion for integrating simplicity and sophistication in health.  In this episode, Sachin explained the health consequences of mouth breathing, including poor sleep, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance. Nasal breathing optimizes air ...

Dr. Christina Bjorndal shares her journey into naturopathic medicine after a suicide attempt left her hospitalized, revealing how conventional medications failed to fully treat her mental health issues.  She emphasizes treating patients holistically by addressing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, not just symptoms, explaining the four pillars' interconnected roles in health.

Simple changes like reducin...

On this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson explains the Glucose-Ketone Index. 

The Glucose-Ketone Index (GKI) presents a valuable tool for monitoring metabolic health by measuring the ratio of blood sugar to blood ketones, offering insights into one's energy production mechanisms. This index underscores the misconception that the body needs dietary carbohydrates to maintain ad...

In this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, holistic nutritionist Thais Harris shares insights on integrating self-love into the journey toward ideal health. Thais emphasizes the critical role of self-love, distinguishing it as a practice that nurtures self-esteem and acceptance through mindfulness and present-moment awareness. Her approach underscores the importance of valuing oneself without conditions, a principle that...

Today I welcome special guest Katrina Foe to discuss the importance of self-advocacy in health matters, the need for testing to identify underlying health issues, and the impact of environmental factors on health. She also emphasized the role of genetics and lifestyle choices in cancer prevention and treatment.

The conversation focused on the importance of nutrition, particularly in relation to cancer treatment. She also ...

Today marks our 100th episode, and we're diving deep into metabolic health, particularly the often-overlooked topic of insulin resistance. Studies suggest that nearly half of adults worldwide have insulin resistance, yet many remain unaware of its implications.

In this episode, I'll be rapidly covering a comprehensive list of conditions related to insulin resistance. These conditions range from those directly caused by ins...

In this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, functional nutritionist Andrea Nicholson hosted Dr. Brandy Cummings, a specialist in pregnancy, postpartum conditions, and the impacts of metabolic health. Dr. Brandy shared insights into the crucial role of environmental medicine in postpartum support, drawing from her personal health challenges, including a harrowing two-year battle with mold illness and its repercussions on f...

Struggling with debilitating fatigue, depression, and an unexpected thyroid cancer diagnosis, Tiffany's conventional treatment path seemed to falter, failing to bring substantive relief to her myriad of symptoms. Frustrated with traditional approaches that did little to alleviate her condition, she embarked on a transformative nutrition journey, discovering that eliminating gluten, dairy, eggs, and soy brought significant impr...

On this episode, I have special guest Divya Dhawan discussing holistic health, with a particular focus on autoimmunity and its relationship with metabolic health. Divya shared her personal journey with an autoimmune disorder and her research on alternative medicine, emphasizing the importance of eating organic, seasonal, and local foods. She also discussed the challenges faced by individuals with autoimmune conditions and unexplain...

On this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, my guest Wendy Hacker explains her story of battling Lyme disease for years without progress resonated deeply with many. She highlighted the transformative power of understanding your own genetic landscape. After discovering how genes influence susceptibility to infections and response to treatment, Wendy utilized genetic testing to uncover underlying factors like mold exposure ...

Louise shared her personal experience with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and how she became a brain expert through holistic healing. She shared how to identify and manage distractions or obstacles that might hinder intentions or goals. They also discussed the concept of taking on the energies of others, particularly parents, and how this can impact one's sense of self. Additionally, they explored the idea of utilizing Mind...

We often hear about how diet plays a significant role in insulin resistance, but today, let's explore the equally important non-food factors.

• Sedentary Lifestyle and Lack of Physical Activity
• Chronic Stress and Cortisol
• Sleep Deprivation and Poor Sleep Quality
• Environmental Toxins and Endocrine Disruptors
• Genetics and Epigenetics

For full show notes and information: https://healthylifewithandrea.com/blog/5279/top-5-non...

Chelsie, a nurse and toxin expert shared her personal journey into the holistic healing space and emphasized the importance of removing toxins from our bodies. She also discussed strategies for transitioning to non-toxic products and ways to clean up and replace common household cleaning supplies with safer alternatives. Andrea and Chelsie also discussed detoxing off toxins from the body and the presence of toxins in the body and h...

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson and Dr Susan Fox discussed the topic of fertility, with Susan sharing her story and expertise. They explored lifestyle factors affecting fertility, the dangers of environmental toxins, and the importance of physical activity and sleep. They emphasized the role of self-reflection, mindfulness, and supportive relationships in maintaining healthy habits. Susan advised seeking a specialist for f...

Sandy, a nurse practitioner, shared her journey of starting a private practice focused on telehealth and in-person services for hormone balancing and medical weight loss during the pandemic.

She also shared her personal health journey, including her success with a gluten-free diet, struggles with autoimmune issues and weight gain, and recent Covid-19 diagnosis with dysautonomia.

She is now interested in helping ...

Check out the latest Holistic Health Bites podcast interview featuring Lisa Goldberg, a nutrition and weight loss expert. 

Lisa emphasized the importance of habit, behavior, and mindset change in weight loss, rather than just altering the type of food consumed. She also highlighted the psychological and societal factors that contribute to overeating and poor eating habits. 

The conversation underscored the importa...

Welcome back to the Holistic Health Bites podcast and our first bite sized episode of 2024!

Today I want you to take a few minutes to reflect on the last year, so we can make a strategic plan in 2024.  Grab your pen and paper and let's dive in!

For 2023: what went well and what didn't go well.  Don't skip the positive!  Start with what went well to prime your brain for the good stuff!

Fo...

I want to take a few minutes to help you identify the missing puzzle pieces that might be causing your current health struggles, whether it's with weight, energy, joint pain, headaches, digestive issues, or anything else.

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Did you know my practice is entirely virtual?  You don't have to live near me to get help with fatigue, stubborn weight, hypertension, ...

On this episode, I am interviewing long time physician and Psychiatrist Dr. Fred Moss.   Dr Moss shares his journey to becoming a psychiatrist and his ultimate transition from pharmaceutical interventions to lifestyle and community based interventions. 

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To connect with Dr Fred:
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