That Naturopathic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

143: DEEPLY FELT PAIN -- Could Your Organs Be the Problem? Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

Pain management is a pain in the neck, but did you know that your neck pain could be a result of lung dysfunction? Or, your liver may be the cause of your frozen shoulder? Maybe your pain is worse at night and wakes you up. Is there a strong emotional component? Does it make you sweat or feel nauseous? For both the suffering patient and perplexed practitioner, a basic understanding of some of the differences between visceral pain and typical ’somatic’ is in order if you want to get to the root of the problem.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

142: Pre, Pro, Post, Syn-Biotics -- The Before, During, and After of Probiotics Jun 14, 2023

Show notes

If you want to have a flourishing and diverse microbiome (PRO), you’re going to need to feed the inhabitants you want the resources that they want (PRE) and give them appropriate shelter and a community that embraces them (TERRAIN). In some cases, you may want your transient and colonizing immigrant microbial friends to bring some food for the trip (SYN). That way they can directly support the social economy of your gut with their interactions with other bugs (both bad and good) and indirectly with their metabolic contribution (POST) to the superorganism that you are without having to worry about where they're going to get their next meal.
Check out this week's episode where we talk about the before, during, and after of probiotics.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

141: Oh-meg-erd! Oils for every one? Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

If you were to compile a “I’m new to Naturopathic Medicine” starter pack, chances are you’d include vitamin D, fibre (or PRE/SYN/PRO/POST-biotics), and marine sourced omega 3 oils.
Perhaps you’d agree that the best of the bunch is the #omega-3 rich marine oils?
Yes, vitamin D has been the darling of integrative medicine for about 15 years … and yes, a good fibre such as #psyllium can craft an enviable stool and microbiome … but the impact of omega-3 fats on inflammation, cellular and mitochondrial membrane structure, cardiovascular health, cognitive and neurological function, carcinogenesis, metabolic syndrome (and the list could go on and on) is vast, deep, and well researched.
The study of these fats is so important and impactful that it has likely changed the way we think about inflammation.
So put that dirty canola oil back on the shelf … in the garage, next to the WD40.
If you’re feeling 6’s and 7’s about your alphas and omegas then let’s chat 3’s and 6’s.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

140: Proton Pump Inhibitors- Benefits, Risks, Side Effects & Alternatives May 30, 2023

Show notes

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medications commonly used to reduce stomach acid production. PPIs effectively decrease the amount of acid produced, providing relief from a variety of conditions. While PPIs can be highly effective in managing symptoms, the long term use is not well studied an associated with a myriad of potential complications.
In today’s episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Michelle cover:
-What are PPIs and how do they work?
-What conditions patients are prescribed PPIs and why
-Duration recommendations for the medication
-Adverse effects from long term use
-Alternative options to help reduce dependency on PPIs
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

139: Chronic Gastritis- It’s More Common Than You Think May 23, 2023

Show notes

Dave and Michelle discuss chronic gastritis: an affliction of the stomach that is often overlooked, but should be a consideration in clinical assessment.
Today they review:
-Causes
-Signs and symptoms
-Medications that can help in the short term, but may not be beneficial long term
-Chronic gastritis as an underlying condition for more serious health concerns
-The autoimmune connection
-Differential diagnoses
-A root cause treatment approach
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

138: Cassandra Hope- Healing Stress & Trauma, And How It Can Manifest in the Body May 16, 2023

Show notes

Cassandra Hope is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer. She struggled with many food, body image, and nervous system challenges over the years, which led her down the path of unravelling the maladaptive coping mechanisms that were caused by childhood trauma. This host of gut-brain health challenges has led her into the career path of trauma & stress, genetics, chronic disease and somatic experiencing.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

137: Cholesterol- A Fresh Perspective May 09, 2023

Show notes

Dr. Michelle is flying solo today to discuss a popular topic in healthcare today: Cholesterol.
Topics covered in today's episode:
-Why avoiding dietary cholesterol and saturated fat isn't a sustainable solution
-The importance of cholesterol for cell health and function
-Why statin drugs are not a sustainable solution for high cholesterol
-Lab numbers and what they mean
-Reasons why cholesterol could be elevated in patients
Dr. Michelle aims to bring the bigger picture into perspective for listeners today, and explains it in a clear and digestible manner.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

136: The Coffee Debate- The Good, The Bad & The Ugly May 02, 2023

Show notes

Coffee: potent antioxidant that will help protect cells from free radical damage? Or addictive substance that will spike anxiety & disrupt your circadian rhythm? The truth is, the answer isn't really black and white. Grab your cup of morning coffe (or don't) and tune in as Dr. Dave & Dr. Michelle dive into the research behind the good, and the not-so-good side of one of the world's most popular beverages.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

135: The Anemia of Inflammation- Beyond Iron Deficiency Apr 25, 2023

Show notes

The anemia of chronic disease. What exactly does this mean? When the immune system is activated, there are a cascade of events that occur. This inflammation actually impacts how iron and ferritin is absorbed and available for red blood cells in the body. Today Dr. Dave & Dr. Michelle dive deep into the mechanisms that control systemic inflammation, as well as the homeostasis of iron.
The discuss why this is happening in patients today, optimal numbers for assessment, and solutions to implemet with patients in clinic.
Get your notebooks out- this one is packed with info!
Reference articles from today's episodes:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhae/article/PIIS2352-3026(17)30182-5/fulltext
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32650997/
https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/133/1/40/6617/Anemia-of-inflammation
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

134: The Chemical Burden of Modern Living & What You Can Do About It Apr 18, 2023

Show notes

Today Dr. Michelle is flying solo to discuss the chemical burdens that have a cumulative effect on our bodies due to the living circumstances of modern day. She explains why toxic exposure is is much higher today, and solutions that can help us to be as heathy as possible in the midst of all of it.
*For more information on this topic, refer back to TNP episode from November 19, 2020 with Emma Rohmann titled “Chemical Soup”
*environmental working group resource: ewg.org
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-naturopathic-podcast--4229492/support.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected