The Health Happens Podcast

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The Hygeine Hypothesis. AKA: Are we too clean? - Episode #231 Aug 01, 2017

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Some guy at work told me I should eat some worms to clear my auto-immune condition, is this a good idea? Should I take my kids out into the woods and let them roll around naked in the dirt? Western society has become so obsessed with cleanliness and sterility that we may actually be doing more harm than good by depriving our immune systems from the opportunity to learn, become trained and develop properly.
Today, we discuss what is meant by the Hygiene Hypothesis and most importantly, what it means for us in our actual lives.

Co enzyme Q10 AKA: All Aboard The Electron Transport Train - Episode #230 Jul 26, 2017

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Are you getting enough Vitamin Q? What role does CoQ 10 really play in our health and how much should we all be taking every day ? And did Chris and Mike just invent Super Q?

Eczema AKA: A Topic on Dermatitis - Episode #229 Jul 18, 2017

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This week, Mike and Chris discuss what may be the second most common skin disorder, Eczema.
We will look into some of the causes such as foods (and the digestive system as a whole), allergies, and chemical irritants.
We also discuss some herbal and other natural therapies we have found to be usedful in the treatment and management of ezcema. And of course, a few odd-ball therapies as well!

Q&A : You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers Jul 12, 2017

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This week, In a showdown round-up rally of listerner questions, Mike and Chris:
We will share the secret Kombucha alternatives to sugar,
Reveal how to convert milligram extracts to crude herb doses,
Whisper what the neutrceutical company doesn’t want you to know about encapsulations,
Explore the untenable link between eczema and the gall bladder, and lastly,
Reveal what’s the deal with this inflammation thing everyone’s talking about.

Obstacles to Cure AKA: Why Aren't We Getting Better? - Episode #227 Jul 05, 2017

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WeThis week, Mike and Chris discuss what is keeping us from getting better.
Topics covered: Our own motivations (or lack thereof) and excuses as well as physical barriers such as poor diet, digestion and poor sleep.
We dive into the the psychology of illness, are you holding on to your illness and are you willing to make the necessary changes to get on a path to wellness. Also have you found the true cause of your illness or are you just chasing easy answers

Sun Damage and Sunscreen AKA: Here Comes The Sun - Episode #226 Jul 01, 2017

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This week, Chris and Michael discuss sun exposure, sun damage and sunscreen.
We spend the whole winter waiting for the warm summer weather and then as soon as it gets here, we start running for cover. What's the deal with that?
Well, the deal is that the sun can do some pretty hefty damage to our skin and increase the risk of skin cancer later in life.
So, being the smart humans that we are, we have created ways of dealing with the harmful effects of the sun. Sunscreens! Join us this week to learn more about the risks of sun exposure and what you can do to protect yourself, while limiting the possible harmful effects of sunscreen ingredients.

Anemia AKA: Why Am I So Tired? - Episode #225 Jun 20, 2017

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I feel weak and tired all the time so I must have anemia, right Chris and Mike?
Join the fellas for an uproarious discussion about the incredibly common condition Anemia in all its forms.
They will discuss:iron supplementation, Vitamin B12 and the Lucky Iron Fish, as well the differences between normal, low-normal, and downright dangerous bloodwork, including something some people are calling “Naturopathic levels”.
Chris shares how he really feels about sneaky internet vegetable mongers, and, most importantly, we (finally!) find out the name for the noise a giraffe makes.

Food Additives AKA: Food et al. - Episode #224 Jun 13, 2017

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This week, Chris and Mike discuss food additives.
What do all those long words on the ingredient list really mean? How much of them are we actually consuming? Are they bad for us? Are "natural" additives better for you?
Topics include: sweeteners,(Aspartame, sucralose, acesulfam, stevia), colours, flavour enhancers (MSG) and preservatives (sulfites and nitrites).
We also learn that Mike is afraid of Vikings and why you shouldn't drink wine in the woods by yourself if you have asthma (or even if you don't)

Overeating AKA: Dr. Livingston, We Presume - Episode #223 Jun 06, 2017

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Joined today by obesity and over-eating specialist Dr. Glenn Livingston, our show looks at behaviour modification, why it works and doesn’t.
Dr. Glenn shares his own personal story including his own struggles with overeating, his history working with the food industry and his experiences in clinical psychology, all of which led him to develop his controversial approach. Most importantly, Dr. Glenn tells us how you can work on behaviour change right now.
Topics include Rules, guidelines, old-fashioned discipline, character and the Triune Brain. Alsoputting your rules in buckets and can you (or should you) hug a lizard?
You can find Dr. Livingston's FREE book and worksheets at https://neverbingeagain.com/

EMF's AKA: Electromagnetic Frequencies, They're Unbelievable! - Episode #222 May 30, 2017

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In today’s unbelievable episode, Michael and Chris discuss EMF (electromagnetic frequencies) and how they may or may not be impacting our health.
What are EMFs? Where do they come from and how can we avoid them? What do they do to our bodies and how?
Chris wonders if the sum of all these human-made exposures are spelling out the inevitable doom of humankind. We answer this and other fun questions in today’s show!

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