Integrative Wellness Radio

From focusing on the female hormones in previous episodes, today on Integrative Wellness Radio, we’ll be diving into hormone imbalances in men and how the testosterone decline has been on the rise recently.  Dr. Nicole will shed light on some of the things that are connected to this decline and why most times the root cause is overlooked with the common run-of-the-mill testing. You’ll also learn about the adverse effects of taking unregulated testosterone on your body and why oftentimes it is just a temporary fix. Tune in to the end of the episode to not only correct the low testosterone problem but sustain that correction over time.   Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:54 Setting the foundation 06:32 Understanding the biggest detriment to healthcare 12:57 Hormone disruptors 19:36 Testosterone receptors in the frontal lobe 23:16 Signs of low testosterone 30:21 Things that are overlooked in low t

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is the result of a weakened immune system. Diving into Inflammatory gut conditions, today on the Integrative Wellness Radio we’ll be mainly focusing on IBD and how autoimmunity plays a big factor in causing it in the first place along with some of the root causes of a weak immune system leading up to the inflammation.  Dr. Nicole will shed light on IBD by giving us her case studies as an Integrative Physician and will break some of the false beliefs about human gut issues. Tune in to today’s episode to learn how you can properly diagnose it and take care of your immune system and what set of tools you can equip yourself with to have a strong immunity in general. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:58 The swarm of conflicting information 05:49 Serotonin is made in our guts  11:45 Pancreas get infected because of infections 17:08 What gut patients often don’t know?  20:4

It’s easy to fall addicted to your cravings but it doesn’t always have to be the binge eating of unhealthy foods. Join Dr. Nicole today on Integrative Wellness Radio as she will uncover that not all foods are created equal and how you can still enjoy your favorite glass of wine and not have to worry about losing your perfect summer body. She will talk about some of the tips and hacks on how you can recover your body after going on a monthly spree of destroying party buffets and apple pies. In short, how to cleanse after eating like crap. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022    Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:57 What we’ll cover in this episode 07:23 Debunking some myths 14:48 Hormones playing a part 24:05 Making your favorite foods, healthily    33:08 All Alcohol is NOT created equal 50:23 How to detox

Thyroids play a vital role in the metabolism, growth, and development of the human body. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream but this balanced release of hormones can be disrupted by several inside and outside factors leading to different thyroid conditions and this is what we will be learning on The Integrative Wellness Radio along with Dr. Nicole as she will dive into why there is a rise of the epidemic of thyroid conditions. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:14 What your body needs will always be different 06:51 Your prescription might just be a temporary fix    12:30 Debunking the myths about hormones 15:21 Your PMS is influenced by your immune system 20:31 What we do day-to-day can disrupt our hormones 27:18 Thyroids in a bad neighborhood 30:25 Toxicity plays a big role 41:41 Switching thyroid medication

Autoimmune Brain Conditions are defined as syndromes affecting the central nervous system that are often caused by antibodies or immune cells attacking the brain. In today’s topic, we’ll be discussing a few of the common as well as the not-so-talked about autoimmune brain conditions that affect people of all ages such as Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, and PANDAS. Dr. Nicole gives us an insight into how these conditions affect people differently and how they have different onsets and origins. Tune in and listen to the whole episode to learn more about these brain conditions through an integrative lens. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:18 It’s always about how you do it  5:42 It isn’t your fault 10:42 One Cause, One Solution Mindset 15:07 Antibiotics don’t  always give the results that we want 20:26 Oxygenation of the brain  25:13 A child’s case study  35:51 Test to check the neurological system i

Getting through summers with the fear of acne breakout is fairly common but sometimes the Sun is not always to blame. Dive into today’s episode of the Integrative Wellness Radio as Dr. Nicole joins us to talk about how hormones play a huge role when it comes to acne. She briefs the listeners as to why skin conditions such as hormonal acne manifest in the first place and what has to happen over time for acne in general to develop. Tune in and listen to the full episode to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:01 We need to understand the basic physiology  05:36 Childhood illnesses playing a role in acne 09:44 It’s not always aging 13:56 The alteration in testosterone 22:55 Toxins affecting the liver lead to acne 29:47 You don’t know what you don’t know

Last week, we discussed Eczema and how it progresses from infancy to adulthood. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole joins us with another skin condition episode talking all about Psoriasis. Psoriasis occurs when the immune system causes skin cells to grow faster than usual, and dead cells build up on the skin's surface instead of falling away. In this episode, the Doctor briefs us on the major root causes of Psoriasis. She sheds light on some of the reasons that trigger the immune system to accelerate the rate at which a cell grows leading to the skin condition. You will also learn the difference between Psoriasis and Eczema as Dr. Nicole shares some of the case studies. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more about skin conditions and how you can take better care of the largest organ in your body! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:39 Is our body a bunch of separate systems 0

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio we're discussing skin conditions but specifically Eczema. Atopic dermatitis or commonly known as Eczema is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Join Dr. Nicole as she briefs us in-depth on why Eczema is developing at such a young age that it is now being referred to as Baby-Eczema and how this can persist as problematic all the way into adulthood. She walks us through some of the key points why infants are more vulnerable to it and how it affects them in the first place. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the proper diagnosis, right testing, and prevention when it comes to skin diseases. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:39 Skin conditions at young ages aren’t normal 05:25 It’s not your fault that your baby has Eczema 09:32 The location of birth matters when it comes to skin condit

Brendan’s Bio: Brendan is a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.  He began his career as a personal trainer and nutrition coach at the age of 18 after disappointingly being medically discharged from the United States Navy Seal training pipeline due to an injury. After being exposed to the power of functional lab testing in the start of his career, he began intensely pursuing that as a career path which has led him to be widely regarded as one of the top leading experts in Metabolic Health and Functional Education.  He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Fo

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, but are people born with certain types of allergies, or do they develop them due to medications or even chemicals? To answer that Dr. Nicole joins us today on Integrative Wellness Radio to dive a little bit further into certain types of allergies, their origins, and why people develop them. The doctor sheds light on some of the reasons people get exposed and develop sensitivities to some medications and even antibodies. She uncovers some of the misconceptions and navigates us through some of the best practices that we can implement to avoid our immune system to become chemically sensitive. Tune in to the whole episode and book a strategy call to learn more about IWG! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:46 Is your profession exposing you to toxins?  05:17 Why do chemical allergies exist? 11:50 Toxicity is a huge player when it

Rheumatoid Arthritis falls under the category of an autoimmune condition. With Rheumatoid Arthritis on the rise along with much information to navigate through, today on Integrative Wellness Radio Dr. Nicole dives into a few of the many reasons why it manifests in the first place. She briefs us on why taking an immunosuppressant is just a temporary fix when it comes to Rheumatoid Arthritis and how it can lead to much bigger problems in the long run. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the right testing and how you can diagnose it early on to avoid joint damage! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 04:00 Figuring about your body’s needs  08:49 A patient’s case study 13:24 The other factors to the cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis 17:25 Neurological pain patterns 24:55 Common infections found in joints 31:27 Does mold affect and damage your joints? 39:14 A patient’s story with Rheumatoid Arthr

Gut issues can cause a lot of discomforts, but is it really because you had a Latte, or is there an underlying gut-brain connectional issue that is causing a myriad of health issues in your body? Dive into today’s episode as Dr. Nicole on Integrative Wellness Radio addresses some of the cognitive brain dysfunctions which play a major role in affecting the gut’s health. She briefs us on some of the leading factors that cause mood instability and discomfort in our gut and what you can do to overcome them. Tune in to the whole episode to find out what gastroparesis is and learn more about other gut conditions. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:06 Conflicting information when it comes to gut health 06:28 Focusing on the linear outlook doesn’t take us anywhere 11:25 Job of the immune system when it comes to gut health 15:01 Myths about your gut 18:05 A patient’s story 23:10 What your brain runs on?

With summers at their peak, we see people with a myriad of health issues and allergies coming through the doors of IWG. In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole talks about some of the issues that come with different seasons, whether it is food intolerance or seasonal allergies. She further dissects the main root cause that is the leading factor of the Human Body being so reactive to these environmental changes. Listen to the whole episode to get a more in-depth insight! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:27 Why allergies are on the rise 07:23 Things you aren’t being told when it comes to allergies  10:30 Food allergies are far from being black & white 14:58 If you have allergies, you have a hyperactive immune system  19:07 Skin prick tests and possible false positives 25:50 Debunking the allergy myths 34:48 The epidemic of kids having peanut allergies 38:01 True definit

Does mold really play a role in affecting male hormones such as testosterone? Dive into today’s episode on Integrative Wellness Radio with Dr. Nicole as she talks about the linkage between low testosterone and mold present in your home. Dr. Nicole is also joined by her personal mold inspector Nurse Gina who will walk us through some of the best practices to avoid and get rid of mold in our homes. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more about not only the effects mold can have on men but also how it causes other adverse health effects on the human body. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:32 Testosterone injections might not be the FIX 5:53 Where do we get mold exposures? 12:42 Gina explains where mold grows inside your home? 25:07 Products to eradicate mold 30:26 Food exposure is often overlooked 37:18 The trickle-down effect of Testosterone levels 47:54 How estrogen affects testosterone 52:

We talked the previous month about various autoimmune conditions such as connective disorders and gut conditions, but what is the actual root cause of autoimmunity? Is it bad genes or is it the faulty immune system? To answer these questions, Dr. Nicole joins us with another episode on Integrative Wellness Radio this week. She navigates us through some of the misconceptions & misinformation about autoimmunity that have surfaced recently and why solutions like “one pill for all” is mostly just temporary fix. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:10 It’s not about diagnosis, it’s about the root cause 05:36 Setting the foundation for the understanding of the immune system 11:23 What is all this GMO conversation about? 17:54 The biggest culprit to neurological decline 20:15 Regular protocols don’t work for immune system issues 27:38 There are testing limi

We are back this week with another autoimmune disorder and this episode is all about different autoimmune connective tissue disorders such as Lupus, scleroderma, and Osler Rendu as just to name a few. Listen to Dr. Nicole as she dives into why some of these disorders manifest in the first place and where do they originate from. She dissects why most of the people suffering from these disorders might not have been able to find a proper solution that is outside of just living on immunosuppressants. Tune in to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:34 Why you might resonate with this topic? 05:16 Foundational principle to understanding connective tissue disorders 10:42 Why would the immune system attack the connective tissue? 14:51 A case study 24:47 What is ‘PANDAS’ disorder? 29:01 You won’t know until you do better testing 30:15 A patient with a 10-year history of Lupus 35:50 You can’t a

This week we bring you yet another informative episode on Integrative Wellness Radio about Autoimmune Gut Conditions. There are a lot of false beliefs when it comes down to autoimmune conditions. Dr. Nicole sheds light and navigates us through some of the leading factors causing gut conditions, from parasites to Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in this day and age. Listen as she gives us more insight into the right testing to properly diagnose and overcome some of the common autoimmune gut conditions. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:29 IWG’s goal in Integrative Space 03:10 Dr. Nicole’s personal story with autoimmune gut issues 13:20 Using the same approach when it comes to gut 19:12 A patient’s case study 21:11 Immune system’s job 29:01 Myths about Autoimmune Gut Conditions 36:45 Limitations with conventional testing for gut conditions 39:57 Celiac is often confused with autoimmune pernicious a

Mold toxicity and hormonal imbalances go hand in hand. This week on Integrative wellness radio we are talking about mold toxicity and how it affects the hormone levels. Dr. Nicole briefs us on why hormonal variations are normal and how the misinformation about it often leads to inaccurate diagnoses when in reality it is just mold toxicity affecting us.  Listen to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 03:20 If you fix the foundation, you fix the problem 6:07 Figuring out the bigger picture with your symptoms 08:56 We need to acknowledge that our organs are interlinked 10:37 Where mold originates from 13:18 It’s not always about the food, it’s also what’s on the food 20:53 Myths about mold toxicity 23:29 How mold is affecting hormones? 30:47 Why does PMS has so many different faces? 42:50 A patient’s case review 54:37 Anatomy matters a lot 1:04:00 Addressing the mold pr

In honor of Lyme Awareness month, this week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we bring you a dedicated episode for those who have Lyme Disease. Dr. Nicole sheds light on how neurological Lyme can affect us and why this specific type of Lyme is difficult to properly identify with the limited testing that is commonly available. Listen to the whole episode to learn more! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:35 improper treatment implies Improper diagnosis 6:53 Dr. Nicole’s personal story with Lyme 11:33 How Lyme was discovered after syphilis 21:10 Case study of a patient 24:20 Myths about Neurological Lyme 35:35 Lyme lives in your connective tissue 38:49 Looking for Neurological Lyme 49:01 Oxygen & Glucose are your brain fuel 1:01:00 It’s not about killing the Lyme

Managing your physical and mental well-being as well as a business can be a painstaking thing. In a collab last week, Dr. Nicole was hosted by Phil Rose of "Sparks By Ignium". In this episode, Phil speaks to the Doctor to help us better navigate through building your business and sustaining a perfect balance between your health and your business. Dr. Nicole shares some of the tips she has used along with her husband to diagnose and cure’ health and business issues in entrepreneurs. Tune in to the whole episode! Resources: Integrative Growth Institute: https://integrativewellnessgroup.com Learn more about Ignium Consulting: https://www.igniumconsult.com Listen to Sparks By Ignium: https://sparksbyignium.transistor.fm/episodes