Integrative Wellness Radio

In this week's episode, Dr. Nicole Rivera dives into Celiac Disease, what really is it vs. the perceived perception of the disease. Dr. Nicole clarifies the disease and the diagnostics behind it, as well as some of the flaws in the current way of diagnosing. Tune in we get a clearer picture behind the right testing If you’re ever diagnosed. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:15 Technical definition of Celiac Disease 03:07 The pandemic of people suffering from gluten intolerance 06:36 You can have gluten sensitivity but no celiac disease 10:24 A patient’s story 17:38 Deciphering your infections 18:41 Get the right testing 25:10 Your approach needs to be changed

We're kicking off the upcoming month with the topic of Lyme disease. Through the lens of Integrative wellness, Lyme disease is not uncommon. But today on Integrative Wellness Radio along with our host & integrative health practitioner Dr. Nicole, we dive a bit further into what Lyme disease really is.  Dr. Nicole talks about some of the misconceptions about Lyme disease and how sometimes conventional medicine overlooks symptoms. Tune in to the whole episode to get a better picture of the right testing suited. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 3:30 Limitations with research 7:32 You are a 'whole' person  15:49 Crazy amount of Lyme types & genes 20:44 Myths around Lyme 28:13 Lyme lives in connective tissue 34:58 It's not about killing the Lyme, It's about eradicating it 40:49 Lyme doesn't always live alone 55:42 Looking at the person as a whole

Infertility isn’t something that we should be ashamed of. In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio Dr. Nicole walks us through how infertility is actually a lack of understanding about the hormones that are off in our body. She then gives us a detailed insight into why Infertility isn’t bad luck or bad genes. Tune in to the whole episode and gather knowledge on dealing with infertility and how to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and birth. 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 Why infertility is becoming such an epidemic 05:37 Infertility isn’t your fault 17:09 Blood sugar instability and hormone levels 24:57 What are micoestrogens? 34:09 Infections and Infertility 43:48 A case study 50:42 You don’t know what you don’t know

This month it’s all about toxicity. In the last episode on Integrative Wellness Radio, we dove into the toxicity found in our daily foods. Today we are piggybacking off of it and taking it a bit further to discuss and give you an insight into the correlation between toxicity and our day-to-day personal care products. With our markets flooded with cosmetics and other beauty products, it’s really difficult to navigate through which products are safe to use and which are not. Dr. Nicole explains how to better identify the toxins present in these personal care products and how to leverage better testing for them. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:28 Heavy metal testing 05:43 It’s about digging deeper 11:56 What happens when we overlook toxicity? 19:54 Estrogen dominance in young men 24:14 Aluminum found in anti percipients is a neurotoxin 34:05 Benzine & Chloroform Toxicity 39:05 Some myths th

Toxicity is a hot topic discussed at any given time. However, there are some aspects of it that are less talked about, for example identifying where it is originating from and what is the right testing for it. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole navigates us through the types of toxicity found in our day-to-day food, where do they originate from and what type of adverse health effects on our gut and the overall body. The Doctor then explains further how we can better equip ourselves better against some of these toxins that are mixed in our food. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:04 Leveraging better testing 05:23 It is not your fault 10:03 There’s toxicity everywhere 19:35 Culprits behind gut issues 28:34 The gut-brain connection 43:10 Anti Precipitants leading to aluminum toxicity 52:33 We’re used to not getting answers

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood and is used as energy by your cells. However low or high blood sugar levels are associated with a variety of serious health issues. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick talk about the connection between blood sugar and its effects on the brain. Both doctors dive into various symptoms and give us an insight into the potential root of various blood sugar issues and how that relates to your cognitive function. Tune in as the duo focuses on how to better your brain and have optimum blood sugar levels. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:09 Dr. Nicole’s personal journey 03:23 What induces Type 3 Diabetes 10:24 Pancreas and parasite 18:03 What does hyperglycemia does to insulin resistance? 25:28 Most of us have settled for feeling like crap 32:03 All blood sugar problems are not separate entities 42:50

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, Join Dr. Nicole Rivera and Dr. Nick Carruthers as they dive into the gut and brain connection. The duo discusses how our body is interconnected with all of our organs working as a whole. Tune in to more about the "control center" aka the brain and its relationship with the gut, more importantly, some things you can do on your own to help improve that connection! Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:52 Every organ is interconnected 08:47 Overworked brain stresses everything else 9:23 The two-way street 16:21 What is the lymphatic system? 19:02 How to activate your vagus nerve? 24:00 Scar issue being the culprit 26:25 It’s time to take a different approach

Today on Integrative wellness radio, we continue the conversation with part 2 of the pain series with Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick. Last week the duo talked about the emotional and physical ties to pain. In part 2 we go more into how infections can present themselves in the form of pain, in particular in the lower back and knee pain.  Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:00 Where does pain really stem from? 07:50 All symptoms are connected 15:13 Your immune system is in charge of everything 20:35 Phantom pain and its origins 23:15 We need to be conscious of our sleeping environment 30:35 You don’t have to live with toxicity forever 35:55 The special care for your liver 43:56 IWG’s Goal

Physical pain can be of all sorts and severities. But what’s common in all types of pain is that it is not linear or one-dimensional. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick dive into a two-part podcast on pain. In this part, the duo dissects how pain can stem from different avenues in our body from stress or emotional baggage we keep holding on to. Dr. Nick sheds light on ways we deal with stress and how that can physically manifest in the body, using the Demartini Method. Tune in to the whole episode to get a better insight. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:35 Our biggest disservice 05:18 Most physical problems don’t have a physical cause 08:44 Our animalistic nature 12:40 A patient’s story 18:00 Ask those uncomfortable questions 22:57 Pain is a feedback mechanism 24:51 “The Breakthrough Experience”

Addiction can come in all shapes and sizes: addiction to drugs, unhealthy foods, or even bad health practices. This week on Integrative Wellness Radio. Dr. Nicole is shedding light on the topic of addiction with the question of “How” & “Why” addiction happens. She links it with how people with dopamine and other hormonal deficiencies stand a greater risk of falling victim to all sorts of addiction. The doctor then explains how conventional medicine overlooks your body as a whole and why prescribing antidepressants in response to things like addiction can play a role in causing neurological issues in the long run. Tune in to this episode to get a better insight. Interested in working with IWG? Book a complimentary consult call to learn more using this link: https://bit.ly/IWRcall2022 Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:35 You don’t know what you don’t know 04:33 Your symptoms are real 07:18 It’s not your fault 11:48 A patient’s story 17:34 The 3 things your brain needs 27:43 Addiction is not normal brain f

Feeling fatigued or never wake up feeling refreshed? Today on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole talks about how your sleep disorders might be connected to overwhelmed organs. She also discusses the different toxins, habits, and environmental factors that play a role in the quality and quantity of our sleep. The doctor then shares some real-life stories from her clinical practice and gives us an insight into how conventional medicine often overlooks the human body as a whole and takes the “one pill fits all” approach. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:30 Sleep issues tied to your organ clock 04:15 There’s limited testing when it comes to sleep 07:11 We should not normalize our symptoms  14:57 A real patient’s story 18:23 3 things our brain needs 27:53 The role of toxicity with sleep issues 30:22 Darkness is your friend 35:39 Myths about mental health & sleep 47:33 Most of your serotonin is in your gut 54:03 EMFs and their effect on sleep 58:00 Healthca

Originally launched as a webinar, this week Integrative Wellness Radio brings you an episode on the correlation between breast implant illness and mold toxicity. Dr. Nicole gives us a bird’s eye view of different types of implants and the adverse effects they can have on the human body long term. She also covers the many different ways breast implant illness can present itself and the impact the toxins in breast implants can have. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:44 This is a judgment-free on implants 04:03 It’s not always the implant itself 05:17 Not everyone with implants has issues 08:29 There’s always a root cause to your diagnosis 13:23 A case study 15:32 Symptoms of breast implant illness 16:25 Different types of breast implants  22:30 Dr. Nicole’s migraine discovery 27:03 Misconceptions about implants 32:18 Calcification and toxins in breasts 36:43 It’s not just about mold 42:30 Toxins in breast implants 49:31 You don’t know what you don’t know 55:3

On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, join Dr. Nicole as she sheds light on the topic of POTS or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a condition where the heart rate increases on changing your posture, often causing dizziness or fainting. Once considered a very rare condition, Dr. Nicole explains why there is a huge influx of individuals (mostly women) with the disease today and why it has become more and more common. She uncovers some of the environmental, physical, and biochemical factors contributing to POTS. Tune in to learn more about the symptoms and how you can take better care of yourself. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:03 Influx of women with POTS 02:23 The compounding effect that contributes to the onset of POTS  02:52 Varying degrees and key symptoms of POTS 04:53 Autonomic Response Testing at IWG 06:49 Adrenal function and POTS 08:44 The catalyst that sets the symptoms in motion 9:45 Getting a bird’s eye view of the vascular system 10:51 Connective tissue issues’ impact on the

This week on Integrative Wellness Radio, we are joined by Dr. Nick and Dr. Nicole as they dive into antibiotic resistance and why it is on the rise. Dr. Nicole identifies some of the chemicals that are contributing to the ineffectiveness of antibiotics AND impacting the bacterial diversity in our bodies. Dr. Nick shares some tips to help us reduce our daily exposure and briefs on how these toxins not only affect us physically but also take a toll on our mental and emotional health. Tune in to learn more about how to help strengthen and protect your body's immune system.  Noteworthy Time Stamps: 02:03 Antibiotic exposure in your food 04:51 What is the microbiome? 06:48 The push and pull of eliminating bad microbes 9:00 Overexposure to these chemicals impacts mental & emotional health 11:22 Helping people achieve a better functioning brain 13:33 Finding the root cause 15:53 Stress is stress 20:58 Tools to create more balance in your body 25:30 Getting the bad stuff out and the good stuff in 29:03

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses the infamous Keto Diet. While the Keto Diet has proven to be beneficial for weight loss, mental health, and repairing cells it might act as the complete opposite for individuals who have foundational health issues.  During this episode, she uncovers some of the adverse side effects that are often caused by the keto diet and details out why some people react differently or experience “Keto-Flu”. If you are considering going keto, this is a must-listen. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:03 The benefits of a ketogenic diet 04:01 Healthy and not so healthy ways to go into ketosis 06:20 Possible adverse reactions of keto 07:13 Does your body know how to burn fat? 8:37 Burning fat releases toxins 9:43 There is toxicity all around us 13:30 Clearing the filtration systems of your body 16:00 Is toxicity the issue? There’s testing available 18:43 Be your own health advocate 19:36 Symptoms of a failed filtration system 21:30 How to get your fil

Feeling some extra baggage after the holidays? It might not be what you think. On this episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, the doctors explain that some of the extra pounds on the scale aren’t fat, but a result of inflammation caused by accumulated toxins in the body.  But what does that mean? What does toxic buildup look like? Dr. Nick dissects the human lymphatic system and gives us a deep insight into what causes cellulite and the so-called fat pockets that remain even after clean eating and hitting the gym. Dr. Nicole gives us insight into where these toxins generally originate from and how we can avoid them in the first place. Learn more by tuning in to the whole episode. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:45 What does toxic buildup look like? 02:54 Your body can’t lose fat if it’s toxic 06:47 Where are the most common toxins coming from? 13:02 Physiology of the brain and its need to detox 15:34 What is stripping your gut of good bacteria 18:04 Organic? GMO? Your food choices are important 19:05 You

Today, on Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Nick tackle one of the most common questions our society asks: how do we reverse or prevent aging? Dr. Nick discusses some holistic approaches to slow aging and gives us a scientific insight into how some of these tools and ways can rejuvenate us from the inside out. Dr. Nicole weighs in on some of our daily habits that might contribute to our untimely aging. She also shares some products and DIY hacks that can help balance out hormones, improve cellular health, and encourage detoxification, helping us look and feel younger longer. Tune in to the whole episode to learn more! Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:47 Hydration & the quality of it 03:30 Bluelight-blocking glasses 05:38 Melatonin is not just a sleeping hormone 10:01 Some benefits of Infrared Sauna 11:17 What lymph congestion looks like on your body 12:29 3 tips to breaking up this lymph blockage 14:01 Ridding the “ripple effect” of cellulite  17:40 How wrinkles are created 19:16 How c

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole discusses why some of us have been failed by conventional medicine. She gives us a deep insight into why we hit plateaus with our health and how this failure causes us to question and doubt ourselves. Dr. Nicole takes us back to the time when she followed the “perfect” diet & supplement regime but still felt exhausted and continued to hit roadblocks. She breaks down the filtration systems of the human body and dissects why some of the most important organs in our body are overlooked in conventional medicine and even functional medicine. Listen in to learn more.   Noteworthy Time Stamps:   00:30 Integrative medicine as the first step 03:06 You’re not aging, you’re missing a part of the puzzle 05:10 It’s not just diet and supplements 08:15 Focusing on the body’s “filters” (It’s not just your liver) 13:24 The real reason your body is more resilient when you’re young 15:00 Some tips to decipher if your body is taxed 20:29 Signs your liver

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss one of the most challenging things in life, bearing the loss of someone we love. The holidays can be an especially hard time for those dealing with grief. So with the holiday season upon us, the couple sheds light on why grief is the body’s normal response and how overcoming it can help us cherish the memories we made with our loved ones. Dr. Nick shares his inspiring story on how he coped with his personal losses and how the Demartini Method has helped him and those around him. He gives us a scientific insight into how our body reacts to tragedy and debunks some of the common myths surrounding grief and loss. Dr. Nicole briefs us on how our physical body also bears the burden of loss and how some of the fundamental issues with our health can lead to even bigger mental stress during the loss of a loved one. Tune in to learn more. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 00:49 Things that we can’t ignore 02:15 A fresh perspective on grief and

On today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole and Dr. Nick discuss the correlation between common symptoms and oral health that no one is talking about. The duo explains how your oral cavity is connected to all of your other body systems and details how this could be creating a ripple effect on your health. Listen in to find out how dental procedures play a role in the onset of symptoms, the impacts of your dental fillings, and what you can do today to begin to reverse the effects. Noteworthy Time Stamps: 01:43 The catalyst behind your symptoms 03:50 Drastic impact your oral cavity has on your health 07:44 Your mouth and your digestive system 10:13 Considering anatomy when looking at your symptom 12:40 Do you drool? 14:03 The effects of having an abundance of dental fillings 20:27 The infectious bacteria hiding in every root canal 24:55 How to get your fillings removed properly 26:33 At home tip: Detox Deo 29:30 The truth behind eating “too much sugar” 30:20 Dr. Nick’s favorite toot