Your nose is a breathing turbocharger.If you don't use it, you lose it.Much like using filtered water, optimizing your air intake will likely impart multiple cell, tissue, organ, and organism-wide health benefits for minimal effort, cost, and energy. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

'Feel first, think later' - Jean-Pierre Barral DO, PT The importance of touch in medicine is underscored by its unique ability to facilitate diagnosis and treatment, offering clinicians a tactile understanding of the body's internal dynamics. Visceral manipulation, as pioneered by Jean-Pierre Barral, enriches this tactile dimension by providing practitioners with skills that provide a world of information that can complement and integrate with the other lenses through which we diagnose and, most importantly, improve our patients' lives.The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

It is officially the season for higher incidences of colds and flus as the months get colder, and we approach winter. The body is awesome and comes with a built-in defense system called the immune system that is designed to fight off infections. But sometimes it still needs a helping hand. In today’s episode Dr. Michelle, ND walks you through some of her favourite remedies and practices that assist her body’s recovery from the common cold.The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that can develop in some individuals after recovering from a gastrointestinal infection, such as food poisoning or a bacterial or viral infection. The importance of the patient's pre-existing health or terrain lies in the fact that individuals with a compromised or already sensitive gastrointestinal system may be more susceptible to developing post-infectious IBS. This condition is characterized by persistent digestive symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating and underscores the need for comprehensive care and monitoring of the patient's digestive health both before and after an infection to prevent and manage such issues effectively.

What is just as terrifying as a myocardial infarction? Female Pattern Hair Loss, apparently. But is hair loss the problem, or is it a symptom?Explore the mysteries of Female Pattern Hair Loss, from its enigmatic causes to its impact on women's lives. Delve into the environmental factors and clinical aspects that make FPHL a unique challenge for patients and clinicians alike. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

Doctor means teacher, and analogies can be very helpful in communicating different concepts or phenomena to patients.In this episode, we explore the power of analogies in clinical practice, uncovering how healthcare professionals can use relatable comparisons to simplify complex medical concepts for their patients. Join us as we delve into the art of bridging the gap between medical jargon and patient understanding, making healthcare conversations more accessible and relatable.

If a patient presents with ‘heat’ or inflammatory symptoms, as well as a suspected infectious origin or contributor to the present condition, we must think of this herbAndrographis paniculata, also known as "King of Bitters," has a rich history in traditional medicine that has been corroborated by more recent scientific investigations into its unequivocal application as an immune-invigorating herb that is most reliably applied to the treatment of ‘heat-related (i.e. inflammation and oxidative stress) respiratory tract infections. It has been studied extensively as a treatment or adjuvant treatment for COVID-19.It is our opinion that this herb is likely more suited to punctuated or pulsed treatment regimens, rather than long-term use.The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

Join Dr. Michelle ND as she discusses the importance of biotherapeutic drainage, a naturopathic approach that aims to support the body's natural detoxification pathways. It involves the use of homeopathic remedies and botanical extracts to stimulate the excretion of toxins through the liver, kidneys, and other elimination channels. By promoting the proper functioning of these organs and systems, biotherapeutic drainage can enhance the body's ability to remove metabolic waste and environmental toxins, which must be eliminated in order to function optimally.

There is an axiom in Traditional Chinese Medicine that goes a little something like this: ‘Blood is the mother of Qi, and Qi is the commander of Blood’. They are interdependent, each needing the other to support life on a cellular level. Without blood, the nerve will die, and the blood requires the directing and integrating (yang) influence of the nerves to get to and from where it needs to nourish (yin).Glutathione is thus critical for the biochemical function of the Mother and the Commander, and signs of RBC fragility and neuropathy may be good indications that you may benefit from a highly absorbable glutathione supplement, especially if you suffer from any chronic disease associated with oxidative stress.

In this episode we move beyond the “light that meets the eye” perspective of melatonin and integrate this information with additional information on its influence on gastrointestinal, neuroimmune, and mitochondrial health, transcending the myopic association of melatonin with its effects on the pineal gland, sleep, and circadian rhythms.

Join Dr. Michelle Pobega ND in this enlightening episode as we embark on a journey through the seasons of a woman's menstrual cycle, drawing parallels to nature's own rhythm. Discover how understanding and embracing the four distinct phases can empower you to make the most of your energy, productivity, and lifestyle habits while considering the roles of estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.

Join Dr. Michelle Pobega ND in a heartfelt podcast episode as she delves beyond the physical into the multifaceted realms of healing and medicine. With an exploration into trauma, emotional well-being, subconscious belief systems, and quantum healing, Michelle unravels the threads that connect these elements, offering insights into a transformative journey toward holistic restoration and healing.

Are you ‘tired and wired’, totally exhausted and running on adrenaline? This very brief episode (about 6 mins) talks about the use of a homeopathic remedy, Argentum nitricum, and is not intended for anyone with fundamentalist beliefs about homeopathy. It is simply the shared experience of one clinician who finds it very helpful for those who are WIRED. You still have to address the TIRED, but you won’t be able to do that if you don’t address the WIRED, too. TIRED + WIRED + ARGENTUM NITRICUM = TIRED.This is a net positive result which will allow you to build up the yin energy a little easier. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

If you could use only one word to help describe the essence of the stomach, a shortlist would have to include ‘ACID’. And, if the function of the stomach is largely dependent upon the optimum acidity of its contents, and many of you reading this have INSUFFICIENT STOMACH ACID, then why are acid-decreasing medications like proton pump inhibitors some of the most commonly prescribed medications? This episode is focused on stomach acid basics and the Betaine HCl test. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any conditions. Please make your own healthcare decisions based on your judgment and research in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.

Sleep is the sweet, sweet, rejuvenative nectar that can make every single chronic disease better. It’s as easy as that. A good night's sleep is healing ... which is probably why we all are excited at the prospect of any supplement helping or improving sleep quantity or quality. But is melatonin the cure-all for your sleeping woes? Could it all be so simple?Despite they hype, melatonin doesn’t seem to change sleep architecture greatly, but details matter. The dose, the pharmacokinetics of absorption of different supplements, and the individualization of the prescription may lead us to some conclusion between over-hyped placebo and panacea.

Treat the whole person. This principle of Naturopathic Medicine is quite similar to the William Osler quote, “treat the person, not the disease”. These concepts apply to all cases, and they are especially helpful in treating the whole person health of those with autism spectrum disorders.Join us as we chat with our brilliant friend and colleague Dr. Jon Beatty ND as he dishes out the specifics that help us remodel our understanding of immunology and the gut as it relates to autism spectrum disorders.

From heartache to spleen ache. Donating an organ can save one person’s life and bring deep meaning and purpose to all involved. Lend an ear to ‘next level angel’ Dr. Sarah Hawthorn ND, as she discusses her experience of organ donation, supportive Naturopathic strategies, the strengths and weaknesses of the conventional medical system (listen for the post-surgery nutrition LOL), and the politics of medicine in her inspirational story.

NAC influences some of the most foundational and fundamental systems and processes going on in your body right now, which is why it is a pleitropic supplement that is difficult to pigeonhole. Listen up and you’ll hear how this tiny molecule has a huge influence on detoxification (it is a precursor to glutathione), liver disease, lung conditions, cardiovascular health, neurological health, oxidative stress, and microbial biofilms. It’s not magic, it just looks that way.

An ancient herbal solution for a wired world? Nourish your nerves with traditional and modern scientific perspectives of the world’s most expensive spice, saffron.

Imagine a world where your cells and tissues are constantly exposed to various combinations of oxidative stress, inflammation, waste products, toxins, immune challenges, and environments that often lead to carcinogenesis … Actually, it shouldn't be too hard to imagine, because that’s one side of the biochemical reality occurring inside your cells and tissues right now. These often necessary cellular metabolic and environmental stressors would be much nastier and lead to your demise without the damping and regulating influence of the subject of today’s deep dive with Dr. Michelle Pobega ND …. glutathione.Listen up and bow down to the master antioxidant!