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Episodes
#212 Enzymes part 2 - DPP4 Enzyme and Gluten
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of DPP IV? Well this enzymes might be a helpful tool for those with severe gluten intolerances or sensitivities. Check out this part 2 ...
#211 Enzymes part 1 - the understanding
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 1 of a two part series on enzymes, we are looking at what enzymes are, the types of enzymes, what happens if you don't have enough enzyme...
#210 The origin of St. Valentines Day
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
St. Valentines Day is great isn't it?! The day of love, where we stop and show those that are special to us, that we love and appreciate them. I have ...
#209 Coffee, the good and the bad
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just like many of you, I love coffee! Coffee can be so good for you, but it can also be bad. Find out what's up with coffee in this new podcast episod...
#208 Why sprouted and fermented breads
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have been recommending sprouted and fermented bread to my clients since before it was cool. These breads can be used on most peoples health journey,...
#207 Carb and fat combos...should you??
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you combine fat and carbohydrates in the same meal?? I have been teaching this for years and the answer to this very important question... whic...
#206 The Libido episode
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Low Libido is very common, kind of natural and unfortunately perceived as "normal" by some people. But what is causing your low libido and what can yo...
#205 Metabolism, motivation & willpower
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this, what if your metabolism was behind you having more or strong motivation and will power? I know you know this but lets check out this po...
#204 Combining vitamin D3 and K2
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard many health professionals recommend taking vitamin K2 if you are taking vitamin D3...but why? Well you will find out the importance...
#203 Soy Lecithin, what's the verdict?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Soy Lecithin, what's the verdict? If you read labels a lot, you will have noticed soy or sunflower lecithin pops up a lot. But what's the deal, is it ...
#202 Glutamine for overall health, immunity and cravings
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glutamine is an essential amino acids that is used for many important processes in the body and can also be used to address cravings and more specific...
#201 Are your menstrual products hurting your health
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many women use thousands of menstrual products over their lifetime but most are unaware of what their menstrual products (tampons and pads) contain an...
#200 Estrogen detoxifying herbs
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode we are looking at what are the best (or my favorite) herbs to support estrogen detoxification in the body and how they work. U...
#199 Tonsil stones, what are they and how do you get rid of them
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonsil stones, although gross, are really common and usually harmless. In this episode we learn what exactly are tonsil stones and how do you get rid ...
#198 Quercetin and why you should have it in your supplements armory
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been hearing about "Quercetin" lately but unsure what exactly it is and how it works? Well this podcast episode is for you. Quercetin is a st...
#197 LPS or Lipopolysaccharides
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is probably the most important podcast episode I have done to date, as it connects directly to all other health issues or symptoms we may be expe...
#196 Urine pH testing for nutrition support
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Testing your urine pH regularly can be a great tool for some to understand what's going on with their health, what's triggering certain symptoms like ...
#195 Idiopathic anaphylaxis
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When one experiences symptoms of anaphylaxis like hives, itching or worse, if there is no known cause, it is considered "idiopathic anaphylaxis". This...
#194 GABA or Gamma Aminobutyric acid and why I love it
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GABA or Gamma Aminobutyric acid is one of my favorite supplements for anxiety, stress, nausea, insomnia and more. It works like gangbusters! Find out ...
#193 Improving sleep during perimenopause and menopause
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many reasons as to why people, women, experience poor sleep. But hormonal changes as we move through life may play a part. That does not mea...
#192 The do's and don'ts of Vitex
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vitex is one of my favorite herbs/tools to use with my clients for supporting the menstrual cycle, PMS and hormones. It is very effective and has been...
#191 Got heavy periods?
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get heavy periods? Are you sick of them? In this episode we look at what could be causing your heavy periods and what you can do about them. It...
#190 Hemorrhoids
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hemorrhoids, such a fun topic but very real for many. Hemorrhoids are actually experienced than more people than you would think. And if you are one o...
#189 The menstrual cycle for fat loss and muscle gain - reshare
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not many women know that the time of the month or where they are on their cycle plays a part on in how effiiently they burn or store fat! The first ha...
#188 Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diverticulosis is the precence of pockets or pouches in the intestinal wall, its super common and when not addressed properly with good nutrition and...
#187 Restless leg syndrom
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Restless leg syndrome, or RLS, is a neurological disorder. RLS is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, and is more common than you would think. This is...
#186 The importance of NOT eating late in the day
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Probably the hardest habit for people to break, but if you are after good strong health and the body you desire, eating late in the day is one of the ...
#185 The basics of inflammation
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is hopefully going to help you understand the basics of inflammation and how it may present in your body - the signs and symptoms...
#184 The Apple Exercise for hunger and cravings
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Use this simple Apple Exercise as a tool to help you understand the difference between hunger and cravings, how to manage them, and to help you stay o...
#183 Body brushing for circulation and changing body composition
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This topic has been really popular over that last few days with people showing a lot of interest in the benefits of body brushing and how to do it. So...
#182 Understanding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last decade, the incidence of inflammatory bowel (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases, have increased worldwide. Symptoms of IBD are often p...
#181 Understanding the Low FODMAP diet
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast episode we look at what the Low FODMAP diet is, who may benefit from it and how to implement the diet into your lifestyle. This ...
#180 Fatty liver part 2
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this fatty liver part 2 episode, we look at treatment and how to address fatty liver disease. If you haven't listened to part 1, you really should,...
#179 Fatty liver part 1
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know about fatty liver or hepatic steatosis, will be covered in this podcast episode and the next. Fatty liver diagnoses are be...
#178 Colostrum, gut health and ulcerative colitis
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have not heard of Colostrum, let alone heard of it being used as a healing or medicinal tool. But for some people, this food can been an a...
#177 Inflammaging
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Inflammaging", have you heard this word before? What does it mean? Check out this really short episode to learn more, especially if you suffer from c...
#176 Adrenal issues, weight gain, fluid retention & exhaustion PT2
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one of the longest I have done in a while but I promise you, you will learn A LOT in here. We look at some of the common complaints ar...
#175 Adrenal issues, weight gain, fluid retention & exhaustion PT 1
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling constantly stressed, exhausted, anxious or weepy? Do you have issues losing weight and feel like your gaining weight around your belly...
#174 The Importance Of Love
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With this years week and day of love upon us (February is heart awareness month too), I wanted to look at the importance of love and how it impacts ou...
#173 What happens when you under eat?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you don't eat? There are many reasons why some one may not be eating enough or is undereating. It can be intentional, like with fast...
#172 Bacterial Vaginosis
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast episode we are looking at BV or Bacterial Vaginosis. What causes it, potential risk factors, how we treat it both through conven...
#171 Weight loss versus Fat loss
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first podcast episode of the new year, we are looking at the different distinctions between a weight loss seeker versus a fat loss seeker. Thi...
#170 Chocolate, where did this yummy food come from?
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to do a fun but educational podcast episode for the end of the year, and what a year it has been! Many of you know that I love all things cho...
#169 Strategies for surviving the holidays 2020
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years I have done several podcast episode to help you survive, manage and navigate your way through the holidays, while keeping your health a...
#168 Understanding Cortisol
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cortisol... you have heard the word thrown around, you know its something to do with stress, you think its bad but your not totally sure... well this ...
#167 Why do I get cold when I fast
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is short and sweet. Does getting cold when fasting mean your thyroid or metabolism has slowed down? I know its a question on a lot ...
#166 Pancreatitis explained
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks topic was requested by two clients. Its a reasonably large topic, so I wont be able to do it justice on a short podcast like this, but I sh...
#165 Why dietary cholesterol, for most people, does not matter
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cholesterol you eat has little to no impact on your blood cholesterol. This is something most people don't understand, so then when they get a hig...
#164 What is Cholesterol and specifically high cholesterol
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This topic was requested by several of my clients, and even if you feel it is not relevant to you, it is. In this episode we look at what cholesterol ...
#163 Dehydration - signs and symptoms
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to cover this topic this week to share my recent experience with dehydration and highlight some symptoms that you may be experiencing, but ha...
#162 Endometriosis
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis is a painful condition, in which endometrial tissue, similar to the tissue that forms the lining of your uterus, grows outside of your u...
#161 Understanding SIRTfoods and The SIRTfood diet
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one of my favorite episodes so far, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did recording it. You may or may not have heard of SIRTfoods before and the ...
#160 This is exactly what I would do if I had Estrogen dominance.
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode I explain what I would do if I had estrogen dominance - how would I undo it, where would I start, what foods and supplements w...
#159 Why are apples awesome
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A client asked me last week if I could explain to her why I promote apples so much and why specifically green apples. Hopefully this episode answers h...
#158 The Elemental (and Semi Elemental) diet and who it is for.
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode we are learning about the Elemental diet and the 'Homemade Semi-Elemental diet' that I use with my clients to support gastric ...
#157 Group exercise classes VERSUS personal training
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode we are looking at the pro's and con's of group exercise classes and one-to-one personal training. Which is going to be better ...
#156 Understanding the importance of protein
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Protein. Perhaps one of the most debated macronutrients in terms of how much is really needed, whether you are an athlete or just focusing on health a...
#Surviving summer - HETA guide ADD ON!
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an add on for The HETA guide to hopefully help you, it's members, survive the summer. Listen to each of the steps, especially step one about s...
#155 Iridology - What Your Eyes Can Tell You About Your Health
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
🌟 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🌟 In this weeks episode we are looking at "what the eyes can tell you about your health"... as well as looking at some of ...
#154 Some facts and insight to help you understand your gut
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we are looking at some facts you may or may not have known about your gut and how it functions. I give some recommendations on g...
#153 What your tongue can tell you about your health
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode we looked at the nails and the signs or indications they can give you towards the current state of your health. In this weeks epis...
#152 What you nails can tell you about your health
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we pay attention to all this little signals adn signs our body gives us, they can direct us towards nutritional deficiencies, underlying health i...
#151 How to fight depression
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from EP #150 we are looking at natural ways to help fight depression. The steps in this episode are free and easy to implement... try a f...
#150 Depression and natural support
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now is the time that many people are getting hit hard by depression and depression symptoms... but let me tell you there is light at the end of the tu...
#149 Bacteria, Viruses, Micoplasma & the immune system
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we look at what viruses and mycoplasma are and how we can specifically target them with natural and herbal medicine, while also ...
#BONUS MINI CAST - What is a Cytokine storm as it relates to COVID-19
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A cytokine storm is one of the drives behind 'sepsis'... find out how it works or evolves through this mini podcast episode.
#148 Sepsis as it relates to COVID-19
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest concerns about this new Sars-COV-2 or better know as COVID-19 is the potential for sepsis to occur which can cause multiple organ f...
#147 Kidney damage part 2
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of 'kidney damage' we looked at what the kidneys do, what causes damage and what preventative measure we can look at taking. In part 2 we ...
#146 Kidney damage part 1
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this two part series on Kidney damage we look at what the kidneys are and what are some preventative measures we can take if future kidne...
#145 The Atkins diet
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast episode we are looking at another popular eating style... or at least it used to be popular. Its "The Atkins diet". This is one ...
#144 The Mediterranean diet
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next few weeks we will be reviewing different eating styles and how they work. I wanted to do this because even though you can google everyth...
#143 Awesome reasons you should exercise in 2020
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For sure its that time of the year where many are taking up new exercise routines, which is great, but unfortunately many won't stick to them and I th...
#142 Understanding Gout
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gout is so common, and can effect anyone! There are many driving factors behind gout and what can bring on a flare. So in this weeks podcast we look a...
#141 Holiday stress and survival tips revisited
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are feeling the stress of Christmas already and are worried it's effecting your health and fat loss goals - then this weeks podcast is for you!...
#140 Strategic eating for the holidays
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yay the holidays are here and I know we all want to enjoy them as much as possible - especially if 2019 has been a stressful year. And you CAN enjoy t...
#139 Is fungus making you sick
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There seems to be a lot of questions about yeast overgrowth lately -- more than I have seen in quiet a while actually. So I wanted to look at the topi...
#138 Tips to help beat cold or flu - or at least lessen the severity
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cold and flu season is well and truly here and I have been getting a lot message asking for help from people who feel a cold coming on or have already...
#137 Bioavailable minerals - fulvic acid and how to optimize minerals in your diet
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of 'minerals' is quiet an underrated topic I feel but they are SO IMPORTANT for optimal cellular health, energy and overall health. Unfortun...
#136 Diarrhea eeek
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling that makes you go "uh oh, what did I eat?" or when you have go one of those 24 hour bugs that calls for your bathroom to be reva...
#135 The microbiome diet
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Popularized at the end of 2018/start of 2019 - the microbiome diet touts to heal the gut and help with weight loss. Have you heard of it? If not or i...
#134 Is blue light destroying your sleep, brain and overall health
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard people talking about 'blue light' and how it may be 'hurting you'? Well its a topic that's growing in popularity for sure but not many...
#133 Microgreens and kidney stones
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Do micro greens give you kidney stones?" This is a great question that was sent to me from a follower last week... listen to this weeks podcast episo...
#132 Red meat causes cancer and heart disease, true or false
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With popularity for the ketogenic and carnivore diet on the rise, its not surprising people have questions on whether or not eating red meat is going ...
#131 Napping do's and don'ts
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up our series on 'biohacking sleep', in this 4th episode we are going to look at the 'do's and don'ts of napping' --- including the best way t...
#130 Biohacking sleep Part 2
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from our last episode, part 2 of Biohacking sleep looks at supplements, teas, foods and tracking sleep. We also look at how going to bed ...
#129 Biohacking sleep Part 1
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I do apologize for this episode being so long but its the first time I have gone real in depth on hacking your sleep and the protocols I use and encou...
#128 Insomnia and some solutions
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many people have issues with sleep and its often fobbed off as not a big deal. People don't recognize that a lot of the symptoms they are dealing w...
#128 Fluoride back in out water, good or bad? with Dr. Dickson
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you that didn't get to watch all of my interview with Dr. Dickson LIVE on whether or not it is a good idea to add fluoride back into Calg...
#127 Limitations to fat loss
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many things that could be standing in the way of or slowing down your fat loss results --- so many things that people don't think of. So ...
#126 Swelling, fluid retention and circulation
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us can experience increased swelling and fluid retention at this time of year -- a few of my clients pop to mind. So I wanted to put together...
#125 Macronutrients 101 (for fat loss)
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding macronutrients and how to count them can seem daunting to many --- but its really not that hard at all. In this weeks episode we go thro...
#124 The menstrual cycle for fat loss and muscle gain
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Its not an uncommon question --- "does my menstrual cycle impact my fat loss or muscle gaining efforts?". The answer is YES, yes it does! In this wee...
#123 Menstrual cycle 101
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not --- not many females understand how their menstrual cycles works and I really wanted to lay the ground work this week for the follow...
#122 Understanding Salicylates
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Salicylate load and intolerance can effect many people and your tolerance load can depend on ability to detoxify on a daily basis....but what are the ...
#121 Detoxing or always Toxing
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
D E T O X I N G or always T O X I N G? This is a case of 'do you really understand whats going on in your body?'. It definitely that time of the yea...
#120 Insulin sensitivity and resistance 101
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Insulin resistance --- Did you know that if you fat cells are insulin resistant you can actually lose fat? Most of us are insulin resistant on some l...
#119 Candida 101
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Candida can be a nightmare for many people, but there are also many people that suffer with symptoms but are not aware that it might be Candida that's...
#118 Hormones and body shape
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A quick glance at a friend body tells you right away something is different right?! Her hips are different, maybe her tummy is flatter, butt is rounde...
#117 Eating simple for success
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some of my most successful clients eat S I M P L Y on a daily basis --- this does not negate the nutritional density or tastiness of the meal but de...
#116 Combating Acne
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Acne is something that roughly 85% of young adults have to deal with, even some of us in adulthood are subdued to this annoying manifestation, and the...