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#115 10 Rules for Fat Loss

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So yes there are many variables that can impact whether or not you lose FAT but in this podcast I give a 'general' guideline on 10 rules that will hel...

#114 Eating frequency -- how often should you eat

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sound familiar? -- "Then there's those people that end up binging at the end of the day...they have a small breakfast and lunch but they are trying to...

#113 Surviving menopause naturally

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause is a naturally occurring transition in a woman’s life. It is a period wherein women undergo a lot of changes in their bodies. In this week...

#112 Are you in peri menopause?

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks highly anticipated podcast episode we are looking at PERI MENOPAUSE. Are you in it? What are the symptoms? What happens during this time...

#111 The importance of being bile

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast we are learning to understand our bile a bit better and how its super important to good health! "So your liver constantly makes...

#110 Gallstones and the gallbladder

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gallstones and gallbladder issues are prevalent in society now days --- The world gastroenterology organization calls is a 'Global burden'. Many will...

#109 How to choose a multivitamin

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing a MULTIVITAMIN can be a pain or even choosing a good quality supplement -- I'm constantly getting asked 'is this any good?'. So I put togethe...

#108 The missing link part 2

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last week in part 1 of The missing link we looked at what might be slowing down or putting handbrakes on your results....this week we put further emph...

#107 The missing link part 1

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your working your butt off in the gym and you think your eating is 'good' -- yet your not seeing the results you want or deserve. Why? In this weeks...

#106 Oxygen for weight loss

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you the simple act of getting more OXYGEN into your body could increase your FAT BURNING abilities? Or that the right kind of oxygen co...

#105 Understanding hunger and cravings (hormones)

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Humans are complicated and there are so many overlapping factors that regulate your metabolism, hunger and cravings. This podcast will explain some of...

#104 BONUS EPISODE - Acid reflux causes and natural aids

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Acid reflux can effect even the best of us and can be even more of a pain around the holidays with the extra food, alcohol and stress. Prevention is a...

#103 Gut bugs and obesity

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It has been known for decades that gut bacteria synthesize essential vitamins and amino acids and help degrade toxins. But during the past decade, it ...

#102 BCAAs and weight loss

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we are looking at Branch Chain Amino Acids or BCAAs -- how they work and how they may be slowing down your fat loss results. To ...

#101 Love handles and estrogen dominance

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Estrogen dominant fat tissue or stubborn fat can be a pain. It starts less than 2mm under the skin and has a terrible blood and nerve supply -- this m...

#100 Top Cancer fighting foods

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rates of cancer, unfortunately have been trending upwards at a scary rate and its clear that we need to turn our focus more towards prevention. There ...

#099 Anti-inflammatory foods

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Studies show that inflammation is one of the main driving factors behind illness and disease, due to its ability to damage cells and slow down functio...

#098 Cold and flu season Part 2 - supplements for the immune

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of this podcast series on cold and flu season, we looked at lifestyle and nutrition interventions to support your immune --- this week we ar...

#097 Cold and flu season Part 1 - supporting the immune

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season.......COLD AND FLU season that is. And its about time you started to support your immune system instead of fighting it. Lets make thos...

#096 What stress does to the body

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is SO much more than just an invisible 'emotion'. Stress can have a huge impact on your body, in particular hormones and nutrient deficiencies....

#095 Vitex or Chaste berry for women

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You may not feel the title of this podcast is going to be useful to you buy you will be surprised --- Vitex is a very powerful herb and in this weeks ...

#094 The immune system

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly does the immune system do? When we talk about certain topics in health it is important to understand what we are talking about an how it ...

#093 The biotics family

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are 6 members in 'The Biotics Family'?! Most people know of the antibiotics, prebiotics and probiotics but not of the other members...

#092 12 Stages of Intermittent fasting

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are many stages of intermittent fasting that we must go through while our body adapts to this new lifestyle. Some people will go through all sta...

#091 Collagen Revisited

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are revisiting Collagen and giving you some back story on Collagen, a bit more education about what it is, where it comes from, how you l...

#090 What I wish my mom had told me

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are some things I wish my mom had told me when I was younger - about the long term implications of not taking care of my body. A conversation wi...

#089 Understanding pH in your body

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I hope that with this podcast we can clear up some of the misunderstandings about pH in the body - acidity and alkalinity and their places in good hea...

#088 The Adrenals

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that if you experience constipation instead of lose stools or feel wired/anxious after taking a high dose of vitamin C , can be a sign of...

#087 Gut bugs de-bugged

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

90% of your microbiome is made up of two phylum’s, the Firmicutes, and the Bacteroides. There is a lot of research going into these two bacteria bec...

#086 Fat fallacies

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm sure i will get some backlash for this podcast because it is a sensitive subject ---- but I want to discuss an emerging trend that stat...

#085 Cortisol part 2 - Low cortisol

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Low cortisol is very overlooked or people misunderstand it for adrenal fatigue ---- in this weeks podcast we look at the signs and symptoms of cortiso...

#084 Cortisol part 1 - High cortisol

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing your body and how it functions is super important for many reasons. Knowing your cortisol is one of the many functions that probably is more i...

#083 Estrogen dominance

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Estrogen dominance is a hormonal condition that can cause several undesirable symptoms in both women and men --- and can lead to serious health compli...

#082 PCOS or poly cystic ovarian syndrome

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS patients have an increased incidence of metabolic syndrome, and one of the driving factors behind this is insulin. T...

#081 Histamine intolerance or overload

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Histamines are naturally occurring neurotransmitters or chemicals in your body - there are 4 and each have a different job to do. If there is anything...

#080 Eating out hacks

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Studies show that the food you typically eat when you’re not home is nutritionally worse in every way than the food you eat at home. Nearly all food...

#079 Preparing your body for pregnancy part 2

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast we are covering part 2 of 'preparing your body for pregnancy. We look at how nutrition and stress play a huge part in fertility ...

#078 Preparing your body for pregnancy part 1

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This preparing for pregnancy podcast will be a two part series so you can take your time to really absorb the information because this is a very impor...

#077 Vertigo

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

VERTIGO - its more common than we think! Vertigo is a kind of dizziness that occurs even if you're not doing anything or if you're just making slight ...

#076 Vinegar can help (with pretty much everything)

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt, you’ve seen the lists of the amazing super powers of apple cider vinegar for addressing many health concerns but are you really sure on wh...

#075 Body weight set point

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I got a lot of questions about - 'what is body weight set point?' and 'is my body weight set point the reason I struggle with my weight?'. S...

#074 'When to eat' - a snippet from Dr Fung

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks podcast I decided to do something a little different and read to you a snippet from Dr Jason Fungs book 'The Obesity code' - in hopes th...

#073 Inflammation and how to address it

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us deal or have dealt with inflammation at some point - maybe a headache, sore back, constipation, swollen feet and so on. So in this weeks po...

#072 Hunger is good!

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have been told hunger is bad and if you feel hungry you will be miserable or you are torturing yourself. This whole idea is misleading. If you star...

#071 Fasting basics clarified

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much confusing or misconstrued information nowadays about different diets or eating styles or protocols - I wanted to clarify the basics t...

#070 Addressing fungal and yeast overgrowth

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are ways to make you feel better ---- If a hidden fungal or yeast infection is the cause for you not feeling your best. Lets look at some of t...

#069 What does your low body temperature mean

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you always have cold hands and feet? Struggle to get the heat into yourself some days? Well in this weeks podcast we look at some of the root cause...

#068 Biohacking hair loss

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether its your Thyroid, genetic, stress, malnutrition --- hair loss is an issue for many and a symptom of something bigger! In this weeks podcast we...

#067 Digestive support and enzymes

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you notice you are having issues with digesting food, maybe you experience acid re-flux, gas, bloating, fatigue, reoccurring fungi and bacteria inf...

#066 Undulating calories clarified

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to undulate or play around with your calories can be very beneficial in preventing plateaus, adaptation and even unwanted gains. Check out th...

#065 Winning my morning and my brain

28 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you can win your morning, you can win your day --- I regularly get asked how I start my morning and set myself up for a successful day?! Check out ...

#064 Your brain NEEDS sleep

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you believe it or not - you NEED your brain to be running optimally for you to reach your goals, no matter what your goals are! And your brain...

#063 BONUS CAST - 6 reasons why the scales may not move

21 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why did the scales stay the same or go up when I did everything perfect this week? Its not unusual and there are explanations - check out this bonus p...

#062 The power of thought and the 'nocebo' effect

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The “nocebo effect,” the placebo effect’s malevolent brother --- so with placebos, the mere expectation that treatment will help, brings a reduc...

#061 12 amazing brain foods!

07 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you will say 'I have no interest in optimizing my brain, its a new year I want to lose weight and get lean' ---- well actually optimizing your...

#060 Save yourself first!

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Its the first podcast of 2018! And we are starting the year off my talking about how you MUST save yourself first --- it is not selfish to prioritize ...

#059 Making the holidays work for your goals.

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You know the holidays come and go each year but how can we get through them while making them work for our goals? Check out the last podcast of 2017 ...

#058 Strategic eating for the holidays

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So maybe for the next few weeks we will be strategic about our eating and pick and choose our battles - check out this weeks podcast where we continue...

#057 5 tips for the holidays and stress

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As wonderful a time it is, it can also be a very stressful season for a lot of people. This week we look at how we may manage stress around the holida...

#056 natural cure for headaches

30 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So there are two types of headaches, structural and chemical i this week we look at natural cures for each specific type xo

#055 Is your olive oil fake

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Even "extra virgin" olive oil is often diluted with other less expensive oils, including hazelnut, soybean, corn, sunflower, palm, sesame, grape seed ...

#054 Seasonal Affective Disorder

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

SAD or seasonal effective disorder.....do you suffer or know someone that suffers? If so this weeks podcast hopes to shine a bight of light on the sub...

#053 Gas & Bloating

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Being bloated is not fun, it happens and it definitely does not make us feel good at all. Today, we will discuss a plethora of ways to knock gas & blo...

#052 What should you eat in a day

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The is so much conflicting information out there, it is easy to see why people struggle with putting together meals. With this weeks podcast I hope to...

#051 3 foods to DROP for fat loss

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are some foods that when removed from your diet give more bank for your buck in regards to weight loss --- this week we look at what they are a...

#050 Vitamin D explained

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin D is so essential to good health but do you really know why and what about supplementing - how much should you take? Did you know that even w...

#049 Fasting mistake No.1

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If inexperienced fastest fast for too long - they could be setting themselves up for failure....... This weeks podcast we go over one of the mistake...

#048 End negative self talk

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The only limitations are the ones we place upon ourselves! Join me this week as I discuss the hacks I use to overcome negative self talk. Try them an...

#047 How do I help heal my adrenals?

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How can you start to heal your adrenals and get them healthy again? In this week's podcast I give my 3 top tips to start that healing process xo I am...

#046 Thyroid part 3 - how to test if your Thyroid is healthy

16 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So what kinds of tests should one get if they think their Thyroid gland is having issues? Check out this week's podcast as I give you a list of tests...

#045 Thyroid part 2 - Thyroid and weight change

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Thyroid and weight change ---- Why does your Thyroid make you gain or lose weight? Take a listen as we explore the basics of how the Thyroid works xo

#044 Cellulite

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A Lot of people think cellulite comes from being too fat. But extra fat where you don't want it is only part of the problem. Check out this weeks po...

#043 What is WHITE SPACE and how can it help you?

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

By strategically taking a pause in your schedule you can reconnect your frontal lobe and push yourself forward to success on your journey of weight lo...

#042 Sugar cravings

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sugar cravings and ways to manage them ---- Is it possible to beat and defeat them? I think so! Its definitely not easy but I have seen it done time ...

#041 Would I add artificial sweeteners into my diet?

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So this past week a follower emailed me and asked me this question --- 'Would I change the way I eat if studies came out that said artificial sweetene...

#040 Water - are you drinking enough?

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

WATER - what is too much and what is too little? In this week's podcast we look at what is the right amount of water for you xo If there is anyone wh...

#039 'What the health' is this?

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Did you watch the 'documentary' "what the health"? What did you think of it? I was asked to do a review on it, so here's what I think ---- please shar...

#038 Thyroid part 1

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Thyroid --- what is it and whats this about hormones? Well in honor of my upcoming event in Airdrie this weekend, this weeks podcast covers the basics...

#037 Coconut oil controversy

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What's the real deal with saturated fats? A recent article by the AMA has people worried again --- but should you be? "While humans have always been ...

#036 What is a Mindset Alchemist and why you DO deserve success!!

18 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You DO deserve success - get your mind in the game! We are here to support and guide you, don't be afraid --- time to move forward xo Check out this ...

#035 Tough love - own it!!

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we all need a bit of tough love, sometimes we need to just OWN IT! It's your life, your choices, your mistakes - own it! This weeks podcast ...

#034 Pro's & Con's of Kombucha

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was asked to discuss Kombucha - not just the health benefits but the 'negatives' too :o Some may be shocked to hear this information and s...

#033 My time-saving tips

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether your a stay at home mom or a CEO, we could all benefit from some time saving strategies. So check out how I make the most of my time and keep ...

#032 Diabetes part 2 - natural treatments

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of Diabetes, we look at natural treatments. These are things that cost you nothing but can be very beneficial to you health and how you mana...

#031 Diabetes part 1

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1 in 3 people are at risk of developing diabetes. Lets take a look at what Diabetes is and what signs or symptoms we should be looking for, Please s...

#30 Raw or cooked vegetables

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The jury is still out on whether raw or cooked vegetable and I have a few opinions on the matter myself - my diet is about 50:50 for raw:cooked. This...

#029 Creatives & Movement - Special feature interview

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Check out my interview with Ginger Nicole Baker who is a Mindset Alchemist and Intuitive Pathfinder - we cover creativity, movement and how to master ...

#028 Wheat - carbs - fat loss

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how bread and grains really interact with your body and weight? Could they be the driving factor behind your pain, fatigue and even auto...

#027 NSAID's before or after exercise

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is it a good idea to take advil or aspirin before or after exercise? Maybe not --- let's take a look and see xo

#026 Workouts and brain power

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brain plasticity --- the brain's ability to learn, adapt and change is supported by even small amounts of exercise. Check out what im saying in this w...

#025 Coffee

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Coffee has gotten a bad rap over the years --- But coffee is not only yummy, warm and energizing.....it is extremely good for you. Let's look at the g...

#024 Colostrum

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Colostrum is loaded with immune-stimulating compounds and growth factors --- shown to protect you from pathogens and help prevent intestinal injury a...

#023 Massage Love on Valentines day!

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't gotten a massage for a while the this episode is definitely going to inspire you to take care of yourself and make time for massage! ...

#022 Hormones and fat loss

11 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are many hormones but i'm just going to take a look at those that contribute to fat loss today --- because that's usually the most common questi...

#021 Collagen!

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is collagen and how can you benefit from adding it into your diet? PS - this picture is 'an atomic force microscopic image of collagen fibers'

#020 Natural sleep supplements

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Too many people are suffering from sleep disorders or issues now days and the first thing your practitioner will do is prescribe you a 'sleeping pill'...

#019 Depression

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Depression is different from other illnesses in that, in addition to the physiological symptoms (loss of appetite, nervousness, sleeplessness, fatigue...

#018 Binge eating

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Binge eating - most of us have done it but what is it and how can we overcome this bad relationship with food and its underlying issues? Please don...

#017 Fat burners and supplements

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What are they? Do they work and are they worth your money? What about green coffee beans...... quiet a timely topic I think. Have a listen and tell...

#016 What is The HETA guide and how has it blown expectations?!

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I had my doubts but at the end of the day I was 1000000% confident that The HETA guide would surpass expectations......find out what it is and hear th...