No matter what ails you, you have two models to choose from to try and treat it: the medical model or the digestion model. In this episode, I will lay out how each model works and what differentiates the two. I'll also explain a gas can analogy that relates to your health.

Many medical professionals will prescribe you a pharmaceutical that has side effects, and then more pharmaceuticals to treat those side effects. They fail to see the importance of your diet on your digestion and healing your body the natural way. Listen in to learn why you shouldn't let a diet vilify foods you need in order to heal your body and more.

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Want to know why you are low on energy? What about why so many people are suffering from degenerative diseases? Today I'm going to answer those questions and more as I discuss some important information laid out in a new book by Dr. Howard Loomis called What’s Your Nutritional Deficiency?

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In today's episode, I will be sharing with you the three keys to getting gold medal digestion. I will discuss how your mental capacity can majorly affect your digestion, including how thinking negatively or surrounding yourself with energy-sucking people will take its toll on your body and why it's so important to be nice to yourself. 

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More often than not, my patients rate their energy somewhere between a three and a six. If that sounds familiar, or you’re just interested in learning how to kick up your energy a few notches the natural way, then this episode is for you. Listen in to learn about the different energy sources, how our bodies tap into those sources, and key information we need to know about boosting our energy supply in a healthy and effective way.

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This episode is the second part to my behind-the-scenes series, and today I will be talking about antacids, energy, and—of course—digestion. I will teach you how antacids affect your body and how a deficiency in stomach acid can lead to many negative side effects, including hair loss and vertigo. 

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This episode is the beginning of a behind-the-scenes series I am starting about what I have been reading recently and what I believe needs to be discussed. Despite prescription drugs having their place in certain situations, we need to be looking at where you are getting your energy from (hint: it's through food). I stand firm on the belief that you are being lied to through the broken medical model, and that is something we should all be talking about.

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Today’s episode is a quick one on the phenomenal benefits of exercise. With benefits including boosting metabolism, promoting sounder sleep, and combating health conditions like heart disease and diabetes, it’s no wonder exercise has long been recommended for a healthy and happy life.

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In today’s episode, I am continuing our discussion about Aspirin and sharing a story of how one of my patients is currently being affected by this non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug. I will detail the medications my patient is currently taking, including heart pressure drugs and antacids, and explain how they are affecting his body and causing the negative symptoms he's experiencing.

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Today I'm sharing the truth about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Motrin or aspirin and how they could be causing you considerable and irreversible damage. For years, aspirin has been used as a preventative measure against strokes, as well as other cardiovascular diseases. In this episode, I will go into detail of the dangerous side effects of taking these medications.

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Today I am discussing why Warfarin, or Coumadin as it is more commonly known, is quickly becoming recognized as the most dangerous drug in America. This particular blood thinning medication can have severe side effects that everyone should know about, including fever, headaches, lethargy, angina and fainting.

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We can't keep chasing symptoms with prescription drugs and expecting good results. Instead, we must find the root cause of the problem. Aricept is a prescribed medication for Alzheimer's, yet it's most common side effects include memory loss and hallucinations. In this episode, I'll be explaining the dangers of this specific medication and why it's my choice for the toxic drug of the week.

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Today I’m going over all things enzymes. I recently had a conversation with my mom around this topic, and after seeing that she was confused about some things, I thought it was a great opportunity to go to my whiteboard and sketch out some stuff to break it all down for her. Then I thought it would be great to break it all down for you, as well.

In this episode, I’m going to review the basics of how enzymes work not only in digestion, but also in healing our bodies. Listen in to learn the different kinds of enzymes, what they do, and why they’re so vital when it comes to health.

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I’m switching things up a bit today and coming at you with a bunch of great patient success stories. These people came to me to work on their health and digestive issues, and they've expressed their happiness and relief in their successes with my program. In this episode, I’ll be sharing what they wrote about their recoveries from pain, stress, frustration and more.

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The broken medical model is failing many of us, and it’s important to understand our nutrition in order to heal from the inside out. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the role of food and energy in your digestion and health, as well as how your body shows signs of poor digestion and other issues.

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In this mobile episode, I’ll be talking about a bit of “magic” that makes the biggest change in the shortest amount of time—and yet, people don’t do it. I'm talking about taking enzymes. Listen in to hear how they work and why they are so important to your digestion.

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Today I’m going to cover something important that affects a lot of you out there, and it may come as a surprise. I'm talking about supplements. While many people take them, there’s so much more to the story than most realize, so I’ll be discussing where things can go very wrong in this area.

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If you’re dealing with issues like pain under your right rib, intolerance to spicy food or constipation, this might mean your body is struggling to digest fat. In this episode, I’ll be explaining how fat digestion works, as well as many of the symptoms, misconceptions and associated factors that indicate problems with this process.

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Is it worth it to take a drug that damages your body? Plaquenil is a commonly prescribed drug for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and more, but it has some pretty serious effects on your body that everyone should know about. This episode is the audio from a Facebook video I did explaining the dangers of this particular drug and some suggested solutions that may actually fix what ails you. (Hint: not Plaquenil)

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People are finally getting tired of medications that treat symptoms rather than the real issues, and my guest today is here to talk about why this is happening and what we can do about it. Michelle Herzog is a fitness professional with expertise in nutrition and holistic health, and she brings a unique perspective to this discussion. She helps her clients investigate their symptoms to find the core reasons their health is suffering and remodel their mindsets in order to achieve true mental and physical health.

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Too often, people are worried about the symptoms they are experiencing when they should be worrying about how to address the source of the problem. This reflects the key difference in how medical doctors and wellness doctors address health issues, as well, so today I'm using the ‘garbage dump full of rats’ metaphor to break it all down.

Listen in to learn about the importance of training in nutrition and how many doctors are surprisingly inexperienced and uneducated in this area. I’ll also discuss why this is such a big problem, explain how you should find solutions to your health issues, and share key insights from my new book, Gut Check.

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Turning to prescription drugs to fix problems that only food can fix is all too common. Today I will explain why you need to focus more on how you fuel your body and why stress is often the real reason our bodies are not working correctly. Prescription meds don't treat stress, so I’ll discuss why it’s important to take other routes to help your body deal with this issue.

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Tune in for the second half of my presentation on executing your amazing, based on Brian P. Moran’s book, The 12 Week Year. I will show you how to implement your long-term goals through organizing and planning, and you'll learn the importance of good habits, persistence, and small daily steps that can have a huge payout in the long run.

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It is so important to find a doctor who is willing to be a detective when it comes to figuring out what your symptoms are linked to. Symptoms are the way our bodies show us what’s going on inside and it’s crucial to go to a doctor or health professional who will ask the right questions. In this episode, I will go over the symptoms you experience when you are improperly digesting macronutrients and how they are linked to other intolerances.

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I have noticed a theme when it comes to questions patients ask and have decided to address these questions by getting back to the basics. I’ll talk about the essential macronutrients, what they do for your body and why they’re so important to your digestion. Women specifically are not getting enough of some of these nutrients and this is a huge reason why women get hot flashes and other issues I talk about.

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This episode is all about answering as many of your questions as possible. You guys have a lot of questions on digestion and how it relates to your various health issues and concerns so I cover as many of these as possible to provide clarity and solutions. From thyroid issues to bloating and ADHD, I’ll talk about how each one is linked to gut problems and how you can make steps to clear up these ailments.

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This episode of Smart Digestion Radio contains two snippets of audio that I hope you find useful and uplifting. The first is about cholesterol and why having high cholesterol is not really as bad as doctors tend to make it seem. The second is about the disasters that seem to be hitting everywhere and how we can find important and uplifting messages through these times as well as the importance of taking care of ourselves ESPECIALLY when things seem to be going wrong.

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There are so many foods out there that are marketed as healthy or just generally thought to be better options. In this episode, I’ll be talking about 4 different foods like this that are generally thought to be healthy and why you should actually be avoiding them. I’ll discuss why you should stop drinking juice, make dressing yourself, buy only wild-caught fish and be careful of what sweeteners you use.

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I’m here today to convince you to take a look at your stool more often. The amount of people that don’t understand what their stools should look like – is impressive. I’ll go over what to look for when you check and why you have certain types of stools.

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Most people don’t know what gastroparesis is but many people have it. It sounds like a scary thing but I’m here to educate you on what it is, what causes it and how you can get rid of it. This is something that many people (even doctors) misunderstand and through understanding more about it, you can easily combat it and feel better fast.

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The 8 phases of digestive stress is one of the most popular topics I have covered and I will be going over all of it while highlighting 3 important phases. You will get to hear some great information on what causes stress on your system and how things are linked together closely. I’ll be sharing the 5 foods that cause my clients the most stress as well as cover the signs that show you are not digesting macronutrients properly. 

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Tune in to this important bonus episode to discover why if your doctor has prescribed you with Gastroparesis, you may not actually have it!

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Too often, people tend to treat the symptoms rather than what is actually going on in your body that causes those symptoms. Today I’ll be discussing how interrelated structure and function are through mapping out how they are tied into anatomy and physiology. I will share my simple 3 part formula to reach a real solution that heals your body starting from the root of the problem.

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I’m doing things a little differently today. Instead of drilling down on one topic, I’m going to share with you some of my digestive health highlights from notes I’ve taken throughout my training over the last twenty years. Think of this episode as a mashup of factoids that everyone should know about digestion in order to keep their bodies functioning at their best.

Listen in to hear important little-known facts that could make all the difference in your health. You’ll learn the truth about what sinus congestion is telling you, the major issues antacids can cause, and lots more.

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There’s one important mineral that is so important to your body and many people don’t get enough of it. In this episode I explain why sulfur is extremely important to keep your body functioning, growing and repairing itself. I’ll share what to eat to get more sulfur in your diet and why it can really damage your body to eat a solely vegan diet.

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I get asked all the time about tips and shortcuts for healthy digestion, so that’s exactly what I’m going to talk about today. Not only will these recommendations significantly improve your digestion, but following them on a regular basis will also mean you probably won’t even need to hire me!

Listen in to hear my top 10 tips and strategies that will keep your gut healthy and functioning at its best. You’ll learn an easy rule of thumb for portion control, the common mistake people make that stagnates digestion, and more.

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Did you know that approximately 42 million Americans have constipation? Worse yet, many of them are turning to laxatives to fix the problem instead of making simple changes that could—and probably would!—make all the difference.

So today I'm going to share what I consider the five biggest reasons you might be constipated. Listen in to learn the usual culprits behind this too-common problem, as well as what you can do to ensure your bowels are moving as often as they should be.

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I’ve said many times that digestion is really two things: it’s how well we convert the food we are eating into usable nutrition, and how well we eliminate waste. That second piece is what the lymphatic system is all about, yet a lot of people aren’t even aware of the importance of this system.

The lymphatics—a.k.a. your body’s sewer system—are imperative when it comes to keeping you healthy, and everyone should understand how it all works. So today, I’m going to share what you need to know about your lymphatic system, and why it's so important to keep it running like a fine-tuned machine.

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It has become far too common for people to suffer from low energy, but unfortunately, it’s far less common for them to understand the real reason why. The truth is that having low energy is a food and digestion problem. Even if you're eating all the right things, not being able to digest them means your body doesn't get the benefit.

So in this episode, we’re going to dive into all things energy. Listen in to learn how food impacts your energy levels and health, the three macronutrients our bodies need to function, and how to find out whether you're properly digesting the foods you need for optimum health.

As a nation, we're sicker than ever, but so many health problems that people deal with every day have simple dietary solutions. The key is making people aware of them. So today, I’m going to share seven tips that everyone should be following for optimal health—tips that will have you feeling so great, you'll never have to hire me.

Listen in to learn how to take care of your body and eliminate problems like diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, constipation, bloating, etc. You'll learn which foods we should all avoid, common habits that actually hinder digestion, and ways to improve overall digestion to have your body performing at its best.

We’ve all heard of fats, carbs, and protein, but do you understand how the body uses them for energy? There are four specific phases the body goes through to convert the food you eat to energy, and if your body isn’t digesting these things properly, it can lead to some serious problems.

So today I’m going to discuss your macronutrients—meaning your fats, your carbs, and your proteins—and how they affect your energy. Listen in to learn how our bodies convert these nutrients, what happens if you’re not digesting them as you should, and why being healthy isn't so much about your diet as it is about how well your body processes it.

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It goes without saying that stress is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to disease, but did you know that the physical manifestations of stress begin well before that point? The truth is that our bodies' early reactions to stress often go unnoticed—if you don’t know what to look for.

In this episode, I’m going to share with you the ways stress can show up in our bodies well before we reach the point of disease. Listen in to learn the early signs of stress to look out for, as well as what you can do to keep your own stress levels as low as possible.

Today’s episode is all about answering your questions! I love hearing from you, and I want to do all I can to help each and every one of you get to a place of health and balance, so I'm diving in to answer real questions from listeners who are dealing with common concerns or just want to know more about how to support their bodies.

Listen in to hear me cover constipation, nutritional IV therapy, and more. You'll get practical advice for improving your digestion, as well as simple tips that can significantly improve your health.

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My guest today has healed over a dozen of her own illnesses and traumas—including fibromyalgia, IBS, post-traumatic stress disorder, drowning, and even being struck by lightning! Dr. Meg Haworth is a holistic psychologist, nutrition strategist, and private celebrity chef who helps people with chronic illness to heal themselves with food and the power of the mind. She also teaches her clients the secrets that helped her to recover her own health in her coaching program, Get Well Now.

The author of five books on health and cooking, Dr. Meg holds a Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology and has been featured in the LA Times and NBC Nightly News. In this episode, she shares the techniques she utilizes to help people clear corrosive emotions, advice for keeping a positive mindset, and so much more.

Today’s show is a bit of a role reversal. For this episode, I'm giving control over to celebrity chef, wellness coach, six-time author, and Amazon bestseller, Dr. Meg Haworth. Dr. Meg’s expertise covers a diverse array of topics, including mindset, motivation, inspiration, natural foods nutrition, and more, and she's here to interview me about a very important topic: Leaky Gut Syndrome.

Though many people don't realize it, Leaky Gut Syndrome affects all of us to some degree, which is why it's crucial to understand how to optimize your gut's function. Listen in to hear what causes this condition, what you can do to help reverse it, and how to keep your digestive system functioning at its best. 

Today I’m tackling your questions! I love hearing from you all, and I’m so excited to jump right in to address your health concerns and give you wellness-minded solutions.

Which foods are great for boosting immunity? Are there natural remedies for hot flashes? What are probiotics? You’ll get those answers and more in today’s Q & A session!

Today’s episode is a special April Fool’s Day edition! Instead of running the show myself, I’m going to be interviewed by fellow podcaster Valerie Shoopman. Valerie is an online business strategist, as well as the host of the Entrepreneur Power Hour Podcast, and she asks me all kinds of digestion and health-related questions that will help get listeners on the right path to wellness.

Are GMOs really harmful? What’s the deal with enzyme nutrition? Is it really possible to eat well without putting a ton of time into it? Tune in to find out!

Are you a fan of kimchi? How about sauerkraut? Many of us love fermented foods like these because of their unique flavors, but it turns out they don’t just taste good—they’re also good for you. Perhaps better yet, they're pretty easy to make on your own, and my guest today is here to tell us how to do it.

Sarah Miller is an expert on fermentation, and the woman behind KillerPickles.com, a website dedicated to sharing her favorite fermented food recipes. In this episode, Sarah explains the health benefits of consuming fermented food, dispels a common myth that keeps many people from trying to ferment things themselves, and shares how anyone can get started fermenting from the comfort of their own home.

Did you know that countries throughout history battled over cinnamon? Or that the spice was once used as a form of currency? After listening to this episode, I’m sure you’ll see why.

That’s because today, I’m going to share with you all the amazing health benefits of cinnamon. This spice has been used for more than 2,000 years for just about everything, from healing colds and coughs to boosting mood and memory. Listen in to hear how cinnamon can be used to help with blood sugar, circulation, and so much more.

We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat,” but I’m here to tell you that this conventional wisdom isn’t so wise after all. The truth is, you are what you digest. No matter how well you eat, if you’re not digesting food properly, you’re going to run into problems.

So today, I’m going to share a quick sound bite with you that covers five surprising symptoms that are linked to poor digestion—specifically, insufficient digestion of carbohydrates. Listen in to hear which common ailments are actually the result of what’s going on in your gut.

Today I’m so excited to have Valerie Shoopman on the show! Valerie is the creator of the Facebook page, Fresh Food, Fresh Start, and she originally caught my attention with the great articles, recipes, etc. that she posts. But perhaps even more impressive is how she managed to tackle and reverse a health crisis she faced by changing the way she ate.

In this episode, Valerie opens up about her health issues and her journey back to wellness. Listen in to hear her story and learn why her health went south, how she adjusted her diet to turn things around, and what we should all keep in mind about what we’re putting into our bodies.