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Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com
Stopping the Disease of Aging
Dr. Northrup said, “I firmly believe that growing older is inevitable, aging is optional.” and we tend to agree. Today we’re sharing what lifestyle habits support healthy cell function and what lifestyle habits work against it.
42:1914/08/2017
Fibrocystic Breasts, Endometriosis & Fibroid Tumors
We’re sharing the estrogen connections with the many uncomfortable symptoms associated of fibrocystic breasts, endometriosis and fibroid tumors along with when they’re more likely to develop. Behind these hormonal disorders there is a nutrition connection to help you find relief. Listen in to learn more.
42:5507/08/2017
Natural Ways to Manage Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. With prescription pill and opioid addictions a growing national concern we’re talking about natural ways to manage your pain. A crucial listen for anyone suffering.
43:1331/07/2017
Brain Boosting Habits
What can you do to prevent memory lapses, having brain fog, or losing your memory? Turns out quite a bit. Many believe that those “senior moments” are a normal sign of aging, but they are not and certainly don’t have to happen. Listen in as we share brain boosting habits that you can start using today!
43:2024/07/2017
Crohn’s, Colitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
We’re discussing two different autoimmune diseases – Crohn’s Disease and Colitis – both are inflammatory bowel diseases, and for both a healing diet of real food can help eliminate symptoms and get you feeling well again. Listen in!
41:4210/07/2017
Estrogen Connection to Prostrate Problems
After many topic requests on prostate health, we’re bringing in nutrition expert, Greg Peterson to share the cutting edge research about prostate problems. He’s also sharing nutrition strategies to reduce the risk of developing prostate problems. Listen in!
42:1926/06/2017
Important Minerals, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium
We’re sharing the background on why magnesium, zinc, and calcium are important for your body to function. Listen in for signs that you’re getting enough of these minerals and signs, like charley horses, brittle nails, insomnia or migraines, that you may be deficient.
44:0619/06/2017
Teenage Acne
The teenage years are often associated with the frustration of acne, which we’re here to help clear up. Listen in to learn what foods can cause inflammation which in turn often causes acne. We also share what a damaged intestinal tract has to do with acne, something that often surprises our clients.
42:4012/06/2017
Foods to Reduce Anxiety
During this podcast learn which food choices can help reduce anxiety.
43:0104/06/2017
The Nutrition Connection to Healthy Gums
We'll be exploring a new topic for us, all about how food and nutrients affect your gum health. It’s not often thought about, but our gums need certain nutrients from food in order to stay healthy. So, if you have been to your dentist recently and have been told you have bleeding gums or receding gums, or know someone who is dealing with that, listen in as we share what foods help, and which hurt your gums.
42:2722/05/2017
Menopause - Moods, Memory & More
On the podcast today we’re helping women through menopause and peri-menopause. We walk through the common complaints that we hear from clients during this phase in life, along with actual nutritional solutions that can reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, poor sleep, depression and much more.
41:5015/05/2017
Relief from Muscle Pain & Spasms with guest Dr. Rob Silverman
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with leg or foot cramps, with your toes curling up? Or maybe it’s pain in your back, jaw or shoulders? All of the above are muscle cramps and today we’re sharing why you might be experiencing them and what to do about it. We’re joined by special guest Dr. Rob Silverman author of the book Inside – Out Health, as he helps explain why so many people today experience pain, inflammation, muscle cramps, and spasms. Listen in!
43:4108/05/2017
Foods to Stop Hair Loss
Preventing shedding strands starts in the kitchen? It does! Listen in for some practical ideas to keep your hair shiny, healthy and strong.
42:3401/05/2017
Thyroid - Fatigue, Weight Gain & Depression
We’re diving into a complicated topic to help you understand how your thyroid works and why it might not be working. We’ll explain why the thyroid affects fatigue, weight gain, and depression and more importantly, what you can do about it.
43:4024/04/2017
Ask the Nutritionist _ April 15, 2017
We’re bringing back the popular Ask the Nutritionist podcast where we take listener calls on whatever nutrition questions are important to them. Listen in and here about nutrition advice for sleep problems, joint pain, thinning hair and much more.
42:5917/04/2017
PCOS & Weight Gain
We’re sharing how it’s possible to overcome the complex health condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or more frequently termed, PCOS. It affects between 5 to 20% of women who are of child bearing age … but many don’t even know they have it since they’ve never been diagnosed. We’ll look at some of the signs and symptoms of which includes infertility; PCOS is believed to be responsible for about 70% of infertility that couples experience.
42:4610/04/2017
The Case Against Sugar
We’re joined by special guest author Gary Taubes as he shares findings from his latest book The Case Against Sugar. Taubes has perhaps worked harder than anyone on understanding the role sugar plays in our diet and in our health. Join us as he shares the background of why two-thirds of adults are overweight or why one in seven people are diabetic and more importantly, what can we do about it?
44:4203/04/2017
Hidden Weight Gain Factors
If you’re frustrated by gaining weight and pounds not dropping as fast as you’ll want listen to today’s podcast as we’re joined by Ann Louise Gittleman, a New York Times best-selling author of over 30 nutrition books. Gittleman is sharing her research of 10 different hidden factors that influence why people gain weight and why they struggle to lose weight.
43:1127/03/2017
Knee Pain _ Food Makes A Difference
Have you ever slowed down to consider how the foods you eat can either help to increase joint pain or decrease joint pain? We’re sharing our BIG 3 foods that could be causing your achy knees. Listen in and learn how to find relief.
41:5820/03/2017
Fats and Oils for Healing
There are so many confusing messages out there about fat that many are confused at the idea that the right kind of fats are actually healing for the body. From MS to hormonal health and healing the body from an autoimmune condition, fats are so important! Listen in to learn how your body might benefit from more fat, what sources are the best (and most delicious!) and more.
43:2013/03/2017
Compulsive Eating & Intestinal Health
Compulsive eating is a very complex problem, with many causes and many solutions. Today we’re sharing how some digestive problems and food sensitivities may be to blame.
44:4306/03/2017
Staying Well When Everyone Around You Is Sick
Two nutritionists share five science based self-care tips to keep you healthy and thriving even in the midst of sick family and friends.
43:3527/02/2017
Constipation and Diarrhea in Children
Constipation is difficult for an adult to figure out and deal with, so imagine how a child feels when faced with the same issues. Special guest, Dr. Struble, a practicing pediatrician and author of How To Be a Poop Detective joins us this week to help field listener calls, explain some causes of constipation and what parents can do to establish normal bowel function for their children.
42:3020/02/2017
Post Gallbladder Surgery ... What Can I Eat?
While gallbladder removal is the most common surgery being performed people are confused about what they should eat and what’s off limits. Clients have asked – Do I have to stop eating butter? Can I still use mayonnaise? Should I get rid of all fat from my diet? We are going to answer all of those questions, and more, listen in!
43:4813/02/2017
Why Skipping Meals Can Lead to Compulsive Eating
Many people think compulsive eating is an emotional problem, when actually it is a biochemical problem and we’ll be sharing what causes it to really spin out of control. Plus, we have ideas to avoid those situations all together!
37:0706/02/2017
A New Look at What Causes Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary heart disease is the #1 cause of deaths the U.S. yet most people are confused about what causes it. We’re debunking the many misconceptions out there, for one, bacon, butter and eggs are NOT the cause of heart disease. Listen in to find out what is and how to protect yourself.
43:2230/01/2017
Oh My Achy Body
Don't settle for aches and pains without first taking a look at what you're eating. We're making the case for more natural, and permanent, care for your achy body. Listen in!
44:3423/01/2017
Eat This, Not That to Reduce Anxiety in Teens
The teen years are tough already but anxiety and stress often make them even harder. What if we told you that what your teens are eating is directly related to how they are feeling. Help set them up with better habits for a life of better health with proper nutrition. Our hosts play a “Eat This, Not That” to show many examples of where nutritious food can easily be swapped for the sugary, mood-altering meals of the past.
43:4516/01/2017
Overindulged? How to Get Back to Healthy Eating
After a holiday season full of unhealthy temptations it’s easy to get off track with eating and forget your motivation. We’re back in the New Year with a question to ask yourself to get you back on track and motivated for life.
43:4509/01/2017
Eating the Weight and Wellness Way through the Holidays
No matter what or how you’re celebrating this time of year, those office parties and gatherings with friends and family can derail your healthy eating habits. Today we’re sharing inspirational success stories, the background on what we mean when we say “Eating in balance.” and more tips and tricks to keep you motivated and on track this season. Learn how to keep your blood sugar balanced and why that will help avoid that plate of cookies.
44:1719/12/2016
How Digestive Problems Are Linked to Eating Disorders
Two women who have recovered from eating disorders are sharing how their gut health was connected to their success.
42:2205/12/2016
Protecting Your Kidneys
We’re diving into a topic we’ve never covered kidneys. Listen in to learn what to eat, and what not to, to protect our very delicate and are easily damaged kidneys.
43:5621/11/2016
How Food Can Reduce the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
We’re sharing the real food choices of a client who has put her Multiple Sclerosis symptoms into remission. For those who struggle with this MS and understand the devastating impact this podcast is not to be missed.
43:4114/11/2016
Soda Politics
We’re talking “liquid candy” today. While most people wouldn’t eat 12 tsp. of sugar, they will drink a can of soda with 12 tsp. of sugar without giving it a second thought. To tell us what this is doing to your body we’re joined by Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Soda Politics – Taking on Big Soda and Winning.
44:0207/11/2016
Lose Weight While You Sleep
When struggling to lose weight most people never consider one huge factor … their sleep. We’re sharing how your body copes with sleep deprivation and how you can get more of it.
45:1831/10/2016
Cooking To Save Your Life
We’re talking stroke prevention and stroke rehabilitation today. With special guest Kurt Stiles, author of Cooking to Save Your Life, we’ll share the best foods to eat (and which to avoid) to heal your brain if you or someone you know is recovering from a stroke.
44:5223/10/2016
Food Allergies: Keeping Kids Safe
Two nutritionists and one of their children who can speak from experience share ideas on how to keep kids safe and satisfied with suitable snacks and meals.
45:5917/10/2016
Why Am I Hungry All the Time?
A well thought out review of the book Always Hungry written by Dr. David Ludwig, author, practicing endrocrinologist and researcher at Boston Children's Hospital and professor of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. The theme presented throughout the book is low-fat diets work against you leaving you hungry and craving processed carbs and sugar.
45:1609/10/2016
Nutrition Changed My Back Pain
Back pain is the #2 reasons people visit the doctor with 8 out of 10 people experiencing it at some point in their lives. Tune in for an amazing story of how nutrition stopped one woman's chronic back pain and spasms that she'd been experiencing for 30 years!
45:3403/10/2016
Healing After Surgery
Important information for helping your body recover after surgery in addition to helping prevent illness in the first place.
46:5026/09/2016
Incontinence
A topic topics no one wants to talk about yet it affects 33 million Americans. Listen in to learn, believe it or not, that what you eat can help your incontinence or make incontinence worse.
45:5319/09/2016
Cirrhosis and Fatty Liver
1/3 of the U.S. has fatty liver disease, an astounding number. Listen in to learn why so many bodies store fat in the liver, where it doesn’t belong, and more importantly, what we can do about it.
45:4112/09/2016
Aching Feet & What You Eat
If aching feet are causing you to miss out on your favorite activities, listen in to learn the connection between what you're eating and how your tired feet are feeling.
43:5029/08/2016
Building Strong Bones as a Teen and Young Adult
Teens need to build strong bones so they can have strong bodies when they get older, unfortunately it’s not often something young people think or know about, until today.
41:5422/08/2016
Eating to Protect Your Health As You Age
Aging doesn’t have to mean feeling achy, tired and the list of maladies to come goes on and on. Listen in to learn how to protect your health with real food.
41:5308/08/2016
The Frustrations of a Compulsive Eater
Two nutritionists share what real food can do to combat the frustrations of a compulsive eater.
43:4201/08/2016
The Biggest Loser Doesn't Tell the Full Story
Recent studies have shown that The Biggest Loser doesn’t lead to successful weight loss. We’ll explore what healthy weight loss really means and hear from Nell who lost an amazing 90 pounds by following our tips.
44:5725/07/2016
Alcohol Is Not A Health Food
Get the real scoop behind the connection between alcohol and cravings, weight gain, cancer, and the frequently discussed heart health.
44:0218/07/2016
How Safe Is Your Drinking Water?
Did you know that 99% of contaminants in water have no taste? Listen in to learn what might be in your water and what you can do to protect your family from unwanted chemicals.
44:5511/07/2016
Food Sensitivities and Food Allergies
Food allergies are rising, dramatically so among children. Listen in as nutritionists share firsthand experience at navigating life with allergies or sensitivities.
45:2927/06/2016