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Functional Nutrition Radio brings evidence-based information to help you and your family live happier and healthier. Lahana Vigliano, CEO of Nuvitru Wellness, wants to arm women with the knowledge to change future generations + put back hope in health issues where all hope was lost. Lahana is functional medicine trained and looks at health diving deep into the root cause and figuring out how we can get to OPTIMAL health!
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Aug 14, 2018

Struggling with always feeling guilty if you indulge in something you usually don't eat...something unhealthy? Tune in this week to kick your guilt to the curb, seriously. This is coming from the healthy living queen herself! ;)

Check out our food as medicine gut reset approach - if you struggle with gut issues, like IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, etc. You don't necessarily have to have a diagnosis for a gut issue - this is for anyone struggling with heartburn, bloating, excessive gas, etc. This is the reset that I use for my clients!

Connect with me over on Facebook, Instagram, and our website!

Jul 31, 2018

In this episode, we're sitting down with Dr. Laura Belus about acne! Who likes those big red bumps?! I know I don't!

  • What is acne?
  • Who is more prone to acne?
  • Are topical practices important?
  • Favorite skincare?
  • Acne + gut health
  • Supplements for acne
  • Hormones + acne

About Laura Belus

Laura Belus is a naturopathic doctor practicing in Toronto, Canda. She specializes in hormone balance, healthy skin, and natural energy boosting! Connect with her over on Instagram and her website!

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, + her website!

Jul 24, 2018

We're so excited to have Katie Farrell from Dashing Dish on our podcast this week! We're talking about kitchen GOODIES...we are covering...

  • Gluten free baking flours
  • Favorite kitchen appliances (things that make our life easier!)
  • Favorite MUST-HAVE ingredients
  • How to bring nourishment in the kitchen, even though you're busy!
  • Meal Planning Tips

About Katie Farrell

Katie Farrell is the author of Dashing Dish, a ministry and nutrition based business. Katie lives in Brighton with her high school sweetheart and husband of eight years, Sean, and their 12 month old daughter Madeline.

Being that Katie is a former registered nurse, she naturally has a passion for health. About six years ago she combined this passion with her desire to teach women their identity in Christ, and Dashing Dish was born!

Since starting Dashing Dish, Katie has had the opportunity to publish three books: The Dashing Dish Cookbook, Devotions for a Healthier You, and her most recent book, Nourish. She has been featured on Life Today, Fox and Friends, the 700 Club, and she also has her own cooking segment on Cornerstone Christian Television. Katie feels that it is her purpose in life is to inspire women to get fit and healthy for life, all while enjoying the journey!

Connect with Katie over on Facebook + Instagram + Twitter + her website!

Connect with Lahana over on Facebook + Instagram + her website!

Jul 17, 2018

Are you ready to listen on this episode with Carly Johnson Brawner, a badass holistic nutritionist, who manages her hashimoto's with diet + lifestyle?! This a good episode, this is what we're covering today...

  • What lead Carly up to her diagnosis
  • How she manages her Hashimoto's with diet and lifestyle
  • Her five pillars of health
  • Why sleep and stress are so important for recovery
  • Favorite go-to foods with a busy lifestyle

About Carly Johnson Brawner

Carly Johnson Brawner is a functional nutrition coach and wellness enthusiast living in sunny Austin, TX. Frolic & Flow came to fruition through Carly’s experiences healing from autoimmunity with real food and targeted wellness practices. She currently works with others to help them optimize their overall health and learn the foundations of living in a state of balanced wellness.

Connect with Carly over on Instagram + her website

Connect with Lahana over on Facebook + Instagram + her website

Jul 10, 2018

In this episode with Dillon Humphries, we're talking all about overcoming a muscle plateau. We are covering...

  • Basic rules for building muscles
  • Why plateau's happen
  • How to break through a plateau
  • Nutrition + muscle building
  • Best way to keep track of gains
  • Time frame for gains
  • Rest days for building muscle

About Dillon Humphries

Dillon is based out of Orlando, Fl. He has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Boxing Instructor. He is also a medically retired marine.

Connect with Dillon over on Instagram!

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

Jul 3, 2018

*WARNING: Tears were shed during this episode.

This episode is SO powerful. So encouraging. A conversation that lifted me up in ways I needed reminding. In this episode, we're covering....

  • Jasmin's Personal Journey (It'll pull on your heart strings!)
  • Staying mindful + present during motherhood
  • What we can do on rough days
  • How not to get caught up in "mommy wars"
  • Raising good kids
  • Building a strong marriage during child rearing years

About Jasmin

Jasmin Terrany LMHC is a different kind of life coach. As a licensed psychotherapist with two master’s degrees from Columbia University, Jasmin invented Life Therapy™, a revolutionary method that combines Psychotherapy & Coaching + Mindfulness & Meditation.

In private practice since 2007, Jasmin helps professional women and mothers find success in their personal lives. Whether struggling with relationships, anxiety, confidence, body image, or parenting, Jasmin has practical tools to create extraordinary lives.

In addition to being a leader in her field, she is a published author, public speaker, world traveler and most importantly a Mom. Her passion project is her book “Extraordinary Mommy” inspired when her daughter was born on the first anniversary of her mother’s unexpected passing.

Connect with Jasmin over on her website + Facebook

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition on Facebook + Instagram + Website

Jun 26, 2018

How awesome is it to have Dr. Tassone back on the podcast this week! Are you a new listener to the podcast? Catch up our first interview together over on episode 65!

What we're covering on the podcast this week....

  • Most common hormone issues Dr. Tassone has seen
  • Why hormone imbalances are happening
  • What's included in your 7-day hormone reboot program?
  • How can women expect to feel
  • Top foods to help with hormone balance

Want to buy the 7 day hormone reboot online program? GET IT HERE!

Take Dr. Tassone's quiz to find out what's going on with your hormones!

About Dr. Tassone

Dr. Tassone is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. In his 20 years of practice, Dr. Tassone has seen over 40,000 women and is a highly regarded patient advocate. As an integrative health practitioner, Dr. Tassone believes that you should have an active role in your care. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone is featured in many publications, including The New York Times, NBCNews Online and Stanford MedX.

Connect with him over on Facebook, Instagram, and his website!

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and her blog!

Jun 19, 2018

Struggling with Stress Eating + Binge Eating?

On the podcast we're chatting with Glenn Livingston and we're covering a hot topic of stress eating + binge eating.

  • Why is binge + stress eating so common
  • What are some ways that people can stop this habit
  • How to create your own food plan
  • Willpower
  • Positive behavior change

Make sure you also check out our multivitamin over on Amazon + use that 15% off code! XO And leave a review if you have purchased it before!

About Glenn Livingston

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his(or his company's)  previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page.  You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV.
 
Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants.  Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food.
 
Check out his book here!
 
Connect with Glenn over on his website + Facebook + Twitter!
 
Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!
Jun 12, 2018

Struggling with adrenal fatigue?

We're talking with acupuncturist + personal trainer, Ali Damron, about adrenal fatigue. This is what we're covering in this episode....

  • What is adrenal fatigue
  • Why adrenal fatigue is overlooked in traditional medicine
  • Lab tests for adrenal fatigue
  • Nutrients needed for adrenal function
  • Ways to support adrenal fatigue
  • How to avoid adrenal burnout

What's new on our blog?

About Ali

My name is Ali Damron. I am a wife, mother to two sweet little boys, a licensed acupuncturist and a certified personal trainer for over 11 years. I value health and family more than anything else. I work with women to provide natural approaches to healing and get them looking and feeling their best. I offer lots of services including personal consultations, carb cycling bootcamps, resources for pregnant women, birth attendants and birth professionals to teach them acupressure points so they can take their health into their own hands.

Connect with Ali over on Facebook + Instagram

Connect with Lahana at Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook + Instagram + her blog!

Jun 7, 2018

You'll be learning how to avoid kidney stones naturally on today's episode! These are simple supplements and lifestyle habits that you can start incorporating in your day to reduce the risk of kidney stone formation!


Looking to book your free 15 minute appointment to work with a clinical nutritionist? I'd love to help you!

Wanting to try out those gluten free + dairy free poptarts I mentioned? HERE!

Want to purchase our Thrival Nutrition multivitamin? Head over to Amazon!

Follow us on Facebook + Instagram + the blog!

Read this episode over on the blog!

May 15, 2018

Do you take prescription medications? Did you know that common prescription medications + medications that you can buy over the counter can deplete you of necessary essential nutrients? We are covering how birth control, antiulcer, antihypertensive, behavior altering drugs, and common medications like Tylenol and Advil can deplete you in nutrients.

Remember, you can tune into this episode on iTunes + Google Play + right here on our website!

Ready to work 1:1 with me to start living your best healthy life? Book your free 15 minute phone call here to see if we'd be a good fit!

Want to read this episode? Read it here!

Find Lahana over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

May 8, 2018

Healthier Alternatives To Crying It Out + Baby Led Development

I’m so excited to sit down with Eliza Parker from Conscious Baby + we’re taking a little stab at modern parenting. It’s gentle, it’s gentle, PROMISE! What we’re covering in today’s episode

  • Why crying it out isn’t natural
  • How understand your baby’s cues
  • After immediate needs are met, what do you do?
  • How to bond with your baby
  • Can babies stop crying by themselves?
  • Why you shouldn’t get bent out of shape with milestones
  • And more

About Eliza

A certified Infant Developmental Movement Educator, Aware Parenting Instructor, Body-Mind Centering® Practitioner, and trained Feldenkrais® practitioner, Eliza respects babies as whole people who enter the world knowing how to communicate, learn, and self-heal within relationship. Her Conscious Baby practice employs a unique approach to baby-led “I can do it myself” milestone development, as well as attunement to non-verbal cues and crying. Eliza’s life-changing perspectives and respectful solutions toward common parenting questions transcend “typical” parenting advice. Her work addresses babies on the “well baby” spectrum and those experiencing challenges such as developmental delay.

She works with families through one-on-one consultations and group classes, both locally in Austin, TX and online. Her most popular topics of inquiry include how to track and support motor development, milestone concerns, extended crying, a non-cry-it-out approach to sleep, and healing birth trauma.

Connect with Eliza over on her website + Facebook

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over on her blog + Facebook + Instagram

May 1, 2018

Does the elimination diet sound scary? Well, it’s NOT! It’s empowering + what people need to do sometimes to create a personalized approach with nutrition. I’m sitting down with nutritionist Jessica Stopard to talk about this….

  • What is the elimination diet
  • Hacks to make the elimination diet easier
  • What to avoid during the elimination diet
  • Are you forever sensitive and have to avoid certain foods that you you react to?
  • Why the elimination diet is NOT like traditional dieting

Connect with Jessica over on her website + Instagram

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

Don’t forget to grab Thrival Nutrition’s Daily Multivitamin over on Amazon!!!

About Jessica Stopard

Jessica Stopard is an award winning, smoothie lovin’ Holistic Nutritionist with a decade of experience in the health food industry. Jessica’s focus is helping women uncover their hidden food sensitivities using smoothies and an elimination diet. She loves maximizing nutrition for the least amount of effort to inspire women to eat more real foods so that they stop feeling so BLAH: bloated, low energy, acne, and headaches. She is the creator of Reset to Real Food Method and offers a free beginner’s guide to food sensitivities!

May 1, 2018

I love mushrooms, like reishi, chaga, and the list can go on. I’m sitting down with Jeff Chilton who is the President of Nammex. We talk about the health benefits of mushrooms {and there are TONS out there!} + how to make sure you find a good quality mushroom extract to actually get these benefits that we’re talking about today!

Make sure to connect with Jeff over at www.nammex.com and www.realmushrooms.com

You can connect with Lahana on Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

About Jeff Chilton

Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washing-
ton in the late sixties. In 1973 he started work on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia,

Washington. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the
cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year. He was also involved in
the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the
earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978.
In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in
the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in

mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-
authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983.

In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a
business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He

traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research fa-
cilities and mushroom farms. In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production sem-
inar in China.

A founding member of the World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products in 1994
and a Member of the International Society for Mushroom Science, Mr Chilton’s company was
the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional
supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted
for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.

May 1, 2018

Grab your Costco Healthy Must Haves!!!

Did you grab your Thrival Nutrition Multivitamin over on Amazon yet?

On today’s episode with Melanie, we’re chatting about infant massage….

  • How she got into infant massage from being a nurse
  • What are the benefits of infant massage
  • What are some techniques that moms can use on their babies right now

Connect with Melanie over on Facebook + her website!
Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

About Melanie Wattles

Melanie is a Registered Nurse (RN), a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI 1, 2)
and a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist ( CPMT). Melanie owns Babystrokes and
teaches Infant / Child Massage and offers in home massage for children over 1 year of
age. Melanie has been a parent educator for Seton /Ascension Health teaching Infant
Massage to expectant parents.
 
Melanie received her CIMI certification through the International Association of Infant
Massage in 2001. She updated her skills in January 2014 and received her CIMI2
Certification through “WINC Without Borders” (World Institute for Nurturing
Communication). Melanie was trained by Tina Allen and received her CPMT through the
Liddle Kidz Foundation in June 2016. Melanie is also a Registered General Nurse and a
Registered Sick Children’s Nurse in the United Kingdom.
 
Melanie has over 25 years experience in Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing. Melanie is also
certified in Infant / Child CPR.
 
Melanie is originally from the UK but after 25 years she considers herself to be an
Austinite. Melanie, her husband Daniel , her son James and “Queso” the cat live in
southwest Austin.
Apr 10, 2018

Struggle with constipation + want to keep things flowing?

I don't blame you! We have nutritionist, Alyssa Labrecque, on the podcast this week talking all things poop.....

  • Why we're constipated
  • Foods that can be constipating
  • How to keep things flowing
  • What our stool tells us about our health
  • Why it's bad for your health to not go poop every single day

About Alyssa Labrecque

Alyssa Labrecque is a Nutritionist and owner of Soul Food Nutritionista. With a strong family history of irritable bowel disease and years of thinking her constipation, fatigue and extra weight were "normal", Alyssa went on a mission to stop dragging herself through the day and to transform her body one simple step at a time. Today, she is on a mission to share her system by helping people to banish the gas, bloating and feeling awkwardly stuck to a toilet with angry bowel movements by teaching them how to love and trust their guts.

Connect with Alyssa over on Facebook, Instagram, and her website!

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and her blog!

Apr 3, 2018

Ready to get back into exercise after baby?

We have Diana Haggerty on the podcast this week to help ease mama’s back into exercise and healthy living after we have those sweet babies! What we’re covering on the podcast today….

  • Tips on how to transition into exercise after having a baby
  • How we can make time for exercise after having a baby
  • How moms can eat healthy + exercise without harming their breast milk supply
  • Birth control options after baby – why the non-hormonal IUD doesn’t come without effects

About Diana Haggerty

Diana Haggerty is a Certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in demystifying pregnancy and postpartum fitness and nutrition, to empower women to feel confident in their health and healing during and after baby, and beyond.

Diana believes that understanding the body’s physiology, as well as one’s own individual chemistry, is key to a woman’s vibrant life.  Diana has supported hundreds of women since 2007 in breaking free from dead end diets and fitness programs, and create customized approaches to wellness that promote small healthful changes that make a big long-term impact.

In addition to working individually with clients, Diana also teaches group classes and workshops, is a personal chef and birth doula, and, most importantly, Mama to three amazing daughters. She serves women in the Austin, Texas area.

Find her over on her website!

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and her blog!

Mar 27, 2018

Ready to optimize your body pre-conception?

Tune in! We're sitting down with Dr. Morgan Ihrig, a chiropractor here in Austin, TX, to talk about this topic. She answers questions like...

  • How can diet help optimize your body for a healthy pregnancy
  • Specific nutrients that are needed for conception
  • Lifestyle factors + environment that play a role
  • Is there something we can't change that may be holding us back?
  • How chiropractic is important for optimal pregnancy

Don't forget to grab your Thrival Nutrition Multivitamin over on Amazon!!!!! Thank you SO much for being a part of our big launch in March 2018! I couldn't have done it without you guys!

About Dr. Morgan Ihrig

Dr. Morgan graduated from Parker University with a bachelors in health and wellness and a doctorate of chiropractic. During her time at Parker she began to focus on nutrition, pediatrics, and prenatal care. It was during this time she developed a passion for working with kids, and understanding how nutrition played a large role in the health and wellness of the whole family.

Connect with Dr. Morgan over on her website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

Mar 20, 2018

On this week's podcast, we're sitting down with Life Coach Courtney Harris talking about building communication between parents and teens. Even if you aren't at that stage of parenting yet, we must start learning because it will be here before you know it!

What we go over in the podcast this week...

  • What's going on inside the teenage brain {No parents! You aren't doing anything wrong!}
  • The power behind open-ended questions {And examples how we can use them!}
  • How can parents stay open to the process
  • Resources that parents can use throughout the teenage years

Grab our Thrival Nutrition Daily Multivitamin on Amazon if you haven't already!

About Courtney Harris

As a Life Coach for Teens and Parents, Courtney supports tweens, teens, and young adults in finding their voice, growing confidence, and thriving. Through 1:1 and small group coaching sessions, teens and tweens are able to overcome anxiety, disconnect, and isolation as they explore their truest sense of self and develop a deep sense of empowerment. Courtney supports parents in practicing self-care, growing alongside their children, and developing balanced sensitivity towards the process their rapidly-changing child is creating.

Through Intentional Parents of Tweens and Teens, an online membership for parents of adolescents, Courtney offers parents the time and space to learn, grow, problem-solve, and relate to one another in a supportive community. Sessions with Courtney lovingly guide families in developing the trust, communication, and connection that's crucial for a life of ease.

Connect with Courtney Harris over on her website + Facebook + Instagram

Connect with Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over on her website + Facebook + Instagram

Mar 13, 2018

A big frustration is when you go to your doctor not feeling good, but they tell you - "well, your labs are fine. Nothing is wrong".

What do you do?! We chat with Dr. Lewis this week about this and dive into how sometimes you need more than a diet change. There is a whole-body approach that needs to happen!

What we cover in this episode....

  • What you need to do when your doctor tells you you're fine, but you don't feel like it
  • Why lab values aren't always true
  • Can diet change alone give you results you are looking for
  • What health conditions respond well with nutrition change

Make sure you grab your Thrival Nutrition Daily Multivitamin on Amazon Prime! We're doing a giveaway on an Apple Watch at the end of March! In order to enter, you have to purchase and write a review on Amazon for us!

 


About Dr. Lewis

Dr. Stephen Lewis, D.C. and Janet have a long history of helping
people achieve their optimal health, by utilizing extensive, but low
cost lab work. Dr. Stephen Lewis, D.C. stays current on the latest
research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health.
Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique
perspective on alternative and complementary nutrition from
studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts.
 
Find Dr. Lewis + Janet over on Facebook + their website
 
Find Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over at Facebook, Instagram, and the Blog!
Mar 6, 2018

This week we are geeking out with Susan Phariss on neurodevelopment in kids. Before we get into the episode, I just want to thank all the support with our multivitamin launch that happened this past week! If you haven't got your multivitamin yet, go over to Amazon and order it!

Remember, on the 15th of March we will be doing a giveaway of an APPLE WATCH when people purchase AND review it on Amazon. :)

What we cover in today's episode....

  • Why Susan got into this field of work
  • How she works with ADHD/ADD children
  • How long it takes to see improvement
  • How what she does is different from a speech therapist or occupational therapist
  • How food factors into ADD/ADHD
  • What us parents may be doing that is harming our kids neurodevelopment {no judging! I promise!}
  • Take away tips to improve concentration at home!

About Susan Phariss

-- Susan Phariss is a neurodevelopment consultant, primitive reflex specialist, engineer, and expert on helping kids overcome learning and behavior challenges.
-- She conducted one of the first controlled studies using neurodevelopmental movements to improve learning and behavior in a public school, resulting in triple the gain in reading speed over the control group.
-- She is also a neurodevelopment consultant for private schools and early childhood development organizations. Susan believes it’s possible to change the brain and profoundly improve the future at a level most people never imagine.
 
Get your FREEBIE she mentioned at the end of the episode over here!!!
 
Connect with her over on Facebook + her website
 
Connect with Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!
Feb 27, 2018

In this episode, I wanted to talk to you parent-to-parent how I personally get through the crazy sports and school schedule and what works and what we need to be feeding our kiddos to give them optimal performance and nourishment.

This can be helpful for any kid in a sport from age 5 all the way through high school sports and beyond.

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If you're ready to change or start taking an AWESOME multivitamin - find out about ours here and how I formulated it!

Want to work 1:1 with me? Book your first initial appointment here! This is a 60 minute appointment with me where we go over all your health goals, past history of eating, health issues, etc and create a plan and next steps for you to achieve your health goals!

Want to read this podcast? Check out our blog where we talked about feeding and fueling our kiddos through sports!

Find Thrival Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog!

Feb 13, 2018

Tired of reading about all these flu deaths in the media? ME TOO! My heart goes out to the families that lost a loved one with the flu (among other chronic diseases) - I truly wish the world was eradicated from that, but let's the honest, viruses + bacteria is out there!

Listen in on today's episode to...

  • Calm your mind and anxiety about the flu season
  • Why media shouldn't be your go-to source
  • Natural remedies for the flu
  • To get some tough love from me to get you start living a healthy lifestyle (no excuses ya'll!)

Read about Tamiflu by Dr. Kelly Brogan

Read about natural flu remedies here!

Ready to work 1:1 with me? Go here!

Find Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook + Blog + Instagram

Feb 6, 2018

Want a 1:1 appointment with me?

Use code 50OFF to get 50% off the initial consultation price!

Find Lahana from Thrival Nutrition over on Facebook + Instagram!

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Transcript
 
It’s funny because some people can be so shy about this topic and it can be a hard thing to admit that you sex drive might be in the negative, but we’ve all been there at some point.
 
I know I was there after I had my first son, I did not want to even think about sex or anything sexual. Of course, that was totally normal especially postpartum with your first - I mean you’re scarred after giving birth for the first time. 
 
But as I’ve worked with clients, low libido can be common and I see it a lot more when people are on certain prescription medicines, like birth control, antidepressants, anxiety meds, etc.
 
But it could also just be because you’re stressed, your hormones are low, or you’re nutrient deficient. Our testosterone levels play a big part in sex drive. If we’re anemic, it can also lower our sex drive (iron plays a role too!) Certain neurotransmitters like dopamine play a role.
 
Today, I’m just going to be covering certain foods and herbs that can be beneficial in increasing that libido.
 
Of course, there are a list of foods and things that you should avoid and that could be a toll of your sex drive, but basically it’s things that I don’t recommend anyway. Processed foods, bad quality animal products, sugar, alcohol, and even caffeine can affect our sex drive. 
 
One of the first herbs that have been studied to help with increasing libido is maca root. Maca root is a great adaptogenic herb, which helps our body respond to stress in a better way. It also helps support our hormones, which can help with our sex drive. I personally put the maca root powder in my smoothies from Gaia herbs and I love it!
 
Ashwaganda is another adaptogenic herb as well to help our body respond to stress. In the Biomed Research International Journal, they did a study on ashwagandha versus a placebo and the results showed that ashwaganda was beneficial to increasing sex drive. This was determined by a score that rated arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and satisfaction.
 
Remember when I mentioned about those dopamine levels affecting your sex drive? Dark chocolate is a food that help increase those dopamine levels. BUT, this dark chocolate has to be more than 70%. The darker the chocolate, the more health benefits it has. It does have a little bit of an acquired taste though! 
 
In the Journal of Nutrition + Aging, it explained that omega-3 fatty acids from fish help regulate mood and libido. I’m always a big supporter of taking in omega-3 in a supplement form if you aren’t eating enough wild caught fish. Omega-3, among other fatty acids, build strong cellular membranes and help with balancing our hormones, which play a role in keeping lubrication in women at a good amount. No fun having dryness down there. In addition, fish oil can also help decrease the sex hormone binding globulin, which means more FREE testosterone is realeased.
 
Nutmeg + clove was shown to increase libido in mice in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Journal.
 
Selenium and zinc are essential in keeping our testosterone levels at a good level. Like I mentioned in the beginning, testosterone plays a role in our libido. Some foods that are high in selenium and/or zinc would be Brazil nuts. Almonds, chicken, spinach, tuna, beef, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, and oysters.
 
Of course, sleep and stress play a role in your libido too! As it does with everything. One, if you aren’t getting enough sleep, this causes hormonal disruption, especially with testosterone. Two, if you aren’t getting enough sleep, that can cause extra stress on your body. And stress alone (even if you’re getting great sleep), can suppress and disrupt our hormones, leading to low libido. Pssst, remember that our body can focus more on producing cortisol, which inhibits our testosterone production. We should be sleeping between 7-9 hours per night and reducing the amount of stress in our life (Yes, easier said than done), but possible. We have to make time for ourselves and do things we love and what we consider fun. That’s one of the best and easiest ways to start to get some more enjoyment in your life and less stress. 
Jan 30, 2018

Are you wondering if you have a underlying food sensitivity? What test should you take? Should you even take one? Find out on today's episode!

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One thing that you’ve probably seen on the internet or talked about it with someone is food sensitivities. Now to start off with, I’m not talking about allergies, which is the IgE response to certain foods or environmental factors. But, our body responding to foods that affects us negatively, NOT a full blown allergy. The definition of a food sensitivity is an inflammation generated reaction against a specific food that does not involve IgE sensitivity.
 
Many food sensitivity tests test only one component of our immune system reacting to food, like just IgG or just IgA, etc. One problem with that is there are other aspects of our immune system that could be reacting to a food, not just IgG. And MOST food sensitivity tests only test IgG or IgA.  Just IgG being elevated to a certain food can actually show tolerance versus having an intolerance. It’s just showing that your body is exposed to a certain food, it doesn’t mean technically mean a sensitivity. There are many different ways the immune system can respond that doesn’t include IgG, IgA, IgM, etc.
 
In the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, it backs up with what I’m saying that IgG to foods does not indicate food allergy or intolerance, but a response of the immune system after being exposed to a food components.
 
Having a food sensitivity and it actually affecting our body, we want to look for mediator releases, which are cytokines (interleukins, TNF, Interferons), Histamine, Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, etc. These are released from white blood cells. If these aren’t being released, then there is ultimately no negative effects to our body from a certain food. The physical symptoms (like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, headache, etc.) all come from these mediators. Not all immune complexes and reactions end with these mediators.
 
Most food sensitivity tests show one small part of the immune response. It’s just if you just test ONE hormone, like one estrogen, when there are actually three major estrogens E1, E2, E3. It’s just one tiny part of a big picture. This is why I’m a big fan of the DUTCH test for hormones and adrenals.  The food sensitivity test that I recommend is the MRT. Because it shows these mediator end points of how we’re reacting to food.
 
If you take any other food sensitivity test, you are most likely taking out foods that you are fine with. It can become very restrictive when it doesn’t need to be. I don’t want people to have to deal with false negatives/false positives.
 
Of course, the cheapest way to test for food sensitivities in your body is the elimination diet and I love doing this with most of my clients at first with the most common inflammatory foods because you can get results like that. BUT, sometimes people are sensitive to foods that are healthy like broccoli or cauliflower or almonds.
 
It can be hard to exactly pinpoint which food it could be and it takes a lot longer because you need to rid yourself of a certain food for about 3 weeks and reintroduce and see if you get symptoms and how you feel. It’s a timely process.
 
BUT, I do want to say that the gut plays a big role in food sensitivity and how we react to the outside environment. If you find yourself with a lot of allergies or food sensitivities, you need to work deeper into the issue of not just avoiding the problematic foods, but actually nourishing and healing your gut. Again, our gut is our place where we respond to the outside world. 70% of our immune system lies in our gut.
 
I highly recommend the MRT food sensitivity test.
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