Beyond The Basics Health Academy Podcast

Dr. Meaghan and Dr. Mark from One Agora Integrative Health sit down to discuss the importance of Omega-3 balance in the body.  It is not only important to take out the bad fats in the diet, but also to balance with supplementing the right amount of Omega-3.   In this episode, we will talk about: How much fish oil we need in the United States How to cook right with oils and fats Not all fats are created equal What lifestyle changes we can make to decrease inflammation What is Omega-3 Index and how this blood level can be preventative against dementia What type of testing we do at One Agora Integrative Health to assess overall Omega-3 status Thanks everyone for listening. This is a podcast jam packed with information. And remember to: Be kind, take care of others, and make good choices.  

Dr. Meaghan and BTBHA.com Podcast welcomes Maria Aparis to talk about many different aspects of health and wellness.  Maria is here to talk about her own personal experience with thyroid concerns and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. This lead her to discover the connection between the gut, immune system and the rest of the body. She was able to navigate through brain fog, extreme fatigue, vertigo, weight gain, and even a tumor in her throat.   This journey made her realize the truth that was said by Hippocrates ages ago... "All disease begins in the gut". She is now the best selling author of the book The Essential Gut Awakening: Mastering Hashimoto’s and Other Autoimmune Diseases. Maria Aparis joins us today to share her journey, insight and wisdom. Such a fun and educational conversation! You can find out more about Maria Aparis at https://mariaaparis.com.  

Dr. Meaghan and BTBHA Podcast welcomes Dr. Amber Walker, DPT, PT.  She is the author of a new book called Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Dr. Amber joins us to share her knowledge, expertise and experience overcoming multisystem concerns and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.   In this episode, we discuss What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome What causes some people to become overly reactive to their environment Dr. Amber's journey with multi-system problems and concerns The best approach to help the body to heal Why multiple systems and symptoms occur when Mast Cells have been activated Resources: Dr. Amber's website: www.mastcellsunited.com She also likes to refer people to www.mastattack.org – a great wealth of information! Besides being the author of “Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome” published in March of 2019, she currently resides in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she encourages a root issue approach to healing within physic

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to welcome Dr. Yael Halaas, MD to the show to talk about the latest FDA approved device out there called EMSCULPT. EMSCULPT is a completely new device that is in a body-contouring class of its own because it uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology to produce high-intensity muscle contractions meant to simulate the equivalent of 20,000 sit-ups in 30 minutes. It's the first FDA-cleared energy device approved to burn fat and build muscle mass. EMSCULPT contracts muscles beyond what is possible through physical training, yielding better muscle tone and enhanced fat metabolism.  It is absolutely taking the nonsurgical fat reduction and body sculpting world by storm. Dr. Yael Halaas is known as one of the best plastic surgeons in New York City. Dr. Halaas is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Her dedication to continued education, training, and top of th

Welcome everyone to Beyond the Basics Health Academy Podcast. In this podcast, I interview Amy Medling. Amy is the founder of an online group called PCOS Diva. Amy is a certified Health Coach who has built an amazing community that helps to support, educate, and empower individuals with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.  She joins us to talk about her comprehensive approach to health and wellness with her new book, Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  Her book is grounded in the latest medical research and filled with knowledge along with guidelines about how to take a comprehensive approach to PCOS. It lays out the mental changes that are needed along with: A 21-day anti-inflammatory, hormone-balancing and gluten-free meal plan, including meal prep and plan-ahead tips to make eating this way sustainable 85 delicious recipes - Half fan favorites and half new dishes Daily self-care exercises including meditation and journaling prompts  More information a

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to be back and there is no better topic to discuss after a little hiatus than about the thyroid and how the thyroid works. So many individuals struggle with thyroid concerns but are told that they have a normal thyroid gland. Dr. Eric Balcavage DC, CNS, CFMP, BCIM joins us to tackle this issue and explain exactly how the thyroid works and why we need comprehensive testing. Dr. Eric Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional and regenerative medicine clinic in Glen Mills, PA. He is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation, and chronic illness. He has been in private practice in Glen Mills, PA since 1996. Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania. Dr. Balcava

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to welcome Jordan Gross to the show today. He is a young entrepreneur and writer. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Economics, received a Masters in Management from the Kellogg School of Management, and went directly into a corporate job. He recently left the daily grind to pursue what truly makes him happy and motivated each day... adding value to others without expecting anything in return.   He shares the importance of setting the right tone for your day through his new book, Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness. This book is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon, specifically in the categories of Teen Health, Relationships, and Family.    In this podcast, we discuss how you can incorporate his five main components of a morning ritual into your day.     How to find out more about Jordan Gross and his book Getting COMFY! http://getting-comfy.com/ (website) http://getting-comfy.com/blog/ (blog) https://twitter.com/Getting_COMFY?lan

Episode 174 introduces Trista Zinn and low pressure hypopressive fitness to our listeners. Trista Zinn is a master trainer for hypopressive fitness.   In this episode you will learn: What is hypopressive low pressure fitness The muscle groups that make up the core canister How you can improve different pelvic floor concerns such as incontinence, cystocele, prolapse, and sexual dysfunction How hypopressives can help with athletic performance Why these exercises are vital for both men and women How you can learn more about these techniques How health care professionals can be trained to use these exercises with their clientele To learn more about Trista Zinn and hypopressive training visit: www.coresetfitness.com You can also find a good educational video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFHwHPOkvxw

Patrick Plum has joined BTBHA to do a series on Lyme Disease and Chronic Disease. The purpose of this series is to explore subject matters that are specific to individuals that are dealing with complex health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Meaghan Kirschling joins Patrick Plum to talk about diet and Lyme Disease. Which diet is right for you is a hard question to answer for anybody so in this podcast, we discuss the specific considerations with chronic disease. What you will learn in this episode: What dietary restrictions can benefit you the most Why one diet doesn't fit all Differences in diets Why diet has to be individualized Thanks everyone for listening and don't forget to leave u a review and subscribe!

Patrick Plum has joined BTBHA to do a series on Lyme Disease and Chronic Disease. The purpose of this series is to explore subject matters that are specific to individuals that are dealing with complex health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Meaghan Kirschling joins Patrick Plum to talk about diet and Lyme Disease. Which diet is right for you is a hard question to answer for anybody so in this podcast, we discuss the specific considerations with chronic disease. What you will learn in this episode: What dietary restrictions can benefit you the most Why one diet doesn't fit all Differences in diets Why diet has to be individualized Thanks everyone for listening and don't forget to leave u a review and subscribe!

Thanks for listening to episode 171 of Beyond the Basics Health Academy with Dr. Norm Robillard, Ph.D. In this episode, we have an interesting conversation about gut health and diet. Dr. Norm is the founder of the Digestive Health Institute and has been studying issues of the digestive tract for most of his professional life. He became passionate about digestive health after suffering from his concerns with GERD and reflux. In this podcast, you will learn: The negative effects that carbohydrates have on our health The overall importance of good digestive health Some of the underlying causes of SIBO and IBS What is SIBO and how it has an effect on every aspect of health Want to find out more information about Dr. Norm: DigestiveHealthInstitute.org To get the fast tract app go to FastTractDiet.com

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is honored to welcome to the show, Dr. Stephen, and Janet Lewis.  Dr. Stephen Lewis and Janet have a long history of helping people achieve their maximum potential. Dr. Stephen Lewis stays current on the latest research about nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a certified natural health consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complimentary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts. Paramount in their education was their trip to China while studying with traditional Chinese medical doctors. They incorporate the latest medical research into the decisions made while helping people with their nutritional decisions by offering extremely low-cost blood work and free consultations to determine the most appropriate nutritional products that are only available through a doctor’s office. They come on the show today to talk about thyroid function and why we are seeing more concerns and problems in rec

Dr. Meaghan Kirschling has joined forces with her father, Dr. Ron Kirschling, MD to talk about both sides of medicine.  In this episode we talk about: The role of hormones on health and wellness The different hormones that we need to look at Hormone replacement therapy and what we have learned from it Why it is important to fully assess hormones Best way to assess hormones Bio-identical hormones

BTBHA welcomes Byron Morison to the show. Byron is the author of the book 'Become A Better You: Stop Dieting, Start Living' and is the founder of Tailored Lifestyle Coaching.   'Become A Better You' takes a holistic approach to improving wellbeing by training you to listen to your body as you learn to make more informed choices in all aspects of life. From improving your diet to managing stress and developing healthier habits, everything in this book can be tailored around your goals in order for you to become the best version of yourself. This is not a diet! It's a lifestyle change that will not only help you look great, but also feel better than you have ever felt before.   Byron's work is all about helping others live healthier and happier lives by changing the way we eat, think, move, and live. You can learn more about Byron and his work at www.tailoredlifestyles.co.uk

Today, Dr. Meaghan Kirschling welcomes Fatema Karim to the show to talk more about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).  She discusses how addressing negative emotions and stress can help with health and wellness along with reaching personal goals and desires.   featured in this episode: How EFT works What EFT is good for Why we need to deal with emotions How emotions hold us back in life How EFT can help with pain Want to learn more about Fatema Karim? Check out her website at: www.empoweredlivingandhealing.com Want to learn more about EFT? Check out our podcast with Dawson Church at: http://beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com/podcast-145/  

Dr. Meaghan Kirschling, APRN, RN, DC, MS joins up with Dr. Ron Kirschling, MD to discuss both sides of alternative and allopathic medicine.   In this recording, we have a fascinating conversation about the importance of lifestyle  when it comes to health and wellness.  We start out by discussing detoxification and how it is approached. In this episode, we will talk about: The importance of nature in health and wellness Detoxifying our environment and lifestyle Role of wholistic medicine  Thanks so much for listening.  Tune in to our radio show on BBM global and Tune In Radio at 9 pm EST Wednesday.  And visit us at btbha.com for more podcasts, blogs, and health and wellness information.

Dr. Meaghan Kirschling joins forces with her father, Dr. Ron Kirschling every Wednesday night at 9 PM EST on BBM Global Network and Tune In Radio.  Here is a link to more information about the show and other recordings: Both Sides of the Prescription Radio Show During these shows, we discuss numerous health topics that address both sides of medicine.  Listen in to the recording of this show to find out more about the importance of diet in health, wellness and disease.   We discuss a recent article from New York Times about how we are approaching weight and diabetes with traditional medical practices. Click here to read the article We use this article to discuss the importance of diet and lifestyle in treatment of disease.  The article talks about how we should talk more about low carb and ketogenic diets and not have a first-line treatment approach with expensive bariatric surgery.    

I am extremely excited to welcome Dr. Angelo Tran on the show.  She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. After working as a primary care physician for five years, she realized that she was prescribing numerous medications for different treatments and conditions and was not getting the root of the cause.  She now has a strong passion for treating obesity and helping people achieve their weight goals. She opened up the clinic Med-Fit Medical Weight Loss to focus on weight management.  She comes on the show today to talk about what she has noticed with weight loss and the successful way to lose and keep weight off. In this episode, she will address: The biggest mistakes made by individuals when it comes to weight loss The mental game of weight loss and how to think thin How to keep weight off long-term and what it takes to be a successful loser Why diets fail The secrets to rapid weight loss Contacts for Dr. Angela Tran: drtran@denverweightlossclinic.com www.denverweightlossclinic.com

Today we welcome Andrea Wildenthal Hanson to the show.  She is a speaker, bestselling author, and master certified life coach. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000, Andrea empowers people to become their own wellness hero, instead of the victim of a disease. Andrea combines her experience from five years of life coaching and 16+ years of living with MS to teach her audience how to create a customized approach to health that includes life balance, mindset tune-ups, and stress management so that they can feel in control of a life they love. Andrea Hanson has two bookS: 1. "Live Your Life, Not Your Diagnosis: How to Manage Stress and Live Well With Multiple Sclerosis"  - written for people newly diagnosed with MS (Applicable to anything, though). It talks about the major ah-ha's that she had in my own health care and how to manage stress- for good - because stress management is so important for MS. This is about the deep work you can do - thought work and mindset shifts - to get you to shed a huge layer o

In Podcast 163, we talk about the health benefits of coconut oil and medium chain fatty acids.  Listen in to find out about how coconut oil can: Help with cholesterol levels Decrease inflammation Promote better energy Kill off infections Help you lose weight Feed the nervous system and brain Make your skin glow