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Keto can be a difficult diet to follow. Side effects like gastrointestinal discomfort, low energy, and moodiness—known as the “keto flu”—make the diet hard to sustain. Here's a solution.There is no question that "going keto" works for certain health applications. It can be especially helpful for those who: have a hard time losing weight or experience severe, unwanted cravings suffer from brain fog, lack of focus, and poor memory lose energy halfway through the day But, keto can be a difficult diet to follow. Side effects like gastrointestinal discomfort, low energy, and moodiness—known as the “keto flu”—make the diet hard to sustain.Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of Keto-Green 16: The Fat-Burning Power of Ketogenic Eating + The Nourishing Strength of Alkaline Foods = Rapid Weight Loss and Hormone Balance, says that the solution lies in adding alkaline foods—leafy greens, other vegetables, broths, healthy oils, nuts, and seeds—for a lifestyle that’s more sustainable and easier on your body.Listen as Dr. Cabeca joins Dr. Taz to share how this plan works and can help address a number of health struggles.

TV host, actress, and author Kym Douglas joins Dr. Taz to share her personal journey through cancer and cancer treatment -- and what she learned along the way.Encountering a devastating health diagnosis can turn your life upside down. Some succumb to the fear and anxiety. Others use the diagnosis as a catalyst. TV host, actress, and author Kym Douglas (who you may have seen on Ellen), found the latter to be her driving motivation after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.Kym joins Dr. Taz to share her personal journey through cancer and cancer treatment -- and what she learned along the way.

Digital devices have literally hijacked our lives.The average person uses digital devices five hours each day. Is this really the best use of your time?Digital devices have literally hijacked our lives -- from toddlers to adults. Device addiction can be responsible for everything from sleep loss to damaging relationships with your family, friends, lovers, and coworkers.How much screen time should you allow yourself each day? What about your children?Dr. Lori Whatley is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage on both individuals and businesses. She joins Dr. Taz to share her expertise on this increasingly problematic issue.

Dr. Eric Karchmer, practicing Chinese medical doctor, joins Dr. Taz to share his expertise and provide valuable information for eastern medicine's use during these uncertain times.Does Chinese Medicine have application during the current coronavirus pandemic? Dr. Eric Karchmer, practicing Chinese medical doctor, medical anthropologist, and co-founder and Chief Doctor of Chinese Medicine for DAO Labs, joins Dr. Taz to share his expertise in this area and provide valuable information for eastern medicine's use during these uncertain times.

Award-winning chef Seamus Mullen shares how he used food to overcome his RA and why it's so important to have the "right" relationship with food -- whether or not you're suffering from a chronic illness.An avid cyclist who raced competitively in his twenties, award-winning chef Seamus Mullen was diagnosed in 2007 with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that forced him to rethink his relationship with food.Initially he enlisted the pharmaceutical options available for his disease. Instead of feeling better, he became increasingly worse and even died in the ICU.Thankfully, he came back to life. It was a gift he used to course-correct his approach towards his illness. Listen as Seamus joins Dr. Taz to share how he used food to overcome RA, the role food plays in chronic illness, and why it's so important to have the "right" relationship with food -- whether or not you're suffering from a chronic illness.

Before any more panic sets in, Dr. Taz is here to share some facts about coronavirus (COVID-19). Get informed, get empowered.For many of us who have been watching the news over the last few months, we all thought, "It won't happen to us -- right?" We certainly didn't think it would get so massive as to significantly disrupt our daily lives. And yet...Businesses are closed. Schools are shut down. And, so many people are in fear about their future, their safety, and the safety of their loved ones. Before any more panic sets in, Dr. Taz is here to share some facts about the virus itself, so you can feel empowered rather than fearful. She also discusses ways to boost and build your immune system.Yes, we are in a global health crisis, but there are steps you can take.

Dr. Taz shares some tips about what you can really do to help yourself and your loved ones during this global pandemic.With all the chaos and confusion surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), it's difficult not to get anxious and depressed.Dr. Taz is here to share some tips about what you can really do to help yourself and your loved ones during this global pandemic. For starters, the basics include: wash your hands with soap and water quarantine if you're not feeling well -- even if you don't have "typical" COVID-19 symptoms. social distancing (groups of 10 or less) use a cleaning solution that is at least 60-70% alcohol don't travel unless it is absolutely necessary stay hydrated get fresh air (it's okay to go outside!) try to avoid highly processed or sugary foods, as comforting as they may be find a mindfulness practice that works for YOU (e.g. breathwork, prayer, journaling, meditation) Dr. Taz also discusses ways to help support your immune system, including using certain herbs and supplements, as well as how to protect your gut health.

Koya Webb joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to overcome fear and insecurity in dark and uncertain times -- and how to bring more joy, passion, and love.We could all use a little dose of calm.Whether the chaos in your life is internal or influenced by global issues like COVID-19, celebrity holistic health coach Koya Webb wants to remind us that at the center is love. This doesn't mean there isn't darkness or illness. But it helps us to keep mindful that there is also light and wellness on the other side.Koya Webb joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to overcome fear and insecurity in dark and uncertain times -- and how to bring more joy, passion, and love. She shares tips to get you in your "daily mindful mindset."

Throughout her life and her life's work, Katie Beecher believes that with connection to intuition, self love, and self acceptance, we can do anything, including heal.Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, knew she had intuitive, empathic and medium abilities since she was a young child but was fearful of them until she entered therapy with a Jungian psychologist for an eating disorder at the age of 16.Throughout her life and her life's work, Katie believes that with connection to intuition, self love, and self acceptance, we can do anything, including heal -- something she was able to do for herself, healing her body from Lyme disease. Katie also helps individuals with digestive problems, cancer, viruses, autoimmune diseases, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, adolescent and childhood concerns, and many other issues.Listen as she joins Dr. Taz to discuss the power of intuition for one's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

“Your birth chart reveals at least ten times more about you than you might have thought,” says Dr. Jennifer Freed.A good psychotherapist will help you answer some of the deepest questions in life. But, a good astrologer can do the same -- in a different way. “Your birth chart reveals at least ten times more about you than you might have thought,” says Dr. Jennifer Freed. In her book, Use Your Planets Wisely, Dr. Freed introduces you to psychological astrology as a way to take a deep dive into understanding yourself and others in a profound and life-changing way. This study is more about identifying as a Capricorn or a Virgo. Dr. Freed describes it as "cosmic meridians" or "cosmic DNA."Listen as Dr. Freed joins Dr. Taz to share more about psychological astrology, why it's a valuable tool, and how it can give you a far more complete picture of your psychological and emotional blueprint.

Nearly 25 percent of people suffering from eating disorders are male.Very often we associate eating disorders with young women, but nearly 25 percent of people who suffer from eating disorders are male. The way eating disorders manifest in males can be different than in young women. It can hit at a different age, be trickier to spot, and may take the form of overexercising rather than purging or food deprivation. Regardless of how or when an eating disorder presents itself, it can be very damaging both physically and mentally. It's important to know what to look for and how to talk to your son, brother, or husband about what they are going through. Samuel Pollen, who had an eating disorder as a child, shares his story in the hopes of shedding light on non-stereotypical sufferers. Listen as Samuel joins Dr. Taz to discuss eating disorders in boys and young men.

Learn how you can become your own superwoman -- whatever that means to you.When you're reaching for your dreams, it can become easy to convince yourself that "burnout" is just a part of the process. You may find yourself distancing yourself from others, diving head-first into work and ignoring your own self-care... all to the tune that eventually it will all be "worth it." Another common happening is a great deal of negative self-talk, especially when you aren't realizing success at the pace you'd like.Nicole Lapin, bestselling author and TV anchor, has a message for you: you can find lasting success by your own definition, on your own terms.In her newest book, Becoming Superwoman, Nicole candidly shares her own story of career burnout and an emergency hospitalization that prompted her to take her mental health seriously for the first time ever.She joins Dr. Taz to describe her journey to her own success, with all the bumps along the way, and how you can become your own superwoman -- whatever that means to you.

Forget the dos and don’ts of healthy eating and instead choose to eat competently.So often, weight loss diets focus solely on the foods you should or shouldn’t eat. But, according to dietitian and family therapist Ellyn Satter, positive eating habits have more to do with eating attitudes and behaviors than the foods you choose. Satter emphasizes that people should enjoy what they’re eating and focus on food competence.Food competence comes down to feeding yourself faithfully and giving yourself permission to eat. People who eat competently tend to weigh less and have a more stable weight than those who don’t. Three of the primary elements of eating competently are: Creating a structure around your eating habits. Creating an experience around eating. Trusting yourself to get interested in new foods. Listen as Ellyn Satter joins Dr. Taz to discuss competent eating.

What are lectins, where are they found, and why are they so bad for our health?With so many diet and eating plans like vegetarianism, veganism, gluten-free and paleo, lectins get lost in the fray. But, avoiding lectins might be the key to weight loss, fighting inflammation and the aging process, and eliminating the symptoms of autoimmune disease, thyroid issues, leaky gut, kidney disease, and arthritis. Dr. Steven R. Gundry, a cardiac surgeon turned diet expert, explains why lectins are so prevalent in the modern diet, how lectins can damage our bodies, and which foods to avoid if you need to go lectin-free. Listen as Dr. Gundry joins Dr. Taz to discuss lectins.

Find out how one man's experiment to gain and lose weight can help you break unhealthy habits.Drew Manning is a personal trainer who spent his entire life as a healthy individual. Feeling a disconnect with his clients and not understanding why they struggled to lose weight, he decided to embark on an experiment. He spent six months gaining weight, not exercising, and eating the standard American diet, then six months trying to follow his own advice and lose that weight. It was through this humbling experience that Drew was able to better understand why people struggle to lose weight due to an emotional connection to food and find solutions to better serve his clients. He offers advice for how to become self-aware and identify triggers that cause people to make unhealthy choices as well as tips on how to make the keto diet work for you. Listen as Drew joins Dr. Taz to discuss his journey and learn how you can break the cycle and lose weight.

Learn the basics of breathwork to release stress and ease tension in the body.Now more than ever before, people are looking for ways to nurture their minds and find naturalistic solutions for stress and restlessness. In addition to yoga and meditation, many are turning to breathwork for stress relief. Breathwork is any breathing practice done with mindfulness and awareness. Much like yoga and meditation, there are a number of different types of breathwork that can be done to help with anxiety, stress, sleep issues, trauma recovery, connecting with your intuition, and feeling stuck in life. Breathwork expert Ashley Neese joins Dr. Taz to discuss the science behind breathwork and shares tips on how to get started.

Experiencing cramps, digestive issues, or flushed skin after eating? Histamine might be the culprit.Determining the cause of digestive and gut health issues can be complex. Though many know of disorders like leaky gut, GERD, and IBS, a lesser known gut disruptor is histamine intolerance. Histamine is a compound released by immune cells and is very important to the immune system and estrogen production. However, having too much histamine can cause digestive cramps, loose stools, urgent bowel movements, and flushing skin or hives. An increase in patients with histamine intolerance and similar gut issues is caused by a number of factors: Today, people aren’t eating enough vegetables or enough variety of vegetables. People are eating too much processed food that’s high in sugar and low in fiber. Humans no longer ferment foods regularly, which used to be a regular practice in the winter. Everyone is exposed to medications, and there is more self-prescribing and self-diagnosing than ever before. More toxic substances are present in everyday household items like makeup and cleaning supplies. Americans are generally undernourished because diets lack the proper vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, histamine intolerance can be managed with a low-histamine diet. Listen as Nour Zibdeh joins Dr. Taz to discuss histamine intolerance.

Learn how group visits can cure loneliness and greatly improve our healthcare system.For many, our current healthcare system isn’t working. Conventional medicine doesn’t provide the care needed to uncover the root causes of chronic disease, and expensive insurance premiums keep underprivileged communities from accessing appropriate care. James Maskell has spent the last decade sparking debate and innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. His Functional Forum helps healthcare professionals explore alternate routes to insurance, predictive and preventative medicine best practices, and learn more about group visits, in which multiple patients experiencing the same issue can seek treatment together. Listen as James Haskell joins Dr. Taz to discuss the evolution of medicine and a cure for loneliness.

Alzheimer’s disease can and should be prevented. Dr. Dale Bredesen explains how.In recent years, Alzheimer's disease has affected more and more people and it’s hitting at an earlier age. It’s the third leading cause of death in the United States. Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women.As recently as a few years ago, there was no hope for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. However, recent research shows that those who come in early can have a very good prognosis. The key is prevention and early detection. In addition to genetic testing, adults age 45 and older should have conversations with their physician about lifestyle factors that can cause Alzheimer’s. They should also start getting regular cognoscopies, a test used to evaluate the risk factors that can cause neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Dr. Dale Bredesen explains that a healthy plant-based diet that’s mildly ketogenic, stress management, and regular sleep patterns can help prevent Alzheimer’s and other neuro-degenerative diseases.Listen as Dr. Dale Bredesen joins Dr. Taz to discuss the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

Regular walks with friends can help women reduce loneliness and the risk of heart disease.We’re experiencing a loneliness crisis in our country. A recent study showed that 73% of women admit to feeling lonely. We’re simultaneously facing a fitness and wellness crisis. Despite the fact that we have more access to information about how to stay healthy than ever before, we’re having trouble turning that knowledge into action. The solution to both of these issues might be simpler than you think — establishing a regular walking practice with other women. Studies have shown that women who walk regularly with friends are 2.5 times less likely to often feel lonely. A regular walking practice also reduces your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and several types of cancer. Listen as 99 Walks founder Joyce Shulman joins Dr. Taz to discuss regular communal walking.

Stop running on autopilot and learn how to lead an extraordinary life.Every person has the potential to lead an extraordinary life and become an extraordinary leader, parent, professional, or spouse. But, often our subconscious mind gets in our way and holds us back.The way our subconscious mind operates is established by the age of seven, so our brain is essentially functioning on code written by a seven-year-old. In order to find your calling and be the shaper of your life, not a victim of your circumstances, you need to stop living on autopilot and actively re-write the code — and your beliefs.This starts with looking internally and honestly examining your beliefs. You need to take responsibility for the way you’ve been living and learn to reconstruct your beliefs to become the person you’d like to be. And Darren Gold explains how to do that in 10 minutes a day. Listen as Darren joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to live an extraordinary life.

Learn how to create a life well-lived by loving out loud.If you’re prone to negative self-talk or negative thinking, it’s time to start loving out loud. We have a lot to gain from giving and loving others, whether that’s parents, siblings, children, friends, or significant others. New York Times bestselling author Robyn Spizman explains how we can learn how to express love for others out loud without feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious. She provides examples and exercises that you can do to thoughtfully emote and vocalize your gratitude and love in order to create a life well-lived. Listen as Robyn Spizman joins Dr. Taz to discuss loving out loud.

When we learn research from brain science and education, we can live in a more free and “limitless” way.New evidence in brain science contradicts much of what we’ve learned in the past and were taught in school. Namely, we now know that our brains are plastic, so they are constantly changing as we learn. It was once thought that every person was born with certain gifts and certain people were more inclined to be good at math or the arts. However, this new research suggests that everyone is capable of learning and succeeding at anything.Unfortunately, many institutions, including schools and boardrooms are still functioning in the old-school mode, which keeps many girls from succeeding at the same rate as boys in the areas of STEM—despite the fact that they have the same innate potential to succeed.Dr. Jo Boaler shares tips on how to make the classroom and boardroom a better environment for women and girls to succeed. Listen as Dr. Boaler joins Dr. Taz to discuss neuroplasticity and limitless learning.

Find out how you can merge the worlds of holistic living and plastic surgery.With the prevalence of social media, we often see images of celebrities and influencers with perfect skin and bodies. This has altered our perception of beauty and age, and many women feel like they can’t keep up. Some women turn to plastic surgery, but many who attempt to lead a holistic life would rather leave surgery as a last resort. Dr. Anthony Youn shares tips for how to maintain young and healthy looking skin. He encourages eating well, exercising, limiting stress, and being mindful of what you put on your skin. He notes that there are thousands of chemicals in skincare products that are legal in the U.S. but banned in Europe, and women should skip these products in favor of clean products. He also shares his "Two Minutes, Five Years Younger" skincare regimen, which includes:Morning Cleanser that’s appropriate for your skin type An antioxidant serum with vitamin C and vitamin E Sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) without hormone disruptors Night Cleanser that’s appropriate for your skin type Anti-aging retinol cream Moisturizer (if you have dry skin) Dr. Youn also covers various types of non-invasive surgery such as intensive pulsed light for age, sun, and liver spots, and cool sculpting, laser sculpture, and Emscuplt for fat reduction and muscle shaping. Listen as Dr. Youn joins Dr. Taz to discuss holistic plastic surgery.

Learn how a modern twist on the world's oldest health system can improve your overall health.Ayurveda is the world’s oldest health system. It is the sister science of yoga and focuses on the mind-body connection. The system helps individuals find balance of mind and body through proper nutrition, self-care, seasonal eating, and daily practices. After traditional diets left Sahara Rose with a slew of health issues, including entering perimenopause at the age of 21, she rediscovered Ayurveda and realized that with some modernization, it can be an effective health system for many women today.At its core, Ayurveda states that every person is made of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water and earth. The varying combination of those elements create three doshas or energy forces: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. By altering your diet based on which type of dosha you are, you can find balance and improve your overall health. Listen as Sahara Rose joins Dr. Taz to discuss Ayurveda.

Holistic psychology helps certain individuals step away from medication and treat chronic disease and anxiety naturally.Much like holistic medicine, holistic psychiatry takes a step back and asks the question, “why?” Psychiatrists look at the root cause of various symptoms to see if something like a micronutrient deficiency or inter-generational trauma is causing a person's pain or anxiety. By digging deeper and finding answers, psychiatrists are able to skip medication for certain patients and take a more holistic, natural approach to treatment.In her recent book, Own Your Self, Dr. Kelly Brogan explains how many individuals -- if not all -- struggle with victim consciousness. People are comfortable living in the victim mentality about things big and small and feel validated by being right about being wronged. She explains how people can step out of that trap and inhabit a worldview that cultivates self-love and personal liberation through forgiveness, visualization techniques, and mind/body connection exercises. Listen as Kelly joins Dr. Taz to discuss holistic psychology.

Learn how you can improve your life by training your brain to become more resilient.As we become more connected digitally, we’re less connected emotionally and socially. We’re constantly switched on and inundated with information, which elevates our stress levels. That can leave people feeling defeated. Without mastering your emotions, connecting to your body and your intuition, and staying motivated, you will start to feel like a victim of your own life rather than having agency over it. Dr. Tara Swart discusses her book, which touches on the six languages your brain uses to create resilience and the four-step process for rewiring your brain to become more resilient. Through focused attention, action boards, deliberate practice and accountability, individuals can create a more agile brain with leads to the manifestation of their goals. Listen as Dr. Swart joins Dr. Taz to discuss resilience and brain health.

Struggling to resolve skin issues? The answer might be in your gut.There is a direct connection between gut health and skin health. If you suffer from a chronic skin rash and are struggling to find a solution, you may need to look to your gut. If topical creams aren’t solving your issues, it’s likely because the root cause of the problem is much deeper in your body.Much like leaky gut, a person can suffer from leaky skin. When the body doesn’t get the proper nutrients, the liver becomes overburdened and struggles to clean the toxins out of the body. So, the toxins are released through the skin, causing rashes and eczema.Jennifer Fugo shares her story and explains how she cleared up her skin by altering her diet. She offers tips on how to identify skin issues and solve them with supplements and diet changes. Listen as Jennifer joins Dr. Taz to discuss the connection between your gut and your body’s largest organ—your skin.

Learn why making lists is good for your health and how to make a list that sets you up for success.In an attempt to “have it all” and please everyone, many women become so stressed that it starts to affect their health. However, the solution to dissolving stressors might be simpler than you’d think. Paula Rizzo explains how making an intentional list can change your life, alleviate stress, and improve your overall health. We often let our to-do lists become overcrowded with the things we want to do, the things we feel obligated to do, and the things our ego tells us we have to do in order to make sure something gets done properly. But, the first bucket is the only one that’s necessary.Paula suggests setting your top priorities for your life at this moment in time. Everything that gets added to your to-do list should serve that goal, understanding that your priorities will change over time. She also suggests adopting an abundance mindset and accepting that good things will come your way again in the future, so you don’t have to do everything now. Listen as Paula joins Dr. Taz to discuss how making lists can be good for your health.

Learn how to lose weight, gain clarity, and get energized with deep cellular cleansing and colon hydrotherapy.Healthy atoms are negatively charged ions, meaning that there are more electrons on the outer belt than there are protons in the nucleus. Another word for this is alkaline. Positively ionically charged atoms, on the other hand, are acidic. Our tissues are composed of negatively charged atoms. A person therefore should be eating alkaline foods, because acidic foods can alter the body’s natural state. The degree to which a food is acidic is the degree to which it has been processed and packaged. When we consume acidic foods, it adheres to our alkaline tissue and we only eliminate 40-60% of that acidic food. Natalia Rose explains how we can reset our bodies, lose weight, gain clarity and feel better with a two-step process. The first phase is deep cellular cleansing, in which you ingest leafy greens to reconstitute and draw up acidic matter. The second step is the elimination of acidic matter through colon hydrotherapy.Listen as Natalia joins Dr. Taz to discuss deep cellular cleansing and colon hydrotherapy.

Lose weight and eliminate dangerous liver fat in just 28 days.If you notice a change in your body composition and are gaining weight where you don’t want it, you could be undergoing a metabolic change. And, that change might be caused by your liver. Even those who don’t formally have fatty liver disease may be heading towards it or have markers for it. If you have changes in your energy, weight, and appetite, you may be at risk for fatty liver disease.Dr. Alan Christianson created the Metabolism Reset Diet, which is intended to reverse damage to the liver and eliminate the most dangerous fat in your body in just four weeks. Depending on the amount of weight you want to lose, the cycle can be repeated as many times as you’d like.The result is weight loss, fewer food cravings, steady energy levels, and a metabolism that functions well.Listen as Dr. Christianson joins Dr. Taz to discuss the relationship between your liver and your metabolism, as well as a diet that will help you lose weight and get healthy fast.

Learn why integrative medicine offers a more holistic approach to pediatrics.Integrative pediatrics offers a more well-rounded approach to pediatric care. It combines traditional Western treatments like medications with supplements or homeopathic solutions.As we continue to introduce more and more chemicals into our food and our environment, slow-grade chronic diseases are becoming more prevalent in children. While Western medicine acts as a band-aid for symptoms, integrative pediatrics looks at the "why" of the disease. Doctors are able to identify and reverse the root cause of the issue and come up with natural, long-term solutions. Integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh explains why parents should look to diet, exercise, stress, sleep, and environment to address issues such as eczema, autoimmune conditions, gut problems, sensory issues, and neurological conditions like Autism and ADHD.Listen as Dr. Warsh joins Dr. Taz to discuss integrative pediatrics.

Dr. Rick Hanson shares steps you can take every day to improve your or your child's resilience and well-being.Be mindful. Fake it until you make it. Focus on the positive. We hear so many phrases and instructions on how to be resilient and have a positive outlook on life, but according to Dr. Rick Hanson, it all comes down to neuroscience. He explains how neurons that fire together, wire together, and he lays out practical steps you can take to definitively develop inner calm, self-worth, and emotional intelligence. By taking 5-10 minutes a day to sit with your positive and negative thoughts and turn them into feelings, you’ll build up strength over time that you can draw on in times of need. This practice works for both adults and children. Dr. Hanson encourages people to sit with their emotions after something positive happens to make sure they permanently store those feelings of accomplishment in the brain. When you have a negative experience, he recommends a three-step process. Be. Sit with the experience and try to view it with compassion and mindfulness. Let go. Release the tension from your body and disengage with any beliefs that aren’t good for you or for others. Let in. Replace the negative feelings you’ve released with positive alternatives. Listen as Dr. Hanson joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to become more resilient.

Get tips on how and when to integrate technology into your child's life.Technology is a necessary part of our everyday lives, but for children, it can be harmful if it’s not monitored closely. Middle school and high school students have the opportunity to use cell phones and social media for bullying, exploring areas of the internet where they shouldn’t be allowed, and posting photos and comments that might come back to embarrass them down the road. Clinical psychologist Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair shares helpful tips for parents on how to introduce and monitor technology in their children’s lives. She promotes the "Wait til 8" rule, for when kids should be allowed to have a smart phone and how to make sure they don’t feel socially isolated until they get one. She explains how parents can make sure their kids don’t abuse technology and what responsibilities fall on the parents versus the teachers. She also shares helpful tips on how to set up safe filters and how parents can educate themselves on which apps are safe for children of various ages.Listen as Dr. Steiner-Adair joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to parent in the age of pervasive technology.

Learn how essential oils can boost your mood, help you sleep, and fight addiction and cravings.The food we eat and the products we use in everyday life can affect our hormones, mood and sleep patterns, and can cause anxiety and depression. After spending years in a dark place, Dr. Eric Zielinski was able to fight his way out by changing his habits and removing toxins from his home. He and his wife, “Mama Z,” share recipes for essential oil blends that will give you an energy boost and help fight depression and cravings. They also explain how you can use essential oils to replace toxic products in your home such as hand sanitizers, synthetically fragranced lotions, perfumes and cleaning products. These toxic products cause auto-immune disease, allergies, learning disabilities, cancer, anxiety, and can generally affect the way you feel and think.Listen as Dr. Zielinski and Mama Z join Dr. Taz to discuss the power of essential oils.

Sophrology is a step-by-step practice that has the power to radically transform your life.Sophrology is a unique stress management and personal development technique to help you relax, feel confident and cope with life's ups and downs. It is a straightforward method combining relaxation, breathing, body awareness, and visualization into a step-by-step practice that has the power to radically transform your life.Elite athletes, CEOs, and pop stars, among others, have used the techniques to dramatically improve their professional performance and reach a state of balance. It is also used in schools and the workplace to enhance well-being.Dominique Antiglio, author, sophrologist and founder of BeSophro, joins Dr. Taz to explain how the technique works and how you can use it to manage stress, improve your sleep, prepare for events, boost your confidence, and positively transform your daily life.

Treating anxiety involves looking at your diet, stress levels and even the alignment of your spine.Women tend to be at a higher risk of experiencing anxiety because of our hormones and the societal pressures of working, raising kids, and running the household. While anxiety is a mental health issue, some of the solutions can be found by looking at the body.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor Your nervous system is like the master switchboard for the body. If your spine is in proper alignment and nerves are communicating well, everything functions better. Many people suffering from anxiety can benefit from and find relief in getting a chiropractic adjustment. In addition to regularly visiting the chiropractor, women should analyze their diets and cut out processed sugar, monitor their blood sugar levels to ensure it doesn’t drop too low, and scale back on gluten. Chiropractor and Holistic Physician, Dr. Abby Kramer, also recommends trying neuroemotional technique (NET), which is a mind-body stress relief technique that bridges the gap between what’s presenting in our lives and what we desire. This technique helps us process the emotions we experience subconsciously. Listen as Dr. Kramer joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to treat anxiety holistically.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Learn how to stop self-sabotaging and create a blueprint for achieving your goals in life.As human beings, we are predisposed to self-sabotage. Humans are wired to attain rewards and avoid threat, so our inclination to panic and avoid threatening situations is actually a evolutionary benefit. However, when we develop a pattern of getting in our own way and not taking necessary risks to move forward, self-sabotage becomes a problem.People tend to self-sabotage in one area of their life. To determine why you’re undermining your own intentions, check in with yourself to see if you're experiencing any of these LIFE issues. Low or shaky self-concept Internalized beliefs that hold you back Fear of the unknown Excess need for control Once you understand where the negative voice comes from, Dr. Judy Ho explains how to create a blueprint for your life, which starts with outlining your values and aligning them with your goals. Listen as Dr. Ho joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to stop self-sabotaging.

Find the power of visualization, wishing and wishwork.To make anything happen in life, you need to have a healthy combination of heart and hustle. As you cultivate a positive mindset, you’ll start to attract positive events and people, and you’ll slowly start to find success. These little successes, in turn, drive you to more fearlessly chase your goals, creating a cycle of positivity.Alexa Fischer explains the mission behind her company, Wishbeads, which is to inspire millions of people to make exciting wishes, take action, put in the work and make those wishes come true. She explains wishwork and how adopting a positive mindset can make anything happen. Listen as Alexa Fischer joins Dr. Taz to discuss the power of Wishbeads and wishwork.

Get an introduction to meditation, including its benefits and how to get started.We’re living in an on-demand, constantly connected society in which many people are addicted to their phones and gadgets. In this fast-paced world, meditation allows you to slow down and manage your stress. In fact, it's estimated that 10 minutes of meditation will buy you 10 seconds of pause before reacting in a stressful situation. When it comes to the benefits of meditation, the list is expansive. Meditation brings greater focus and clarity, a more flexible mindset, lower blood pressure, reduced depression and anxiety, and can be used to help with recovery from substance abuse. Listen as Lane Kennedy joins Dr. Taz to discuss the basics of meditation, including how long to practice, free apps with meditation guides, and tips for getting started.

Let's talk about sex. What's healthy, what's not, and what you can do to take control of your sex life.Your sex life is an important part of your overall health, but women don’t tend to talk about these issues with their doctors as much as they should. Dr. Heather Bartos notes that sexual issues are almost an epidemic, as so many women struggle with their sex lives -- whether it’s low libido, dealing with a partner with low libido, or discomfort with what their partner is asking of them. This episode touches on what constitutes a healthy sex life, what to do to improve your sex life, and how to address the self-esteem and mindset issues that cause problems in our sex lives. Listen as Dr. Bartos joins Dr. Taz to discuss sexuality.

Journaling is an incredibly powerful tool in helping people resolve psychological, spiritual and physical issues they are facing.Studies have shown again and again the healing power of pen-to-paper journaling. Therapeutic journaling can help heal psychological, spiritual, and physical issues and reduce stress in people of all ages.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor After a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptom flare-up caused Mari L. McCarthy to lose feeling and function on the right side of her body, she took up journaling. Initially an exercise to teach herself how to write with her left hand, the practice of journaling every day transformed her life. Learn how you can work through issues and reduce stress through therapeutic journaling and gather resources to help you get started. Listen as Mari joins Dr. Taz to discuss how journaling can help you take control of your life and your choices. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Daily schedules can be so intimidating that moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves.Busy moms often don't put themselves first. When there's so much to do -- and so many people to take care of -- little time remains for self-care.Schedules can even be so intimidating, moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves, including weight loss or weight management. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN, knows how the demands of motherhood can be especially challenging, as a mother of twins under one year old. She has learned personally, as well as via her practice New York Nutrition Group, some simple tips to keep moms on track: Meal planning and prepping is key. Track what you're eating in a smartphone app. Get in exercise wherever and whenever you can. Make rules that you can only eat when you're sitting down at the table. Eat every 3-4 hours throughout the day. Search for easy meal ideas and snacks. Listen as Lisa joins Dr. Taz to share more about how moms can approach weight management in a simple, healthy way.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Despite his healthy lifestyle, Ted Baxter had a stroke at 41. He shares tips for identifying warning signs and how to achieve the right mindset for recovery.Despite the fact that Ted Baxter was a very healthy individual and had no family history of strokes, at 41, he suffered a massive ischemic stroke, leaving him with extreme aphasia and badly impaired mobility. Facing an unlikely recovery, Ted learned how to alter his attitude and put faith in his ability to recover. Through perseverance, grit, determination, an acceptance of his situation, and a positive mental attitude, Ted was able to recover and launch a successful career as an author and speaker on strokes and aphasia.In this podcast he shares tips for those on the path to recovery as well as warning signs that someone could be experiencing a stroke and is in need of help. When it comes to identifying a stroke—BE FAST. Look for: Balance issues Eye sight that's blurred or double vision Face drooping (usually on one side) Arm weakness Speech difficulty (slurring words or garbled speech) Time to call 9-1-1 Listen as Ted joins Dr. Taz to discuss the the warning signs of a stroke and tips for recovery.

Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing CBD's anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends in beauty and wellness. Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing its anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.According to Gretchen Lidicker, Health Editor at MindBodyGreen, this non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant can benefit the body and skin in a variety of ways.Consumers have the option from choosing from CBD that has been derived from either marijuana or hemp, both plants that fall under the cannabis umbrella. Gretchen has authored CBD Oil: Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide to Hemp-Derived Health and Wellness in order to help consumers interested in CBD know what to look for in a high-quality product and what to expect before using CBD for the first time.Listen as Gretchen joins Dr. Taz to share insights from the book, as well as the specific health benefits one might realize from incorporating CBD into daily life.

Find out if your lack of focus, forgetfulness or anxiety is caused by gluten.Do you experience any warning signs of inflammation in the brain, such as forgetfulness, anxiety or depression? If so, gluten could be the culprit. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor When you eat gluten, it damages your intestinal lining, which triggers a response in your autoimmune system, causing inflammation in the brain. This inflammation can result in a variety of health problems, including Alzheimer’s. Dr. Tom O’Bryan shares information about how the food you eat affects your brain. He also shares advice on what to eat—and what not to eat—as well as how to find a test to determine if you need to end your relationship with gluten. Listen as Dr. O'Bryan joins Dr. Taz to discuss the relationship between gluten and your brain. A note from Dr. Tom...There are times in your life when you know you’ve hit upon something big. As a doctor, I’ve seen a lot of amazing stories of recovery, as well as my fair share of heartbreaking ones.As you know, my team and I traveled around the world, interviewing the researchers and scientists, clinicians and patients! We visited places like America, England, Portugal, Germany, Spain, and Brazil to witness firsthand the stories of autoimmunity, shattering the lies that the medical community and patients alike have been told for years. The end result? My docuseries, Betrayal: The Autoimmune Disease Solution They’re Not Telling You.We now partner with Health Talks Online to share this jaw-dropping series, and I’d love it if you were a part of this piece of history. Our promotion window opens June 24 and Day 1 of the launch is July 29, 2019.Please use this link to either register or access your affiliate account at HTO. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Women who have been told repeatedly to "get your mammogram" may have been misled.For decades, women have been advised to "get your mammogram" as an early detection approach.According to Dr. Nyjon Eccles, women have been misled. Based on research, Dr. Eccles states that mammography screening doesn't lead to survival advantage. He cites research results that show for every 2,000 women who are screened over 10 years, one life will be saved, 10 women will receive unnecessary treatment, and 200 women will receive false positive results.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor A better alternative, says Dr. Eccles, is the use of thermography, which uses infrared cameras to detect heat radiating from breast tissue. Cancers generate heat because they are highly metabolic and cause increased blood circulation. The screening tool does not involve compression of the breasts, nor does it use radiation. It is able to pick up on potential cancer before it can be seen, structurally, by a mammogram. Another benefit is that thermography screening isn't impeded by dense breast tissue, and therefore can be used in younger women who may have a family history or genetic risk. While mammography may produce false positives, Dr. Eccles has seen thermography result in 90-95% accuracy. He does caution, however, that thermography shouldn't be used as a diagnostic tool; rather, its focus should be screening and early detection. Just because heat is detected, doesn't mean it's cancer -- it could be an inflammatory response. That said, any chronic or persistent inflammatory issues should also be followed up with additional diagnostic investigation.Listen as Dr. Eccles joins Dr. Taz to discuss more about why thermography is a better option to mammography, as well as his development of ThermoCheck®, a computer-assisted Breast Thermography system.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Learn how to treat neurological, behavioral and developmental disorders like PTSD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and dyslexia without pharmaceuticals.Neurological, behavioral and developmental disorders like PTSD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, TBI, and Parkinson’s are most often treated with pharmaceuticals. But, that isn’t always an appropriate or sustainable option, especially for children.Carol Garner-Houston, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Brain Harmony, has created a non-pharmaceutical treatment option that can start to take effect in just five days. Neuroplastic tools such as bone conduction and sound frequency can be used to make changes in the brain. Her bottom-up approach uses audio frequencies to pinpoint different parts of brain, stimulate them, and build connections to improve cognitive functions. Listen as Carol joins Dr. Taz to discuss how brain functions can be improved through telemedicine.For a complimentary consultation with Brain Harmony, please visit https://ui548.isrefer.com/go/Consult/drtaz/.

Advance your career and find balance with visualization techniques.In today’s world, women are more empowered to take ownership over their careers by becoming their own boss or getting access to the resources they need to be successful at a company. However, there’s still a lot of work to be done. For the women who climb the corporate ladder and take on more responsibilities in the workplace, they're trying to give 100% at home and at work, which leaves them feeling stretched and overwhelmed.Joan Kuhl, founder of Why Millennials Matter, author, speaker and champion of women in leadership, shares tips and visualization techniques women can use to find balance and succeed in all areas of their life. She helps women identify gender bias in the office and arms them with tools to remove it. Listen as Kuhl joins Dr. Taz to discuss how women can build the career—and life—they deserve.

Lose weight and eliminate dangerous liver fat in just 28 days.If you notice a change in your body composition and are gaining weight where you don’t want it, you could be undergoing a metabolic change. And, that change might be caused by your liver. Even those who don’t formally have fatty liver disease may be heading towards it or have markers for it. If you have changes in your energy, weight, and appetite, you may be at risk for fatty liver disease.Dr. Alan Christianson created the Metabolism Reset Diet, which is intended to reverse damage to the liver and eliminate the most dangerous fat in your body in just four weeks. Depending on the amount of weight you want to lose, the cycle can be repeated as many times as you’d like.The result is weight loss, fewer food cravings, steady energy levels, and a metabolism that functions well.Listen as Dr. Christianson joins Dr. Taz to discuss the relationship between your liver and your metabolism, as well as a diet that will help you lose weight and get healthy fast.