The Health Centered Podcast

It's the holiday season...and lots and lots of people are sick!  Every year around this time, people tend to get sick more often.  Why is that?  Is it because things like the flu, RSV, rhinovirus, COVID etc. are multiplying during this "season"?  Most of us would tend to think so, but is that really what happens?  What if I were to tell you there is no such thing as "FLU season."  Hear what Dr. Nick has to say on this topic, as well as some practical and simple strategies to help you family stay healthy through the holidays, both now and for years to come.

Want to know the secret ingredient to a happy and healthy kid!?  Pediatric Chiropractic care.  Chronic ear infections, colicky babies, weak immune systems, poor sleep habits, ADHD, allergies, asthma.. are just a few common childhood struggles that are so common they unfortunately are deemed "normal."  Rounds and rounds of antibiotics and steroids are prescribed to millions of kids every day.  What if it didn't have to be that way for you and your family?  Have you tried other supplements, medications and therapies?  What if the missing ingredient is something as simple as regular chiropractic care?  A large population of people aren't even aware that kids can be adjusted, and it very well could be that missing ingredient you've been looking for.  Join Dr. Nick as he talks about Chiropractic care for babies and kids!  

Depression and Anxiety are one of the most common health challenges we face as a society.  One little THOUGHT can lead to a downward spiral of emotional and physical health.  Join Dr. Nick as he talks through how our thoughts can shape our life if we let them, as well as some words of encouragement to get over the hurdle of "stinking thinking."

Many people go to the Chiropractor, yet in my experience, few know what Chiropractic really is.  Join Dr. Nick as he takes you through what Chiropractic is about, and more importantly what Chiropractic is not!

Dr. Nick underwent a 3 month period wearing a continuous glucose monitor.  Tune in to hear some of the information he gathered while wearing it!  For those interested in learning more about the device or the specific company he utilized, you can search "Signos" continuous glucose monitor.  For those that have additional questions about the device or his experience, feel free to reach out to Dr. Nick!

Snoring, TMJ problems, Headaches, Sleep Apnea are all things that can be a result of poor tongue posture.  Who knew the placement of the tongue in the mouth could have such an impact in so many health challenges?  Join Dr. Nick as he tells you how to achieve good tongue posture, (he will take you through a simple exercise to know you are doing it correctly) and he will run through what health benefits are associated with proper tongue placement.

When you hear the word "Detox," most people's mind immediately jumps to diet.  While changing up a person's diet can be very beneficial for detoxification, there are many other "hidden" toxins we encounter on a daily basis.  Join Dr. Nick as he points out some lesser known toxins, as well as giving simple tactics to remove some of these stressors in our lives. 

It's allergy season!  Do you dread this time of year because of sinus congestion, itchy eyes and nose, watering eyes and more?  Tune in to hear some tips as to WHY our bodies react to different allergens this time of year, as well as some practical strategies to help the body adapt to the change of seasons!

Many of the top athletes in the world utilize Zone 2 training, but guess what?  This type of training can also be used to help combat and prevent metabolic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol etc) and improve longevity!  The cool part is, anyone can do it no matter what your current level of fitness is!  Join Dr. Nick and learn more about how you can improve your health, and improve your level of fitness.

Digestion, blood pressure, athletic performance, and so much more are all effected by dehydration.  Hydration is so important to our overall health, yet we often times tend to brush if off and tell ourselves..."yeah yeah I know I need to drink more water."  Tune in this week as Dr. Nick talks about how hydration is more than just drinking water...and all the different ways that our health can benefit from simply hydrating properly.

Weight loss, insulin sensitivity, lowering cholesterol, and increasing growth hormone are just a few of the benefits of fasting.  Dr. Nick, his staff and a couple of patients are in the middle of a 3 day fast!  As of this recording, they are approximately 1 day in.  Tune in to see how things are progressing, as well as learn the amazing benefits that fasting (for both long and short terms) has on your health...and if you feel so inclined, challenge yourself with a fast of your own!   

Dr. Nick just invested in a Continuous Glucose Monitor!  Learn why, and what information he is looking to garner from it.

One big struggle most parents have (including myself) is making sure our kids get the proper nutrition they need.  Heck, we as adults struggle to get ourselves to eat healthy.  From picky eaters, to not liking certain "textures" to just plain being addicted to sugar...this episode gives some sneaky ways to incorporate healthy foods into your kids diet.  

The CDC just made a big announcement!  And no, it's not in regards to Covid.  They just changed the milestone ages for crucial developmental stages of life as it pertains to infants and children.  Join Dr. Nick as he covers the changes that were made, and hear his take on why this is a BIG DEAL!

Can a superhero stance improve physical and mental health?  Who doesn't love a good superhero flick?  When we see a superhero stare into the face of danger, how do they look?  What is their posture like?  I get it...it's just a movie, but posture and body language can tell us a lot about our health.  We know that our thoughts can control our body, the question is...can our bodies control our thoughts?  Join Dr. Nick as he talks about the science behind standing like a superhero!

Surgeons, family physicians, cardiologists, naturopaths, chiropractors, etc.  We have so many different types of Doctors out there, but which one is best?  The answer may surprise you. 

Many people take medications for Acid Reflux and Heartburn.  But is the "cause" really a result of too much acid production?  Join Dr. Nick as he discusses both sides of the story behind Reflux.  He also gives a few tips that has proven to work really well in helping with digestion that are relatively free, natural and easy to do. 

There are so many different options out there when it comes to supplements.  How do you know which ones to take?  Join Dr. Nick as he shares what he and his family take to stay healthy throughout the year.  There are many more supplements that are great to take other than these 5, but for those who don't enjoy sorting through dozens of pills and capsules every morning..these ones will give you the best bang for your buck!  

A technology that looked to revolutionize the health industry, and was one of the most highly coveted Silicon Valley startup investments.  The company called Theranos, had the financial backing of some of the most wealthy and powerful people in the world.  Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, created a technology that could detect virtually any disease with a few drops of blood.  Or at least that's what they professed their technology could do.  This whole story comes from a great podcast called "The Dropout," but if billionaires were willing to invest in health and disease prevention, is it something EVERYONE should be investing in?  Learn how you can invest on todays episode of The Health Centered Podcast. 

Every year we brace ourselves for "Flu Season."  Is this really a time during every year where there is more flu bugs floating around?  Why is it the same time every year?  Why isn't flu season in May...Or August?  Are there things you and your family can do to prepare for this "season" of life?  All of these question are answered in this weeks episode!

Melatonin is many peoples go to supplement when it comes to sleep..But the real question should be, why is your body not producing it in the first place?  Also, melatonin plays a much bigger role in our body than just sleep aid.  Join Dr. Nick as he talks about ways to boost melatonin production naturally, as well the the little known benefits that melatonin has in our overall health.

With so many of us stuck starting at computers and cell phones all day, poor posture is a pandemic of its own.  Learn some strategies you can implement at work, in your car, or wherever posture may be a factor in your day to day routines.  

Are you at risk for "XYZ" disease because it runs in your family?  Have you been told, or told yourself that you have a fiery temper just like your dad/mom?  Do you feel doomed to have high cholesterol because your parents and grandparents had it?  Chances are, most of us have experienced being told something like this by our health providers, or have even been engrained with the thought that our "Genetics" shape who were are as people.  We have been programmed to believe our attitudes, health, and personality are all a collection of the genetic cards we were dealt at conception.  Well modern science has proven this to be highly inaccurate.  Join Dr. Nick as he talks about the interesting topic of "Epigenetics," and learn how we are NOT a victim of our family genetics.   

Much like a check engine light tells us that a car engine is on the verge of reaching its breaking point, HRV provides a similar look at the integrity of our nervous system.  HRV stands for Heart Rate Variability and it is the measurement of the interval of time between the beats of our heart.  Science uses this measurement for a variety of different applications in the field of health and dis-ease.  The best part...a lot of us have the technology in our possession right now to track and measure HRV and we may not even know it.  Join Dr. Nick as he talks about the importance of this metric and how to go about improving HRV and in effect, improving our overall health and wellness.   

Science is revealing that one of the best ways to improve health, lose weight and even live longer is the practice of Fasting and/or Time Restricted Eating.  Lowering diabetes and heart disease risk, decreasing inflammation, and having more energy are all positive benefits that have been proven effects of fasting.  There are many ways to go about fasting.  Most people hear the word "fast" and immediately assume they could not (or wouldn't want to) do it.  Join Dr. Nick and CarrieAnne as they talk about the many different ways to go about fasting, and learn the many different health benefits that come with it.

Approximately 80% of kids have an ear infection in the first year of life.  When such a high number of kids have an issue such as an ear infection, it can be looked at as "normal"...or just something kids go through and "grow out of."  Just because something like an ear infection is "common"  definitely does not make it NORMAL.  Normal would be ZERO ear infections.  Tune in to hear WHY kids (and adults) get ear infections and how they relate to SINUS and Respiratory Infections as well as ASTHMA.  Learn why antibiotics are not typically the answer, and ultimately what can you do to help your kid who may be having Ear, Nose and Throat (Drainage) issues.      

Is my baby ready for solid foods?  What foods should I start them with?  What are some signs of food allergies or food intolerances?  All of these are common questions parents have when their babies get to that point in childhood development.  With so much information out there this is a ONE STOP episode for any parent that answers most of those questions parents have.    

The time of year when everyone seems to get sick is upon us.  Some may call it "Flu Season."  If you want to get ahead of the curve and be proactive in building up your immune system, you are not going to want to miss this episode!  Dr. Nick talks about the best supplements, nutraceuticals, and vitamins to take to keep you healthy throughout the rest of the year!

We have more chemicals and toxins in our lives than ever before!  Join Dr. Nick as he provides some practical "life hacks" to help reduce the toxic load that we encounter on a daily basis.  As always please share this episode with friends and family!  

Emotional Stress.  We all struggle with stress in our lives.  Work, relationships, financial stress, PTSD you name it.  Mental Health is very important and the purpose of this episode is to do one thing...Talk about it!  Dr. Nick is not in anyway a therapist, psychologist, or counselor.  He is going to do his best impression of a combo of Dr. Phil/Tony Robbins/Steven Furtick, LOL...So join him as he talks through some different perspectives on handling emotional stressors that we all face in life.

We all deal with stress...However most of us are actually dealing with more stress than we actually think.  Join Dr. Nick as he breaks down some of the "hidden" stressors we deal with on a regular basis, as well as how stress impacts our physiology and health.  

Mask vs. No Mask..In school vs. Virtual Learning..Shot vs. No Shot..There is no doubt that we are in uncharted waters in many aspects of life.  Health, schooling, and childhood growth/development are all at the forefront, especially as we enter the new school year.  As always, Dr. Nick and the crew bring up a number of different perspectives that address these topics we are all facing on a daily basis.    

Join Dr. Nick as he talks about how to optimize your sleep.  Everything from pillow and mattress types to sleep positions to tracking and improving the QUALITY of your sleep.  

For decades, Fluoride has been touted as an integral part of preventing cavities...but many other health advocates disagree.  Dr. Nick explores the history of the rise in fluoride utilization and what the research in regards to dental and overall health says.  The content on this topic may come as a surprise to many, so make sure and tune in!   

Depression, ADHD, Hormone Imbalances, Metabolism, Cold Hands and Feet, PCOS and more..These are some of the common clinical signs of Iodine deficiency.  Dr. Nick talks about the importance of Iodine and why studies say almost three quarters of the population are deficient in this important mineral.  

Dr. Nick talks about what actually causes arthritis, disc degeneration, joint degeneration..and more importantly what does NOT cause it!

Dr. Nick and CarrieAnne discuss how we as humans VALUE the management of time in our busy lives.  They also offer input on some of the tactics they use to prioritize different activities of our life that sometimes fall by the wayside.     

Dr. Nick lays the foundation for future episodes.  He provides details about the podcast including his motivation for starting it as well as what he hopes his listeners will get out of them.

Dr. Nick and co-host CarrieAnne Stark discuss symptom based healthcare and its overall effect on the health of our society.  They also provide an alternate perspective on how to look at and approach health.  

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