The Nerve Boss

Anxiety is multi-faceted and it shouldn't be disregarded as negative thoughts. In fact, there are some physical causes of anxiety that talk therapy alone can't fix. Learn more here!

Listen to me gracefully ramble about my neurological struggles and what's to come. I'm hoping it will allow my audience to connect with me on a deeper level.

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"Dystonia is a neurological hyperkinetic movement disorder in which sustained or repetitive muscle contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal fixed postures. The movements may resemble a tremor."

Dystonia is not caused by stress or anxiety. There is very little awareness around Dystonia and there is no cure. Some patients are so disabled that they end up wheelchair-bound. Many Dystonia patients have social anxiety due to shame around the physical symptoms and some even have thoughts of suicide. The only current treatments are medications and Botox injections. Management therapies like physical therapy, massage, exercise, or counseling may slightly reduce symptoms in some patients, but not all. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery is available only to approved Dystonia patients and reduces symptoms by 30-80% on average. Most Dystonia patients have tried numerous treatments without success and are left to suffer with the disabling effects.

You bring more awareness to Dystonia just by listening to this episode and we thank you for that.

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We were told for years that eating six small meals a day would help our metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite; and that it would keep our brains alert and focused. What if snacking isn't actually the best option though? This episode discusses the negative effects of snacking on the gut-brain axis.

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Say hello to new branding and vibes here. The Gut Farmacist is now The Nerve Boss!

From now on, my focus will be primarily on the brain, but don’t worry, the gut is still a huge part of this! I’m also changing my appeal & content, in case you haven’t noticed! I’m excited for our next chapter together.

In this episode, I will also be leaving you with some brain healthy nutrition tips, which are for everyone. Don't miss out!

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Mysterious neurological issues might not be so mysterious. The growing research on the connection between microbes and the brain is being ignored. This episode goes over some new research in the area of microbes and neurological issues.

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I will discuss my order of care and what needs to be addressed first, in order. This is opinion only and others may have different view on the order of care or therapeutic order.

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We've been told that "Food is Medicine" or "Let Food Be Thy Medicine," but is this the truth? Can nutrition fix everything?

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Jumping right to supplements doesn't fix the gut. We need to have these basic foundations down first.

Electromagnetic fields include wireless radiation or radiofrequency radiation and are emitted from all wireless devices and even electrical appliance. These include cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, computers, television, power lines, household appliances, smart meters, cell phone towers and electrical outlets and lighting.

It's also good to note that the new 5G is up to 100 times stronger than 4G and we barely have any research on the safety of this new technology. Electromagnetic field protection is a very important piece of overall health and it's not a theory. It has been proven in various independent studies to be a danger to overall health.

Learn about EMF, what it does to the body, and how to protect yourself.

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This episode is raw and honest. I rant about the frustration I experience with the collective mindset when it comes to illness. I am hoping this rant really shifts the mindset of those who listen and are open to the information. It is worth a listen, I promise.

Anxiety is NOT just a neurotransmitter imbalance. It's not thoughts either. Anxiety is multi-faceted and has many root causes, some of which we'll go over in this episode. These will completely shift your thinking around anxiety.

I am raw and honest about my health struggles in this episode. Let's connect on a deeper level and understand that we aren't alone in this journey together.

Here is another raw and honest episode that might not be for everyone. I discuss how medications work and why they don't usually fix underlying imbalances of illness. I also talk about how herbs work compared to medications.

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Stomach acid is one of the most important digestive secretions in the body and it's still not well-understood by society. In fact, it's often demonized for the wrong reasons. Learn how important it is and how lack of it can lead to many digestive problems.

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Literature of PPI risks:

Nutrient deficiencies: Heidelbaugh JJ. Proton pump inhibitors and risk of vitamin and mineral deficiency: evidence and clinical implications. Ther Adv Drug Saf. 2013 Jun;4(3):125-33. doi: 10.1177/2042098613482484. PMID: 25083257; PMCID: PMC4110863

SIBO/IMO: Lo WK, Chan WW. Proton pump inhibitor use and the risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: a meta-analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 May;11(5):483-90. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.12.011. Epub 2012 Dec 24. PMID: 23270866

C. Difficile : Trifan A, Stanciu C, Girleanu I, Stoica OC, Singeap AM, Maxim R, Chiriac SA, Ciobica A, Boiculese L. Proton pump inhibitors therapy and risk of Clostridium difficile infection: Systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol. 2017 Sep 21;23(35):6500-6515. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i35.6500. PMID: 29085200; PMCID: PMC5643276

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Lyme Disease myths about transmission and testing will be covered. It is more common than we think and so many people are being misdiagnosed.

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Dr. Pedre Bio:

Dr. Vincent Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and Founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, CEO/Founder of Happy Gut Life LLC, has worked as a nutraceutical consultant and spokesperson for NatureMD, and is a Functional Medicine-Certified Practitioner with a concierge practice in New York City since 2004. He believes the gut is the gateway to excellent wellness. His newest book, The GutSMART Protocol — featuring a 14-day personalized gut-healing plan based on the GutSMART Quiz — is the culmination of years of research and clinical experience as a functional gut health expert.

The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the body and people often forget about its role even in digestion. I see far too many people claiming that the liver detoxes itself, so it doesn't need any extra help. In a perfect world, that might be true, but today and especially in the USA, we introduce over 1500 new chemicals every year and the liver is not designed to take on this load. It's a phenomenal organ, but it definitely needs support in today's toxic world.  Learn about the liver, signs of liver dysfunction, how to support the liver, and much more.

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This episode covers the basics of an alternative medicine known as Homeopathy, which has a principle of "like treats like" and is meant to empower the body's own healing potential rather than suppressing symptoms. Lisa Strbac is our expert for this topic.

Lisa is a certified Homeopath LCHE BSC(Hons) whose journey towards holistic health started after witnessing the power of homeopathy to heal her young daughter's chronic autoimmune condition. Lisa was a previous skeptic but had exhausted all conventional approaches.  She was so awestruck with homeopathy that she had to learn more, and, after 4 years of study and clinical practice, obtained her Homeopathy Licentiate from the UK's largest accredited college, The Centre for Homeopathic Education and quickly left behind her corporate career.

Lisa’s passion is to empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health with the understanding that true health comes from within. Her ‘work’ has evolved to teaching individuals on how to use homeopathy at home. If every individual had a basic homeopathy kit and knew how to use it the world would be a very different place.

We could avoid so many health issues if we understood how to naturally support health rather than suppress symptoms - homeopathy is amazing for this and there really is nothing else out there quite like it. It is the medicine of the future!

Did you know that chronic inflammation and symptoms like fatigue, chronic pain, hormone imbalances, and poor sleep can actually be due to a colonization deep in the sinus passages? That doesn't mean that you need to have sinus symptoms in order to have this issue either. Anyone with hormone or thyroid imbalances needs to look deeper. Link to order the nasal swab: https://www.microbiologydx.com

All chronic illnesses can be traced back to the same root causes. Learn about stealth microbes and cell stress and how these contribute to chronic illnesses of all kinds. Dr. Bill Rawls goes over the root causes of chronic illness and the tools he has found most effective for healing. Dr. Rawls's Bio: As a 4th-generation physician, Bill Rawls, MD has dedicated his life to medicine. But when faced with a personal health crisis in his late forties with Lyme disease, everything changed. In his quest to regain his health, Dr. Rawls was confronted with the limitations of conventional medicine and knew he had to find his own path to restore wellness. For the past 15 years, he has extensively studied the science behind herbal therapies and new sustainable approaches for protecting health. Today, Dr. Rawls shares the revelations that helped him and thousands of others reclaim their lives. Dr. Rawls is a leading expert in integrative health and Medical Director of Vital Plan, a holistic health and herbal supplement company in Raleigh, NC. He is the best-selling author of Unlocking Lyme, and his most recent book, The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs.

If you have strange neurological issues, Rheumatoid Arthritis, chronic fatigue, Fibromyalgia, or other chronic illnesses & symptoms, this episode is for you. If you have Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, irritability, or other mental symptoms, this episode is for you. If you have been to many doctors, done many tests, and still feel sick or like you're getting worse, then this episode is for you. What if the diagnosis wasn't it? The diagnosis might not be what is truly going on and the deeper we can go, the better.  This episode will go over mysterious chronic illness root causes, symptoms of each cause, appropriate testing, and much more. Apply to work with me here: Apply to Work With Me (google.com) Order bio-resonance testing here: https://ruti.life?ref=2195

Have you heard people say that you don’t need to detox your liver because it detoxes itself? If only it were that easy. In a perfect world, yes; but the world we live in today is far from perfect. The USA alone introduces 1500 new chemicals every year and we still don’t know what most of these are doing long term. However, we have plenty of research and clinical evidence showing that a toxic burden can lead to disease, especially things like NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease). If you’d like to know what toxins are burdening your body, you can order a GPL-TOX panel with me and we can investigate potential root causes together. Apply to work with me here and mention that you'd like to order the GPL-TOX and/or Urine toxic metals panel: https://forms.gle/uepYimzcQLFKdK3s6 Search what’s in your tap water: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ EWG Cosmetics Database: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ Honest Beauty: https://www.honest.com Beeswax wrap to replace plastic wrap: Bee's Wrap® Beeswax Wraps | Plastic-Free, Reusable Food Storage (beeswrap.com) 100% ceramic cookware: Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware

Dr. Mark Pimentel is an elite Gastroenterology researcher who has become a pioneer for IBS and SIBO/IMO. He's the executive director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) Program and leads a team of Gastroenterology researchers. A few of Dr. Pimentel's most significant accomplishments include the discovery of Rifaximin as a treatment for IBS and developing the first blood test for IBS, The IBS Smart Test. 

Learn the root causes of IBS and how to treat each sub-type along with plenty of other information that provides hope for IBS patients.

This episode will discuss why long COVID happens and what to do about it with a well-known immune expert, Dr. Robert Silverman.

Dr. Robert Silverman is a chiropractic doctor, clinical nutritionist, national/international speaker, author of Amazon’s #1 bestseller “Inside-Out Health”, founder and CEO of Westchester Integrative Health Ctr. He has a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition in addition to 5 other designations in clinical nutrition. The ACA Sports Council named Dr. Silverman “Sports Chiropractor of the Year” in 2015. Dr. Silverman is on the advisory board for the Functional Medicine University and is a seasoned health and wellness expert on both the speaking circuits and the media. Dr. Silverman is a thought leader in his field and practice, a frequently published author in peer-reviewed journals and other mainstream publications. Dr. Silverman was the principal investigator on a Level 1 laser FDA study. His new book, Amazon bestseller, "Immune Reboot", was released in November 2022. Dr. Silverman is also an experienced and dynamic speaker, both on podcasts and in person.

We talk about human gut health all the time, but what about our furry friends? This episode goes over pet gut health with an expert holistic veterinarian. Dr. Katie Woodley is an expert holistic veterinarian and founder of The Natural Pet Doctor who is passionate about integrating Eastern into Western medicine to help pets achieve optimal health and vibrancy by utilizing nutrition, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. She loves partnering with pet parents to provide guidance and specialized care to help their pets live their best lives through her online programs, courses, telehealth, and free resources on www.thenaturalpetdoctor.com and through her social media channels The Natural Pet Doctor on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The legendary Udo Erasmus is the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line, which can be found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion dollar industry. However, Udo walked a difficult path to become the man he is today. Being a child of war, Udo’s life began with intense struggle. As an adult, he got pesticide poisoning in 1980, leaving doctors at a loss regarding treatment. Deciding to take his health into his own hands, Udo began researching, and his discoveries led him to a passion for finding the answers to life’s big questions which would hopefully one day bring him and the world peace.

Today, Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including the best-selling Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, which has sold over 250,000 copies. He teaches at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, has keynoted an international brain health conference, and has traveled to over 30 countries to conduct thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and staff trainings impacting more than 25,000,000 lives with his message on oils, health, peace, nature, and human nature. Udo has an extensive education in biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition, including a master’s degree in counseling psychology.

Learn about the microbiome, microbiota, and gut-brain connection with one of the best in Microbiology. Maybe you've heard of MegaSporeBiotic.

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development and research company. Kiran is also a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National and Satellite radio, has appeared in several international documentaries and has been a guest speaker on several International Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board or a Science Advisor for 7 other companies in the industry.

Learn about stubborn, hidden contributors to chronic illness that you may be missing, with expert Dr. Jaban Moore.

Dr. Jaban Moore DC is located in Kansas City, MO and works virtually with clients all around the world. At age 25, he went from being an award-winning top athlete in college to feeling like he couldn’t even get out of bed. He went to a lot of appointments looking for answers, spent what felt like endless amounts of money on tests and appointments, but doctors only wanted to give him band-aids. He later was diagnosed with Lyme disease, and dedicates his practice to helping clients get to the root cause of their chronic illness. Dr. Moore specializes in Lyme disease and co-infections, PANS/PANDAS, autism, heavy metals, parasites, gut health, mitochondrial support, and other viruses and pathogens.

In this episode, I cover 5 of my favorite supplements for gut health.  Disclaimer: No medical advice is being presented here and always consult your physician for use of specific products. 

Most mold inspections are not done as efficiently as they could be. That's why I'm bringing in Brian to discuss the truth about mold inspection and some overlooked factors.

Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He helps them to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions and how to remedy those issues.

Karr is the co-founder of We Inspect and the creator of #moldfinders: METHOD+; the first-ever comprehensive home inspection private consulting and training program for mold-sensitive people.

This episode is about how to be "metabolically flexible" through innovative principles with Narado Zeco Powell CFT, CNS, CES. You might know him from the successful Matter Over Mind Experience podcast.

Narado Zeco Powell was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and as a child, he was underweight. When he moved to the United States at age 16, he was 5’11” and weighed 113 pounds. By age 18, he was inspired to learn more about fitness and nutrition and took a special interest in fitness. He spent 18 years educating himself by reading evidence based scientific articles, learning from mentors and trying different techniques. In 2018, he decided that he wanted to use his knowledge to help others.

This episode goes over H. Pylori- what it is, what it does, how to treat it, and so much more.

Julie is a nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. She received her undergraduate degree from the Medical College of Georgia and graduate degree from Emory University.  She holds a faculty position at Emory University educating future nurse practitioners.

In 2013, Julie became interested in a more holistic approach to wellness. She began educating others on the power of food and natural medicine to heal the body. Today, Julie owns a virtual consulting business helping clients get to the root cause of their symptoms through innovative clinical testing. She is passionate about gut health and is the co-founder of Mastering GI MAPPING, a course teaching medical practitioners how to incorporate GI MAP testing into their practice. She takes a holistic approach to healing the issues uncovered through proper testing in order to restore energy, mental clarity, promote better sleep, skin, immunity, weight loss, and so much more! Julie is the co-host of the podcast “Take the Upgrade” which allows her to share her message with the masses. Julie loves empowering others with the necessary tools to live a healthy and vibrant life. She believes that with the right support and daily habits, you will experience real progress and lasting change!