Your Health Minute

In this week's episode of Your Health Minute Podcast, Max, Mark and Calvin sat down for a candid conversation about becoming parents and how it changes your views on pretty much every aspect of life.  

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We're back for season 2 and I can't think of a more interesting topic and guest to kick it off with. Today we have the great Dr. Sophie Pollon-MacLeod, ND on the show to discuss the microbiome, what it is, what it isn't and how it affects our overall health. This was a fascinating discussion that will leave you with some great insights and practical tips to optimize this critical component of good health.

Today we had our very own Aggie Tusnadi on the show to discuss yoga, mobility, the importance of movement and dig a little deeper into the origins of yoga as a holistic meditation practice. Yoga as a practice is well over 5,000 years old and has gone through many transformations in that time. We discuss the modern form of yoga as an exercise practice as well as some of its philosophical origins. Aggie offers some fantastic insights and shares some of her experiences from teaching yoga for over 10 years. 

You can find Aggie on Instagram @yogalacarte and book an online class www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/Y939P8

EMF stands for electromagnetic field and non-native refers to EMFs that are man-made and emitted from wireless devices, wifi routers, and essentially any other 'smart' device. Native EMFs refer to the ones found in nature mainly from the earth, sun, and ionosphere. We are and will continue to be inundated with non-native EMFs, especially with the advent of 5G and the sheer amount of 5G antennas that are being installed quite literally everywhere. When it comes to the topic of whether non-native EMFs are harmful to our health or not, there are countless arguments and statistics on both sides. 

Today we have the great duo of Dr. Marissa Canning, ND, and Dr. Andrew Chelladurai, ND on the show to shed some light on the subject and offer some great insights from their unique perspective. We discuss some great tips on how to minimize your exposure to non-native EMFs and discuss the importance of getting outside and experiencing native EMFs. Denser technology on a global scale is here to stay, so we need to learn and adapt to stay healthy in an ever-advancing world of technology. 

You can learn more about Dr. Marissa Canning, ND, and Dr. Andrew Chelladurai, ND on Instagram @naturoacademy and online at www.naturoacademy.com

They are also the founders of NaturoBlocks blue-light-blocking glasses. To learn more visit www.naturoblocks.com

Today we had the great Dr. Shyamala Kiru on the show to discuss mindset, self-awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, and taking radical responsibility for your own thoughts and actions. Dr. Shyamala Kiru is a former therapist turned mindset and relationship coach. She offers great advice that is easy to understand and applicable to all aspects of our lives. 

You can find Dr. Shyamala Kiru on Instagram @dr.shyamalakiru and online at www.shyamalakiru.com
You can book an online consultation and learn more about her clinic at www.kiruwellness.com

We have the wonderful Ashten Buck on the show today to discuss what it means to be a social media influencer in the health & nutrition space. Ashten shares her opinions on being authentic, creating meaningful content, strategies on how to grow your audience, and why she doesn't label herself as an 'influencer' per se. We also had Calvin guest host this episode to get his perspective on creating content for TikTok and offer some tips as well.

You can find Ashten on Instagram @ashtenbuck and online at www.ashtenbuck.com

The Your Health Minute team has grown a little bigger in the past few weeks as both Mark and Calvin have welcomed sons into the world. We sit down with the great Dr. Arlene Dubier, ND to discuss topics such as building a support network, how to manage sleepless nights and what to look for when deciding home birth vs hospital birth. Mark and Calvin also candidly share some of their experiences and offer some tips of their own. 

Dr. Arlene Dubier, ND is an experienced birth doula who offers educational, emotional and physical support through all stages of your pregnancy and labour journey. You can find about more about her or book a consultation at drarlenedubier.com or yourdowntowndoula.com and on social media @drarlenedubier

Today we have the brilliant Dr. William Harris on the show to discuss some findings from a pilot study published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids, that shows evidence that having a higher omega-3 index may decrease your chances of dying from COVID-19. He also touches on other topics such as cytokine storms, the effects of omega-3s on mortality,  the different standards in omega-3 supplementation, and healthy aging.

Dr. Harris is an internationally recognized expert on omega-3 fatty acids and how they can benefit patients with heart disease. He obtained his Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and did post-doctoral fellowships in Clinical Nutrition and Lipid Metabolism with Dr. Bill Connor at the Oregon Health Sciences University.

You can learn more about Dr. Harris and purchase omega-3 index tests at www.omegaquant.com

We have a bit of a special edition of the episode for you today. We love having interesting, intelligent guests on our show but today it's just the boys. Listening in as Max, Calvin and Mark discuss some of the marketing insights they gained by having to pivot during the Covid pandemic. 

We are very grateful to have had Dr. Sophie Pollon-MacLeod, ND on the show to discuss all things sports nutrition. Sophie is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to using nutrition to increase performance, reduce recovery, promote muscle mass and decrease body fat. She offers some really practical tips that are useful for athletes and non-athletes alike.

You can follow Dr. Sophie Pollon-MacLeod, ND on Instagram @dr.sophiepm

She is also available for virtual appointments. 

Here we go again, here in Ontario we are going into yet another lockdown, with other provinces sure to follow. As we get deeper into the pandemic, we are seeing more and more divide between those who are truly fearful of the virus and the damage it has done to our population but we are also seeing more people pushing back against the restrictions, particularly small business owners. Regardless of your stance on these lockdowns, they are going to affect your mental health and well-being. Today we sit down with the wonderful Melissa Biscardi of the Rehab Lab and the Brain Tool Kit to offer supportive advice and great tips to minimize the amount of stress and feelings of isolation during these lockdowns. Melissa has offered some fantastic insight on how to be more grateful, empathetic,  and use the power of our mindfulness to help us get through these tough times.

You can learn more about Melissa at www.rehablab.ca and on Instagram @the.rehab.lab

You can download the Brain Tool Kit essentially wherever you normally download your apps and learn more online at www.braintoolkit.ca

Today we have Dr. Maille Devlin, ND, and Dr. Christine Chung, ND of The Well Company on the show to discuss the importance of corporate wellness. The modern-day workplace does not always promote healthy habits, including but not limited to unhealthy food choices, sitting for hours on end, and stress. This not only affects the employee's health but their performance and fulfillment at work.

Dr. Maille Devlin, ND, and Dr. Christine Chung, ND founded The Well Company to help educate companies on how to optimize employee health and corporate performance in a strategic way. You can learn more about The Well Company at www.thewellcompany.ca and on Instagram @thewellcompany.ca

Today we have the great Melissa Biscardi of the Rehab Lab on the show to discuss her new app called the Brain Tool Kit. Melissa is an experienced clinician and researcher that specializes in brain health and concussion recovery. She developed this app to be used on its own as a fantastic brain health tool but can also be used in a clinical setting to help with concussion recovery. This was a great episode that touches on topics like preventing mental decline, the many benefits of using the Brain Tool Kit daily, the importance of paying attention, and Max's desire to live to 150.

To learn more about Melissa, you can find her on Instagram @the.rehab.lab and online at www.rehablab.ca

You can learn more about the Brain Tool Kit app at www.braintoolkit.ca and on Instagram @braintoolkit

Do you like most people today spend way too much time infront of screens and devices? These displays emit significant amounts of blue light that in large amounts of extended use can cause health issues and dramatically disrupt your circadian rhythm. Is all blue light bad? Are there measures that we can take to reduce the amount of blue light we absorb? Should we be taking supplements to help us be more in touch with our circadian rhythm? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Marissa Canning, ND & Dr. Andrew Chelladurai, ND as they shed light on these topics and many more.

Dr. Marissa Canning, ND & Dr. Andrew Chelladurai, ND are the founders of NaturoAcademy, a platform designed to educate you and your family on how to achieve optimal health, naturally. They have also developed a line of professional-quality blue-blocking glasses, that are verified to block 88–100% of harmful blue light. They have graciously offered our listeners 10% OFF your order by using promo code AQUAOMEGA

You can find out more about Dr. Marissa Canning, ND, Dr. Andrew Chelladurai, ND and the NaturoAcademy at www.naturoacademy.com and on Instagram @NaturoAcademy

People come to Veganism for many different reasons, such as animal rights, ecological or health. What they all have in common are certain nutritional deficiencies. Today we sit down with the great Dr. Maille Devlin, ND to offer practical nutritional advice and shed light on many of the pitfalls Vegans face. 

To learn more about Maille you can find her at www.mailledevlin.com and on Instagram @dr.mailledevlin.nd

You can learn more about The Well Company at www.thewellcompany.ca and on Instagram @thewellcompany.ca

Today we have the wonderful Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell, ND on the show to shed some light on the misuse of NSAIDs. NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) have anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-killing), and antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties but what are the risks of long-term use. Some estimates suggest that each year more than 100,000 patients are hospitalized in the US alone for NSAID-related GI complications. Join in as she sheds light on some things to look out for and offers some great natural alternatives.

You can find out more about Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell, ND at cestlaviewellness.ca or rosehealthclinic.com and on Instagram @dr.sofie.nd

In this episode, Max and Mark sit down with the great Melissa Biscardi of the Rehab Lab to discuss the pillars of brain health. Melissa is a Brain Crusader and has helped countless people get hold of their brain health. Whether you have had a concussion or simply looking to optimize your brain function, Melissa offers some incredible insights, tips and sheds light on some misconceptions. We also dig into Melissa's fantastic new app call the Brain Toolkit which offers fun and challenging brain exercises that will help boost memory, focus and concentration. 

You can find out more about Melissa and book a virtual appointment at www.rehablab.ca and find her new app at www.braintoolkit.ca

Today we have Zachary De Rose on the show to discuss the importance of sleep. Zachary is a 2nd-year student of naturopathic medicine and is very passionate about using his knowledge of health, nutrition, meditation, and exercise to help others. We dig into topics such as the importance of REM, the health implications of low-quality sleep, and also share some great tips for getting to sleep and staying asleep.

Today we have Courtney Russell ND with us to discuss pregnancy nutrition. Courtney has such a wealth of knowledge and experience working as a naturopathic doctor and birth doula. She offers some incredible insights on what foods and supplements you should be focusing on and tips for making room for gentle lifestyle changes. This is such a great episode not just for expecting mothers but anyone looking to gain true insight into the importance of nutrition at all stages of life. 

Courtney and her husband have also started their own baking recipe delivery service called Well Baked Box. They provide fresh recipes every week and all pre-measured ingredients are gluten-free, dairy-free and, naturally sweetened. They also offer vegan and keto options. 

She can be found at courtneyjrussell.com and wellbakedbox.com

We have Matt O'Connor, a close friend of Max's on the show to discuss his major weight loss and lifestyle transformation. Matt had a life-changing event that he used as the catalyst to turn his life around. He's lost nearly a hundred pounds, was able to drop all his meds, and now has a new outlook on life that includes self-compassion, discipline and, a desire to help and motivate others. He offers so many great practical tips that are both practical and sustainable. Hope that you enjoy the show. 

Today we have the great Marisa Ricci | C.H.N. (@theholisticseedling) to talk about candida and more specifically its major symptoms, the candida diet, food eliminations, dispelling myths and so much more. Marissa was originally drawn to helping people with candida issues after she had dealt with many candida issues herself and was frustrated by how she wasn't able to get any clear answers or diagnosis. You can truly feel her passion for the subject. 

The leaky gut syndrome can be a very tricky thing to diagnose and often a mystery to the people suffering from it. Symptoms often include bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. Today we had the great Dr. Sofie Deforges-Bell on the show to educate us on what you can do to avoid it or heal if you've already been diagnosed.

ADHD is a major topic. Especially to those diagnosed with it. Is there anything we can do to prevent it? Or if we or our children are diagnosed, is there anything we can do to reverse it? We are super grateful to have had Dr. Arlene Dubier on the show to discuss it with us and offer some incredible advice. 

We had a great candid yet informational conversation with Dr. Victoria Laliberte ND to discuss all things periods, the menstrual cycle, ovulation and what partners can do to help ease painful periods. This episode was more conversational as Mark, Calvin and Katie jumped in as well. We all learned a lot and I'm sure you will too. Enjoy.

With the New Year just around the corner and with that, many lofty resolutions, we felt what better time to dig deeper into one of the more controversial diets around, the Keto diet.  Today we have the fantastic Dr. Morgan Ramsay with us to break down the Keto diet. The good, the bad, and what to look out for if you're considering this diet in 2021. 

We left the mics running a little longer after our last podcast with the fantastic Dr. Maille Devlin. Listen in as Mark, Max, Calvin and Maille candidly discuss topics like Pizza Pop hangovers and sleepless nights with newborns. Hope you enjoy.

Stress! We all face it at some point, whether it be deadlines, feeling overwhelmed, or simply global pandemics. However, not all stress is bad stress. Today we graciously have Dr. Maille Devlin ND with us to discuss what too much stress can do to our bodies and minds, what are some healthy and not so healthy ways to cope, and how to differentiate between good and bad stress. This was a compelling conversation, so we hope you enjoy it. 

We have a real treat for today's episode of Your Health Minute podcast. Max sat down with our very own Jon O'Farrell to shed light on some of the more common ways certain supplement manufacturers cheat you the consumer. Jon has over 26 years of experience in the supplement world, so you could say that he's seen it all and nothing irks him more than unethical supplement companies. Prepare to be educated on what to look out for when choosing the right supplement for you.

Bonus episode! We kept the mics running a little longer on our last episode and the conversion becomes a little looser and certainly more candid. 

Today we have the fantastic Melissa Biscardi from the Rehab Lab in Toronto to discuss all things concussions. She breaks down what to do if you have one, some preventative measures, and clearing up some misconceptions. You can find more about Melissa at www.rehablab.ca

This episode is brought to you by AquaOmega, your premium Omega-3 supplement. www.myaquaomega.com

If you or anyone you know has suffered from depression, this is the episode for you. Today we sit down with Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell ND to discuss the differences between being down or in a funk and clinical depression, shed light on major misconceptions and offer helpful tips and advice. Hope you enjoy the episode. 

We have a special edition for this week's podcast. We were graciously invited to the Dietitian Rehab Podcast with Doug Cook RDN to discuss all things Omega-3s and what to look for when choosing an Omega-3 supplement. This episode is packed with information and tips, so be sure to tune in.

Today we have the great Dr. Arlene Dubier ND with us to discuss all things adult acne and acne in general.  Often just an aesthetic concern, it may indicate a larger, underlying medical condition. Tune in to learn more. 

Today we have the fabulous Dr. Victoria Laliberte ND here with us to discuss male fertility, what you can do to improve it, should men be taking prenatal supplements and so much more. Tune in!

Did you know that the brain uses DHA not just to build tissue but also to help it function optimally?  Today, Max sits down with the great Doug Cook RD, The Gut Brain Guy to dig deeper.

Would you like to learn natural ways to improve your immunity? We are pleased to have Dr. Olivia Rose ND from Rose Health Clinic with us today to discuss immunity and natural ways to increase it. 

In today's episode we have the great Ashten Buck with us to discuss candida and so much more. 

Today Max sits down with Maille Devlin, BSc., Naturopathic Medical Graduate to discuss the interconnectedness of the heart and brain and what you can do to optimize their general health.

We are grateful to have the wonderful Dr. Arlene Dubier ND in with us today to shed some light on infertility, its causes, and what both males and females can do to better their chances of conception. 

When it comes to concussions and traumatic brain injury, prevention truly is the key to maintaining optimal brain health. It remains the best point of intervention as it can be difficult to repair and reverse any brain damage incurred from those incidents, not to mention the increased susceptibility to secondary injuries. Today we have the great Dr. Sofie Desforges-Bell  with us to shed some light on prevention, recovery and offer practical tips.

Postpartum depression affects many mother's and its effects can be extremely challenging when dealing with a newborn. Today we have the great Dr. Olivia Rose with the Rose Health Clinic to shed some light and offer practical advise.