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With all of the many probiotic products out here, how can you choose one that actually works?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1647ns2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Desiree Nielsen, BSc, RD
- Book Title Un-Junk Your Diet: How to Shop, Cook and Eat to Fight Inflammation and Feel Better, Forever
- Guest Website Desiree Nielsen, RD
- Guest Twitter Account @desireerd
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Guest Bio
Desiree Nielsen is a registered dietitian based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She runs a nutrition consulting practice with a focus on inflammation, digestion and plant-centered diets. Desiree is the author of a book on anti-inflammatory nutrition called Un-Junk Your Diet: How to Shop, Cook and Eat to Fight Inflammation and Feel Better, Forever (Skyhorse 2014) and Banish the Bloat, a digestive health program.
A vocal advocate for holistic and integrative approaches to nutrition, Desiree is the co-chair of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Network for Dietitians of Canada. With education at the core of her work, Desiree consults, writes and speaks on a wide variety of topics; from genetically modified foods and food quality to eating for a healthier body and mind. She travels throughout North America motivating others to make healthier choices every day with her practical, light-hearted approach. She has delivered keynote presentations, conference sessions and acted as moderator for the natural health industry, health professionals and corporations. Past appearances include the Dietitians of Canada National Conference, Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan, Canadian Health Food Association Expos, Pacific Blue Cross, Canadian Health and Wellness Innovations Conference, David Suzuki Foundation, Gluten Free Expo and Hootsuite.
Desiree began her work as nutrition manager for a chain of natural food stores and continues her relationship with the natural health industry as a spokesperson and content creator for select companies such as Bio-K+ Probiotics, Nature’s Path Organics, myWholeLife Holistic Nutrition Inc. Desiree has been an early adopter of social media and technology in dietetics practice; she speaks on the implications of social media use in dietetics and is beginning work on an innovative new digestive health app in 2016.
Desiree is a go-to expert for local and national media; she is a featured nutrition expert on Global BC Weekend News, the Natural Health Show on CKNW and Zoomer Radio and AM1150 (Kelowna). She has appeared on CBC News (Vancouver) and CBC News Now, CTV National News, Canada AM, Breakfast Television (Vancouver), Fairchild Television, CBC Radio outlets across Canada, CJAD Montreal and Sirius XM. Desiree has lent her expertise or contributed articles to Chatelaine, Redbook, FLARE, Closer, Best Health magazine, Brides.com, Healthline.com, Huffington Post, One Green Planet, Mind Body Green, The Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, The Province and Toronto Star. She is the nutrition expert for Vista Magazine, a forward thinking Canadian natural health publication.
Desiree’s website, www.desireerd.com, has been recognized as one of the top 100 nutrition blogs by the Institute of Health Psychology. - Length (mins) 22:11
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Bigelow Tea is a family-owned company that truly cares not only about the quality of the tea, but also its employees, U.S. troops, and the environment.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1647ns2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow Tea
- Guest Website Bigelow Tea
- Guest Twitter Account @bigelowtea
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Guest Bio
Cindi Bigelow is the third generation President & CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, the U.S. market leader of specialty teas that produces over 1.6 billion tea bags annually. She holds a BS degree from Boston College, an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, and an Honorary Doctorate from University of New Haven. Social- and community-minded, she frequently makes appearances speaking to students and industry leaders, sharing insights on business ethics and career development, and has received numerous awards for her years of community service. Favorite pastimes include being with her children, skiing, tennis, yoga and drinking lots of tea.
- Length (mins) 22:42
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Positive thinking does not magically change your experience. You have to work for change.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1630ns3c.mp3
- Featured Speaker David Essel, Author
- Book Title Positive Thinking will never change your life... but this book will!
- Guest Website David Essel
- Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/davidessel?fref=ts
- Guest Twitter Account @davidessel
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Guest Bio
David Essel began his career in the health and fitness industry and quickly was named “Mr. Motivation” and “The #1 Life Coach in the USA.” by Lifetime Television and “The Master of Motivation” by American Fitness magazine.
He parlayed this worldwide reputation into the world of athletes and athletics after getting his Master’s Degree in Fitness Management, where his emphasis on sport psychology led him to work as the “Mental Success Counselor” for basketball and tennis players from around the USA.
In 1990, a chance encounter with an athletic client who desired a life free of resentments against her former husband, led him deeply into the world of relationship work, with both singles and couples.
That same year he became one of the first nationally recognized Master Life Coaches in the USA, as his work was featured weekly on national radio and television shows. In 1996 David created Life Coach Universe, a Life Coach Certification organization that has certified individuals wanting to make a difference in this world from across the USA, Spain, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands.
For 25 years, David’s nationally syndicated radio talk show, David Essel Alive! has been heard via Westwood One, XM Satellite Radio and Premiere Radio/Clear Channel Communications on iHeart Radio. David now hosts two nationally syndicated radio shows heard every Saturday morning and evening.
His national work as a motivational segment reporter and host in television began in 1988 with WWOR-TV, then Fox TV’s Good Day New York as well as Lifetime Television’s The Image Workshop, and the popular Fox TV show The Morning Blend.
David has helped thousands of people from around the world achieve their greatest goals in every area of life. From doubling and even tripling their income, to freedom from addictions, preparation for deep love, getting the body they’ve always wanted, releasing long held negative attitudes, overcoming deep depression and anxiety, overcoming emotional and sexual abuse, changing careers or creating dramatic success as business owners, public speaking, as well as helping couples recover from affairs and creating a deep personal connection with God or one’s higher power. David is a renowned expert in the field of co-dependency, where he has helped thousands of people from around the world shatter the “largest addiction known to man.”
There are no topics or circumstances David has not encountered, and helped people overcome, over the past 30 years.
His mission is to inspire others to reach their own exceptional potential in their business and personal life.
David’s professional presentations on how to lead a passionate and inspiring life have drawn rave reviews from corporations such as Chico’s, Nestlé, and Boeing, media outlets such as FOX TV and Premiere/iHeart Radio, as well as non-profit organization like the March of Dimes and Unity Church.
Businessperson of the Year Award — The IDEA Association
“The Master of Motivation” — American Fitness Magazine
Highest Rated Speaker in the History of Our Convention — International Exhibitors Association
“Mr. Motivation” — Lifetime Television Network
In 2016, David was honored to be chosen as the Convocation Graduation Speaker, Syracuse University, School of Education.
Also in 2016, his 9th book, Positive Thinking will never change your life... but this book will!, became an Amazon #1 bestseller.
For 25 years David has used a variety of healing methods to help people release limiting beliefs regarding money, their bodies, love, addictions, a lack of self identity and more including emotional desensitization, amino acid therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping, as well as the common practices of journal release, nutritional therapy, meditation, financial freedom methodology, and more. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Cold and flu season is unavoidable... or is it?
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1645ns2b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Cass Ingram, DO
- Organization Knowledge House Products
- Book Title The Lyme Disease Cure
- Guest Website Dr. Cass Ingram
- Guest Twitter Account @drcassingram
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Guest Bio
Dr. Cass Ingram is a nutritional physician who received a B.S. in biology and chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa (1979) and a D.O. from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA (1984). Dr. Ingram has since written over 20 books on natural healing. He has given answers and hope to millions through lectures on thousands of radio/TV shows. His research and writing have led to countless cures and discoveries. Dr. Ingram presents hundreds of health tips and insights in his many books on health, nutrition, and disease prevention. Dr. Ingram is one of North America’s leading experts on the health benefits and disease fighting properties of wild medicinal spice extracts. A popular media personality, he has appeared on over 5,000 radio and TV shows. He now travels the world promoting perfect health, the natural way.
- Length (mins) 19:53
- Waiver Received Yes
- Internal Notes repeat guest
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
While you may recognize collagen for having beauty benefits, it is actually wonderful for whole-body wellness.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1645ns2a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Tim Mount, CN, CCMH
- Guest Website NeoCell
- Guest Twitter Account @neocellhealth
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Guest Bio
Tim Mount has been working in the natural health field for more than a decade. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University as well as Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Master Herbalist diplomas from the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas, CA. Tim now works as the National Educator for NeoCell, a premium anti-aging company that focuses high quality supplement formulas for skin care, joint and bone health.
- Length (mins) 20:50
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Omega-3s are essential fats critical for so many areas of health, including brain development, mood, heart health, skin health, and even preventing cancer.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1643ns3b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Alene Johnson, Director of Product Education for Barlean’s
- Guest Website Barlean's
- Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/barleans
- Guest Twitter Account @barleans
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Guest Bio
Alene Johnson is the Director of Product Education for Barlean’s.
She has been with the company for over 20 years in various capacities and holds a B.S. in Natural Health.
She enjoys sharing information about the importance of Omega-3s for every stage of life. - Length (mins) 17:39
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Lots of people have vegetable oil and olive oil in their cupboard, and that’s it. But, those oils aren’t necessarily the healthiest for you.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1643ns3a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Bruce Fife, ND
- Book Title The Palm Oil Miracle
- Guest Website Coconut Research Center
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Guest Bio
Dr. Bruce Fife is a certified nutritionist and naturopathic physician.
He is the author of more than 20 books including The Palm Oil Miracle; The Shocking Truth about Palm oil, The Coconut Oil Miracle, The New Arthritis Cure, and Stop Alzheimer's Now!: How to Prevent and Reverse Dementia, Parkinson's, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders.
He serves as the director of the Coconut Research Center in Colorado. - Length (mins) 19:10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Restoring good gut bacteria and gut communication can strengthen tight junctions, repair immune function, reverse fatigue, and reclaim mental clarity.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1631ns3a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Zach Bush, MD
- Guest Website RESTORE: Complete Well-Being Begins in the Gut
- Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/restore4life
- Guest Twitter Account @Restore4Life
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Guest Bio
Zach Bush, MD, was President of his medical school class at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with his MD, and later became Chief Resident for the department of Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia.
Over the last 12 years Dr. Bush has continued to further his medical and basic science knowledge. He is among the few physicians in the nation that is triple board certified, having completed training and certification in three fields including Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice and Palliative care. He has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the areas of infectious disease, endocrinology, and cancer.
He uses RESTORE in his clinic, Revolution Health Center, and has seen clinically significant improvements in patients with Leaky Gut Syndrome, Gluten Intolerance, Autism, Type-2 Diabetes, Autoimmune conditions such as Crohn’s Disease, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. - Length (mins) 10
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
We all have an inner child within us... it's how you respond to the needs and desires of your inner child that may determine success in relationships.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1640ns3a.mp3
- Featured Speaker Morgan McKean
- Book Title Becoming Princess Charming: Creating the Magical Mindset for Your Happily Ever After
- Guest Website Morgan McKean
- Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/1morganmckean
- Guest Twitter Account @morganbmckean
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Guest Bio
Named one of OC Metro’s “40 Under 40” in 2011 for her unique lifestyle brand, Modern Mystic, Morgan McKean has one purpose: to show people how to stop their emotional suffering by teaching them to deliberately create their reality. When Morgan appears, people’s lives change... for the better. With 20 years of experience spiritual transformation, she demystifies the real-world implementation of spiritual principles and human-potential techniques, to set people free so they can lead happier, more successful lives.
Morgan’s intuition and empathy allow her to see behind “closed doors,” where she looks deep inside people’s hearts and minds to create life-altering transformation that allows for healing to occur in those she works with. Through her blog, videos, and D.I.Y. and in-person coaching programs, she reaches a global audience with her messages of intuitive living, self-love, and expanding consciousness.
Currently the resident Intuitive Life Coach for the world renown Spa at Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast, Morgan works with five star luxury venues such as the Beverly Wilshire to produce powerful spiritual and wellness events. Whether in her private and group sessions, or on stage, Morgan uses humor and straight-talk to teach individuals from all walks of life; how to more effectively use the power of their minds and intuition to manifest their dreams.
A prolific content creator, Morgan’s landmark book and self-help guide, Becoming Princess Charming: Creating the Magical Mindset for Your Happily Ever After, has been a hit with women and bloggers alike. Morgan’s work has been featured in Aspire Magazine, Woman’s Day, The Daily Love, Coco Eco Magazine, MSN.com, Wisdom Magazine, Self-Growth, Perspectives Radio, and Ebony Magazine, among others.
You can also find Morgan on Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and of course, Facebook. - Length (mins) 15:50
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
Orthorexia is a new term to describe the obsession with maintaining a healthy diet.
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- Segment Number 2
- Audio File naturally_savvy/1639ns3b.mp3
- Featured Speaker Marci Warhaft-Nadler
- Guest Website Fit vs. Fiction
- Guest Twitter Account @Fit_Versus_Fiction
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Guest Bio
Marci Warhaft-Nadler is a body image advocate, eating disorder survivor and founder of the Fit vs. Fiction body image workshops for schools, that uses images and real life stories to break down the dangerous myths related to beauty and fitness in an image obsessed world. She writes for the Huffington Post and is the author of The Body Image Survival Guide for Parents: Helping Toddlers, Tweens and Teens Thrive, which gives parents the tools they need to empower their kids with the confidence they deserve.
- Length (mins) 22:09
- Waiver Received Yes
- Host Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH
