Dr. Lo Radio Show

Showtime Tuesday, January 24 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET With the future of healthcare in America feeling so uncertain, we needed some clarification. So this week we have James Maskell, creator of the Functional Forum and author of Evolution of Medicine, on the show to speak with Dr. Lo and to clear up all the confusion! This show is for anyone who’s interested in where the healthcare system is going in this country! Topics in this show include: - How the best kind of medicine is preventive, predictive, personal and participatory - 70-90% of healthcare in this country is spent on chronic or preventable diseases - How preventative medicine could be made more main-stream - 83% of doctors are frustrated with the current state of medicine - How to find a naturopathic doctor or a functional medicine doctor Hope this episode was though provoking for everyone! And remember, that healthcare is just as much about you, as it is about the people providing you healthcare. We are all in this together!

Dr. Lo speaks with Allison Schaaf, owner/founder of PrepDish, a company that provides customized gluten-free and paleo-friendly meal plans, but takes the “mess” out of the kitchen. PrepDish provides subscribers with a real food plan, a printable grocery list and include step-by-step prep-day instructions. All you have to do is cook for your loved ones, dish it out, and enjoy! Topics include: - How to tackle weekly meal planning - Tips to make your life easier in the kitchen - How to not eat the same thing every day - Healthy food travel tips - Must have kitchen tools - How to really use your freezer For more info on Allison and PrepDish, visit: http://www.prepdish.com/ If you want to try out PrepDish and see if it would help you too, we have a special code for our JUST for listeners :) Simply put in “drlo” at check out! And as always, thanks so much for listening to Dr. Lo radio! Now that you’ve got more ideas to help you ROCK IT in the kitchen - go get back in there and put these tips to good use ;)

Showtime Tuesday, January 10 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET Join Dr. Lo and Roy Nelson, as they discuss the interplay of the human mind and spirit while struggling with and overcoming addictions and destructive habits, like over-eating, alcoholism, drugs, sex, etc. Roy has taken what he learned in his own struggles to create specific programs and support for those who need it. He shares in-depth and extremely empathic thoughts and advice that have certainly touched those of us involved with producing this show, and will no doubt touch you, also. Topics include: - the three components all addictions have - the root cause of addictions and how to deal with them - how pain, fear, and guilt influence addiction formation - addictions connection to spirituality - the relationship between feelings and actions For more information, visit Roy’s website, and take the food addiction questionnaire: And remember - write yourself that love letter! ;)

Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, we have an amazing guest, Dietitian Cassie. She is a celebrity Registered, Licensed Dietitian, founder & CEO of the wellness company, Healthy Simple Life®, and #1 International Best Selling Author. Dr. Lo and Dietitian Cassie are going to discuss the hidden ways to unlocking stubborn weight loss and why you are gaining weight instead of losing weight. Join show and you’ll learn: Holistic approach to healthy livingTruth and power of real foodControl over sugar addictionMetabolism boosting tipsThe hidden keys to unlocking stubborn weight lossAnd much more… Dietitian Cassie has built a following of loyal fans by helping people with the root causes of their health issues—especially ones that healthcare practitioners often overlook. From major corporate speaking events and personal client coaching to her regular column, “Real Talk with Dietitian Cassie” in Paleo Magazine, Cassie reveals the transformational power of real food and evidence-based nutrition to help people find freedom fro

Showtime:  Tuesday, December 13th at 6pm PT / 9pm ET Join Dr Lo and Naomi Wright, expert and teacher in Vedic Meditation and Yoga and creator of BEelemental.com, for a fun discussion about the healing benefits of incorporating a meditation practice.  If you've been considering meditation, or you'd like to handle stress better and have a greater sense of wellness, this is your show! About Naomi: Having previously worked in a demanding corporate career as a Management Consultant for a top global firm, Naomi experienced burnout from stress in her twenties. It was this experience, which lead her to travel the world in search of the knowledge, wisdom and techniques to empower her to regain her health, passion and positivity for life. Having trained extensively in the UK, USA and India, with the world-leaders in the fields of meditation, consciousness and mind-body health, Naomi now consults individuals and organisations globally on how to fulfill our greatest potential by harnessing the true capability of our mind

Join Dr Lo and Dr Tom O'Bryan (he's back again!!) as they discuss the underlying issues that lead to autoimmunity, how to get to the root problems, and how to bring the body back into balance.  Dr Tom O'Bryan just released his brand new book, The Autoimmune Fix: How to Stop the Hidden Autoimmune Damage That Keeps You Sick, Fat, and Tired Before It Turns Into Disease PLUS (Super exciting), Dr. Tom has just released his Betrayal:  The Autoimmune Disease Solution They're Not Telling You and it's hot!  8 episodes, an hour each, that highlights his journey around the globe of interviewing the world's top experts in autoimmunity and also patients who have had miraculous health turn arounds.  You don't want to miss this episode. Share with anyone dealing with autoimmune disease.

Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, my guests Briana and Dr. Peter Borten authors of “The Well Life”, join me to discuss tips and strategies to create and maintain balance in the midst of a modern life - while having some sweetness along the way. You’ll learn: How to bring this "well life" to life? How do we implement strategies to stay healthy and to have sweetness in our day, especially when we are so busy? How to enjoy the life that we have? Briana and Dr. Peter Borten have made it their mission to create a more peaceful world by helping individuals re-establish a sense of inner peace and balance. They are the founders of The Dragontree, a wellness organization with holistic spas in Portland and Boulder, online courses, natural body care products, and resources for vibrant living. Listen Now!

Showtime:  Tuesday, November 22nd at 6pm PT / 9pm ET Interested in exploring yoga?  Yoga has roots dating back to thousands of years ago and has a wealth of research supporting its healing effects on the body.  Benefits include lower blood pressure, clearer mind, a stronger and leaner body, and even stronger bones.  Join Dr Lo and Nicole Kempka, yoga expert at Yoga Six, for a fun discussion on what yoga can do for your mind and body.    

Showtime:  Tuesday, November 15 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET Come have fun on the airwaves with Dr Lo and Dr Holly Lucille, two friends and naturopathic doctors having a conversation about health and life. Topics include: • Nutrition and power of food • Behavior change and mindset • The power of your breath • The need for pampering and recharging To learn more about Dr. Holly Lucille, click here! Hosted by Dr. Lauren "Lo" Noel, owner of Shine Natural Medicine

Food can be friend or foe. It all depends on our experiences and our relationship with food. Sometimes, food can even be an addiction, causing moments of purge and patterns of overeating. Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, we're covering a heavy topic that many of us have experience with: bingeing. My guest, Dr. Glenn Livingston, has personal experience in this area, as a psychologist, a worker in the food industry, and as a formerly overweight individual. We'll dive into the patterns around food and bingeing, plus actionable ways that you can break your bad relationship with food. Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more

You might not know this, but part of the reason I stick to a Paleo diet is because of my issues with my thyroid. My friend and my guest tonight, Elle Russ, literally wrote the book on how the Paleo diet can help those with thyroid problems – and even those without. Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, we'll dive into the mechanics of the Paleo diet and why it has such an impact on thyroid healthy. Elle Russ is a writer, health/life coach, and host of the Primal Blueprint Podcast. She is becoming the leading voice of thyroid health in the burgeoning Evolutionary Health Movement (also referred to as Paleo, Primal, or Ancestral Health). She sits on the advisory board of The Primal Health Coach Program created by Mark Sisson, bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint. Elle wrote The Paleo Thyroid Solution after consulting with over two dozen endocrinologists, internal medicine specialists, and general practice MDs...but her thyroid condition was only getting worse - and nothing from doctors resembled a solution, or even hop

You've heard the quote. People aren't afraid of dying, they're afraid they haven't really lived. But what does it really mean to live? And how can we make sure that the living we're doing is drenched in happiness? My guest tonight, Matt Gersper, literally wrote the book on living a happier life and what it means to truly live your life to the fullest and with intention.  Matt Gersper is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He’s on a mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the world, one person at a time. Matt is the founder of Happy Living, the author of two books, The Belief Road Map and Turning Inspiration into Action. Over the last 30 years, Matt has focused on training himself to become a successful businessman. Since 2014, he has shifted his focus from helping businesses to helping people. He writes everyday to inspire others to believe that a better self is always possible - today, every day, for the rest of their lives.

Digestive health is so key to feeling wholly healthy, both in your body and mind. So when things get stopped up, there's no limit to what can go awry.  My friend Dr. Megan Taylor spends her days thinking about digestive help and making things flow more smoothly all up (or down) in there.  Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, we're chatting about the dreaded c-word – constipation. Whether you know it or not, you've experience constipation in your lifetime, and there's so many things you can do to help yourself get back on track. In this case, regular and ordinary isn't a bad thing.  We'll dive into the best ways of treating constipation yourself, why it happens, and what you want to see in your (hopefully, daily) bowel movements. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Dr. Megan Taylor discovered natural medicine during a previous career in environmental planning, and went on to receive her degree in naturopathic medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine (previously National College of Natural Medicine). Dr. 

Educating ourselves on food labels, food information and the myths and truths of food marketing is imperative to deciding what foods are best for your body. My guest tonight, Amanda Morgan, is working to expose the fiction behind what we know about food and teach others that perfect nutrition is an individualized experience. You'll learn: You are your own best gauge of how healthy you are and feelOne diet will never be right for everyoneThis misleading information on food labels and food marketing Amanda Morgan is a rebel nutritionist and creator of the Food or Fiction Program, a 6-week group coaching program designed to help women learn the truth about their favorite foods and start eating healthy on their own terms. She’s not afraid to speak her mind about today’s most controversial nutrition topics, and has been praised by blogs such as MindBodyGreen, The Daily Meal, and SheKnows Media for her unique spin on healthy living. Amanda believes that health has nothing to do with diets, and instead places emphas

Recovering from a brain injury – a topic that many of are affected by – can also come down to what you're putting in your body. My guest tonight, Cavin Balaster, actually had to rebuild his brain function after a shocking and devastating brain injury.  And through functional medicine and nutrition, he was able to recover amazingly from his tragic accident.  I can't wait for you to hear Cavin's story. It's so inspiring and insightful, while also really making us think about the importance of what we put in our bodies, no matter how healthy we are.  Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, we're chatting all about brain recovery and health – and what you can do today to keep your brain in top form. In 2011, Cavin survived a two-story fall, was comatose for twelve days, diagnosed with a diffuse axonal injury (DAI) and was given less than a 10% chance of recovery. Once awake, he suffered from severe brain fog, memory loss, breathing problems, double-vision, serious infections, and was ultimately unable to eat, walk, or talk for

Thyroid health can be a nebulous yet multi-faceted topic. But, there's no denying that your thyroid's health can impact so much of your body – and that your thyroid is impacted by so much of your life. Tonight, you'll learn: How thyroid dysfunction can be reversed using holistic methodsHow conventional medicine and functional medicine differ in their approach to treating thyroid dysfunctionHow diet, gut health, infections, toxins and stress impact the thyroid Amy Myers, MD is a renowned leader in Functional Medicine and New York Times Bestselling author ofThe Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection. She received her Doctorate in Medicine from LSU Health Sciences Center and spent 5 years working in emergency medicine before training with the Institute for Functional Medicine. Her blog and website serve as a beacon of hope to the many sufferers of chronic disease and autoimmune conditions.  Hosted by Dr. Lauren "Lo" Noel of Shine Natural Medicine.

While I always knew the basics behind Ayurveda, it's *amazing* what I didn't know, and how much Ayurveda can help each of us become the best, healthiest, most thriving versions of ourselves.  Dr. Michele Summer helped me realize that in our conversation on Dr. Lo Radio. Tonight, you'll learn: What are the principles of Ayurveda?What doshas are and how to discover your unique body type.Why certain foods – although healthy – may not be best for your specific body Dr. Michele Summers Colon is the author of Body Wisdom: 10 Weeks to Transformation So You Can Get and Feel Healthy Again. She is also a physician, entrepreneur, yoga instructor, and a motivational speaker offering workshops and online courses based on her book. She hopes to inspire women to live happier, healthier lives that honor their own bodies, wants, and desires. She is a holistic podiatrist in Southern California and lives with her daughter in a suburb east of Los Angeles, California where she hikes and practices yoga. Visit her website at www.dr

My guest tonight, Dr. Anna Cabeca, is an expert on menopause and hormones. Using adaptogens, nutrients, and lifestyle changes, Dr. Cabeca was able to manage her hormones and her stress. Not convinced? Dr. Cabeca used these changes to help her have a son at 42, even though she was told that she'd never be able to have kids. Tonight, we'll chat about: What are some of the common symptoms of menopause?How does hormone replacement work and how can it help?How can we get our body into the fat burning mode?What does alkaline mean and how does it affect the body? Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, I'll chat with Anna about how to overcome the symptoms of menopause through managing your nutrients, hormone therapy, stress relief, and more. Dr. Anna Cabeca is a board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician, as well as board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, an expert in Functional Medicine, and an expert in women’s health. She specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, suc

Fatigue isn't a one-size-fits-all problem – there are several reasons you feel tired, and even more underlying causes that could be messing with your energy mojo. Getting to that root cause is the key to transforming your fatigue into fire and stamina. My guest tonight, Tim Gertsmar, is a naturopathic doctor with a wealth of knowledge from treating and observing sufferers of fatigue.  Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, I'll chat with Tim all about the causes of fatigue and how we can set ourselves up to have boundless energy, no matter what life throws at us. Common reasons that your energy levels may be lowGetting to the root of your fatigue issuesNatural alternatives to keeping energy and vitality up Dr. Tim Gerstmar is a naturopathic doctor, national speaker, and wellness expert. His clinic, Aspire Natural Health is one of the region’s leading functional medicine practices. They specialize in treating digestive dysfunctions, autoimmune disorders, and other hard to treat cases (cases that have stumped 4-10 other doct

Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, I'll chat with Diane Sanfilippo about what she's learned since writing her best-selling book, Practical Paleo, and how she's helping Paleo newbies approach this lifestyle change with grace. You'll learn: How changing our food changes everything – but it can be for the betterBringing Paleo into our relationshipsHow to deal with the psychological aspects of making such a big diet change Diane Sanfilippo is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified Nutrition Consultant, and New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo, The 21-Day Sugar Detox and co-author of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking.  Diane writes for her popular health blog – balancedbites.com – and is co-host of the top-rated weekly health podcast, "The Balanced Bites Podcast," available free from iTunes.  On September 6th, 2016, Diane will release an updated and expanded 2nd edition of her runaway hit Practical Paleo which has sold over half a million copies and spent a total of 97 weeks on the New York Times bes