Dr. Lo Radio Show

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

Darryl Edwards found a way to integrate play into his training to better help his recovery and better enjoy his workouts. You'll learn: The benefits of making play part of your exercise regimeThe importance of how our ancestors exercised and why it still applies todayThe moves and activities that we were designed to do Darryl Edwards, is a Movement Coach, Natural Lifestyle Educator and creator of the Primal Play Method™. Darryl developed the Primal Play methodology to inspire others to make activity fun while getting healthier, fitter and stronger in the process.  Darryl is the owner of Fitness Explorer Training and author of several books including Paleo Fitness and Paleo from A to Z.  His work has been published in titles such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Elle Magazine, Men's Fitness and featured on the BBC documentary Eat to Live Forever. Hosted by Dr. Lauren "Lo" Noel of Shine Natural Medicine. 

My guest tonight, Irina Skoeries, is living proof of the medicinal power of food. By making changes on her plate, Irina was able to cure tooth decay, eczema, and even a disease that was supposed to cripple her for the rest of her life. She even made a cleanse to help others do the same – and as a personal chef, she knows a thing or two about good eating. Tonight, I'll chat with Irina about how she developed her life-changing GOGO Cleanse and her story of healing herself and her family by changing the way that she approached food. You'll learn: How Irina went from crippling diagnosis to thriving chefHow eating a Primal/Paleolithic diet helped heal Irina and her familyWhich anti-inflammatory and Paleo foods are best at healing our bodies Irina Skoeries is a Private Chef in Montecito, CA and the Founder of the GOGO Cleanse. Two years ago she was diagnosed with a supposedly life-long body crippling auto-immune disease. She healed herself by following an ancestral Primal/Paleolithic diet that encompasses as many a

The power of transformation is, well, incredibly powerful. And nobody knows this more than someone I admire so much, Craig Ballantyne. My guest tonight, Craig Ballantyne, is a transformation guru who has dedicated his life to helping others improve their lives through his incredibly Perfect Day Formula. Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, I'll chat with Craig about how he discovered this mysterious and wonderful formula and how it has changed his life and those of his clients.  You'll learn: How Craig completely transformed his life using The Perfect Day formulaWhat it really means to create rules for your life What the five pillars of transformation are and how you can use them in your life? Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been contributing to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and in 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training. On

Chances are, we all are a little too keen about something. Caffeine, sugar, or something stronger and more detrimental to your wellbeing. We've all been there. Trying to end your addiction to something is an uphill battle that can be lost with the slightest misstep. My guest tonight, Amy Dalton, is no stranger to overcoming addiction. After becoming addicted to hard drugs, Amy had to choose how she wanted to live the rest of her life. Her story is nothing short of amazing. Tonight, you'll learn: How to overcome addiction through experiential body healing methodsWhy friends, authenticity, and honesty are at the foundation of healthHow you can live abundantly after an addiction Amy Dalton is a highly sought after coach, TEDx speaker and inspirational mentor to at-risk youth. Since 2008, she has been sharing her journey with overcoming addiction across the United States; inspiring people of all ages. As a workshop leader, life coach and personal mentor promoting spiritual growth, physical health, and wellness to

While long lauded as the drink of hippies, kombucha is taking over the wellness field, and no one know that better than my guest tonight, Kombucha Mamma Hannah Crum. Whether you have a stellar gut or are constantly looking for new ways to get your probiotics, consuming this fermented tea does more than just help sort out your digestive system. Tonight, you'll learn: What kombucha is and why it's great for your gutWhy the human microbiome is so important to healthHow you can use kombucha in your diet, even if you don't like the taste. Hannah Crum is The Kombucha Mamma, founder of the Kombucha Kamp workshop which evolved into KombuchaKamp.com when she partnered with husband, Alex LaGory. KKamp’s mission is “changing the world, one gut at a time” which is accomplished through empowering others to safely brew Kombucha at home by providing quality information, quality supplies and quality support. Along with partner Alex LaGory, Hannah is also an industry journalist & Master Brewer, directly mentoring thousand

You know by now that what you put into your body is key to your overall wellness. But paying attention to what you eat isn't only the best way to fix your ailments – it's also the best way to prevent illnesses from cropping up. My guest tonight, Andrea Nakayama, knows this better than most. After losing her husband to a brain tumor, she realized how disease-focused our medical system is and learned to focus on the individual patient. She dove into the connection between digestive health, immunity and life-debilitating diseases, and has been working in the field ever since. You'll learn: What really is functional nutrition?What really matters in your health history?How can we as individuals empower ourselves to take control of our own health? Functional nutritionist and educator Andrea Nakayama is leading patients and practitioners around the world in a revolution to reclaim ownership over our own health. Her passion for food as personalized medicine was born from the loss of her young husband to a brain tumor

Everything you think you know about heart health is wrong. But it's not your fault. We've been led to believe myths about cholesterol, medication, genetics, and calcium for years. Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, we're setting the record straight and chatting with Dr. Dana Cohen about the true markers of heart health and what you can do to combat heart disease. You'll learn: Why genetic markers aren't a death sentenceWhy inflammation is a worse sign than cholesterolWhat vitamins are most important for good heart health – and they're not what you think Dr. Dana Cohen is renowned by her peers and beloved by patients for her nuanced practice of Integrative Medicine. In practice for over 15 years, she trained under the late Dr. Robert Atkins, author of the iconic Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution, and Dr. Ronald L. Hoffman, a pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of the Hoffman Center in New York City. Her passion for Integrative Medicine stems from her belief that medicine is an art, and a patient-centered, holistic

Each of us has two distinct energies firing within us: hustle and flow. When these two energies get out of whack, we often experience stress, mood swings, and general malaise. Learning how to balance these energies, on the other hand, can promote mindfulness and overall wellness in our bodies, minds, and souls. Seems worth it, right? My guest on Dr. Lo Radio tonight is queen of harnessing these wild energies, and I can't wait to share her wisdom and practices with you. You'll learn: How to take advantage of these energiesBest practices for balancing your masculine and feminine energies How to relieve stress while still being successful Known for her raw, honest and grounded approach to self-help and spirituality, Elizabeth DiAlto is the founder of Wild Soul Movement, author of Untame Yourself, and host of the popular Untame The Wild Soul Woman podcast. She’s been a teacher, leader, speaker, coach and trainer to groups and individuals for 13+ years and she also consults organizations ranging from startups to l

Have you ever thought about transforming your life into the one you've always wanted? And I'm not talking just about your job, your income, or other goals like that. I'm talking about *real* physical, mental, and emotional change, manifesting yourself from the inside out. Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, we're going inside the art of transformation with none other than Drew Canole. You'll learn: How to transform your mindset through visualizationWhy gratitude is so importantWhat it means to transform physically, mentally and emotionally Drew Canole is a rockstar in the world of fitness, nutrition and mindset, with a huge heart for others and doing his part to transform the world, one person at a time. As the founder and CEO of Fitlife.TV, he is committed to sharing educational, inspirational and entertaining videos and articles about health, fitness, healing and longevity. He is also a best selling author and the founder of Organifi, an organic, incredibly delicious greens powder, chock-full of superfoods to make jui

We all know that our gut health is SO important – whether it's eating the right foods, taking probiotics and practicing self-care, we do all we can to make our tummies happy.  But sometimes, no matter how hard we try to keep our gut biome in check, it gets a little out of whack, even leading to a condition called Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).  My guest tonight, Dr. Allison Siebecker, is here to tell us the latest news and research on this condition and how we can improve our lives and our health by keeping our gut on the right track (tract). Dr. Allison Siebecker has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM). She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NCNM Clinic and has specialized in the treatment of SIBO since 2010. Dr. Siebecker is passionate about education –she is an Instructor of Advanced Gastroenterology at NCNM, Board Advisor for the GI Health Foundation, Curric