Nutrition NUTZ, with Jim Wilk C.N.C.

In this episode, Jim will discuss the topic of nitric oxide with Dr. Jay Wilkins, ND, of Bionox. What is nitric oxide? How is it produced in the body? Which foods facilitate its production? How does it contribute to our wellness? These questions and more will be answered along with an exploration of what Jim calls the current "Beet Phenomenon" and a review of arugula greens and their role in cardiovascular health. Jay Wilkins is a doctor of naturopathy who has been practicing health and wellness modalities for over 25 years. In 2005, Dr. Wilkins became interested in groundbreaking research on Nitric Oxide (NO) and began sharing its benefits through lectures and product development. In 2013, Dr. Wilkins created Bionox with his flagship nitric oxide nutraceutical, M3 Ultimate Nitric Oxide Nutrition. He has been pioneering products that activate the body's innate power to realize optimum health ever since.Take a listen and see if you learned as much has we did. Use promo code "NO" for 10% off your entire order on our sponsor's website www.hollyhillvitamins.com.

In this episode, Jim talks with Darren Landis, president and co-founder of Hyalogic. Hyalogic specializes in products using hyaluronic acid (HA). They will discuss the benefits of hyaluronic acid in multiple areas of the body, reasons for long life in a Japanese village, how hyaluronic acid degrades over time in the body, use of hyaluronic acid in skincare and additional supplements to take when using hyaluronic acid.Darren Landis co-founded Hyalogic twenty years ago, one of the first companies to bring hyaluronic acid to the marketplace for joint benefits. He has held health care positions for twenty years, and is certified as a respiratory therapist and has a B.S. degree in Allied Health Sciences from the University of Kansas Medical Center.

In this episode, Jim explores a couple of health journal articles regarding the benefits of turmeric curcumin for muscle fatigue and inflammation as well as an article exploring similar befits from the essential amino acid leucine.Then his guest Tom Dadant from Host defense will explore many topics related to medical mushrooms (fungi) including a wide variety of topics. Here are just a few examples; the history of mushrooms and health, structure of mushrooms explained, mushrooms can be both medicinal and culinary at the same time (i.e. lion's mane tastes like lobster), all mushrooms are a prebiotic feeding the microbiome in the gut, benefits of taking concentrated formulas of multiple mushrooms vs single mushroom formulas, capsule vs liquid, children studies, and questions like, "Did you know we share more genetic DNA with mushrooms than we do with plants?" Also at the beginning and end of the conversation, Tom goes into very intriguing details about bees and the current concerns of their health and how Host Defense has been investing efforts to assist bees by feeding them medicinal mushrooms for their immune health. It's extremely fascinating and inspiring. Check out all the buzz around this topic.Take a listen and see if you learned as much has we did. Also use coupon code "shrooms" for 10% off your entire order on our sponsor's website www.hollyhillvitamins.com.

In this episode, Jim will be chatting with Cheryl Meyers, Chief Scientific Affairs for Europharma, Inc (parent of Terry Naturally). They will be focusing on two topics; Blood Sugar Health in America as well as Thyroid Health. Some bullet points are; how diabetes went from a rarity to common place, complications from diabetes and prediabetic states, insulin resistance, thyroid health as impacted by iodine, impact of both high and low iodine levels, why is Japan less likely to have thyroid issues, the reality of iodine in salt, diet and supplementation solutions. Cheryl Myers is an expert in dietary supplements and natural medicines who has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and television shows, plus lectures and publicized in health journals.Use coupon code "nutz" on hollyhillvitamins.com for 10% off the Terry Naturally products Sucontral D, Tri-Iodine or anything else you buy on our sponsor's website.

In this episode Jim talks about some new research about the health benefits of Vitamin D and then an in-depth conversation with Stacey Littlefield Formulator and Master Herbalist for REDD Remedies. They will discuss two new products; Peaceful Mama and Rhythm & Flo. There is a lot that can be learned about the benefits of particular herbs which support hormone balance and stress related issues, both in women and men. Take a listen and see if you learn something new. Also use coupon code "mama" on www.hollyhillvitamins.com for a 10% discount on all REDD Remedies products including those discussed in the show. Don't forget to exercise when you can (even for short intervals) and pay attention to what you are eating.

This show will focus on taking a much deeper dive into the health benefits of the rather misunderstood superfood and herb called aloe. Karen Masterson Koch C.N.C. She will discuss a wide range of topics including; base information about the herb aloe, her early career at the Livingston Clinic, influence of the active food in aloe, the history of aloe and varieties used by Aloe Life International, testing aloe products on the market for efficacy, toxic exposures and aloe, aloe research on early strains of COVID (before COVID-19), touch on over 100 studies of aloe and the immune system, paradontal benefits from aloe and topical applications for skin and hair health. This episode is loaded with information about aloe that I am sure you have never heard. Take a listen and let me know what you learned?Karen Masterson Koch is a Clinical Nutritionist with over 17 years of experience counseling patients in medical clinics. Karen's internship was at the Livingston Clinic, with the world renowned Immunologist, Dr. Virginia Livingston, M.D..ALOE LIFE INTERNATIONAL - A PIONEER IN ALOE VERA JUICE PRODUCTS

In this episode we explore many aspects of enzymes. First there is some general discussions about what enzymes are and how they work in the body. Then there is an exploration of many related topics including; dental considerations, enzymes and digestion, gallbladder, medication interactions, systemic enzymes, and the SBO Enzyme. My guest, Jeff Owens is an industry veteran who has worked for multiple enzyme companies and he also understands the retail aspect of the industry. He wears multiple hats in his current role at Dynamic Enzymes (https://dynamicenzymes.com/) and AST Enzymes (https://astenzymes.com/).  Hopefully you will learn as much as I did. There is a lot of information you may not have considered. Take a listen and feel free to reach out if you want to talk more about the topic. Keep in mind that our sponsor HollyHillVitamins.com will give you a 10% discount with the coupon code "gut" for any Dynamic Enzyme product found here https://hollyhillvitamins.com/product-category/shop-by-brand/dynamic-enzymes/ .

Thanks for joining us again for another gut health episode, this time with 2nd time guest of the show Paul Freeman, national educator for Garden of Life.

 Hey there folks, it's been a while but we're back with a very special guest on this episode. Paul Schulick is a Master Herbalist and has been in the natural healing industry for over 40 years. After selling his company, New Chapter, Paul and his wife Barbi have started a "new chapter" with their company 'For the Biome' which seeks to deliver solutions for the mind, body, and microbiome that build strength and resilience amidst modern health challenges. 

We've all witnessed the scenes in films and TV; a bunch of sweaty men hanging out in a steamy wooden sauna discussing the happenings in their lives. While that may be a somewhat disturbing mental image, imagine if you could get the benefits of a sauna without the unwanted accompaniment of strangers, and in a much more sanitary environment, right in your own home? Our guest Phil Wilson and I have a conversation about just that possibility in the form of Far Infrared Saunas. If you've ever wondered about the health benefits of far infrared light, you will not want to miss this episode!!

On this episode, we talk with the 'Nutrition Myth Buster' himself, Jonny Bowden, PhD in holistic nutrition, and best-selling author of books such as The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Living Low-Carb, and The Great Cholesterol Myth.  Our topic of discussion is omega oils, particularly of the flaxseed and fish varieties, and the numerous health benefits of supplementing your diet with them.

Another great episode today, folks! On this episode we invite Jeff Owen of Dynamic Enzymes to have a conversation about enzymes of both the digestive and systemic variety. I really learned a lot from this one, and I think you will as well!

Hey folks! I've enlisted the help Carolyn Corsaut yet again to talk about Women's Health! Our guest for this episode is Tim Mount, Co-Founder of an exciting new Women's Health brand, Winged Wellness! We are so excited to share our conversation with you all and we hope you enjoy.

We're kicking off our thirtieth episode with a familiar guest, Dr. Phil Pappas! On this episode, we discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and identify some of the potential causes as well as therapeutic remedies that can be implemented to ease the discomfort that comes with it.

Hey folks! It's been a while, but we're back with another episode. On this show, we speak with Dr. Frank King of King Bio about a variety of topics, including homeopathy and treating the whole person.Use coupon code KING at checkout when visiting hollyhillvitamins.com to receive 10% off King Bio products.

We've got another quite technical conversation for you nuts out there! Joining us on this episode is Richard Passwater, science editor and columnist for WholeFoods Magazine since 1984. Having authored more than 45 books and over 500 nutrition articles, it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about nutrition. On this episode, we talk about how our bodies make our own collagen and how to support and keep active that function of your body.

Hey folks! We typically talk about things you can do to improve your health internally via healthy food choices and supplementation, but on this episode we've got a bit of a change of pace. I'm joined by health and beauty specialist Carolyn Corsaut and Founder/CEO of Gabriel Cosmetics, Gabriel DeSantino to talk about how to improve your external health with Gabriel's line of all-natural beauty products. Gabriel himself comes from an interesting background, having moved to the US from Mexico and learning about natural healing from his grandmother. He saw an opportunity to apply some of those lessons to the cosmetics industry and started his company Gabriel Cosmetics. 

We've got a good one for ya, folks! We're talking to Ryan Reisman, Lead National Educator for Himalaya Wellness, a company that has been specializing in ayurvedic herbal supplements for over 90 years. We talk about the company's business practices, the sources of their products, as well as the applications for some of their herbal supplements, including LiverCare, the best selling herbal detox and cleansing formula on the market.

Today's episode is all about NT Factor! What is NT Factor you may be asking? Luckily we've got an expert on the topic, John Casey,  Founder & President of Nutritional Therapeutics, to educate us. In short, NT Factor is a patented formula that helps the body absorb nutrients while supporting and repairing cells. If you're interested in clinical research-backed cellular-level nutrition, this episode is definitely for you.

Hello again folks! We're back with special guest Jeffrey Burke, National Educator for Irwin Naturals. Jeffrey is a naturopathic practitioner and has been in the natural health industry for just about as long as I have and shares some interesting insights on this one. I hope you find our discussion interesting and take away some new information to apply in your daily life.

Here with us on this episode is Dr. Darrin Starkey from Trace Minerals. Dr. Starkey has been a board-certified Naturopathic Physician (N.P.) since 2000, and a is a current member of the American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA). He is passionate about mineral and trace mineral nutrition, balance, and deficiency and enjoys training and educating people on the building blocks of a healthy diet, as well as the important role that trace minerals play in health and nutrition.As a proponent of the many benefits that minerals provide us in our overall health and vitality, I hope you'll find Dr. Starkey's expert insights as interesting and informative as I did during our conversation.

Here we go folks, Episode 22! This time we've got a friend and frequent guest back during my time hosting a radio show, Karen Masterson Koch! Karen is a clinical nutritionist with over 17 years of experience counseling patients in medical clinics. She interned at the Livingston Clinic with the world renowned immunologist Dr. Virginia Livingston M.D. Because of Ms. Masterson's dedication to finding answers to health problems, she has spent the past decade researching Aloe Vera specifically and applying her knowledge with hundreds of patients.If you've ever wondered about the many applications of Aloe Vera, this is the episode for you!

Hey hey! Today we're talking about aged garlic extract. This isn't your standard cooking aromatic we're dealing with here... Studies have suggested that aged garlic extract may help lower blood pressure, improve arterial stiffness, and reduce inflammation. This episode's guest is Jim Lavalle, who appeared on Jim's final radio show. Jim Lavalle is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, nutritionist, and educator in integrative and prcesion health. Jim educates and works with military special forces in addition to advising professional athletes and sports organizations, and was selected to be the Integrative Medicine Program Director for the NFL Hall of Fame Health and Performance Program in 2019.

Number 20! Our guest on this episode is Dr. Glen Depke, a traditional naturopath since 1985. Glen has worked alongside Joseph Mercola since the early 2000s and has served in many different roles at Mercola, including chief nutritionist and wellness director, and he also played an early role in product development at the company. Since then he has been educating people about his experiences with supplementation and innovation within the industry.We discuss a number of Mercola products that many people may not be familiar with, such as liposomal vitamin formulations, molecular hydrogen tablets, and fermented food powders. 

Another day, another opportunity to learn about something! On this episode, we invite fun-guy Jerry Angelini on to talk about fungi and some of the numerous benefits of mushrooms for human consumption. Jerry Angelini is an integrative practitioner with training and experience in psychiatric and chronic illness rehabilitation, and Education Director for Host Defense.

In this episode, we speak with Darren Landis, President & Co-Founder of Hyalogic. His company specializes in natural beauty products and dietary supplements that feature hyaluronic acid. Now, you may be asking "but isn't acid harmful for you?" The truth is, hyaluronic acid is produced naturally by our bodies, so it is safe to ingest or apply to the skin.If you're unfamiliar with what hyaluronic acid is, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about some of the benefits and applications it can provide to your daily regimen.

On this episode, we're joined by Michael Schwartz, a naturopathic doctor and owner of Michael's Naturopathic Programs. Michael supports an all-encompassing approach to healing, which includes the spiritual and emotional components of wellness in addition to the physical. Michael provides some very beneficial insights into the connection between body and spirit when 'treating the whole person'.

On this episode we have a conversation with Sam Wiley, president/owner of Wiley's Finest Fish Oil, one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Wiley's Finest sources their omega-3 oils from Wild Caught Alaskan Pollock and their products are all made in the USA. This is an important distinction, seeing as the majority of supplement-grade fish oils are imported from non-domestic sources.Sam and I discuss his company's history, sourcing, and products, as well as the effects of fish oil on the standard American diet.

There's nothing fishy about this episode!... Okay, maybe it's a *little* fishy. On this installment of Nutrition Nutz, we are joined by Paul Freeman, national educator for Garden of Life, one of the leading supplement brands in the industry. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about informing consumers about how health enriches all aspects of the human experience. In this episode, we discuss a variety of things surrounding the omega-3 supplement industry, including how companies process and source their fish oils, as well as the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the standard American diet. Our conversation finishes with a discussion about the age-old remedy, apple cider vinegar.

Episode 14! We've got Susan Smith Jones on with us today to share with us her experience using and advocating the use of Olbas oils and remedies.For a woman with three of America's most ordinary names, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has certainly made extraordinary contributions to the field of holistic health. With 30 years at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) teaching students, staff and faculty how to be healthy and fit, Susan has established herself as one of the world's foremost experts on diet and nutrition, high-level wellness, natural remedies, balanced living, and human potential. Selected as one of 10 Healthy American Fitness Leaders by the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, Susan teaches that the body is designed to be self-repairing, self-renewing, and self-sustaining and that the power to live a radiantly healthy life is within everyone's grasp. She is the author of over 2500 healthy living magazine articles and 33 books.

It's 2021, and Nutrition Nutz is coming out of the gates full-speed with this episode's guest, health food industry titan Terry Lemerond. Terry is the president and founder of his company, EuroPharma, owner of one of the most popular supplement brands on the market, Terry Naturally. With over 45 years of experience, Terry has become a leading figure in the industry, authoring three books (with more on the way!), and he has graciously offered his time to share some advice on how to live a more healthy life.Many Terry Naturally products have gained best-seller status in health food stores across the country due to their science-based, effective formulations. Some of the great products offered by Terry Naturally include Curamin (pain/inflammation), Vectomega (fish oil), and Anxiocalm (stress formula), among many others.

On this episode, we've got Dan Chapman, Founder and CEO of Redd Remedies. He started his company and began creating formulas in 2005. We discuss some of his formulas for immune health, a unique ingredient for joint stiffness and pain, and a blend of herbs and minerals to regulate sugar imbalance and help with nasty cravings, all of which can be found at HollyHillVitamins.com.

Hey folks! I'm happy to announce that we've got a rare in-studio guest on this episode! I'm joined by Dr. Phil Pappas, a friend & colleague of mine. Dr. Phil Pappas is the former program director of the Abington Stress Management Center and the Abington A.D.D. Program. He also served as Chief Operating Officer of Abington Behavioral Medicine Associates, which is a mental health clinic at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania. Pappas earned his Master's Degree and Doctorate in Nutrition, and has worked for multiple pharmaceutical companies including Mallinckrodt and Bristol Myers Squibb.In this episode, our discussion is focused on the topic of stress and the many ways that it can affect our lives, both positively and negatively. Dr. Pappas provides some insight into some effective methods and techniques to help deal with stress in our everyday lives, as well as some stress alleviating products that you can find perusing the aisles at your local health food store, or at our sponsor site HollyHillVitamins.com.

Double digit episodes, baby! Thank you to everyone who has lent their ears to this show. This episode features a conversation with Brianna Diorio, a clinical nutritionist specializing in alternative health, functional medicine, and dietary supplements. She is also the global educator for Vitality Works, a fantastic company responsible for manufacturing private label herbal supplements to health food stores, including our sponsor site HollyHillVitamins.com.

On this episode I speak with Tina Anderson, co-creator of Just Thrive, the company responsible for creating the world's first spore-based probiotic. We discuss topics such as the importance of probiotics, soil-based supplements, and the Just Thrive's breakthrough line of products.

On this episode, I welcome my friend and frequent guest Dewey Thomas to educate me on what could possibly be the next big thing in the supplementation world. Cannabigerol, or in layman's terms 'CBG', is a member of the cannabinoid family found in cannabis plants that may have some beneficial properties. CBG products can be found at our sponsor, Holly Hill Health Foods in North Wales, PA (215-361-7770). This conversation was definitely a learning opportunity for me, as I hope it is for you.

I've always been fascinated with Life Extension's products, so much so that I've used them myself for many years. That's why I'm delighted to have spent some time talking with Dr. Vanessa Pavey, a Naturopathic Doctor and education scientist at Life Extension. Throughout our conversation, we discuss topics ranging from our personal supplementation regimens to the science behind a handful of Life Extension's products.

I'm absolutely THRILLED to release this episode because of our special guest 'The Food Babe,' aka Vani Hari! Vani is a New York Times Best Selling Author and has been recognized by Time Magazine as one of the '30 Most Influential People on the Internet' due to her passion for food activism and her quest to banish questionable & potentially harmful ingredients and chemicals in the food industry. Her blog, FoodBabe.com, and its following have been instrumental in increasing public awareness of sketchy ingredient lists and nutrition labels of many food & beverage industry titans, such as Kraft, General Mills, Subway, and Anheuser-Busch, and in some cases has been responsible for affecting change within these companies. In an effort to further directly impact the food industry, Vani co-founded an organic, all-natural food brand called Truvani, whose mission is to bring 'Products Without Toxins, Labels Without Lies' to the market. Working to accomplish this goal, Truvani products feature completely transparent product labels so consumers know exactly what they're putting into their bodies.

On this episode, I invite Jim Stahl of Emergent Health to talk about his company's flagship products: Vita-Stim and CancX. With a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Ithaca College and a Masters in Human Science with a focus on Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics from Indiana University, Jim is a lifelong health advocate. Over the past decade, Jim's primary focus has been the impact of supporting products that can favorably impact healthcare and help people feel better as they go through therapy for various ailments and conditions.

On this episode, I will be speaking with Stuart Tomc, Vice President of Human Nutrition at CV Sciences, parent company of hemp-based CBD industry leader Plus CBD Oil. Mr. Tomc is a recognized authority on dietary supplements, with twenty years of experience in the nutritional health industry. A renowned educator, Mr. Tomc recognizes CBD and its multiple mechanisms of action to support human health, and envisions a new category of dietary supplements derived from agricultural hemp.Learn about the endocannabinoid system (ECS), what hemp-based CBD is and how it works to promote homeostasis within the body, as well as some of the topics surrounding it (legislation and legality, current research, and future of the industry).

On this episode, I invite natural supplement and bodycare consultant and 38-year veteran of the natural foods movement Michael Hennessey to talk about our current health crisis from a natural health perspective. Throughout our conversation, we examine some of the possible oversights of our global health community, and how certain traditional herbal treatments may assist with both preventative care and mitigation of symptoms. Mr. Hennessey offers public health education under the auspices of a non-profit public-educational organization, Wildberry Education, that works to share information and empower individual responsibility for one's health.

Before this podcast was started, I hosted a live on-air weekly radio program known as 'Holly Hill Health Hour' at a Philadelphia area radio station for fifteen years. This bonus episode is an abbreviated version of the final broadcast at the station. Joining me on this episode are two industry experts, Dr. Cass Ingram (wild medicinal spice extracts) and pharmacist Jim Lovell (aged garlic extracts), to speak about some of the overall health benefits that the products they champion can provide.

On this episode I spoke via telephone with Dr. Cass Ingram, author of over 25 books on natural healing, and one of North America's leading experts on the health benefits and disease fighting properties of wild medicinal spice extracts. Topics of discussion on this episode range from Dr. Ingram's thoughts on the standard medical establishment, his new book about the novel coronavirus, and the ways in which wild oregano and black seed oils can be used to help bolster the immune system during this pandemic.

This episode features a one-on-one conversation with my good friend Dewey Thomas. A practicing vegan, marathoner, and martial artist, Dewey has been in the forefront of the health food industry for over 20 years. He is very charismatic, and has an intimate knowledge of herbal remedies, particularly those of the adaptogenic variety. During our conversation we'll touch on the origins and medicinal properties of some of the more popular adaptogenic herbs such as Rhodiola, Astragalus, Ashwagandha, Licorice, & Cordyceps.Rather than a direct treatment approach, adaptogens have been used for thousands of years by civilizations around the globe as regulatory medicine to aid with the physical and non-physical stresses of daily life. If you're unfamiliar with this class of herbs, I hope you find our conversation interesting and you take away some valuable information about these lovely natural medicines.

In this episode I had local herbalist Paula Billig on the show to discuss her current webinar "The Foot To Forehead Fix", and various herbal remedies (or food medicines) which provide specific health outcomes. In particular we discussed stinging nettles (fresh or freeze dried) for its natural antihistamine qualities related to allergies. We also discussed physical activity and various plants and herbs including how they affect your stress levels and general health. Lastly we talked about chamomile tea and how different strengths have a different reaction in the body. If you get a chance, go to www.hollyhillvitamins.com/wellness-library to learn more about herbs discussed in the show plus many other varieties. It is a great resource to learn about herbs and if you are looking for herbal products to purchase then you can find them at great prices with Free Shipping on all orders.