The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast

In this rich and revealing episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz welcomes the legendary Sally Fallon Morell, author of Nourishing Traditions and founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, for an eye-opening conversation that blends ancestral nutrition, holistic health, and spiritual alignment in today's toxic food and medical culture. Together, they unpack the roots of nutritional wisdom, challenge mainstream health narratives, and dive into controversial yet essential topics including raw milk, vaccine injury, the decline of small family farms, and why butter (not margarine) belongs on your plate. Sally also shares the spiritual significance of honoring the body as a temple, discusses the dietary crisis facing modern society, and offers practical advice to reclaim your family's health.   Critical topics include: • The difference between raw milk vs. pasteurized milk and the science behind why raw milk supports digestion, immunity, and childhood development • The impact of vaccines on child health, including SIDS, chronic illness, and Sally's perspective on medical freedom • The decline of small family farms and why local, regenerative agriculture must be preserved • Why traditional animal fats like butter, liver, and fish eggs are essential for hormonal health, fertility, and brain development • How processed foods, protein powders, and synthetic vitamins are silently damaging our population • Sally's perspective on the spiritual roots of nourishment, including Biblical insights into food, the sacredness of the body, and how nutrition aligns with God's design • The legacy of Dr. Weston A. Price and the principles behind his research on indigenous diets and generational health • Practical tips to start your real food journey, like the one-minute fix that could radically improve your family's health: making your own salad dressing   Jamie also opens up about her personal transformation from following mainstream health advice to finding healing through the Nutritional Therapy Association and Weston A. Price teachings—especially after a vaccine injury in her own family. The episode ends with a bold, hope-filled vision for the future of food, faith, and functional nutrition, including Sally's call for churches to reawaken to the importance of the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.   Whether you're an NTP, parent, homesteader, church leader, or just someone seeking truth in a world of health confusion, this episode will inspire and empower you to live nourished, informed, and aligned—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.   Resources Mentioned: • Weston A. Price Foundation • Sally's Nourishing Traditions Blog • Wise Traditions Conference – Salt Lake City, Oct 17–19 • RealMilk.com – Find Local Raw Milk • Nourishing Traditions Cookbook • Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care • Sally's Pancake Recipe • Bone Marrow Custard Recipe   Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) • Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program     Subscribe for more episodes featuring pioneers in functional nutrition, regenerative agriculture, and whole-family, holistic wellness.

This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast invites you to jump on the ride with host Jamie Belz for an engaging roundtable conversation with recent graduates Rebecca Stuart, Cody Cox, and Christa Chioini. In this open, insightful, and honest episode, these three NTP alumni share their unique journeys—from initial health struggles that drew them to nutritional therapy to building meaningful, purpose-driven careers in holistic wellness.   Discover their biggest “aha” moments during the NTP program, how the foundations of health transformed their personal lives, and what they're doing today to empower others. If you want to deepen your understanding of how nutrition can impact health and wellness, this episode is packed with practical insights, inspiration, and clarity.   Questions explored in this episode: What led you to pursue the NTP program, and was it a good decision? What was your biggest “aha” moment or realization during your education? Did anything in the program challenge your previous beliefs or habits? How have you involved your family in your nutrition journey since graduating? What's something impactful you learned during the program that made a profound difference in your life? Have you experimented with tools like Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), and what were your discoveries? What's one food you thought was healthy before, but later discovered wasn't so beneficial? What's your area of wellness hypocrisy—something you indulge in, even knowing it's not ideal? Are there ingredients you absolutely avoid and refuse to bring into your home? What important lessons have you learned from working with bio-individual clients? Who's your ideal client now, and how can listeners get in touch with you?   Whether you're currently enrolled, thinking about joining the NTP community, or interested in working with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, you don't want to miss the fun!   Please remember to hit "subscribe" and leave us a 5-star review!   Thanks for listening! __________________ Podcast Episode Resources: Guests' Contact Information Cody Cox Website: ⁠Beaver Creek Wellness⁠ Podcast: ⁠Real Food Mental Health⁠ Christa Chioini Website: ⁠CNC Holistic Living⁠ Instagram: ⁠@carrotsandcocktails⁠ Rebecca Stuart Website: ⁠Liberty Wellness and Co⁠ Instagram: ⁠@libertywellnessandco⁠   Mentioned Podcast Episodes Huberman Lab Podcast episode on Alcohol and its Effects ⁠Huberman Lab: What Alcohol Does to Your Body⁠ ⁠Nutritional Therapy & Wellness Podcast Episode 37: Autism CAN Be Reversed - An Interview with Beth Lambert from Documenting Hope⁠   Organizations & Resources Documenting Hope – Resources on healing childhood conditions naturally ⁠Documenting Hope⁠ Feed Your Fertile Body™ Program ⁠Feed Your Fertile Body⁠   Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) Information ⁠Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program⁠ ⁠Career Compass Program (NTA's career and marketing support)⁠

In this follow-up to our deep-dive on mineral wisdom, Allison Mädl, FNTP and NTA educator, returns to share simple, ancestral-inspired strategies you can implement today to boost your mineral intake—and feel the difference.   From crafting nutrient-packed herbal infusions and embracing blackstrap molasses to unlocking the power of leafy greens, culinary herbs, and real sea salt, Allison breaks down the most practical ways to infuse your meals (and your life) with essential minerals.   Plus, we explore how digestion plays a critical role in mineral absorption, and why even the best foods won't help if your gut can't break them down.   You'll learn: How to make a potent herbal infusion Why blackstrap molasses is a forgotten mineral-rich superfood Which wild greens and veggie tops to eat for hidden mineral boosts The truth about culinary herbs and sea salt as daily mineral sources How to optimize digestion for better mineral absorption   From dealing with graying hair, fatigue, muscle cramps, or simply wanting to eat more nutrient-dense foods, this quick episode is packed with practical and ancestral wisdom.   _____________ Jamie's Super Hero Overnight Oats Serves 4 Use locally sourced and organic whenever possible   2 C Organic Oats (Steel cut or rolled)   Add oats to sauce pan. Add water to approximately one inch below rim of pan. Cover with lid and leave on the counter overnight.   In the morning, use the lid to carefully drain the water from the oats. If desired, add water to rinse/drain once more.    Stir into your plain/drained oats:: 2 TB Grass-Fed Butter or Ghee 1 TB Coconut Oil ¼ C Raw Milk or Coconut Milk   Cover sauce pan with lid  and put it in the oven at 350 degrees.   While the oatmeal warms, in a separate container, mix ¼ C Raw Milk with 1-2 TB of Chia Seeds. Let mixture rest.   At 20 minutes, check for desired temperature and either return to oven or proceed with adding the following:   Chia/Milk Mixture Raisins Chopped Dried Figs Chopped Walnuts Chopped Pecans Pepitas Coconut Flakes Sea Salt Cinnamon Blackstrap Molasses (for extra minerals!)   Omit or add ingredients as desired. Other considerations: Protein or Collagen Powder Mulberries Berries Peaches Apples Mangos Bananas Goji Berries Hemp Hearts Cacao Nibs Sunflower Seeds Pine Nuts Ground Flaxseed Coconut Cream Vanilla Natural Maple Syrup Honey Dates _____________________   If you try it, let us know! Add comments on Spotify. Subscribe! Connect with Jamie on X: https://x.com/jamielynnbelz

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Allison Mädl, FNTP, educator, and long-time contributor to the Nutritional Therapy Association. Together, they unpack one of the most overlooked keys to vibrant health: minerals.   Allison shares how her personal health journey, combined with her years of teaching English to indigenous students in the U.S., led her to uncover the deeply rooted nutritional wisdom found in traditional cultures—especially the mineral-rich diets of the Misteco people of southern Mexico. From the science of how minerals regulate everything from inflammation to thyroid function, to the ancestral food practices like foraging and nixtamalization (soaking corn in alkaline solutions) to create more bio-availability in nutrient profiles, this episode explores how returning to whole, mineral-dense foods can transform our health at a cellular level - - - and may even slow graying hair!   You'll learn:   Why mineral balance is more important than isolated supplementation The role of minerals in muscle contraction, bone strength, and gene expression How trace mineral deficiencies may be linked to premature graying and chronic inflammation How reverse osmosis water could be depleting your mineral stores—and what to do about it Practical, ancestral ways to infuse more minerals into your life (yes, including tortillas)   Whether you're struggling with cramps, fatigue, inflammation, or just want to feel more resilient in your body, this conversation is packed with both inspiration and actionable wisdom rooted in tradition, science, and bio-individuality.   Don't forget to tune in Thursday for a follow-up "Quick Tips" episode on mineral-rich foods and simple ways to incorporate them into your routine.   Subscribe, give us a five-star review, and leave comments (if listening on Spotify!). 

Autism diagnoses are rising, but so is a quiet revolution in how we understand and address them. In this powerful conversation, Beth Lambert, Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, shares her journey from conventional healthcare insider to trailblazing leader in root-cause healing for children with chronic conditions. Beth Lambert is the Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the epidemic of chronic health and developmental conditions in children. A former healthcare consultant and teacher, she has extensively researched the environmental and lifestyle factors contributing to modern pediatric health crises. Beth is the author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America's Children and co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. She has also co-authored peer-reviewed research on autism symptom reversal. Beth holds degrees from Williams College and Fairfield University, and has studied at Oxford University. Beth and Jamie dive deep into the environmental, medical, and lifestyle triggers contributing to the explosion of pediatric diagnoses—and what families can do to take back control. From gut health to toxic exposures, vaccine timing to generational patterns, this episode dismantles the myth that chronic illness is permanent and introduces a new, evidence-backed paradigm: personalized, bio-individual healing is possible—and it's happening. Documenting Hope is doing exactly what their name says—documenting these incredible, triumphant stories to provide proof and HOPE. Whether you're a parent, practitioner, or advocate for health freedom, this episode will challenge what you've been told and offer real hope backed by science. Resources from this Episode: Documenting Hope Learn more about Beth's organization, read real recovery stories, or get involved: https://documentinghope.com Healing Together Membership Community A supportive space for parents navigating chronic conditions in children, with live calls and resources: https://documentinghope.com/healing-together The Flight Study (Documenting Hope's longitudinal intervention study): https://documentinghope.com/flight-study CHIRP Study (Child Health Inventory for Resilience and Prevention): https://documentinghope.com/chirp-study Recommended Book How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345342763 Nutritional Therapy Foundation Course Perfect for parents looking to level up their family's wellness with nutrition basics: https://nutritionaltherapy.com/ntf Donate to Documenting Hope Support independent, agenda-free research: https://documentinghope.com/donate Follow Jamie on X (formerly Twitter) For news, podcast clips, and community conversation: https://twitter.com/jamielynnbelz

YES!! SHE DID!! - - - Imagine naturally conceiving and carrying twins in your 50s!   The fabulous Birgitta Lauren joins host Jamie Belz on this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast to discuss wellness concepts rooted in Birgitta's lifelong, disciplined commitment to health and her passion for promoting, defending, and protecting fertility, pregnancy, and babies.   Birgitta Lauren is a Holistic Fertility Coach with over 30 years of experience in the fitness, nutrition, and fertility field. She is the author of Expecting Fitness: How to Modify and Enjoy Your Exercise Program Throughout Your Pregnancy, a nutritional formulator, prenatal fitness trainer, nutrition coach, speaker, and exercise inventor. She has also served in many leadership positions, including as the former President of SWEA (Swedish Women's Educational Association), board member of March of Dimes LA & OC, the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition in Washington, D.C., and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the National Health Federation.   In this eye-opening and deeply inspiring episode, Birgitta walks us through her journey of becoming pregnant at 53 and giving birth to incredibly healthy 8-pound twin girls—validating decades of holistic living, clean nutrition, and intentional movement. She shares about her work in prenatal fitness and nutrition and details many aspects of her lifelong dedication to wellness, which began after the premature death of her beloved grandmother when Birgitta was just a 12-year-old girl in Stockholm.   From the cultural differences in child-rearing between Sweden and the U.S. to the rise of infertility linked to toxins, EMFs, and lifestyle factors, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical takeaways for women at any stage of life.   You'll learn: Why fertility is more about health status than age. How movement and detoxification prepare the body for pregnancy. The truth about organic food, chemicals, and the health of future generations. Why fathers' health matters just as much—and sometimes more—at conception. How Birgitta overcame industry myths and built a legacy of healthy moms and babies. Whether you're planning for pregnancy, supporting others, or simply looking to optimize your health and vitality, this episode will challenge what you think is possible—and offer hope rooted in truth.   Links & Resources: Birgitta's Website: ExpectingFitness.com Book: Expecting Fitness Contact Birgitta: lauren@expectingfitness.com  IG: @expectingfitness Telegram: @heathybaby Truth: @healthybaby YT: @expectingfitness X: expectingfitness FB: @healthybaby2 and @expectingfitness www.nutritionaltherapy.com   Please hit SUBSCRIBE and leave us reviews! Post comments if you're listening on Spotify! (We want to hear from YOU!)

Childhood obesity is more than calories and exercise—it's a biological, hormonal, and psychological issue that can follow children into adulthood, impacting their health status for decades to follow, as well as potentially detracting from their overall quality of life - forever. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Master Health Coach, reveals why early intervention is essential. Learn how childhood eating habits determine the number of fat cells an individual will have for life and impact their metabolism and hormone regulation, making obesity harder to overcome later in life. Jamie explains how hidden factors—such as insulin resistance, food addiction, stress, screen time, and the Standard American Diet (SAD)—are silently contributing to this alarming health crisis. Most importantly, Jamie empowers parents with practical, realistic steps to help their families break the generational cycle of obesity. Tune in to discover how small, intentional changes around nutrition, mindful eating, family meals, screen time management, and joyful movement can dramatically improve your child's health trajectory Please leave us a five-star review, hit subscribe, and share this episode! Also, if you're listening on Spotify, send comments and questions! Resources: Foundations of Health Course - https://nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations/ Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon Morell and Mary Enig “Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care” by Sally Fallon Morrell, Thomas S. Cowan The Weston A. Price Foundation The National Health Federation

What happens when two of the most influential organizations in natural health—the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and the National Health Federation (NHF)—come together? In this powerful one-off episode, fresh off the NHF Conference, Jamie Belz and Mike Belz unpack the most eye-opening moments, shocking revelations, and inspiring calls to action from a weekend spent with an incredible organization passionately fighting for our health freedoms since 1955.   From Codex Alimentarius to FDA overreach, and the shocking story of NHF's founding to HEALTH FREEDOM quotes from Benjamin Rush and Thomas Jefferson, this conversation dives deep into the fight for medical sovereignty, transparency, and the right to choose your own path to wellness.   In this episode: The history and mission of the NHF How the FDA and other agencies are restricting natural health practices Why bio-individuality must be protected "If I find something that works well for me in my personal health journey - and I'm not harming anyone else - who should be allowed to tell me I cannot choose that methodology?" The sobering truth behind food regulation and supplement censorship Thomas Levy's quote, "We cannot approach science by committee and convenience." What you can do right now to make a difference   This episode is a megaphone for the movement—a rallying cry for anyone ready to stand up, speak out, and take their health into their own hands. We have worked so hard to get to where we are today - and the future looks bright - but WE need to back those leading the charge. The fight for health freedom is about the future of our children and the right to thrive, not just survive. The fight is NOW!   Links & Resources: Nutritional Therapy Association Website National Health Federation Website Foundations of Healing Course (NTA) Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program Contact: admissions@nutritionaltherapy.com Children's Health Defense (Sign up for their newsletters!) Green Med Info Global Wellness Forum   Leave a comment, share your thoughts, and help us keep the message strong. TOGETHER, WE ARE #ReversingTheTrend of preventable poor health!

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz and guest Hallie Loy-Roby follow up on Episode 32, "Gallbladders Matter," providing "quick tips" for gallbladder health for everyone - even those who have had theirs removed.   Hallie Loy-Roby is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a practice in Southeast Michigan. She works with clients who have had their gallbladders removed. In addition to supporting clients, she is on a mission to educate the masses that the gallbladder has a function and serves a purpose, and its absence can negatively impact the health of the body. As a lifelong learner, Hallie is strongly committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the field of nutrition. She actively seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills, recently becoming a Functional Supplement and Quality Specialist.   Join the conversation as they dive into simple yet powerful strategies to support your gallbladder and digestive health. From optimizing bile flow to choosing the right fats, we cover essential nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement tips to keep your gallbladder functioning at its best. Whether you're trying to maintain the health of your healthy gallbladder, improving the health of your gallbladder to avoid a cholecystectomy, or if you've already had your gallbladder removed, these practical insights will help you improve digestion, reduce discomfort, and support overall wellness.   Please hit "SUBSCRIBE." Give us a five-star review. Leave comments (if you're listening on Spotify!). Connect with us on all of the socials!   Visit www.NutritionalTherapy.com   Click HERE to purchase Beta Plus (no gallbladder) or Beta TCP (with gallbladder).  

On this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness podcast, host Jamie Belz talks with fellow Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Hallie Loy-Roby, to tackle a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention—the gallbladder. What does it actually do? Why is it so often removed? How can you support your health if you no longer have one? Together, they dive deep into the vital role of dietary fats, gallbladder function, and what happens when this underappreciated organ is removed (cholecystectomy). Jamie shares her personal journey—how gallbladder issues led her to life-changing insights through the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) program, highlighting the power of bile salts and nutrient-dense diets. Hallie, a gallbladder specialist, details the gallbladder's critical role in fat digestion, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), hormone production, and overall cellular health. Learn to recognize signs of gallbladder dysfunction—from bloating and digestive discomfort to urgent bowel movements—and understand the links to inflammation, fatigue, and environmental toxins. Hallie provides practical strategies to support your gallbladder through hydration, stress-calming techniques, toxin reduction, and balanced fat intake, even if you've already had your gallbladder removed. Discover the importance of being your own health advocate, why fat phobia has damaged our well-being, and how to work alongside doctors who embrace a holistic, bio-individual approach. Listen, give us a review, hit subscribe and join us on all of the platforms to reclaim your wellness and help us to #ReverseTheTrend of preventable poor health.   _________________________________   www.nutritionaltherapy.com Connect with us! Add comments (if you're listening on Spotify)! Ask questions! Send episode requests! We love hearing from you!

In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Jamie Belz walks you through her "hot take" on going "COLD TURKEY." If you feel stuck on the hamster wheel of “I'll start tomorrow” or are tired of setting new goals only to feel overwhelmed and defeated, give this new approach a try and go from overwhelmed to unstoppable. What's COLD TURKEY? • COLD – Cut Out Little Distractions: Small vices sabotage big dreams. Discover how tiny, seemingly harmless habits quietly drain your time, energy, and potential—and learn simple swaps to reclaim your life. • TURKEY – Take Inventory, Understand Your Why, Replace the Habit, Keep It Simple, Establish Accountability, Yield to the Process: Step-by-step, we'll break down exactly how to make meaningful, sustainable changes—without the overwhelm. Learn: • Why traditional resolutions fail (and why it's not your fault). • Practical ways to reset, refocus, and finally stick to habits that align with your goals. • How to leverage the Foundations of Health—optimal digestion, quality sleep, stress management, nutrient-dense eating, blood sugar balance, and physical activity—to build unstoppable momentum. Reclaim your focus and transform your life one intentional step at a time. Subscribe, share, and let's go!!    

"A healthy person has many dreams. An unhealthy person has just one." As we launch a new season of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Mike Belz, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA), for a conversation about the urgent need for a health revolution. They dive into the growing crisis of preventable disease, the impact of food industry corruption, and why making America healthy again is not a political issue but a humanitarian one. With eye-opening statistics, historical insights into food as medicine, and a look at how childhood obesity shapes lifelong health, this episode challenges the status quo and offers real solutions. They also explore the critical role of health coaches, the increasing demand for bio-individual nutrition education, and the NTA's empowering programs designed to equip professionals in this space. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their health, challenge the system, and be part of the movement to #ReverseTheTrend of preventable poor health.     _______________________________________ Thanks for listening! Please leave us five stars and SUBSCRIBE!   Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program: https://nutritionaltherapy.com/ntp/ Professional Health and Wellness Coach Program: https://nutritionaltherapy.com/health-coach/ Get signed up to be first on the list for the release of "The Foundations Course": https://nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations/   Connect with Jamie: X: https://x.com/JamieLynnBelz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiebelzfntp/

Blood sugar dysregulation spans well beyond the diagnosis of diabetes or the prevalence of prediabetes. As you learned in Episode 28 with Amanda Jones, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and lead instructor for the NTA, as well as many additional things - - - blood sugar dysregulation impacts every single function within the body and is a precursor to many chronic diseases - - - but there is hope - - - intentional dietary and lifestyle adjustments can often catalyze the reversal of these diagnoses while simultaneously reducing inflammation, increasing energy, promoting healthful weight loss, and improving overall wellbeing. In today's episode, host Jamie Belz welcomes Amanda back to The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast to share her roster of "Quick Tips for Healthy Blood Sugar Regulation." Amanda highlights many considerations and offers some "low hanging fruit" action steps that can be easily implemented into your life while potentially producing noticeable results sooner than you'd imagine. In regard to optimizing blood sugar regulation, Amanda will cover some tips on: What to eat How to eat Lifestyle hacks If you missed Episode 28: Blood Sugar 101 - Hope for Reversing Pre- & Type II Diabetes, be sure to listen to that for an entirely different and deeper look at the fascinating science of blood sugar regulation and how its imbalances impact the body. Please give us five star reviews, subscribe, and share episodes! Thanks for listening!

In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz and guest Amanda Jones dive into the fascinating science of blood sugar regulation and how its imbalance impacts the body. They explore how prediabetes and type II diabetes—like many chronic diseases—can often be reversed through strategic diet and lifestyle changes. Discover how achieving balanced blood sugar not only improves energy and vitality but also reduces or eliminates many associated health risks altogether. Amanda Jones is a dedicated instructor with the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and an experienced Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner since 2013. In addition to being an FNTP, Amanda holds a master's degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, a bachelors degree in communications, she's a certified ADAPT Functional Health Coach, a certified GAPS Practitioner and a licensed massage therapist. 2:55 Diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin - Blood Sugar 101 4:00 Why blood sugar regulation matters 4:45 Blood sugar regulation impacts everything in the entire body - nothing is NOT impacted 5:20 Current statistics for the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes 6:50 Subclinical blood dysregulation - insulin resistance (PRE-PRE-DIABETES) 7:50 Reversing the pathway toward diabetes 10:45 How blood sugar dysregulation impacts the cardiovascular system - cardio-metabolic disease 11:50 Atherosclerosis as a result of blood sugar dysregulation 13:54 Glucose conversion to body fat 14:22 Blood lipids - triglycerides - hyperlipidemia 14:37 Why SUGAR is contributing to obesity rather than fats - as well as circulating lipids - 15:33 How elevated blood sugar drives elevated blood pressure and high blood pressure 16:20 How high insulin levels inhibit the production of nitric oxide levels 18:00 Immune regulation and meta-inflammation - inflammation driven by metabolic problems 19:30 Endocrine disruption from blood sugar dysregulation 21:10 Changes to the nervous system, gut motility, our microbiome, and other things negatively impacted by blood sugar dysregulation 21:40 The stages of dysglycemia 22:37 Insulin is a GOOD hormone! - What it's supposed to do in the body - how it brings sugar into the cells - how energy is produced 24:33 Excess glucose and insulin - reactive hypoglycemia 25:00 The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster - why you're tired at 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 8:00 PM 27:02 Insulin resistance 28:12 Fasting Glucose Levels - lab testing - Fasting Insulin Levels 30:20 The progression continues - feeling lethargic, gaining weight, etc. 30:30 Pre-Diabetes diagnosis 31:00 A1C - glycation 31:41 Metabolic Syndrome 32:40 Pancreas damage - insulin injections 33:04 Six small meals per day versus fasting 37:30 Fasting and time-restricted eating 38:09 Our blood sugar is synced with our circadian rhythms 39:58 Walking after meals versus other workouts for blood sugar regulation 41:46 There is HOPE! This doesn't need to be a miserable process. YOU can do it and you can enjoy it! ______________________ Catch Episode 29 to learn quick tips for improving blood sugar regulation for optimal health. Hit Subscribe! Connect with us at www.nutritionaltherapy.com

CLICK HERE! Transcription: It's time to escape the health monopoly and end the government's stranglehold on wellness. I'm your host, Jamie Belz - - - and THIS is the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast. Today's episode is a rallying cry—a call to action to break the chains holding back holistic wellness practitioners and, most importantly, to give YOU the freedom to choose your bio-individual path to optimal wellness.  The Nutritional Therapy Association is on a mission to reverse the trend of preventable poor health. Right now, we're living in a nation plagued by chronic illness, obesity, and skyrocketing healthcare costs. Meanwhile, millions of people are searching for solutions—but instead of finding freedom, they're stuck navigating a failing system that prioritizes government-controlled insurance dollars, surgeries, and pharmaceuticals over personalized care pathways that promote sustainable change and truly transformative healthful outcomes. It's an absurd contradiction we face. We're mandated to pay sky-high insurance premiums and hefty deductibles to maintain a safety net for catastrophic health issues—which most of us - THANKFULLY - never need. - - - That money - ((thousands and thousands of dollars for my family each year)) - is just gone. It's a carnival game we're forced to play, and the insurance companies win every year. Yet, at the same time, we're paying out of pocket for the wellness modalities and practitioners we truly value. These professionals offer personalized, preventive care that keeps us healthy and helps us avoid those catastrophic situations altogether. It's a frustrating system that forces us to invest in reactive care while actively limiting our ability to choose proactive, holistic approaches that align with our values and promote lasting wellness. Here's the kicker: the very professionals who can help—highly trained, deeply passionate practitioners—have been targeted, silenced, and even prosecuted in some states simply for doing what they do best: helping people live healthier lives.  Today, we're breaking this down - - - We desperately need an overhaul of how we do things. What we've been doing - our current "health care" system - IS NOT WORKING. The health of our nation is absolutely unacceptable. - **42% of U.S. adults are obese.**  - **6 in 10 adults** have at least one chronic illness, and **4 in 10 have two or more.**  In the U.S. alone - $400 BILLION dollars are spent on prescriptions each year - - - and we're getting sicker and sicker. We spend $4.1 trillion on healthcare in the U.S. each year - if that $4.1 was making us the healthiest humans have ever been - I'd be all for it!! - - - but 90% of that 4.1 trillion dollars is going toward managing chronic diseases. Here's the hard truth: most of these conditions are preventable. They don't need another prescription—they need a personalized, holistic approach that addresses the root causes of dysfunction. People are desperate for solutions tailored to their unique needs—their bio-individual path to wellness—but they're stuck in a system that's failing them. And that's where Nutritional Therapy Practitioners and holistic practitioners step in to fill the gap.  As Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (NTPs), we undergo rigorous, science-based training to support individuals on their wellness journey. We specialize in:  Anatomy, physiology, and the body's interconnected systems. Root cause analysis—not just managing symptoms but understanding and addressing the foundational imbalances that cause dysfunction. Empowering people with bio-individual strategies, recognizing that no two bodies are the same. Providing education in nutrition truth. We're not owned by big food or big pharma - we'll tell you the truth about that ingredients lists and help enlighten you about why certain foods - like most of the 10,000 industrially produced chemicals the FDA has approved for human consumption in the United States - should be avoided. We're a threat. What we teach is real, and it can't be patented for profit. We discovered this on our own after being exhausted - or sometimes even injured by - the BIGs - big food, big ag, big pharma - the BIG Money Machine. Most of us found this path because of our own life-changing experiences. Most holistic wellness providers - many NTPs - discovered this work after a personal health breakthrough or helping their child recover from a debilitating condition. We've lived it. We've felt the frustration of a system that didn't have answers - we were told, "you can't, you won't, you'll never," - "when in doubt, cut it out" - "where do you want me to send this prescription?" - - - but we pushed back on the prognosis - and we realized that there is another way! You have to be willing to take off the blinders and look. There are incredible licensed medical professionals who have done exactly that - - - they've come over to this side and have seen, felt, and heard what cannot be unseen, unfelt, or unheard - and we're all passionate about sharing what we've learned. Let's be clear: this isn't about demonizing any one group - and it's not about competition. This is about collaboration and abundance.  The health crisis is far too big for any one group of professionals to handle alone. We need registered dietitians, doctors, NTPs, health coaches, and more—all working together to create a system where everyone has access to the care they need.  When there are no more sick people left to help, THEN we can talk about competition. Until that day comes, we need boots on the ground. We need practitioners working in communities, meeting people where they are, and providing diverse options for care.  We're all allies in this fight. And the more offerings we have, the more likely each person will find their bio-individual path to wellness.  Here's the reality - the big problem - and why I need YOUR help. In some states, Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (NTPs) and other holistic practitioners - including RNs, functional medicine doctors, Chiros, NPs, MDs, DOs, and other licensed professionals, as well as alternative practice practitioners - are facing absurd restrictions and fear-driven enforcement. These are highly trained professionals offering alternative and innovative approaches to health, yet anyone challenging the status quo or “the machine” is met with unnecessary roadblocks, intimidation, and legal threats - fear of financial repercussions - the swipe of a pen can pull someone's license - their entire career gone if they don't get in line and play the conformity game. It's a system that stifles solutions and prevents people from accessing the personalized care they need and deserve. We have an NTP in Minnesota who was working alongside a naturopathic doctor, providing nutrition education to a mere five or six clients. She was given a cease and desist from the Minnesota Board of Dietetics because someone called in an anonymous phone call complaint, which was apparently enough to launch a taxpayer-funded investigation - - - and I am telling you - they had nothing - she did NOTHING wrong. Nothing even close to wrong - - - but because of an anonymous phone call and the current laws - she was immediately shut down and forced to spend her precious time and her family's money to fight back - - - ultimately conceding. Think about how absurd that is. We're trained, we're educated, and we're passionate—but the law ties our hands while the public suffers.  This isn't just frustrating—it's wrong. It limits your choices, perpetuates the health crisis, and prevents qualified practitioners from helping people who desperately need it.      The MAHA movement has ruffled some feathers - but I don't understand that - because EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. should want to see Americans - all people - everywhere - get healthy again.  This is a Non-Partisan Issue. This fight for health freedom isn't about a specific politician —it's about people, plain and simple. And let's be clear: this isn't about saying that licensed professionals or hospitals are bad. Dietitians, doctors, and hospitals are absolutely essential, and many people rely on them for life-saving care. But this is about freedom—the freedom for every individual to choose the approach and the professional that resonates with their values, aligns with their goals, and helps them meet them. Whether you prioritize personal liberty, innovative healthcare solutions, or reducing the overwhelming strain on our medical system, this issue affects us all. Chronic illness doesn't discriminate by political affiliation, and neither should the solutions. This is bigger than party lines; it's about breaking down barriers and creating a system where everyone can access the tools, resources, and guidance they need to achieve optimal wellness. By lifting these restrictions, we're not undermining traditional healthcare - we're expanding the choices available to empower people to take control of their own health. Every ethical provider should be able to get behind that. This is about escaping the health monopoly that drove us to the health crisis we're in. This is about ending the government's stranglehold and unlocking bio-individual pathways to wellness. Here's where YOU come in. This isn't just about practitioners - it's about YOU and your right to access care that works for your bio-individual needs.  I'm asking you to take action. Click THIS LINK and sign the petition to lift the legal restraints on holistic and functional health practitioners. By signing this petition - you're supporting empowered health - a system that champions true preventative care, like nourishing the body with nutrient-dense, whole foods! - and focuses on addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms with bandaid solutions that trap patients in a cycle of lifelong dependency and side-effect management - - - another pill - another surgery - - - - spoiler alert - that vicious cycle never stops. No one on a list of prescriptions is ever as happy as those in the pharmaceutical commercials portray. By signing this petition - you're supporting a more healthful future for generations to come - one where practitioners can work without fear, everyone has access to the kind of health care they desire and deserve, and they're aware of their options so they can actually find what works for them! Signing this petition means you support a future of true autonomy - where our hard-earned money isn't being held in the purse of the insurance companies, and like children, we have to beg them for our fractional allowances, which the government ultimately dictates. You're signing to support the freedom of choice - the right to seek care that aligns with your unique, bio-individual needs and preferences - to spend your wellness money where you want to spend it. With all the training I've received in anatomy, physiology, and the science of how the foods we eat literally are the building blocks of our bodies—the intricate interplay of nutrients to fuel every function- and the miraculous healing capabilities of a nutrient-sufficient body—I've dedicated over a decade to mastering this knowledge. And yet, despite all of that, I'm not legally allowed in some states to create a simple meal plan for your family for next week. Let that sink in.     Then sign that petition, yeah? After you sign, don't stop there. Share the petition with your family, friends, and community. Send this podcast to everyone you know. Post it on social media. Talk about it. We need you to help build momentum. Momentum is the silent force of greatness - - - every signature is a step closer to creating extraordinary outcomes.  Click Here or copy/paste the link below to sign the petition - right now - it takes a few seconds. Don't say you'll do it later - let's go!! Thank you for gifting your precious time to hear what I had to say and for being part of this movement. The time for change is now. Together, we can push back against conformity - change the way we think - and, in doing so - change the world. Together, we are reversing the trend of preventable poor health. ___ https://www.change.org/p/freedom-to-practice-supporting-the-right-to-holistic-care?recruiter=1358342049&recruited_by_id=e22b9240-a849-11ef-b3a9-450f8dfb38a4&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink ___   www.nutritionaltherapy.com

On this "Quick Tips" episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Corinne Trimarchi returns to share her top five tips for dealing with eczema. Hear her full story and additional information regarding pediatric prognosis pushback on infant allergies in Episode 25 - Allergies Don't Have To Be A Life Sentence. Resources: Corinne's Website: www.holisticnutritionnj.com Instagram: theautoimmunesolution Topical product Corinne mentioned: https://briotechusa.shop/products/pure-hypochlorous (Note: This is neither a paid sponsor nor an affiliate organization. We are simply providing valuable tools for #ReversingTheTrendOfPreventablePoorHealth.) ________________________ Please remember to hit "SUBSCRIBE" and tell a friend you're listening. https://nutritionaltherapy.com

On this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Corinne Trimarchi shares the story of her son's very challenging start to life - having struggled with a complex case of food allergies. Corinne is a wife, mom of two boys, a board-certified holistic nutrition practitioner, and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Corinne received her nutrition training from the Nutritional Therapy Association and coaching training from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She specializes in allergies, eczema, digestion, and gut health in babies, children, and adults. As Corinne tells of having her world turned upside down following the birth of her second son, she discusses working with various specialists, a long list of prescription medications, various diagnoses, referrals to more specialists, and still - no answers. She has committed her life to helping other parents navigate the challenges of childhood allergies, offering hope for the reversal of these conditions which were once considered a life sentence. Corinne honors the bio-individual approach, taught through the Nutritional Therapy Association while working with her clients. She says, "We are all biochemically unique and our wellness should be approached with that in mind." Corinne helps families better understand how food and environmental factors influence the expression of genes and the trajectory of health.   Resources: Corinne's Website: www.holisticnutritionnj.com Instagram: theautoimmunesolution https://documentinghope.com ________________________ Please remember to hit "SUBSCRIBE" and tell a friend you're listening. https://nutritionaltherapy.com

On this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz talks with Miles Welch, Founder and CEO of North Star Training Solutions, about the importance and difficulties of being a good leader - for ourselves. Miles is a leadership expert who is passionate about helping business owners build their leadership bench and develop their leadership potential. He has impacted thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners through his speaking and coaching, as well as the industry-leading developmental programming he has designed. Miles's varied leadership assignments include serving as a Platoon Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, pastoring one of the largest churches in the United States, serving as the Executive Director of the John Maxwell Leadership Center, and launching two successful businesses. Miles and his family live in the Atlanta area. During their conversation, Jamie and Miles cover many topics in relation to building resilience and having the discipline to level-up and ultimately succeed in all areas of life. 04:07 Entropy 06:25 Busyness 07:12 Resilience and the difference between pressure and stress 10:53 The shame of not "succeeding" 14:56 The key to high performance 15:14 Midlife Crisis 16:25 Doing a life audit and recalibration 21:18 Tips on resilience and holding yourself accountable 22:28 Staying up late versus getting up early 23:12 Stream of consciousness writing 25:09 Television detox 26:36 Journaling, reading (growing/learning) and Miles's morning routine 29:44 The reshaping of friendships as life gets busy - kids' activities and youth sports 33:12 Miles's evening routing 34:10 Quit eating earlier in the evening - the blood sugar rollercoaster - craving carbs at night - blood sugar's impact on sleep - waking up in the night 36:46 The upward or downward spiral of wellness and healthy versus unhealthy habits 37:26 Having accountability partners 37:45 Miles's primary core values #1 38:54 Hiding things in life - vulnerability - talking with others - working with a counselor 40:36 Life hack for "receiving counseling from Brene Brown and other high-level professionals" 42:05 The three-pronged system for working through being "stuck" in life 44:30 Wisdom and the benefit of having mentors 45:53 Miles's primary core values #2 46:47 Miles's primary core values #3 46:58 Having a life that is integrated - having a surrendered relationship with the truth 47:39 Miles's primary core values #4 49:42 The hardest challenge in leading yourself 51:08 The lie we tell ourselves about "the season coming" when everything will be different or easier - not living in the now 53:43 Don't squander another minute, hour, day, week, month, year, decade… 54:18 The upward spiral or the downward spiral 54:36 The best pre-workout 55:48 Being kind to yourself 57:24 Getting better at failing 58:37 Bounce-back rate - falling off the wagon - small vices 59:54 Miles's favorite self-improvement resources   Email Miles Welch: Miles@northstartraining.com Website: https://northstartraining.com/ Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themileswelch/ https://www.instagram.com/themileswelch/ Books mentioned: Developing the Leader Within You - John Maxwell The Endurance: Legendary Antarctic Expedition - Caroline Alexander The Greatest Generation - Tom Brokaw ________________________________________   Thanks for listening! If you like what you're hearing, please don't forget to subscribe and give us those five start ratings!   Email Jamie: Jamie@nutritionaltherapy.com Connect with us online: www.Nutritionaltherapy.com

POOP (ewww) What goes in, must come out!   In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, and fellow FNTP, Stephanie Ewals, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist, owner of Out of the Woods Nutrition, and host of the Help For Hashimotos podcast talk about the end product of digestion - poop. Talking about pooping is a total taboo, but it's an important topic.   The prevalence of GI disorders such as diarrhea, constipation, and alternating diarrhea and constipation is extremely common, with 3-5% of the U.S. population experiencing chronic diarrhea. Globally, 16% of adults experience chronic constipation - up to 19% of adults in the U.S. and a whopping 33% of adults over the age of 60 experience chronic constipation.   Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with Alternating Diarrhea and Constipation, characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and variability in bowel habits, affect 10-15% of the global population. Among those with IBS, a significant portion (around 25-30%) experiences alternating diarrhea and constipation (IBS-M, mixed type). *Mehta, S. R., Patel, D., Rana, B., Kumar, N., Singh, A., & Sharma, P. (2023). Title of the article. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1061453. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1061453   1:42 Bristol Stool Chart - shows what the shape and consistency of your poop means   4:11 More about what your poop should look like   4:57 Why should we care about what our poop looks like?   5:25 Bristol Stool Chart Types 5-7   5:54 Loose stools with full food particles (some of it looks like it did when you ate it)   6:35 Bristol Stool Chart Types 1 & 2 - Constipation - toxins - excess estrogens   7:19 Bristol Stool Chart Types 3 & 4   7:43 It's not normal to have diarrhea, constipation, or alternating diarrhea and constipation every day.   8:39 Irregularity with our bowel movements are symptoms of dysfunction somewhere in the body.   10:02 Motility/transit time - testing how long it takes from eating to defecating (aka pooping)   11:21 Hope/help for Type 1 & Type 2 - things that help relieve constipation and determine what is causing it   13:12 If you're not eating fiber now, ease into it! Notes on fiber intake and ways to get more fiber in your diet   16:12 Diarrhea - within a few hours of eating, fiber will not help, look elsewhere for solutions - food inflammatory tests - elimination diet - Whole 30 -  your body is telling you something!   18:52 Protocols AND or VERSUS bio-individuality?   21:10 Where nutritional therapy really excels…   22:57 How stress impacts digestion - anxiety - adrenals - cortisol   24:47 Not digesting properly - whole food particles in poop   25:09 What you can do if you're struggling with GI disorders   26:12 Physical activity/movement   26:52 Squatty Potty    28:28 Preworkouts, gels, anything you're putting in that are flushing through…   29:05 Magnesium, Vitamin C     Please remember to hit SUBSCRIBE and give us a 5-Star Review if you're loving what you're hearing!       Stephanie's business - Out of the Woods Nutrition - "Help For Hashimoto's Podcast"   Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-for-hashimotos-podcast/id1395020956 Website:  https://www.outofthewoodsnutrition.com/ Download The Definitive Guide To Hashimoto's:  https://mailchi.mp/0e5555d60258/the-definitive-guide-to-hashimotos

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz and Svein Erik Haugmo, Co-founder and CEO of ORIVO, a third-party testing laboratory in Norway, discuss the high level of fraudulence in the fish oil industry. 80% of the best-selling fish oil supplements on Amazon are NOT what the companies selling them say they are. Eighty percent of label claims were found to be inaccurate representations of the product found in the bottle. After realizing the abundance of unethical and immoral, greedy business practices within this area, Svein and his team at Orivo developed a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary origin verification technology to test consumable fish products for people and pets. They collaborate with supplement companies to help promote transparency, fight fraudulence, and protect consumers around the globe. Learn more about ORIVO: https://orivo.no Additional resource Svein mentioned: https://alwaysomega3s.com ___________________________________ Please remember to LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe! If you're part of the NTA Community, connect with me on Mighty Networks! For more insights and resources and to connect with our vibrant community, visit us at: nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast

On this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, hosts, Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, and Mike Belz, CEO of the Nutritional Therapy Association discuss types, current stats, symptoms of chronic stress, and solutions for creating stress resilience for better mental health which tends to make way for better physical health. Join them as they touch on mental and physical stressors common in today's world, such as inflation and financial uncertainty/hardship, kids, busy schedules, societal pressures, work, daily tasks, relationships, divorce, isolation, socialization, screens, social media, politics, news, violence, prescription drugs, recreational drugs, environmental inputs, toxins, mold, weight management, health issues, loved ones who are suffering from mental or physical illnesses. Learn about the biological response to stress, and how to practice healthful stress management practices, as well as what to eat and what to avoid. 6:53 The resounding impact of the COVID pandemic from "Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering from Collective Trauma" 8:21 The abundance of stressors 11:31 The body's stress response - fight or flight - overstimulation of stress response 12:32 Working with an NTP to optimize digestion to help minimize stress and improve mental health/reducing stress to optimize digestion 13:35 Hitting the stress wall and the key to beating the stress epidemic - mindfulness and a healthier lens - avoiding "breathing life into" your stress 15:17 Work hard, play hard -> work hard, work harder 16:04 Physical symptoms of stress - aches and pains, insomnia, chest pain, heart damage, esophageal spasms, heartburn/acid reflux/GERD, digestive dysfunction, weakening of the intestinal lining, intestinal permeability/leaky gut, decreased immune function/increased susceptibility to pathogens and disease, exhaustion, increased cortisol, increased abdominal fat, weight gain, weight loss 17:42 Nervous breakdown 19:49 Mindfulness, meditation, relaxation - the role of the nervous system (enteric, autonomic, parasympathetic, sympathetic) - rest and digest - fight or flight - cortisol and adrenaline - the impact of the stress response on hunger cues, digestion, gut motility 23:27 Stress eaters, emotional eating, over-eating 27:13 Maldigestion/poor digestion, the impact of stress on HCl production and the digestive process - heartburn, GERD, leaky gut/intestinal permeability Digestive Hell Podcast Episode 30:32 Gut brain connection 30:55 Reinforcing and empowering stressful states versus resilience -  daily habits 32:06 Mike's tips for reducing stress/growing stress resilience - mantra mindset 35:10 Things that will force you to stay in a stressed-out state - relationships - toxic people - who you're spending time with - Dr. Henry Cloud's book, "Necessary Endings" https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings 36:20 Jamie's tips for reducing stress - things you can do 38:12 Reduce stress nutritionally with foods, herbals, and supplements - the endocannabinoid system - 39:52 Working with an NTP to address stress 40:18 Things to avoid  41:39 The importance of healthy boundaries ______________________ Record an introduction https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/342744/3/1fyqu83iaf707ggt   Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast Episode 011: Digestive Hell https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nutritional-therapy-and-wellness-podcast/id1733339864?i=1000652219979   Dr. Henry Cloud's book, "Necessary Endings" https://www.drcloud.com/books/necessary-endings   You can also connect with us online at www.NutritionalTherapy.com/podcast. Please hit subscribe!

In this Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast episode, host Jamie Belz talks with fellow FNTPs (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners), John Bridges and Kristy Corah, co-owners of Best of the Bone USA. Learn more about all things bone broth, from the abundance of health benefits to how to make bone broth at home (22:19). Visit them at: https://www.bestoftheboneusa.com/?v=7516fd43adaa and use coupon code “NTA15” for 15% off sitewide. Connect with them at: John@bestoftheboneusa.com and kristy@bestoftheboneusa.com. Note: This is not a paid sponsorship spot – these are just great people doing great things to promote wellness in the world. ____________________________________________________ Please hit “SUBSCRIBE” and connect with us at www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast.  

This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast brings together host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC and Kristin Rowell, Founder and CEO of Energetically Efficient as they discuss Kristin's career journey from trial attorney to FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner)  and all things wellness. They discuss the gizmos, gadgets, and easy "to do" things - biohacking and habit stacking - in the pursuit of optimal wellness.   4:30 Running 25 marathons - using GU Energy Packets (The GU Packets - NOT recommended! Ha!) 5:30 Breaking her leg in ten places - wondering how it was possible - became interested in nutrition and researching nutrition - surgery - recovery - came back better than ever 9:20 Standard American Diet (carbohydrate heavy) 10:30 Learning about the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and leaving her law practice to become a wellness practitioner 11:15 Wellness enlightenment - nutrition as the cornerstone of optimal health - craving more 12:14 Hydration as a simple first step for leveling-up your wellness 13:11 Kristin's Practice - Energetically Efficient - working with busy business professionals - "experiential learning" 16:30 Being a life long learner - brain health apps 17:50 Dr. Lindsey Berkson - HRT and learning about hormones - experimenting with a 30 day Carnivore Experiment - fasting 19:25 Habit Stacking and Biohacking 22:00 Where Kristin has all her clients start their fitness journey 23:22 Not just gizmos and gadgets - simple things you can do 25:40 Four fifteen minute walks and building lean muscle mass to increase insulin sensitivity 26:50 Sleep hygiene - melatonin production - blue lights 28:00 It seems overwhelming but it's about small shifts and common sense - grounding - being outside - being barefoot 30:41 Kristin's favorites (https://energeticallyefficient.com/kristins-favorites/) 31:19 Oura Ring vs Apple Watch for sleep tracking 32:30 Time management and prioritization of your health and wellness habits - hacks to incorporate to bring wellness habits into your busy schedule 40:10 Do a time audit - where do you spend most of your time? 41:45 Meditation and energy systems - silence the distractions - receive messages, satisfaction, and peace 49:55 Other resources Kristin recommends Kristin's website: www.energeticallyefficient.com Cynthia Thurlow's Everyday Wellness Podcast: https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303 Huberman Lab Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/all-episodes Huberman Lab Podcast on Alcohol: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health Huberman Lab Podcast with Dr. Mary Claire Haver (on perimenopause): https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-mary-claire-haver-how-to-navigate-menopause-perimenopause-for-maximum-health-vitality Book: The New Menopause - Mary Claire Haver, MD https://energeticallyefficient.com/kristins-favorites/ Mastering Your World Through Frequencies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-your-world-through-frequencies/id1455797208 The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/id360084272 Mike Mutzel's High Intensity Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-intensity-health-with-mike-mutzel-ms/id910048041 The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-human-with-gary-brecka/id1709740887 53:14 Perimenopause symptoms and being prescribed SSRIs/anti-depressants and HRT 53:58 Dr. Lindsey Berkson on Hormones - "Let's Talk Estrogen" 55:14 ALL things work better with THIS! 58:00 Become an NTP! www.nutritionaltherapy.com   Please remember to hit subscribe! Connect with us at www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast.

This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast hits a topic many parents can relate to. "Eyeball Tastebuds" - picky kiddos - and the conundrum that comes with blended families accommodating a variety of flavor palettes. The mealtime food fight can be a real problem and holds the potential to create unwanted and unnecessary conflict. Mike and Jamie discuss various ways to address picky eating and share their experiences navigating this landscape with their five kids in their blended family while trying to avoid negative marital and familial consequences. Food should be nourishing, delicious, and FUN! It CAN BE when it's done with intentionality. 3:33 Blended-family mealtime challenges 5:15 You don't have to be a blended family to have food struggles in your home. 5:50 When to start picky eating prevention 6:32 The greatest gifts we have been given for enjoyment in life 7:35 Religion, politics, and NUTRITION? 8:50 Big Food marketing 9:45 What to do if you didn't start your kid with "picky eater prevention" when they were young 10:24 Mothers' guilt 11:54 Things to do for helping picky eaters expand their palettes 20:16 Jamie's trick for slow conversions to healthier options 25:05 What if, as a parent, I don't know how to cook? 26:28 Promoting a positive relationship with food - using foods a rewards and emotional eating 29:29 Behavioral issues - Are food dyes and sugar contributing? 32:01 It's okay to enjoy foods that may be less nutrient-dense as well. It's about balance and moderation. Thanks for listening! ___________________________________________ Please hit "SUBSCRIBE" and CLICK HERE to record an intro, tell us where you're listening from, or what you're doing to #ReverseTheTrend in your neck of the woods.

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, Mike throws Jamie a pop-quiz-style twist to the format as they dive into what's been coined "greenwashing" or "health halos" as the buzzwords Big Food uses to convince you to buy their foods because these words have become known to signify or indicate healthier food options. The problem is, the front of the package doesn't always align with what you see on the back when you flip it over to read the nutrition facts and ingredients.   06:03 - GLUTEN FREE 08:39 - Email Jamie for a link to a sourdough recipe that is actually easy to understand - jbelz@nutritionaltherapy.com 10:20 - GRASSFED 18:47 - NATURAL 21:36 - ORGANIC 28:55 - LOW FAT or FAT FREE 29:21 - PLANT BASED 31:26 - SUGAR FREE (Sugar alcohols, sugar substitutes, aspartame, Stevia)   The cost of food has climbed exponentially with rocketing inflation over the past few years. Learn what these terms mean and the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the marketing mayhem on our grocery store shelves. What's worth the spend and what's just a "greenwashing" money grab.   Please remember to hit subscribe!   Connect with us at www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast.   Here's the link to the study Jamie mentioned regarding sugar substitutes and weight gain: Pub Med Article: The impact of artificial sweeteners on Body Weight Control and Glucose Homeostasis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7817779/  

This episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast features Hunter Schwietz, a Certified Personal Trainer, a Corrective Exercise Specialist, a Functional Patterns Human Biomechanics Specialist, and the founder of Form First in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Hunter opens up about his own wellness journey and shares how he chased numerous physical symptoms down many rabbit holes with abundant research and expensive testing. He sought help from various allied practitioners before concluding that his “health ailments” were largely due to anxiety. Hunter describes his anxiety attacks and how they impacted him both mentally and physically, creating doubt, confusion, and frustration as a professional in the wellness space. Counseling, diet, and supplementation have helped Hunter in his personal recovery journey, but what really helped him was the tools and discipline he used for stress management.   Hit subscribe!

In this episode, Jamie Belz, host of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast interviews the CEO of The Nutritional Therapy Association (and her husband), Mike Belz. The two discuss the various credentials available through the NTA, program changes made over the past few years, including the return of the FCA, the future of the NTA, health freedom, nutrition freedom, and government involvement. 4:13 – Mike details his career background in higher education, then crossing over into commercial realty just before the world shut down for COVID. 10:26 – Pandemic closures 12:34 – The NTP Program's impact on a family 14:37 – Changing your stars – three things 17:00 – Mike comes to the NTA, and things that have been done since 17:40 – Certification programs, NTA versus other nutrition education schools and programs (again at 50:15), non-profit versus for-profit schools, accreditation, shifts in post-secondary education system structuring in the past decade, school funding, predatory recruitment, federal funding, grants, overpromised career outcomes, admissions ethics 24:15 – NTP program re-structure, allied health associate and bachelor's degree program structures 27:12 – NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health Coach  (again at 37:29) 29:03 – Government control in nutrition education, two-year and four-year program possibility, funding, tuition, inflation, student loans, accessibility 32:50 – K-12 Public Funding, American Experiment Podcast 33:05 – Keeping the government out of it, CEO of Babylon Bee's talk on censorship was censored 34:24 – Direction of the NTA, students, graduates 41:51 – Nutrition, Politics, Religion 42:51 – Health epidemic 43:13 – Nutritional truth, legitimate scientists and doctors, special interest funded “science” versus veal science, Big Food, Big Pharma, Big Ag, Big Media,  Health Freedom, Nutritional Freedom, government/American Heart Association endorsement of Cheerios as “heart healthy” cereal 47:20 – It's not about looking good. It's about feeling good; then the aesthetics come along with wellness. 48:15 – Profit and corruption in nutrition 48:54 – “You are what you eat” – health at the cellular level 49:40 – Dead foods versus living foods, Raw Milk Mama 50:15 – NTA's competitors 54:44 – Healing through nutrition Somewhere in the mix of this podcast is a discount code and a tease for the greatest discount the NTA has ever offered for their NTP program. Find it and call the Admissions Team at (360) 800-5682. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode. American Experiment Podcast – How Education is Funded Raw Milk Mama Substack  

This episode brings host Jamie Belz and fellow FNTP, Thomas Gilliford together for a very real conversation about food and wellness. They dive into all things from the perspective of thriving within the navigational beacons of the aggressive pursuit of optimal wellness and setting realistic expectations for functionality and quality of life. Thomas covers his newly developed FCA (Functional Clinical Assessment) Program available to NTPs who desire to add the “F” on the front of their credential to make them FNTPs (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners). This skill set, formerly called the Functional Evaluation, utilizes hands-on and lingual neural testing to help identify which nutrients and nutrient formulations are best for each person's bio-individual receptivity. This enables the practitioner to cut through the sea of options available when it comes to nutraceuticals and supplementation protocols to quickly identify which product is right for each individual's needs. Their conversation continues to run through many aspects of navigating diet, supplementation, expiration dates and ultra-processed foods, alcohol, surgeries and prescriptions, sleep and stress, and other wellness inputs. They discuss the challenge of trying to balance rigid rules and expectations with being realistic and enjoying life. Additional topics they touch on: eating out, alcohol, progression, EMFs, hydration, avoidance of surgery by incorporation of water, Lyme, Green Washing, Big Macs, glyphosate, dairy/milk, vegan/vegetarian, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), blind spots, trauma, grief,      Please hit “subscribe” and share this episode with someone!

In this Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast episode, host Jamie Belz interviews Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, AIP Coach, Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist, and Author, Sonia Sidle. Sonia, originally from France, saw a need for more resources and filled it by writing an AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) book in French.  4:00 - FBCS – Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist Credential, “normal” ranges 6:05 - AIP Coach – Autoimmune Protocol Coach, Hashimoto's diagnosis, specialized diet for symptom management and seeing improvement, nightshades, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, career change 10:07 - A better approach to elimination diets, seeing changes immediately 11:10 – AIP Diet, stress, sleep, lifestyle, connection, socialization, appropriate exercise/movement, environmental toxins 12:40 – Joint pain, hydration 14:00 – Authoring her AIP book and the process of working with a publisher 20:46 – Greatest takeaway from Sonia's book 23:15 – Health in Europe versus United States  24:20 – Glyphosate (Round-up) 25:17 – Common symptoms associated with various autoimmune symptoms 26:26 – Inflammation, pain, skin issues 28:34 – The foods we don't want to give up, food sensitivities, food inflammatory test, reintroducing foods 30:00 – Buying locally 30:34 – LNT (Lingual Neural Testing), FCA (Functional Clinical Assessment), FNTP versus NTP, identifying which supplement or nutrient your body is begging for Sonia Sidle's journey to become a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and a Certified Autoimmune Paleo Coach began with her own struggles against autoimmune disease. Fueled by her personal experiences, she is driven by a passion to assist others facing similar challenges. Originally from France, Sonia's fluency in French empowers her to serve a diverse clientele, spanning both French and English speakers. In order to expand her expertise, she pursued additional certifications as a Certified Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist, a Restorative Wellness Practitioner, and a Functional Supplement Specialist. Teaming up with a fellow French-speaking AIP Coach, Sonia co-created a pioneering program in French aimed at guiding individuals through the transition to and maintenance of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP). Alongside this initiative, she co-authored a French book about what AIP is, how it can help people and containing 60 AIP-friendly recipes. Together, Sonia and her colleague aspire to shed light on the AIP within French-speaking communities, where awareness of this protocol remains limited. Sonia's website: www.yourwellnessrevealed.com and IG handle: @AIP_alltheway Sonia's book: Soigner l'auto-Immunité Avec le Protocole AIP: La Méthode Naturelle Révolutionaire Qui Réduit Au Silence Les Maladies Auto-immunes - Book Link Please SUBSCRIBE and visit www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast to record a question or be featured on the show.  

In this Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast episode, host Jamie Belz interviews Rachel Ballard, an RN who wasn't willing to accept the prognosis of a slow, painful, premature death. Rachel is a Registered Nurse, farmer, and Food As Medicine teacher who is currently completing her Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) certification. After battling back from a rare, paralyzing autoimmune disease, she's helping individuals use food as a tool so they can fight back against chronic conditions and defy the odds. A lover of British television dramas, raising medicinal plants, and scratch cooking, Rachel lives on her Kentucky cattle farm with her husband of twenty-three years and two teenage children. In talking with Jamie, Rachel walks us through her declining health, eventual diagnosis of CIPD (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy), and her long road to recovery. 04:50 – Symptoms and red flags leading up to diagnosis: Hashimoto's, muscles in eye, limp leg, loss of strength, paralysis, felt like she was “on fire” 07:10 – CIPD Diagnosis with Central Nervous Symptom Overlap causing issues with vision, hearing, digestion, bowel and bladder control, and promoting cardiac arrhythmia 9:00 - IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin) Treatment, Plasmapheresis, Stem Cell Transplant, slow decline 10:10 – Five years to live 11:02 – Subcutaneous IVIG Therapy Failed 13:02 – Hitting the point of desperation, looking at natural medicine for the first time, found the wrong natural medicine professionals for her preference and bio-individuality at the time 19:34 – Buying-in on the alternative approach 21:30 – Corruption in science, “follow the money” 22:30 – Working with an NTP, starting with digestion, making slow progress 27:53 – New hope, new career 30:31 – Bioindividuality 31:57 – TALKING ABOUT FOOD! Simple swaps, things to buy 40:17 - Mindset 42:04 – Car analogy 43:15 – Rachel's list of reversed symptoms/conditions 44:21 – Last question As you'll hear, taking the first steps into a more natural approach to wellness can be challenging, frustrating, expensive, and a little “weird.” Rachel shares how she didn't find any luck or answers with the alternative medicine practitioners she initially saw.* Her story is fun, relatable, and inspirational for those suffering from illness, as well as those looking to peek over the fence from the world of conventional medicine. You can find Rachel's food blog at www.feastandfarm.com. Please SUBSCRIBE and visit www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast to record a question for the show. *Not all practitioners of each title are created equally. Remember to give multiple practitioners under one umbrella a chance. This is true for both allopathic and alternative care. :)

Optimal digestion is crucial for overall health and well-being. It ensures that the body efficiently breaks down food into nutrients, which are then absorbed and utilized for energy, growth, and cellular repair. Proper digestion supports a strong immune system, maintains a healthy gut microbiome, and helps prevent gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, it plays a significant role in mental health, as the gut is often referred to as the "second brain" due to its impact on mood and cognitive function. Therefore, maintaining optimal digestion is vital for sustaining physical and mental health, enhancing quality of life, and preventing chronic diseases. In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, continues along the journey of digestion, explaining that if someone is not properly digesting their food, they will not be able to absorb and assimilate the nutrients from the foods they are eating, regardless of how healthful those foods are. Jamie brings back another historical audio clip from a lecture initially given by the founder of The Nutritional Therapy Association, Gray Graham. In Episode 10, Gray discussed the optimal function of digestion. This time, he walks you through “Digestive Hell” – the myriad of diseases, conditions, and other unpleasantries that arise from a suboptimal digestive system. The health of the organism is dependent upon the health of the organ systems, which are dependent upon the health of the organs, which is dependent upon the health of the tissues, which is dependent upon the health of the cells, which is dependent upon digestion. Thus, all wellness begins with digestion. Therefore, does all disease stem from digestive dysfunction? Not exactly, but you can eat the healthiest diet possible for your bio-individual needs, and if you're not breaking it down to the necessary molecules your body can utilize, what's the point? Every single cell in all tissues, organs, and systems of an organism relies on the ability to properly absorb nutrients from food. Factors such as stress, poor eating habits, gallbladder removal, and reduced levels of stomach acid (HCl) can hinder digestion. Given the critical role of nutrition in maintaining healthy cells, any disruption in digestion can be harmful in various ways. When the digestive system is compromised, it can lead to a domino effect, impacting the functioning of other bodily systems, 02:35 – Recap of optimal digestion 04:07 – Start of digestive dysfunction 05:23 – “Where's ‘Digestive Hell'?” 06:56 – Distraction, stress, sympathetic state 13:22 – Pancreatic amylase 13:30 – Dysbiosis, yeast, pathogens (Also at 19:50) 13:55 – It's all about acid/pH levels 15:17 – Macronutrient degradation 15:47 – Inputs for the production of HCl  16:20 – Things that cause hypochlorhydria (stress, too much protein, zinc, other nutrient deficiencies, allergies…) 17:13 – Dr. Jonathan Wright, the use of the Heidelberg Test for diagnosis of hypochlorhydria, pH for proper hormone function and enzymatic action 21:37 – Pasteur vs. Bechamp / Microorganisms vs. Terraine (Which is to blame?) 23:34 – Hpylori 26:53 – Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, ulcers 37:50 – Homework/experiment 39:40 – Chyme into the duodenum, secretin, pancreas, bicarbonate, incomplete digestion, whole food particles in the small intestine 42:11 – Gallbladder, bile, fats, cholecystokinin, liver, fat-free or low-fat diet as the cause of gallstones and gallbladder dysfunction, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) 52:06 – Burping up fish oil and delayed release fish oil 55:04 – Undigested proteins, microvilli, leaky gut/gut permeability, immune dysfunction 56:03 – Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, healing her autistic child, GAPS Diet 58:04 – Large intestine/colon, ileocecal valve, dysbiosis, inflammation diverticulitis, irritable bowel, Crohn's disease, celiac disease/gluten reactivity, hormones/endocrine system, enzymes, heart health, allergies, butyric acid and foul-smelling feces   Please SUBSCRIBE and Click Here to record a message for Jamie, ask a question, suggest an interviewee, or record an intro for the show!

In this episode of The Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC, brings back historical audio clips from a lecture originally given by the founder of The Nutritional Therapy Association, Gray Graham. Gray discusses the optimal function of digestion in a way you've never heard it explained. Listen to this, then hit the “subscribe” button to catch the next episode where Gray explains digestive dysfunction. Many embark upon their wellness journey by cleaning up their diet. While this is a necessary step, the healthiest diet according to everyone's bioindividual needs doesn't do much good for them if they're not properly breaking down the food into molecules that can be absorbed and utilized within the body. The health of the organism is dependent upon the health of the organ systems, which are dependent upon the health of the organs, which is dependent upon the health of the tissues, which is dependent upon the health of the cells, which is dependent upon digestion. Thus, all wellness begins with digestion. 06:41 – Overview of digestion 08:59 – Digestive inputs/volume 15:42 – Six digestive functions 17:09 – Digestion is a north-to-south process – where does it begin?  20:48 – Digestion is fundamental to Nutritional Therapy  21:45 – How's it all supposed to work? – Deep dive into optimal function   ________________________ Visit www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast or click here to record an intro or ask a question you'd like answered on the show!

In this Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast episode, host Jamie Belz continues with internal interviews of NTA staff as she interviews Jasmine Lutes, FNTP and Admissions Representative for the Nutritional Therapy Association. She shares her personal health story, from being told she would "never have kids" to proving them wrong. Jasmine openly offers her life experiences and provides hope for others with commonalities in infertility, nutritional deficiencies, poverty, alcoholism and addiction, and food insecurity. She talks about working with her mother, who jumped "all in" while working with Jasmine post-completion of the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Program and achieved results that changed her life. Jasmine also talks about getting her daughter (the one she was "never" supposed to have) in the kitchen and Reversing the Trend of Preventable Poor Health - shifting the pendulum for her future generations - by making small, simple, sustainable changes over time. As a member of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Admissions Team - Jasmine welcomes you to her story and invites you to reach out with any questions you have about the NTA and our teachings. Visit www.nutritionaltherapy.com to learn more and get in touch. _ _ _ _ Please hit "SUBSCRIBE" and CLICK HERE to record an intro, tell us where you're listening from, or what you're doing to #ReverseTheTrend in your neck of the woods.

In Part Two of this two-part episode, Jamie and Amy Lippert, FNTP, continue their discussion, picking up where they left off on Amy's inspirational health story. In Episode seven, Amy shared the symptoms she had experienced for years - symptoms her doctor said were "normal for a woman her age." He prescribed an anti-depressant for her. Amy tried to follow the direction of her physician, but she didn't feel well on the prescriptions, and she knew she wasn't depressed. After conducting her own research, she talked to her doctor about her suspicion that she had a Thyroid condition known as Hashimoto's      she pushed back against her doctor who told her she Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis and Hashimoto's

In Part One of this two-part episode, Jamie talks with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Amy Lippert as Amy shares her personal health story. She tells of suffering extensive symptoms and receiving a false diagnosis from her doctor and, after several years, finding another doctor who helped point her toward the path to healing... but it still wasn't an easy road. 

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, your host, Jamie Belz, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Master Health Coach, walks you through the incredible story of Dr. Francis M. Pottenger Jr., a physician and research scientist of the early 1900s.  Dr. Pottenger worked in a sanitarium, a medical facility found commonly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which approached the treatment of disease with exposure to fresh air and sunlight, restorative environments, rest and relaxation – often in outdoor settings, nutrient-dense foods, light physical activity, close monitoring by medical staff, structured routines, and social interaction as a way of strengthening the patient's immune system and improving their overall health so their bodies could fight off pathogens and heal. While studying the correlation between tuberculosis and the adrenal glands, he noticed vast differences in the health of his feline test subjects depending upon the diets they were fed - raw milk and raw meat versus cooked/pasteurized milk and cooked meat. Over ten years and multiple generations of more than 900 cats, Dr. Pottenger conducted a research project that would eventually become known as "The Pottenger's Cats Study." This study ultimately laid the revolutionary groundwork for what we now call "epigenetics"—the study of how environmental factors, such as diet, stress, and exposure to toxins, can switch our genes on or off without changing the underlying DNA sequence. The profound findings of Dr. Pottenger's study were not so much that what the cats ate impacted their health as that it impacted the health of three subsequent generations of kittens through transgenerational nutritional deficiencies. So, what does this mean to the human race? Are WE a case of Pottenger's Humans? Is there hope for regeneration?  This impactful and truly astonishing story is not told in school, but it should be. You'll want to hear it yourself and then tell everyone you know.  If you'd like to hear more invaluable information that will help guide your unique, bio-individual health quest, hit "subscribe" and be sure to visit www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast to leave feedback, record a voice clip for the show, and check out more from the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast.

What is a Professional Health and Wellness Coach, and Why Should I Become One or Work With One?   In this episode, your host, Jamie Belz, interviews Shanna Nemrow, FNTP, NBC-HWC, and developer and lead instructor for the PHWC course about the Nutritional Therapy Association's hottest new credential.   Shanna teaches why the health coach service industry is one of the fastest growing career fields globally and how to earn your PHWC credential through the NTA, qualifying you to become NBHWC board certified. You'll learn why the most industry versatile health coaches are NBHWC certified.   Shanna shares her story in finding healing after years of struggling with her health, to the point of saying, "goodbye," to her family in her dire condition. Fortunately, she was able to recover and became an Instagram "beacon on the hill" in her own quest to find others who shared similar struggles.   Through her journey/battle of over a decade, Shanna suffered from complications during pregnancy and postpartum sepsis which took a major toll on her organs. As someone who had once enjoyed CrossFit workouts and ran Tough Mudder races, she was reduced to needing to rest while climbing the stairs. She struggled with fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog, and her hair was falling out. Over the years, Shanna felt like something had to be wrong, but at each annual appointment, her doctor told her she was "fine." At 36 years old, Shanna saw an endocrinologist who diagnosed her with Hashimoto's Disease, an autoimmune disease impacting her thyroid. She heard words like "incurable" and phrases like "there's nothing you can do," but Shanna refused to accept that she would continue to struggle "to barely function" for the rest of her life. She persevered with the heart of a warrior and found great improvement by changing her mindset, diet, and lifestyle.   Shanna became a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and, later, a health coach. She is now an inspiration to all who seek answers and no longer wish to feel alone or hopeless in their battles against disease. _________________________________________   Please hit "subscribe" and remember to record your voice message at www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast.

Bioindividuality is the recognition that each of us is unique, with our distinct genetic composition, biological needs, preferences, and responses to various aspects such as lifestyle choices, diet, exercise, sleep, stress management – interpersonal relationships - mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, geographical location, our gut microbiome, our socio-economic status - - - it spans virtually every area of our unique lives as we consider all of the unique inputs and our unique responses to each. It's a lot to consider, but it's liberating. Once embraced, bio-individuality is the understanding, acceptance, and embodiment of the truth that there is no “one-size-fits-all” cookie–cutter approach to health and well-being.   Your Personal Health Inventory / Health Audit (Listen to the audio first) Areas of Consideration Prompts Health Physical Mental/Emotional Spiritual Relationships Spouse/Significant Other/Life Partner Children Parents Siblings Extended Family Friends Neighbors Coworkers/Colleagues/Professional Associates Children's Networks (Teachers, Coaches, Friends' Parents) Environment Home Clean-Tidy Clean-Toxic (Mold, Cleaners, Off-Gassing, Wildfires, etc.) Enjoyable Comfortable Safe Lonely Overwhelming Affordable Hard Work Work Neighborhood Community Digital Space Finances Stability Relationship with money Debt Income Assets Retirement Insurance Charitable giving/Generosity Ability to Provide Career As Employee Job - Satisfaction, Enjoyment, Feel Appreciated, Feel Challenged, Income, Stress, Hours, Coworkers, Supervisor, Purpose, Challenge, Longevity, etc. Confidence, Satisfaction, Quality of Life Impact, Financials, Progress, etc. Education Exercise Diet Sleep Stress Sex Time Management Confidence Physically, Intellectually, Life Stage/Progress/Accomplishments, Productively, Relationally, etc.   Points of Consideration/Questions (for everything!) What's going well? What's not? How does it impact my energy? Is it draining or energizing? Does this increase or decrease stress? What am I proud of? What do I need more of? Less of? How am I feeling about that? What brings me the most joy? What seems to come naturally? Do I still need some healing in that area? Why do I avoid that? How satisfied am I with my performance on that? Is something too time consuming? What's the ROI on that? What feels unsettled? Where and when do I feel welcome? Appreciated? Loved? Encouraged? What should I be doing? What should I stop doing? Where am I seeing patterns? Why does that prompt negative self-talk? Who is getting the best of me? Worst of me? Why does that subject draw anxiety? When do I feel most inspired? ...now replace the "what" with "WHO" in these. ____________________ 1.) Find a trusted health liason 2.) Do a personal audit/health audit using the above prompts 3.) Set some goals 4.) Make an action plan/determine action steps 5.) Document what you're doing and track your findings ____________________ PLEASE connect with me! CLICK HERE or go to www.nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast and leave me a recording - - - intro the show, tell me where you're listening from, give me your "...and I'm reversing the trend by..." story, ask a question, etc. I simply wish to hear from YOU! THANK YOU!

  In this episode, Jamie, alongside Desiree Baptist and Heather McDonough, uncovers how nutrition serves as the critical missing piece in health and wellness. They discuss the foundational elements of a healthy lifestyle and share inspiring stories from individuals who've transformed their lives through nutritional therapy. This episode emphasizes the universal importance of nutrition, from personal health journeys to its integration into professional medical practice, highlighting its potential to revolutionize wellness for everyone from moms to MDs.   Key Highlights:   Empowering Health Through Nutrition Preventable ailments highlight the need for lifestyle changes. Desiree's journey from concern to empowerment showcases the life-changing power of nutritional therapy. Heather's battle with autoimmune disease illustrates the body's ability to heal through informed dietary and lifestyle shifts. The NTA's commitment to expanding educational offerings in nutritional therapy for holistic health improvement.   Navigating Nutritional Therapy Training The NTP course is a year-long journey into holistic nutrition and body system education. The FNTP specialization offers hands-on techniques for targeted nutritional support and assessment. Lingual-neural testing innovates fine-tuning supplement recommendations. Combines self-paced study with live, interactive support and community engagement.   Bridging Education and Practice in Nutritional Therapy The career development course offers step-by-step guidance to launch a nutritional therapy business. The Professional Health and Wellness Coaching Program equips graduates with client-centered health coaching, emphasizing behavior change and empowerment. Graduates often collaborate with other wellness professionals, enhancing holistic care through nutritional therapy and health coaching. Increasingly, healthcare and wellness professionals are seeking NTA certifications to integrate nutritional therapy into their practices.   From Passion to Purpose in Nutritional Therapy Individuals from varied backgrounds find purpose in nutritional therapy. Graduates apply their education in innovative and impactful ways. Education leads to significant positive changes in underrepresented communities. Emphasizes teamwork between nutritional therapists and other health professionals for comprehensive care.   Closing Segment Highlighting the value of investing in nutritional therapy education for personal and professional growth. Encouragement to leap over fears, emphasizing the rewarding nature of the field. The versatility of nutritional therapy knowledge in enriching one's life, family, and community. Providing accessible ways to learn more through direct contact or scheduling calls with admissions advisors.   Guests Bio:   Heather McDonough is an NTA graduate in 2018 who uses her expertise in nutrition to engage with her community through consulting, teaching, and cooking. She champions the power of nutrient-dense foods and wellness education, inspired by her transformative experience at the NTA. Heather is committed to helping others achieve better health and is an avid supporter of the NTA's mission.   Desiree Baptist leads the NTA's Admissions Team, bringing her experience as an FNTP, Yoga Instructor, and Reiki Practitioner. With over five years at the NTA, she has played a crucial role in admissions and classroom support. Desiree is passionate about guiding future students and values the profound community impact fostered by the NTA. So, are you ready to start living the life you were meant to live? For more insights, and resources, and to connect with our vibrant community, visit us at: nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast If you liked this episode of Nutritional & Wellness Podcast, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe! Your journey towards optimal health doesn't have to be walked alone. We're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way.   Thank you for tuning in! 

In this episode, Jamie discusses the power of nutritional therapy and personal health journeys, emphasizing the goal of reversing preventable poor health trends. She highlights the concept of "wellness webs" for collaborative patient care and challenges current healthcare misconceptions. Urging community action and continuous learning, Jamie sets the stage for a future where health is a priority.   Key Highlights:   Mission to Reverse Preventable Poor Health Inspired by founder Gray Graham to combat preventable poor health. Highlights alarming health statistics in the U.S., emphasizing the need for change. Belief in the power of a nutrient-dense diet, quality sleep, stress management, digestion, and blood sugar balance.   Paradigms and Health Perspectives Jamie shares a video of NTA founder Gray Graham teaching early Nutritional Therapy Practitioner courses. Explores societal health views, and disease fears, and advocates for rethinking health care. Questions the belief that health naturally worsens with age and promotes prevention and proactive care. Highlights a new healthcare approach focused on restoring health through nutritional therapy, beyond just disease management.   Transforming Health Perspectives Jamie reflects on an "aha" moment during FNTP training, complemented by a car accident recovery. Advocates for a world where everyone experiences and values health, energized by personal and collective wellness. Emphasizes the Japanese concept of Kaizen for continuous health improvement through small steps. Discusses the need to integrate nutritional therapy with conventional medicine, highlighting systemic challenges in healthcare.   Closing Segment Challenges in the current healthcare system and physician burnout. Promotes integrative care and "wellness webs" for better outcomes. Aims to dismantle misconceptions and divisions within healthcare, advocating for a united approach. Encourages ongoing education and patience for real change, emphasizing collective effort and impact. So, are you ready to start living the life you were meant to live? For more insights, and resources, and to connect with our vibrant community, visit us at: nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast If you liked this episode of Nutritional & Wellness Podcast, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe! Your journey towards optimal health doesn't have to be walked alone. We're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way.   Thank you for tuning in! 

In this episode, Jamie Belz discusses her transition from healthcare marketing to becoming a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Master Health Coach, emphasizing the critical role of nutrition in health and wellness. Highlighting the concept of bio-individuality, she shares how a personal health crisis solidified her commitment to nutritional therapy. Jamie introduces the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA), detailing its holistic approach to nutrition education and its impact on personal and community health.   Key Highlights:    Health Beyond Profit Jamie shares health-promoting initiatives like fitness gifts instead of candy at events and wellness wishes for patients. Discusses the conflict between healthcare as a business focused on profit and the mission of promoting wellness. Recounts a moment of realization about the prioritization of profit over patient well-being in healthcare procedures.   Resilience Through Wellness Pivoted to wellness after a life-threatening car accident highlighted the importance of health. Advocated for health resilience, emphasizing pre-accident fitness as key to survival. Pursued nutritional therapy to complement personal training, focusing on holistic health. Highlighted the Nutritional Therapy Association's role in promoting individualized wellness strategies.    Nutrition's Ripple Effect Education bridges nutrition science and client communication. Nutrition knowledge enhances personal, family, and community health. Shift to nutrition highlights diet's crucial role in wellness. NTA offers distinctive, science-based, and practical nutrition training.    Closing Segment Nutrition's Crucial Role in Health Care, introducing Bio-individuality by Dr. Roger Williams (1956). Rejects one-size-fits-all diets, advocating for tailored nutrition based on individual differences. Outlines the Nutritional Therapy Association's courses: NTP, FNTP, and PHWC, for diverse health professional training. Future episodes to explore nutritional therapy impacts and practitioner stories. So, are you ready to start living the life you were meant to live? For more insights, and resources, and to connect with our vibrant community, visit us at: nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast If you liked this episode of Nutritional & Wellness Podcast, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe! Your journey towards optimal health doesn't have to be walked alone. We're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way.   Thank you for tuning in! 

Join Jamie Belz on a journey into the core of wellness, where she shares how making the right food and lifestyle choices, tailored just for you, can transform your health. It's all about understanding that most health problems aren't just widespread; they're also avoidable. Jamie Belz is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Master Health Coach with a passion for guiding individuals toward their optimal health. Specializing in personalized dietary and lifestyle strategies, Jamie helps clients navigate through health challenges and dysfunctions. By tailoring wellness plans to the unique needs of each individual, Jamie empowers people to overcome obstacles to their health, allowing them to thrive and focus on pursuing their life's goals and dreams. In this captivating series, we're set to explore: The Foundations of Wellness: We'll talk about how crucial it is to eat well, sleep soundly, manage stress, digest food properly, and keep your blood sugar in check.   Bio-Individuality: Discover the limitations of one-size-fits-all health guidance and understand the importance of tailoring your health strategy to meet your unique needs, ensuring you achieve your optimal well-being.   Diverse Health Topics: Whether it's the effects of your environment, how to tweak your lifestyle for the better, epigenetics, or dealing with common issues like inflammation and stress, we're covering it all.   Deep Dives on Health Issues: Expect meaningful conversations on specific health challenges, especially focusing on diabetes and how to prevent it.   Learning from the Best: We're bringing in experts from the NTA community to share their insights, giving you the lowdown on everything from health wisdom to business advice. Jamie Belz highlights a powerful quote by Ann Wigmore, emphasizing food's dual potential as both a potent medicine and a slow poison. This perspective is reinforced by the alarming fact that over 10,000 industrially produced food chemicals are currently permitted in the U.S. food supply. Despite these daunting challenges, the podcast serves as a rallying call to unite listeners in spreading nutritional truth, fostering hope, and combating preventable poor health. Remember, the power to transform your health lies in your hands, and sometimes, all it takes is one minor tweak in your diet or lifestyle to catalyze noticeable change. So, are you ready to start living the life you were meant to live? For more insights, and resources, and to connect with our vibrant community, visit us at: nutritionaltherapy.com/podcast If you liked this episode of Nutritional & Wellness Podcast, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe! Your journey towards optimal health doesn't have to be walked alone. We're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way.   Thank you for tuning in!