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Is your hair thinning and you’re desperate to know why? Dive into this episode where I uncover a sneaky hormone that could be behind your hair loss—and it’s not what you think!  From surprising triggers to game-changing tips, this episode is packed with secrets to help you fight back and keep your locks thriving.  Don’t miss out especially if you're noticing more hair in your brush or on the floor! For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Ever wondered why fat piles up in specific spots—like your belly, hips, or arms? It’s not just about calories! In this episode of Fat Maps: Decoding Your Body’s Storage Secrets, I reveal how hormones like cortisol, estrogen, and insulin, plus lifestyle factors like stress and sleep, dictate where your body stores fat. From “stress belly” to “bra bulge,” I’ll break down the science and share actionable tips to balance your hormones naturally. Curious about what your body’s fat patterns are saying? Tune in to find out! These are the labs I recommend to test your hormones and adrenals. For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

In this eye-opening episode of Topical Hair Regrowth Myths: Why They’re Not the Best Fix for Hair Loss, I dive into the world of hair loss solutions, uncovering the surprising truth about topical regrowth products like minoxidil. While treatments like these promise thicker, fuller hair, I’ll explore why they often fall short and what science says about their limitations.  From hormonal imbalances to genetic factors, I’ll reveal the real culprits behind hair loss and share expert-backed alternatives that could finally help you reclaim your confidence. Tune in to discover a fresh perspective on tackling hair loss for good! GI Map test: https://tinyurl.com/mspy563f Mycotoxin test: https://tinyurl.com/54rwb4pr Hormone test: https://tinyurl.com/4zt3d562 Sources:  “How minoxidil was transformed from an antihypertensive to hair-loss drug.” The Pharmaceutical Journal, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 20 July 2011, pharmaceutical-journal.com. Olsen, E.A., et al. “Long-term follow-up of men with male pattern baldness treated with topical minoxidil.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, vol. 16, no. 3, 2004, pp. 688-695, www.sciencedirect.com. For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Hello Everone, welcome to the Dr. Nirvana Podcast. As a Naturopathic Doctor, I always emphasize the importance of making mindful food choices to promote overall well-being and there is one certain ‘food’  I strongly advise my patients to avoid due to their potential negative impact on health. In this episode, I’ll share the food I never recommend (and it’s not sugar) and explain why it should be avoided at all costs. For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Have you ever noticed that you tend to eat more in noisy places? Whether it’s a bustling restaurant, a crowded party, or even a busy street, the sounds around you could be affecting more than just your mood. Surprisingly, loud noises can actually dull your sense of taste, making food less enjoyable and prompting you to eat more in an attempt to satisfy your cravings. In this episode, we’ll explore how noise impacts your taste perception, stress levels, and eating habits—potentially leading to overeating and weight gain. Listen on to find out how your environment might be sabotaging your diet without you even realizing it! Interested in naturally suppressing your appetite and burning fat? Or finally losing stubborn fat? Sources: Food Quality and Preference, 2014: “The effects of background noise on the perception of food flavor”Obesity, 2013: “Environmental noise and eating behavior: An experimental study on food intake in response to noise exposure”Flavour, 2017: “The impact of environmental sound on food texture perception”For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Hello Everyone, welcome to the Dr. Nirvana Podcast! On this episode, I dive into the topic of the toxic effects of blue light on your skin. Did you know that blue light can accelerate aging skin? Yep, that's right! It can lead to premature aging of the skin, causing wrinkles, dark spots and fine lines. I discuss what you can do to protect your skin from aging and damage when exposed to blue light. And what you can do to protect your skin going forward. The tools I discuss in this episode and the discount codes are: EMR-TEK: https://tinyurl.com/3ds7vb4h (for a 20% discount) Lucia glasses: https://luciaeyes.com/?ref=DrNirvana (for a 10% discount) For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Many tea lovers may be surprised to learn about a secret toxin potentially lurking in their favorite beverage.  Have you ever considered the fluoride content in your daily cup of tea? Surprisingly, many teas naturally contain fluoride and it has nothing to do with the type of water it's steeped in. On this episode, I discuss why fluoride is detrimental to your health and what you can do about keeping it out of your tea. Resources: https://tinyurl.com/33t2p93r https://tinyurl.com/56h6w5as https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4808922/ https://fluoridealert.org/issues/sources/tea/ https://tinyurl.com/yc4ny2j5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8700808/ https://tinyurl.com/3ftuzrt9 For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Let's talk about something that might surprise you – heavy metals in your chicken. Now, before you start to panic, it's important to know that heavy metals can be found in small amounts in many foods we consume daily. But there are actually more than allotted, dare I say harmful,  amounts found in not only the chicken you're eating but other foods as well. On this episode I discuss what to watch out for, and what you can do about it. Products mentioned: Liposomal Glutathione Nirvana Diet™ EMR-TEK: for a 20% discount Resources: https://www.iatp.org/sites/default/files/421_2_80529.pdf http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/files/20130930_docket-fda-2009-p-0594_signed-arsenic-cp-response_94793.pdf U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “U.S. EPA, Toxicity and Exposure Assessment for Children’s Health”. http://www.epa.gov/teach/chem_summ/Arsenic_summary.pdf. Wilson, Lawrence. “Arsenic and the USDA/FDA Cover Up”. The Center For Development, Inc.  August 2013. http://drlwilson.com/Articles/ARSENIC.htm. http://www.drlwilson.com/articles/TOXIC%20METALS.htm. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300483X23002597 For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Hello everyone welcome to the Dr Nirvana Podcast™, I’m Dr. Nirvana!   There’s a certain type of light that I wanted to discuss today that’s vital to our body’s healing powers.  Known for its remarkably powerful form of energy, red light provides incredible benefits to your body. On today's episode I discuss which parts of your health it impacts, how and my favorite red light device on the market today. Sources:  (1)  1Jiang, M. et. al. (2017). A prospective study of the safety and efficacy of a combined bipolar radiofrequency, intense pulsed light, and infrared diode laser treatment for global facial photoaging. Lasers in Medicine and Science, 32(5):1051-1061 (2)  Kim, Hee-Kyong. (2017). Effects of radiofrequency, electroacupuncture, and low-level laser therapy on the wrinkles and moisture content of the forehead, eyes, and cheek. Journal I Physical Therapy and Science, 29(2): 290–294. (3)  Pinar, Avci. Low-level laser (light) therapy (red and near-infrared light) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. SCMS, 32(1): 41-52. (4)  84Barolet, D. (2009). Ba Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism In Vitro using a Pulsed 660 nm LED Light Source: Clinical Correlation with a Single-Blinded Study, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 129(12): 2751-2759. (5)  Wunsch, A. (2014). A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and near-infrared light Treatment in Patient Satisfaction, Reduction of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Skin Roughness, and Intradermal Collagen Density Increase. Photomedicine in Lasers and Surgery, 32(2): 93–100. (6)   Fabiana do Socorro da Silva Dias Andrade et al. (2014) Effects of low-level laser therapy on wound healing (7)  Jiang, M. et. al. (2017). A prospective study of the safety and efficacy of a combined bipolar radiofrequency, intense pulsed light, and infrared diode laser treatment for global facial photoaging. Lasers in Medicine and Science, 32(5):1051- 1061. (8) Thyroid Health https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20662037/ (9) Hair Growth https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(06)03382-2/fulltext, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24474647/ (10) Liver Regeneration https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/pho.2009.2756 (11) Depression/Anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19995444/ For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

If you're a lover a chocolate like I am, then this episode is meant for you. There are numerous articles about the benefits of dark chocolate, but did you know that all types of chocolate can be contaminated with toxins? On this episode I discuss the harmful contaminants in chocolate that could be the contributing cause to your hormone issues, skin imbalances and the reason you feel constantly sick. Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016816051400110X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023054142 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0740002022000144 https://www.fda.gov/food/natural-toxins-food/mycotoxins https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/ For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Welcome to the Dr. Nirvana Podcast. On this episode I discuss how hypoxia (low oxygen in the blood) can cause  deleterious effects on the body, as the it tries to adapt to the lower oxygen levels. This means that where hormones and autoimmunity are concerned, this can have serious consquences. Primarily  because it affects each cell at the mitochondrial level. I discuss a few supplements that help those suffering from hypoxia, including my favorite one here. For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Almost everyone has taken antibiotics at some point—but did you know that while they fight off infection, they can also wipe out the “good guys” in your gut? What happens to your microbiome after a round of antibiotics might surprise you.  Can it bounce back… and how long does it really take? Tune in to this episode to uncover the truth about rebuilding your gut after antibiotics. For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Did you know that your body has different forms of fat? And the majority of what most people have can shrink your brain, lead to chronic fatiuge, hormone issues and insulin resistance. Fat overall gets a bad reputation, especially visceral fat that is known to increase the risk for health problems like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But what if all fat isn’t actually harmful, but beneficial for you? And what if you were able to shrink your "bad" fat and increase more of your "good" fat? On this episode, I share the differences between the two main types of fat in our body and what we can do to increase the better forms of fat. Trifortify glutathione which I discuss in this episode can be found here. For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Welcome to another episode of Intuitive Healing on the Dr. Nirvana Podcast™, with Medical Intuitive Amy Hamilton. On this episode, we’ll be discussing food sensitivities.  This is an important topic to share because everyone experiences at least a few of food sensitivites.  Amy has some great information to share with us about what happens in our body energetically when you eat a food sensitivity overtime and what you can do to help reduce them. Read more about eating based on your genetics (The Nirvana Diet™) here. For more information about Amy Hamilton or to schedule an appointment with her, click here: https://www.amyhamiltonhelps.com/about-amy If you’re looking for additional advice, feel free to visit my website at www.DrNirvana.com. You can also stay connected with me on my Facebook page @DrNirvanaHeals or on my Instagram @DrNirvana  And remember, when you regenerate, there’s a new you every day! For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.

Welcome to the Dr. Nirvana Podcast! Today I wanted to share some information about electric cars and their impact on your health.  Electric cars have a big battery which is in use and close to your body with electronic circuitry running around the edge of the cabin. This can expose you to increased amounts of ELF (extremely low frequency) radiation. If you have a sensitivity to EMF, then the information in this episode is definitely something you should be mindful about.  And you’re looking for additional advice, feel free to visit my blog here. You can also stay connected with me on my Facebook page @DrNirvanaHeals or on my Instagram @DrNirvana. Click here for additional resources. For questions on this episode or other inquiries please feel free to contact me at Instagram or Facebook page. For appointments, please click here.