• Topical Hair Regrowth Myths: Why They’re Not the Best Fix for Hair Loss
    Apr 21 2025

    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.

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    6 mins
  • The Food I Avoid Most
    Jan 17 2025

    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.

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    7 mins
  • How Loud Noises Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Diet and Boosting Your Appetite
    Jan 7 2025

    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”

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    5 mins
  • Shedding Light on Skincare: The Aging Effects of Blue Light
    Aug 21 2024

    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)

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    6 mins
  • The Secret Toxin Lurking in Your Tea
    Mar 18 2024

    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

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    6 mins
  • Heavy Metals in Your Chicken
    Jan 18 2024

    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

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    6 mins
  • Glowing from Within: Unveiling the Powerful Benefits of Red Light Therapy
    Oct 6 2023
    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/


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    7 mins
  • What you don't know about Chocolate
    Sep 5 2023

    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/

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    5 mins
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