Simple Roots of Wellness with Alexa Schirm

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Alexa Schirm proves that health can be simple and delicious.

She received her bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Iowa State University and since then has been on a mission to spread the word about honest, realistic and most importantly delicious lifestyle changes. She is a firm believer that real health can be exciting, delicious and fun, and definitely not as complex as we make it. As a mom of three girls, she knows all about making healthy choices on the go and incorporating health into all areas of life. Her mission is helping people to create a new health-style through habit formation and real food. To use health as a means of living rather than living for health..

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104 Why Doctors Don’t Like Natural Dietary Supplements

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Natural Dietary Supplements… Godsend or snake oil?

We often see statements like, “My doctors says I don’t need supplements,” or “Just eat a healthy diet and you’ll get all the vitamins and minerals you need!”

And while these sentiments are well meaning, they aren’t backed up by science. Every time I see these statements, I ask the people if they are willing to share the results of the test showing that they don’t have any vitamin or mineral deficiencies. And every time the answer is predictable… they didn’t get tested and have no evidence that they don’t have deficiencies.

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The Dirobi Un-Diet

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The Dirobi UnDiet is based on a few basic, easy to follow principles. The idea is to create a weight loss protocol that creates rapid weight loss without the common downsides of calorie restricted diets.

So, read on if you want to learn how you can lose weight quickly, without any of the downsides of traditional “diets,” and establish long-term habits that will help you be your healthiest, leanest self, with the least amount of effort.

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084 Reducing Inflammation and Joint Pain: Turmeric Research with Dr. Sue Hewlings

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084 Reducing Inflammation and Joint Pain: Turmeric Research with Dr. Sue Hewlings

Dr. Susan Hewlings is a PhD nutritionist, and an ultra distance runner and adventure racer. So when she was asked to write a paper about the benefits of Turmeric Supplementation she jumped at the chance.

The results were so impressive she has taken Turmeric supplements daily since discovering how powerful it really is. Her co-writer on the paper, Dr. Douglas S. Kalman, actually went to India to see the fields of Turmeric and how it’s grown.

If you suffer with joint pain and or inflammation, listen in to pick up some great info on the latest research in natural remedies!

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081 Nine Things Successful Body Transformation Contestants Have in Common

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Body transformations are legit. But true “holy crap” major transformations are rare. Whether it’s the overweight to bikini body transformation, or the skinny guy to greek god transformation, those are not as easy as the advertising makes it sound.

But, as Tony Robbins famously says, “Success Leaves Clues.” Based on investigative journalism by Chris Shugart, and the findings from Precision Nutrition, one of the largest body transformation challenges on the planet, I have identified nine common denominators amongst the winners of these contests.

Whether you are interested in a major transformation of your own body, or just looking for a tune-up, these nine tips will help!

Listen in as I identify the top nine things that body transformation contest winners have in common. Whether you are interested in a personal transformation, or just needing a little tune up, these tips will help!

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