Welcome to the Vital Choice Healthstore podcast hosted by owner, Michael Ventresca. Below is a list of previous episodes.
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| Title | Listen | Description | Date | Guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dangers of After Meal Blood Sugar Spikes | Listen | Today’s podcast is NOT about why you can no longer eat sugar. Rather, today’s podcast is simply about bringing to light some of the concerns you should be aware of when eating sugar as well as giving you important diet and lifestyle tips (nine to be exact!) that can limit the negative effects. | 05/08/2012 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| Nutritional keys to maximizing your workout | Listen | Whether your goal is to lose weight or bulk up, building lean muscle is absolutely essential to achieving your goal and transforming your body. Today's podcast discuses the nutritional supplements that are key to maximizing your workout. | 01/20/12 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| The dangers of after meal blood sugar spikes | Listen | A recent Life Extension Foundation article discussed the dangers of after-meal blood sugar spikes. Quite often, many of us incorrectly assume this type of concern is limited to those with diabetes. On today's podcast, we discuss why this is an important issue for your health (and your waistline!) including several supplements and lifestyle tips that can help slash these potentially deadly glucose spikes. | 12/13/11 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| Ancient movement improves digestion, detoxifies and enhances energy | Listen | We discusses how the ancient practice of Qigong and belly dancing can improve digestion, detoxify and boost energy levels. | 11/16/11 | Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz, LMT |
| Surviving this holiday season without gas, bloating and heartburn | Listen | On this episode of the Vital Choice Healthstore podcast, Registered Dietitian Nicole Gould and host Michael Ventresca discuss how to combat and prevent indigestion as well as enhance digestion with natural supplements. You'll learn how to choose the right supplement for you as well as the little known, but all too important misconception about heartburn. | 11/01/2011 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| Combat stress, promote calm and enhance focus | Listen | On today's podcast, Guest Shawna Wall discusses the role lemon balm can play in combating stress, promoting calm and enhancing focus. | 09/14/2011 | Shauna Wall |
| Is Turmeric really that good? | Listen | On this episode of the Vital Choice Healthstore podcast, guest Shauna Wall discusses the many benefits of turmeric, how it works to aid our health, and why you should consider a daily dose of this wonder spice. Shauna also sheds light on an often confusing issue regarding supplementing with curcumin, one of turmeric's most important phytochemicals. | 08/13/2011 | Shauna Wall |
| Effective weight loss supplements | Listen | As a follow-up to our last podcast, Nicole Gould, RD, LD discusses some of the most effective (and scientifically validated) weight loss supplements available. | 07/13/2011 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| 4 Weight Loss Inhibitors | Listen | On today's podcast, guest Nicole Gould, RD, LD discusses what she's found to be the four most common weight loss inhibitors and what you can do about them. We'll discuss how the thyroid and adrenal glands can impact weight loss, the effects of menopause, the role of stress on weight and finally the vicious cycle of insulin resistance. | 06/29/2011 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| Combating food intolerance with enzymes | Listen | On today's podcast we discuss how to choose the best digestive supplement to combat everything from mild indigestion to more serious food intolerance. Guest: Nicole Gould, RD, LD | 06/08/2011 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| Combat stress with the perfect calm | Listen | If stress tends to keep you up at night, this podcast is for you! In this episode of the Vital Choice Healthstore podcast, guest Shauna Wall and I focus on nutritional support to help focus this energy and calm the body, both physiologically and emotionally, during times of stress. | 05/18/2011 | Shauna Wall |
| Are plant based proteins better than whey or egg? | Listen | If you've ever used a protein shake, and it's a good bet that you have, today's podcast is for you! In this episode, guests Chris Young, product manager with Nutrifusion Nutritionals, Nicole Gould, RD, LD, join me to discuss an emerging trend in protein supplementation - plant based proteins, and why many feel they are better than the ultra-popular whey and egg. | 05/04/2011 | Chris Young, Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| Three foods to reduce cholesterol and inflammation | Listen | On today's podcast guest Shauna Wall and I discuss how hibiscus, artichoke and other whole foods can help reduce cholesterol, inflammation and your risk of heart disease. | 04/20/2011 | Shauna Wall |
| Little known supplement may be best for joint health | Listen | Today's podcast with guest orthopedic surgeon Douglas Kiburz, MD discusses a clinically studied joint supplement that may make the uber-popular glucosamine obsolete. | 04/06/2011 | Dr. Douglas Kiburz MD |
| Protein – how to gain, how to lose, and everything in between | Listen | Do you want to lose weight? How about build muscle? Okay, how about just be healthy? Well then, today's podcast is for you! ;) Today I'm joined by guest Nicole Gould RD, LD to discuss the many benefits of protein and answer some of the most common questions we're asked. | 03/16/2011 | Nicole Gould, RD, LD |
| Combating your personal energy crisis | Listen | For many, energy drinks are the only way to make it through the day. The problem is most energy drinks have two major problems you should know about. On today's podcast we'll discuss this as well as how you can enhance and sustain your energy, while avoiding the common pitfalls of energy drinks. Here's a hint - you need to nutritionally support the entire body, not just mask the symptom of fatigue. | 03/02/11 | Shauna Wall |
| Stop the gas! Natural support for indigestion | Listen | In this podcast, you'll learn two major ways to help minimize symptoms of indigestion like gas, bloating and heartburn while you maximize your digestive health. I'll also review a quick method to tell if you have too much or too little stomach acid. Note - you may be surprised to learn that in many cases heartburn is a symptom of too little stomach acid, not too much! | 02/15/11 | none |
| The New Old Superfood | Listen | You can't turn around these days without seeing an ad for the latest super-food like Acai, Mangosteen, Goji and more. Not to take anything away from these great foods, but I'd like to stick up for a good ol' super-food that to me, just doesn't get enough praise - broccoli. Today's podcast discusses the many health benefits of broccoli as well as a unique supplement, that can deliver the benefit of whole cruciferous vegetables, for those who can't (or don't want to!) eat them as often as they should. | 02/02/11 | Shauna Wall |
| Science Update:WholeMega Fish Oil | Listen | On today's podcast, our good friend Jen Luse stops by to discuss some new research on the beneficial effects of WholeMega fish oil. | 01/18/11 | Jen Luse |
| Overcoming Candida and Urinary Tract Infections | Listen | On today's podcast we discuss overcoming candida, urinary tract infections and biofilms with a very unique extract...of cranberry. | 01/05/11 | Jen Luse |
| Probiotics - fundamental immune and digestive support | Listen | In this podcast, we discuss the importance of probiotics for immune and digestive health. We also cover why you want a multi-strain product, what's with all the numbers and the importance whole foods can play in the overall effectiveness of your probiotic supplement. | 12/14/10 | Jen Luse |
| Why natural skin care? | Listen | Today's podcast discusses how cutting-edge ingredients like plant stem cells and peptides are used by natural skin care companies to produce highly effective, yet non-toxic, skin care products. | 11/23/10 | Atali Carr |
| Easing the symptoms of stress | Listen | Today's podcast discusses the toll stress, specifically the stress hormone cortisol, takes on our mood, blood sugar, waistline even bone health and how the ancient herb holy basil can help. | 11/09/10 | Jen Luse |
| Natural relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Listen | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is among the most common gastrointestinal disorders seen by physicians affecting up to 58 million people in the US. On today's podcast, we'll discuss the causes and sypmtoms of IBS, and what you can do to combat it, whether you're IBS/Constiaption, IBS/Diahhrea or somewhere in between. | 10/27/10 | Brend Watson, ND, CNC |
| Ancient allies for immune support | Listen | Immune support is always a big topic this time of year. Our days are getting shorter, we’re spending more time indoors and inevitably, seasonal challenges will come knocking at our door. While there are many well known things we can do to stay well including regular hand washing and getting plenty of vitamin D, I’m always surprised by the general lack of awareness of one of nature’s most powerful sources of immune support – mushrooms! | 10/12/10 | Jen Luse |
| Relieving Gout Symptoms | Listen | Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. Today's podcast discusses some natural options for reliving gout symptoms as well as what you can do to help prevent them from returning. | 09/28/10 | Dan Chapman, Founder, CEO Redd Remedies |
| We’re more toxic than we thought | Listen | According to the recent President’s Cancer Panel report, the U.S. government has been grossly underestimating the role environmental toxins play in our cancer risk. Today's podcast with guest Brenda Watson, N.D., C.N.C. discusses what we can do to combat an ever-increasing toxic environment. | 09/14/10 | Brend Watson, ND, CNC |
| What’s in your multi? | Listen | The whole process of choosing a good multivitamin can be a bit confusing and overwhelming. Healthfood store shelves are filled with row after row of multivitamins aimed at 'him', 'her' and 'they' all with claims of 'whole-food', 'energizing' and 'complete'. Today's podcast helps to make sense of it all. | 09/01/10 | Jen Luse |
| Healthy cholesterol without meds | Listen | On today's podcast I'm joined by registered dietitian Nicole Elias to discuss how foods like oat bran and olive oil, and supplements like plant-sterols, red-yeast rice and policosanol can help us achieve healthy cholesterol levels without medications. | 08/18/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| Calling into question Consumer Reports ‘Dirty Dozen’ | Listen | A new report, "Dangerous Supplements" from Consumer Reports has received a ton of attention from just about every media outlet you can think of. However, some are questioning the report and its thoroughness. To hear more about this topic, including which points I agree with, listen in on today's podcast. | 08/04/10 | None |
| Dr Oz and the calcium paradox | Listen | On today's podcast, Nicole Elias, RD LD and I discuss Dr. Oz and the calcium paradox, the role of K2 in bone health and more. | 7/21/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| Help for blood sugar, appetite and weight loss | Listen | On the heals of the latest concerns over the safety of the diabetic drug Avandia, I thought today might be a good time to talk about natural approaches to healthy blood sugar, appetite control and effective weight loss. | 6/30/10 | None |
| Why now is the time to think about your heart | Listen | According to Taoist philosophy, we the time when the elemental force represented by fire will have its strongest influence on our bodies. What does this mean to your health? Join me and my guest Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz to learn why now may be the best ti | 6/16/10 | Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz, LMT |
| Superfoods or Superfads? | Listen | Recently, two seeds have been getting quite a bit of attention - chia and hemp. In fact, some are even calling them "superfoods". On today's podcast, I'm joined by dietitian Nicole Elias to determine whether these foods are all they're cracked up to be! | 6/2/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| More on the safety of folic acid and folate | Listen | Recently, researchers have begun to question how much folic acid, an isolated b-vitamin, is too much. To discuss this topic, as well as answer the question 'which is better folic acid or folate?', I'm joined today by Nicole Elias RD, LD. | 5/26/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| Say goodbye to glucosamine? | Listen | Today's podcast with guest orthopedic surgeon Douglas Kiburz, MD discusses the clinically studied joint supplement, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) that may make the uber-popular glucosamine obsolete. | 5/19/10 | Dr. Douglas Kiburz MD |
| Managing Inflammation to Support Bone, Joint & Heart Health | Listen ten | Today's podcast is of the May 5, 2010 seminar "Managing Inflammation to Support Bone, Joint & Heart Health" presented by Brian Hall of New Chapter Vitamins and Vital Choice Healthstore. As the title implies, this seminar focused on the role inflammation | 5/13/10 | Brian Hall |
| Dr. Oz discusses supplement safety | Listen | A recent episode of the uber-popular Dr. Oz show discussed the dangers of supplements. While I like Dr. Oz and think this particular show is an important topic, I must disagree with several of Dr. Oz's statements today. | 4/28/10 | None |
| Natural support for aching joints | Listen | Today's podcast discusses which dietary supplements can help support aching joints. | 4/21/10 | None |
| Women: Cleanse your body and restore your health | Listen | Today, I'm joined by Brenda Watson, N.D., C.N.C to discuss what you can do to cleanse the body and restore energy. | 4/14/10 | Brend Watson, ND, CNC |
| Take the guesswork out of weight loss | Listen | Today's podcast with guest Nicole Elias, RD LD discusses how the BodyGem Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test can accurately measure your metabolism and take the guesswork out of weight loss. | 3/31/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| Nutritional support for wheat and gluten allergies | Listen | For those with Celiac disease or other wheat allergies, simply restricting gluten may not be enough to relieve all symptoms or correct deficiencies. Today's podcast discusses five supplements that can offer support. Guest: Nicole Elias, RD LD. | 3/24/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| The test your doctor should be ordering…but isn’t | Listen | In this podcast I'm joined by Vital Choice Healthstore's in-store dietitian Nicole Elias, RD LD to discuss a patented blood test to detect nutrient deficiencies that goes far beyond the normal serum levels most doctors use. The end result - a smarter hea | 3/17/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| Let’s get going…help for constipation | Listen | Today's topic is a very common issue that few of us like to discuss - constipation. So let's discuss it! Ultimately, the goal is a healthy elimination schedule, defined simply as eliminating at least once a day. | 3/10/10 | None |
| Week in Review: Krill on Dr. Oz and Safety of Fish Oil | Listen | Today's podcast looks back over the past week in TV health. Topics include Krill Oil as discussed on Dr. Oz and the Good Morning America's report on the safety of fish oil. | 3/3/10 | None |
| Which CoQ10 is best? | Listen | Today's podcast answers several common questions I receive about CoQ10 including: 'Is CoQ10 for everybody?' and, 'Which form is best?' | 2/24/10 | None |
| Detoxify and enhance liver function | Listen | Toady's podcast discusses Reishi Antler, and it's demonstrated ability to act on immune system cells, work against herpes virus, lower cholesterol and stop cell proliferation. Guest: Ann Allworth, Ph.D. | 2/10/10 | Ann Allworth Ph.D. |
| A natural time to detoxify | Listen | When is the best time to detoxify? According to today's guest Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz licensed massage therapist and Taoist practitioner, the time is now! | 2/3/10 | Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz, LMT |
| The next best thing to fruits and vegetables | Listen | Today's podcast looks at the importance of eating your fruits and veggies, but also gives a suggestion for something you can try when fruits and veggies just aren't an option. | 1/20/10 | None |
| 9 Weight Loss Tips | Listen | Today's podcast will give you 9 (actually 10!) tips for realistic weight loss. I'm joined by Vital Choice's in-store dietitian Nicole Elias, RD, LD. In this episode we'll discuss what to eat for breakfast, how much protein you should consume to maximize | 1/13/10 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| Natural solutions for prostate health | Listen | Today, I'd like to discuss some natural options for supporting the prostate and enhancing urinary health, as well as take a look at what researchers are saying may help to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. Guest: Jen Luse. | 1/6/10 | Jen Luse |
| Help with hormones | Listen | Today's podcast discusses three herbs that can help combat symptoms of PMS and menopause and help regulate your cycle while potentially reducing your risk of several serious health concerns. | 12/15/09 | Jen Luse |
| To regulate or not to regulate? | Listen | Some say the dietary supplement industry has too little regulation, while others say it has too much? Both statements can't be true, can they? Today's podcast will help clear up the confusion. Discussed topics include DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Heath & E | 12/8/09 | None |
| Combat stress and relieve tension | Listen | For many, instead of tidings of joy, the holidays bring even more stress than usual. So today, I'm joined by cell biologist and Ph. D. Ann Allworth to discuss how we can alleviate the emotional symptoms of stress while we also combat the damaging physica | 12/1/09 | Ann Allworth Ph.D. |
| Cinnamon, Blood Sugar and Metabolic Syndrome | Listen | Cinnamon was once more precious than gold? Just imagine if they knew cinnamon could play a role in treating diabetes, metabolic syndrome and weight management! | 11/24/09 | None |
| …already in the normal range | Listen | Have you ever read the packaging of a dietary supplement and seen something like, 'May support healthy cholesterol levels already in the normal range'? In today's podcast I aim to clear up the confusion caused by these Structure-Function claims. | 11/17/09 | None |
| Solving the calcium paradox | Listen | Today's podcast discusses the calcium paradox and offers a potential solution - vitamin K2. Guest: Jen Luse | 11/10/09 | Jen Luse |
| Welcome to water! | Listen | According toToaist practice we have entered the period of water. According to licensed massage therapist and certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz, that means now is the time to pay special attention to the health of your kidneys a | 11/4/09 | Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz, LMT |
| Time tested herbal defense | Listen | In today's podcast, regular guest Jen Luse and I will discuss some time-tested herbal remedies to help your body combat seasonal challenges, deliver greater comfort and achieve faster recovery. | 10/28/09 | Jen Luse |
| A Better and Safer CoQ10? | Listen | Today's podcast looks at the various forms of CoQ10 with special attention given to a unique preparation of CoQ10 that studies confirm is a better, safer form. | 10/21/09 | Jen Luse |
| Ancient massage for detoxification (and more!) | Listen | Today's podcast discusses a ancient form of massage that can help energize an detoxify the body. | 10/14/09 | Mary Ellen Derwis-Balaz, LMT |
| Help for heartburn | Listen | For many, the real way to overcome heartburn and acid reflux is to ADD acid, not block it! Today�s podcast will discuss this little known fact. | 10/7/09 | None |
| Myth Busting: Cholesterol | Listen | We'll discuss the role cholesterol plays in heart health and explain what you can do to optimize your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke and optimize your health. Guest: Ann Allworth Ph.D. | 9/30/09 | Ann Allworth Ph.D. |
| First aid for your skin | Listen | In this episode I'm joined by Jen Luse to discuss omega-7's role in conditions like ulcers and Celiac disease, as well as its ability to moisturize from within and provide UV protection. | 9/16/09 | Jen Luse |
| Should I get the flu shot? | Listen | In today's podcast, I'd like to share four supplements I take to enhance my natural defenses in lieu of an annual flu shot. | 9/9/09 | None |
| Enhancing attention and focus in the classroom | Listen | In today's podcast, I'm joined by Nicole Elias, RD to discuss the role diet and supplementation play in helping kids enhance attention and focus in the classroom. | 9/2/09 | Nicole Elias-Gould, RD LD |
| Help for seasonal allergies | Listen | In today's podcast we'll discuss a unique nettle extract that is delivering more consistent results than other natural products for seasonal allergy symptoms without side-effects. Guest: Jen Luse | 8/26/09 | Jen Luse |
| A healthy heart – naturally! | Listen | High blood pressure is a huge problem in the United States contributing each year to over 200,000 deaths. While many think this is an issue synonymous with men's health, the fact is high blood pressure kills six-times more women than breast cancer each y | 8/19/09 | Jen Luse |
| Let’s talk cleansing! | Listen | Today's podcast discusses a topic that has become very popular over the past few - cleansing. While many fad products and "quick cleanses" are available, I'd like to look a more time tested, genuine approach to body cleansing. | 8/12/09 | None |
| Vitamin D – from Clark Kent to Superman | Listen | Did you know that an estimated 600,000 cases of cancer each year could be prevented by increased vitamin D consumption? In today's podcast, guest Ann Allworth Ph.D. discusses vitamin D and why it is now said to be one of the most important supplements you | 8/15/09 | Ann Allworth Ph.D. |
| A WHOLE new chapter in fish oil | Listen | Today's podcast will discuss Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency and a new fish oil supplement called Wholemega, which delivers the most potent, unadulterated wild Alaskan salmon available. | 7/29/09 | None |
| Ease pain with systemic enzymes | Listen | In this podcast, I'm again joined by Danny Curtin of Arthur Andrew Medical. We discuss the role systemic enzymes play pain relief. | 7/22/09 | Danny Curtin |
| Combating indigestion with natural remedies | Listen | Today, I'd like to discuss some ways to help minimize symptoms of indigestion and maximize digestive health. In this podcast I discuss enzymes, betaine HCl (including a quick way to tell if you have too much or too little stomach acid), and probiotics. | 7/15/09 | None |
| Is your multivitamin making you sick? | Listen | This podcast sheds some light on the various types of vitamins available and why some may be better than others. | 7/8/09 | None |
| Optimizing Thyroid Function | Listen | In this podcast, I'm again joined by cell biologist Ann Allworth Ph.D. to discuss how to unlock the mystery of hypothyroidism and determine what we can do naturally to optimize thyroid function. | 7/1/09 | Ann Allworth Ph.D. |
| Bone Health – calcium and beyond | Listen | Don't get me wrong, calcium is very helpful. But it is only one member of the cast. To really build strong bones we need to combine a bio-available form of calcium with a supporting cast of minerals, vitamin D and, certainly last but not least, vitamin | 6/24/09 | Nancy Angelini |
| Choosing herbal preparations | Listen | Raw? Liquid? Tablet? Extract? Standardized? Super-Critical? Here I explain the various types of herbal preparations available and discuss related effectiveness. | 6/17/09 | None |
| Inflammation – more about the “Secret Killer” | Listen | Earlier this year I wrote about "The Secret Killer" otherwise known as inflammation. In this podcast, Nancy Angelini, Ph.D goes into further detail than my original post. She discusses the sources and damaging effects of inflammation, and what we can do | 6/10/09 | Nancy Angelini |
| Milligrams don’t measure potency | Listen | So many times I've seen customers choose one product over another based on the amount of milligrams weight - all the while thinking they're making a decision based on potency. | 6/3/09 | None |
| Medicinal Mushrooms – Beyond Boosting Immunity | Listen | In this podcast, I'm again joined by Nancy Angelini, Ph.D. Today, Nancy marvels at the health benefits that medicinal mushrooms can provide that go far beyond boosting immune function. | 5/26/09 | Nancy Angelini |
| Reducing Plaque with Enzymes | Listen | In this podcast, I'm joined by Danny Curtin of Arthur Andrew Medical. We discuss the role systemic enzymes play in heart health. Topics covered include: Two enzymes demonstrated ability to reduce inflammation, break down fibrin and dissolve plaque as wel | 5/20/09 | Danny Curtin |
| Combating Stress | Listen | In this podcast, I'm joined by cell biologist Ann Allworth Ph.D. Ann spent over 15 years performing cell biology research while teaching as a medical school professor. Currently, she is a consultant in the natural foods industry. In this podcast we dis | 5/14/09 | Ann Allworth Ph.D. |
| Probiotics are essential to health | Listen | In this podcast, I'm joined by Nancy Angelini, PhD. Nancy discusses the essential role probiotics play in achieving and maintaining health. The immune system, digestion and more are discussed. | 5/5/09 | Nancy Angelini |
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