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In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa discuss depression- what it is, what causes it and natural approached to treat it. Running time: 8:03
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Dugoua discuss Vitamin E. They review good sources for this fat soluble vitamin, and why it's important for our bodies. Running time 5:04
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa discuss the importance of Vitamin B12. They look at what Vitamin B12 does in the body, and different diseases that benefit from the treatment of B12. Running Time: 7:27
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa discuss the importance of Vitamin C. They look at how Vitamin C is used in the body, Dr. JJ's recommended doses, good food sources of Vitamin C and signs of Vitamin C deficiency. Running time: 6:57
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Dugoua explore Probiotics. They review what probiotics are, why your body needs them, and how you can ensure you have a good balance of probiotics in your intestinal flora. Running time: 8:25
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath, Dr. Jean Jacques Dugoua discuss the importance of Vitamin D. They review how you can get it, what your body uses it for and how it can prevent you from getting SAD. Running time: 6:58
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa discuss Omega 3s what they are, what they do in our bodies, how much to take and how to know if we are deficient. Running Time 9:14
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Dugoua discuss what to look for to help you choose a good multivitamin. The examine the best form to choose (liquid, capsule or tablet), and the key things that your Multi-Vitamin should have. Running time 8:38
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa discuss menopause, including what it is, typical symptoms and natural approaches to alleviating menopause symptoms. Running time: 7:39
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa discuss multiple sclerosis, what it is and how to prevent it and treat it. Running time 6:02
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa discuss osteoporosis, what it is, who is prone to it and how to prevent it. Running time: 7:27
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa and RHN Rosalie Moscoe talk about natural approaches to preventing memory loss. They look at common causes and healthy lifestyle choices to help improve and prevent memory loss.
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa learn about the health benefits of Horticultural Therapy from Horticultural Therapy Co-ordinator, Nancy Lee Collibaba. Running time: 8:37 TAKE OUR VIEWER SURVEY!
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Duguoa explore the causes of and some natural solutions for erectile dysfunction. Running time: 6:07. TAKE OUR VIEWER SURVEY NOW!
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. JJ and Holistic Nutritionist Rosalie Moscoe look at 5 easy steps for you to reduce your stress. They examine some causes of stress, how stress can impact your health and of course some great tips for coping with stress. Running time: 12:02
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In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ explore how you can improve your love life naturally. They examine What is libido, what impacts your libido and some vitamins and therapies that can help stimulate a healthy libido. Running time 7:21
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, Dr. JJ and Horticultural Therapy Co-ordinator Nancy Lee Colibaba look at the health benefits of having plants in your home. They look at which plants are the best for purifying the air, and the easiest to take care of. Running time: 8:14
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Are you a sugar addict? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, Dr. JJ and holistic nutritionist Rosalie Moscoe talk about sugar addiction. What is a sugar addiction, some health issues associated with it, and how to break the sugar habit. Running time 10:25
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In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ explore ADHD, what it is, common triggers for ADHD and how to treat ADHD without medication. Running Time:7:01
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, Dr. JJ and osteopathic practitioner Laura Disenhaus explore natural treatments for asthma. Laura demonstrates some osteopathic techniques to help asthmatics breathe easier. Running time: 8:59
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In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua examine Insomnia. They look at typical causes of sleeplessness and some great tips on how to get to sleep naturally. Running time: 8:42
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ explore seasonal affective disorder (SAD), what it is, SAD symptoms and easy steps to help treat it, naturally. Running time: 6:49
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ explore heart disease, who's at risk and some simple healthy tips to prevent heart disease. Running Time: 5:44
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ explore the causes of fevers. They review what a fever is and how to treat fevers for all ages, babies, toddlers, children and adults. Running time: 7:49
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ explore the causes of neck pain, how to prevent it and how to treat it. Special guest, Laura Disenhouse Physiotherapist and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, demonstrates some osteopathic techniques to relieve neck tension. Running time 7:53
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua are joined by osteopathic manual practitioner Laura Disenhaus as she reviews some osteopathic approaches to relieving painful menstrual periods. Running time: 8:26
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ explore natural ways to get rid of cellulite. Dr. JJ explains what is cellulite, effective cellulite treatments and the healthy lifestyle to adapt to keep it at bay. Running time: 12:48
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ explore healthy weight loss tips to help you lose fat and achieve your best weight. Dr. JJ shares the top natural weight loss products he recommends to his patients and the importance of developing healthy eating habits and an exercise routine to be successful. Running time: 9:22
Have you ever wondered whether you should put Ice or Heat on an injury? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. JJ and chiropractor Dr. Schlachta examine the best ways to treat injuries, specifically muscle sprains and strains. Running time 9:44
Here's to number 2's. In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua look at constipation. What is constipation, what causes constipation and how to relieve it naturally. Learn the secrets to regular bowel movements! Running time: 6:37
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Dugoua examine the difference between a cold and flu and share tips on how to prevent colds and the flu. If you get one, Dr. JJ shares what he takes to shorten the duration of colds. Running time: 9:56
Have you ever eaten too much over the holidays and then regretted it? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Dr. JJ share 4 tips for eating healthy over the holidays. We'll help you avoid the guilt and discomfort of overeating. (Running time: 6:50)
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, ennifer Lyall and Naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua explore what a Yeast infection is, what causes it and how to treat yeast infections naturally. Running Time: 9:36
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, Naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua & Chiropractor Dr. Tracy Schlachta share 4 tips to preventing common sports injuries. Running time: 7:57
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall, naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Dugoua and chiropractor Dr. Tracy Schlachta discuss ear infections. They discuss what causes them, why kids get ear infections, natural treatments for ear infections and how to prevent them. Running time: 9:17
Are you regular? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ explore what is good digestive health, what happens in your body when you eat food, what are some diseases of the digestive tract and tips to help promote good digestion. Running time: 9:03
Are you preparing for a big race? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua reveals his protocol for preparing for the 215km Ride to Conquor Cancer. He also shares tips on how to help your body recover after the race. (Running time: 7:23)
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and Naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua look at how the small things we do can make a big difference in the world. They look at the launch of Me to We Music and Dr. JJ shares his experience participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Running time: 4:58
Knowing which supplements to take can be overwhelming. In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua review what are supplements, what are the best ones to take and how to choose the right supplements. Running time: 5:33
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua review some great natural strategies to alleviate your seasonal allergy symptoms. They look at what are allergies, typical allergy symptoms, and how you can tell the difference between allergies and a cold. Running time: 4:07
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a raw food diet? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, naturopath, Dr. JJ Dugoua interviews his co-host, Jennifer Lyall, as Jennifer shares her raw food experience. (Running Time: 7:51)
In this week's episode, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ give you a basic overview of Vitamins and Minerals. They examine what they are, why you need them and how to know what vitamins and minerals you should take. Running time: 5:45
What does it mean to go on a raw food diet? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. Jean Jacques Dugoua interview raw food chef and blogger, Robin Gregory. Robin answers all of the basic questions about going raw, including why, how and what equipment you need to do it. Running time: 11:02
Have you ever wondered what would happen at an appointment with an osteopathic practitioner? In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ are joined by osteopathic manual practitioner, Laura Disenhaus. Laura demonstrates an initial assessment with Jennifer. The assessment focuses on Jennifer's jaw, particularly her TMJ issues. Running time: 9:03
In this episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua interview osteopathic manual practitioner and physio therapist. In this discussion they focus on lower back pain, examining some common causes of the pain you should avoid and different natural approaches to eliminating lower back pain. Running Time: 7:13
In this weeks episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua interview Physiotherapist and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Laura Disenhaus. Laura provides valuable insight into what Osteopathy is, conditions that can benefit from osteopathic treatments, and how to find an osteopathic practitioner. Running time: 7:48
In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua give an overview of Botanical Medicine. They define botanical medicine, look at particular ailments it works well with and discuss how to find botanical medicine. Running time: 8:05
IV Therpay is a powerful tool that naturopaths use to get important nutrients directly into a patient's body. In this week's episode of Vitamin Junkeys, Jennifer Lyall and naturopath, Dr. JJ Duguoa review IV Therapy, the type of people who typically use IV Therapy, and demonstrate a form of this therapy. Running time: 8:25
In this week's episode, naturopath, Dr. JJ Dugoua and Jennifer Lyall talk about lactation and breast feeding. They look at how long women typically breast feed, the benefits of breast feeding, natural ways to stimulate breast milk production, foods to include in your diet while breast feeding, ones to avoid. The show closes with some great natural resources for pregnant/nursing women. Running time: 7:33
Do you have stubborn fat that you just can seem to get rid of? Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua look at mesotherapy as an approach to burn stubborn fat. This episode includes a demonstration of mesotherapy. Running time: 8:37
You don't need to inject yourself with toxins or go under the knife to look younger! There's a better, more natural approach! Join Jennifer Lyall and naturopath, Dr. JJ Dugoua as they share some natural anti-aging beauty secrets, to keep you looking beautiful, naturally. Running time: 5:38
Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ, explain allergies. Allergy sufferers know that, allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Jennifer & Dr. JJ look at what allergies are, and examine food allergies, environmental allergies, and allergy tests. You will learn some easy natural remedies for your allergy symptoms! Running time: 20 minutes
Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ examine some natural approaches to managing diabetes. Dr. JJ briefly explains the different types of diabetes and natural options to help manage your blood sugar levels. (running time: 7:42)
Jennifer Lyall and naturopath Dr. JJ Dugoua, discuss a natural approach to sun protection. They look at vitamins and supplements you can take to prevent sunburns, natural sunscreens, and natural remedies to treat sun burns. (running time: 7:49)
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Dr. JJ and Jennifer Lyall explore Naturopathic Medicine. This includes the "tools" that naturopathic doctors use to treat their patients like botanical medicine, hydro therapy, homeopathy and acupuncture; and what to expect at your first visit. (running time 15:17)
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Women have a 1 in 3 chance of getting cancer. 1 in 2 men will get cancer. The best approach to reduce your risk is by focusing on an anti-cancer diet.
Learn what cancer is and the most common types of cancer for men and women.
Dr. JJ reviews the best cancer fighting foods that you must include in your diet!
(Pilot) In this episode, Jennifer and Dr. JJ examine acupuncture. They Dr. JJ answers many of the common questions including, what is acupuncture, who can practice it and does it hurt? Dr. JJ demonstrates an acupuncture technique on Jennifer.
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Detoxification - Spring Clean Your Body!
Vitamin Junkeys Episode #3 (running time 17:31)
Date: June 3, 2008
Podsafe Music: Ice Cream by Christopher Dale Courtesy of the Podshow Music Network
Show hosts: Jennifer Lyall & Dr. Jean Jacques (Dr. JJ) Dugoua, ND HBSc PhD (Cand.)
Jennifer is sitting on an Amethyst Bio Mat.
This episode examines:
What is Detoxification?
What does your body eliminate when it detoxifies?
How does your body eliminate toxins?
Who should do a Detox?
When should you do a Detox?
Should you be supervised when you do a detox?
Is the first detox the worst?
What are the benefits of doing a detox?
How long should someone do a detox for?
How often should you detox?
How do you detoxify?
How do I find a naturopathic doctor?
Vitamin of the day: Gingko Biloba
Gingko Biloba is one of the oldest trees in the world. This is one of the only trees to survive the bombing of Hiroshima. Gingko Biloba is very good for memory.
What is Detoxification?
Maximizing the stimulation of your body's natural methods of detoxification. This includes supporting your main organs of detoxification which include your liver, kidneys, lungs, bowels and lymphatic system.
What does your body eliminate when it detoxifies?
Your body eliminates junk that you are surrounded by in your environment like smoking and pollution, the food and beverages we injest like alcohol and transfats, and toxins from our own body's normal functioning like hormones and metabolic waste (which is produced when we move/exercise).
How does your body eliminate toxins?
Your
naturopath will develop a plan for you to detoxify, which will support certain organs, usually the liver or the kidneys. The plan will include a special diet, vitamins, supplements and herbs which will stimulate your organs to detoxify toxins that have been buidling up over time. Your body eliminates toxins through exhaling, sweating,
skin, urine and bowel movements. Your liver dumps into your bile, your bile dumps into you stool, and you eliminate the waste through your colon. Your kidneys detoxify into your urine, which you e
liminate. Your skin perspires which comes out through your pores and your lung detoxifies with each breath.
Who should detoxify?
Almost everyone can detoxify except if you are lactating, pregnant or have a weekened immune system. People who are constipated should be very careful when detoxifying. This is because the liver is trying to elminate through the bowels, but the toxins end up getting stuck and being reabsorbed into your body. You should be producing 2-3 bowel movements per day before detoxifying. You should be supervised by a naturopath when you detoxify. The naturopath will develop a plan that is specific for your body.
When should you do a Detox?
The best times to detox are srping and fall. These are natural times of change and an easy time to get people to change their habits.
Should you be supervised when you do a detox?
Ideally you should be supervised by a naturopathic doctor when you detoxify, because you do not know how your body is going to react. Some people may be sluggish the first few days; if you are cutting out caffeine you will get headaches; you may be irritable, you may get skin rashes. The first few days are usually the worst. It is good to have someone coach you through at least your first detox.
Is the first detox the worst?
Usually the first detox is the worst, especially if you are eliminating smoking and drinking 10 cups of coffee a day. However, some people may have some heavy toxins built up, and it may take a few detoxes to get through that.
Jennifer shared the experience of her first detox. It was difficult, although it was just and elimination diet (no dairy, no red meat, no suguar, no wheat, no processed foods). Jennifer felt like she couldn't eat anything that she would normally eat. She had to get different types of bread and rice cheese. She felt horrible, and got h
eadaches (she rarely gets headaches), but she felt a lot better afterwards and lost 10lbs over 2 weeks. This was exciting, as it was a year after having her first child, and she was eager to lose weight. This was her first experience that started her on her journey to good health.
What are the benefits of doing a detox?
The benefits of doing a detox are weight loss, more energy, most patients find it helps with their allergies, less fatigue, less pain. You tend to eat better after a detox, because your body has adjusted to taking in less junk. So, instead of needing 5 cups of coffee to get you throug the day, you may only need 1 cup of coffee.
Jennifer noticed that she became more aware of what she was eating. She started reading the labels more, and after each detox, she started eliminating more processed foods from her cupboard. It helped create great diet discipline.
How long should someone do a detox for? How often should you detox?
You should detox once or twice per year. The first detox is typically for a gentle elimination diet for a week. Some patients get excited and want to do a Juice Fast or Master Clense or a Salt Water Cleanse, but an elimination diet is a good beginning for the first detox. After you have experienced a few detoxes, you can go for a longer period of up to 4 weeks.
Jennifer shared that she did an elimination diet with her husband and children. Everyone survived! So this is a good indication that ANYONE can do the elimination diet.
How do you detoxify?
You can incorporate an elimination diet, which eliminates the most common allergens out of t
he diet (including sugar, dairy, wheat, caffeine, shellfish, alcohol, soy, preservatives, food colouring
, red meat and processed foods). You go on a bland diet and then reintroduce each food in stages afterwards. Drinking more water helps your kidneys to elminate better. you sould drink 1 1/2 litres/day (a rule of thumb: 1/2 f your body weight in ounces, so if you weigh 160 lbs, you sould drink 80 oz of water or 10 glasses of water) Bitter food is good to help your liver detoxify. Examples include: endive, radicchio, rapini, dandelion. Dry skin brushing is very good for helping your skin detoxify. Exercise is the most important thing you can do for your body. It gets your circulation going, it gets you breathing better. By improving your blood flow, it helps your organs to eliminate toxins better. There are lots of herb combintions to detox different organs. For instance to help detox the liver a combination would include dandelion greens, milk thistle, artichoke, B vitamins and tumeric. Colonic Therapy, although invasive, is very effective for cleaning out your bowels, and works well for aggressive detox, like people who are pulling out heavy metals. Far Infared Therapy through a Bio Mat like Jennifer is sitting on, or a Far Infared Sauna, is good for detoxification. The light penetrates 1-1 1/2" in a sauna or 6-8inches with the Bio Mat. Since many of the toxins in our body is stored in the fat cells just below the skin, the far infared rays can penetrate the skin to help eliminate the toxins from the fat cells. Acupuncture is also good for detoxification. There are some points for the liver on the top of your feet.
If you are planning to do a detox it is best to work with a naturopath, so they can develop a detox program that is right for you. Your MD should also be aware of your detoxific
ation program if you are taking medication.
Go to the Find a Practitioner link on Vitamin Junkeys website. This is where you will find links to associations that you can contact to help you find a practitioner in your community.
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