2 Min Health Intervention

Vitamin A, also called Retinol, plays key roles in maintaining healthy vision, skin, immunity and reproduction. Find out how to take it correctly in this episode. Be Well & Be Zen

Plantar Warts are very annoying yet quite common.  Find out how to prevent getting them, or rid yourself of them if they already keep you company in this episode. Be Well and Be Zen Alex Audette

Vitamin is one of the biggest nutritional deficiencies we have in society today. Many things can cause this deficiency.  Find out how to reverse it in this week's episode.

Headaches of all types are one of the modern scourges of our stressful society. Self administered "Shiatsu" or Japanese finger pressure massage can help to alleviate most headaches. Find out how in this episode.

Kegel or pelvic floor exercises help to treat a wide variety of conditions associated with a weak pelvic floor, in addition to aiding in the enjoyment of sex. Find out the 'how' and the 'why' in this episode. Be Well and Be Zen  

In this episode we talk about the finger and toenail fungus known as Onychomycosis, and how to eradicate it.  

Influenza as a seasonal infection that is transmitted via both fomite contact and cough/ sneeze droplets. Find out how to lower your chances of catching it in this episode. Be Well & Be Zen

Iodine is an essential element in our diet that is woefully under-consumed. Find out how to supplement with the correct amounts in this week's episode

Fomites are the surfaces that we touch regularly, that are temporary reservoirs for viruses such as colds and flus. Find out how to break the chain of infection in this episode.

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for healthy immune systems.  How much to take however, depends on what your blood levels are.  Find out how to take it effectively in this episode.

Apple cider vinegar has been used in medicine for thousands of years. In this episode, we'll explore some of its history, uses and benefits. Pucker up!

Ear wax buildup is something we all get sooner or later. If it builds up too much, it can cause hearing loss and can be annoying. We'll go over how to prevent its buildup in this episode.

Aluminum containing antacids and deodorants are ubiquitous in supermarkets.  However, there are many health benefits to avoiding aluminum in these products, and improving digestion and body odor control.

Although advertisements would have you believe that fluoride containing toothpastes are essential, the truth is actually the opposite.  It is sugar and high glycemic carbohydrates that cause tooth decay. Sadly, only 1 out of 5 dentists is correct.

Mustard has been used in medicine for thousands of years as a soak, rub and gargle. Find out how in this episode.

Honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen and wax are all products that come from the bee hive and are fantastically useful in medicine.  This episode explains how.

Castor Oil's uses are many.  From bursitis to labor induction for at term pregnancies, this useful substance should be in your medicine cabinet.  In this episode, we'll explore those uses.

The Neti Pot is a health intervention that works so well for relief from allergies and sinus infections, that even Oprah and Dr. Oz gave it their stamp of approval.  Find out why in this episode.

The functions of magnesium in our bodies is diverse and complex, but many of us are deficient. Supplementing with this mineral is essential and lack of it is reflected in many conditions, including cardiac arrhythmias, constipation and muscle cramps to name a few.  There are also some precautions with supplementation, which we will talk about.

Externalizing stress is an important measure to take to improving your health. Whether it is creative or not is a matter of choice, but, if stress is internalized, physical pathologies eventually occur. Mechanisms of this in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine are outlined here, as well as cathartic strategies.