Holistic Health Heroes
The Holistic Health Heroes Podcast is for health seekers who know it’s time to become your own health advocate!
Together, we will strive to answer the question, “How will you maintain your health in an increasingly toxic world?”
From superfoods and supplements to gadgets and lifestyle hacks, we’ll explore a full spectrum of holistic health modalities.
Sharing stories from natural product founders, and service providers, we aim to find and research holistic methods to help you save time in finding real solutions that may help you feel better naturally.
Host, Kery Knutson is certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Wellcoach and Yoga Teacher. She's worked in marketing for most of her career, so she loves storytelling. As co-owner of her family’s health food store, Nature’s Garden of Naples, creating a podcast to have conversations on all-things holistic health is a perfect fit!
Episodes
107 episodes
107: Types of Arthritis and a Common Denominator Root Cause, Plus Pain Relieving Food, Herbs and Supplements
Pain. Let's face it, it really sucks! And it's all too common. Not to mention that many people, including medical professionals tell us that it's inevitable as we age. Well, I for one want to reject that notion! I want to find out what I can do...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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41:53
106: Clearing Up Confusion on Creatine - A Most Misunderstood (and Safe) Supplement
When you hear creatine do you think bodybuilders and athletes? I did too, until I read up on this very safe supplement. Now, calling it safe doesn't mean it's for everyone so don't get it twisted! :) But come along with me as I unco...
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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21:56
105: Olive Leaf, A Holistic Guide to Benefits, History and Smart Use
From ancient Mediterranean folk medicine to 19th-century European reports using olive-leaf tea for fevers, the leaf has a long, practical history. And we still can use it today! Join me as I offer you an olive branch (wink) into the...
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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27:13
104: Melatonin Means More than Good Sleep: Explore the High-Dose Melatonin Findings Impacting Mitochondrial, Neurological, Immune Health and More!
Is melatonin just a sleep aid... or is it a miracle? From its powerful role as the body’s master clock to its antioxidant and immune-modulating effects, melatonin has become a subject of growing interest in holistic and functional m...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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33:04
103: Overcoming Crohn’s and Healing the Gut with a Functional Medicine Perspective
If you've got Crohn's Disease then listen up! It's important to tackle this condition with a holistic/functional medicine perspective. Why? Because even traditional MD doctors are saying that conventional treatment alone isn't enough to put it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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102: Intro to Shilajit: Ancient Mineral Resin for Energy, Hormone Balance and Cellular Health
Just as the Earth nourishes the plants that sustain us, so too does it offer us substances like Shilajit—ancient minerals and nutrients forged over centuries—to restore balance and vitality to our bodies.Have you noticed just how popular...
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Season 2
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Episode 102
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27:37
101: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What are they? What's the Difference? What other conditions are related to them? Highlighting the work of Dr. Rodger Murphree
So much pain and suffering goes undiagnosed around these conditions I thought it high time to focus in on them and find an expert out there to recommend. Even though I'm just getting familiarized with Dr Rodger Murphree, I can tell... he knows ...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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46:38
100: Top 5 Holistic Health Topics, Hot Issues on my List for Future Episodes, PLUS Your Questions Answered!
Let's take stock and celebrate! It's episode 100 and I'm reflecting on our top 5 most downloaded episodes to look back at some of what we've learned so far in recording 100 episodes. PLUS, I'm answer some of your questions sent in v...
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Episode 100
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99: Bust the Blues: St. Johns Wort and other Herbs, Supplements and Therapies for a Brighter Mood
It's back-to-school time and that can come with a lot of stress! Even if that is not in your schedule right now, perhaps you're dealing with a huge life event, a job change, financial difficulties or any other life happening that is challenging...
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Season 2
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Episode 99
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98: The Dangers of Blood Sugar Dysregulation and Hypoglycemia: Signs and Symptoms to look out for and supplements to consider
Do you experience energy crashes, carb cravings or mood swings? What about brain fog and difficulty concentrating? When you do eat, do you experience fatigue? These all could be a signal that your body is experiencing blood sugar dy...
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Season 2
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Episode 98
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44:59
97: Understanding Neuropathy: Lesser-Known Symptoms, Causes, Treatmentsand Holistic Approaches
Neuropathy is more than pins and needles. Did you know at the core, it's nerve damage or nerve dysfunction? What type of neuropathy are you experiencing? I just learned there are multiple types! It's more than peripheral. I found th...
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Season 2
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Episode 97
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47:38
96: Red, Blotchy Skin Issues? Types of Dermatitis and How to Help Eczema Holistically
Red, itchy, inflamed and blotchy skin patches can be painful. These symptoms could be signs of dermatitis or eczema. But don't make the mistake of only treating this issue topically. Skin outbreaks are a little tap on the shoulder t...
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Episode 96
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30:34
95: An Essential Mineral for Immunity and Healing: Zinc, the Micro Nutrient with Macro Impact!
Ever wonder, why is zinc recommended to me when I get a cold? What is it actually and how does it support my body? I have! So, I decided to spotlight this trace mineral that we need for a variety of body processes. In th...
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Episode 95
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29:43
94: Overwhelm and Stress are Messing Everything Up! Nutrient deficiencies you likely have when you are under prolonged stress plus behaviors to help overcome overwhelm
When you're undergo a stressful life event like moving, divorce or a health crisis of a loved one you are likely to get nutrient deficiencies. In order to overcome those and get back to optimal health and wellness, you're going to h...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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21:48
93: Post-Traumatic Growth with Kimberly Hand, Leveling Up Through Life’s Struggles and The Importance of Finding Joy
"We don't bounce back, we emerge as someone new," is one of the poignant soundbites my guest shared in this episode. Kimberly Hand is a wellness and lifestyle expert and the host of The Cinnamon Effect podcast… which I had the pleas...
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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92: The Recovery Cycle of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Coach Onelly Hernandez: Testing, Nutrition, Stress and Emotional Coping Strategies
Onelly Hernandez is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Coach, and the founder of AIP Conmigo. As a Hashimoto’s warrior herself, Onelly helps women with thyroid disorders and autoimmune conditions los...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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53:49
91: The Good-For-You Seed Oils: The Healing Powers of Black Cumin Seed Oil and Others
Sometimes when you hear a phrase over and over again and then you hear something that goes against that line of thinking, it can be confusing. That's why I wanted to shine a light on the fact that there are SOME seed oils that actua...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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20:44
90: Adult Acne, Rosacea and the All-Important Gut-Skin Axis: What's missing from modern dermatology and how to address the root case of skin issues
It's time to start asking, "why is my body inflamed to begin with?" when you have skin issues.Whether it's a 25 year old or a 45 year old, skin issues can feel debilitating, wreaking havoc on confidence and setting you back from your hap...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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33:20
89: Lavender for Nervous System Nutrition: How this historic herb can be used, why the olfactory system is real and how it impacts our mood, brain, digestion and more!
Ahh, lavender. Just saying the word makes me do a deep exhale. There's something special about medicinal effects you can get by just breathing! After a very stressful few weeks, I've had to remind myself just how potent the herb lav...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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88: What Cults Teach us About Fear, Diet and Decision Making. Plus, how Chronic Anxiety and Nutrient Deficiencies Create a Vicious Cycle
Has there been an increase in anxiety in the last few years (2020-2025)? Oh yes, indeed there has been. Like what you ask? Here are a few according to the American Psychiatric Association: corrupt government officia...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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87: What's the Difference Between NAC and NAD+? From Detoxification, Respiratory Health, Cellular Health and Energy Production. Breaking Down Differences and Noticing Similarities
NAC is a precursor to glutathione, the body's most powerful antioxidant. It helps neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation and support detoxification. While NAD+ or (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme essential f...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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14:51
86: Does Photobiomodulation (or Red Light Therapy) Really have Health Benefits? Clinically Documented Benefits, Tips on Use and My Own Experience with RLT so far
Is red light therapy here to stay or is it just another fly-by-night health trend? With a history that goes back to 1967 (from what I found anyway), turns out there are a lot of studies that say photobiomodulation (aka red light the...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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85: Sharik Peck, Founder/CEO of Rezzimax on Empowering Your Great Protector, the Vagus Nerve and Nervous System for Optimal Health, Better Sleep, Enhanced Stress Response and much more to support the body's natural healing function
For over 33 years, Sharik worked to help people eliminate pain from their lives as a physical therapist and rehabilitation counselor (PT, MRC). In part because he had overcome many traumatic events throughout his life that caused great pain. &n...
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Episode 85
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84: What to know on Vitamin D and a Key Collaborator K2. Plus, Optimal Levels, Who's Most at Risk, Potential Toxicity and more!
Vitamin D deficiency is very common in the US. It's estimated that approximately 42% of adults and about 50% of children aged one to five are affected. While it is a fat-soluble vitamin, it’s actually a hormone in how it functions. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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83: New Food Pyramid Coming Soon! Live Call with Nina Teicholz on Failing Dietary Guidelines and Creating 2025 Upgrades
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting someone I consider a "Holistic Health Hero": Nina Teicholz. As I said in episode 4 of this podcast, I really admire the extensive research and work Nina did in her book The Big Fat Surprise. An...
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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