The Health Fix Podcast

Dr. Jannine Krause

Jannine Krause is a naturopathic doctor & acupuncturist here to give you your dose of health, fitness, nutrition and stress management tips to take control of your health to live a fun active healthy life. Discover how to defy aging naturally at www.doctorjkrausend.com.

  1. Ep 618: Decoding Your Insomnia with The Chinese Medicine Organ Clock

    4d ago

    Ep 618: Decoding Your Insomnia with The Chinese Medicine Organ Clock

    Waking up between 2-5 AM every night? Your sleep struggles may not actually start at bedtime. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause dives into the neurological, energetic, and Chinese Medicine perspective of insomnia and why what you do during the day may be the biggest factor impacting your nights. After years of battling insomnia herself and surviving on just 2-4 hours of sleep Dr. Jannine shares her journey through endless sleep solutions including melatonin, herbs, L-theanine, ashwagandha, 5-HTP, progesterone, magnesium, and more. But eventually, the supplements stopped working. The missing piece? Looking beyond the nighttime routine and understanding how your daily habits, digestion, hydration, circulation, stress, hormones, and organ rhythms influence your sleep. In this episode, you'll learn how the Chinese Medicine Organ Clock may provide clues about why you wake up at specific times and what your body could be communicating. Dr. Jannine also explores why detox pathways, lymphatic flow, gallbladder function, liver health, and lung function may influence insomnia patterns. If you've tried "all the things" for sleep and nothing seems to work, this episode offers a different perspective. Your body isn't broken it's asking for a different approach to sleep.  What You'll Learn In This Episode:  Why waking between 1-3 AM may connect to liver function, stress, detox pathways, and emotional processing The connection between 3-5 AM wake ups and lung health, oxygen delivery, circulation, and stress How digestion during the day impacts nighttime sleep Why hydration between 3-5p matters for detox and sleep quality How your afternoon habits may be sabotaging your nights Why your sleep hygiene starts at 1p How HRV tracking helped identify the habits improving Dr. Jannine's own sleep Chinese Medicine Sleep Clock Breakdown 9 PM - 11 PM: Lymphatic + endocrine reset Trouble falling asleep may indicate stress, lymph stagnation, or nervous system imbalance. 11 PM - 1 AM: Gallbladder Possible connection with digestion, fat metabolism, and unresolved decisions. 1 AM - 3 AM: Liver Associated with detoxification, hormones, blood processing, stress, anger, and frustration. 3 AM - 5 AM: Lung Connected with breathing, oxygen, grief, immune function, allergies, and circulation. Resources From The Show: Vibrant Blue Oils Deanna Hansen's Workshop with Dr. Krause for diaphragm release and relieving shoulder pain HRV tracking with the Elonga device Chinese Medicine Organ Clock from Radiant Shenti

    21 min
  2. Ep 617: Losing 85# before GLPs were a thing & keeping it off with BJ Whittle

    Jun 24

    Ep 617: Losing 85# before GLPs were a thing & keeping it off with BJ Whittle

    Have you ever felt trapped in the cycle of dieting, restricting, overeating, and promising yourself you'll "start again Monday"? You are not alone. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Belinda Jean Whittle (BJ) — Mindset Coach and Food Peace Specialist — to talk about the deeper reasons women struggle with food, weight, and cravings, especially in midlife. Belinda shares her powerful story of surviving ovarian cancer at age 29, developing an eating disorder afterward, and spending years learning that her relationship with food was never actually about food. After losing 85 pounds without hunger, extreme dieting, or GLP medications, Belinda explains how true transformation came from healing emotional eating, understanding food noise, and learning how to nourish her body instead of fighting it. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why cutting off symptoms doesn't fix the root problem How stress, fear, and emotions can drive overeating Why food cravings are often about what food is doing FOR you How to break free from the diet mentality What food freedom actually looks like 20 years later How midlife women can create sustainable habits for energy, health, and vitality Belinda reminds us that the problem is not that you lack willpower — the missing piece is understanding the relationship you have with food and yourself. If you've tried every diet, feel exhausted by constant food thoughts, or feel like your weight is controlling your life, this conversation will give you a completely different perspective. About Belinda Jean Whittle Belinda Jean Whittle is a Food Peace Specialist and Mindset Coach who helps midlife women break free from dieting, emotional eating, and the exhausting cycle of restriction and guilt. After surviving ovarian cancer and struggling with an eating disorder, Belinda spent over 20 years researching, healing, and developing a deeper understanding of food relationships and behavior change. Today, she helps women reduce food noise, overcome emotional eating patterns, and build a peaceful relationship with food. Her work focuses on: • Healing the diet mentality • Understanding emotional eating • Reducing cravings and food obsession • Creating sustainable behavior change • Supporting women in binge eating recovery alongside appropriate professional care Resources From The Show: Learn more about Belinda's Food Peace approach and upcoming workshops: Embracing Food Freedom Workshop Learn why diets don't work, how emotional eating develops, and how to begin rebuilding trust with food. 12-Week Food Peace Experience Dr. Jannine Krause's Website

    55 min
  3. Ep 616: How Amino Acids Can Stop Cravings, Anxiety & Brain Fog with Laurie Hammer

    Jun 17

    Ep 616: How Amino Acids Can Stop Cravings, Anxiety & Brain Fog with Laurie Hammer

    What if your cravings, mood swings, brain fog, and emotional overwhelm were signs of a nutrient deficiency rather than a lack of willpower? As we age, hormonal shifts, chronic stress, poor sleep, and nutrient depletion can significantly impact brain chemistry. Many people over 40 experience increased anxiety, brain fog, sugar cravings, and emotional volatility without realizing that amino acid deficiencies may be contributing. In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Laurie Hammer shares her powerful personal journey with amino acid therapy and how it transformed her mental health, cravings, emotional resilience, and overall brain function. We dive into the science behind amino acids as the building blocks of neurotransmitters and why they can be especially supportive for adults over 40 navigating stress, detoxification, and hormonal changes. You'll learn how amino acid testing works, the signs of deficiency, and practical ways to integrate amino acid support into a holistic health plan. About Laurie Hammer Being a mom and business owner isn't easy. Juggling responsibilities, sleepless nights, and constant demands can feel overwhelming and Laurie knows this struggle firsthand. Before becoming a mother, Laurie battled an eating disorder, anxiety, and depression, challenges that affected her health, relationships, and overall well-being. Discovering Amino Acid Therapy changed everything, helping her reclaim her life and igniting a passion for health and wellness. With a degree in psychology and certification in nutritional therapy, Laurie created the Calm Mom Method®, a proven approach designed to help moms reduce anxiety, restore energy, and live with greater purpose and resilience. What You'll Learn In This Episode:  ✅ Laurie's personal journey with amino acid therapy and what led her to explore this approach for mental and emotional health. ✅ How amino acids influence neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA—and why that matters for mood, sleep, focus, and cravings. ✅ The different ways to test amino acid levels and assess deficiencies, including how the body's responses can provide important clues. ✅ Why cravings and emotional eating may be rooted in brain chemistry rather than willpower alone. ✅ How targeted amino acid support can help with emotional regulation, stress resilience, and mental clarity. ✅ The role of amino acids in detoxification and brain health, including support for neuroprotection and recovery from chronic stress. ✅ How to integrate amino acids with functional medicine, nutrition, lifestyle habits, and other holistic health practices for a personalized approach to healing. Resources From The Show:  Check out Laurie Hammer's Website Listen in to Laurie's Podcast - Take Back My Brain Dr. Jannine Krause's Website

    41 min
  4. Ep 615: Breaking the Cycle of Binge Eating: Reprogramming Your Mind for Lasting Weight Loss with Dr. Andrea Maxim

    Jun 10

    Ep 615: Breaking the Cycle of Binge Eating: Reprogramming Your Mind for Lasting Weight Loss with Dr. Andrea Maxim

    Why do so many smart, motivated people struggle with binge eating, emotional eating, and losing weight despite knowing exactly what they should be doing? In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with naturopathic doctor, master hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and author Dr. Andrea Maxim to uncover the deeper psychological and emotional roots of weight loss resistance, emotional eating, and self-sabotaging behaviors. Andrea shares her personal journey into naturopathic medicine and discusses how her own weight loss transformation revealed the powerful connection between identity, self-worth, and health. Together, they explore how the unconscious mind drives many of our daily choices and why lasting weight loss requires more than diet and exercise alone. You'll learn how hypnotherapy can help reprogram limiting beliefs, why emotional eating patterns become automatic, and practical strategies to regain control of your relationship with food. Whether you're struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, weight loss plateaus, or simply want to understand how your mindset influences your health, this episode provides actionable tools to help you create lasting change. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔ Why weight gain is often rooted in emotional and psychological factors ✔ How the unconscious mind influences eating behaviors ✔ The connection between identity, self-worth, and health ✔ How hypnotherapy can help break emotional eating patterns ✔ Why "the oldest program your brain is running will win" unless beliefs are consciously reprogrammed ✔ How social media and your environment affect your mindset ✔ Practical strategies for dismantling automated eating habits ✔ How to identify emotional triggers around food ✔ Why conscious choices create lasting transformation ✔ The importance of embracing the messy, human side of personal growth Resources From The Show: Connect with Dr. Andrea Maxim Dr. Andrea on Youtube Dr. Andrea's The Maxim Movement on Instagram Dr. Jannine Krause

    47 min
  5. Ep 613: Travel Health: Prevent Altitude Sickness, Fatigue & Travel Stress

    May 27

    Ep 613: Travel Health: Prevent Altitude Sickness, Fatigue & Travel Stress

    In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause dives into the powerful connection between travel, cardiovascular wellness, stress reduction, hydration, blood sugar balance, and nervous system regulation. She also shares practical tips to help you prepare your body for high-altitude destinations, long travel days, increased physical activity, and the hidden stressors that can impact your health while traveling.  Travel can be restorative for the body and mind and preparation matters. Dr. Jannine Krause shares simple ways to support your heart, nervous system, circulation, and energy so you can fully enjoy your travels without feeling depleted. Whether you're planning a relaxing getaway, an active adventure, or a bucket-list trip, this episode will help you travel smarter and feel better before, during, and after your vacation. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The positive impact of travel on heart health How high altitude affects the cardiovascular system Signs your body may struggle with altitude acclimatization Travel strategies for hydration and electrolyte balance Why magnesium is essential for heart and nervous system health How blood sugar swings impact energy, mood, and travel recovery The role hormones can play in travel stress and recovery Practical wellness habits for healthier travel experiences Resources From The Show: Dr. Jannine Krause's Website The Cardiovascular Health Report - includes tips on how not to get sick while traveling!

    31 min
  6. Ep 612: The real story behind cardiovascular disease

    May 20

    Ep 612: The real story behind cardiovascular disease

    Heart disease is NOT just a cholesterol problem. In this solo episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause dives into the overlooked root causes behind cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol, and why so many women in perimenopause and menopause are suddenly being pushed toward statins. If you've been told your cholesterol is high and immediately felt pressured into taking a statin, this episode will help you better understand the FULL picture of cardiovascular health. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔️ Why LDL cholesterol is often misunderstood ✔️ How blood sugar dysfunction damages arteries ✔️ The connection between fatty liver disease and heart disease ✔️ Why hydration and blood viscosity matter ✔️ The role of lymphatic flow in circulation ✔️ Hormones, thyroid health, and cardiovascular risk ✔️ Natural approaches to supporting heart health ✔️ Micro-dosed GLP-1s, fiber, herbs, movement, and omega-3s ✔️ Why movement and lymphatic drainage are critical for circulation Dr. J also shares: • Her personal family history of heart disease • What she's seeing clinically in women over 40 • Why cholesterol elevations during menopause deserve a deeper look • The biggest mistakes she sees in cardiovascular care today Resources From The Show: Dr. J created a companion PDF guide that walks through her holistic cardiovascular support strategies, lymphatic drainage tools, heart-supportive nutrients, and lifestyle approaches she uses with clients in practice. ➡️ Download the FREE Wholistic Cardiovascular System Report PDF HERE Time Stamps from The Show: 00:00 Why women are being pushed toward statins 02:20 LDL cholesterol explained differently 06:20 Sticky blood, blood sugar & artery damage 08:50 Fatty liver disease and cardiovascular risk 15:00 Insulin resistance and sugar cravings 20:00 How liver congestion affects circulation 24:00 Lymphatic drainage and cardiovascular health 27:00 Blood viscosity, herbs & circulation support 35:00 Fiber, hormones & cholesterol metabolism 38:00 Magnesium, CoQ10 & heart-supportive herbs 42:00 Brain lymphatics, puffiness & acupuncture points 47:00 Red light therapy and lymphatic support 48:30 Micro-dosed GLP-1s and blood sugar balance 52:00 Sprint training and exercise for heart health 55:00 Family history, hormones & personalized prevention Supplements & Herbs Mentioned: • Magnesium • CoQ10 • Hawthorn Berry • Motherwort • Linden Flower • Omega-3s • Berberine • Red Yeast Rice • Garlic • Ginkgo • Dong Quai • Fiber • Tirzepatide • Retatrutide Connect with Dr. J: Instagram: @drjanninekrause

    56 min
  7. Ep 611: Changing the pain management approach with Mike Hammond

    May 13

    Ep 611: Changing the pain management approach with Mike Hammond

    What if pain relief didn't require medications, injections, or invasive procedures? In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Mike Hammond to explore the groundbreaking world of Signal Relief technology, a non-invasive, drug-free approach designed to help reduce pain and inflammation by interacting with the body's electrical signaling system. Mike shares emotional real-life stories from people whose lives were transformed by this technology, explains the science behind neuro-capacitive coupling and microcurrent signaling, and discusses how innovations in frequency-based therapies may shape the future of pain management. If you struggle with chronic pain, inflammation, recovery issues, or are curious about alternative health technologies, this episode dives deep into a fascinating new frontier in wellness. In This Episode You'll Learn: What Signal Relief technology is and how it works The science behind microcurrent and electrical signaling in the body How pain signals may be interrupted naturally without medication Real stories of people experiencing life-changing pain relief Why inflammation and nervous system dysregulation matter in chronic pain How Eastern and Western medicine approaches can work together The future of wearable pain management technology Practical ways people are integrating Signal Relief into daily life About Mike Hammond Mike Hammond is passionate about advancing innovative, non-invasive pain management solutions through Signal Relief technology. His work focuses on helping people regain quality of life through wearable wellness technology designed to support the body's natural electrical communication systems. Resources From The Show: Signal Relief Official Website - enter HEALTH26 for $ off How Signal Relief Technology Works Dr. Jannine Krause and The Health Fix Podcast

    42 min
4.9
out of 5
66 Ratings

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Jannine Krause is a naturopathic doctor & acupuncturist here to give you your dose of health, fitness, nutrition and stress management tips to take control of your health to live a fun active healthy life. Discover how to defy aging naturally at www.doctorjkrausend.com.

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