Nutrition NUTZ, with Jim Wilk C.N.C‪.‬ Jim Wilk C.N.C.

In this episode, Jim's guest is Liza Docken of Pranarom.  Learn why, as Jim puts it, "what goes into your nose is as important as what goes into your mouth." You'll hear about the difference between French Medical Aromatherapy and English Aromatherapy, what makes an oil "essential," how essential oil constituents work, how the oils are extracted and how to use them. Also, can you guess which is the top selling essential oil?  You'll find out in this episode.

Jim will also share news from recent studies on sleep and cannabinoids as well as herbs that significantly lower the frequency and severity of hot flashes in post-menopausal women.

Take a listen and see if you learned as much has we did. 

This episode was previously recorded on August 5, 2023.

In this episode, Jim's guest is Mark Steiner of Immune Health Basics. They discuss beta-glucans, specifically the yeast product from fungi, and the mechanism by which it can prime ones immune system to be more effective and efficient without increasing or decreasing white blood cells. Do they help with seasonal allergies? How about taking them with autoimmune conditions? How do IHB's supplements differ from other immune support products on the market? Jim and Mark also touch upon antioxidants derived from the bark of the European Silver Fir tree.

Jim will also be sharing encouraging news from journal articles regarding the top three supplements for cardiovascular health, as well as the one vitamin found in higher concentrations in the brains of individuals with better cognition.

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This episode was previously recorded on July 14, 2023.

In this episode, Jim's guest is Jordan Rubin of Ancient Nutrition. They discuss the bone broth revolution, soil-based probiotics, organ supplementation, and regenerative farming. Jim will also share encouraging news on Vitamin D and its positive impact on diabetes and aging.

Jordan Rubin is one of America's most recognized and respected natural health experts. He is the N.Y. Times best-selling author of "The Maker's Diet" and thirty additional titles including his most recent book, "The Probiotic Diet: Gut Transformation."

Jordan, along with Dr. Josh Axe, founded the Ancient Nutrition supplement company in 2016. They also direct and operate the R.A.N.C.H Project committed to Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition and Climate Health.

This episode was previously recorded on May 6, 2023.

In this episode, Jim will discuss the topic of nitric oxide with Dr. Jay Wilkins, ND, of Bionox. What is nitric oxide? How is it produced in the body? Which foods facilitate its production? How does it contribute to our wellness? These questions and more will be answered along with an exploration of what Jim calls the current "Beet Phenomenon" and a review of arugula greens and their role in cardiovascular health. 

Jay Wilkins is a doctor of naturopathy who has been practicing health and wellness modalities for over 25 years. In 2005, Dr. Wilkins became interested in groundbreaking research on Nitric Oxide (NO) and began sharing its benefits through lectures and product development. 

In 2013, Dr. Wilkins created Bionox with his flagship nitric oxide nutraceutical, M3 Ultimate Nitric Oxide Nutrition. He has been pioneering products that activate the body’s innate power to realize optimum health ever since.

Take a listen and see if you learned as much has we did. Use promo code "NO" for 10% off your entire order on our sponsor's website www.hollyhillvitamins.com.

In this episode, Jim talks with Darren Landis, president and co-founder of Hyalogic. Hyalogic specializes in products using hyaluronic acid (HA). They will discuss the benefits of hyaluronic acid in multiple areas of the body, reasons for long life in a Japanese village, how hyaluronic acid degrades over time in the body, use of hyaluronic acid in skincare and additional supplements to take when using hyaluronic acid.

Darren Landis co-founded Hyalogic twenty years ago, one of the first companies to bring hyaluronic acid to the marketplace for joint benefits. He has held health care positions for twenty years, and is certified as a respiratory therapist and has a B.S. degree in Allied Health Sciences from the University of Kansas Medical Center.

In this episode, Jim explores a couple of health journal articles regarding the benefits of turmeric curcumin for muscle fatigue and inflammation as well as an article exploring similar befits from the essential amino acid leucine.

Then his guest Tom Dadant from Host defense will explore many topics related to medical mushrooms (fungi) including a wide variety of topics. Here are just a few examples; the history of mushrooms and health, structure of mushrooms explained, mushrooms can be both medicinal and culinary at the same time (i.e. lion's mane tastes like lobster), all mushrooms are a prebiotic feeding the microbiome in the gut, benefits of taking concentrated formulas of multiple mushrooms vs single mushroom formulas, capsule vs liquid, children studies, and questions like, "Did you know we share more genetic DNA with mushrooms than we do with plants?" 

Also at the beginning and end of the conversation, Tom goes into very intriguing details about bees and the current concerns of their health and how Host Defense has been investing efforts to assist bees by feeding them medicinal mushrooms for their immune health. It's extremely fascinating and inspiring. Check out all the buzz around this topic.

Take a listen and see if you learned as much has we did. Also use coupon code "shrooms" for 10% off your entire order on our sponsor's website www.hollyhillvitamins.com.