Designs For Health - Educational Podcasts

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners discuss the main features of the various B12 forms, conditions associated with B12 deficiency, the rationale for supplementation with 3 naturally occurring forms of B12, how genetic polymorphisms can cause impaired vitamin B12 metabolism, and clearing up some misconceptions about certain forms of B12.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners introduce our new formula Mood-Stasis™ as well as other products in the Designs for Health line to support depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are two of the most of the common mental conditions in the US. Depression is the 4th leading cause of disability worldwide. Although the prevalence of depressive symptoms is high in the primary care setting, treatment for these individuals are very low. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable but only about 1/3 receive any form of support.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners discuss different bone support products offered in the Designs for Health line and showcase some of the specific differences between them. In addition, they discuss other products to consider using in combination with one another for specific situations as well as some dietary and lifestyle recommendations to achieve the best clinical outcome.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners introduce our new patent pending highly bioavailable curcuminoid formula, Curcum-Evail™. There are only a few natural products that have demonstrated the wide range of protective properties as curcumin. We discuss the different curcumin products offered in the Designs for Health line and educate you on some of the key differences among them so you can determine the best product for you and your patients.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's protein powders. Protein powders are very popular but some patients have difficulty determining the right one. We discuss the different protein powders offered in our line and educate you on some of the key differences among them so you can determine the best product for you and your patients.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's products for gastrointestinal health. The gut plays an essential role in digestion, immune, and our overall health. Numerous chronic health care conditions have been associated with low diversity of beneficial bacteria and the makeup of the microbiome. In this nutrient roundtable discussion, we discuss ways we can support and optimize gastrointestinal health.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's products to support sleep. How we feel when we wake up has a lot to do with what happens while we were sleeping. Sleep helps our brain function properly, improves learning, and protects our mental and physical health. Lack of sleep contributes to weight gain, how our body reacts to insulin, our immune response, and hormone dysfunction.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's products to support Insulin resistance in Metabolic Syndrome, PCOS, and type II Diabetes. Over 3% of Americans suffer from insulin resistance. In addition, the prevalence of PCOS in women ages 12 –45 years is 5-10%. Also, 25% of adults are considered to have metabolic syndrome. The good news is that we can not only support insulin resistance, but we can heal it through proper diet, exercise and nutritional supplements.

In this podcast, you will learn: Shocking statistics on the prevalence of allergies and atopic disorders The pathology of allergic responses, beyond histamine release A review of the four types of hypersensitivity reactions and the clinical relevance of knowing each one Information on clinical presentations of allergies and how to tailor treatment for each individual The importance of the 5R approach and gastrointestinal health for treating allergic reactions Testing and caveats for allergies and sensitivities including the controversy with IgG testing, when to test for IgE responses, IgG testing verse IgG4 testing, cross reaction testing, DAO and histamine measurements including accounting for Histamine N-methyltransferase, C3d testing and Dr. Fitzgerald’s latest small trial A genetic mutation you probably don’t know about that can be a practice changer in refractory dermatitis and how to test and how to treat eczema and allergic skin conditions Dr. Fitzgerald’s favorite treatments which include: removing f

In this podcast, you will learn: Shocking statistics on the prevalence of allergies and atopic disorders The pathology of allergic responses, beyond histamine release A review of the four types of hypersensitivity reactions and the clinical relevance of knowing each one Information on clinical presentations of allergies and how to tailor treatment for each individual The importance of the 5R approach and gastrointestinal health for treating allergic reactions Testing and caveats for allergies and sensitivities including the controversy with IgG testing, when to test for IgE responses, IgG testing verse IgG4 testing, cross reaction testing, DAO and histamine measurements including accounting for Histamine N-methyltransferase, C3d testing and Dr. Fitzgerald’s latest small trial A genetic mutation you probably don’t know about that can be a practice changer in refractory dermatitis and how to test and how to treat eczema and allergic skin conditions Dr. Fitzgerald’s favorite treatments which include: removing

In this discussion, Sarah LoBisco, ND interviews one of the highest regarded thyroid and natural endocrinologists today, Dr. Alan Christianson. Listen in as Dr. LoBisco gains Dr. Christianson’s insight on the vital role of an optimized thyroid for overall health, what causes imbalances in hormones, the HPTA connection, and what surprisingly, even the well-versed doctors are missing in thyroid diagnosis. You’ll also learn tips to “RESET” the adrenal glands, discover what microchimerism has to do with autoimmune thyroid disease, and the somewhat terrifying importance of proper circadian rhythm. Paleo-lovers, you may to brace yourself for a controversial “Paleo-like” discussion towards the end of the interview.

In this discussion, Sarah LoBisco, ND interviews one of the highest regarded thyroid and natural endocrinologists today, Dr. Alan Christianson. Listen in as Dr. LoBisco gains Dr. Christianson’s insight on the vital role of an optimized thyroid for overall health, what causes imbalances in hormones, the HPTA connection, and what surprisingly, even the well-versed doctors are missing in thyroid diagnosis. You’ll also learn tips to “RESET” the adrenal glands, discover what microchimerism has to do with autoimmune thyroid disease, and the somewhat terrifying importance of proper circadian rhythm. Paleo-lovers, you may to brace yourself for a controversial “Paleo-like” discussion towards the end of the interview.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's magnesium products. It is a fact that more than 50% of Americans are Mg deficient. Magnesium plays a key role in more than 350 enzymes in the body. Magnesium is involved in virtually every metabolic process occurring in the body. The practitioners discuss various magnesium products in the DFH line and when you may use one over the other.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's products for gastrointestinal health. Most of us are aware that the bacteria in our gut play an important role in digestion, immune, and our overall health. Dysregulation in the intestinal tract or gastrointestinal system can lead to a change in this homeostasis and to an increase in disease states. In this nutrient roundtable discussion, we discuss ways we can support and optimize gastrointestinal health.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's products to support kid's health. Should we give children supplements? Nutrition is incredibly important and can be difficult to accomplish during childhood. It can be difficult for some parents to get their kids to eat a nutrient dense diet. Children are growing, the brain is developing and there tends to be some nutritional gaps due to lack of variety in their diet, soil deficiencies, or eating processed, convenience foods.

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's products for skin health. In order to keep our skin healthy, you need to nourish your skin. But you may want to ask yourself, are you getting enough of the right nutrients from the foods you eat? Could you benefit from taking a supplement or trying an antioxidant-packed lotion? Skin health is affected from both the inside and out. In this nutrient roundtable discussion, we discuss ways we can support and optimize skin health. **THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO RECOMMEND THESE PRODUCTS TO THEIR PATIENTS. THIS MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IS NOT FOR USE BY CONSUMERS. THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY DESIGNS FOR HEALTH ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CONSUMERS AS A MEANS TO CURE, TREAT, PREVENT, DIAGNOSE

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's products for stress and neuro health. Stress levels in people today are simply too high. Stress is significantly associated with virtually all the major areas of disease. Whether it is work pressure, financial stress or relationship troubles, most of us experience stress at some point in our lives. It is well known that stress can cause sleep problems, headaches and increase the risk of depression. In this nutrient roundtable discussion, we discuss ways we can support our stress and neuro health. **THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO RECOMMEND THESE PRODUCTS TO THEIR PATIENTS. THIS MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IS NOT FOR USE BY CONSUMERS. THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY DESIGNS FOR HEALTH ARE NOT IN

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners discuss nutrients for cardiovascular health that address lipid support, high blood pressure, MTHFR, and supplements for prevention and foundational cardiovascular health. **THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO RECOMMEND THESE PRODUCTS TO THEIR PATIENTS. THIS MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IS NOT FOR USE BY CONSUMERS. THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY DESIGNS FOR HEALTH ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CONSUMERS AS A MEANS TO CURE, TREAT, PREVENT, DIAGNOSE, OR MITIGATE ANY DISEASE OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION.​

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners discuss alternative approaches to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and some of the pitfalls with traditional methods. They introduce Designs for Health's new medical food, Ovaben, which is used to support the metabolic imbalances characteristic of PCOS. This product contains myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, two naturally occurring isomers of inositol. Myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI) have been recognized as important forms of inositol in human physiology and may be conditionally essential in PCOS patients. MI and DCI can be synthesized in the body, however, this conversion has been shown to be suboptimal in patients with PCOS. **THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO RECOMMEND THESE PRODUCTS TO THEIR PATIENTS. THIS MEDICAL AND SCI

In this Nutrient Roundtable discussion, the practitioners review Designs for Health's new PaleoMeal Plus Lean Body Program and discuss clinical applications for weight loss. **THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE AS A BASIS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO RECOMMEND THESE PRODUCTS TO THEIR PATIENTS. THIS MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IS NOT FOR USE BY CONSUMERS. THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY DESIGNS FOR HEALTH ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY CONSUMERS AS A MEANS TO CURE, TREAT, PREVENT, DIAGNOSE, OR MITIGATE ANY DISEASE OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITION.​