Holistic Health with Dr. Heather Heck: Seed Oils

05/03/24 • 24 min

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Our lifestyle choices greatly impact who we are, how we age, and how we function. In most things, I realize we all still have to live our lives and we can drive ourselves crazy reducing our chemical load and constantly refining our diets. Hence the good, better, best mentality. But when it comes to seed oils, I am a stickler!
DYK: It takes 680 days to rid seed oils from our bodies! I want you to know that when you eat seed oils, they actually become a part of your cell membranes.
Interestingly, in 1900 heart disease was very rare. But by 1950 heart disease was killing more men than any other disease.
Have you heard of a little product called Crisco? Proctor and Gamble were actually the first to introduce this shortening made entirely of vegetable oil which goes through a hydrogenated processes.
The body just doesn’t know how to process these polyunsaturated fats that have been highly processed through hydrogenation so it stores them, and it’s no wonder why we’re overweight and chronically sick.
Seed oils are linked to:
Cancer
Alzheimer's
Diabetes
Heartburn
Heart disease
Autism
Leaky gut
Autoimmune disorders

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Holistic Health with Dr. Heather Heck: Urinary Tract Health

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Who has ever been on an antibiotic for a UTI and then had to get on something else for a yeast infection?

Today, we’re going deeper into urinary tract health and the common signs and symptoms of UTIs. This isn’t just for us women, this also applies to our guys who maybe have been struggling with enlarged prostates, too. There’s truly so much more we can do holistically and naturally aside from the age-old advice of simply drinking more water or cranberry juice.

Of course we dive into the research, but also I have tips and insight from my own experience. I’ve received and provided relief through acupuncture for recurring infections and recovery from the pain. D-Mannose is an herb that actually provides similar results to an antibiotic with faster symptom resolution and less recurrence of UTIs. You can also add more pumpkin seeds or parsley to your diet . There are things as simple as changing-up our undergarments and switching from those popular moisture-wicking brands to cotton and bamboo.

Additionally, we discuss overactive bladder and the strength of our pelvic floor as we age. An interesting side-note, if you’re low in Vitamin D, you’re more at risk for overactive bladder and incontinence! The vascular system is so tight and compact, that medication changes (diuretics, antihistamines, muscle relaxers) have a huge impact on your urinary tract.

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Holistic Health with Dr. Heather Heck: Dr. Peter Nickless

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Dr. Peter Nickless, is currently the Dean of Online Education for Northeast College of Health Sciences. He has a master's degree in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern New Hampshire, a master's degree in operations and project management from the University of Southern New Hampshire, and a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics from Rutgers University. Throughout his college career, he won several championships in powerlifting and chased his dream of becoming an Olympic weightlifter. Most recently, he’s self-published his first book. But most recently, he’s been more focused on longevity.

Today, we listen as Peter talks a lot about his experience in sports nutrition and perhaps his understanding of the differences between the ‘bro-science’ verses endurance training. He’s also found that sports nutrition has blended itself into overall men’s health including getting more sleep, limiting stress, and how or when we choose to take supplements. While he was training, he restricted his own supplement use due to his fear of being disqualified from competing. He specifically discusses anabolics, amphetamines, and peptides that are now found in the marketplace without any prescriptions and only marketing claims that haven’t actually been tested. Fortunately, some companies are starting to self-police.

Peter is a colleague of mine and I always enjoy his perspective. He’s extremely experienced and very informed. I like the direction this conversation took as he provided some insight for those in the 30-65-year-old age group, especially men. He shared how we can all optimize our health, recovery, testosterone levels, muscle mass, and how we can age well while still being able to perform.

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