If You Don't Need A Supplement, Don't Take It: Navigating The Confusing World of Supplements with Dr. Bindiya Ghandi

06/22/23 • 36 min

Dr. Bindiya Gandhi, a double board certified Integrative Medicine / Functional Medicine Physician and Forbes Health Advisory Board Member, joins Jeanne today. They talk about the confusing world of vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Dr. Ghandi clears up the confusion around taking supplements and talks to us about calcium, vitamin D, evening primrose oil and tumeric.

00:00 Introduction.

02:00 The overcrowded supplement space and why its so confusing to understand if you should or should not take a supplement.

02:30 Is it true that vitamins are just expensive urine? Do we really need supplements?

04:25 How do I know what my body needs, or does not need? Do I even have a deficiency?

08:17 What is the difference between food supplements, vitamins and minerals?

10:45 Are there certain vitamins and minerals that you cannot get enough of in your diet?

12:25 Interactions between your supplements and other medications you take.

12:53 What is evening primrose oil and how can it help you? Are there precautions to taking it?

15:05 What is endometriosis?

18:00 Should we be taking calcium after a certain age, when we breastfeed or after having kids?

21:20 What are the different forms of calcium and do the different forms have different side-effects, like constipation?

22:50 Do you have to take calcium with Vitamin D? Is Vitamin D really a hormone?

27:00 Why is tumeric/curcumin a good supplement to take? Is it for everyone?

30:15 What are good and reliable vitamin brands?

33:24 One thing Dr. Gandhi does on the daily to live her best life.

34:09 Where to find Dr. Gandhi and how to make an appointment with her.

35:45 Conclusion

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00:00 Introduction.

02:00 The overcrowded supplement space and why its so confusing to understand if you should or should not take a supplement.

02:30 Is it true that vitamins are just expensive urine? Do we really need supplements?

04:25 How do I know what my body needs, or does not need? Do I even have a deficiency?

08:17 What is the difference between food supplements, vitamins and minerals?

10:45 Are there certain vitamins and minerals that you cannot get enough of in your diet?

12:25 Interactions between your supplements and other medications you take.

12:53 What is evening primrose oil and how can it help you? Are there precautions to taking it?

15:05 What is endometriosis?

18:00 Should we be taking calcium after a certain age, when we breastfeed or after having kids?

21:20 What are the different forms of calcium and do the different forms have different side-effects, like constipation?

22:50 Do you have to take calcium with Vitamin D? Is Vitamin D really a hormone?

27:00 Why is tumeric/curcumin a good supplement to take? Is it for everyone?

30:15 What are good and reliable vitamin brands?

33:24 One thing Dr. Gandhi does on the daily to live her best life.

34:09 Where to find Dr. Gandhi and how to make an appointment with her.

35:45 Conclusion

Dr. Bindiya Gandhi: Website | Instagram | Reset Renew Revive with Dr. Bindiya Gandhi

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram

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Your Skincare Myths - Answered!

Jeanne answers your most pressing questions about common skincare myths. She also explains the reasoning behind her answers and offers some great additional tips and suggestions.

00:00 - Introduction.

00:58 - Myth 1: Are natural skincare ingredients better than synthetic? Jeanne explains what occurs in natural ingredients and how these can influence our skin routine.

07:29 - Myth 2: Is hyaluronic acid the holy grail for hydration? The answer may surprise you!

09:43 - Myth 3: We have to be extremely gentle with our skin and only was with our fingertips.

10:37 - Myth 4: Sunscreen blocks vitamin D.

12:24 - Myth 5: You have to remove dead surface skin.

14:14 - Myth 6: The body can handle different and/or harsher skincare practices than the face, neck and chest.

16:06 - Myth 7: We cleanse our skin to free or clear it from bacteria.

18:27 - Myth 8: Sleep does not affect your skin.

19:08 - Conclusion

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram

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