Everyday Immunity: Recent Episodes
Alicia Rosati
Host and registered holistic nutritionist Alicia Rosati discusses different health strategies to achieve ultimate health and immunity through everyday habits, nutrition and lifestyle. @rosatinutrition // www.rosatinutrition.ca
Dr. Safiyya is a medical doctor turned naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health. She has a passion for helping women take control of their health and their bodies and that includes getting pregnant. Unfortunately, many women today experience infertility. Luckily, there are more treatments than just IVF available!
Join Dr. Safiyya Kamalodeen and host Alicia Rosati as they discuss infertility, potential causes, and the holistic approach to treatment.
For more information on Dr. Safiyya's services or to book your FREE 15 min consult, visit https://drsafiyyaknd.com/ or check her out on Instagram and TikTok @thewomensnaturopath.
We all hate being sick, so other than feel miserable for a few days, what is there left to do? In this episode I share my own personal protocol including what supplements I'm taking to get over this cold. One of them may surprise you, and you may already have it sitting in your pantry!
*This episode is NOT meant as medical advice. Talk to your trusted health care provider before taking vitamins and supplements.
Having a morning routine is the first step for a successful day. As humans, we are wired to wake up with the sun and be most active in the morning. Check out the previous episode for more in depth discussion on circadian rhythm.
One of the best ways to get a head start on the day, be more productive, and generally feel better is to make your bed. A few years ago a friend of mine shared a video of a US Navy Admiral explaining why you should make your bed every morning. That video stuck with me and I've been making my bed every morning since. To watch the video, click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBAqF00gBGk.
I hope this episode inspires you to start building a morning routine and show up as your best self every day.
In today's episode, we discuss the circadian rhythm and the importance of being in tune with it. The circadian rhythm is our primal instinct to follow the sun's natural patterns. Humans are not nocturnal. We are meant to be awake during the day and asleep during the night. But what happens when we aren't? Sleep disturbances, food cravings, fatigue, poor mental state, imbalanced hormones... these are all consequences of being out of tune with nature and our instinctual internal clock.
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Some people dream of living in the city's core, being part of the hustle and bustle of daily life. Me, on the other hand? I will gladly take 10+ acres of land out in the country. It's been a dream of mine for years to grow my own food and live off the land as much as possible. Essentially, living off the grid. Except for a few modern privileges, like internet access.
My passion for a simpler life comes from my grandparents. Both my mother's and my father's parents grew up in Italy for their young adult lives and learned to tend the soil in order to bear its fruits. I remember being amazed at the size of the zucchini, cucumbers and tomatoes that my dad's dad grew. And I remember shelling beans and picking grapes with my mom's dad. But the work didn't stop there.
My grandmothers would take the produce that my grandfathers grew and prepare each food in the kitchen for all of us to feast on. Seeing the process first hand and watching each stage of seed, sow, harvest was fascinating to me. And although my grandparents have all passed, I really do feel so connected to them when I spend time in the garden.
I may not grow fruits that are as big as the ones they grew, and I may not have the success at growing from seed as they did. But I feel truly at peace and connected to the Earth, to my loved ones, and to God when I simply slow down, plant a seed, and watch it grow.
I encourage you this upcoming spring and summer to make a conscious effort to slow down and connect to your environment.
Eggs have been such a controversial food in the health and wellness space. "Eat eggs, they're great!" "Don't eat eggs, they're so high in cholesterol!" "Only eat the egg yolk for max protein!" It can get really confusing out there. So, in today's episode I want to answer the question - are eggs good for you? And if so, which eggs should we even buy at the grocery store? It seems there are way too many options out there!
The nutritional content of eggs are no joke. It contains all the nutrients needed to grow a life! Similarly to why broccoli sprouts have more nutrient content per serving than actual broccoli. But what about the cholesterol? Is it really worth avoiding the yolk and sacrificing all those nutrients? For most people, the cholesterol in eggs shouldn't be of concern.
For more information and for some scientific resources, check out the show notes here:
Welcome back to the show! Wow it has been quite some time since I've said that. As we all know, life takes some unexpected twists and turns. And unfortunately, that requires our focus to shift from time to time. But I'm SO GLAD to be back, creating the content I'm so passionate about, and being able to connect with you listeners from all over the globe!
Check out what I've been up to by clicking the link here - https://rosatinutrition.ca/shop/
Thank you all for sticking around and being patient with me as I navigate life. You all rock!
Talk soon listeners!
Do you know the difference between acute and chronic inflammation? In this episode we dive into the differences between the two and the dangers of chronic inflammation. Inflammation is simply your immune system responding to something - a stressor, a pathogen, or an injury. Acute inflammation is actually helpful since it helps keep us healthy and cleans up damaged tissues. Chronic inflammation however, is harmful.
Chronic inflammation is linked to virtually every chronic disease. Thankfully, today's doctors can check CRP (C-reactive protein) levels, which can give some insight into levels of inflammation and therefore damage in the body. This episode also includes some simple and easy ways to reduce inflammation and keep healthy.
Do you know exactly what's in your box of cereal? Sure you can read the ingredients, but what's really in there? Unfortunately many of our favourite breakfast cereals, oatmeal pouches, and breakfast bars are heavily laced with pesticide residue - specifically glyphosate. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto's pesticide Roundup. You may have seen it on shelves at your local garden centre.
This chemical is heavily used on many conventional crops, specifically wheat, oats, corn, and soy. Not only is it used as a pesticide, but in the case of oats, it's also used as a dessicant to dry the crops before harvest. But how do these plants not survive after being sprayed with copious amounts of Roundup? Monsanto has patented their own GMO seeds to be resistant to Roundup. In this episode, I discuss the regulations regarding GMO seeds more in depth.
In 2018, chemical company Bayer acquired Monsanto, now referred to as Bayer-Monsanto. Since 2018, 3 juries have awarded more than $2.2 billion - yes billion with a B - in 3 separate verdicts against the company over claims that Roundup caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I share the stories of Dewayne Johnson, Edwin Hardeman, and Alva and Alberta Pilliod.
Sign petitions, talk to your local government official, make a stink about this! Glyphosate does not belong in our food supply. Say NO to Monsanto!
For more information on this episode, as well as references and links that I mentioned in the show, visit www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast/
I'm sure you've heard of vitamin C being used for the common cold or flu, but have you ever heard of vitamin C being used for cancer? I hadn't heard of this either until we found out my grandfather's cancer had come back, quite some years ago. The two most common cancer treatments today are chemotherapy and radiation. Immunotherapy is slowly becoming more and more popular as well. But not many people know of high dose vitamin C as an alternative option.
High dose vitamin C, or intravenous vitamin C (IVC) has been studied for decades. Originally, researchers thought the pro-oxidative properties of vitamin C were too dangerous to warrant it as a cancer treatment. However, more recent studies have shown that IVC is only toxic to cancer cells, and is perfectly safe for normal healthy cells. This is great news! IVC works because it creates H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) in the body. Check out the full episode to learn more on how this promising treatment works to fight cancer.
Visit https://rosatinutrition.ca/podcast/ep-20---high-dose-vitamin-c:-a-promising-cancer-treatment/ for a full list of references.
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Join us this week with our special guest Alex Larouche - holistic nutritionist, business woman, and interconnected being. In this episode we discuss how all things in the world are interconnected - from our interactions with nature and our environment, to our own health. We must understand that we are ALL connected! Alex came to this understanding after being chronically sick. She realized that you can't take a very simplistic, one method approach to health and wellbeing. Diet nor exercise alone will fix your worries - diet, exercise, environment, mindset, friends, music you listen to... All of that together will help you heal and achieve true health.
In this eye-opening episode we discuss our own health struggles and discuss how interconnection was the one missing piece to true health - the one piece many of us are missing. To follow up with Alex's story, follow her on Instagram @interconnectedalex and check out her Youtube channel Interconnected Being.
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Your DNA is your life's blueprint. It's why you look the way you do and even why you act the way you do. But what if I told you there's a way to hack your DNA and better your life? Thanks to the completion of the Human Genome Project, we are now able to sample our DNA and look directly at the answer key to see what's been causing the issues in our lives. From cancer, to Alzheimer's disease, to liver function, down to how well your body converts vitamins and minerals, genetic testing can tell you what, if any, genetic mutations you have.
Genetic testing allows us to pinpoint these mutations and therefore create individual protocols to better your life. Forget the arguments about high-carb vs. keto dieting, or wondering why your nails keep breaking. Nutrigenomic reports will tell you exactly where your body needs a little bit of help. Click this link to get 10% off a DNA test kit from 23andMe https://refer.23andme.ca/s/a7rosati9
Head to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast for show notes and references.
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Have you ever wondered if there were certain foods you could eat to boost brain power and prevent disease? In this episode, I go over 4 of the most beneficial foods that may boost memory and cognition and prevent disease like Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's and age related cognitive decline. These include coconut, walnuts, turmeric and green tea. Coconut acts as a secondary fuel source for the brain since it's high in MCTs which are converted into ketones. This is crucial for patients with AD as researchers believe the disease is a form of insulin resistance. Walnuts offer potent antioxidant effects, fighting against oxidative stress in the brain. Turmeric acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory which may reduce the risk of neuroinflammation, another risk factor for AD, PD and age related cognitive decline. Finally, green tea may act as a chelator for built up iron and copper in the brain - yet another risk factor that researchers are now discovering.
*EDIT: Please note, in the episode I mentioned risk factors for AD include elevated iron plus elevated copper plus a diet rich in short chain fatty acids - which should have been saturated fatty acids.
Head to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast for show notes, references and a complete transcript of the episode.
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In short, I'm quite over this whole covid thing. And seeing other parts of the world go back to normal while Ontario heads into stricter lockdowns is quite disheartening. But what about the side effects of a lockdown? How have the last 13 months in lockdown affected us? Let's talk about it.
Head to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast for show notes, references and a complete transcript of the episode.
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In this episode, we dive into the truth behind the very bold lemon water claims. Will it make you lose weight quickly? Is it the cure-all answer we've been searching for? Let's look at what the science has to say. Lemon extract has been shown to reduce ACE gene expression (a biomarker for sustained weight loss) after 10 hours of exposure. It also seems quite safe to add lemon fruit or lemon essential oil to water. There are some essential oil safety tips that should be looked at prior to ingestion, however. In this episode, we discuss all of that.
Head to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast for show notes, references and a complete transcript of the episode.
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In this episode, we go over the benefits of the brassica, or cruciferous, vegetables. In my opinion, these are some of the best, healthiest vegetables on the planet for so many reasons. Not only are they high in fibre and taste amazing, but they contain anti-cancer compounds. These vegetables, native to coastal southern and western Europe, are extremely high in sulfur-rich compounds, vitamins, minerals, and other antioxidants. This episode explains the benefits of sulfur-rich compounds and their role in detoxification, cardiovascular health, hormonal balance, and inflammation.
Head to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast for show notes, references and a complete transcript of the episode.
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In this episode, special guest Catharin Arnston discusses the different health benefits of two common algae, spirulina and chlorella. Catharine is the founder of ENERGYbits, a company that sells all natural algae tablets. ENERGYbits began after Catharine's sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her oncologist told her an alkaline diet would help her beat cancer, and it did! After countless hours of research, Catharine came to the conclusion that algae was the way to go. It's been used for over 50 years in Asian culture to improve health and longevity.
Could these tablets really be the answer to this global pandemic? Catharine and Alicia discuss how algae can work with the body to fight the coronavirus.
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This episode is a continuation of last week, where I discussed phase I liver detoxification and the importance of efficiently metabolizing toxins in the body. Fortunately, most people's phase I pathways work quite well. However, the problem lies in the efficiency of their phase II detoxification pathways. Think of a human sandbag chain. If the people at the front of the line are working quickly but the people halfway down the chain are working slower, sandbags are going to pile up in the middle. It's the same for your liver! If phase I works efficiently, but phase II is sluggish, toxic metabolites will pile up and have nowhere to go. Unfortunately, this means they usually flow back into the body, which causes negative side effects.
In this episode, I discuss different foods that help activate your phase II detoxification to effectively remove toxic metabolites from your body.
Head to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast for show notes, references and a complete transcript of the episode.
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Liver function is crucial for overall health and immunity. The purpose of this episode is to help you understand the different detoxifying processes that occur in your liver and what foods, toxins or drugs activate or inhibit these functions. This list proves that your diet and your environment have play a great role in your health. Fortunately, not many people have issues with their phase I detoxification. However, the issue lies in their phase II functionality.
In this episode, I discuss how an efficient phase I pathway paired with a sluggish phase II pathway can be extremely dangerous to the body. Check back in next week as I dive into phase II detoxification and how to improve the efficiency of these pathways. It's not as difficult as you may believe!
Head to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast for show notes, references and a complete transcript of the episode.
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Alzheimer's disease is a scary, degenerative and irreversible disease that plagues more and more people in today's society. Thankfully, scientists have discovered that coconut offers beneficial fatty acids that may help protect the brain from this disease. Specifically, coconut contains lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid that converts into ketones in the body. These ketones act as an additional fuel source to the brain since many patients with Alzheimer's suffer from insulin resistance in the brain. Lauric acid offers many other benefits, like reducing cholesterol, protecting neurons and increased energy among other things. Be sure to check out my website www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast/ for links to the studies mentioned in this episode.
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No, MTHFR isn't short form for you know what - even though it really can be one! We all have the MTHFR gene, but some of us have genetic variations or mutations. I recently found out I am one of the few who do have a mutation. But it's not all bad! Your genes are not your fate, thanks to gene expression and epigenetics. In this episode, I talk about what the MTHFR gene is involved in and what having a mutation means. It's involved in SO MANY body processes! For example, hormonal balance, birth defects, anxiety, depression, weight gain, cardiovascular disease, the list goes on. I'm glad I found out about this genetic variation so that I can do something about it. Be proactive with your health! If you've already done some sort of gene testing through 23andMe or Ancestry DNA then you're one step ahead. For more info, genetic markers to look for and other resources, head over to my website www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast.
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What's been holding you back lately? Sometimes you have to just say f*ck it and do it! Stop worrying about what others may think or how well you can do something. Give it a shot! And if at first you don't succeed, try again. The point is, life is full of opportunity and you need to take advantage of it! Be your own best friend, your #1 cheerleader. Because at the end of the day you only have you to rely on. And besides, science shows that a healthy mindset actually has a huge positive effect on your physical body. If you want to take care of your mind, take care of your body. If you want to take care of your body, take care of your mind. Times may be tough but always remember that mindset is everything.
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In this episode I talk about intermittent fasting and all of its amazing benefits. According to scientific papers, research and articles, intermittent fasting may help lose weight, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity, cognitive decline, neurodegeneration and even cancer. However, intermittent fasting may cause more harm than good for individuals experiencing severe stress or those living with specific types of cancer. In this episode, I discuss the different methods of fasting such as the 5:2 method and time-restricted eating. I also discuss my own personal experience with intermittent fasting. Head over to www.rosatinutrition.ca/podcast/ for notes and links to studies referenced in this episode.
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In this episode I talk about what a detox is, what it isn't, and who should/shouldn't do one. I'll tell you a little secret, a detox is NOT a get fit quick scheme. It's not a quick and easy way to lose fat. Healthy fat loss only comes from diet and exercise. I also talk about my own personal 21 Day Detox that I offer on my website. Check out the episode if you'd like to know my experience on this detox. It's not as scary as you think!
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Quarantine and lockdown have affected all of us around the globe. Life as we know it isn't the same anymore. But do we really want to go back to how things were? Was that really normal? We lived such hectic and stressful lives which is not healthy! In this episode I dive into some things that I am learning from lockdown and what we should all take away from this experience.
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After years of being on the birth control pill and trying various brands, I finally decided to stop taking hormonal contraception altogether. In this episode, I talk about the negative side effects I experienced and why I ultimately decided to come off the pill. I also discuss what natural remedies I've been using the manage my hormones because news flash, the pill doesn't do that! After being off the pill for almost two months, I've already seen a significant improvement in my period and my entire menstrual cycle. I feel like myself again. If you're on birth control, are considering taking birth control, or have irregular periods, definitely listen to this episode! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @rosatinutrition, like my Facebook page Rosati Nutrition and sign up for my newsletter on my website www.rosatinutrition.ca for healthy tips, tricks and promotional offers!
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Do you or someone you know have digestive issues, specifically IBS or leaky gut? My IBS was onset by stress, which is a common trigger for most people! In this episode, I discuss what foods are common triggers and different techniques to manage IBS flare ups and heal your gut lining to improve symptoms naturally. Make sure to follow on Instagram @rosatinutrition, like the Facebook page Rosati Nutrition and sign up for email newsletters at www.rosatinutrition.ca.
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Have you been feeling fatigued lately? Find a burst of energy and then crash at the same time every day? Wake up in the middle of the night hungry? It's quite possible you could be dealing with adrenal fatigue - especially if you've been under a ton of stress. In this episode we discuss what the adrenal glands do and how they're closely related to blood sugar management, cravings and overall energy levels throughout the day. Check it out for some tips on how to reduce stress and manage adrenal fatigue. Don't forget to follow on Instagram @rosatinutrition and Facebook at Rosati Nutrition for tips, tricks & free recipes!
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In this episode I talk about the various ailments and conditions I've dealt with and overcome throughout my life. These include asthma, a weak immune system, chronic ear, nose and throat infections, heavy menstruation, adrenal fatigue, mononucleosis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). My hope is that you resonate with one or more of these conditions, and find hope that you can overcome whatever life throws at you, you are in control! Make sure to follow me on Instagram @rosatinutrition and on Facebook at Rosati Nutrition, and sign up for my newsletter at www.rosatinutrition.ca for tons of healthy tips, tricks and free recipes!
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