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Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Lee Merritt - an American Frontline Doctor. If you missed part 1 please listen to that first, as this is a continuation of the interview. Please share this with as many people as possible. To connect with Dr. Merritt, go to: https://www.enlightenomaha.com/contact/ Check out this episode!

We had the pleasure of sitting down with one of America's Frontline Doctors, Dr. Lee Merritt as she shared her views on everything coronavirus - the research she has studied on the origins of the virus, how it functions, what treatments are available, mask usage, and so much more! It's always fascinating to get the opinions and viewpoints of someone who is extremely credentialed when it comes to understanding virology and medical treatments. Please stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 of our interview. You can contact Dr. Merritt here: https://www.enlightenomaha.com/contact/ Check out this episode!

As you plan for the New Year and set some amazing goals for 2021, make sure you set S.M.A.R.T goals. It doesn't matter whether your goals are for better health, work related, based around family, or anything else, if you don't set them correctly in the first place then they almost certainly will drop out of sight, out of mind and never be accomplished. But, if your goals really are important to you, then take the time to plan them properly by running them through the S.M.A.R.T filters. S - Specific . Don't just say you want to lose weight. You could lose 1 pound today and you've technically been successful as you lost weight. Write down exactly how much you plan to use. You can have the world's greatest GPS navigation system in your car but if you don't have a clear destination to enter in then you'll never get there. So think about what exactly do you want to accomplish and why? M - Measurable . If we can't measure it we can't track it or...

Give the gift of health! Looking to find the perfect present for someone that is focused on physical and mental well-being? We've got your back! Here are 10 of some of our favorite products.   1.  Dawn Aroma Humidifier; my.doterra.com/melaniewhite2  $54 Enjoy your favorite DoTerra essential oils while keeping your room at great humidity levels.  2.  HidrateSpark 3 Water Bottle; hidratespark.com  $60 This smart water bottle keeps track of how much water you drink with an app!  It will also light up when it is time to take a sip.  3.  Wellness Journal; papier.com  $33 A journal to help keep wellness goals and intentions top of mind.  4.  Vitamin D with K2; sarpychiro.nutridyn.com  $17 This has to be our #1 suggested vitamin! Vitamin D is essential to health.  5.  Complete Fermentation Kit for Vegetables; masontops.com  $55 Consuming fermented drinks and foods is a great way to improve the bacteria in your gut ...

Our health insurance expert, Dylan Janzen dropped by again to give an update on what's happening with health insurance as we move into 2021. This episode is especially important for anyone on (or moving onto) Medicare, or anyone who obtains their health insurance privately through the marketplace. Give it a listen and don't hesitate to reach out to Dylan if you have any questions! You can reach Dylan here: Dylan Janzen - Legacy Insurance Group 4611 S 96th St. #258 Omaha, NE 68127 P: (402) 631-7617 ligpartners.com FB:  @LIG.Health Check out this episode!

There is no better feeling than receiving the keys to your new home and David Swearingen truly enjoys being a part of the process to get you to that moment.   Buying a home (or refinancing) is serious business and is a decision you should not make lightly. It is most likely the biggest purchase you will ever make in your entire life. That is why it is important to have someone you can trust in your corner to answer any questions you have and be there for you the entire way...even years after purchasing your home.    David shares with us what to look for when choosing a mortgage loan officer and why taking the time to read the fine print of the long contracts is beneficial!   And with historically low interest rates, right now might be a time to consider refinancing. Check out this episode!

Ashley with Perspire Sauna Studio shares her health journey and what led her to become the owner of an infrared sauna studio right here in Omaha. Perspire Sauna Studio provides a phenomenal experience of relaxation. You have a sauna room to yourself and are able to listen to music, watch tv, or sit in silence for 40 minutes. If you are interested in reaping the many amazing health benefits of infrared sauna and color light therapy, visit perspiresaunastudio.com Check out this episode!

If you're not lucky enough to have health insurance benefits through an employer, then you know how intimidating it can be to try and find the right insurance plan for you! This goes for the marketplace, or if you're moving to Medicare. So we sat down with Omaha's expert who can give you some guidance on how to make these choices a little less overwhelming! You can reach Dylan here: Dylan Janzen - Legacy Insurance Group 4611 S 96th St. #258 Omaha, NE 68127 P: (402) 631-7617 ligpartners.com FB:  @LIG.Health Check out this episode!

Ladies, no one looks forward to mammograms, right? But at the same time, breast health is too important to just ignore your checkups. Here's the good news! There are other ways of early detection for breast cancer than just those painful, pesky mammograms. In today's episode we sat down with Pam and Anita from Radiant Health Imaging and discussed all things breast health, including Thermography. You can reach Radiant Health Imaging here: radianthealthimaging.com FB: @radianthealthimaging info@radianthealthimaging.com 402-403-1910 Check out this episode!

Have you ever looked in your closet and couldn't find anything to wear? Does your clothing not excite you? Is shopping a frustrating experience?    Ashley from the House of Colour Papillion tells us why finding your colors can increase your confidence and energy as well as make shopping an enjoyable activity!   What does it mean to find your colors? Listen to find out!   You can reach Ashley here for further information: FB: House of Colour Papillion IG: @houseofcolour_papillion Email:   ashley.dworak@houseofcolour. com      Check out this episode!

Roughly 90% of American are classified as metabolically unhealthy. So what does this mean? It means that according to a certain set of health criteria, 90% of people in this country wouldn't get a pass mark. When we are metabolically unhealthy we are at a huge increased risk of all sorts of illnesses, from type 2 diabetes, to cardiovascular disease, to cancer, to severe reactions when dealing with infectious diseases such as influenzas and COVID. Listen in as we discuss how to measure your metabolic health, and what to do about it if you are in that 90%! Check out this episode!

It's hard enough to stay healthy during normal times, but during a year like 2020 it's "almost" impossible! From viruses, to home schooling, to fear, to the stress of a complete overhaul of our normal lives and routines, it's been tough to say the least. So in today's episode Dr White wanted to share just some of the many things he and his family do to stay healthy. You don't need to do all of these things, but just start somewhere if you feel like you need to make some changes. We are creating a document with links to everything mentioned in the episode to be released soon. Check out this episode!

Did you know that on average, most Americans retire with only $13,000 in their bank accounts? This is more than a bit concerning! The finance world is very similar to health. You want to be preventative and feel protected in case any speed bumps come your way.  Matt Pinkerton joined us on today's podcast episode to share "Financial Wellness" tips and how having a plan is VITAL to financial wellbeing.  If you would like to reach out to Matt for more financial information, here is how to contact him: matt.pinkerton@prudential.com 402-616-3027 Facebook: MattPinkertonPruAdvisor Check out this episode!

There's a lot of heated and passionate arguments right now around how we best end the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether to wear a mask or not when you're asymptomatic and healthy seems to be the argument that is creating the most emotional debate. But for some reason, none of our health or government leaders have mentioned anything about how to get healthier. With America being the "sickest" country in the world and having the most immune vulnerable people per capita, it's no surprise that the population has been hit hard by this virus. So here's some basic health changes we can all start applying to improve our health and immune system - because there will be more pandemics, so we have 2 choices: Stay immune vulnerable and live in fear, or take accountability for your health and enjoy living again! We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out this episode!

Taylor talks to Bri about her passion for painting and how striving for perfection limits our ability to put beautiful imperfections out into the world that people will enjoy.    We hope you are entertained as you learn more about the staff at Sarpy Chiropractic!    If you are interested in learning more about the Omaha arts community, here is Bri's list of what to check out:   Arts Organizations / Galleries in Omaha   **I mentioned "First Friday" - Look for First Friday events in ANY city you plan to visit, including Lincoln and Omaha. This is a national thing! Hot Shops  - Many artist studios in a very cool building. Has glass blowing, welding and pottery demos/workshops, individual workshops held by artists, art displayed all over walls. It is super inspiring to just go walk around in there and maybe pop in to chat with an artist if their door is open! The Union for Contemporary Art  - Bri loves their volunteer opportunities! A...

So many people struggle with different health issues, especially when it comes to exercise and diet. But too many people struggle through this alone and don't realize that they could (or should) use a health coach! In today's episode we sit down with Michelle from Williamson Wellness as she shares her remarkable story and why she loves helping people regain their best self! To reach Michelle go to: https://mwilliamsonwellness. com https://facebook.com/ mwilliamsonwellness https://instagram.com/ mwilliamsonwellness michelle@mwilliamsonwellness. com https://procoach.app/ williamsonwellness Check out this episode!

If 2020 has created a whole bunch of stress for you, then this episode is for you! We sat down with Eva Linn, a certified KonMari consultant to learn all about how changing your environment can bring more joy and help you adapt and deal better with stress. The KonMari method will help you clean and organize your house as well as your life! For more information about the method or to contact Eva Linn, you can check out these links: https://konmari.com/ https://shop.konmari.com/collections/books/products/the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-1 https://shop.konmari.com/pages/consultants https://livingsurprisedbyjoy.com/lets-talk Check out this episode!

Whether you're an elite athlete trying to gain an edge and recover from your workouts faster, or just someone who constantly suffers from back pain, joint pain, or muscle pain, then these tips will probably help you! There's certain things we can do that will help the body in preventing injury, speed up injury recovery, and also improve the body's ability to handle exercise with less "side effects" the next day. Without further ado, in no particular order, here's 18 tips you can start using today to improve your exercise capabilities and decrease your chances of injury or pain. They contain a mixture of things you can do yourself as well as options that require specialist healthcare assistance: Chiropractic - I might be biased, but in my opinion this is the most important piece of exercise performance and injury prevention/recovery. Our brain and nervous system controls every cell in our body, so if there's any interference there, then we simply ...

Whether you’re an athlete, or simply suffering from low back pain and other injuries, this episode is for you! Here’s 18 different tips and tricks to help your body recover faster and even prevent a lot of injuries before they happen. People who exercise frequently especially need to know about these 18 tips so please share this episode with anyone who you think will find value in it! Check out this episode!

We all go through periods where we suffer from lack of focus, creativity, brainpower, or memory issues. And while sometimes there can be a pathological reason, for most of us if we help our brain and nervous system to function better, we can improve all of these areas. If you or someone you know is suffering from a neuro-degenerative disease such as alzheimer's or parkinson's, then a lot of these recommendations become even more important as supplements to whatever medical treatment they are undergoing. So here's 14 different things you can do to improve your mental clarity: Vitamin D - This is actually a steroid hormone and not a vitamin, and it has a major effect on the central nervous systems. Some research is even linking low vitamin D levels to lower cognitive function. Vitamin K2 - This vitamin helps protect our nerves in the brain from free radical damage, so there's a reason why one the highest concentrations of this vitamin in our body is contained i...

Struggling with focus? Forgetting where you put your keys? Mid afternoon brain fog? Here’s 14 hacks to help recharge your brain and clear up your mental clarity. The Better Brain Book https://amzn.to/2XjzjLv Health and Nutrition Secrets https://amzn.to/2Ms9zGR Check out this episode!

Almost everyone has heard of leaky gut, but what about leaky brain? And no we don’t mean that you actually leak brain material. It’s when your blood-brain barrier becomes too permeable and instead of protecting you, it lets in all sorts of inflammatory and toxic particles that damage the brain and nervous system. In this week’s blog we share 12 things you can do immediately to improve your blood brain barrier and help your brain function better. Check out this episode!

Our brain, just like our gut, is protected by a membrane (the blood-brain barrier) that is very selective in deciding what can get in and get out. Also just like our gut, this membrane can be damaged and created a leaky brain, where just like leaky gut, inflammatory particles and toxins start to pass back and forward across this membrane. As you can imagine, this leads to a whole host of problems! So how do we keep our blood brain barrier healthy? Author Ben Greenfield, in his amazing book "Boundless", shares 12 simple ways to help correct this leaky brain phenomenon: Get More Sleep - Sleep loss impairs the immune system and keeps us suck in a fight/flight response which limits the ability of the cells that make up the blood-brain barrier to repair and heal. If you struggle with sleep try taking melatonin for a short period of time. Limit Your Alcohol Intake - High amounts of ethanol (alcohol) break down into acetaldehyde which can cross the barrier and wreak havoc. ...

Have you been diagnosed with IBS? Or maybe you just suffer from bloating, stomach pain, cramping, or heartburn? Either way you are certainly not alone, as gut issues are one of the most common ailments that afflicts people in the 21st century. There’s many causes behind poor gut health, as well as a lot of myths and misconceptions. In today’s episode we cover some of the most common issues and what you can do about it! Check out this episode!

Poor gut health leads to all sorts of problems, from IBS and poor digestion to even affecting the chemicals released from our brains! We need our digestive system functioning properly as it protects us from a lot of toxins, and aids the liver in detoxifying our bodies. Regardless of what gut ailments you suffer from, here's 8 things that might be an issue (and what you can do to resolve it!) Avoid Glyphosate  - Glyphosate is proving to be one of the most toxic chemicals known to humans, and unfortunately is sprayed on the majority of our non-organic crops. It creates major leaky gut issues, demineralizes the body, and is heavily linked to non-hodgkin's lymphoma as well as other cancers. Avoid this substance as much as humanly possible! Avoid Gluten and wheat  - While some people are actually intolerant to wheat and gluten due to celiac disease, most people aren't actually intolerant to gluten. Its the gliadin or WGA in gluten and wheat products that creates major...

Have you ever felt like you have brain fog? Or don't sleep well? Or feel like you're always stressed and anxious? Well you might have a neurotransmitter problem. These chemicals are what triggers the nerve impulses that allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. You've probably heard of some of these - serotonin and dopamine are 2 examples. If we have a deficiency, or an excess of these chemicals then our brain and body cannot function properly. So here's 10 ways to help balance out your neurotransmitters. Check out this episode!

Most people know that our brain communicates with every cell in the body via the nervous system. It sends and receives it's messages through the nerves every split second of every day. To initiate this nervous system activity, the brain will release chemicals called neurotransmitters which then initiate the messages running along the chain of nerves. So we don't need to state the obvious that it's very important that these chemicals work properly. When we release too much or not enough, then all sorts of miscommunication can develop, resulting in a wide array of health problems. Here's 10 ways you can help support neurotransmitter health (and therefore brain and nervous system health): Limit Stimulants - We aren't saying avoid coffee and all caffeine, although you do want to make sure you're not overdoing it. But definitely avoid chemicals that give you a huge spike of excitatory neurotransmitter activity as it creates major long term damage (for exa...

There's no question that if we want to live a long and healthy life, we need to be able to lift heavy weights. No this doesn't mean you have to end up looking like a body builder, in fact, lean but explosive,  powerful, and efficient muscles will give you the best longevity. And age cannot be a factor. No matter how old you are, you can start today (and need to). A National Health Institute Survey found that older adults who engaged in strength training at least twice a eek had 46% lower odds of death for any reason than those who did not! But the thought of strength training can be very intimidating for a lot of people as they think it means having to go to a gym and lift really heavy weights or use complicated machines. Thankfully this isn't the case. Yes, if you want to add muscle mass as fast possible then you need to either lift really heavy weights or utilize very slow weight training (which we will discuss later in this blog). But research is showing that you...

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the world.  But for more than 95% of people, it doesn’t have to be this way, regardless of what genes you have or how many people in your family have been killed or maimed by heart disease.  In this week’s episode we share some really simple things that everyone can implement today to improve their cardiovascular health and override any faulty genes that you might have! Check out this episode!

We see so many teenage athletes in our offices suffering from different injuries, or being unhappy with their sporting results, and the biggest contributor to both is because most young athletes don't treat their body like an elite athlete does. This is probably true for most adult athletes too, and the same tips apply. So what can our young athletes do to improve sporting performance, deal with less injuries, and recover faster when they do get injured? A lot of things, actually! Here's some of the most important foundations but this list is certainly not all inclusive. Give your body the right fuel - If you own a ferrari you don't put cheap gasoline in it, you give it the premium fuel you can find. The same goes for our body, if we feed it garbage then we will get garbage results. Athletes need a diet high in healthy fats, good quality protein, not too much in the way of carbs (yes this even applies for long distance athletes), and virtually no sugar or junk food....

In this week’s episode, we discuss a multitude of things teenage athletes can utilize for injury prevention, injury recovery, and just overall improved superior athletic performance. It’s so easy to fall into the faulty thinking pattern that we are invincible and don’t need to worry about taking care of ourselves. But if a teenage athlete really wants to perform at their best, then they have to treat their mind and body like an elite athlete would. Parents, please share this episode with your kids! Check out this episode!

Feeling physically and emotionally stressed because you’re now working from home? Or even worse you’ve suddenly become a homeschool teacher?   Well we’ve got your back! In this week’s podcast episode we discuss how you can stay more productive while also keeping your physical and mental health running as smoothly as possible. Check out this episode!

These staggering statistics that follow are straight from the CDC website: One person dies every 37 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. About 647,000 Americans die from heart disease each year - that's 1 in every 4 deaths. Heart disease costs the United States about $219 billion each year. Wow that's scary stuff! So how do you stop yourself becoming one of those statistics? Or can you even stop if heart disease tuns in your family? The good news is YES! Even if you have strong genetic predispositions to heart disease, you can change your environment and lifestyle in a way that it doesn't matter how strong those genes are, your health prevents them from ever turning on! 1.  EXERCISE If you want to avoid cardiovascular disease, and add quality years to your life, then you must get moving! You cannot avoid this fact if you want to be healthy. We are designed as humans to walk a lot, lift heavy things, and just generally be on our feet for long pe...

Millions of Americans are dealing with degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. And if you've watched any family members suffer with these terrible afflictions then you know how bad it is! But thankfully, like the majority of our health conditions, it takes our environment and our lifestyle to turn on the genes that cause this diseases, which means that if you start making positive changes to your brain (and overall) health then you can go a long way in hopefully preventing ever having to suffer from these diseases. There's many things we can all do to improve our brain health, whether you're young or old. But here's 8 things you can do right now in no particular order! EXERCISE  - This improves blood flow, and it's degeneration of the blood vessels in our brain, rather than the nerve cells as previously thought that seems to be the biggest cause behind brain deterioration. We used to think that once brain cells are damaged t...

Right now, 5 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer's disease and 1 million from Parkinson's. This doesn’t count all of the other forms of dementia. And these numbers are rising rapidly. So what can you do about it? Quite a lot, actually! Here’s 8 simple things you can start doing right now. Check out this episode!

Every parent learns very quickly that we have to be very careful in our choice of words around our kids. Even from a young age we can see how their brain is like a sponge, soaking up everything they see and hear. Those parents who have ever dropped a "naughty" word in front of their toddlers and heard it repeated back in just the right context know exactly what I mean (or maybe that's just me that's done that!) From the age of 0 to 7 years, the human brain is constantly learning and imprinting, building habits, and helping our little ones build their views of the world and themselves. But just because your child is older than 7, it doesn't mean that they are influenced any less by the words you say to them. But there is one thing even more important than your choice of words when it comes to influencing your children - and that's the actions that you take! Our children learn far more from watching and observing our behaviors than they do...

When it comes to helping our kids grow into the adults we want them to become, what we do is far more important than what we say! Yes, the words we use matter. A lot! But our actions matter even more! In this short episode we talk through some examples of where this shows up. If you haven't reviewed our show on Itunes yet please do, we would really appreciate it! Check out this episode!

If there’s ever been a time in our lives that highlights the importance of being healthy, now is it! Not only do we need to be physically healthy to avoid any life and death scenarios with the corona virus, but we also need to be mentally healthy as the USA and the entire world suffers what could be the greatest economic depression in our history! In this episode we give you a few starting points to help you reclaim your health!   Check out this episode!

If there's ever been a time that highlighted the importance of self-care, it's now! There's so much fear and stress flowing through our communities right now, not to mention a highly spreadable virus! For people who have been proactive about their health and taken care of their mind, body, and spirit - well the virus poses virtually no threat, and they'll have the mental strength to get through everything else associated with it. But for those where health became an afterthought, the virus does pose a very rel threat, as does all of the stress and fear surrounding us. Even if your health hasn't been a priority, just remember the famous quote "the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is today." So if you're alive, it's never too late to start taking better care of your mind, body, and spirit. So what can you do to start prioritizing your health? Let's just start with some basics and fundamentals (by no means a...