Laura Powers is an entertainer, celebrity psychic, actress, model, host, singer, writer,and speaker.She is the host of the popular film and television podcast, Behind the Scenes with Laura Powers and hosts the Healing Powers Podcast, which focuses on healing and spirituality and has landed her in the top 100 podcasts on Apple Podcasts.Laura typically travels full time for her clients that include celebrities, milionaires, and billionaires, television appearances, media appointments, and just for the love of traveling! She has been featured on several television networks and media outlets and was recently interviewed by Wil Ferel on his podcast, The Ron Burgundy Podcast.
Learning points:
What is the link between our energy and our health?
Why is reconnecting to our intuition so important?
Every Tuesday from 11am -12pm I host The Health Hub, an interactive, forward thinking talk show on Radio Maria Canada. Call, tweet or email your questions as together we explore health issues that are relevant to you from new and innovative points of view.
If you have a health topic that you would like us to discuss or are a health care specialist who wants to be a guest on our show let us know!
Here is our email. We would love to hear from you! thh@radiomaria.ca
Dan DeFigio is a well-known nutrition expert who has been featured on CNN’s Fit Nation, The Dr. Phil Show, SELF Magazine, Readers Digest, Weight Watchers, Shape Magazine, and a host of other media outlets. He’s best known for helping people overcome Emotional Eating and Stress Eating. Dan is the author of Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies, and the founder of BeatingSugarAddiction.com.Learning points:
Why is sugar addictive?
How is sugar addiction tied to emotional eating?
What are key steps to busting the sugar addiction?
Every Tuesday from 11am -12pm I host The Health Hub, an interactive, forward thinking talk show on Radio Maria Canada. Call, tweet or email your questions as together we explore health issues that are relevant to you from new and innovative points of view.
Dr Kien Vuu is one of the most sought after longevity and performance physicians in the country. He received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and medical degree from University of California -San Diego. He has trained at the nation’s most prestigious medical institutions including the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Institutes of Health, and now an assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine. He is a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist who eventually pivoted from conventional medicine on a mission to help people reclaim their health. His vision not only stems from miraculous recoveries he witnessed as a physician, but from overcoming his own health challenges. He is fellowship trained and board certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.Dr. Vuu founded the VuuMD clinic to specialize in human optimization and integrative medicine, and is the author of the upcoming book “Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance.” His TEDx talk, voluminous online content, and animated live events all focus on holistic approaches to healing.He’s been featured on numerous national television outlets including The Doctors and Access Hollywood, as well as many local and national news stations, magazines, and newspapers.Learning point:
How does purpose influence our health map?
Where does conventional medicine have limitations?
Every Tuesday from 11am -12pm I host The Health Hub, an interactive, forward thinking talk show on Radio Maria Canada. Call, tweet or email your questions as together we explore health issues that are relevant to you from new and innovative points of view.
David Price Francis is a master energy counselor, spiritual teacher, personal growth expert, and author. He helps individuals, couples, and groups understand and improve the quality of energy in their lives and relationships, enabling them to achieve greater personal and professional happiness, fulfillment, and success. David focuses on how we can integrate the energies of our mind, body, soul, and spirit, to engage in a more holistic way with all facets of our life. David strives to help people gain a greater understanding of the importance of human and Creation energy in our lives, using techniques and strategies that he has developed and honed in his work with clients for over thirty-five years.Learning point:
What is the connection between our health and our energy level?
Why do some people have such a positive energy about them?
Every Tuesday from 11am -12pm I host The Health Hub, an interactive, forward thinking talk show on Radio Maria Canada. Call, tweet or email your questions as together we explore health issues that are relevant to you from new and innovative points of view.
If you have a health topic that you would like us to discuss or are a health care specialist who wants to be a guest on our show let us know!
Here is our email. We would love to hear from you! thh@radiomaria.ca
Through symptomology our bodies are always telling us the story of our health. What we need to learn is how to understand the story being told.
Within this space, a well-studied area is fingernails. Most symptoms reflected by our nails are innocuous. But others can be indicative of chronic diseases, including cancer.
Our fingernails are composed layers of a protein called keratin. Healthy fingernails are smooth, uniform in colour and without pits or grooves.
What Your Nails Might be Telling You
Yellow Nails
Nails may yellow with age or develop through the use of acrylic nails or nail polish. Smoking can also stain nails yellow.
If your nails are thick, crumbly, and yellow, it could be due to a fungal infection.
In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis.
Pale Nails
Very pale nails can sometimes be a sign of serious illness such as:
Anemia
Congestive heart failure
Liver disease
Malnutrition
White Nails
If nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can be indicative of liver issues such as hepatitis.
Bluish Nails
Nails with a bluish tint can mean the body isn’t getting enough oxygen. This could be a sign of a lung problem such as emphysema. Some heart problems can be associated with bluish nails.
Dry, Cracked or Brittle Nails
Dry, cracked or brittle nails can be simply a result of lifestyle factors such as having your hands in water frequently, excessive use of nail polish remover or exposure to other harsh chemicals. Low humidity can also be a contributing factor.
However, in some cases, dry, brittle nails that frequently crack or split can be linked to a thyroid disease.
Clubbing Nails
Clubbing is when your fingertips become enlarged and the nail becomes curved downward. This can be a sign of low oxygen in your blood and is associated with lung disease. Clubbing can also be related to liver or kidney disease, heart disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
Spoon Nails
This describes nails that curve upward at the edges. This may be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia, hemochromatosis (excess iron absorption), heart disease or hypothyroidism.
Pitting Nails
Nails that have multiple pits or dents could be a sign of psoriasis. Nail pitting may also be due to connective tissue disorders or alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.
Dark Discolourations
Black streaks or painful growths on your nail (or nails) needs to be taken seriously, as they may be due to melanoma, a form of skin cancer.
Tips to Keep Your Nails Healthy
Do Not Cut Your Cuticles
The cuticle of the nail is a natural protection against bacteria and fungi. Cutting them could leave you exposed to infections of the nail bed. What you can do is moisturize overgrown cuticles and encourage them back with a cuticle brush.
Moisturize and Massage Your Nails and Cuticles
Massaging your nails regularly will improve blood circulation making your nails stronger and healthier.
Using olive oil to massage your nails is a wonderful way to moisturize!
Soak Your Nails in Green Tea
Green tea can help to make your nails strong and healthy. The antioxidants in green tea can help prevent brittle nails. Green tea can also help get rid of yellow discolouring.
Brew a cup of green tea and allow it to cool. Soak your nails in it for 10 to 15 minutes once or twice a week.
Eat Foods Containing Biotin
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps to build healthy nails. Foods rich in biotin include salmon, carrots, eggs, lentils, sweet potatoes and almonds.
Eat Adequate Protein
As mentioned earlier, nails are made of a protein called keratin. Eating adequate protein daily will provide the building blocks for growing strong and healthy nails.
