42. A Brief Dip Into Functional Testing
The Alkem Podcast
In this episode, join me, Dr. Taal, for an exploration into the world of functional lab tests. As we embark on my first solo podcast, we'll delve into what functional lab tests are and why they're essential for a comprehensive view of our health. These tests offer a holistic perspective, uncovering nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues that often elude standard blood tests. By identifying root causes, functional tests not only personalize treatment programs but also accelerate healing. We'll navigate through various types of functional tests, from hormone and stool...
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41. How to Talk to Your Doctor: Navigating Hormonal Health
The Alkem Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, we're tackling the important topic of hormones as part of our "How to Talk to Your Doctor" series. Joined by Dr. Taal, our naturopathic doctor, we aim to make discussing hormone health with your healthcare provider more comfortable. Dr. Taal shares personal experiences with hormonal health issues, highlighting the need to address discomfort rather than normalize it. Hormones act as messengers for various bodily functions, making understanding their basics crucial. Even if not planning to conceive, fertility and hormonal balance are still...
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40. Rooted in Health: The Birth of Alkem Integrated Health and Wellness and Dr. Taal's Journey to Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor
The Alkem Podcast
Welcome to our first full episode of the podcast! In today's episode, we are excited to share the inspiring journey of Dr. Taal. He takes us back to his roots in Vancouver, Canada, and explains how his path led him to Bahrain, becoming the first naturopathic doctor in the country. Dr. Taal discusses the importance of naturopathic medicine and the unique approach it offers for patient care. He also shares a heartwarming story of how he met his co-founder, Naz, and how their shared vision led to the birth of Alkem Integrated Health and Wellness Medical Center. The center's mission is to empower...
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39. Introduction to the ALKEM Podcast
The Alkem Podcast
Welcome Back! We are rebranding this Podcast for Season 2! The Alkem Podcast is a holistic wellness show hosted by Naz, a self-love coach and business owner, and Dr. Taal, a naturopathic doctor. They explore ancient practices, cutting-edge research, and expert insights to provide a holistic approach to wellbeing. The podcast aims to help listeners manifest their dream life, regardless of age or origin. In this episode, they announce the rebranding of the podcast to "The Alkem Podcast" and introduce Dr. Taal as the new co-host. They share their passion for holistic medicine and their desire to...
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38. Female Entrepreneurship Talk with Leena Alsulaiman
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Is this something I can do now? Do I have the time? Do I have the finances? Do I have the support? These are probably the questions that are going around your mind when thinking about opening a business. And frankly, you may have amazing ideas but those are real questions that need realistic answers. Leena Alsulaiman is here in the podcast to lift some of the fears and self doubts on our shoulders. Leena is a Life, Brand & Mindset Mentor for Women. She supports women in identifying and fulfilling their purpose by reflecting back to them their unique strengths and supporting...
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37. Time Management for Moms with Olga Ghali
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Motherhood requires selflessness. Most Moms sacrifice so much about what they want and need to give their children a boost. The load of home tasks and caregiving to their family make them think they don’t have time for themselves. But you know what, you can still do anything you want and achieve the things you dreamed of, and have some self care and “me” time once in a while. It’s not being selfish, it’s not like abandoning your children but investing for yourself. Because a happy Mom can more likely raise a well virtuous child and build a better household. With that being...
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36. 6 Easy Ways To Relieve Stress
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People over time keep looking for better ways on how to heal your hormones and heal your gut. We want quick fixes, we want to get there really fast. But we forget all the years that we've put our body through without allowing ourselves to forgive ourselves for how we treated our body. And the most common solutions offered to those who seek them are usually grinding your body and/or food restrictions. But let me tell you this, what you really need to do first is work on your stress. When you are working and healing on your stress, what happens is you make better decisions for your well...
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35. How To Avoid Burnout By Increasing Your Time Management Skill with Alejandra Marqués
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Some people say, “You will never hit burnout, and can still keep working an infinite number of hours, if you love what you are doing.” I hate to break it to you, but your body and mind need rest. If you don’t give yourself time to rest and manage the time for each task/goal you want to do, you will end up burning that passion. To help us understand how to manage our time and energy that serves us, Alejandra Marques will be joining us in this episode. Alejandra Marqués is a Time & Lean Systems Strategist, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author. She graduated top...
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34. It's Never Too Late To Follow Your Passion with Dr. Taal Bastien
The Alkem Podcast
Our first special guest for our podcat’s new season is Dr. Taal Bastien. He is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor since 2017, born and raise from Vancouver Canada and currently working in Bahrain since January 2022 Dr. Taal is practicing at Janabiya, Intouch Clinic, where he’s seeing a pretty wide breath of patients. He has a really strong interest in helping people with any blood sugar dysregulation, hormonal imbalance, cardiovascular disease, digestive concerns and people who are just trying to manage all the stressors. He creates personalized holistic treatment plans for his...
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33. Why You Need To Eat Breakfast For Your Health
The Alkem Podcast
When people don’t eat breakfast, it is probably because they don’t have time or to lose weight. But let me tell you this, “It’s not good for you!”. This is another Accountability Call to you to “Eat your breakfast” for a healthier life you want. In this episode I talked about: Why we should never skip breakfast Instant food vs real food for breakfast What are the odds when you don’t have energy by lunch time And so much more! “A healthy breakfast is essential for a productive morning. It provides fuel for your body that needs to function throughout your day. It...
info_outlineDr. Elisabeth Wygant is a functional nutrition expert, the founder of Elizabeth Wygant Wellness, author for best Holistic Life magazine, a speaker co-hosts of Thrive Mama Podcast, wife and mother of two little ladies. Her specialty is empowering, ambitious, career focused Mamas who are feeling overwhelmed fatigue and short on time to embrace their feminine energy, live a present life and listen to their body. She utilizes her signature method flourish to guide clients through mindset cycle thinking, gut health, functional nutrition, hormone and nutrient panel labs, tailored supplement support, and so much more.
She started as a pharmacist and went through not just one but two traumatic experiences. Her toxic work environment was a wake-up call that she realized she wasn’t in the right place to serve. Later on, she discovered the importance of having a community of women helping each other heal sisterhood wound.
Dr. Elisabeth shared in this episode the feminine leadership skills, how to listen to your own body, motherhood life, the benefits of journaling and meditations, and the programs she offers.
Learn More About:
- “Soft Skills”
- The role of women in nurturing human life
- Tips on how to start showing up as a leader in life, business and family
“Feminine leadership skills are the most powerful leadership skills. This transition between these very harsh, masculine sets of guiding others into this very feminine and welcoming and nurturing set of skills is so beautiful and it's literally those words. Those studies are speaking to us as women like this is our time. This is your time to step up and rise, especially right now.” - Dr. Elisabeth Wygant
Connect with Elisabeth:
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