Podcast
Holistic Health Heroes
Hosted by Kery Knutson · EN
The Holistic Health Heroes Podcast is for health seekers who know it’s time to become your own health advocate!
Together, we will strive to answer the question, “How will you maintain your health in an increasingly toxic world?”
From superfoods and supplements to gadgets and lifestyle hacks, we’ll explore a full spectrum of holistic health modalities.
Sharing stories from natural product founders, and service providers, we aim to find and research holistic methods to help you save time in finding real solutions that may help you feel better naturally.
Host, Kery Knutson is certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Wellcoach and Yoga Teacher. She's worked in marketing for most of her career, so she loves storytelling. As co-owner of her family’s health food store, Nature’s Garden of Naples, creating a podcast to have conversations on all-things holistic health is a perfect fit!
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124: Moody, Anxious, Burned Out? The Midlife Resilience Secret Hiding in Saffron
5d ago00:34:27Tap to summarizeFeeling more anxious, irritable, overwhelmed or unlike yourself lately? Many women—and men—enter midlife believing their mood struggles are purely psychological. They're told they're stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. But what if the real story is more biological than psychological? What if it's not just "hormonal changes" that you have to accept because of your age?In this episode, we explore the surprising science behind saffron, the world's most expensive spice, and why researchers are studying it for mood, stress resilience, menopause support, eye health and healthy aging. If midlife has you feeling "off," this may be the conversation you've been waiting for. And... I'm getting personal in this one, folks! Join me as I share about my own recent experience with saffron as a mood game-changer. For the specific products mentioned in this show and if you'd like to support our small business, visit: https://ngvitamins.com/ Specifics I mentioned: Elevated Mood: https://ngvitamins.com/product/elevated-mood/ Berberine Phytosome: https://ngvitamins.com/product/berberine-phytosome-2/ 4-in-1 Magnesium Complex: https://ngvitamins.com/product/4-in-1-magnesium-complex-supplement-300-mg-per-serving/ Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →123: Why You're Drinking Water All Day and Still Feel Dehydrated: Avoid Water Log, Get True Cellular Hydration
2w ago00:29:57Tap to summarizeDrinking water all day but still battling fatigue, brain fog, headaches, muscle cramps, dry skin, or constant thirst? You may not have a water problem—you may have a mineral problem. Join me in this comeback episode, as I explore the difference between simply drinking water and achieving true cellular hydration.Learn how the suggested ratios between key minerals like sodium and potassium, demystify the electrolyte noise and understand why an imbalance can leave you feeling depleted even when you're carrying around that giant water bottle all day.You'll also learn the early warning signs of dehydration, why overhydrating can sometimes make things worse, and how "water logging" may contribute to fatigue, headaches, and electrolyte imbalances.Plus, we'll discuss practical strategies to improve hydration naturally, including the role of mineral-rich foods, coconut water, sea salt, lemon juice, greens powders, and other holistic approaches that support energy, focus, circulation, exercise recovery, and overall wellness.After a 4-month hiatus, I’m back with a reinvigorated focus on sharing important holistic health information you can use to be a better health advocate for yourself and those you care about. Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →122: Midlife Isn’t a Crisis — It’s a Cellular Wake-Up Call! Plus, Nutrients and Habits that are Non-Negotiables
Feb 1500:30:46Tap to summarizeWhat if the so-called “midlife crisis” isn’t emotional instability at all, but a very real biological turning point? In this episode, I explore the functional medicine perspective on midlife as a powerful physiological transition driven by hormonal shifts, stress load, inflammation and changing brain chemistry. learn why energy dips, mood changes, and a deep desire for reinvention often emerge in the late 30s through 50s — and how targeted nutrition, key supplements, nervous system support and lifestyle changes can help you move through this phase with more vitality. Whether you’re in midlife now or approaching it, let's reframe the experience as a wake-up call for cellular health, purpose and an exciting new chapter! Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →121: Maria Maroney, National Educator for Natural Factors: Cellular Health Is the New Anti-Aging
Feb 800:56:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode I welcome Maria Maroney, of Natural Factors. Maria has a Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition & Integrative Health. She is a Certified Nutrition Consultant registered with the American Nutrition Association and has decades of industry experience. I thought Maria could refresh our minds and provide a bit of a study guide on some of the potent ingredients that help support our cellular health. We go over CoQ10, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Glutathione, and some proprietary ingredients in one particular product from Natural Factors which includes all of them, called Regenerlife. So get out your notebook and pen, let's study up together on all things anti-aging and cellular health! And, if you are in the continental US and want to support our small business, visit https://ngvitamins.com/ Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Shop Vollara® Air & Surface Pro+ with us at Nature's Garden here: https://www.vollara.com/order/Air02/?u=naturesgarden OR call Tony at the store at: 239-643-4959 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →120: The Virus That Waits 50 Years: Why Shingles Strikes When You’re Exhausted, Plus Natural Tips to Support Your Body
Feb 100:27:51Tap to summarizeShingles is not just a rash... it's a message. If you’ve ever wondered why shingles shows up after stress, burnout or big life transitions, this episode connects the dots. In it, I break down how an old childhood virus can wake up when your immune system is run down, why shingles is more common as we age, and what your nervous system has to do with it.You’ll learn the early warning signs, why “pushing through” makes it worse, and how holistic strategies — from supplements to simple daily habits — can help calm an outbreak and reduce the chances of another one.If your body’s been whispering (or shouting) for you to slow down… this episode is for you! And if you are in the market for any supplements mentioned (and live in the continental US), then head on over to https://ngvitamins.com/ to support the show and our small business. Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →119: The Silent Workhorse in Your Body for Detox, Energy & Longevity: Your Kidneys!
Jan 2500:27:15Tap to summarizeYour kidneys are silent workhorses — filtering toxins, balancing minerals, regulating blood pressure, and supporting energy every single day. Yet most people don’t think about them until something goes wrong.In this episode, we explore what the kidneys actually do, how they fit into your body’s detox and excretory systems, the early signs they may need extra support, and how to nourish them naturally with food, hydration and supplements.Plus, find out what contributes to the diagnosis of dialysis and try to avoid it! Of course, seek out professional medical advice for any serious conditions and work with your doctor or health care professional on your specific case. For any of your supplement needs, and to support small business, shop with us at: https://ngvitamins.com/Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →118: Burnout? Hear the Pancreas Whisper: The Organ Behind Energy, Blood Sugar and Burnout
Jan 2200:23:03Tap to summarizeThe pancreas is one of the most overlooked organs in the body—until it starts whispering to you. In this episode, we break down what the pancreas actually does, how it controls blood sugar, energy, mood, and digestion, and the subtle signs it may be weakening long before disease shows up. We explore how long-term stress and viral infections can quietly strain the pancreas, and why symptoms like fatigue after meals, cravings, brain fog, and blood sugar crashes are often early warning signs. You’ll also learn how to eat to support your pancreas, which lifestyle habits protect it, and the holistic supplements that can help suppore blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and support healing—before small whispers turn into bigger health issues. And if you're in the continental USA, and want to support small business, shop with us at: https://ngvitamins.com/ Send us Fan MailSupport the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →117: Natropathic Dr. Mark Stengler: Gut Health is Whole-Body Health, Science-Backed Supplements, Key Nutrients and Hope for Healing
Jan 1100:58:21Tap to summarizeWhile you've certainly heard the term "leaky gut" by now, Naturopathic Dr. Mark Stengler joins us in this conversation about the truth about gut health and his latest book titled, "The Holistic Guide to Gut Health." Join us as we discuss just how connected your gut is to your overall health. From skin issues, to mental health and the immune system - the gut is foundational to feeling well overall. Too often do I run into people who have a particular health concern, only to learn that they are neglecting their gut. The issue? Too much information to confuse the heck out of you is swarming their mind and having them follow every trend. In this episode, take it from a practicing medical doctor as we bust a few myths, dig into the science and talk supplement dosages and more. Remember, if you live in the continental USA, have a need for vitamin supplements and want to support our small business, visit our website at http://ngvitamins.com To connect with Dr. Stengler, visit his website at: http://markstengler.com Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Shop Vollara® Air & Surface Pro+ with us at Nature's Garden here: https://www.vollara.com/order/Air02/?u=naturesgarden OR call Tony at the store at: 239-643-4959 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →116: Your Brain's Nightly Pressure Washer: The Glymphatic System, What Supplements Help Detox and Repair
Jan 600:26:53Tap to summarizeThe glymphatic system is a nighttime detox network for your brain protects against neuroinflammation. It depends heavily on sleep, hydration and lymphatic drainage but what happens when those things slow down? You get: brain fog, anxiety, head pressure, and insomnia. So many people are dealing with a variety of stressors in their life such as: Chronic stressMold exposureViral infections (EBV, COVID, HSV)Poor sleep hygiene andSleep apnea to name a few.All of these and more can impact the glymphatic system negatively. Tune in to discover what the glymhatic system is, what happens when it’s impaired and what you can do to support it. For those in the continental US: For all your supplement needs, consider shopping small and supporting our small business at: https://ngvitamins.comSend us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
Transcribe →115: Are You Inflam-Aging? The Critical Lymph System: Your Body’s Drainage, Detox and Immune Highway
Dec 2900:35:27Tap to summarizeThe lymphatic system is much larger than most people realize. And unlike the cardiovascular system it doesn't have a pump! Which is why movement -- of almost any kind -- is so critical to maintaining it and therefore your health. As I mention in this episode, the lymphatic system relies on muscle movement, breathing, hydration and even gravity to help support critical functions like daily detoxification.As one of the excretory organs its flow is necessary to help your body with central functions like digestion, hormone balance, fluid balance and immune system to name a few. Tune in and find out what symptoms that with help you determine if you have sluggish lymph and key tools are helping me improve my own lymph movement. For any supplement support you may need, and to support this podcast, visit https://ngvitamins.com/ Send us Fan Mail Click here to shop water filtration with us at Nature's Garden of Naples: https://ultrawatersolutions.com/?ref=naples1042 Support the showNOTE: This information contained is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. Please consult a qualified health professional if you do have a medical condition. The information on this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests.
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