Dr. Jim Cares

Episode 23 - A comprehensive look at Cholesterol and what you need to know

In this episode, I discuss many important questions about this controversial topic. What is cholesterol / Is cholesterol bad or good / what does it mean if it's high or low / what type of testing should you do? The last section is most important, because we bring the science all together to provide for you the bottom line on cholesterol and if you should be concerned about it. Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the showSupport the show

Episode 22 - Splenda Evil: The latest science on the sugar alternative

In this episode, I discuss the latest scientific research on Splenda, which also goes by the name Sucralose in many drinks and foods today. Please be very aware of reading labels and the ingredients in what you consume! Splenda is not good for you and can create really bad health outcomes.Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the showSupport the show

Episode 21 - Don’t eat fruits and vegetables! Why would I make this crazy recommendation?

This topic is controversial to say the least, as it flies in the face of most Americans.  Really,  don't eat fruits and vegetables...where am I going to get my nutrition? Why wouldn't you eat these nutritious foods? Many questions are answered here and the results might surprise you! We will be covering plant toxins and what happens in human physiology as a result of these toxins. Great topic for many,  if not most people! Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show

Episode 20 - Why the Carnivore Diet? Here are my reasons...

In this episode, I dive deeply into the reasoning behind why I'm doing the Carnivore Diet, and why do I recommend it to some of my patients. I get into the history of my practice, and it's evolution over time, while also providing the reasoning / rationale behind recommending such a diet. Ultimately, it needs to be a lifestyle change, as you wouldn't want to reap such great benefit, and then go back to the way of eating that caused your problems in the first place! A really good episode!Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show

Episode 19 - Lesser known causes for gut problems and how to solve them

In this episode, I cover lesser known causes of digestive / gastrointestinal problems and how to solve them as well. I really like to dive deep into this topic, as everyone has different causes to their gut problems, and the solutions will be different as well. Very important is testing. Please contact me if you are not finding results with your current health care practitioner and need to look deeper. Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show

Episode 18 - Case Study: Pain all over / extreme tiredness & fatigue / sleep and blood sugar

This will be a new series of episodes, entitled CASE STUDY where I explain the problems and conditions of REAL PATIENTS and the approach that we took to solve these problems and get them healing.  Here is the framework that we observed:Patient's life storyComplex ConditionsHolistic treatmentsDiagnosticsThe healing processComparison to the conventional approachOutcomeFollow-up and future plansDr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show

Episode 17 - Q&A from previous videos

This is an interesting Q&A session from previous videos, answering questions that came in as a result of these videos. PEMF distinction (low voltage compared to high voltage - cellular health), a video on sleep (keys to good sleep), brain fog video - specialized brain testing, dealing with stress, sugar and cocaine, coffee, allergies, and heart health, blood sugar discussions. A fun, and funny Q&A so I hope this helps you!Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show

Episode 16 - Holistic solutions for ALLERGIES

In this episode, I'll be discussing causes and solution for allergies, that can really make a difference. Many, many people take allergy medications, but here are some amazing strategies that can be game-changing for you!Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show

Episode 15 - BLOATING: Causes and solutions

What a great topic which many Americans suffer with.  In this episode I talk about the causes of bloating, as well as solutions for bloating. It's quite a comprehensive look at this topic and I hope that it's helpful for you!Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show

Episode 14 - How athletes can benefit from the CARNIVORE DIET

This is a great episode, as I discuss what is the Carnivore Diet, and then why it's so good for athletes. Even if you're not an athlete, this way of eating can benefit you greatly. I highly recommend it for it's anti-inflammatory benefits, plus it gives an athlete exactly what he/she needs for performance and competition. Dr. Augustinehttp://www.aheadtowellness.com"Powerful Solutions for Creating Wellness"Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjimcaresInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjimcaresYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/drjimcaresSupport the show