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    A Hit of Health

    A Hit of Health is all about quick, actionable, digestible advice that you can apply TODAY to live a little healthier. We'll talk with professionals across a broad range of specialities about applying health to your life. Time to get high, the healthy way.
    en-usNathaniel Lee21 Episodes

    Episodes (21)

    Diet- Dr. Neilann Horner, Ph.D., MPH, RD

    Diet- Dr. Neilann Horner, Ph.D., MPH, RD

    On this one, Dr. Neilann Horner breaks down what really goes into a healthy diet, how much fat, carbohydrate, and protein we should have from the Academy of Sciences, and what good and not so good carbs, fat, and protein look like. It's all in this one.

    Check out these references for more info:
    Katz, DL & Meller, S. (2014). Can we say what diet is best for health?  Annual Review of Public Health, 35, 83-103.


    USDA. (2020). Dietary guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. www.ditaryguidelines.gov 


    Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. (2002).  Reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin.  New England Journal of Medicine, 346(6), 393-403.


    Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health.  https://health.oregonstate.edu/moore-center/resources   


    NIH,Office of Dietary Supplements: 
    https://ods.od.nih.gov/Healthinformation/Dietary_Reference_Intakes.aspx

    Tom Jones, MAFT - Cognitive Distortions

    Tom Jones, MAFT - Cognitive Distortions

    Tom's back. This time, we break down 10 common cognitive distortion in a two part special. Black and White thinking, should/would, catastrophizing, and the rest. You'll be armed with the knowledge to identify and challenge these common cognitive distortions. Enjoy.

    A Hit of Health
    en-usApril 04, 2021

    Meditation for A**holes

    Meditation for A**holes

    Jason Daley Kennedy breaks down his philosophy behind Meditation for A**holes. We go into the different types of meditation, how to do it, what it is, what to expect, how meditation can help us and overall discuss a great overview of the world of meditation. Join us next week for part 2 where Jason guides us through a Loving Kindness meditation.

    A Hit of Health
    en-usMarch 21, 2021

    Dr. Laurel Liu - Traditional Chinese Medicine Part 2

    Dr. Laurel Liu - Traditional Chinese Medicine Part 2

    In this one, we finish painting the picture of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We talk about the theories, how Traditional Chinese Medicine is different than western medicine. We talk about Qi, Yin and Yang, balance, the history of TCM and much more. We fill it in with this one and it's a must for anyone interested in the subject.

    Lisa Macfarlane - @thegutstuff - Gut Health

    Lisa Macfarlane - @thegutstuff - Gut Health

    Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, the time has come to find out what kind of guts you have! In this episode, Lisa Macfarlane of @thegutstuff breaks down all kinds of fun factoids about our gut. What it is, what it does, how to care for it, and how to listen to it. This is a big one, don't miss it. 

    Friends, rodents, quadrupeds, lend me your rears! - Ace Ventura


    Dr Tosin (Ohhh Juice) Oluokun, Phd - Juicing's impact on health

    Dr Tosin (Ohhh Juice) Oluokun, Phd - Juicing's impact on health

    Ladies and germs of all lands and shapes, listen up. Dr Tosin Oluokun, PhD, AKA Dr Ohhh Juice, is about to take the stand. You've heard of juicing, but is it just a fad? Isn't it expensive? Aren't juicers a hassle? I don't think it's worth it. THINK AGAIN. If this episode doesn't convince you to consider incorporating a juicing routine into your diet, then you just don't want it, whatever it is, all that bad. Take out your notepad for this one.

    Danny Gilespie, DVM - Raising a healthy pet

    Danny Gilespie, DVM - Raising a healthy pet

    Dr. Danny Gilespie, an old friend and recent veterinary school graduate, walks us through pet nutrition, pet training, and the basics of raising healthy animals. There's a lot of great information in here that is easy to understand and apply. If you're thinking about getting a pet, raising a young animal, or just want to understand how to better care for your pets, this is your spot! Enjoy!

    Coronavirus special: Nico Muchuelas- RN - One RN's humble opinion

    Coronavirus special: Nico Muchuelas- RN - One RN's humble opinion

    In this episode, we talk to Nico Muchuelas - RN. This dude is a straight shooter, a man of men, a brilliant healthcare professional and a guy who knows his stuff. We'll breakdown what his experience has been like in the hospital, how he's approaching life with this unforeseen change, and a whole lot more. Take a minute to enjoy this high energy episode.