10 JUL 2023 · What exactly do we mean by “Living Undoctored”? It means taking care of yourself and taking responsibility for your health. As our host Rachel Ash says in this episode of Living Undoctored, “we’re not here to tell you never to go to your doctor.” Listen in as Rachel and wellness expert Melissa Crispell do a deep-dive into the pillars for good health that Melissa has taught to practitioners across the country: Hydration, Sleep, Non-Toxic Foods, Movement, Fun, and Dietary Supplements. Don’t miss her tips for being proactive in your wellness journey.

3 JUL 2023 · Summer is in full swing. With increased activity and time outdoors come some added health risks. Living Undoctored host Rachel Ash calls those risks “the bad that goes with the good” as she and wellness expert Melissa Crispell discuss prevention, protection and treatment. Listen in as our hosts provide recommendations for avoiding skin cancer, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration, bug bites, and food poisoning. Crispell will walk you through each of these summertime risks as she suggests smart wellness tips, non-toxic or organic preventative measures, vitamins or supplements to aid recovery, and when it is absolutely important to go see a doctor.

26 JUN 2023 · This week on Living Undoctored, host Rachel Ash and wellness expert Melissa Crispell go in-depth about gluten, the symptoms it can cause, plus tips for supporting your body's response to gluten. Listen in and learn how gluten breaks down intestinal lining, allowing unwanted toxins and chemicals to enter the bloodstream. For some gluten is a sensitivity to be avoided. For others, it's a medical condition resulting in zero tolerance. Melissa's tips include drinking more water, eating fiber rich foods, eating foods with known anti-inflammatory properties, and supporting your system with digestive enzymes as a dietary supplement. Which supplement? Melissa will introduce you to Carb & Gluten Assist from our show sponsor, Pure Essentials. "I wouldn't want someone to think this is your ticket to go 'gluten crazy' but it is your assistance and your relief from the symptoms if you've had gluten exposure."

20 JUN 2023 · Host Rachel Ash and wellness expert Melissa Crispell discuss functional wellness and nutrition. Discover easy steps you can take for an holistic approach to identify and address the root causes of health issues, rather than simply treating symptoms with medication. Listen as our hosts discuss autoimmune conditions and what to look for, including skin issues, fatigue, gut discomfort or muscle and joint pain. Among Melissa’s recommendations: “Why guess, just test.” A Pure Essentials genetics test, micro-nutrient tests and food sensitivity tests - each will help put you on the path “for you to make the best diet, lifestyle and nutrition choices for you.”

13 JUN 2023 · Many women will spend one-third of their lives in a stage of menopause. Related symptoms and severity can vary greatly depending on factors like lifestyle, diet, race, and genetics. Hosts Rachel Ash and Melissa Crispell go in-depth to look beyond the symptoms with tips for managing those through lifestyle changes and ways you can be more in tune with your body’s changing dietary needs. Not sure which nutrients you need most to help with gut health, cardio, joint pain, or energy? Melissa suggests “test don’t guess” as she shares her checklist of probiotics, vitamins, calcium, and omegas that can be beneficial to women at different stages of menopause.

5 JUN 2023 · This week on Living Undoctored, Rachel and Melissa answer listener questions about nutrition and nutrients. Tune in to hear Melissa’s expert insights: What ingredients should be avoided? What role do supplements play as part of a healthy regimen when diet alone can’t deliver all the nutrients we need? What nutrients and routines can help aging bodies recover more quickly from soreness that results from exercise? What vitamins and minerals are essential for everyone? Why is it important to choose a supplement brand that uses only natural ingredients from natural sources?

31 MAY 2023 · Rachel and Melissa focus today’s conversation on the enteric nervous system. Referred to as the ENS, this part of your nervous system controls gastro-intestinal tract functions. An ENS in disrepair can result in a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms including chronic diarrhea, bloating and gas, constipation, and IBS. How to repair the disrepair? Listen for tips for better health: manage stress, reduce fast foods, eat organic and non-GMO, detox to protect and heal, and supplement a good diet with enzymes that help breakdown foods to ensure your body’s intake of beneficial nutrients.

23 MAY 2023 · Rachel and Melissa discuss how to get our bodies into a "rest and digest" state. Anxiety and stress are off the charts! People are wired and tired. Poor sleep, lack of energy...it’s a recipe for a health crisis. Learn about the parts of your nervous system, what they do, and how to return yourself to a more relaxed frame of mind so you can heal with deep sleep, benefit from better digestion, and quite possibly stress less!