You asked questions, and I answered! Enjoy another refreshing episode of Ask Andrea.
What you will hear on this episode of Ask Andrea
- 0:50: Greetings from Andrea!
- 1:06: What methods of payment does Andrea accept for programs? (Laurie)
- 1:52: Suggestions for the best ways to find quality vitamins, minerals and herbs at your local health food store. (Vicki)
- 2:58: Suggestions on how to shrink nasal polyps with nutrition. Look for the source of inflammation. (Terri)
- 3:40: Milk thistle: Is it safe to take this herb long term? (Nicole)
- 7:02: Start cleaning up your nutrition and address the physical and emotional causes for sugar cravings. (Kathleen)
- 8:57: How to address symptoms of menopause naturally, specifically calcium deficiencies. (Susan)
- 11:15: Alopecia and bone density: how to address naturally. (Ailana)
- 12:03: Hypothyroidism has become Hashimotos with severe symptoms. What is a new way to treat with nutrition and lifestyle changes when medication isn’t working? (Theresa)
- 14:05: What foods to eliminate with hormonal acne, and what to add in. (Carolyn)
- 15:21: Bone loss and Hashimoto’s: How to gain weight and maintain gut health. (Kathy)
- 16:16: Practical suggestions on how to deal with insomnia. (Adriana)
- 17:33: How to sign up for the Healthy Cooking Certification (Emily)
- 18:18: Digestive health and conditions that result from inflammation, and nutrition for dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder. (Shannon)
- 22:51: Sinus health and the large intestine: Connections and how to treat imbalances. (Cheryl)
- 24:03: A thyroid nodule diagnosis followed by itchiness all over the body and hives: What it could mean, and how to address it. (Heather)
- 24:54: Why might Epsom salt foot baths help with constipation? (Anne)
- 26:28: A 16-year-old is newly diagnosed with diabetes, and how to deal with his pancreatic health. (Jennifer)
- 28:41: What are some tips to heal the thyroid with teas and herbs? (Lauren)
- 31:35: How to deal with cramping after a parasite cleanse. (Maggie)
- 33:40: Can you naturally heal hyperthyroidism? Yes! (Sherri)
- 34:07: Andrea talks about her personal journey refusing radiation and healing her thyroid naturally. (Joy)
- 35:25: Reducing the chance of a Crohn’s flare up after childbirth by building the body with fatty, mineral rich foods. (Shelly)
- 36:58: Can a nodule on a thyroid be treated naturally? (Lupita)
- 38:05: Where to buy rose petals and other ingredients for tea. Starwest Botanicals. (Rose)
- 38:52: Gallbladder removal surgery led to a distended belly and sluggish bowels. What is causing this and how is it treated? (Sheree)
- 40:40: A former client of Andrea’s has changed her life and career after her time being coached, and sends thanks! (Jackie)
- 41:56: Andrea recommends acupuncture for a client dealing with major hormonal imbalances. (Claudine)
- 43:17: Andrea recommends a water filter for removing fluoride from water. (Anne)
- 43:55: How to tell if you suffer from deficiency or excess in kidney health. (Maggie)
- 45:25: Lots of ear infections, itchiness around the ear, and pain for a young woman. Andrea recommends how to treat symptoms. (Anne)
- 48:03: Hyperthyroid and a healthy breakfast. Andrea gives suggestions. (Eileen)
- 48:31: Hypothyroidism, and juicing. Only juice for a few days at a time. (Patti)
- 49:42: Cervical polyp, cramping, and blood loss. How to support the liver with these symptoms. (Anita)
- 51:23: Foods for dealing with symptoms of menopause. (Aricelli)
Links from the episode
Happy Healthy Thyroid Book by Andrea Beaman
Black Walnut Hull – herb that heals intestine
Organic Herbs – Great place for herbs and teas mentioned in this episode: fenugreek, ashwagandha, chamomile teas
Holistic Health Cooking Certification

Andrea Beaman is an internationally renowned Holistic Health Coach, Natural Foods Chef, Speaker and Herbalist. Named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts, she is also a recipient of the Natural Gourmet Institute’s Award for Excellence in Health-Supportive Education and a Health Leadership award from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since 1999, Andrea has been teaching people how to harness the body’s own preventative and healing powers using food, herbal remedies and alternative medicine.
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