Épisodes

  • 78. Magnesium: The Unsung Hero of Your Health
    Jun 4 2025

    A mineral that affects your energy, mood, hormones, digestion, sleep, and stress levels. A mineral that over half of the population isn’t getting enough of.

    That mineral is Magnesium, and it might be the missing link in how you feel right now.

    Magnesium rarely gets the attention it deserves, yet it’s one of the most important minerals for our health and also one of the most commonly overlooked.

    Today, Dr. Barb is going to walk you through why Magnesium is essential, how it works in the body, why deficiency is so common, and how getting the right form and dose can completely change how you feel. And yes, she talks about food too, because you can absolutely eat your way to better Magnesium levels with the right choices.

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    MASTERING MAGNESIUM: A Comprehensive Guide to Supplement Forms (Includes 40+ Magnesium rich recipes) is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠⁠

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    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠⁠

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    13 min
  • 77. Why Insulin Matters More Than You Think
    Mar 21 2025

    One of the most overlooked yet powerful hormones in our body is insulin. When we think of insulin, most of us immediately connect it to blood sugar regulation, but the truth is, insulin plays a much bigger role in your overall health. And if it’s not functioning properly, it can set the stage for some serious health issues.

    In this episode Dr. Barb covers:

    - Why insulin matters

    - How insulin works

    - The hidden dangers of high insulin levels

    - Major health risks linked to high insulin

    - What you can do about it

    - What is a healthy insulin level

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    Magnesium: The Missing Mineral is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠⁠

    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠⁠

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    12 min
  • 76. Carbs Done Right: 5 Strategies for Supporting Your Energy & Metabolic Health
    Mar 7 2025

    If you’ve ever felt confused about whether to eat carbs, cut them, or fear them altogether, then this episode is for you. Because here’s the thing: eating for metabolic health and balanced blood sugar isn’t about eliminating carbs; it’s about eating them the right way. And today, Dr. Barb is sharing the top five ways to eat carbs in a way that supports your energy, your metabolic health, and your overall health.

    So get comfortable, and let’s break this down together.

    In this episode Dr. Barb covers:

    - What are carbs and why do they matter?

    - 5 best ways to consume carbs without all the issues

    - Bringing it all together so you know just what to do

    - Examples of how to make changes in your diet

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    Magnesium: The Missing Mineral is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠⁠⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠⁠⁠


    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    _______________________

    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    11 min
  • 75. Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver: What You Need to Know
    Feb 21 2025

    Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a growing public health concern, affecting nearly one-third of adults worldwide. MASLD is closely linked to metabolic dysfunction, including insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high triglycerides. Because MASLD is often silent in its early stages, proper screening and early intervention through diet, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplementation are crucial for prevention and reversal.

    In this episode Dr. Barb covers:

    - What is MASLD

    - How common is MASLD

    - How does MASLD develop

    - Why is MASLD dangerous

    - Blood tests for MASLD

    - Imaging for MASLD

    - Diet and Supplementation for MASLD

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    About the Host

    Magnesium: The Missing Mineral is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠⁠⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠⁠⁠

    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    _______________________

    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    15 min
  • 74. Breaking Through Weight Loss Resistance: 5 Hidden Causes You Need to Know
    Feb 7 2025

    Weight loss resistance is a real and frustrating issue for many people, and it’s not just about willpower. There are deeper physiological factors at play that could be preventing your body from shedding excess weight. In today’s episode, Dr. Barb is going to break down the five biggest causes of weight loss resistance and some things that you can do.

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    Magnesium: The Missing Mineral is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠⁠


    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    _______________________

    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠⁠

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    12 min
  • 73. The Pre-Diabetes Wake-Up Call: Small Changes, Big Impact
    Jan 24 2025

    Prediabetes is a wake-up call from the body, signaling that something needs to change before it progresses to Type 2 diabetes. It’s not just about the numbers on a lab test; it’s about understanding the bigger picture of metabolic health and the lifestyle shifts that can make all the difference. Addressing pre-diabetes early is an opportunity to take control of your health and avoid the complications that come with unchecked blood sugar imbalances.

    In this podcast episode Dr. Barb covers:

    - What is pre-diabetes

    - What do blood sugar levels look like for pre-diabetes

    - What if your blood sugar is "high normal"

    - What increases your risk of pre-diabetes

    - Things you can do to lower your risk of pre-diabetes

    - Why keeping an eye on your health is important

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    Magnesium: The Missing Mineral is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠⁠


    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    _______________________

    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠⁠

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    15 min
  • 72. Subclinical Magnesium Deficiency: A Silent Epidemic
    Jan 10 2025

    Subclinical magnesium deficiency is a silent issue that affects many people without obvious symptoms, yet it can profoundly impact health. This deficiency is linked to muscle cramps, fatigue, cardiovascular issues, poor sleep, and even metabolic issues like insulin resistance. Despite its crucial role in over 600 enzymatic processes in the body, magnesium often goes unnoticed as a missing piece in our wellness puzzle.

    In this podcast episode, Dr. Barb will read a section from Chapter 1 of her new book, Magnesium: The Missing Mineral, to shed light on subclinical magnesium deficiency and how it is impacting our health.

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    Magnesium: The Missing Mineral is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠⁠


    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    _______________________

    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠⁠

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    14 min
  • 71. Supporting Detoxification Naturally: What Your Body Does and How You Can Help
    Dec 27 2024

    Let’s talk about something that’s been buzzing around a lot—detoxification. You’ve probably seen those trendy “7-day detox” kits or heard about juice cleanses promising to clear your body of toxins. But here’s the thing: your body is already equipped with a pretty amazing detoxification system. Let’s dive into the science and some simple, sustainable ways you can give your detox organs a little extra love.

    In this episode Dr. Barb covers:

    - What are detoxification organs and how do they work

    - Thoughts about cleanses and detoxes

    - Why detoxes and cleanses might be problematic

    - Why our body may need support at times

    - Steps to naturally support detoxification

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    Magnesium: The Missing Mineral is now available on Amazon. You can grab your copy below.

    ⁠Click here if you are in Canada⁠

    ⁠Click here if you are in the US⁠


    About The Host:

    Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada as well as virtually with anyone in the province of Ontario. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions.

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    Dr. Barb's Magnesium E-book covers everything you need to know about this mineral. It covers why so many of us are deficient, what we can do to improve Magnesium status, health conditions, recipes and so much more. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Magnesium: The Magic Mineral ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Dr. Barb's Magnesium Forms E-book that goes over which form of Magnesium to use for what. Get it here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Magnesium Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Forms of Magnesium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    _______________________

    Connect with Dr. Barb

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drbarbwoegerer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠barbwoegerer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Live in Ontario and want to book an appointment with me? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book an appointment here (virtual or in person)⁠⁠

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    15 min