Tipping Point Nutrition Podcast

Karen Stephenson is an author, writer, editor and founder of the popular website, EdibleWildFood.com. Over 7000 people a day flock to Karen's website for her knowledge and expertise in the areas of foraging and edible wild foods. Join us as we speak to Karen more about the benefits of foraging and living sustainably off the land.

In this special guest interview, we speak with Salimah Moffett of Amma Midwives about midwifery, the midwife philosophy of care and how midwifery differs in Canada versus other parts of the world. Tune in to learn everything you want to know about midwifery!

Essential oils are powerful plant extracts distilled from shrubs, trees, seeds, plants, flowers, roots and bushes. They are 100 to 10,000 times more potent than dried herbs and have been used in cultures around the world for more than 5,000 years. In this episode Joanne and Krishn discuss the many benefits of essential oils and how they've incorporated them into their lives.

Many people today live a predominantly sedentary lifestyle and hold the belief that simply exercising an hour a day is enough to offset the detrimental side effects of being inactive. In this episode Krishn and Joanne discuss their philosophy on exercise and the importance of adopting a movement-based lifestyle.

Learn how Krishn and Joanne geared up for pregnancy, the tools they used to prepare for child birth and beyond, in addition to why they chose midwifery and home birth.

What's the purpose of sweat, how often should we do it and how does it affect our health? In this episode we discuss the many benefits of sweating regularly, how it impacts our lymphatic system and aids in detoxification.

Chances are you've heard the term 'Functional Medicine' before, but what does it really mean? In this episode we discuss the principles of Functional Medicine, how it differs from the existing model of acute care, in addition to its affects on the future treatment of chronic disease.

Teas and herbal infusions offer many health benefits and can be a powerful tool in supporting the body through various stages and periods in life. Join us as we delve into the various types of tea, the difference between teas and herbal infusions and how to leverage these beverages to maximize your health. *Note: when referencing green tea, it was mentioned glutathione is sourced through foods. What was meant is that green tea is one of the most effective ways of boosting the body's natural glutathione production.

Krishn and Joanne chat about what they have been up to, LifeStock Festival, Chronic Pain, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mind Set, Cryotherapy, Cold Shower Therapy and much more.

What are the mechanisms behind chronic stress and how does it impact the body and mind? Krishn and Joanne dive into this complex topic of how chronic stress associated with modern day life affects your health, in addition to effective strategies for managing it. 

In this episode Krishn and Joanne dive into what they are currently reading.

Making significant lifestyle choices can be difficult there's no question about it. It can also be very overwhelming when you're not exactly sure where to start. We've compiled some of our top tips that can have the greatest impact on our health.

Joanne and Krishn Makwana are a husband and wife team, nutritionists  and wellness advocates on a quest to help others take control of their health through living better, eating well and moving more. In this introductory episode, they delve into their personal health stories including Joanne's diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Krishn's transition from conventional body building to a more holistic lifestyle and what listeners can expect from the show in future episodes.