The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

Quieting Inflammation Through Food w/ Dr. Wanda Parks

Are fad diets and one-size-fits-all approaches really helping your health—or holding you back?

In this episode, Detective Ev sits down with Dr. Wanda Parks, Integrative & Functional Health Practitioner, FDN-P, Certified Aromatherapist, Face Yoga Instructor, and Retired Military Veteran. Dr. Wanda specializes in helping women over 40 regain control of their metabolic and autoimmune health naturally—without relying on restrictive diets or temporary fixes.

Dr. Wanda shares why starting with a strong foundation is essential, why bio-individuality matters, and why screening is the first step to lasting health. She emphasizes that we are not robots—every body is unique, and everything in the body is connected. By addressing the root causes of inflammation, bloating, constipation, pain, and toxin overload, Dr. Wanda helps her clients achieve real, sustainable results that honor the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.

 

 

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Where to find Dr. Wanda Parks:

Website: drwandaholistichealth.com

Instagram: @getwellwithdrwanda

Facebook: @successwithwanda

TikTok: @getwellwithdrwanda

 

Purified vs. Restructured Water - Which is Best? w/ Tim James

What if the key to feeling younger, stronger, and more energized isn’t found in the latest trend—but in a few foundational principles anyone can start today?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tim, founder of ChemicalFreeBody.com, to uncover the “4 Core Secrets” he teaches his private coaching clients—principles that have helped thousands reverse health decline and reclaim their vitality at any age.

We explore why modern health is deteriorating at record speed and, more importantly, Tim’s top three diet and lifestyle strategies to reverse this trend.

From detoxing the body to restructuring something as simple—and overlooked—as your water, Tim explains why these basics are non-negotiable for optimal wellness.

 

 

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Where to find Tim James:

Website: chemicalfreebody.com

Instagram: @chemicalfreebodyguy

Facebook: @Chemical Free Body

 

The Inflammation Code w/ Dr. Shivani Gupta

In this episode, Detective Ev sat down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, a leading voice in holistic health and chronic disease prevention, whose work bridges 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom with modern functional medicine.

Dr. Shivani’s journey into wellness began with her own battle with chronic illness—an experience that led her to Ayurveda and ultimately transformed her life. Inspired to help others heal, she went on to earn a Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and a Ph.D. focused on Turmeric, studying under renowned Ayurvedic experts in both India and the United States.

At the heart of her work is The Inflammation Solution Program, a practical, integrative approach designed to help people—especially women—address chronic issues such as joint pain, weight gain, autoimmune symptoms, fatigue, and hormone imbalance. By blending traditional Ayurvedic principles with evidence-based functional medicine, Dr. Shivani empowers individuals to understand their bodies and restore balance from the inside out.

We also dive into her new Hay House debut book, The Inflammation Code, where she reveals how hidden inflammation drives brain fog, metabolic dysfunction, accelerated aging, and more.

 

 

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Where to find Dr. Shivani Gupta:

Website: shivanigupta.com

Instagram: @dr.shivanigupta

Facebook: @TheShivaniGupta

YouTube: @dr.shivanigupta

Book: The Inflammation Code

 

Mold Illness is Why My Health Fell Apart w/ Katie Poterala

What happens when your body begins to fail—and no one can tell you why?

In this powerful episode of The Health Detective Podcast, Katie shares her deeply personal health journey through sudden illness, mold exposure, and the long road back to healing. What started as an unexplainable health collapse quickly became a life-altering wake-up call—one that forced her to become her own #1 advocate.

At the time, Katie was juggling a brand-new baby and running a busy retail jewelry store she had just opened in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Despite the obvious stressors, the severity and speed of her illness didn’t make sense. Traditional medicine offered endless testing, referrals, medications, and even repeat surgeries—but no real answers, no roadmap, and no explanation for why her body was responding the way it was.

Refusing to accept a life of unanswered questions, Katie dove headfirst into functional medicine, investing countless hours, resources, and education to uncover the root cause of her symptoms. Along the way, she discovered that there is always a reason the body responds the way it does—and that healing is possible when you find the right method and the right help.

 

 

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Where to find Katie Poterala:

Website: emerald-well.com

Instagram: @emerald.well.fdn

Facebook: @people/Emerald-Well-Diagnostics

 

The Truth About Melasma: A Metabolic Condition in Disguise w/ Ariana Juarez

Is melasma really a skin problem—or is it your body asking for help?

In this episode of The Health Detective Podcast, Detective Ev sat down with Ariana Juarez, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and founder of Alura Wellness, to uncover the truth behind chronic hyperpigmentation and melasma. If you’ve tried creams, lasers, peels, or prescriptions—only to see dark patches return—this conversation explains why those approaches so often fail.

Ariana breaks down melasma as a metabolic skin condition, not a cosmetic flaw. Rather than being something to “cover up” or burn away, melasma is a visible signal of deeper internal imbalance involving hormones, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, detox pathways, and nutrient status. When those drivers aren’t addressed, surface-level treatments can’t create lasting change. The good news? Melasma is reversible when you understand what your skin is communicating and address the root cause. 

Ariana shares how her functional approach helps clients reverse melasma, slow accelerated aging, and restore skin health by supporting the body as a whole—not fighting it.

 

 

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Where to find Ariana Juarez:

Website: alurawellness.com

Instagram: @alura.wellness

X: @alurawellness

 

Adjusted Reality w/ Dr. Sherry McAllister

What if alignment is the missing link to lasting health and longevity?

In this episode of The Health Detective Podcast, Detective Ev sits down with Dr. Sherry McAllister, doctor of chiropractic, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, and host of the award-winning Adjusted Reality podcast, to discuss the powerful ideas behind her new Forbes book, Adjusted Reality.

If you’re ready to move beyond symptom management and into a more empowered, aligned approach to health, this episode offers insight, clarity, and a new way forward.

 

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Where to find Dr. Sherry McAllister:

Website: f4ce.org

Instagram: @drsherrymcallister

Facebook: @DrSherryMcAllister

Book: Adjusted Reality

 

Built to Overcome: Faith, Fitness, and the Fight for Your Health w/ Dylan Gemelli

We are all built to overcome. Health isn’t something you earn—it’s an innate ability that emerges when the body, mind, and spirit are given the space and support to heal. Even after wrong turns, setbacks, or seasons of struggle, transformation is always possible through right choices, personal responsibility, and a truth-based mindset.

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the mind–body connection with Dylan Gemelli, a leading voice in fitness and biohacking. Known as “The Wellness Revolutionary,” “The Aging Optimizer,” and “The Mind-Body Connector,” Dylan brings insight across fitness, nutrition, cellular health, neuroscience, and anti-aging. As the creator of the Dylan Gemelli Podcast, he’s on a mission to help people reclaim their health from the inside out.

Together, we explore how faith, mindset, and physiology intersect—and why true health optimization starts with aligning your beliefs, behaviors, and biology.

 

 

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Where to find Dylan Gemelli:

Website: dylangemelli.com

Instagram: @dylangemelli

Facebook: @DylanGemelli

YouTube: @DylanGemelliBiohacking

 

Why Meds Aren’t the Answer—And What Is w/ Alisa Berteau

In this episode, Detective Ev sits down with Alisa, a Doctor of Pharmacy with over 25 years of experience who made the courageous leap from conventional medicine into the world of functional health. After years of dispensing medications to manage symptoms, Alisa began to question the system—and her role in it. What she discovered changed everything.

Alisa opens up about her personal and professional journey, including the stress, burnout, and gut health crisis that led to an emergency room visit in 2023. That wake-up call forced her to prioritize her own health and ultimately guided her toward becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Practitioner. Today, she’s on a mission to help others understand how deeply lifestyle choices impact the body—and how true healing happens when we address root causes, not just diagnoses.

This conversation explores the powerful shift from a pharmaceutical mindset to a functional, lifestyle-based approach, emphasizing how everything in the body is connected. Alisa breaks down why focusing on DRESS (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction, and Supplementation) is foundational for long-term health and why having real data about how your body is functioning can be truly life-changing.

 

 

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Where to find Alisa Berteau:

Website: healthanalyzers.com

Instagram: @health_analyzers

Facebook: @Health Analyzers LLC

 

How to ACTUALLY Regulate Your Nervous System w/ Christine Ruch

In this powerful episode, Detective Ev sits down with Christine Ruch, a Holistic Transformation Guide who helps people with unresolved health conditions reconnect to their body’s innate wisdom and healing potential.

Christine shares her unique process of nervous system restoration, a holistic approach that restores harmony within the nervous system to align the body, mind, and spirit. This alignment activates our inherent healing codes and creates the conditions for deep, authentic healing from within—far beyond symptom management.

After spending over 20 years healing her own Multiple Sclerosis and chronic health conditions naturally, Christine now guides others through a transformative blend of whole food nutrition, nervous system regulation, and both Eastern and Western healing modalities. Her work bridges science and soul, offering grounded practices and empowering insights for anyone ready to reclaim their health from the inside out.

 

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Where to find Christine Ruch:

Website: christineruch.com

Instagram: @christineruch.ms

 

Vagus Nerve Activation: Separating Fact from Fiction w/ Dr. Navaz Habib

In this episode, we dive deep into the vagus nerve—one of the most powerful yet misunderstood systems in the body—and how optimizing it can dramatically improve stress resilience, inflammation, and overall health.

Our guest, Dr. Navaz Habib, also known as “The Vagus Nerve Doc,” shares his proven V.A.G.U.S. Protocol, a simple and foundational framework designed to help you activate your body’s natural healing response in both clinical practice and everyday life.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ The function and importance of the vagus nerve and why it plays a central role in stress regulation, inflammation, and healing
✔️ The V.A.G.U.S. Protocol, including how it works and why it’s so effective
✔️ How to easily implement this protocol into your personal routine or professional practice for lasting results

 

 

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Where to find Dr. Navaz Habib:

Website: healthupgraded.com

Instagram: @DrNavazHabib

Facebook: @DrNavazHabib

YouTube: @VagusNerveDoc