Co Hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen bring you cutting edge and up to date health news that you won’t find anywhere else. This information empowers listeners to take charge of their own health.
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, clinical nutritionist Corinne Furnari and pharmacist Carol Petersen examine the physiological and social implications of hormonal birth control. They discuss what has been described as the “paradox of declining female happiness,” suggesting that while women have experienced significant professional and legal advancements, many may also be experiencing subtle […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this insightful radio broadcast, clinical nutritionist Corinne Furnari and pharmacist Carol Petersen take a deep dive into the often-misunderstood condition of histamine intolerance—frequently mistaken for seasonal or environmental allergies. They explain that histamine is not simply a substance involved in allergic reactions, but a powerful compound that functions both as an inflammatory mediator and […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariThe Liver: Your Body’s Metabolic PowerhouseIn this radio broadcast, nutritionist Corinne Furnari and pharmacist Carol Petersen explore the liver’s role as the body’s primary biochemical factory. They explain how the liver regulates blood volume, stabilizes blood sugar, filters toxins, produces bile, and processes nutrients, emphasizing that nearly every metabolic function depends on its health. Despite its heavy workload, the […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen explore the growing crisis of fatty liver disease, describing it as a largely unnoticed epidemic now affecting both adults and children. They differentiate between alcohol-related liver damage and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), emphasizing that NAFLD is driven primarily by modern […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this segment of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Funari and Carol Petersen explore the real-world uses and scientific grounding behind two widely used traditional remedies: apple cider vinegar and castor oil. Drawing from both clinical experience and available research, they break down where these remedies can be helpful—and where caution is warranted.The discussion begins […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this radio broadcast from hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen introduce themselves by sharing the personal and professional paths that led them to holistic health care.Carol, a trained pharmacist, recounts her transition from conventional retail pharmacy to specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy after recognizing the limitations and risks of standard pharmaceutical approaches. Corinne, a physician assistant and former midwife, […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, clinical nutritionist Corinne Furnari and pharmacist Carol Petersen explore the vital connection between sleep, hormonal regulation, and overall metabolic health. They explain that sleep is not a passive state, but an active biological process essential for restoring the brain and maintaining hormonal balance.The hosts describe how chronic sleep deprivation disrupts appetite-regulating […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen explore effective strategies for setting and sustaining New Year’s resolutions by encouraging a shift away from rigid restrictions and toward positive intention and visualization. Rather than focusing on what must be eliminated, they emphasize the power of aligning goals with personal values and envisioning meaningful […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this Christmas Special episode of the Take Charge of Your Health podcast, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen step away from their usual clinical focus to engage in a more personal, conversational holiday discussion. The video format allows for a warmer, more intimate exchange as the hosts share stories, reactions, and visual cues that enhance the […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, health educators Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen share key insights gathered from a major anti-aging conference, highlighting a growing shift in healthcare from simply treating disease to actively cultivating long-term vitality. A central theme of the discussion is hormone balance, with particular attention given to the often-overlooked benefits of progesterone for […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen explore strategies for supporting physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. They begin by explaining a “three-day sardine fast,” described as a way some adults examine how their bodies respond to a controlled diet. According to the hosts, people who try this fast may […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen take a closer look at the growing interest in sardine fasting, a structured 72-hour dietary protocol designed to rapidly recalibrate the body’s metabolic pathways. The approach centers on eating only sardines for three days—a strategy that provides a uniquely nutrient-dense combination […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, the hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore a comprehensive, integrative approach to pain management, focusing on strategies that go beyond conventional medications. The discussion opens with a careful critique of widely used pain relievers, highlighting the liver toxicity risks of Tylenol and the long-term dangers of […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore several timely and often misunderstood topics in modern health and wellness. The conversation begins with the FDA’s recent decision to remove black box warnings from certain menopausal hormone therapies, prompting a critical look at how fear-based messaging around hormones has […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari, and Carol Petersen speak with Dr. Bradford Weeks, an integrative medical doctor, about the often-overlooked importance of progesterone in men’s health. The discussion reframes progesterone as far more than a “female hormone,” highlighting its critical roles in neurological protection, stress regulation, prostate health, and […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this insightful episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, welcome Dr. Sande Bargeron certified anesthesiologist assistant and PhD in natural medicine, for a groundbreaking discussion on the hidden impacts of anesthesia and surgery on brain function, recovery, and long-term wellness.Drawing from her dual background in conventional medicine and holistic health, […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore the essential yet often overlooked world of neurosteroids, focusing on pregnenolone and DHEA as critical hormones for maintaining vitality, cognitive function, and overall well-being. The discussion reframes these compounds not simply as secondary hormones but as foundational building blocks for the body’s entire endocrine network.Furnari and Petersen […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari, and Carol Petersen, take on the increasingly common and often misunderstood issue of brain fog. They describe it not as a singular disorder but as a multifactorial symptom reflecting deeper imbalances in the body’s interconnected systems.The discussion examines several root causes, beginning with poor-quality […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariIn this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen, explore the often-overlooked role of progesterone in men. Traditionally labeled as a “female hormone,” progesterone is reframed here as a vital neurosteroid essential for both sexes, influencing far more than reproductive health.The discussion traces progesterone’s crucial functions, beginning in fetal development and […]
- by Carol Petersen and Corinne FurnariAs a follow-up to last week’s discussion on iodine with Dr. David Brownstein, this episode of Take Charge of Your Health turns its focus to the broader challenges of thyroid hormone treatment and diagnosis. Hosts Corinne Furnari, and Carol Petersen, unpack the shortcomings of conventional thyroid care, emphasizing that the standard reliance on the TSH test and synthetic […]
