VitalHealth4You

About VitalHealth4You

Welcome to VitalHealth4You, hosted by Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia Balija. This podcast is to teach you how to take back control of your health. We'll be teaching you the right questions to ask, in order to get down to the root cause of WHY you are having health challenges in the first place and what to do about it. Join us each week as Dr. Carling shares her in-depth knowledge, gained over 40 years in natural medicine, and tackles your most burning health questions. You'll hear her best and most highly recommended tools to help you take charge of your health challenges, resolve them naturally and get the encouragement you need to finally take action. You have more power over your own wellness than you realize and this show is here to help you uncover that power. Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over 40 years of experience in natural healthcare. Dr. Carling is a "Health Detective," she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling considers herself a "professional student" – she has attended more than 600 post-secondary education courses related to health and healing. Dr. Carling gives lectures here in the U.S. and internationally and has been noted as the "Doctor's Doctor". When other healthcare practitioners hit a roadblock when treating their patients nutritionally, Dr. Carling is who they call. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d' Alene, Idaho clinic. Visit Dr. Carling's website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, join our email list and read informative articles.

Publisher

Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia Balija

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 May 2022

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

158 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   191: Blue Light & Circadian Rhythms

   Struggling to fall asleep at night, feeling wide awake when you should be tired, or dragging yourself out of bed every morning? Your light exposure may be playing a bigger role in your sleep than you realize. Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia explore how blue light and circadian rhythms affect sleep, energy, hormones, and the body's natural day-night cycle. Blue light isn't inherently bad. In fact, your body needs bright light during the day to support alertness, mood, and a healthy sleep-wake cycle. Dr. Holly explains why too much light at night can interfere with melatonin, how everyday LED bulbs and screens affect your body's timing signals, and what you can change to support better sleep. In this episode: How your circadian rhythm influences sleep, hormones, metabolism, immune activity, and cellular repair, and why light is one of the body's strongest timing signals Why morning sunlight can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle, even on cloudy days, and how to build light exposure into your morning routine How evening screen time, bright overhead lights, and bedroom electronics can interfere with melatonin and what to change in your home lighting Practical ways to improve sleep with dark mode, warm lighting, a darker bedroom, consistent wake times, and strategic use of bright light therapy lamps For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/ The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page. *Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   190: Life After Cancer Treatment: Holistic Support for Recovery & Rebuilding

   You finished cancer treatment. So why don't you feel like yourself again? Many people expect to feel relieved, strong, and ready to move on, only to find themselves dealing with lingering fatigue, disrupted sleep, brain fog, neuropathy, emotional changes, or a body that doesn't feel like home yet. In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia talk about the often-overlooked reality of life after cancer treatment and what cancer recovery can actually look like. Dr. Holly explains why finishing treatment is not the same thing as being fully recovered and walks through the physical and emotional challenges that can continue during cancer survivorship. She discusses how acupuncture, nutrition, sleep, and gentle movement can support the body as it transitions from survival mode toward rebuilding and restoration. In this episode: Why post-cancer fatigue is more than simply being tired and why pushing harder can actually make recovery more difficult How acupuncture after cancer treatment can support nervous system regulation, sleep, circulation, neuropathy, digestion, and anxiety Why protein, fiber, healthy fats, minerals, stable blood sugar, and adequate nutrition matter during cancer recovery What to expect from the rebuilding process, including why recovery may take six to 18 months For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/ The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page. *Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   189: Transitioning from "Patient" to Self-Advocate

   Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed, talked down to, intimidated, or like your questions didn't matter? Maybe you've been told you're fine when you know something isn't right, or you've been afraid to question your doctor's recommendations because you don't want to be seen as difficult. Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia are talking about how to move from being a passive patient to becoming a confident self-advocate in your healthcare. Dr. Holly explains why so many people become passive in the medical system, including authority dynamics, past experiences of being dismissed, chronic illness, and practitioners who use fear or intimidation. She shares practical ways to prepare for appointments, questions you can ask when you don't understand or agree with something, and how to recognize when it's time to find a different practitioner. In this episode: Why feeling dismissed, intimidated, or unheard by your doctor can make you feel powerless and less likely to participate in your own care How to prepare for a medical appointment with a symptom timeline, questions, medical records, and a clear goal for the conversation What to say when a doctor dismisses your concerns, including specific questions that can help you understand the reasoning, risks, benefits, alternatives, and next steps Why you are allowed to question your healthcare provider, seek another opinion, choose a different practitioner, and take an active role in decisions about your own body For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/ The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page. *Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

5,258

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60