Get Personal with Dr. Kris

Dec 05 2024 45 ep. 32 mins
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On Get Personal with Dr. Kris, Kris Wallace, NMD, shares the knowledge she's gained from her 30+ years working in the health field including her work as a naturopathic physician, to help people get to the root cause of their health issues. Whether it's anxiety, hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction or weight challenges, she covers how to diagnose, treat and recover from a variety of ailments that leave people feeling helpless. Tune in and join a community of people who are ready to have their health questions answered by being unafraid to get personal.

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