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Ancient Health Podcast

Ancient Health Podcastwww.doctormotley.com
Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
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Episodes

52. Dr. David Minkoff: Root Causes and Treatments for Cancer and Autoimmune Conditions

Dr. David Minkoff is a world-renowned natural health expert and founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center. He has been practicing functional medicine for over 40 years and joins the show today to share how his wife’s health issues led him to natural remedies. Dr. Minkoff and Dr. Axe discuss the root causes of cancer and a variety of other autoimmune conditions and provide suggestions on alternative therapies for healing.

Dec 08, 202043 min

51. Emily Abbate: Setting Small Steps to Achieve Goals

Emily Abbate joins the show today to share her journey with fitness, nutrition, and setting goals to guide her along the way. Emily was inspired to start running to get in shape and has since run multiple marathons. She has worked as the fitness editor for SELF magazine and is now a freelance content creator. Tune into learn about her steps for staying on track to achieve goals.

Dec 02, 202034 min

50. Dr. Terry Wahls: Reversing Autoimmune Disease with a Nutrient-Dense Diet & Mindfulness Practices

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa and the author of The Wahls Protocol. She joins the show today to share her personal experience overcoming an autoimmune disease by changing her diet, incorporating supplements, and adding mindfulness practices into her routine. Tune into learn which foods, supplements, and techniques Dr. Wahls has used to restore her health.

Nov 24, 202036 min

49. Brendan Brazier: Alcohol, Adaptogens and the Importance of Proper Recovery

Brendan Brazier is an endurance athlete, author, and co-founder of Vega. He has recently partnered with 101 Cider and created Pulp Culture to develop adaptogen-infused alcoholic beverages with a variety of health benefits. Tune into learn about Brendan’s experience introducing adaptogens into his routine and how his plant-based lifestyle has fueled him through Ironman and Ultra Marathon races. He and Dr. Axe also discuss the importance of rest for overall performance and how they implement recov...

Nov 17, 202035 min

48. Jason Tebeau: Infrared Light, Magnetic, and Oxygen Therapies for Advanced Healing

Jason Tebeau sits down with Dr. Axe this week to share his expertise on holistic treatments to reduce inflammation, improve brain and hormonal health, optimize recovery and more. Jason & Dr. Axe discuss a variety of healing modalities and how they improve health at a cellular level. Tune into learn about Jason’s “earth, wind, and fire” approach for superhuman performance.

Nov 10, 202039 min

47. Alejandro Junger: Detoxification to Repair Inflammation and Disease in the Body

Dr. Alejandro Junger is back on the show this week to talk about the “4 R’s” of detoxification. Tune into learn about how food additives, environmental toxins, compounds in cleaning supplies, and many other processed elements are causing myriad health issues. Dr. Junger shares his approach to remove, restore, reinoculate and repair the system to remedy brain fog, neurological issues, digestive problems, and more. Tune into learn more about resetting your system to achieve ultimate health.

Nov 03, 202050 min

46. Rebecca Louise: Building a Healthy Body Composition Through Proper Nutrition and Exercise

Rebecca Louise joins the show this week to share how her determination and motivation empowered her to heal from a negative relationship with food and exercise and ultimately heal her body and mind. Rebecca talks about her personal journey with unhealthy weight loss goals and how she was able to learn to properly fuel herself. Her experience has given her a platform to transform thousands of lives with her workout app BTES.

Oct 27, 202034 min

45. Vani Hari: Common Chemicals the Food Industry Is Hiding In Your Kitchen

Food Babe Vani Hari joins the show this week to uncover mysteries of the food industry and share her expertise on how to identify and remove common chemicals in our kitchens. Vani discusses trans fats, artificial dyes, “natural” flavors and other compounds that are linked to illness and how to eliminate harmful products from your kitchen. Vani and Dr. Axe also discuss parenthood and the measures they are taking to keep their kids healthy. Vani’s new book Food Babe Kitchen launches today! Make su...

Oct 20, 202054 min

44. Dr. Bonni Goldstein: Medicinal Benefits of Cannabis Compounds

This week Dr. Axe is joined by Dr. Bonni Goldstein, expert in cannabis research and author of Cannabis is Medicine. Dr. Goldstein shares her expertise on the various compounds contained in cannabis, how they work in the body, and the discovery of the endocannabinoid system in the body. Tune into learn how she has used cannabis to heal ailments for thousands of patients and how this plant medicine could replace pharmaceuticals.

Oct 13, 202040 min

43. David Sinclair: Activating Longevity Pathways to Slow Aging

David Sinclair joins the show today to share his expertise on longevity and the aging process. David is a PhD in and professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, where he is conducting research on activating defense pathways against aging. He shares his knowledge on resveratrol, oleic acid, and other food & lifestyle factors that contribute to aging. Plus, David shares the key elements of his own daily routine that keep him looking and feeling young.

Oct 06, 202028 min

42. Dallas Hartwig: Slowing Down and Taking a Seasonal Approach to Physical & Emotional Wellness

This week Dr. Axe is joined by physical therapist, sports nutritionist, and best-selling author, Dallas Hartwig. Dallas is the co-founder of the Whole 30 program and has recently released a book titled The 4 Season Solution, in which he shares the keys to living well. Tune into learn about the importance of circadian clocks in optimizing sleep, how to use food as medicine seasonally, and how social isolation can create a chronic stress response. Dallas also shares encouragement on how we can slo...

Sep 29, 202041 min

41. Dr. Mark Burhenne: Functional Dentistry & Optimizing the Oral Microbiome

Functional Dentist Dr. Mark Burhenne joins the show today to share his expertise on the oral microbiome and its impact on inflammation and immunity. Dr. Burhenne explains how he started his career in functional dentistry and where we’ve gone wrong in the past with oral care. Plus, tune into learn about the diet and top nutrients Dr. Burhenne recommends to ensure a healthy oral microbiome.

Sep 22, 202044 min

40. Jeff Tkach: Eating Our Way Out of Climate Change

This week Dr. Axe is joined by Jeff Tkach, Chief Impact Officer for the Rodale Institute. Jeff is responsible for expanding Rodale Institute’s global influence in healing people and the planet by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative organic agriculture. Tune in to learn about how regenerative farming can impact climate change and why eating meat is beneficial for the planet. Check out rodaleinstitute.org to learn more.

Sep 15, 202033 min

39. Dr. Motley: How Your Enneagram Type Affects Your Physical Health

Our listener-favorite guest is back! Dr. Motley is an expert in emotional, physical and spiritual health and is returning this week to share his wisdom on Enneagram types and how each type processes emotions. Tune in to learn about the 9 different types of the Enneagram, how they relate to the 5 types of Chinese elements, and actionable ways for each to support their physical and mental well-being.

Sep 08, 20201 hr 19 min

38. Dr. James Leiber: Relieving Pain and Increasing Function With Stem Cell Therapy & PRP

This week Dr. Axe is joined by regenerative medicine specialist, Dr. James Leiber. Dr. Leiber is an expert on stem cell therapy and PRP and is the founder and director of Regenexx Tampa Bay. Tune into learn how these healing modalities can relieve pain and increase function, plus how Dr. Axe and his wife Chelsea have personally experienced relief from Dr. Leiber’s treatment.

Sep 01, 202048 min

37. Robb Wolf: Why Calories Don’t Matter, Circadian Biology, and Regenerative Farming

Paleo expert and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Robb Wolf, joins the show today to share his expertise on the paleo diet and how his research in biochemistry has impacted the way we look at the calories we consume. Robb and Dr. Axe talk about the importance of sleep and mindset for regulating appetite and how circadian biology is becoming increasingly significant.

Aug 25, 202043 min

36. Dr. Uma Naidoo: Improving Your Mood With Food

Dr. Uma Naidoo joins the show today to share her medical research on depression, anxiety, OCD, and a variety of other mood disorders. She and Dr. Axe discuss how she was driven to use foods, herbs, and spices as medicine and how going to culinary school has benefitted her medical practice. Tune into hear about the herbs and spices she recommends incorporating into your daily routine for improved mental health.

Aug 18, 202038 min

34. Abel James: Developing a Motivation Mindset to Reclaim Physical & Emotional Health

On this week’s episode Dr. Axe is joined by the “Fat-Burning Man,” Abel James. Abel James is a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Podcaster who has experienced his own health transformation by following a real food diet. Abel shares the ways he has experienced a health breakthrough with his approach to nutrition and lifestyle and how he has helped so many people lose weight and change their lives.

Aug 04, 202044 min

33. Valerie Agyeman: Encouraging Diversity and Empowering Women in Health & Wellness

This week Dr. Axe is joined by dietitian and women’s health expert, Valerie Agyeman. Valerie shares her experience overcoming struggles with body image and how she learned to love her body and change her relationship with food. She explains the five tips she abides by for physical and emotional wellbeing and she and Dr. Axe discuss the importance of mental health. Plus, she shares how she is empowering fellow black women to change the health and wellness industry.

Jul 28, 202036 min

32. Dr. Ghannoum: Feeding Your Microbiome to Achieve Gut Balance

Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum joins the show today to share his wealth of knowledge on our body’s fungal community and how to balance our microbiome through diet and herbs. Dr. Ghannoum discusses the research he’s done on the gut-brain-skin axis and he and Dr. Axe talk about the foods, herbs, and supplements that they encourage incorporating into your diet for a balanced gut.

Jul 21, 202030 min

31. Chalene Johnson: Overcoming Orthorexia and Creating a Balanced Life Through Food Freedom

Fellow podcast host and NYT best-selling author Chalene Johnson joins the show today to share her learn by doing approach to health and fitness. Chalene talks about her journey in discovering what healthy really means for her and understanding the negative impact of orthorexia. She and Dr. Axe also discuss mindset and tips for staying motivated.

Jul 14, 202039 min

30. Melissa Urban: The Whole30 Approach to Ease Inflammation, Increase Energy and Improve Sleep

This week Dr. Axe is joined by co-founder of Whole30 and best-selling author, Melissa Urban. Tune into learn about how she developed the Whole30 program and how it has been effective in reversing disease, easing inflammation, improving sleep and increasing energy. Plus, Melissa shares her tips and tricks to achieve success with the program while on the road or in social settings.

Jul 07, 202035 min

29. Dr. William Li: Eating to Beat Disease

Dr. William Li is the best-selling author of "Eat to Beat Disease." Tune in to learn about the five different health defense systems and how studying food as medicine has led him to discover ways to fight cancer and other diseases. Dr. Li shares his favorite herbs and foods that support our bodies to achieve wellness.

Jun 30, 202041 min

28. Natalie Jill: Creating a Vision to Achieve Nutrition and Fitness Goals

Fitness, nutrition and anti-aging expert, Natalie Jill, joins the show today to share her simple rules for achieving success in nutrition and fitness. Tune into learn her approach to "change your state, plan your plate and love your weight.” Plus Natalie and Dr. Axe discuss the importance of mindset and how you can empower your thoughts to achieve your vision.

Jun 23, 202041 min

27. Naomi Whittel: How to Slow Aging by Activating Autophagy

Dr. Axe is joined by best-selling author and anti-aging expert Naomi Whittel on this week’s episode. Tune into learn about how Naomi maintains a youthful glow through autophagy and which compounds in foods are most important to include in your diet. Naomi also shares her experience with the keto diet and the benefits her entire family have experienced.

Jun 16, 202048 min

26. Joy Bauer: Nutrition Tips and Recipes to Boost Immunity and Suppress Stress

Host of NBC’s “Health & Happiness” and best-selling author Joy Bauer joins Dr. Axe today to talk about her health and nutrition journey through television and books. Tune into learn about Joy’s new book, Superfood!, and what inspired the sweet and savory recipes that boost immunity, ease stress, increase energy and more.

Jun 09, 202043 min

25. Dr. Anna Cabeca: Balancing Stress Hormones with Superfoods and Mindfulness Practices

This week Dr. Axe is joined by doctor of integrative and regenerative medicine and best-selling author, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Dr. Cabeca shares her expertise on the different stress hormones that could be causing imbalances in our bodies. She also shares her approach to the keto diet with an emphasis on leafy greens, superfood supplements, and factors that go beyond what you are eating.

Jun 02, 202031 min

23. Dr. Daniel Amen: How Nutrition Impacts Brain Development and Mental Health

Psychiatrist and New York Times Best-Selling Author Dr. Daniel Amen joins the show today to discuss the importance of nutrition and the gut-brain connection. Dr. Amen shares his experience working with patients to determine how brain development and mental well-being can be optimized with proper nutrition and shares his tips on foods, supplements and daily habits.

May 19, 202045 min
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