Get Healthy Alabama

Dr. George Burroughs•gethealthyalabama.com

It’s time to… Get Healthy Alabama! How can such a beautiful state, filled with amazing people, consistently rank at the very bottom in every category of health and wellness? That’s the question your hosts, nutritionist BetyLou Pierce and chiropractor Dr. George Burroughs try to answer - and more importantly, correct - in the Get Healthy Alabama podcast! Our game plan is simple: use each episode to share one or more of the natural “tools of health” we have implemented in our combined 70 years of helping people improve their health naturally. So, if you are looking for ways to help your body heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery OR you are simply interested in improving your heath naturally, give this podcast a listen! PS - You don't have to live in Alabama :)

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15. The Stomach… and Acid Reflux

Episode 15 - The Stomach… and Acid Reflux The first thing you should know about the stomach is that it MUST be acidic for digestion to take place. To ensure its acidity, Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is secreted into the stomach whenever the presence of food is detected. This strong acid serves two important purposes: 1) Destroy any harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites that may be in the food. 2) Activate Pepsin… a digestive enzyme that plays a major role in the breakdown of protein. When all is we...

May 22, 2020•21 min

14. Understanding The Digestive System

Episode 14 - Understanding The Digestive System The Digestive System impacts overall health in ways that most people aren’t aware of. For example, did you know that chronic diseases (and leading causes of death) such as cancer, heart disease, and Type II Diabetes are strongly linked to dysfunction of the Digestive System? Or that top researchers believe that EVERY AutoImmune disorder begins in the Digestive System? Not to mention that nearly 80% of the Immune System is found in the Digestive Sys...

May 17, 2020•18 min

13. You’re Not Fat… You’re Bloated!

Episode 13 - You’re Not Fat… You’re Bloated! Millions of people struggle with “belly fat”. But what if your belly really isn’t fat… it’s bloated? On this episode, we (Dr. George Burroughs and BetyLou Pierce) share what YOU can do to identify - and eliminate - a bloated stomach. Step one is to realize that a bloated stomach is one that is filled with undigested food. That is, the food you eat is getting into the stomach but isn’t being properly broken down. Food that is not being broken down (dig...

May 02, 2020•26 min

12. Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 3

Episode 12 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 3 On this episode, we (Dr. George Burroughs and BetyLou Pierce) sit down with addiction expert Ann Marie Powell as she shares powerful insight into each of these two questions: Where can someone with an addiction problem go to get help? How can I help a loved one who is struggling with an addiction? Ann Marie explains the importance of professional care for dealing with addictive behavior and how, if left untreated, it can become ...

Apr 26, 2020•21 min

11. Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 2

Episode 11 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 2 In Part 1 (episode 10) addiction expert Ann Marie Powell shared with us what addiction is and how most families are impacted. We learned that addiction is NOT a moral failing but a disease, and that people battling an addiction should be treated as such. In this episode, Part II, Ann Marie discusses factors that may cause and contribute to the development of addictive behavior. She starts by talking about how, for many people th...

Apr 26, 2020•16 min

10. Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 1

Episode 10 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 1 When you hear the word “addict” what comes to mind? A horrible person who should be ostracized from society… …or a person with a disease that needs to be treated? Someone we should scorn… or someone we should love? On this episode, we sit down with Addiction expert Ann Marie Powell of Bradford Health Services to discuss all things addiction. The misconceptions and the truths. It is truly an amazing interview packed with useful i...

Apr 18, 2020•17 min

9. Sex… and 21 other ways to boost your Immune System!

Episode 9 - Sex… and 21 other ways to boost your Immune System! Ask someone what you could do to boost your Immune System and they will probably suggest some supplements. That’s a great answer. In fact, it’s such a great answer that we devoted our last episode to it (see Episode 8 - Your Body Does NOT Have An Immune System). However, what about other ways? What else could you do to strengthen your Immune System? On this episode we talk about 22 ways to boost your Immune System. Interestingly, al...

Apr 11, 2020•30 min

Title: 8. Your Body Does NOT Have An Immune System…

Episode 8 - Your Body Does NOT Have An Immune System… You hear about your Immune System all the time, but did you know that your body doesn’t HAVE an Immune System? That’s because it IS an Immune System. You see, unlike the other systems of your body, the Immune System is not identifiable by a few specific organs. For example, your Nervous System is made up of your brain and spinal cord, your Digestive System is made up of your stomach and intestines, and your Cardiovascular System is made up of...

Apr 05, 2020•20 min

7. How A 78 Year Old Can Help Protect You From The Coronavirus

Episode 7 - How A 78 Year Old Can Help Protect You From The Coronavirus What can you possibly learn from a 78 year old when it comes to the Coronavirus? The answer is simple: a lot! On this episode Dr. George Burroughs and his co-host, 78 year old BetyLou Pierce, discuss the questions - and answers - you need to know to regarding the Coronavirus. We begin by learning what BetyLou is doing to keep herself healthy and strong during this current pandemic. We then discuss: How to build a “savings” a...

Mar 27, 2020•25 min

6. The Missing Link For Pain Relief?

Episode 6 - The Missing Link For Pain Relief? If you visit a medical doctor when you are experiencing pain, you’ll most likely receive a prescription for a pain killer, a muscle relaxer and/or an anti-inflammatory. And, while these drugs may provide some relief, they won’t, unfortunately, address the underlying cause of the pain. If you visit a Chiropractor when you are experiencing pain, he/she may be able to help you… IF the pain is being caused by a misalignment to one or more of the bones in...

Mar 19, 2020•34 min

5. The Coronavirus: What You Really Need To Know

Episode 5 - The Coronavirus: What You Really Need To Know Did you know that the Coronavirus is actually the name of a family of viruses and that 20% of “common colds” are from Coronaviruses? It’s true. However, what makes this particular Coronavirus - “COVID-19” - a cause for concern is that, unlike other Coronaviruses, it is not spread from animals to humans… it is spread from human to human and no one has an immunity to it. So what can you do? Two things. First, take precautions to avoid the C...

Mar 12, 2020•33 min

4. How To Get A Good Night's Sleep

Episode 4 - How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep We begin by discussing the importance of getting a good night’s sleep: how it helps the brain cleanse itself of amyloid plaque (thought to be a leading cause of Alzheimer’s disease) how it helps the liver detoxify and the muscles recuperate how it boosts the Immune System, allowing you to resist disease how it strengthens EVERY system of the body We then discuss the biggest obstacle to sleeping well: an inability to “turn off one’s brain”. Most importa...

Mar 05, 2020•37 min

3. Overcoming Anxiety - A Holistic Approach

Episode 3 - Overcoming Anxiety: A Holistic Approach Last week, on Episode #2, we talked about the 3 causes of all disease. On this week’s episode we apply these 3 factors to help you overcome anxiety. As many people know, anxiety can be debilitating. From panic attacks to social anxiety, when it “hits you” the result can be terrifying. We want to provide you with help… in three ways: First, we discuss Physical tools such as deep breathing. BetyLou takes you through a simple, yet powerful breathi...

Feb 25, 2020•21 min

2. Three Causes of All Disease?

Episode 2 - Three Causes of All Disease? On this episode we - nutritionist BetyLou Pierce and chiropractor Dr. George Burroughs - take a look at what we believe are the 3 causes of all diseases. We begin by tackling the current medical (allopathic) philosophy of “treating” sickness and disease with drugs and/or surgery and why it is limiting your body’s ability to truly heal. We then discuss a broader perspective… a “holistic” approach that seeks to identify and correct the CAUSE of whatever is ...

Feb 21, 2020•17 min

1. Welcome To The "Get Healthy Alabama" Podcast

Episode 1 - Welcome To The "Get Healthy Alabama" Podcast How can such a beautiful state, filled with such beautiful people, consistently rank near the bottom when it comes to nearly every category related to health and wellness? That’s the question your hosts, nutritionist BetyLou Pierce and chiropractor Dr. George Burroughs try to answer - and more importantly, correct - in the Get Healthy Alabama podcast! Our game plan is simple: use each episode to share one or more of the natural “tools of h...

Feb 16, 2020•15 min

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