Castor oil is an herbal medical treatment that’s been around for centuries but fell out of fashion sometime in the last few decades. I’m joined by Dr. Marisol Teijeiro, the Queen of the Thrones, to talk about why castor oil is making a comeback, all the incredible health benefits, and why she recommends it to all her patients. The three areas castor oil packs help the most with: Stools - helps regulate your bowel movements Sleep - helps you get more restorative sleep Stress - helps reduce your r...
Mar 31, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Various forms of fasting have become one of the favored strategies for dieting in recent years. One approach, prolonged fasting, has numerous benefits when it comes to dieting and aging well that differentiates it from other methods. Dr. James Kelley joins me to discuss whether prolonged fasting is right for you. Benefits of prolonged fasting include: Neuroplasticity Lower parasympathetic tone Improved heart rate variability Reduced insulin intolerance Increased cellular health Lower blood press...
Mar 24, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Improving your digestive health is one of the most vital things you can do to improve your overall health. By reducing your toxic load and doing regular liver detoxes, your health will start to improve. Steven Dake of Ortho Molecular Products, the company that created the Core Restore Liver Cleansing Program, speaks about what steps we can take to reduce our symptoms of toxic overload and the importance of regularly cleansing the liver. The Four “R” Approach to Improving Gastrointestinal Health:...
Mar 17, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Forty-five minutes in a sauna every other day is the perfect time to relax, meditate or pray, and release toxins. Not to mention all the other health benefits regular sauna use provides! Health and wellness expert, Nicole Carlson from Sunlighten Saunas, speaks about how infrared saunas are an essential piece of your wellness routine and what sets these saunas apart from other leading brands. The Benefits of Sauna: Eliminating Toxins & Detoxing the Body Losing Weight Increasing Blood Circulat...
Mar 10, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 42
It’s never too late to start reducing the toxic load in your home. I’m joined by Genevieve White who brings her incredible story back from chronic illness. Genevieve also shares some insight into how to start reducing your household toxins, from easy to implement tips to longer-term projects to undertake. The Easiest & Most Impactful Way to Reduce Your Toxic Load: Open your windows every day Leave your shoes at the door Dust often with a moist rag Remove the phthalates in your home About Gen...
Mar 03, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Essential oils can be a vital part of your health and wellness routine. Despite them being quite a hot topic right now, the science behind why essential oils work is fascinating. Jodi Sternoff Cohen, the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, joins me today to talk all about essential oils for health. Essential Oils are Most Effective for Five Specific Things: Balancing the Nervous System Supporting Restful Sleep Helping Move Lymph Flow and Circulation Calming the Endocrine System Modulating the Immune S...
Feb 24, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Testosterone is more important than estrogen in women. Have I got your attention? Dr. Gary Donovitz joins me to talk about testosterone replacement therapy for men and women. He explains the importance of this hormone in women and why it’s more important to focus on it before estrogen. Benefits of Testosterone Pellets Bone Density Increase Improved Brain Function Better Mood Thicker Hair More Restful Sleep Increased Muscle Function About Dr. Gary Donovitz Dr. Gary Donovitz is the founder and cha...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 39
You don’t have to resign yourself to a loss of libido, desire, and sexual pleasure as you age. Susan Bratton, Intimacy Wellness Expert, joins me to talk about how you can start improving your hormones, increase your libido, and increase your vagina’s natural lubrication once again. You might find sexual intercourse painful because of: Lack of or Low Libido Loss of Desire Low Levels of Arousal About Susan Bratton Susan Bratton, Intimacy Wellness Expert is a champion and advocate for all those who...
Feb 10, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Hashimoto’s Disease is one of the most common causes of long-term thyroid conditions, but it’s also one of the least diagnosed. I’m joined by Dr. Anshul Gupta to talk about his special interest in Hashimoto’s and what we can do to further our diagnosis. The Best Supplements for Hashimoto’s Disease NAD L-Carnitine Co-Q10 ( Dr. Gupta recommends MitoQ ) Magnesium About Dr. Anshul Gupta Dr. Anshul Gupta is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicin...
Feb 03, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Have you ever wondered what centenarians do differently? I’m delighted to invite my own 96-year-old Grandpa on the show to talk about how his lifestyle directly impacted his longevity. The Keys to Longevity Farm-Fresh Food and Home Cooked Meals Relaxing and Rejuvenating Resilience Community Drinking Plenty of Water Faith About Grandpa George Mellor George Mellor is my very own Grandpa! He was a farmer who’s, so far, lived to be 96 years old. His farm was the first in his region to implement irri...
Jan 27, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 36
You can live a happier life, right now! Margie Bissinger, happiness expert, joins me to talk about how you can transform your base level of happiness to increase your overall life joy, health, and feel better every day. Increase Your Happiness Base Level: Focus on What’s Possible Be aware of Complain, Blame, or Shame Stop Your Negative Thought Patterns Soak in the Good Around You About Margie Bissinger Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, and happiness trainer. Mar...
Jan 20, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Did you know that many of our chronic health issues stem from the gut? By changing the foods we eat, reducing our stress levels, and creating a mindful morning routine, we can vastly improve our health. Jane Hogan, “The Wellness Engineer,” joins me to talk about how she healed her rheumatoid arthritis using these methods. The Benefits of Heart-Focused Breathing: Heart Coherence Increase Heart Rate Variability Helps PTSD and Anxiety About Jane Hogan Jane Hogan , "The Wellness Engineer," is passio...
Jan 13, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Improving your overall health and wellness is more than just what you eat and how much you move. Those pieces are important, but Shawn Wells joins me to talk about how optimal health also includes slowing down and supplementing well. The Best Supplements to Take Vitamin D Berberine Curcumin CBD Vitamin C Polyphenols About Shawn Wells Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization. He has a Master’s degree in Nutrition and a ...
Jan 06, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Hormonal imbalances can happen to women at any age, even though many doctors might initially treat them as a different condition. I’m joined by Dr. Deb Matthew, the Happy Hormones Doctor, to talk about what you need to know about hormone imbalances and how to spot them at any age. She provides some wonderful insight into natural ways to lower your stress levels and also help balance your hormones without medical intervention. Top Stress Reduction Strategies Practicing gratitude Breathing exercis...
Dec 30, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Mold toxicity and Mast-Cell Activation syndrome can stem from many different areas of your life. Your environment, lifestyle, and diet can all contribute to how these illnesses present in your body. I’m joined by Dr. Lauryn Lax to talk about her own personal journey through health and how she now helps her patients recover from the same illnesses. Lifestyle Practices to Recover from Mast-Cell Activation Syndrome Ground yourself in the morning Active detox Love your gut with probiotics About Dr. ...
Dec 23, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Deep breathing can positively improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. I’m joined by Jen Broyles, SOMA Breathwork Instructor, to talk about all the incredible benefits of practicing breathwork regularly, who should practice, and even how long you should breathe deeply each day before guiding us through a ten-minute breathwork session. The Benefits of SOMA Breathwork Reduces stress and anxiety Increases your energy Improves your sleep quality Promotes physical healing Allows emotional...
Dec 16, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 30
You don’t have to completely give up your holiday baking - just make it more natural and healthy! I’m joined by Dr. Carol Lourie to talk about gluten and sugar substitutions you can make to keep your holiday baking traditions alive while honoring your hormones. Tips for Gluten-Free Baking Know what kind of flour you should use for the type of baking Get a flour with Teff in it Leave your eggs out the night before you plan to use them Leave the butter out overnight Check your baking time You migh...
Dec 09, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Successfully making it through the holidays comes down to having a party plan and sticking to your nutrition goals. I’m joined by Veronica Worley who shares her best advice for enjoying the holidays. We also talk about the importance of proper nutrition, including why you should remove gluten, dairy, and sugar from your diet. Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight over the Holidays Eating a healthy diet. Lots of fruit and veg, lean meats, and limiting the carbohydrates Get a mineral test to look for imbal...
Dec 02, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This roundup of Your Longevity Blueprint’s Guest’s Top Tips is here early to kickstart your healthy changes before the holidays. Many of the top tips include sleep, nutrition, relaxation, and regular movement! #1 Sleep is essential for our health! You need to prioritize your sleep to thrive in your life. #2 Your body is meant to move every single day, so make sure you’re moving it! #3 Sometimes it’s necessary to put stress on our bodies. #4 Be proactive, rather than reactive, about your health. ...
Nov 24, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
If you have a whole host of symptoms and no medical diagnosis, you might be in the 9-17% of the general population who have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. I’m joined by Dr. Beth O’Hara to talk about her own personal diagnosis of this disease, what the symptoms are, and how you might develop this syndrome. Foods that contain high levels of histamine: Spinach Pineapple Strawberries Ground meats Fish Kombucha & other fermented foods About Dr. Beth O'Hara Dr. Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopa...
Nov 18, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Understanding what ingredients to look out for on the foods you eat doesn’t have to be overwhelming if you start small. I’m joined by the Ingredients Guru, Mira Dessy, to talk about why food labels are so important to learn, how to avoid hidden ingredients, and how your grocery store is marketing to you. The biggest warning signs on any food label or ingredient list are: Numbers on the label The word “enriched” Artificial flavors, colors, and sweeteners MSG About Mira Dessy Mira Dessy is The Ing...
Nov 11, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 25
All skin types and colors are at risk of developing skin cancer without proper prevention! I’m joined by Dr. Keira Barr to talk about how you can best support your skin to prevent skin cancer and early signs to watch out for. Check your skin each month with these pointers! A - Asymmetry B - Border C - Color D - Diameter E - Evolving F - Funny Looking About Dr. Kiera Barr Dr. Keira Barr believes that going through menopause shouldn’t mean you have to push pause on feeling comfortable and confiden...
Nov 04, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so of course, we need to look at one of the best ways to assess one’s risk: DUTCH Testing! I’m joined by DUTCH Testing Medical Director, Dr. Carrie Jones, to talk about the DUTCH Test and how to naturally treat abnormal findings on the test. Three things you can do now to reduce your risk of breast cancer: Reduce your use of plastic. If you have to, opt for BPA-free plastic. Eat the skin of your vegetables. Take a supplement like DIM. About Dr. Carrie Jo...
Oct 28, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Anxiety levels are rising globally with everything that’s going on this year. I wanted to give you this bonus episode full of my top tips to help you reduce your anxiety, not just in these moments, but all year round. Ways you can treat your anxiety Conventional medicine Create a calming, electronic free sleeping environment Practice meditation Take supplements Conventional Medicine and Anxiety Anxiety is on the rise amongst my patients. With everything this year has thrown us, it’s unsurprising...
Oct 21, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Most of our autoimmune conditions stem from unaddressed childhood trauma. I’m joined by Dr. Keesha Ewers to talk about how she healed her Rheumatoid Arthritis and breast cancer by working through past traumas, and how she helps guide her patients through their own healing journeys. The Four P’s That All People with Autoimmune Disease Have: People Pleasing Perfectionism Holding on to the Poison of Past Pain Having a Pitta Ayurvedic type About Dr. Keesha Ewers Dr. Keesha Ewers is an integrative me...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
Women with breast cancer have an 88% survival rate if they detect the cancer early! I’m joined by two-times breast cancer survivor Dr. Veronique Desaulniers to talk about how her experience led her to create the 7 Essentials System to help women heal breast cancer naturally. The 7 Essentials System: Steps to Beating Breast Cancer Let food be your medicine Reduce your toxin exposure Balancing your energy Healing emotional wounds Embrace your biological dentistry Repairing with therapeutic plants ...
Oct 07, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
A staggering 80% of women experience some form of pelvic pain at some point in their lives. Dr. Jessica Drummond joins me today to talk about what causes endometriosis, what the treatment options are, and how you can start to naturally heal your symptoms. Diet changes you can start right away to help reduce symptoms of endometriosis: Eat a plant dominant diet Increase your consumption of turmeric and fish oils Remove dairy from your diet About Dr. Jessica Drummond Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO...
Sep 30, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Your dental hygiene impacts your entire body’s health, so it’s vital we’re taking good care of our mouth! I’m joined by biological dentist, Dr. Ben Pospisil, to talk about how to holistically improve your oral health for a healthier body. You might have oral health problems if: Your mouth bleeds when you floss [15:00] You don’t regularly floss your teeth or brush your tongue [20:00] You have or grew up with bad oral posture [26:00] You have multiple mercury fillings [39:00] About Dr. Ben Pospisi...
Sep 23, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Your breast implants could be the root cause of all your health problems! I’m joined by Sarah Phillipe, a Breast Implant Illness Expert, to talk about how you can tell if you have an illness caused by your implants and how to safely remove them. Key Takeaways From This Episode If you’re starting to show any of the symptoms mentioned in this episode, you’re likely already seeing the effects of breast implant illness and should seek medical help. [15:00] If there is any kind of autoimmune disease ...
Sep 16, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Is there something in your environment that’s making you feel tired all the time? I’m joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch , author of Fix Your Fatigue, to talk about all the reasons you might be feeling exhausted all the time and how to start healing your body. Key Takeaways From This Episode Dr. Hirsch’s recommended three supplements you should take to help heal your fatigue [7:45] It’s so important for you to figure out if you have mold toxicity in your body and to find the root cause of this. You’ll of...
Sep 09, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 16
