Kate Vazquez joins me today to discuss the stress response and share her three core pillars to calm your nervous system. Three core pillars to calm your nervous system: Identify your limiting beliefs Learn about your triggers and stress response Identify your conditioning Kate Vazquez Bio: Kate Vazquez is a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant, Theta Healing Practitioner, and the founder of Radiant Health. Using a functional medicine and mindset approach, she helps ambitious women overcome st...
Jan 11, 2023•50 min•Ep. 129
Today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins me to talk about DNA Methylation. Life expectancy in the United States is on the decline. We are living for a shorter time and according to the World Health Organization, even though we have a life expectancy of 79.3 years, the average age for developing a serious illness is 63.1 years old. That means that we spend the last 16.2 years of our life ill. Aging is driven by DNA methylation, a process that influences which genes are turned on and which are turned off....
Jan 04, 2023•51 min
Let’s take another look at the top tips from all our experts. In this episode, they explain why you need to listen to your body and take responsibility for your health. They get into using techniques like yoga, meditation, and saunas to develop resilience and the benefits of being active and doing strength training. They discuss the importance of addressing micronutrient deficiencies, avoiding junk food, and intermittent fasting. You will also learn how much difference your mindset makes, and ho...
Dec 28, 2022•13 min
Dr. Dan Cardellichio joins me today to dive into gut health, functional lab testing, and what personalized care is truly all about. Factors that lead to poor gut health: Stress Food sensitivities or intolerances Exposure to environmental toxins Certain medications Gut infections Dr. Cardellichio's Bio: Dr. Dan Cardellichio is a Chiropractic Physician and holds an MS degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport where he serves as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Dan is passionate about tr...
Dec 21, 2022•49 min
Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist," joins me today to talk about oxidative stress, mitochondrial efficiency, and Carbon 60, also known as C60. Ways in which oxidative stress can damage the body: Rips holes in cell membranes Prevents proteins from folding properly Damages cellular blueprints (DNA and RNA) Ken Swartz Bio: Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist,” is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering the highest quality Carb...
Dec 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 125
Dr. Bryce Appelbaum joins me again for the second part of our two-part series on why healthcare has it all wrong about the eyes. Today, we talk about how vision impacts sports performance. We get into concussions, how Covid can affect our vision, motion sickness, and supplements for the eyes. Common symptoms of a head injury that are related to vision Fatigue Eye strain Headache Brain fog Dizziness About Dr. Applebaum: Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a pioneer in neuro-optometry passionate about unlockin...
Dec 07, 2022•31 min•Ep. 124
I have Dr. Bryce Appelbaum joining me for a two-part series to get into the misdiagnoses and missed opportunities of vision and explain why healthcare has it all wrong about the eyes. Today we dive into vision therapy, why nearsightedness is increasing alarmingly quickly, and how ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia relate to vision. We also discuss the controversy surrounding eye-patching, and Dr. Applebaum shares many helpful tips along the way. The two main components of nearsightedness: Genetics Environm...
Nov 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 123
Dr. Titus Chiu specializes in post-concussion syndrome. He joins me today to talk about post-concussion syndrome, leaky brain, brain inflammation, and how to safeguard your brain. Common symptoms of post-concussion syndrome: Sound sensitivity Motion sensitivity Light sensitivity Nausea Dizziness Motion sickness Vertigo Headaches Anxiety Depression Sleep disturbances Pain Brain fog Brain fatigue About Dr. Chiu: Dr. Titus Chiu is a #1 bestselling author, award-winning international speaker, and Fu...
Nov 23, 2022•57 min
You can build stronger bones at any age! Kevin Ellis joins me today to share his comprehensive approach to bone health and explain how we can easily make the connection between bone strength and longevity. He also helps us understand bone loss and how to build stronger bones. Factors that contribute to people not achieving peak bone mass: Poor diet and nutrition A sedentary lifestyle Eating disorders Certain medications Excessive smoking or drinking About Kevin Ellis: Kevin Ellis is better known...
Nov 16, 2022•52 min•Ep. 121
Many people are becoming selective about what gets injected into their bodies, but don’t think twice about having their animals vaccinated. Dr. Ruth Roberts joins me again today to talk about which vaccinations and flea, tick, and heartworm medications are necessary and which are not. She also explains how to incorporate mindfulness into our pet’s daily routine. Options for environmental control against ticks and fleas: Nematodes that eat the eggs and larvae Borax or diatomaceous earth Growth re...
Nov 09, 2022•35 min•Ep. 120
Dr. Ruth Roberts joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on longevity in pets. In this episode, she talks about how our pet’s longevity can increase if we have them spayed or neutered later- or not at all. She also gets into the benefits of feeding pets a whole food diet high in vegetables and fiber and how to make that in a crockpot. A balanced ratio of macronutrients for healthy pets: 1/3 protein 1/3 healthy fats 1/3 carbohydrates (both vegetables and other simple carbohydrates)...
Nov 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 119
Chris Gibson is a holistic health coach, esthetician, and skincare expert. He joins me today to talk about healthy skin care, ingredients we should avoid, light therapy, and melasma. 7 freaky chemicals to be avoided in skin care: Parabens Fragrance Alcohol Avobenzone Octinoxate Oxybenzone Sulfates and sulfides About Chris Gibson: Chris Gibson is a sought-after skincare expert and holistic health coach/esthetician. He is also the Best-Selling Author of the acclaimed book Acne Free In 3 Days (with...
Oct 26, 2022•54 min•Ep. 118
This episode is devoted to immune health. I have brought Thomas Pennel back again today to talk about immune health and advise us on which supplements to take to boost our immunity or for acute support when we get sick. Three things that maximize immune function: Building a good gut barrier Building up metabolic reserves Removing things that overstimulate the immune system Guest Bio: Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who has worked in the supplement and nutrition space for a company called O...
Oct 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 117
Dr. Kelly Felmer is a Doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner who empowers men and women to take control of their own health. She joins me today to talk about ozone, low-level laser therapy, and metabolism testing. Benefits of ozone: Removing inflammation Fighting cancer Treating autoimmune diseases Recovering from viral illnesses when combined with vitamin C Enhancing athletic performance Guest Bio: Dr. Kelly Felmer is a Doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner who is on a lifelong journey of being he...
Oct 12, 2022•50 min•Ep. 116
Claudia Muehlenweg focuses on finding the root cause of blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts, or surgery. She joins me today to share her thoughts about readers, contacts, sunglasses, Lasik eye surgery, and eye drops, and discuss ways to improve your vision naturally. Strategies for improving your vision naturally: Palming will rest your eyes and relax your mind. Sunning will improve your pupillary reactions. Strobing will reduce light sensitivity. Blinkin...
Oct 05, 2022•45 min•Ep. 115
Mold-related illness- specifically colonization, can involve complex treatment. Dr. Lauren Tessier, a naturopathic physician who treats often-overlooked forms of mold-illness, joins me to discuss mold in women, mold in pediatrics, and mold in autoimmunity. The four (overlapping) types of mold illness: Common allergy, including dry eyes, runny eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and even asthma Fungal infection, colonization, and biofilm. Mycotoxicosis (The toxic impact of mold) Chronic Inflamm...
Sep 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 114
Dani Williamson joins me today to talk about overcoming past childhood trauma and share her six steps to radical healing and living wild and well. Dani’s six steps to radical healing and living wild and well Eat well Sleep well Move well Poop well De-stress well Cultivate community well Guest Bio: Dani Williamson (MSN, FNP) owns Integrative Family Medicine and Wild & Well a Wellness Emporium in Franklin, TN. She focuses on gut health, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and hormone and adrenal heal...
Sep 21, 2022•47 min•Ep. 113
Debra Atkinson is a Functional Health Coach and Hormone Balancing Fitness Expert. She joins me today to discuss the importance of individualizing your exercise program. We dive into the best hormone balancing exercise program, fitness in menopause, and ways to improve bone and muscle health for strength and aging. Debra’s formula for the types of exercise perimenopausal women should engage in: Two full-body strength-training to total muscle fatigue sessions per week Two high-intensity interval t...
Sep 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 112
Dr. Robert Whitfield is a plastic surgeon specializing in breast explant surgery. He joins me today to talk about why one might need to explant and if so, how to prepare for the best outcome. He also discusses the testing he has performed on explants and his findings. Symptoms that could indicate breast implant illness Fatigue or brain fog Cognitive decline Hair loss Anxiety and/or depression Joint or muscle pain Menstrual cycle problems Recurrent BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) Guest Bio: Dr. Robert W...
Sep 07, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 111
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a way to help your body process, release, and heal stored trauma to become happier and healthier humans. It calms our parasympathetic nervous system and helps our bodies innately process childhood trauma. Amy Stark joins me to talk about how she uses and teaches EFT to help others transform their lives. The Tapping Points Side of the Hand Top of the Head Inner Eyebrow Side of the Eye Underneath the Eye Underneath the Nose Underneat...
Aug 31, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Supplements can help you improve your energy, lower your body’s stress response, and support your immune system. In part two of this episode with Thomas Pennel, we talk about the specific supplements and ingredients that help with a whole host of bodily functions. The Three Key Nutrients for Cellular Energy Acetyl L Carnitine Alpha Lipoic Acid N-Acetyl Cysteine (Nac) About Thomas Pennel Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who works in the supplement and nutrition space for a company called Ort...
Aug 24, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 109
The quality of our soil and our poor digestive health means that most of us are not getting enough vitamins and minerals. The solution? Supplementing what we’re not getting. But with all those supplement choices out there, how do you choose a high-quality product at an affordable price? I’m joined by Thomas Pennel from Ortho Molecular Products to talk about how his company chooses high-quality ingredients to create one of the best supplements available on the market. Ortho Molecular Makes the Hi...
Aug 17, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 108
The fatigue you feel could be so much more than not sleeping well at night. Fatigue could be a symptom of a much more serious underlying condition. I’m joined by Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith to talk about fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins, and the tests you need to have to get to the root of your illness. Reduce Impact of Oxidative Stress Get tested for nutrients even if you’re eating organic Ensure you have adequate protein in your diet Get tested for all toxins Look at y...
Aug 10, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 107
You can heal your anxiety and depression by using functional medicine. Making changes to your stressors, hormones, infections, food, and toxins can all significantly impact your lifestyle. I’m joined by Dr. Achina Stein, a functional medicine doctor and psychiatrist, to talk about all the other possible contributing factors to your anxiety and depression. Address the Shift Model to Heal Anxiety and Depression Stress Hormones Infections Foods Toxins About Dr. Achina Stein Dr. Achina Stein is the ...
Aug 03, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 106
There are so many functional medicine tests that your conventional doctor probably doesn’t know about… or if they do, are not likely to use. When it comes to your health, functional medicine takes the guesswork out of diagnoses. Functional medicine tests for everything in question to really get to the root of your health concerns. Tests Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Gut Inflammation Nervous System Irregularities Genetic Snips Detoxification and Toxins Thyroid Function Sexual Hormones About Dr. ...
Jul 27, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 105
There are so many functional medicine tests that your conventional doctor probably doesn’t know about… or if they do, are not likely to use. When it comes to your health, functional medicine takes the guesswork out of diagnoses. Functional medicine tests for everything in question to really get to the root of your health concerns. Tests Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Gut Inflammation Nervous System Irregularities Genetic Snips Detoxification and Toxins Thyroid Function Sexual Hormones About Dr. ...
Jul 20, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Diabetes is a chronic illness impacting your blood sugar that is gaining prevalence in our society. I’m joined by Dr. Beverly Yates, a naturopathic doctor specializing in diabetes and heart disease, to talk about the prevalence, myths, and how important nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements, and community are in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. Key Takeaways Nutrition Recommendations for People with Diabetes Leafy Green Vegetables Lean Protein Healthy Fats (nuts & seeds, olive oil...
Jul 13, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Creating resilient kids is such an important part of being a parent. We should all strive to help our kids be more physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient; part of this is ensuring their immune system is resilient. I’m joined by Dr. Elisa Song to talk about how we can build up our kid’s immune systems through diet and lifestyle. You Can Strengthen the Vagus Nerve By: Learning and Using Breathing Techniques Mindfulness and Meditation EFT Tapping Yoga Belly Breathing Try the Loving Kindnes...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 4 min
From reducing household toxin levels to increasing organic fruits and veggies, there are nine keys to optimal health. I’m joined by Dr. Jim LaValle, an integrative practitioner specializing in drug and nutrient depletion, to talk about improving our health from a metabolic level. How to Get the Most from Your Food Pick the best food you can Chew slowly and thoroughly Cook your food in safer ways About Dr. Jim LaValle Dr. Jim LaValle is best known for his expertise in personalized integrative the...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Optimizing your thyroid health has incredible benefits for your overall health, wellness, and longevity. I’m joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid-Fixer, to talk about the symptoms associated with thyroid immunity. She talks us through the tests your doctor should request, what the optimal thyroid hormone levels are, and how you can start healing your thyroid through diet and supplements. Symptoms of Thyroid Dysfunction Weight gain and an inability to lose weight no matter what ...
Jun 22, 2022•50 min
