Beyond The Basics Health Academy Podcast

Forest bathing, the limbic system, and the effects of hope are all topics of conversation on today's episode with Cathy Moore. Listen in as we do a deep dive on how our mental state can affect our wellbeing and learn new ways to rewire your brain or face difficult fears. BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES [00:15] Welcome to Kathy [01:15] The mind and body connection [05:41] Fear and the brain [10:24] Retraining the limbic system [13:21] Dan Seigel's hand model of the brain [17:15] Gut health importance [17:52] Programs for rewiring the brain [21:53] Ways to face fears and engage in life [28:37] Cortisol responses and respecting that response [32:51] Hope and its effects [37:51] Ways to add hope into your life [44:22] Research conducted about hope [48:11] Wrapping up Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work through the following links: Youtube: One Agora Integrative and Aesthetic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 Instagram: OneAgoraHealth DrMeaghanKirschling Facebook: One Agora Health Twitter: BTBHAcademy LinkedIn: Dr. Meaghan Kirschling Clinic Website: oneagorahealth.com

“We have so much capacity to meet the challenges of our time with strength and wisdom,” says Rhonda Magee, law professor and author of The Inner Work of Racial Justice. Despite growing up as a black woman in America during the civil rights era, Rhonda was always awed by her grandmother's ability to remain optimistic in the face of adversity. Inspired by her grandmother's spirit, Rhonda began to implement similar practices into her own life, including mindfulness. As a law professor and author, Rhonda uses the practice of mindfulness to challenge the system and provide solutions on how to tackle social issues.    According to Rhonda, in a society where bias, racism, and systemic injustices are deeply ingrained, healing is a continuous process. Because conflict causes mass division, most people's instincts are to find safety among people who are similar and place the blame on others. In her book, Rhonda highlights inner work as an essential component to problem solving. Through the practice of mindfulness, Rhonda explains that we are able to increase our emotional intelligence and recognize our own biases because we are given space to be attentive to our thoughts and feelings. After we have dismantled our own barriers, we can heal generational traumas and connect with people of all backgrounds.   Tune into this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy to understand why Rhonda Magee believes mindfulness is the roadmap to a more peaceful world. Learn how to implement daily doses of mindfulness in order to calm your fears and allow you to exercise the highest level of compassion towards yourself and others.    Quotes • “We don't want to take all our biases about what we know into the world because learning opportunities are great opportunities to integrate what we know with what others know.” (13:46-13:59)  • “When we talk about race and racism, the traditional way of learning just bombards us with data, history, statistics, new words and concepts. It's important to have this information and it's important to think about the scholarly ways in which these ideas have been articulated. All those analyses are important to encounter and grapple with, but we're social and emotional and relational human beings in learning spaces.” (14:43-15:27) • “All of this effort to understand race and racism and to understand any of our challenges is strengthened by being grounded.” (20:55-21:05) • “Mindfulness is inviting this ability of growing up into the kinds of human beings who can face our fears, look beneath the rage and create some space and deeper capacity to navigate waters that are choppy.”  (35:13-35:44) • "We can resolve our conflicts without violence, but we have to agree to bring some kind of mindfulness to the processes by which we participate in the systems.” (36:36-36:49) • “We have so much capacity to meet the challenges of our time with strength and wisdom.” (43:03-43:10)   BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/ Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Dr. Alison J Kay has been a practicing mind-body energy healer for over two decades. She is considered one of the leading experts in the field of energy medicine and has authored three award-winning and international bestselling books. Dr. Alison is passionate about educating and treating patients to work with their consciousnesses to better understand the power in their energy systems and relieve everyday suffering.   According to Dr. Alison, people all over the world recognize seven main energy centers within the human body. Unfortunately, Western medicine has largely discounted the power of energy medicine to alleviate trauma and suffering. Dr. Alison focuses her practice on treating physical ailments, mental turmoil and emotional pain, offering spiritual guidance through a variety of holistic approaches. Her goal is to help each of her clients reach their highest energetic potential.    Tune into this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy for a conversation with Dr. Alison J. Kay about the healing potential of energy medicine. Learn more about what constitutes energy medicine, how it has been an overlooked modality in Western cultures, and how you can use it to regain the power of your own consciousness and improve your overall health and wellness.   Quotes • “If people in the West knew how much more thriving and joyous we could be, and how much less suffering there would be if they were to just go inward and work with consciousness to understand the power in the subtle energy system the way 5000 years of ancient wisdom in India and the traditional Chinese culture do, there be so much less suffering in the West.” (05:20- 05:42) • “The body, mind and spirit are covered by each chakra, so I have learned to go there as the way to effect the most change.” (12:04- 12:09) • “Energy medicine is something that allows us to rebuild at that fundamental level and bring in all these different avenues of health, wellness and healing.” (16:15- 16:25)   Links https://www.alisonjkay.com/ https://www.facebook.com/drAlisonJKayofVibrationalUPgrade/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.alisonjkay/ https://twitter.com/ajkbliss   BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

Your host Dr. Meaghan Kirschling and special guest Dr. Ron Kirschling are back for another book club episode! In this week's book club, Meaghan and Ron break down Divided Mind by John E. Sarno. The book explores the connection between the mind and body and how this inextricable bond impacts our overall health.    The author, an orthopedist, believes there are other explanations for psychosomatic physical pain that aren't related to aging. Dr. Sarno explains that these pains are usually induced by repressed, unconscious emotions. He believes that emotions from our past can trigger many diseases such as fibromyalgia. Throughout his years of research, Dr. Sarno has found that continued suffering is related to patients' reticence to truly accept the origin of their pain. He draws the conclusion that a more in-depth acknowledgement of our emotions and their source can often alleviate symptoms.    Tune into this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy for a detailed summary of Divided Mind. Learn how our minds and bodies are interconnected, why it is important for medicine to focus on wellness rather than illness, and how our emotions play a vital role in our everyday physical experiences.   Quotes • “The real dichotomy we face in health care is whether we are going to concentrate on illness or wellness.” (06:30-6:42) • “We are really getting into this situation where we are not treating people holistically; instead, we are being conditioned to treat diseases.”  (07:54-08:00)  • “In general, if there is something you are trying to resist or there's something you're not dealing with, that will continue to persist.” (23:26- 23:31)  • “When there is stress and loss of control, we do see an increase in health conditions across the board.” (35:09-35:18)    BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

Dr. David Steenblock is one of the world's leading stem cell experts, specializing in the treatment of ALS, Cerebral Palsy and a wide range of other degenerative diseases. Over the course of his 40-year career, Dr. Steenblock has centered his practice around regenerative medicine, which focuses on matching therapies and treatments to an individual's unique biochemical and genetic needs. Dr. Steenblock is particularly renowned for his work with stem cell treatments, and although these treatments are vastly underutilized, he has seen great success in thousands of his patients.   While there are many ways that you can retrieve stem cells, Dr. Steenblock prefers to use nutrient dense bone marrow stem cells, which he believes heal the body best. In one of his cases, a patient who had lost their vision entirely regained eyesight a few weeks after treatment. However, despite incredible successes such as this one, Dr. Steenblock still warns his patients about potential setbacks. Something as simple as a small infection can negate all progress that has been made. In order to see the best results, it is essential to follow your doctor's orders and avoid situations that could potentially cause trauma to your body.   Join host Meaghan Kirschling on this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy for a conversation with Dr. David Steenblock about the restorative power of stem cells. Learn more about what they are, how they are used and why Dr. Steenblock believes they are the biggest miracle in modern medicine.    Quotes • “If you don't have any obstructions to the growth of your stem cells, you will see good results.”  (06:40- 06:48) • “It may be true that fat has more stem cells, but they dont heal the body as well as stem cells from bone marrow do.” (20:00-20:05)    • “The number one way to help stem cells is to get rid of all infections.” (29:00-29:04)    Links Learn more about Dr. David Steenblock: • https://strokedoctor.com/about/dr-david-steenblock/ • https://strokedoctor.com/conditions-orange-county/   BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

“The chemical structure that chemists and pharmacists get to create the drugs that we use today are from nature. These are the chemicals in plants, these are the essential oils” says Dr. Eric Zielinkski, author of The Essential Oil Apothecary.  Dr. Zielinski explains that many people are too quick to write off essential oils as pseudoscience, when there is actually an abundance of scientific evidence proving that they are a key contributor to our health and wellbeing.   Unfortunately, there has been widespread misinformation regarding essential oils and their proper use in recent years. Because MLMs have sent out thousands of people who, despite being well-intentioned, are not in the medical or aromatherapy fields, essential oils have been largely discredited. However, it is important to recognize that essential oils actually serve as the foundation of most modern-day medicines! Dr. Zielinski's mission is to help people explore the ways in which essential oils can alleviate symptoms of everything from stress to inflammation to chronic diseases and more to better their day-to-day lives.   Tune into this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy for a conversation with Dr. Eric Zielinski about the healing powers contained within essential oils. Learn about the common myths surrounding essential oils, how they positively impact the brain, and how to safely and effectively use them in your everyday life.   Quotes • “The chemical structure that chemists and pharmacists get to create the drugs that we use today are from nature….These are the chemicals in plants, these are the essential oils.” (5:04-5:18)  • “A lack of bacteria creates a poorly developed immune system, which puts your brain at risk for inflammation.” (9:42-9:50)   • “These synthetic fragrances have been linked to autoimmunity and, of course, allergies, but at what cost?” (13:50-13:58)  • “Some research studies have...proven that post-operative patients that have a view of nature heal quicker and get out of the hospital versus someone that has a window view of the garage.” (15:21-15:35) • “Out of all of the essential oils manufactured on the planet, 50% are used by the food and flavor industry. You are consuming essential oils every day in microdoses.” (30:19-30:35)  • “Low acetylcholine in the brain is the hallmark of Alzheimer's and Dementia.”  (42:18-42:21)    Links Learn more about Dr. Eric Zielinkski: https://naturallivingfamily.com/  https://www.facebook.com/NaturalLivingFamilyk/ https://www.instagram.com/naturallivingfamilyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/doctorericz   BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

“Let food be your medicine,” says Cathy Moore, PA-C, a Physician's Assistant at One Agora Integrative Health. Cathy explains that many of us have started treating food as a passing need rather than a vital fuel. We often eat on the go and may not even remember what we ate for lunch by the time we're eating dinner! This approach critically disrupts our gut health, since we aren't taking the time to rest and digest before, during and after each meal.   Rather than rushing through meals, Cathy suggests that we instead be intentional about what we eat and how we eat it. By taking deep breaths before starting a meal, for example, we activate our parasympathetic nervous system, prepping our bodies to better digest our food. An increase in mindfulness around food also allows us to establish a better relationship with what we're eating, promoting an attitude of gratefulness rather than the fear that so often surrounds restrictive diets.   Tune into this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy for a conversation with Cathy Moore about digestive health. Learn about the differences between healthy and harmful bacteria, the strategies you can use to retrain your taste buds, and how best to balance between your emotional and nutritional worlds. Improving your gut health is not an impossible feat! Join Cathy and host Meaghan Kirschling for some simple steps you can take to kickstart the journey towards a balanced microbiome.   Quotes  • “If you're going to sit down for a meal, it's important to take some time and look at your plate, just connect and be intentional with what you're eating instead of eating emotionally. Because most of us are eating out of emotional needs that haven't been met. So, when you're intentional with what you're eating, you're looking at your plate, you're sending gratitude and thankfulness into those foods, which really actually brings good frequencies into that food and helps with the structure of the food.” (4:25-4:52) • “I think every meal is a chance to heal the body. It's either that food is going to bring life-giving frequencies and health and life into our body or it's going to bring cellular death.” (5:39-5:47) • “We have the good, healthy bacteria that's really necessary to be able to regulate and govern over our immune system function. And you want to have plenty of what's called acromancia. I call them the ABCs: acromancia, bifidobacterium, and clostridia. Those are our main healthy, good bacteria that we really need in balance, and when those have too much, then that causes problems, but when there's not enough, the immune system is really suppressed and low.” (18:48-19:17) • “Oftentimes, patients will feel like, ‘Gosh, I'm just anxious all the time. I'm so nervous.' And you think about...what's going on in their brain, when actually we should be thinking, ‘What's going on in their gut?'” (22:33-22:45) • “Let food be your medicine.” (26:46-26:48)   Links Book a session with Cathy: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/    BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

“The average person checks their cellphone 160 times a day,” says Edmund McCormick, author of Happiness Power: How to unleash your power and live a more joyful life. “If you didn't have a cellphone, what would you do with those 160 moments?” Edmund explains to our listeners that he actually got rid of his cellphone a few years back, after noticing how much time the people around him were spending on their devices, completely unaware of their surroundings. Now, he is only reachable by landline and much happier because of it!   Edmund decided to do a deeper dive into the power of happiness after reading the 2020 World Happiness Report, which indicates that, on average, US citizens are the least happy they've been in 20 years. This finding piqued Edmund's interest, and he ultimately wrote a book detailing his findings, including 50 powers that typically accompany an increase in happiness.   Tune into this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy for a conversation with Edmund about happiness and how to find it. Learn about the many powers that come with happiness, how to cultivate a glass-half-full mentality, and why self-love and positive self-talk are key to finding long-term contentment.    Quotes • “Happiness gives us things that people who are not happy don't have. And that's where the title Happiness Power came from because there's a great deal of power if you are happy and content in life. Those that are happier tend to earn more money, they tend to get promotions, they tend to have a greater circle of friends, and so on.” (2:23-2:51) • “I wound up with the conclusion that you really can't find happiness directly. It will elude you….How then do you find happiness? You find it indirectly. You find it by practicing self-kindness, by looking for your purpose in life...having more family and friends and building that circle builds our happiness, showing gratitude even for the smallest things increases our happiness, and also giving increases happiness.” (3:10-4:09) • “The average person checks his cellphone 160 times a day. If you didn't have a cellphone, what would you do with those 160 moments?” (8:17-8:25) • “It's not the material things that make you happy. It's how you feel about the material things….You could be acquiring the best automobile and then after a week or two the smell wears away and you think, ‘What's next?' Or you could be getting a raise, and you're so excited about that raise, and then a month later, gee, you deserve another one. So, it's your mindset that's creating your happiness, it's what's inside you.” (20:58-21:47) • “Use a mantra, meaning repeating to yourself the same few positive words about yourself….Just take 45 seconds to a minute to do that when you get up in the morning or if you're feeling a little down in the afternoon. Just say it to yourself, don't say it outloud, and you will find that in several weeks, you're going to see that the light gets brighter, the curtain lifts, and things look better! All of a sudden, that half empty glass is now looking like it's half full.” (29:02-29:55)   Links https://www.robertgilljr.com/  Link to Edmund's book Happiness Power: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Power-Unleash-Your-Joyful-ebook/dp/B08R2ZSJ11    BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: oneagorahealth.com   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing

Dr. Meaghan welcomes Dr. Tim Spector to the show today. Dr. Tim Spector talks about his latest book SPOON-FED:  Why Almost Everything We Have Been Told About Food is Wrong. Dr. Tim is an expert in gut health, and one of the world's leading researchers.  He is a multi-award-winning expert in personalized medicine, food policy, and the gut microbiome. In this podcast, he debunks some of the biggest food myths we have been led to believe and disputes the "one size fits all" theory of nutrition.   Dr. Spector also talks about his health science company that is running the largest in-depth personalized nutrition study called ZOE.  You can find out more about that company by going to joinzoe.com.   In this episode we talk about: The myths that the food industry feeds us How much of the research surrounding food and nutrition is flawed How we should eat for our microbiome How personalized food choices and lifestyle choices should go into our daily choices of what foods are best for us. Thanks, Dr. Tim Spector for coming on the show, and thanks to everyone for listening.   Remember to be kind to others, take care of yourself and make good choices.

On today's BTBHA episode, Cathy Moore from One Agora sits down with Meaghan to talk about low dose immunotherapy and allergen support.

Today on Beyond the Basics Health Academy, Dr. Meaghan sits down with Michael Rubino to talk about mold, mold toxicity, and home remediation. Michael Rubino has become an expert on mold and home remediation. From his work, he has found that many times builders and contractors don't know how to tackle mold correctly. To educate those who are suffering, Rubino wrote the book Mold Medic. In detail, Rubino advises readers on how to choose a mold remediation company and the exact processes that companies should be using. He also explains how to recover from mold-related illnesses. His message is perfect for those interested in achieving and maintaining robust health. Rubino’s focus is not just on removing cosmetic damage resulting from mold. It’s on removing all traces of mold, the spores they leave behind and the toxins produced by the mold. He’s discovered that a person suffering from hypersensitivity to mold needs all three types of decontamination to regain their health. In one home or business after another where mold was supposedly eliminated, Rubino found the cause of continuing mold-related illness: conventional mold remediators are only doing part of the job. He intends to correct this situation. Rubino and his company - All American Restoration - have been featured in USA Today, NJBiz, Reader’s Digest, New Jersey Monthly, and Digital Trends. He was also selected as a speaker for the Spring 2020 Indoor Air Quality Association Meeting and Expo. Rubino received a Bachelor of Science degree in 2008 and is a council-certified microbial remediator from the American Council for Accredited Certification and a New York State Department of Labor Remediation Contractor. He has spent the past seven years involved in construction and remediating mold contamination.  Thanks so much, Michael, for coming on the show to tackles these and many more topics during our discussion about mold and mycotoxins.

Dr. Meaghan Kirschling sits down with Dr. Gordon Croizer to talk about peptide therapy. Dr. Gordon Crozier is a physician, an in-demand speaker, and a best-selling author. He’s recognized as a leader in both the research and application of Integrative medicine and a pioneer in the field of genetics-based medicine. A board-certified physician in the state of Florida, Dr. Crozier is the Medical Director of Crozier Clinic in Orlando where he is also a practicing physician. Dr. Crozier founded Crozier Clinic in 2014 and the business quickly became one of the fastest-growing of its kind in the USA. Dr. Crozier combines his own life experience with his formal education to help patients from around the world. In addition to seeing patients at his private practice in Orlando, he accepts patients remotely and travels around the world giving lectures on the power of natural treatments, genetics-based medicine, and Integrative medicine. He’s appeared and been featured on multiple national television and radio programs. Dr. Crozier holds Fellowships in Anti-aging Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapies. Dr. Croizer comes on the show today to have a conversation about peptide therapy and how we can use it to help individuals to heal and for anti-aging purposes. The field of peptide therapy is an emerging aspect of anti-aging and esthetics. Dr. Croizer has been doing it for years and comes on to share his information and wisdom.

Beyond the Basics Health Academy welcomes Sarah Andrus to the show to talk about her cookbook “Full of It: Healthy Recipes without all the B.S.”.  Sarah went through her own health struggles about 10 years ago and realized that she needed to make dietary changes if she wanted to see positive health changes. Through her journey, she has put together a collection of recipes that are full of nutrients without all the negative ingredients that we find in so many other recipes. Now that Sarah is symptom-free and off all medications, she shares her passion for the simple, straightforward solutions that she has discovered. Sarah inspires the reader to not only cook with ease and love but to use the time-sharing meals around the table as a way to cultivate strong relationships with family and friends.  Thank you Sarah for coming on the show and I know everyone can relate to this podcast and Sarah’s journey.  Follow Sarah: IG @Sarah.elizabeth.andrus FB @TheRealSarahAndrus Website:  www.WhoGivesAShine.com www.FullOfItCookBook.com

Dr. Meaghan has the privilege of sitting down with James S. Gordon, a psychiatrist and the author of The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma. Dr. James Gordon has edited and authored 10 books and over 140 articles in professional journals and publications that include The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Atlantic. He has served as an expert for 60 Minutes, CNN, NPR, and other news organizations.   Dr. Gordon is also the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Over the past 29 years under Dr. Gordon’s leadership, CMBM has implemented successful, large-scale programs of self-care and group support and Mind-Body Skills Groups with conflict-affected populations in Kosovo, Gaza, and Israel; Syrian refugees in Jordan; native communities in the US facing suicide epidemics; and communities that have experienced natural and climate-related disasters in Haiti, Louisiana, Houston, Northern California, and Puerto Rico. CMBM is currently implementing model programs with US Veterans and with communities devastated by school shootings and the opioid epidemic. The Transformation. is a comprehensive step by step guide to trauma-healing. Dr. Gordon comes on the show today to talk about how trauma affects the body and what we can do to help to move past traumas being stored in our bodies. This is an amazing podcast that is full of useful information for all of our listeners.   You can connect with Dr. Gordon via the following social media outlets: Twitter @drjamesgordon or @mindbodymed Instagram @drjamesgordon

In this episode of BTBHA, founder of 3 Leaf Health, Shannon Miller sits down with Dr. Meaghan to talk about how our thoughts affect healing. We tend to underestimate the importance of our thoughts when it comes to healing and wellbeing. Shannon works with clients in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and Mindset Coaching to help them overcome hurdles.   Shannon is on a mission to empower busy, active women and uncover the hidden issues that are keeping them sick so that they can reclaim their health, find freedom from food, and be confident in their skin.   If you'd like to learn more about Shannon and 3 Leaf Health, check out these links! 3 Leaf Health Blog 3 Leaf Health and Wellness Facebook Page  3 Leaf Health and Wellness Instagram 

Dr. Meaghan invites Steve Daffer to sit down with her today and talk all about lymph, detox, and his invention of the Cocoon RED Infrared Wellness POD.   Steve is the president and owner of Sybaritic, Inc, and Wellness-USA. He has been in the health, wellness, and beauty world for 32 years and is passionate about the effects of heat on improving overall health.     In this podcast, we talk about his journey in utilizing not only heat but other foundational healing modalities to create the Cocoon Wellness POD. Heat has many positive effects on health and disease treatment. It is a modality that has been used for centuries in every culture because of its effects on the human body. Steve discusses this and so many other aspects of whole-body healing.     Want more information? visit wellness-usa.com

Dr. Meaghan sits down with Dr. Mark from One Agora Integrative Health to talk about the law of terrain along with the current state of health affairs in the US. Dr. Mark and Dr. Meaghan wanted to take this time to discuss why we should be focusing on improving our health from the inside out. In this podcast, we discuss the Law of Terrain vs the Germ Theory. It is important to realize that it is our terrain and internal environment that determines how we handle not only infection but other disease processes. This podcast is not only important during this time of COVID when we need to focus on all that we can do for our health but it is generally a great conversation about how we can promote optimal health during our entire lifespan. If you'd like to learn more about both Dr. Mark and Dr. Meaghan, you can read about them at www.oneagorahealth.com

Dr. Meaghan is excited to have Teisa Earhart and Gabby Ball on the show to talk all about hypopressives low-pressure fitness. Hypopressives is a form of exercise that focuses on breathing and abdominal contractions to help with strengthening the core, resetting the pelvic floor, relaxing the diaphragm, and decreasing tension in the low back.    There are many benefits to hypopressive fitness, including: Flatten Your Tummy (No Crunches Needed) Prevent Back Pain Strengthen pelvic floor Shrink waistline Improve postural awareness Better breathing patterns Decrease pressure and bloating in the abdominal cavity Want to know more about Hypopressives? Both Gabby and Teisa teach hypopressives at One Agora Integrative Health Clinic and are open to questions! You can also check out the following links to learn more: www.oneagorahealth.com Hypopressive Minnesota Facebook Page

Beyond the Basics Health Academy welcomes back Chris Burres on the show. In today's episode, Dr. Meaghan sits down and talks with Chris about ESS60 and what she noticed after trying it out for a month. Dr. Meaghan not only noticed an increase in energy and a clearer mind, but also an increase in healing. Listen in to find out about all the other benefits that ESS60 and My Vital C provide! Also, make sure to check out the previous interview we had with Chris (Ep. 191) where you can learn more about Chris's story, C60, and ESS60. If you'd like to learn more about Chris and MyVitalC, check out these links: www.MyVitalC.com MyVitalC Instagram MyVitalC Facebook MyVitalC Youtube BTBHA Ep. 191 - ESS60: The Magic Molecule Thanks for Listening!

Dr. Meaghan sits down to talk with Dr. Bill Rawls to discuss not only Dr. Rawls' personal journey with chronic Lyme Disease but also how to take a comprehensive approach to chronic disease. Bill Rawls is an OB-GYN and leading expert in Lyme disease, integrative health, and herbal medicine. In the middle of his successful medical career, Dr. Rawls’ life was interrupted by Lyme disease. As he struggled to overcome it, he explored nearly every treatment possible – from conventional medicine to a range of alternative therapies. In the process, Dr. Rawls discovered a dearth of knowledge about Lyme disease in the medical community and a shocking amount of controversy and confusion around causes, diagnosis, and treatment that left thousands of patients confused, unsupported, and chronically ill. An avid reader and lifelong student, Dr. Rawls studied all of the research available on Lyme disease and put everything he learned into practice in his own life. Ultimately, it was a combination of diet, lifestyle, and herbal therapy that resulted in his recovery. More than 10 years later, Dr. Rawls has helped thousands of patients find their path to healing from Lyme disease and chronic illness. He is the author of the best-selling book, Unlocking Lyme, and the Medical Director of RawlsMD.com and Vital Plan, an online holistic health company and Certified B Corporation®. You can also get a free copy of his book by going to UnlockingLyme.com. Thanks so much, Dr. Rawls for coming on the show and all the amazing work that you do to educate others about Chronic Lyme Disease.

Dr. Meaghan has the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jack Wolfson, author of the best-selling book, Paleo Cardiologist, to talk about how cholesterol, diet, and lifestyle all play a role in proper cardiovascular health. Dr. Jack Wolfson is a cardiologist who grew tired and frustrated with the dangerous pills and useless surgeries in mainstream medicine. He left his job in traditional medicine and now works with patients to focus on finding and eliminating the cause of disease and sickness. Dr. Wolfson comes on the show to share his experience and expertise with our listeners.   In this episode, we will talk about: Why cholesterol is important for overall health and why we shouldn't all be on statin drugs. Why Paleo is the food plan for health. Is fat bad for the heart? The effects of stress on health. How dental health is connected to cardiovascular health. Importance of chiropractic care in overall health and wellness. Thanks so much for coming on the show, Dr. Wolfson. Check out his book Paleo Cardiologist (He even tells you how you can get a free copy by listening to the podcast).

Beyond the Basics Health Academy welcomes Jenni Hulbert, founder of WILD Wellness, onto the show today to talk about "Workouts without Burnouts". Jenni collaborates with women to help them work out with the different phases of their cycle to optimize results.     Many women build routines that just focus on continuing to push their bodies without taking into consideration the natural ebbs and flows of their bodies. Jenni comes on the show today to talk about not only the seasonal cycles but also how to correspond workouts with the best time of the month to maximize results, linear vs. cyclical workout plans, and even discusses essential oils that can support our cycle.   Thank you, Jenni, for coming on the show, and make sure to check out WILD Wellness at jennihulburt.com to learn more!

In this episode of BTBHA, Dr. Meaghan sits down with Dr. Christopher Shade of Quicksilver Scientific to discuss detoxification, heavy metals, glutathione, and NAD. Dr. Christopher Shade - founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific - continues to be a driving force of development and innovation in natural supplements. Dr. Shade’s vast depth and breadth of knowledge, passion for healing, and intuitive understanding of chemistry and biology are reflected in Quicksilver Scientific’s well-designed detoxification protocols, unique supplement delivery systems, and patented mercury speciation test. Dr. Shade is a recognized expert on mercury and liposomal delivery systems. He has lectured and trained doctors in the U.S. and internationally on the subject of mercury, heavy metals, and the human detoxification system. Dr. Shade's current focus is on the development of cutting-edge, lipid-based delivery systems for nutraceuticals, such as liposomes and micro-emulsion systems, to address the growing need of high quality, affordable detoxification solutions.

In this episode of BTBHA, Dr. Meaghan sits down with Tiffany Flaten, founder of Rock Bottom Wellness and author of her new book Rock Bottom Thyroid Treatment: An 8-Week Thyroid Diet for People with "Normal" Thyroid Test Results to Thrive, Not Just Survive.   Tiffany has dedicated her time to working with thyroid patients to improve their symptoms through proper nutrition education. She became passionate about helping others with thyroid treatment after dealing with her thyroid issues. Through her journey, she realized that to gain back her health, she needed to take a comprehensive approach that included an individualized nutrition plan.     In this episode, we will talk about all things thyroid and touch on: How nutrition affects the thyroid. Why it is important to take control of your health not only through changes in nutrition but also through shifting your mind. Effects of processed foods on your body. Why gluten has a negative side-effect on the thyroid. Comprehensive testing for thyroid. Tiffany's 8-week program to thrive and help support your thyroid. More information on Tiffany and Rock Bottom Wellness:   Webpage: www.rockbottomwellness.com Facebook and Instagram: Rock Bottom Wellness Facebook Group: Nutrition for Thyroid Help Podcast: Rock Bottom Wellness with Tiffany Flaten Order her book at www.rockbottomwellness.com/book

In this episode of BTBHA, Dr. Meaghan talks to Dr. Eric Balcalvage and Dr. Kelly Halderman about their new book "The Thyroid Debacle".     According to the American Thyroid Association, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, which causes symptoms such as extreme fatigue, depression, forgetfulness, weight gain, and hair loss. If thyroid conditions go undiagnosed, those patients - the vast majority of them women - may be at risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and infertility. Unfortunately, conventional Western medicine views thyroid conditions as solely a glandular problem, and doctors are taught to employ a simplistic model of testing TSH and T4 to evaluate patients’ thyroid health. By the time a true glandular disorder presents itself, many prior opportunities to address the condition have been missed. In The Thyroid Debacle, Eric Balcavage, DC, and Kelly Halderman, MD, explore thyroid disorders from a functional medicine perspective, looking to create a paradigm shift in how doctors and patients understand and approach thyroid physiology. They argue that hypothyroidism is more commonly a systemic cellular event and not a localized glandular problem, as is often presumed, and that the key is to look at root causes rather than attempt to mask symptoms with pills. Evaluating the activators of cellular hypothyroidism requires an exploration into the various factors that contribute to the cell danger response - an evolutionary mechanism by which cells and organisms attempt to protect themselves from harm triggered by chemical, physical, or biological threats - as well as tools to reverse it.   In this book, you will learn: what causes hypothyroid symptoms and thyroid gland dysfunction why your doctors are failing you with an outdated model of treating thyroid dysfunction what common factors contribute to cellular hypothyroidism, including physical, chemical, emotional, and microbial stressors how to overcome chronic hypothyroid symptoms This revolutionary new approach will help those affected by thyroid disorders make informed decisions with their doctor and take back control of their health.   Click here to pre-order The Thyroid Debacle!

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to welcome co-founder and CEO of Myndlift, Aziz Kaddan to the show! Aziz has built a company centered around neuroscience and has received recognition from Forbes as one of the 30 under 30 members in Israel. His background in Computer Science has helped him build Myndlift into the product it is today.   Neurofeedback can be used to help retrain the brain through operant conditioning. To be successful, it usually takes at least 15-20 sessions. Now with the use of Myndlift, individuals can do their treatments at home through a Myndlift clinician. Aziz comes on the show to discuss with us how Myndlift works and how you can find a clinician to work with.   Here is what we discuss in this show: What is neurofeedback What can neurofeedback help you with How is Myndlift used and how it can be customized to the person How to find a Myndlift practitioner Learn more about Myndlift at www.myndlift.com

In this episode of BTBHA, Dr. Meaghan sits down and talks about the importance of nasal breathing with Nicholas Michalak, the founder of Somnifix. Many of us are mouth breathers at night. Not only does this increase the chances of sleep apnea and snoring, but it can also lead to other health problems. Studies have shown that nose breathing provides many benefits that improve sleep, such as: Parasympathetic activation. This is also known as the relaxation response and it helps sleepers achieve and maintain deep sleep. Increased nitric oxide production. This helps to improve immunity and kill bacteria in airborne particles. It helps to reduce blood pressure by acting as a vasodilator of blood vessels. Optimized carbon dioxide-oxygen exchange through its slower, regulated cadence. Reduced discomforts caused by mouth breathing such as dry mouth, sore throat, or nasal congestion. You can learn more and purchase Somnifix from their website at www.somnifix.com

Beyond the Basics Health Academy Podcast welcomes Dr. Andrew Litchy to the show! Andrew Litchy, N.D. is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR. He treats people of all ages utilizing modern biomedical research and time-tested naturopathic approaches at his clinic: Neighborhood Naturopathic in Edina, MN. Dr. Litchy specializes in digestive and cardiovascular health and issues like cancer, autism, ADHD, depression/anxiety, fibromyalgia, and chronic Lyme. Dr. Litchy is graduate faculty at the University of Minnesota and is adjunct faculty at the National University of Natural Medicine. Andrew is a medical supervisor at Pillsbury House Integrated Healthcare Clinic, and a founding member of the Integrative team for Children with Challenges. He comes on the show to talk about holistic health and the need to comprehensively address somebody for optimal health and wellness. He treats many conditions including chronic concerns like Lyme and mold.     You can find out more about Dr. Litchy at: www.neighborhoodnaturopathic.com

Dr. Meaghan sits down with world renowned eye surgeon Jerry Tennant, MD. Dr. Tennant is the author of the "Healing is Voltage" book series that includes "Healing Eye Diseases", "Cancer's On/Off Switches: Polarity, Acupuncture Muscle Batteries", and now in its third edition, "The Handbook". Through these books, Dr. Tennant has made decades of research on his healing theories available to everyone. Dr. Tennant comes on to the show to talk about his 4-step protocol to healing. He is the inventor of the medical device - the Tennant Biomodulator® - and its accessories that use scalar energy and frequency. He uses them to help return a body to what he calls “factory settings” allowing the body to heal itself.  Dr. Tennant started to work with energy medicine when he became seriously ill and traditional medicine could not help him.  He went from the top of his game to losing everything. He met with the finest physicians from around the world and when there was no hope, he began studying different and leading-edge medical theories to heal himself. Dr. Tennant discovered connections between Eastern and Western healing methods and began to understand the relationships between the physics of medicine and how cells work and replace themselves. Not only was he able to recover his own health, his practice in voltage medicine sprouted from it. Twenty-five years and many breakthroughs later, Dr. Tennant is an expert in voltage medicine and sees patients from all over the world. Find out more about Jerry Tennant, MD and his work at: www.tennantinstitute.com www.senergy.us ** We apologize for some audio quality issues in this episode that may make it hard to understand some points that Dr. Tennant makes. If you have any questions about Dr. Tennant or the Biomodulator®, feel free to reach out to us at btbhacademy@gmail.com and we will be more than happy to answer whatever we can! Thank you.**

In this episode of BTBHA, Dr. Meaghan talks with owner of SES Research, Chris Burres. Chris is a mechanical engineer, scientist and entrepreneur that has focused his attention on ESS60 and the numerous benefits it provides. ESS60 is a nutritional product that utilizes the health benefits of C60 (Carbon 60) in an oil-based suspension.   The C60 fullerene compound has been scientifically backed by a number of research studies that demonstrate an abundance of mental and physical benefits.     Research has shown that ingesting ESS60 has numerous health benefits such as: Protection against aging by preventing free radical damage in the body Has shown to improve the lifespan of rats by 90% Can kill viruses Decrease inflammation in the body Help with anti-aging effects on the body Listen to find out more about ESS60 and how it works.   Additional links and contact info: MyVitalC Website MyVitalC Instagram MyVitalC Facebook YouTube Channel MyVitalC Phone Number: 713-234-7250

On this episode of BTBHA, Dr. Meaghan sits down with Jenn Malecha to discuss mold toxicity. Jenn shares with us her personal experience with mold in her own home as well as how to properly assess and treat mold toxicity. Jenn runs the (W)holistic Health Blog and works with a number of clients on many different health issues. She uses over a decade of personal training experience, functional diagnostic nutrition, and transformational coaching to build personalized, realistic and sustainable health-rebuilding programs that help her clients achieve long lasting results and be the boss of their own health. Mold has proven to be a very complicated issue as it can silently cause problems in your body and every person reacts differently to its exposure. Therefore, Jenn and Dr. Meaghan discuss how you can know if you are exposed and what to do if you believe mold toxicity is interfering with your health. Want to know more about Jenn and mold toxicity? Check her out on social media and visit her (W)holistic Health Blog! (W)holistic Health Boss Blog (W)holistic Health Boss Facebook (W)holistic Health Boss Instagram (W)holistic Health Boss YouTube (W)holistic Health Boss articles published in Elephant Journal: Why Paleo Doesn't (Always) Work Full Moon's Effects On Your Health The Magical Power of Magnesium Other podcasts and interviews with Jenn: A Healthy Curiosity Podcast Ep. 49 Gut Health & Autoimmunity (W)holistic Health Boss: Mysterious Mold Series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

On this episode of BTBHA, Dr. Meaghan sits down with her colleague, Chad Weed, to discuss the importance of functional rehab and how looking specifically at restoring proper musculoskeletal and neurological function can help with any type of disease and dysfunction. Chad has been working with musculoskeletal concerns for 20 years and one of the patterns that he has noticed is that many times we go after the specific location of dysfunction or pain but don't focus on truly rehabbing what is necessary to get individuals out of dysfunctional patterns.   This episode focuses on how musculoskeletal issues are also neurological issues due to the body having to compensate and that we need to take a comprehensive approach to care when dealing with injuries, especially old trauma to the body.

Dr. Meaghan and Dr. Mark from One Agora Integrative Health sit down and talk about how the immune system works and discuss a few important lifestyle changes that help promote optimal health and wellness. There are many things that we can do to promote optimal wellness. The number one factor for longevity and quality of life depends on the body's terrain. Dr. Mark goes through what we should be monitoring and action steps we can take today to take control of our health. Watch the full video interview with Dr. Mark here!

In today's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy, Dr. Meaghan sits down with Lauren Ohayon. Lauren is the owner of Restore Your Core and is an internationally recognized Yoga and Pilates teacher that works with women around the world to restore proper function of the core and pelvic floor. Lauren discusses how the pelvic floor, core muscles, low back, and diaphragm are not only linked together as the foundation of posture and movement but how they are connected to our organs and the rest of the body as well. This is a great episode for anyone wanting to learn more about how to restore proper function to the core, pelvic floor, low back, and breath. In this episode we discuss: How the pelvic floor, diaphragm, and low back are connected How Restore Your Core takes a comprehensive approach to reconnecting various aspects of health How everything in the body is connected The importance of realizing that structure and function go together How to strengthen your body effectively so that sneezing, running, and coughing do not lead to urinary leakage How tight muscles reflect dysfunction How to put everything together in a movement puzzle so that full function and structure is restored Want to know more about Lauren and the Restore Your Core program? Visit restoreyourcore.com or follow Lauren on Instagram (@thelaurenohayon), Youtube, and Facebook. Thanks everyone for listening and remember to take care of yourselves and be kind to others.

Beyond the Basics Health Academy welcomes Cass McLaughlin to the show. Cass works at Hennepin Healthcare as a program coordinator for Integrative Health Lifestyle-Based Group Medical Visits and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in both the Department of Internal Medicine as well as Family and Community Health at Whittier Clinic. Cass has also co-authored the book, The Whittier Way Lifestyle-Based Group Visits with Kara Parker, MD. Cass McLaughlin has been practicing meditation for 30 years and has been helping others through a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program since 2004. She has also participated in two meditation research studies and trained in Trauma Sensitive Medicine. Cass comes on the show to talk about the power of mindfulness and even leads us through a meditation. She discusses the importance of using meditation to help to reconnect the body and the vital aspect of breath work. We hope you enjoy this relaxing episode of BTBHA!

In this special episode regarding COVID-19, Dr. Stephani Martinsen and Dr. Meaghan Kirschling sit down to discuss various aspects and updates on the current state of affairs when it comes to our country. This candid conversation opens up the opportunity to critically think about some of the confusing aspects of this condition. Additionally, we have included a few links regarding some of the issues that were referenced in this episode for further reading. How ventilators might not be the answer and why some patients are not doing well on ventilators Chloroquine as a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread How Hydroxychloroquine works with coronavirus Natural immunity vs. vaccine-based immunity World Health Organization does have a goal to “protect” everyone through immunization by 2030. What this means is that they are striving to have every person in the world vaccinated by 2030 World Health Organization and funding. Much of the funding is through the private sector. The United States was the largest contributor followed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation An overview of Bill Gates’ vaccination agenda as well as past vaccination programs and side-effects How being outdoors more often affects upper respiratory infections How vaccine companies are legally protected against individuals who suffer from adverse side-effects Utilizing Vitamin-C for coronavirus (worldhealth.net) Utilizing Vitamin-C for coronavirus (NCBI)

On today's episode of BTBHA podcast, Dr. Meaghan sits down with Reed Davis, Founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Certification Course to discuss food sensitivities. The discussion addresses not only food sensitivities but how they need to be assessed and addressed in a functional medicine model.   Reed is an expert in functional lab testing, data-guided health building protocols and holistic lifestyle approaches. Reed is widely known as one of the most successful and experienced functional lab educators in the world today, having provided functional assessments to over 10,000 clients as a clinical nutrition therapist and teaching over 3,000 health coaches and allied health professionals about hormone, immune, digestion, detoxification and nervous system issues.    He uses five tests on all of his patients and one of them is food sensitivity testing.   In this podcast, we discuss: What is a food sensitivity? How does it differ from food allergies and celiac disease? How to test for food sensitivities? If you are sensitivity to a food, do you have to avoid it for life? Why it is important to address food sensitivities on every patient? How digestive health is linked to overall health and wellness Thanks so much Reed for coming on the show and sharing your expertise and knowledge.   Make sure to follow One Agora Health on Facebook and Instagram (@oneagorahealth) to stay updated and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from!

During this special edition of Beyond the Basics Health Academy, Dr. Meaghan video chats with Dr. Stephani Martinson to discuss aspects of the immune system and immune response that are important to understand with the recent outbreak of COVID-19.   Dr. Stephani and Dr. Meaghan have worked together for years and Dr. Stephani is the owner of the compounding pharmacy, Evexia.   In this podcast, they discuss: How the Immune System works Why we are seeing some of the trends that we are seeing with COVID-19 What we each need to know about our immune system and how we can best support immune function Why are some populations having mild cases and what is leading vulnerable populations to have severe reactions and going into cytokine storms What is a cytokine storm Hydroxychloroquine- How it works (specifically with COVID-19 and the immune response of cytokine storms) What we can do to try to stay safe and sane during these times

Dr. Meaghan Kirschling welcomes Andrea Beaudot to Beyond the Basics Health Academy to talk about acupuncture.  Acupuncture has the ability to help many people with various health concerns.     Andrea is an acupuncturist at One Agora Health in Bloomington, MN. She works with clients of all ages with a variety of concerns by utilizing acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Andrea first became interested in Chinese Medicine when she was trying to find some answers regarding her own health concerns in her early 20s.    During this podcast, we discuss: How acupuncture can help decrease depression and anxiety How emotions can get stuck in the body and how Chinese Medicine views the connection between health and emotions Patterns that we see in Chinese Medicine when it comes to symptoms and disease What conditions can benefit from acupuncture Why Andrea is so passionate about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine You can watch Andrea's interview at: https://youtu.be/R44Gyekzs50 You can learn more about Andrea by following her on instagram at @andrea.bdot

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to welcome to the show the owner of YogaBody - Lucas Rockwood. Lucas talks about his story on how hitting rock bottom in the early 2000s sent him on this journey to help others with health and wellness. He is currently the owner of YogaBody - a company that teaches trapeze yoga to individuals throughout the world. In this episode, he discusses with us the connection between the mind and body and how movement can help to connect us to our mental state. In this day and age, we are bombarded with emotions and Lucas discusses how we can control our emotions through initiating movement in our life.   Thanks so much, Lucas, for coming on the show and sharing your experience and expertise with us and our listeners.  

In this episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy Podcast, Dr. Mark LaScotte and Dr. Meaghan Kirschling from One Agora Integrative Health sit down and talk about what it means to eat clean.  This podcast is full of what you need to know to make better food choices and how to do it while staying sane. Highlights of this episode: What it means to be organic Which foods you should eat organic Ketogenic diet and if it is the right fit for you Benefit of digestive enzymes and HCl Intermittent fasting Wine! How to not get a glass full of glyphosates What you need to know about gluten Foods to avoid and foods to eat Thanks everyone for listening! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@oneagorahealth.com.

Dr. Meaghan and Dr. Mark from One Agora Integrative Health sit down to discuss the importance of Omega-3 balance in the body.  It is not only important to take out the bad fats in the diet, but also to balance with supplementing the right amount of Omega-3.   In this episode, we will talk about: How much fish oil we need in the United States How to cook right with oils and fats Not all fats are created equal What lifestyle changes we can make to decrease inflammation What is Omega-3 Index and how this blood level can be preventative against dementia What type of testing we do at One Agora Integrative Health to assess overall Omega-3 status Thanks everyone for listening. This is a podcast jam packed with information. And remember to: Be kind, take care of others, and make good choices.  

Dr. Meaghan and BTBHA.com Podcast welcomes Maria Aparis to talk about many different aspects of health and wellness.  Maria is here to talk about her own personal experience with thyroid concerns and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. This lead her to discover the connection between the gut, immune system and the rest of the body. She was able to navigate through brain fog, extreme fatigue, vertigo, weight gain, and even a tumor in her throat.   This journey made her realize the truth that was said by Hippocrates ages ago... "All disease begins in the gut". She is now the best selling author of the book The Essential Gut Awakening: Mastering Hashimoto’s and Other Autoimmune Diseases. Maria Aparis joins us today to share her journey, insight and wisdom. Such a fun and educational conversation! You can find out more about Maria Aparis at https://mariaaparis.com.  

Dr. Meaghan and BTBHA Podcast welcomes Dr. Amber Walker, DPT, PT.  She is the author of a new book called Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Dr. Amber joins us to share her knowledge, expertise and experience overcoming multisystem concerns and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.   In this episode, we discuss What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome What causes some people to become overly reactive to their environment Dr. Amber's journey with multi-system problems and concerns The best approach to help the body to heal Why multiple systems and symptoms occur when Mast Cells have been activated Resources: Dr. Amber's website: www.mastcellsunited.com She also likes to refer people to www.mastattack.org – a great wealth of information! Besides being the author of “Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome” published in March of 2019, she currently resides in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she encourages a root issue approach to healing within physical therapy and advocates for the MCAS population with speaking engagements and the patient resource website www.mastcellsunited.com. She is the owner of Origin Wellness, a holistic practice that will serve patients in northern Colorado starting in the summer of 2019.

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to welcome Dr. Yael Halaas, MD to the show to talk about the latest FDA approved device out there called EMSCULPT. EMSCULPT is a completely new device that is in a body-contouring class of its own because it uses HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology to produce high-intensity muscle contractions meant to simulate the equivalent of 20,000 sit-ups in 30 minutes. It's the first FDA-cleared energy device approved to burn fat and build muscle mass. EMSCULPT contracts muscles beyond what is possible through physical training, yielding better muscle tone and enhanced fat metabolism.  It is absolutely taking the nonsurgical fat reduction and body sculpting world by storm. Dr. Yael Halaas is known as one of the best plastic surgeons in New York City. Dr. Halaas is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Her dedication to continued education, training, and top of the line patient care has earned her the highest recognition offered to surgeons practicing in the United States - Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). She was part of the research done on EMSCULPT and joins us today to tell us all about this new technology and the research behind it. You can find out more information about Dr. Halaas through the following: Her website: Dr.Halaas.com  Calling her office: (212) 688-5955 You can also find your closest EMSCULPT provider by going to BodyByBTL.com website. Remember to be kind to others, take care of yourself, and make good choices -Dr. Meaghan Kirschling, DC, APRN, CCN One Agora Integrative Health Clinic www.oneagorahealth.com

Welcome everyone to Beyond the Basics Health Academy Podcast. In this podcast, I interview Amy Medling. Amy is the founder of an online group called PCOS Diva. Amy is a certified Health Coach who has built an amazing community that helps to support, educate, and empower individuals with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.  She joins us to talk about her comprehensive approach to health and wellness with her new book, Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  Her book is grounded in the latest medical research and filled with knowledge along with guidelines about how to take a comprehensive approach to PCOS. It lays out the mental changes that are needed along with: A 21-day anti-inflammatory, hormone-balancing and gluten-free meal plan, including meal prep and plan-ahead tips to make eating this way sustainable 85 delicious recipes - Half fan favorites and half new dishes Daily self-care exercises including meditation and journaling prompts  More information and links to Amy: She offers online classes, podcasts, blogs, and various other tools at PCOSDiva.com Her book can now be purchased on Amazon or listened to on audible “Healing PCOS: A 21 Day Plan for reclaiming your health and life with polycystic ovary syndrome” You can also contact her to get a copy of the Healing PCOS Workbook. This guide is a great companion to her book and I highly recommend it. To get a copy, email amy@pcosdiva.com Amy has been on BTBHA before to talk about PCOS.  Listen to her other show (Episode 100) by clicking here. Amy also talks about joining her private Facebook group at PCOS Diva Private Facebook Group Thanks Amy for coming on again. It's always great to talk to you and thanks everyone for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of BTBHA, please leave us a review and make sure to follow One Agora Integrative Health on Facebook and Instagram (@oneagorahealth) to stay updated!

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to be back and there is no better topic to discuss after a little hiatus than about the thyroid and how the thyroid works. So many individuals struggle with thyroid concerns but are told that they have a normal thyroid gland. Dr. Eric Balcavage DC, CNS, CFMP, BCIM joins us to tackle this issue and explain exactly how the thyroid works and why we need comprehensive testing. Dr. Eric Balcavage is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional and regenerative medicine clinic in Glen Mills, PA. He is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation, and chronic illness. He has been in private practice in Glen Mills, PA since 1996. Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania. Dr. Balcavage is the co-host of Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can’t get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational "Thyroid Thursday" videos on Vimeo and Youtube. Dr. Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism. He is currently working on a book that will address the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology. What you will learn in this episode: Why we need more than TSH to test the thyroid How chronic inflammation affects the thyroid What each thyroid marker means Why thyroid function is so much more than just what we test in the blood What role does diet and gluten play in the thyroid Want to know more about Dr. Eric Balcavage? Follow him and find him here:  Rejuvagen Functional & Regenerative Medicine 17 Regency Plaza Glen Mills, PA 19342 Phone: 610-558-8920 www.rejuvagencenter.com Youtube: Rejuvagen Vimeo: Rejuvagen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rejuvagencenter Instagram: @drericbalcavage Thanks so much everyone for listening!  Reach out to us at info@btbha.com with any questions, comments, or topics for future podcasts.

Beyond the Basics Health Academy is excited to welcome Jordan Gross to the show today. He is a young entrepreneur and writer. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Economics, received a Masters in Management from the Kellogg School of Management, and went directly into a corporate job. He recently left the daily grind to pursue what truly makes him happy and motivated each day... adding value to others without expecting anything in return.   He shares the importance of setting the right tone for your day through his new book, Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness. This book is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon, specifically in the categories of Teen Health, Relationships, and Family.    In this podcast, we discuss how you can incorporate his five main components of a morning ritual into your day.     How to find out more about Jordan Gross and his book Getting COMFY! http://getting-comfy.com/ (website) http://getting-comfy.com/blog/ (blog) https://twitter.com/Getting_COMFY?lang=en (twitter) https://www.instagram.com/getting_comfy/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/GettingCOMFY/ (Facebook) https://medium.com/@jordan.c.gross2016/latest (Medium)   Find the book through these links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DX26HS (Amazon) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38311791-getting-comfy (Goodreads)   Thanks everyone for listening and remember: Be Kind to Others, Take Care of Yourself, and Make Good Choices!

Episode 174 introduces Trista Zinn and low pressure hypopressive fitness to our listeners. Trista Zinn is a master trainer for hypopressive fitness.   In this episode you will learn: What is hypopressive low pressure fitness The muscle groups that make up the core canister How you can improve different pelvic floor concerns such as incontinence, cystocele, prolapse, and sexual dysfunction How hypopressives can help with athletic performance Why these exercises are vital for both men and women How you can learn more about these techniques How health care professionals can be trained to use these exercises with their clientele To learn more about Trista Zinn and hypopressive training visit: www.coresetfitness.com You can also find a good educational video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFHwHPOkvxw

Patrick Plum has joined BTBHA to do a series on Lyme Disease and Chronic Disease. The purpose of this series is to explore subject matters that are specific to individuals that are dealing with complex health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Meaghan Kirschling joins Patrick Plum to talk about diet and Lyme Disease. Which diet is right for you is a hard question to answer for anybody so in this podcast, we discuss the specific considerations with chronic disease. What you will learn in this episode: What dietary restrictions can benefit you the most Why one diet doesn't fit all Differences in diets Why diet has to be individualized Thanks everyone for listening and don't forget to leave u a review and subscribe!

Patrick Plum has joined BTBHA to do a series on Lyme Disease and Chronic Disease. The purpose of this series is to explore subject matters that are specific to individuals that are dealing with complex health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Meaghan Kirschling joins Patrick Plum to talk about diet and Lyme Disease. Which diet is right for you is a hard question to answer for anybody so in this podcast, we discuss the specific considerations with chronic disease. What you will learn in this episode: What dietary restrictions can benefit you the most Why one diet doesn't fit all Differences in diets Why diet has to be individualized Thanks everyone for listening and don't forget to leave u a review and subscribe!