Strive for Great Health Podcast

Dr. Harris is joined by Dr. Swathi Varanasi, a pharmacist and serial entrepreneur who was recently voted one of the top 50 most influential leaders in pharmacy in 2023. We discuss how she incorporates the principles of Ayurveda into her clinical practice, why continuing education is essential, and the innovative ways she mentors students about alternative careers. Finally, we discuss CBD and her company Element Apothec. It was a wonderful conversation full of take-home points to help you boost your health, EQ and IQ!Element Apothec: https://elementapothec.com/ (use PODCAST20 for a 20% discount) Connect with Dr. Swathi: www.doctorswathi.comSponsors:Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.comGreat Health and Wellness: https://theghwellness.com

Dr. Spencer Wood, DDS, joins the show today to talk about his integrative approach to dentistry and using dentistry to improve our overall health. He utilizes an innovative test to determine the health of our mouths and gums and then utilizes a holistic treatment algorithm to fix what needs to be fixed. We discuss that approach and how he spearheads the movement to pay the dentist not to do dental work.Connect with Dr. Wood: https://smilebellaire.com/Nimbus Healthcare: https://nimbushealthcare.comLifestyle Medicine: https://theghwellness.com

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 106 - Functional Culinary MedicineThere is a new healthcare paradigm making waves, and it's called functional culinary medicine. Have you heard of it? It's taking the food is medicine philosophy and taking it a step further by combining the principles of functional medicine. Dr. Monisha Bhanote joins us on the podcast to discuss how she uses the principles of functional culinary medicine to heal her patients.Connect with Dr. Bhanote:https://www.drbhanote.com/Get Her Book:https://www.drbhanote.com/the-anatomy-of-wellbeingNimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comLifestyle Medicine:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

There are so many myths related to body composition and fat loss. In our early media career, we got many of these myths wrong and, unfortunately, propagated things that were not true. In our Things I Got Wrong episode and subsequent episodes, we covered some of these. In this episode, we cover some of the prevailing myths regarding losing body fat and then present what we found in our data analysis covering each myth.Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comLifestyle Medicine:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 104 - Sexual Health, Intimacy, & DesireThe quality and frequency of intimate moments you share with your spouse affect your health. Did you know if you have intercourse 52 or more times a year, you decrease your risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, among other disease states?I am joined on the podcast by my good friend Dr. Angela Jones of Get Centered Counseling & Counsanlts, who is a certified Sex Therapy Candidate at the Texas Sex Therapy Institute and also holds a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, a Masters of Arts in Community Clinical Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy in In Counseling. This episode is for both men and women who want to discover how to foster sexual health, intimacy, and desire with their partners.Connect with Dr. Jones:https://www.angelajonesphd.com/Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comLifestyle Medicine:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Overconsumption of calories is a great way to make yourself sick. Many of us feel like our appetites are out of control. How and when we eat is under the control of many different factors, but all is not lost. We dive into those factors and end the episode with actionable tips for taking control of your appetite.Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comLifestyle Medicine:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

I want to apologize to all of my listeners. Some things were mentioned on the podcast that I did not vet properly. I also incorporated some of my own bias and agenda into the podcast's early episodes, which resulted in information being presented that was not scientifically accurate. This episode is my apology, where I dive into some of the issues I know I got wrong on previous podcast episodes. Thank you for your continued support, and God Bless.Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 101 - BDNF: How To Teach An Old Dog New TricksBrain health fascinates me. I was raised in a house full of mental illness and saw two grandparents pass away from neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the critical regulators of brain health by controlling neuroplasticity. Our brain can adapt to our ever-changing environment and has a remarkable ability to heal when placed in the right situation. Episode 101 dives into BDNF and leaves you with actionable tips to enhance your brain health.Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

The title of this podcast sounds like an exaggeration and a marketing ploy to get you to listen to this episode. I assure you it is not. Let's say you are a 65-year-old standard American female or male with three medical conditions and had a hip fracture. You have a 30 to 40% chance of being dead one year from that fracture. Astronomical; how come nobody is talking about this? Luckily, we have your back and will break down everything you need to know about your bones and how to optimize bone health for healthy aging.Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Dysregulations in blood pressure and blood lipids/cholesterol are common issues affecting millions of Americans. The conventional approach is to treat each with medication and hope for the best. Yet millions of people die each year due to cardiometabolic illnesses connected to high blood pressure and abnormal lipids. What if medications are not the best solution to these problems? We dive into five studies that outline why lifestyle medicine is necessary to treat high blood pressure and abnormal lipids.Nimbus HealthcareCBD Health Collection

What does your financial health look like? I've often found just like mental, physical, and spiritual health, we often make many mistakes and missteps regarding our financial health. How we view our finances, and our relationship with money can impact our overall health. Holistic life and business coach Dr. Bryan McElderry joins the podcast to discuss how he empowers his clients to achieve robust financial health.Connect with Dr. Bryan:https://www.bryanmcelderry.com/Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the two primary stress circuits in the body. Stress is one of the root causes of chronic disease, and it's incredibly prevalent in our lives today. We can lower our risk of self-injury by moderating how our HPA axis responds to stressors. We discuss what the HPA axis is, how it works, and ways you can take control of this pathway to master stress.Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

It seems like some people have all the time in the world. How can these individuals stack so much into the same 24 hours that we all get? Must it be some magic, right? The magic is time management, and it's a skill like any other skill. It can be learned and mastered. ADHD Life Coach Dr. Diana Mercado joins the podcast to discuss how she developed a time management system that allows her to thrive as a busy physician with ADHD.Connect with Diana:https://www.adhd-lifecoach.com/Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 95 - My Personal Acute Care ProtocolsWhat do you do when things do not go according to plan? Do you have a plan for these situations? We break down what we do when inflammation, injuries, infection, stomach upset, and more strike the Harris household. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding holistic acute care?Nimbus Healthcare:https://nimbushealthcare.comLake Hills Pharmacy:https://lakehillsrx.com/c/shopCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133uYoga Nidra:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0u9GST_j3s&t=48s&ab_channel=YogaNidraAppHigerDose PEMF/Infrared: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1624464&u=3029546&m=87497&urllink=&afftrack=

Dr. Harris Is joined by Dr. David Yeazel and Stephen Anderson of the LDN Health Center to discuss one of our favorite holistic treatments, Low Dose Naltrexone. We discuss the history of naltrexone, how it works, and why its uses have exploded recently. You've probably never heard of this medication, but it's something that is helping people all over the US right now. Are you ready to boost your Health EQ and IQ regarding LDN?Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Strive for Great Health Podcast Episode 93 - February Wellness Review 2022This podcast covers the following topics:Wellness Journey - Follow your own pathStudy #1 - Shortening your DNA is not goodStudy #2 - T Cells to the COVID-19 rescueSupplement Discussion - TribulusLifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleAlpha Male X:https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120CBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Hair loss is estimated to affect 80 million Americans. The conventional one size fits all approach fails to address the root causes of hair loss. Many have tried this approach with minimal to no results. We at Nimbus healthcare use personalized medicine to address hair loss's root cause or causes. By checking genetics and providing lifestyle medicine, each solution is unique. This episode will discuss the structure and function of hair, why the conventional approach fails, and how Nimbus achieves unparalleled success in restoring normal, healthy hair.Nimbus Website: https://www.nimbusmenscare.comLifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Energy medicine utilizes the natural energies and frequencies present in nature to promote optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health. We have covered two forms of energy medicine already, infrared therapy and PEMF therapy. One of our favorite tools is negative ions. Negative ion therapy is starting to get a lot of publicity, especially with the wrist band wearables. Is there any juice behind negative ions? In this Strive for Great Health Podcast episode, we dive into what the research shows and how we incorporate negative ions into our health routine.Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleTherasage Bio Band: https://bit.ly/3BLic6oAir Doctor:https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=1506&c=ghaw

Energy medicine utilizes the natural energies and frequencies present in nature to promote optimal mental, physical, and spiritual health. We have covered two forms of energy medicine already, infrared therapy and PEMF therapy. One of our favorite tools is negative ions. Negative ion therapy is starting to get a lot of publicity, especially with the wrist band wearables. Is there any juice behind negative ions? In this Strive for Great Health Podcast episode, we dive into what the research shows and how we incorporate negative ions into our health routine.Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleTherasage Bio Band:https://bit.ly/3BLic6oAir Doctor:https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=1506&c=ghaw

From survivor to superhero, Matt Ode joins the podcast to discuss his journey through Stage 3C testicular cancer and how his faith and tribulation made him the dynamic motivator and speaker he is today. It is a fantastic conversation about the perseverance of faith amid a severe storm.Connect With Matt: https://www.mattodespeaks.com/  Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle  CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

From survivor to superhero, Matt Ode joins the podcast to discuss his journey through Stage 3C testicular cancer and how his faith and tribulation made him the dynamic motivator and speaker he is today. It is a fantastic conversation about the perseverance of faith amid a severe storm.Connect With Matt: https://www.mattodespeaks.com/  Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle  CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

This podcast covers the following four topics:➡️ Wellness Journey - Adversity➡️ Study #1 - Does increasing fat intake increase LDL➡️ Study #2 - Artificial sugars impair the gut microbiome➡️ Supplement Discussion - AshwagandhaLifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleAlpha Male X:https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120

This podcast covers the following four topics:➡️ Wellness Journey - Adversity➡️ Study #1 - Does increasing fat intake increase LDL➡️ Study #2 - Artificial sugars impair the gut microbiome➡️ Supplement Discussion - AshwagandhaLifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleAlpha Male X:https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120

Dr. Harris is joined by Elisabeth Kristof of Brain Based Wellness, an applied neurology practice in Austin, Texas. Her practice is a comprehensive method that puts the brain and nervous system at the center of movement training, behavior change practice, and mindset coaching for improved health, resilience, and athletic performance.In this episode, we talk about her wellness journey, how she became an applied neurology practitioner, and some simple movements for you to do at home that improves your brain health.Connect with Elisabeth:https://brainbased-wellness.com/Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

Healthy is a myth when 60% of the adult population has one chronic disease. Even the "young" are not spared, as 44% of millennials have one chronic disease. The term healthy is the most misunderstood word in medicine. Health is not the absence of illness. Health is a state of being comprised of thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. In this episode, we outline several factors that go into proper health. How do you know you are healthy? Find out by tuning in.Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleCBD Health Collection:https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

It's a secret that is no longer a secret! We often think about exercise to look good, but there are many surprising benefits to a routine exercise program. International fitness superstar Mario Tomic joins the podcast to discuss five hidden benefits of exercise essential to overall mental, physical, and spiritual health. What are those five benefits, you ask? Tune in to find out!Connect With Mario: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdt93DFIUVMMCPrKp6VHuQLifestyle Medicine With Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle

This episode covers the following topics:➡️ Wellness Journey: Praise, Criticism, & Critiques➡️ Article 1: Obesity Decreases COVID Vaccine Response➡️ Article 2: Small Increases In Movement Improve Metabolism➡️ Supplement Discussion: Alpha Male X - LongjackLifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleAlpha Male X:https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120

This episode covers the following topics:➡️ Wellness Journey: Praise, Criticism, & Critiques➡️ Article 1: Obesity Decreases COVID Vaccine Response➡️ Article 2: Small Increases In Movement Improve Metabolism➡️ Supplement Discussion: Alpha Male X - LongjackLifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris:https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundleAlpha Male X:https://www.alphatherapeutics.com/supplements/alpha-male-120

Cryotherapy is an intervention that is taking the world by storm right now.  One of the pioneers in bringing cryotherapy to the masses is Kyle Jones, the co-founder, and COO of iCRYO.  This episode dives into the origins of the cryotherapy empire, how God led the way for Kyle and what research shows are the benefits of engaging in cryotherapy. Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle CBD Health Collection: https://cbdhealthcollection.com/?ref=gq64jy133u

Do you remember that show Myth Busters?  We loved that show because it took a scientific approach to popular myths to bust them or uphold them.  We took that approach on this episode to two myths we can not stand!  It's too expensive to eat healthy, and I don't have time to work out.  Do you think these myths are going to stand up after they run through the Strive for Great Health Podcast Gauntlet?  Tune in to find out!   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

What comes to mind when you hear advocacy?  We all have been touched by cancer, and the medical effects are understood by many of us.  However, the non-medical logistical issues are something that can be extremely difficult to navigate.  After being diagnosed with brain cancer, Matthew Zachary has dedicated his life to advocacy, the act of making cancer suck less.  Hear his story and learn about advocacy in this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. Connect With Matthew: https://www.matthewzachary.com/ Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Strivers, have you ever wondered what do I do to keep myself well? As a lifestyle medicine physician, I prioritize the daily interactions with our environment to treat and prevent illness. This podcast episode walks you through how I use lifestyle medicine to keep myself healthy, vibrant, and full of purpose and joy. Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Sean Sessel joins the podcast to discuss how our personality types can influence how we gather information and how we respond to our environment.  Our personalities affect how we view our health, finances, and relationships.  There is also even a link between our brain chemicals and our personalities!  This is the episode you don't want to miss, and we give you tips and tricks to maximize your health, finances, and relationships, all based upon your brain chemistry and personality. Oculus Institute: https://www.oculusinstitute.com/   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Our monthly wellness review contains four segments, the segments in this month's episode are as follows: ➡️ Wellness Journey: What other people see ➡️ Article 1: Artificial sweeteners and your gut bacteria ➡️ Article 2: Exercise saves you money ➡️ Supplement Discussion: Zinc (From Alpha Male X) - https://www.alphatherapeutics.com   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

How do I know my supplement is a good one?  This is a question I'm sure many of you have asked, and it is something I get asked all the time.  The supplement industry is ripe with deception and, frankly downright dirty practices.  Dr. Frank Bodnar of Orthomolecular joins the podcast to discuss the supplement industry and give you critical insights into how you can rest assured that your supplement is of high quality.   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924 Our E-store: https://store.theghwellness.com

High blood pressure has become so common that the diagnosis does not even shock or surprise people. However, high blood pressure is a sign of systemic dysfunction at the hand of one of the seven root causes of chronic disease. If we do not address the root cause, we will continue to suffer from dysregulated blood pressure. In holistic medicine, we look at high blood pressure as a symptom of an underlying disease; and this episode of the podcast outlines how we holistically approach hypertension with nutrition, stress management, supplementation, and more. Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Dr. Ryan Sherman, a behavioral health expert, joins the Strive for Great Health Podcast to discuss his new book, Weight Lost.  In this book, Dr. Sherman outlines the tips and tricks he has used to successfully help thousands of people win the battle of the bulge and do so without fads, gimmicks, or rebound weight gain.  Often, the very first step in our fat loss journey is the wrong step, and Dr. Sherman delivers what any of us should do first to ensure we achieve our fat loss goals.  Are you ready for Weight Lost? Dr. Sherman's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Lost-Achieving-Gaining-Always/dp/B08R6PFS5Y Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

In this episode, we discuss:   ➡️ Wellness Journey: Don't quit when it's hard ➡️ Article 1: The blueprint to reverse your biological age in 8 weeks ➡️ Article 2: Re-infection rate after previous COVID infection ➡️ Supplement Discussion: Iron Bisglycinate   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

I'm sure you've heard of the Mediterranean diet, but what about the Mediterranean lifestyle.  What if we take that even further and combine that with life and business coaching while engaging in making delicious, wholesome meals?  That is just a tiny piece of what Dario and Anita have done at Passion Is Cooking.  This episode of the podcast discusses the Mediterranean lifestyle, how Dario and Anita married their businesses, and the surprising health and relationship benefits that science associates with cooking.  You'll be ready to create your masterpieces in the kitchen after getting inspiration from Dario, Anita, and me.  Are you ready? Connect with Dario and Anita: https://passioniscooking.com/   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

46% of people say they cannot live without their cell phones.  Wait, that's crazy; almost half of us equate not having a digital device to life and death!  Cell phones and social media can be fantastic tools when used correctly, but there is a dark side.  Digital health is a fundamental component of health and wellness; however, it's often neglected. In this episode, we dive into the effects that social media and digital technology have on our health and outline strategies for digital wellness.  This topic has never been more critical as we continue to push increasingly forward in the digital age.   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

What if I told you that you could live a longer, healthier life, improve your sleep and exercise performance, sharpen your focus and cognition, protect your nerves, and reduce inflammation all with a teaspoon a day? Carbon nanomaterial scientist Chris Burres, the co-founder of My Vital C, joins the Strive for Great Health Podcast to discuss Carbon 60 (C60) and how this exceptional molecule is revolutionizing health and wellness.   MyVital C: https://www.myvitalc.com/greathealth/ Promo Code: Greathealth Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Our monthly wellness review is back with four different topics designed to empower you to take control of your health! ➡️ Wellness Journey: Well, that was unexpected ➡️ Article 1: Tai Chi and exercise for better sleep ➡️ Article 2: Is the food you're eating beneficial or harmful for your microbiome ➡️ Rootine Supplement: Calcium   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924 CBD: https://imp.i294432.net/c/2446411/818840/11573    

Skincare expert Danny Neifert joins the Strive for Great Health Podcast to talk about all that she has learned in aesthetics and why she has such a passion for holistic skincare. Many products and procedures that we do every day are harming the skin and prematurely aging the skin. Danny sought a better and more natural way for skincare and founded Skin Harmonics. Now she helps people every day experience truly youthful and healthy skin! In this episode, we dive into why the beauty industry has it all wrong, what products to avoid, and how you can holistically treat your beautiful skin. Connect With Danny: https://skinharmonics.com/podcast   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924  

Metabolism, it's a word that we all know, yet like most things, metabolism can be a very complex subject.  Researchers get their PH.D.'s in various aspects of metabolism. Metabolism covers numerous processes in the body, but the one we attribute to the word the most is the generation of energy from food.  How we effectively generate energy determines much of our overall mental and physical health.  There are numerous reasons why our metabolism may be dysregulated, but fear not, there are several things we can do to improve our energy generation and overall health.  This episode dives deep into the process of metabolism, what regulates our metabolism, how the system gets out of whack, and what we can do to help improve the machinery that turns food into energy.  This is a transformational episode so grab your favorite single ingredient, the nutrient-dense snack, so you have the energy to listen to it all!   Lifestyle Medicine With Dr. Harris: The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924 CBD Health Collection: https://imp.i294432.net/c/2446411/818840/11573

World renown metabolism and physiology researcher Dr. Benjamin Bikman joins the Strive for Great Health Podcast to discuss a widespread root cause of chronic diseases. 30% of Americans have impairments in metabolism and sugar processing. In medicine, we call this insulin resistance, and it is at the root of numerous diseases, including Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and more. Dr. Bikman shares how he got into studying insulin resistance, the root causes of insulin resistance, and the complications, and how you can holistically begin to address and reverse insulin resistance. This is a must-listen episode for those who want to take control of their health and live a life of joy and wellness. Connect with Dr. Bikman: https://gethlth.com/ Dr. Bikman's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Get-Sick-Disease_and/dp/194883698X   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924    

Happy March!  This episode is our monthly wellness review, where we cover four different topics. In this episode, we discuss: ➡️Wellness Journey: What is "healthy" ➡️Article 1: It's time to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic as a cardiometabolic phenomena ➡️Article 2: Mindfulness and improvements in migraine headaches ➡️ Supplement Discussion: Copper   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

We are obsessed with perfection, winning, and making things look easy or effortless.  This obsession is at the heart of why so many of our goals go unfulfilled.  Life is about balance; it's about intentionality, not being perfect.  We welcome Amy Connell, host of the Graced Health Podcast, to discuss how we approach everyday health and wellness. In this episode, we discuss: ➡️Why intentional is the goal, not perfection ➡️Why the "on"/"off" mentality is keeping you from your goals ➡️How you can achieve shame-free wellness by breaking the rules ➡️ Why grace and sustainability are the foundations of healthy intentions   Graced Health Podcast: https://www.gracedhealth.com/podcast/   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Thyroid abnormalities are widespread, and unfortunately, the root cause of the abnormalities are usually not sought after. Many reasons can disrupt the normal functions and processes of this little gland. Don't let the thyroid's size fool you; it plays an immense role in our overall health and well-being. In this episode, we discuss: ➡️What the thyroid is ➡️What are its functions ➡️What nutrients are essential to thyroid function ➡️What things impair its function ➡️What labs to check to look at thyroid function   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924  

Sponsor: Premium Jane: https://premiumjane.com Promo Code: GreatHealth for 20% off! The obesity epidemic is raging out of control, and the horizon appears to be very dark. By 2030 it is estimated that nearly 50% of American adults will be obese. Excess body fat is linked to numerous chronic diseases, including cancer, infertility, thyroid abnormalities, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's, and more. Dr. Harris is joined by Dr. Trent Mozingo, who has made it his mission to fight the battle of the bulge. Dr. Mozingo's work The Weight is Over has helped transform the lives of many through transformational information regarding the true nature of fat loss. The weight loss industry is a billion-dollar industry, yet despite all the gadgets, gizmos, and quick fixes, the world's obesity problem is still surging. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Harris and Dr. Mozingo discuss how diseased food is causing disease, why the weight loss industry has it all wrong, and practical tips you can use to help create sustainable fat loss. Dr. Mozingo's Material: The Weight Is Over: https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Over-Between-Health-Doctor/dp/0692190015   Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Harris: The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924  

Sponsor: Premium Jane: https://premiumjane.com Promo Code: GreatHealth for 20% off! We have moved our Podcast back to a once-weekly release every Wednesday. The wellness weekly segments are now monthly wellness reviews. They follow the same formats as the wellness weekly with four distinct parts: Wellness Journeys, two different research articles, and a supplement discussion. This month's review discussed the following: ➡️ Wellness Journeys - Value Creation ➡️ Article 1: The Relationship Between COVID & The Microbiome ➡️ Article 2: The Health Benefits Of Creatine ➡️ Supplement Discussion: Phytosterols   Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Are you looking for a deeper experience with the podcast, or maybe you'd like to support the podcast? If so, become Strive for Great Health Insider! Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned.   The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

The most important decision regarding our health that we make every day is what we decide to use to fuel our bodies.  Nutrition is the king of wellness; exercise is the queen.  What we use to fuel our bodies; what we use as nourishment can either heal/prevent disease or be the root cause of disease.  Culinary medicine is all about using food to nurture and prevent, treat, and reverse disease. Dr. Michaela Ginn joins the podcast to discuss her transition into culinary medicine, how culinary medicine has impacted her own life, and how she works with her clients to let food be thy medicine indeed. Never Say Never Wellness: https://neversayneverwellness.com/   Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Are you looking for a more profound experience with the podcast, or maybe you'd like to support the podcast? If so, become Strive for Great Health Insider! Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. The Ultimate Wellness Course: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle How You Can Benefit From Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924