Dr. Kim (The Doc) and Charlene Richardson (The Jock) are here to educate their community to be their own advocates in the health care system. Dr. Kim owns, Total Integrative Health in Greenville, DE. It is there that she uses both conventional and alternative medicine to benefit a patient. She works with patients to empower them so they can optimize their health and get better and always has her patients' best interest at heart. Charlene owns ANCHOR life + fitness in Kennett Square, PA. She believes it is her responsibility to help her members become stronger and healthier so that they can live their lives to the fullest. A passionate advocate for a holistic approach to health, fitness, and wellness, Charlene has created a gym to support and strengthen the mind, body, and spirit. There will be so many health and fitness topics in this podcast including, but not limited to: gut health, hormones, bloodwork, blood sugar, acupuncture, sarcopenia, hydration, no pain/no gain, autoimmune diseases, sleep and so much more!
In this episode, Nicole Fialkowski who is a member at ANCHOR life + fitness and most recently became a patient of Dr. Kim at Total Integrative Health.In this episode, we discuss:Nicole's improvement in Triglycerides and Fasting Glucose numbers from January 2020 to NOW!The healthy lifestyle habits she has committed to overtime to improve her health.Why she believes she has stayed consistent and continues to improve her overall health .Advice to someone ready or thinking about starting their health and fitness journey!and so much more!ANCHOR life + fitnessTotal Integrative Health
In this episode, Dr. Kim and Charlene sat down with Dr. Anne Duch. In this episode, Dr. Duch discusses:How she went from busy outpatient clinic to Founding her own practice, Physical Therapy for Women in 2008.Common misconceptions about the pelvic floor. Returning to exercise/physical activity after pregnancy/childbirth.Her new online course, What Happens in Vagus Doesn't Have to Stay in Vagus.PT For Women
Our first episode of season 2 has dropped! In this episode, one of our ANCHOR Members, Christine Buek discussed with Dr. Kim and Charlene all of the cooking she has been doing and why.This summer, her kids are conquering the Appalachian Trail and she has been busy curating dehydrated foods and coming up with recipes to support their journey. She discusses the importance of heat and how that is a huge component of cooking in addition to salt, fat, and acid.
-Adrenals have a huge impact on our bodies-Stress impact starts from the brain-Stress feelings: HR, BP increase, anxiety-Hormone release-Cortisol and more!
In this episode, Lyme Disease and next steps with diagnosis.-Lyme Disease is often misdiagnosed (often looks like a cold)-Kennett Square and surrounding areas are high tick areas-Pulling ticks out can be challengingand so much more!
In today's episode The Doc & The Jock, Dr. Kim and Charlene discuss thyroid and touch on Hashimoto's, Graves disease and more!
In today's episode, Dr. Kim and Charlene discuss detox. We have a natural detoxification system (liver, kidney's, etc.), but sometimes these systems don't work optimally due to stress, environmental toxins, alcohol consumption, and more.Alcohol puts so much stress on the liver and then the natural detoxification process can't work properly.Plastics, mold toxins, mushrooms and all affect our detoxification system.Our hormones breakdown and can cause DNA damage (cancer).
Intermittent Fasting: Not recommended for highly stressed individuals, menstruating women, those with diabetes. Eating Window (10 Hours) Training within your cycleExercise Improves HormonesKeto & Kids with Seizures, fats, and hormonesDash Diet Avoid these Seed Oils: Canola oil, sunflower oil, grape-seed oil, vegetable oilOlive oil & avocado oil: Good to eatCoconut oil: Okay with itToo many inflammatory oilsCalcium/Iron Supplementation
General Protein Requirements: 100 gramsProtein Recommendations: (other sources besides meat) legumes, lentils, chickpeas, nuts, protein butter.Get protein from real food sources firstProtein powders150 Minutes - Government RecommendationsMove Frequently, consistently, listen to bodyMind/Body Connection: Your body tells you when your fullFats
Fasting Glucose, A1C and RangesWeight Loss, High Sugar, Insulin Processed foods, ingredient listsCGM (Charlene's Chicken Sandwich VS Ice Cream and response)Fiber: Fruit, Veggies, legumes, beans (Not Cereal)Oxalates: Low oxalate dietBio-individual approachSourdough bread, soaking rice and beansYeast, mold, and bacterial imbalancesCholesterolHigh blood sugar VS High Cholesterol
-Charlene lived in fight or flight for over a year and felt horrible-All previous blood work for Charlene came back Normal-Dr. Kim talks about optimal levels and where each individual feels goods-Discussion of hormones and PCOS-Insulin Resistance: Hormonal imbalance with cortisol-Stress affects hormones (LH, FSH) part of pituitary-Estrogen dominance-Progesterone was on lower end-Burn out cortisol (Super sensitive to certain food and sugars)-How Charlene balanced her hormones (breathing, slowing down life, yin yoga, supplements, continuous glucose monitor: ice cream vs chicken sandwhich) -focusing on magnesium)9 Months Later: -Progesterone increased-Cortisol came back to normal-Protein: Very individualized, many individuals don't get enough protein-Sourdough bread: Ingredient list-Dr. Mark Hyman: More than 5 ingredients on a package, probably don't need to eat it.-Processed food, the norm and consistent candy intake with kids-Eating nutrient dense whole foods (shop locally)-Charlene's experiment with keto, liver detox, January detox and getting to the root cause, liver function properly-Kennett Square, Hockessin area and molds -
Meet Dr. Kim and Charlene episode in this first episode of The Doc & The Jock.Get some more information and back story on these individuals who are excited to help educate and guide you to be your own advocate in this health care system.
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