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If your child has had molluscum contagiosum bumps for months or even years, you're not alone — and you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley breaks down what the clinical research actually says about treating this common childhood viral skin condition, why the go-to prescription cream may be no better than doing nothing at all, and what a 1,400-year-old Chinese medicine framework has to say about why some kids clear it fast while others struggle for years. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a 2017 Cochrane Collaboration review of 22 clinical trials and 1,600+ patients found that imiquimod, the cream prescribed for molluscum for nearly 20 years, performed no better than a placebo The real story behind Imiquimod's off-label use — it was never FDA-approved for molluscum in the first place What "auto-inoculation" means and how scratching can spread bumps from 2 to 10+ across the body How the molluscum virus actively blocks your immune system's inflammation signals to hide undetected in the skin Details on berdazimer (brand name Zelsuvmi), the first FDA-approved treatment specifically studied for molluscum, and how nitric oxide may help fight the virus A 2025 study finding a link between eczema and prolonged molluscum infections — and Dr. Motley's take on why The Traditional Chinese Medicine connection between the lungs, large intestine, and skin health (the "Wei Qi" or defensive energy concept) Signs that may point to underlying gut or respiratory imbalances — including asthma, chronic congestion, food poisoning history, and digestive issues Specialty labs Dr. Motley recommends for investigating hidden gut or lung infections (MicrogenDX, Mosaic Diagnostics) Herbal and homeopathic approaches discussed for immune support, including:              Astragalus: https://tinyurl.com/39j4xpnx              Olive leaf: https://tinyurl.com/32c4sj9a             Elderberry: https://tinyurl.com/kxvnrtep            Cat's claw: https://tinyurl.com/yu8ntvu7            Scutellaria: https://tinyurl.com/4murtnuk Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: The molluscum cream that doesn't work 1:53 – What the Cochrane review revealed about imiquimod 3:39 – Case study: A family's frustrating molluscum experience 8:42 – How the virus hides from the immune system 10:47 – Berdazimer (Zelsuvmi): the first FDA-approved treatment 14:11 – Why some kids clear molluscum fast and others don't 16:05 – The lung–large intestine–skin connection in Chinese medicine 20:38 – Checking for gut and respiratory imbalances 26:10 – Testing methods: EAV, kinesiology, and specialty labs 27:38 – Herbal and homeopathic options for immune support Resources mentioned: MicrogenDX (respiratory/sinus testing) Mosaic Diagnostics (parasitology and gut testing) Supreme Nutrition Products (Astragalus, Olive Leaf, Elderberry, Cat's Claw, Scutellaria) Hawaii Pharm Woodland Essences DesBio (homeopathic remedies) Metabolics.com Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A viral post claims a stomach infection reversal reversed a man's hair loss in 28 days. Dr. Chris Motley checks the science: how H. pylori shuts down your stomach acid, why that starves your hair follicles of iron and B12 before it shows up on a blood test, and why the popular kill stack for it fails for a specific group of people.  00:00:00 - The claim: hair regrowth in 28 days 00:01:46 - Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast 00:01:59 - Why this post landed differently this time 00:03:47 - "It is something that is serious": the carcinogen most people shrug off 00:05:24 - Who's carrying it, and the family pattern behind it 00:06:01 - Dr. Motley's own undiagnosed childhood ulcer 00:08:29 - How H. pylori builds an acid-proof shelter out of your own chemistry 00:09:59 - What happens when the ammonia it makes spills into your bloodstream 00:11:25 - How you actually caught it (it's not from someone sneezing on you) 00:14:56 - The acid paradox nobody mentions in the viral post 00:15:46 - Sponsor break: Beam Minerals 00:17:52 - Same bacterium, two opposite acid problems, depending on where it sits 00:21:30 - The real chain from stomach acid to a thinning hair follicle 00:24:51 - "Your hair is the surplus of the blood": what Chinese medicine said first 00:27:50 - Why the mastic gum "kill stack" fails, and for whom 00:31:17 - Where to actually get tested 00:32:45 - Disclaimer and close Key Takeaways Thinning hair is a symptom, not the disease. Dr. Motley's framing: "the thinning hair is not the problem, the thinning hair is the receipt." H. pylori lowers stomach acid for most carriers, acid is required to absorb iron and B12, and hair follicles, among the most metabolically demanding tissue in the body, run out of raw material before a standard blood panel shows anything wrong. Check ferritin, not just hemoglobin. Ferritin (stored iron) drops before hemoglobin does. A normal red blood cell count on a standard panel does not rule out the iron deficiency that's already reached your hair. The mastic gum stack mentioned in the episode doesn't work the same for everyone. It requires an acidic stomach to be active, so anyone on a PPI for reflux is likely working against their own supplement. It's also built for the roughly 90 percent of carriers with low stomach acid, not the smaller group whose infection has pushed their acid up. The same infection can raise or lower your acid, depending on where it sits. An infection spread through the whole stomach tends to lower acid. An infection concentrated in the lower antral portion can raise it. H. pylori usually isn't caught in childhood. Most people acquire it early, often through a household member, most commonly transmitted through vomiting rather than casual contact. It is not a hygiene issue. The WHO classifies it as a carcinogen. It is linked to gastric cancer risk when an active infection is left unaddressed, so, test don't guess, especially for anyone with two-plus months of reflux, bloating, or digestive symptoms. No trial supports hair regrowth in 28 days. The underlying mechanism (better iron and B12 absorption once acid recovers) is real and can meaningfully help hair health over time, but the hair growth cycle itself makes a four-week full reversal implausible. Extra info: Pylo Guard by Microbiome Labs is an excellent, Dr. Motley recommended probiotic: https://tinyurl.com/yj2y8ccj Recommended Dosage: Normally one capsule in the evening (Talk to your doctor!). Another gentle probiotic known to work well for H.pylori is Pylopass: https://tinyurl.com/2uj6e7sy Resources Mentioned Mastic gum: resin from Pistacia lentiscus, traditionally sourced from the Mediterranean. Mastic gum complex by Zuma is a great source, but any organic version will do.  Lactoferrin: iron-binding milk-derived protein, typically bovine-sourced Reishi Supreme (Ganoderma lucidum) by Supreme Nutrition Products: https://tinyurl.com/cs2jrzs2 Vibrant Wellness Labs, vibrant-wellness.com: functional digestive and parasite testing panel Uva Ursi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition Products: https://tinyurl.com/w8u9eu4e Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your eye exam came back normal, but your vision still isn't right. Dr. Chris Motley explains the Traditional Chinese Medicine case for why liver health, not just age, may be behind your floaters, flashes, or dim vision, including his own story of vision loss and recovery. He covers the real embryology behind "the eyes are a map of the brain," the labs he uses when a standard eye exam comes back clean, and the herbs and acupressure points he recommends for eye strength. [00:00:00] - Opening: why your eyes might be showing signs your eye doctor can't explain [00:00:26] - The real embryology: your eyes grow directly off your brain [00:02:11] - Iridology: reading the eye's lines and colors, and why it's contested [00:04:03] - Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast, and the day's premise [00:07:14] - Chinese medicine's oldest eye theory: the liver opens into the eyes [00:08:17] - When the eye doctor finds nothing, and the questions start [00:10:01] - Old infections hiding in the brain, and the path to your eyes [00:11:22] - Floaters, squiggly lines, and the parasite possibility [00:15:32] - Dr. Motley's own story: losing vision in his right eye [00:19:20] - Specialty testing when the standard labs come back clean [00:20:38] - Why the liver is the real storehouse for eye health [00:23:40] - The infection-liver-eye pipeline: how pathogens steal your nutrients [00:26:06] - The herb protocol: Schisandra, Bodyguard, Morinda, and Cat's Claw Supreme [00:27:47] - Acupressure for the eyes: five points and the liver connection [00:30:57] - Recap and closing: what to do when your eye doctor can't explain it Key Takeaways Your eyes really are an extension of your brain, not just symbolically. Early in embryonic development, the eyes form as a direct outgrowth of the brain itself. This is standard developmental biology, not a TCM metaphor, and it's the real anatomical reason vision problems can be windows into neurological and systemic health rather than isolated eye issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine's oldest eye doctrine holds up as a documented framework. The idea that "the liver opens into the eyes" is one of TCM's five foundational organ-to-sense-organ correspondences (alongside kidney-ears and spleen-mouth), and it's been part of the system's diagnostic language for thousands of years. A clean eye exam doesn't always mean nothing is wrong. DR. Motley argues that when floaters, flashes, or dim vision persist despite normal dye tests, blood flow scans, and pressure checks, the next step isn't to give up, it's to look at whether an old infection (Lyme, mold, a lingering virus) picked up years earlier is still active in the body. The liver is a nutrient warehouse for your eyes. It stores vitamin A and hands it off via retinol-binding protein to feed the rods and cones that let you see a real, verified biochemical pathway. When a hidden infection is consuming those same nutrients in the liver, your eyes are the ones that go without. Floaters may not always be simple debris. Dr. Motley describes patients who say their floaters look like "little worms crawling across my eyes," and raises the possibility that some of what people write off as normal floaters could be a pathogen or parasite in the eye's own fluid, not only dead cell tissue. The herb and acupressure routine, in the order Dr. Motley reaches for them:  Total Eyebright C or M by Nutriwest  Schisandra Supreme to support glutathione production and detox: https://tinyurl.com/a24kyuzz Bodyguard Supreme (Chanca Piedra, "the stone breaker") to help clear liver and gallbladder sludge: https://tinyurl.com/ebnszurf Morinda Supreme to help eliminate infections: https://tinyurl.com/k2pvvb4w Cat's Claw Supreme as an anti-inflammatory: https://tinyurl.com/yu8ntvu7 Alongside the herbs, a five-point acupressure routine around the eyes - GB 1 TW23 ST1 BL1 and the whole area that surrounds the eye (done two to three times a day, 30 seconds per point). Rub each point for at least 30 seconds in a small circular motion at each point and also rub the areas around the eyes in a nice circular pattern.  Also rub the area behind the jaw bone right before the ears and on the backside of the neck, right where your neck meets your skull for the same time frame and circular pattern.  Additional Resources: DesBio's Eye Support: https://dbscript.com/product/eye-sarcode-2/ To help strengthen the brain for eye health: Vital Guard Supreme - https://tinyurl.com/3m92t94k Bacopa Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/yc54b4w4 Microgen DX, microgendx.com: qPCR plus next-generation sequencing infection testing via swab samples Mosaic Labs (Mosaic Diagnostics), mosaicdx.com: Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology, direct stool microscopy Vibrant Wellness (Labs), vibrant-wellness.com: functional lab panels GI-MAP by Genova Diagnostics Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A child is doing fine, doing homework, laughing easily, getting along with everyone, and then over a few weeks they become someone else. Explosive anger over nothing. Can't sit still. Can't focus. Grades fall off a cliff, and the school has one word ready: ADHD. In this solo episode, Dr. Chris Motley asks the question almost nobody in that meeting asks: what if the personality change didn't start in the child's personality at all, but with a tick bite nobody noticed? Dr. Motley explains why a sudden, overnight personality change in a child, explosive anger, isolation, loss of focus, deserves a second look before accepting an ADHD label. He breaks down why Lyme disease is called "the great imitator," the biology behind "Lyme rage," how to build a timeline that helps your pediatrician rule infection in or out, and which labs and herbs he trusts in his own practice. Timestamps [00:00:00] - The child who became someone else [00:01:46] - A mother's story: normal one week, unrecognizable the next [00:04:16] - The tick bite nobody noticed [00:05:13] - When ADHD becomes the label, and the guilt that follows [00:08:00] - Knowledge as relief: what the lab tests actually found [00:09:10] - How to test for Lyme disease the right way [00:13:42] - Lyme disease: the "great imitator" [00:15:13] - Why ADHD and Lyme symptoms overlap so closely [00:21:29] - The genetics of ADHD: DDC, MAOA, and the "warrior gene" [00:26:32] - Back to Lyme rage: how inflammation turns a gentle child aggressive [00:30:48] - Getting tested: why a standard Western blot can miss it [00:33:26] - Picking the right lab: Vibrant Wellness, IGeneX, DNA Connexions [00:36:48] - Chinese medicine and the liver: why anger lives in an organ [00:39:12] - The herb protocol: cat's claw, Japanese knotweed, cryptolepis [00:42:13] - Closing: "Trust what you see in your kid" Key Takeaways A sudden personality change is the single biggest clue. Motley's rule of thumb, echoed by Lyme specialists: gradual, lifelong attention and behavior issues usually point to real ADHD. A dramatic shift that happens within days or weeks, especially after time outdoors, is worth a second look for an infectious cause before settling on a behavioral diagnosis alone. "Lyme rage" is a real, named phenomenon, not a scare tactic. Lyme disease crossing the blood brain barrier can drive neuroinflammation that shows up as sudden irritability, anxiety, and explosive anger. It is documented by Lyme-literate clinicians and patient organizations, though it is not a formal psychiatric diagnosis. The lab you choose changes the answer you get. A standard five-band Western blot can miss a real Lyme infection if it does not happen to test for the specific Borrelia strain present. Comprehensive panels from labs built specifically for tick-borne disease test for a much wider range of strains and co-infections. This is not an anti-ADHD or anti-medication episode. Motley repeats, more than once, that he is not telling anyone to stop treatment or medication. The message is narrower: if a child's ADHD treatment is not producing progress, or the onset was sudden, it is worth asking your pediatrician whether an infection could be part of the picture. Build a timeline before your next doctor's visit. Write down when the behavior actually changed, whether it was sudden or gradual, and whether there was time outdoors, hiking, or in tall grass beforehand. That single piece of paper is what turns a vague conversation into a specific one. The liver-anger connection is Traditional Chinese Medicine's oldest lens on rage. In TCM, a congested liver is associated with unflushed histamine and irritability. Motley uses this as his starting point for herbal support, independent of whether Lyme disease is involved. The comfort matters as much as the information. Motley spends real time telling parents, in his words, that "the old medicine never blamed the child, never blamed the parent." For a parent who has done everything right and is still watching their child struggle, that reframe is arguably the most valuable thing in the episode. Resources mentioned: Labs:  Vibrant Wellness Labs (Tick-Borne 1.0/2.0 panels) IGeneX DNA Connexions Doctor Motley's Herbal Treatment Recommendations: Cat's Claw: https://tinyurl.com/yu8ntvu7 Cryptolepus: https://shorturl.at/jxprb Japanese Knotweed: https://tinyurl.com/4pb5hzj7 Alchornea: https://tinyurl.com/mudbdkyr Artemisia: https://tinyurl.com/mr23xcjs Woodland Essences Hawaii Pharm A note on this episode: This episode shares personal clinical observations and general information, not medical advice. Dr. Motley emphasizes not stopping or changing any ADHD medication or treatment without consulting your child's pediatrician. If your child has experienced a sudden behavioral change, especially after time outdoors, consider discussing tick-borne illness testing with a knowledgeable healthcare provider. If this episode resonated with you: Share it with a parent who might need it, and subscribe to The Ancient Health Podcast for more episodes exploring the intersection of Eastern and Western medicine. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your or your child's health regimen. This episode may contain affiliate links. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? 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If you have swollen lymph nodes, this episode will teach you how your mighty glymphatic system drains toxins from your brain to what in Chinese Medicine is called your stomach 12 point. In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley explains the ins and outs of caring for your lymphatic system and how to promote lymphatic drainage through the activation of your triple warmer in Chinese Medicine. He also shares how to look after your body's lymph flow while taking a GLP-1, and the right way to do lymphatic massage on yourself. Key Points from this episode: The recently discovered glymphatic system drains toxins from your brain into your stomach 12 point in Chinese Medicine. This system is powered by sleep: good sleep is essential (wear a sleep monitor to ensure you're getting the deep level of sleep needed for your glymphatic system!). How to know when you're not reaching the cleansing layer of sleep needed for your glymphatic system to operate fully: The tell is when your brain fog won't clear until 2 in the afternoon! Dr. Motley's Best Lymphatic Recommendations: 1) Lymphatic massage or ELT (electrolymphatic therapy) or self-massage and dry brushing (work your way UP, not down). 2) Herbs: Hemoguard helps support blood flow, which is an essential link to lymph flow: https://tinyurl.com/yvzbs8au Manjistha Supreme promotes good lymph flow: https://tinyurl.com/mu9u5yx7 How caring for your liver and spleen are important to the lymphatic system. Doctor Motley explains that in Chinese Medicine the spleen is in charge of moving your fluids from your food and drink through your body. How to know if your spleen is weak through a Chinese Medicine lens: Doctor Motley recalls a patient who suffered from spleen fatigue, and the tell-tale sign was a ring around the lips (chapped lips is a sign as well!). How to strengthen the spleen and liver to promote lymphatic health: Grass-fed sheep thymus: https://tinyurl.com/3kduh2n6 Grass-fed beef spleen https://amzn.to/3QS265f or a PMG supplement from standard process are Doctor Motley's recommendations for optimizing the spleen. Flush the liver with Dandelion root and Schisandra: https://tinyurl.com/a24kyuzz How to be mindful of proper lymph flow when taking a GLP-1. This is not an anti-GLP-1 episode (in fact Doctor Motley's own patients use them now and then), but it's advice for helping the medication work properly. If you're losing muscle, be on the lookout for fluid buildup. Take proteins that work for you, flush your liver, strengthen your spleen and get some moderate exercise to help protect your lymph flow while on GLP-1s. The emotions connected to your spleen in Chinese Medicine that could be affecting lymphatic drainage: worry, overthinking (or, in Chinese Medicine terms "too much mind."), obsessing over outcomes. If you're a chronic worrier, this could affect your immune function. To tend to these emotions well, Doctor Motley recommends emotion work like EMDR. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time again, the fall season, back to school, AKA the time when kids come home with a rough virus or two. Dr. Chris Motley explains why kids get the same cold or sinus infection at the same time every fall, and why it's usually a dormant infection resurfacing rather than a new one from school. He covers the Traditional Chinese Medicine mechanism behind it, how to read facial signs for which organ is struggling, and the specific herbs (astragalus, elderberry, olive leaf, chrysanthemum, acerola, golden thread) he recommends to build a child's immune system before cold season hits. [00:00:00] - Opening: the cold that hits your kid at the same time every single year  [00:01:15] - Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast, and the disclaimer up front [00:02:00] - Why it's not a new infection from school. It's an old one waking up [00:04:47] - The Five Element cycle: why fall energizes the lungs and large intestine  [00:06:58] - Lungs and colon are paired organs, and the embryology behind it  [00:09:08] - Modern life broke hibernation, and why the immune system pays for it  [00:11:13] - The classroom "perfect storm" and the walking pneumonia bacteria almost everyone carries  [00:13:38] - Reading the face: puffy cheeks, swollen temples, and what they mean [00:15:43] - Dark circles, tongue coating, and the kidney connection  [00:18:50] - Chapped lips, swollen glands, and cleaning up the air and water at home [00:24:57] - Neti pots, sugar, and testing for hidden food sensitivities [00:26:51] - The herb list: astragalus, elderberry, olive leaf, chrysanthemum, acerola, golden thread  [00:33:39] - Bone broth, seaweed soup, and the antimicrobial spice cabinet  [00:36:03] - The long game: consistency, adult dosing, and why this isn't a one-season fix Key Takeaways The "new" cold is usually an old infection resurfacing. Doctor Motley argues that when a child gets the same infection every season (strep throat, ear infections, chronic bronchitis), it's rarely a fresh case picked up at school. It's a dormant infection already living in the body, stimulated back to the surface by outside stress. Fall specifically activates the lungs and large intestine. In TCM's Five Element cycle, autumn is metal season, and the lungs and colon (paired organs, both developing from the same embryonic endoderm) get extra energy to detoxify the body ahead of winter. That detox process is what pushes dormant infections out as cold and sinus symptoms. The lung and large intestine claim actually holds up. Unlike some of the embryology claims flagged on prior episodes, this one checks out: both organs develop from endoderm during early fetal development, which is the real anatomical basis for why TCM treats them as a linked pair. A child's face tells you which organ needs help. Puffy, pale swelling points to lung weakness. Swollen temples or tight ears point to the spleen. Dark circles under the eyes point to the kidneys. Chapped lips point to a swollen spleen and possibly the lymph nodes. None of these are diagnoses on their own, but Motley uses them as a starting point for what to get checked. Constipation backs up into the lungs. If a child isn't having regular bowel movements, Motley says the body starts pushing toxins out through the breath instead, which shows up as bad breath, tonsil stones, and chronically congested sinuses. The herb list, in the order Motley reaches for them: astragalus first, as his go-to immune builder; elderberry for antiviral support; olive leaf to block viral replication; chrysanthemum (sold as Vital Guard Supreme) as the gentlest, pregnancy-and-nursing-safe option; acerola for vitamin C and hydration support; and golden thread (Coptis chinensis) as the stronger antimicrobial for a deeper, more stubborn infection. One correction worth knowing before you repeat it: Doctor Motley names anaplasma as a cause of "walking pneumonia" alongside mycoplasma. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the actual, well-established cause of walking pneumonia. Anaplasma is a tick-borne bacterium that rarely affects the lungs at all.  Resources Mentioned Tools & Products: Astragalus - https://tinyurl.com/39j4xpnx Elderberry Supreme - https://tinyurl.com/kxvnrtep Chrysanthemum ("Vital Guard Supreme") - https://tinyurl.com/ebnszurf Acerola Supreme - https://tinyurl.com/mprbuyhz Golden Thread Supreme (Coptis chinensis) - https://tinyurl.com/mvf6rftr HawaiianPharm, hawaiianpharm.com Woodland Essence, woodlandessence.com: liquid herbal tinctures "Thieves" or "OnGuard" style blends  Dunwoody Labs, dunwoodylabs.com: dietary antigen (food sensitivity) blood testing ALCAT test (Cell Science Systems): food sensitivity testing via white blood cell reactivity Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY.

Fall doesn't always cause your sinus congestion. It just knows how to find whatever was already sitting there. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley walks through the Traditional Chinese Medicine map that connects the exact location of a headache or a patch of sinus pressure to a specific internal organ, and why that map keeps showing up in his practice. Key Takeaways Your headache location is diagnostic, not random.A two-week case of post-nasal drip traced back to a bladder infection: Dr. Motley's patient cleared her sinus congestion only after he treated her bladder and kidney meridian points, a connection her prior doctor visits hadn't made. Fall triggers stored trauma, not just cold weather. Because the body encodes every sense during a traumatic event, seasonal cues like cooler air and shorter days can resurface them as physical congestion.  Dr. Motley argues sinuses, kidney nephrons, gallbladder bile ducts, and the brain all develop from the same cell line, which is why infections jump between them. Standard embryology backs the sinus and brain half (both are ectoderm) but not the kidney (mesoderm) or gallbladder (endoderm) half.  00:00:00 Opening: why fall seems to trigger sinus headaches, post-nasal drip, and migraines 00:01:19 Welcome to the Ancient Health Podcast 00:01:33 The core rule: where your headache sits tells you which organ is involved 00:03:05 Case study: the E.coli bladder infection hiding behind a patient's post-nasal drip 00:04:19 Why fall specifically resurfaces old emotional trauma as physical congestion 00:06:34 EMDR, neurofeedback, and tapping: clearing the trauma before it becomes sinus pain 00:11:54 The organ map: bladder, gallbladder, stomach, triple warmer, small intestine, and more 00:14:13 Get checked: the hidden UTI, kidney, and gallbladder infections behind your headache 00:16:30 Beam Minerals and why mineral depletion undercuts everything else on this list 00:17:53 The biofilm problem: how old strep and mono build a fortress in your gut 00:24:29 The embryology answer: why sinuses, kidneys, gallbladder, and brain get infected together 00:28:25 The protocol: sprays, acupressure points, and the antimicrobial herbs he actually uses 00:33:56 Homeopathy, lab testing, and how to decide where to start Dr. Motley's go-to herbal recommendations: Cat's Claw Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/yu8ntvu7 Japanese Knotweed: https://tinyurl.com/296dkaby Alchornea Supreme: https://shorturl.at/3HSJ Elderberry Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/kxvnrtep Echinacea Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/ms9ectd4 Usnea Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/ye5ks88c DesBio Headache: https://dbscript.com/product/headache/, Dr. Motley's practitioner code is f9367150 *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website

Why are so many young women experiencing painful periods, endometriosis, Hashimoto's and hormonal chaos? After falling ill with Graves Disease in medical school, functional endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith made it her life's mission to chase these kinds of questions. In her new book Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones (https://a.co/d/0gbCrVD6) she tackles the real gut-hormone connection behind estrogen dominance, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, and painful periods. Dr. Smith shares the answers she found, a roadmap for better health, better periods and common-sense steps to become the CEO of your own health.  In this episode you will learn:  Why younger women are struggling with their periods Why low progesterone is so common in women in their 20s How constipation and poor fiber intake worsen PMS, bloating, and breast tenderness The impact of long-term birth control use on hormone production Simple, affordable lab tests most OBs don't order but should Exactly how your gut affects your hormones, step by step, by way of your vagus nerve. How a young person could experience a cycle of stress, a bacteria or strep infection, then their antibiotics for treating the strep as well as birth control and acid-blockers can impair their guts affecting their cycle. How, if, as women, our estrogen leaves our body down the four-hydroxy pathway (the pathway that can lead to cancer), more often when we have increased visceral fat, excess stress or intense gut dysbiosis. How important our health is, and the value in taking responsibility for our good health. Self-value, seeing the sun enough in a day and movement all play a role in balancing our hormones.   Not only can excess estrogen affect our moods, but it puts extra stress on our bodies revving up our cortisol and lowering progesterone (the calming hormone), throwing our mood and sleep out the window.  Nutritional changes can make a difference. Avoid sugar in your food and drinks (read the  labels!), and aim for thirty-five grams of fiber for regular, healthy bowel movements. Estrogen dominance from dysbiosis doesn't necessarily mean you have enough of the estrogen you need.  How having a Dutch test every few years is incredibly useful for locating early signs of hormonal imbalances.  A roadmap to fix painful periods. Laser in on how much sugar you're eating (and drinking!) Don't eat wheat made in America if you have Hashimotos, because it may cause a high TPO antibody to attack your thyroid. How babies rely on their mother's thyroid until 18 weeks in-utero, so if you want to get pregnant, optimizing your thyroid is a must.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Cassie Smith: https://www.instagram.com/modernendocrine_/ Buy her book Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones: https://a.co/d/0gbCrVD6 ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

After performing thousands of open-heart surgeries, Dr. Philip Ovadia recognized that the vast majority were preventable…if his patients had improved their metabolic health in the first place. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with heart surgeon, author and podcaster Dr. Philip Ovadia to learn about the underrated relationship between insulin resistance and heart disease, and what you need to know to arm yourself at home and in the doctor's office.  If heart disease has been the number one killer for so long, isn't it possible that we're tackling it the wrong way? Dr. Ovadia's belief is that our emphasis on cholesterol has done us a disservice when it comes to heart health.  If you have a family history of heart issues, or a heart condition yourself, learn how Dr. Ovadia believes you can stay off his operating table.  In this episode you will learn: Why cholesterol and LDLs are not the real enemy of the heart and how sugar is the real culprit when it comes to heart disease.  Why 70 years of cholesterol-focused medicine hasn't reduced heart disease — and what the data actually shows about LDL's role in cardiac events The Craft Test: how Dr. Joseph Craft discovered in the 1970s that 95% of heart disease patients had insulin resistance — compared to only 50% with elevated cholesterol Why your fasting insulin level is the most important number most doctors never order — and how to get it tested for around $10 What exactly to ask your doctor about insulin resistance, and signs and symptoms for it: waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting glucose, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. How stress plays a role in heart conditions, and how emotional support can make a difference in patients' outcomes. Why statin drugs can be problematic, in that they hide the symptom rather than attacking the root of the problem.  The single question to ask your doctor that will immediately reveal whether they understand metabolic heart disease: "Am I insulin resistant?" Why skin tags, belly fat, rounded face, low energy and high blood pressure are early warning signs of insulin resistance — years before chest pain or shortness of breath appear Dr. Ovadia's recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to keep you off the operating table: processed food needs to go, and we must move more. If you have a desk-job, try a standing desk or simply get up and move around once an hour.  Meat is medicine. Dr. Ovadia advocates for the nutritional density of meat, yes, even red meat, and suggests that a low-fat diet has not prevented heart disease as promised.  Vitamin K2 and CoQ10 feed the mitochondria our hearts need for energy.  The effects of common viruses like strep on the heart valves. What role genetics plays in heart disease versus habits.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Facebook Website Follow Dr. Philip Ovadia https://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/ https://ifixhearts.com/team/ https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHearts Buy his books: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/books/ ------  *Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Children are on screens 7 to 9 hours a day according to the latest data. In  this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with Dr. Stacy Jagger, aka “Dr. Sassy,” family therapist, mental health expert and author of The 30-Day Blackout to learn how a month-long digital detox for the whole family regulates a child's nervous system, resolves many behavioral issues and even ADHD symptoms naturally, and allows struggling families to find healing and connection.  Content Warning: There is a brief mention of childhood sexual abuse toward the end of the episode. The subject is not lingered on.  Dr. Stacy reveals her profound story of grappling with her own childhood and how it inspired her to help children struggling emotionally. She walks us through what the 30-Day detox looks like and why children aren't meant to handle the exposure to screens they have today. This deep and meaningful conversation also includes insights on healing from trauma as an adult and the freedom in good, old-fashioned play.  Whether your kids are struggling to focus and all over the map emotionally or you just feel your family is drifting into disconnection, this episode on digital detoxing is for you. In this episode, you will learn:  How screen time has taken over nearly every square inch of our lives, fostering a lack of connection, play and the constructive energy that only boredom can create. It sends kids' nervous systems over the edge and thwarts their natural access to creativity, connection, nature and play.  How a digital detox perturbs a family system, providing a pathway for healing core issues.  While neurofeedback and nutritional changes are extremely helpful for children dealing with ADHD, cutting screen time can help reduce symptoms.   The gryphon roundup, plus the Opal App or the Freedom App, are all tools that protect kids and regulate screen time.  How adults can heal generational trauma with tools like Ketamine therapy.  In Dr. Stacy's experience, when families complete a digital detox, they stop craving sugar, and begin making wiser choices for their health. Detoxing from screens helps uncover intuition and impulse control.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Stacy Jagger Find Dr. Stacy Jagger https://www.drsassy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thedrsassyjagger/ Buy her book 30 Day Blackout: https://a.co/d/04sFIquB ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to https://shorturl.at/w2O6p. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Alzheimer's disease has increased 134% since the year 2000. Over 7 million Americans are currently living with full-blown Alzheimer's disease. Not mild cognitive impairment, not brain fog, but diagnosed Alzheimer's. One in five women and one in ten men will receive that diagnosis in their lifetime. And according to ALZ.org, the risk has gone up 134% in just 24 years. For many people, this is not a genetic crisis: it's a lifestyle crisis, and that means it is largely preventable. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with integrative nurse practitioner, author and Alzheimer's prevention advocate Dani Williamson — whose mother died of Alzheimer's at 78 with zero genetic markers for the disease — to have the honest, urgent conversation about what is actually driving the dementia epidemic, and what every person can do right now to protect their brain. In this episode you'll discover: Why Alzheimer's has increased 134% since 2000 while heart disease has decreased — and what that statistical reversal tells us about the true nature of this disease Why one in five women will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's — more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined — and why it remains dramatically underfunded and under-discussed The shocking genetic test result that changed how Dani understands her mother's disease — and why most Alzheimer's cases are lifestyle-driven, not genetically determined How childhood trauma, smoking, alcohol, poor sleep, chronic stress, and mold exposure combined to create the perfect conditions for Alzheimer's in Dani's mother's brain The mold-Alzheimer's connection: how mycotoxins change the morphology of nerve cells, create biofilm in the brain, and produce the "snot in your brain" effect driving cognitive decline How hidden viruses — including HSV-1 (cold sores), Epstein-Barr virus, and HHV-6 (Roseola) — increase Alzheimer's risk by damaging nerve cells and disrupting brain signalling Why one in six people carry the herpes simplex virus without knowing it — and how managing it proactively could reduce dementia risk The thyroid-brain connection: how Hashimoto's thyroiditis and thyroid dysfunction directly drive brain fog, memory loss and early cognitive decline Why perimenopause and menopause are being misdiagnosed as early dementia — and how optimising estrogen, progesterone and testosterone can bring memory and clarity back The endometriosis-brain connection: how inflammation in the reproductive system blocks the conception vessel meridian's energy from reaching the brain and thyroid Why the tampons and pads most women have used for decades contain glyphosate and bleach — and how switching to organic products reduced period symptoms dramatically within the first two cycles How mold on corn, wheat and processed grains silently accumulates in the body — and why Dr. Motley's FDA contact confirmed that batches of corn are routinely rejected for dangerous mold levels Resolvins — the omega-3 derivative that goes beyond fish oil — and why Dani calls it one of the non-negotiables she will take until her final day Why low-dose naltrexone (LDN) may have an unexplored role in Alzheimer's prevention and inflammation control The TCM fire element connection: how the ovaries, adrenal glands and thyroid form an energetic circuit along the conception vessel — and why inflammation in the reproductive organs can starve the brain of qi Dani's six foundational steps for Alzheimer's prevention: eat well, sleep well, move well, poop well, de-stress well, commune well Why ballroom dancing is the number one exercise for memory — and why boxing is rapidly gaining ground for both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's prevention The Bristol Stool Chart explained: why daily bowel movements matter for brain health, what your stool shape reveals about toxin clearance, and why Dani says "poop like your poodle" The early warning signs of cognitive decline to watch for in aging parents — including increasing clutter, hoarding, and giving away money impulsively Why sleep is when the brain's glymphatic system flushes toxins — and how even one poor night of sleep impairs that critical detox process The role of lymphatic drainage, infrared sauna, and EAV testing in supporting brain health and reducing the toxic burden that accelerates cognitive decline Whether you have a family history of Alzheimer's, are noticing early signs in yourself or a loved one, or simply want to protect your brain for decades to come — this episode is key. Products and Testing Mentioned: Resolvins (SPM Ultra) — ask your integrative practitioner Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) — prescription required; discuss with your doctor MicrogenDX genetic and bacterial testing DesBio Mold SSR Homeopathic Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dani Williamson https://www.instagram.com/daniwilliamsonwellness/ https://daniwilliamson.com/ Book: Wild and Well — available at daniwilliamson.com and major retailers Clinic: Williamson Wellness, Brentwood, Tennessee ------  *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

What if that moldy AirBnB wasn't the true cause of your illness, even after you found mycotoxins in your lab work? What if there was a deeper emotion behind it? In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Howard Cohn to talk about emotional root causes, stacking protocols to truly get well and the tool that gives his patients six months of therapy in under a minute. Learn more at https://biostacking.com/, where you can sign up to learn all the protocols and transformative health education discussed in this episode. Dr. Howard Cohn has been in practice for over 35 years, trained thousands of doctors, and built health companies that reached 14 countries. But the insight that changed everything in his practice wasn't exotic — it was the realization that most patients weren't failing because they lacked the right answer. They were failing because nobody had given them the right combination, in the right order, at the right time.  In this episode you will learn: What Bio Stacking actually means — and why it's fundamentally different from biohacking, which gives you one tool when you need a whole toolkit Why the right treatment done at the wrong time is the wrong treatment — and how Dr. Cohn's wellness scoring system (1–100) determines exactly where to start The "combination to a safe" analogy: why knowing all the right answers (mold detox, binders, acupuncture, red light, ozone) still won't work if you dial them in the wrong sequence. The concept of psychogenetics — how unprocessed emotional events in parents and grandparents can tag the genes and pass down to children as physiological responses, not just behavioural ones Why most "root cause" doctors are actually somewhere along the stem — and what it really means to keep asking "why" until you reach the constitutional root Why alkalinity is Dr. Cohn's fifth vital sign - and how oxygen from greens like wheatgrass fight inflammation and infections.  How Dr. Cohn created a nutritional line for his patients to fill nutritional gaps due to depleted nutrients in our soil degrading our food. How the Cohn vision of health isn't necessarily about being symptom-free. It's about having the tools to live with ease amidst all the modern-day environmental stressors we encounter like toxins and EMFs. In Dr. Cohn's way of thinking, “if you don't have a filter, you are the filter.” Mold symptoms may have as much to do with emotional chaos in your life as mold. Dr. Cohn advocates the use of NET, which he describes as a fusion of Chinese Medicine and pavlovian conditioning, and explains why it can provide six months of therapy in a minute. How the Biostacking Experience (biostacking.com) gives patients 24/7 access to the best integrative practitioners in the world — including frequency medicine, cancer research, parasite protocols, and more  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Products mentioned: H2 Blast (molecular hydrogen) — cohnutrition.com Alkaline minerals — cohnutrition.com Raw greens formula — cohnutrition.com ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website: https://doctormotley.com Follow Dr. Howard Cohn https://www.instagram.com/drhowardcohn/ https://cohnhealthinstitute.com/dr-howard-cohn-dc/ https://cohnnutrition.com/ https://biostacking.com/ ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

A rash baffled 25 years of dermatologists. It disappeared in a week once Dr. Steven Zodkoy traced it to a childhood memory. Here's what that case, and the concept of a "biofilm," has to do with your migraines and your bladder. Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Steven Zodkoy, a chiropractor and applied kinesiologist who became the first in his field to pass the American College of Nutrition exam, a credential previously reserved for MDs and PhDs. Thirty-five years into practice, Dr. Zodkoy specializes in the patient conventional medicine gave up on: the migraine sufferer, the "recurring UTI" patient who never actually had a UTI, the chronic fatigue case with a normal bloodwork panel. His framework rests on one idea most doctors do not test for: the biofilm, a sticky protective layer that bacteria, viruses, mold, and parasites lay down to hide from the immune system and from treatment. Once one pathogen builds a biofilm, Zodkoy argues, it invites others in, which is why a "cured" infection so often resurfaces as something else entirely, chronic sinusitis becoming Lyme-like fatigue, a bladder infection becoming a lifetime of unexplained pelvic tightness, a resistant childhood strain becoming an adult autoimmune diagnosis.  Key Takeaways Biofilms are why a "cleared" infection keeps coming back as something else. A biofilm is the mucous-like shield a bacterium, virus, parasite, or mold colony builds to hide from the immune system and from antibiotics. Once it's there, he says, it invites other pathogens to shelter in it too, which can explain why chronic sinusitis, Lyme-linked fatigue, and mold exposure so often show up in the same patient.  Interstitial cystitis is frequently a tight-bladder problem being treated as a recurrent UTI. Dr. Zodkoy's read: stress and anxiety tighten the bladder, it never fully empties, and what's left behind gets infected, so the antibiotic treats a symptom while the muscle stays tight and the infections keep returning. His protocol adjusts the pelvic floor and pubic symphysis, then layers in biofilm-breaking supplements and emotional work.  A 25-year rash resolved after one round of Neuro-Emotional Technique tied to an age-seven memory. Every physical test on this patient, mold, yeast, parasites, heavy metals, came back clean. Emotional testing didn't.  His migraine protocol runs liver support first, nervous system second, emotional work third, in that order, on purpose. Dr. Zodkoy's 1992 theory ties migraines to a slow-functioning liver overloaded by chemical exposure, hormones, or diet. He walks us through his 8-week liver protocol, 16 weeks including autonomic nervous system support, and a 96% success rate once emotional work is added. You cannot do deep detox or trauma work on a nervous system that has nothing left. There's no point moving to detox, biofilm-clearing, or emotional release until a patient's self-rated energy crosses roughly 50 to 60 out of 100.  [00:00:00] Cold open: migraines, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue, and the biofilm nobody explains  [00:02:02] Origin story: "doctor, lawyer, doctor" and practicing three months before 25  [00:04:04] Why he became a nutritionist first: the autonomic nervous system as the missing piece  [00:06:08] Finding a hidden emotion: the six-minute visit versus a real history  [00:09:37] The HPA axis toolkit: DHEA, GABA, adaptogens, and a gut bacterium built for stress  [00:11:27] NET, emotion code, and generational trauma: "it doesn't have to be real, it has to be believed"  [00:14:36] The 25-year rash: a muscle test, a forgotten age seven, and a mother's confession  [00:19:04] Migraines: the 1992 liver theory, the 80/20 split, and a claimed 96% success rate  [00:23:43] Interstitial cystitis is not a UTI: the tight bladder nobody is treating [00:27:06]  Killing the biofilm: natokinase, antimicrobials, and cranial electrotherapy stimulation  [00:31:29] The sympathetic-parasympathetic seesaw, and why healing collapses without it  [00:34:59] The "oomph" scale: testing cortisol at home and in the office  [00:36:27] The protocol in order: glandulars, adaptogens, and parasympathetic support, dosed on purpose  [00:43:30] Chronic fatigue, sinus biofilms, and the "house party" that becomes Lyme, EBV, and mold  [00:47:19] Parasites in America, and the TG/HDL ratio he says predicts heart risk  [01:00:02] Closing: where to find Dr. Zodkoy, and a teed-up follow-up on the healthcare system Resources Mentioned Tools & Products Biofilm Clear: Zodkoy's stated favorite combination product for breaking down biofilms, made up of natokinase, serrapeptase, lumbrokinase, and bromelain. He describes dosing at 2000 IU for patients under 50 and up to 4000 IU for patients over 50 with abnormal bloodwork. CP2305 (referenced in audio as "PC2305"): a Lactobacillus gasseri probiotic strain studied for stress and HPA-axis effects. True Laser: a home low-level laser device Zodkoy places over the vagus nerve. Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) units: clip-on-the-ear devices Zodkoy uses for anxiety, sleep, depression, and (with pads placed over the bladder) interstitial cystitis relief. Adrenal glandular products (brand examples given: Adrenal Complex from Designs for Health, Adrenal from Orthomolecular, Cortex from Thorne Research), used at a fraction of label dose, one pill in the morning only, per Zodkoy's protocol. Adaptogens referenced: ashwagandha, holy basil, rhodiola, cordyceps. • Nervous-system support referenced: DHEA, L-theanine, GABA, phosphatidylserine, adrenoglandulars. Antimicrobials referenced for biofilm-associated infections: berberine, olive leaf, oregano. Nutrients referenced for liver-support migraine protocol: B vitamins, glutathione, NAC. Concepts referenced: HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal): the stress-response pathway Zodkoy targets before any other intervention. Applied kinesiology: manual muscle testing Zodkoy uses to distinguish emotional, physical, biochemical, parasitic, fungal, or toxic causes of a symptom. NET (Neuro-Emotional Technique), Emotion Code, Body Code: hands-on techniques used to locate and release stored emotional triggers. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system balance: the "seesaw" framework underlying his treatment sequencing. • Triglyceride-to-HDL ratio: Zodkoy's preferred cardiovascular risk marker over total cholestero Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! 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A viral documentary sent thousands of people rushing to pull their teeth. The theory behind it — the focal infection theory — dates back to a dentist in the 1920s named Weston Price, was largely rejected by the mid-twentieth century, and yet has roared back to life on the internet with enough force to create genuine panic. Dr. Chris Motley isn't here to add to that panic. He's here to do something more useful: look at the science and arguments behind both sides of the issue, and surface the conversation about oral health and the whole-body connection that nobody in mainstream dentistry wants to have. In this episode you'll discover: The focal infection theory explained — where it came from, why it was rejected, and why it went viral again a hundred years later The verified research finding that should be in every dentist's waiting room: oral bacteria linked to Alzheimer's disease has been found in patients' brains, and gum bacteria has been found in heart arteries What the meridian tooth chart is — the ancient Chinese medicine map that connected every single tooth to a specific organ thousands of years before modern diagnostics existed How EAV testing (electroacupuncture according to Voll) measures the electrical conductivity of meridian points — and what it reveals about the organ connected to a tooth with a root canal Why some patients live perfectly well with root canals — and the acupuncture assessment Dr. Motley uses to determine when a tooth is creating systemic stress and when it isn't The truth about metal fillings and mercury vaporization — and why drilling out a stable filling could actually cause more harm than leaving it in place Why a cone beam 3D scan reveals hidden infections that a standard flat dental X-ray completely misses The questions Dr. Motley recommends asking your dentist before agreeing to a root canal — including whether the nerve is still alive and what happens if the procedure fails How MicrogenDX oral testing screens for over 50,000 bacterial species in the mouth — and why standard dental culture tests miss the vast majority of what's living there The oral bacteria most strongly linked to gingivitis, Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease — and the herbal protocol Dr. Motley uses to reduce bacterial load naturally Why oil pulling with coconut oil, Golden Thread Supreme, Melia Supreme and Noni (Morinda) are Dr. Motley's go-to tools for oral microbiome health How the lung meridian connects to skin health, and what sores or chronic inflammation inside the nostrils are actually signalling about deeper organ function Why finding a dentist who understands and respects the mouth-body connection is Dr. Motley's single most important first step for anyone dealing with chronic oral or dental health issues Whether you have a root canal already, are considering one, or have simply been told your teeth are fine while the rest of your body isn't — this episode will permanently change the way you think about your mouth. Products and Testing Mentioned: MicrogenDX oral bacterial testing — microgendx.com Golden Thread Supreme — Supreme Nutrition Products: https://shorturl.at/qmIIX Melia Supreme — Supreme Nutrition Products: https://shorturl.at/7eaTX Noni / Morinda Supreme — Supreme Nutrition Products: https://shorturl.at/7NgJm Cone Beam CT Scan — ask your biological or holistic dentist Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute dental or medical advice. Dr. Motley is not a dentist. Always consult a qualified dental professional before making any decisions about your oral health care. 00:00 The documentary that scared everyone about their teeth 02:20 Weston Price and the era of the tooth pull 05:20 What a root canal actually does 08:28 One mile of branching: the case against 11:40 What the heart research really shows 13:24 Four questions to ask before you consent 14:30 Reading the body's electrical current 15:59 The meridian tooth chart 16:38 If it is not broken, do not fix it 17:20 Metal fillings and the mercury argument 19:51 Gum bacteria in the Alzheimer's brain 20:43 How to actually test your mouth 23:00 The woman who could not swallow 25:55 My own cracked tooth, and what it meant 28:06 Teeth conduct electricity 29:49 Every tooth, every organ: the full map 32:00 What to do about it 34:33 Take your mouth seriously Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! 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Has a nasty virus ever swept through your family, completely derailing your summer vacation? In this heavily requested episode, Dr. Chris Motley shares his best advice for staying healthy while traveling, his personal travel kit with all his essentials plus the 4 pillars to keeping the whole family well when you're far from home.  Whether you're packing for your next trip or you want to curate your ready-to-go health travel kit, get your notepads and pens out for this one, and scroll down for the full travel kit listed below! In this episode, you'll learn:  Your essential travel kit should cover 4 essential basics: sleep, gut health, bugs and your immune system.  When it comes to keeping your family healthy on a big trip, you're always better safe than sorry: follow health precautions, learn about potential bugs your destination is known for and think about putting together your health kit ahead of time so you're not caught empty-handed. Health and wellbeing is #1.  How to prep for common issues like nausea, earaches and anxiety. Why single ingredient herbs and supplements are best for travel.  You won't regret doing the work to prep your immune system leading up to your trip. Think defensively. Be mindful of what you eat and where your food is sourced as much as possible to prevent illness.  Keep up good hydration for yourself and the whole family with electrolytes! Travel Kit Essentials  For The Plane Vitamin D, Vitamin C Light amounts of nano silver (Argentin 23 and XLear are good options) Oregano Spray For The Gut Probiotics - S. Bourlardii Digestive Enzymes (they shouldn't cause excessive bloating!) And, last but not least, Takesumi: https://tinyurl.com/bp7fa27f Anti Parasitic Herbs  Vidanga Supreme: https://shorturl.at/mLRGV Artemisia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/D7hMl Herbs for Kids Elderberry Supreme: https://shorturl.at/irqNj Astragalus Supreme: https://shorturl.at/9UT47 Golden Thread Supreme: https://shorturl.at/y9emQ For Food Poisoning Morinda Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/3a7unbhj American Ginseng: https://tinyurl.com/ya74ff9c For Hydration DesBio Hydration Complex: https://dbscript.com/product/hydration-complex/ (use discount code DRMOTLEY) and practitioner code f9367150 For Jet Lag  https://www.boironusa.com/product/jet-lag-relief/ For Travel Anxiety  https://dbscript.com/product/anxious/,  https://radicalrootsherbs.com/products/rest-relax-tonic For Sleep Melatonin, magnesium glycinate 00:00 What actually ruins a vacation 03:41 The four things you are packing for 04:47 Start boring: electrolytes, vitamin C, bug spray 06:55 Before you fly into a malaria zone 09:19 The diamond dealer who came home from Africa 11:43 Inside a red blood cell 14:02 Biofilms: where infections wait you out 16:26 Sweet wormwood, chrysanthemum, and a Nobel Prize 19:04 Opening the old man medicine case 21:24 Artemisia and Vidanga, and dosing for a child 23:45 The immune four, loaded three days early 26:10 The gut is the trip ruiner 30:21 Probiotics, enzymes, and charcoal 35:53 The homeopathic kit and how to take one 40:30 Sleep, magnesium, and Wei Qi 43:38 Pack it up: the four category checklist Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website ------  *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Most subjects of a recent study who slept on pads connected to the ground, as part of an earthing protocol, gained significant relief from arthritis, asthma, PMS, sleep apnea and hypertension. We're a generation that's uniquely separated from the Earth. We spend much of our lives in cars, we live in high-rises, and spend the majority of our days working indoors. Why does this matter? Because we're electric beings who actually need the negative ions from standing in the ground, the ocean and even on rocks to support our health outcomes. In this episode Doctor Chris Motley explains why we need negative ions from the ground, the dirt and the sea to help our bodies ward off illness, why this health trend is actually an ancient (and free!) form of medicine, and the two most important things to keep in mind if you're shopping grounding mats. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, try sinking your bare feet in the ground at some point during your week. It's easy, free and it can't hurt to get the benefits of spending time outdoors. In this episode you'll learn: You don't need to buy anything to practice grounding. This is a free and easy protocol that every human being has access to. How our bodies follow electrical patterns (even as embryos!) which is why we need negatively charged ions from the earth that support our health. Negative ions in the body help energize our mitochondria and detoxify our bodies. What the research on grounding has found and what it hasn't. The benefits of grounding and earthing for your nervous system. How PEMF mats support your blood flow. How the earth has proven frequencies like the Schumann Resonance that lower blood pressure and encourage parasympathetic tone. How to avoid parasites while sinking your feet into the dirt. If grounding pads and mats are worth it and two of the most important things to keep an eye out for when shopping for them. How the modern idea of grounding actually taps into the ancient Chinese Medicine tradition of rooting in Qigong. The kidney points responsible for pulling those electric charges up through your body. For further reading, check out https://www.earthing.com/ ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Is mouth taping actually safe — or could it be closing your body's emergency exit while a bigger problem goes undetected? In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley takes on one of the biggest wellness trends of the moment: mouth taping. And while he's firmly in the camp that nasal breathing is one of the most underrated things you can do for your health, he brings a unique perspective to the discussion… your mouth could be wanting to open at night for a reason, and taping it shut without finding out why could mean masking undiagnosed sleep apnea, hidden sinus infections, or structural issues that ancient medicine has been addressing for thousands of years.  In this episode you'll discover: Why your nose is a piece of biological genius — and the germ-killing gas it produces that your mouth simply cannot replicate What nitric oxide actually does inside your nasal passage: how it kills bacteria, viruses, mold, and pathogens before they ever reach your lungs Why mouth breathing bypasses your body's built-in air filter, humidifier, and infection defence system with every single breath The real reason your mouth falls open at night — and why it's almost never just a bad habit How hidden sinus infections, nasal septum deviation, swollen adenoids, lymph node congestion, and upper cervical misalignment could all be forcing you to breathe through your mouth Why mouth taping could be dangerous for people with undiagnosed sleep apnea — and the warning signs to watch for before you try it How the vagus nerve connects to your soft palate — and why chronic stress and fight-or-flight mode causes mouth breathing and snoring The TCM concept of Wei Chi — your body's defensive energy — and how nasal breathing generates and distributes it through your meridians Why the Dan Tian (the energy reservoir near your belly button) depends on deep nasal breathing to stay charged How the lungs and nose are connected in Chinese medicine — and what scabs, sores, or chronic stuffiness in your nose are actually telling you about your lung and heart health Dr. Motley's recommended approach: clean out the infections, fix the structure, retrain the breathing — then reassess mouth taping Qigong breathing techniques that build nasal breathing capacity naturally — without tape If you snore, gasp in the night, wake up unrefreshed, or have been thinking about trying mouth taping, this episode could change everything about how you approach your sleep and your breath. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 ------ DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have.

A parasite is crawling across 34 states, with thousands of confirmed cases across America. Cyclospora is causing that explosive diarrhea, aka the parasite flu, you've no doubt heard about in the news. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley lays out the facts about what we know, his best advice for avoiding contamination and your full treatment options from both modern and ancient science. In this episode you'll learn: Cyclospora is a protozoan parasite that can go dormant or activate depending on how strong your immune system is. The gross part: People infected with Cyclospora shed oocysts in their feces which can contaminate food or water.  Symptoms to look out for: watery diarrhea that won't go away (this is the big indicator), bone-deep fatigue you can't shake off, explosive bowel movements and loss of appetite. Prevention: Soak your produce thoroughly with an apple cider vinegar and baking soda wash, but most importantly...Cook your produce! Heat kills this parasite. Keep an eye on restaurant reports as much as possible. It's not always possible to know where your favorite restaurant sources its food, but be on the lookout for information about where they get their food and how careful they are with their ingredients. Steps to take if you are potentially infected: Ask to be tested for cyclospora specifically, by name, because it won't be included in routine tests. Treatment options:  1) The antibiotic - it's called TMP - SMX (Trimethoprim - sulfamethoxazole). Brand names are Bactrim or Septra. Standard treatment is a 7 to 10 day course, with longer courses for folks with weakened immune systems. 2) Anti-parasitics - Ivermectin, Fenbendazole 3) Ancient Medicine - Huang Lian is an ancient Chinese herb that cools the gut. Check out the brand Golden Flower. Natural anti-parasitics: Wormwood or Black Walnut: https://shorturl.at/0i5c8 Mimosa Pudica: https://shorturl.at/EPIO0 Morinda: https://shorturl.at/aCP7n You can also try a parasite cleanse. Head to Rogershood's ParaFy cleanse here: https://rogershood.com/ref/1966/, and use code DRMOTLEY for 10% off. 

If you had a chronic case of strep as a kid it may be lingering around your organs. Here's what you can do about it. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains why recurring strep infections are not new infections at all, they are the same bacteria getting more antibiotic-resistant each time. He connects chronic strep to anemia, autoimmune disease, and PANS/PANDAS, then walks through the herbs and lab tests he uses to root it out. This is a re-post of an earlier episode to highlight the importance of this issue and raise awareness. Scroll down for a list of Dr. Motley's recommended solutions.  In this episode you will learn:  How strep can get in your lungs (strep pneumonia), your heart and even your lymph nodes, how to test for it and what herbs + vitamin regimens can help fight it off.  Strep can hide in a “silent carrier” state. Learn about the lingering unexplained symptoms that signal strep, including brain fog and hormonal issues. How a poor immune system mixed with environmental toxins allows strep to stick around in a dormant state. How this could be behind your malabsorption issues, if there's no other explanation. Strep can feed off your red blood cells.  Dr. Motley's own personal battle with strep and its connection to excess sugar in the diet.  Recommendations: Watch your sugar intake Labs to test for this: MicroGenDx.com - for strep strains standard labs miss vibrant-wellness.com - for expanded infection panels Herbs to take for strep (For Adults): Melia (Neem): https://shorturl.at/TYF12 Golden Thread: https://shorturl.at/fASWv Morinda: https://shorturl.at/LWUMK Lighter herbs (liquid forms are great for kids!) Illicium: https://shorturl.at/Amkv6 Scutellaria: https://shorturl.at/O8ToC Vitamins: livonlabs.com (10% off sitewide with DRMOTLEY at checkout) Minerals: beamminerals.com/drmotley (20% off with DRMOTLEY at checkout) ------  Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Twitter/X Facebook Website ------  *Do you want to hear more? You can find more about strep and a library full of info on healing the brain and other organs, on Dr. Motley's membership. If you want to explore it risk-free for 15 days and bring your questions to his weekly lives you can join here. * Looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing more balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley

Mastic Gum is an ancient remedy that's been shown in a clinical study to kill off H-Pylori, and other research suggests it reduces oral bacteria. Is this viral cure hyped up or is there weight behind these claims? Mastic Gum is composed of resin from the chios tree in the Mediterranean: Hippocrates prescribed it to patients and it's been used medicinally for over 2,500 years. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley examines the research and gets to the bottom of how effective this might be for fighting bacteria, ulcers and keeping your mouth clean. Get Dr. Motley's take on whether this ancient traditional medicine is worth your time and money. In this episode you'll learn: How an impressive study found mastic kills H. Pylori, but the study was in-vitro rather than a human study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199812243392618 Why plant medicine can work as excellent natural antibiotics Why there is some real evidence of mastic killing oral bacteria (but how well does this research stack up?): https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aac.00642-06 How a trial found it to help with heartburn symptoms: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711309002396?via%3Dihub The real scoop on how mastic gum helps Crohn's: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241512038  How the anti-cancer claims actually stack up: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8838553/ Why the stomach and spleen are the seat of vitality in Chinese Medicine.  The wisdom and validity of these ancient medicines AND  Importantly, the best kinds of mastic to take! ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Should you be wearing sunglasses? We always thought the eyes just had one job: to see color and send pictures of our environment to our brains, but did you know that they also have a sensor that tells the brain when it's time to get going for the day and when it's time to sleep? That sensor can get disrupted when you head out with sunglasses on. In this episode, Dr. Motley weighs the pros and cons of sunglasses (at least in the morning!) by examining the science of light and circadian rhythms. In this episode you'll learn: How using sunglasses too frequently in the morning can throw our body's natural clock out of whack and interfere with our sleep cycles. How blue light in the morning (the natural kind you see in the sky) shuts off melatonin and activates cortisol by 50%, basically functioning as a cup of espresso for our bodies, and fake blue light at night confuses our sleep signals, suppressing melatonin within about 5 minutes. How light regulates our hormones and acts as our body's information center for when to start the day and when to get sleepy at night.  The effects of sunlight deficiency on our bodies and brains. The difference between the kind of cortisol we need to help us function during the day and the kind that's harmful. Doctor Motley's recommended full-day light protocol for resetting your internal clock. Get some light in your eyes within an hour of waking, and dim your lights at night. In TCM, eye health is tied to the liver. If you're a sunglasses lover try to prioritize getting morning light into your eyes for 30 minutes (looking through a window may not really be enough, so head outside for a bit). Sunlight in the morning will help the rest of the day to go more smoothly.  Reading List: The Organization of the Retina and Visual System: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK27326/  Transition from Dim Light to Sunlight in the Morning Raises Cortisol Immediately: https://doi.org/10.1210/jcem.86.1.7102 Evening Short-Term Exposure to Conventional Light Suppresses Melatonin and Increases Alertness Perception: ⁠10.3390/ijms14022573  ⁠Awakening effects of blue-enriched morning light exposure on university students' physiological and subjective responses: ⁠https://rdcu.be/fsqlH ⁠ These clock cells are most sensitive to short-wavelength blue light and drive non-image-forming responses https://rdcu.be/fsqnI Eye Health from a Chinese Medicine Standpoint: https://www.herbalreality.com/condition/eye-health-chinese-medicine-perspective/ ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure is now offering a lower price to my community, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Do you have heart flutters, palpitations, or chest tightness , but your EKG comes back "perfect" and your stress test says you're fine? Dr. Chris Motley breaks down a connection most doctors never check: the direct link between your kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract system and the health of your heart. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains how hidden kidney infections, bladder infections, UTIs, and even kidney stones can create heart palpitations, brain fog, tingling in the hands and feet, and shortness of breath — all while standard urine tests come back completely normal. He breaks down why most UTI testing only screens for E. coli and misses dozens of other bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can colonize your urinary tract. Recommended Testing & Products Mentioned: Urokey Test by MicroGen DX (comprehensive urinary infection panel) https://patients.microgendx.com/products/urokey Uva Ursi Supreme https://shorturl.at/vqxmG Bodyguard Supreme (Chanca Piedra / Stonebreaker) https://shorturl.at/l7KuF Cranberry + D-Mannose For more on emotional release techniques mentioned: Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Dr. Vivian Cairo, Dr. Sam Riley https://www.instagram.com/dr.samriley/ LENS Neurofeedback In this episode you'll learn: Why a "normal" UTI test can still miss a real infection — and the comprehensive test that screens for over 50,000 organisms The physical signs of kidney and bladder imbalance you've probably dismissed as unrelated: flank pain, tight hips, dark under-eye circles, cracked heels, and chronic calf tightness How the kidney meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine travels directly to the heart — and why a weak kidney means a weak heart The embryological connection between your kidneys and your reproductive organs, and why issues in one often show up in the other How chronic fear, dread, and unresolved emotional trauma physically wear down your kidneys and adrenal glands Dr. Motley's go-to herbal protocol for cleaning out the kidneys naturally — including Uva Ursi, Chanca Piedra (Bodyguard Supreme), cranberry, and D-Mannose Why fascia, acupuncture, and emotional release techniques like EMDR and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) can help break the cycle of recurring kidney and bladder infections If you've been told your heart is "fine" but you still don't feel right, this episode offers a missing piece...and hope! ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

This chemical was banned in Europe 20 years ago...so why is it in the tap water of over 40 million Americans? In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley breaks down what the research found on frogs exposed to Atrazine and what this means for you. The company that makes this herbicide went to great pains to keep this research hidden, but in this episode you'll learn how it can get into drinking water, the possible hormonal effects and - crucially - how you can keep your body safe from pesticides with a few simple steps and an assist from old medicine like TCM. Dr. Motley's recommendations: Get your water checked - This website provides some options: https://shorturl.at/cVi2F, and you can enter your zip code here for FREE info: https://shorturl.at/sXHO4 Filter your water (consider reverse osmosis if you're interested). Carbon block and reverse osmosis remove most atrazine from drinking water - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122936 If you find chemicals like Atrazine in your water, you'll want to support the body's filtering organs according to Chinese Medicine - your liver and kidneys. TCM in chronic kidney disease -  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9340222/ Here's How to Do That: Nothing complicated: drink cups of Dandelion tea, milk thistle or Chrysanthemum tea. Take cranberry juice with D-Mannose and Uva Ursi: https://shorturl.at/mEQxc Other Herbal Options: Schisandra: https://shorturl.at/UlFyy                                                 Chanca Piedra: https://shorturl.at/TfpK8                                                 Glypho - X: https://shorturl.at/cB5r6 In this episode you'll learn: How Atrazine contaminates the tap water of tens of millions and is the most-detected pesticide in US water - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atrazine-water-tied-hormonal-irregularities/ USGS found atrazine in most farmcountry streams and much of the groundwater - https://www.nrdc.org/press-releases/us-drinking-water-and-watersheds-widely-contaminated-hormone-disrupting-pesticide How this chemical can linger in crop soil for many months and, according to the CDC, any Atrazine run-off takes a long time to break down in streams, rivers and lakes, leading to it popping up in water wells in agricultural regions. Possible symptoms that have been correlated with chemicals like Atrazine: lower birth weight, birth defects, possible period cycle disruption - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4946150/ WHO's cancer agency classified atrazine a probable human carcinogen - https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/whos-cancer-research-arm-finds-atrazine-is-probable-human-carcinogen-2025-11-21/ How to protect your endocrine system when legal limits are not necessarily safe limits. This isn't about fear: it's about informing you so you can protect your health and the health of your family.  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Head to https://shorturl.at/6iKET and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

For the last 400 years when medical researchers conducted an autopsy they would throw this away as medical waste, not realizing it was actually a powerful connective organ...now Western science has finally caught up with Chinese Medicine in discovering the power of fascia. What is fascia in your body and how can learning about it benefit you? In this episode you'll learn: What fascia tissue is and how it connects every system in your body, allowing for strength and mobility. How your fascia actually communicates throughout your body. If one organ has an issue, it could be impacting another one. How your fascial system is your body's electrical system, conducting energy, a fact Western medicine is finally waking up to while Traditional Chinese Medicine has known it for thousands of years. How embryology is the process through which one cell becomes your whole body, from conception to birth, and your meridian lines form the blueprint. How to strengthen your fascia through moving, stretching, hydrating and breathing. For more reading on this topic: pick up The Spark in the Machine: https://a.co/d/0d2LkDKT  Acupuncture points and meridians correspond to connective-tissue planes - Langevin & Yandow, The Anatomical Record, 2002 https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.10185. Electrical resistance is lower along connective-tissue planes that follow meridians - Measured impedance Electrical impedance along connective tissue planes (PMC) https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-5-10. The interstitium, a fluid-filled collagen network, was described as one of the body's largest organs 2018 Scientific American, - Meet your interstitium, The interstitium as a defined anatomical structure Benias & Theise NewYork-Presbyterian https://www.nyp.org/publications/professional-advances/gastro/introducing-the-interstitium-a-new-anatomical-structure Fascia behaves as a tensegrity structure, a body-wide tension network - Biotensegrity and the mechanics of fascia https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7020-3425-1.00054-4 Fasciacytes produce the gliding fluid; the whole fascial web is being mapped in 3D - https://fasciaguide.com/article/fascial-net-plastination-project Your body is not just bone-on-bone, like the bricks that form a house's foundation. It is a tension web, and if you pull one string the whole thing moves. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Have you ever wanted to see how AI could help with your health journey, but you had concerns, or you were too overwhelmed to know where to start? Holistic practitioner and recovery coach Lorrie Rivers joins Dr. Motley to walk through practical tips and best practices for using ChatGPT in your quest to be the CEO of your own health. Lorrie teaches how to empower yourself by approaching modern technology with the ancient arts of curiosity and dialogue to cut through overwhelm and find breakthroughs in your chronic illness journey. In this episode you'll learn: How to take advantage of ChatGPT's deep training in functional health as a support for your health journey (and what NOT to do). How to anchor and re-anchor the conversation to get the peer-to-peer information you're actually looking for, whether through a holistic, functional or TCM lens. Why most people ask AI the wrong questions — and the simple shift that gets you dramatically better answers. The difference between using AI as an "answer machine" versus a true thinking partner for your health. Whether you're a patient frustrated by long wait times and surface-level answers, or a practitioner looking to use AI as a research tool, this episode gives you a practical framework for getting real value out of artificial intelligence, without losing your own critical thinking in the process. Check out Lorrie Rivers' first episode of the Ancient Health Podcast here.  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website Follow Lorrie Rivers https://lorrieriversholistic.com/ Holistic Healing with Lorrie Podcast:  https://m.youtube.com/@LorrieRiversHolistic?ra=m Get on the Waitlist For Lorrie's AI Training: AI as a Partner for Your Health Journey:  https://lorrieriversholistic.simplero.com/page/703848-waitlist-ai-heal AI for Practitioners:  https://lorrieriversholistic.simplero.com/page/703850-waitlist-ai-practitioners ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his TCM and frequency medicine expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

There's a viral social media post claiming that you're 300% more likely to develop skin cancer when you use sunscreen. What's the truth? Is sunscreen safe to use? In this episode Doctor Motley breaks down the research, and brings a new lens to the debate: what did ancient cultures do for skin health? Here's what you'll learn in this episode: *Research has found chemicals in your sunscreen like oxybenzone can affect your estrogen and testosterone levels and block Vitamin D, - which is an important hormone, not just a vitamin! - plus some healthy sunscreen ingredients to look for. *What is the "sunscreen paradox" *Why heavily sun-protected, indoor populations showed higher melanoma rates in UK research *How to build a solar callus: the traditional method of safe, gradual sun exposure that builds your skin's natural protection *How to create a healthy skin protocol this summer: Develop early morning sun exposure over time, plus take good vitamins (like B3), minerals and herbs! *Skin protection from a TCM perspective: In Chinese Medicine, the strength of the skin is connected to the strength of your lungs. Find out how to protect your skin with TCM herbs. Research: FDA Findings:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2733085#google_vignette The Sunscreen Paradox https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231027110724.htm Chemicals in Sunscreen: https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/ Vitamin B Study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1506197 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17071240 ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 ------ DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have.

What if the chronic illness you've been fighting your whole life began with your childhood and your family of origin? Unresolved childhood trauma lives in your thyroid, your gut, and your joints, and it can be inherited. Nurse practitioner Dani Williamson and mental health specialist Dr. Stacy Jagger join Dr. Chris Motley and Dr. Anis Khalaf to discuss this hopeful message: you can reverse these cycles of physical and emotional pain. From digital detox to elimination diets to EMDR, this episode is a roadmap for breaking the generational cycle of pain, disease, and disconnection — for good. Content Advisory: This episode discusses suicide, mental health struggles, and emotional distress. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or considering self-harm, please seek professional help or contact local emergency services. What you'll learn in this episode: Healing from childhood trauma is possible and available Children need help: the fastest growing age range for suicide is 10-13 Help starts with the whole family: a digital detox allows for connection and nervous system regulation Physical markers that your fight-or-flight might be affecting your health Healing inflammation through an elimination diet gives the gut brain connection a fighting chance For women, trauma most often manifests in the thyroid and the gut Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Anis Khalaf https://www.instagram.com/acupuncturefit/ https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit Find Dr. Stacy “Sassy” Jagger https://www.drsassy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.sassy.nashville/ Buy her book 30 Day Blackout: https://a.co/d/04sFIquB Follow Dani Williamson https://daniwilliamson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daniwilliamsonwellness Buy her book Wild and Well: https://a.co/d/08UWLL2H ------  *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Having trouble getting pregnant and can't figure out why? Struggling to lose weight even if you're a gym rat? The answer to both problems may be that your nervous system doesn't feel safe. And if so your body will block fertility, weight loss, and hormone balance every single time.  In this special live episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Doctor Chris Motley, along with Dr. Anis Khalaf, interviewed Dr. Kela Smith, a hormone + fertility specialist, and creator of the Hormone Puzzle and the Hormone Puzzle Podcast, and Terry Barga a restorative fitness expert and producer of Nashville Fit Magazine for a mastermind on nutrition, fitness, and how to get your body to rest, relax, repair and reproduce. Hint: over-working out and calorie deficits can leave your system feeling unsafe, leading to hormonal disruption. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your body won't conceive, lose weight, or balance hormones while it's in fight-or-flight, and the simple daily practice that shifts you out of survival mode How overexercising tanked Dr. Kayla's own fertility as a personal trainer, and how she pregnant twice, with her second child born at 40 The truth about intermittent fasting for women: it may be wreaking havoc on your hormones How joy, stress-relief, whole food and a 20 minute walk can do more than you would have thought possible. Expert opinions on the carnivore diet, seed-cycling and more ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Anis Khalaf https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit Find Dr. Kela Smith! https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ Listen to the Hormone Puzzle Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1p2NNHi3UtCDtLvoNg4Bvg?si=451d110f6ecf4e22 Buy Dr. Kela's Book: https://a.co/d/07dJLgNB Follow Terry Barga https://nashvillefitmagazine.com/ Music City Fit Expo — https://www.musiccityfitexpo.com/ ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/drmotley *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Who is better equipped to teach us about spiritual health than an exorcist? Father Dan Reehil, Roman Catholic priest, exorcist for the Diocese of Nashville, and host of the Battle Ready podcast, joins Dr. Chris Motley and Dr. Anis Khalaf for a live conversation that bridges spiritual warfare, self-discipline, and whole-body health in a way you've never heard before. How's your spirit these days? We're pretty conscious of our minds and bodies, but we also must be aligned with our spiritual health for true balance. Father Dan's message to us? Spiritual growth requires discipline, and in our modern world, discipline is in short supply. Father Dan makes the case that spiritual discipline isn't just a religious practice, it's your strongest protection against the forces that keep you stuck, sick, and spiritually depleted. In a culture that's abandoned discipline entirely, that protection is more urgent than ever. Check out the episode to learn his remedies for spiritual discipline AND find out what exorcism training really looks like.  In this episode you'll discover: *The one thing Father Dan sees in every single case of spiritual oppression, and the daily practice that closes that door *Why self-discipline is not a restriction on your freedom but the key to it *How to shift your perspective so there are no more "bad days"...only days of grace *What exorcism training in Rome actually looks like, and what it taught Father Dan about spiritual oppression *Why the family that prays together genuinely does stay together — how shared spiritual practice is protective *How morning prayer, fasting, and intentional living transform not just your soul but your physical body *Whether you're coming from a place of faith or simply searching for deeper meaning, this episode will challenge the way you think about spiritual health — and give you practical tools to strengthen it starting today. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Anis Khalaf https://www.instagram.com/acupuncturefit/ https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit Follow Father Dan Reehil https://www.instagram.com/fatherdanreehil/ https://www.youtube.com/@fatherdanreehil Check out his podcast: Battle Ready ------  * Ready to take the plunge into cold therapy? You can get 12% off Barrels and Chillers with code DRMOTLEY at https://shorturl.at/JSe4N *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Can your beliefs impact your healing? As science begins to catch up to what people of faith have always known, it's clear that believing you can be healthy is key to beating the odds. Jordan Rubin, health coach, natural health entrepreneur and author of The Biblio Diet and The Makers Diet, would call this faith.  In this special live episode of the Ancient Health Podcast at 2026's WillCo WellFest, Jordan shares with Dr. Motley and Dr. Anis Khalaf how he found healing amidst a dire health prognosis (twice!) and how essential faith and hope are for conquering both chronic and terminal illness. He advocates for biblical nutrition, natural healing and a faith-filled imagination when doctors give up.  In this episode you'll learn faith based visualizations for healing, what healing leaves are and why a bible verse inspired Jordan to plant nearly a million fruit trees, plus hear a live Q+A with Jordan! To learn more about healing leaves, what they are and how to use them, download this free chapter of The Biblio Diet here: https://www.jordanrubin.com/home#healing-leaves    In this interview you'll learn about: The importance of imagining ourselves healed, healthy and whole The healing power of prayer Jordan's critical recipe for health outcomes you won't hear elsewhere: peace, faith, and a community that believes with you The importance of empathy and encouragement from practitioners An in-depth look at Crohn's disease and what triggered Jordan's healing Jordan's inspiring cancer journey Visualizations for healing The danger of identifying too closely with an unwanted prognosis The need for practitioners to provide abundant hope in the face of health battles The biblical secret behind healing leaves, what they are and his vision for this tea This episode shares one person's personal experience and is not intended as medical advice  ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Jordan Rubin https://www.instagram.com/jordansrubin/ https://www.jordanrubin.com/ Learn about Jordan's Healing Leaves: https://healingleaves.com/ Get the Biblio Diet: https://www.jordanrubin.com/thebibliodiet Follow Dr. Anis Khalaf https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questi⁠ons to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

What if the thing that saved your mental health wasn't a pill, a program, or a therapist — but a stranger in a gym telling you that you looked terrible and needed a cold shower? Get 12% off an Ice Barrel or Chiller with code DRMOTLEY at https://shorturl.at/3Ejhb.  That's the real origin story of Ice Barrel. Wyatt Ewing didn't build Ice Barrel for athletes. He built it because cold therapy stopped his anxiety and depression when nothing else could. In this episode, Dr. Motley and the founder of Ice Barrel go deep on the nervous system science of cold exposure, the vagus nerve, contrast therapy, and why just 2 minutes in cold water can reset your entire stress response. Plus: Wyatt's vision quest story post-acquisition that nobody's heard. 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Wyatt's Story 04:14 - The Stranger who Changed Everything 05:07 - Cold Shower to Ice Barrel 06:19 - Going Broke to Build Something Real 09:08 - Why Cold Therapy is Unlike Anything Else 17:03 - Wyatt's Personal Protocol 18:16 - Modern Comfort, Ancient Struggle 23:00 - What Cold Does to a Nervous System Under Pressure 32:02 - Mammalian Dive Reflex and the Vagus Nerve 34:50 - Contrast Therapy is the Future 42:06 - Cold Has Been Following Me My Whole Life 49:05 - Youth Athletics and the Recovery Gap 51:14 - Where You Can Find Wyatt Key Takeaways Cold therapy works in 2 minutes. Unlike exercise, meditation, or supplementation, cold immersion produces immediate, measurable changes in mood, energy, and stress hormones. Wyatt's benchmark: 'I've never seen anybody get out of an ice bath without a smirk on their face' — and he's offered $1,000 to prove him wrong. The upright posture isn't cosmetic — it's neurological. Lying in a bathtub during cold exposure sends conflicting signals: the body enters fight-or-flight but is told to rest. Ice Barrel's upright design mirrors how the human body actually responds to cold stress in nature, producing a more complete physiological response. You're not training for cold — you're retraining your nervous system. Wyatt noticed that after months of cold therapy, his palms stopped sweating during high-stakes corporate negotiations and his resting heart rate during stress dropped. The cold isn't the point; the recalibrated default stress response is. Start with the hose. Tap water from a garden hose runs at 55-60°F — cold enough to activate all the primary benefits. Beginners don't need ice. Start there, work toward 50-55°F, and only go into the 40s when you're confident. Shivering is the body's signal to get out. The future of cold therapy is contrast. Hot/cold alternation — sauna then cold plunge, repeated — produces norepinephrine and euphoric endorphin release that standalone cold or heat cannot. Ice Barrel's partnership with Sunlighten (infrared sauna) positions it at the center of this shift. Comfort is the enemy, and hot water is new. Even the wealthiest person 1,000 years ago struggled to get hot water. The modern convenience of hot-on-demand is an evolutionary novelty, and Wyatt cites research showing that people who believe stress is good for them live substantially longer than those who don't. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Ice Barrel Website:  https://shorturl.at/TqVqG (code DRMOTLEY gets you 12% off Barrels and Chillers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icebarrel/ Wyatt Ewing's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing ------  * Get the minerals you need all in one shot-glass! Head to https://shorturl.at/vCFAp and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Went to your doctor in your early 40s with sudden anxiety, insomnia, brain fog or unexplained weight gain — and walked out with an antidepressant? Author and nurse practitioner Dani Williamson joins Dr. Chris Motley to explain why SSRIs are not the answer to perimenopause, what's actually happening in your body as estrogen drops, and how healing your gut can bring your thyroid and hormones back into balance.  Key Takeaways from this Conversation: Women are being prescribed SSRIs for anxiety when the real cause is perimenopause. There's no SSRI for that.  Estrogen-loss comes with mood symptoms, weight gain and health concerns like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as your thyroid begins to slow down.  Fix your gut and your thyroid and hormones will (usually!) fall into place.  Dani Williamson's Top 7 Most Inflammatory Food: Gluten Dairy Soy Corn  Sugar Eggs  Peanuts If your doctor's reaction to a health concern brought on by estrogen-loss is “let's just watch this for 6 months,” it's time to find a new doctor.  A tiny low-dose estrogen patch can change your perimenopause game.  Healing trauma and abuse is key (especially when it comes to thyroid health): Unaddressed childhood trauma can collide with the body-chaos of perimenopause. EMDR and talk therapy can help with this journey.   ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Connect with Dani Williamson (she's taking new Hashimoto's patients) https://www.instagram.com/daniwilliamsonwellness/ https://daniwilliamson.com/ Buy Dani's book: https://shorturl.at/28pv3 Dani and Dr. Motley's Sunday Night Service: Your health questions answered: Dani Williamson and Dr. Motley ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

After a serious heart attack with no conventional warning signs, Dr. John Kim went searching for answers. He was shocked to find what conventional testing never unearthed: he was unknowingly fighting a Bartonella infection, a heavy mycotoxin load and parasites. This was when the pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner learned the role cellular energy plays in health breakdowns, and, vitally, in healing.  In this episode, you'll learn about cell-danger response and the connection between biotoxins and mitochondrial dysfunction (did you know if your cells are healthy they repel parasites?!). Dr. Kim shares his best tips for cellular healing (butyrate, phospholipids and sunlight) and walks us through the steps he takes his own clients through: taking stock of your individual environment, healing your nervous system, detox pathways, strengthening the microbiome, and building resilience so you can live your life. Chapters 2:54 Dr. John Kim's Heart Attack Story 4:11 His Struggle with Biotoxins 9:11 Cell Danger Response 11:00 The Impact of Mitochondrial Dysfunction 14:01 Mold Toxicity and Its Effects 19:49 Detoxification Strategies and Methodologies 24:00 The Encore Method for Healing 29:02 The Importance of Circadian Rhythms 32:15 Harnessing Sunlight for Cellular Health 36:09 Optimizing Cellular Function and Detoxification 45:30 Creating Cellular Resiliency 47:03 The Role of Emotional Health in Detoxification 49:22 A Simple Exercise to Increase HRV ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Connect with Dr. John Kim: https://www.drjohnkim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd/ ------  * Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Your horrible reaction to beef could be from a tick-bite. In this episode, you'll learn about Alpha-gal Syndrome, which could be the reason you can't stomach red meat, and why it's all to do with tick saliva. If you have Lyme disease, you may already understand how ticks can wreak havoc with your immune system. Here, Dr. Motley shares his thoughts on why allergic reactions to beef may be on the rise, and the treatments he's seen manage symptoms most effectively, including herbs, homeopathy and ear acupuncture (and the SAAT technique that shows proven, long-lasting results).  If you have a tick-borne illness or an unexplained allergic reaction to beef, this episode offers a hopeful path forward.    Chapters 00:00 - What is Alpha-gal syndrome 11:11 - Why older generations eat meat more easily 12:07 - Why Alpha-gal may be so common 16:01 - Treatments, Auricular therapy 17:48 - Patient case studies 20:48 - Homeopathy treatments 21:33 - Other treatments 22:12 - Herbal remedies 24:54 - Recap and closing thoughts Dr. Motley's recommendations: Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment Arsenicum Album Natrum Carbonicum Carbo Vegetabilis Nux Vomica Stinging Nettle Quercetin D-Hist: https://shorturl.at/6UQBa Japanese Knotweed: https://tinyurl.com/56r8fukp Cat's Claw: https://shorturl.at/eT7Zm Houttuynia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/gJifj ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/*If you want to hear more of Dr. Motley's education on Lyme,, check out his membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Dr. Anis Khalaf's life was saved by TCM and he doesn't want this to be a rare experience. That's why Dr. Khalaf, a practitioner with a background in both Western Medicine and Chinese Medicine, is on a mission to share as many different holistic health options as he can with families in his local community. So the Williamson County WellFest was born!  Come see the Ancient Health Podcast LIVE, for a day's worth of interviews about physical, mental and spiritual health, this Saturday May 16, 2026 at Will Co WellFest in Franklin, TN. Get your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/dAHaA ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Anis! https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit See the Podcast (and Dr. Motley) LIVE: https://shorturl.at/dAHaA ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Menopause, with its period of incredible hormonal imbalance, can intensify thyroid issues and conventional medicine only offers limited help. Dr. Amie Hormanan, aka the Thyroid Fixer, is back to break down the complexities of hypothyroidism for you, giving you straight answers about what to do next while sharing her own personal thyroid journey.    Topics discussed: How to get tested thoroughly Thyroid medication How do GLP1s work with the thyroid Thyropause Natural desiccated thyroid and T4 T3 medication Autoimmune conditions + Epstein Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Understanding Thyroid Health 07:09 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing 11:14 Recognizing Thyroid Symptoms 17:40 Navigating Thyroid Medications 21:44 The Interplay of Hormones and Thyroid Function 23:07 Understanding Thyroid Health and Diet 24:24 The Role of Viruses in Thyroid Issues 26:37 Hormonal Influences on Thyroid Function 29:25 The Impact of GLP Medications on Thyroid Health 32:07 The Need for Comprehensive Thyroid Education 37:02 Empowering Patients to Read Their Labs 39:15 Engaging with the Community and Future Plans ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Amie! https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ www.dramie.com Buy her book: www.thyroidfixbook.com ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

What if your sensitivity to phones, Wi-Fi, and electronic devices isn't in your head — it's in your blood? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Noah Lebowitz of Supreme Nutrition Products to discuss how heavy metal accumulation turns your body into a kind of electromagnetic antenna — and what you can do to change that. But that's just where the conversation starts. Dr. Noah pulls back the curtain on the supplement industry's dirty secret (hint: check your "other ingredients" label), shares why most herbs don't work the way you think they do, and reveals the ancient protocols that are quietly helping patients finally shake chronic parasitic infections, and stubborn fungal overgrowth. In this episode, you'll discover: Why heavy metals amplify your EMF sensitivity — and the gentle Japanese detox remedy that clears them without depleting your nutrients The hidden ingredient in most supplements that comes from genetically modified hydrogenated cottonseed oil Dr. Noah's go-to herbal arsenal for parasites, Lyme, and candida How cleaning up internal infections can eliminate food sensitivities you thought were permanent Why your oral health may be silently reinfecting your body — and what to do about it How one patient's 30-minute dental cleaning was cut down to 10 minutes one after herbal treatment Whether you've been chasing answers for chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, or mysterious neurological symptoms, this episode offers a hopeful new lens — and a practical path forward. Chapters 0:00 - 9:28 - Introduction and Dr. Noah's origin story 9:30 - 20:00 - Inside the creation of a first-rate supplement company 21:27 - 24:13 - Why single ingredient herbs may be more effective than combination formulas 24:20 - 30:00 - Why you should feel better, not worse, on a protocol 31:06 - 32:07 - New health information emerging 34:37 - Managing mold: a practitioner's perspective 41:39 - 43:03 - Herbs for treating mold 43:04 - 48:06 - What gets missed with Lyme 48:07 - 49:58 - What can you get parasites from? 49:59 - 53:20 - Do you need binders? 53:21 - 53:50 - Best herbals to treat parasites 54:10 58:48 - What we need to know about heavy metals 58:50 - 1:00:43 - Do elimination diets actually work? 1:00:44 - 1:03:32 - Fighting microbes in the mouth 1:03:33 - Outro + wisdom from clinical outcomes ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Noah: https://www.instagram.com/dr_noahdc/ Check out his herbals: https://shop.supremenutritionproduct.com/ https://www.instagram.com/supremenutritionproducts/ Go deep on the Supreme Nutrition Products YouTube channel for more valuable insights: https://shorturl.at/vw8Kl ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

It's estimated that more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to climb. Today on the podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. David Jockers of the chart-topping podcast on functional nutrition, to understand how we can nourish our bodies to help keep our brains sharp.  Learn how to tackle vitamin deficiencies through key nutritional strategies, sleep and sunlight can help address dementia and cognitive decline. This conversation is full of wisdom, including Dr. Jockers' top nutrition myths and vitamin mistakes you don't want to make.  Chapters:  00 - 13:54 - Introduction and Dr. Jockers' Morning Routine 14:00 - 22:07 - How to Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia 22:08 - 24:29 -  Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Decline 24:30 - 26:05 - The Role of Magnesium  26:52 - 31:07 -  Recommended Labs  31:08 - 34:47 - Look Out for Seed Oils 34:48 - 38:39 -  Tips for Healthy Cells 38:40 - 39:59 -  Biggest Nutrition Myths Out There 40:00 - 44:49 - What Exercise Does for Our Brains 44:51 - 49:23 -  Top Vitamin Mistakes People Make 49: 25 - How to Pick a Good Omega 51:03 - 57:37 - How to Learn to Fast + Why It's So Good For You ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Facebook Website Follow Dr. Jockers https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ https://drjockers.com/ Dr. Jockers' Podcast: https://drjockers.com/radio-show/podcast/ ------  *Take the plunge into cold therapy today! Head to https://icebarrel.com/ and save $100 off Ice Barrel's and Chillers ($200 if you bundle) with code DRMOTLEY.  *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

We've all been told we need our vitamins and individual supplements but did you know you need essential minerals for healthy hair and skin, not to mention detoxing and gut health? Caroline Alan of BEAM Minerals is on a mission to remineralize humanity with her new book The Mineral Reset. In this episode, Caroline explains it all for us, from how the degradation of our soil stripped our food of minerals to the profound effects of bioavailable mineral supplementation on our health, energy and longevity.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Minerals and Health 02:50 The Importance of Minerals in Energy Production 05:41 Mineral Deficiency and Its Consequences 08:39 The Role of Soil and Food Quality 11:18 Detoxification and the Role of Minerals 14:11 Humic and Fulvic Acids: Nature's Detox Tools 17:07 The Importance of Minerals in Health 20:03 Detoxification and Heavy Metals 21:50 Minerals and Energy Levels 24:40 Bioavailability of Minerals 26:51 Minerals as the Foundation of Health 29:38 Understanding Mineral Deficiency 31:26 The Mineral Reset Program 33:41 Empowering Through Knowledge 37:39 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormotley TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormotley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/ Website: https://doctormotley.com Buy Caroline's Book: https://mineralresetbook.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/ Head to BEAM Minerals and use code DRMOTLEY to save 20%: https://shorturl.at/PkNdy ------  * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? You'll find a library full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Tinnitus can be incredibly debilitating. From a Western perspective, it can be caused by constant exposure to loud noise, and there's a strong connection to the kidneys in TCM. If you have Tinnitus, this episode is your guide, with herbs, at-home acupressure for you to do, and a breakdown of what might be going on in your emotional world.. Show notes⬇️ DesBio: Ear Ring: https://dbscript.com/product/tinitx/ DesBio: Kidney/Bladder Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/bladder-kidney/ Uva Ursi Supreme: https://shorturl.at/jvSeQ BodyGuard Supreme: https://shorturl.at/QfNxO Chapters:  3:30 - 6:00 - An embryology explanation 6:00 - 7:10 - Infections in different areas of the body 7:15 - 8:55 - Hearing and Your Brain 9:50 - The Tinnitus/Kidney Link 12:50 - 15:17 Chronic Fear & The Kidneys 15:50 - 16:45 - The Emotional Gallbladder Link 16:55 - 18:00 - The Meridian Relationship Between the Gallbadder and the Ear 18:00 - 21:55 - Acupressure points for Tinnitus 24:53 - 25:27 - Sludge in the Gallbladder and Kidneys 25:28 - Can Tinnitus Be Due to Infections? 26:10 28:00 - Tinnitus from Emotional Experiences 28:00 - 28:34 - Emotional healing therapies 28:35 - 30:30 -  Homeopathy 30:32 - 32:30 - Herbal treatments 34:36 36:07 - Labs to check for infection ------  Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

If you've had that pesky cough that's been going around lately, you might be wondering what it means? In this episode, you'll find answers and recommendations to help your body battle respiratory infections with herbs, light therapy and Chinese Medicine acupressure points. Show Notes: ⬇️ If you have mold in the house, you can get it tested with https://immunolytics.com/. Also, if you're in the market for an in-home air-purifier, you can get $200 off when you head to http://jaspr.co/motley. Possible hidden viruses you might've picked up if you can't shake a cough: Enterovirus Adenovirus Rhinovirus Dr. Motley's Herbal Recommendations: Astragalus Supreme: https://shorturl.at/ZZY8L Olive Leaf Supreme: https://shorturl.at/Y0JjT Melia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/eb4Ie Other Recommendations: Light Panels: https://www.biolight.shop/ DesBio Homeopathics (for practitioners): https://dbscript.com/product/asthma-plus/ If you love this content and want more, check out Doctor Motley's YouTube Channel! ------  Follow Doctor Motley Instagram https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormotley Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/. *Do you have more questions for Doctor Motley about infections and ailments you or your clients are experiencing? Do you want to get deeper into his material? Take advantage of ALL Doctor Motley's clinical experience, with his membership where you can get the most out of your health and help the people you love. Check it out for free for 15 days: doctormotley.com/15.

In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down for a fascinating discussion with a veteran of functional medicine, Dr. Michael Lebowitz. A practitioner, author, teacher and herbal expert, Dr. Lebowitz shares his wisdom on testing, treatment, the latest social media-based health fads and listening to what the body needs. Topics Discussed: Treating infections alongside allergies Bio-individuality and environmental stressors The role amino acids and food sensitivities play in mood Should you remove your mercury fillings? Practitioners need to treat the whole picture of health, from food sensitivities to fungus Health advice and online generalizations Just because something's not prescription doesn't mean it shouldn't be approached with caution ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Dr. Michael Lebowitz's Website https://michaellebowitzdc.com/ His Book Body Restoration: https://a.co/d/0dAcg05P His newsletter: https://michaellebowitzdc.com/html/subscribe.html Check out his herbal products: https://shop.supremenutritionproducts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/supremenutritionproducts/ Go deep on the Supreme Nutrition Products YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/vw8Kl ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

How we think about fertility is deeply shaped by the idea that pregnancy and delivery after a certain age are just not possible. But, what if there's more to it than we thought? What if age isn't the only deciding factor when it comes to fertility? Dr. Aimee Raupp is a leading fertility expert whose work blends functional medicine, Chinese Medicine and deep emotional healing to help women get pregnant - naturally, and well into their 40s. Dr. Motley sat down with Aimee to discuss the upcoming relaunch of her bestselling book, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, what the latest science really says and simple daily practices that she's seen make a profound difference for couples hoping to conceive.  ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Aimee! https://www.instagram.com/aimeeraupp/ https://aimeeraupp.com/ Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/0iAjf4uz ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Why is it that we're so stressed out, sick and facing serious fertility issues today? Iman Hasan, entrepreneur and host of the podcast BioHack-it, makes the case that women have lost touch with their intuition in all the hustle, and desperately need to take the time and space to reset their nervous systems. In this honest and inspiring conversation with Dr. Chris Motley, Iman shares essential tools and mindsets to unlock balance in her life and career.  ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website: https://doctormotley.com Follow Iman! Instagram: @imanhasan Podcast: Biohack-It (available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube) Website: https://www.biohack-it.com ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

On July 4, 2025, Lizzie Blake and her family were enjoying a trip to Texas when they were nearly caught in the Guadalupe River flooding. Lizzie shares her story of their survival, the power of prayer and spiritual energy in a crisis.  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Chat to Lizzie - https://www.instagram.com/lizzieblake/ ------  *Enjoy mineral replenishment in a shot glass. Head to beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off! * Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Do you struggle with urgent diarrhea? Strap in, because this episode is for you! Blending ancient wisdom with modern science, Dr. Motley explains what's happening and why, explores the emotional struggles that could be behind this, and gives remedies to help. Recommendations below⬇️ Dr. Motley's Recommendations Homeopathics: - DesBio's GI Distress https://dbscript.com/product/gi-distress/ Dysbio https://dbscript.com/product/dysbio-plus/ NET Remedies Fire Spray: https://www.smhomeopathic.com/store/net-remedies_05-fire.html, More info on this remedy: https://www.netmindbody.com/more-information/net-remedies-support/ PTSD/Stress Homeopathics: https://dbscript.com/product/ptsd-stress-remedy/ Vidanga: https://shorturl.at/DnpZK Morinda: https://shorturl.at/Ffn3G Key Topics Discussed: Causes of morning diarrhea and bowel urgency Fascia release techniques for gut health Emotional trauma and its impact on the gut Natural supplements for gut infections and distress The role of Chinese medicine in gut health ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Brain fog and memory loss can be associated with underlying brain infections and toxicity. Dr. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and President Elect of ILADS, joins Dr. Motley to explain how neuroinflammation, chronic toxicity and chronic illnesses work together and offer hope for healing brain conditions. Other Topics Discussed: Pregnancy and Lyme How Lyme can mimic other conditions Dr. Cornish's first episode on the Ancient Health Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3xdyu7n9 ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Eboni Cornish https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/ https://www.drebonicornish.com/ For more on her work:  https://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.ilads.org/ https://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics/ https://www.instagram.com/ilads.lyme/ ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form! Visit timeline.com/drmotley for up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies!  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Do you want to hear more from Dr. Motley on infections, as well as healing the brain and other organs?  Find full courses in his membership. If you want to explore it risk-free for 15 days and bring your questions to his weekly lives you can join here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Are you struggling with low self-regard? In this episode Dr. Motley highlights the connection between this emotion and the gallbladder, some key signs that you may have a gallbladder issue, and what can help. The episode delves into the wisdom of TCM, kinesiology and the identity conflict issue in German New Medicine. Check out the show notes for his list of remedies.⬇️ Dr. Motley's recommendations: Bodyguard Supreme: https://shorturl.at/VeC4D Schisandra Supreme: https://shorturl.at/m1VFG Uva Ursi: https://shorturl.at/n91bM DesBio's Gallbladder/Liver Meridian Opener: https://shorturl.at/0TKLK NET WOOD Remedy: https://a.co/d/0eYOfMjC DesBio Comprehensive Drainage Kit: https://dbscript.com/product/comprehensive-detox-kit/ ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don't even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Tastes like water, absorbs fast, and gives your body the full spectrum of minerals it needs. It's one of the easiest, most effective ways to support overall vitality. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Springtime is here, and that means breathing issues. What if your breathing problems are connected to grief your body is carrying? In TCM, grief and the lungs are deeply connected. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores this connection, remedies to consider and the possibility that you could be carrying generational grief. Dr. Motley's recommendations: For Lung Health DesBio Large Intestine + Lung Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/lung-large-intestine/ Woad Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/3hkvr4jr Scutalleria Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/yyczfhy3 DesBio Systemic Drainage: https://dbscript.com/product/systemic-drainage/ For Healing Grief EMDR LENS Neurofeedback EFT Tapping: thetappingsolutions.com NET NET Spray Metal: https://a.co/d/06t5wZe6 ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * Y'all… not all Vitamin C is created equal.

Do your high histamine issues feel unsolvable? In this episode, Dr. Motley explains the connection between histamines and your liver, some hidden symptoms, and his best tried-and-true remedies. He also makes the case for an unusual cause of histamine issues that you might want to consider if you can't shake them: your emotions and personal traumas. Dr. Motley unpacks the link between the liver and what's known in German New Medicine as the starvation conflict. Show Notes ⬇️ Dr. Motley's recommendations: D-Hist by Orthomolecular - https://www.orthomolecularproducts.com/product/natural-d-hist B+C Vitamins DesBio Gallbladder Liver Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/gallbladder-liver-meridian-opener/ Uva Ursi  https://shorturl.at/aW6s4 Golden Thread https://shorturl.at/FrxYZ Andrographis https://shorturl.at/5jfFa Schisandra (to clean out the liver) https://shorturl.at/Z8coB For emotional help:  NET (https://netmindbody.com/),  EFT Tapping (https://www.thetappingsolution.com/),  LENS therapy NET WOOD Remedy: https://www.amazon.com/Remedies-Wood-Liver-Gall-Bladder-Meridians/dp/B00B9GOP3C ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! In⁠stagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley's membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A's. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Struggling with swelling and weight gain around your belly button that seemed to come out of nowhere? This is linked to emotional trauma, stress and infections, according to many modalities. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains this connection both physiologically and through German New Medicine, and offers herbal + acupressure solutions.  Links: Dr. Schulze's Intestinal Formula - https://shorturl.at/mzd4q Christopher's Lower Bowel Formula - https://shorturl.at/0W6Sp Oxy Powder Capsule: Global Healing - https://shorturl.at/KvKY Schisandra: https://shorturl.at/PmD2h Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/T63FY DesBio Large Intestine + Lung Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/lung-large-intestine/ DesBio Small Intestine Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/heart-small-intestine-meridian-opener/ DesBio BACT: https://dbscript.com/product/bacteria-combination/ ------   Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  *Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15