Podcast appearances and mentions of adrienne nolan smith

Lyme disease can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, rash, joint pain, and fatigue, even arthritis, heart problems, and neurological issues. In the last two episodes, we spoke to Devon Dionne, Adrienne Nolan-Smith, and Robin Shirley who all used varying combinations of nutrition, detoxification, and alternative medicine to heal their Lyme disease. In this episode, you will hear Dr. Stephan Cabral give a listener advice on her Lyme disease. Then we chat with Aimee Valpone, who shares her harrowing story of overcoming Lyme and how changing her diet and learning how to detox saved her life when she was at death's door. Dr. Stephen Cabral is a board-certified Naturopath, Ayurvedic, Functional Medicine and Integrative Health Practitioner. He is the founder, creator and teacher of the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute. In today's episode Dr. Cabral answer's a listener question about Lyme, Sibo and the FODMAP diet. Then we will hear from Amie Valpone and her journey to heal. For years, Aimee suffered from various ailments, including Lyme disease and PCOS, and conventional medicine failed to provide a diagnosis. Doctors treated her symptoms with pill after pill, but nothing seemed to work. Even when she was lying in a hospital bed with morphine dripping into her arm, her HR department contacted her to say they thought she was bluffing, because she was blogging. This was the moment when Aimee decided that if she survived, she would dedicate her life to helping others. And that's exactly what she did. As Aimee began detoxing, many emotional issues surfaced, including the trauma from years of looking for someone to diagnose her, not being believed, and searching for answers. She started to detox her entire life, including holistic practices such as cranial sacral therapy and energy healing. Aimee shares her story on her blog to help others heal themselves. She guides them through health tests, including one that checks for the MTHFR gene, without which the body cannot properly detoxify. She emphasizes that high toxicity is one of the main reasons the body gets ill. This is where detoxing is incredibly powerful because it essentially gets the bad stuff out of your body. Eating organic foods helps the body cope with the bombardment of toxins. If you're interested in learning more about Aimee's journey and the power of detoxing, be sure to check out her book, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body. To get Dr. Cabral's CBO healing protocol, go to StephenCabral.com/cbo. Use Code: foodheals10 for 10% off. Thank You to Our Sponsors! ‍ True Leaf Market Since 1974 True Leaf Market has been the choice of over a million growers for Heirloom and Organic garden seeds. True Leaf Market offers a great selection of cover crop seeds, including their all purpose garden cover crop mix: their most popular cover crop seeds for home gardeners. Order Online at TrueLeafMarket.com, use promo code FOODHEALS10, and get $10 off your order of $50 or more. Just Thrive Health Probiotics  A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Guarantees survivability through the stomach & upper digestive system. Just Thrive's breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to www.justthrivehealth.com, use the coupon code foodheals, get 20% off. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about Lyme disease. It's a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected tick and it's pretty prevalent in the US with over 300,000 cases reported each year. But here's the thing, conventional medicine usually only treats the symptoms of Lyme disease with antibiotics, which can have negative side effects and don't address the root cause of the disease. That's where functional medicine comes in. It offers an alternative approach to treating Lyme disease that focuses on supporting the body's natural healing processes. Functional medicine practitioners use a variety of tools and techniques to identify the underlying factors contributing to a patient's Lyme disease, such as genetic predispositions, environmental toxins, and nutritional deficiencies. That's why today I am bringing you some of the most inspiring stories of people who have healed themselves of lyme disease through functional medicine testing, nutrition, detoxification and alternative medicine. This is the Lyme series: This is the series to listen to or send a loved one who is suffering with Lyme and has exhausted all other options. There is hope. You can heal. First up, we roll a clip from episode 199 with Devon Dionne. Devon's wellness journey dates back to her late 20's. Despite being a dancer and appearing slim and healthy, she had a disordered relationship with food, and was pre-diabetic and pre-menopausal: her blood sugar and hormones were completely out of balance. And, she was suffering from Lyme disease. Through a combination of Gyrotonic training, holistic anti-aging strategies and nutrition, Devon completely healed her Lyme disease, balanced her hormones and now feels healthier than ever. Then we're throwing it back to episode 247 with Adrienne Nolan-Smith. Adrienne was diagnosed with Lyme disease at just 11 years old. Back then, doctors didn't know much about Lyme, how to recognize it, much less, how to treat it. Antibiotics weren't working, but Adrienne did not give up. She went on a route to heal herself and between a whole foods diet, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, alternative medicine and more Adrienne healed her body from Lyme disease. Thank You to Our Sponsors! True Leaf Market Since 1974 True Leaf Market has been the choice of over a million growers for Heirloom and Organic garden seeds. True Leaf Market offers a great selection of cover crop seeds, including their all purpose garden cover crop mix: their most popular cover crop seeds for home gardeners. Order Online at TrueLeafMarket.com, use promo code FOODHEALS10, and get $10 off your order of $50 or more. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. EnergyBits Chlorella and Spirulina Bits are tiny “bits of nutrition” made purely of algae, a sustainable whole food crop endorsed by NASA and United Nations as the most nutritionally dense food in the world. Scientific studies have shown that algae's nutrients improve immune health, gut health, energy, longevity, nutrition and beauty.  Go to www.energybits.com and use code foodheals for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, patient advocate and Founder of WellBe Adrienne Nolan-Smith discusses how to be an advocate for yourself before and during appointments, and become the CEO of your body and your health.  Adrienne is a board-certified patient advocate, speaker, health researcher, and the founder of WellBe. WellBe is dedicated to helping people become empowered in their health, both in the the day to day, or when faced with chronic health issues. Her work is rooted in helping clients figure out the cause of illnesses so that the body can naturally. Connect with Adrienne at GetWellBe.com and Insta @getwellbe This show is brought to you by: Hiya Vitamins - Essential supplements for kids. Use the code UNSTRESSED to save  Usual Wines - Wines for the modern drinker. Use the code UNSTRESSED to save  Let'sGetChecked - The leading provider of at-home health tests. Use code UNSTRESSED30  Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow and tag this episode on Instagram @motherhoodunstressed If you’d like to advertise with us, email hello@motherhoodunstressed.com Please subscribe, share and leave a review! Sponsored by Motherhood Unstressed CBD-- Stress Release Delivered Straight to your Door!

How do we slow down, take a pause and empower our clients to be true partners in the therapeutic relationship and in their healing journey? Adrienne Nolan-Smith identifies the key elements of patient advocacy, and reminds us that we should all be proponents of root cause resolutions. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To learn more about Adrienne and Well-Be click Here Check out Episode #126 where Dr. Vaish Sarathy Maps Assumption of Competency   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

To mark a big birthday this past week, WellBe founder Adrienne Nolan-Smith revisited an exercise she did several years ago to find and achieve her life purpose. Not only does having a purpose in life make it easier for you to get out of bed every morning and give each day greater joy and meaning, it also has major health benefits and can actually help you live longer! Listen to the episode to learn about the Blue Zones study that discovered the link between life purpose and longevity (and what inflammation has to do with it), and hear Adrienne share how she defines a purposeful life for herself. Plus, she'll guide you through an exercise developed by a Harvard Business School professor that will help you determine your life purpose and how you'll measure your success. Join the conversation at the written version of this article, here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/10-ways-define-life-purpose

Have you endured recurring pregnancy loss, infertility, chronic illness, or another health problem you just haven't been able to get answers to? Maybe you've heard about integrative or functional medicine but wondered if it's even worth checking out. It can be so frustrating to endure pain that seems to remain unexplained and unresolved.  When that happens, the question often becomes, "Now what?" To provide some insight into our options, as well as how to advocate for our health, Jordan brought on Adrienne Nolan-Smith. Adrienne is a board certified patient advocate, speaker and the founder of WellBe (@getwellbe). WellBe is a media company and lifestyle brand aimed at helping people prevent and reverse chronic health issues naturally, and bridging the large gap between the wellness movement and the healthcare system.  Tune into this episode to learn: How the 100 choices you make a day are truly your healthcare A holistic approach to mental health The role of a BCPA The importance of health freedom and patient and caretaker advocacy (especially in mental healthcare and hard-to-identify diseases like Lyme, autoimmune conditions, and women’s health/hormone imbalances) Learn more at www.getwellbe.com

Adrienne is a board-certified patient advocate, speaker and the founder of WellBe, a media company and lifestyle brand focused on bridging the large gap between the healthcare system and the wellness movement. Her mission is to help people prevent and reverse chronic health issues naturally. From her 20-year journey through the conventional healthcare system as a patient, caretaker and then technology professional working with hospitals, Adrienne has seen how empowering patients through integrative health and wellness is key to preventing and reversing the chronic disease crisis. Adrienne received her BA from Johns Hopkins University and her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. She lives with her husband in New York City. WellBe is her greatest passion and her life’s work. https://getwellbe.com https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/ https://www.facebook.com/getwellbe For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, people are suddenly very focused on thoroughly washing all their food to get rid of any harmful substances. But when there's not a global pandemic, how important is it to wash your produce? The short answer: very.   In this episode we address this topic in-depth. Listen to learn: The 2 reasons why you should wash your produce  How to properly wash your fruit and vegetables The best brands of fruit and vegetable wash DIY options for making your own produce wash at home and much more! You can also read the guide on our website: https://getwellbe.com/guides/fruit-and-vegetable-wash-how-to-wash-vegetables/   How do you wash your vegetables and fruit? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe  

As the whole world is focused on a global pandemic, we're excited to share this interview that highlights how the body heals — whether from a virus or something else. In this episode, Adrienne talks with Dr. Wayne Jonas, a family physician with 40 years of experience, including 24 as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army.  He shares what he's learned in his decades of research and practice, including: The role of our minds in all aspects of healing Why "fake" surgeries sometimes actually work The economic drivers behind doctors' decisions Why the military is the perfect place to learn about holistic medicine Why the placebo effect should actually be called the "meaning response" The fundamental things all humans need to stay healthy and much more! You can also read or watch the interview on our website: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-jonas-placebo-effect-studies/  Have you had an experience with the placebo effect? Tell us about it in the comments on the article page!   XX Adrienne + Team WellBe  

Health news (actually, ALL news) seems to be dominated by COVID-19 these days. Of course, this makes total sense given it's global scale. But one thing this pandemic has driven home to us is the importance of keeping yourself healthy on a daily basis, so that you're less susceptible to viruses if you come in contact with one! And in order to stay healthy, you need to stay informed.  So to that end, on this week's episode we're discussing the most important pieces of health and wellness news (besides coronavirus) that came out in February + March 2020. Listen to learn about: How alcohol affects your Alzheimer's risk Why pregnant women should take a LOT of vitamin D  The link between stress and gray hair How pesticide affects baby bees (and why you should care) The physical impact smartphones have on our brains and much more! You can also read the wrap-up here: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/february-march-2020-wellness-news-alcohol-and-alzheimers/   Which piece of news surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments of the article page! XX Adrienne + Team WellBe  

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The entire world's focus seems to be on one thing right now: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This laser focus is definitely merited, given the global scale of the pandemic and its rapid spread. With this attention, there's been a lot of talk (and misinformation) about how to kill viruses, how they differ from bacteria, and why the things that kill one don't kill the other.  In this brand-new guide, we dive into this topic, and give you actionable advice on how you can naturally strengthen your ability to kill off viruses. Listen to find out: The difference between bacterial and viral infections Whether antibiotics, hand sanitizer, and antibacterial soap can help protect you against COVID-19 Which natural virus killers actually work (think ozone therapy, infrared saunas, and more) Which antiviral herbs are the best, and how to take them And much more!  You can also read the guide here: https://getwellbe.com/guides/antiviral-herbs-natural-antivirals/  Do you already incorporate any of these natural virus killers into your life? Tell us in the comments on the article page!  xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

You know what the smart, healthy thing to do is — but sometimes, it just feels impossible to make the healthy choice. Well, according to functional neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, that's not your fault at all. His research actually shows that our modern lifestyles are physically rewiring our brains, making it more difficult to make good choices!    In his interview with WellBe, Dr. Perlmutter shares his expert insights on this phenomenon, as well as actionable tips on how to improve your brain. Listen to find out: What 2 regions of the brain control our behavior, and how technology has changed them The modern lifestyle factors impairing brain health The 8 steps Dr. Perlmutter recommends for improving your brain health and making better decisions going forward The powerful relationship between sleep and the brain Much more!    You can also read or watch Dr. David Perlmutter's interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/david-perlmutter-how-to-improve-your-brain/   Which of Dr. Perlmutter's 8 steps to improving your brain do you find the most challenging? Why? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe 

If you're sexually active and not currently interested in raising a child (or having more children!), you definitely want an effective form of contraception. There are a dizzying array of options, from good-old condoms to a new natural family planning app, but more and more we are realizing that many of them come with a downside for our health. In this episode of the podcast, we break down the important health info about all your different options, to help you find the best birth control with the least side effects.  Listen to learn the long-term side effects of birth control pills, as well as these other contraceptive options: the sponge the patch the hormonal IUD the copper (non-hormonal) IUD non-toxic condoms Family Cycles (the FDA-approved natural family planning app)  You can also read our guide on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/guides/best-birth-control-with-the-least-side-effects/ xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to med school, gut health wasn't really talked about. But after his own health journey led him to discover the importance of the gut microbiome for overall health, he decided to specialize in the topic.  Today, he's one of the foremost experts on gut health, helping people heal their guts to treat a huge range of chronic diseases and symptoms. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pedre shares his professional and personal journey, as well as his expert insights on gut health.  Listen to our interview to learn: How just smelling food impacts digestion What leaky gut actually looks like The exact physical relationship between stress and gut health His 6 top tips for a healthy gut How to know if you have good gut health and much more! You can also read the interview on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-vincent-pedre-importance-of-gut-health/ What have you done to improve your gut health? Tell us in the comments on the article page!   xx Adrienne + Team WellBe 

With the myriad of factors and providers when it comes to living with chronic health issues such as infections like Lyme Disease, autoimmunity of any type, heart health, cancer, diabetes, fall out from things like mold toxicity or other exposure, mental health issues, or longer standing hormonal issues such as hypothyroidism, peri and post menopause or even PCOS - wouldn't it be nice to have some help? BCPAs (Board Certified Patient Advocates) are just that type of help. They can help you navigate various providers, organize your patient data and help you find other support like a functional medicine doctor. We had a BCPA, Adrienne Nolan-Smith join us for this insightful episode where we got educated on what a BCPA can do to help both patients and care-givers as well as a deep discussion on the state of health care and the wellness industry. Incredibly interesting - don't miss this show!You can learn more about Adrienne and her amazing work here. RETREAT REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Get all the details and get yourself signed up here. Use code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout to save $100 through February 21st, 2020!  Do you have your copy of Hangry yet? If so,we can't wait to hear how it's going! Be sure you connect with us in our  FREE PRIVATE Facebook group where we're already hanging out with other amazing, like minded women like YOU! Join us! Want a little help with the program? Check out what we made for you! Sponsors of today's episode include our favorite adaptogen elixers, Four Sigmatic! Save 15% with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout and BeeKeeper's Naturals! You can save 15% off your first order with this link and using code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout. Try the throat spray, amazing for virus prevention and treatment as well as helping to quell a histamine reaction.

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended) and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble. We looked through dozens of studies and here are the 7 things you really need to know for your health from December 2019 and January 2020, WellBe-style. Topics include: A link between air pollution linked to Alzheimer's A common steroid raises risk of type 2 diabetes Hair dyes & straighteners may raise risk of breast cancer Tons of regulation updates from the FDA, FCC, EPA, and more  Babies eating too much sugar + more kid nutrition news New research on how much you need to exercise to ward off depression How tea impacts heart health    ...and much more! You can also read the full version on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/december-2019-january-2020-wellness-news/   Which of these stories stands out the most to you and why? Tell us in the comments on the article page!    xx Adrienne & Team WellBe    

Dr. Will Cole has been eating raw food and drinking adaptogenic tonics since he was a little kid growing up in Pittsburgh (when the wellness movement was definitely not a thing yet). Today, he's parlayed that interest in wellness into a career as an acclaimed functional medicine practitioner who helps people around the world resolve a whole host of health issues, from autoimmune conditions to digestive disorders and beyond.  In this episode of the podcast, Cole shares his journey with Adrienne, and we tap into his expertise about dietary supplements, learning tons of helpful and actionable information on the topic. Listen to learn: Whether we need supplements or not How to know which supplements you need to take if you are going to take any Which 4 supplements he recommends for everyone What it means if your pee is bright yellow, and much more! You can also read or watch Dr. Will Cole's interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/will-cole-benefits-of-dietary-supplements/ Do you take supplements? What benefits do you see? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

You hear a LOT about inflammation in the wellness space. But what you don't hear is much explanation about what, exactly, inflammation really is. Is it always bad? Why does it happen? And how can you prevent it? In this week's episode of the podcast, we answer all those questions and more. Listen to learn about the two different types of inflammation and what causes each (hint: one kind is actually good for your health; the other, not so much), what symptoms to look out for to know if you're experiencing an inflammatory response, how inflammation relates to chronic disease, what lifestyle factors impact inflammation, the 14 best foods for fighting inflammation, and much more. You can also read more about inflammation on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/guides/inflammation-basics/ https://getwellbe.com/guides/foods-fight-inflammation/ And in case you missed it, registration for the WellBe Spark Health Program is now open!! It will only be offered one time this year, and registration closes on 1/21, so if you're at all interested, jump on it! Learn more and register here: https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/#enroll xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

We're one week into 2020, and a lot of us have been working hard on sticking to our resolutions for the new year. But even a few days in, it's pretty likely that you've encountered a few obstacles or had a few slip-ups. This is 100% normal and part of being human! What matters is making sure you have everything you need to succeed in the long-term. So in this week's episode, we're looking at the 5 things you need to make your goals into a reality and make healthy lifestyle changes that actually stick. Listen now to learn what specific action increases your chance of success to 95%, how Instagram influencers can actually sabotage your progress, and much more. You can also read the written version of this episode here: https://getwellbe.com/guides/healthy-lifestyle-changes-spark-health/ PLUS — registration for the Spark Health Program opened TODAY, January 7! After months and months of work and telling you guys about the program, we're so excited to finally give you the opportunity to sign up. If you haven't already, register here before registration closes and claim your spot!): https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/#enroll xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

Happy New Year! Can you believe we're in 2020? With a new year just begun, many of us are making resolutions and setting goals for the weeks and months ahead. After all, the start of a new year (and DECADE) offers an incredible opportunity for making positive changes. So this week on the podcast, we're talking about how you can make real, concrete changes that let you become the healthiest version of you and live your best possible life. Specifically, we'll be discussing the 8 specific areas you need to focus on to improve your short- and long-term health and make real, lasting changes. Listen now to learn the 8 essential things to focus on to make 2020 your best year ever!! You can also get a downloadable version of our 8-point checklist, which you can print out or screenshot and use as a reference to keep you on track. Access and download it here: https://getwellbe.com/optimizeyourhealth xx Adrienne + Team WellBe P.S. We're just FIVE DAYS away from registration for the WellBe Spark Health Program! Join the VIP waitlist now to get early access to the limited spots available: https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/

Each December, I make a point of reflecting on the health changes I made throughout the year and identifying the ones that made a difference for my health. This week on the podcast, I'm sharing the 10 changes I made in 2019 that had the most significant impact on my health. Listen to find out how I finally got a meditation practice to stick, the role my noisy heater played in one major change, how my relationship to gluten changed this year, why I decided to dive back into therapy, what books I most loved (and the role that played in her health), and much more. Or read the article on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/the-10-most-impactful-health-changes-adrienne-made-in-2019  What changes did you make this year that made a big difference for your health? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Registration for the WellBe Spark Health Program is just around the corner! Learn more about our 1-hour a week, research-backed, take-action program to clean up your home and daily habits to improve your short and long term health here: https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program 

There are a lot of studies that come out related to wellness and the industries that touch it, some of which have a huge impact on our health. It's a lot to digest and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble, and read through dozens of news articles and research to find the 7 most important pieces of health and wellness news from October + November 2019. Topics include EPA rollbacks of water protections, tons of news on baby health (including a link between C-sections and autism), the effect of optimism on heart health, the relationship between hysterectomies and depression, a proposal for new wellness programs from the Trump administration, updates on several Johnson & Jonson lawsuits, how exercise impacts your Alzheimer's risk, and more.  Or read the article on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/wellness-news-october-november-2019/ Which of these stories stands out the most to you and why? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Learn more about the WellBe Spark Health Program here, our 1-hour a week research-backed take action program to clean up your home and daily habits to improve your short and long term health https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/

With holiday travel and winter weather upon us, it's the time of year when everyone seems to be coming down with something. To help you protect yourself against viruses and stay healthy through the holidays (and all winter long), we looked at what you can do to dramatically improve your immunity — and, as you probably won't be surprised to hear, the biggest factor when it comes to your immune system is diet. In this week's episode of the podcast, you'll hear insights from a panel of experts (including Dr. Vincent Pedre and Maria Marlowe) on what to eat to keep yourself well. Download and listen now to learn: What are the best and worst foods for immunity, the role that the gut plays in your immune system, what Ayurveda says about eating for immunity, and much more! Or watch/read the article on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/guides/foods-that-boost-immunity/ What are your favorite immunity-boosting foods? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe P.S. Don't miss the 48-hour flash sale for the WellBe Spark Health Program! Until Thursday, we're releasing a limited number of spots at a super discounted price (plus some special bonuses). Head to the program page to snag one of the spots before they run out! https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing some personal musings and research on the power of gratitude for improving your health and life. Then we're also sharing our interview with functional medicine expert James Maskell. Maskell is a true pioneer in the world of functional medicine — he's the founder of Evolution of Medicine, the Functional Forum (the largest community of integrative and functional medicine doctors and practitioners), and kNew Health. In the conversation with James, we discuss: The reason functional medicine is taking off now in the U.S. Promising research results from the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine Why functional medicine provides the best value in healthcare The difference between functional and integrative medicine How he's helping educate conventional docs The Guernsey Journey to 100 Series And much more!  Or watch/read the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/james-maskell-functional-medicine/ Do you see a functional medicine doctor? If so, what do you get out of their practice that you don't see from conventional doctors? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe P.S. Don't forget that the WellBe Spark Health Program https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program registration starts in January 2020! The program has 8 incredibly powerful modules for creating healthy lifestyle changes that last, including individualized recommendations from the WellBe team for practitioners, like functional medicine doctors! Get on the VIP notification list now to get special offers, discounts, and access to our limited spots!

Adrienne Nolan-Smith is committed to helping people navigate the broken healthcare system and implement wellness practices that help them live healthier lives. She is not only a board-certified patient advocate but an advocate for us all as the founder of WellBe, a research-driven integrative health resource—the best I’ve seen. This is such an important episode for anyone who’s feeling overwhelmed by both western medicine and all of the “wellness” information out there. Take notes! SHOW NOTES web: getwellbe.com insta: @getwellbe podcast: The WellBe Podcast WellBe Spark Health Program: getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/ My book pick: Circe by Madeline Miller

In our brand-new guide to detoxing your home and car, we give you all the info you need to keep your home clean without putting you or your loved ones at risk. Listen to find out: what toxic chemicals are lurking in common cleaning products what ingredients to look out for how to save money and improve your health by going the DIY route why the regulations on cleaning products are so loose how you can source reliably safe cleaning products why those little tree-shaped air fresheners in cars are not so innocent and much more! Or watch/read the interview on getwellbe.com: https://getwellbe.com/guides/non-toxic-cleaning-products-diy-cleaning-products/ What are your favorite non-toxic cleaning products or non-toxic cleaning tips? Share them in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne and Team WellBe P.S. Don't forget that registration for the Spark Health Program starts in January 2020! In it, our team will give you hands-on guidance and to swap out all your harmful cleaning products for non-toxic ones, plus much more. Get on the VIP notification list now to get special offers, discounts, and access to our limited spots.

If you follow the news, you know that we don't exactly live in a time when tons of environmental regulations are being passed. That means that it falls to each and every one of us to do what we can to protect ourselves from the harmful chemicals floating out there in our air, water, food, cleaning products, and more. Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group makes doing that so much easier, with tons of research and searchable databases aimed at keeping consumers safe. This week, I had the opportunity to interview Ken Cook, the founder, and CEO of EWG! This is an interview I'm super excited about, and it contains so much important and fascinating information. Listen to learn about: Why EWG switched from lobbying for policy changes to educating consumers Why oats contain more weed killer than corn The top 3 things you can do to protect yourself from harmful chemical  exposure What you can do as a consumer to help bring about change And much more! Or watch / read the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/ken-cook-protecting-yourself-from-harmful-chemicals/ If you have any questions for Ken or do you use EWG as a reference when looking for clean products? What's your go-to database? Tell us in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Don't forget that the WellBe Spark Health Program registration opens in Jan 2020 in which we'll be helping you make all of the changes Ken talks about in a fast, actionable, customized way with lots of support from our team! Get on the VIP notification list now to get special offers, discounts, and access to our limited spots.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to not have a period? Adrienne Nolan-Smith shares her journey of dealing with amenorrhea and recovering from chronic Lyme disease. She talks about the importance of becoming your own health advocate and being more knowledgeable and informed about your symptoms.  You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode82. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Understanding amenorrhea and taking the steps towards healing Recovering from chronic Lyme disease Working in the conventional health system and realizing its limitations when it comes to supporting chronic diseases Creating WellBe and bridging the gap between the health care system and the wellness movement   Key Takeaways: The kind of medicine that should be practiced today is  not built into the current insurance model (at least in the US). If you want quality practitioners and doctors who are going to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work with you to figure out what’s going on and help you heal, you have to understand that it takes time to investigate the root cause of your symptoms, and it’s currently outside of the insurance model in the US. Your diet and the condition of your gut are hugely connected to your hormones. When healthcare and wellness finally come together, we’ll be able to reverse the chronic disease epidemic. The only way you can have real healing is to get the body to a place where it can heal itself and utilize the incredible power of the immune system.   Action Steps: Be your own advocate when it comes to your health and do some research before you see a conventional medicine practitioner. Make sure your home is optimized for health. Throw out and replace everything toxic in your home and in your everyday habits.   Adrienne said: “I know so many people with means and education who are still making terrible decisions about their health every single day.” “I need to spread awareness and education before I can start talking to people about the actionable steps of now making these changes or helping them further.”   Thanks for listening!   Important Announcements: Join the FREE 5 Day Sugar Detox Challenge! We are so excited to help you eat better, feel better, and ditch those cravings. Pre-Order my NEW BOOK, The 30-Day Hormone Solution at hormonesolutionbook.com and grab over $350 in free online bonuses! Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.    Links to things we talk about in the show: Join the WellBe Spark Health Program   Where you can find Adrienne: Adrienne’s Website Adrienne’s Instagram (@getwellbe) Adrienne’s Twitter (@getwellbe) Adrienne’s Facebook   Where you can find me: Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s Instagram Samantha’s Website Samantha’s Twitter Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook   How you can work with me: 6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today! Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s

Our mental health has a major impact on our physical health, but addressing mental health is a huge endeavor, and there are tons of different routes you can take, which makes it intimidating to many of us. So in our latest episode, I break down the different types of psychological therapy and types of mental health professionals, to help you understand which approach is right for you. You'll learn about: The Different Types of Mental Health Professionals Who Is Each Type of Psychological Therapy Best For How Much They All Cost Different Types of Psychological Therapy including EFT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, CBT, Biofeedback, Positive Psychology, Neurofeedback, Somatic technique and more I share some of the different types of therapy I have tried and what I found to be helpful We learned a lot from this research and we know you will too! Read the written version of this episode here: http://bit.ly/2C93w4N  Let us know what you've tried in the comments on the article page on getwellbe.com - I'm so curious! While you're there don't forget to get our FREE gut health guide because mental health is hugely impacted by your gut health. xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. The WellBe Spark Health Program https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program  our 1-hour-a-week program to clean out and replace your products and habits with ones that are research-backed to spark health once and for all launches in January! Make sure you're on the VIP notification list to get access to our limited spots and special pricing and offers.

Today’s guest, Adrienne Nolan Smith, has had more than her fair share of disenfranchising and devastating moments with the American healthcare system. Not one to be beaten by the system, Adrienne began working in a healthcare company with hopes to transform the industry from within. This eventually led her to start WellBe, a platform that uses research-backed lifestyle changes to improve your short and long term health, as well as serving as a guide and support system when chronic health issues do arise so you can figure out the root causes and heal them naturally. Listen in to this incredible healthcare warrior who has even become a Board Certified Patient Advocate to fight on our behalf.

When CEO and Founder of Follain, Tara Foley, first became concerned with wellness, she focused on the things that get the most attention: food, exercise, mindfulness. But before long, another aspect of wellness, one that wasn't getting any attention at all, began to capture her attention: clean beauty. As she became more aware of the harmful ingredients in conventional skincare products, and the lack of any conversation around it, she realized that there was a huge hole in the non-toxic skincare space. She was passionate about the topic, and so made it her mission to fill that hole, and ultimately became founder and CEO of Follain, which vets (and formulates) non-toxic makeup brands and non-toxic skincare products. Listen to this episode to learn about: The most toxic things to look for on the ingredient lists of your skincare and makeup products Hear about what she thinks clean brands can learn from Estée Lauder The one product that she recommends those just getting started with clean beauty swap out first Why makeup is just like food What's happening in terms of clean beauty policy and regulations Her personal beauty routine Much more! Read/watch the written and video version here: http://bit.ly/2MUIcWY  Enjoy! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Let us know your favorite clean skincare/beauty picks in the written version of the article on getwellbe.com, and be sure to learn about our Spark Health Program for detoxing for your makeup and skincare while you're there, registration opens in early January!

This week's episode is a pretty personal one for me. In it, I'm sharing a story about my experience finding a lump in my breast and then having a somewhat terrifying radiologist visit where I got an abnormal ultrasound that required a biopsy. I had a lot of tough decisions to make and ultimately learned new things about my body and my health, was able to connect the dots between this issue and other health issues I'd had, got conflicting opinions from different doctors and got caught up in the insurance vs. out of pocket care dilemma. It was an intense thing to go through, but it taught me so much about our healthcare system and my own health, and I wanted to share that with you. You can read the written version of the episode here on getwellbe.com: http://bit.ly/2J9TtAh I'd love to hear your own stories and takeaways from any health scares — share them with me in the comments of the article! xx Adrienne p.s. Are you going through the WellBe Spark Health Program with me in January? https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/ I've never been so excited to help you with these things in my life so I hope so!

When Phoebe Lapine was diagnosed with debilitating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (an autoimmune thyroid condition) right after college, it totally transformed her life. After being told that she'd be on medication for the rest of her life, she found a functional doctor who set her on a path to finding a more holistic way to heal — but this approach didn't sit well with her either. There were too many rules, too many things to keep track of, too much clutter in her brain, and so Lapine set off on a year-long journey of reflection and working on one lifestyle change at a time, and was able to reduce her Hashimoto's disease symptoms. Less than nine months later, she got small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (aka SIBO) and began a totally new chapter of her health journey. She has documented her health journey with one (and soon to be two) books, a podcast, and a blog, and is now sharing her story with WellBe.  Listen to this episode to find out: why she got overwhelmed with the natural process for healing her Hashimoto's how her Hashimoto's later impacted her SIBO the month-by-month changes she made to methodically reduce her Hashimoto's symptoms what SIBO is and how to test for it and treat it why SIBO has been missed by the conventional healthcare community and much, much more. Read/watch the interview here https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/phoebe-lapine-hashimotos-disease-symptoms-healing-sibo/ Have you had either Hashimoto's or SIBO? Or have any other questions you want answered about either condition? Let us know in the comments on the article page! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Don't forget our free gift while you're there!

Award-winning chef, author and the host of the Goop Fellas Podcast, Seamus Mullen made a name for himself with New York restaurants like Tertulia and El Colmado, as well as the books Hero Food and Real Food Heals. But early in his career, he never would have foreseen such success. He felt awful all the time, was eventually diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was told that he would likely be in a wheelchair by age 45. But overcoming his diagnosis to become a successful chef and wellness pioneer wasn't easy. Listen to this episode to learn how Seamus eventually healed, how he'd been living his life pre-diagnosis, discovering the healing power of food and finding the best diet for rheumatoid arthritis, his can't-miss daily wellness practice and the doctor and mindset that changed everything. Watch or read our article instead: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/seamus-mullen-best-diet-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/ While you're there be sure to become a WellBe Insider and get our latest content when it drops, special offers, big announcements, and special notes I don't share anywhere else. xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. We looked through over 40 studies and here are the 8 things you really need to know for your health from August and September 2019, WellBe-style. Topics include: 1. Diagnosing Lyme Disease Is Challenging — But A New FDA-Approved Test Could Help 2. Pregnancy Health Roundup: Exercise, Sleep Position, Drinking Alcohol, and Vitamin D 3. EPA Declines to Ban Pesticide Tied to Children's Health Issues 4. Google Is Now Burying Alternative Health Sites In Search Results 5. Large Study Shows That A Eating Flavonoid-Rich Diet Greatly Reduces Death From Cancer or Heart Disease 6. Toddlers Who Eat A Gluten-Heavy Diet Have A Higher Risk of Celiac Disease 7. Popular Heartburn Drugs Like Prilosec May Increase Risk Of Death 8. Depression Bad News/Good News: Taking Antidepressants Long-Term Linked to Health Risks, But One Supplement Offers Hope For Natural Treatment Read the Wrap-up here: http://bit.ly/2mLeYj3 Check out the WellBe Spark Health Program here: https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/   xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

You might think that it doesn't really matter where you get your blood work done — a lab test is a lab test, right? But in this fascinating interview with naturopathic physician Dr. Carrie Jones, she explains why it actually matters a lot. In this episode you'll hear about: The major flaws in conventional blood work The 4 most important tests everyone should get The differences between naturopathic doctors (ND) and Medical Doctors (MD) Which female hormones affect everything from acne to sex drive to energy levels Why an Excel spreadsheet is actually your best friend no matter what kind of tests you're getting Whether at-home testing kits are worth getting and things to look out for if you are planning to buy one And much more! Read/watch (and leave a comment with any questions or your thoughts on the interview!) the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/carrie-jones-types-of-laboratory-tests/ xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Did you miss our big announcement last week? Check out last week's episode or read about it here! https://getwellbe.com/spark-health-program/

This week we're doing a new kind of episode. We're just created a WellBe Guide to the Medical Medium celery juice craze and decided to break it down for you as an episode. If you know anything about the wellness scene, then you've probably heard a lot of buzz around celery juice recently. Wellness influencers are posting about it all over Instagram, celebs are extolling its benefits, Goop is talking about how incredible it is, and almost all of them attribute their discovery of the wonder juice to someone called the Medical Medium. But the whole Medical Medium celery juice craze has us asking lots of questions, which we decided to investigate and then answer for you. In this episode you'll learn: What this celery juice trend is all about? Who is the Medical Medium? What does he claim drinking celery juice can do for your health? Is there any science behind any of it? How it relates to an Alkaline Diet? What is the WellBe takeaway? Read the written version of this episode here (and let us know what you think about celery juice and the Medical Medium in the comments there!): https://getwellbe.com/guides/medical-medium-celery-juice And while you're there don't forget to become a WellBe Insider, we're announcing something BIG in the next few weeks in our newsletter and we wouldn't want you to miss it! Plus you'll get access to special offers, our latest content when it drops and other big announcements. xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Dr. Kelly Brogan was a conventional psychiatrist for many years and spent much of her career prescribing medications to help treat her patients' conditions. Today, she's a pioneer in the field of holistic psychiatry and is one of the few known psychiatrists who takes a non-pharmaceutical approach to mental illness. How she made that transition is a fascinating story, as is her totally unique process for working with patients. In this episode, Dr. Brogan shares how her own health scare took her for prescribing anti-depressants and other drugs daily to all her patients to prescribing none, a few cases of people she has seen heal using her holistic approach, the eye-opening research showing the issues with mental illness medications and conventional health research around mental illness and drug-based treatment, how she gets started treating patients, chronic inflammation caused by both physical and mental/emotional reasons, how she tapers people off medications and much, much more. Watch/read the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-kelly-brogan-holistic-psychiatry While you're there, be sure to become a WellBe Insider to hear big announcements (we have one coming soon!), receive special offers and get our latest content when it drops. And if you liked this episode, PLEASE write a quick review of our podcast and THANK YOU in advance! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

The patient advocate who was diagnosed with Lyme disease at 11 offers advice for navigating the complex world of healthcare and mental health.  She discusses experimental/non-approved treatments (hyperbaric oxygen therapy and bovine colostrum therapy), integrative medicine, the complicated world of pharmaceuticals vs eastern remedies, the struggle to get to the "root cause" of health issues, and how to find a doctor that will be your best advocate.  She also discusses losing her mother to mental illness. More About Adrienne https://getwellbe.com/subscribe www.instagram.com/getwellbe www.facebook.com/getwellbe https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellbe-podcast/id1403955889?mt=2 Support Our Sponsors!  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18.  This episode is sponsored by the Untitled Dad Project podcast.  New episodes drop every week.  Find it wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Roman.  For a free visit and free two-day shipping go to www.GetRoman.com/mental Other Links Mentioned  Rejuvenative Foods  www.Rejuvenative.com WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

Adrienne Nolan-Smith isn’t interested in healthcare approaches that slap a band-aid on the problem. For her, it’s about getting to the root cause. On today’s episode, Adrienne and I talk about her diagnosis with Lyme disease at age 9, and how her mom’s pursuit to find her treatment options led to some unconventional scenarios, but also helped her find remission. We also talk about the importance of root cause medicine, and how patients have to advocate for themselves in today’s healthcare system. Learn more about Adrienne and check out the show notes here. Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.  Provide us with feedback on the podcast here. 

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: A Journey Back from Missing Periods & Hashimoto's Hello again and welcome back to our new season! I hope you've been enjoying some sunshine and are ready to kick off an amazing Season 6 with me.Ever felt unheard at the doctor's office? You're not alone. Often times, doctors allot 10-15 minutes to diagnose each patient. And we all know that this is not sufficient. Which is why it's very important to learn how to navigate the conventional healthcare system to receive the care that you want and deserve. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am joined by Adrienne Nolan-Smith, holistic health speaker and wellness expert. In her personal and professional experience, Adrienne has seen how integrative health and wellness are key to preventing and reversing disease. When she was 11, Adrienne was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Her conventional doctor prescribed antibiotics, but they didn't work and her mother was then told there were no other options. Two years and multiple integrative therapies later, Adrienne was Lyme-free. Over the years, other health issues came up and each time it became clear that conventional doctors had tools to treat her symptoms, but they never got to the root of the problems, nor did they really try to cure them. About Our Guest: Adrienne received her BA from Johns Hopkins University, her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University, and is a board-certified patient advocate (BCPA). She lives in New York City, where she was born and raised. Adrienne gets WellBe with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and eating (mostly!) clean, real food. This episode is all about Dr. Adrienne's journey from illness to wellness. She shares some powerful messages one of which is to keep trying, but don't beat yourself up. Listen and get some insights as you take your journey to wellness. Episode Spotlights: Meet Adrienne Nolan-Smith as a lyme disease and amenorrhea patient (2:04) Back then, nobody really advised that it wasn't okay to take antibiotics all the time (9:53) Adrienne's Journey to Healing: Chinese Herbs, Supplements, Food Restrictions and More! (12:28) Beating Chronic Lyme Disease (17:58)  Women with PCOS are prone to autoimmune diseases. Every woman with PCOS should have a thyroid, a full thyroid panel. (21:41) The Thyroid Gland, Naturopathic vs. Conventional Treatment (23:48) Theory on the Connection of Placenta and Autoimmune Diseases (26:33) If something is not working, keep going and find the solution somewhere. Don't give up. (31:56) Every single organ in your body hears what you're saying to yourself in your head. (34:30) Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Get to know Adrienne Nolan-Smith – founder of a media and lifestyle brand called WellBe Check out and subscribe to Dr. Nolan-Smith's The WellBe Podcast Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be an Autoimmune Disorder – A study published in Scientifica back in 2016 relating PCOS and Autoimmune diseases Some relevant articles by Adrienne Nolan-Smith: One Hashimoto's Patient's Toxic Reaction to Synthroid When A Toxic Drug Reaction to Synthroid is Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Thyroid Products/Supplements: Armour Thyroid Nature thyroid WP Thyroid Get your free guide "8 Tips for Better Portion Control" and take back your meal times once and for all Help Us Spread The Word! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Doing so helps me get the word out about the podcast — and it's easy! Thank you so much. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/support

(1st EP of the new chronic illness leader series!)“If you do not solve your inner piece problem, all of these dietary changes not going to fix these chronic illness issues"Contents· 2 min: Adrienne’s story – her and her families battle with Chronic Lyme and Hypothyroidism --> Hashimoto’s Disease· 7 min: diet affecting her period leading to Amenorrhea· 11:30 min: the tragedy of her mother’s mental health and how it impacted her· 14 min: Adrienne’s ignited dream to fix our healthcare system· 16 min: her journey through business school and first creating WellBe + her ironic work in Chronic Disease management in a hospital· 19:30 min: benefits of experience in healthcare before launching a healthcare company· 22 min: becoming a board certified chronic illness advocate, and discussing never having regrets· 25 min: knowledge on issues with Chronic Lyme testing· 27 min: what “woo woo” medicine really is; how integrative medicine is full of brilliant professionals· 28:30 min: natural medicine can improve all aspects of your health issues but you need to include a few or several different modalities, not just one. Why it takes a “team” and the “who” treating you matters· 31 min: her testing journey· (whoops! Lawn mower interruption!)· 3:30 min: Getting personal with nutrition and finding a “ferocious investigator” practitioner· 36 min: Eva not having fibro fog for weeks (lasted for 3 months and still barely there!)· 37 min: Adrienne’s management of Hashimoto’s· 42: chronic illness tied to emotions and freeing the immune system· 46:30 min: re-evaluating the healthy lifestyle vs. healthcare system culture – disconnected even though trying to do the same thing, using WellBe to bridge the gap (bringing research to the conversation with their weekly wrap up· 49 min: how all of her films/interviews of chronic illness recovery stories involved them having a perspective change· 49:30 min: “[Changing your mindset] - it’s the hardest work of all, and I think it’s much easier to each vegetables than to sit quietly and connect with your dark thoughts….especially with chronic illness…[those voices] build up so much inflammation”· 51 min: what WellBe is all about – stories, videos, research, newsletter, podcast, events, etc.· 56 min: how it’s going to take a village to make true change in the chronic illness community ADRIENNE NOLAN-SMITHIn her personal and professional experience, Adrienne Nolan-Smith has seen how integrative health and wellness are key to preventing and reversing disease. When she was 11, Adrienne was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Her conventional doctor prescribed antibiotics, but they didn’t work and her mother was then told there were no other options.Two years and multiple integrative therapies later, Adrienne was Lyme-free. Over the years, other health issues came up and each time it became clear that conventional doctors had tools to treat her symptoms, but they never got to the root of the problems, nor did they really try to cure them...Click here for full SHOW NOTES (INB post)➡️ Watch the video version of this interview (blog video page)➡️ visit getwellbe.com SHARE

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. We looked through over 40 studies and here are the 8 things you really need to know for your health from June and July 2019, WellBe-style. Topics include: 1. Processed Food Drives Weight Gain…And Americans Can't Stop Eating It 2. Low Childhood Nature Exposure Linked to Worse Adult Mental Health, and Scientists Determine How Much Nature Exposure Is Enough 3. Keurig Dr. Pepper Pulls Its Spring Water Brand for Arsenic Content 4. Baby Health Roundup: Breast Milk Colonizes Baby's Microbiome, and Baby Acid Reflux Meds Lead to Later Bone Fractures 5. Commonly Prescribed Drug Class Linked to Increased Dementia Risk 6. Judge Denies Trump Effort to Require Prices on Drug Commercials 7. Sugary Drinks Are Linked to Cancer — But We Can Do Something About It 8. Factory Farm Chicken Has the Same Cholesterol Levels As Beef Read the written version (with links to all the studies) below: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/health-news-june-july-2019 Was anything in here shocking or upsetting or satisfying to you about all these pieces of news and research? Head to the above article on getwellbe.com and tell us in the comments! We're super excited about all the new interviews and episodes we have for you in September for season three of The WellBe Podcast! Have the most wonderful August! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Don't forget to subscribe when you're on getwellbe.com to get all our latest content, big announcements and special offers in the WellBe newsletter!

Dr. Jill Blakeway is British-born, and grew up as a self-described “conventional” girl who once worked for the queen! But since those days, she's forged quite an unconventional path for herself, becoming the first acupuncturist to give a TED Talk at TED Global, and standing at the forefront of energy healing therapy. Adrienne sat down with Jill to learn about her journey to becoming a doctor of Chinese medicine and practicing acupuncturist for over 25 years and the founder of the Yinova Center for herbs and acupuncture in New York City. In this interview Adrienne and Jill discuss: The science behind different forms of energy healing techniques and current research on different modalities How acupuncture and other forms of energy healing actually work The complex biases against energy healing in the conventional medical community The incredible story of a quadriplegic man who healed himself through sound therapy and other inspiring stories and people she met while writing her latest book, Energy Medicine Read/watch the written/video version here! https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/dr-jill-blakeway-explains-the-science-behind-energy-healing-techniques Do you have any more questions about energy medicine or your own experiences with energy healing? Tell us in the comments there! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

When Joy Fennell was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) back in 2008, the future looked bleak. The New York City-based makeup artist was only in her early 30s, but she suddenly found herself unable to lift her arms over her head or walk without a cane, and the only solution doctors offered was an intensive and side effect-laden drug regimen. After becoming nearly bedridden, she decided to take her health into her own hands and find another, drug-free, path to healing rheumatoid arthritis naturally.  In this episode Joy talks about: her misdiagnosed carpal tunnel prescriptions for a Prednisone and Plaquenil and many other powerful drugs how obesity played into her disease how she avoided a double-knee replacement and neck surgery the role that Rolfing and chiropractic treatment have played in her recovery how her health coach friend helped her as well as a symptom-tracking app, why she believes it's essential to take control of your own health destiny. The video/written version is here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/joy-fennell-rheumatoid-arthritis Did you heal RA? What did you do? I'd love to know, so leave a comment on the video/written version of the story on getwellbe.com. xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Mette Dyhrberg was 14 years old when she experienced her first autoimmune symptoms and was diagnosed with psoriasis. She noticed three red dots on her neck, then woke up the next day covered in them. This was the beginning of a decades-long struggle with autoimmune symptoms and chronic illness, which led to five more diagnoses, a ton of drug prescriptions including Humira, and, ultimately, the realization that she wasn't far from death. At one point, she began losing her eyesight and couldn't walk upstairs without getting winded! That's when she decided to take control of her treatment, find true health — and build the symptom-tracking app Mymee that helps others do the same. Listen to this incredible recovery story to hear how Mette started to put the pieces together from all these diseases and symptoms, why some of Mette's friends had no idea she was suffering, how being a CEO influenced her approach to her illness and the role the healthcare system played in her journey. Have you experienced anything like Mette or uses tracking to reverse symptoms or illness? Go to the written and video version of this interview and tell me in the comments! https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mymee-mette-autoimmune-disease xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Sign up to become a WellBe Insider while you're there to get all our latest content, big announcements and special offers we don't make anywhere else! www.getwellbe.com/subscribe

After growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, Dr. Robert Graham went on to study internal medicine, public health, and integrative medicine at Harvard. After practicing at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, he saw that by combining the best of these approaches, he could give his patients truly holistic care. That's why he founded FRESH Med in Brooklyn, NY, an integrative health center where patients are treated as a whole and the goal is to get to the root cause of health issues.  In this interview, Dr. Graham talks about: The “five pillars” of health and well-being Why the food in hospitals is so terrible How to reform healthcare and medical school education Why self-care really matters How to find a legit integrative doctor His predictions for the next 20 years of healthcare and wellness ...and much, much more. We think Dr. Graham is such a great guy, we're sure you'll agree! To read/watch this article click here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-robert-graham-freshmed Let us know what you think of the interview on the interview article page in the comments and have a WONDERFUL 4th of July! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Hang with us daily on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month so I've decided to share my 20-year journey with Scoliosis and chronic pain. If you have chronic pain or scoliosis, I hope my experience and everything I've learned over the years can be interesting and helpful to you, or at the very least make you think a bit differently about the connections between pain in the body, things that have happened to you and the types of treatments you might try.  In this episode I share: -Getting adult teeth extracted when I was 11 and the impact that can have on pain and stability -My scoliosis forming and how it is now -All the different natural therapies I have tried to treat my scoliosis, neck, back and jaw pain -The many conventional doctors I have seen and the hard to believe treatments they recommended -The neuromuscular dentistry work I did in my 20s (spoiler alert - I had to have metal braces!) to help alleviate the pain and what happened -The connection between hip and SI joint imbalance and jaw and neck pain -Hyperextension, loose ligaments, hypermobile joints and how that is connected to pain -The two natural therapies that keep me out of extreme pain these days -The emotional trauma work I was introduced to that has begun to make me think a bit differently about my pain   You can read the written version of this episode here: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-scoliosis-treatment-chronic-pain  Have you had any experiences like mine? How have you handled your pain? Please comment on the written version and let me know! And while you're there be sure to become a WellBe Insider to get all of our latest content, big announcements, and special offers weekly.   xx Adrienne & Team WellBe   p.s. Hang with us daily on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe   

Actress Jennifer Esposito spent 30 years dealing with mysterious health ailments including chronic sinus infections, mental illness symptoms, gut trouble, hair falling out, skin and nails coming off and allergies before she was finally diagnosed with celiac disease. In this clip, she tells the story of how her increasingly severe symptoms went undiagnosed, and the moment she knew she needed to take action and get to the root of her issues and then the long, hard but successful road to healing. In it, she discusses everything that happened before the diagnosis and all of her symptoms, how she finally found someone who ran the right tests, all of the tools she used to fully heal her badly damaged gut and mind, the functional medicine doctor who helped and everything she is now trying to teach others as a result of her experience. Watch or read the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/jennifer-esposito-celiac-disease-diagnosis Did you have a similar misdiagnosis or experience with Celiac or another autoimmune condition? Let me know in the comments on the article page - I'd love to hear your story. This story is bonkers, I loved hearing it and I know you will too! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Hang with us daily at www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

Imagine gaining 40 pounds through the course of a single day. For Amie Valpone, a case of edema— swelling caused by excessive fluid trapped in the body's tissues — started her on a medical journey that took 10 years to resolve. Amie went to top hospitals and doctors to try to figure out what was causing her legs to swell, but no one could pinpoint and resolve the issue. On top of that, her body would become inflamed when she ate and she was put on multiple antibiotics for a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth SIBO and candida. Then, in 2011, she contracted C.diff (a bacterium that's common in people who take antibiotics over a long period of time) and was given 24 hours to live. From that point on, Valpone vowed to dedicate her life to helping others find the cause of their disease and use integrative medicine to heal. Valpone tells WellBe they found everything from mold to heavy metals to leaky gut to polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS and a handful of other diagnoses, including Lyme.  Now a holistic health coach, Amie also puts on her expert hat and talks with Adrienne about why detoxing and going on a juice cleanse aren't the same thing, how insurance fits into a holistic approach to wellness, how to eat healthy in restaurants and what to look out for, and why she won't go near a salad bar.  After you listen, don't forget to scroll down and leave us a review, it helps others to find us so we can grow! Thank you in advance! You can also watch the video version of this interview here and let us know what you think in the comments! While you're there, of course, subscribe to our newsletter so you get all of our latest content when it drops and special offers and announcements we don't share anywhere else. https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/amie-valpone-eating-healthy-at-restaurants  xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Want to hang with us daily? Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. Here are 8 things you need to know from April and May 2019, WellBe-style. 1. BCBS Report on Millennials Shows that Health Starts to Decline at Age 27 2. Infections During Childhood Linked to Eating Disorders During Adolescence 3. Lawsuit Accuses Poland Spring of Falsely Marketing Itself as “Spring Water” 4. Eating More Than a Half Pound of Meat Day Increases Risk of Early Death in Men 5. Government Action + Inaction Roundup! -EPA sided with Monsanto over claims that Roundup causes cancer, while a California jury awarded over $2 billion to a couple who claimed their cancer was caused by exposure to Roundup. -The FDA ordered manufacturers of vaginal mesh products to pull their merchandise from the shelves -The FDA also decided NOT to ban a type of breast implant linked to a rare cancer -The Trump administration is planning to replace many federal inspectors at hog plants with plant employees, at the same time as a new E. coli outbreak that has afflicted at least 196 people and has been traced back to ground beef. 6. Sitting for More than 13 Hours a Day Can Cause Metabolic Problems — Even If You Exercise 7. Whitening Strips May Do Serious Damage to Your Teeth 8. Advanced Paternal Age Can Have a Negative Impact on Baby (and Mama!) To dive further in and read the actual studies and reports, head to the written version of this wrap-up here: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/april-may-2019-health-news-research While you're there, let us know what shocked or affected you most about this news in the comments! And don't forget to subscribe to become a WellBe Insider to get the wrap-up in your inbox the next time it comes out! Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram :) www.instagram.com/getwellbe xx Adrienne and Team WellBe

Mentioned in the episode: Thank you to today's sponsor, Imperfect Produce. Try out your first Imperfect Produce box for 50% off by using the code HEALTHYMAVEN at checkout. While the women's health series may be finished, the conversation still continues and today's episode is no exception. Navigating the healthcare system is difficult to begin with, but women have it especially tough with a system that has been built to tailor to conventionally male needs. Changes need to be made, and it starts with conversations like these. Adrienne Nolan-Smith has had her own series of health issues in her lifetime and has dedicated her work to helping others navigate their own health struggles as a certified patient advocate. Today on the show we're discussing her journey to take control of her body and get the resources she needed and how you can do the same. Today on the show we're discussing: Adrienne's diagnosis of chronic lyme as a teenager Her hormonal struggles and how she found the resources she needed Helping her Mom navigate the mental health system The "disease-care" system and what it means Gaslighting in healthcare and how it affects women Research-based evidence and how to find resources for her own health needs How to make the most of your doctor's appointments. Join The Healthy Maven Tribe to ask guest questions and to find out who will be on the show before anyone else! http://facebook.com/groups/THMTribe Please don't forget to rate + review in iTunes if you love the podcast. Your comments and subscriptions help us make the podcast best for you! Follow Adrienne: Website: https://getwellbe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/

May is mental health awareness month and also this May 16th would have been my mom's 70th birthday. May is also the month of Mother's Day and New York City  –especially in Central Park which she just loved– bursts with color and life in May after a long, cold winter. All of this is to say that I've been thinking a lot about my mom the past few weeks and decided to share with you an updated version of her story. In it, I share about my mom's Manic episode that led to her first hospitalization and diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder Experience within the conventional mental healthcare system for over three years Experience on antipsychotics, antidepressants and mood stabilizer drugs, and her subsequent death by suicide The written version of this episode is here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/mental-health-patient-advocacy Have you had a similar experience with mental illness for yourself or a loved one? Please feel free to share it in the comments at the bottom of the article page. I know this stuff is deeply personal and traumatic but I believe only in all of us all sharing our truths, will real change and healing ever truly happen. xx Adrienne & Team WellBe For daily inspiration, follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

In honor of Lyme Disease Awareness month which is May, I've decided to share with you my story of Lyme and Lyme recovery. It's one full of crazy treatments and ups and downs, but I know for many out there suffering and looking for answers, it might provide the hope or inspiration and certainly some ideas about treatments and things to try to heal. In this episode I discuss: -Lyme testing and diagnostics -Lyme symptoms -Standard/conventional Lyme treatment (antibiotics) and why it often doesn't heal people who then suffer from Chronic Lyme -The integrative treatments I did  -Why different treatments will work on some people and not others -What my mom (who was my caregiver and advocate) taught me in my healing process -What I learned from the doctors and practitioners we saw To read and/or watch my story click here: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/adrienne-lyme-disease Tell me your Lyme story in the comments there, I'd love to hear it. Oh and be sure to become a WellBe Insider and get our latest content, big announcements, and special offers weekly! Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe  xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Wellness is a 360-degree life approach to wanting to be your best and live your best. The one hundred choices we make a day truly impact our health. From who we spend our time with to how we talk to ourselves to the food we put in our mouth. We have to look at the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellness to feel whole. - Adrienne Nolan-Smith How many of your daily choices are unhealthy? What can you do today to flip the script and become the CEO of your own wellbeing?   ---> Join the Wellness Warrior VIP Club: get exclusive discounts on new wellness tools, be first in line for new podcasts, get access to invite-only events, and so much more.** ---> Get The Morning 21: A powerful (and free) system designed to give you more energy, let go of old weight, and live life well. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THIS PODCAST   In Wellness Force Radio episode 273, Founder of WellBe, Adrienne Nolan-Smith, explores the concept of patient advocacy, how you can create change within the healthcare industry, what you can do to break the loneliness epidemic cycle, and which steps you can take today for long-term behavior shifts. Learn how you can take ownership of your future by preventing chronic illness through better physical, emotional, and mental health.   How WellBe Are You? Click here to take the WellBe Quiz now How many of your daily choices are healthy? We know that preventing & reversing Chronic Health Issues IS possible, but sometimes it can feel like a lot of work. See how you're doing already, and which areas you might want to focus on in 2019. The 100 choices we make a day are our true healthcare. Find out how many of yours are preventing chronic disease, and what you can tweak. Start your WellBe journey now.now     "There's no way we can just focus on the physical aspects of health such as yoga, green juice, or supplements without the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects too." - Adrienne Nolan Smith   Listen To Episode 273 As Adrienne Nolan-Smith Uncovers: How WellBe is helping people find the information they need to help with their chronic disease by sharing interviews, media interviews, and stories on their platform. What a patient-advocate actually is and why it's making an impact in the healthcare system. The need for more patient-centered care to help people with their paperwork, medical debt, and give them the knowledge they need to take back their power. Her mission to help people fully heal their bodies through a fully integrative and holistic approach. How we can introduce people to a new way of thinking about their health and healing chronic disease Her and Josh's mothers' personal experiences battling mental health illnesses and needing to take lithium and prescription drugs. Why our modern mental healthcare system in the US is the opposite of the healing, peaceful environment that it should be. Her mother's experience being in and out of mental healthcare facilities for three years while being heavily drugged and costing thousands of dollars. How her mother became stuck in the jaws of the mental healthcare system simply by coming through because of a paranoia episode. The negative reaction she received from a physician looking after her mother when she suggested giving her mother a diet of healthy fats to help strengthen her brain. The importance of breakthrough research about the brain-gut connection for better health and wellness. The 9 common traits of people who spontaneously heal from cancer including 7 being emotional and spiritual and only 2 people physical. Why the nuclear family is one of the leading causes of the loneliness epidemic in our world today. How to find a wellness tribe in your own community. The incredible amount of positive hormones that are released in the body because of a 6-second hug. What steps we can do today to make us and other people feel less lonely and more loved. How we can start quantifying our emotions to continue growing our emotional intelligence. The power of storytelling and sharing with others about how to heal from a holistic approach. Why researchers are calling for more psychedelic therapy studies to be included in clinical medicine. The care Josh and his family are now giving his mother after finding out that taking lithium for her health has actually led to her late-stage kidney disease.   Power Quotes From The Show "You are the CEO of your health and all change starts with people speaking up. Slowly but surely that becomes a movement against the current healthcare industry" - Adrienne Nolan Smith "All of us deep down know when we don't feel whole and we don't feel like we're really on the right track to living our best life or preventing and reversing from chronic illness when it might arise. It's important to do the work to arrive at a place where you feel whole and are able to experience everything that life has to offer from joy and movement to relationships and self-love." - Adrienne Nolan-Smith "You are the CEO of your health and all change starts with people speaking up. Slowly but surely that becomes a movement against the current healthcare industry and we truly have no choice because if you look at the rate of this chronic disease epidemic, it's just skyrocketing and there are no signs of it slowing down." - Adrienne Nolan-Smith "The conventional healthcare system loves scores, charts, and tests. So, I'm sure they could come up with some way to create a quiz or a test to score emotional intelligence if they haven't done so already. You can use those results to help any practitioner, doctor, or insurance company to understand the baggage that people with illnesses are holding onto as well as the fact that they're not self-aware or very emotionally intelligent to be able to work through what they're going through." - Adrienne Nolan-Smith "It's absolutely worth investing money into helping people quantify their emotional intelligence, understand their thoughts and feelings, and unpack what's inside. Sure it may take time to see trends and quantified results but I believe that anyone who invests in holistic health will see the impact of certain activities that either worsen or improve one's health." - Adrienne Nolan-Smith   Links From Today's Show Dr. Kelly Brogan Rythmia The National Institutes of Health (NIH) PubMed The NIH Human Microbiome Project Dr. Laura Belus The HEAL documentary by Kelly Noonan Gores Kelly Turner Former surgeon general sounds the alarm on the loneliness epidemic Michael Pollan Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Unit 9 Key Factors Affecting Radical Remission From Cancer The "Loneliness Epidemic" Patient advocacy Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Research WFR 236 Dr. Michael Ruscio WFR 129 Gretchen Rubin WFR 192 Jason Prall WFR 199 Peter Crone WFR 226 Paul Chek The WellBe Podcast How WellBe Are You? Quiz WellBe Guides WellBe Health News & Research WellBe Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube   About Adrienne Nolan-Smith In her personal and professional experience, Adrienne Nolan-Smith has seen how integrative health and wellness are key to preventing and reversing disease. When she was 11, Adrienne was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Her conventional doctor prescribed antibiotics, but they didn’t work and her mother was then told there were no other options. Two years and multiple integrative therapies later, Adrienne was Lyme-free. Over the years, other health issues came up and each time it became clear that conventional doctors had tools to treat her symptoms, but they never got to the root of the problems, nor did they really try to cure them. In 2010, Adrienne lost her mother to suicide while she was on antipsychotic and antidepressant medications to treat schizoaffective disorder. At that point, Adrienne knew she needed to completely switch careers and began working for a healthcare technology company, hoping to fix the system from the inside. After several years working with hospitals, she realized that, until wellness is the standard of care, the current chronic disease crisis would only continue to rise. She also realized that until people demand wellness from their doctors, their brands, their employers, their governments and ultimately, from themselves, nothing will change. Adrienne founded WellBe to facilitate this change by helping you get and stay well, and demanding a system that supports you in this endeavor. Adrienne received her BA from Johns Hopkins University, her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University, and is a board-certified patient advocate (BCPA). She lives in New York City, where she was born and raised. Adrienne gets WellBe with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and eating (mostly!) clean, real food.   Join The #WellnessWarrior VIP Club **Click on the photo above to get exclusive discounts on new wellness tools, be first in line for new podcasts, get access to invite-only events, and so much more.**   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

Adrienne Nolan-Smith is a board certified patient advocate, speaker and the founder of WellBe, a media company and lifestyle brand focused on bridging the large gap between the healthcare system and the wellness movement to help people prevent and reverse chronic health issues naturally. She received her BA from Johns Hopkins University and her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. She lives with her husband in New York City. We Talk About: Mindfulness meditation Blue Zones & the importance of community Why community matters for your health Adrienne experience with Lyme Disease Learning when to trust doctors and when to do your own research The power of placebo and our minds in healing The danger of bias keeping an open mind versus What it means to be a patient advocate The gut-brain connection How can you balance your self-care and mental health with the healing process How to navigate the health care and wellness system with what you have Healing emotional trauma alongside your illness     Connect with Adrienne online: https://getwellbe.com/ on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/   Connect with Me On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com   Join the Joy Squad Joy Squad Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/ Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/   Beekeepers Naturals http://beekeepersnaturals.com/chasingjoy use code CHASINGJOY15 for 15% off

As I alluded to in my impactful changes of 2018 article https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/the-10-most-impactful-health-changes-adrienne-made-in-2018, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis about a year ago.  As it would happen, I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Aviva Romm, a wonderful functional medicine doctor and author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution. This past January, I followed her 3-4 week program and then retested my thyroid with a blood test. Despite everything I know about food, meditation, movement, supplements, and herbs, this program taught me so much, and opened my eyes to all of my false beliefs: the things I'd convinced myself, or never thought about, or didn't fully understand, or blindly assumed. If you're thinking of doing the Adrenal Thyroid Revolution program, or any kind of reset program or elimination diet, listen to this episode to hear my seven takeaways that might help you understand what to expect and what to look out for. You can also read the written version of this episode here: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/aviva-romm-adrenal-thyroid-revolution-program Have you done this program or another elimination diet? Or reversed Hashimoto's? What was your experience? Let me know in the comments on the article above! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe You can also hang with us daily on Instagram! :) www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

Integrative psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora, MD takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, addressing root causes and considering the patient's whole self as part of the diagnosis and care. We talked about: The role sleep plays in mental health The connection between mental health and gut health and diet The root causes and natural approaches to treating anxiety and depression ADD/ADHD and the side effects of stimulants The effectiveness of antidepressants How she uses her acupuncture and yoga training with patients The one thing you can do to advocate for better mental health in your daily life Enjoy listening! You can also watch the video version of this interview here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/ellen_vora_gut_health_mental_health When you're there don't forget to sign up to become a WellBe Insider to get our big announcements, special offers and our latest content delivered to you. Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe xxx Adrienne & Team WellBe

In late December, I went through and thought about everything I had done in 2018 to impact my health - most for the better, one for the worse! I decided to detail them for you in this episode to give you some ideas and inspiration about some places to start to improve your health and prevent future chronic disease (or help to reverse it now!) A few of the changes: Dentist / dental habits Finally improving my back, neck, hip, jaw, TMJ, scoliosis pain Turning my hypothyroidism into Hashimoto's BYO Products - Everywhere! A new relationship with caffeine Discovering the most delicious non-dairy milks (and I've tried a bunch!) Reducing my blue light exposure Reducing my radiation exposure Adopting plant babies! Read the written version of this episode here: https://getwellbe.com/adriennes-blog/the-10-most-impactful-health-changes-adrienne-made-in-2018 And leave a comment when you're there about impactful changes you've made for your health lately! xx Adrienne @getwellbe

Dr. Robin Berzin went to medical school at Columbia University with the goal of getting a solid, conventional medicine education that she could use to help patients in a non-conventional way. The combo of studying public health in college and seeing her dad's experience as a primary care doctor showed her that medicine alone wasn't the solution— that things like yoga, nutrition, meditation, and lifestyle changes needed to be the first line of defense in preventing disease. After graduation, she trained at The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2015, she founded Parsley Health, a boutique membership-based healthcare provider focused on functional medicine. Listen to hear about: Why it's important to use a health coach An incredible autoimmune patient story: A rare condition called Behcet's autoimmune vasculitis left her with numerous ulcers, inflammation, insomnia, weight gain, and acne. Powerful steroids hadn't helped, but Parsley helped her become medication and symptom-free in six weeks! How to get doctors to really learn about nutrition in a useful way Robin's advice on how to advocate for getting the healthcare you want and need to avoid disease and save money in the long run. Click here to watch the video version of this interview: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/robin-berzin-parsley-health-patient-story While you're there, sign up to become a WellBe Insider and get all of our latest content, special offers and big announcements sent right to you! Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe  xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. Here are 7 things you need to know from February + March, WellBe-style, read to you by me, Adrienne! FDA Commissioner Announces Stronger Regulations on Supplements…Then Resigns HPV Might Be Behind Vocal Cord Cancers in Young More Confirmation of the Diet-Gut-Mental Health Connection, C. Difficile Bacteria Linked to Antibiotics Use, and Gut Health Now Being Used to Cure Cancer  Study Links Eggs to Higher Cholesterol and Risk of Heart Disease The Ability to Perform 40+ Push-ups Associated with Lower Risk of Heart Disease Facing Opioid Lawsuits, Purdue Pharma Considers Bankruptcy and Settles for $270M with Oklahoma.  Johnson and Johnson Talc Supplier Files for Bankruptcy For links and a lot more details, check out the written version of the Feb + March 2019 WellBe Wrap-up: https://getwellbe.com/health-news-research/february-march-2019-health-news-research  *The WellBe egg guide we mentioned in the episode: https://getwellbe.com/guides/healthy-egg-guide  **The WellBe Store we mentioned in the episode: https://getwellbe.com/store xx Adrienne & Team WellBe p.s. Hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe 

Elissa Goodman knew that she needed to make a change in her lifestyle in order to get in control of her mental and physical health. But her real wake-up call came when, at age 32, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. “I knew my life wasn't going in the right direction in a lot of ways, but I didn't really want to focus on it,” Goodman remembers. But after her diagnosis, she had no choice but to face it head-on. Listen to her incredible story of what happened next, how kicking cancer led to her becoming a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle cleanse expert, why she juices every day and thinks soups are an essential part of cleanses, hear the tragic and eye-opening story of her husband's cancer diagnosis 11 years after her own, his very different approach to treating it, her Hashimoto's Diagnosis after pregnancy and how she healed that too, and much more. Watch the video version of this interview here:https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/how-holistic-nutritionist-elissa-goodman-skipped-chemo-and-beat-lymphoma-cancer And while you're there, don't forget to become a WellBe Insider so that you can get all our latest content, special offers and big announcements we don't make anywhere else weekly in your inbox. Oh and hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe  xx Adrienne & Team WellBe  

Diane “V” Capaldi goes by the moniker PaleoBOSS Lady because she IS a boss. And a lady. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at 24, her health declined rapidly for 23 more years, with the multiple sclerosis symptoms becoming more and more debilitating — and the treatment more and more expensive. Then, a life-changing trip inspired her to take things into her own hands, and she began to pursue diet and lifestyle changes that turned out to be the best multiple sclerosis treatment she could have asked for. Ultimately, she was able to heal herself — no more drugs, no more doctors — and is to this day the most healed MS patient on record.    Listen to this episode to hear this remarkable story, including: all of the treatments she did in the conventional system, her time on the National MS board, the TED Talk that changed everything, how long it took her to reverse her MS, her current diet and lifestyle protocol to keep her MS in remission and her new career serving others. You'll be blown away! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe To watch the video version of this interview: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/paleoboss-lady-multiple-sclerosis While you're there, you'll want to become a WellBe Insider to get all of our latest content, big announcements and special offers delivered to you weekly! Oh and you can also hang with us daily on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/ 

You've probably heard about Ayurveda, which is the traditional Hindu system of medicine. It comes from thousands of years of practice in India and is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing. In our interview with Ayurveda expert Sahara Rose, author of “Idiot's Guide: Ayurveda, she explains: What the different doshas are What their particular nutritional needs are The simple ways to incorporate Ayurveda practices into your day (including tongue scraping, body brushing, and oil pulling) Why your dosha actually shifts constantly Why eating seasonally is so important How cold water affects your health Why Ayurveda is focused on digestion not just food The differences between Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda Why she sometimes disagrees with Ayurvedic traditions How Ayurveda helps you understand your body How seeing a naturopath has changed her life How to find an Ayurvedic practitioner for your needs Why she loves batch cooking Why Ayurveda is about your lifestyle and understanding how you're meant to help others Watch the video version here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/sahara_rose_ayurveda  And while you're there, definitely become a WellBe Insider so you don't miss any new content, special offers and big announcements.  And of course hang with us daily on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe  xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Sometimes it takes a traumatic experience to make us wake up to the power of food and take our health into our own hands.   That’s what happened to Adrienne. She was diagnosed with Lyme disease at just 11 years old. Back then, doctors didn’t know much about it, or even how to recognize it. Antibiotics weren’t working. But they rarely do, because Lyme disease is a spiral-shaped bacterium that acts like a virus, which confuses the body and makes it complex to heal. Adrienne’s mum did not give up. After two years, thanks to integrative medicine strategies like a whole foods diet, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and bovine colostrum therapy, Adrienne was free from symptoms.   Fast-forward to college, Adrienne began eating the normal student diet. The result: she lost her periods. Doctors couldn’t find anything wrong with her and told her to just go on the birth control pill. That wasn’t good enough for Adrienne. Again, she changed her diet, and again, food worked its magic. Her periods came back.   But it was a more traumatic event that led Adrienne into her career as a board-certified patient advocate. Her mum suffered from severe mental health issues. She spent five years in and out of institutions, drugged up on anti-psychotics and other medications to counter the side effects. She was unable to live a normal life. She committed suicide. Isn’t that the core problem with the health industry? Instead of looking at the patient and working out what might be causing the disease, doctors just throw pills at the problem. There’s no health freedom when holistic options are never even mentioned.   Adrienne knew from that moment that she needed to do something to change the medical system and help people wake up to the importance of diet and lifestyle. So, just a year and a half ago, she launched WellBe, a content and learning platform dedicated to helping people prevent chronic health issues, or heal them if they arise. Check it out for in-depth articles, science wrap-ups and guides to prevent chronic health issues… including a Wine Guide. Or head to the WellBe store, where you can get natural lifestyle products tried and tested by Adrienne - including a must-have gadget for wine lovers.   Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU!   The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

When Dr. Taz Bhatia began losing her hair, she'd already completed years of medical school and had begun her residency — but she had no idea what was happening to her body. Ultimately, she was able to get her symptoms under control, but it took going outside of what she'd been taught in med school. This experience opened her eyes to the strengths and weaknesses of conventional medicine, fundamentally shifting the way she approaches medicine to this day. The Atlanta-based functional medicine doctor, acupuncturist, certified nutritionist, and author sat down with WellBe to share her own health journey and why it made her take a holistic approach to medicine. Listen to this episode to hear her discuss: How her hair falling out during residency changed the course of her career⁣ Why the male vs. female approach to medicine is different, and why we need more women at the table for medical decision-making⁣ The serious problem of “gaslighting” (ever heard of it?) in medical settings⁣, especially for women Why treating patients with conventional medicine's aggressive approach is less rewarding for her as a physician than taking a more preventative approach⁣ Hormone disruption and how it relates to conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and fibroids The MTHFR gene and how it relates to IUDs⁣ (plus what she advises her patients on IUDs) How we each have a power type with an associated hormone pattern, diet, and lifestyle to perform at our best Watch the video version of this interview here and while you're there, become a WellBe Insider so you never miss our latest content, special offers and announcements! https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-taz-hair-loss  For daily inspiration and information, follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/getwellbe  xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

In this episode you will learn three main things: • Why getting your diet right is your ultimate preventative medicine • How alternative medicine can give you a new insights • Why you must have an advocate on your Lyme Journey Adrienne Nolan-Smith suffered from lyme disease from ages 11 – 13, she was able to enter successful remission from a combination of antibiotics and integrative therapies. This lead to a lifelong interest in alternative and integrative medicine and discovering the root cause of medical problems. After the death of her mother Adrienne dedicated herself to transforming the healthcare system and founded WellBe. She holds a BA from Johns Hopkins, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a Board Certified Patient Advocate.

To anyone who has not been a chronic disease patient, a caretaker of one, or has worked in the healthcare system, it's a confusing mess you hope to never really have to deal with or understand. If you do understand it and have had to deal with it, it's even more complex and confusing. Based on my personal experiences as a lyme disease and then amenorrhea patient, caretaker for my mother when she battled schizoaffective disorder for five years in the mental healthcare system, and then from the several years I spent working with hospitals after I lost my mom, I'm going to explain to you the three major reasons why I believe the healthcare system is so broken, and they're probably not the reasons you've heard about. Read the article version here https://getwellbe.com/dr-axe-broken-healthcare-system and please leave a comment and tell me your thoughts on why the system is broken - I'd love to hear them!  For daily inspiration and information, follow @getwellbe on Instagram www.instagram.com/getwellbe    xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Since it's cancer prevention month, let's talk about this awful disease. Usually, people go to see a doctor because they're experiencing some symptom that they want to treat. According to Tammy Kohlschmidt, a certified clinical thermographer, that's entirely the wrong approach. As she explained to WellBe, thermography offers a way to catch dysfunction before it becomes symptomatic, helping people to prevent rather than treat disease — which is key to maintaining your health. Thermography, also known as digital infrared thermal imaging, is a screening method that uses camera images to measure your body temperature and blood flow, looking for patterns and variations that can screen for dysfunction and precursors to disease.  Because of the way the screening works, it's also able to detect abnormalities and dysfunction before other tests. Kohlschmidt explains that thermography can pick up cancer cells when they're about the size of a grain of rice, or around two years old, whereas a mammogram won't pick it up for eight years. Listen to the episode to learn more about how thermography helps to detect what is really going in your body, how it differs from mammograms and ultrasounds, where to find a clinical thermographer, what to expect at your appointment and why this test isn't standard in conventional medicine.  Watch the video version of this interview with Tammy Kohlschmidt here https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/thermography Oh and be sure to subscribe to become a WellBe Insider when you're there. Or, want to learn and be inspired daily? Join us on Instagram! http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

In honor of Valentine's Day, we're talking about sex today on The WellBe Podcast! Probably the least fun part of sex is the birth control, but it's also certainly the most important part for most of us. At WellBe, we think condoms are one of the best forms of birth control out there for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs), keeping your body free of synthetic hormones and of course unwanted pregnancy. And this is all true, but, as Meika Hollender, the co-founder of Sustain Natural, a vagina-friendly product company (founded with her dad btw!) points out, you also need to be concerned about the type of condom you use, as many conventional condoms not only contribute to unfair labor practices around the world, but also have the potential to cause cancer. Listen to the full conversation to learn about the risks conventional condoms pose (pesticides, nitrosamines, what the what?!), the role the FDA plays and how to find vagina-friendly condoms. You can watch the video version of this interview here https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/meika-hollender-vagina-friendly-condoms and while you're there, you'll definitely want to become a WellBe Insider to get our latest content, announcements and special offers I don't share anywhere else directly in your inbox. Oh and follow along with us daily on Instagram! http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe! :) xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of health- and wellness-related news and events can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We saved you the trouble. Here's what happened in December and January, WellBe-style. 1. Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos in Baby Powder — And Now They're Paying for It 2. Kids' Gut Health Linked to Autism, Leukemia, and Future Mental Disorders 3. Study Shows that the Placebo Effect Trumps Genes 4. Report Finds That Seafood Mislabeling is “Rampant” 5. U.S. Life Expectancy Declines for Third Year, While Suicide Rate Soars 6. JHU Researchers Say Plant Compounds Are Better at Treating Lyme Disease than Antibiotics 7. Type 2 Diabetes May Be A Cause of Erectile Dysfunction 8. Two Activist Wins: McDonald's Drops Antibiotics from Beef & NIH Will Now Scrutinize Private Donations Other news worth noting: Study Shows Link Between Chemical Exposure and Earlier Girl's Puberty At Least 10% of Asthma Cases Are From Childhood Obesity To read The WellBe Wrap-up (with links to research) click here http://bit.ly/2UHVsPK - oh and while you're there be sure to sign up to become a WellBe Insider - that's the best way to keep us with us. And hang out with us daily on Instagram! http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe :)

Writer, director, and producer of the documentary, Heal, Kelly Noonan Gores wants you to know one thing: that humans are designed to heal, and that each of us has the power to help our own bodies and minds to achieve optimal wellness. But, as with anything in the health and wellness world, things quickly become complicated. There's the clash between Western medicine and more holistic routes, the complex and often ignored mind-body connection, and the fuzzy understanding of the role that genes and “inevitability” play in all of it. But Gores believes the truth at the center of it remains the same, and she hopes her film will empower everyone who sees it to tap into their innate power and take back control of their health. We found this interview SO fascinating, listen to learn about the nine common natural things cancer survivors did to heal, how one man healed a terminal illness through laughter, what the placebo effect tells us about the power of the mind over medicine, what our childhood has to do with it all, and so much more.  Watch the video version here: https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/heal-director-kelly-noonan-gores You probably want to follow us for daily inspiration and information on Instagram. :) https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/ Did you rate or review this podcast? It helps so much, please do and thank you advance!  xx Adrienne and Team WellBe

“I just went into this really low swing of major depression for about nine months. I didn't have a period for nine months. I gained 30 pounds. I never wanted to see friends. I didn't see the point in anything.” For a year, Gabriella Campagna struggled with fatigue, joint pain, hair loss, depression, being tired all the time, and always feeling cold, but blamed the symptoms on the stress of post-college life and her dance career. When she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (the most common thyroid disorder in the U.S., affecting 14 million people) in 2009, she was prescribed Synthroid (sometimes misspelled as Synthyroid) and sent on her way. Synthroid is also the most-prescribed brand-name drug in the country. The Synthroid thyroid medication initially helped her feel better, but then she started experiencing anxiety, heart palpitations, and manic behavior. Campagna's mother intuitively thought it was the drug, but multiple doctors told her it wasn't related and suggested she see a psychiatrist because the issue may have been bipolar disorder or depression. Campagna lowered her Synthroid dosage, and, again, felt better for a while, but then things got worse. Campagna hit such a low that she thought maybe she did have depression or bipolar, and a psychiatrist offered to prescribe her antidepressants, but her parents resisted. They took her to an endocrinologist, who increased her Synthroid dosage. Within three weeks, she had symptoms of mania. Listen to the rest of this amazing story to hear how Gabriella ended up in a psychiatric facility on antipsychotics, and how she eventually got to the bottom of her issue, recovered her mental health and got on the path to healing her Hashimoto's.  Watch the video version of this story https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/hashimotos-synthroid-reaction/  And don't forget to subscribe and review our podcast, it makes a huge difference and is so appreciated! Oh and you probably want to follow us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe (or Facebook or Youtube too. :)     xxx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Rachel Winard went from never being sick and having great skin to suddenly having a constant fever, getting covered in full-body rashes, and having all sorts of other weird illnesses. It took her 15 doctors to finally get diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. She was eventually put on chemotherapy for lupus and several other drugs. When she wasn't healing, she finally decided to take control of her own health and find a natural lupus cure. What she found changed the course of her health, career and life. Listen to hear this powerful story and hear what tools she uses today to keep her Lupus in remission. Watch the video version of this story here https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/lupus-ayurveda-soapwalla-rachel-winard and subscribe to become a WellBe Insider while you're there! For daily inspiration and information follow @getwellbe on Instagram. http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe :) And thank you guys in advance for rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the WellBe Podcast! It helps a lot!   xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

A lot of studies and news stories come out everyday that are related to wellness and healthcare and the industries that touch them, some of which have a huge impact on our health. It's a lot to digest (pun intended). We decided to start making The WellBe Wrap-up in July 2017 as a monthly (or bi-monthly when news is slower in the summer) written piece for our readers. Our readers told us they wanted to have it read to them by Adrienne as a podcast episode, and we listened. So here you go, get all the important health and wellness news and research from October + November 2018 right here in 20 minutes. To read some of the studies and other things we reference, read the article here on our site https://getwellbe.com/guides/october-november-health-news Oh and while you're there, sign up to become a WellBe Insider to get announcements, our latest content and special offers weekly. Wrap-up Topics include: Cortisol/stress & the ability to think Not exercising - worse for you than smoking? A link between cell phone radiation and cancer? Does eating organic lower your cancer risk? EU Votes to Ban Single Use Plastic Is breastfeeding as good for a mom as her baby? Can being mindful reduce pain? Why are Johns Hopkins researchers calling for magic mushrooms to be legalized? For daily inspiration and information follow @getwellbe on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe and let us know what you think! xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Carley Smith goes by “The Fairy Gutmother” moniker, but the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner isn't just administering wisdom to make others' (health) dreams a reality. After Smith, unknowingly contracted Lyme disease, it led to a series of challenges and misguided advice from doctors that harmed her physical and mental health and quality of life. It was only when she started researching Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet (GAPS) and went on the GAPS protocol that she was able to turn her health — and her life — around. After Smith contracted Lyme, she (unusually) got her period for four months straight. Doctors put her on different birth control pills, but eventually they told her to just “go lay in bed with my feet up,” she told WellBe. The constant bleeding led to a bacterial infection in her uterus and she went on a heavy dose of antibiotics. That triggered a flu-like reaction and she started losing cognitive function. A friend suggested she get tested for Lyme, and it came back positive; she was put on antibiotics. Those antibiotics caused her to break out in tiny little bumps; she was put on more antibiotics. Her stomach became swollen; more antibiotics. Listen to the remarkable story of how this woman healed and understand more about the GAPS diet, or watch the video version here https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/carley-smith-gaps-diet. And while you're there, sign up to become a WellBe insider! For daily inspiration and information, follow @getwellbe on Instagram :) http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe   xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Take a listen to Adrienne’s health story.  Her personal journey inspired her to help others navigate a different way to approaching their health.  Adrienne founded WellBe to facilitate change by helping you get and stay well, and demanding a system that supports you in this endeavor.  Out of her personal experience and then entering in on the professional side as a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, she has seen how integrative health and wellness are the key to preventing and reversing disease.   She talks about the future of WellBe and how she plans to help people restore health through navigating the integrative health field.  Check out her website and podcast and learn how to Get Well Be!   Getwellbe.com

When Dana James first began studying nutrition, she looked at the link between food and skin — and found it really boring. Instead, she was drawn toward the mental health aspect of nutrition and weight management, the ways in which our particular psychologies shape how and what we eat. This interest led her to study cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and functional medicine along with nutrition, and to develop a model of four female archetypes, each of which has a distinct body shape and relationship with food. As she dug into the ways that women eat — her focus is on weight management for women — she began to see patterns. Out of these patterns, she developed the four archetypes, each of which has a distinct way of approaching food; through these archetypes, she hopes to “help women really understand themselves.” Each of the four archetypes gets their sense of self-worth from a different source, and their characteristics, eating habits, and even body shape all stem from that. Listen to this fascinating episode to figure out which of the 4 archetypes you are, learn more about the microbiome-mental health connection (did you know gut bacteria is affected by trauma?), why the same food will be better for you when prepared by a loved one vs. a stranger, how chakras and the color spectrum play into nutrition, and much more. She was SO spot on about us when we filmed this! Watch the video version of this interview here. https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dana-james-on-the-4-archetypes-of-female-eating-habits-and-body-types and subscribe to our newsletter while you're there for our latest content, events and offers! For daily inspiration and information, follow @getwellbe on Instagram too. http://www.instagram.com/getwellbe :)   xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

Helping people discover the root cause and promoting healing through integrative medicine

When Max Lugavere's mom started showing signs of memory loss a few years ago, the journalist threw himself into researching how diet and lifestyle could've contributed to her dementia diagnosis. His new book, ”Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life,” is the culmination of that work, for which he talked to top researchers around the world about dementia prevention. Generally, at WellBe we try to talk to experts who have some credential in their field or are changing an industry with a healthier alternative. Lugavere, like us, is a researcher, and his book was co-written by Dr. Paul Grewal, a functional medicine physician in New York City. Dr. Grewal approved the research in the book.  Listen to this episode to learn what to eat and do for Alzheimer's and dementia prevention, what we know about the disease based on current research, why eating fewer meals may be better for you, why eating in moderation isn't good advice, and how to wean yourself off junk foods. Watch the video version of the interview here. https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/max-lugavere-on-the-best-foods-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease and while you're there sign up to become a WellBe Insider and get our latest content, announcements and offers weekly! For daily inspiration and information follow @getwellbe on Instagram. :)   xx Adrienne & Team WellBe

"It's all connected, it's one tube." -Dr. Reid L. Winick, D.D.S., founder of Dentistry for Health New York Your mouth holds all the secrets of your body's gut health, nutrition, acidity and much more. We learned so much from Dr. Winick about integrative dentistry and how our oral health gives us vital clues into the health of our entire bodies. Winick started as a conventional dentist and changed course after curing his Crohn's disease https://www.getwellbe.com/changemakers/crohns-disease-dental-health. For the past 20 years, he has practiced holistic dentistry, helping his patients with a variety of oral and non-oral health issues. He also explains in this interview how treating bad breath with a swish of mouthwash isn't going to really solve the problem, and helps us connect the dots between acidity/alkalinity in the body and your teeth, why you really need to get mercury fillings out of the body, why fluoride is just a bandaid and he avoids it, what sleep apnea has to do with dental health and the one tool you need for oral care. Watch his interview here. https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dentist-tips-alkaline-body. Oh and definitely subscribe to get WellBe announcements and new content weekly For daily inspiration and information follow @getwelllbe on Instagram.  :) xx Adrienne & Team WellBe