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Hey folks! Aspire Natural Health will be closed April and May 2020, reopening at the beginning of June. We will NOT be answering phone calls or email in April or May. Thank you to everyone who has been listening, and I look forward to returning in June 2020. Until then stay safe, take care of yourself, and others! Best, Dr. Tim Gerstmar

If you’re struggling with autoimmune or digestive issues, and your general practitioner hasn’t been able to help, it may be time to explore a naturopathic approach. But how do you choose the right holistic practitioner? How does the process of working with an ND differ from that of a conventional doctor? And how do you pay for it when the service isn’t covered by health insurance? Dr. Tim Gerstmar is the Clinic Director at Aspire Natural Health, a naturopathic practice out of the Greater Seattle area. Dr. G. specializes in helping people with digestive and autoimmune issues regain their freedom without drugs or surgery. A respected holistic practitioner with ten years of experience, Dr. G. is a sought-after international speaker with an understanding of both conventional and natural treatments. He earned his ND from Bastyr University, the most prestigious naturopathic medical school in the world, and Dr. G. is the author of the bestselling book The Clear Path to Health: Gain Clarity So You Can Feel Your Best Today, Tomorrow, and Into the Next Decade. Today, Dr. G. joins us to discuss why fit people are more susceptible to autoimmune and digestive issues. He makes the distinction between conventional and holistic medicine, explaining how to choose a practitioner and how long to stick with a particular treatment plan. Dr. G. also walks us through the process of working with his team and weighs in on the value of getting support from a health coach. Listen in for insight around focusing on principles (not just tactics) in your health journey and learn why it’s important to invest in your health NOW to enjoy a higher quality of life down the road! Topics Covered [1:43] Why fit people are susceptible to autoimmune and digestive issues Endurance sport diverts blood from digestive system to muscles Too much physical exercise can lead to autoimmune disorders [6:52] When to pursue a conventional vs. holistic approach Use conventional medicine for acute issues (e.g.: injury, infection) MDs can only manage symptoms of chronic illness (i.e.: diabetes) [12:03] How long to stick with a particular treatment plan Follow for at least 3 months to give approach time to work Stop right away if feel worse or moving in wrong direction [18:42] Dr. G.’s advice for finding the right practitioner Use free eBook with 11 questions to ask self + provider Find person with experience with your condition [22:24] The value of working with a health coach Help implement change recommended by provider Get better faster, realize sustainable change [25:25] Why it’s important to prioritize and invest in your health Preventative medicine now leads to higher quality of life later May need to see practitioners outside insurance network [32:59] The process of working with Dr. G. and his team Extensive, 15-page intake form and hour long first visit 90-minute intake with health coach + testing/records Customize plan to address issues (no one right approach) [41:25] The cost of working with Dr. G. and his team Budget few hundred dollars for testing (plan more fine-tuned) Pay more for support in short term, save suffering down road [46:59] Dr. G.’s focus on principles over tactics to get well Gives perspective, overall understanding of systems Leads to strategies and then specific tactics Learn More About Dr. Tim Gerstmar Aspire Natural Health Resources The Clear Path to Health: Gain Clarity So You Can Feel Your Best Today, Tomorrow, and Into the Next Decade by Dr. Tim Gerstmar Free eBook Download of The Clear Path to Health Dr. G.’s Guide to Picking the Right Integrative Doctor

In this Episode Dr. Gerstmar discusses: -There is no single, one, perfect poop -Normal fluctuations in our bowels -The characteristics of normal pooping - how often you should go, what it should look like ======== For your FREE copy of Dr. Gerstmar’s #1 bestselling book ‘The Clear Path to Health’, click HERE. Or send a Facebook message to Aspire Natural Health with the word BOOK! ======== At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at helping people suffering with digestive issues and autoimmunity. Are you or a loved one looking for help? Email us at info@aspirenaturalhealth.com or call us at 425-202-7849. The first step of our process is to see if we're a good fit for one another. If we are, we'll talk about next steps. If not, that's okay, and we'll do our best to help you find the right person. Everything is no-obligation and no-pressure, so you don't have to worry. The only thing you have to lose, is the frustration of not knowing what to do next! Call us at 425-202-7849 or email us info@aspirenaturalhealth.com now!

We’re happy to welcome Dr. Tim Gerstmar back on the podcast this week. Tim is a naturopathic physician, specializing in the treatment of digestive and autoimmune problems. He has spent the past 10 years seeing patients locally at Aspire Natural Health in the Seattle area, and he offers virtual consultation, both nationally and internationally. Tim is also a faculty member at Bastyr University, where he trains and mentors medical students. In this podcast, Tim talks about choosing a practitioner that has the specific expertise you need and highlights the benefits of working with a health coach. He discusses his new book, The Clear Path to Health, and the mission behind it: making integrative medicine understandable to consumers. (Find out how to get the book for free if you take action by 6/7/19!) Here’s the outline of this interview with Tim Gerstmar: [00:00:10] Tim’s previous podcasts: Methylation and Environmental Pollutants and How to Test and Predict Blood, Urine and Stool for Health, Longevity and Performance. [00:00:26] Ancestral Health Symposium. [00:00:52] Tim's mission: To make integrative medicine understandable to consumers. [00:03:03] Book: The Clear Path to Health: Gain Clarity So You Can Feel Your Best Today, Tomorrow, and Into The Next Decade, by Tim Gerstmar. [00:05:21] No one doctor has all the answers; finding a doctor that has the expertise to help you. [00:15:10] Gina's story. [00:17:07] Principles, strategies, and tactics. [00:25:16] Blood Chemistry Calculator. [00:28:29] Performance Psychologist Simon Marshall, PhD; Podcasts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. [00:29:02] The value of having health coaches to support people in lifestyle changes. [00:31:00] Health coaches have a PR problem. [00:32:35] Simon's training course: Nudge Tactics for Health Coaching. [00:32:43] Book: Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness, by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. [00:37:03] The value of prescription medication as a tool with a specific use. [00:41:00] Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of the Adult (LADA) [00:43:50] Podcast: Run for Your Life: An Ancestral Health Approach to Running, with Mark Cucuzzella. [00:44:32] The dark sides of conventional and functional medicine. [00:46:50] Book: The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT, by Russ Harris. [00:47:06] The problems that can't be solved. [00:50:26] Secondary benefits of being sick. [00:53:48] Special offer: Free ebook until 6/7/19.   [00:54:50] Email support@nourishbalancethrive.com to be entered in a raffle for a paperback book. [00:55:54] Final thoughts: Context matters and take a step back/find a practitioner to help you. [00:58:22] Work with Tim: (425) 202-7849 or at info@aspirenaturalhealth.com.

In this Episode Dr. Gerstmar discusses: -True vs False food sensitivities - why we use these terms at Aspire Natural Health in the process of healing -What make something a True food sensitivity vs a False one? -Why some food sensitivities go away and others don’t ======== For our FREE quick guide on comprehensive gut healing, click HERE: https://bit.ly/2D98G1F Or just text the word GUTHEALING to 425-651-6851 ======== At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at helping people suffering with digestive issues and autoimmunity. Are you or a loved one looking for help? Email us at info@aspirenaturalhealth.com or call us at 425-202-7849. The first step of our process is to see if we're a good fit for one another. If we are, we'll talk about next steps. If not, that's okay, and we'll do our best to help you find the right person. Everything is no-obligation and no-pressure, so you don't have to worry. The only thing you have to lose, is the frustration of not knowing what to do next!

Hey Folks, We're back with a new shorter format for season 2. In this episode DrG tells his origin story. How he was bitten by a radioactive spider...WAIT! That's not right. But he does talk about the family tragedy that changed his life and catapulted him into medical school and working with people with digestive issues and autoimmunity. When you're ready... Take the 2 minute quiz to find out if we're the right match to help you! Just click HERE NOW: https://bit.ly/2LNMHDQ

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“What probiotic should I take?” “What digestive enzymes should I take?” These are two of the most common questions we get asked here at Aspire Natural Health. In this short, listen to Dr. Gerstmar answer these questions. At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at helping people with gut problems and autoimmune diseases. If you'd like help, please reach out for a no-obligation discovery chat of whether we're the right fit for you at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com For more info on DrG and the team at Aspire Natural Health (ANH) go to www.aspirenaturalhealth.com or www.fb.com/aspirenaturalhealth Photo attribution: http://bit.ly/2qBp1EA

In part 2 of this 3 part series Dr. Gerstmar discusses: -Should you do food sensitivity testing to figure out which foods are a problem for you? -What are the pros, cons, and costs of doing testing? -When we, at Aspire Natural Health, do food testing for our patients At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at helping people with gut problems and autoimmune diseases. If you'd like help, please reach out for a no-obligation discovery chat of whether we're the right fit for you at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com For more info on DrG and the team at Aspire Natural Health (ANH) go to www.aspirenaturalhealth.com or www.fb.com/aspirenaturalhealth Photo attribution: http://bit.ly/2zV1jYK

Today, Jared and Alex go behind the podium with Dr. Tim Gerstmar, a coach, naturopathic doctor, blogger, podcaster, business owner, health educator/public speaker, husband, father, and science fiction enthusiast. Dr. Gerstmar has spoken at four Ancestral Health Symposiums and two PaleoFX conferences to share his passion for educating others on the intricacies of health and disease. He founded and treats patients locally and remotely out of his clinic, Aspire Natural Health, in Redmond, WA. Aspire Natural Health specializes in treating gut, autoimmune diseases, and other hard to treat cases that the conventional medical system or other practitioners have been unable to resolve. We cover: Why describing results helps people understand what you do Why you shouldn’t jump on the fad bandwagon How to follow up with clients so that you don’t lose sight of their wants + needs How the overnight successes are really 10 years in the making. Why you should be worried if you think you know everything Why you should have empathy for people and meet them where they are For references to everything mentioned in this episode, head over to www.behindthepodiumpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share with your friends and colleagues! (more…)

Each week at Aspire Natural Health, we have an educational hour, where we discuss some topic related to patient care. On this episode of the ANHP DrG talks about food - what is the healthiest diet? The scientific literature seems to say that plant based diets (vegetarian / vegan) are the healthiest, is that true? We also talk about food, osteoporosis and health in our elders, and did Dr. Ornish prove that plant based diets can cure heart disease? Learn all about these and more in this episode of the ANHP. Our website: www.aspirenaturalhealth.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspirenaturalhealth Youtube - http://bit.ly/1XWtAD4 At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2pcgTts

Become a “fly on the wall” and join DrG and the team at Aspire Natural Health at a weekly education meeting. This week's discussion is on a disease that, all by itself, is set to bankrupt the US (and the rest of the world) in short order - diabetes We discuss: -Why is diabetes a problem? -A serious warning sign of diabetes in men -The two underlying mechanisms behind diabetes -The 9 types of diabetes At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. if you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2q0jmdC

Dr Tim Gerstmar practices Naturopathic Medicine at his Redmond, WA office, Aspire Natural Health. He specialises in working with people with digestive and autoimmune problems, and has worked with many of the most difficult to treat situations using a blend of natural and conventional medicine. He treats patients locally, throughout the US and as far away as the Qatar, Korea and Australia. In this interview, Dr Gerstmar discusses the tests he most commonly uses, especially for gastrointestinal complaints. We also talk about strategies for dealing with health insurance and tips for keeping costs down. These scatter plots, sometimes called calibration plots, are the ones I mentioned in the podcast. On the x-axis is what my XGBoost model predicted for previously unseen data, the y-axis represents the measured value. When the dot appears on the diagonal line, the prediction was perfect. The model was trained using results from just 260 athletes. My hope is that is these models will eventually bring down the cost of our full program by allowing us to predict the results of an expensive test using a cheaper one. Here’s the outline of this interview with Dr Tim Gerstmar: [00:00:15] First podcast: Methylation and Environmental Pollutants with Dr. Tim Gerstmar. [00:00:56] Bob McRae podcast: How to Use Biomedical Testing for IRONMAN Performance. [00:01:24] Our Elite Performance Programme. [00:04:04] How much testing should we do? [00:04:35] Factoring in lifetime costs. [00:08:33] Donating blood to the Red Cross. [00:09:44] Iron disorders: ferritin and haemochromatosis. [00:10:53] Therapeutic phlebotomy. [00:14:22] Treating symptoms is sometimes necessary. [00:15:07] Steroids for eczema. [00:17:09] Adrenal dysregulation and thyroid dysfunction. [00:18:00] You can't feel high blood sugar in diabetes. [00:18:46] AIMed conference. [00:19:06] De Fauw, Jeffrey, et al. "Automated analysis of retinal imaging using machine learning techniques for computer vision." F1000Research 5 (2016). [00:20:38] 25-OH-D testing. See Optimizing Vitamin D for Athletic Performance. [00:22:01] Insurance interfering with testing. [00:23:29] Liberty HealthShare. [00:23:42] Affordable Care Act. [00:24:10] Direct Primary Care. [00:24:23] Health Share of Oregon. [00:25:08] Covered California. [00:25:32] Health Savings Account. [00:28:52] Genova GI Effects stool test. [00:29:27] BioHealth stool test. [00:29:49] Doctor's Data stool test. [00:30:13] Coeliac diagnosis. [00:30:50] Transglutaminase. [00:31:44] Genetic risk factors. [00:32:43] NCGS and FODMAPs. [00:34:22] Intestinal lymphoma. [00:37:47] Normal test results are still useful information. [00:38:45] Liver enzymes, e.g. ALT, AST and GGT. [00:39:19] CBC and CMP, Hs-CRP. [00:39:47] Testosterone and thyroid. [00:40:09] Genova SIBO test. [00:41:08] Organic acids by Genova and Great Plains. [00:41:55] Beware insurance with OATs. [00:43:23] Verifying your policy. [00:44:07] Mitochondrial function. [00:44:21] Nutrient deficiencies. [00:44:52] Neurotransmitters and brain function. [00:45:04] Oxidative stress. [00:45:12] Detox stress, GSH status. [00:45:38] Bacterial and yeast markers. [00:46:49] Cortisol testing--DUTCH. [00:48:45] Interview with Pedro Domingos: How to Teach Machines That Can Learn. [00:49:08] XGBoost. [00:50:33] Robb Wolf early adoption costs. [00:51:54] HRV. See Elite HRV podcast. [00:52:08] Supplement companies and self-assessment questionnaires. [00:53:10] Arabinose. [00:53:48] Hallucinating from noise in the data. [00:54:52] Big Data. [00:56:03] Abnormality detection. [00:56:45] Functional versus pathological lab ranges. [00:57:46] Mark Newman. See cortisol testing above. [00:58:23] Adjusted reference ranges. [00:58:45] Vanity sizing. [01:00:52] Thyroid cancer and proximity to a mine. [01:01:21] Aspire Natural Health podcast.

Dr. Tim Gerstmar practices Naturopathic Medicine at his Redmond, WA office, Aspire Natural Health. He specialises in working with people with digestive and autoimmune problems, and has worked with many of the most difficult to treat situations using a blend of natural and conventional medicine. He treats patients locally, throughout the US and as far away as the Qatar, Korea and Australia. In this interview, Dr. Tim talks about methylation, sequencing diet and lifestyle medicine, environmental pollutants, detoxification physiology and treatments plus much more! Here’s the outline of this interview with Dr. Tim Gerstmar, ND: [00:00:23] Methylation: How 1 Carbon Affects Your Brain, Your DNA and Everything — Tim Gerstmar, N.D. (AHS14). [00:04:22] Gut, autoimmune, hard-to-treat cases. [00:05:21] Autism. [00:06:20] Sequencing diet and lifestyle medicine. [00:09:33] Dr. Gerstmar employs health coaches. [00:10:33] 23andMe, penetrance. [00:12:23] Robb Wolf. [00:14:55] Environment toxicity. [00:17:18] Toxicity and thyroid function. [00:18:26] AHS 16 - Tim Gerstmar - Obesogens and Endocrine Disruptors. [00:19:22] 100,000 chemicals into the environment since WWII. [00:19:53] According to the EU, many haven't been adequately safety tested. [00:23:05] Obvious exposure revealed via a detailed history. [00:24:03] Scorecard. [00:24:59] Surviving in a Toxic World: Nonmetal Toxic Chemicals and Their Effects on Health with Dr. Bill Shaw, PhD. [00:25:46] Xylene on the Genova organic acids test (it's also on the Great Plains TOX). [00:30:43] Environmental Working Group Body Burden. [00:32:38] Heavy metals: mercury, arsenic, lead. [00:34:44] Fat soluble compounds. [00:35:16] Nutrient dependencies for detoxification. [00:36:12] Caloric restriction. [00:36:38] Milk thistle. [00:37:03] Sulforaphane Nrf2. [00:37:47] Peeing and pooping. [00:38:33] Sweating and sauna. [00:38:58] Household chemicals. [00:39:19] Flame retardants in clothing. [00:40:18] EWG Dirty dozen and clean fifteen. [00:40:50] Leaner cuts of meat. [00:41:36] Mattresses. [00:42:43] Niacin uses up methyl groups. [00:43:51] Methylation and detoxification. [00:44:37] Sequencing detoxification. [00:45:20] Enterohepatic recirculation. [00:47:31] Evolutionary mismatches. [00:48:08] The gut microbiome, glucuronidation bonds. [00:49:07] Olestra. [00:49:46] Rice bran, psyllium. [00:51:21] Apple pectin. [00:51:45] Aspire Natural Health. [00:53:48] Preconception care for both men and women. [00:56:29] Changing the political climate.