Podcasts about functional medicine practitioner

In this episode of The Lisa Fischer Said Podcast, Lisa sits down with Dr. Meg Mill, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Pharmacy, to uncover the true sources of chronic headaches, hormone imbalances, and unexplained fatigue. As a mom of three and an expert in holistic wellness, Dr. Mill shares actionable insights into natural healing, the dangers of overmedication, and how to take control of your health by identifying the root causes instead of just masking symptoms. Whether you're battling brain fog, gut issues, or perimenopausal symptoms, this episode is packed with empowering information to help you reclaim your well-being.    

Episode 69 - Pilar, a Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, co-founded Conceivio to offer affordable, accessible support for anyone seeking to start a family, after years helping with complex fertility cases. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

What if your menopausal symptoms aren't problems to be fixed, but messages from your body guiding you towards a healthier, more empowered version of yourself? In this episode of MENOMORPHOSIS, we're joined by Carrie Levine, a functional medicine practitioner and certified nurse midwife with over 20 years of experience in women's healthcare.Carrie has a unique approach to midlife health - she helps women look beyond the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause to understand the why behind them. Her holistic, empowering strategies focus on addressing the root causes of health issues, not just masking the symptoms. From stress management to practical lifestyle changes, Carrie's wisdom offers a refreshing perspective on how to embrace midlife with energy, vitality, and self-respect.What You'll Learn:How functional medicine uncovers the why behind your symptoms, not just the what.The interconnectedness of hormones and the profound role stress plays.How menopause impacts your entire body, beyond just a few symptoms.The power of choice in taking charge of your health for lasting transformation.Carrie's personal journey of loss and how it shapes her approach to healing.Essential practices for thriving during midlife.Why menopause can be seen as an invitation to transformation, not an end point.For more on Carrie:https://carrielevine.com/Carrie's Book Whole Women HealthInstagramLinkedInFacebook Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now. Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible. To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Struggling to persist with your thyroid health routine—no matter how much you want to feel better? It's not just about discipline. There's often a deeper reason you keep falling off track.In this conversation, functional medicine practitioner Leigh Brandon breaks down why willpower isn't enough—and what to do instead. He shares the six foundational habits that support your health at the root, from better sleep and hydration to how you think. Leigh also explains how your ‘why', your values, and even your subconscious childhood beliefs can shape your ability to follow through. Plus, hear about practical tools (like his “Stickability” method) to help you stay consistent, even when life throws curveballs. This episode feels less like a lecture and more like a sit-down with someone who gets it.If you're ready to shift from stuck to steady on your thyroid health journey, this is the episode you won't want to miss, tune in now!Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Podcast Overview1:12 - Podcast Intro1:44 - Meet Leigh Brandon and His Holistic Health Journey2:55 - The Moment That Changed Everything6:13 - A Lifelong Commitment to Learning6:43 - Building Your Health Toolbox8:10 - Why Knowledge Isn't Enough8:55 - How Beliefs Drive Your Actions9:26 - What a Growth Mindset Really Means11:29 - Common Reasons Health Goals Fail14:40 - Planning for Real-Life Setbacks17:32 - Why Advice Alone Doesn't Work19:00 - The Subconscious Runs the Show20:50 - Short Break22:03 - How Your Mind Reacts to Your Environment26:45 - Understanding Survival Archetypes30:10 - The Six Health Foundations You Need37:20 - Reducing Exposure to EMFs37:34 - Detoxing Inside and Out37:51 - How Detoxification Actually Works39:06 - Why Core Values Keep You on Track39:49 - The Four Doctors Within You41:44 - What Stickability Really Teaches43:10 - Where to Connect with Leigh Brandon43:52 - Final Thanks43:57 - Podcast Outro44:19 - Wrapping Up the EpisodeAbout Leigh Brandon: Leigh Brandon is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, author and podcast host. His extensive training and years of clinical experience has given Leigh the ability to provide a truly holistic approach to helping his clients over the years, which they have found very effective, often times after other approaches hadn't helped.Connect with Leigh Brandon: Leigh Brandon's Stickability CourseLeigh Brandon's PodcastLeigh Brandon's Youtube Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sHave you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signinTo take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

We often associate gut health with issues like bloating, IBS, or constipation. But what about other conditions such as anxiety, eczema, acne, hormonal irregularities, fatigue, body aches, and weight gain? Well, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Shalini Bhat is here to explain how these health issues are highly connected to the state of our gut. In this episode, Dr Shalini and I dive into gut health, discuss why so many of us are struggling with their gut health without even realizing it, and share actionable steps to improve gut health starting today. Dr Shalini and I chat about: The basics of gut health Symptoms that may indicate your gut needs support How gut might be making you anxious The connection between gut health and hormones Why our lifestyle of convenience is hurting our gut health Tips for detoxing How improving gut health can alleviate skin issues How ultra-processed foods harm our gut What we need to do to have optimal gut health Small changes to enhance gut health Dr Shalini Bhat is a Chiropractor and double certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP, CFMP) with over 10 years in the wellness field and the founder of The Movement Boutique. In her private practice, she provides actionable road maps for patients to enhance their health using various tools, including fascia, movement, hormones, and gut health. Dr. Bhat specializes in helping those who feel "off" despite being told they are "normal," offering relevant functional medicine testing and scientific insights tailored to individual needs. Episode Links: Connect with Dr Shalini on InstagramCheck out The Movement BoutiqueImprove your gut health with the Clean Gut Detox Come say hello to me over on InstagramGrab a copy of my books The Motherhood Reset and Nourished Mama

OVERVIEW: Are you feeling burned out, constantly fatigued, or struggling with low energy no matter what you do? You're not alone—adrenal and thyroid health play a critical role in how you feel every day. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. LuLu Shimek, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Naturopathic Physician, to dive deep into the root causes of adrenal burnout, thyroid imbalances, and the secrets to longevity. Dr. LuLu is an expert in women's health, biohacking, and epigenetics, and she shares powerful insights on how to optimize energy, balance hormones, and support long-term vitality. If you've been searching for natural ways to reset your body, feel younger, and heal from stress, this conversation is packed with science-backed strategies you don't want to miss. RESOURCES: Follow Tanja on Instagram HERE:https://www.instagram.com/drlulushimek/ Learn more about her programs here:www.doclulu.com Click here to schedule your FREE alignment call to see if my 1:1 coaching program is a good fit for you: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/7de98067/appointment/18062930/calendar/4677043?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=18062930 Click Here to learn more about my 1:1 coaching program https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/one Follow Ashley On Instagram: @ashley_fillmore1 Email us at: customer.success@purfitstudio.com Take my FREE Metabolic Damage Quiz here: https://metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/md-quiz

On this episode, I sat down with Dr. Mandy Patterson, a multifaceted Functional Medicine Practitioner and mother of six, to discuss the impact of nutrigenomics on fertility. Dr. Mandy shares her personal journey with severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome and how it led her to explore the role of genetic variations in health. The conversation covers key genetic SNPs related to fertility issues such as PCOS, endometriosis, and irregular cycles, and offers insights into how tailored nutrition and lifestyle adjustments can optimize fertility outcomes. Along with practical tips, Dr. Mandy also discusses the importance of a holistic approach in functional medicine. Listeners are encouraged to access Dr. Mandy's fertility blueprint and check out her 'Gutsy Fertility' podcast for more comprehensive insights.Want to learn more & dive deeper in my holistic approaches for a natural conception? ⁠

Optimizing Cardiovascular Health with Dr. Stephen Hussey Guest: Dr. Stephen Hussey – Cardiovascular Health Expert, Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Author. Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, Coach Debbie Potts sits down with Dr. Stephen Hussey to explore the root causes of cardiovascular disease, the role of structured water in heart health, and how lifestyle choices impact mitochondrial function and longevity. Dr. Hussey shares his research on oxidative stress, coronary artery disease, and the critical connection between grounding, infrared light, and mitochondrial health for optimal cardiovascular function. Topics Discussed: Structured Water & Cardiovascular Health – How structured water (EZ water) supports mitochondrial function, blood flow, and heart health. Infrared Light & Mitochondria – How exposure to infrared light enhances cellular energy production and reduces oxidative stress. Grounding & Heart Function – The benefits of direct contact with the earth to balance electrical charge, reduce inflammation, and improve heart health. Coronary Artery Disease & Oxidative Stress – Why heart disease is not just about cholesterol but also mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic inflammation. Longevity & Cardiovascular Optimization – Practical strategies for supporting heart function, improving metabolic health, and reducing disease risk. Key Takeaways: The heart functions beyond just a pump—it relies on structured water and electrical conductivity. Infrared light exposure (sunlight, saunas, red light therapy) enhances structured water formation, improving energy production and circulation. Grounding (walking barefoot, connecting with nature) reduces inflammation and supports cardiovascular health. Coronary artery disease is largely influenced by mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress rather than solely cholesterol levels. Optimizing structured water, mitochondrial health, and lifestyle factors can significantly improve heart health and longevity. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube:

Our immune system operates like a finely tuned symphony, yet many of us find ourselves out of harmony, vulnerable to persistent infections, autoimmune conditions, and chronic disease. Rather than merely suppressing symptoms, a Functional Medicine approach seeks to identify and address the underlying disruptions driving immune imbalance. Central to this dysfunction is compromised gut health, which undermines immune regulation, while mitochondrial impairment and chronic inflammation further erode the body's capacity for resilience and repair. By restoring balance at the root level, we can cultivate a more robust and adaptive immune system. In this episode, I discuss, along with Dr. Elroy Vojdani and Dr. Leonard Calabrese, how cleaning up our diets, improving gut health, removing toxins, and decreasing stress can do wonders for our immune systems. Dr. Elroy Vojdani is a pioneer in the field of functional medicine and research and is the founder of Regenera Medical, a concierge functional medicine practice in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from USC Keck School of Medicine, is a certified Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Vojdani has conducted medical scientific research for decades with more than 25 publications in multiple peer-reviewed journals. He is also world-renowned for his research and development of state-of-the-art lab testing in the field of immunology. He recently authored a book entitled “When Food Bites Back” which discusses the role of food immune reactions in the development of autoimmune disease.  Dr. Leonard Calabrese, is an expert in immunology and rheumatology. In fact, he is a Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Vice Chair of the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases. Dr. Calabrese is the director of the RJ Fasenmyer Center for Clinical Immunology at the Cleveland Clinic and holds joint appointments in the Department of Infectious Diseases and the Wellness Institute. Dr. Calabrese has made significant contributions to science in the fields of chronic viral infections and autoimmunity and vascular inflammatory diseases of the brain. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the advancements of immunology and wellness. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%. Full-length episodes can be found here: Boost Your Immunity with These Simple Steps How To Reset Your Immune System At A Cellular Level The Secrets to Creating a Healthy Immune System

Send us a textIn a world bustling with distractions and demands, the simple act of breathing can lead to profound transformation. This episode dives into the essence of mindful breathing, revealing how reconnecting with our breath can foster peace amidst chaos. Join us as we uncover the art of three mindful breaths—an effective technique that helps reduce stress and encourages presence in daily life.As we guide you through this episode, you'll discover the physical and emotional benefits of tuning into your breath. We explore how cultivating awareness of our breathing patterns can enhance our overall well-being, allowing us to let go of tension and reconnect with ourselves. Listen in as we reflect on the sensations experienced during mindful breathing and the effects they have on our minds and bodies. Together, we also challenge the perception of mindfulness, emphasising its necessity in modern life rather than as an afterthought. With repeated practice, we aim to nurture mindfulness as an essential component of self-care, encouraging ongoing exploration of personal experiences. By integrating breathing exercises into your routine, you can pave the way for a calmer, more centred existence.Are you ready to embrace the clarity that mindfulness offers? Tune in to enhance your journey towards inner peace. Don't forget to subscribe, share your experiences, and leave us a review!Support the show

Today's episode is hands down the best resource on the podcast for any woman approaching 40, in her 40s, or beyond! My guest, Erin Gagne, shares invaluable insights on hormone health, perimenopause, supplements, stress management, fitness, and so much more. Grab a pen and journal because you're going to want to take notes! This is Erin's second time on the show & if you missed her the first time I highly recommend scrolling back & giving it a listen (I'll link it below). We covered women's hormone health, birth control, functional medicine, and the spiritual aspect of healing. Erin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in hormone therapy and metabolic health. With over a decade of experience, she helps men and women—especially those in perimenopause and menopause—reclaim their vitality through a holistic, personalized approach. Having healed from early-onset hormonal imbalances herself, she brings both expertise and personal insight to her work. Erin's practice offers comprehensive hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including bioidentical hormones, peptides, and thyroid management.   In This Episode, We Discuss:   Perimenopause: what it is, why it's not something to fear, and how to support your body through this transition. Deep dive into hormone health: specific tests, symptoms, protocols, and treatment options. Thyroid health and its impact on energy, metabolism, and overall wellness. The importance of muscle (the organ of longevity) and how to build it effectively. The chronic stress, under-eating, high cortisol, weight gain cycle and how to break free. Debunking myths and wellness trends in both Eastern and Western modalities. Must-do wellness practices for women in their 40s. Why it might be time to ditch alcohol. The best workouts for women in their 40s (spoiler: it's not the same as in your 20s!). Supplements: common deficiencies, the role of methylation, trusted brands, and proper dosages. Semaglutide & GLP-1s: how they work and the role of stress in insulin resistance. The importance of mindset, personal responsibility, and the quality of our relationships in our health journey.   And so much more! Erin is a wealth of knowledge, and I highly recommend her services. My mom worked with her and loved it, and as soon as I get my blood work done I'm going to work with her too! She also takes virtual patients, which is perfect if you're not in South Carolina.   _________________________________   Work with Erin: Revive Wellness Instagram: @erinlynnewellness Instagram: @revivewellnessnp   Resources Mentioned: Book: Estrogen Matters   Episode 99: Women's Hormone Health, Birth Control, Functional Medicine, the Mental & Spiritual Aspects of Healing & More w/ Erin Gagne Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify _________________________________   Iceland Yoga Retreat – October 18-25, 2025 At the end of our conversation, Erin mentioned that she's joining me on my Iceland yoga retreat, and I wanted to extend an invite to YOU! We have an incredible group forming, and it's going to be an epic experience that you don't want to miss! Imagine a week of: ✨ Seeing the Northern Lights (we're going at the best time of year!) ✨ Zen-ing out in the Blue Lagoon ✨ Exploring hidden waterfalls ✨ Hiking alongside glaciers & immersing yourself in Iceland's stunning landscapes ✨ Reconnecting with yourself & others through daily yoga, mindfulness, and soulful conversations ✨ enjoying amazing meals & beautiful accomodations This retreat is for you if: You love travel, adventure, and immersing yourself in new cultures. You want to explore & deepen your yoga practice You thrive in community and want to connect with like-hearted people. You treasure experiences and memories more than material things.

Send us a textCancer affects millions of lives, and for me, it's deeply personal. In this episode, I honour World Cancer Day by sharing my journey of losing my mom to cancer and the profound lessons it taught me about healing, prevention, and holistic wellness and I end the podcast off with how to incorporate holistic lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of cancerThis is more than just a conversation—it's a heartfelt tribute, a wake-up call, and a guide to empowering yourself with knowledge. Whether you've been personally affected by cancer or want to learn natural ways to prevent it, this episode is for you.

The Body's Response to Betrayal: Why You Can't Sleep, Eat, or Think Clearly with Filipa Bellette Infidelity doesn't just affect your heart—it impacts your body, mind, and energy in profound ways. In this episode, betrayal recovery coach and somatic attachment therapist Lora Cheadle sits down with functional medicine expert Filipa Bellette to explore the connection between burnout, betrayal trauma, and body-based healing. Learn why chronic stress, exhaustion, and even autoimmune issues often accompany betrayal—and discover practical, science-backed tools to help you reclaim your health, energy, and emotional stability. Top 3 Takeaways: Betrayal Trauma & Burnout Are Linked – Many women mistake betrayal trauma for burnout, but the emotional devastation of infidelity triggers deep physiological responses that deplete your energy, gut health, and mental clarity. Your Body Holds the Key to Healing – If you feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck in obsessive thought loops, your dopamine levels and nervous system regulation may be the root cause. Learn how nutrition, functional medicine, and somatic healing can restore balance. You Can't Heal in a Toxic Environment – Whether staying or leaving, true recovery requires a supportive environment. Learn how to identify hidden stressors, rebuild your nervous system, and protect your health as you navigate infidelity recovery.  Ready to heal your body and mind after betrayal? Download your free Betrayal Recovery Toolkit at BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and book a complimentary 30-minute consultation with Lora today! About Filipa: Filipa Bellette  is Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine - and author of Ending Body Burnout. She is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trauma Therapist. She is also a PhD Scholar & regularly featured in the media, such as the Today Show, nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul. Together with her husband Chris Bellette, Filipa has worked with over 2,500+ burned-out clients in the past combined 25+ years. Their practice is best known for ending body burnout (for good!) in “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues, with their ROOT-root-cause approach. They were awarded as the Tasmanian State Winner & National Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022, as well as Winner for the Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards 2022. Filipa's own passion for helping “busy” people have more energy, productivity and connection, came from her own personal experience of body burnout, after juggling the demands of business, family, and her failing health. Website - www.chrisandfilly.fm  FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/chrisandfilly  Instagram - @chrisandfilly_fm   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipa-bellette-73339019/  Special Announcement! Don't miss Lora Cheadle's new book, "It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive," This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. www.itsnotburnoutitsbetrayal.com Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? 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Send us a textIn this latest episode, Star Freudenberg takes a deep dive into the new year, reflecting on the powerful journey that is 2025. It's all about new beginnings, embracing change, and setting the stage for growth. But that's not all—Star also shares a shocking personal experience: the unforgettable, raw, and eye-opening journey of dissecting 10 dead bodies. From the intense lessons learned to the profound insights about life and death, this episode is sure to leave you reflecting on your own perspective on life, health, and the world around you.Tune in for an episode that will challenge, inspire, and leave you thinking long after the show ends.Support the show

Claim your free seat and gifts at the Reclaim Your Health: Energy, weight & longevity  Summit (February 18 - 24, 2025): https://reclaimyourhealthsummit.com/registration996569?am_id=thewellnessengineer9484   Did you know that poor metabolic health is at the root of many chronic diseases? Your adrenal glands, lifestyle choices, and even stress levels all play a key role in your overall well-being. Join me and my guest, Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, IFMCP, to discover how metabolic health impacts your body and learn practical steps to improve it!   In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 02:53 - How the Australian outback and Edgar Cayce influenced Dr. Marcelle  ⏰ 07:17 - What is poor metabolic health? ⏰ 12:43 -The role of the mighty adrenals  ⏰ 19:17 - The starting point to improve metabolic health  ⏰ 22:45 - The Reclaim Your Health Summit  ⏰ 27:45 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Marcelle Pick's Bio: Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, IFMCP is passionate about transforming the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. She co-founded the world renowned Women to Women Clinic in 1983 with the vision to not only treat illness, but also help support her patients in pro-actively making healthier choices to prevent disease. She has successfully treated thousands of individuals through her unique approach to wellness.   In 2001, Marcelle created MarcellePick.com with a goal to be able to reach, inspire, and educate even more women worldwide – her website offers informative articles on women's health issues and at-home solutions to some of the most troublesome symptoms they experience today.   Marcelle discovered Functional Medicine early on in her career and was honored to be among the first to be certified as a Functional Medicine Practitioner. In addition she holds a BS in Nursing from the University of New Hampshire School of Nursing, a BA in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire, and her MS in Nursing from Boston College-Harvard Medical School. She is certified as an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and is a member of the American Nurses Association and the American Nurse Practitioner Association.   Marcelle is currently a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has served as a Medical Advisor to Healthy Living Magazine, writes a weekly newsletter for MarcellePick.com, and lectures on a variety of topics including weight loss resistance, infertility, stress & illness, and adrenal dysfunction. She is the author of The Core Balance Diet, Is It Me or My Adrenals? and Is It Me or My Hormones?. She has appeared on Dr. Oz, FOX, and ABC and has been featured in Glamour Magazine, ELLE Magazine and Women's World Magazine. Marcelle's PBS show, Is It Me or My Hormones? is a favorite among viewers. Marcelle Pick's gift and link:  Claim your free seat and gifts at the Reclaim Your Health: Energy, weight & longevity  Summit (February 18 - 24, 2025): https://reclaimyourhealthsummit.com/registration996569?am_id=thewellnessengineer9484   Connect with Marcelle Pick: Website: https://marcellepick.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcellePickNP/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcellepicknp/  Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/marcellepick_obgyn_np/  X: https://x.com/MarcellePick?mx=2  YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxs5TdYiA0v81B25_ztXs1Q    ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.    Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.   Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com   Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle   Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth  

The Truth is HRT is SAFE to use for Menopause Relief and the benefits outweigh the risks. HRT can help rebuild bone, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, heart disease, and colon cancer, and alleviate menopause symptoms like hot flushes. Nothing works like giving back what the body is missing. In this episode of Moving Through Menopause, Phillipa is joined by Dr. Malaika Woods, a Certified OBGYN and Functional Medicine Practitioner. FREE GIFT Download your Moving Through Menopause Guide https://precizion.co.uk/menopause-for-beginners/ We discuss the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause management and debunk misconceptions about its risks:

Infidelity doesn't just affect your heart—it impacts your body, mind, and energy in profound ways. In this episode, betrayal recovery coach and somatic attachment therapist Lora Cheadle sits down with functional medicine expert Filipa Bellette to explore the connection between burnout, betrayal trauma, and body-based healing. Learn why chronic stress, exhaustion, and even autoimmune issues often accompany betrayal—and discover practical, science-backed tools to help you reclaim your health, energy, and emotional stability.   Top 3 Takeaways: Betrayal Trauma & Burnout Are Linked – Many women mistake betrayal trauma for burnout, but the emotional devastation of infidelity triggers deep physiological responses that deplete your energy, gut health, and mental clarity. Your Body Holds the Key to Healing – If you feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck in obsessive thought loops, your dopamine levels and nervous system regulation may be the root cause. Learn how nutrition, functional medicine, and somatic healing can restore balance. You Can't Heal in a Toxic Environment – Whether staying or leaving, true recovery requires a supportive environment. Learn how to identify hidden stressors, rebuild your nervous system, and protect your health as you navigate infidelity recovery.  

How many people do you know that have some sort of pain problem? You know… niggling back issues, shoulder pain… the list doesn't end! We've all gotten accustomed to the fact that this is normal and should be expected, which is why people learn to live with these issues. Or, rather than addressing the root cause, they focus on pain management. If you're looking for real solutions to your pain, we urge you to listen to this podcast episode with Laurentine ten Bosch and Dr. Christine Smith.  Dr. Christine Smith is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic with a background in Cognitive Neuroscience. She specializes in Holistic Injury Recovery and Chronic Inflammation Prevention to help active people come back stronger, uncover hidden organ injuries, and prevent re-injury. Sign up for the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3oiJJbs  Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-112 Learn About the Food Matters Nutrition Certification Program here: http://www.foodmatters.com/study Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters  

Dr. Torrie Thompson is renowned for her expertise in identifying and addressing the root causes of her clients' symptoms. She specializes in health optimization by uncovering hidden toxins and infections such as mold, Lyme disease, environmental toxins, and heavy metals. This allows her clients to perform at their highest potential and feel their best. Her passion for health and optimization stems from her own decade-long health struggles as a teenager and young adult. Now, she is on a mission to educate and empower others to take control of their health and live the lives they have always dreamed of. SHOWNOTES:

We're kicking off 2025 with powerhouse Rose Ferguson, a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritionist, who's here to share her top tips for a transformative January reset which you can easily integrate into your daily life. In this episode, Bryony and Rose explore practical yet powerful nutritional life hacks that will boost your energy, enhance your overall wellness, and guide you toward smarter, more balanced nutritional choices. Whether you're ready to refresh your habits or take your nutrition to the next level, Rose's expert insights will empower you to start the year strong and set yourself up for lasting success.@rosemaryferguson_Visit her webiste: https://roseferguson.com/Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second part of my "New Year" Episode, I speak my current thoughts on Functional Medicine, where it started versus how it's going and why I have decided to forego my title of Functional Medicine Practitioner (and what I am doing instead!) With this episode, I am FINALLY launching my first ever FOUNDATIONAL program, emcompassing all of the aspects of health and healing I have learned over the years with my own health, the health of my clients, and all of the feedback I get from my followers and listeners.My love of functional medicine has taken a shift, but not my love for serving others and guiding them on their healing journeys and I am running the truly foundational "root cause" program (no supplements or testing required) to help SO many more people regain their health as I have done and have facilitated so many in also doing!With that being said, here is a direct link to my LIVE program (Supporting WITHOUT supplements) so you can be the first to sign up! (Spots are limited as I always keep my groups small and intimate!) Secondly, I am announcing my recurring membership/mentorship program for practitioners only starting at the end of the month! (We will begin meeting monthly and work into bi-weekly meetings as the group grows!) In this group we will discuss topics from my courses, case studies, and anything you want to troubleshoot!) The link for sign ups can be found here. We will meet on the last friday of every month at 12 noon EST!Thank you all so much for being here, for more from me, visit my IG @dr.stacy.nd or my site www.dr-stacy.comThis information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In today's episode, I dive into the why behind so many people have to start over on Jan. 1st, why we feel like we need to, what is required to truly elicit change in our lives, and my exact process for implementing change in my own life.I then move to extremes in dieting (another thing we feel like we NEED to do this time of year) and so unpacking that a bit; how to know if something is truly "extreme", what questions to ask to truly know, and of course how we can support these processes in a mindful and sustainable way!In part 2 of this episode, I will share my current thoughts on Functional Medicine, how it started versus how it's going, and why I am getting rid of the title "Functional Medicine Practitioner" in my own practice, so STAY tuned, that will be released tomorrow!For more on metabolic health, join me for a LIVE version of HEAL YOUR METABOLISM starting on 1/7 at 12 noon EST for (4) weeks.Link can be found HERE. (Early bird pricing until 12/31!) Practitioner version (Pre-recorded can be found HERE)And I will have another exiciting oppotunity to work with me tomorrow :)For more resources, see below and for more ways to connect, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd or my website www.dr-stacy.comMycircadian APP DOCTOR (code)Ra Optics (Code DRSTACYND)Bon Charge (Code DRSTACY) red light panel and circadian bulbsHigher Dose (my FAV sauna blanket with low to no EMF) code DRSTACYCGM (Code DRSTACYND)Analemma Water (structuring)Spring Aqua (my FAV water system) Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode launching TOMORROW! This information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

Are you stuck in the health matrix — following doctor's orders, taking pills, and “managing” your health without real answers? In this powerful episode, Connie Cheung, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and founder of Functional Yoga Medicine, shares her personal story of navigating kidney failure and lupus. She reveals how she broke free from a system designed to keep people dependent, passive, and powerless. Discover how modern health has become a crisis of convenience over consciousness — and why we must now fight harder than ever to reclaim our health. Learn why simple, foundational practices like sleeping, eating, moving, hydrating, and meditating are the “red pill” of health transformation. Connie's journey from feeling helpless to becoming her own health advocate is a call-to-action for all of us to take back control of our bodies. This episode will challenge you to question everything you've been told about health. It's a wake-up call for anyone tired of feeling like a “patient” instead of a powerful participant in their own well-being. Discover how Functional Yoga Medicine aims to make holistic healing affordable, accessible, and applicable across the world in 2025. Want to be part of this movement? Join the 40-Day Gut Reset! Connie will walk you step-by-step through the process of reclaiming your health, no matter what you're struggling with. This isn't just about gut health — it's about whole-body transformation.  Take the red pill and wake up.  Your health is worth fighting for.  Key Takeaways in This Episode: How to break free from the health system's cycle of dependence. Why foundational health habits are more powerful than prescriptions. How Connie took back control of her health after kidney failure and lupus. The philosophy behind Functional Yoga Medicine and its global expansion in 2025. An invitation to join the transformative 40-Day Gut Reset.    Ready to reclaim your health? Sign up for the 40-Day Gut Reset and experience the shift.   Keywords Functional Yoga Medicine Red pill health Health matrix Holistic health Natural healing methods Reclaim your health Chronic illness recovery Self-healing practices Gut health reset 40-day gut reset Functional medicine approach Alternative to modern healthcare Breaking free from the health system Natural wellness Healing the whole body #FunctionalYogaMedicine #TakeTheRedPill #HealthMatrix #ReclaimYourHealth #GutHealthReset #HealingJourney #HolisticHealing #NaturalMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #MindBodyWellness #RedPillHealth #SelfHealing #WellnessPodcast #YogaMedicine #GlobalHealthMovement #ChronicIllnessSupport #LupusAwareness #KidneyHealth #TotalHealthTransformation #GlobalWellnessInitiative #BreakFreeFromTheMatrix #TakeBackControl #HealthFreedom #EmpowerYourHealth #MindBodyConnection   Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel so you never miss an episode of the Mind Your Health Show! We release new episodes every week. Click here to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-your-health-podcast-with-dr-connie-cheung/id1297924924 Click here to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35dvMqbXWTpzhNYTf7C4hs And if you liked this message, please leave us a review on iTunes!. Be sure to follow Dr. Connie on Instagram and Tiktok! https://www.instagram.com/drconniecheung/  https://www.tiktok.com/@drconniecheung_

Gut health, high cortisol, hormone imbalances, and nervous system regulation—you've seen them all over social media, but (1) why do they happen? and (2) how do you actually address them? This week, we brought on Lisa Vasile NP (Grace's functional medicine doctor!) from 4 Better Health Functional Medicine in Massachusetts. To become a patient at 4 Better Health, visit their website: https://www.4betterhealthmedicine.com/ We covered a LOT of ground, including: The difference between functional medicine and traditional medicine How functional medicine doctors approach treating health issues vs. traditional doctors Why insurance companies often don't cover functional medicine (and why that's often better for the patient!) Why so many people deal with gut health issues and how to start addressing yours Why high cortisol is so common and practical ways to regulate your nervous system *After filming, Lisa wanted to add one note—functional medicine is not anti-medication. It works in tandem with medication. The goal is to get patients to thrive and feel healthy. Lisa/4 Better Health Functional Medicine can work with patients in Massachusetts and Florida. If you're not located in one of those states, use these directories to find a FM practitioner near you: https://afmccertification.com/search-afmc-practitioner-database/ or https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/ Resources Mentioned: GMO seed video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H9WZGKQeYg The Body Keeps Score Book: https://shorturl.at/X097M EFT Tapping: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/ Nick Ortner, The Tapping Solution: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/anxiety/success-anxiety-may2018.php Qigong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCicH-iz1oU If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast. We appreciate your support!

My guest Lea Dombrowski is a holistic health coach, nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner.  She shares with us the many health challenges she suffered with for years, including chronic infections.  She struggled going from doctor to doctor to find out what was happening to her body and what could be done to get well. And, she was often dismissed by them or given ineffective solutions.  Lea finally decided that she was going to take control of her own health and did her own studies and research. She made many significant lifestyle changes, including key dietary changes and added in needed supplements. She also studied and became a functional medicine practitioner as well as obtained many certifications.Lea helps her clients by combining nutrition, fitness, functional medicine, and lifestyle adjustments.  She seeks to uncover the root causes of each person's health concerns and then crafts a tailored plan for the wellness journey.Website: https://www.livingwithstrength.com/Instagram: Insta is @Lea_Dombrowski

In this episode of the Wellness Empowerment Project, Trish and Julie interview Crystal, a licensed pharmacist turned AFMC certified functional medicine practitioner. Crystal shares her personal journey overcoming hormonal imbalances, gut issues, anxiety, and chronic fatigue using natural remedies, leading to her career shift to functional medicine. She discusses the importance of gut health, the pitfalls of quick functional medicine certifications, and the impacts of birth control on the gut. Crystal also covers elimination diets, hormone impact, and liver support. Tune in to learn valuable insights about holistic health and wellness. Connect with Crystal: Website: https://www.phunctional-health.com/ IG: @phunctional.health Email: crystal@phunctional-health.com Connect with us on social: Instagram: Instagram Facebook: The Wellness Empowerment Project Podcast

For entrepreneurs, burnout and feeling like life is out of control is nothing new. Maybe you've tried different things and nothing has worked. The answer may be easier than you think.I had the pleasure of welcoming to the show, Dr. Tiffany Smith, an integrative and functional psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Las Vegas. She discusses the rising importance of mental health awareness, particularly for entrepreneurs facing stress and identity challenges during life transitions.Dr. Smith shares her personal journey prompted by her husband's chronic pain, which led her to seek holistic health solutions rather than quick fixes from conventional medicine. She emphasizes the significance of community support and the need for self-care and mindfulness practices to combat burnout and anxiety.Dr. Smith provides tangible tools for finding joy in daily life and highlights the importance of individualized health plans tailored to each person's unique needs. She also advocates for seeking support from functional medicine providers for a more comprehensive understanding of health, encouraging proactive approaches to wellness and self-empowerment.HIGHLIGHTS:2:24 Dr. Tiffany's Journey10:58 Stress and Entrepreneurial Life13:59 Tips for Self-Care15:53 Reconnecting with Hobbies18:51 Choosing Yourself21:35 The Impact of Nutrition24:27 Understanding Personal Health28:29 Finding the Right ProviderCONNECT WITH DR. TIFFANY SMITHWebsiteFacebookInstagramMental Wellness Unlocked app (Apple)Megan Huber's Socials & Resources:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Book a Call | ConsultingStructured Freedom Inc | Client Acquisition For High Ticket CoachesThe Coaches Pathway to $500K | Guide and 10-part video mini-course

In this episode, we welcome Alison Hall, a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, who shares her profound journey from a successful career in television to specialising in fertility and nutrition. After experiencing personal challenges with miscarriage and pregnancy, Alison retrained in nutritional therapy to help others navigate their fertility journeys and now has a very successful practice. She now specialises in preconception care, IVF preparation and pregnancy nutrition, with a particular interest in miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage. Alison runs a busy on-line clinic and is now mum to three daughters. >>Get your Free Resources in the Ultimate Endo Fertility LibraryGet the Podcast Goodie Bag>Book your free 30 minutes 1:1 coaching session HERE

Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Christine Smith joins Stacy to get nerdy about amino acids, help us understand what “listening to your body” can actually look like, and why it may be important to change how your nervous system communicates with your body. Find Dr. Christine Smith: https://depthwellness.com https://www.instagram.com/drchristinesmith https://www.facebook.com/drchristinesmithdc https://www.tiktok.com/@drchristinesmith https://www.youtube.com/@depthwellness https://www.instagram.com/depth_wellness https://www.facebook.com/depthwellness Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! We also want to give a big thank you to this week's sponsor! Realeverything.com/shaklee | Get free membership with 15% off sitewide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm thrilled to sit down with my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Sara Poldmae, who is a doctor of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and a functional medicine practitioner. With over 20 years of experience, she brings such a deep, holistic approach to wellness, especially when it comes to women's health. From balancing hormones to supporting women through the transitions of perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Sara shares how powerful the mind-body connection truly is in our overall health.In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges women face in midlife—from stress and hormonal changes to managing it all while still showing up for ourselves. Dr. Sara also opens up about her personal health journey and how it shaped her passion for empowering women to take control of their wellness. We talk about the emotional and physical aspects of healing, the importance of mindfulness, and how our bodies are telling us what they need—if we just learn to listen.This conversation is so eye-opening and empowering, especially for those of you navigating the complexities of midlife. I can't wait for you to hear Dr. Sara's wisdom on Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and retreats designed to reset your body, mind, and spirit. Get ready to be inspired to reconnect with yourself and take charge of your health!About SaraSara Poldmae is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Registered Yoga Teacher. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Sara has dedicated her career to a holistic approach to wellness, seamlessly integrating the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine with modern medical practices and mind-body techniques. Her passion for mind-body medicine shines through her practice, where she emphasizes the profound connection between mental and physical health.Dr. Sara has a special focus on women's healthcare, offering tailored treatments that support the unique needs of women at all stages of life. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Sara is an enthusiastic advocate for wellness retreats, where she combines her expertise in acupuncture, functional medicine, and yoga to create transformative experiences. Her retreats are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit, providing participants with tools to achieve lasting health and well-being.Retreat: https://risingwomanproject.com/retreats/panama-spring-2025-retreat-in-cambutal/Podcast: https://risingwomanproject.com/podcast-archive/Clinic:  https://www.meadowhillwellness.com@meadowhillwellness@drsarapoldmaeRemember, your ratings and reviews really do make my day!Follow Carrie on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriechojnowski/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.o.chojnowskiVisit https://thrivewithcarrie.com/ to book a free discovery call!See you next time!Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode, Tara has selected a line-up of female health experts who have shared their insights on womens health, especially during perimenopause. Here are the experts: Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board-certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41.   Instagram: @thegirlfrienddoctor You can find the full episode with Dr. Cabeca here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/annacabeca Dr. Mindy Pelz, D.C is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, nutrition, and functional medicine expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of a fasting lifestyle, diet variation, detox, hormones, and more. Her popular YouTube channel combines the latest science with practical lifestyle tools every person can use to reset their health.  Instagram: @dr.mindypelz You can find the full episode with Dr. Pelz here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/drmindypelz Catherine Staffieri is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist currently working as a Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense, one of the fastest growing healthtech start-ups aimed to help anyone discover and reach their health potential. Catherine has counseled thousands of clients on their glucose scores reviewing over 750,000 hours of glucose data and recorded meals in the process, while recommending nutritional adjustments to improve metabolic health. Instagram: @nutrisenseio @cstaffieri_rd You can find the full episode with Catherine Staffieri here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/catherinestaffieri Get $50 off your 1st month of Nutrisense CGM using coupon code COACHTARA here: https://www.nutrisense.io/?rfsn=6758403.8dfd339&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=taragarrison&utm_term=6758403.8dfd339&code=COACHTARA  After enjoying a full-ride scholarship to Yale, where Maraya Brown learned a mainstream approach to women's health as a Nurse Practitioner, with the ability to venture into private practice, with hospital privileges and all the mainstream medical “checkboxes”, she chose to go deeper, weaving a tapestry of expertise designed to address every level of a woman's well-being: Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Doula, Midwife, Herbal medicine, Peruvian Shamanism, Reiki, Hawaiian La'au Lapa'au. Instagram: @_marayabrown_ You can find the full episode with Maraya Brown here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/marayabrown CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Hormones as we age 6:27 Effect of stress 10:07 Coffee 11:19 Diet variation 18:30 Toxic bucket 25:10 Fasting 32:08 Insulin & estrogen 33:18 Measuring blood glucose 35:07 Quick fix culture

In this episode, I discuss headaches and migraines with Dr. Meg Mill. Topics covered in this episode include: Migraine vs Headache: What's the difference? Does the functional medicine strategy change based on someone's diagnosis? The most common causes of headaches and migraines. Food sensitivity testing; the pros and cons. The multiple forms of food reactivity. And more ... Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host, summit host and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support.     She has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, and in Reader's Digest, Forbes Health, Mind Body Green, and Health Magazine. Dr. Meg Mill has also appeared on national news and on many podcasts. She is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, balance hormones, and heal their gut with her proven E.A.T. Method.   Contact: www.megmill.com  info@megmill.com    

This week's episode is our biggest yet! Packed with wellness advice, deep conversations and honest life insights, we bring you our first live panel talk which was part of our Wellness Retreat at Claridge's this year. With Vogue's Beauty and Wellness Editor, Hannah Coates hosting, I sat down with Rose Ferguson, Functional Medicine Practitioner and model, Jess Hunt, Founder of Refy and Jenna Zoë, Founder of the My Human Design app, website and book. Listen for a very open discussion from three incredible entrepreneurs about their personal stories, goals, staying true to yourself and what truly helps to keep you feeling balanced and happy.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode #333 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Sophia Heidi Cooper, talks about Cellular Detoxification for Hormonal Imbalances and Fertility. More about Heidi: Heidi, an award-winning Licensed Esthetician and Functional Medicine Practitioner, is renowned for her innovative approach to skin and hormonal health. With over 25 years of experience, her journey from personal skin struggles to holistic care has shaped her practice. After facing hormonal challenges herself, Heidi pursued advanced studies in functional medicine to address root causes. She now offers a specialized program that targets skin and hormonal health, integrating the latest breakthroughs for sustainable, long-term results. Heidi's expertise, innovation, and commitment to holistic care have made her a leader in her field, offering truly personalized solutions. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew's Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Heidi on Instagram: @‌skinsideout_heidicooper Grab a Digital Copy of her Book "Healthy Hormones, Happy Skin" HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

As child care leaders, we dedicate so much time to improving our leadership skills, yet many of us still face burnout. Often, we overlook the importance of caring for our whole self—both mind and body. In this episode, I'm joined by Maraya Brown, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Entrepreneur, to explore this critical topic. Maraya specializes in helping high-performing individuals, like child care owners and leaders, who focus on mental performance but neglect their physical health. She offers insights on how to achieve balance and live your best life by understanding that leadership is just one part of who we are. Discover how to reconnect with your whole self and prevent burnout in your child care leadership role. Learn more about Maraya Brown and her transformative approach here: [https://marayabrown.com/pause/](https://marayabrown.com/pauseLearn more about Child Care Business Professionals here: www.childcarebusinessprofessionals.comFind me on social media: evelynknight | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE: Have you found yourself in a situation where maybe the weight keeps piling on despite doing the "right things"? Maybe your health is in a downward spiral and you can't seem to find any solutions, but instead are ping ponging between doctors and specialists. In this episode, Jenilee sits down with Brea, former Mrs. United States 2021 and an integrative health practitioner, to discuss her powerful story of overcoming health challenges, her journey through the pageant world, and the shift in her focus to support other women. Stay till the end where Jen releases a prophetic word as a blessing over your health, and Brea prays over the listeners to step into divine health. Here's what you'll learn: Brea's inspiring journey from health struggles to winning Mrs. United States 2021. Why Brea left the health and fitness industry and embraced functional medicine. How functional medicine helps address the root causes of chronic health issues. The impact of stress on hormones, digestion, and overall well-being. Practical steps for holistic wellness through the lens of faith and spiritual guidance. Don't miss this empowering conversation on embracing holistic health, breaking stress cycles, and trusting divine wisdom in your wellness journey. Stay till the end for the blessing and prayer released by them both! ABOUT BREA: Brea Sharron Estep, Mrs. United States 2021, is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, business coach and author of Amazon #1 Bestseller “Holistic Health Clean Eating Cookbook.” With over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry, she uses her health struggles and education to teach and coach others who feel like they have tried every diet, every workout and/or every doctor, find the underlying root cause to finally get their health and body back holistically.Brea was born and raised in Greensboro NC where she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with her bachelor's in business and became the owner of Foundation Fitness studio for 8.5 years. Brea recently moved to Morehead City NC with her husband Tim and pups, to enjoy living their best life at the beach and is a new “ conveniently crunchy” mom to Hunter. She is proud to represent her home state as Mrs. North Carolina United States and as Mrs. United States 2021 where she promotes her platform, her non profit Youth Fitness Link. Which shares her life's mission statement “build health positive relationships on the inside and out in order to combat adolescent obesity and teach healthy lifestyle changes.” CONNECT with BREA: https://www.breasharron.com/do-delete-dont-lists www.facebook.com/groups/holistichealthwellnessandweightloss —————————————————— • Supercharge your mind and energy while calming your system with Magic Mind for 20% off with this link: https://www.magicmind.com/JAVAWITHJEN20 • Get this 7-Essential Steps to Podcast Creation Checklist for free : subscribepage.io/StartYourPodcastChecklist • Get the deets on Jen's 200th episode Giveaway, happening in mid-July 2024 by joining her email list here: ⁠subscribepage.io/GetUpdates • LEAVE JEN A RATING ⭐️ & REVIEW: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/java-with-jen-hearing-gods-voice-for-everyday-life/id1257356393?mt=2⁠ CONNECT WITH JEN: Thank you for rating, reviewing and sharing the show on social media, this makes such an enormous difference on the reach of this podcast!   Follow and tag me on Instagram @javawithjen or Facebook @javawithjenpodcast , and Share when you're listening to a show!   I love seeing your posts

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I am thrilled to have one of my practitioner certification graduates and fellow acupuncturist, Dr. Melissa Levy. Dr. Levy is a practitioner with a passion for health, wellness, and fertility. Originally from the Philadelphia area, she ventured to Florida to pursue her education at the University of Tampa.   A personal health journey changed the course of Dr. Levy's life. Facing health issues that Western medicine couldn't address, she discovered holistic practitioners who listened and considered the full body as a unit. This holistic perspective helped her understand her body better and manage her hormonal imbalances through acupuncture. This transformative experience inspired her to become a Doctor of Acupuncture and Functional Medicine Practitioner.   Dr. Levy holds numerous certifications, including Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Fertility Coach. As a board-certified diplomate of Oriental Medicine by NCCAOM and a licensed Acupuncture Physician in Florida, she founded the Integrative Wellness Center (IWC) in 2019. Her vision was to create a healing sanctuary for individuals, especially those who have lost hope. Her evidence-based practice model combines patient values, the best research evidence, and her clinical expertise to offer exceptional care. Initially, her onsite clinic in Jacksonville allowed her to help only local patients. Realizing the need to reach more people, she created online programs and coaching services to share her knowledge with individuals in different locations. Dr. Levy's goal is to provide the best comprehensive care to those who need it and are willing to make changes to better their health and lives. She aims to change how healthcare is delivered by providing exceptional, holistic care. Her mission extends beyond treatment; she strives to educate all her patients about the advantages of living a holistic life. Each encounter is an opportunity for her to positively impact her patients' lives, and she approaches this with unwavering dedication and care. Dr. Levy offers in-person appointments at her clinic in Jacksonville and provides virtual functional medicine consultations for Florida residents and functional health coaching for individuals everywhere.    Websites: https://www.healthbymelissa.com https://www.iwcjacksonville.com   Instagram: @dr.melissa_levy     For more information about Michelle, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Michelle (00:00) Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Melissa Levy. I'm so excited to have you on.   Melissa Levy (00:04) Yes, I'm so excited. I'm looking forward to this, being able to talk with you again and just dive into what I do and the world of fertility.   Michelle (00:12) Yes, and I'm so I was lucky enough to work with Dr. Melissa Levy and she was one of my students for my fertility practitioner course. I have to say, I just have to say this. Well, she's kind of stands on her own anyway. Yes, she got an extra certification, but she's like just a phenomenal like knows what she's doing type of practitioner and   I mean, you really like went into everything like no stone unturned. I just love your motivation, your passion. Like, and it was it's legit. I just want to say that.   Melissa Levy (00:46) Well, I think we even talked about this, like we're kind of just a lifetime learner. even though, you know, when I saw this course that you had, I was like, well, why not learn a little bit more? You know, I'm always diving into something, learning something new. And it just, the field that we're in, it's just kind of never ending of things you can learn and kind of better your education and further it. So it was great to just learn a little bit more and then the more you learn, the more you're open to and the more people you meet. So it was a great experience. So thank you.   Michelle (01:13) Yeah, and I feel like you were already well versed. I mean, you stand alone on your own. So it was just awesome working with you. But I would love for you to share your background and how you got into wanting to do this   Melissa Levy (01:26) Yeah, of course. I just remember being, I think most people have a similar story is like growing up, you're not really taught anything about your cycle. I had issues with my cycle. It's probably about 16 and I really didn't get my cycle yet. So I just remember going to the OB and they're saying, oh, all right, well, here's birth control. And I'm thinking in my head, great, now I'll be normal and...   you know, have a normal cycle. And so I didn't know any better and most people don't. So from the age of 16, I was on birth control to help regulate my cycle. And then also having ovarian cyst, I had surgery, I believe my junior year of high school for like a big ovarian cyst, which they thought was endometriosis. So, you know, I'm 16 and they're telling me, hey, you've endometriosis without even looking, you know, looking at anything, just throwing names out there, which I think is something that happens a   You know, people just kind of throw diagnoses and needs out there without really having an idea of exactly that's what it was. So being young thinking, I've endometriosis. What is this? You know, looking it up, being scared, and then getting surgery and them telling me it was a dermoid cyst, which is completely different, which was still kind of weird. But so that was just my first experience. And I just never had normal cycles really ever. And then going.   Michelle (02:32) Wow. Yeah.   Melissa Levy (02:41) into my college years. I was always an athlete, so I was personal trainer. I was working a lot, really stressed, a lot of stress on my body. So I just didn't feel good. I ended up getting Bell's palsy, which would not get better. And I was just on antibiotics and steroids for about a year or two years, just seeing tons of different doctors.   Michelle (03:00) wow.   Melissa Levy (03:03) not getting any answers. I think the thing that really frustrated me the most was going to a neurologist that I drove two hours to see and saw him for maybe five seconds. So it was just taking medicine, being on birth control, being on prednisone for that long, you feel terrible. So my gut health, my skin health, acne, hormones, nothing felt right. And I look back at pictures of myself from those years and   Michelle (03:14) Wow.   Melissa Levy (03:29) thinking I was healthy because I was a trainer and constantly working out and I had a lot of stress in my life as well. Looking back, I just looked unhealthy. I looked puffy and just all the medicines that they had me on, I didn't know any better until I got into the world of more holistic healing and learning more, being in that fitness and health. I was a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, yoga. I always wanted to help people and I think...   Michelle (03:42) with her.   Melissa Levy (03:54) this experience really helped me want to understand the body more and I know there's a better way of healing. So I was introduced into more like holistic health and acupuncture. And then from there, I just kind of fell in love with the medicine. when I started acupuncture school, as a student, you're able to get, you know, like $5 treatment. So we were getting treatment constantly and I was actually able to get off birth control and regulate my cycle, which took a little bit going off birth control. skin was...   a hot mess, probably because being on the antibiotics for so long, not even thinking twice about it. But I think within like the three months of just Chinese medicine, herbs, and getting acupuncture pretty consistently, I was finally able to get at least a regular cycle and, you know, just been working on it and haven't really had too many hormonal issues, you know, since then, but it's just a lot. You learn a lot about yourself, I think. And in a way, it's a good thing because then it brought me to where I'm   and I can have a lot of empathy for my patients and saying, hey, you I've been there, you know, I had the horrible migraines, I had the horrible skin and all things I just were told were normal. And last thing I'll say, I'll never forget. I remember I went, I was in acupuncture school. So I was learning a lot, as you know, you start learning things, you know, things that, you know, maybe aren't right that doctors sometimes may tell you. I remember I went to the OB and I was like, hey, you know,   I was told I had, I had an ultrasound done and the tech told me, Hey, it looks like you PCOS. Once again, just throwing things out there. And I was like, so I brought it up to my doctor. was like, I had an ultrasound. said it looked like I had something called PCOS. She's like, no, you don't. You just probably have endometriosis. take some Advil and birth control. And that was my conversation. I, I just left and I was like, what in the world? was because I knew better at that point. And I just left.   Michelle (05:21) Wow.   my god. Wow.   Yeah, so you could recognize, yeah, that wasn't cool.   Melissa Levy (05:43) Never going back to this doctor again and not saying everyone's like that. But I think for women, just, we're so, we're just, we're told that, you know, that's just normal, you know, having pain from menstrual cycles, having hormonal balances, all that stuff's normal. you know, Advil and birth control are the solutions to everything. the more I learn and especially getting into functional medicine now, you know, having the acupuncture practice for several years,   I've got more into functional medicine and I think that really connects the dots a lot for me too. I'm getting in hormone health and know, detoxification. So there's so much that as women that we're not even taught about our cycles or so I think just spreading the awareness, I think more women are wanting to know more and   Michelle (06:28) Yeah, for sure. I know one of the things that really struck me when I was going to school. Of course, I had a very similar situation as you or story where I was given birth control pills as well. I think our stories are actually very common. A lot of people go through this. Yeah, I was so many. I've had so many guests, just guests tell me this, but then I've also had patients come to me and say that they've been put on birth control for this, that and the other.   Melissa Levy (06:42) Really?   Michelle (06:54) that had nothing to do with like their actual like root cause. Yeah, it's crazy. It really is crazy. being told, you know, or believing that certain menstrual cycle irregularities are normal. I think that that was the biggest aha for me when I was going to school is that certain things that we thought were normal, like having diarrhea if you have your period or constipation before or breast tenderness   Melissa Levy (06:59) That's crazy.   Mm -hmm.   Michelle (07:20) PMS or even cramps that it's actually common. So we think it's normal, but it's actually not normal. So, so what are some of the things that kind of like you saw that you felt like, my God, like I can actually resolve   Melissa Levy (07:26) Yeah.   Yeah, I think a lot of it was just the mood stuff too. Like I would turn into like just a different person. Like along with that, just hormonal stuff like PMS, just all that stuff that we're told is just normal. I just like dread it heading my cycle all the time. And so I think it gets to a point where it might not always be perfect. know, things happen, whether it's stress induced, you know, if you're having a   month, you know, maybe some of those symptoms pop up and it's a way of your body telling you like, Hey, maybe, you know, check in with yourself, check in with your hormones. What's going on this month that some of these symptoms came back. And I think what you said is definitely true is I'll even do my interviews with my patients and I'll say, so how's your menstrual cycle? it's like perfect. It's normal. Okay, good. So what's that like? Tell me like, do you have PMS? yeah. Yeah. I always have PMS. had   My breasts hurt so bad. I get really moody the first day and cry. I'm like, you know, so that we're told that that's still normal, which is still a thing, but yeah.   Michelle (08:24) Mm   Yeah, it becomes almost like a background thing that's just like, oh, that's just that. Like it's normal, it's okay. And I think another thing too is just having that something I frequently see, oh, I have a perfect 28 day cycle like textbook, so everything's perfect. But then you start to really dig in like, when are you ovulating? You know, is it early or you know, nobody really knows because they'll either just do LH or not really look into   Melissa Levy (08:35) Yeah.   Michelle (08:59) if it's confirmed ovulation, because you could still get a bleed. So there's a lot of those little intricacies that you often don't find in mainstream medicine.   Melissa Levy (09:08) And I think that's another thing is like we're never taught to really understand our cycle. So when I am working with fertility patients, I'm saying, oh, are you ovulating every month? Yeah, on day 14. Okay. Are you checking your basal body temperature to see that rise in progesterone? No, no. Like I just, on day 14, I just ovulate. know, so it's, some people don't even understand that there are signs that our body tells   And it's not just day 14 that we ovulate, which could really impact fertility because then we could be missing our fertility windows. So there's just that lack of education and how we need to understand. we're never taught, I mean, no one ever taught me that. I had no idea until I got into this medicine that, day 14, or what is cervical mucus? Am I having that? And sometimes I ask women, do you have cervical mucus? Oh, I have no idea.   One of those things that were never, I mean, no one's taught me. And I just think there's not enough time, obviously, in appointments and with your regular OB. So I think that definitely impacts fertility for sure.   Michelle (10:05) Yeah, I often find too that people don't even really know much about their blood because they use tampons the whole time. That's another thing that I often talk about because it is, first of all, I don't love shoving anything up there. When your body's trying to release, you're basically putting a stopper in a sense. I mean, of course it doesn't stop, it absorbs, but still it's not quite the same.   Melissa Levy (10:12) Mmm, yeah.   Yeah.   Michelle (10:29) as really letting it out and letting it flow and letting that gravitational pull release, whatever, not stagnate it. But if you have to, if you must, I'm not saying everything's 100%, but seeing what the blood looks like actually can tell you so much about your period or tell your acupuncture so much, but even you, there's a lot of information out   Melissa Levy (10:36) Yeah, of course.   Of course, mean, once again, lot of my patients, unless they've been coming to me for a while, they know to look. Otherwise they're like, you said, I have no idea. I use a tampon. Are there clots? I have no idea. know, it's those things that, know, until, unless you've had acupuncture, you're probably not looking for it. And it tells us.   a lot. Our body gives us these signs and symptoms, the tongue, the pulse, the color of the nails, the skin. So all those things give us lot of information, especially the blood. What does it look like? How many days are you bleeding? Are you clots? it spotting? Are you bleeding a lot? Little, is it scanty? So definitely that's a great point. And same thing with the tampons. It's a really good point about stopping and not stagnating the blood.   Michelle (11:34) Yeah. And I think that because our life is so busy, it's like, you know, it's almost like too busy and really kind of, it's important to allow yourself that rest if you can, with the menstrual cycle. I think that we don't really get that accommodation often just in the world. But yeah, you know, so you see a lot of those kinds of things just from asking people questions and how did you decide you wanted to work with fertility? What was your   your initial pull.   Melissa Levy (11:59) Yeah, so I was.   pretty much a general seeing a little bit of everything. And I still do, but I think women's health is something that I've always had that love for just because there is such a lack of it and such a need for it. And then I think once I had my son, it kind of gave me that extra like fuel and that like just to learn more and more to, because it's such an amazing love to be a mom. And I want to be able just to give that to as many people and help as many women as I can. So I think that is the thing that really kind   pushed it to kind of dive all into fertility. What all can I learn? How many people can I help? And what is going on? And why is our fertility issues seem like it's kind of becoming more common. And it's one of those things where like cycle issues are an issue or they're prevalent. But now it seems like same thing fertility. It's just like, yeah, I'm having trouble getting pregnant. So it seems one of those things that's just becoming a normal common thing, which I think is sad.   Michelle (12:51) Yeah, yeah, for sure. What are some of the things that you see just clinically? Like what are some of the things that you notice that might be contributing to people having trouble conceiving?   Melissa Levy (13:03) Yeah, definitely. So I see stress, definitely, as you probably know. know, we've been, acupuncture has been saying for thousands and thousands of years, the connection between our uterus and our shin, which is our mind. So most women, we have a lot of responsibility.   Michelle (13:06) Mm -hmm.   Right, and just if people don't know, the heart houses the mind. So the heart houses Shen, which is kind of like the spiritual aspect. Well, spirit, mind, combined.   Melissa Levy (13:26) Mm -hmm. Yeah, and it's so we've known this for about 3 ,500 years or more. But I think nowadays women are living in a more stressful environment. There's so many responsibilities that we have. Some women have multiple kids already and they're juggling work and family and.   just the pressure. So there's definitely a lot more stress. And if your body's in that fight or flight, you know, it's not going to prioritize, you know, reproduction. If your body thinks, my gosh, I'm in immediate danger. Your body's not like, okay, well it's great time to get pregnant. So I think definitely stress is something I see. I see gut health definitely. you know, so many things come down to our gut and they say, you know, they talk about, you know, our   Michelle (13:51) Yes.   I want to talk about that. That's a good, yeah, it's important.   Melissa Levy (14:10) hormones or our body kind of being like that bathtub analogy where, you know, our gut is kind of like that sewer line kind of taking everything out. And if things are clogged up and backed up due to underlying gut infections, which I see very common and, you know, from a Chinese medicine perspective, we look at that as the dampness, the spleen. So the other thing I find so cool and interesting is, you know, Chinese medicine has been talking about all this stuff for 3500 years. And then when you learn like more of the conventional and   functional medicine, it's the same stuff, you know, just in different terminology. So gut health is so important for fertility. And then from a Chinese medicine perspective, we talk about the spleen and the stomach, and it has a huge relationship to our fertility and our overall health. So that's deficient. And we've known that forever. So it's one of those things where I think gut health is so common and such a big topic right now. But it's not a new thing. I think it's something that we've known for so long,   Michelle (14:53) Yeah.   Melissa Levy (15:04) Now we're recognizing, wow, our gut is really, important. And so I think that's huge.   Michelle (15:10) for sure. I will say too, like the gut mind connection, also that's spleen and stomach, they govern thoughts. So literally our thoughts can impact our digestion. Like if there are stressful thoughts, overwork, overworrying, that can impact our digestion. But now they're seeing it's fascinating because I've been researching it, the enteric system, which is your gut nervous system. And then the CNS, which is essential nervous system, which is connected to the brain.   Melissa Levy (15:17) Mm -hmm.   Mm -hmm.   Michelle (15:36) And so how your thoughts can impact your via the vagus nerve, like there's this back and forth bi -directional communication. And it's fascinating how like Chinese medicine has been saying this forever. And now we're like literally seeing that they're seeing that people with certain types of mental disorders have a different gut microbiome than...   Melissa Levy (15:49) I know.   Mm -hmm, so interesting.   Michelle (16:00) It's fascinating. And then also they're saying that people that meditate for a long time have a different gut microbiome that's more diverse and more rich, enriched.   Melissa Levy (16:10) Yeah, I mean, our mind is, I you talk about that so much, and it's like, how much can we stress it? It plays a big role in, it's sometimes not something that's easy to overcome, and it takes sometimes time to maybe make some lifestyle changes or be able to do things that, sometimes you obviously can't change your environment around you if it's situational, but do things for your body that can kind of offset some of that stress. And then also, working with the gut.   Michelle (16:34) Yes.   Melissa Levy (16:36) going to be really important. it's kind of like that vicious cycle of, if your guts impaired, then it can affect your mind and your mind is going to affect your gut. So it kind of just rotates through. So, you know, when we talk about holistic medicine, we're talking about not just singling in on one thing. We're looking at everything. We're looking at the gut, right? Because if you just want one, you know, you're forgetting about everything else and everything is so connected. So you have to look at everything.   Michelle (16:54) Yes. Yeah.   It is, without a doubt. It's a, cause you were just mentioning two like major things, which is stress and then the gut. But those things are interconnected. They're like pieces of a puzzle. And that's, that's really the beauty I think of Chinese medicine is that, and also functional medicine is that it looks at things holistically, like in all the different parts. And I love that you also do functional medicine and testing. And because I think it's really important to really look beneath the hood.   and see what does your gut microbiome look like. So what could people get from like say a gut testing?   Melissa Levy (17:37) so much. So your whole gut microbiome, can tell us so much. So what I see a lot is I'll have a patient come in and they'll say, hey, you know, I'm not feeling good. My hormones are a mess. I can't get pregnant, but my blood work, everything looks fine. So then, you know, I look at it. Yes, everything looks fine. Yeah. And then as an acupuncturist, we take two seconds. We look at their tongue and pulse and we can say, whoa, there's definitely a lot going on. And   Michelle (17:53) So then they get the unexplained infertility diagnosis, right? And then they come to you.   Melissa Levy (18:04) I like to order things like the GI map, which definitely is my favorite test by far, because it doesn't just say yes or no, you have something. It will give you the value. So it's qualitative PCR. So it looks at all the gut microbiomes, looks at parasites. It looks at H. pylori, which is so common. Yeah, so our gut microbiome. And it's not even like looking at...   know, what can we do to fix it? So sometimes I've had patients, looks at beta glucuronidase. It looks at calprotectin levels. it looks at so many different things to see if there's any gut inflammation in the body. is there dysbiosis? Is there maldigestion? Maybe you're not absorbing all the nutrients. So there's definitely a lot. And, if people even have cycle issues, I've had patients who have irregular cycles and we don't do anything else, but do a GI map and heal the gut. And their cycle regulates by itself on that. So there's so   Michelle (18:53) That's amazing.   Melissa Levy (18:54) much if you have someone that can actually read the GI map and knows how to understand it and what the patterns are, it is so beneficial. So I really love the GI map. It could tell us so much about the gut.   Michelle (19:04) Amazing. And so what are some of the things or implementations and just to kind of give us examples of different conditions. And clearly this is not a one size fits all, which is why you have to test. Cause you could see like what's going on specific to the patient.   Melissa Levy (19:10) Yeah.   Of course. Yeah, exactly.   Yeah, so I mean, I would say some things that I see a lot on the, just on the GI map, for example, like I'll see H. pylori a lot. And then with H. pylori, you'll see things like strep and staph infections as well in the gut. And what that does a lot of times is cause hypochlorhydrial low stomach acid, which is sometimes called things like parasites. You're not killing off things if you have low stomach acid and then maldigestion issues. So just doing things like mindful eating. So taking time and chewing your food, digestive.   enzymes are really important. And then I love antimicrobials like olive leaf and oregano. They're really great. Olive leaf is antioxidant. It's antimicrobial, antiparasitic, anti -yeast. So that's something I use a lot with my patients that have any type of dysbiosis or overgrowth or opportunistic growth in their GI map.   Michelle (20:08) Have you heard of Mastic for... Yeah. Rachael.   Melissa Levy (20:10) Yeah, mastectomy. Yes, that's really common. And usually if you have, it depends like what bacteria or overgrowth you have. For example, like H. pylori typically means at least like three types of urge to kill because it is very stubborn. So usually using mastectomy, leaf, oregano, black cumin seed oil is amazing. And that is good against H. pylori. It also helps regulate blood sugar, which is another huge thing I see with fertility issues is blood sugar regulation.   That's another thing that can affect our cortisol levels and our hormones. So I put a lot of people on black cumin seed oil as well, and that's antioxidant as well. So those are things that I definitely recommend for things, but it really depends on what bacteria, what overgrowth, what patterns you're showing. But just common things I see is like hypochloridia, low stomach acid. I see a lot of like dysbiosis, leaky gut, and then really just taking the measured measures and really just putting it into phases   what can we do, remove the gut infections and then build up that gut wall and build up that diverse microbiome again. So it takes time. It's not something that happens overnight. But then I also think looking at why, why do we have this in the first place? Why do we have these gut infections? Why is it stress? it our diet, environmental things as well?   Michelle (21:19) Right, right.   Yeah, you think of like Sleen Yang deficiency because the fire, know, that digestive fire really is in Ayurvedic medicine, Agni, fire is really what kind of kills off all of those opportunistic bacteria and infections. But if we don't have that digestive fire, all the things that we learn about don't eat ice cream, don't have ice cold drinks, because what you're doing is you're actually diluting that fire.   Melissa Levy (21:28) Yeah, exactly.   Mm -hmm. Yeah.   Yeah, no, I love that. never thought about that as like the that looking at that as like the stomach acid and that's such a great, great way to look at that. And that's the thing I always come back and find these awesome like relationships between Chinese medicine and conventional or functional medicine. It's like, it's all the same stuff. We just called it different things in a sense. it's, and now that we've all this research that shows and validates everything we've known for a long time. So I do like, you know, combining the two of those in such a great.   Michelle (22:06) Yeah. Yes.   Melissa Levy (22:17) great practice to be able to do   Michelle (22:18) Yeah, no doubt. when it comes to certain conditions, have you had people where you suggested, okay, you you'd need antibiotics for this because it is kind of like really strong where they sometimes they need a stronger one. And then with that kind of help to navigate and kind of work it out with probiotics.   Melissa Levy (22:38) Yeah, so I haven't had to really refer out for any antibiotics because most herbs and supplements usually are. There's research that shows that they are pretty good at eradicating most things and they have multiple functions and a more broad spectrum. But then, yeah, then adding in the probiotics and different types like espilarity is really good at helping with H. pylori and then doing, that's another thing I love about the GI map is it'll let you know like what's overgrown, what's deficient. So let's say you're a   Michelle (22:49) Mm -hmm.   Mm   Melissa Levy (23:04) huge overgrowth of lactobacillus because of maybe hypochondria, right? You're not breaking down the food, so then it starts fermenting and you get that overgrowth patterns, which we see a lot. Then you probably might not want to take lactobacillus probiotic. You probably want to do something a little bit more diverse.   Michelle (23:22) Right, or maybe a spore -based, right? A spore -based.   Melissa Levy (23:24) Yeah, or like a school -based probiotic, which are getting more popular now. But then another thing I see a lot too, which I've been seeing a lot more recently is there's something called acromantia. And I see a lot of people that have none detected at all in their gut. And that's a really good thing. And that helps with our gut mucosal lining. And also they show that people have low acromantia, have more things like insulin resistance and obesity. And that's something I keep seeing a lot is there's...   Michelle (23:38) wow.   Wow.   Melissa Levy (23:52) like zero detected in the gut.   Michelle (23:53) Wow, that's so interesting. You know, I have learned a lot that some of the ingredients that we see in processed foods actually shift the gut microbiome dramatically. And I wonder, I mean, if it's like that or toxins that we're exposed to, I mean, there are things that are really literally like we don't even realize have a role or play a role in our   Melissa Levy (24:04) Yeah, I believe it.   Yeah. And I think another thing is like we, that I see a lot too, is we get into like routines of food and we'll eat the same food over and over again. And I remember like Chinese medicine school, they talk about that. They say your body doesn't want to eat the same thing over and over again, like mix it up. Don't eat, you know, chicken and broccoli for every, you know, every lunch the whole week, because your body wants that diversity. And now we see that with the gut microbiome is like the more diverse you eat, the more different foods you're eating, the more diverse your gut microbiome. You don't want to keep eating.   Michelle (24:34) Yeah, it's   Melissa Levy (24:44) the same seven foods all week long, you and I know some people kind of get into that routine of things is that's all they eat.   Michelle (24:48) Yes.   Right, and they talk about eating for seasons too, because during that season, whatever that weather or the climate, your body's reacting and what will grow around you, the food that grows typically is there to balance that   Melissa Levy (24:54) yeah.   Mm -hmm. Yeah, like the seasons and that's something I mean, I think a lot of people don't do as well as eating up the seasons and it's one of the things we don't think about.   Michelle (25:06) fascinating.   you don't think about it because you don't even know because everything gets shipped from everywhere. So you're like, I don't know what's growing now, like here, you know, and I think that that that's like another thing that that and also the endocrine disruptors, all these things that you have to do a little more homework for, but it's not as intimidating as it originally sounds. It seems a lot worse. This is actually why I will say worth hiring a fertility coach.   because you have a lot of that extra time, like all of that is done for you. And, you know, that's the benefit.   Melissa Levy (25:44) Yeah, for sure. And I also think, like everything's so individualized too. Like what might be good for one person, you know, isn't the main focus that someone else needs. There's so much and it can definitely be overwhelming. Like when you start to think about it, like detoxification and basal body temperature and ovulation, the food, it's like, sometimes that stresses people out and it's like, we don't want this to be stressful. And I also have had patients that'd be like,   Michelle (26:00) Yeah. Yeah.   Melissa Levy (26:07) you know, they're like, well, this person get pregnant and they're not eating, you know, super, super healthy, but everyone's bodies are different. You know, we have epigenetics and different stress and everyone's bodies can handle things differently and like that toxic load. And so it's hard to compare yourself to someone else, which is never a good thing to   Michelle (26:14) Right. Yeah.   It's true.   no, absolutely. somebody might be less tolerant for one thing, but more tolerant for another. And that might be completely opposite from the next person. So you just never know. You really need to like honor your own like body's personality type, I like to kind of say, because it has its own signature, its own personality. Like everything is unique, you know, even though we have the same makeup, you know, we all have like the same organs   Melissa Levy (26:34) Yeah, exactly.   Yeah.   Exactly.   Michelle (26:53) of but each person responds differently really to food, environment. I love the saying, one man's   is another man's poison, it's could be something incredibly healthy, but one person could be allergic to it and have a horrible reaction to   Melissa Levy (27:02) yeah.   Yeah, exactly. even going, I always go back to Chinese medicine, but no, it's like food therapy and you know, I have patients come in and they're like, I look at their tongue and pulse and I'm like, well, you shouldn't be eating these foods. They're like, yeah, but they're so healthy, blah, blah, blah. I'm like, they are healthy foods, but not healthy for you at this time of what you have going on in your body. If you've got a heat and inflammation and you're eating spicy, hot, warming foods, you're going to feel a little worse, right? Versus someone who's maybe a little bit more deficient.   Michelle (27:35) bright.   Melissa Levy (27:37) and really needs more of that warming food. it always comes down to individuality, whereas everything similar is yes, we want to make sure we have a good healthy gut and blood flow and mind, but everyone's situation is going to be a little   Michelle (27:50) totally. Like it makes me think of like the somebody who's really thin and like super cold all the time, but all they want to eat is raw foods and salads and like juice. You know, all of that has such a cold nature. You're just exacerbating like the symptoms and making it worse.   Melissa Levy (28:06) yeah. Yeah. It's not as people don't want to hear that. I'm like, well, stop juicing. And I'm like, well, it's so wealthy. going eat a little bit more soups in it. And it's not like you can ever do it, but it's all about balance. And I think, you know, things always come back to balance. And we live in a world now where everything's such an extreme, we're either completely vegan or completely keto or completely, you know, one thing and it's, we're working out so hard and won't do anything or we're not working out at all. So it's how can you find that balance   Michelle (28:17) Yes.   Right, yeah.   Melissa Levy (28:34) eating a whole diet and maybe doing more yin or calm or exercises during certain part of the cycle and then doing more intense if you want. everything comes back to balance, which is something I think is hard.   Michelle (28:47) Yeah, no doubt. But it's an art. then once you figure it out, because I think that we're primed for it, we're designed for balance, our bodies know, and our bodies communicate with us when things are out of balance. If we're too hot to want to cool down and vice versa. So it knows what to do. It's always communicating. Sometimes we want to ignore that communication. Over time, we stop hearing it, but it's kind   Melissa Levy (29:03) We have.   Michelle (29:11) coming back to it is a lot easier than I think a lot of people think because we're primed for it. We're designed to be connected to that. So I know that you work with a lot of people online. So you're able to basically have consultations with people and do testing of all kinds, like different functional testing based on that either customize, but also that you have a program for people who may not commit to like   Melissa Levy (29:35) yeah.   Michelle (29:37) a one -to -one, but they can also just take your course as   Melissa Levy (29:41) Yeah, of course. So, yeah, so I wanted to try to make a course that was like great for like good for anyone, right? So it's easy to understand, but it kind of covers a little bit of everything. A lot of education, like I said, a lot of it is sometimes women don't understand their cycles or even know when they're ovulating. So there's modules that talk about cycle education. How can we, you know, increase our sperm or egg qualities to talk about the man and the woman talking   functional tests. So if you're like, hey, I want to get some testing, but I don't want to work with someone or I don't know anyone or my doctor won't run these, you can go online to our Rupa store and just put in your own order. You know, I always recommend obviously going over with it with a doctor, but I give you the option, the option of like functional ranges and the standard ranges, which are going to be different. Functional ranges are like optimal where we want you to really be. And we talk about yoga, mindfulness.   supplements. So we talk about a lot in the program. It's self -paced, which is so nice. So had people say, I love it because I can go back and listen to it over and over and over again. And so it was a really fun to make and I love being able to provide that information to people.   Michelle (30:50) Awesome. And I actually got to see behind the scenes, look at it and it is really, really very thorough. It has a lot of information, really, really well done. I have to say, I really admire you as a practitioner. think you are amazing at your craft, like truly. Really so honored to have been able to work with you and like get to know you, but you really are amazing at what you do. I think that part of it   Melissa Levy (30:58) Thank you.   Michelle (31:15) just being really passionate, but also having that drive to keep learning and learning and learning. And I think that that's what keeps us going as practitioners.   Melissa Levy (31:23) Yeah, definitely. thank you. So sweet. Yeah. We love what you do. You just want to keep learning and it's fun.   Michelle (31:30) It is fun, right? Well, that's what you want to find. You want to find a coach or has fun doing what they're doing because that's that's ultimately it's a good sign that they love what they do and they're good at it. So, Melissa, such a pleasure having you. If people want to find you, how can they find you?   Melissa Levy (31:37) Yeah.   Yeah, of   Yes, thank   So I actually have a clinic in Jacksonville. Then I also work online with people with Health by Melissa .com or Integrative Wellness Center of Jacksonville .com. do virtual and in -person visits.   Michelle (32:01) Awesome. Melissa, thank you so much for coming on. was such a pleasure talking to   Melissa Levy (32:04) Yes, thank you. Thank you.     

Today I talk with Dr. Stephen Cabral! At 17, Dr. Cabral faced serious health challenges that left him searching for answers. After seeing over 50 doctors and trying more than 100 treatments with no success, he finally found hope in an alternative health doctor who helped him understand the root causes of his illness and guided him to recovery. This experience fueled his passion for health and wellness, leading him to dedicate his life to helping others restore balance and reclaim their health.   Dr. Stephen Cabral: https://stephencabral.com/about/   Pelham Medical Center https://www.spartanburgregional.com/locations/pelham-medical-center

Functional medicine practitioner Katie Hendon discusses IV infusions, hormones, Ozempic and anti-aging treatments. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not to be used as medical advice. Please consult your doctor with any medical concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As women age and enter the perimenopause stage, they undergo many physiological changes, including significant hormonal fluctuations that can impact their overall health. That's why there's a need for us to understand the interplay between hormonal shifts and the symptoms associated with breast implants. By exploring more about this connection, we can develop more effective strategies for managing and alleviating the symptoms of breast implant illness. Today, we are joined by Dr. Betty Murray, a renowned women's health advocate, and a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Through her PhD research, she identified key factors contributing to hormone and metabolic imbalances in women over 40. So make sure to tune in to this episode and gain valuable insights from her extensive expertise, which can offer practical solutions and guidance for navigating health challenges in this stage of life. Perimenopause and Breast Implant Illness, Hormone Disruption, and Inflammatory Testing Many women experience breast implant illness alongside perimenopause due to overlapping age ranges and hormonal changes during this period. Perimenopause often begins around age 42 and can last for an average of eight years, although symptoms can start earlier and last longer for some women. This involves significant hormonal fluctuations that can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings. When women with breast implants reach the perimenopausal stage, they may attribute their symptoms solely to breast implant illness, even though perimenopause may also play a significant role. Inflammatory conditions like breast implant illness can exacerbate hormonal imbalances by suppressing normal hormone function. Chronic inflammation, including autoimmune conditions and other medical device-related issues, can also significantly impact hormone levels and overall well-being. Unfortunately, conventional medicine often overlooks the connection between inflammation and hormonal imbalance, leaving many women without comprehensive care. Moreover, while traditional tests such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and sedimentation rates can indicate chronic inflammation, they are nonspecific and do not pinpoint the exact cause. Addressing inflammation holistically, alongside hormone management, can help alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life for women dealing with both perimenopause and breast implant illness. Integrating lifestyle changes such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management can further enhance overall well-being and support recovery. Environmental Toxicity, Mold Exposure, and Its Effects on Human Health Understanding an individual's genetic detoxification capabilities is crucial in assessing their toxicity burden, which includes exposure to environmental toxins like pesticides, heavy metals, and mold. Mold exposure, especially common in areas with heavy rain, can significantly impact hormonal and endocrine systems, causing severe health issues. Dr. Murray notes that environmental toxins are at unprecedented levels and our bodies struggle to manage them, as they have to be processed by the liver similarly to internal toxins. It must be emphasized that toxins can affect health even in remote areas, as shown by research in Antarctica. Mold, in particular, disrupts the hypothalamic control of hormones and can lead to chronic illness, which can be challenging to diagnose. Advanced testing for toxins and mold is crucial for accurately diagnosing and managing chronic health issues. These tests help pinpoint the exact nature of toxic exposure, enabling more targeted and effective treatment strategies. By understanding the specific toxins and mold present, healthcare providers can develop personalized detoxification and remediation plans, significantly improving patient outcomes and addressing the root causes of chronic symptoms that might otherwise go undetected. Hormone Imbalance and Its Impact on Women's Health, Including Thyroid Issues, Adrenal Fatigue, and Menopause Hormone imbalances, such as thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, and menopause, are often more common than people realize. Many patients with symptoms like facial swelling and persistent fatigue mistakenly attribute their problems to thyroid dysfunction, when the root cause could be mold toxicity or other environmental factors. This misunderstanding can hinder effective treatment, as addressing these underlying toxins frequently resolves hormonal imbalances. Moreover, high stress levels and inadequate recovery further complicate hormonal health, impacting thyroid function, cortisol levels, and overall endocrine balance. Comprehensive testing for toxins and mold, combined with managing stress and improving lifestyle habits, is crucial for effectively tackling these complex health issues. How to Improve Sleep Quality by Reducing Exposure to Toxins and Optimizing Hormone Levels Improving sleep quality requires a proactive approach to both reducing exposure to toxins and optimizing hormone levels. One key strategy is to create a sleep-friendly environment by keeping the bedroom dark, cool, and free from electronic distractions. Additionally, it's important to finish eating your last meal well before bedtime to allow for proper digestion, as eating late can disrupt sleep. Avoiding alcohol and late-night snacking further contributes to uninterrupted rest, enhancing sleep quality. Addressing environmental toxins is also essential for better sleep and overall health. Many commonly used pesticides and herbicides act as endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with hormonal balance. To minimize exposure, choose organic fruits and vegetables, particularly those that are not peeled, and opt for organic animal proteins and dairy products. Reducing reliance on plastics by using glass containers for food and beverages can help avoid harmful chemicals often found in plastic products. Incorporating small, consistent changes into your routine can have a significant impact on your health. Improving food quality, enhancing air quality, and adopting practices like intermittent fasting can all contribute to better sleep and hormone regulation. These adjustments, combined with appropriate supplementation if needed, can help reduce inflammation, support hormonal balance, and improve overall well-being, leading to more restorative and effective sleep. Using Wearable Technology to Monitor and Improve Sleep To enhance recovery, prioritizing sleep quality is crucial, as the body's ability to detoxify and heal is intimately linked to restorative rest. The process of detoxification begins at the cellular level before being processed by the liver, making it essential to support every cell in the body. To effectively monitor and improve sleep quality, wearable technology such as Ultrahuman Ring or Whoop can be invaluable. These provide detailed insights into sleep patterns, including the duration and quality of deep sleep, which is vital for recovery. Accurate data helps individuals understand their sleep needs and identify areas for improvement, such as achieving an optimal balance of sleep stages. Women, particularly those in perimenopause or menopause, often face challenges in maintaining adequate deep sleep, which can be shorter and less restorative compared to men. Hormonal disruptions during these stages can further complicate achieving sufficient deep sleep, which is crucial for growth hormone release and overall recovery. By utilizing wearable technology, individuals can track their sleep metrics more precisely and address issues affecting their rest. For instance, a cancer patient's low heart rate variability and minimal deep sleep highlighted the need for targeted interventions to improve sleep quality and recovery outcomes. To optimize recovery, it's essential to focus on both the quantity and quality of sleep. Effective sleep strategies include reducing exposure to disruptions, such as noise and light, and managing stress levels. Incorporating supportive measures like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, lymphatic massage, and proper nutrition can also complement efforts to enhance sleep. However, without sufficient deep sleep, these interventions alone may not be enough. And so, using wearable technology to monitor and adjust sleep patterns remains a key component in achieving optimal recovery and overall health. Sleep Problems and Their Impact on Women's Health Many women struggle to achieve deep sleep, which is crucial for memory consolidation and emotional processing. Deep sleep helps store short-term memories, akin to organizing information in filing cabinets, making it essential for cognitive health. When women experience disruptions in deep sleep, such as during perimenopause or menopause, it can lead to increased anxiety and depression, as REM sleep, which processes emotions, is also affected. Sleep problems can also be linked to underlying conditions like obstructive sleep apnea or upper airway resistance. While snoring is a common sign, issues such as narrow airways can go undiagnosed, leading to poor sleep quality and an increased risk of cognitive decline. Individuals with persistent sleep issues should consider undergoing a sleep study to identify and address potential problems, as untreated sleep disorders can contribute to serious health issues, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Overall, addressing sleep quality is crucial for overall health, particularly in managing cognitive and emotional well-being. For those with chronic sleep disturbances, exploring potential underlying conditions and seeking appropriate treatment can significantly improve both sleep quality and overall health outcomes. Discover more about these crucial health topics and optimize your overall wellness: https://www.bettymurray.com Links and Resources Let's Connect... 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Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie shares her profound experiences from a recent retreat, highlighting the importance of processing emotions and seeking support on the journey to healing and thriving in motherhood.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

My guest today is Filipa Bellette, Phd, Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine - and author of Ending Body Burnout. In this episode we discuss Filipa's story and how she overcame body burnout and rediscovered her spark. We discuss:What Functional Medicine isThe 3 root causes of body burnoutWhy 'Busyness' should not be worn as a badge of honourTips on what we can do today to bring back our sparkShe is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trauma Therapist. She is also a PhD Scholar & regularly featured in the media, such as nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul.Together with her husband Chris Bellette, Filipa has worked with over 2,500+ burned-out clients in the past combined 25+ years. Their practice is best known for ending body burnout (for good!) in “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues, with their ROOT-root-cause approach. They were awarded as the Tasmanian State Winner & National Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022, as well as Winner for the Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards 2022.Filipa's own passion for helping “busy” people have more energy, productivity and connection, came from her own personal experience of body burnout, after juggling the demands of business, family, and her failing health.Website - www.chrisandfilly.fmFaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/chrisandfillyInstagram - @chrisandfilly_fm  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipa-bellette-73339019/Sue LoncaricWomen Living Well After 50Email: sue@womenlivingwellafter50.com.auFacebook Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenlivingwellafter50.substack.com

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into the latest research and practices treating patients with long COVID. They dive into: What Is Long-Haul COVID? Long COVID Signs and Symptoms Long COVID Predispositions Recovering From Long COVID Dr. Nik Hedberg's Practical Advice Dr. Nikolas Hedberg is the Founder and CEO of the Hedberg Institute and has been practicing functional medicine for twenty years. He authored The Complete Thyroid Health and Diet Guide, has written and published numerous functional medicine articles and has lectured at major universities and associations nationwide. Dr. Hedberg is also the Chief Medical Officer at Moss Nutrition Products, Founder of the Immune Restoration Center, and host of the Functional Medicine Research podcast.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to bounce back from stress more easily than others? The answer may lie in the strength of their vagus nerve.   In today's episode of the Longevity Podcast, I chat with Dr. Navaz Habib about the importance of the vagus nerve and its impact on heart rate variability (HRV). He explains that the vagus nerve is a unique nerve that connects the brain to all organs in the thorax and abdomen, allowing for communication and signaling. Vagal tone, which refers to the strength of the signals sent through the vagus nerve, is crucial for optimal health.    Dr. Habib identifies four types of stressors that can affect vagal tone: emotional, physical, biochemical, and psychological. He emphasizes the importance of proper breathing techniques, such as slow, diaphragmatic breathing, to improve vagal tone. We also discuss the role of nitric oxide in supporting vagus nerve function and how to supplement it for overall health.    Dr. Navaz Habib, is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Practitioner who empowers his clients to dig deeper and find the answers to what is holding back their health, affecting their energy and productivity. He is also the host of The Health Upgrade Podcast and speaks on various topics related to Vagus Nerve and its impact on optimal health.   Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Fatty15: Visit http://fatty15.com/NAT  and use promo code NAT to save. Mitopure: Use code NAT10 for 10% your order at https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop/nutrition  Berkeley Life: Consumers may register and place an order using my code NIDDBL for 10% off at berkeleylife.com    Find more from Dr. Navaz Habib: Website: https://drnavazhabib.kartra.com/page/DrHabibHome  Instagram: @drnavazhabib Book: Upgrade Your Vagas Nerve Podcast: The Health Upgrade Podcast   Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ  Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community  Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/  Website: www.NatNiddam.com    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance  What We Discuss:  00:00 Introduction and Importance of the Vagus Nerve 15:21 Understanding Vagal Tone and Its Importance 28:42 Heart Rate Variability and Its Significance 31:27 Using HRV as a Future-Focused Tool 36:02 The Connection Between Nitric Oxide and the Vagus Nerve 45:45 Breathwork and Dietary Support for Vagal Tone 51:07 Electrical Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Vagal Function   Key Takeaways: The vagus nerve is a unique nerve that connects the brain to all organs in the thorax and abdomen, allowing for communication and signaling. To improve vagal tone and support the vagus nerve, practice breathwork techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing and longer exhales. Consider nitric oxide supplementation and maintain electrolyte balance to enhance vagal tone.  

As someone who is currently diving deep into all things gut health-related, I am really excited to invite Dr. Meg Mill on today's episode. Dr. Meg is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, author and speaker and you might remember her from episode 195 on Hormones and Headaches. So when she reached out about today's topic, I was instantly interested. Especially because symptoms of mast cell activation can impact the skin with hives, rashes, or itching, the GI tract with diarrhea, bloating, nausea, and general body symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, coughing, and inflammation. Basically, it's a lot. So if you're someone who seems to struggle with a variety of symptoms that don't fall under one umbrella, I know you'll find our conversation super insightful. Enjoy my conversation with Dr. Meg Mill! You'll learn: Symptoms of histamine intolerance and mast cell activation All about histamines and how they can impact the body (beyond hay fever) The role estrogen and progesterone play in histamine levels (and can contribute to migraines and mood swings) Gut health strategies to manage histamine intolerance to reduce symptoms All the links: Reversing Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance Summit 2.0 with Dr. Meg Mill [event] Dr. Meg's guide to Histamine Intolerance Dr. Meg Mill's website @DrMegMill on Instagram Join me for the next Movement Mavens Retreat! www.aewellness.com/retreat/ 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more. Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/ TikTok @ aewellness Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you've tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode! Today's episode is brought to you by Mobility Mastery Toolkit. Forget icing and stretching - and get a simple program you can do on your own that actually works. The Toolkit includes 30-days of exercises so you know exactly what to do to improve the mobility of your hips, lower back, feet, neck and shoulders. With video demos and a full-body mobility workout calendar, you're just 15-mins a day from feeling stronger and more flexible. Get $20 off when you use the code MASTERY at www.mobilitytoolkit.co

Energy, hormones, libido, oh my!  Today we have a heartfelt, eye-opening conversation with the magnificent Maraya Brown.  After enjoying a full-ride scholarship to Yale, where Maraya learned a mainstream approach to women's health as a Nurse Practitioner, then venturing into private practice, with hospital privileges and all the mainstream medical “checkboxes”, she chose to go deeper, weaving a tapestry of expertise designed to address every level of a woman's well-being and vitality, becoming a Functional Medicine Practitioner, a Certified Doula, a Midwife, a reiki healer and more. Enjoy this exploration of physical health, emotional well-being, and hormonal balance so you can experience the vitality and vibrancy you desire and deserve.    Let's roll.   More love, Tracy Grab your spot for PAUSE:  https://marayabrown.com/pause/ Love the show?! Please leave a review. Thank you so much! Your feedback means the world to us.   Let's keep the conversation going!  YouTube: Tracy Litt  Facebook: The Litt Factor Instagram: @thelittfactor About Maraya:   Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves. Her work online brings her 23 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion.   Maraya does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more.   I've held the hands of thousands of women around the world, from Ghana to Haiti, Central America, all across North America, and Australia supporting them through all of their seasons of change.   Women are tired of being told "it's part of aging" or "here's your prescription". Women want lasting and foundational wellness and vitality with someone they trust.   Connect with Maraya: Website: https://marayabrown.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/_marayabrown_/  

Episode #817 Have you ever wondered about the subtle health signals your body may be sending, and how they could be impacting your overall well-being? In this insightful episode, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Marie Agnew, DNP, explores the often overlooked factors affecting men's health, prompting us to reflect on the signs of imbalance within our bodies. How can we optimize our health by paying attention to these signals and implementing proactive measures? As we delve into this enlightening conversation, Dr. Agnew addresses the tendency for men to neglect key health indicators, emphasizing the profound influence of factors such as gut health, inflammation, and dietary choices. What transformative potential lies in an elimination diet, and how can men unlock their best selves by understanding the intricate relationship between diet, gut health, and overall well-being? In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate the intricate relationship between diet, gut health, and overall well-being. Dr. Agnew introduces the effectiveness of an elimination food plan as a gold standard for identifying food-related inflammation. Emphasizing the significance of biofeedback over diagnostic testing, she shares insights into the power of dietary changes and personalized approaches in addressing issues like bacterial overgrowth. The conversation extends to the realm of hormonal balance, offering practical advice for men supporting their partners through perimenopausal and menopausal transitions. Overall, this episode provides valuable guidance for men seeking proactive and holistic approaches to enhance their health and vitality. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Bob Rakowski, Functional Medicine Practitioner and part-time Network Marketing Professional, chats with Eric about functional medicine and how it relates to life expectancy, nutrition, cancer and global mineral depletion. They also discuss his very successful part-time Network Marketing business. 1:15:23 Show Notes: 0:00 - Introduction 01:38 - Eric welcomes Bob Rakowski to The Excellence Project and asks him to explain exactly what he does professionally. 05:54 - Bob shares the 7 pillars of staying healthy. 13:08 - Bob explains when and why cancer became so prevalent. 16:45 - Bob details how the government subsidizes processed foods. 17:18 - Bob tells a story about the guy who discovered that a McDonald's hamburger will never spoil. 23:09 - Bob reveals why food allergies are so common and what caused global mineral depletion. 30:20 - Eric and Bob discuss endurance athlete David Goggins. 43:47 - Eric asks Bob how he can improve his metabolism. 54:29 - Bob details how his very successful part-time Network Marketing career began. 01:03:01 - Eric and Bob debate the difficulty of focusing on one profession vs. two professions. 01:06:30 - How Network Marketing can complement a professional income. 01:10:00 - Why Bob decided to ride out the storm with his Network Marketing company. 01:12:40 - Bob's best advice for Network Marketing Professionals. Your Next Steps: Purchase tickets for Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc Purchase tickets for Beyond Leadership May 6-9: https://nmpro.link/bl24-pc Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in one click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc Visit Go Pro Academy for the best online Network Marketing courses: https://nmpro.link/gpa-pc  Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional - Purchase Eric's Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc Hire Eric, the #1 Network Marketing Expert, to inspire and train your team! https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc For the latest (Free!) Network Marketing tips, tactics and strategies visit: https://nmpro.link/newsletter-pc Questions or Comments? Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you'd like to share? Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com