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Welcome to Episode 254 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, we're spotlighting the hidden drivers behind chronic inflammation in kids on the spectrum, especially neuroinflammation.Our guest is Bob Miller, a functional genomics pioneer and founder of the NutriGenetic Research Institute. Bob unpacks the ways genetic weaknesses and environmental exposures collide to spark brain inflammation, behavioral challenges, and more.From mold and glyphosate to microplastics and EMFs, you'll discover the specific genes and pathways impacted, and how precision insights can guide what actually helps your child. This episode is deep, but empowering.The secret this week is…DECODE The Inflammation Puzzle You'll Discover:The Toxins That Flip The Inflammation Switch (4:13)Why Some “Healthy” Foods Make Things Worse (9:54)A Clear Breakdown of How Gene Mutations Affect Your Child (21:55)Why EMFs Deserve Your Attention (27:43)Nutrients That Actually Cool Inflammation (29:08)How Functional Genomic Analysis Reveals What To Do (35:02)About Our Guest:Bob Miller is a functional genomics researcher and the founder of the NutriGenetic Research Institute. For over a decade, he's led cutting-edge research on the link between genetic variants and chronic illness, including autism and Lyme disease.Through his educational platforms, including Functional Genomic Analysis software and a certification course for practitioners, Bob equips professionals worldwide with tools to decode the body's genetic blueprint.He's helped thousands understand how environmental toxins trigger genetic vulnerabilities—and how targeted nutritional support can turn the tide.Learn more: www.tolhealth.com and www.functionalgenomicanalysis.comReferences in The Episode:NutriGenetic Research InstituteFunctional Genomic AnalysisAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 109, Genes are CLUES, Not Destiny with Bob MillerAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 118, GENETICS Loads The Gun, ENVIRONMENT Pulls the Trigger with Bob MillerAdditional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.comTake The Quiz: What's YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

In episode 194 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, DR. Kelly Halderman is back to discuss the Foundational Five Fitness factors that must be addressed to improve your thyroid physiology and health.  If you don't have a good foundation, all the medication and supplement strategies may provide temporary benefits, but will not offer long-term thyroid recovery and health. Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, and a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo's Chief Health Officer. This health-conscious company harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.

In this captivating interview, Dr. Jill Carnahan dives deep with Bob Miller as he takes us into the topic of inflammation and its potential root cause: Superoxide. Join her and her special guest, Bob Miller, as they explore the fascinating world of Superoxide Production and Superoxide Reduction. Key Points ✅ Superoxide 101 and the damage from Superoxide ✅ Excess Superoxide and Health Concerns ✅ Pathways of Superoxide Production ✅ Pathways of Superoxide Reduction ✅ Practical Steps to Help Reduce Excess Superoxide Bob Miller Bob Miller is a Traditional Naturopath specializing in the field of genetic-specific nutrition.  In 1993, he opened the Tree of Life practice and he has served as a traditional naturopath for 27 years. For the past several years, he has been engaged exclusively with functional nutritional genetic variants and related research, specializing in nutritional support for those with chronic Lyme disease.   Bob lectures nationally and internationally at seminars to educate health care practitioners about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation for achieving optimal health, and holds live webinars every other Thursday evening for health professionals. In 2016, he created an online certification course on genetic nutrition for health professionals now training over 900 health professionals in the program.   To support his growing genetic research efforts, in 2015, Bob founded and personally funds, the NutriGenetic Research Institute to research the relationship between genetic variants and presenting symptoms. https://tolhealth.com/  Functional Genomic AnalysisTM: https://www.functionalgenomicanalysis.com/ 

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I review two recent scientific papers on thyroid physiology with Dr. Kelly Halderman. We break down the important points that are made in the paper so you understand how you might be able to apply the findings to your clients or your own health.  The papers discussed on today's podcast: Yamada S, Horiguchi K, Akuzawa M, Sakamaki K, Shimomura Y, Kobayashi I, Andou Y, Yamada M. Seasonal Variation in Thyroid Function in Over 7,000 Healthy Subjects in an Iodine-sufficient Area and Literature Review. J Endocr Soc. 2022 Apr 6;6(6):bvac054. doi: 10.1210/jendso/bvac054. PMID: 35528829; PMCID: PMC9070835. Joe M El-Khoury, Seasonal Variation and Thyroid Function Testing: Source of Misdiagnosis and Levothyroxine Over-Prescription, Clinical Chemistry, Volume 69, Issue 5, May 2023, Pages 537–538, https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/hvad017 Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, and a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo's Chief Health Officer. This health-conscious company harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.

In episode 145, I discuss water with water expert, Dr. Kelly Halderman. We go deep into the healing properties of water. Regardless of what health challenges you might have, this podcast is essential to your healing and health. In this episode, we cover: Is all water the same? What is structured water, and why is it important? Hydrogenated water vs anti-oxidants. The best form of water. How much water do you need. How you determine if you are properly hydrated. And more... Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo's Chief Health Officer, a health-conscious company that harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.

In this episode, we speak with Jaclyn Downs, a functional nutrigenomics consultant, author, and researcher with a passion for fertility optimization and reproductive wellness. Jaclyn explains that nutrigenomics is the interplay between nutrition and our genes, and how nutrition and toxins can affect how our genes are expressed. She provides insights from her comprehensive guidebook, Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine, which focuses on understanding and resolving unexplained infertility. Her book is aimed at those suffering from advanced maternal age infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, and those preparing for IVF cycles. Jaclyn works closely with fertility practitioners and clients, giving them the tools and information necessary to determine root causes for reproductive challenges. Functional medicine testing can be used to uncover issues that impair fertility, such as mold toxicity, which can be present in places where it is not visible and can cause allergies and reactions. Inflammation and oxidative stress are leading causes of subfertility and are also discussed. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how nutrigenomics and functional medicine can help solve unexplained infertility and promote reproductive wellness.   Key Notes ●      Nutrigenomics is the interplay between nutrition and our genes that can affect how our genes are expressed. ●      Jaclyn Downs' book, Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine, helps resolve unexplained infertility. ●      Oxidative stress is a leading cause of chronic imbalances that impair fertility and must be addressed before fertility can be improved. ●      Mold toxicity can impair fertility and cause allergies and reactions, and urinary mycotoxin testing can help identify it. ●      Inflammation and oxidative stress are leading causes of subfertility.     Jaclyn's Bio Jaclyn Downs is the author of the book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility. She is a Functional Nutrigenomics Consultant that has a passion for fertility optimization and reproductive wellness. Through the use of functional lab testing, detailed health history, symptoms, genetics, environmental and epigenetic influences, she works with fertility practitioners and clients to give them insight and tools to better determine root causes for reproductive challenges. Jaclyn has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Drexel University and a master's degree in holistic nutrition. In addition to being a certified health coach, she holds a certification in genetic nutrition with the NutriGenetic Research Institute, where she is also a researcher.   Where To Find Jaclyn Downs -        jaclyndowns.com -        Author of Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility -        Instagram: @FunctionalFertilitySolutions -        Jaclyn Downshas online classes for fertility healthcare providers on www.healthyseminars.com     How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)   Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown   Lornebrown.com   Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/   Download a free copy of the Acubalance Fertility Diet & Recipes and a copy of the ebook 5 Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Pregnant from Acubalance.ca     Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:   @acubalancewellnesscentre @conscious_fertility_podcast @lorne_brown_official     DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.      

Episode 109: You have probably heard of inflammation how does inflammation impact our fertility? In today's fertility expert interview with Jaclyn Downs a Functional Nutrigenomics Consultant we will be discussing just that.  Root causes of inflammation We discuss common, but lesser-known root causes of inflammation that affect fertility and egg health. What functional genomics is and how it can provide clarity on root causes and which protocols would be most effective (and why other protocols may not have worked). Epigenetics, mold/mycotoxins, histamine, poor fatty acid utilization, iron dysregulation, addressing stress, antioxidants and detoxification pathways. Free Cheat Sheet, How Genetic Testing Solves 'Unexplained' Infertility: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/v7g9t1 Jaclyn's book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve ‘Unexplained' Infertility is now available! While it is tailored to the subject of fertility, the book addresses root causes of inflammation and oxidative stress, which is the foundation of all chronic conditions. This book is written for the layperson and as a handbook for the practitioner. Buy book now Jaclyn Downs is a Functional Nutrigenomics Consultant that has a passion for fertility optimization and reproductive wellness. She is the author of the book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility, published by Taylor & Francis. This book discusses common, but lesser-known primary sources of fertility challenges. Chapter topics include oxalates, mold toxicity, iron dysregulation, phase 2 liver detox pathways, and covers the genetics related to these topics. Through the use of functional lab testing, detailed case history, symptoms, genomics, environmental and epigenetic influences, she works with practitioners and clients to give them insight and tools to better determine root causes of imbalance. Each protocol is individualised based on these factors, ensuring higher success rates. Jaclyn has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Drexel University and a master's degree in holistic nutrition. In addition to having certifications as a health coach, doula, and yoga instructor, she holds a certification in genetic nutrition with the NutriGenetic Research Institute, where she is also a researcher. Jaclyn can be contacted through her website, JaclynDowns.com. You can contact her at Info@JaclynDowns.com and follow her on Instagram @FunctionalFertilitySolutions We would love to hear what you think of this episode. Come and say hi on Instagram and join the conversation.  Listen to this episode for How to get the best from Embrace Fertility. And sign up for my next free class here.

In this episode, Kelly Halderman DCN, CCN together with Evan Hirsch, talk about Increase Your Energy with Voltage.   Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs.   Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. Former physician turned executive level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo's Chief Health Officer, a health-conscious company that augments the most precious molecule on the planet, water, giving it health-promoting benefits beyond hydration.   To learn more about Kelly Halderman DCN, CCN, and get a 10% discount on Weo Bottles please visit: http://energymdmethod.com/weo   Unique Discount Code: ENERGYMD   .   For more information about Dr. Evan and his program, Click Here.   Prefer to watch on Youtube? Click Here.   Please note that any information in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Beth O'Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients' health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions. Beth's Website Beth's Facegroup Group Previous Episode - #78 Histamine Intolerance & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) with Beth O'Hara: listen on iTunes or Youtube CODE: VIVANATURALHEALTH for 10% off MAST CELL 360 COURSES/PROGRAMS WE DISCUSS: The connection between long covid & MCAS How mould can colonise internally & keep you sick even after moving/remediation Why calming the nervous system needs to be the first step when healing from chronic illness How head injuries & skeletal imbalances in the neck & jaw can drive histamine problems MENTIONED: KING - Try my favourite ORGANO KING coffee ------- MY LINKS: AIR DOCTOR & AMAZING AIR - Use code AMAZINGVIV for £200 off, applicable for UK purifiers COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE (CNM) REFERRAL LINK (GET £250 OFF) QUEENS OF THRONES CASTOR OIL KIT - Use code HORMONES10 for 10% off - USA CASTOR VIDA on AMRITA - Create an account using my invite code 'LSO6PQ' & you will receive 10% client discount on your orders - UK GET FITT INFRARED SAUNA - Use code VIVIEN45 for £45 off BON CHARGE - Grab my favourite Blue Light Blocking Glasses - Use code HORMONES10 for £10 off worldwide  WELLEASY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS - Use code VIVIEN10 for £10 off (first £50+ order) & a 30-day free trial  ------- Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? You can find me online… WEBSITE PCOS SUCCESS COURSE 1:1 ROOT CAUSE RELIEF PACKAGE IM-BALANCED GROUP COACHING MOLD RECOVERY COURSE ENROLMENT CALL LINK FREE DOWNLOADS INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK EMAIL Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, my website or watch on Youtube (Viva Natural Health) If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave me a rating and review, as this helps me to reach more women and continue to interview awesome guests! Make sure you hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!

Functional genomics is a gene testing modality with enormous value that many are completely unaware of. Bob Miller is a traditional naturopath specializing in genetic-specific nutrition. He's the founder of the NutriGenetic Research Institute, devoted to testing and helping people understand the results of their functional genetic testing and how to apply it to improve their health.

Jaclyn Downs is a Functional Nutrigenomics Consultant that has a passion for fertility optimization and reproductive wellness. She is the author of the upcoming book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility, published by Taylor & Francis. This book discusses topics like oxalates, mold toxicity, iron dysregulation, phase 2 liver detox pathways, and covers the genetics related to these topics. Through the use of functional lab testing, detailed case history, symptoms, genetics, environmental and epigenetic influences, she works with practitioners and clients to give them insight and tools to better determine root causes of imbalance. Each protocol is individualized based on these factors, ensuring higher success rates. Jaclyn has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Drexel University and a master's degree in holistic nutrition. In addition to having certifications as a health coach, doula, and yoga instructor, she holds a certification in genetic nutrition with the NutriGenetic Research Institute, where she is also a researcher. She can be contacted through her website, JaclynDowns.com. You can contact her at Info@JaclynDowns.com and follow her on Instagram @FunctionalFertilitySolutionsConnect with Jaclyn: Website | InstagramNeeded has made an exciting update to the Pre/Probiotic formula! Order your bottle of the new version with code BLISSBERRYWELLNESS20 to save 20%.Click Here to Order NowPodcast NotesIn this episode, we're discussing…* Why genes impact the body* The genetic-fertility connection* Why MTHFR is only the tip of the icebergDisclaimer: This email is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please speak to your care provider before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or currently prescribed medications. *This email contains affiliate links. You will not be charged extra for purchasing through one of our links, but a small portion of the proceeds will go to support Baby Dust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babydust.substack.com

Beth O'Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex, chronic cases of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, and Mold Toxicity. She is the founder and clinical director of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional.   She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Mold Toxicity, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys.  She developed the MC360TM method which is used exclusively by the practitioners at Mast Cell 360 to build personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. Her method has now helped thousands of people with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Mold Toxicity, and sensitivities to regain their lives, their hopes, and their dreams.   She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology. She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Mold Toxicity as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions.   

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about the thyroid and how thyroid conditions may be the result of a Cell Danger Response. About My Guest: My guests for this episode are Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Kelly Halderman.   Eric Balcavage, DC, CNS, CFMP, BCIM is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA.  He is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on various health related topics including thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, methylation, and chronic illness.  Dr. Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor.   He is the co-host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. The podcast focuses on answering the pressing questions those suffering with chronic hypothyroid symptoms can't get answered elsewhere. You can find his educational Thyroid Thursday videos on Vimeo and YouTube.  Dr. Balcavage has made it his mission to change the way medicine looks at hypothyroidism.  Kelly Halderman, DCN completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota.  She has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health.  She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback.  She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and Founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine.  Dr. Halderman is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board.  She coined the term "Phase 2.5 Detoxification" which involves properly restoring bile physiology.  She serves as Weo Foundation's Chief Health Officer; the global leader in water research and its application to living systems.  Dr. Eric and Dr. Kelly are the co-authors of the book The Thyroid Debacle which addresses the problems with current allopathic and functional medicine approaches to hypothyroidism as well as the solutions to restoring thyroid physiology.   Key Takeaways: What symptoms might lead one to explore thyroid physiology? Why are thyroid issues broader, systemic issues? What is the best way to evaluate thyroid conditions? How does the Cell Danger Response (CDR) play a role in thyroid conditions? What are the primary triggers of the CDR that lead to issues with thyroid physiology? How might an autoimmune attack on the thyroid itself be an intelligent response? Is it more important to kill the bug or to modulate the host response? Could an elevated rT3 be an indicator of a Cell Danger Response? Is iodine appropriate to use in Hashimoto's? What is the role of the mitochondria, compared to the thyroid and adrenals, in chronic illness? How might supporting sulfation and glucuronidation make the thyroid problem worse? What is "Multisystem Adaptive Disorder"? How might SIBO be associated with the thyroid? Is hypercholestolaemia associated with the Cell Danger Response and issues with thyroid physiology? Is blood sugar metabolism associated with cellular hypothyroidism? What is the "Strategic Thyroid Solution Protocol"? What are the fitness factors that comprise the wellness wheel? Connect With My Guests: http://RejuvagenCenter.com http://DrKellyHalderman.com Interview Date: October 7, 2022 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode173. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

Welcome to Episode 118 of Autism Parenting Secrets. The topic this week is on genes and how better understanding your genetic makeup can lead to better focus and decision making.  Bob Miller is our guest and he's back with some exciting new insights.  This discussion will build on our first discussion - see Episode 109.So please watch that episode first in order to get the most out of this one.Bob Miller is a Traditional Naturopath specializing in the field of genetic-specific nutrition. In 1993, he opened the Tree of Life practice and he has served as a traditional naturopath for 27 years. He created an online certification course on genetic nutrition that has empowered over 900 health professionals and he founded Functional Genomic Analysis, an online software program that organizes and analyzes genetic SNPS for functional health professionals across the world.This is going to be more of a presentation than a discussion because of the nature of the material.  While genes are important, there's something even more impactful. The secret this week is…GENETICS Loads The Gun, ENVIRONMENT Pulls the TriggerYou'll Discover:A Potential Root Cause You Can't Overlook (3:28)The Combination of Factors That Makes People Very Sick (7:31)Why Some People Have Symptoms From Toxic Exposure And Others Don't (10:45)What is the NADPH Steal (13:33)Why Heme Oxygenase and Bilirubin Are Worth Looking At (18:34)What Might Be Behind “Hangry” (24:02)How Software Makes Connections We Couldn't Make Before (38:01)When Ice Cream Helps (44:12)A Misconception That Is Absolutely False (49:25)About Our Guest:For the past several years, Bob Miller has been engaged exclusively with functional nutritional genetic variants and related research, specializing in nutritional support for those with chronic Lyme disease.Bob lectures nationally and internationally at seminars to educate health care practitioners about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation for achieving optimal health, and holds live webinars every other Thursday evening for health professionals. In 2016, he created an online certification course on genetic nutrition for health professionals now training over 900 health professionals in the program.Bob is a frequent guest on many podcasts such as Dr. Jill Carnahan, Better Health Guy, Dr. Joseph Mercola, and many others.To support his growing genetic research efforts, in 2015, Bob founded and personally funds, the NutriGenetic Research Institute to research the relationship between genetic variants and presenting symptoms.His first research project on genetic variants in those with chronic Lyme disease, was one of two winners for research by the ILADS international meeting held in Helsinki, Finland. His Phase II study of Lyme disease was presented at the American ILADS conference in November 2016, Phase III was presented at the International ILADS conference in Paris, France in May 2017 and his Phase IV study on mTOR and Autophagy in Lyme disease was presented in Boston, November 2017. Phase V was presented in Warsaw, Poland in June 2018 and his Phase VI was another winner presented in Chicago, Illinois in November of 2018 which showed increased variants in the Heme pathway and Mast Cell genes. Phase VII presented in Madrid, Spain in June of 2019 research showed how genetic variants in genes related to the production of and utilization of NAD+ and NADPH are creating what is now referred to as the ‘NADPH Steal'. In 2020, he presented his research at the online ILADS conference on genetic mutations in the synthesis and utilization of bile.Bob has created 72 nutritional supplement products exclusively for health professionals for Professional Health Products and Functional Genomic Nutrition through Compounded Nutrients.  The products he formulated are based upon his genetic research and are designed to support function that may be impaired by genetic weakness.Bob is the founder and president of Functional Genomic Analysis, an online software program that organizes and analyzes genetic SNPS for functional health professionals across the world.Memberships:National Association of Certified Natural Health ProfessionalsAmerican Association of Nutritional ConsultantsBoard Certified Naturopath - American Naturopathic Certification & Accreditation BoardBob MillerTree of Life References In This Episode:Watch the VIDEO version of this discussion hereAccess the complete presentation PDF hereAutism Parenting Secrets Episode 109, Genes are CLUES, Not Destiny Additional Resources:Take The Quiz: What's YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid ThemGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 109 of the Autism Parenting Secrets. This week we have an amazing guest who provides a compelling, cutting-edge approach that you likely have not heard of.  We're talking about genetic-specific nutrition.Our guest is Bob Miller. In 1993, he opened the Tree of Life practice and he has served as a traditional naturopath for 27 years. In 2016, he created an online certification course on genetic nutrition for health professionals now training over 900 health professionals in the program.Bob is the founder and president of Functional Genomic Analysis, an online software program that organizes and analyzes genetic SNPS for functional health professionals across the world.Getting more informed so you can take better actions to support your child and yourself is the opportunity.  And the secret this week is…Genes are CLUES, Not Destiny You'll Discover:What is Functional Genomics? (5:00)What The Science Says (7:39)How Mold Wreaks Havoc (14:42)Why You Need To Be Careful With Omega 3s and Fish Oil (18:22)Even More Reasons To Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup (21:02)The Link Between Inflamation, Histamine and Mast Cell Activation (30:07)What You Need To Know About MTHFR (34:03)The Miracle Molecule (38:54)Minimizing Exposure To Glyphosate Is Essential (41:51)How Glutamine and Glutamate Play A Role (53:58)The 3D Chess Game Played Underwater (58:34)About Our GuestFor the past several years, Bob Miller has been engaged exclusively with functional nutritional genetic variants and related research, specializing in nutritional support for those with chronic Lyme disease.Bob lectures nationally and internationally at seminars to educate health care practitioners about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation for achieving optimal health, and holds live webinars every other Thursday evening for health professionals. In 2016, he created an online certification course on genetic nutrition for health professionals now training over 900 health professionals in the program.Bob is a frequent guest on many podcasts such as Dr. Jill Carnahan, Better Health Guy, Dr. Joseph Mercola, and many others.To support his growing genetic research efforts, in 2015, Bob founded and personally funds, the NutriGenetic Research Institute to research the relationship between genetic variants and presenting symptoms.His first research project on genetic variants in those with chronic Lyme disease, was one of two winners for research by the ILADS international meeting held in Helsinki, Finland. His Phase II study of Lyme disease was presented at the American ILADS conference in November 2016, Phase III was presented at the International ILADS conference in Paris, France in May 2017 and his Phase IV study on mTOR and Autophagy in Lyme disease was presented in Boston, November 2017. Phase V was presented in Warsaw, Poland in June 2018 and his Phase VI was another winner presented in Chicago, Illinois in November of 2018 which showed increased variants in the Heme pathway and Mast Cell genes. Phase VII presented in Madrid, Spain in June of 2019 research showed how genetic variants in genes related to the production of and utilization of NAD+ and NADPH are creating what is now referred to as the ‘NADPH Steal'. In 2020, he presented his research at the online ILADS conference on genetic mutations in the synthesis and utilization of bile.Bob has created 72 nutritional supplement products exclusively for health professionals for Professional Health Products and Functional Genomic Nutrition through Compounded Nutrients.  The products he formulated are based upon his genetic research and are designed to support function that may be impaired by genetic weakness.Bob is the founder and president of Functional Genomic Analysis, an online software program that organizes and analyzes genetic SNPS for functional health professionals across the world.Memberships:National Association of Certified Natural Health ProfessionalsAmerican Association of Nutritional ConsultantsBoard Certified Naturopath - American Naturopathic Certification & Accreditation BoardBob MillerTree of LifeReferences in This Episode:Rantes Overview PDF - use this to follow along with the discussionWatch the video version of this presentation hereOmegaQuantDr. Jill CarnahanAdditional Resources:Free Resource: 33 Mistakes Most Autism Parents Make and How To Avoid ThemGot a Picky Eater? - this can helpTo learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Autism Parenting Secrets!"And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and we read every single one of the reviews we get. Thanks for listening!

This week Tick Boot Camp invited Robert Miller, a Certified Traditional Naturopath and founder of the Tree of Life Naturopathic practice, NutriGenetic Research Institute, and Functional Genomic Analysis, to discuss the relationship between genetic variants and Lyme disease. In this comprehensive interview, Mr. Miller discusses: The origin stories of the 3 companies he founded The virtue of genetic testing for people suffering from Lyme disease How genetics “loads the gun and environment pulls the trigger” of chronic illness The top genetic factors seen with chronic Lyme disease How external genetic factors, such as, mold, plastics, and EMFs impact a Lyme disease journey Why internal genetic factors cause inflammation, histamines, and free radicals triggering chronic illness. If you would like to know more about how genetic testing can help you on your Lyme disease treatment journey, then tune in now!

In this episode, I discuss the low FODMAP diet with frequent guest and co-host Dr. Kelly Halderman. Topics covered in this episode: What FODMAP stands for Foods that are high and low FODMAP Why someone might try a low FODMAP Diet The potential link between high FODMAP foods and GI disorders The potential connection between dysbiosis and the immune system and more ... Dr. Kelly Halderman completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota. She has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of The American Medical Association and Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Halderman is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.   She coined "Phase 2.5 Detoxification" which involves properly restoring bile physiology, our body's built-in toxin transport system and has successfully developed novel nutraceutical products and clinical strategies to support this new, important phase of detoxification.   She works alongside her husband, who is also a doctor at Halderman Wellness LLC in western WI. Her interests include proper detoxification, Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beat as well as regenerative therapies such as ozone and stem cell therapies. She also serves as science advisor to both Professional Health Products and Randal Optimal Nutrients.  

Joining us at Maximal Being Fitness, Nutrition, and Gut Health, is Emily Givler. A Functional/Genetic Nutrition Consultant and Dietary Supplements Counselor with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life. She specializes in food sensitivities, utilizing genetically influenced dietary protocols designed to maximize health outcomes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age 19, and being told that she would be disabled by 30, she shifted her focus into trying to go from getting a label to figuring out the underlying reason why she felt this way. And functional nutrition and functional genetics especially, really has allowed her to figure out why she felt the way she did, what she could do about it, what works for her body individually.Topics- Challenges of functional and genetic nutrition- Microplastics- What helps with fibromyalgiaDoc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast's layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week's podcast. Their guest Emily is also an award-winning researcher, international speaker, and co-founder of Beyond Protocols - a community & mentoring program for functional medicine practitioners - a place for them to learn, connect and grow. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a differenceReach out to us at team@maximalbeing.comOr https://www.maximalbeing.com/site/contactFREE STUFF3 NUTRITION HACKS (that Your Doctor Won't Tell You) FREE e-book: https://www.maximalbeing.com/3-nutrition-hacksThe Perfect Human Diet: A FREE 5 part training video: https://www.maximalbeing.com/the-perfect-human-dietWE CAN HELP YOUSign-up for our Kombucha Course: https://www.maximalbeing.com/kombuchaThe Meal Prep Bootcamp Course: https://www.maximalbeing.com/offers/oGLXwoof/checkoutNeed a Sustainable Nutrition Solution for Gut Health: https://www.maximalbeing.com/sustainable-nutrition-solutionOur sponsorsEmerson Ecologics (10% OFF All Supplements): https://wellevate.me/maximal-beingiHerb supplement BDB5528 and receive 10% off your orders: https://www.maximalbeing.com/iherbResourceshttps://www.maximalbeing.comSocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maximalbeing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maximalbeingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximalbeings/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maximalbeing/Linked'in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximal-being-13a5051a1/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7KVUF8U-gfhOE1KSNAqIgSupport the show

Joining us at Maximal Being Fitness, Nutrition, and Gut Health, is Emily Givler. A Functional/Genetic Nutrition Consultant and Dietary Supplements Counselor with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life. She specializes in food sensitivities, utilizing genetically influenced dietary protocols designed to maximize health outcomes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age 19, and being told that she would be disabled by 30, she shifted her focus into trying to go from getting a label to figuring out the underlying reason why she felt this way. And functional nutrition and functional genetics especially, really has allowed her to figure out why she felt the way she did, what she could do about it, what works for her body individually.Topics- Challenges of functional and genetic nutrition- Microplastics- What helps with fibromyalgiaDoc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast's layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week's podcast. Their guest Emily is also an award-winning researcher, international speaker, and co-founder of Beyond Protocols - a community & mentoring program for functional medicine practitioners - a place for them to learn, connect and grow. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a differenceReach out to us at team@maximalbeing.comOr https://www.maximalbeing.com/site/contactFREE STUFF3 NUTRITION HACKS (that Your Doctor Won't Tell You) FREE e-book: https://www.maximalbeing.com/3-nutrition-hacksThe Perfect Human Diet: A FREE 5 part training video: https://www.maximalbeing.com/the-perfect-human-dietWE CAN HELP YOUSign-up for our Kombucha Course: https://www.maximalbeing.com/kombuchaThe Meal Prep Bootcamp Course: https://www.maximalbeing.com/offers/oGLXwoof/checkoutNeed a Sustainable Nutrition Solution for Gut Health: https://www.maximalbeing.com/sustainable-nutrition-solutionOur sponsorsEmerson Ecologics (10% OFF All Supplements): https://wellevate.me/maximal-beingiHerb supplement BDB5528 and receive 10% off your orders: https://www.maximalbeing.com/iherbResourceshttps://www.maximalbeing.comSocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maximalbeing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maximalbeingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximalbeings/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maximalbeing/Linked'in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximal-being-13a5051a1/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7KVUF8U-gfhOE1KSNAqIgSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/maximalbeing)

Joining us at Maximal Being Fitness, Nutrition, and Gut Health, is Emily Givler. A Functional/Genetic Nutrition Consultant and Dietary Supplements Counselor with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life. She specializes in food sensitivities, utilizing genetically influenced dietary protocols designed to maximize health outcomes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age 19, and being told that she would be disabled by 30, she shifted her focus into trying to go from getting a label to figuring out the underlying reason why she felt this way. And functional nutrition and functional genetics especially, really has allowed her to figure out why she felt the way she did, what she could do about it, what works for her body individually.Topics - The difference of functional medicine and functional - How nutrition consultant's work- Genetic testing- Healthcare 2.0Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast's layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week's podcast. Their guest Emily is also an award-winning researcher, international speaker, and co-founder of Beyond Protocols - a community & mentoring program for functional medicine practitioners - a place for them to learn, connect and grow. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a differenceReach out to us at team@maximalbeing.comOr https://www.maximalbeing.com/site/contactFREE STUFF3 NUTRITION HACKS (that Your Doctor Won't Tell You) FREE e-book: https://www.maximalbeing.com/3-nutrition-hacksThe Perfect Human Diet: A FREE 5 part training video: https://www.maximalbeing.com/the-perfect-human-dietWE CAN HELP YOUSign-up for our Kombucha Course: https://www.maximalbeing.com/kombuchaThe Meal Prep Bootcamp Course: https://www.maximalbeing.com/offers/oGLXwoof/checkoutNeed a Sustainable Nutrition Solution for Gut Health: https://www.maximalbeing.com/sustainable-nutrition-solutionOur sponsorsEmerson Ecologics (10% OFF All Supplements): https://wellevate.me/maximal-beingiHerb supplement BDB5528 and receive 10% off your orders: https://www.maximalbeing.com/iherbResourceshttps://www.maximalbeing.comSocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maximalbeing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maximalbeingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximalbeings/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maximalbeing/Linked'in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximal-being-13a5051a1/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7KVUF8U-gfhOE1KSNAqIgSupport the show

Joining us at Maximal Being Fitness, Nutrition, and Gut Health, is Emily Givler. A Functional/Genetic Nutrition Consultant and Dietary Supplements Counselor with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life. She specializes in food sensitivities, utilizing genetically influenced dietary protocols designed to maximize health outcomes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia at the age 19, and being told that she would be disabled by 30, she shifted her focus into trying to go from getting a label to figuring out the underlying reason why she felt this way. And functional nutrition and functional genetics especially, really has allowed her to figure out why she felt the way she did, what she could do about it, what works for her body individually.Topics - The difference of functional medicine and functional - How nutrition consultant's work- Genetic testing- Healthcare 2.0Doc Mok an advanced GI doctor specializing in nutrition, gut health, and cancer. Joining him is the podcast's layman, Jacky P, smashing the broscience on this week's podcast. Their guest Emily is also an award-winning researcher, international speaker, and co-founder of Beyond Protocols - a community & mentoring program for functional medicine practitioners - a place for them to learn, connect and grow. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a differenceReach Out to use team@maximalbeing.comOr Speak pipe https://www.maximalbeing.com/contact/Support the Show at https://www.patreon.com/maximalbeingOur sponsorsiHerb supplement – https://www.maximalbeing.com/iherbBDB5528 and receive 10% off your ordersInstacart – https://www.maximalbeing.com/instacartResourceshttps://www.maximalbeing.comSocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maximalbeing/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/maximalbeingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/maximal_being/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maximalbeing/Linked'in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximal-being-13a5051a1/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7KVUF8U-gfhOE1KSNAqIgJOIN OVER 3,418 MAXIMAL BEINGS AND GET OUR FREE 9 STEP GUIDE TO REMODELING YOUR GUT, FREE MACRO CALCULATOR, & 10% OFF COUPONhttps://maximalbeing.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ce1e2f527d19296e66d8a99be&id=2d68acf4e0Sign-up for our Kombucha Coursehttps://www.maximalbeing.com/product-category/courses/Need a FREE consult book it nowhttps://www.maximalbeing.com/contact/#start-booking-servicesNeed a Custom Nutrition, Fitness or Guthealth planhttps://www.maximalbeing.com/product-category/personalized-plans/Our GearSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/maximalbeing)

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about mold and mycotoxins as a root cause of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Beth O'Hara. Beth O'Hara, FND is a Functional Naturopath specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions: genetic, epigenetic, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. Her subspecialties are Mold Toxicity and Genetic Analysis in the area of Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients' health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology. She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. Key Takeaways: How common is mold as a trigger for MCAS? What internal and external testing options are helpful for exploring mold? What environments are common contributors to mold exposure? What factors have created the perfect storm for mold toxicity? Are some conditions difficult to fix or resistant to treatment if mold has not been addressed first? What is the connection between mold illness and salicylate intolerance? What role do chemicals and pesticides play in terms of toxicant contribution to chronic illness? Does finding Actinomycetes in a water-damaged building change the course of treatment? Are most clients stuck in a Cell Danger Response? What are some seemingly good interventions that may backfire when one is stuck in CDR? What is Beth's 8 step approach to addressing mold illness? How important is a focus on the nervous system, vagus nerve, and limbic system in support of recovery? Can most clients remediate, or do they need to move? How important is a low lectin diet? What are some tips for improving hydration and constipation? What are some of her favorite tools for stabilizing mast cells? Which binders have been most helpful for her clients? How are detoxification and drainage supported? What tools may be helpful for addition colonization? What does recovery look like? Connect With My Guest: https://MastCell360.com Related Resources: MC360 Precision Mold Master Class Course 10% off with code BETTERHEALTH Mast Cell Nervous System Reboot Course 10% off with code BETTERHEALTH Interview Date: November 12, 2021 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode156. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclosure: BetterHealthGuy.com is an affiliate of MastCell360.com Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

About Emily Givler: Emily Givler, DSC is a Functional/Genetic Nutrition Consultant and Dietary Supplements Counselor with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life. She specializes in food sensitivities, utilizing genetically influenced dietary protocols designed to maximize health outcomes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food. She holds degrees from the Holt Institute of Medicine and Pan-American Institute. She makes complicated genetics and biology understandable. And if you choose, she can "nerd out" on multiple health topics. Emily feels "This is a really exciting time to work in health and wellness. Traditional medicine, acute care medicine, Medicine 1.0 has really not done a good job of addressing chronic health conditions. But we're coming into a new understanding of chronic health conditions. "Medicine 2.0 brings a deeper understanding of our physiology, our biochemistry, and our own unique, bioindividuality which is shape not just by our genetics by our microbiome, our environmental exposures, our traumas, and our infectious exposures. Emily believes that as we integrate all of these pieces, we find new, unique and better ways of helping people who are suffering from chronic health conditions."   What We Discuss In This Episode: You won't get any argument here that the world's becoming a toxic soup. Emily Givler shares with us what some of the biggest problems she's seeing in your clients because of that? She talks to us about what she calls “ Medicine 2.0.” and how it can change the face of our lives in today's toxic society – especially when faced with the culture of medicine of the past. Emily shares what inspired her to combine genetics with standard functional medicine testing and how that has changed the way she practices and how it's changed the lives of her clients. To help understanding it she gives some case histories. She also gives us some practical steps on what we can do to make our own environment a safer place to live. There are some simple things we can do in our everyday lives to make us healthier. Connect with Emily Givler: Website: http://www.beyondprotocols.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondprotocols Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondprotocols YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC_FbYabX4Q8Z4DFlljI7-jA   Connect with Lynne: If you are looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth   Free Resource: Hot flashes? Low Energy? Difficulty with weight management? If MID-LIFE & MENOPAUSE are taking their toll then I've got a solution for you! I've taken all my very best strategies and solutions to help you feel energized, vibrant, lighter & healthy, and compiled them into this FREE resource! Thrive in midlife and beyond - download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/   Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!

About Emily Givler: Emily Givler, DSC is a Functional/Genetic Nutrition Consultant and Dietary Supplements Counselor with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life. She specializes in food sensitivities, utilizing genetically influenced dietary protocols designed to maximize health outcomes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food. She holds degrees from the Holt Institute of Medicine and Pan-American Institute. She makes complicated genetics and biology understandable. And if you choose, she can "nerd out" on multiple health topics. Emily feels "This is a really exciting time to work in health and wellness. Traditional medicine, acute care medicine, Medicine 1.0 has really not done a good job of addressing chronic health conditions. But we're coming into a new understanding of chronic health conditions. "Medicine 2.0 brings a deeper understanding of our physiology, our biochemistry, and our own unique, bioindividuality which is shape not just by our genetics by our microbiome, our environmental exposures, our traumas, and our infectious exposures. Emily believes that as we integrate all of these pieces, we find new, unique and better ways of helping people who are suffering from chronic health conditions."   What We Discuss In This Episode: You won't get any argument here that the world's becoming a toxic soup. Emily Givler shares with us what some of the biggest problems she's seeing in your clients because of that? She talks to us about what she calls “ Medicine 2.0.” and how it can change the face of our lives in today's toxic society – especially when faced with the culture of medicine of the past. Emily shares what inspired her to combine genetics with standard functional medicine testing and how that has changed the way she practices and how it's changed the lives of her clients. To help understanding it she gives some case histories. She also gives us some practical steps on what we can do to make our own environment a safer place to live. There are some simple things we can do in our everyday lives to make us healthier. Connect with Emily Givler: Website: http://www.beyondprotocols.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyondprotocols Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondprotocols YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC_FbYabX4Q8Z4DFlljI7-jA   Connect with Lynne: If you are looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth   Free Resource: Hot flashes? Low Energy? Difficulty with weight management? If MID-LIFE & MENOPAUSE are taking their toll then I've got a solution for you! I've taken all my very best strategies and solutions to help you feel energized, vibrant, lighter & healthy, and compiled them into this FREE resource! Thrive in midlife and beyond - download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/   Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance have been buzzwords for quite some time now, but these conditions are still highly misunderstood and impact 1 in 10 people. That's up to 17% of the general population! Mast cells are our immune system's first responders, sensing and communicating back to the brain about incoming pathogens, toxins, injuries, and other stressors. When these amazingly complex cells are overtaxed and dysregulated, they will respond to anything as a threat, creating inflammation and a buildup of immune mediators like histamine and cytokines that create a wide range of symptoms from hives and itchy eyes to gastrointestinal distress, migraines, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and others. Today's special guest has been personally impacted by these conditions and is an amazing testament to the power of a functional and holistic approach to healing. Beth O'Hara is a Functional Naturopath specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to MCAS and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360 Functional Naturopathy, where she looks at all factors surrounding health conditions: genetic, epigenetic, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, and a bachelor's degree in physiological ecology. She is certified in functional genomic analysis and is a research advisor for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with MCAS, histamine intolerance, neuroinflammation, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with MCAS, histamine intolerance, and these related conditions in their healing journeys through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process. Listen to the full episode to hear: The role mast cells play in a healthy immune system, and what happens when they never get a break from environmental toxins and psychosocial stress The difference between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance Why the standard diagnostic criteria and testing leave out a large number of MCAS sufferers Root causes and triggers for MCAS, including GI inflammation and mold, and how modern technology influences them Steps to take now if you suspect you may be struggling with MCAS or Histamine Intolerance Learn more about Beth O'Hara, FND: MastCell360.com Facebook: @MastCell360 Learn more about Sami: Eatfor.life Book Your Complimentary Consultation Eat For Life cookbooks for each unique biotype Resources: Low and High Histamine Foods MCAS Symptom Survey  

Beth O'Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Mold Toxicity, and Chemical Sensitivities. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. After seeing over 50 practitioners and still not finding answers to the root causes of her own health conditions, she realized she would have to figure it out herself. She went on to become a Functional Naturopath, and then developed her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause Approach. Today, she has made a remarkable recovery, regaining her health and her life. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients' health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions. See the full blog post and transcription here: www.mychildwillthrive.com/are-mast-cells-the-missing-piece

Dr. Marra’s goal as a Naturopathic doctor specializing in vector-borne illnesses including: chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and associated diseases is to provide progressive, integrated and individualized healthcare to all of her patients while working toward optimal function and health. Dr. Marra has over 22 years of experience successfully diagnosing and treating Borreliosis/tick-borne illness, and has helped over 10,000 patients return to health.  Additionally, Dr. Marra has been completely successful in overcoming her own battle with Borreliosis/Lyme disease, and has been symptom free for more than seven years.  Her personal road to recovery aids her in understanding the difficulties patients experience on the healing journey, and heightens her compassion for patients in search of a proper diagnosis and subsequent treatment.   Dr. Marra is Board Certified and a Fellow in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and is a Fellow in Metabolic Medicine through the Metabolic Medical Institute. She is also recently certified in nutritional genomic consulting through the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. Dr. Marra uses a variety of skills to help her patients heal from tick borne illness, and believes that nutrigenomics is paving the way for a better understanding of the epigenetic environmental factors that contribute to people becoming ill with tick borne illness. She regularly attends seminars, workshops, and conferences to advance her knowledge and remain at the forefront of this new era of medicine.

In this episode of The Healers Café, Dr. Manon Bolliger, ND, chats with Beth O'Hara Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance Listen to the full story today! https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/beth-ohara   Highlights from today's episode include: Beth O'Hara  02:57 The reason that people want to stick around and listen to this, is that mast activation syndrome is one of the most under-recognized conditions, and one of the most common, which is so interesting about it. Because studies have shown us that between 9 and 17% of the general population have mast activation syndrome. So we just take a second to think about that. We're talking like at least 1 in 10 people, that's quite a lot. And that's just a general population. Beth O'Hara  07:10  Our mast cells are in every system in the body, almost every tissue. So we have to know that to think about the symptoms, and that the mast cells are here to be our frontline defending immune cells. So they're sensing toxins and pathogens, they're also sensing stress. Beth O'Hara  09:28 So you take your front line defenders of your immune system, you knock out their response, and they coordinate the whole immune response to you just kind of knock that whole part out. And then the Lyme, Bartonella, babesia, Epstein Barr the mold, colonize in the body and had free rein. So that's the approach that is different is learning, not think about the mast cells or what's wrong and knock that out, we need to think about what's triggering underneath that's making the mast cells over-reactive.   About Beth O'Hara Beth O'Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. Her sub-specialties are Mold Toxicity and Genetic Analysis in the area of Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients' health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology. She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions Website | LinkedIn  |    About Dr. Manon Bolliger, ND: Dr. Manon is a Naturopathic Doctor, the Founder of Bowen College, an International Speaker with a TEDx talk in September 2020, and the author of the Amazon best-selling book "What Patient's Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask." Watch for her next book, due out in 2020.   About The Healers Café: Dr. Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.   For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips   Follow on Social – Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Twitter  

SHOW NOTES Watch today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q5kHgouMBww (https://youtu.be/q5kHgouMBww) Beth O'Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic, biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. Her subspecialties are Mold Toxicity and Genetic Analysis in the area of Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients' health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology. She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions. Free Offering: 7 Most Common Root Causes of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome http://mastcell360.com/freereport This free guide is for anyone who's wondering if their emotional eating issues are related to Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cells. Connect with Guest:  facebook.com/mastcell360 Host:  Carine Camara  website: http://carinecamara.com/ (carinecamara.com)  instagram: http://instagram.com/carinejcamara (instagram.com/carinejcamara)  facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing (https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing)  Music Credits: Laughing Matters- https://laughingmusic.com (https://laughingmusic.com)

Get YOUR copy of the Rock Bottom Thyroid Treatment: https://www.rockbottomwellness.com/book Get your free 7 Day Eating plan here: https://www.rockbottomwellness.com/7-day-eating-plan Schedule your FREE Thyroid Breakthrough Session today by clicking here:  https://p.bttr.to/3jtRIgI Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. Her subspecialties are Mold Toxicity and Genetic Analysis in the area of Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance.  She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients’ health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions. CONTACT BETH O’HARA: mastcell360.com facebook.com/mastcell360 Freebie: 7 Most Common Root Causes of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome mastcell360.com/freereport  

If you have a whole host of symptoms and no medical diagnosis, you might be one of the rare people who have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. I’m joined by Dr. Beth O’Hara to talk about her own personal diagnosis of this disease, what the symptoms are, and how you might develop this syndrome.   Foods that contain high levels of histamine: Spinach Pineapple Strawberries Ground meats Fish Kombucha & other fermented foods   About Dr. Beth O'Hara Dr. Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance.  She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue.  Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients’ health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing.  Dr. Beth O’Hara holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physiological Psychology,  She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions.   What Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Actually Is Dr. Beth O’Hara begins our conversation today by explaining what it was like for her to grow up with the health symptoms she had. By her mid-twenties, she was even using walking aids to get around. She felt like she was getting passed pillar to post, with no doctors recognizing her symptoms. When she finally discovered she had Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Beth became determined to create a medical practice where her patients wouldn’t have to jump through hoops like she did. Beth breaks down what exactly Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is and how it presents in the people who have it. With this analysis, we also have to talk about Histamine Intolerance and SIBO and the similarities between these health conditions.   What Causes Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? While your environment plays a big part in whether you’ll develop Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, foods high in histamine will also contribute. Beth talks about some of the foods that you should avoid and what you can eat instead. We’re also linking to a fantastic resource from Beth for foods high and low in histamine. Beth also explains how you can safely use supplements to help stabilize your mast cells and why using these is such an individual process.  The last biggest contributing factor of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a person’s stress levels. Beth gives some great insight into how stress plays a role and what we can do on an individual level to reduce our stress. Finally, we talk about how you can use different binders, such as charcoal, to address the different root causes of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome like mold. Have you seen multiple doctors without any ease in your symptoms or official diagnosis? What was your environment like growing up? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes “We can get very different presentations in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. I think that’s why it’s taken so long for people to realize what’s going on.” [13:12] “Just the act of eating produces histamine in the gut. That’s something we have to keep in mind as well.” [23:40] “The motto in my practice is that fast is going to actually be slow. If we go slow, it’s going to be faster in the long run.” [38:52]   In This Episode What Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is and how the symptoms present [7:00] How common Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is [13:30] Some easy swaps you can make to eat lower histamine foods [21:00] What supplements you can use to help treat Mast Cell Activation Syndrome [25:20] Some of the biggest root causes of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome [29:30] Why it’s critical for you to address your stress level when you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome [33:00] How different binders can help you target specific toxins in your body [37:00]   Links & Resources Use code ESTROGENDETOX to get 10% off DIM or 15% off the Estrogen Detox Bundle Which of the 7 Root Causes of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Do You Have? Do you have more than just Histamine Intolerance? Take the Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Symptoms Survey. Low and High Histamine Foods Lists Find Dr. Beth O’Hara Online Follow Dr. Beth O’Hara on Facebook   Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes Episode 25: Tips from the Ingredient Guru Mira Dessy Episode 10: 5 Pillars of a Toxin-Free Lifestyle with Aimee Carlson Episode 14: Supporting the Mitochondria with NAD and Peptides with Dr. Amber Krogsrud

Dr. Kelly Halderman graduated from medical school in 2007 and completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota. She has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. 

She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of the American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of The American Medical Association and Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine.  She coined "Phase 2.5 Detoxification" which involves properly restoring bile physiology, our body's built-in toxin transport system and has successfully developed novel nutraceutical products and clinical strategies to support this new, important phase of detoxification. 
Dr. Halderman also has board certification in Clinical Nutrition and has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  She works alongside her husband, Dr. Charles Halderman at Halderman Wellness in the Twin Cities. Her interests include proper detoxification, Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beat as well as regenerative therapies such as ozone and stem cell therapies.  Her new book - The Thyroid Debacle is due to be released early Dec 2020 & is co-authored by Dr Eric Balcavage.  Pre-order now - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thyroid-Debacle-Dr-Eric-Balcavage/dp/1628603984   Contact Dr Halderman - https://drkellyhalderman.com/   __________ We discuss: Internal & external factors that can affect the way our liver works Each phase of liver detoxification and what happens during each stage Key supportive food/herbs/supplements for liver health The importance of bile flow & how to optimise it How a vegan/veggie diet may lead to issues with sulphation Why gut health is so important for the removal of toxins How liver detoxification affects hormones Genetic SNPs involved in liver detoxification  ____________ Mentioned: Dr Eric Balcavage podcast episode on thyroid health itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000474908562   youtube - https://youtu.be/-27LDyxITmU   Lily Nichols - Real Food for Pregnancy itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387?i=1000441010646   youtube - https://youtu.be/oHb-VlHcgx0   Stephanie Seneff on Glyphosate itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387#episodeGuid=hormonesinharmony.podbean.com%2F2aa33b77-34b5-5658-b97f-079de0a5da1f   youtube - https://youtu.be/F0MEgWec5jg   Dr Greg Nigh on Sulphur itunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hormones-in-harmony/id1449574387#episodeGuid=hormonesinharmony.podbean.com%2Fd6d98c0c-dad7-5c8e-b616-0aef5faca3c0   youtube - https://youtu.be/1rzFbQDADYM   ______________ Resources: Omega Quanthttps://omegaquant.com/    FOOD to support specific phases of detoxhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4488002/pdf/JNME2015-760689.pdf   For more info on MRT contact Laura Bisek, RDN - laurabisek.rdn@gmail.com    Townsend Letter 2014 MRT document https://www.food4lifecounseling.com/files/pdfs/Townsend-Letter-Jan-2014.pdf   How sensitivities cause inflammationhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-4J0Jh2YbtRwXBXm6dpiaSicjFGrQnQ/view?usp=sharing   Professional Health Productshttps://professional-health-products.com/   ___________   Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com  Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? You can find me online


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The Case:  Robin is a 45 year old, super-busy, working mom dealing with aches and pains all over. She’s also experiencing stomach aches and unexplained bladder issues that include pain and burning during urination without a detectable UTI. She’s seen specialists, taken antibiotics, and tried eating healthier but her symptoms just got worse.    The Investigation When I hear that a healthy diet makes someone feel worse, I immediately suspect that the food they are choosing, while healthy on the surface, may not be right for them. This was my suspicion with Robin and I knew it could be one or more of a few things in her diet causing the issue.  I’ve been wanting to invite Dr. Beth O’Hara on the show for a while and I knew this case was right up her alley. Dr. O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath and the owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional practice specializing in root cause approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, and related conditions such as oxalates, mold toxicity, and chemical sensitivities. She is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and also works in-depth with genetic analysis.   What are Oxalates? Plants are made up of compounds and oxalates are one of these compounds. Under a microscope, oxalates appear to look like tiny razor blades - they are very sharp molecules. Certain plants have a high number of these compounds which serve as a defense mechanism for the plant. Foods that we consider to be very healthy, could be high in oxalates like spinach, beets, rhubarb, sweet potatoes, and almonds. Oxalates can also be created by our bodies and some fungal species may create oxalates in the body. While many people are able to metabolize these compounds without any issue, there are also many that may not.   The Risk of Elevated Oxalates in the Body Some people struggle to process these oxalates and this can be due to many things  and the oxalates build up. The immune system wants to get rid of this excess which results in inflammation. Overtime, this can become chronic and cause other health issues including kidney stones. however  kidney stones are just the tip of the iceberg and oxalates have also been associated with thyroid issues, autism, endometriosis, bladder issues, vulvodynia, PCOS, diverticulosis/diverticulitis, breast cancer, osteopenia and osteoporosis.    Causes of Elevated Oxalates One of the causes of elevated oxalates is eating a diet rich in foods with high levels of oxalates. However, there are plenty of people who eat these foods and don’t have an issue. There are a few other factors that can cause elevated oxalates.    Genetics   There are four genetic predispositions that may make someone more susceptible to developing an issue with oxalates.    Vitamin Deficiency   A deficiency in B1 or B6 can cause an issue with oxalates   Leaky Gut   When there is a break in the intestinal lining, oxalates can move into the bloodstream and to muscles, joints and even bone, potentially causing many issues.   Mold Toxicity in the Body   Exposure to mold can result in that mold colonizing in the body, which demands a lot from the immune system and can make it difficult for the body to deal with oxalates. Additionally, its possible the dysbiotic bugs may produce even more oxalates to add to the load.   Symptoms of Elevated Oxalates Kidney stones are often noted as a key symptom but only 1% of people experience these. More often, it’s seemingly unassociated symptoms that are hard to nail down like fibromyalgia, joint pain, joint issues, visual problems (including cataracts), lung issues (including asthma), vertigo, urinary tract issues (pain and burning during urination as well as urgency that present like UTIs but no infection is present), and vulvodynia (stinging, burning, and irritation of the vulva).    Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Scientists have been studying Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or MCAS since the 90’s but it has only recently (2016) been given a diagnosis code. As a result, many conventional doctors do not know about it. The immune systems ‘front-line defenders’ are known as Mast Cells. It’s their job to recognize a virus, injury, toxin, or bad bacteria that is threatening the body and mount a defence against it (usually causing inflammation to the area) and then signal the immune system to do its job. However, when there is a chronic issue, like elevated oxalates, the Mast Cells become dysregulated, fail to trigger the immune system and cause MCAS. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome affects an estimated 10 - 17% of the general population and is estimated to impact over 50% of those with chronic illness.    MCAS and Elevated Oxalates Oxalates stimulate an enzyme called NOX. The role of this enzyme is to kill off pathogens and stimulate mast cells. When there are elevated levels of oxalates in the body, there is an over stimulation of mast cells which dysregulate over time and triggers MCAS. Oxalates can also cause physical damage on a microscopic level (because they are sharp and can wedge into tissue) which causes further mast cell stimulation.    Diagnosing Elevated Oxalates The key to diagnosing oxalates is to look at the four key causes, starting with a genetic predisposition to hyperoxaluria (high oxalates). There are labs that can do this test and there are four markers to look for:  AGXT (commonly associated with  kidney stones.  SPP1 GRHPR HOGA1 The next step is to test for a vitamin B1 or B6 deficiency and an LDH. And, to make sure a leaky gut or mold toxicity are not issues. Dr. O’Hara likes to use the Great  Plains organic acid test as it has three markers for oxalates. The first two are glycemic and glycolic (related to the  human biochemical pathways involved in oxalate production) and third is oxalic (which will show oxalate from over consumption and it should be around 75). However, that is not going to show any oxalates that have been embedded into tissue or muscle.  Treating Elevated Oxalates Reducing oxalates in the diet is going to provide almost instant relief to symptoms of elevated oxalates. However, Dr. O’Hara says that you definitely DO NOT want to eliminate all foods with oxalates from your diet at once. Going ‘cold turkey’ can cause problems (including kidney stones). Instead, she suggests a gradual reduction over 6-12 months. She also suggests taking epsom salt baths and introducing binders (like magnesium, biotin, and calcium) as supplements to help ferry the oxalates out.  Of course, it is also important to deal with any compounding issues like vitamin deficiencies, mold toxicity, leaky gut or candida.  Every individual treatment plan is going to be different and based on the person.   Mystery Solved In Robin’s case, we found a high level of candida, a B6 deficiency and high oxalate markers through an organic acid test. My suspicions were confirmed. And, it made sense because she was drinking celery juice, putting tons of spinach in her shakes and salads, and eating more nuts in her effort to eat fewer grains. All of which lead to high oxalate intake.  We started by lowering the high oxalate foods in her diet like spinach, sweet potatoes, almond products, and celery juice a little at a time. We added calcium and magnesium citrate with her meals to help her excrete the oxalates.  At the same time, we worked on candida eradication with natural antifungal (I used some of my favorite go to’s GI MicrobX, FC Cidal and MicroGone along with enzymes and Probiotics and then used GI Revive and Enteroite to heal the gut and diversify the microbiome.  She felt a difference in her digestion and urinary symptoms in just 2 weeks! Her joints took a bit longer to improve but in about a month she felt less pain and in 2 months her pain was about 75% better. She continued to lower oxalates over the course of 6 months, after which she was really in a good place.    Eliminating Health Mysteries For Robin we were able to find that missing piece of the health puzzle and help her regain her health. Could oxalates be the missing clue for you or someone in your life?    Links: Resources mentioned Thanks to my guest Dr. Beth O’Hara. You can access her High-Oxalate Foods List and her recipes on her website as well as her Symptoms Survey. Or, connect with her on Facebook.    Related Podcast Episodes: Underlying Causes of Recurring Candida w/ Dr. Michael Biamonte The Case of Candida, The Great Mimicker w/ Dr. Michael Biamonte The Case of Hidden Mold w/ Dr. Tim Jackson The Case of the Embarrassing Eczema and Rash w/ Beth Mosher   Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! 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Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic immune conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, epigenetic biochemical, physiological, environmental, and emotional. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Neural Inflammation, Lyme, Mold Toxicity, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue. Her mission today is to be a guiding light for others with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance and these related conditions in their healing journeys. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, she discovers the unique root factors affecting each of her clients’ health issues, building personalized, effective roadmaps for healing. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as the use of genetics and biochemistry in addressing chronic health conditions.

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 What is histamine & what is the functions plays in the bodySigns that you may have an issue both typically recognised & notHistamine intolerance vs MCAS & mastocytosisTesting for histamine/Mast cell issuesPotential root causes of these mast cell issues, including...
 Food triggers
Nutrient deficiencies

Infections & toxicity

Genetic Factors (like detox and inflammation issues)

Hormone imbalances
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Dr. Beth O'Hara joins us to discuss Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, why is happens, its symptoms, and the steps that you can take to heal yourself. On today’s podcast, you will learn: Why mast cell activation syndrome is one the rise (toxins) If you have a lot of food sensitivity issues and can only eat a handful of foods, you want to look into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. What triggers mast cell activation syndrome. Where to get a comprehensive list of high histamine foods. What to do if you suspect mast cell activation or histamine intolerance. Dr. Beth O'Hara's Bio: Dr. Beth OHara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, including Food Sensitivities, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Mold Toxicity, Chemical Sensitivities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions genetic, biochemical, emotional, and environmental. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, her clients regain their health and get their lives back. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology. She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, as well as training Functional Medicine practitioners in the use of genetics and biochemistry in these chronic health conditions. To learn more about Dr. O'Hara go to To download her free high histamine food list go to If you feel you are experiencing symptoms of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, download Dr. O'Hara's free "7 Most Common Root Causes in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome" report at Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at Visit our site: http://myersdetox.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyersDetox Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myersdetox/ More Myers Detox Podcast: https://myersdetox.com/podcast Join Our Newsletter & Our Free Detox Checklist: https://myersdetox.com/detoxenergy

In this episode you will learn three things. 1) Why it’s important to start with elimination when starting to detox. 2) What glucaronidation is and why it’s the most important part of detoxification. 3) How toxicity activates your mast cells Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, including Mold Toxicity, post-Lyme Mast Cell Activation, Chemical Sensitivities, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is the founder and owner of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, biochemical, emotional, and environmental. She designed Mast Cell 360 to be the kind of practice she wished had existed when she was severely ill with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Through her Mast Cell 360 Root Cause process, her clients regain their health and get their lives back. She holds a doctorate in Functional Naturopathy, a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance as well as training Functional Medicine practitioners in the use of genetics and biochemistry in these chronic health conditions.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about heme dysregulation and secondary porphyria. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Beth O'Hara. Beth O’Hara is a Functional Naturopath, specializing in complex chronic health conditions related to Mast Cell Activation and Subclinical Porphyria, including Mold Toxicity, Detoxification, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Histamine Intolerance, and Chemical Sensitivities. She is the founder of Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy Practice designed to look at all factors surrounding health conditions – genetic, biochemical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental. She is a doctoral candidate in Functional Naturopathy through the New Eden School of Natural Health. She also holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's in Physiological Psychology, She is certified in Functional Genomic Analysis and has training through Functional Medicine University. She is a Research Adviser for the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. She presents at Functional Medicine Conferences and presented at the 2018 Functional Genomics Conference on How Genetic Weaknesses and Functional Dysregulation of the Heme Pathway Can Affect Health. Beth has had to overcome her own difficult health challenges and was once bedridden with severe chronic illness. Her road to health was rocky, with few people able to understand her health issues. She was told frequently by health care providers that there was nothing that could be done for her, but she never accepted this. She eventually discovered how to regain her health through discovering Functional Naturopathic approaches, Functional Genetic Analysis, and Parasympathetic Nervous System balancing. As she healed, she became a passionate advocate for those who fall through the cracks in traditional healthcare, developing the Mast Cell 360 Functional Naturopathic Process. She developed her practice to be the kind of practice those with chronic illness need; one where they are seen and heard and get results in regaining their own health. She focuses on discovering the unique root factors underlying each client’s illness, utilizing comprehensive genetic interpretation, symptom and health history, and lab analysis as well as providing emotional support for the journey. Key Takeaways: - What are heme and heme dysregulation? - What is secondary porphyria? - What is the process of creating heme and why is it important? - How are KPU and porphyria related? - What are common symptoms of secondary porphyria? - How does glycine impact heme production? - What are the key items that stress heme production and lead to secondary porphyria? - What testing is available for exploring the existence of porphyria? - How is secondary porphyria treated? Connect With My Guest: http://MastCell360.com Interview Date: July 2, 2019 Additional Information: To learn more, visit http://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

Visit Wellacopia to find your ideal practitioner for you chronic illnessVisit BethOHara.com to check our her services and more information___________Dr. Beth O'Hara's questions· What is/was your profession?Functional Naturopath – incorporating genetic analysis, naturopathy, and emotional wellness. I am also a Functional Genomics Analyst. Created Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy practice for people struggling with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and related disorders.· What is your illness(es)?Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance, Chronic Fatigue, Hypermobility disorder, Mold Illness, Fibromyalgia, Oxalate Issues· Where do you work/what’s your business?I own and run Mast Cell 360, a Functional Naturopathy practice I created to provide personalized, holistic healing plans for each person based on genetic analysis, symptom and health history analysis, lab interpretation, and emotional wellness support.· What types of patients/conditions do you work with?I like to use the word client instead of patient to emphasize that I work in collaboration with my clients instead of a more hierarchical doctor/patient relationship.Most healthcare protocols work well for 80% of people with xyz symptoms, but there are always 20% who fall through the cracks. This is my area - the 20% of people with chronic illness for whom standard protocols aren’t working for. I work with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, hypermobility issues, autism spectrum disorders, chemical sensitivity and mold illness. These are all related to my primary specialties – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance._______________________1. What makes your approach to care unique?Mast Cell 360 is a place to be fully seen and heard, emotionally supported, and with cutting edge health care practices and techniques to allow people to heal. The Mast Cell 360 process incorporates all facets of healings – biochemical, environmental, emotional, and mental.My background is very integrative. I was a Yoga Therapist for many years, studying physiology and the connections between the mind and body. I taught meditation. I studied a personal development and emotional growth system called the Enneagram in depth and taught it internationally. I have Bachelor’s in Physiological Psychology and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I have a strong background in genetic analysis and biochemistry, which is where I look for why people fall through the cracks with standard protocols. I’m always wondering - What genetic variants are impacting health for this person? Are there any suboptimal nutrient levels? What biochemical pathways are blocked? What are the missing puzzle pieces? Is there a big stress component or a previous trauma factor?From there, I also wonder about each person – how did this person’s life shape their health? Were there early events that affected the immune system? Are there stressful current events affecting this person’s health? And how is chronic illness affecting this person’s emotional state and social life? How do all these pieces weave together?For me, we can’t isolate physiological/biochemical health from emotional and mental states. They are interwoven. This is what the 360 in Mast Cell 360 means to me – seeing the whole person and working with the person as a whole.2. How did your illness shape your career?I was determined at 6 years old I was going to go the medical school, and I worked really hard for it. I really wanted to be a neurologist or neurosurgeon. I would stay in anatomy labs during lunch to keep dissecting, and all I wanted for my 16th birthday was Gray’s Anatomy. I was on the pre-med track in college, and I got a full scholarship to medical school. I was taking a full class load, doing independent study research, working 3 jobs to pay bills, and I drank too much to cope with stress. One day my health just gave out. I was so exhausted, I couldn’t go. I’d had fatigue issues most of my life and other issues I now can recognize as immune dysregulation, but I could always push through. But this time I couldn’t push through any more. I was completely flattened with exhaustion and nearly paralyzed with biochemical anxiety. I had to turn down the scholarship, which was devastating for me. I had no idea what else to do with my life. I thought I was born to be a physician, and it was all stripped away.I still had faith at that point that Western Medicine had all the answers, and I started going from doctor to doctor. I had very well-meaning practitioners offer meds that made me way worse. And I had practitioners who told me I was crazy and making up my symptoms. I think because I was so sick, but that my labs were normal, they just didn’t know what to do with me. Then I tried alternative and holistic practitioners – everything from homeopathy to muscle testing. I did psychotherapy because I started to think I really was crazy.At one point I totaled up I had seen over 50 practitioners and spent over $100,000, and I just kept getting worse. I developed severe insomnia and couldn’t sleep for over 4 years. I was in excruciating joint pain and had to use a cane to hobble to the bathroom. I was down to 30 foods, counting salt, pepper, and herbs. I had paradoxical reactions to most supplements I tried and frightening med reactions. I started realizing I was going to have to figure things out for myself, and with the pre-med background I was able to absorb everything I could get my hands on regarding chronic health conditions. It took a while for me to piece it together, though. To cope with how miserable my life had become, I turned to meditation and spiritual and emotional growth to help me get through.In the meantime, the darkest day for me was when a very experienced Functional Medicine physician told me he didn’t have any other options for me – that we had tried everything he knew how to do. I sobbed the entire drive home. I was in a small, private Facebook group of women and I reached out and told them I didn’t know what else to do. I had no quality of life and I didn’t want to live anymore. A woman in the group reached back out and recommended I run my 23andme data on genetics. I had no idea how to get started, but she stepped me through the beginnings of genetic interpretation. We only knew about around 32 gene variants back then and were working off of Dr. Amy Yasko’s work. But even in those 32 gene variants, I found a lot of answers for myself. This was the beginning of my health turning around.Today we are up to interpreting 14,000 genetic variants and looking at how they can affect health. We also have complex biochemistry analysis that wasn’t available back then. My health improvement was so dramatic, people started asking me if I could help them, so I started health coaching. Then I wanted to this work on a much greater depth, so I became a Functional Naturopath.When I created Mast Cell 360, my practice, I wanted it to be the dream experience I so desperately needed when I was really ill. It really is the culmination of all these life experiences. I’m very glad now I didn’t go on to medical school because I find the work I’m doing now much more valuable and meaningful. And if I can take the nightmares I went through, and use it to help others, that makes it worthwhile.3. What do/did you do when you don’t know what to do about a patient?. I get a lot of mystery clients that have stumped other practitioners. First, I step back and look at the big picture to see what might have been missed. I’m big on research, so I start digging. With my process, I’ve been able to increase the standard success rate from 80% to 95%. I’m really fortunate to be a research advisor for a great think tank run by Dr. Bob Miller called the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. It is a great group of practitioners like Mackay Rippey of Lyme Ninja radio, Emily Givler, and Dr. Lari Young. They are always very helpful. I also have a network of other top-notch practitioners I consult with to get their input. I’ve also done joint consults with other practitioners where 2 practitioners are on a call with a client so we can put our heads together. This kind of collaboration is critical for all of us working with complex people – there is so much to learn and know. When we can team together like this for people, we can be more effective for our clients.4. Are/were you open about your illnesses with your patients?Yes, I’ve learned people prefer I share my own illness and struggles within the context of how it could help the person in front of me. I used to not share because I didn’t want to burden people, but I was teaching a yoga therapy class one time and was at one of my lowest points. My pain was through the roof and I was struggling with anxiety. I couldn’t drive myself to the class –someone had to drive me, but I was dedicated to showing up for the people there. I told them at the beginning of the class I didn’t know if I could make it through the class but I would do my best. One of the long-time students told me at the end that was the best class I’d taught because she could relate to my struggles and it helped her see that if I could get through the day with my issues, she could get through her day.Now, I share about my health struggles for two reasons, One, when I tell people how sick I was and they see where I am now, it gives them hope that they can get better too. Two, I share with people what I’m still dealing with because it helps them see that we are all human and sets realistic expectations. Even though I’m worlds better, I’m not symptom free or maintenance free. I still have to work on my health, and I still get flares if I stray off my diet, get sick, or have severe stress.5. What does “trust” mean to you in the patient-practitioner relationship?Trust means people can count on me to be honest, in integrity, genuine, and compassionate. The first appointment I have with people, I work on trust building right away. I know myself how vulnerable it is to share your health history and to have to rely on someone to help you with your health. There are a lot of people who prey on those who are sick. I never want my clients to feel this way. I want them to know I have their back 100% of the way. I also want them to know that if I don’t know something, I will tell them and I’ll do my best to find out what we need to know. I find sharing my story in a way that is applicable to that client’s situation makes a big difference.I also have to be able to trust my clients to be honest with me about what they are and aren’t doing – are they following through? I always appreciate it when people tell me they just really fell off the wagon with their diet or stopped taking their supplements. Then we can figure out how to course correct, but if I don’t know what is going on, I can’t help them fix it. This is why trust building is so important – so people feel comfortable being vulnerable.6. What are you most passionate about in regard to your work/helping people?I’m passionate about helping people who keep falling through the cracks in healthcare. I know what it is like to have no one to turn to for help or answers. Traditional medicine usually fails for chronic conditions. Even alternative and holistic health providers struggle with mystery clients. I get excited about researching for clients what makes them unique. What is it that has been holding this client back? Then watching the transformation for someone when we find the right pieces for them – that is what makes my day.7. How do/did you handle flares while at work?I have structured my work to be able to take care of my health. I have the least energy in the morning so I don’t start until noon or 1p. This also gives me time to exercise, eat well, take my supplements, and meditate before I start. If I’m flared, I have extra time to take care of myself or to sleep more if needed. If I’m flared when I’m with clients, I have always found that when I start to concentrate on the person in front of me I forget that I don’t feel well. Fortunately, I’m don’t have flares now that prevent me from working.8. How do/did you handle being a practitioner, patient and your personal life?It takes a bit of work. Sometimes I forget as a practitioner that it is ok to reach out for help about my own health. I was consulting with another practitioner and told I feel like I should be able to wade through my own health issues. She made a good point when she said if you were a surgeon you wouldn’t try to do surgery on yourself. It can be hard for even practitioners to figure out their own health challenges because we need a second set of eyes on everything. As far as my personal life, it takes some balancing to make sure I’m spending enough time with friends and having fun. I can get really intense into researching a new area, and I have to step away sometimes to reset.9. Do you tell your patients what you tell yourself/do you practice what you preach?Absolutely. I really have to because I don’t have a lot of leeway with my own health to stray too far. At the same time, I’m human and I share that too. I was talking with a client who had started binging on chips and other less healthy foods and was feeling embarrassed about it. I shared that I’d eaten a gluten free cookie (I usually completely avoid sugar) and then a bunch of cassava chips in the same day which was too much higher histamine foods. I paid for it, but because my symptoms are very clear and quick, if I fall off the wagon I’m really motivated to clean up my diet again right away.10. How do you research conditions? On your own? Drug companies? Medical journals? Colleagues? How do you convey this knowledge to patients?There is so much new information coming out every day, it is impossible to stay on top of everything but essential to try. I feel like I’m always drinking through a firehouse. I do a lot of reading – journal articles, textbooks, online articles. I’m in practitioner groups on Facebook where we discuss cases. I’m always following practitioner webinars, taking a course on something, and going to conferences. I’m a research advisor in a great think tank – Nutrigenetic Research Institute, led by Bob Miller. Our group shares research and we dialogue about it – this is great because we can divide and conquer topics this way.I try to distill this information down into ways that are accessible to clients. I really like to use graphs and charts of biochemical pathways – I think the visuals help people see what might be happening in their bodies.11. How have you found care? Did you find good practitioners? What was your experience like?I personally really struggled for years. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome only got a diagnosis code in 2016, and I’ve had this my whole life. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome has gotten much more attention in the past year, fortunately. I had some terrible experiences where people told me all my symptoms where in my head and I was just stressed because my labs were normal. I had some very well-meaning and empathetic practitioners who tried to help, but those standard protocols made me worse. Before I became a Naturopath, I didn’t get much significant help. Once I became a practitioner, I met a number of other practitioners and I’ve since worked with people who were able to help me, particularly my genetic mentor Bob Miller who has done an incredible amount of work helping me understand genetic pathways. Emily Givler is a wonderful practitioner who has helped me solve some of my gut and oxalate issues.As far as they spectrum of experiences I had, healthcare providers are human beings just like everyone else. We have good days and bad days. Some of the doctors who told me it was all in my head were likely overwhelmed with my huge list of symptoms and confused by my normal labs. They definitely never learned about the type of issues I had in medical school because medical school didn’t teach about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome back then and even Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue weren’t really understood.Just like in any profession, in healthcare there are people who are just there to earn a paycheck, people who care but who are mediocre, people who are reasonably good, and people for whom healthcare is their mission and purpose in life. Those people are the ones who are driven to learn everything they can above and beyond their training, stay up at night solving a problem, and will do everything possible to help their clients. It is also a matter of finding a match with the right provider – someone who is an expert in your particular health issues. This is really key.12. Tell us about a special experience with a patient that you found to be inspiring.I had a client who had fairly significant Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Histamine Intolerance, possible chronic Lyme, Subclinical Porphyria and Hashimoto’s. She was a single mom, worked full time at a high pressure job, and was so exhausted she would have to nap in car after she dropped her daughter off for school and before she drove to work. Then she would be falling asleep in the afternoon. She had seen a few Functional Medicine doctors, and would get a little better but was still really struggling. She felt like she was barely functioning and doing everything she could to hand onto her job. She really wanted to exercise, but she was so exhausted she just couldn’t do it.First, I was really inspired by how she soldiered through each day with how terrible she felt. She worked really hard on her diet, even though sometimes she had little time to create anything for dinner. I know how hard it is to live a normal life and need to pay special attention to your health, but she did an amazing job of balancing things. We worked through her genetics and worked with her protocol bit by bit as she could manage in her life. Then I didn’t hear from her for a while, and I was really wondering how she was doing. She emailed me that she and her daughter to a trip to New York and she had walked 10 miles in a week. I was astounded! We had landed on just the right combo for her, but she did the hard work of sticking to it day after day, week after week, and her energy came back as her body recovered. It is one thing to be on my side and find answers for people, but then they have to do the work every day.13. If you had one message to send out to every chronic illness patient out there, what would it be?Don’t give up. Keep looking for the answers – they are out there and if you don’t give up you will find them. When I was at my most sick, I could barely leave my house and had to use a cane to be able to walk. I had seen so many practitioners and spent so much money. I really wanted to die, but I just knew to the core of my being that if I could find the root causes affecting my health, I could heal. I knew the puzzle pieces would come together eventually. I don’t know why or where it came from, but I had and still have this unshakable conviction that I could heal. I carry that for each of my clients too – for chronic illnesses we can heal. We have to find the right practitioner to help us and then we have to do the hard work each day to get better.14. Where can the audience find you in terms of social media, website, etc.? What would you like to promote if anything?My website is MastCell360.com There are some great articles on there about how to know if you have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and on the blog there are a lot of articles on how to deal with these issues from day to day. I even have a number of healthy low histamine recipes on there, and I send out a weekly newsletter with new tips, recipes, and information.If anyone thinks they may have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Histamine Intolerance, they can go to mastcell360.com/freereport and download a free report on root causes to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance.Even if listeners don’t think they have mast cell or histamine issues, those root causes are the same for many different chronic conditions so the report may help them.I work with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Histamine Intolerance, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Mold Toxicity, and other complex chronic issues. If anyone wants to know if I can help, they can use the contact form on the website to send a brief health history and what they’ve already tried. I’ll write back and let them honestly know if I can help.You can also find me on Facebook at Mast Cell 360. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Kelly Halderman shares with us her expert knowledge on one of the most important phases in detoxing your body, Detox 2.5.  On today’s podcast, you will learn: 1. Why people experience detox symptoms, and what is causing them. 2. Top supplements to open up your detox pathways. 3. Why you don’t want to detox until you know your Detox 2.5 pathway is open and working. 4. Genetic markers that show you Detox 2.5 pathway may not be functioning optimally. Dr. Kelly Halderman's Bio: Dr. Kelly Halderman, MD completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota; has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is a researcher for the NutriGenetic Research Institute and also sits on the board. She is currently working on completing her board certification in clinical nutrition and has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Her interests include cancer and Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beat. She does consultations for those interested in optimizing their health. To learn more about Dr. Kelly Halderman Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at

In this episode you will learn: • What is an oxalate and why its bad for you • The best way to test at home if you have an oxalate sensitivity • How Lyme Disease can increase your chances of having an oxalate sensitivity Emily Givler, DSC is a Functional/Genetic Nutrition Consultant and Dietary Supplements Counselor with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life. She specializes in food sensitivities, utilizing genetically influenced dietary protocols designed to maximize health outcomes. She holds degrees from the Holt Institute of Medicine and Pan-American Institute. From the Tree of Life website

In Episode 052 of A Medicinal Mind: Wisdom and Wellbeing, I share space with integrative and naturopathic physician, a pioneer in the field of nutrigenomics, Dr. Kelly Halderman.   Dr. Kelly Halderman completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota; has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students.  She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback.   Despite the temptation to simply geek out in the world of nutrigenomics, detoxification and chronic disease, we spend most of this enlightening conversation exploring the miraculous background and journey of Dr. Kelly.   Beginning with a walk through her early childhood, we are given a glimpse at Dr. Kelly's spiritual background, the ethos by which her first years were imbued. Sharing reflections from her experiences witnessing her father's own chronic illness, Dr Kelly provides a rather raw showcase of her first visions of healthcare, physicians and the medical system as a whole.   Stepping away from her years as a witness to medicine, she then leads us into her own years in medical school and residency, ultimately leading to her own period of suffering, disillusionment and incredible awakening into the true power of healing when one surrenders to the powers of something greater. Offering story after story of her life's journey, Dr. Kelly illustrates the foundation by which she currently practices blending her deep spiritual roots with her fascination with the quantifiable, the biochemical and the poetically physiological.   Stepping away to end our journey in the world of nutrition, genomics, and detoxification, Dr Kelly starts us off with a description and definition of nutrigenomics. From here she guides us into practical applications of how understanding one's genetic template, its current state of expression, and the nutrients we supply it impact the progression or reversal of chronic disease. Providing a solid foundation for understanding our genetic code Dr. Kelly leads us into a thoughtful explanation of how certain genetic variations or SNP's when expressed within the context of poor lifestyle habits can lead to compounding negative effects and perpetuation of chronic disease. She even gives us a sampling of some of the most common genetic variants and how she is seeking to support individuals with these SNP's suffering from a myriad of symptoms and chronic illness.   Dr. Kelly closes the conversation with an elegant summary of detoxification, including the newly understood phase 2.5, and how we can apply an evidence based approach to detoxification so that we do not end up in the world of expensive and potentially harmful green medicine.   Lastly, I am incredibly excited to announce, if you are listening to this upon its initial release, that I have just joined my amazing team of functional clinicians at the Charlottesville Center for Functional Medicine and am now accepting new patients seeking support through functional and lifestyle medicine. Using the links in the show notes below, you can read more about our clinic and how to become a new patient.   Become a New Patient at Charlottesville Center for Functional Medicine   https://cvillefxmed.com/new-patients-1/   Call: 434.260.3284   Email: cvillefunctionalmedicine@gmail.com     Link to Dr. Kelly's website:   www.drkellyhalderman.com   Link to longer 2.5 podcast w Better Health Guy (just in case you want to geek out on the science): http://betterhealthguy.com/episode79   Disclaimer: The content at A Medicinal Mind and the content of our podcast are educational and informational in nature. They are not intended to be medical advice, spiritual counsel or a substitute for working with a health professional or a trained spiritual counselor. We cannot guarantee the outcome of any of the recommendations provided on our page or by the guests on our podcast and any statements written or made about any potential outcomes are expressions of opinion only.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about optimizing Phase 2.5 detoxification, addressing mast cell activation, and balancing mTOR and autophagy. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Kelly Halderman. Dr. Kelly Halderman, MD completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota and has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is the lead researcher for the NutriGenetic Research Institute and also sits on the board. She is currently working on completing her Ph.D in clinical nutrition and has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. Her interests include cancer and Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beaten. She does consultations for those interested in optimizing their health. Key Takeaways: - What is Phase 2.5 detox and how is it impacted and optimized? - What are bile salts and bile and how might they be increased? - What is the connection between bile and SIBO? - What is the role of inflammation in detoxification and the importance of reducing inflammation in order to optimize detoxification? - What is the role of the mast cell in inflammation and in detoxification impairment? - How does Acetyl-CoA steal lead to reduced ATP and low energy and fatigue? - What is the role of iron in inflammation? - What are mTOR and autophagy? What stimulates mTOR and shuts down autophagy? - What is Phase 3 detoxification and the role binders in minimizing enterohepatic recirculation? Connect With My Guests: http://drkellybeatlyme.com Interview Date: July 11, 2018 Additional Information: To learn more, visit http://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

In this episode you will learn: • Bob’s new insights into mast cells with the phase four Lyme study • Why regulating mTOR might be the missing link in your Lyme Treatment • Which genetic patterns keep showing up in Lyme patients Bob Miller served as a naturopath for 20 years, and earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health. In 2015 Bob Miller was inspired to start examining chronic lyme disease, and he founded NutriGenetic Research Institute to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants, labs and presenting symptoms. In 2016 he won an award at the European ILADS conference for his research into the genetic variants in those with lyme disease.

In this episode you will learn: • The most important part of the immune system you've never heard of. • Why its crucial to incorporate a “cleaning period” into your healing process • Why balancing your mTOR is critical Bob Miller served as a naturopath for 20 years, and earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health. In 2015 Bob Miller was inspired to start examining chronic lyme disease, and he founded NutriGenetic Research Institute to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants, labs and presenting symptoms. In 2016 he won an award at the European ILADS conference for his research into the genetic variants in those with lyme disease.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn genetic variants that are prevalent in those with chronic Lyme disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Bob Miller, CTN. Bob Miller, CTN is a Certified Traditional Naturopath specializing in the field of natural health, including genetic-specific nutrition, homeopathy, stress reduction, detoxification and education. He earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health and is board certified. In 1993, Bob Miller opened the Tree of Life practice and he has served as a traditional naturopath for 20+ years. For the past several years, he has been engaged with genetic variants and related research. Working with many clients, he is astounded at how many peoples’ health concerns are related to the genetic issues. For Bob, following a natural approach to health is personal. It was during a personal health crisis in 1993 that Bob experienced first-hand the profound effects of natural remedies as a solution to regain his health. His passion to help others and to learn more catapulted his desire to obtain knowledge in the natural health and wellness field. He is committed to educating others, empowering them to have more control over their health care and their lives. He feels the naturopathic philosophies of working with the mind, body and spirit in a natural approach to be the best way to help others. Recognizing that there was not a nutritional supplement line on the market comprehensive enough to address all of the possible genetic variants, he began working with a national company, Professional Health Products, to formulate an Epigenetics line of products for use by health care providers. Bob lectures at nationwide seminars to educate physicians and health care practitioners about genetic variants and nutritional supplementation for achieving optimal health, and has created an online certification course in genetic nutrition for health professionals. He has created a propriety software program, MethylGenetic Nutritional AnalysisTM , which he uses in his practice to assess, analyze and design support for his clients based upon their personal genetics, lab work and presenting symptoms. To support his growing genetic research efforts, Bob founded the NutriGenetic Research Institute in 2015 to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants and labs and presenting symptoms. His first research project on genetic variants and Lyme disease won an award for research at the International Lyme Conference held in Helsinki, Finland in June 2016. Key Takeaways: - What genetic patterns are more common in those with Lyme disease as compared to the 1000 Genomes Project. - Are today's health challenges more of a genetic issue or an epigenetic issue? - Why is supporting methylation not always a good idea? - Which genes impact iron absorption at higher levels in Lyme patients and lead to hydroxyl radical production? - What are KEAP1 and Nrf2 and how do variants in these genes lead to some of the sickest patients? - What is MTOR and autophagy and how do we shift these to be more supportive of improved health? - When are things like vitamin C, ozone, glutathione, NAC, glutamine, GABA, and arginine potentially not a good idea? - What tools can we use to mitigate these issues? Connect With My Guest: http://nutrigeneticresearch.org http://www.tolhealth.com Related Resources: http://www.methylgeneticnutritionclasses.com (Practitioners) https://dnasupplementation.com (Practitioners) Interview Date: September 15, 2017 Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.

In this episode you will learn: • NEW information Bob has uncovered in his Phase III Lyme Study • Two major genetic variants that he sees in people with Lyme Disease • The toxic state Lyme Disease puts us in that prevents treatments from being effective Bob Miller served as a naturopath for 20 years, and earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health. In 2015 Bob Miller was inspired to start examining chronic lyme disease, and he founded NutriGenetic Research Institute to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants, labs and presenting symptoms. In 2016 he won an award at the european ILADS conference for his research into the genetic variants in those with lyme disease.

In this episode you will learn: • Results of Bob Miller’s study on genetics of people with Lyme • How Lyme Disease interferes with energy production • How glutamate disruption affect your emotional state In 2015 Bob Miller was inspired to start examining chronic lyme disease, and he founded NutriGenetic Research Institute to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants, labs and presenting symptoms. Bob has served as a traditional naturopath for 20 years, and earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health. Recognizing that there was not a nutritional supplement line on the market comprehensive enough to address all of the possible genetic variants, he began working with a national company, Professional Health Products, to formulate an Epigenetics line of products.

 In 2015 Bob Miller was inspired to start examining chronic lyme disease, and he founded NutriGenetic Research Institute to research and publish reports on the relationship between genetic variants, labs and presenting symptoms. Bob has served as a traditional naturopath for 20 years, and earned his naturopathic degree from Trinity School of Natural Health. Recognizing that there was not a nutritional supplement line on the market comprehensive enough to address all of the possible genetic variants, he began working with a national company, Professional Health Products, to formulate an Epigenetics line of products.  In this episode you will learn: 1 Why you can have high iron and still be anemic 2 Why just supplementing methylated folate, even if you have the homozygous MTHFR gene, is probably a bad idea. 3 The excess nutrient that many Lymies have that makes them stay up way too late researching lyme What Bob is doing reminded of Chinese Medicine, both acupuncture and herbal medicine. It’s not simply enough to know what a vitamin or supplement does, or even if you have specific genetic variants. You have to know what’s happening RIGHT NOW in your body. You need the right intervention at the right time, or stated another way, you never wade into the same river twice.