Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas G Guilliams

Dan Strause is the president and CEO of Hometown Pharmacy, which is a network of 70 independent functional pharmacies across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan that deliver patient-focused care. The Hometown Pharmacy group seeks to connect prescribing clinicians with pharmacists to collaborate and achieve the goal of moving patients from pharmaceuticals to nutraceuticals to food. They see a critical need for pharmacists to reconnect and work with prescribing clinicians, especially to mitigate or address drug-induced nutrient deficiencies. Building relationships between patients, prescribing clinicians and pharmacists often starts with patients asking questions and engaging with their health care. Thus, the functional pharmacy approach involves empowering and inspiring patients through health education. Listen to this full conversation to learn from Dan about the many innovative strategies the group incorporates, including:  Sending dieticians and nutritionists to speak within communities about functional pharmacies to educate and inspire at a grassroots level A test-teach-therapy-test approach with patients Using scientific literature and dialog to build relationships with like-minded clinicians  Learning how to best work with patients to foster adherence And much, much more! Dan Strause is a keynote speaker at the upcoming Functional Pharmacy Symposium on September 23 in Nashville, TN. He will be joined by other former Functional Forum and Evolution of Medicine podcast guests, such as James LaValle, RPh; Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD; Mark Houston, MD; and Jeff Robins, RPh. Register to attend the conference to learn more functional medicine best practices that will support the future success of your pharmacy.

Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD, earned his doctorate from the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee) where he studied molecular immunology in the Microbiology Department. Since 1996, he has spent his time studying the mechanisms and actions of natural-based therapies, and is an expert in the therapeutic uses of nutritional supplements. As the VP of Scientific Affairs for Ortho Molecular Products, he has developed a wide array of products and programs which allow clinicians to use nutritional supplements and lifestyle interventions as safe, evidence-based and effective tools for a variety of patients. Tom holds appointments as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and the George Washington University, and also lectures at University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy. He is the founder and director of the Point Institute, an independent research and publishing organization through which he has published several books describing evidence-based principles and protocols for the use of lifestyle and nutritional interventions. He lives outside of Stevens Point, Wisconsin with his wife and children.

Functional medicine providers have the best tools and scientific understanding of topics like immunology, the microbiome and mitochondria. This constellation of knowledge and tools makes functional and integrative doctors optimally equipped to address osteoarthritis. Dr. Thomas Guilliams is an expert in nutrition research and immunology, and he has written several books on the therapeutic uses of nutritional supplements. During this conversation, we hear about the gut-joint relationship and an expanded understanding of osteoarthritis. We also explore best practices for nutrition and supplementation alongside lifestyle modifications to resolve chronic conditions. Listen in to learn more about: The evolution of the scientific understanding of osteoarthritis Issues with nutrition and supplementation research Addressing autoinflammatory conditions (as differentiated from autoimmunity) Guilliams' take on the paleo dietary pattern And much more!

Today's episode is super interesting for those of you who really want to understand what is “below the hood' of your health!   I am joined today by Reed Davis, a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN). He has literally trained thousands of practitioners around the world on how to leverage functional testing, how to understand and go deep with functional testing to truly understand what's happening inside someone's body and someone's health.   The key to what he's doing is not necessarily all of the years he has spent in school; it's the thousands of tests that he has performed on patients over the course of his career. Reed offers such incredible and unique insight in terms of what is going on with our bodies on a functional level — not lab testing that just pumps out a value — but lab testing that helps us to understand the intricacies of what is developing and what is going on in our health.   In this fascinating episode, Reed gives us a deeper understanding of our susceptibility to viruses, explains the metabolic chaos that can happen when we have hormones that are dysregulated, provides unique insight on the role of stress (and how it plays out in shifting our health over the long term), how our microbiome plays into the overarching status of our health and life, and much more!   If there is one thing that I hope you all take away from this episode it is that there is this huge opportunity to understand your bio-individuality and to assess your health. You're going to be blown away by this conversation today with Reed Davis!   Key Takeaways: [1:41] About today's episode. [3:23] Welcoming Reed Davis to the podcast! [3:54] Reed shares about his background and why he is uniquely qualified to lead today's conversation. [7:04] About Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and the origin story of its creation. [11:10] The role of functional testing in an active person who's engaged in their environment versus genetic testing, and the relationship between these two streams. [13:30] Reed speaks about the common patterns and sequences he started to see amongst his patients in common ailments — and what it indicates. [17:18] Reed provides some high-level commentary on the broad global susceptibility right now (especially for viruses like COVID-19) based on environmental influences and global health statuses. [20:46] Reed shares about the key functional tests that are at the top of his list. [22:55] The major shifts in patterns that Reed has seen in the last 10 years through running functional tests. [28:17] What is the most empowering question that patients can ask their practitioner? [32:26] Patterns that Reed sees on lab tests that are correlated to a positive health status. [36:41]The importance of “doing” rather than “taking” when it comes to health. [38:41] Reed shares what he wishes that we would pay more attention to, as a society, that would move the needle globally on our health. [40:28] Why taking radical responsibility for your health is the gateway to freedom. [43:00] Reed Davis' key performance indicators! [47:30] Where to learn more about the important work Reed Davis is doing in the world! [48:10] Thanking Reed Davis for joining us in this episode and sharing his insights. [48:22] We want to hear from you! Have you used functional testing in your own life? And was it helpful for you? Reach out to us on Instagram or on The Entrepology Collective. [49:55] What were your key insights from this episode? Let us know by screenshotting where you were in the episode and tagging @DrMeghanWalker on Instagram! I'll be taking a look! [50:15] About future Entrepology episodes.   Mentioned in This Episode: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) FDN.Today/MW — Reed Davis' exclusive link for The Entrepology Podcast listeners! The Original Prescription: How the Latest Scientific Discoveries Can Help You Leverage the Power of Lifestyle Medicine, by Thomas G. Guilliams Ph.D. and Roni Enten M.Sc. The Metabolic Typing Diet: Customize Your Diet To: Free Yourself from Food Cravings: Achieve Your Ideal Weight; Enjoy High Energy and Robust Health; Prevent and Reverse Disease, by William L. Wolcott and Trish Fahey Why Stomach Acid Is Good for You: Natural Relief from Heartburn, Indigestion, Reflux and GERD, by Jonathon Wright   More About Reed Davis Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries.   Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.   He lives in the U.S. and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles.   Connect with my Guest: Website: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter FDN.Today/MW — Reed Davis' exclusive link for The Entrepology Podcast listeners!   If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review!   Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today!   BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I'm excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!   CALL TO ACTION I truly believe that the functional testing industry has the capacity to transform people's health. It allows us to look at our health from a lens of not just what's wrong, but how well our bodies are actually functioning. It's a whole new arena in which we can assess and act on our health and I'm a firm believer that more data as it pertains to understanding our bodies is positive.   I want to know how you feel! Have you used functional testing in your own life? And was it helpful for you? We want to hear from y

Finding out your genes increase your risk for a disease can be quite scary. It almost sounds like your fate, your health is dictated by your genetic makeup. But your genes don’t have to be a life sentence. You don’t have to accept that fate...well, not yet. What if I told you that you can still change the course of your health? That you can fight against and lower your risk for... Neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. Or that a gene could be the reason you’re finding it hard to lose weight. Are your genes truly your destiny? Well, I believe that you can still rewrite your ‘health’ destiny and weave something more beautiful. Something that doesn’t restrict or limit the quality of your life. Something that lets you scream out at the top of your lungs... Yes, I can fight this! My genes are not in control, I am! Because that is what we all need to become. We all have to become empowered health warriors. Armed with the knowledge about our risk factors and motivated to make the necessary changes. Lifestyle changes are powerful because our health isn’t completely based on our genes. A personalised lifestyle plan and genes both affect your lifespan. A proper diet and nutrition. Exercise, movement, and physical activity. Getting enough sleep. All of these including a whole host of other factors have an impact. Genes are still important. They play an important role in our lives, but we don’t understand them fully. Despite what we already know, there are still common misconceptions about genes. For those of you who have done genetic testing, what were your results like? Does seeing those red, green, and yellow results give you a better understanding? Or maybe, it only increased your frustration and confusion. It might be that you became more anxious about your health. Far from being the empowered individual, you end up being more stressed. Stressed about what your future would be. Some people are even more susceptible to getting more stressed than they already are. Oh, what to do now? Build the right team that supports and guides you. Look for a functional medicine practitioner. Or someone that has training and knowledge in this space. There have been more and more practitioners like myself who’ve been interested and working towards improving their knowledge. So they can help people like you. Now’s not the time to take a backseat.  We’re talking about your health here. And you are the driver. Not your genes, but YOU. So strap on your seatbelt and shift the gears.  Don’t worry though because I’m here to guide you.   Check out this new episode as we go over: The common misunderstandings surrounding genes and epigenetics How nutrition and environment have an impact on your genes Dr. Denise’ own risk and the applications for people in a similar situation What to be mindful of when getting a genetic test The common gene variations associated with neurodegenerative conditions   Episode Highlights Finding The Genes Affecting Health Common Misconceptions On Genetics And Your Health How Genetic Variations Impact Your Health Understanding Your Genetic Risk Factors Genes Impact On Stress Levels Genes Role With Weight Gain Other Factors To Consider About Your Genes The Biggest Takeaway About How Genes Affect Your Health   About Our Guest Dr. Denise Furness is a molecular geneticist and nutritionist. She spent 20 years studying the relationship between our genes and our environment, and has focused on nutrient genomics or the relationship between what we eat and how to fix our genes.  You can connect with Dr. Denise through her website, Your Genes and Nutrition or reach out to her on her Facebook.   Genes, Lifestyle Choices, And Your Health Finding The Genes Affecting Health The difference between a clinical geneticist and a molecular geneticist is that a clinical geneticist works in diagnosing rare genetic disorders linked with disease. Dr. Denise is an academic and scientist which involves having an understanding of viruses. Her work eventually led into animal work, but she shifted to nutrigenomics and got her PhD and postdoctoral fellowship on that.  She worked on research for almost 10 years before moving into private practice. She now works in helping children with autism, people with chronic fatigue, and those facing cognitive decline by identifying the underlying issues affecting their health. Common Misconceptions On Genetics And Your Health Your genetic makeup plays a large role in your predisposition to health and disease. Our genes are the instructions to make the proteins, but they need to be turned on.  Nutrients and amino acids are needed to be able to make proteins.  Exposures to chemicals and toxins also heavily influenced gene expression. You need to be in balance by having a better relationship with your genetic makeup and making sure it’s nourished with the right amount of food, activity, and sleep. How Genetic Variations Impact Your Health MTHFR is not a diagnosis for any disease. Genetic variations could have a small or large impact on how well a gene functions. In the case of MTHFR, it makes an enzyme that functions a little slower. By adding a bit more folate and B2, you won’t have a huge demand on methylation. The slight variations can be modified through diet and lifestyle. This is where personalisation comes in. What you need to look at is the relationship between something in your body at a cellular level and how it plays out when you don’t get the right nutrients. There is an association of different factors that increases your risk to experience a disease. Being able to manage the stressors in your life becomes important to managing those factors. It’s about looking at a number of genes in the pathway and the nutrients that affect that pathway. Understanding Your Genetic Risk Factors Professor Rodrigo Quinn believes that we need to close the gap between understanding our relationship with our body and mind, the dynamic connectome.  While many practitioners don’t recommend genetic testing, it will actually be helpful. As long as you can feel empowered by getting this information, then get tested. Dr. Denise's mother passed away from Dementia. She herself has APOE 34. APOE is implicated in the risk for cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia. There are no medications to compensate, but evidence shows lifestyle intervention can improve quality of life. APOE is a lipid or fat transporter. Most or about 60% of the population (Europeans and Caucasians) are APOE 33. This means they have an average risk for Alzheimer’s Disease or about 5%. Those with APOE 34 have up to a 20% risk. For those with APOE 44, their risk jumps up to 70%. Knowing your risk factors means you can start to do things earlier. APOE 44 is strongly associated with Alzheimer’s Disease, but it is not a cause. Nigerians have the highest frequencies for APOE 44, but they have the lowest onset for Alzheimer’s Disease. The main difference between Nigerians and other African populations with high incidences of Alzheimer’s Disease is lifestyle. Nigerians have low cholesterol, are active, and eat a high fiber diet. With lifestyle changes, even if you are APOE 44, you can bring your risk down to normal. By stacking things in our favor, through movement, diet, proper sleep, we can reduce our risk of expression. Dementia is not an older person’s disease. It starts as early as our 30s and 40s. APOE is linked to inflammation too.  A lot of genetic variations are sorted as either good or bad. But these genetic variations may also have benefits. For example, those with slower MTHFR have less DNA damage and can reduce the risk of cancer linked with DNA damage. With the amount of research being done, we should watch this space as we learn more. In the meantime, genetic testing is worth looking at. Some things to consider including eating a high fiber, low glycemic diet, eating healthy fats, and checking whether you have a disrupted circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is responsible for turning on and off genes at certain times. Those with APOE gene are shown to be better responders to exercise. Another gene to look at when it comes to cognitive decline is brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). BDNF is the gene important for regenerating neurons that we lose over our lifetime. Exercise has been shown to light up the brain and increase BDNF. You should also monitor your stress levels because BDNF suppresses the expression of BDNF. Genes Impact On Stress Levels Some of us would have a more stressful response to difficult situations because of the way we’re wired. People with genetic variations in Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) and have a slow COMT will be lacking in magnesium and B vitamins. COMT is responsible for breaking down dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. People with a slow COMT experience a heightened stress response. The positive side is that someone with COMT has a really good capacity for executive function and thinking.  By understanding your genetic predispositions, you can be a bit more logical and do little things that can help you like taking magnesium. Coming up with the ingredients and the tools in your personal toolbox can help you navigate the changes in your life. Genes Role With Weight Gain Some people have a genetic predisposition towards weight gain. The FTO gene is one of the strongest predictors of weight. FTO is responsible for your ability to utilise fat as energy. There’s no easy answer to being able to lose weight, but that shouldn’t mean that you give up. There is no one diet for everyone. Maybe you’re more sensitive to sugar or you’re more sensitive to fat. The diet that would work for you would depend on some things. Don’t get stuck on numbers and how many kilos you’ve lost. Look at body composition and health. Other Factors To Consider About Your Genes Past traumas such as being bullied or exposure to toxins could also be factors affecting your health. Dr. Denise has a functional medicine approach where she looks at a whole host of things including sleep, and gut microbiome.   When it comes to genetic testing, it’s best to work with a practitioner who has done some training, look for a functional medicine doctor, or find someone who specialises in nutrigenomics or genetics. Be cautious about things like Ancestry and 23andMe.They have a wealth of data, but not the ones you want. Understanding your genetic makeup and what that means is very complex.  Having somebody work with you through that is better than doing the guesswork yourself. More and more practitioners are becoming interested in the integrative medicine space or functional medicine space.   Previously Recommended Resources Articles A favorable lifestyle was associated with a lower dementia risk even among participants with a high genetic risk. So despite the “gun” being loaded so to speak with lifestyle modifications you can reduce your personal risk. Association of Lifestyle and Genetic Risk With Incidence of Dementia: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2738355#joi190074r34   Books Psychobiotics Revolution by Scott C Anderson: http://psychobiotic-revolution.com.  Memory Wise - Dr Anne Unkenstein plus blurb    3 Related Episodes You Might Like To Listen To Podcast Ep 015: How To Deal With Life Crisis and Change: Powerful Lessons and Tips with Prof. George Jelinek Podcast Ep 011: Your Body’s Wear and Tear and Memory Loss: The Biggest Things We Get Wrong with Prof. Zoltan Sarnyai Podcast Ep 009: How Stress Damages Your Memory Health And What To Do About It with Thomas G. Guilliams Ph.D   The Biggest Takeaway About How Genes Affect Your Health Understanding your genetic makeup and what it means is a complex pitch. There are many different dance partners around a gene that are going to enable expression of that in many different ways.   Quotable “We can start to stack things in our favor and reduce our risk of expression by starting to make simple lifestyle choices.” - David Norris   What was your BIGGEST takeaway from this episode?      All the best  David  P.S. Did you get the free guide?  If not, here’s the link.  Disclaimer: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

In this show Prof. George will share with you his own personal journey of surviving multiple sclerosis and how the power of mindfulness has helped him and others. Getting a life threatening diagnosis can be devastating.  Your entire world gets turned upside down, and you feel isolated and powerless.  There is a point when you are in denial and refuse to acknowledge what’s happening. Or you get angry. You get angry at everyone and even yourself. How you react can have an impact on how things turn out later on.  But what a lot of people don’t know, a state of non reaction can be beneficial to dealing with your crisis. In today’s show, Prof. George shares with you his research on lifestyle factors and reducing risk on neurological conditions, of which he has first-hand experience. Prof. George and I go deep into: Facing a Major Life Crisis Tools for Navigating Disruptions and Overwhelm The Benefits of Meditation Opportunities during the Coronavirus Crisis Getting Started with Meditation Amplifying your Practice On top of that, we engage in a fabulous conversation on how being an observer and avoiding judgment is crucial at this time when the world is facing a massive crisis brought upon by Coronavirus. For everyone out there, you won’t want to miss this. You always have a choice no matter what the world brings. There are opportunities that even a crisis brings. The key is to become more present and reconnect.  You may have gotten used to how life has been and how things work. But life is cyclical. There are always ups and downs. So let go and accept that there is victory in accepting and opening yourself up to change. Listen To The Podcast Now. About Our Guest Professor George Jelinek is a professor and founder of the Neuroepidemiology Unit at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. This unit expressly evaluates modifiable risk factors that predict the progression of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. He has served since 2017 as the Chief Editor for Neuroepidemiology in the journal Frontiers in Neurology, and he was Founding Editor – and is currently the Editor Emeritus – for Emergency Medicine Australasia. Prof. George also has the distinction of being the first Professor of Emergency Medicine in Australasia. Between 1987 and 2018, he published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers, seven book forewords and eight books, and received more than 20 research grants. He is author of the life changing book, Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis, which recounts his research on the disease and how he applied what he discovered to his own life.     Living With and Surviving Multiple Sclerosis Facing A Major Life Crisis Prof. George talks about his mother who died from multiple sclerosis. He shares about finding out he had the disease also. The scientific literature on treating multiple sclerosis was limited at that time and included few immune modifying medications. Professor Jelinek formulated a comprehensive lifestyle plan for himself he had adhered to until now. When facing a massive life adjustment, being in denial and refusing to face the reality of it is common. A mentor helped Prof. George to face the challenges of the life threatening diagnosis he received. It’s important when facing a really big challenge to give it space, be vulnerable, and allow things to come up rather than try to control the whole thing. Tools For Navigating Disruptions and Overwhelm Life is cyclical. There are highs and lows, and you have to learn to accept that. When you look back in your life, you’ll realize that the difficult times are when you experienced tremendous growth. The notion that people are stable and unchanging needs to be challenged. You need to understand that after this crisis your life won’t go back to the way it was. Meditation is a big part of Prof. George’s toolkit for dealing with moments of overwhelm.  Research such as the work on mindfulness-based stress reduction by Prof. Jon Kabat-Zinn has already proven the benefits of regular meditation. Meditation takes a lot of practice to get good at watching without judging. It develops a compassionate acceptance of the good and the bad. The skill of being able to navigate the ups and downs of life accrue results over decades.  Prof. George shares his foray into transcendental meditation when he was young and before he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The Benefits of Meditation Meditation brought a gradual change in Prof. George’s attitude towards life and provided him with insight into things. The choice on how to respond and react is a byproduct of meditation. Meditation allows you to become more of an observer rather than reacting. Those dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic are feeling isolated and powerless, and it makes them feel that they don’t have a choice. The Opportunities During The Coronavirus Crisis This crisis has given you the time to do something you really enjoy doing and go deep into it. There’s a need to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Pain, anxiety, and friction only come up when you perpetuate thoughts of restrictions and not having a choice. Getting Started With Meditation To avoid nervousness and embarrassment, it’s better to start by joining a group. Having an experienced meditation teacher is good. But there are a number of meditation apps providing guided meditations. Meditation and exercise have both been proven to grow new cells in the hippocampus while the amygdala shrinks in size. Regular meditators have been able to mitigate the consequences of aging. Meditation can possibly be the antidote to dementia. Meditation allows you to become more resilient and grow and thrive during difficult times. Coming into the space and practicing are good ways to start with meditation. Muse meditation headband and the USC app are tools that also provide biofeedback for those who are more analytical and need data. But at some point, you wouldn’t need the tools and can continue the practice on your own. This time is a like a forced opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and our micro community. During this crisis, time has slowed down for people. Little things now assume some importance. It all comes down to having an attitude of thinking that there’s an opportunity here and you might as well make the most of it. There is victory to opening yourself up to opportunities. Amplifying Your Practice Prof. George lives an unstructured life and has learned to let go into the rhythm of life. He swims when he wants to and runs when he wants to. Some may need the space or triggers to transition into and build up their skill and behaviour. Practice is one thing. Being able to apply being non reactive and compassionate into your day-to-day life is the next step. Having a partner that supports you is important. It’s easy to do your practice and eat healthy when you’re in a retreat, everyone is doing it, and your food is prepared. Continuing that when you’re back home and exposed to people who might undermine your choices is harder. After this crisis, you might start to question the things that you used to do. There is a great impetus for us to thrive and grow as a society now. It’s better to be less tuned in to social media where it’s easy for people to spread confusion and misinformation. Focus on and reconnect with real things instead.    Recommended Resources From The Show   Evidence   Catalogue of Prof George’s work listed at the University Of Melbourne https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/155521-george-jelinek OvercomingMS.org : https://overcomingms.org/about-us     Books and Other Resources   Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis by Prof. George Jelinek https://overcomingms.org/resources The Centre of Contemplative Mind Society: http://www.contemplativemind.org/practices/tree     5  Podcasts To Help with How To Deal With Life Crisis and Change Podcast Ep 013: How To Take Care Of Yourself At Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic with The Merrymaker Sisters Podcast Ep 011: Your Body’s Wear and Tear and Memory Loss: The Biggest Things We Get Wrong with Prof. Zoltan Sarnyai Podcast Ep 009: How Stress Damages Your Memory Health And What To Do About It with Thomas G. Guilliams Ph.D Podcast Ep 008: How Your Gut Health Affects Your Brain and Memory Health with Scott C Anderson Podcast Ep 005: Food, Mood, Microbiome and Your Memory with Dr Amy Loughman You can reach out to Prof. George Jelinek on Facebook. To get more resources or find your community, go to his website.   So what was your BIGGEST takeaway from this episode?    Time management tips, mindset?  Practices for more space?  Comment below,  I’d love to hear what worked for you.   All the best  David   Disclaimer: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

How well do you understand your body’s signals to make decisions about maintaining your health and preventing disease? Stress has a tremendous effect on our health and memory in a way that there is a downregulation in the signals sent by our brain to the rest of our bodies. There is a rich neurological symphony that comes under threat when we are stressed. Our healthcare system is focused on traditional treatment methods of medication and surgery. But evidence-based research has come up supporting how lifestyle medicine can prevent and even reverse chronic diseases. This is very crucial as the more we know how our bodies react to stress and how deeply it affects the cells, tissues, and organs of our body, the better we can help our bodies heal. Because ultimately, this is the reason our brains are sending these signals. In this show you’ll learn about: Whether we are doing the best approach to improving our health Evidence-based support on ways to heal and reverse chronic diseases Why and how lifestyle medicine works In today’s show, you will learn the mechanism of how stress affects our bodies and what we can do to improve our life. Listen To The Podcast Now.  About Our Guest Dr Tom Guilliams has a doctorate in molecular immunology from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He has spent two decades investigating the mechanisms and actions of lifestyle and nutrient based therapies. He serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-School of Pharmacy and is VP of Science for Ortho Molecular Products. He is the founder and president of The Point Institute and has written several teaching manuals functional to the integrative medical community. He is the author of several publications, including The Original Prescription.    Understanding the Human Condition  Why Does Dr Tom Focus On Lifestyle Medicine ? Dr Tom has always been interested in biology and how the world works. Working with a dietary supplement company exposed him to non-traditional ways of asking questions and looking at connections between healing and lifestyle medicine. Access to research literature allowed him to continue investigating the healing properties of the human body. How Lifestyle and Environment Affects Our Bodies Our bodies will prioritize certain mechanisms, behaviors, and cellular performances that are most important when dealing with a stress response. The cumulative effect bad habits have on our bodies. The Signals Of Life We Should Pay Attention To The seven areas we want to look at - diet and nutrition, physical activity, stress response, circadian rhythm, environmental factors, hygiene and health factors, and purpose and community. The seven areas are interdependent and aren’t isolated from each other. Our Concept of Stress People’s perception of stress is tied to the the ability to control the outcomes they want to control. Most of the time stress has to do with time and responsibilities. How the Exposure to Stress Changes our Bodies There are two levels of the stress response - the fight or flight response and the HPA axis. An imbalance happens when a physical response is triggered when there is no physical need for the energy generated. Our body maladapts to the constant disconnect between our stressors and our physiological needs.  Chronic Stress and Our Body Physiological functions in the body are downregulated by chronic stress. We learned to self-medicate through durational use of drugs and caffeine to distract ourselves from being under chronic stress. Our brain protects us from constant stress by downregulating leading to low cortisol levels. How Do We Get People to Take Control of Their Personal Habits and Routines to Reduce Chronic Stress Clinicians and patients need to know the importance of understanding signals and how nutrients affect the body. We have to empower people so they’ll realize that they make the choices on what they put in their body.  We should shift our mindset from evidence-based medicine to medicine-based evidence. Our current system is not geared towards avoiding drugs or surgery.  Answering a perceived stress questionnaire or doing a stress inventory are simple yet effective ways to increase awareness of stress. Think about what you can do about things that are NUTS - things that are New, things that are Uncontrolled, things that Threaten us or give us a Sense of disequilibrium. We need to think outside of the box and not deal exclusively with just cortisol or epinephrine. The Epigenetics of the Stress Response One generation’s stressors are passed down to the next generation. How we responded to stress while we were young affects our ability to deal with stressors later as we get older. Children do not produce Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which acts as a counter balancing beneficial hormone. This makes them more vulnerable to stress. Reducing Your Risk Your genetics or the healthcare system should not dictate whether you’re healthy or not.  Healthcare professionals should believe and empower their patients to do the things they should do.  Stress and the Hippocampus Stress impairs many hippocampus-dependent memory tasks.   The ability to connect and have a robust memory is reduced. The neural behaviour at the heart of learning is under threat by stress.  Stress affects our buffering capacity or our resilience to deal with changes. Resources The Original Prescription by Dr Thomas G. Guilliams with Roni Enten. The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management: Principles and Protocols for Healthcare Professionals: https://www.pointinstitute.org/shop/ N.U.T.S (Novel, Unpredictable , Threat, Sense of Control): Detailed summary article for GPs and Health Professionals: https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2013/august/chronic-stress/ The recipe for stress are universal and so are the ingredients. Here’s a short summary of N.U.T.S.: https://humanstress.ca/stress/understand-your-stress/sources-of-stress/ A great article about applying N.U.T.S in education can be found in the Centre for Studies on Human Stress’s monthly publication Mammoth: https://humanstress.ca/Documents/pdf/Mammouth-Magazine/Mammoth_vol5_EN.pdf Perceived Stress Scale: PSS : https://das.nh.gov/wellness/docs/percieved%20stress%20scale.pdf The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory or Social Readjustment Rating Scale: (Stressful Life Events checklist. You can take the test here: https://www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory or learn more about the inventory’s development, evidence and application: (https://www.simplypsychology.org/SRRS.html) Stress effects on the hippocampus: a critical review Kim EJ, Pellman B, Kim JJ. Learn Mem. 2015;22(9):411–416. Published 2015 Aug 18. doi:10.1101/lm.037291.114 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4561403/   Stress and your Memory (Hippocampus)   Goleman, D. (2006). Social intelligence: The new science of human relationships. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-13172-000 You can reach out to Tom on his website, where you can also access his whitepapers and ebook. Enjoy The Podcast? If it’s a “Oh Yes I did David!”  Then please, do yourself a huge favour and subscribe to the podcast.  5 Star Review Worthy? If it is we’d love your review. It really does go a long way to help us reach and serve more people.  Do you want to help other people prevent avoidable memory loss? Yes? 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What we're talking about in this episode Why adrenal issues are often misdiagnosed and the unfortunate consequences of this How our modern life wreaks havoc on our body’s natural stress response systems The origins and consequences of the adrenal fatigue myth The reasons why cortisol can be decreased in the body through cortisol resistance The four most common triggers of HPA axis dysfunction and how to respond to them Why perceived stress is a big deal and practical ways to cope with it   Episode Summary If you’ve ever felt so exhausted that simply functioning seems like an impossibility you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. That’s what I was diagnosed with a decade ago. Our adrenals are hormones produced in a set of glands near our kidneys. But here’s the deal, chronic fatigue doesn’t actually start there - it begins up in our limbic, or survival, brain. For those of you who’ve struggled with this type of chronic fatigue, today’s episode might just change your life. I’m taking a deep dive into the myths surrounding adrenal fatigue. I explain what it really is and what’s going on that makes you feel so tired all the time, and how you can heal from all the burnout.  Today I’m speaking from both personal and professional experience to explain what is known, not known, and incorrectly assumed about adrenal systems and adrenal fatigue. I discuss what triggers many of the common problems of cortisol imbalance and what you can do about it. You’re going to walk away from this episode with the knowledge to be more empowered about taking control of your energy. Do you have any systems to help cope with the stress and fatigue in your life? Let’s talk about it in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes “Without knowing what’s really going on we can’t actually focus on the appropriate area of concern in the body. If your adrenals are incorrectly getting blamed, then they are unfortunately getting misdiagnosed and could potentially be treated in some cases which could lead to bigger issues.” [5:07] “What we know now is that adrenal function isn’t actually impaired at all. It’s that our body and brain are regulating the cortisol response system based on how much stress we’re dealing with.” [15:16] “On any given day we can be triggered by perceived stress fifty plus times. Yikes! That’s a lot of stressors hitting our body on a constant daily basis.” [19:43] “Perceived stress is the one thing that we can really get control over and it’s also the one thing that when we don’t have control over can lead to a lot of gasoline on the inflammatory fire.” [24:53]   Resources Mentioned Top 10 Energy-Boosting Remedies The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder Episode 120 with Dr. Carrie Jones Precision Analytical DUTCH Hormone Test The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management by Thomas G. Guilliams Ph.D. 14-Day Hormone Detox Episode 52: The #1 PRECURSOR TO HORMONE CHAOS   Other Resources: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution by Dr. Mariza Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Welcome to the Evolution of Medicine podcast! In this episode, we talk with Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD, a leading researcher and educator on stress and the brain who currently serves as the vice president of scientific affairs at Ortho Molecular Products and as director of the Point Institute. His studies focus on the mechanisms and actions of natural-based therapies, and he is an expert in the therapeutic uses of nutritional supplements. In a fascinating 30 minutes, Dr. Guilliams discusses the latest research and terminology in the measurement of health—not the measurement of disease or disease risk, but health. This is a key theme you’ll notice in this episode, that we are fast approaching a healthcare system in which patients are interested in and take ownership of their health and begin addressing concerns with their practitioners long before they are upstream in a chronic disease state. This episode is a brilliant example of the exciting future ahead for functional medicine. Highlights include: The key measurements of health and the markers of disease management necessary for health creation How cutting-edge terms like “metabolic reserve” and “physiologic resilience” are defined and measured in the body The role of the HPA axis in health measurement How biological rhythms affect the body’s reserve and resilience to threats The main drivers of health creation in the future of functional medicine And so much more! Resources mentioned in this podcast: Advances in Mitochondrial Medicine Conference July Functional Forum: Stress and the Brain: Understanding Biological Rhythms