Podcasts about vegan diets

In this fascinating episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we do a deep dive into all things blood sugar with diabetes expert, Dr. Beverly Yates. We discuss how proper blood sugar handling is one of the body's topmost priorities, and how dysregulated blood sugar levels have far-reaching implications on the body and mind. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field underscores her passion for addressing complex health challenges and delivering impactful results for her clients.   In this interview, we explore:    -The paramount importance of blood sugar regulation in preventing all manner of chronic disease   -A closer look at Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs)   -The significance of advanced lab markers in nutrition practice - what markers most practitioners miss and how to use the information gleaned from these to get even better results with your clients    -Practical strategies to enroll your clients in the lifestyle/behavior changes that are so essential to this process    Connect with Dr. Yates: Website: https://naturalhealthcare.com Instagram:  https://instagram.com/drbeverlyyates    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrBeverlyYates   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbeverlyyates/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/womenshealthexpert/    Timestamps: 00:00 Dr. Yates: Diabetes Program Innovator 09:45 Reconnecting with Estranged Father 11:31 "Clinicians Corner: Transformative Health Training" 19:32 Diet Challenges in Silicon Valley 23:14 "Personalizing Diet with CGM" 28:01 Intermittent Fasting & Carb Dependency 33:01 Blood Sugar Crashes and AGEs 41:39 Monitoring Metabolic Health Insights 45:30 Appetite Hormones and GLP1 Benefits 51:33 Genetic Discovery in Heart Health 58:00 Why Mimic Meat in Vegan Diets? 01:00:24 CGMs Reveal Oatmeal Intolerance 01:05:13 "Clinician's Corner: Episode Highlights"   Speaker bio:    Dr. Beverly Yates ND, is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She is the nation's leader in online type 2 diabetes care – and she is on a mission to help 3 million people heal from type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. She used her background in MIT Electrical Engineering and work as a Systems Engineer in Silicon Valley to create effective online programs for people with diabetes to achieve blood sugar control and live the life they love.   Dr. Yates is an internationally recognized speaker and expert in diabetes and heart disease. She is a published author of Heart Health for Black Women: A Natural Approach to Healing and Preventing Heart Disease, and co-author of multiple books, including with Jack Canfield, The Soul of Success, Vol. 2. She is writing a new book on type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, based on her Yates Protocol, focusing on 5 Practical, Enjoyable Steps to Reversing Type 2 and Prediabetes and Living the Life You Love. Dr. Yates has been featured in numerous media outlets, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, NPR, Black News Channel, Fox, Sirius XM, MindBodyGreen, Essence Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Women's World, Readers Digest, Rodale Press, and more. Keywords:   Restorative Wellness, Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes, Pre Diabetes, CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor), Nutrition, Meal Timing, Stress Management, Sleep Quality, Exercise, Glycemic Control, Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), Fasting, Insulin Sensitivity, Metabolic Health, Heart Disease, Cognitive Impairment, Plant-based Diet, Supplements, D Ribose, Resveratrol, Ubiquinol, Hemoglobin A1C, Fasting Insulin, C Peptide, Fructosamine, Leptin, Vegetarian Diet, Vegan Diet, Chronic Illness   Disclaimer: The views expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the use of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. By viewing or listening to this information, you agree to hold Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with your participation. Thank you for your understanding.  

Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the top foods that promote weight loss. Discover how simple dietary changes can lead to significant weight loss and improve overall health. Learn which foods to incorporate into your diet for effective weight management. #WeightLossFoods #HealthyEating #Nutrition

Is a vegetarian or vegan diet right for your child? In this episode, I take a deep dive into plant-based eating for kids—covering everything from the different types of vegetarian and vegan diets to the key nutritional considerations parents need to know. With more families choosing to reduce or eliminate meat, it's essential to understand how to ensure kids get the right balance of nutrients for their growth and development. I also share my personal experience with plant-based eating and why it's a topic I'm incredibly passionate about. Join me as I break down the pros, the challenges, and the practical ways to make vegetarian and vegan diets work for your little one. What You'll Learn in This Episode:  Types of Plant-Based Diets – Understanding vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and flexitarian diets and how they differ. Nutritional Considerations for Kids – The essential nutrients to watch for. Health and Environmental Benefits – Why many families are shifting to plant-based eating. Common Myths and Misconceptions – Debunking the biggest concerns around vegetarian and vegan diets for children. Practical Tips for Parents – How to introduce more plant-based meals without stress, plus simple, nutritious foods that even fussy eaters will enjoy.   Show Notes:

Twice per week, we hold Coaching Calls for our members. One of those is a live call for them to ask questions to our coaching team, as well as connect with other RNTers. The other is some of our team discussing relevant topics for our member's goals. I've pulled together some clips from those calls from the last few months to give you an insight into some topics that can really help you in your journey.   Timestamps: 00:05 - Introduction to RNT Coaching Calls and Goal Setting 01:42 - Setting Realistic New Year's Resolutions 06:16 - Understanding the Rate of Progress in Muscle Building 14:45 - Setting Realistic Fat Loss Goals 20:40 - Nutritional Considerations for Different Goals 27:17 - Challenges of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets 36:24 - Managing Motivation Dips 45:43 - Balancing Fitness with Real-World Challenges 56:05 - Handling Social Pressure and Relationships 1:01:43 - Myth Busting: Insulin's Role in Fat Loss 1:01:56 - Insulin and Calorie Deficit in Weight Loss 1:03:44 - General Advice for Weight Loss and Blood Glucose Management 1:04:53 - Debunking Myths About Carbohydrates 1:05:24 - Conclusion and Call to Action   Next steps:  1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/   2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform   3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform   4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator  5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness:  Website  Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  Email  Connect with Akash:  Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn 

Send us a textHey, Sunshine! Are you curious about the ingredients in your favorite plant-based products? You're not alone! In this episode of Power on Plants, we're diving into a question that's been buzzing in our community: What is rice concentrate, and is it safe for your whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle?We're Jarrod and Anita Roussel—healthcare professionals, homeschooling parents of four, and your go-to guides for simple, delicious plant-based living that fuels natural healing the exciting, enjoyable way. We know how overwhelming it can feel to navigate food labels and make the best choices for your health. That's why we're here to break it all down for you.In this episode, we'll explain exactly what rice concentrate is, how it's made, and why it's used in some food products. We'll also share why choosing organic products is so important for avoiding harmful pesticides, herbicides, GMOs, and even arsenic exposure. But most importantly, we'll help you see how this ingredient can fit into a healthy eating plan that's focused on life-giving, whole, unprocessed plant foods.Whether you're just starting your journey toward healthy food and a sustainable meal plan or you've been living the WFPB lifestyle for years, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you feel confident and informed. Thankfully, the key to lasting health isn't about stressing over every little ingredient—it's about focusing on the bigger picture: a life filled with energy, joy, and delicious, nourishing meals you actually love!

Brian Clement, Ph.D., and Anna Maria Clement explore the benefits of sprouting for health and longevity. Learn how living foods can boost your vitality and support long-term wellness. #LivingFoods #HealthAndLongevity #Sprouting

Lots of people transition from the vegan diet to one that includes meat and animal products...but few do so on a public stage. Former vegan chef Mollie Engelhart had a dietary change of heart that became very public when she changed the menu and name of her restaurant in California. That's when the virtual and in-person backlash and vitriol began. While Mollie's restaurant has now closed, she is a regenerative rancher who is sticking to her dietary convictions.   Today Mollie shares her remarkable story, all that she went through, and why she has chosen to stand strong in the face of opposition. She also explains why she believes regeneratively raised meat, food traditions and food sovereignty are so important. And why she goes the extra mile to get raw milk to her community in Texas.   Visit Mollie's website: sovereigntyranch.com Listen to the Gubba Homestead podcast Check out our sponsors Optimal Carnivore and Gray Toad Tallow

Are you team meat or team veggies? In this episode, we dive headfirst into the great food debate: Should you eat meat? Is the carnivore diet the best? Should carbs really be avoided? We break down the science behind healthy eating and expose the facts. Plus, we uncover the most common nutrient deficiencies on a vegan diet and how to address them. No matter your diet, this episode is packed with insights to help you fuel your body the right way! Tune in to hear: Podcast round-up (1:45) The essentials of a plant-based diet (4:19) Should meat be part of your diet? (8:00) The secret to longevity (10:06) Why a vegan diet might not work for everyone (11:15) Why your iron levels are low (21:00) Essential supplements every vegan should take (24:30) Load up on these Iron-rich plant-based foods (28:33) Head to www.paulabenedi.com/episode321 for the show notes Join our newsletter: www.synergised.info/newsletter Follow Synergised on Instagram: @synergiseduk Follow Paula on Instagram: @paulabenedi . P.S. This podcast and website represent the opinions of Paula Benedi. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

There is a war out there that is hush-hush and it's geared to the plant-based and vegan movement. This is not a talk about what diet belief system is better and this is not a show about animal and vegan propaganda. Instead, this is detailed information on how the plant-based and vegan movement is dying and has been systematically attacked for the last two years by opportunistic individuals that have found a brilliant way to turn the tide in the diet health movement world. For whom it may concern, the plant-based and vegan movement is a stone's throw from being dead and you may want to understand it before it's gone. Pretty soon the vegan and plant-based influencers will be talking in an echo chamber that will only grow smaller as the next couple of years pass by. In this episode you will be awakened on the plan—the plan to make people lose faith… Listen to this advertisement-free podcast on Apple & Spotify. In this episode… • Learn about the war going on that no one is talking about. • Discover which side of this war is winning and why. • Uncover which side of the aisle, if any, the Medical Medium book series is on and why. • Learn why so many vegan and plant-based influencers have turned against their diets. • Discover how infertility is being weaponized to the detriment of young women. • Who is more likely to be infertile: those who follow plant-based diets, those who follow meat-eating diets, or neither? • Learn about the unfair tactics at play between the Meatheads and Soyboys. • Uncover the truths about B12 deficiencies and what's really going on. • Discover why people used to be thinner and if it was due to a certain diet. • Learn who's getting enough protein. All this and more, tune in and don't miss out on this important episode. You can revisit this episode anytime you need it. For more information visit www.medicalmedium.com

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news. Including a new form of insulin that can switch itself off before blood sugar levels fall too low, and how scientists have discovered the origins of the meteors that most commonly fall to Earth.Plus, an in-depth look at whether vegan diets are really good for us.For support on topics covered in this programme, you can get details of organisations within the UK by visiting the BBC Action Line website - bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Nothing fuels more controversy than a non animal eating style. Why is this, and is ti possible to get lean and strong and age well without animal products?

For most of you, today's guest doesn't require much of an introduction, as David Horinek has been on this podcast for four previous conversations! David is a serial entrepreneur, a biophotonic and biomolecular savant and has been an invaluable mentor to me since the early days of BioLight. He is the mastermind behind the anti-aging skincare product and red light therapy synergist, BioCream, and played a major role in bringing the BioBlue line of products to fruition.In our conversation today, David and I cover a myriad of topics, including updates on the many technologies and projects he is currently working on (many centered around light), some exciting and novel hacks for methylene blue, various insights into light and diet for optimal health, longevity and frequency-enhanced textiles and much more! If you found the information in today's episode with David particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Watch this video on YouTube - Key Points [00:00] Introduction and Welcoming David Horneck[01:15] Methylene Blue and Health Benefits[03:01] Oxygen and Cellular Energy Production[04:38] Applications in Longevity and Healing [06:12] Cosmetic Benefits and Skin Health [07:41] Environmental Toxins and Their Impact on Health [09:12] David's Approach to Innovation [10:47] Holographic Technology and Energy Balancing [12:12] Manipulating Frequencies with Holographic Films [13:56] Testing and Refining Holographic Products [15:21] Developing Specialized Light Therapy Products [16:58] Combining Frequency Technology with Light[18:14] Potential Use in Cosmetic Industry[19:23] Future of Energy Healing [20:13] Discussion on Sun Exposure and Testosterone[21:02] Mitochondrial Health and the Sun's Wavelengths[22:08] Cytochromal Stimulation and Light Therapy[23:31] Carnivore Diet and Clean Eating for Longevity[25:45] Healthy Fats and Inflammation Reduction[26:12] Self-Care and Avoiding the Medical Industry[26:50] Methylene Blue and Hydrogen Water Combo[29:06] Development of a Skin Product with Methylene Blue[33:34] Future Product Development and Innovation[35:05] Skin Hydration Benefits from Methylene Blue Mist[38:09] Water Purification and the Importance of Clean Water[40:24] Focus on Health vs. Social Media [40:53] Exercise Hacks and Power Workouts [42:01] Impact of Grains on Health [42:29] Shilajit and Nutrient-Dense Compounds [43:37] Clean Eating and Herbal Extractions [45:35] Biohacking, Mitochondria, and Energy [48:57] Hydration and Mitochondrial Function [50:21] Thoughts on Dairy and Carnivore vs. Vegan Diets [52:28] Bone Health and Calcium Misconceptions [55:18] Homemade Chocolate Recipe and Health Benefits [56:52] Ghee and EZ Water [57:43] US Food Regulations vs. Europe [58:39] Philosophy on Freedom and Control [59:13] Introduction to Frequency Clothing [1:00:39] Textiles and Frequency Retention [1:01:32] Light and the Pineal Gland [1:01:59] Cosmetics and Light Manipulation [1:02:35] Micro Lenses and Energy Targeting [1:03:11] Frequency Clothing Development [1:03:41] Testing Longevity Clothing [1:04:11] Cytochromes and Energy in Cells [1:04:43] Creating Longevity Frequency Clothing [1:05:28] Refractive Index and Light Manipulation [1:06:05] Meditation and Information Downloading [1:07:24] Packaging Technology for Longevity [1:08:16] Kickstarter and Testing Samples [1:09:01] Relaxation Light Development [1:11:01] EMF Mitigation Strategies[1:12:16] Future of EMF Protection and Materials[1:14:43] Positive Thinking and Reframing - Where to learn more from and about David Horinek:   Low Impact - Check out BioLight's most popular bundle: The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle For this bundle, you choose one of each: one BioBlue product, one BioC60 product and one red light therapy product and save 20% on the entire order!   Click here to view The Mitochondrial Triad Bundle! - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Water products: Water & Wellness Grounding products: Earthing.com EMF-mitigating products: Somavedic Blue light-blocking glasses: Ra Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn   BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

¡Bienvenidos a Doctor Mau Informa! Hoy vamos a hablar sobre un tema fundamental para tu salud: la relación entre lo que comes y la diversidad de tu flora intestinal. ¿Sabías que los alimentos que eliges no solo te nutren, sino que también afectan el equilibrio de bacterias que viven en tu intestino? Mantener una microbiota saludable es clave para mejorar tu digestión, reforzar tu sistema inmunológico, y hasta influir en tu estado de ánimo. ⁣ ⁣ Así que quédate conmigo, porque hoy vamos a descubrir cómo una alimentación balanceada puede transformar tu salud desde adentro. Todo con ciencia y nada con dramas. ⁣ ⁣ Si te gusta este contenido y quieres seguir aprendiendo sobre cómo optimizar tu bienestar, no olvides suscribirte a Doctor Mau Informa en tu plataforma de podcast favorita. ⁣ ⁣ Suscríbete a mi boletín informativo en: www.drmauriciogonzalez.com/ ⁣ Redes sociales: ⁣ ⁣ YouTube: /@doctormauinforma Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.mauriciogonzalez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@drmauriciogonzalez Twitter: www.twitter.com/DrMauricioGon CONTACTO ► booking@drmauriciogonzalez.com ⁣ ¡Nos escuchamos pronto!⁣ ⁣ Fuentes:⁣ ⁣ Fuentes: ⁣ Tomova, A., Bukovský, I., Rembert, E., Yonas, W., Alwarith, J., Barnard, N., & Kahleová, H. (2019). The Effects of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets on Gut Microbiota. Frontiers in Nutrition, 6. Dhillon, J., Li, Z., & Ortiz, R. (2019). Almond Snacking for 8 wk Increases Alpha-Diversity of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome and Decreases Bacteroides fragilis Abundance Compared with an Isocaloric Snack in College Freshmen. Current Developments in Nutrition, 3. ⁣ Willis, H., & Slavin, J. (2019). The Influence of Diet Interventions Using Whole, Plant Food on the Gut Microbiome: A Narrative Review.. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ⁣ Martínez I, Lattimer JM, Hubach KL, et al. Gut microbiome composition is linked to whole grain-induced immunological improvements. ISME J. 2013;7(2):269-280. doi:10.1038/ismej.2012.104⁣ ⁣ Shahbazi R, Sharifzad F, Bagheri R, Alsadi N, Yasavoli-Sharahi H, Matar C. Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Properties of Fermented Plant Foods. Nutrients. 2021;13(5):1516. Published 2021 Apr 30. doi:10.3390/nu13051516⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Klinder, A., Shen, Q., Heppel, S., Lovegrove, J., Rowland, I., & Tuohy, K. (2016). Impact of increasing fruit and vegetables and flavonoid intake on the human gut microbiota.. Food & function, 7 4, 1788-96 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of "Vibe Science," hosts Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen get "Smiley" with Jen Smiley, a master food coach and founder of "Wake Up and Read the Labels." Jen shares her inspiring journey of overcoming health challenges by learning to decipher food labels and identify harmful ingredients. The conversation delves into the critical role of label reading, debunking common food myths, and making informed, healthier choices. Jen emphasizes the importance of avoiding gluten, unhealthy oils, and processed foods, advocating instead for a diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods. This episode empowers listeners to take control of their health by offering practical tips for cleaner eating and making more conscious nutrition decisions.TAKEAWAYSImportance of reading food labels and understanding ingredientsPersonal health challenges and journey towards nutrition awarenessCommon misconceptions about food and ingredientsHidden ingredients in processed foods and their health impactsThe role of the corporate food industry in food quality and transparencyRecommendations for healthier food alternativesThe significance of clean eating and its positive effects on healthIdentifying and eliminating harmful ingredients from the dietThe impact of diet on physical and mental well-beingResources and support for improving nutrition and ingredient awarenessTIMESTAMPSIntroduction to Vibe Science (00:00:00)Introduction to the podcast and hosts, Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen.Welcoming Jen Smiley (00:00:16)Hosts welcome guest Jen Smiley and discuss her expertise in food coaching.Jen's Health Journey (00:01:02)Jen shares her personal health challenges and the start of her journey to better nutrition.The Wake Up Mission (00:03:00)Jen describes her mission to read and understand food labels for healthier choices.Empowering Others (00:04:05)Jen emphasizes that anyone can learn to read labels and make informed food choices.Recognizing Ingredients (00:04:50)Discussion on the importance of recognizing ingredients that are unfamiliar or unpronounceable.The Oats Controversy (00:07:32)Jen talks about the hidden dangers of oats, including glyphosate and high glycemic impact.Finding Clean Alternatives (00:09:27)Discussion on alternatives to unhealthy oat products and the importance of clean swaps.Protein and Inflammation (00:12:12)Jen explains the benefits of collagen protein over traditional whey protein for reducing inflammation.Navigating Oils (00:15:00)Advice on which oils to avoid and which are healthier options for cooking and consumption.Quality Over Quantity (00:19:30)Discussion on finding quality oils in stores and avoiding toxic ingredients in mainstream products.Understanding Additives (00:20:09)Jen explains the role of silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent in spices and its implications.Understanding Spices and Ingredients (00:20:43)Discussion on how spices clump together and the importance of ingredient awareness.Silicon Dioxide and Mono & Diglycerides (00:21:19)Jen highlights harmful ingredients like silicon dioxide and mono & diglycerides in food products.The Complexity of Food Labels (00:22:17)Conversation on how the food industry complicates nutrition and the need for simplicity.Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips (00:23:49)Advice on sticking to whole foods found on the grocery store's perimeter for better health.The Impact of Processed Foods (00:24:41)Discussion on the prevalence of processed foods in fitness communities and their health implications.Prioritizing Ingredient Elimination (00:26:59)Jen outlines the most harmful ingredients to eliminate from diets, starting with gluten.The Effects of Gluten and Dairy (00:28:48)Importance of avoiding gluten and dairy for reducing inflammation and improving health.Positive Outcomes of Dietary Changes (00:31:56)Jen shares transformative health benefits experienced by individuals after improving their diets.Engaging with Jen's Community (00:33:46)Information on how listeners can connect with Jen for resources and nutritional guidance.Final Thoughts and Encouragement (00:35:07)Encouragement to follow Jen and educate oneself about healthy eating and ingredient awareness. Follow us on Instagram: @Vibe.Science Subscribe to our YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

E 61 - Breathe, Move, and Heal with Christian van Camp Unlock the secrets to a holistic and balanced lifestyle with insights from holistic lifestyle and performance coach, Christian van Camp. Hear firsthand how Christian transformed personal health challenges into a journey of alternative healing practices, emphasizing the power of nutrient-dense diets and stress-reducing techniques. We'll explore how his experiences with severe constipation and his sister's heart condition illuminated the limitations of conventional healthcare, leading him down a path of natural healing modalities like acupuncture and colonics. Discover the transformative benefits of functional and primal movement patterns inspired by Ido Portal, and learn how to integrate dynamic activities like deep squats and floor work into your daily routine for improved longevity. Christian also shares practical tips for maintaining an active lifestyle, even in the most challenging urban environments, and introduces innovative setups like floor desks to keep you moving throughout the day. This episode underscores the importance of starting your day with stretching and physical activity to set a positive tone. Dive into the deeper connection between body and mind as Christian discusses the importance of stoic virtues, emotional release, and balanced masculinity. Learn how practices like breath work, meditation, and unconventional approaches to health such as sexual kung fu can help you manage male sexual energy and break free from phone addiction. Finally, get a sneak peek into Christian's upcoming Interfit program, a comprehensive men's lifestyle and physique optimization course set to launch in early 2023, designed to elevate your overall well-being with extensive content and practical exercises. Highlight Timestamps (08:06 - 09:30) Critique of Western Healthcare System (83 Seconds) (10:38 - 11:55) Evolution of Fitness Training (76 Seconds) (19:21 - 20:53) Healing Trauma Through Mind-Body Connection (92 Seconds) (24:43 - 25:33) Toxic Masculinity and Gender Roles (50 Seconds) (29:38 - 30:08) Society's Evolution and Internet Influence (30 Seconds) (36:39 - 37:30) Ancient Technology and Longevity Theory (50 Seconds) (39:12 - 40:21) Impact of Gut Health on Disease (70 Seconds) (49:27 - 50:55) The Controversy of Vegan Diets (88 Seconds) (01:03:16 - 01:04:33) Exploring Stoic Philosophy and Sexual Energy (77 Seconds) (01:10:09 - 01:11:03) Exploring Alternative Therapies and Modalities (54 Seconds) Check out all things Christian Van Camp below: https://www.instagram.com/cvcwellness/?hl=en ------------------------------------------------------------ Have you you ever thought about talking to a therapist? Let BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit ⁠https://betterhelp.com/intheshedwithryan⁠ and enjoy a special discount on your first month #advert

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, your mind just feels sluggish and unfocused? It might surprise you to learn that the key to mental clarity, emotional and just overall well-being could be sitting right on your plate.   In this episode, we discuss the connection between diet, mental health, and personal growth with Autumn Smith, the inspiring founder of Paleo Valley. We also discuss the crucial role of diet in healing, the importance of a collaborative approach between doctors and patients to address the root causes of digestive issues, and actionable steps to improve your health through mindful eating, slowing down, and reconnecting with nature.   Autumn Smith endured over a decade of severe digestive issues that no expert could resolve. Frustrated by the lack of genuinely healthy food products that were more than just buzzwords like "gluten-free" or "natural," Autumn and Chas, with Chas' brother and another close friend, founded Paleovalley.   What we discuss..   (09:46) Discovery of Somatic Therapy in Dance (14:20) Journey to Wellness (21:30) Paleo Diet and Digestive Health (33:01) Benefits of Gradual Dietary Changes (42:18) Nutritional Considerations in Vegan Diets (48:30) Fermented Foods for Gut Health (56:02) Truth About Chicken Labeling (01:02:04) Driving Change in Food Industry (01:17:24) Benefits of Organ Supplementation (01:20:27) Methods for Intermittent Fasting and Wellness   Thank you to our sponsors: PaleoValley: Visit https://paleovalley.com/mona and use code MONA to get 15% discount!   To learn more about Mona Sharma: Website: https://www.monasharma.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monasharma/ An Operation Podcast Original   To learn more about Autumn Smith: Website: https://paleovalley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paleovalley/ https://www.instagram.com/autumnfladmosmith/  

Send us a Text Message.This episode was special! James Leman and Lierre Keith discuss their road to recoveries after spending years wrecking their health (for NO good reason) on a vegan diet!Also check out episode 372 of Boundless Body Radio titled "Bonus! Stories of Ex-Vegans Returning from Malnutrition!"James Leman is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out James' first appearances on episodes 355 and 595 of Boundless Body Radio! We also hosted him recently to review the 2024 Hack Your Health Conference.James Leman is a 51-year-old who was born, lives and works in the beautiful island of Bermuda! As a vegetarian and vegan James' health declined so much, that he had multiple hospitalizations, autoimmune issues, anxiety and depression, amongst many other health problems. From listening to podcasts, reading books, and discovering the keto and carnivore diets, James has regained his health, and through that process, found happiness and purpose in sharing his experiences.Lierre Keith is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearance on episode 67 of Boundless Body Radio!! That episode has been one of our downloaded and talked about episodes of all-time. She was also hosted on episode 287 and episode 447, so be sure to check all of those episodes to discover Lierre's journey to malnutrition through veganism. Lierre's non-fiction works include the highly acclaimed The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability, which was absolutely life-changing for me.She is coauthor, with Derrick Jensen and Aric McBay, of Deep Green Resistance: Strategy to Save the Planet (Seven Stories Press, 2011) and she's the editor of The Derrick Jensen Reader: Writings on Environmental Revolution (Seven Stories Press, 2012). She currently lives in northern California.Find James at-IG- @the_carnivoristTW- @the_carnivoristPod- The Carnivorist Chats! Find Lierre at-Lierrekeith.comBook- The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and SustainabilityFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.My podcast listeners get 15% off of the entire Paleovalley's product line, and 50% off their tasty and nutritious 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks (my kids and I LOVE the teriyaki flavor). For those who want access to Wild Pastures regeneratively farmed and 100% grass fed and finished beef, pasture-raised pork, pasture-raised chicken and wild-caught seafood, you can get 20% off for life and $15 off your first box. In this episode, Stephanie interviews Autumn Smith, an expert on regenerative farming and co-founder of Wild Pastures. Autumn tackles common misconceptions about plant-based foods and the environmental implications of animal products. She sheds light on how regenerative agriculture can revolutionize food quality and impact personal and environmental health. Get ready to explore the nutritional importance of animal products, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, and discover practical steps to make informed and sustainable food choices.Autumn Smith faced lifelong digestive issues and anxiety until she turned to whole foods, curing her IBS and experiencing newfound mental clarity and vitality within just 30 days. Co-founding PaleoValley in 2013 with her husband, Chas, they pioneered nutrient-dense products free from sugars and grains. In 2018, they launched Wild Pastures, delivering 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised meat to promote personal health and environmental sustainability. A dedicated mother, Autumn advocates for accessible, nutritious foods and strives to restore planetary health for future generations.To learn more and connect with Autumn, visit her Facebook or Instagram.Resources Mentioned:PaleoValley | WebsiteWild Pastures | WebsiteWild Pastures Burger Co | WebsiteAmerican Grassfed Association | WebsiteFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

Happy Friday, everyone! We are wrapping up the week with some essential health tips! Have you ever asked yourself, ‘What really makes a healthy diet?' Today, we uncover the answers to healthy eating, the key B vitamins you need, the secret to a long, healthy life, and the best plant-based protein sources. Plus, we reveal the recommended minimum water intake you should aim for and the number one reason for dry scalp! Tune in to hear: Can vegan diets be healthy? (2:37) The importance of amino acids (4:52) The easiest way to get Omega 3s (9:00) Are organic eggs as great as you think? (11:40) Solutions for chronic dry scalp (15:10) Solving uterine polyps naturally (18:20) Head to www.paulabenedi.com/episode234 for the show notes Join our newsletter: www.synergised.info/newsletter Follow Synergised on Instagram: @synergiseduk Follow Paula on Instagram: @paulabenedi . P.S. This podcast and website represent the opinions of Paula Benedi. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.

Thursday, May 16th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: GOOD Meat 3 is the first lab-grown meat sold at retail, Walmart's new plant-based products in Bettergoods line Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease, Cancer and Death, Large Review Finds ( Scientists Debunk Claims Dogs 'Healthiest' on Vegan Diet ( New Research Increases Confidence in the Benefits of Vegan Diets for Dogs () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on  or on Instagram ( and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow , , and for more.

This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew is a force in the field of nutrition, with a passion for promoting plant-forward diets and addressing health disparities. He is a sought after speaker and has presented his work at conferences internationally. His current research focuses on identifying optimal dietary patterns for chronic disease prevention and addressing the challenges of designing, implementing and reporting clinical trials that test dietary patterns. He is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist which allows him to bring the unique perspective of real-world experience to his research. One of his most recent publications was the inspiration behind the Netflix documentary, “You Are What You Eat: A twin experiment”.  We discuss: The “twin study” behind the Netflix documentary “You Are What You Eat”  A vegan diet vs an omnivore diet for cardiovascular health Keto diet vs Mediterranean diet for type 2 diabetes Whether people with diabetes need to avoid fruit The impact of vegan meat alternatives on athletic performance If meat alternatives can be part of a healthy diet Misconceptions surrounding obesity Upcoming research on the health implications of fatherhood Connect:Instagram: @theguyititian Twitter: @theguyititian His website: theguyititian.com/  UCI Faculty Page: https://publichealth.uci.edu/faculty/matthew-landry/ Connect with me: @casswarbeck  Resources: Study: Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study: Keto-Med randomized crossover trial Study: SWAP-MEAT Athlete trial Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Connect with me: @casswarbeck Shop Nella, The Performance Probiotic: Use code CASS10 at checkout. Theme music: Tyler Gaudon & audio editing and processing: Wyatt Pavlik *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*

In this episode, Jill discusses whether vegan diets cause kidney stones. She debunks the myth that vegan diets are inherently problematic and explains that it's not the diet itself but how it is approached that can lead to kidney stones.Jill emphasizes the importance of portion control and getting enough calcium on a vegan diet. She also highlights the need for individualized approaches to dietary changes and the value of deep conversations with patients.TakeawaysVegan diets do not inherently cause kidney stones; it's how the diet is approached that matters.Portion control is crucial for vegans, as overeating high oxalate foods can contribute to kidney stone formation.Getting enough calcium is essential for preventing kidney stones on a vegan diet.Individualized approaches and long conversations with patients are key to successful dietary changes.Moderation and meeting patients where they are is important for long-term compliance.——This podcast is designed to entertain and inform — not provide medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting any treatment.——HAVE A QUESTION? _Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.SUPPORT THE SHOW _Join the PatreonRate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyBUY JILL'S FAVORITE PRODUCTS _Silk Coconut Milk, UnsweetenedGood Karma Non Dairy Unsweetened FlaxmilkRipple Unsweetened Pea MilkOatly Unsweetened Oat MilkHealthy ‘N Fit 100% Egg ProteinFairlife Core Power Elite High Protein Shake, VanillaHydroflaskTofuBud Tofu PressMini Cuisinart Food ProcessorFood ScaleMeat ThermometerPB2 Powdered Peanut ButterGluten-Free Oat Bran CerealApple ChipsDrinking Glasses with MeasurementsBalsamic VinegarGround Flax SeedJill's Go-To TanktopHeart-Shaped Smoothie StrawsYeti Water BottleOvernight Oatmeal CupsVanilla Bean PasteWORK WITH JILL _Kidney Stone Prevention CourseKidney Stone Diet Meal PlansSafe Snacks and Desserts Ebook24 Hour Urine Collection AnalysisPrivate CoachingKIDNEY STONE RESOURCES _Kidney Stone DietKidney Stone Diet ResourcesOxalate Food ListKidney Stone Diet RecipesMeat Protein CalculatorKidney Stone Diet Podcast——WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 25 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.——Some of the links above may be affiliate links which means that we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Hello there,Investigating plant-based diets presents a significant evolution in pet nutrition, providing an alternative that addresses both health and dietary needs. In this episode of The Pet Food Podcast Show, Prof. Andrew Knight shares insights into the health advantages and developments of vegan pet foods, based on comprehensive research. This dialogue is crucial for professionals in the pet food industry and pet owners contemplating different dietary options. Discover the possibilities of plant-based pet nutrition by listening to this episode on all major platforms."Nutrients, not ingredients, are the cornerstone of a healthy pet diet."Meet the guest: Prof. Andrew Knight is a Veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare with extensive experience in veterinary medicine and animal advocacy. His research focuses on plant-based diets for companion animals, investigating their health outcomes without compromising nutritional soundness. Prof. Knight has contributed significantly to this field with numerous academic publications. His commitment is demonstrated through his roles at Griffith University and the University of Winchester, where he led initiatives to advance animal welfare. What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:12) Introduction(02:55) Researching Vegan Options for Pets(04:46) Examining Health Outcomes on Vegan Diets(14:16) Challenges in Conducting Extensive Diet Trials(16:36) Ensuring Nutritional Adequacy in Vegan Diets(21:34) Exploring the Future of Pet Nutrition(24:01) The final questionsThe Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kemin* Trouw Nutrition- ProAmpac- ICC- Innovafeed- ADMAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast

On this week's episode of the pod, Jess chats with Meghann Featherstun about the Netflix docuseries, "You Are What You Eat." The pair kick things off with a summary of the premise of the docuseries (which centers around the purported benefits of a vegan diet) and the study upon which it was based, the "Stanford Twin Study". They dig deeper into the specifics of the study design, study findings, strengths, and limitations. The two discuss certain clinical markers used in the study to piece together the impacts of a vegan diet (compared to an omnivorous diet). They more generally discuss ways to improve your health through nutrition and debunk some common myths and misconceptions. You do not want to miss this! Stanford Twins Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/38032644/ All our other sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/you-are-what-you-eat-netflix-docuseries (00:00) Intros (01:14) Introduction of Megan Featherston (04:33) Overview of the Stanford Twin Study (06:42) Vegan Diets and Heart Health (08:47) Microbiome and Gut Health (13:43) Conflicts of Interest (22:03) Vegan Foods and Health (23:56) Fish in the Diet (28:21) Microbiome Claims (30:05) Biological Clock and Aging (34:20) Considerations for Dietary Changes (36:12) Final Thoughts and Takeaways Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Dr. Briguglio, a fertility health expert, shares her passion for empowering patients and addressing the challenges of unexplained infertility and overreliance on IVF. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive testing and addressing root causes to improve fertility health. Dr. Briguglio also discusses the interconnectedness of physical and mental health and the significance of individualized testing in the initial consultation. Additionally, she highlights the importance of iron and ferritin levels and addresses the challenges of vegan diets and cholesterol.   In this conversation, Dr. Samantha Briguglio discusses the role of cholesterol and inflammation in health. She emphasizes that cholesterol is not the villain it is often portrayed to be and that it is needed for hormone production. Dr. Briguglio advocates for a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle, focusing on sleep, diet, and movement. She encourages individuals to find their own natural path to healing and emphasizes the importance of empowering people with information.   Takeaways Comprehensive testing and addressing root causes are crucial for improving fertility health. The physical and mental aspects of health are interconnected, and addressing both is important for fertility. Individualized testing and a holistic approach are key in the initial consultation. Iron and ferritin levels play a significant role in fertility health, and vegan diets may present challenges in obtaining necessary nutrients. Cholesterol is not the villain it is often portrayed to be and is needed for hormone production. Nourishing the liver and eating enough fiber can support healthy cholesterol levels. A balanced approach to diet and lifestyle, focusing on sleep, diet, and movement, is crucial for overall health. Empowering individuals with information allows them to make informed choices about their health.     Dr. Samantha Briguglio is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the founder of Walk the Natural Path Hormone Health and Fertility Care.   Dr. Briguglio has a passion for helping women achieve their wellness and/or fertility goals, and she treats – and teaches – her patients from a mindset of natural healing that treats the root cause of their symptoms.   Website: www.walkthenaturalpath.com   Instagram @walkthenaturalpath   Facebook: www.facebook.com/walkthenaturalpath   For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Passion for Fertility Health 04:09 Passion for Empowering Patients 07:07 Challenges with Unexplained Infertility and Overreliance on IVF 11:03 Importance of Comprehensive Testing and Addressing Root Causes 16:35 Interconnectedness of Physical and Mental Health 24:06 Importance of Iron and Ferritin Levels 25:56 Challenges with Vegan Diets and Cholesterol 26:52 The Role of Cholesterol and Inflammation 30:05 Nourishing the Liver and Eating Fiber 35:03 The Importance of Sleep, Diet, and Movement 37:34 Finding Balance in Diet and Lifestyle 43:20 Empowering People with Information 45:30 The Inspiration Behind Walk the Natural Path   Michelle (00:00) Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Brigulio, right? Brigulio is how you pronounce it, or Sammy, right? Awesome. Dr. B, awesome. So first of all, I love your Instagram. I'm going to say that. You guys got to check out her Instagram. It's going to be in the episode notes. I kind of want to lead with that because she has fabulous content, really rich with information and tips.   Samantha Briguglio (00:05) Yes, you did that nicely. Or Dr. Bean. It's easier.   Michelle (00:25) for fertility care and health. And before we get started, I would introduce yourself and also share how you got so passionate in specifically fertility health.   Samantha Briguglio (00:39) Yeah, well, thank you so much. It's really fun to have a platform like Instagram to share all this stuff with and help educate people. But hi, I'm Dr. B. Virgulio, Samantha Virgulio. I actually just got married. So legally, my name, I just changed my name. Thank you so much. It's been really, really fun. But I am keeping Dr. B for business purposes. So you can always remind me, remember that.   Michelle (00:54) Congratulations.   Samantha Briguglio (01:09) I'm Dr. B, so you don't have to worry about any changes. But how I got infertility, I feel like it's kind of a long story, but I'll try to keep it as short as possible because this also has to do with how I got into natural medicine, which actually stemmed from when I was a child. I was pretty sick as a kid. And I was pretty sick.   Long story short, my mom really fought for me and found natural medicine. And I went from being on like oxygen treatments like two to three times a day. Yeah, it was pretty crazy to being a total normal kid who played a bunch of sports and just loved running around and just basically natural medicine changed the trajectory of my life. And so I became super passionate about it. Went to college, was kind of like, eh, I don't wanna go to med school. That looks really hard.   Michelle (01:38) Oh wow.   Samantha Briguglio (02:00) trying to find other avenues, but I always got brought back to natural medicine. I was like, this is just where I'm supposed to be. Actually wanted to go into pediatrics originally and ended up not doing that because I wasn't able to get enough training, like hands on, like one-on-one with kiddos. And I just felt like that was really irresponsible. It's like all of a sudden started a practice where I was working with kids and I didn't feel like ready or trained enough to do that. And...   In my last year of school, I actually found a fertility course. It was like an extra like, I don't know, $600 on top of all the other loans I was taking out. So I was like, oh, this looks fun and interesting. I fell in love. Like I just fell in love. I actually, the person who wrote the course is Dr. Jacqueline Chassie at the time. She just changed her last name. I guess it's a few years now. Seamonton, I think it is. If anyone wants to find her, her courses are great.   Michelle (02:44) Wow.   Samantha Briguglio (02:56) but Hello Fertility is her Instagram actually. But she is an amazing teacher and I went on to join her year-long mentorship in fertility after I graduated, which obviously kind of like changed the course of my life and career. And I just felt so in love with it. Part, I was actually really good at it, right? Like sometimes like you're just good at something or not. And I was like, I don't want to be a jack of all trades anymore. And I just felt like I...   Michelle (03:01) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (03:25) my intuition just went very hand in hand with the fertility practices, treatment, and just diving into that and learning more. I loved it, I enjoyed it. And then later on, I'm talking to my mother and my grandmother, and I'm telling them how I'm so drawn to this, and I find out my mom went through her own journey with miscarriages and loss, and then my grandmother, took her 10 years to conceive, I'm like, no wonder I'm drawn to this. I'm supposed to help all these people. My family had this struggle, so like.   Michelle (03:51) Wow.   Samantha Briguglio (03:55) Now I get to help and get back. So kind of a long story. I try to give the most important pieces, but there it is.   Michelle (03:59) That's incredible.   Amazing. No, it's interesting because my mom had secondary infertility with me. tried for a while.   So she had a really hard time. She also thought she was going to lose me at different times, like lost a ton of weight. So it's kind of interesting that you say that. And it's pretty wild because it does kind of hit home.   I don't know, I do believe that subconsciously we can almost feel something in ourselves. There's just certain things that call to us and we just feel like this is it. This is what we're supposed to do. And I totally understand what you're saying. It really, really resonates with me. So that's cool.   Samantha Briguglio (04:38) Yeah, right, you just keep getting pushed down a path where eventually you're like, okay, I'm surrendering, this is what I'm supposed to do. Like that's basically what happened to me.   Michelle (04:48) Amazing. Well, you're so good at it and I can feel the passion. I really can. That's one of the things that I love Instagram. I have to say, I mean, with social media, it's like a blessing and a curse, right? But there's so many amazing things about social media because you're able to connect with people in a different way and get to know people. And people are able to share stories and information. You can get tons of information on Instagram, especially it's really big in the fertility world.   So I feel like there's just so much content, but you can really feel a person's passion and also just drive to learn and provide quality information. And I find that with your account, it's actually one of my favorite accounts, I'll be honest, because it teaches me and this is where I love it. I'm like, when I feel like I'm getting, as a practitioner, I'm learning so much, I'm like, I got to have them on the podcast. I got to pick their brain.   Samantha Briguglio (05:42) You're so sweet. Thank you. I feel like, yeah, no one's ever told me I run short on passion, that's for sure.   Michelle (05:42) For my guests and for me.   Well, it works for you and it works amazing. And so we were talking actually in the pre-talk about certain things that we feel really passionate about. And as practitioner, I find, and I know that you're great because we talked about it, that usually your passion, it's like the P, right? The P, because P for passion and P for pissed off. It's very fine line between the two because   Samantha Briguglio (06:15) R-heh!   Michelle (06:19) The things that we're passionate about, we've also been pissed off about. Meaning, for me, it's like I'm being told that you can't do something. I've always had that even in my life. I'm like, no, screw you. I can do it. Don't tell me I can't. I feel that passion with my patients. When people tell them they can't, and then I see that they can, and I'm like, I can't   why are you telling them they cannot do it? I don't like that. It pisses me off, but I feel very passionate about empowering. So you feel like that too. We talked about a couple of things. So I'll let you have the mic.   Samantha Briguglio (06:57) Yeah, yeah, we talked about two main things, right? I think the first one was the unexplained infertility. That diagnosis drives me nuts. Because I probably said a couple bold things about it on Instagram before, and one of them that I felt like it was lazy medicine. And I feel like that seems harsh, but it's kind of the reality of it, right? Because I'm like, you're being lazy. You're not doing any more tests, you're not trying to figure out like what could be this underlying cause, you're just saying like, oh, the things that are obvious are all good. So we don't know there's it's unexplained. And so that drives me nuts.   Michelle (07:35) It feels like you're putting it back on the patient. That's what it feels like. It feels like, oh, well, we don't know. So here you go.   Samantha Briguglio (07:41) Yeah, 100%. And then, you know, leading to the other thing that we kind of talked about is that then it's like, okay, well, we don't know, so IVF is your only answer. That drives me nuts. I think IVF is amazing. I think it has a time and a place. I think it has helped a lot of families, especially with, you know, certain diagnosis, especially anatomical ones, but like to be like you have unexplained, let's do IVF, or, you know, we haven't even pulled your progesterone yet, but we don't know what else is wrong. So like, let's just go to IVF. Like it just...   Yeah, talk about getting heated and passionate, which just drives me insane, because I feel like it's unfair and you're not doing your duty to your patients and it's at the end of the day, kind of lazy. Yeah.   Michelle (08:22) Yeah. And I'll tell you, um, I feel like there's this common misconception. I feel like that it's almost, I almost want to say it's due to marketing because we have been conditioned to believe that if we pay an arm and a leg for something, it's a guarantee that we're going to get the best of the best. And I think that that's what it is. People think that it's a guarantee to go through the IVF process. And I've actually found, and again, same as you, I completely agree.   Samantha Briguglio (08:39) Yeah.   Michelle (08:52) that IVF's incredible. It's an amazing thing to have. It's amazing. The technology's beyond. I remember going and doing acupuncture for a transfer, and every time I go, I'm beside myself on the incredible opportunity that so many couples have. So 100%, yes, for that. However, in some cases, I've actually found that my patients have had many failed IVFs.   retrievals and transfers. And then they went on and did better getting pregnant naturally at an older age in their forties. So like that kind of, it challenges that whole idea or mindset that it's a guarantee and it's like the only option for some people. So I'd love to get your thoughts on that.   Samantha Briguglio (09:40) Oh yeah, I've had many patients that have tried multiple IVF things like three to four even, and come back and get pregnant naturally. IUI same thing, a lot of IUIs and then they'll get pregnant naturally. And they're like, I don't really get it. I'm like, it's because we had to treat the root cause. Like one of them that really stands out in my mind is that they had actually got health issues and everyone was like, their hormones looked actually pretty decent. Even their A quality wasn't bad, but their gut was like not okay. Like   not okay at all. Like diarrhea episodes daily, which is that's, that's not a healthy gut. And I was like, Oh my gosh, what? And so we treated and we treated for a little bit and they started to heal and started to feel better. And then all of a sudden, like a couple months later, like boom, pregnant and healthy pregnancy. And I just tell, like, it's just a testament to like, the reproductive system can be fine. But if something like your thyroid or your   Michelle (10:10) Mm-hmm.   Oh wow.   Samantha Briguglio (10:40) your other systems that we have that make our whole body, right, is impacted. That can cause issues. Your body sometimes doesn't want to, you know, carry another life if everything isn't okay.   Michelle (10:54) Yeah, totally. And so you mentioned actually a really important one, gut health. Western medicine is amazing in what they're amazing. You know, everybody has their own toolbox and like things or specialties. And so that's not something that's typically looked at or like, you know, tested. They'll do like, they'll look at like ultrasound, they'll look at like   Samantha Briguglio (11:09) Mm-hmm.   Michelle (11:14) the tubes, they'll look at like the anatomical, they'll do the blood work, the hormones.   And obviously, when they come to you, it's a whole other detail of testing. So let's talk about some of the things that are often missed in conventional medicine that you look at that they may not know about.   Samantha Briguglio (11:36) Yeah, I'll definitely talk to that. I do also wanna say like some things are also best in combination. So I love natural medicine and I think it can do amazing things, but a lot of times also like a combination of like conventional and natural is also really amazing. I've won, like for example, endometriosis patient that it's been really beneficial for them to have both, right? They have like the laparoscopic surgery done and now we're working on inflammation and reducing all these other things, but.   Michelle (12:02) Right.   Samantha Briguglio (12:05) they're feeling so much better. So like I said, I can get heated about some things, but I also am very appreciative of all forms of medicine. It's just like, we all, we just have to stay in our lane and also know that it's okay if there's, if someone's taking from all different types. If anything, that's good, right?   Michelle (12:14) Yeah.   Yes. I always say like a team, a well-rounded team with all their different strengths.   Samantha Briguglio (12:32) Exactly. So I just wanted to say that too. But when it comes to things that I look at that are going to be different, I mean, who I feel like the list can be kind of long, actually. I mean, I asked from everything like, what are your bowel habits or your bowel movements to your, you know, what's your gum health like, do your gums bleed a lot to, you know, do you have headaches, musculoskeletal pain, we focus a ton on stress. And it's not like the type where it's like, oh, you're stressed, like, just don't stress, right? No, we like figure out like,   root cause of that stress. And if that root cause needs to be explored more, it's like, okay, do we bring another person onto this team? Obviously we focus on a ton of diet and lifestyle habits. I just ask about them. And then we talk about what we can improve versus what we don't need to improve. Thyroid health, like I said, the list can kind of go on and on, but it can be from anywhere from like your daily habits to environmental exposure, you know, a job at the workplace. I actually see a lot of blue collar men.   Michelle (13:14) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (13:32) I find that to be very common, either blue collar or very like high stress jobs are a lot of men that I see for like sperm count and quality. And you know, like I said, I feel like the list could go on and on. There's always kind of something and I kind of say there's like the most obvious things, which to me are like diet and lifestyle, gut health, like thyroid health. And then there's like the small things like anti sperm antibodies and you know, like an immune flare or   Michelle (13:48) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (14:00) you know, skin conditions or, you know, maybe some of the things that seem a little less obvious, like reproductive microbiome. Uh, and there's kind of almost tests for all of this now. It's just also, it can't be really expensive. So like I said, I like to start with like the really big layering things, make sure those are good before I move on to the smaller things.   Michelle (14:12) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, I mean, there's so many things that I definitely want to talk about with what you just said. Like one of the things, you know, it's interesting how people are saying, oh, just stop being stressed. Sometimes you're stressed because your body's stressed. Like if your body or your gut's off, it's going to impact your mind. Well, in Chinese medicine, we learn about how everything's so interconnected. So like how your body feels if your body's not getting the nutrients it needs, it's going to feel stressed. I mean, have you ever felt hangry? You know that like impacts.   Samantha Briguglio (14:41) Yeah.   Michelle (14:50) immediately or if you're not getting enough sleep, if you're not getting good sleep, that's going to impact your stress levels. So it's so intricately connected. And when you have that calm, or even your gut health is better, your mind starts to feel better as well.   Samantha Briguglio (15:06) Yeah, I love that analogy of have you ever felt a hangry? I think that's so perfect. I haven't heard it, but that's so good. Like, yeah. Like sometimes if you're not, no, you don't even know sometimes you're not even not feeling good, but it could be manifesting as an emotional response or something. I know I was feeling a little extra stressed out and I myself did a gut health test on myself and I was like, whoa. Like honestly, I would expect more physical symptoms, but I think mine were manifesting a little bit different. And I'm like, wow.   Michelle (15:14) It's like perfect example, right?   Right. Well, that is such a good point that you bring up because I think that, like for example, my patients who are sensitive to gluten, they end up feeling really well after removing gluten, but not for the reasons they think. Like they say, if I eat bread, I'm fine. I don't feel bloated or anything like that. But with food sensitivities, it doesn't necessarily have to show up as digestive discomfort.   Samantha Briguglio (15:49) Yeah.   100%.   Michelle (16:01) And I think that that's like, you know, so that's like one example of how things can impact you, you don't even realize that you could have something and that has nothing to, like, you're not going to feel it directly as that. It could show up as headaches or low energy. It could be so many things.   Samantha Briguglio (16:17) Yeah, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain. Joint pain's a big one that everyone just brushes off as like musculoskeletal issue. And I'm like, no, that's like an inflammation issue, right? Like, why are you? Like, so yeah, no, I, for sure.   Michelle (16:24) Right.   Oh yeah. Yeah, for sure. So how do you figure out like where you start with the testing? Like when you first see people, I mean, I'm sure it has to do with a lot of what they'll tell you.   Samantha Briguglio (16:42) Yeah, so, you know, initially, depending if I have like a single visit or I see a fertility for two. So I see, you know, people individually, but I see the couple together, which also I think super important. I feel like one person always seems to get ignored. Like there's never like, let's treat both. It's like, oh, there's a abnormal semen analysis. Let's treat the guy. And then like the female side's forgotten. Or, oh, so this person has endometriosis. Let's make sure we focus on that. And then to see the male sides.   Michelle (16:53) Yeah, that is.   Samantha Briguglio (17:10) forgotten. So it's like, I really like the fact that fertility for two. Honestly, it's mostly for affordability that I do the fertility for one just because if we can try to do something, but I always think, you know, treating both is the best. But when it goes, sorry, back to your question. So when I see people as either 60 or 90 minute visit, depending if it's one or two, and we ask   I mean, I ask a lot of questions. First, I just kind of give them the floor. I'm like, share your story with me. Like, tell me, right? I think intuition's so important. And a lot of times, like couples end up telling me what I need to hear in that first part, because they're just, they don't even know it's like this most important thing, but I'm like, whoa, like that was huge. Like, okay, writing that down. Then I ask a lot of questions that like, will branch off of what they share with me. And then we dive into, you know, family history, their own history.   Michelle (17:53) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (18:05) you know, general review of systems, which basically means checking in with every, from like head to toe, every single system of the body. And we have them answer questions like, are you bloated? Yes or no, right? On the female side of things, definitely diving into the menstrual cycle, like a full dive in. Usually it takes us like, sometimes 15 to 20 minutes just to talk about the cycle, which probably seems like a lot, but like, no, I ask a lot. I ask like questions from like, what size are your clots to   Michelle (18:27) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (18:34) how many tampons do you fill to tell me about all of your symptoms and like the timeline that you have them within your cycle. So we really take a deep dive into that. Um, and then, you know, from there I kind of compile, like all their symptoms, come up with the ideas for the labs that I want to draw. And then based off symptoms and labs, we form a treatment plan. Um, based off all of that.   Michelle (19:00) Are there some common labs that you usually, almost for everybody use, or one test that you typically feel like everybody should take? I know it's kind of like a one-size-fits-all, but...   Samantha Briguglio (19:12) Yeah, you know, no, for sure. Right? Yeah. Like, I know what you're trying to say. You're like, I know it's individualized, but what are labs that are for everyone? Yeah. So yes, and I tell a lot of people that right, because I'm like, you can go get all these basic labs, but I might be asking for you to get other labs based off what you tell me. So just be prepared to go twice. So a lot of time, they just have people wait to come get labs. So they're not going back and forth. Because that takes time. And I'm like, I'm like the person that like, I just want to do all at once.   Michelle (19:18) Yes.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (19:41) Um, but there's going to be the classic, the day three of your cycle. So third day of bleeding and then seven days after a predicted ovulation labs, the day three ones are going to be like the estradiol, the FSH, the LH, the seven days after ovulation would be progesterone. Um, usually with like the day three lab, I also order, um, like a CBC, a CMP. So that's like your, your blood counts looking at red blood cells, white blood cells, the CMP is kind of looking at kidney, kidney liver.   Michelle (19:41) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (20:09) and then like lipid panel looking at like cholesterol. So just like those basics are always really nice. I do, I used to wait to order insulin, but now I'm just starting to do it more for everyone just because there's just been, like it's really hard to guesstimate who's gonna be having elevated insulin because I've ordered it on some people that I'm like, I just feel like I need to order it. And then it comes back super high. I'm like, okay, they are not a typical candidate for insulin.   Michelle (20:21) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (20:36) But like I ordered it and they have like an insulin of 24, which is like way over my range of what I like to see it in, right? So I kind of started doing that one a lot. Obviously a thyroid focusing on like the TSH, free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies. And then another one I actually also really like, vitamin D, cause that can be in relation to like miscarriage and loss. So just making sure that's elevated in general.   Michelle (20:37) Bye.   Yes.   Samantha Briguglio (21:06) I do an AMH if they haven't gotten one done. That one, obviously I wouldn't get for guides too, but so far all the other ones that I've listed can also be for men. And then another one that I think I would do for a lot of people would also be ferritin. So ferritin is a lot lower in a lot of people now. It's the storage form of iron. It's something that...   Michelle (21:24) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (21:32) the more research I've done, the more I'm seeing that, they always talk about iron being too low and can cause like a bunch of issues in pregnancy and then also to try to conceive, but people forget that ferritin is a storage form and if it's lower, usually that means that we are actually low, we're giving all our storage to like the active form. And so we wanna make sure that's elevated enough and there's a lot that can go into that, but that's been another one that I've been   Michelle (21:56) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (22:01) doing a lot of research on lately and most people, it comes back super low. So it's just kind of where I just started doing it. I used to only do it. Yeah, they ignore all the time. And it's something that I would only do for those who had like a heavy menstrual cycle or history of endometriosis or like a gut health issue where they had problems of absorption. But now I'm just like starting to do it more often for everyone because.   Michelle (22:06) Oh, interesting. It's actually something that a lot of people ignore. They like totally overlook.   Samantha Briguglio (22:24) Again, it's like most, a lot of people are having it super low. So I'm like, okay. And with ferritin though, then you have to go into, sorry, I'm like totally like going on a rant here, but I'm like, I have to finish it out. Yeah. Well, but I'm like with ferritin it's nice too, because first you can treat it with like iron and like vitamin C, right? Like see if that's, that's the culprit. And then you test it and if it's gone up, usually that is the issue, but it can also be due to like   Michelle (22:34) Oh no, I do the same thing. That's how I always think. I go everywhere.   Samantha Briguglio (22:52) Like low ferritin can be due to chronic inflammation or an underlying like disease or like virus or bacteria in your system that you need to figure out to treat. And so sometimes I'll just do the iron first and then we can go to the other piece if we, if it's not working, cause that means that there's definitely something else going on.   Michelle (22:57) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, I mean, interesting, you know, talking about iron. What I find interesting about it, and I remember like listening to a podcast and they talked about how it's better to have things like beef liver, like through foods, because it has a well-rounded combination of nutrients that helps iron absorb better versus when you're just taking iron and sometimes the body doesn't know what to do with it. And it just kind of, it almost gets toxic, the amount of iron because it's not.   Samantha Briguglio (23:40) Yes, yes, it's totally can.   Michelle (23:42) Yeah, so let's talk about that because I think it's really important to talk about because people might be like, oh, you know, if that's what it is, let me just take iron. But like, that's not always the solution.   Samantha Briguglio (23:53) No, you're totally right. I mean, obviously like a beef liver on eating more meat cooking with a cast iron pan There's the good old fat. There's the good old fashion iron fish like there's so many different things you can do um some people Usually I give iron to people who have a hard time incorporating like meat or have a hard time cooking like it's very individualized Right, like it's you kind of have to meet the patient where they're at um, but things that I will recommend for iron and   Michelle (24:00) Right, yeah.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (24:20) Just clarification, this is not medical advice. This is just things I like to do in my practice. But I like to do actually, there's a lot of studies on dosing iron every other day actually is helpful for absorption, pairing it with vitamin C. So that either means like eating an orange or getting a supplement that has vitamin C in it or taking vitamin C with the iron. That's gonna, and those things make a big difference, right? So they sound little.   Michelle (24:24) Yeah, yes.   Samantha Briguglio (24:49) A lot of people worry about constipation with iron and that's where they're like, oh, that can be an issue too. So if you just eat it, it'll be better. Eating it's always gonna be better. I'll never take away from that. But just cause we're also on the side of supplementation, there's different forms of iron. And I like an iron bisglycinate form that's actually absorbed a little bit easier and usually doesn't cause constipation. I say usually because I had to get a constipation one time. I was shocked, but it did.   Michelle (25:14) Mm hmm.   Okay. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (25:17) And so that's where I'm like, let's just really focus on like cooking with the cast iron and iron fish and like the, let's have, let's eat meat, right? Like, let's try, I mean, the leafy greens, people talk about that all the time. They can be helpful, but they're not digested. They're just, they don't, they're not in our body. Yeah. It's not the same.   Michelle (25:26) Yeah.   It's not the same.   And then on the other hand too, like, I mean, I have like one patient that...   Her doctor said, stay away from eggs, stay away from red meat, because your cholesterol is high. So I wanted to talk to you about that, because I know that there's like this school of thought that just avoid all the things that have cholesterol and you'll be good. Or why is the cholesterol in there in the first place? Could it be covering up an underlying inflammation? Because in Ayurvedic medicine, they talk about like, vata pitta kafa, I don't know if you're familiar with like the different elements.   Samantha Briguglio (26:04) Oh yeah, oh yeah.   Michelle (26:06) Yeah, yeah. So when something gets really inflamed, they say kafa, which is a little bit more of that moist, heavy substance, comes over to protect. So the same thing with amyloid, with Alzheimer's possibly. Is it because, does it come in to protect something? It's like this coating, same thing with cholesterol. So does that come in to coat the walls because there's inflammation?   Samantha Briguglio (26:33) So I feel like I have to answer a couple other things before I answer that question. One of the things is I don't think cholesterol is the villain that it used to be. So there's a lot of studies that say like, more cholesterol is better than not enough cholesterol. And cholesterol is needed to build, it's a building block for our hormones and things like that.   Michelle (26:47) Mmm.   Samantha Briguglio (26:52) cholesterol is needed. People villainize it so much, but even the bad versus the good, the HDL is the good, the LDL is the bad, we still need LDL cholesterol. These things our body needs. One of the theories, and it's a more recent one, but it's still a few years old now, is that it's not actually the amount of cholesterol that's an issue. It's more related to if there is inflammation or not.   If you're saying, on one end you're like, is the cholesterol being there as like a protective thing for inflammation? Or is cholesterol being that elevated not as terrible as we think it is, but we need to make sure that like the inflammation is monitored and reduced? That's always like a big question. And then another one is like looking at ratios. Like cholesterol ratios are actually the most important thing, right? So,   Okay, we could have elevated, you know, LDL or total cholesterol and triglycerides. But what if we have like an HDL that's like in the eighties or 85 or something? That's to me, if we have a cholesterol that's even like, you know, it seems to be extremely over the limit, but we have this really strong HDL, like maybe it's not as big of an issue as we think it is. Right.   Michelle (28:10) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (28:16) Also a lot of times instead of eating things that have less cholesterol, I usually just encourage eating more fiber. So fiber actually binds with cholesterol and then we just poop it out. So like instead of like limiting all these things, I'm like maybe you're just not eating enough fiber. Maybe it's the other thing. Maybe it's not that you're eating too much of something. Maybe it's a lot. Maybe it could be either a combo or maybe it's you're not eating enough fiber, which most people don't. Right? Because fibers and like veggies and things like that.   Michelle (28:23) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (28:44) So it's like maybe we just need more fiber, nourish the liver a little bit more, and then our cholesterol issue goes away. So sometimes it's kind of a combo. Sometimes yes, it might be accompanied by the inflammation. Maybe is it the chicken or the egg, right? Is it the inflammation that's causing cholesterol or is it cholesterol that's causing more inflammation? At the end of the day, I feel like we truly don't know that answer 100% yet, because different studies keep coming out on it, but.   Michelle (28:44) Right.   Bye.   Bye.   Samantha Briguglio (29:10) Overall, I would say my biggest thing and my biggest recommendations to treating cholesterol are actually by nourishing the liver and eating enough fiber. Obviously, if they have a really bad, high fatty diet with like really bad fats, like unsaturated fats, then that's an earth saturated fat. I'm like, wait a minute. What I said was wrong.   Michelle (29:19) Yeah.   Saturated fence, yeah. You know what it is? We talk too much about this all the time and it's just our brain's like, uh?   Samantha Briguglio (29:39) Yeah, I totally my brain was like, whoopsies, at least I caught it quickly. Whew. Um, you know, basically we do want to limit that limit that, right? But like eliminating the good fats, like avocado and eggs and stuff. Like that's, that's not what we want to do. That was a big rant, but there we go.   Michelle (29:43) You did.   Yeah.   No, I mean, I will say like, you know, when people say I can't have eggs, I can't have the yellow of eggs. I'm such a great food. But then of course, I'm always afraid to say, don't do what your doctor said. Like I will never say that. It's just, you know, so I wanted to get your opinion on it because you hear just so many different opinions on everything that it gets very confusing. And then sometimes the mainstream opinion isn't updated.   Samantha Briguglio (30:09) Right.   Right. No, they say it takes 10 years in medicine from an article coming out to making actual changes. And then by the time that happens, there's a new article that comes out.   Michelle (30:24) I'm finding that like, yeah.   Yes. then of course, you don't want to, again, step on other people's toes and you're like, well, I kind of remember hearing a study that says the opposite of this, you know, and I'm not talking about this specifically, I'm just saying in general. So sometimes, you just get so many different perspectives. But then of course, as a practitioner, you have to be very careful as to what you're   Samantha Briguglio (30:45) Yeah.   Michelle (30:54) suggesting and you don't want to go cross basically somebody's other treatment plan with their practitioner, that kind of thing. So I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about.   Samantha Briguglio (31:06) Totally. Yeah. And you know, I also just give patients options. I'm like, we can try this and let's monitor. Let's like do this way for a couple of months and then get your labs drawn and then do this way for a couple of months and get your labs. Like we can, you know, if their cholesterol isn't like in scary high levels, then I'm like, it's like we have room here. There's room. I'm like, how long do you think your cholesterol has been like this? Like we don't have to like change things tomorrow. Like we can just start slowly working on it. Like I said, if it's not in a dangerous place, but   Michelle (31:12) Yes.   Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (31:35) Usually it's not. And so I think the fiber thing is honestly the most underrated thing there is. And then, yeah, and then eliminating the bad fats versus and keeping the good fats. Because the good fats are what keep your HDL high and they're helpful for that really good ratio. So we don't wanna eliminate the good stuff, we wanna eliminate the bad stuff.   Michelle (31:37) Yeah.   That's a good point, yeah.   Right. So the good stuff meaning avocados, salmon, you know, like good. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (32:06) eggs, nuts, you know. Yeah, that's, yeah, exactly.   Michelle (32:12) very important information. So, foods, I think that that's a huge thing because a lot of, we just don't, we're not conditioned to eat healthy. I just feel like there's a, you know, this quick fix and a lot of processed foods and people don't have the time or the energy to cook.   But that's one thing that I've at least seen that has been a little bit more difficult is really implementing a new way of living because it's so intricately connected to our behavior and it impacts inflammation, it impacts fertility like in so many ways. And then also like certain food additives that can impact gut microbiome, like thickeners,   Samantha Briguglio (32:48) Yeah.   I know and now there's like this thing that where it's like natural and holistic medicine is like kind of trending Like let's just like call it what it is, right? Which is cool because when I first started I would tell people what I do and they have no idea Like no one knew what I was gonna do Yes, it's more mainstream, which is awesome   Michelle (33:02) Mm-hmm.   Yes, we're becoming mainstream.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (33:16) But now it's like also been taken to the extreme. So I'm like, oh goodness, now we're like flying on this other side where it's like, oh God, like everyone's eliminating everything and like, it's just been crazy. And so now people come to me and they think I'm like chill. They're like, that's it? I'm like, yeah. And I'm gonna.   Michelle (33:33) Wait, so tell me, tell me, what do you say typically? What are your big things that people should pay attention to and what kind of things should they be a little more lax on?   Samantha Briguglio (33:44) Yeah, so like the thing I'm most strict about is sleep. I will always be like sleep over everything, sleep rules. Sleep is like, you will not, if you wake up early to sleep, your workout, your workout's not gonna be as effective than it would have been if you just like slept a little bit longer and then maybe try to get like a shorter workout in, right? Like it's, things like that, I will always stand by sleep first, always, always. Second, honestly, diet and movement.   Michelle (33:50) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (34:15) They're kind of linked for me now. It always used to be diet first, then movement, but now there's just so many, like there's so many people going through a lot of like stress and like mental health struggles that, yes, I can help with, but I feel like movement just helps set the tone for so many people's day where it like allows them, they move, it like allows them to like follow up with more healthy habits. So it's like this weird, you know what I'm saying?   Michelle (34:39) Oh, yeah, it's somatic. I mean, yes, because we were talking about how your emotions are very much tied to your body. That's why somatic therapy is so powerful. Probably another step over talk therapy, which is why things like yoga really impact the mind because when you're moving, you're sort of processing emotions and emotional states.   Samantha Briguglio (34:50) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Michelle (35:07) in a different way. And it also helps you cognitively. I mean, there's just, so movements like very underrated.   Samantha Briguglio (35:13) Yeah, well, and they, cause they only, people, I feel like we're only looking at it from like a, what does movement do to your body versus what diet does do to your body, right? And, but we're forgetting like the, oh, if I move and I feel good and I'm happier throughout the day, I'm more likely to like pick the healthier choices and eat the healthier foods than, and get restful sleep and all these other things. So honestly, they're kind of tied for me. Sometimes movement ranges up. I don't know, you know.   Michelle (35:33) True.   Yeah. But I also say if you're getting good sleep, you're going to be less likely to grab that sugary snack. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (35:50) That's exactly so this is where it's kind of like all of it matters a lot, but that's why sleep is like number one for me um But sleep so like obviously the diet and the movement piece But when it comes to diet, I feel like a lot of people are really strict now There are so many bad foods. Yes, there are so many seed oils and all of that But I feel like now people are going on the other side of getting really stressed out about what they're eating how much they're eating   Michelle (35:56) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (36:15) you know, making sure they're getting all their nutrients in. Now I'm like, oh God, we've like over-corrected for a lot of people now that are in this wellness space. I'm like, okay, we need to like chill out a little bit. Like not everyone needs to eliminate gluten and dairy. If it bothers you, eliminate it. If you have an issue with it, eliminate it. If you're allergic to it, eliminate it. But like, if you eat it and you feel fine, like let's just not cut out another food, right? You know.   Michelle (36:15) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (36:42) A lot of practitioners believe that like no one should eat that and dairy is super inflammatory. And I'm like, well, yeah, but like quality matters always. If you're getting a good organic dairy, that would be helpful for some people.   Michelle (36:49) It's true. Yeah. Same thing with organic weed because it's not sprayed with glyphosate. I think that that's a big thing too. I mean, I'll be honest, I mean, it's just the world we're living in right now. It's a little bit of an uphill battle, but I agree with you that it can almost manifest, and I've talked about this before, it can almost manifest very similar to an eating disorder.   Samantha Briguglio (37:02) Okay.   Yes.   Michelle (37:15) I mean, because people get so upset and it really impacts them how they're eating. So it's a fine line of having a balanced perspective on food.   Samantha Briguglio (37:27) Yeah, yeah, it's orthorexia that it's literally actually has a technical name now and that means you're so stressed about eating healthy You either like just won't eat at all Which is actually not good for women. They'll say like for men It's actually better to fast than eat the unhealthy thing But for a lot of women it's better to like actually eat the unhealthy thing than to fast for too long fasting still. Okay but that's sorry, that's a whole nother conversation, but um Yeah, so I go from the approach of 80-20 rule   Michelle (37:33) Mm-hmm.   Yes.   Yes.   Samantha Briguglio (37:57) and making it sustainable. So I'll tell my patients like all the time, I'm like, you're not a perfect person. You can't be perfect all the time. And if you're gonna stress about being perfect all the time, that's a whole nother thing we have to deal with. So instead, let's give you freedom to live your life. I go out, I go out and eat french fries, like all the time, I love french fries. Like I guarantee those are not always fried in like olive oil or whatever. They're definitely fried in probably like a seed oil or canola, like I know that, but I love them.   Michelle (38:17) Me too. It's good. Yeah.   Mm-hmm. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (38:26) But the rest of the time, you know, I get my movement in, I'm drinking tons of water, I'm sleeping like nightly, like I take care of my mental and emotional health, like I'm doing all these other things that, so when I eat the French fries, it's not that big of a deal. I'm like, yeah. And so that's where I want people to feel free now.   Michelle (38:37) Mm-hmm.   Right, I get, no, I get what you're saying.   Samantha Briguglio (38:50) They can be as careful as they want as long as it doesn't cause like chronic stress. Like if avoiding all of that stuff actually helps you and relieve stress, great. But for majority of people I've seen, it really causes a lot more stress. So I become very picky about a couple of things and then I kind of just say, I'll help you with the other stuff, right? Like eliminating sugar, that's a big one. That one to me is a bigger deal than like the dairy and the gluten, right? So for me, I'll be like, okay, let's eliminate   Michelle (39:12) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (39:19) Let's reduce sugar, but I'll give them ways to reduce it. How do we make our own healthy Reese's cup at home? That's not gonna be bad. You can have a couple Reese's cup, honestly a day if you're making them out of organic dark chocolate and organic peanut butter that has only, the only thing is in it is peanuts. I'm not always worried about that then. And they'll be like, oh, okay, I'll make those. I love to cook or I love to bake, great.   Michelle (39:27) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (39:49) I'm like, awesome. So like, boom, like that's already helping their sugar habits, right? Talking about pairing foods, like instead of taking away, taking away, taking away, more like add in, right? Like if they really like their smoothie in the morning that has all this stuff in it, they say smoothie is not that great and it's not good on the stomach and all of these things. I know in Chinese medicine, it's actually probably not good at all because they say you wanna start with like warm, right? Like they're like, let's, we want.   Michelle (40:14) But you know, it's funny that you say that because I do tell people the 80-20 rule as well, but I do that with raw. So like if they love their smoothie, fine, but just make it like 20% and that's your 20%. You know, or if you're like, if you're having smoothies and then a ton of salads and then all this raw stuff, fine, then that starts to add up. But I say the same thing.   leave it out for a little bit so that it's not freezing like frozen. Just kind of like let's do this balanced.   Samantha Briguglio (40:44) Yeah, and sometimes I'll be like make it a little bit thicker. So like let's maybe add some oats or some chia seeds or some more veggies to it to add some fiber and then like maybe eat it with a spoon instead. So that's getting those like chewing mechanisms going. We're really just starting our digestive system a little bit more than just drinking something. But you can compromise. Yeah, you can compromise and just add things in. You don't have to like completely take away everything. And I think a lot of people.   Michelle (41:03) Right. That's a good point. You want those enzymes.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (41:13) or shocked by that, surprised by it, but they like also kind of love it because it's like, whoa, this is actually doable.   Michelle (41:19) It feels good. It feels safer, first of all. It doesn't feel as pressure filled. And it also is, like I know from a mindset, from a subconscious mind thing, because I studied hypnotherapy, I feel like behavior and like our, what is it that stops us from changing habits? You know, like we all have habits and we repeat,   Samantha Briguglio (41:23) Mm-hmm.   Michelle (41:44) And one of the biggest almost like laws is that you cannot create a vacuum. And that's why it never works to just stop anything. So you have to just substitute. So I love that you said that like intuitively you're almost like realizing that about the mind. If you're giving the mind a substitute or instead of this, then have that, but it's kind of similar and then it's much easier to start a new habit that way.   Samantha Briguglio (41:50) Mm-hmm.   Yep.   Yeah, and you just have to give people kind of a chance instead of saying like, do this, do that. You're just like, okay, let's add, or let's, yeah, like you said, substitute. So, very, I'm also very passionate about that, as you can see.   Michelle (42:22) Hmm. I love that.   Yes. Yeah. Well, I mean, you know, these things are important for people to Because once you have this information, you have a lot more empowerment. And I feel like people just don't have that information. everybody deserves to know that. I love this conversation. I mean, I can keep talking to you for hours, but obviously we have like a limit on time.   But I definitely love picking your brain on these things. And I think that you have a really nice balance on how you look at it. So for people who do want to work with you or like learn more about you, how can they find you?   Samantha Briguglio (42:52) Thanks.   Yeah, well, we kind of talked about Instagram earlier. That's a very easy way. Walk the natural path on Instagram. I do have a website. It's also walk the natural path. So anything with that, your odds are you're gonna find me somewhere. So you can reach out, yeah, in DMs. Sometimes I'm a little bit slower. So sometimes I recommend filling out like a new patient form or booking a consultation call with me so you can chat a little bit about like your case and then what I can do to help or if I feel like we're a good fit.   Michelle (43:16) I love it.   So you help people virtually too. I just want to mention that, not just locally. Awesome.   Samantha Briguglio (43:35) Yeah. Yep. Virtually too. Yes.   Michelle (43:40) Also, so what was the inspiration to walk the natural path? Because I see you actually walking many natural paths and hiking, and I think that's so cool because you do a lot of like nature walks.   Samantha Briguglio (43:52) Yes, oh my gosh, such a passion of mine. I honestly like I used to do like one a week for sure I need to get back to it. Since the wedding has been a little crazy. But walk the natural path actually came from the idea of creating an Instagram to help promote natural medicine before it kind of dove into this like mainstream thing, right? And   I don't know, the name just like came to me, which was actually pretty crazy because I feel like I'm not the most creative person. So for that to happen, I was like, oh, this is it. And then it just kind of took off. And then when I switched the Instagram over to my business, it just, I think it just stuck and it was close to my heart. And my name is Dr. Samantha Berguglia, which is very, very long. And I was like, a lot of people just go by like.   Like my bestie is like Dr. Sienna Miller. I'm like, that's so cute, that's short. And that's kind of like what her business is. And she has a different title now, but I just, I decided to go with it and it stuck. And like you said, it's part of who I am. I walked nature trails all the time.   Michelle (44:51) us.   Because I see you walking nature trails, which by the way, that's a whole other topic. But I think that doing that is also really good for our health.   Samantha Briguglio (45:05) Yeah, in our hearts and yes, but I guess really what it's about though is it's saying like I'm walking the natural path to like healing Like at the end of the day, it's like always walking This natural path and natural though can mean anything to anybody, right? So not to get on a whole nother convo, but just to wrap it up it can mean You know the like the actual natural medicine that everyone really thinks about but it's the natural path for you So that could also be like combining   Michelle (45:13) Yeah.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (45:35) conventional IVF plus natural medicine. That can be your natural path. So it's what feels natural to you. It's kind of supposed to be interpreted, but yeah.   Michelle (45:47) I love it. Well, that's a great note to end with. And this is an awesome conversation. I'm so glad we finally met. I know we were like DMing each other back and forth on Instagram for a while and following each other. And then I was like, I got to get her on the podcast. I really like the stuff that she's putting out. So thank you so much for coming on here, Dr. B.   Samantha Briguglio (46:07) Aw, thanks for having me. This has been wonderful.  

Dr. Christopher Gardner is a nutrition scientist focused on what foods to eat and what foods to avoid for optimal health, as well as the forces that can successfully motivate people to improve their food and beverage behaviors. His recent research interests include: “stealth nutrition,” which focuses on shifting diets through the integration of non-health related approaches, like the connection between food and climate change; institutional food; and the microbiome.Christopher Gardner: “I would say the biggest thing for me is humility. I am a nutrition scientist. I understand the mechanism. You should eat that. [But] there is the business aspect, the marketing aspect, the legal aspect, the policy aspect, the cultural aspect, the historical aspect, the storytelling aspect… The humility to recognize how many other disciplines and factors are tugging at people's tongues and hearts and brains, has really been the greatest learning experience for me.”00:00 Intro to Dr. Gardner01:03 How nutrition research becomes a Netflix documentary 04:22 Using humor to inspire retention06:09 The road from philosophy to nutrition science07:20 The dissonance with access to nutrition information09:21 Food & Society: External motivators and behavior change14:51 Why institutions have a powerful role in food systems transformation16:55 The "instead of what" and "with what" approach to behavior change21:26 The complex nature of food choice25:50 How “stealth nutrition” influences choice29:34 Embracing humility and creative storytelling in science communication 32:18 Takeaways for changemakersLinksStanford School of Medicine Nutrition Studies Research GroupNetflix Documentary - You Are What You EatThe Game Changers DocumentaryCardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins A Randomized Clinical TrialMichael Pollan's Omnivore Dilemma Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, MiracleEric Schlosser's Fast Food NationMarian Nestle's Food PoliticsCIA's Greg Drescher on Using Deliciousness to Drive Change | Food Lab Talk Episode 13Keep in TouchSubscribe, rate, review the show at foodlabtalk.comFollow Food Lab talk on YouTube and LinkedIn*The views expressed by the guests in this podcast don't necessarily represent the host's views, nor those of his employer.

Have you heard the buzz about the new Netflix docuseries, You Are What You Eat? Has another friend told you they are thinking about going vegan “for health reasons”? Not to worry, we watched the docuseries and read the study so you don't have to! Tune in to hear us give our hot take on the Vegan vs. Omnivore Identical Twin study.    In this episode, we respond to the Stanford Vegan Twin study and the docuseries that came out of it. We cover the actual results of the study which were not impressive, how the results were misconstrued in the docuseries, and what actually happened to study participants in terms of their metabolic health and body composition! Plus we discuss B-12 deficiency, why TMAO isn't as simple as the docuseries makes it out to be, and why we always have to follow the money when it comes to pieces like this.    Also in this episode:  Beat the Bloat Live Program - Starts April 10th! Episode 42: Transitioning from Vegan Episode 51 What the Hell?! A Rebuttal to What the Health  Episode 162: Holiday Gift Guide and Vegan Rant Episode 165: Vegan Diet a win for the Processed Food Industry (Game Changers Documentary) Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins: A Randomized Clinical Trial Why LDL is a Poor Indicator for Cardiovascular HealthEpisode 157 Cholesterol as Medicine Episode 333 Understanding the Heart with Dr Stephen Hussey Oreo Cookie Treatment Lowers LDL Cholesterol More Than High-Intensity Statin therapy in a Lean Mass Hyper-Responder on a Ketogenic Diet: A Curious Crossover Experiment B-12 Deficiency on a Vegan DietB-12 Boost lozenge  Muscle Mass Loss on a Vegan Diet What TMAO Actually Measures Why the Libido “Study” Was Just Weird Bunk Environmental Arguments for a Vegan DietSources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions | US EPA Conflicts of Interest   Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

In this episode, we take a look at a study conducted by the NIH looking at the effects of the keto and vegan diets on the immune system. Fascinating findings! I am a huge believer in nutrition therapy and this study supports my thoughts.  Are you a woman struggling with hormone-related fatigue, stubborn weight gain, anxiety and/or irregular cycles? Contact me at wholestoryhealth@gmail.com or DM me @wholestoryhealthcoach on Instagram to chat about possible solutions. 

The Stanford Twin Study has made headlines suggesting that vegan diets are healthier than omnivore diets, and we would likely all benefit from a more plant-based diet. The problem is that the conclusions are misleading, and the study doesn't actually show that. The true conclusion from this study is that among high carb diets, after eight weeks, those on a vegan diet ate fewer calories, lost more weight and lowered LDL and insulin more than those following a high carb omnivore diet. The Stanford Twin Study highlights how easy it is to misinterpret and misrepresent the findings from nutrition research. Link to the study: Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins A Randomized Clinical Trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2812392 Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ About us: Metabolic Mind™ is a nonprofit initiative incubated by Baszucki Group. Our mission is to provide education and resources in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, including ketogenic interventions for mental disorders. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications. #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #vegan #omnivore#DepressionTreatment #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#MentalIllness#DepressionDiet#AlternativeTreatment

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You Are What You Eat is the newest Netflix nutrition documentary, and if you exist on the internet, chances are you've heard of it. With a slew of overwhelmingly positive and negative reviews, this doc follows in the footsteps of The Game Changers and What The Health and attempts to fearmonger their viewers into becoming vegan - with "science!" In this episode, I get into the documentary AND the research to explain: - why this documentary is really just a vegan propaganda film - the biggest flaws in the study's research design - why cholesterol isn't the ONLY heart-health marker to focus on - why you shouldn't always trust "experts," especially on TV ... and more! Show Notes & Resources:  You Are What You Eat Review: Netflix Does It Again Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins Layne Norton's IG Max Lugavere's Twitter High Triglycerides Versus Bad Cholesterol: Which Is Worse? Inflammation, not Cholesterol, Is a Cause of Chronic Disease Diana Rodgers, RD - Sustainable Dish --- Sign up for a Discovery Call!  Join the Compass Method DIY Program Jump inside my Rock the Bloat Minicourse Get my Core-Gi Workout Program with the exclusive listener discount! Join my Brain Rewiring Masterclass You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

On this episode of SOLID, Brandon and Jeff discuss the importance of diet, exercise, family, and faith for overall health and wellbeing. They suggest focusing on building muscle rather than losing fat, and eating nutrient-dense foods such as fruits and vegetables. They share their experiences with the carnivore and vegan diets, and emphasize the importance of communal eating and having children sooner rather than later. They also suggest committing one act of service per day and taking on the challenge of 'SOLID 30' to bring others closer to Christ.Remember, STAY SOLIDFind SOLID here:https://solidpodcast.com/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/Find the SOLID 30 Challenge Episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvBNYXffQPQPersonalize an experienceThe luxury hospitality space depends on the personalized touch to retain guests.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

It's being suggested there aren't as many vegetarians in our midst as first thought.  New research from Auckland University's School of Population Health shows the number of New Zealanders who follow a strictly vegetarian diet is just 2%, and vegan is even lower at 1%. Previously, market research suggested the number of vegetarians was around 20%. Lead Author Dr Kathryn Bradbury told Mike Hosking that the finding isn't a surprise, as she'd thought the figures were way too high.  She says if you look at countries similar to us, the number of vegetarians is usually less than 5%.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's podcast episode is part 2 of our series on some of the most common questions vegans get asked, and some of the most common questions vegans have when they first make this change. In this installment I'll be answering the questions “can anyone be vegan (is it safe for athletes, pregnancy, and raising infants and kids)?”, “is a vegan diet possible for people who have struggled with an eating disorder or are in recovery?” “Is a vegan diet safe if I have an underlying medical condition?”, “isn't it okay to source your meat, dairy and eggs from cage free, free range facilities or more sustainable farms?”, “isn't it true that animals still die in the growing and production of plant based products or agricultural production?”, “is a vegan diet more expensive?” “do I need special ingredients or equipment to eat a vegan diet?”, and “aren't we supposed to eat meat? We've been doing it for centuries!” Enjoy today's episode! For additional resources check out the show notes for this episode. To learn more about the work we do, and explore our courses, blog, recipes and more, visit brownble.com

In today's post and podcast episode, part 1 of a two part series, I'll be talking about some of those frequently asked vegan questions we get, and the tips and resources that have helped so many of you and that helped me on my journey into veganism. Our answers to these will not only help you on your journey, but they might help you be able to answer the many questions you'll get as you share with people that you've embarked upon this change. Today we'll cover the first 9 questions with everything from “”what do vegans eat?” “where do vegans get protein and other nutrients?”, "are vegan meats safe to eat?", “how to build a healthy and balanced vegan meal”, “why don't vegans eat dairy and eggs?”, questions related to calcium, omega 3s, iron and vitamin B12. We talk about whether or not a vegan diet is difficult to maintain, and more. In some I'll give you a brief rundown, and in others, I'll also be linking to videos, other posts and resources that tackle these topics in depth. That way you can find the question you've been wondering about the most, and get all the information you need. For additional resources check out the show notes for this episode. To learn more about the work we do, and explore our courses, blog, recipes and more, visit brownble.com

Thursday, September 14th — In this episode we talk about: NFL on Amazon, Matt buys Doritos instead of pretzels for his kids Weather report: McDonald's plans to remove self-serve soda fountains and adds 4 new plant-based options in the Netherlands, taste is most common reason for choosing or not choosing plant-based foods, Tofurkey files complaint over Texas labeling law, study finds cats tend to be healthier on vegan diet Cats May Be Healthier on Plant-Based Diet, Study Suggests (https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/cats-vegan-diets-study/) I 'Self-Experimented' to Compare a Vegan Diet with Eating Meat (https://theconversation.com/i-self-experimented-to-compare-a-vegan-diet-with-eating-meat-this-is-what-i-found-out-212213) Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on YouTube or on Instagram (@plantbasedmorningshow and @nomeatathlete_official), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow @plantbasedmorningshow, @realmattfrazier, and @itsdoughay for more.

Have you ever wondered what it means to be a vegan, a vegetarian, a flexitarian or a pescatarian? What about the difference between a vegan diet, a plant based diet or a plant forward diet? Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we explore the world of all the diets that are trying to reduce or eliminate animal products. Today we'll dive deep into each of them and explain their differences, similarities, and why imperfection is part of the process of making more plant based choices or going vegan. We'll also be taking a closer look at the full definition of veganism, and I give you my perspective on how we need to reframe the way we judge ourselves when making a choice that wasn't "perfect", and why there are more and more of these labels than ever before, when it comes to eating in this way. Whether you're curious about these diets and ways of eating or just looking to learn more, this episode is the perfect place to start. Join us as we discuss veganism from a different perspective, and I give you an important question to ask yourself when incorporating more plants into your diet, so that the changes last and are sustainable. For additional resources check out the show notes for this episode. To learn more about the work we do, and explore our courses, blog, recipes and more, visit brownble.com

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Influences on individuals adopting vegetarian and vegan diets, published by Jamie Elsey on August 25, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Topline summary points: Personal conversations/interactions are reported to be the most important influences in adopting a vegan or vegetarian diet, and most frequently also the first influence in getting someone interested in dietary change Interactions with animals also remain a strong source of influence Exposure to documentaries, social media, and online videos are also attributed considerable importance, particularly among more recent adopters, and those whose diet was vegan (rather than vegetarian) Concerns over animal welfare are rated as the most important reasons for adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet, though environmental and health concerns are also rated relatively highly - again especially among more recent adopters Publication note This post is based on data obtained in December 2019, and was produced by request on a short timeframe. As such, this is a 'blog post', not a substantive research report. Background Decreasing animal-product consumption can have numerous benefits, from increasing the sustainability of the food system (Clark & Tilman, 2017) to reducing animal suffering (Broom, 2007; Bryant, 2019; Park & Singer, 2012). Yet, dietary change can be challenging. Factors such as habit, familiarity, taste preferences, food availability, cooking skills, social context, and cultural traditions can all pull against the adoption of a new diet (Peacock, 2023; Graça et al., 2019; Valli et al., 2019). Determining what methods are most effective for encouraging more plant-based diets may help guide advocates and change minds, ultimately reducing animal suffering and increasing food system sustainability. A growing body of literature is examining the question of what works to reduce animal-product consumption. Several systematic reviews (e.g., Bianchi et al., 2018a; Bianchi et al., 2018b; Graça et al., 2019) have collated experimental evidence for dietary change interventions. In experimental studies, the experimenters administer an intervention (e.g., education about environmental consequences of meat consumption), and evaluate how this affects a particular outcome (e.g., self-reported meat consumption). Despite generally having high internal validity, these study designs often have limited external validity because they test efficacy under ideal circumstances that are unlikely to be present in real-world situations. Furthermore, such studies often test different interventions in isolation and in different contexts, posing difficulties for the comparison of effects across interventions. An alternative approach is to examine what works retrospectively. That is, to ask: why did current vegetarians and vegans make that dietary change? Although previous work has examined this topic, most of it has been through informal surveys hosted on blogs (e.g., The Two Vegans, 2016; The Vegan Truth, 2013; VOMAD, 2018). This recruitment method can lead to biased samples (e.g., toward individuals who are particularly engaged in veganism and willing to answer questions about it without reimbursement). Other limitations of the prior surveys include having incomplete response options (e.g., assessing animal welfare motivations for going vegan but not health or environmental reasons: The Vegan Truth, 2013), assessing first but not main influences on dietary change, and not asking about the relative importance of different influences. Despite these limitations, this initial research suggests that personal connections and educational films or documentaries are some of the more important influences (VOMAD,2018; The Vegan Truth, 2013). The aim of this project was to provide a more comprehensive, systematic survey of what influences people to ado...

Welcome to the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, where we explore the latest breakthroughs in health and wellness. In today's episode, we dive into the importance of Omega-3 fats and their impact on overall health and well-being. Our special guest, Dr. Bill Harris, sheds light on the significance of Omega-3 in lowering triglyceride levels, improving cardiovascular health, and more. Bill Harris has a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and has been studying omega-3 fatty acids for the last 40 years. During that time, he has published over 340 papers on omega-3 and been the recipient of 5 NIH grants on omega-3 fatty acids. In 2004, he co-developed a new blood test called the “Omega-3 Index," and in 2009, he formed OmegaQuant Analytics, LLC, to offer the test to researchers, clinicians and consumers. In 2020 he started the Fatty Acid Research Institute to accelerate the discovery of fatty acid and health relationships. His scientific productivity was recently ranked among the top 2% in a survey of scientists worldwide. Episode Highlights: The Link between Omega-3, Triglyceride Levels, and Mortality: Low levels of Omega-3 increase the risk of mortality, especially in individuals who smoke. Non-smokers with high Omega-3 levels have the lowest risk of death. Discover why maintaining a healthy Omega-3 index is crucial for longevity. Debunking Myths about Vegan Diets and Omega-3: Vegan diets may not provide sufficient Omega-3 fatty acids. B12 and fatty acids like EPA and DHA play a vital role in disproving the idea that a vegan diet is enough for human nutrition. Learn about the importance of supplementation for individuals following plant-based diets. The Best Sources of Omega-3: Fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines are excellent sources of Omega-3 fats. Explore the benefits of incorporating these fish into your diet and the recommended serving sizes. Addressing Concerns about Mercury in Fish: Debunking the misconceptions surrounding mercury levels in fish consumption, particularly tuna. Dr. Harris highlights the positive effects of Omega-3 on child development, emphasizing that concerns about mercury are often exaggerated. The Accessibility of Omega-3 Testing: Dr. Harris discusses the lack of understanding surrounding Omega-3s and emphasizes the importance of testing for optimal levels. Discover how Omega quant testing is now readily accessible, providing valuable insights into individual Omega-3 levels. As a special offer for our podcast listeners, Omega quant testing is available with a discount. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Omega-3 fats are a powerful tool for improving overall health and well-being. The episode has highlighted the significance of Omega-3 in lowering triglyceride levels, improving cardiovascular health, and even aiding child development. Remember to consider supplementation if you follow a vegan diet or struggle to consume enough Omega-3-rich foods. Thank you for joining us on this enlightening episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes where we continue to explore the latest advancements in health and nutrition. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with others who may benefit from understanding the power of Omega-3 fats. Until next time, stay healthy and take care!   To learn more about Omega 3 testing, visit www.omegaquant.com.  You can also book an omega-3 test from our website at https://www.empowerednutrition.health/store/Nutritional-Assessment-c144350558 Interested in our Lean for Life Membership? Help yourself feel aligned using our three phase approach: Lean for Life Membership called Heal, Optimize , and Refinewhere you will be empowered to reverse previous metabolic damage with the assistance of our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Check out more details on our website! Want to learn more about our one-on-one Empowered Nutrition coaching? Book a free chemistry call to discuss your story and see if we're a good fit. Enjoying the podcast? Please review the Empowered Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! Then, send me a screenshot of your positive review to podcast@empowerednutrition.health as a DM on Instagram (@empowerednutrition.health).Include a brief description of what you're working on with your health and/or nutrition and I'll send you a free custom meal plan! Do you have questions you would like answered on the Empowered Nutrition podcast? You can propose your questions/ideas here or reach out to me at podcast@empowerednutrition.health Follow us on: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

Episode: Reversing Autism with Dr. Stephanie Seneff In this episode of Your Health Reset, host Sinclair Kennally is joined by esteemed researcher Dr. Stephanie Seneff to discuss the possibility of reversing autism. Dr. Seneff explains how the brain is protecting itself from damage by turning off, which is a sort of hibernation. She shares that there are adults who have successfully reversed their autism, which gives hope to others that it can be done. Dr. Seneff encourages parents to figure out what they can do to help their kids. Dr. Seneff is an esteemed researcher on the topic of glyphosate, having published over 100 papers in her lifetime including a few dozen on toxic chemicals. She is the author of 'Toxic Legacy: How the Herbicide Glyphosate is Destroying our Health and the Environment'. The two discuss the autism epidemic, which they are both passionate about addressing, and Dr. Seneff expresses how glad she is that they are tackling the root causes together. The health issues associated with glyphosate are numerous, but it is linked most strongly to autism. Rates of autism have risen drastically in recent years, and many people now know someone who has autism. It is devastating for those affected and the problem is only becoming more pervasive. If you or anyone you have been affected in any way by Autism this is a must-listen podcast for you.  In this episode, you will learn the following: Overview of Glyphosate and Link to people getting Autism  Glyphosate's Role as a Glycine Analog and Its Impact on Human Health The long-term effects of Covid-19 'The Dangers of the COVID-19 Vaccine: Spontaneous Abortions, Sperm Counts, and Exosomes [0:04:02]   Heading: Overview of Glyphosate and Its Impact on Health [0:12:58]   Exploring the Link Between Glyphosate Exposure, Vegan Diets, and Autism Symptoms [0:24:24]   Discussion on Glyphosate's Role as a Glycine Analog and Its Impact on Human Health [0:36:42]   "Exploring the Long-Term Implications of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein" 0:44:10   Heading: The Dangers of the COVID-19 Vaccine: Spontaneous Abortions, Sperm Counts, and Exosomes       subscribe to the Podcast here: Apple   |   Spotify   |  Stitcher Connect with Sinclair Kennally: Instagram: @detoxrejuvenation Website: https://detoxrejuvenation.com/

Dr. Stephanie Seneff has joined Sinclair Kennally to discuss how autism can be reversed. She explains that the brain is protecting itself from damage by turning off and that it's a sort of hibernation. There are adults who have successfully reversed their autism as adults, giving others hope that it can be done. She also encourages and informs people on what to do to help their kids.     Dr. Seneff is an esteemed researcher on the topic of glyphosate, having published over 100 papers in her lifetime including a few dozen on toxic chemicals. She is the author of 'Toxic Legacy: How the Herbicide Glyphosate is destroying our health and the environment', which took her two years to write. The book is well-received and contains numerous insights. The two discuss the autism epidemic, which they are both passionate about addressing, and Dr. Seneff expresses how she is glad they are tackling the root causes together.     Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, which is commonly used in gardens and on crops as a weed killer. Glyphosate is extremely toxic, yet the government does not bother to test it despite its ubiquity in the food supply. Mothers can use it on their lawns while their children are playing, and eating it in food is unavoidable. Certified organic food is often free of glyphosate, but even this is not a guarantee as it can still be found in some organic food due to being sprayed on nearby farms. The health issues associated with glyphosate are numerous, but it is linked most strongly to autism. Rates of autism have risen drastically in recent years, and many people now know someone who has autism. It is devastating for those affected and the problem is only becoming more pervasive.     This conversation focuses on the large impact of autism, especially as the rates of the condition continue to increase. The speaker shares their experience meeting a 16-year-old girl who had been diagnosed with autism and whose mother had found a way to reverse it. The speaker expresses their sadness at the burden of adult autism, as they know that many of them will not be able to support themselves. They praise the mothers who have taken it upon themselves to research and find ways to help their children. They also point out that the brain seems to be protecting itself from damage by shutting down.   TIMESTAMPS    0:00:03   "Exploring the Possibility of Reversing Autism with Dr. Stephanie Seneff"   0:02:17   Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Seneff: Exploring the Impact of Glyphosate on Health and the Environment   0:04:02   Heading: Overview of Glyphosate and Its Impact on Health   0:07:10   "The Impact of Autism on Society and the Possibility of Reversal"   0:08:12   "Exploring the Role of Glutamate Toxicity in Autism: A Conversation"   0:09:40   "Glyphosate-Induced Glutamate Excytoxicity and Its Impact on Metabolism"   0:12:58   Exploring the Link Between Glyphosate Exposure, Vegan Diets, and Autism Symptoms   0:14:42   "The Link Between Glyphosate and Autism: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie Seneff"   0:16:17   Exploring the Health Effects of Glyphosate Exposure   0:17:37   The Health Risks of Glyphosate Exposure: A Discussion on Obesity, Diabetes, and Other Diseases   0:21:34   The Role of Gut Microbes in Gluten Intolerance and Allergies   0:24:24   Discussion on Glyphosate's Role as a Glycine Analog and Its Impact on Human Health   0:27:59   "Exploring the Impact of Sulfate Deficiency in Autism and the Messenger RNA Vaccines"   0:31:25   Analysis of Messenger RNA Technology for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines   0:33:05   The Potential Long-Term Health Risks of mRNA Vaccines   0:36:42   "Exploring the Long-Term Implications of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein"   0:41:09   Potential for Vaccinated Individuals to Transmit Spike Protein via Exosomes   0:42:37   Impact of Vaccination on Cord Blood and Placental Health   0:44:10   The Dangers of the COVID-19 Vaccine: Spontaneous Abortions, Sperm Counts, and Exosomes   0:48:19   Adverse Reactions to COVID Vaccines and Potential Treatments   0:51:19   Treating COVID-19 Symptoms   0:53:30   Benefits of Sunlight for Health and Healing   HIGHLIGHTS    There's an ayurvedic medicine from India I'm familiar with. I have a friend who's in the process of developing and marketing this similar medicine because I sent him information about Victor's medicine, my husband's medicine, and he said, a lot of the same stuff. So there's a lot of overlap between ancient Indian medicine and ancient Chinese medicine. I think that's actually a really good option because these are all-natural. These are natural products, not synthetics. I think people who are aware of ivermectin hydroxychloroquine as a way to treat COVID, early treatment for COVID, of course, that's a big controversy as well. But those people are also thinking that you could take those after you've got the vaccine, to take those to help you to deal with the symptoms of the vaccine.    And that's probably sort of the same thing that's happening with the vaccine. So you can get essentially long haul COVID and things like glutathione, and vitamin C, there are some natural nutrients that can help, I think, also ayurvedic medicine. And in fact, my husband is Chinese and he learned from some Chinese friends in Taiwan about the herbal medicine that the Taiwanese had developed specifically for COVID-19... And it has like twelve different ingredients that are ancient Chinese medicine ingredients that are specially chosen for the COVID-19 situation. And he's been taking that prophylactically off and on continuously. And then he finally got COVID a couple of months ago and you would expect him to be in the category of people who would be very sensitive to and he has no vaccine, so you would think, oh my God.   Let the rest of the cells see what they can do with it. And it's basically spreading the poison all over the body, and that's just really frightening. So it's so clear that this vaccine is far more toxic than any other vaccine. There are 27 times as many reports of virus for the COVID vaccines as for the flu shot. If you normalize by the number of shots that were delivered. So it's a 27-fold increased risk of having an adverse reaction to these COVID vaccines. And sometimes it can kill you. I mean, I know of cases where they start developing symptoms shortly after the second vaccine, and a year later they're dead, or three months later they're dead with a severe case of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. I know of cases like that, and I also know of cases of ALS. I get people that send me emails.   There were specific kind of stem cell that was four times four-fold reduced in level in the cord blood from these vaccinated women. So that's really quite terrifying to me. That means, of course, also for the baby, right? Because the cord blood is what's supplying, just working with the communication between the mother and the baby and blood supply, not having that defective version of the cord blood is bound to have an impact on the fetus as well. So that's really frightening. And of course, we've got high rates of spontaneous abortion.   Studies on mice have shown they just expose the mice to S one which is a piece of the spike protein. It's a toxic piece that has the ace two binding. It has a receptor site, ace two receptor sites, and S one is very toxic all by itself. And S One can get broken off from the spike protein at the fear and cleavage site. So it's got this special segment in it called the fear and cleavage site that is a unique form of the spike protein in the SARS CoV Two that allows it to be cut off into S One and S Two. And S One can just break loose and circulate. So the immune cells in the spleen are busy making spike protein because they've picked up the vaccine and then they're displaying that spike protein on their surface, but they're also releasing it inside exosomes. These are little lipid particles that are the communication network of the body. And those exosomes travel very well along nerve fibers. And so they're traveling along the vagus nerve up to the brain, up to the heart, over to the liver, and all of those organs are becoming inflamed and then getting sick. And you have this myocarditis, which is a nightmare, especially among the male athletes, young male athletes, myocarditis, and that's being caused by the inflammation that's induced by the spike protein. I think that's being delivered in the form of these little exosomes being spat out by those immune cells in the spleen that are furiously making spike protein. They can't stop themselves. It's really, really scary.     Subscribe to the Podcast here: Apple   |   Spotify   |  Stitcher Connect with Sinclair Kennally: Instagram: @detoxrejuvenation Website: https://detoxrejuvenation.com/

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This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health.The topic of veganism is hotly debated in terms of health and environmental stewardship. But how did the idea that being vegan is the best way to eat for our bodies and the planet develop in the first place? The answer is more complex than you might think. On this episode of The Doctor's Farmacy, Jayne Buxton challenges the notion that veganism is the cure for disease and climate change and explains how we got here. A British-Canadian, Jayne Buxton is an author of both fiction and non-fiction. She spent fifteen years doing research-intensive work as a management consultant for a major firm before writing her 1998 book, Ending the Mother War: Starting the Workplace Revolution, which explored the entrenched positions and false choices faced by women wanting to combine motherhood with careers. Jayne subsequently spent years working in the field of work-life balance, advising both parents and corporations, before turning to writing full time. Her new book, The Great Plant-Based Con, challenges the dominant narrative about the vegan diet and proposes a compelling new perspective.This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, InsideTracker, and Rupa Health.Get 10% off Mitopure at timelinenutrition.com/drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10 at checkout.Right now InsideTracker is offering my community 20% off at insidetracker.com/drhyman.Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):The origins of the overarching mythology that veganism is best for human, animal, and planetary health (5:04 / 2:24) How Big Food, Big Agriculture, and Big Pharma benefit from widespread veganism (7:17 / 4:50) Why the movie The Game Changers was a tipping point for Jayne to write her book (10:58 / 8:13) Countries that have banned vegan diets for children (14:55 / 12:07) My experience treating vegan patients (19:01 / 16:07) Frequent health issues that occur from vegan diets (22:50 / 18:08) Navigating the science, and subsequent dietary recommendations, around vegan diets and eating meat (29:54 / 25:27) Building soil health through regenerative agriculture (51:05 / 45:35)Pervasive myths around cows and methane production (55:05 / 50:40) Jayne's recommendations for how to eat for optimal human, animal, and planetary health (1:03:53 / 59:38)Learn more about Jayne Buxton and her work at thegreatplantbasedcon.com and get her book, The Great Plant-Based Con: Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet, here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.