For the last 15 days I have been subscribed to his scalar light transmission on a daily basis, which he conducts using his amazing scalar light generator. He projects light into a photograph of his subject (i.e., me) and reaches you non-locally through the scalar field. I can tell you that what I felt was this serenity like the sun was shining on me everyday I was at peace even when I was under pressure. I can tell you from personal experience that the scalar light energy transmissions absolutely works and, as Tom will tell you in this episode, it can clear pathogens from the body and has a smooth, uplifting energy that vitalizes you.

We talk about Scalar Light Healing and why it may be a vital component in the future of integrative health and harmony, how the quantum energy from the sun and stars of the Universe can heal humankind's sufferings, how scalar light balances the seven major chakras and the 12 meridian points, and the potential future of scalar energy and how it can serve humanity.

The best part about Scalar Energy Healing is that it can be used to provide a fast, remote, harmless, and painless treatment process that can heal over 400,000 different pathogens.

I can definitely feel the difference and positive benefits of being a recipient of scalar light through Tom’s broadcast subscription. If you’re interested in trying it out yourself, get 15 days of FREE scalar light sessions at scalarlight.com.

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• Twitter: @tompaladino
• YouTube: youtube.com/user/TomPaladinoScalar
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Lack of sleep affects millions of people—and that’s not including those suffering from insomnia. And how much sleep a person needs to live a healthy life is not always a simple answer. Sleep can impact you mentally, emotionally, and physically, from driving cortisol levels to affecting your appetite hormones, obesity, and changing the way you show up in your relationships, so it’s vital we get this part of our lives dialed in.

Devin Burke is an International and TEDx speaker, bestselling author of “The Sleep Advantage,” the founder of Sleep Science Academy, and one of the top health and sleep coaches in the world. His books, keynotes, programs, and videos have inspired thousands of people to improve their sleep, energy, and life. Devin Burke helps high achievers and exhausted insomniacs get and stay asleep so they can wake up with more peace, power, and presence. In this interview, Devin shares some of his favorite tools when it comes to optimizing sleep, including temperature variation, weighted blanket, inclined sleeping, and many others.

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• Connect with Devin Burke on Instagram: @devinburkewellness
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Dr. Gary Kaplan is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine. Dr. Kaplan is passionate about using multidisciplinary and alternative medicine strategies to address underlying chronic conditions. His forthcoming book, Why You Are Still Sick, is set to be released in June, 2022.

We go into several topics, from autism to Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, ADD, and more. We look at how it takes a curious mind to find out what’s truly happening in the body, why people with chronic pain are so often overlooked, and what you can do to stop being sick.

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Dr. Joy Kong is a UCLA trained, triple board certified physician anti-aging and stem cell specialist and educator, and the CEO and founder of the THEA Center for Regenerative Medicine in California. She focuses her efforts on prevention of aging, as well as chronic diseases that no one else has been able to heal.

Dr. Kong believes that completely healing can only come from looking at the whole person, mind, body, and soul (which I couldn’t agree more with!).  This has allowed Dr. Joy to address the root causes of health issues and lead her patients to a fuller, more vibrant life. 

Join us today as we discuss the conditions that stem cell therapy has been approved to treat, what the FDA says, where the cells come from, and more about Mesenchymal Stem Cells.

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• Find Dr. Joy Kong’s podcast on YouTube. 
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In today’s episode, we’re talking to autoimmunity wellness expert, Julie Michelson, about her own journey through chronic inflammation, how she now helps her clients overcome it, and, most importantly, what you, the listener can do today to reduce or eliminate this low-grade chronic inflammation as much as humanly possible.

Julie is a bestselling author, international speaker, and national board-certified functional medicine health coach. She also has her own podcast: Inspired Living with Autoimmunity. She is passionate about helping high achievers who are struggling with inflammation to take control of their symptoms in order to recover their energy, focus, and vitality.

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Over the last 35 plus years, she has helped thousands focus on the whole person so they no longer have to adapt their lifestyle to pain and chronic problems. She helps them discover the “why” – the root cause of the problem – so they can find the best steps to take next in order to live longer and healthier.

Dr. Boulogne is the founder and principal of Ask Dr. Pat Health Team Network. They strive to help people age gracefully so that they can think, move, and feel better into old age.

Today, we talk about her new, #1 bestselling book: Why Are You Sick, Fat, and Tired?: Find Out Now, as well as the gut, the endocrine system, your heart mood, and blood sugar immunity. 

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• Learn more at healthteamnetwork.com
• Connect with Dr. Pat on Facebook or LinkedIn, or check out her new book Why Are You Sick, Fat, and Tired?: Find Out Now 
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You need to learn to protect yourself – your health (and even your fertility) may be on the line! Luckily, we have Justin Frandson here to help.

Justin is a performance coach who has worked with countless amateur and professional athletes over the past two decades. He started testing clients’ homes after seeing his athletes break down over excess levels of EMFs, and has tested hundreds to date. His grounding stones and Faraday bags, made using hand-mined crystals, are sold at clinics throughout the country. 

Today, we're putting on our tinfoil hats, and exploring all things EMF, as well as methods of prevention like Faraday insulation and grounding stones. What are they, and how can they help you protect yourself (and even improve your sleep)? You won’t want to miss this one!

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• Learn more at emfrocks.com
• Connect with Justin Frandson: Facebook | Instagram
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Fitness, health, and mentality have been Steve’s priority for three decades now. It all started when, shortly after winning the Mr. Your Oregon bodybuilding competition, he developed an autoimmune disease (as he puts it: “a condition”) originating from a serious gut complication. Almost everything he learned from experts, from radical meal plans to harsh chemicals and supplements, compromised his gut. 18 months after diagnosis, Steve had healed himself by following the philosophy and wellness practices taught by The Hippocrates Institute in South Florida.

Through Steve's journey, he has developed a process that has allowed him to assist thousands of people in reclaiming their health and power. Steve is now a keynote speaker, author, and mindset coach. He is also the founder of Body Temple Health and Wellness.

Make sure to visit bodytemplellc.com/kickstart to get a FREE 15-Day Kickstart Gut Detox Plan!

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• Connect with Steve Wiltshire: Facebook
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After Dr. Tenesha Wards contracted Lyme disease at a young age, she searched for a way to bring the ailment under control – and was thrust into the field of health and wellness.

Dr. Wards is the founder of the Infinity Wellness Center in Austin, Texas, and The Energy Recovery System Online Functional Medicine Coaching Program. She is a holistic doctor who concentrates on chronic fatigue, GI issues, women’s hormone issues (from pre and post-menopausal to infertility), fibromyalgia, headaches, burnout, and insomnia. 

Dr. Wards’ holistic approach to wellness means that she specializes in finding and correcting core root causes to problems, drawing from her personal struggles with Lyme disease, auto immunity, and Epstein-Barr virus. Her experiences fueled her to find and help people heal near and far. 

In today’s episode, we are doing a deep dive into Lyme disease, exploring the myths and misconceptions, why it can be so hard to diagnose, and the first steps to take if you think you might have it.

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• Learn more at austinholisticdr.com 
• Connect with Dr. Tenesha Wards: Facebook | @infinitywellnessATX
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Dr. Michael Haley is a passionate chiropractor and health coach who emphasizes healthy lifestyle and a nutrition-dense diet as a means to achieving optimal wellbeing. He owns and operates Stockton Aloe, makers and distributors of 100% pure, raw aloe vera personal care products. He also maintains his private practice as owner and physician at Agape Chiropractic in Pompano Beach.

Graduating from The University of Tampa and going on to Life College of Chiropractic, he earned his doctorate in 1995. Thanks to his teachings, he’s known as ”Organic Mike” among his colleagues.

Join us on this episode where we not only dive into buying aloe vera, but how to make it yourself, as well as diet tips from the scriptures. I hope you enjoy hearing all about it. If you do, please rate and review the show – it means a lot to me! Thank you for listening. (That means a lot to me as well).

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• Learn more at drhaley.com 
• Connect with Dr. Haley: Facebook | Instagram
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Dr. Judson Brandeis has dedicated his life to solving this problem and simplifying men’s health. Hi brings the full wealth of his expertise and care to his first book, The 21st Century Man: Advice from 50 Top Doctors and Men's Health Experts to Help You Feel Great, Look Good and Have Better Sex.

Join us on this jam-packed conversation today where we talk about ED and how to reverse it, prostate health, testosterone levels, and so much more!

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Dr. Patrick Flynn often uses this analogy in his practices – he refers to himself as a “carpenter doctor” – defining himself and his mission by resolving health issues instead of throwing pills at every patient.

Dr. Patrick Flynn, DC is the founder of The Wellness Way Clinics. He has attended numerous colleges and taken countless classes from prestigious learning institutions including Palmer College of Chiropractic, National Health Sciences, and the Harvard Medical School HMX fundamentals online certificate program in immunology, all of which have honed his focus on hormones and the immune system. 

As if that wasn’t enough, Dr. Flynn is the bestselling author of the book, I Disagree. His wildly popular public seminar, The Hormone Connection, has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people. He has trained thousands of doctors and his network is now comprised of over 80 clinics around the world. 

Learn Dr. Flynn’s opinion on the COVID vaccine, explore the hormonal differences between men and women (and why we’ve been looking at estrogen all wrong), and how we should be finding medical professionals that build us up – not just put out our fires. Stick around to hear him discuss the difference between “common” and “normal”.

Make sure to listen to this one – this might be my favorite episode ever!

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• Learn more at http://DrPatrickFlynn.com 
• Connect with Dr Patrick Flynn: fb.me/DrPatrickFlynn | IG: @DrPatrickFlynn
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After battling a chronic illness of her own, she entered the field of functional medicine in an attempt to understand her own issues as well as help others. Once she did, she couldn’t believe what she discovered: the keys to eliminating vitiligo, psoriasis, eczema, and many other diseases, as well as reversing the aging process.

Jodi Franklin is a certified practitioner of functional medicine and co-founder of Flory and Franklin, a functional medicine practice in Massachusetts. She has helped clients from all around the world reverse their chronic health issues without medication. Jodie specializes in chronic skin issues like vitiligo, psoriasis, and eczema. But she has also plunged herself deep into the studies of reversing aging of our skin – with spectacular results.

Dive in with me as I chat with Jodi about aging myths, how much the products we use every day can affect our aging (spoiler: it’s a lot), how our skin can reverse-age, and how certain chronic health issues can truly vanish using functional medicine.

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• Learn more at savingface.me 
• Connect with Jodi Franklin: JodiFranklin.com
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When conditions are right, mold grows within 24-48 hours after exposure to water. Everyone worries about their food. Everyone worries about their water. Why not our air? We all breathe constantly, yet we do it without thinking. Jason Earle is here to help us improve our health, both short and long term, just by thinking about the mold in our homes.

Hear all about the common mold myths you’ve no doubt heard, and how easy it can be to maintain a home with mold so that it doesn’t become a problem. This is about so much more than just deep-cleaning. In fact, did you know that some mold is healthy for us? All homes have mold, but there’s a difference between mold and a mold problem. 

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• Download Jason’s free e-book on how to tackle mold and use code “Rebel10” for 10% off mold test kits in the shop
• Connect with Jason Earle: Twitter | Instagram
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Sean Lake, a former professional snowboarder who has worked with Shaun White as well as Burton and DC Shoes, founded Bubs Naturals as a way of spreading his newfound discovery of how much collagen helped him in his day-to-day life. 

Bubs? When Sean’s best friend passed away, he wanted a way to honor him – so he named his brand new company after him. In today’s episode, we talk about his life story – how he came to found Bubs Naturals, how collagen might be more useful than we think, and a new way to think about reaching customers.

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So many diseases and injuries are either untreatable or very difficult to treat, so when Dr. William Pawluk started looking into magnetic field therapies (PEMF), he was surprised at what he found. He is both a holistically and medically trained doctor, the perfect combination to talk about the effectiveness of this type of therapy. Join us today as he discusses the wondrous expanding field of PEMF, its broad applications over 80 diseases (and counting!), and its limitations.

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• Learn more at drpawluk.com 
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• Make sure to pre-order Dr. Pawluk’s book, “Supercharge Your Health with PEMFs”, coming soon
• Click here to check out the comprehensive list of conditions treatable by PEMFs—and if your condition might be treatable using them
• Click here to request a consultation with Dr. Pawluk

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With pharmacists becoming part of your care team and the development of broad applications in autoimmune disease, hormones, and even mental health, compounding medicine can be a great solution for many. Nobody’s spreading the word more than Peter Koshland.

After 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Peter spends his time consulting with and educating doctors about the multiple applications of compounded medicine in the respective fields. He is the CEO of Koshland Pharm, a compounding pharmacy which he started with the goal of producing the absolute best patient outcomes.

Take notes as we dive into the world of compounding medicine. Who should look at it as an option? And what kind of difference can it make to have a pharmacist actively collaborating with your doctor?

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After learning what pesticides did to his body, he started to discover there were flaws in today’s common oils and fats. However, rather than just wondering what happened to him, he took action and started to do research.

On today’s episode, we talk to Udo Erasmus, accomplished author of “Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill”, which has sold over 250,000 copies and “The Book on Total Sexy Health,” as well as the founder of his own brand of oils, Udo’s Choice. Udo’s background includes studies in biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition as well as a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Udo has also impacted numerous lives by passionately conducting live presentations, media interviews, staff trainings, and traveled to 40-plus countries with this message on how to achieve perfect health.  

Discover the flaws of the current state of today’s oils, what they do to our bodies, and how a simple oil change can have radical effects on our health. In addition, Udo has generously offered all of you a free digital download of his book “Your Body Needs an Oil Change”, along with free access to his video course. Just head over to udoerasmus.com/Rebel for more details!

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That’s what Ken Kladouris did: a wealth advisor with a passion for self mastery, he has now developed an entire course, “Stillness to Success”, in order to help people cut through the noise, find stillness, and make their own success.

On this episode, we explore stillness, why it’s important, and how it can impact our lives. Discover Ken Kladouris’s experience with meditation, how it has profoundly changed his life, and how to start meditating as a novice. You won’t want to miss this one!

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Discipline affects every facet of our lives, from our meal plans to our dental hygiene, from workout routines to when we wake up. Changing these things can seem like a monumental task (ever had a New Year’s Resolution?).

Brian Kight felt the same way after college. A successful college athlete, he decided to use the discipline skills he learned and apply them to his life, which changed everything! He now hosts the podcast Daily Discipline and publishes a daily newsletter coaching us on how to develop discipline.

Brian joined us today to explore his journey with discipline, how it didn’t come naturally, and the magic of E + R = O.

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• Learn more about Brian and listen to his podcast: https://www.tbriankight.com/podcast
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Ed Eichhorn is a successful healthcare executive and entrepreneur.  He consults for medical societies and healthcare organizations through his company Medilink Consulting Group.  Ed is the co-author of Healing American Healthcare, a book that describes a universal healthcare plan for the United States that would actually save our country $1 trillion per year.  Ed recently founded the Healing American Healthcare Coalition to keep healthcare professionals informed about important research and industry news.

Ed explores several ideas surrounding healthcare, from how the Affordable Care Act has changed things, what’s wrong with our healthcare system today, the effects of the pandemic on healthcare, and what we can do to fix it.

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Resources:

• Consulting Website: medilinkgroup.com
• Coalition Website:  healingamericanhelathcare.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edeichhorn
• Read: Healing American Healthcare

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Dr. Yahia, a mental health counselor, Akashic records reader, archetypal astrologer, podcast host, and college professor. She uses universal laws, metaphysics, mythology, and astrology to create theories and therapeutic tools to help clients heal subconscious wounds and transgenerational trauma. Her most recent book, The Seven Gates: Seven Steps Beyond Self-Awareness, is a 7-step model that teaches you how to take your power back.

She shares her life story and how she discovered this passion, gives us a basic rundown of what Akashic records are, the role of metaphysics in our life, and how her book breaks all of this down into something anyone can digest and put into practice.

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Resources:

• dryahia.com
• Read: The Seven Gates: Seven Steps Beyond Self-Awareness
• Instagram: @dryahia
• Watch her on YouTube
• Listen: Mistress of the Subconscious
• Hidden Truths College of Metaphysics
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Charlie Bailes is the CEO & founder of CB Supplements, a company specializing in helping people thrive with multi-collagen protein products. As a collagen expert, he often talks about its nutrition benefits to help people solve various health issues from joint recovery and productivity to even sleeping better at night.

He’s also a husband, a dad of three, a cross fitter, and a health nut. He loves meeting new people and having meaningful conversations. His main goal is to inspire others to act to help themselves. Charlie Bailes' health journey changed for the better in 2017 after a few kids, chronic health issues, and simply taking responsibility. His personal opinion is that collagen may be the missing food group in our diets.

Charlie discusses the importance of collagen in our bodies and why he started his supplement business, CB Supplements.

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• Website: cbsupplements.com | Use code “REBEL” for $5 off any purchase
• Instagram: @cebailes 
• Instagram: @cbsupplements 
• Twitter: @CE
• Bailes Twitter: @cbsupplements
• Facebook: facebook.com/cbsupplements
• Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCGcVtkI8-EsTu3ZNle23uJA
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Barton Scott is a chemical engineer, a nutritionist, and the founder of Upgraded Formulas. Barton is passionate about helping people combat the stressors of daily life, the toxicity of the modern world, the utter lack of nutrients, and the mineral absorption issues that we all face. He has made it his mission to reduce suffering by increasing the public’s understanding  of the human body’s interrelationships.

We’re going to dive deep into the role of minerals and key metals in our body, and why vitamins are useless without the right minerals in place.

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• upgradedformulas.com Use code “REBEL15” for 15% off your purchase
• Instagram: @askbarton | @upgradedformulas
• YouTube: youtube.com/upgradedformulas
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Today’s guest, Kate Turner, is Nutrition Specialist at Nordic Naturals. As a registered dietitian and personal trainer, Kate is passionate about improving people’s health through evidence-based nutrition, education, and exercise. This drove her to complete her master’s in nutrition education, teach at the graduate level, and travel to Italy to learn about Mediterranean cuisine. Kate has over eight years of experience in the field of nutrition as a wellness director, private nutrition consultant, educator, and public speaker, and she is here today to discuss ways we can all live healthier, happier lives.

Kate believes that Omega-3 fish oil is a supplement that nearly everyone should take. Omega-3 is one of the top three nutrient deficiencies in America, but it serves an important function: your body uses Omega-3 fatty acids to grow cells, strengthen muscles, and regulate hormone production. We talk about how to get more Omega-3 in your diet, what to know when you supplement, and how to know when you’re getting enough.

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• nordicnaturals.com
• Connect with Kate Turner: Instagram | LinkedIn
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We live in an EMF soup. Unless you live off the grid, never use your smartphone, smash your WiFi router, and use candles for lights, you’re going to be swimming in it. We’re exposed to levels potentially millions of times higher than what we would be naturally – and the dangers are staggering. From heart disease to cancer to neuropsychiatric illnesses, EMFs are causing a lot of harm.

R Blank is the CEO of Shield Your Body, whose mission it is to make technology safer. With hundreds of thousands of customers in over 30 countries and having been interviewed on platforms ranging from ABC television to ElectricSense, R is an internationally followed expert on issues of EMF, health, and safety.

He was inspired to create Shield Your Body when he co-authored the best-selling book, Overpowered, with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, one of the world’s leading EMF scientists. He has degrees from Columbia University and UCLA.

We’re going to look at why we’ve been kept in the dark about this threat, how you can repair the damage done at a cellular level, and some practical strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones from EMFs – whether at home, at work, or out in the world.

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• Shield Your Body
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Linkedin 
• Instagram
• Read: Overpowered
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If you feel like you’ve tried everything, brain rewiring may be the missing piece of the puzzle. It was for Michelle Kesil, who used the technique to finally heal from her lifelong struggle of emotional reliance on food.

Michelle Kesil is an integrative health practitioner, certified brain rewiring coach, and host of the podcast Metamorphosis with Michelle. Michelle helps frustrated women ditch bloating and emotional eating for good by helping them uncover their physical and mental blocks to feeling well. She spent years feeling overworked and overstressed, causing her to experience severe chronic gut issues (like Candida, SIBO, and parasites), as well as low self-esteem. After dialing in her nutrition and supplementation, she realized she wouldn’t heal until she worked on the missing piece of the puzzle: her emotional health. Sick and tired of battling her inner critic, Michelle finally turned to brain rewiring, where she was able to identify and overcome the underlying triggers and limiting beliefs that kept her stuck in her chronic illness. She offers one-on-one coaching, as well as her new group coaching program, Emotional Eating Freedom.

We discuss how to use brain rewiring to reclaim your confidence, self-love, and sense of freedom, how to identify your emotional eating triggers, and how to adopt a successful approach to intuitive eating.

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• getwellwmichelle.com
• Instagram: @itsmichellekesil
• Schedule a Breakthrough Call
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The fascia system is made up of sheets of connective tissue just below the skin. These tissues attach, stabilize, impart strength, maintain vessel patency, separate muscles, and enclose different organs. 

Nikki Costello is a lifestyle coach with the CHEK Institute and operator of MyWholeBody. She has worked with Dr. Mark Barnes at Soma Physical Therapy on the rehabilitation of whole-body health. Nikki specializes in resilience, recovery, and longevity. She is also an experienced ELDOA teacher – when translated from its native French, it stands for Longitudinal Osteo-Articular Decoaptation Stretching—a practice that she and I discuss at length during the episode. Much of this practice is focused on the body’s fascial system and repairing or instituting its integrity.

Nikki has committed her life and education to understand what it takes to achieve resilience and longevity in these human bodies. She is a walker of the talk and does not ask her clients to do anything she has not tested. She spent 8 years working in a physical therapy clinic with highly sought-after Dr. Mark Barnes, fascia and spine expert. She has spent the last 3 years studying with the world-renowned Dr. Guy Voyer, osteopath and creator of the ELDOA method which is currently used by professional athletes (such as Tiger Woods and Stephen Curry) for their own health and wellness. She is a holistic lifestyle coach through the CHEK Institute, a trained Pilates instructor through STOTT Pilates, and a NESTA certified personal trainer. She has also interned extensively with chiropractors, naturopaths, and acupuncturists. 

ELDOA is a stretching technique that can expand the joints to increase fluid. Those of us who sit at desks often need this more than most. We explore what affects your fascia system, why it’s so important, and how to work it out better.

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• dragonfly-health.com
• mywholebody.net
• eldoamethod.com/about
• What Is ELDOA?
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An “Emotional Conduit,” Rayko is a prolific songwriter and an energetic, sought-after vocalist. She composed the melodies for “Gratitude” and sang, played on, and produced all pieces as well. Her compositions often contain themes of social justice, female perspectives, and cross-cultural challenges. Born in Tokyo, Rayko also composed, arranged, and performed songs for the award-winning Amazon Prime series “The Man in the High Castle.” Her other compositions include “Reaching for the Stars” and “Behind the Sun” – co-written with, Grammy-winner, Isha Erskine – as well as the ending theme for the feature “The Wolves of Saving Hill,” featuring Kurt Fuller of “Pursuit of Happyness” and the late Michael Massee of “Spider-Man 2.” Rayko is the vocalist in the house band of Adult Swim’s popular “The Eric Andre Show,” and currently the voice of a brand new ride in Tokyo Disneyland.

Inspired by a recent trip down the Nile to “The Birthplace of Civilization,” songwriter, Frank Kilpatrick, created “Gratitude” to, “draw attention to everything we have to be thankful for.” Frank created lyrics for all songs in the “Gratitude” suite and oversaw the video and music production. He has written numerous songs in exploratory, harmonic, and romantic genres that are available for licensing. Recently, he created “Stay Alive”: a 90-minute suicide prevention video podcast. Frank frequently collaborates with Billy Hinsche, the co-founder of Dino, Desi & Billy, contributor to recordings by Elton John and Chicago, and best known for his 30+ year touring role with The Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. He also frequently works alongside Scott Paige who’s renowned for his work traveling with Pink Floyd, Toto, and Supertramp, among others.

Together they have an amazing series called “Gratitude Meditation.” We dive into meditation, gratitude, and the idea of using frequencies to soothe the human soul.

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• rayko.com
• frankikmusic.com
• stayalivevideo.com
• “The Health Benefits of Meditation (and One Simple Mindfulness Exercise)”
• “The Gratitude Meditation Music Podcast” - Frank Kilpatrick
• “Frank Kilpatrick is on a Mission to Make Music with a Message”
• ”Never Put Limitations on Your Capabilities, the Worst You Can Get Is a “No,” with Rayko
• "Stay Alive Helps At-Risk Populations Choose Life Over Death by Suicide”
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Resources:

• rayko.com
• frankikmusic.com
• stayalivevideo.com
• “The Health Benefits of Meditation (and One Simple Mindfulness Exercise)”
• “The Gratitude Meditation Music Podcast” - Frank Kilpatrick
• “Frank Kilpatrick is on a Mission to Make Music with a Message”
• ”Never Put Limitations on Your Capabilities, the Worst You Can Get Is a “No,” with Rayko
• "Stay Alive Helps At-Risk Populations Choose Life Over Death by Suicide”
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Courtney Bursich is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, and passionate health hacker who focuses on optimizing female hormones and taking an individualized approach to healing. After facing postpartum health issues and undergoing breast explant surgery, Courtney was able to reclaim her health by becoming her own advocate and finding her bio-individualized path to wellness. As a health coach, she now strives to help other women do the same through her coaching business, functional lab testing, and supplement line, Plant Rx. They create supplements made with the purest forms of plant-based ingredients and no undesirable tag-alongs.

When you’re a parent, you quickly learn that there are a lot of things that are outside of your control. That’s what Courtney realized. Instead, she began to focus on the things she could control: what you put on the table every day and the type of climate and environment inside of the house. Using those, she could craft a healthy lifestyle and improve the health of her family. She began looking for all of the ways she could make their lifestyle cleaner and better. She realized that nobody really knows what supplements act as tools for your body and which ones are just pretty placebos. She wanted to bring education to the forefront of society and equip people with the power to make informed decisions.

She tells us why we need supplements, how to pick the right ones, and everything else you need to consider when taking them.

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• Learn more at organicblondielife.com
• Connect with Courtney: Facebook | Instagram
• Instagram: @the.plantrx
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This year has been challenging for everyone. Many have gained weight due to the disruption and stress of being in quarantine. You may have heard of macronutrients and counting them, but if, like so many others, you were confused by it all, look no further. Eve Guzman is here to help.

An internationally-acclaimed nutritionist, business coach, public speaker, and People Magazine's ‘Half Their Size’ ambassador, Eve has lost over 150 pounds through exercise and her macro nutrition philosophy. Going from obese to a nationally-qualified figure competitor, Eve is the founder of the G-Transformation Academy, which aims to help women ditch fad diets and lose weight without feeling restricted. She also runs The Macro Mentorship Program, designed to teach personal trainers and health coaches how to grow their business and maximize their clients' results. 

Eve explains where everyone should start when losing weight, the positives and negatives of using a scale, and her thoughts on various diets. She then dives deep into macros: what they are, how they contribute to weight loss, how to track them, reading nutrition labels, and more.

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• Learn more at gtransformationacademy.com
• Connect with Eve Guzman: Instagram
• Half Their Size's Eve Guzman on Bumps in Her Weight Loss Journey

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Dr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he and his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy and countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down and confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization, that our healthcare system does not have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter and other two children began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift. 

He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle and health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve.

Dr. Aaron Hartman is a board certified family medicine practitioner, a clinical researcher, and a functional medicine practitioner. He recognizes the benefit of functional medicine for anyone who has suffered unnecessarily from a system that fails to support whole person health.

We explore why our healthcare system is failing us and what we can do about it, the pillars of functional medicine, and the role of diet and lifestyle in your overall health.

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• richmondfunctionalmedicine.com
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One health epidemic we are facing today is a rapid decline in natural testosterone levels. The causes are numerous — the food we eat, the air we breathe, the plastic we drink out of, and even our cars — and the effects far-reaching.

Former champion men’s physique competitor and international best-selling author, Jay Campbell, is a global thought leader on hormones, biohacking, and higher consciousness. He joins me today to talk about testosterone. Jay has spent the last two decades learning the ins and outs of testosterone optimization from the top researchers in the field. He delivers the latest and best protocols for men on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) including some practices that question traditional methods of hormone optimization.

We discuss truths and falsehoods surrounding testosterone treatment, finding hormone balance, and the testosterone sweet spot.

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When your gut is adequately tuned and functioning well, your chances of getting sick reduce dramatically. But when it comes to our understanding of how we do that, things tend to get complicated. Do we take probiotics? What type? How do I know when I have gut issues? None of this is apparent.

Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. Named by Women's Health Magazine as the top nutrition read of 2017, Phoebe's debut memoir, "The Wellness Project," chronicles her journey with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. She is the host of the SIBO Made Simple podcast and author of the forthcoming book by the same name. She helps people newly diagnosed or chronically fighting small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Phoebe's work has appeared in Food & Wine, Marie Claire, SELF, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Mind Body Green, who named her one of 100 Women to Watch in Wellness.

Phoebe and I discuss SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) and the symptoms, testing, types, and treatment, and how depression and anxiety play a role in gut-health issues. We also talk about the low-FODMAP diet, and overcoming food fear after elimination diets.

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• Learn more at feedmephoebe.com
• Connect with Phoebe: Facebook | Instagram
• Read: “The Wellness Project”
• Read/Listen: SIBO Made Simple
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Hallucinogens are coming back into the forefront of healing and spirituality. Back in the ’70s, they had been a big part of spiritual practice. But it wasn’t until recently that the term microdosing began to take off and become a commonly used term — and it’s an enormously powerful tool for health, mind, spirituality, and behavior.

Jonathan is the founder of Behold Retreats and advocates for elevating consciousness and working on ourselves as the most meaningful way to improve the world. As a thought-leader in plant medicine, his priority is to guide others to maximize the benefits and to raise education and awareness on the subject.

Behold Retreats facilitate journeys for leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to rapidly accelerate personal growth, discover deeper purpose, and sustain the transformational benefits of plant medicines like ayahuasca and psilocybin.

Their programs provide safety, confidence, and expert guidance to eliminate the guesswork, with life-changing private and group retreats available in idyllic locations.

We dig into topics such as what plant-based medicine is, the potential benefits of them, the effects of ayahuasca and other psychedelic plant-based medicines, and the myths surrounding them.

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• Connect with Jonathan de Potter: LinkedIn
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One of the biggest contributors to overall health has little to do with how well you adhere to “eating every color in the rainbow,” how many acres of pasture the meat you eat has roamed on, how dedicated you are to your fitness regimen, how many steps you take throughout a day, the number of hours you don't spend sitting at your desk, or even the amount of time you spend practicing gratitude. Yes, all those factors are indeed important components of a well-rounded approach to optimal health and wellness — but each of them would amount to little if you are not consistently getting deep, restorative sleep.

Boomer Anderson is creator and podcast host at Decoding Superhuman, which uses performance analysis, behavior change, and technology to help clients optimize their health. After nine years in the investment banking industry, Boomer left his successful career to pursue his obsession with maximizing performance. Unsatisfied with broad health generalizations, Boomer developed the Decoding Superhuman methodology to provide an individualized approach to performance backed by science and data.

What are circadian rhythms and why are they so important? 

We fall asleep due to the gifts of the pineal gland, a small ant-sized lobe near the middle of our skull in the interbrain. Following our circadian rhythm, the pineal gland secretes a neurotransmitter and hormone called melatonin. Melatonin suppresses the activity of other neurotransmitters and helps to calm the brain (in part by countering the stress hormone cortisol from our adrenal gland). And as we become drowsier, the brain slowly begins to turn off our voluntary skeletal muscle functions, so we do not move around too much and try to act out our dreams or disrupt the body’s internal revitalization work. (Note this is also why it is so hard to move your limbs or shout out in response to a nightmare.) For ideal sleep, melatonin should be rising steadily, and cortisol should be rock-bottom low at bedtime. But there is a catch: the pineal gland secretes melatonin largely in response to darkness. And our evening cortisol levels are lowest in environments with low noise. With our addictions to TV, video games, and email in the evening, however, our choices can get in the way of these natural pro-sleep chemical shifts.

How do you train yourself for better sleep?

The first thing you want to do to regulate your sleep rhythm is get your light cues on track. In the morning try to give yourself exposure to blue light, ideally sunlight. This helps raise cortisol in the morning and get your body into a logarithmic curve. Meditating during the morning can also help you to regulate stress for the rest of your day. Your evening routine is also incredibly important. Look at your light and make sure you are transitioning into mostly red light in the evening. Ease into less stressful activities such as a casual TV show and then a book — avoid thrillers, though. Set up a good sleep environment and keep electronics out of the bedroom.

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  One of the biggest contributors to overall health has little to do with how well you adhere to “eating every color in the rainbow,” how many acres of pasture the meat you eat has roamed on, how dedicated you are to your fitness regimen, how many steps you take throughout a day, the number of hours you don't spend sitting at your desk, or even the amount of time you spend practicing gratitude. Yes, all those factors are indeed important components of a well-rounded approach to optimal health and wellness — but each of them would amount to little if you are not consistently getting deep, restorative sleep.

  Boomer Anderson is creator and podcast host at Decoding Superhuman, which uses performance analysis, behavior change, and technology to help clients optimize their health. After nine years in the investment banking industry, Boomer left his successful career to pursue his obsession with maximizing performance. Unsatisfied with broad health generalizations, Boomer developed the Decoding Superhuman methodology to provide an individualized approach to performance backed by science and data.

  What are circadian rhythms and why are they so important? 

  We fall asleep due to the gifts of the pineal gland, a small ant-sized lobe near the middle of our skull in the interbrain. Following our circadian rhythm, the pineal gland secretes a neurotransmitter and hormone called melatonin. Melatonin suppresses the activity of other neurotransmitters and helps to calm the brain (in part by countering the stress hormone cortisol from our adrenal gland). And as we become drowsier, the brain slowly begins to turn off our voluntary skeletal muscle functions, so we do not move around too much and try to act out our dreams or disrupt the body’s internal revitalization work. (Note this is also why it is so hard to move your limbs or shout out in response to a nightmare.) For ideal sleep, melatonin should be rising steadily, and cortisol should be rock-bottom low at bedtime. But there is a catch: the pineal gland secretes melatonin largely in response to darkness. And our evening cortisol levels are lowest in environments with low noise. With our addictions to TV, video games, and email in the evening, however, our choices can get in the way of these natural pro-sleep chemical shifts.

  
  

  How do you train yourself for better sleep?

  The first thing you want to do to regulate your sleep rhythm is get your light cues on track. In the morning try to give yourself exposure to blue light, ideally sunlight. This helps raise cortisol in the morning and get your body into a logarithmic curve. Meditating during the morning can also help you to regulate stress for the rest of your day. Your evening routine is also incredibly important. Look at your light and make sure you are transitioning into mostly red light in the evening. Ease into less stressful activities such as a casual TV show and then a book — avoid thrillers, though. Set up a good sleep environment and keep electronics out of the bedroom.

  
  

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  ]]>cd8b32ca-129b-4c19-be8e-5b5b6a711917Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050001:26:29falsefull109109Boomer Anderson of the Decoding Superhuman podcast talks about the importance of sleep and how to optimize your days to improve your sleep quality.Thom UnderwoodThe Art & Science of Undermining Cancer - with Dr. Francisco ContrerasCancer is one of the world’s largest health problems, with an estimated 9.56 million people dying prematurely due to cancer in 2017.

  There are several factors contributing to the rise of cancer in our lives, but one of the main ones is the environment we live in — which affects our food, stress, sleep, and what we put on our bodies. It’s time we start looking at cancer in a nonconventional way since what we are doing now clearly isn’t working.

  Dr. Francisco Contreras is a cancer specialist renowned for integrating alternative therapies with conventional cancer treatment. For the last 38 years, he has treated tens of thousands of patients who have come from more than 60 countries seeking alternative cancer treatment at his Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico. He has spoken around the world and appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox & Friends. He is the author of twelve books, including his new release “The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer.”

  “Health is the equilibrium between ourselves and our environment.”

  We have disregarded so many parts of our environment, especially in the production of food, that are meant to preserve the life on a shelf but shorten our own lifespan in exchange. It’s important that we all focus on getting our diets in check so that our immune systems are not distracted and fully present to fight the disease. Everything depends on the immune system.

  
  

  David and Goliath

  Our fight with cancer is similar to the famous story of David versus Goliath. It feels as if the fight is so enormous that there is no way we could possibly beat it. But with the right approach it is definitely possible. There are a few lessons to be learned from this story that can be applied to the fight against cancer:

  • Be courageous no matter how large the enemy is.
  • Listen to your positive inner voice and the encouraging words of the Lord.
  • Protect yourself from the negative words and thoughts of others.
  
  

  
  

  It is of the utmost importance that you remain hopeful. Cancer is not a death sentence. There’s no guarantee how many any of us are going to be around, but while we are here, we need to negotiate for life.

  
  

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  Resources:

  • Learn more at oasisofhope.com
  • Connect with Dr. Francisco Contreras: Facebook | Instagram
  • Read: “The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer”
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

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  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only...]]>Cancer is one of the world’s largest health problems, with an estimated 9.56 million people dying prematurely due to cancer in 2017.

  There are several factors contributing to the rise of cancer in our lives, but one of the main ones is the environment we live in — which affects our food, stress, sleep, and what we put on our bodies. It’s time we start looking at cancer in a nonconventional way since what we are doing now clearly isn’t working.

  Dr. Francisco Contreras is a cancer specialist renowned for integrating alternative therapies with conventional cancer treatment. For the last 38 years, he has treated tens of thousands of patients who have come from more than 60 countries seeking alternative cancer treatment at his Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico. He has spoken around the world and appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox & Friends. He is the author of twelve books, including his new release “The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer.”

  “Health is the equilibrium between ourselves and our environment.”

  We have disregarded so many parts of our environment, especially in the production of food, that are meant to preserve the life on a shelf but shorten our own lifespan in exchange. It’s important that we all focus on getting our diets in check so that our immune systems are not distracted and fully present to fight the disease. Everything depends on the immune system.

  
  

  David and Goliath

  Our fight with cancer is similar to the famous story of David versus Goliath. It feels as if the fight is so enormous that there is no way we could possibly beat it. But with the right approach it is definitely possible. There are a few lessons to be learned from this story that can be applied to the fight against cancer:

  • Be courageous no matter how large the enemy is.
  • Listen to your positive inner voice and the encouraging words of the Lord.
  • Protect yourself from the negative words and thoughts of others.
  
  

  
  

  It is of the utmost importance that you remain hopeful. Cancer is not a death sentence. There’s no guarantee how many any of us are going to be around, but while we are here, we need to negotiate for life.

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at oasisofhope.com
  • Connect with Dr. Francisco Contreras: Facebook | Instagram
  • Read: “The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer”
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

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  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

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  ]]>0885686f-8b7d-4568-9801-80e16af90b04Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050001:04:10falsefull108108Dr. Francisco Contreras shares his unconventional methods for preventing and treating cancer, as well as the science behind them.Thom UnderwoodHow to Have a Masala Body - with Nagina AbdullahSomething everybody struggles with is weight gain and weight loss. It’s the primary reason people come to see a health coach in the first place, even if it’s not the biggest result people will see.

  Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for female professionals, corporate executives, and 7-figure entrepreneurs, and the founder of MasalaBody.com. She teaches tested and perfected metabolism-boosting strategies to help women lose 20-40 pounds while working 60+ hours a week, even if they have tried everything else.

  Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley, an MBA from NYU Stern, AND worked for a top four consulting firm as a management consultant before starting her health coaching business. She has been featured in Health.com, Business Insider, People.com, and many more.

  What is wrong with our weight loss industry today?

  The biggest problem with weight loss is an obsession with diets. People often don’t think about what they’re eating until they hit a point where they hit a diagnosis or something makes them realize they are unhappy in their body, and this kicks in a sense of urgency to lose as much weight as fast as possible. We’re all sold the idea that diets are the quickest and easiest way to lose weight, so we typically end up following one. But diets are based around restriction without teaching you how to eat filling foods. Not to mention, when food is restricted you end up wanting it more!

  Nagina recommends that instead of dieting, we focus on creating tiny changes that result in an overall lifestyle change. The only way to make these changes last is to have a lifestyle transformation by going deep on changing your habits.

  
  

  How do we get these changes to stick?

  In order to make dietary changes that last, you have to enjoy the food that you eat. If you feel like you are punishing yourself with your food, you will always find excuses to treat yourself and go back to those guilty pleasures.

  The best way to start eating more vegetables and making sure you and your family enjoy them is to use spices. Besides having the power to make any vegetable taste delicious, spices also have so many health benefits.

  Cinnamon, for instance, has the ability to lower your blood sugar levels and store less fat in your body. It also gives you the sugar fix without actually using any sugar.

  Turmeric is another fantastic one with anti-inflammatory capabilities. Inflammation is a huge cause of body aches and health problems, not to mention visible puffiness and bloating.

  
  

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  Resources:

  • Learn more at masalabody.com
  • Join the 5-Day Slim Down for Fierce, Feminine Leaders: masalabody.com/slimdown
  • Connect with Nagina Abdullah: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Something everybody struggles with is weight gain and weight loss. It’s the primary reason people come to see a health coach in the first place, even if it’s not the biggest result people will see.

  Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for female professionals, corporate executives, and 7-figure entrepreneurs, and the founder of MasalaBody.com. She teaches tested and perfected metabolism-boosting strategies to help women lose 20-40 pounds while working 60+ hours a week, even if they have tried everything else.

  Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley, an MBA from NYU Stern, AND worked for a top four consulting firm as a management consultant before starting her health coaching business. She has been featured in Health.com, Business Insider, People.com, and many more.

  What is wrong with our weight loss industry today?

  The biggest problem with weight loss is an obsession with diets. People often don’t think about what they’re eating until they hit a point where they hit a diagnosis or something makes them realize they are unhappy in their body, and this kicks in a sense of urgency to lose as much weight as fast as possible. We’re all sold the idea that diets are the quickest and easiest way to lose weight, so we typically end up following one. But diets are based around restriction without teaching you how to eat filling foods. Not to mention, when food is restricted you end up wanting it more!

  Nagina recommends that instead of dieting, we focus on creating tiny changes that result in an overall lifestyle change. The only way to make these changes last is to have a lifestyle transformation by going deep on changing your habits.

  
  

  How do we get these changes to stick?

  In order to make dietary changes that last, you have to enjoy the food that you eat. If you feel like you are punishing yourself with your food, you will always find excuses to treat yourself and go back to those guilty pleasures.

  The best way to start eating more vegetables and making sure you and your family enjoy them is to use spices. Besides having the power to make any vegetable taste delicious, spices also have so many health benefits.

  Cinnamon, for instance, has the ability to lower your blood sugar levels and store less fat in your body. It also gives you the sugar fix without actually using any sugar.

  Turmeric is another fantastic one with anti-inflammatory capabilities. Inflammation is a huge cause of body aches and health problems, not to mention visible puffiness and bloating.

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at masalabody.com
  • Join the 5-Day Slim Down for Fierce, Feminine Leaders: masalabody.com/slimdown
  • Connect with Nagina Abdullah: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

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  ]]>0e2468b6-4bba-4b91-b867-8585def9470aMon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050057:09falsefull107107Nagina Abdullah talks about eating in a way that’s nourishing, healthy, and tastes great using natural foods and spices in order to lose weight and feel great.Thom UnderwoodThom Underwood on The Big Mike Drop PodcastThis episode features an interview I did on The Big Mike Drop podcast, where we had a candid conversation about, health, wellness, disease, politics, and the state of the world.

  Mike has an education background in social science, history, and criminal justice, and he’s passionate about speaking out against social injustice. His mission is to offer honest, fair, and reliable commentary on social issues.

  We dive into the topics of:

  • Where the name “Rebel Health Coach” came from
  • The importance of mindset and mental health
  • Balancing your testosterone
  • How we’re reacting to the coronavirus pandemic
  • Why America is so unhealthy
  • Getting more magnesium
  • Why diets are B.S.
  • The clean 15 and the dirty dozen
  
  

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  Resources:

  • Learn more at thebigmikedrop.com
  • Connect with GUEST NAME: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

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  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  ]]>This episode features an interview I did on The Big Mike Drop podcast, where we had a candid conversation about, health, wellness, disease, politics, and the state of the world.

  Mike has an education background in social science, history, and criminal justice, and he’s passionate about speaking out against social injustice. His mission is to offer honest, fair, and reliable commentary on social issues.

  We dive into the topics of:

  • Where the name “Rebel Health Coach” came from
  • The importance of mindset and mental health
  • Balancing your testosterone
  • How we’re reacting to the coronavirus pandemic
  • Why America is so unhealthy
  • Getting more magnesium
  • Why diets are B.S.
  • The clean 15 and the dirty dozen
  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at thebigmikedrop.com
  • Connect with GUEST NAME: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

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  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

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  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  ]]>4da05f13-651a-4d33-ba05-81c375642618Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -050001:07:02falsefull106106Thom’s interview on The Big Mike Drop podcast where he talks about health and wellness.Thom UnderwoodUnderstanding Our Relationships With Others - with Dr. Lisa TempletonLisa Templeton, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, musician, poet, and spiritual guide. She founded and owns The Interpersonal Healing Clinic, LLC, providing compassionate clinical care to all ages and backgrounds, while addressing the importance of our relationships with each other and with ourselves. She is also co-director of ShamanStar, a spiritual organization guiding and empowering individuals to understand their divine nature and increase conscious self-awareness in the world.

  She was a previous guest on the podcast in episode 40, when she shared about her book “Letting It Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance.”

  This episode is a less scripted and more natural, free-flowing conversation between two people interested in health and wellness. We discuss topics from her new book, “Relationships In Rhythm,” which talks about the vibrational sounds of relationship dynamics and the ways in which the energy of thoughts and emotions influences our relationships.

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  Resources:

  • Learn more at drlisatempleton.com
  • Connect with Dr. Lisa Templeton: Facebook | Instagram
  • Read: “Letting It Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance”
  • ‎The Rebel Health Coach: Letting it Be - with Dr. Lisa Templeton
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

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  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  ]]>Lisa Templeton, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, musician, poet, and spiritual guide. She founded and owns The Interpersonal Healing Clinic, LLC, providing compassionate clinical care to all ages and backgrounds, while addressing the importance of our relationships with each other and with ourselves. She is also co-director of ShamanStar, a spiritual organization guiding and empowering individuals to understand their divine nature and increase conscious self-awareness in the world.

  She was a previous guest on the podcast in episode 40, when she shared about her book “Letting It Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance.”

  This episode is a less scripted and more natural, free-flowing conversation between two people interested in health and wellness. We discuss topics from her new book, “Relationships In Rhythm,” which talks about the vibrational sounds of relationship dynamics and the ways in which the energy of thoughts and emotions influences our relationships.

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  Resources:

  • Learn more at drlisatempleton.com
  • Connect with Dr. Lisa Templeton: Facebook | Instagram
  • Read: “Letting It Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance”
  • ‎The Rebel Health Coach: Letting it Be - with Dr. Lisa Templeton
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

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  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

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  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  ]]>ed83f690-8773-40de-ab01-23e856b704d9Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -050001:16:15falsefull105105Lisa Templeton joins me for an unscripted discussion around some of the topics in her upcoming book — “Relationships In Rhythm” — and where we are headed as a world into 2021.Thom UnderwoodHow to Live a Healthy Long Life - with Daniel KennedyIs it enough to live a long life full of sickness when there’s an opportunity to live a long, healthy life?

  For a long time, science has focused on prolonging the length of our life without increasing the quality of our life. We take it as a given that our final years in this world will be filled with discomfort, disease, and sickness—but they don’t have to be.

  Daniel E. Kennedy is a healthcare executive, counselor, author, and filmmaker. His passion for disease prevention was ignited professionally while working with thousands of cancer patients, and personally, by witnessing the cancer- and heart disease-related deaths of his grandmother, uncle, aunt, and father.

  Through the process of writing and ghostwriting 15 books on cancer and heart health, Daniel honed the skills necessary to create, write, and direct the 8-episode “Healthy Long Life” documentary series. Over the last three decades, he has formed relationships with researchers, clinicians, and the world’s top experts on healthy life expectancy.

  What We Can Learn From Blue Zones

  In his documentary, Daniel traveled to various Blue Zone countries to explore the secrets of long life. He breaks down some of the biggest lessons he learned from studying these areas that we can incorporate into our lives:

  • Rich, unhealthy foods should be eaten on rare occasions and in small portions.
  • Using fresh ingredients, like homegrown vegetables
  • Walking every day
  • Going through the day with a sense of calm and relaxation
  
  

  
  

  These are just a few of the things we can learn from these parts of the world where people are living long, healthy lives.

  
  

  Key Takeaways From “Healthy Long Life”

  Daniel already distilled 110 hours of footage into less than six hours that he thought were the most important, but here are five things he believes to be the core ideas to take away from it:

  • Medicine can keep you alive, but it won’t help you thrive
  • Do not eat in excess. Eat less, live longer and better
  • Make connections
  • Healing foods turn good genes on and bad genes off
  • We have to be active
  
  

  
  

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  Resources:

  • Learn more at healthylonglife.com
  • Watch Healthy Long Life on Prime Video
  • Download the free Healthy Long Life cooking app here:
  • Apple: https://tinyurl.com/HealthyLongLifeiOS
  • Android: https://tinyurl.com/HealtyLongLifeAndroid
  • Read: "The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer"
  • Connect with Daniel Kennedy: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and...]]>Is it enough to live a long life full of sickness when there’s an opportunity to live a long, healthy life?

  For a long time, science has focused on prolonging the length of our life without increasing the quality of our life. We take it as a given that our final years in this world will be filled with discomfort, disease, and sickness—but they don’t have to be.

  Daniel E. Kennedy is a healthcare executive, counselor, author, and filmmaker. His passion for disease prevention was ignited professionally while working with thousands of cancer patients, and personally, by witnessing the cancer- and heart disease-related deaths of his grandmother, uncle, aunt, and father.

  Through the process of writing and ghostwriting 15 books on cancer and heart health, Daniel honed the skills necessary to create, write, and direct the 8-episode “Healthy Long Life” documentary series. Over the last three decades, he has formed relationships with researchers, clinicians, and the world’s top experts on healthy life expectancy.

  What We Can Learn From Blue Zones

  In his documentary, Daniel traveled to various Blue Zone countries to explore the secrets of long life. He breaks down some of the biggest lessons he learned from studying these areas that we can incorporate into our lives:

  • Rich, unhealthy foods should be eaten on rare occasions and in small portions.
  • Using fresh ingredients, like homegrown vegetables
  • Walking every day
  • Going through the day with a sense of calm and relaxation
  
  

  
  

  These are just a few of the things we can learn from these parts of the world where people are living long, healthy lives.

  
  

  Key Takeaways From “Healthy Long Life”

  Daniel already distilled 110 hours of footage into less than six hours that he thought were the most important, but here are five things he believes to be the core ideas to take away from it:

  • Medicine can keep you alive, but it won’t help you thrive
  • Do not eat in excess. Eat less, live longer and better
  • Make connections
  • Healing foods turn good genes on and bad genes off
  • We have to be active
  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at healthylonglife.com
  • Watch Healthy Long Life on Prime Video
  • Download the free Healthy Long Life cooking app here:
  • Apple: https://tinyurl.com/HealthyLongLifeiOS
  • Android: https://tinyurl.com/HealtyLongLifeAndroid
  • Read: "The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer"
  • Connect with Daniel Kennedy: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

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  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

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  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  ]]>7cec4252-00f1-43dd-826d-278293f963bcMon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -050001:11:58falsefull104104Daniel Kennedy, director of “Healthy Long Life,” shares what he’s learned from studying Blue Zones and talking to the world’s leading longevity experts.Thom UnderwoodNootropics, Blue Cannatine, and Biohacking the Brain - with Boomer AndersonWhat if your mind could reach peak performance on command?

  It sounds like something out of a movie, but at Dave Asprey’s recent BioHacking Conference, I discovered a company called Troscriptions which sells a potent nootropic called Blue Cannatine that improves cognitive function, memory, creativity, and motivation—essentially biohacking your brain.

  Boomer Anderson is the host of the popular Decoding Superhuman podcast covering various domains of health and optimization. He’s driven by curiosity and long-tail opportunity. His personal philosophy of challenging the process has led him to an eclectic variety of roles, from entrepreneur to speaker to investor to human guinea pig. 

  Two Methylene Blue Nootropics:

  Just Blue 

  • 16mg of Pharmaceutical grade, purity tested USP Methylene Blue
  • Methylene Blue is anti-viral and anti-fungal
  • Methylene Blue donates an electron at the electron transport chain in the mitochondria, the batteries in our cells, and improves energy (ATP) production
  • Reduces oxidative stress 
  
  

  
  

  Blue Cannatine

  • Contains 5mg of Methylene Blue
  • 1mg Nicotine
  • 50mg Caffeine
  • 5mg Hemp Crystals
  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Resources:

  • Learn more at decodingsuperhuman.com
  • Connect with GUEST NAME: Facebook | Instagram
  • troscriptions.com/products/justblue
  • troscriptions.com/products/bluecannatine
  • Use code REBEL for 10% off your Troscriptions order
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

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  ]]>What if your mind could reach peak performance on command?

  It sounds like something out of a movie, but at Dave Asprey’s recent BioHacking Conference, I discovered a company called Troscriptions which sells a potent nootropic called Blue Cannatine that improves cognitive function, memory, creativity, and motivation—essentially biohacking your brain.

  Boomer Anderson is the host of the popular Decoding Superhuman podcast covering various domains of health and optimization. He’s driven by curiosity and long-tail opportunity. His personal philosophy of challenging the process has led him to an eclectic variety of roles, from entrepreneur to speaker to investor to human guinea pig. 

  Two Methylene Blue Nootropics:

  Just Blue 

  • 16mg of Pharmaceutical grade, purity tested USP Methylene Blue
  • Methylene Blue is anti-viral and anti-fungal
  • Methylene Blue donates an electron at the electron transport chain in the mitochondria, the batteries in our cells, and improves energy (ATP) production
  • Reduces oxidative stress 
  
  

  
  

  Blue Cannatine

  • Contains 5mg of Methylene Blue
  • 1mg Nicotine
  • 50mg Caffeine
  • 5mg Hemp Crystals
  
  

  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at decodingsuperhuman.com
  • Connect with GUEST NAME: Facebook | Instagram
  • troscriptions.com/products/justblue
  • troscriptions.com/products/bluecannatine
  • Use code REBEL for 10% off your Troscriptions order
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

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  ]]>78a09c90-abb8-4dcf-a5c1-3c51f99c4502Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -050001:18:00falsefull103103Boomer Anderson shares the details on Blue Cannatine, a troche nootropic that improves cognitive function.Thom Underwood12 Strategies to Keep Weight Off After the “Honeymoon Phase” of Bariatric Surgery - with Sameera KhanSameera Khan is a Physician assistant and registered dietitian in the field of bariatrics. She specializes in helping bariatric patients keep their weight off after the “honeymoon period” is over.

  Sameera offers a timeless framework for helping bariatric patients reboot all the aspects of losing regained weight. Working with clients locally, nationally, and abroad, her professional practice delivers one-on-one hand-holding and practical strategies designed for patients to organize, simplify, and inspire long-lasting results.

  The 12 “Weight Regain” Core Pillars

  W: Will power

  • Master your hunger and make it your friend
  • Know your goal and make sure you fully commit to realizing the goal and shape your environment to enable achieving it.
  
  

  
  

  E: Environmental cues

  • Change comes from without. Optimize your environment to help aid your weight loss goals.
  
  

  
  

  I: Increase metabolism 

  • As we age, metabolism slows down. We want to be eating foods that support our metabolism.
  
  

  
  

  G: Grazing, picking, and nibbling

  • Make sure you have a fixed eating schedule. Every snack adds up.
  
  

  
  

  H: Hydration

  • Drink a lot of fluids, especially water. Sometimes we confuse thirst for hunger and end up overeating when all we needed was some fluid.
  
  

  
  

   T: Tracking food intake

  • Keep a food diary and track how you felt when you ate certain foods
  
  

  
  

  R: Retrain your fat cells 

  • When you lose weight, you don’t lose fat cells, they just shrink.
  
  

  
  

  E: Exercising consistently

  • Start with walking if you aren’t used to exercising.
  • Don’t push it too much, but get used to it.
  • Resistance training is important.
  
  

  
  

  G: Glucose/insulin tolerance

  • Eating carbs at the right time.
  • Carbs trigger insulin, which encourages fat storage.
  
  

  
  

  A: Acceptance to portion control

  • Eat mindfully
  • Hunger Quotient: Fullness, Feelings, and Mood.
  
  

  
  

  I: Interactive weight loss tools 

  • Apps such as MyFitnessPal and Noom
  • Smart scales
  
  

  
  

  N: Never look back

  • The key to lasting weight loss
  • Creating a plan
  • Taking persistent action
  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at lowkcalgal.com
  • Read: "Regain Be Gone"
  • Connect with Sameera Khan: Facebook | Instagram
  • Email Sameera at sameera@optonline.net to get a free 15 minute assessment
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here]]>Sameera Khan is a Physician assistant and registered dietitian in the field of bariatrics. She specializes in helping bariatric patients keep their weight off after the “honeymoon period” is over.

  Sameera offers a timeless framework for helping bariatric patients reboot all the aspects of losing regained weight. Working with clients locally, nationally, and abroad, her professional practice delivers one-on-one hand-holding and practical strategies designed for patients to organize, simplify, and inspire long-lasting results.

  The 12 “Weight Regain” Core Pillars

  W: Will power

  • Master your hunger and make it your friend
  • Know your goal and make sure you fully commit to realizing the goal and shape your environment to enable achieving it.
  
  

  
  

  E: Environmental cues

  • Change comes from without. Optimize your environment to help aid your weight loss goals.
  
  

  
  

  I: Increase metabolism 

  • As we age, metabolism slows down. We want to be eating foods that support our metabolism.
  
  

  
  

  G: Grazing, picking, and nibbling

  • Make sure you have a fixed eating schedule. Every snack adds up.
  
  

  
  

  H: Hydration

  • Drink a lot of fluids, especially water. Sometimes we confuse thirst for hunger and end up overeating when all we needed was some fluid.
  
  

  
  

   T: Tracking food intake

  • Keep a food diary and track how you felt when you ate certain foods
  
  

  
  

  R: Retrain your fat cells 

  • When you lose weight, you don’t lose fat cells, they just shrink.
  
  

  
  

  E: Exercising consistently

  • Start with walking if you aren’t used to exercising.
  • Don’t push it too much, but get used to it.
  • Resistance training is important.
  
  

  
  

  G: Glucose/insulin tolerance

  • Eating carbs at the right time.
  • Carbs trigger insulin, which encourages fat storage.
  
  

  
  

  A: Acceptance to portion control

  • Eat mindfully
  • Hunger Quotient: Fullness, Feelings, and Mood.
  
  

  
  

  I: Interactive weight loss tools 

  • Apps such as MyFitnessPal and Noom
  • Smart scales
  
  

  
  

  N: Never look back

  • The key to lasting weight loss
  • Creating a plan
  • Taking persistent action
  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at lowkcalgal.com
  • Read: "Regain Be Gone"
  • Connect with Sameera Khan: Facebook | Instagram
  • Email Sameera at sameera@optonline.net to get a free 15 minute assessment
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

  --

  
  

  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

  --

  
  

  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  ]]>2e9f8bff-955d-4f06-a7ec-743184fb12a9Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -050001:06:43falsefull102102Sameera Khan shares twelve strategies you can use to maintain weight loss after bariatric surgery, or any time you’re trying to maintain weight loss.Thom UnderwoodCrash Course in Intermittent Fasting - with Brian GrynBrian Gryn is a personal trainer who has had some great success with intermittent fasting, both for himself and his clients. He was initially inspired when he became frustrated by his inability to achieve the same results in the gym at age 38 as he did at 28. He started with the simple strategy of pushing his breakfast back an hour at a time until he was able to comfortably adjust to eating his first meal at around noon. Consequently, Brian typically ends up eating only two meals a day. Brian and Brad discuss an assortment of common sense tips to make fasting work for you. In particular:
  • Be strict with your exercise so you don’t have decision fatigue and retain the will power needed every day to stick with your plan
  • Move around and keep busy during your fasting periods to make time fly by faster
  • Clean up your diet so you can minimize glucose spikes and insulin crashes
  • Make sure your dietary practices are a smooth fit into your busy life
  
  

  How Does Intermittent Fasting Work?

  Intermittent fasting is the voluntary abstaining from food for a certain period of time depending on the individual. We all fast naturally, such as when we are sleeping. This is just a way to shrink our eating window and keep us from grazing throughout the day.

  
  

  What Are the Methods of Fasting?

  • 16/8 (8 hour eating window)
  • 20:4 (4 hour eating window)
  • 5:2 (eat 5 days fast 2 days)
  • 36-hour fast
  • Alternate Day 
  • Extended Fasting
  
  

  
  

  The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting:

  • Can help you lose weight and belly fat
  • Changes the function of cells, genes and hormones
  • Can reduce insulin resistance, lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes
  • Can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body
  • Induces various cellular repair processes
  • Good for your brain, boosts brain function and mental clarity
  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at briangryn.com
  • 21 Day Intermittent Fasting Challenge
  • Connect with GUEST NAME: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

  --

  
  

  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

  --

  
  

  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate...]]>Brian Gryn is a personal trainer who has had some great success with intermittent fasting, both for himself and his clients. He was initially inspired when he became frustrated by his inability to achieve the same results in the gym at age 38 as he did at 28. He started with the simple strategy of pushing his breakfast back an hour at a time until he was able to comfortably adjust to eating his first meal at around noon. Consequently, Brian typically ends up eating only two meals a day. Brian and Brad discuss an assortment of common sense tips to make fasting work for you. In particular:

  • Be strict with your exercise so you don’t have decision fatigue and retain the will power needed every day to stick with your plan
  • Move around and keep busy during your fasting periods to make time fly by faster
  • Clean up your diet so you can minimize glucose spikes and insulin crashes
  • Make sure your dietary practices are a smooth fit into your busy life
  
  

  How Does Intermittent Fasting Work?

  Intermittent fasting is the voluntary abstaining from food for a certain period of time depending on the individual. We all fast naturally, such as when we are sleeping. This is just a way to shrink our eating window and keep us from grazing throughout the day.

  
  

  What Are the Methods of Fasting?

  • 16/8 (8 hour eating window)
  • 20:4 (4 hour eating window)
  • 5:2 (eat 5 days fast 2 days)
  • 36-hour fast
  • Alternate Day 
  • Extended Fasting
  
  

  
  

  The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting:

  • Can help you lose weight and belly fat
  • Changes the function of cells, genes and hormones
  • Can reduce insulin resistance, lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes
  • Can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body
  • Induces various cellular repair processes
  • Good for your brain, boosts brain function and mental clarity
  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at briangryn.com
  • 21 Day Intermittent Fasting Challenge
  • Connect with GUEST NAME: Facebook | Instagram
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

  --

  
  

  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

  --

  
  

  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  ]]>564209be-3304-45e0-b0c3-8ed76cd92647Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -050045:29falsefull101101Brian Gryn explains the benefits of intermittent fasting, how to get started, and how to be successful at it.Thom UnderwoodThe DUTCH Test and Stress - with Dr. Carrie JonesWe live in a society where stress-related issues are the #1 driver of appointments to your primary care physician—somewhere in the range of 75-90% of all primary care visits! I’m a firm believer of focusing on the basics, and stress is one of those basics that, if we can just get it under control, a myriad of other things will fall into place.

  Dr. Carrie Jones is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical and an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. Dr. Jones believes it’s critical that both men and women understand their hormones, in a simplified manner, so they can feel more empowered to take control of their own health. She is now the medical director for Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH hormone test, one of my favorite tests to evaluate hormones and cortisol levels in men and women.

  Test, don’t guess.

  The DUTCH Test allows for individualized care. It will give you a pattern of cortisol throughout the day, it will tell you your production of cortisol, and it will test your cortisone levels as well. Sometimes, it may not be your cortisol at all, and may be one of many other hormones that deal with fatigue. This test helps you pinpoint exactly what is happening with you so that you can get the exact treatment that you need.

  Q&A

  • What are Cortisol and Cortisone? 
  • My Cortisol is High at Night – Help?
  • My cortisol is low. How do I fix that?
  • Does stress or cortisol affect my eating patterns? Is it true stress causes binge eating?
  • Are your medications suppressing your cortisol? 
  • How does Dr. Carrie Jones handle Stress?
  • Let’s touch on Sleep, WOMEN complain of more insomnia especially as they jump from that 35-44yo range to the 45-54yo range... What can you do? 
  •  One of my Favorite Books is Estrogen Matters... What are your thoughts on HRT?
  •  How does drinking affect your estrogen levels? Do you have estrogen that is out of balance? Does it matter if you’re male or female?
  •  Can stress cause progesterone or pregnenolone to divert down to cortisol leaving you with less progesterone? Is cortisol “stealing? 
  •  Are you Struggling with Progesterone issues? PMS, PCOS, Fertility, Miscarriage, Heavy Periods
  • What are your top 3 supplements and Why? 
  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at: drcarriejones.com
  • Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones: Instagram | Twitter
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

  --

  
  

  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only...]]>We live in a society where stress-related issues are the #1 driver of appointments to your primary care physician—somewhere in the range of 75-90% of all primary care visits! I’m a firm believer of focusing on the basics, and stress is one of those basics that, if we can just get it under control, a myriad of other things will fall into place.

  Dr. Carrie Jones is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical and an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. Dr. Jones believes it’s critical that both men and women understand their hormones, in a simplified manner, so they can feel more empowered to take control of their own health. She is now the medical director for Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH hormone test, one of my favorite tests to evaluate hormones and cortisol levels in men and women.

  Test, don’t guess.

  The DUTCH Test allows for individualized care. It will give you a pattern of cortisol throughout the day, it will tell you your production of cortisol, and it will test your cortisone levels as well. Sometimes, it may not be your cortisol at all, and may be one of many other hormones that deal with fatigue. This test helps you pinpoint exactly what is happening with you so that you can get the exact treatment that you need.

  Q&A

  • What are Cortisol and Cortisone? 
  • My Cortisol is High at Night – Help?
  • My cortisol is low. How do I fix that?
  • Does stress or cortisol affect my eating patterns? Is it true stress causes binge eating?
  • Are your medications suppressing your cortisol? 
  • How does Dr. Carrie Jones handle Stress?
  • Let’s touch on Sleep, WOMEN complain of more insomnia especially as they jump from that 35-44yo range to the 45-54yo range... What can you do? 
  •  One of my Favorite Books is Estrogen Matters... What are your thoughts on HRT?
  •  How does drinking affect your estrogen levels? Do you have estrogen that is out of balance? Does it matter if you’re male or female?
  •  Can stress cause progesterone or pregnenolone to divert down to cortisol leaving you with less progesterone? Is cortisol “stealing? 
  •  Are you Struggling with Progesterone issues? PMS, PCOS, Fertility, Miscarriage, Heavy Periods
  • What are your top 3 supplements and Why? 
  
  

  
  

  --

  
  

  Resources:

  • Learn more at: drcarriejones.com
  • Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones: Instagram | Twitter
  • Visit thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
  • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
  
  
  

  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

  
  

  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

  
  

  --

  
  

  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

  
  

  --

  
  

  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

  
  ]]>51d1c072-b244-44e9-afa9-1508b221242cMon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -050059:33falsefull100100Dr. Carrie Jones talks all about stress, testing your cortisol and cortisone levels with the DUTCH Test, and answers questions about stress, hormones, and sleep.Thom UnderwoodYour Circle of InfluenceRight now, a lot may feel out of your control. None of us asked for this BS, we just got handed this garbage and were left to deal with it ourselves.

  We all cause ourselves unnecessary stress over things we do have control over, by not seeing proper boundaries (or allowing others to ignore our boundaries) or going down the wrong path in life. But this year we have been handed a major stressor that is completely out of our control, and on top of all that we’ve had to deal with fires, hurricanes, protests, elections, and more.

  Today I want to talk about your circle of influence, things that you do have control over to help keep yourself and your body healthy… and help prevent the cytokine storm in your bodies.

  What the heck is a cytokine storm?

  A cytokine storm is a severe immune reaction in which the body releases too many cytokines into the blood too quickly. Cytokines play an important role in normal immune responses but having a large amount of them released in the body all at once can be harmful. A cytokine storm can occur because of an infection, autoimmune condition, or other diseases. It may also occur after treatment with some types of immunotherapy. Signs and symptoms include high fever, inflammation (redness and swelling), and severe fatigue and nausea. Sometimes, a cytokine storm may be severe or life-threatening and lead to multiple organ failure, also called hypercytokinemia.

  So basically, we have inflammation and immune function at the heart of resilience. 

  
  

  What are we supposed to do about it?

  Clearing is a great way to support your overall immune function:

  • Clear body waste
  • Clear contaminants from our environment
  • Clear inflammation
  • Clear stress & anxiety
  
  

  
  

  Next up is to calm the system so we can tame the flame of inflammation:

  • Calm internal inflammation
  • Calm your nervous system
  • Calm as many lifestyle patterns as you can
  
  

  
  

  Remember that sometimes improvement comes naturally when we remove the distractions. That said, there are certainly key agents that can enhance immune system support based on individual needs:

  • Enhance immune function
  • Enhance sleep
  • Enhance digestion
  • Enhance detoxification
  • Enhance stress resilience
  
  

  
  

  Your "circle of influence" includes the opportunity to truly tune in to your own body and make the modifications that work best for you. This means that you'll have to look internally—what your body tells you, what your labs reveal, and/or what your dedicated healthcare team can recommend)—and less at the generic information suggested for a population larger than yourself. When we modulate, we invite more balance and fully recognize that each year and even each circumstance may require different agents and different doses to bring us into our unique opportunity for resilience at that moment in time. Instead of a checklist, we modulate by asking ourselves questions (and finding our individual "mediators"):

  
  

  Modulate sleep & relaxation:

  • How much am I sleeping?
  • Is there a way to optimize my sleep right now? 
  • If so, where can I go for help?
  • How is stress affecting my body?
  • Am I able to calm down?
  • What is happening in my gut right now?
  • Am I giving myself enough time to make good food choices?
  • What relaxation techniques work best for me? And what can I do right now?
  
  

  
  

  Modulate exercise & movement:

  • Am I moving my body?
  • Am I sweating daily?
  • Am I exercising too much or too little?
  • What exercises feel best for me?
  
  

  
  

  Modulate stress & anxiety:

  • How can I best honor the emotions I'm feeling?
  • What helps me feel calm?
  • What does]]>Right now, a lot may feel out of your control. None of us asked for this BS, we just got handed this garbage and were left to deal with it ourselves.

    We all cause ourselves unnecessary stress over things we do have control over, by not seeing proper boundaries (or allowing others to ignore our boundaries) or going down the wrong path in life. But this year we have been handed a major stressor that is completely out of our control, and on top of all that we’ve had to deal with fires, hurricanes, protests, elections, and more.

    Today I want to talk about your circle of influence, things that you do have control over to help keep yourself and your body healthy… and help prevent the cytokine storm in your bodies.

    What the heck is a cytokine storm?

    A cytokine storm is a severe immune reaction in which the body releases too many cytokines into the blood too quickly. Cytokines play an important role in normal immune responses but having a large amount of them released in the body all at once can be harmful. A cytokine storm can occur because of an infection, autoimmune condition, or other diseases. It may also occur after treatment with some types of immunotherapy. Signs and symptoms include high fever, inflammation (redness and swelling), and severe fatigue and nausea. Sometimes, a cytokine storm may be severe or life-threatening and lead to multiple organ failure, also called hypercytokinemia.

    So basically, we have inflammation and immune function at the heart of resilience. 

    
    

    What are we supposed to do about it?

    Clearing is a great way to support your overall immune function:

    • Clear body waste
    • Clear contaminants from our environment
    • Clear inflammation
    • Clear stress & anxiety
    
    

    
    

    Next up is to calm the system so we can tame the flame of inflammation:

    • Calm internal inflammation
    • Calm your nervous system
    • Calm as many lifestyle patterns as you can
    
    

    
    

    Remember that sometimes improvement comes naturally when we remove the distractions. That said, there are certainly key agents that can enhance immune system support based on individual needs:

    • Enhance immune function
    • Enhance sleep
    • Enhance digestion
    • Enhance detoxification
    • Enhance stress resilience
    
    

    
    

    Your "circle of influence" includes the opportunity to truly tune in to your own body and make the modifications that work best for you. This means that you'll have to look internally—what your body tells you, what your labs reveal, and/or what your dedicated healthcare team can recommend)—and less at the generic information suggested for a population larger than yourself. When we modulate, we invite more balance and fully recognize that each year and even each circumstance may require different agents and different doses to bring us into our unique opportunity for resilience at that moment in time. Instead of a checklist, we modulate by asking ourselves questions (and finding our individual "mediators"):

    
    

    Modulate sleep & relaxation:

    • How much am I sleeping?
    • Is there a way to optimize my sleep right now? 
    • If so, where can I go for help?
    • How is stress affecting my body?
    • Am I able to calm down?
    • What is happening in my gut right now?
    • Am I giving myself enough time to make good food choices?
    • What relaxation techniques work best for me? And what can I do right now?
    
    

    
    

    Modulate exercise & movement:

    • Am I moving my body?
    • Am I sweating daily?
    • Am I exercising too much or too little?
    • What exercises feel best for me?
    
    

    
    

    Modulate stress & anxiety:

    • How can I best honor the emotions I'm feeling?
    • What helps me feel calm?
    • What does my new routine look like?
    • How am I taking care of myself during this time of change?
    • What helps me feel most Grounded? 
    
    

    
    

    Modulate nutrition & hydration:

    • What food does my body need right now? 
    • Is there anything I'm eating that I need more of?
    • How many vegetables am I eating each day?
    • Am I eating a variety of foods and colors? (bonus antioxidant points!)
    • Am I drinking enough water and staying hydrated?
    • Do I have concerns that I'm digesting and absorbing my food?
    • Am I pooping every day? And am I satisfied with the quality of my poop?
    • Is there anything I'm eating that I could eat less of right now?
    
    

    
    

    Modulate relationships & networks:

    • Are there relationships or networks that I can "detox" right now, that are causing me added stress?
    • Am I staying connected with my community even with physical distancing?
    • Are there any support groups or circles or resources I feel I need right now?
    
    

    
    

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    ]]>ac074095-1a1b-43bb-b1b3-a737efedca2bMon, 05 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -050050:36falsefull9999I share how to shift your focus to what you can control so you can stop stressing over the things you can’t.Thom Underwood(Replay) What the Heck is Functional Medicine? - with Tracy HarrisonToday I’m excited to have my mentor and instructor, Tracy Harrison, on the show. She is an MIT-educated engineer turned functional medicine advocate and educator. Her school, The School of Applied Functional Medicine, might be the future of healthcare.

    So… what the heck is functional medicine? Functional medicine is the science of identifying the true root causes of disease in each unique person’s body and working with them to reverse those root causes.

    Modern medical practitioners are trained to diagnose disease, after it is present, and help people manage it – functional medicine practitioners are trained to help people maintain a state of wellness through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes.

    Tracy saw a need for applied functional medicine because the physician-led, prescription-heavy, and one-size-fits-all nature of triage care is, generally, applied to every area of medicine. It’s an incredibly useful system that saves lives in emergencies, but it doesn’t always encourage good health care.

    Health care – the idea of caring for and maintaining an individual’s health so that they stay well – doesn’t really exist in the United States.

    However, Tracy is particularly passionate about teaching health coaches because she believes that a combination of functional medicine and coaching will really transform healthcare, and the people being cared for.

    She doesn’t want to replace the physicians, nurses, or other medical professionals currently helping people... but she does want to supplement those teams with health coaches who can support and advocate for patient wellness.

    “We spend a lot of time arguing about who should be paying for healthcare, but what I want is healthcare that is worth paying for and that actually works.”

    –Tracy Harrison

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    ]]>Today I’m excited to have my mentor and instructor, Tracy Harrison, on the show. She is an MIT-educated engineer turned functional medicine advocate and educator. Her school, The School of Applied Functional Medicine, might be the future of healthcare.

    So… what the heck is functional medicine? Functional medicine is the science of identifying the true root causes of disease in each unique person’s body and working with them to reverse those root causes.

    Modern medical practitioners are trained to diagnose disease, after it is present, and help people manage it – functional medicine practitioners are trained to help people maintain a state of wellness through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes.

    Tracy saw a need for applied functional medicine because the physician-led, prescription-heavy, and one-size-fits-all nature of triage care is, generally, applied to every area of medicine. It’s an incredibly useful system that saves lives in emergencies, but it doesn’t always encourage good health care.

    Health care – the idea of caring for and maintaining an individual’s health so that they stay well – doesn’t really exist in the United States.

    However, Tracy is particularly passionate about teaching health coaches because she believes that a combination of functional medicine and coaching will really transform healthcare, and the people being cared for.

    She doesn’t want to replace the physicians, nurses, or other medical professionals currently helping people... but she does want to supplement those teams with health coaches who can support and advocate for patient wellness.

    “We spend a lot of time arguing about who should be paying for healthcare, but what I want is healthcare that is worth paying for and that actually works.”

    –Tracy Harrison

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    Resources:

    • Learn more: The School of Applied Functional Medicine | Facebook
    • Vist thisishuso.com/rebel and use the code REBEL25 to save $25
    • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
    
    
    

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    ]]>63cbcc99-2753-409e-9bea-01192ee32fd8Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -050052:57falsefull9898Listen to this replay of one of my favorite episodes with my mentor, Tracy Harrison.Thom UnderwoodGet Over Your Excuses & Prioritize Fitness - with Chad AustinChad Austin is a personal trainer, speaker, and owner of Priority Fitness, inspired by the title of his book, "Make Fitness A Priority: How to win the fight against your excuses." Chad was inspired to focus his speaking and writing on long-term health after seeing so many people reach their short-term fitness only to fall back into prior bad habits. He’s passionate about helping people who can’t find time for fitness to learn how to stop making excuses so that they can make it a priority in their lives. He expertly helps steer people away from the desire of instant gratification and helps them make changes that lead to long-term fitness, not just temporary success.

    There are so many predators in the weight loss market trying to make a quick buck by giving you a quick fix for weight loss and health, but we should all know by now that what’s quick to come is also quick to leave. That’s why Chad is so motivated to share that it’s the long-term, daily actions you do that lead to real, lasting health. The best way to focus on those long term goals is to look at what you gain through exercise instead of only looking at what you lose. It’s about changing your mindset to rethink what wellness means for you.

    How do you make fitness a priority and stop making excuses, then? It’s not easy, that’s for sure. There are any number of excuses we can make, and they can all seem legit… But there’s always a counter-argument to be had. In Chad’s book, each chapter is dedicated to an excuse you could have and how to overcome it. You can always find an excuse — or you find a way. 

    And that’s the only way to make long-term health happen.

    
    

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    Resources:

    • Learn more at beatyourexcuses.com
    • Read "Make Fitness A Priority: How to win the fight against your excuses"
    • Facebook: facebook.com/228713887468246
    • Instagram: @make.fitness.a.priority
    • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
    
    

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    ]]>Chad Austin is a personal trainer, speaker, and owner of Priority Fitness, inspired by the title of his book, "Make Fitness A Priority: How to win the fight against your excuses." Chad was inspired to focus his speaking and writing on long-term health after seeing so many people reach their short-term fitness only to fall back into prior bad habits. He’s passionate about helping people who can’t find time for fitness to learn how to stop making excuses so that they can make it a priority in their lives. He expertly helps steer people away from the desire of instant gratification and helps them make changes that lead to long-term fitness, not just temporary success.

    There are so many predators in the weight loss market trying to make a quick buck by giving you a quick fix for weight loss and health, but we should all know by now that what’s quick to come is also quick to leave. That’s why Chad is so motivated to share that it’s the long-term, daily actions you do that lead to real, lasting health. The best way to focus on those long term goals is to look at what you gain through exercise instead of only looking at what you lose. It’s about changing your mindset to rethink what wellness means for you.

    How do you make fitness a priority and stop making excuses, then? It’s not easy, that’s for sure. There are any number of excuses we can make, and they can all seem legit… But there’s always a counter-argument to be had. In Chad’s book, each chapter is dedicated to an excuse you could have and how to overcome it. You can always find an excuse — or you find a way. 

    And that’s the only way to make long-term health happen.

    
    

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    Resources:

    • Learn more at beatyourexcuses.com
    • Read "Make Fitness A Priority: How to win the fight against your excuses"
    • Facebook: facebook.com/228713887468246
    • Instagram: @make.fitness.a.priority
    • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
    
    

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    ]]>61d58ded-553e-45d1-bfbb-f06880acc9c3Mon, 07 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -050001:06:48falsefull9797Chad Austin shares how you can stop making excuses for why you aren’t working out and start making it a priority, putting the focus on long-term health instead of short-term results.Thom UnderwoodCracking the CBD Code: Creating Fast-Acting, Natural CBD Products - with Will KleidonWill Kleidon is an award-winning pioneer and futurist in the cannabis industry known for cracking the CBD code by creating the most effective and clean CBD-rich hemp products on the planet. He’s the Founder and CEO of Ojai Energetics, an ethics-driven health and wellness company based in California. Ojai Energetics seeks to bring ancient healing products to life by way of modern innovation. Ojai leads the world in producing vital natural organic supplements with water-soluble CBD to promote everyday health and healing.

    He has been featured in Cheddar, Forbes, Money, Entrepreneur, and the LA Times and is a regular keynote speaker at the cannabis forum and BevNET. He is a subject matter expert when it comes to the art, science, and technology of cannabis, the history of hemp, and what it means to our future. And I am really looking forward to doing a deep dive with Will on CBD, also known as cannabidiol.

    You’ve all heard it before—CBD is a powerful medicine that can be used for many different conditions and situations. I use it extensively in my clinical work with patients and it has a lot of applications. At the same time, there is a lot of misunderstanding and confusion about it. It’s recent explosion as an industry has invited a lot of unsavory players in the market, a lot of BS claims, and a lot of hype, founded or not.

    We sift through all the BS and get to what the research says while talking about the most important things to consider when you’re choosing a CBD product.

    
    

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    • Learn more at ojaienergetics.com
    • Instagram: @ojaienergetics
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    ]]>Will Kleidon is an award-winning pioneer and futurist in the cannabis industry known for cracking the CBD code by creating the most effective and clean CBD-rich hemp products on the planet. He’s the Founder and CEO of Ojai Energetics, an ethics-driven health and wellness company based in California. Ojai Energetics seeks to bring ancient healing products to life by way of modern innovation. Ojai leads the world in producing vital natural organic supplements with water-soluble CBD to promote everyday health and healing.

    He has been featured in Cheddar, Forbes, Money, Entrepreneur, and the LA Times and is a regular keynote speaker at the cannabis forum and BevNET. He is a subject matter expert when it comes to the art, science, and technology of cannabis, the history of hemp, and what it means to our future. And I am really looking forward to doing a deep dive with Will on CBD, also known as cannabidiol.

    You’ve all heard it before—CBD is a powerful medicine that can be used for many different conditions and situations. I use it extensively in my clinical work with patients and it has a lot of applications. At the same time, there is a lot of misunderstanding and confusion about it. It’s recent explosion as an industry has invited a lot of unsavory players in the market, a lot of BS claims, and a lot of hype, founded or not.

    We sift through all the BS and get to what the research says while talking about the most important things to consider when you’re choosing a CBD product.

    
    

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    Resources:

    • Learn more at ojaienergetics.com
    • Instagram: @ojaienergetics
    • Get my free Lab Tracker Report by texting REBEL to 66866
    
    
    

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    ]]>e0aa0b65-f0ef-475f-aaa7-20bc50c716adMon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -050001:20:21falsefull9696Will Kleidon cuts through the BS to get to the root of what CBD can do for you, and how you can identify quality products from the corner-cutting opportunists.Thom UnderwoodHypothyroidism, Health, & Happiness - with Dr. Steven F. HotzeDr. Steven F. Hotze is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Hotze Vitamins, and Physicians Preference Pharmacy International, LLC. His goal is to change the way women and men are treated through natural medicine and procedures such as hormone therapy and regenerative treatments.

    Dr. Hotze earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is the president of the American Academy of Biologically Identical Hormone Therapy (AABIHT), a member of the Pan American Allergy Society (PAAS), and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). 

    Dr. Hotze has also written two books for people who are eager to take charge of their health.  I spent most of adrive from Michigan to Atlanta listening to his first book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” which focuses on bioidentical hormones, and his second book is “Hypothyroidism, Health & Happiness,” which discusses why hypothyroidism is so underdiagnosed and what to do about it.

    And that’s really the central topic of this week’s conversation — hypothyroidism.

    I know quite a few people that have had their thyroid ripped out because they did not know any better and trusted their allopathic physician, but there are other options. Many Western doctors just aren’t interested in helping people heal their body naturally, without invasive and potentially harmful procedures.

    Luckily, Dr. Hotze has some great resources for anyone experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism—including a symptom checker if you’re not sure— and tips for how you can advocate for your own health if you want to start tackling your symptoms without an invasive surgery. 

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    Resources:

    • Hotze Health & Wellness Center: www.hotzehwc.com
    • Twitter: twitter.com/hotzehealth
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotzeHWC
    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotzehealth
    • Physicians Preference Pharmacy  physicianspreferencerx.com
    • Hotze Vitamins https://www.hotzevitamins.com
    • Read: “Hypothyroidism, Health & Happiness”
    
    
    

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    Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a...]]>Dr. Steven F. Hotze is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Hotze Vitamins, and Physicians Preference Pharmacy International, LLC. His goal is to change the way women and men are treated through natural medicine and procedures such as hormone therapy and regenerative treatments.

    Dr. Hotze earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is the president of the American Academy of Biologically Identical Hormone Therapy (AABIHT), a member of the Pan American Allergy Society (PAAS), and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). 

    Dr. Hotze has also written two books for people who are eager to take charge of their health.  I spent most of adrive from Michigan to Atlanta listening to his first book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” which focuses on bioidentical hormones, and his second book is “Hypothyroidism, Health & Happiness,” which discusses why hypothyroidism is so underdiagnosed and what to do about it.

    And that’s really the central topic of this week’s conversation — hypothyroidism.

    I know quite a few people that have had their thyroid ripped out because they did not know any better and trusted their allopathic physician, but there are other options. Many Western doctors just aren’t interested in helping people heal their body naturally, without invasive and potentially harmful procedures.

    Luckily, Dr. Hotze has some great resources for anyone experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism—including a symptom checker if you’re not sure— and tips for how you can advocate for your own health if you want to start tackling your symptoms without an invasive surgery. 

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    Resources:

    • Hotze Health & Wellness Center: www.hotzehwc.com
    • Twitter: twitter.com/hotzehealth
    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/HotzeHWC
    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/hotzehealth
    • Physicians Preference Pharmacy  physicianspreferencerx.com
    • Hotze Vitamins https://www.hotzevitamins.com
    • Read: “Hypothyroidism, Health & Happiness”
    
    
    

    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

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    ]]>68277ac2-25af-442b-be11-e8fffd387994Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -050001:32:29falsefull9595Dr. Steven F. Hotze (founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Hotze Vitamins, and Physicians Preference Pharmacy International, LLC) teaches us why Hypothyroidism is so often misdiagnosed, how you can figure out if you have it, and what you can do to take charge of your own health if you are experiencing symptoms.Thom UnderwoodInformed Consent + Real Food: How to Take Control of Your Health - with Michele StanfordMichele Stanford believes that living life nourished means nourishing all aspects of life: bathing our hearts and minds in truth and, in turn, nourishing our bodies with healing, wholesome foods the way God intended, as well as practicing the important task of self-care.

    After years of suffering from her own health issues for which conventional medicine could not provide answers, Michele took back her power, spending thousands of hours researching to find answers and solutions. A functional approach to health was the key that enabled her healing journey.

    Michele’s functional approach to health begins with teaching her clients about the root cause of dysfunction and guiding them to incorporate lifestyle changes that will support improved function within their bodies. She works with individuals who have autoimmune conditions (including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, and gut dysfunction), focusing on hormone balance, gut health, nutrient sufficiency, cellular detoxification, and maximizing the ability of the body to bring balance to the physical and emotional needs of the client. Michele supports her clients through the use of functional lab testing and one-on-one sessions. 

    Michele maintains continuing education in different areas of health with a focus on whole-body wellness. She is a graduate of The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, completed her certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, with Function Diagnostic Nutrition®.

    Michele is also the author of "Informed Consent: Critical Truths Essential to Your Health and the Health of Future Generations", which is a crazy good book!

    Combing medical and historical research, this book details what happened to our healthcare and food systems to transform them into… well, systems that don’t make people healthier or produce a lot of real food.

    So, in this interview, we delve into the link between our food and our health, what is going on with our healthcare system today, and what we can do to make our healthcare and food systems better — not just for us but for future generations.

    
    

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    Resources:

    • Michelestanford.com
    • Read: "Informed Consent: Critical Truths Essential to Your Health and the Health of Future Generations"
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelestanfordlln/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelestanford
    
    

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    The...]]>Michele Stanford believes that living life nourished means nourishing all aspects of life: bathing our hearts and minds in truth and, in turn, nourishing our bodies with healing, wholesome foods the way God intended, as well as practicing the important task of self-care.

    After years of suffering from her own health issues for which conventional medicine could not provide answers, Michele took back her power, spending thousands of hours researching to find answers and solutions. A functional approach to health was the key that enabled her healing journey.

    Michele’s functional approach to health begins with teaching her clients about the root cause of dysfunction and guiding them to incorporate lifestyle changes that will support improved function within their bodies. She works with individuals who have autoimmune conditions (including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, and gut dysfunction), focusing on hormone balance, gut health, nutrient sufficiency, cellular detoxification, and maximizing the ability of the body to bring balance to the physical and emotional needs of the client. Michele supports her clients through the use of functional lab testing and one-on-one sessions. 

    Michele maintains continuing education in different areas of health with a focus on whole-body wellness. She is a graduate of The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, completed her certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, with Function Diagnostic Nutrition®.

    Michele is also the author of "Informed Consent: Critical Truths Essential to Your Health and the Health of Future Generations", which is a crazy good book!

    Combing medical and historical research, this book details what happened to our healthcare and food systems to transform them into… well, systems that don’t make people healthier or produce a lot of real food.

    So, in this interview, we delve into the link between our food and our health, what is going on with our healthcare system today, and what we can do to make our healthcare and food systems better — not just for us but for future generations.

    
    

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    Resources:

    • Michelestanford.com
    • Read: "Informed Consent: Critical Truths Essential to Your Health and the Health of Future Generations"
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelestanfordlln/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelestanford
    
    

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    ]]>ea286ed2-3a04-41fa-b23a-ddb403f54382Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -050001:22:34falsefull9494Michele Stanford, author of "Informed Consent: Critical Truths Essential to Your Health and the Health of Future Generations," teaches us about what is going on with our healthcare and food systems today, how they got this way, and what we can do to make them better — not just for us but for future generations.Thom UnderwoodWho Should (& Shouldn’t) Try a Keto Diet - with Dr. Harlan KilsteinToday we’re talking about the Ketogenic diet again, with a guest who became an unlikely expert in the topic. Dr. Harlan Kilstein is one of the foremost marketers working today, generating over 100 million dollars in sales in the past 20 years. Harlan is also the owner and publisher of the Dodington Post: The Internet’s Newspaper for Dogs, which reaches approximately 2.5 million people each week. 

    But that’s not what he’s on the show today, although you might still hear a little bit about dogs! I wanted to talk to Harlan because he experienced a powerful transformation after switching to a Keto lifestyle, and now he’s helping thousands and thousands of others do the same with Completely Keto. He has garnered over 1M followers on Facebook since launching in 2017, with hundreds of thousands devouring his Keto recipes each week.

    Metabolic Syndrome & Keto

    Nearly 35 percent of all U.S. adults and 50 percent of those 60 years of age or older were estimated to have the metabolic syndrome in 2011-2012, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

    Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

    And if someone has Metabolic Syndrome, any type of sugar or sweetener can be problematic. So, Keto can be a great option for individuals with Metabolic Syndrome, also called Syndrome X.

    
    

    There is No One-Size-Fits-All Diet: Who Shouldn’t Try Keto?

    Although Keto can be transformative for some people, it can be dangerous for others. I look at it a bit like a hammer: you are either a glass jar or a nail!

    So, who shouldn’t go on a strict Keto or low-carb diet?

    • Anyone taking medication for diabetes (insulin)
    • Anyone taking medication for high blood pressure
    • Anyone who is currently breastfeeding or pregnant should consult with a medical professional
    • Kids and teenagers should consult with a physician, as their carbohydrate needs are different from adults
    • People with gallbladder problems or who have had their gallbladder removed should consult with a medical professional about whether they can safely try Keto
    
    

    
    

    The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Keto

    First, an overview of what the Keto Diet looks like, nutritionally:

    • 70-85 percent from fat
    • 15-20 percent from protein
    • Less than 10 percent from carbohydrates
    
    

    
    

    Potential downsides:

    • Possible symptoms of extreme carbohydrate restriction that may last days to weeks include hunger, fatigue, low mood, irritability, constipation, headaches, and brain “fog”
    • “Keto Flu”
    • Constipation
    • The keto diet is high in fat, including more harmful saturated fat. Burton said that studies have shown that if you eat a diet high in saturated fat, your risk for a heart attack is four times higher than if you ate the recommended amount of saturated fat each day. That amount is between seven to 10 percent of your total calories.
    • You may develop nutritional deficiencies. When you cut out entire food groups, you miss out on important nutrients essential to your health
    • Some negative side effects of a long-term ketogenic diet have been suggested, including increased risk of kidney stones and osteoporosis, and increased blood levels of uric acid (a risk factor for gout).
    
    

    
    

    Cyclical Ketosis? 

    Another option is Cyclical Ketosis, which can help reduce some of the long-term effects listed above while still garnering many of the benefits of a Keto diet.

    The benefits of a cyclical keto diet include:

    • Satisfies carb cravings, so]]>Today we’re talking about the Ketogenic diet again, with a guest who became an unlikely expert in the topic. Dr. Harlan Kilstein is one of the foremost marketers working today, generating over 100 million dollars in sales in the past 20 years. Harlan is also the owner and publisher of the Dodington Post: The Internet’s Newspaper for Dogs, which reaches approximately 2.5 million people each week. 

      But that’s not what he’s on the show today, although you might still hear a little bit about dogs! I wanted to talk to Harlan because he experienced a powerful transformation after switching to a Keto lifestyle, and now he’s helping thousands and thousands of others do the same with Completely Keto. He has garnered over 1M followers on Facebook since launching in 2017, with hundreds of thousands devouring his Keto recipes each week.

      Metabolic Syndrome & Keto

      Nearly 35 percent of all U.S. adults and 50 percent of those 60 years of age or older were estimated to have the metabolic syndrome in 2011-2012, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

      Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

      And if someone has Metabolic Syndrome, any type of sugar or sweetener can be problematic. So, Keto can be a great option for individuals with Metabolic Syndrome, also called Syndrome X.

      
      

      There is No One-Size-Fits-All Diet: Who Shouldn’t Try Keto?

      Although Keto can be transformative for some people, it can be dangerous for others. I look at it a bit like a hammer: you are either a glass jar or a nail!

      So, who shouldn’t go on a strict Keto or low-carb diet?

      • Anyone taking medication for diabetes (insulin)
      • Anyone taking medication for high blood pressure
      • Anyone who is currently breastfeeding or pregnant should consult with a medical professional
      • Kids and teenagers should consult with a physician, as their carbohydrate needs are different from adults
      • People with gallbladder problems or who have had their gallbladder removed should consult with a medical professional about whether they can safely try Keto
      
      

      
      

      The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Keto

      First, an overview of what the Keto Diet looks like, nutritionally:

      • 70-85 percent from fat
      • 15-20 percent from protein
      • Less than 10 percent from carbohydrates
      
      

      
      

      Potential downsides:

      • Possible symptoms of extreme carbohydrate restriction that may last days to weeks include hunger, fatigue, low mood, irritability, constipation, headaches, and brain “fog”
      • “Keto Flu”
      • Constipation
      • The keto diet is high in fat, including more harmful saturated fat. Burton said that studies have shown that if you eat a diet high in saturated fat, your risk for a heart attack is four times higher than if you ate the recommended amount of saturated fat each day. That amount is between seven to 10 percent of your total calories.
      • You may develop nutritional deficiencies. When you cut out entire food groups, you miss out on important nutrients essential to your health
      • Some negative side effects of a long-term ketogenic diet have been suggested, including increased risk of kidney stones and osteoporosis, and increased blood levels of uric acid (a risk factor for gout).
      
      

      
      

      Cyclical Ketosis? 

      Another option is Cyclical Ketosis, which can help reduce some of the long-term effects listed above while still garnering many of the benefits of a Keto diet.

      The benefits of a cyclical keto diet include:

      • Satisfies carb cravings, so it’s easier to follow the keto diet long-term
      • Keeps you lean
      • Improves sleep
      • Better immune function
      • Healthier balance of gut bacteria (which influences your health and your mood)
      
      

      
      

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      Resources:

      • Learn more at www.completelyketo.com
      • Join the Keto Recipes for Beginners Facebook Group
      • Harlan’s Cookbook: "CompletelyKeto"
      • "Keto diets: good, bad or ugly?"
      • "Diet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss | The Nutrition Source"
      • “A low-carb diet for beginners”
      • Download your FREE Lab Tracker: thomunderwood.net/lab-tracker
      
      
      

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      ]]>3a084e03-d438-4b02-b390-85e6c451ade9Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -050057:52falsefull9393Dr. Harlan Kilstein, creator of CompletelyKeto.com and author of the "CompletelyKeto" cookbook, talks about how Keto helped him take control of his health, the people who should try the Keto diet, and the people who shouldn’t try the Keto diet.Thom UnderwoodYour Libido, Sexual Health, & Gut Microbiome - with Susan BrattonThis week our guest is Susan Bratton, who is considered the “Dear Abby of Hot Sex” to fans around the world. Susan’s fresh approach to sex techniques and bedroom communication skills helps millions of people—of all ages and across the gender spectrum—transform sex into passion.

      Susan’s straight-forward lovemaking advice is rooted in the personal experience of watching her marital intimacy wither as she and her husband pursued dynamic careers. When her relationship hit a crisis point, Susan made a fierce commitment to do whatever it took to hold her family together and revive the passion in her marriage. Today, she and her husband have the kind of dream relationship most people stopped believing was even possible—until they discover her practical tips. 

      After 15 years and over 30k hours of research, practice, teaching, and testing, Susan distilled the six simple essentials that ignite passionate lovemaking into her latest book, “Sexual Soulmates.”

      In this episode, we discuss the libido, sexual health, and your gut microbiome. Yes, you read that right — your gut microbiome. Nothing sexier than that, right? In all seriousness, though, your gut health is directly tied into sexual health, but that’s not something we ever really talk about.

      A lot of people don’t like to talk about intimacy, but that’s why this is something that so many people deal with! So, we’re fortunate to have Susan here to teach us more about our bodies and help us figure out what we can do to kindle or rekindle some of that flame. 

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      Resources:

      • Learn more at susanbratton.com
      • Get The20: the20store.com
      • Instagram: @Do.The.20
      • Instagram: @SusanBratton
      • Sexual Vitality Summit: moresexualvitality.com
      • Free: The Sexual Soulmate Pact
      • Read: “Sexual Soulmates”
      • Nitric Oxide food chart
      • Better Lover
      • Relationship Magic
      
      
      

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      Susan’s straight-forward lovemaking advice is rooted in the personal experience of watching her marital intimacy wither as she and her husband pursued dynamic careers. When her relationship hit a crisis point, Susan made a fierce commitment to do whatever it took to hold her family together and revive the passion in her marriage. Today, she and her husband have the kind of dream relationship most people stopped believing was even possible—until they discover her practical tips. 

      After 15 years and over 30k hours of research, practice, teaching, and testing, Susan distilled the six simple essentials that ignite passionate lovemaking into her latest book, “Sexual Soulmates.”

      In this episode, we discuss the libido, sexual health, and your gut microbiome. Yes, you read that right — your gut microbiome. Nothing sexier than that, right? In all seriousness, though, your gut health is directly tied into sexual health, but that’s not something we ever really talk about.

      A lot of people don’t like to talk about intimacy, but that’s why this is something that so many people deal with! So, we’re fortunate to have Susan here to teach us more about our bodies and help us figure out what we can do to kindle or rekindle some of that flame. 

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      Resources:

      • Learn more at susanbratton.com
      • Get The20: the20store.com
      • Instagram: @Do.The.20
      • Instagram: @SusanBratton
      • Sexual Vitality Summit: moresexualvitality.com
      • Free: The Sexual Soulmate Pact
      • Read: “Sexual Soulmates”
      • Nitric Oxide food chart
      • Better Lover
      • Relationship Magic
      
      
      

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      ]]>73e938a2-801d-4fd1-a2ed-7c2db2f0c2a7Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -050001:09:59falsefull9292Susan Bratton — the “Dear Abby of Hot Sex” — teaches us about the relationship between your gut microbiome and your sexual health.Thom UnderwoodGet Turned On - with David NorrieIn 2015, David Norrie founded Socially Speaking, an occupational training program designed to help professionals articulate their passions and products with a greater degree of charisma and marketability. But over the course of his training, David observed that many of his clients and much of society appeared to be moving farther away from one another emotionally, rather than closer together, despite advancements in communication technology. This sparked a desire to create a revival of the spirit by emphasizing principles of basic communication that could be easily incorporated into marital relationships, parenting, and social gatherings. 

      So, David Norrie and his wife founded Turned On, a platform and podcast created to help preserve the lost art of face-to-face connection within the home, workspace, and faith community, and David wrote about his mission in the book, “Turned On: Tuning In, In a Tuned-Out World.”

      Identifying himself as “a student of human interaction,” his mission is to open the eyes of those people whose lives have been put on autopilot and make them aware to the disconnection that is rapidly happening in board rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, coffee shops, churches, and social media platforms; to help people stop watering down their ability to interact with one another and express themselves by being “TURNED ON” to see with new eyes and listen with new ears to the possibilities happening all around them. He hopes to restore the light to a world going dark.

      And just to giver you a little perspective on why this is so necessary: 45,000,000 people search “How to be happy” on Google every month. That means 45,000,000 people are searching for light, and in all likelihood, that number is even higher right now.

      But, with David’s help, we’re going to start correcting course.

      
      

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      Resources:

      • Learn more at www.turnedon.com
      • Read: “Turned On: Tuning In, In a Tuned-Out World”
      • www.theturnedonmethod.com 
      • Instagram: @davidnorrie.turnedon
      
      
      

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      ]]>In 2015, David Norrie founded Socially Speaking, an occupational training program designed to help professionals articulate their passions and products with a greater degree of charisma and marketability. But over the course of his training, David observed that many of his clients and much of society appeared to be moving farther away from one another emotionally, rather than closer together, despite advancements in communication technology. This sparked a desire to create a revival of the spirit by emphasizing principles of basic communication that could be easily incorporated into marital relationships, parenting, and social gatherings. 

      So, David Norrie and his wife founded Turned On, a platform and podcast created to help preserve the lost art of face-to-face connection within the home, workspace, and faith community, and David wrote about his mission in the book, “Turned On: Tuning In, In a Tuned-Out World.”

      Identifying himself as “a student of human interaction,” his mission is to open the eyes of those people whose lives have been put on autopilot and make them aware to the disconnection that is rapidly happening in board rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, coffee shops, churches, and social media platforms; to help people stop watering down their ability to interact with one another and express themselves by being “TURNED ON” to see with new eyes and listen with new ears to the possibilities happening all around them. He hopes to restore the light to a world going dark.

      And just to giver you a little perspective on why this is so necessary: 45,000,000 people search “How to be happy” on Google every month. That means 45,000,000 people are searching for light, and in all likelihood, that number is even higher right now.

      But, with David’s help, we’re going to start correcting course.

      
      

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      Resources:

      • Learn more at www.turnedon.com
      • Read: “Turned On: Tuning In, In a Tuned-Out World”
      • www.theturnedonmethod.com 
      • Instagram: @davidnorrie.turnedon
      
      
      

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      ]]>3320f5d9-e3bd-4b3f-8d92-5f95b676ef46Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -050001:16:15falsefull9191David Norrie, the co-founder of Turned On, talks about why he’s working to the lost art of face-to-face connection and why it matters.Thom UnderwoodReaching #TargetZero: How to Create a Life-Saving AED Program in your Home & Business - with Kirk MoteIn one year alone, 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest, making it one of the leading causes of death in our country. That’s why Kirk Mote’s life mission is #TargetZero, which is a vision of the world where no one dies from sudden cardiac arrest.

      To achieve that goal, he created Rescue Site Services, where he specializes in developing Automated External Defibrillator (AED) programs for businesses, homes, and community groups. Kirk uses the only AED on the market with Real CPR Help® technology, the world’s #1 AED program management solution, and scenario-based CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care training and education.

      AED access is a really serious topic, but to be completely honest, I never thought much about it before reading Kirk’s book, Rescue Site AED Program: The 5 Critical Components of a Life-Saving AED Program. So, today, we’re going to learn what makes a good AED program and why you should have an AED plan in place in your business and even within your own home.

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      Resources:

      • Learn more at rescuesiteservices.com
      • Read: Rescue Site AED Program: The 5 Critical Components of a Life-Saving AED Program
      
      
      

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      ]]>In one year alone, 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest, making it one of the leading causes of death in our country. That’s why Kirk Mote’s life mission is #TargetZero, which is a vision of the world where no one dies from sudden cardiac arrest.

      To achieve that goal, he created Rescue Site Services, where he specializes in developing Automated External Defibrillator (AED) programs for businesses, homes, and community groups. Kirk uses the only AED on the market with Real CPR Help® technology, the world’s #1 AED program management solution, and scenario-based CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care training and education.

      AED access is a really serious topic, but to be completely honest, I never thought much about it before reading Kirk’s book, Rescue Site AED Program: The 5 Critical Components of a Life-Saving AED Program. So, today, we’re going to learn what makes a good AED program and why you should have an AED plan in place in your business and even within your own home.

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      Resources:

      • Learn more at rescuesiteservices.com
      • Read: Rescue Site AED Program: The 5 Critical Components of a Life-Saving AED Program
      
      
      

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      ]]>4ed6bb54-ff3b-4d63-93e7-91d7bb0bf97fMon, 18 May 2020 06:00:00 -050001:19:53falsefull9090Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the USA. But we can prevent that. In this episode, learn what makes a good AED program and why you should have an AED plan in place even within your own home.Thom UnderwoodNootropics: How to Achieve Better Focus, More Sleep, & Optimal Cognitive Health - with David TomenDavid Tomen’s journey with nootropic supplements began when he was diagnosed with Adult ADD. After years of buying self-help books, being passed over for promotions, and even suffering depression over his inability to focus, Ritalin helped turn his life and career around. 

      But a few short years later, David was in the ER with a laundry list of symptoms. Not only was David struggling to focus again but now he was suffering from complete memory loss, chronic fatigue, and depression — and his business and marriage were in deep trouble. Fighting for his life, David again turned to nootropic supplements.

      With a methodically researched regimen of supplements and lifestyle changes, he was able to not only recover but get his brain working better than ever before.

      After experiencing firsthand what nootropic supplements were capable of, David founded NootropicsExpert.com and wrote two books — "Secrets of the Optimized Brain" and "Head First” — all with the intent of helping others achieve the same transformational success that he had. David also has a knack for explaining this cutting-edge neuroscience in a digestible and engaging way that cuts through the marketing and scientific jargon that so often surrounds the supplement industry, and that’s why I brought him onto the show today.

      Nootropics & Nootropic Stacks

      In David’s book Head First - The Complete Guide to Healing & Optimizing Your Brain with Nootropic Supplements, he offers detailed information on various nootropics, dosage information, side effects, drug interactions, how your brain works, and detailed “recipes” for nootropic stacks.

      While nootropics can help you optimize your brain health and overcome a long list of cognitive problems — ADHD, Anxiety, Concentration/attention, Creativity, Depression, Focus, Longevity, Mental clarity, Sociability, Mental/chronic fatigue, Memory, Motivation, Stress — there is no magic panacea.

      You will likely need to address multiple parts of your brain through multiple nootropics — called a Nootropic Stack — in addition to implementing lifestyle changes that contribute to your overall cognitive and physical health.

      Here are a few of the most popular Nootropic Stacks, which David shared on a recent blog post:

      • Focus – using L-Theanine (as Suntheanine®) which provides a calm focus, attention and flow-state style creativity by boosting alpha brain waves
      
      
      • Memory – using Citicoline (as Cognizin®) and Bacopa Monnieri which increases acetylcholine and keeps it active longer for enhanced learning and memory
      
      

      
      

      • Motivation – using David Tomen’s journey with nootropic supplements began when he was diagnosed with Adult ADD. After years of buying self-help books, being passed over for promotions, and even suffering depression over his inability to focus, Ritalin helped turn his life and career around. 

        But a few short years later, David was in the ER with a laundry list of symptoms. Not only was David struggling to focus again but now he was suffering from complete memory loss, chronic fatigue, and depression — and his business and marriage were in deep trouble. Fighting for his life, David again turned to nootropic supplements.

        With a methodically researched regimen of supplements and lifestyle changes, he was able to not only recover but get his brain working better than ever before.

        After experiencing firsthand what nootropic supplements were capable of, David founded NootropicsExpert.com and wrote two books — "Secrets of the Optimized Brain" and "Head First” — all with the intent of helping others achieve the same transformational success that he had. David also has a knack for explaining this cutting-edge neuroscience in a digestible and engaging way that cuts through the marketing and scientific jargon that so often surrounds the supplement industry, and that’s why I brought him onto the show today.

        Nootropics & Nootropic Stacks

        In David’s book Head First - The Complete Guide to Healing & Optimizing Your Brain with Nootropic Supplements, he offers detailed information on various nootropics, dosage information, side effects, drug interactions, how your brain works, and detailed “recipes” for nootropic stacks.

        While nootropics can help you optimize your brain health and overcome a long list of cognitive problems — ADHD, Anxiety, Concentration/attention, Creativity, Depression, Focus, Longevity, Mental clarity, Sociability, Mental/chronic fatigue, Memory, Motivation, Stress — there is no magic panacea.

        You will likely need to address multiple parts of your brain through multiple nootropics — called a Nootropic Stack — in addition to implementing lifestyle changes that contribute to your overall cognitive and physical health.

        Here are a few of the most popular Nootropic Stacks, which David shared on a recent blog post:

        • Focus – using L-Theanine (as Suntheanine®) which provides a calm focus, attention and flow-state style creativity by boosting alpha brain waves
        
        
        • Memory – using Citicoline (as Cognizin®) and Bacopa Monnieri which increases acetylcholine and keeps it active longer for enhanced learning and memory
        
        

        
        

        • Motivation – using N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine and B-Vitamins which increases dopamine
        
        

        
        

        • Longevity – using Pine Bark Extract and Lion’s Mane Mushroom which boosts cerebral circulation for better oxygen and nutrient delivery to brain cells. And increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) for enhanced neurogenesis, long-term potentiation (LTP) and better myelination of neuronal axons
        
        

        
        

        • Energy – using Rhodiola Rosea and Phosphatidylserine (PS) (as Sharp PS® Green) which reduces fatigue and boosts reaction time and mental clarity. And the Citicoline (as Cognizin®) works with Rhodiola Rosea in this stack for more brain ATP synthesis and limiting stress-induced cortisol
        
        

        
        

        • Mood – using L-Theanine (as Suntheanine®) and B-Vitamins which enhances catecholamine synthesis and alpha brain waves for an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect for better mood and emotional control
        
        

        
        

        Note: if you want to start tackling one of these problems with a nootropic stack, don’t just start taking them all at once. Start with just one nootropic, dial in the dosage and make sure it agrees with your body, and then add one more — and continue this methodical process until you are seeing the benefits that you want.

        
        

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        Resources:

        • nootropicsexpert.com
        • How to Select the Best Multivitamin for Brain Function
        • 7 Tips for Choosing the Highest Quality Nootropic Supplements
        • 13 Nootropics to Boost BDNF
        • Best Nootropics for Traumatic Brain Injury
        • Best Nootropics for the Aging Brain
        • Best Nootropics 2020
        • Facebook: www.facebook.com/nootropicsexpert
        • Read: Head First - The Complete Guide to Healing & Optimizing Your Brain with Nootropic Supplements
        • Secrets of the Optimized Brain (free download): nootropicsexpert.com/free-download/
        
        
        

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        ]]>c678b610-a2e9-4baa-b314-b0ab1f144960Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -050001:14:43falsefull8989David Tomen, the creator of NootropicExpert.com, shares how we can use nootropics to optimize our cognitive health and reduce our use of prescription drugs.Thom UnderwoodAging Brilliantly - with Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieFriend of the show Dr. Patricia Selassie returns! Known as "A doctor you can talk to,” her practice is centered on helping people be their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose. And she just released a new book, Aging Brilliantly, to help even more people live a long and vibrant life.

        I am really excited about this new book because it’s an easy read, but filled with so much naturopathic information that everyone should know about eating, moving, resting, and socializing your way to a longer life.

        You won’t find earth-shattering new diet programs or hacks to make you look like you’re 21 again — just the simple, practical lifestyle habits that are most common among the longest-living and happiest communities in the world.

        The book starts with a chapter on Who Ages Well and Why. In this chapter, Dr. Selassie talks about the five Blue Zones — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California — which are the regions of the world with the longest average lifespan.

        Dr. Selassie then goes on to identify four lifestyle habits that are common among all five zones:

        • Move
        • Eat Real Food
        • Connect
        • Relax
        
        

        These are the four pillars to a long and vibrant life, and if you focus on incorporating just one small change to your lifestyle at a time so that you live more like someone in a Blue Zone, you will be surprised at how easily you can stack these healthy habits without overloading your schedule or stressing yourself out in the process.

        Each chapter of the book also includes a self-assessment, so you can figure out where you are already doing well and where you need improvement, which will help you figure out what lifestyle changes will have the greatest impact on your health. Then, a few months from now, you can take those assessments again to track your progress!

        To learn more and get started, pick up your copy today: Aging Brilliantly: How to Eat, Move, Rest, and Socialize Your Way to Long Life.

        
        

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        Resources:

        • Get your copy of Aging Brilliantly: How to Eat, Move, Rest, and Socialize Your Way to Long Life
        • Learn more at Friend of the show Dr. Patricia Selassie returns! Known as "A doctor you can talk to,” her practice is centered on helping people be their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose. And she just released a new book, Aging Brilliantly, to help even more people live a long and vibrant life.

          I am really excited about this new book because it’s an easy read, but filled with so much naturopathic information that everyone should know about eating, moving, resting, and socializing your way to a longer life.

          You won’t find earth-shattering new diet programs or hacks to make you look like you’re 21 again — just the simple, practical lifestyle habits that are most common among the longest-living and happiest communities in the world.

          The book starts with a chapter on Who Ages Well and Why. In this chapter, Dr. Selassie talks about the five Blue Zones — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California — which are the regions of the world with the longest average lifespan.

          Dr. Selassie then goes on to identify four lifestyle habits that are common among all five zones:

          • Move
          • Eat Real Food
          • Connect
          • Relax
          
          

          These are the four pillars to a long and vibrant life, and if you focus on incorporating just one small change to your lifestyle at a time so that you live more like someone in a Blue Zone, you will be surprised at how easily you can stack these healthy habits without overloading your schedule or stressing yourself out in the process.

          Each chapter of the book also includes a self-assessment, so you can figure out where you are already doing well and where you need improvement, which will help you figure out what lifestyle changes will have the greatest impact on your health. Then, a few months from now, you can take those assessments again to track your progress!

          To learn more and get started, pick up your copy today: Aging Brilliantly: How to Eat, Move, Rest, and Socialize Your Way to Long Life.

          
          

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          Resources:

          • Get your copy of Aging Brilliantly: How to Eat, Move, Rest, and Socialize Your Way to Long Life
          • Learn more at www.doctorselassie.com (& get a FREE 15-minute consultation!)
          • Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorselassie
          • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorselassie/
          • Get your FREE Gut Health Cheat Sheet: https://thomunderwood.net/gut-health-cheat-sheet
          
          
          

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          ]]>0efa5310-a528-4ea2-8c6e-2b6b87db76b1Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -050001:13:41falsefull8888Dr. Patricia Pimentel Selassie returns to discuss her new book, Aging Brilliantly: How to Eat, Move, Rest, and Socialize Your Way to Long Life.Thom UnderwoodEp. 87 - The Galveston Diet: An Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Menopausal Women (& Everyone Else) - with Dr. Mary Claire HaverDid you know that 80% of women who are in their menopause stage experience night sweats, brain fog, and frustration with weight loss? Are you one of them?

          In this week’s podcast episode, I was able to speak with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder, and creator of the Galveston Diet. We talk about the “perfect storm” during Menopause, The Galveston Diet, why you just can’t lose that stubborn belly fat, and much more! 

          Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a Board Certified OBGYN who has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and done everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. But as her patient population aged, she was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. 

          For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause that she realized this advice doesn’t work. So she devised The Galveston Diet, the first and only nutrition program in the world created by a Female OBGYN designed for women in menopause. The goal is to help women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition.

          There are three core parts of The Galveston Diet:

          1. Intermittent fasting, building off of Mark Mattson’s research around intermittent fasting and neurodegenerative diseases.
          2. A common sense, anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition (something that’s surprisingly lacking in medical school, and thus many doctor’s offices).
          3. Fuel refocusing. There are too many people, especially in the United States, addicted to simple carbohydrates (i.e. added sugar, processed sugars).
          
          

          Although this diet was created for women in menopause, it’s actually an effective anti-inflammatory diet for anyone — funny how that works! You can learn more about The Galveston Diet at www.galvestondiet.com

          
          

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          Resources:

          • Learn more at www.galvestondiet.com
          • The Galveston Diet Signature Program
          • Watch: “Why and How I Created The Galveston Diet”
          • Facebook:  Did you know that 80% of women who are in their menopause stage experience night sweats, brain fog, and frustration with weight loss? Are you one of them?

            In this week’s podcast episode, I was able to speak with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder, and creator of the Galveston Diet. We talk about the “perfect storm” during Menopause, The Galveston Diet, why you just can’t lose that stubborn belly fat, and much more! 

            Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a Board Certified OBGYN who has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and done everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. But as her patient population aged, she was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. 

            For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause that she realized this advice doesn’t work. So she devised The Galveston Diet, the first and only nutrition program in the world created by a Female OBGYN designed for women in menopause. The goal is to help women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition.

            There are three core parts of The Galveston Diet:

            1. Intermittent fasting, building off of Mark Mattson’s research around intermittent fasting and neurodegenerative diseases.
            2. A common sense, anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition (something that’s surprisingly lacking in medical school, and thus many doctor’s offices).
            3. Fuel refocusing. There are too many people, especially in the United States, addicted to simple carbohydrates (i.e. added sugar, processed sugars).
            
            

            Although this diet was created for women in menopause, it’s actually an effective anti-inflammatory diet for anyone — funny how that works! You can learn more about The Galveston Diet at www.galvestondiet.com

            
            

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            Resources:

            • Learn more at www.galvestondiet.com
            • The Galveston Diet Signature Program
            • Watch: “Why and How I Created The Galveston Diet”
            • Facebook:  www.facebook.com/thegalvestondiet 
            • Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegalvestondiet 
            • Zero fasting tracker app: www.zerofasting.com
            
            
            

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            ]]>a5d7b978-8e01-4f0e-afa9-7d029f86d5dbMon, 06 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -050050:06falsefull8787Dr. Mary Claire Haver, founder, creator of the Galveston Diet, talks about the “perfect storm” during Menopause, The Galveston Diet, why you just can’t lose that stubborn belly fat, and much more!Thom UnderwoodKePro: How to Maintain Gut Health & Fill in the Gaps of Your Diet - with Leslie CannonLeslie Cannon has 25 years of experience in the food industry, doing everything from formulations to R&D challenges, QC standards to manufacturing, retail channels to distribution. 

            Leslie became fascinated with how food impacts the body, so she spent years studying with scientists, microbiologists, and PHDs to learn more. Then Leslie’s personal physician asked her to formulate a food product for his cancer patients. Not because the doctor wanted a food to cure cancer but because most of his patients ended up essentially starving to death, and they needed a nutrient-dense food that they could actually eat.

            This started the journey to creating KePro, a kefir protein probiotic, natural whole food created to help maintain your digestive health and fill in the gaps of what is lost in the American diet. It contains 33 billion probiotics per gram, vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and natural electrolytes, all working together in a symbiotic relationship.

            KePro = Kefir + Probiotic

            So, what is Kefir?

            Kefir or kephir is a fermented milk drink similar to a thin yogurt that is made from kefir grains, a specific type of mesophilic symbiotic culture. The drink originated in the North Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and Russia, where it is prepared by inoculating cow, goat, or sheep milk with kefir grains.

            Kefir contains the probiotic Lactobacillus kefiri and the carbohydrate kefiran, both of which protect against harmful bacteria

            Full-fat kefir is not only a great source of calcium but also vitamin K2, which plays a central role in calcium metabolism. Supplementing with K2 has been shown to reduce your risk of fractures by as much as 81%, and it also helps with fighting cancer 

            And we’ve all heard about probiotics… but how important are they, really?

            
            

            Probiotics can...

            • Increase healthy bacteria 
            • Probiotic Supplementation in Patients with Alzheimer's Dementia - An Explorative Intervention Study.
            • Promote a healthy immune response in your gut
            • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29693607
            • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27810310
            • Reduce gut inflammation
            • Probiotic Supplementation in Patients with Alzheimer's Dementia - An Explorative Intervention Study.
            • Leslie Cannon has 25 years of experience in the food industry, doing everything from formulations to R&D challenges, QC standards to manufacturing, retail channels to distribution. 

              Leslie became fascinated with how food impacts the body, so she spent years studying with scientists, microbiologists, and PHDs to learn more. Then Leslie’s personal physician asked her to formulate a food product for his cancer patients. Not because the doctor wanted a food to cure cancer but because most of his patients ended up essentially starving to death, and they needed a nutrient-dense food that they could actually eat.

              This started the journey to creating KePro, a kefir protein probiotic, natural whole food created to help maintain your digestive health and fill in the gaps of what is lost in the American diet. It contains 33 billion probiotics per gram, vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and natural electrolytes, all working together in a symbiotic relationship.

              KePro = Kefir + Probiotic

              So, what is Kefir?

              Kefir or kephir is a fermented milk drink similar to a thin yogurt that is made from kefir grains, a specific type of mesophilic symbiotic culture. The drink originated in the North Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and Russia, where it is prepared by inoculating cow, goat, or sheep milk with kefir grains.

              Kefir contains the probiotic Lactobacillus kefiri and the carbohydrate kefiran, both of which protect against harmful bacteria

              Full-fat kefir is not only a great source of calcium but also vitamin K2, which plays a central role in calcium metabolism. Supplementing with K2 has been shown to reduce your risk of fractures by as much as 81%, and it also helps with fighting cancer 

              And we’ve all heard about probiotics… but how important are they, really?

              
              

              Probiotics can...

              • Increase healthy bacteria 
              • Probiotic Supplementation in Patients with Alzheimer's Dementia - An Explorative Intervention Study.
              • Promote a healthy immune response in your gut
              • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29693607
              • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27810310
              • Reduce gut inflammation
              • Probiotic Supplementation in Patients with Alzheimer's Dementia - An Explorative Intervention Study.
              • Reduce leaky gut
              • The effects of Lactobacillus plantarum on small intestinal barrier function and mucosal gene transcription; a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial.
              • Immune response and intestinal permeability in children with acute gastroenteritis treated with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
              • Probiotic supplementation affects markers of intestinal barrier, oxidation, and inflammation in trained men; a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.
              
              

              
              

              Other resources on probiotics:

              • The benefits of probiotics bacteria
              • Impact of probiotics on colonizing microbiota of the gut.
              • Fate, activity, and impact of ingested bacteria within the human gut microbiota. 
              • Dr. Ruscio’s Probiotics Starter Guide
              
              

              
              

              If you want to try KePro yourself, you can order it from thomunderwood.net/toolbox.

              
              

              
              

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              Resources:

              • Get KePro: thomunderwood.net/toolbox
              • Dr. Ruscio’s Probiotics Starter Guide
              
              
              

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              ]]>1f6e9664-aa06-444d-881c-677417e947c3Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -050046:20falsefull8686Leslie Cannon, creator of KePro, shares how this kefir protein probiotic, natural whole food supplement can help maintain gut health and fill in the gaps of what is lost in the American diet.Thom UnderwoodOk Shroomer: Redefining Medicinal Mushrooms - with Jeff ChiltonMushrooms have been consumed for thousands of years as food across the world, and in Asia, there is a long history of mushroom use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. We’re a few (hundred) years late, but medicinal and functional mushrooms are gaining popularity in the West — unfortunately, as the health and wellness industry jumps to roll out mushroom-based product lines, quality standards have been lacking.

              And, today, we’re joined by one of the men responsible for bringing medicinal mushrooms to the West: Jeff Chilton!

              Jeff is the co-author of a book that has been in my library for well over a decade, The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home, but that only scratches the surface of his resume:

              Jeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties; worked on a mushroom farm where he cultivated more than two million pounds of mushrooms annually; was involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms, which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978; founded Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry; and organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China.

              I can’t thank Jeff enough for all the work he’s done because I absolutely love mushrooms — and on a whole different level than I liked them back in the 70s! I start my day with a cup of java mixed with a teaspoon of medicinal mushrooms, a blend extracts of Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Turkey Tail, and Chaga, which are also known as the five defenders.

              Why do they get that name? Well, let’s look at the medical benefits of the most popular medicinal mushrooms:

              1. Reishi - nature’s Xanax, tri-terpene compound
              2. Weight loss
              3. Keeps your immune system in check
              4. Even  fiercely fight cancer cells
              5. Lions Mane - brain boost, it fosters the production of the bioprotein nerve growth factor (NFG)Trusted Source and myelin (insulation around nerve fibers_
              6. cognition
              7. memory
              8. concentration
              9. Chaga - an antioxidant powerhouse, making them excellent contenders for fighting free radicals and inflammation
              Mushrooms have been consumed for thousands of years as food across the world, and in Asia, there is a long history of mushroom use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. We’re a few (hundred) years late, but medicinal and functional mushrooms are gaining popularity in the West — unfortunately, as the health and wellness industry jumps to roll out mushroom-based product lines, quality standards have been lacking.

              And, today, we’re joined by one of the men responsible for bringing medicinal mushrooms to the West: Jeff Chilton!

              Jeff is the co-author of a book that has been in my library for well over a decade, The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home, but that only scratches the surface of his resume:

              Jeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties; worked on a mushroom farm where he cultivated more than two million pounds of mushrooms annually; was involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms, which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978; founded Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry; and organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China.

              I can’t thank Jeff enough for all the work he’s done because I absolutely love mushrooms — and on a whole different level than I liked them back in the 70s! I start my day with a cup of java mixed with a teaspoon of medicinal mushrooms, a blend extracts of Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Turkey Tail, and Chaga, which are also known as the five defenders.

              Why do they get that name? Well, let’s look at the medical benefits of the most popular medicinal mushrooms:

              1. Reishi - nature’s Xanax, tri-terpene compound
              2. Weight loss
              3. Keeps your immune system in check
              4. Even  fiercely fight cancer cells
              5. Lions Mane - brain boost, it fosters the production of the bioprotein nerve growth factor (NFG)Trusted Source and myelin (insulation around nerve fibers_
              6. cognition
              7. memory
              8. concentration
              9. Chaga - an antioxidant powerhouse, making them excellent contenders for fighting free radicals and inflammation
              10. Aging
              11. Stomach, Intestinal Issues
              12. Inflammation
              13. Lowering LDL
              14. Shiitake – Heart Friendly, contain phytonutrients, which aid in preventing plaque buildup
              15. lowering cholesterol
              16. heart health
              17. blood pressure and circulation
              18. Turkey Tail – Cancer Fighter contains a compound called polysaccharide-K (PSK) that stimulates the immune system
              19. immune support
              20. cancer prevention
              21. antioxidants
              22. Cordyceps, need a pick-me-up can help the body utilize oxygen more efficiently and enhance blood flow
              23. energy
              24. athletic performance
              25. muscle recovery
              26. Maitake – Balances Blood Sugar
              27. Lowers Cholesterol Levels
              28. Boosts Immune Function
              29. Promotes Fertility
              30. Reduces Blood Pressure
              
              

              But, just like the produce that you buy in a package versus the produce you buy at a farmer’s market, all mushrooms and all mushroom products are not made equal. That’s why Jeff and his team at Nammex researched a new scientific screening program to measure the active compounds in mushroom products.

              This is really important research and regulatory work, and you can read the whole whitepaper, Redefining Medicinal Mushrooms, to learn more about why we need a different testing methodology and how this new method works. You can access that white paper for free at www.nammex.com/redefining-medicinal-mushrooms.

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              Resources:

              • Real Mushrooms: www.realmushrooms.com
              • Nammex: www.nammex.com
              • The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home
              • "The effects of β-glucans on cancer metastasis."
              • "Beta Glucan: Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome"
              • "Effects of beta-glucans on the immune system."
              • "Beta Glucan - an overview" 
              • "Medicinal Mushroom?"
              
              
              

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              ]]>218fb99f-dec9-4ae5-9510-fabd68e01213Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -050001:26:15falsefull8585Jeff Chilton teaches us about the specific health benefits of the most popular medicinal mushrooms, why so many of the new mushroom products in the health and wellness space likely aren’t using high-quality mushroom products, and Nammex’s new whitepaper researching a new scientific screening program for active compounds.Thom UnderwoodLive in Harmony With Your Nature: 8 Predictive Biomarkers For Lifetime Health - with Dr. Russell JaffeDr. Russell Jaffe returns to discuss the eight predictive biomarkers for lifetime health! Dr. Jaffe is considered one of the pioneers of integrative and regenerative medicine, continually seeking new ways to help speed the transition from our current healthcare system’s symptom reactive model to a more functionally integrated, effective, and compassionate system.

              And understanding what these eight tests are and what they indicate is a critical step in that transition because it empowers you, as an individual, with the knowledge necessary to advocate for your own health — not for treatment after you’re sick, but for preventative treatment that helps you maintain optimal health.

              So, why these eight tests? 

              That’s because 92% of your lifetime health outcomes are the result of lifestyle habits (or epigenetics), and these eight functional tests will provide the most comprehensive measure of whether your lifestyle habits are contributing negatively or positively to your health. More than that, referencing where your results fall near the optimal results range for each test can give you and your healthcare provider the information necessary to make specific lifestyle changes that will have the greatest impact on your individual health.

              The 8 Tests:

              • Test #1 = Insulin, blood sugar, carbohydrate metabolism = Hemoglobin A1C – measures extra sugar in our body.
              • Test #2 = (High Sensitivity) C-Reactive Protein: all-cause morbidity indicator.
              • Test #3 = Homocysteine or HCy: Methylation, repair of blood vessels and cardiovascular health
              • Test #4 = Lymphocyte & Immune Tolerance (Dr. Jaffe helped develop this one) – what environmental compounds can you tolerate without stressing digestion, sleep, mood, cognition, and performance?
              • Test #5 = The pH of our first morning urination: Measuring mineral status and cellular metabolic acidosis – the batteries inside the cell for cellular energy
              • Test #6 = Vitamin D (25-HydroxyD): how this “neurohormone” functions in cellular cross-talk and plays a major role in mitigating cellular mutations (Cancer)
              • Test #7 = Omega 3 index - The Omega-3:Omega-6 Ratio
              • Test #8 = 8-Oxo-Guanine, Oxidative Damage from environmental toxins: How 8-Oxo-Guanine measures exposure to the VOC’s, POPs (hormone disruptors), mold, radiation, chemicals, pesticides, and other landmines from the 21st century! 
              
              

              
              

              We break down the optimal values of each test in the episode, but you can also find a more detailed breakdown of what each test is measuring in this journal article: Dr. Russell Jaffe returns to discuss the eight predictive biomarkers for lifetime health! Dr. Jaffe is considered one of the pioneers of integrative and regenerative medicine, continually seeking new ways to help speed the transition from our current healthcare system’s symptom reactive model to a more functionally integrated, effective, and compassionate system.

              And understanding what these eight tests are and what they indicate is a critical step in that transition because it empowers you, as an individual, with the knowledge necessary to advocate for your own health — not for treatment after you’re sick, but for preventative treatment that helps you maintain optimal health.

              So, why these eight tests? 

              That’s because 92% of your lifetime health outcomes are the result of lifestyle habits (or epigenetics), and these eight functional tests will provide the most comprehensive measure of whether your lifestyle habits are contributing negatively or positively to your health. More than that, referencing where your results fall near the optimal results range for each test can give you and your healthcare provider the information necessary to make specific lifestyle changes that will have the greatest impact on your individual health.

              The 8 Tests:

              • Test #1 = Insulin, blood sugar, carbohydrate metabolism = Hemoglobin A1C – measures extra sugar in our body.
              • Test #2 = (High Sensitivity) C-Reactive Protein: all-cause morbidity indicator.
              • Test #3 = Homocysteine or HCy: Methylation, repair of blood vessels and cardiovascular health
              • Test #4 = Lymphocyte & Immune Tolerance (Dr. Jaffe helped develop this one) – what environmental compounds can you tolerate without stressing digestion, sleep, mood, cognition, and performance?
              • Test #5 = The pH of our first morning urination: Measuring mineral status and cellular metabolic acidosis – the batteries inside the cell for cellular energy
              • Test #6 = Vitamin D (25-HydroxyD): how this “neurohormone” functions in cellular cross-talk and plays a major role in mitigating cellular mutations (Cancer)
              • Test #7 = Omega 3 index - The Omega-3:Omega-6 Ratio
              • Test #8 = 8-Oxo-Guanine, Oxidative Damage from environmental toxins: How 8-Oxo-Guanine measures exposure to the VOC’s, POPs (hormone disruptors), mold, radiation, chemicals, pesticides, and other landmines from the 21st century! 
              
              

              
              

              We break down the optimal values of each test in the episode, but you can also find a more detailed breakdown of what each test is measuring in this journal article: “Predictive Biomarkers in Personalized Laboratory Diagnosis and Evidence Based Best Practices Outcome Monitoring.”

              If you need some assistance figuring out how to get the tests, what to say to your PCP, or interpreting the tests, I’d love to help you! You can book a free 20-minute consultation and we’ll talk about what’s best for you from there.

              Finally, I want to leave you with Dr. Jaffe’s top tip for living optimally: “Live in harmony with your nature.”

              Of course, that requires that you know your nature first! If you can discover your nature and live in harmony with that, THAT is the secret to happiness. Otherwise, it is going to fight with you.

              
              

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              Resources:

              • Learn more at www.drrusselljaffe.com
              • FREE eBook: Joy in Living: The Alkaline Way
              • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dr-Russell-Jaffe-203246906686079/
              • Twitter: twitter.com/DrRussellJaffe
              • Instagram: www.instagram.com/rmjaffe1
              • Get 15% off Leaner Creamer using code REBEL15 at LeanerCreamer.com
              
              
              

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              ]]>d9e1ca8b-a4a3-4696-bc5e-450aee3cbebfMon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -050001:13:46falsefull8484Dr. Russell Jaffe returns to discuss the eight predictive biomarkers for lifetime health!Thom UnderwoodStealth Health: A Different Perspective on Transforming the Healthcare System - with Dr. Nancy TrimboliDr. Nancy Trimboli reached out to me a few months ago, after episode 75 with David Nour, titled "Health NXT: Healthcare Is Broken, Let's Fix It Together." She had a really interesting response and I’d like to share it with you:

              “I agree with the line of thinking, but I also disagree. I, like you, hope to see radical changes in healthcare before I die. For you, it's seeing medical doctors and holistic providers working together (as in health coaches working with medical professionals.) For me, it's toppling what I call the System, which stifles safe, effective holistic health paradigms. Here's where I disagree: It will not be you, or me, or legislation, or any other professional group that will make changes. It will be our patients, clients and listeners. They have the power.”

              I love this idea — that we are the most important player in our own healthcare and can be the catalyst to change a broken system — and this idea lies at the heart of Dr. Trimboli’s soon-to-be-released book, Stealth Health: Take Back Your Power and Unravel the Mystery of You. 

              Stealth Health is written for the person who knows there is a better way towards health than medications and surgery but might not know how to access it. There is often a better way right outside their back door, but you know what they say — you don’t know what you don’t know. Stealth Health takes a unique perspective on healing, teaching readers how to ask better questions to improve your own health and discover their own resources.

              At its core, this is a book is about changing your thinking, empowering yourself, and unlearning the lies perpetuated by our current version of health care for over 100 years. We go through the outline of the book in this episode, but if you want to check it out for yourself, you can download a free sneak peek of the book at www.drnancy.health.

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              Resources:

              • Learn more at www.drnancytrimboli.com
              • YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCaZIYhykojcnI_2qKlZXgA
              • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trimbolichiropractic/?ref=br_rs
              • Dr. Nancy Trimboli reached out to me a few months ago, after episode 75 with David Nour, titled "Health NXT: Healthcare Is Broken, Let's Fix It Together." She had a really interesting response and I’d like to share it with you:

                “I agree with the line of thinking, but I also disagree. I, like you, hope to see radical changes in healthcare before I die. For you, it's seeing medical doctors and holistic providers working together (as in health coaches working with medical professionals.) For me, it's toppling what I call the System, which stifles safe, effective holistic health paradigms. Here's where I disagree: It will not be you, or me, or legislation, or any other professional group that will make changes. It will be our patients, clients and listeners. They have the power.”

                I love this idea — that we are the most important player in our own healthcare and can be the catalyst to change a broken system — and this idea lies at the heart of Dr. Trimboli’s soon-to-be-released book, Stealth Health: Take Back Your Power and Unravel the Mystery of You. 

                Stealth Health is written for the person who knows there is a better way towards health than medications and surgery but might not know how to access it. There is often a better way right outside their back door, but you know what they say — you don’t know what you don’t know. Stealth Health takes a unique perspective on healing, teaching readers how to ask better questions to improve your own health and discover their own resources.

                At its core, this is a book is about changing your thinking, empowering yourself, and unlearning the lies perpetuated by our current version of health care for over 100 years. We go through the outline of the book in this episode, but if you want to check it out for yourself, you can download a free sneak peek of the book at www.drnancy.health.

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                • Learn more at www.drnancytrimboli.com
                • YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCaZIYhykojcnI_2qKlZXgA
                • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trimbolichiropractic/?ref=br_rs
                • Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1991882270934003/
                • Download a free sneak peek of Stealth Health: Take Back Your Power and Unravel the Mystery of You
                • Learn more about what prescription drugs are doing to your body: Prescription Drug Depletion Chart
                
                
                

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                ]]>dd48c38e-71af-4928-9199-c422d211865bMon, 10 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -050001:08:42falsefull8383Dr. Nancy Trimboli shares how we can change “The System” and empower individuals to heal themselves.Thom UnderwoodOvercoming Food Addiction & Eating Disorders - with Dr. Carolyn Coker RossEating Disorders are a huge part of our world. Whether it be Binge Eating, Food Addiction, Bulimia, Anorexia — this is a topic that gets swept under the rug a lot but really needs to be addressed!!

                So, today, I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, who is known for bringing creativity and wisdom to her work and for offering hope to individuals and families struggling with addictions and eating disorders. She is an internationally known author, speaker, and expert in using Integrative Medicine for the treatment of eating disorders, binge eating, compulsive overeating, and addiction. She is board-certified in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine and is a graduate of Andrew Weil’s fellowship in Integrative Medicine.

                Dr. Ross is also the author of three books, the newest of which is The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook. And, as with any addiction, there is no magic surgery or supplement that will solve it — you have to get to the root cause of the addiction and address it there so that the symptoms go away.

                There isn’t necessarily a group like Narcotics Anonymous if you or someone in your life is struggling with food addiction or an eating disorder, but there are resources you can use. Dr. Ross’ books are a great place to start, but you might also want to look at her Anchor Program, a proven holistic approach helps people uncover the fundamental reasons behind their food and body image issues and empowers them to address the issue in lasting ways.

                The Anchor Program is a 12-week, online, non-diet approach to changing your lifestyle, reducing emotional eating and binge eating. It is a unique whole-person approach to restoring your joy in eating. You can learn more at www.anchorprogram.com.

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                Resources:

                • Learn more at carolynrossmd.com
                • Check out the Anchor Program: AnchorProgram.com
                • Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarolynCokerRossMD
                • Read: The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook
                • Read: Healing Body, Mind and Spirit: An...]]>Eating Disorders are a huge part of our world. Whether it be Binge Eating, Food Addiction, Bulimia, Anorexia — this is a topic that gets swept under the rug a lot but really needs to be addressed!!

                  So, today, I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, who is known for bringing creativity and wisdom to her work and for offering hope to individuals and families struggling with addictions and eating disorders. She is an internationally known author, speaker, and expert in using Integrative Medicine for the treatment of eating disorders, binge eating, compulsive overeating, and addiction. She is board-certified in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine and is a graduate of Andrew Weil’s fellowship in Integrative Medicine.

                  Dr. Ross is also the author of three books, the newest of which is The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook. And, as with any addiction, there is no magic surgery or supplement that will solve it — you have to get to the root cause of the addiction and address it there so that the symptoms go away.

                  There isn’t necessarily a group like Narcotics Anonymous if you or someone in your life is struggling with food addiction or an eating disorder, but there are resources you can use. Dr. Ross’ books are a great place to start, but you might also want to look at her Anchor Program, a proven holistic approach helps people uncover the fundamental reasons behind their food and body image issues and empowers them to address the issue in lasting ways.

                  The Anchor Program is a 12-week, online, non-diet approach to changing your lifestyle, reducing emotional eating and binge eating. It is a unique whole-person approach to restoring your joy in eating. You can learn more at www.anchorprogram.com.

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                  Resources:

                  • Learn more at carolynrossmd.com
                  • Check out the Anchor Program: AnchorProgram.com
                  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarolynCokerRossMD
                  • Read: The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook
                  • Read: Healing Body, Mind and Spirit: An Integrative Medicine approach to the treatment of eating disorders
                  • Read: The Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating Workbook
                  
                  
                  

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                  ]]>f16fd3e7-aa05-4d3d-9dd2-d9292980badcMon, 27 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -050057:32falsefull8282Eating Disorders are a huge part of our world. Whether it be Binge Eating, Food Addiction, Bulimia, Anorexia — this is a topic that gets swept under the rug a lot but really needs to be addressed!!Thom UnderwoodA Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat - with Kelly DinardoToday I am joined by Kelly Dinardo, who is co-host of the Living It podcast, owner of Past Tense Yoga Studio in Washington, D.C., a freelance journalist, and an author.

                  Her latest book, Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat, gives readers a modern, accessible, and personal look at ancient yogic philosophy and the wisdom found within. The book “explores what yoga is, the vrittis or filters that color our thoughts, the habits and practices we need to establish to create a right attitude, the obstacles to a steady mind like the causes of suffering (kleshas) and personal triggers (samskara), and how to take action through the yamas and niyamas.”

                  So if, like me, you didn’t even know that Yoga had sutras — which are short texts from Indian literary tradition that often serve as manuals or universal observations — this book will introduce them to you, combined with commentary and writing prompts that will help you apply these ideas to your own life.

                  For example, the first yoga sutra is atha yoganushasanam. When translated, this simply states “Now we begin” or “Now the teachings of yoga are presented.” Kelly is partial to one variation that reads “Now we begin our practice” — because yoga is a practice, an ongoing effort! A pianist doesn’t start with Chopin. A runner doesn’t start with a marathon. It takes one note, one step at a time.

                  And, really, this sutra is reflective of what the book is doing and how Kelly is trying to get people to reframe yoga — it focuses on the practices, not the results. Some people are put off of yoga because it feels like a trendy thing for young people, or they just don’t feel flexible enough, but it’s a practice that can really be transformative for all kinds of people in the busy world we live in today.

                  Yoga doesn’t have to be about losing weight, a nice butt, or finally being able to touch your toes. It can just be a way to slow down and understand yourself better, which then helps you live life with more purpose and ease.

                  If you want to learn more about this topic, Kelly is talking on a panel at the ASJA conference (American Society of Journalists and Authors) in May on the topic of yoga and creativity. You can also hear Kelly and her co-host, Amy Pearce-Hayden, every week on Living It Radio as they untangle the mindset, habits, and practices that can teach us where we are in our mind to create a joyful, meaningful life.

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                  • Learn more at Today I am joined by Kelly Dinardo, who is co-host of the Living It podcast, owner of Past Tense Yoga Studio in Washington, D.C., a freelance journalist, and an author.

                    Her latest book, Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat, gives readers a modern, accessible, and personal look at ancient yogic philosophy and the wisdom found within. The book “explores what yoga is, the vrittis or filters that color our thoughts, the habits and practices we need to establish to create a right attitude, the obstacles to a steady mind like the causes of suffering (kleshas) and personal triggers (samskara), and how to take action through the yamas and niyamas.”

                    So if, like me, you didn’t even know that Yoga had sutras — which are short texts from Indian literary tradition that often serve as manuals or universal observations — this book will introduce them to you, combined with commentary and writing prompts that will help you apply these ideas to your own life.

                    For example, the first yoga sutra is atha yoganushasanam. When translated, this simply states “Now we begin” or “Now the teachings of yoga are presented.” Kelly is partial to one variation that reads “Now we begin our practice” — because yoga is a practice, an ongoing effort! A pianist doesn’t start with Chopin. A runner doesn’t start with a marathon. It takes one note, one step at a time.

                    And, really, this sutra is reflective of what the book is doing and how Kelly is trying to get people to reframe yoga — it focuses on the practices, not the results. Some people are put off of yoga because it feels like a trendy thing for young people, or they just don’t feel flexible enough, but it’s a practice that can really be transformative for all kinds of people in the busy world we live in today.

                    Yoga doesn’t have to be about losing weight, a nice butt, or finally being able to touch your toes. It can just be a way to slow down and understand yourself better, which then helps you live life with more purpose and ease.

                    If you want to learn more about this topic, Kelly is talking on a panel at the ASJA conference (American Society of Journalists and Authors) in May on the topic of yoga and creativity. You can also hear Kelly and her co-host, Amy Pearce-Hayden, every week on Living It Radio as they untangle the mindset, habits, and practices that can teach us where we are in our mind to create a joyful, meaningful life.

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                    Resources:

                    • Learn more at kellydinardo.com
                    • Read: Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat
                    • Listen: livingitpodcast.com
                    • Past Tense Yoga Studio: pasttensestudio.com/
                    • Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellydinardo/
                    • Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellydinard0/
                    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dinardo-5a38004
                    • “Your 12-Step Guide to Starting a Yoga Practice”
                    • “How to Find the Right Yoga Teacher”
                    • “11 Essential Poses for Beginners”
                    • “Is Yoga Nidra Your Meditation Secret Weapon”
                    
                    
                    

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                    ]]>903db2f1-fd39-42f8-9587-04da6101c12dMon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -050001:00:53falsefull8181Today I am joined by Kelly Dinardo, who is co-host of the Living It podcast, owner of Past Tense Yoga Studio in Washington, D.C., a freelance journalist, and an author.Thom UnderwoodMetabolic Profiling: Learn How to Unlock Your Metabolism - with Angelo PoliThe New Year is upon us, and that means resolutions. Every year, the most common resolution is weight loss, but only 64 percent of people last beyond January and only 46 percent of people last longer than six months.

                    I think this is partly because we live in a world of instant gratification. There are so many diet fads out there promising you’ll lose weight, and you have all sorts of MLMs selling products with claims that seem impossible (because they probably are). But I think you know as well as I do that there is no magic pill or guarantee that what works for one person will work for another. 

                    So where does one begin who wants to make lasting changes? To help answer that question, I sat down with Angelo Poli. 

                    Angelo is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition and the founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm-based transformation engine. Angelo has been featured for his specialty in Neuromuscular Re-education (Posture and Alignment) and weight loss sciences in major media outlets, he is a regular contributor for The Huffington Post, and he serves as a Wellness Consultant for multiple universities and hospitals around the country.

                    One of the reasons I was drawn to Angelo’s work is that you don’t need a huge budget or professional trainers to make it work because it’s all curated to you as a person. This is because MetPro uses a process called “Metabolic Profiling,” which analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your health goals. 

                    It all starts with a series of tests, each one designed to uncover details about your personality, genetics, lifestyle, and metabolism. Participants are then paired with a transformation coach that is matched to their lifestyle, who is able to capture even more valuable data that is used to further refine your transformation plan. And that all happens within 72 hours of starting the program.

                    I appreciate that this process rejects all of the fads and embraces both real science and individualized data points to create a plan that works for one specific person. And if the plan isn’t working, they are able to adapt it instead of just giving up or telling you to push harder. I think this is the way a lot of health and nutrtion stuff is going, but it’s incredible to see that science has already made this possible and accessible to regular people.

                    If you’re interested in learning more, you can get a FREE 30-minute evaluation at metpro.co/rebel.

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                    • Facebook
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                    • The New Year is upon us, and that means resolutions. Every year, the most common resolution is weight loss, but only 64 percent of people last beyond January and only 46 percent of people last longer than six months.

                      I think this is partly because we live in a world of instant gratification. There are so many diet fads out there promising you’ll lose weight, and you have all sorts of MLMs selling products with claims that seem impossible (because they probably are). But I think you know as well as I do that there is no magic pill or guarantee that what works for one person will work for another. 

                      So where does one begin who wants to make lasting changes? To help answer that question, I sat down with Angelo Poli. 

                      Angelo is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition and the founder of MetPro, the world’s first algorithm-based transformation engine. Angelo has been featured for his specialty in Neuromuscular Re-education (Posture and Alignment) and weight loss sciences in major media outlets, he is a regular contributor for The Huffington Post, and he serves as a Wellness Consultant for multiple universities and hospitals around the country.

                      One of the reasons I was drawn to Angelo’s work is that you don’t need a huge budget or professional trainers to make it work because it’s all curated to you as a person. This is because MetPro uses a process called “Metabolic Profiling,” which analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your health goals. 

                      It all starts with a series of tests, each one designed to uncover details about your personality, genetics, lifestyle, and metabolism. Participants are then paired with a transformation coach that is matched to their lifestyle, who is able to capture even more valuable data that is used to further refine your transformation plan. And that all happens within 72 hours of starting the program.

                      I appreciate that this process rejects all of the fads and embraces both real science and individualized data points to create a plan that works for one specific person. And if the plan isn’t working, they are able to adapt it instead of just giving up or telling you to push harder. I think this is the way a lot of health and nutrtion stuff is going, but it’s incredible to see that science has already made this possible and accessible to regular people.

                      If you’re interested in learning more, you can get a FREE 30-minute evaluation at metpro.co/rebel.

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                      • Facebook
                      • Twitter
                      • LinkedIn
                      • YouTube
                      • Watch: “Realigned - technology's impact on our posture | Angelo Poli | TEDxChico”
                      
                      

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                      ]]>77f60ed0-ee31-4288-baea-fc19e3cc7365Mon, 30 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -050056:53falsefull8080The New Year is upon us, and that means resolutions. Every year, the most common resolution is weight loss, but only 64 percent of people last beyond January and only 46 percent of people last longer than six months.Thom UnderwoodThankful for Exciting New Changes + Looking Forward to 2020This episode is dedicated to my father, who passed away at the age of 64. His birthday was last Wednesday, November 20th, and he is a huge part of why I got into the field of health coaching and functional medicine in the first place.

                      So, thanks, Dad. It’s because of you that The Rebel Health Coach Podcast began a little over three years ago. I would also like to thank all of you for supporting this show and all of the amazing guests I have had over the years… much love to you all!

                      I will be taking a little Sabbatical over the Holidays to help my aging mother and put some big things together for the show in 2020, and in preparation for that, I have revamped my website!

                      So, I’d like to share some of the new resources you’ll find at ThomUnderwood.net, including a Toolbox page featuring the best tools and services available to improve your health. Everything from Functional Testing, Great Plains Labs (Food Allergy Testing, OAT test), Evexia, Spectral Cell, Better Labs Now, Trace Elements, and QuickSilver Supplements. This includes Discounts on Kion, QuickSilver, Huso, Thrive Market, Butcher Box, Four Sigmatic, True Nutrition, Natural Stacks, Bio Optimizer, Perque, Primal Herb, Age Force, and more.

                      Looking forward to what you can expect in 2020...

                      I have been diving into the deep end of the pool studying Epigenetics, which is defined as “the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.” 

                      I’ve been looking at the role genetics play in how we age, weight loss, nutrition, and performance, and so far it’s been fascinating. For example, just because someone has a certain SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms) does not mean you have to turn this gene on. In other words, your genes load the rifle potential medical problems, but something else pulls the trigger. That is to say that how genes are expressed is affected by your lifestyle, as well as other environmental factors. Not all of those factors are within your control, of course, but many are — and knowledge is power.

                      While I was going over my GxRenew results, which is a test for Aging, my GRM7 (SNP) for hearing loss, which is the most prevalent sensory impairment as we get older, shows that I have the genetic predisposition (sometimes also called genetic susceptibility) for hearing impairment, which I did not take very good care of while I was younger.

                      Genetic testing is a hot topic and I believe it is the future of preventive health. The research behind genetic testing related to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle is focused on understanding how specific genes dictate how your body processes micronutrients such as protein, fats, and carbohydrates and how specific genes limit or enhance fitness and the way you age.

                      This episode is dedicated to my father, who passed away at the age of 64. His birthday was last Wednesday, November 20th, and he is a huge part of why I got into the field of health coaching and functional medicine in the first place.

                      So, thanks, Dad. It’s because of you that The Rebel Health Coach Podcast began a little over three years ago. I would also like to thank all of you for supporting this show and all of the amazing guests I have had over the years… much love to you all!

                      I will be taking a little Sabbatical over the Holidays to help my aging mother and put some big things together for the show in 2020, and in preparation for that, I have revamped my website!

                      So, I’d like to share some of the new resources you’ll find at ThomUnderwood.net, including a Toolbox page featuring the best tools and services available to improve your health. Everything from Functional Testing, Great Plains Labs (Food Allergy Testing, OAT test), Evexia, Spectral Cell, Better Labs Now, Trace Elements, and QuickSilver Supplements. This includes Discounts on Kion, QuickSilver, Huso, Thrive Market, Butcher Box, Four Sigmatic, True Nutrition, Natural Stacks, Bio Optimizer, Perque, Primal Herb, Age Force, and more.

                      Looking forward to what you can expect in 2020...

                      I have been diving into the deep end of the pool studying Epigenetics, which is defined as “the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.” 

                      I’ve been looking at the role genetics play in how we age, weight loss, nutrition, and performance, and so far it’s been fascinating. For example, just because someone has a certain SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms) does not mean you have to turn this gene on. In other words, your genes load the rifle potential medical problems, but something else pulls the trigger. That is to say that how genes are expressed is affected by your lifestyle, as well as other environmental factors. Not all of those factors are within your control, of course, but many are — and knowledge is power.

                      While I was going over my GxRenew results, which is a test for Aging, my GRM7 (SNP) for hearing loss, which is the most prevalent sensory impairment as we get older, shows that I have the genetic predisposition (sometimes also called genetic susceptibility) for hearing impairment, which I did not take very good care of while I was younger.

                      Genetic testing is a hot topic and I believe it is the future of preventive health. The research behind genetic testing related to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle is focused on understanding how specific genes dictate how your body processes micronutrients such as protein, fats, and carbohydrates and how specific genes limit or enhance fitness and the way you age.

                      To help people understand how their DNA affects their response to nutrition and exercise is paramount for optimum health. A variant in your genes called an SNP can affect the way your body utilizes, absorbs, and metabolizes nutrients. SNPs can also affect the way you lose weight, how your body responds to exercise, and how you age. By understanding how these SNPs affect us, we can create actionable nutritional and lifestyle strategies specific to a person’s genotype based on scientific evidence.

                      Nutrigenomics

                      The fascinating field of Nutrigenomics brings a clarity we have never had before, with greater insight into how your body responds to foods based on their genetic predisposition. The lab I have teamed up with will evaluate the potential impact of your genotype for each gene tested, with a strict criterion using the largest and most scientifically valid genome-wide association studies available.

                      Please note that just because your report reflects a genetic variation linked to a particular trait does not necessarily mean you will express that trait. This testing is meant as an educational tool, which suggests that there is a greater chance that you will express a trait, but behavioral, environmental, and other factors can also play a role in whether you will actually exhibit the trait.

                      Genetic Testing for Weight Management with GxSLim, Healthy Aging with GxRenew, Comprehensive Micronutrient Predisposition Analysis with GxNutrient, and last but not least, GxPerform are all part of the ultimate health and activity performance improvement program based on your unique genetic profile.

                      GxSlim is a weight management program that takes your unique genetic makeup into account and provides you with diet and exercise strategies that are tailored to your genotype. This is not guesswork, one-size-fits-all, or a fad diet of any kind – these are the only diet and exercise recommendations you will ever need again, because they are based on your DNA. GxSlim Program Includes:

                      • Laboratory analysis of your DNA sample (48 genetic markers)
                      • Analysis of 16 genetic traits related to weight loss
                      • Food recommendations, including macronutrient breakdown and caloric needs
                      • Nutrient recommendations, including supplement suggestions
                      • Exercise recommendations, including cardio and strength training
                      
                      

                      GxRenew is an innovative healthy aging program that utilizes your genetic profile to provide nutrients, food, activity and lifestyle recommendations to keep you looking and feeling young longer. Recently published research has linked numerous aging signs to genetic predisposition, and many of these indications may be addressed with DNA-based lifestyle changes.

                      • Laboratory analysis of your DNA sample (98 genetic markers)
                      • Analysis of 28 genetic traits related to healthy aging
                      • Food, Nutrient, Exercise and Lifestyle recommendations to help you look and feel younger longer
                      
                      

                      
                      

                      GxNutrient program provides a comprehensive analysis of your genetic predisposition to absorbing micronutrients in your diet. Even if you eat a perfectly balanced diet with plenty of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, most of us have some difficulty in absorbing one or more micronutrients at the cellular level. Understanding your genetic profile for how your body likely processes key vitamins and minerals is an important step in developing a healthy nutrition program.

                      • Laboratory analysis of your DNA sample (42 genetic markers)
                      • Analysis of 15 micronutrient tendencies
                      • Recommendations to help you address any potential deficiencies
                      
                      

                      
                      

                      GxPerform is the ultimate health and activity performance improvement program based on YOUR unique genetic profile. The best nutrition, workout and supplement regimens cannot be determined without understanding your genetic predisposition. For average athletes wanting to be good and good athletes wanting to be great, GxPerform provides you with the food, nutrient and training recommendations to allow you to unleash your athletic potential. 

                      • Laboratory analysis of your DNA sample (100 genetic markers)
                      • Analysis of 15 genetic traits related to athletic performance and potential
                      • Nutrient recommendations, including supplement suggestions
                      • Exercise recommendations, including cardio and strength training
                      
                      

                      
                      

                      I’ll be sharing a lot more of this information and doing a lot more of this work moving forward, but I hope this gives you something to start thinking about and taking action on today.

                      
                      

                      And from now until January 31st, 2020, you can save #25 by using the code Rebel25 at Checkout. Plus, you’ll get a free 30 Minute consultation with me included in that price.

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                      • Check out The Rebel Health Coach Toolbox
                      
                      
                      

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                      ]]>b4bfa04e-4314-4071-98ad-585364e0fd40Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -050025:31falsefull7979This episode is dedicated to my father, who passed away at the age of 64. His birthday was last Wednesday, November 20th, and he is a huge part of why I got into the field of health coaching and functional medicine in the first place.Thom UnderwoodMedical Gender Bias: Why Most “Healthy Eating Systems” & Diets Don’t Work for Women (& So Much More) - with Jeannette BessingerJeannette Bessinger is a health and consciousness coach, author of numerous books, and creator of the lifestyle transformation program MeBoot. She has helped hundreds of women make lasting changes both on and off the plate to eradicate deeply-entrenched habits that no longer serve them.

                      Jeannette focuses on women over the age of 40 because the sad fact of the matter is that there is a huge gender-based disparity in medical and fitness research, so most medical professionals are not serving this population nearly as effectively as they should be. It’s not usually intentional — but it’s a huge bias that affects every kind of medical care, starting with the very early stages of research.

                      And this matters because men and women age very differently, while the majority of health and fitness data today is deeply male-biased. 95% of “healthy eating systems” do not take a woman’s fluctuating hormones into account at all, and as a result, thousands of women are giving up on improving their health, energy, and weight. They are frustrated with the ineffectiveness of the diet industry and unsatisfied with the overly-simplistic advice of their medical professionals to “sleep more and eat fewer calories.”

                      Jeannette Bessinger is on a national mission to serve educators, business professionals, spiritual seekers, and all the other women who are tired of feeling trapped by their aching, overweight bodies and painful, self-destructive mindsets.

                      By overturning the flawed paradigm that drives the way we think about women’s health and wellness in this country, she paves the way for a shift in consciousness that allows women to reclaim their power as strong women and beacons of light for everyone in their circles.

                      MeBoot

                      With a unique combination of humorous, real-life stories and rich, practical content, Jeannette tapped into decades of experience to build MeBoot, a groundbreaking program designed to help women understand the deep interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, and better negotiate their fitness, food, and mood beyond the childbearing years.

                      The MeBoot, as a lifestyle change program, gives women the absolute simplest formula for improving their energy and health over the long haul. It’s boiled down to seven foundational habits that are easy to understand and begin implementing almost immediately. The program focuses on helping women make these habits a part of their daily routine, allowing them to change their health and life for the long-term.

                      It all starts with changing what’s on your plate, but the real lasting change comes from Jeannette’s off-the-plate tips, which you’ll learn more about in this episode. 

                      You can learn more about MeBoot and all of Jeannette’s programs at www.jeannettebessinger.com/rebel.

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                      Jeannette Bessinger is a health and consciousness coach, author of numerous books, and creator of the lifestyle transformation program MeBoot. She has helped hundreds of women make lasting changes both on and off the plate to eradicate deeply-entrenched habits that no longer serve them.

                      Jeannette focuses on women over the age of 40 because the sad fact of the matter is that there is a huge gender-based disparity in medical and fitness research, so most medical professionals are not serving this population nearly as effectively as they should be. It’s not usually intentional — but it’s a huge bias that affects every kind of medical care, starting with the very early stages of research.

                      And this matters because men and women age very differently, while the majority of health and fitness data today is deeply male-biased. 95% of “healthy eating systems” do not take a woman’s fluctuating hormones into account at all, and as a result, thousands of women are giving up on improving their health, energy, and weight. They are frustrated with the ineffectiveness of the diet industry and unsatisfied with the overly-simplistic advice of their medical professionals to “sleep more and eat fewer calories.”

                      Jeannette Bessinger is on a national mission to serve educators, business professionals, spiritual seekers, and all the other women who are tired of feeling trapped by their aching, overweight bodies and painful, self-destructive mindsets.

                      By overturning the flawed paradigm that drives the way we think about women’s health and wellness in this country, she paves the way for a shift in consciousness that allows women to reclaim their power as strong women and beacons of light for everyone in their circles.

                      MeBoot

                      With a unique combination of humorous, real-life stories and rich, practical content, Jeannette tapped into decades of experience to build MeBoot, a groundbreaking program designed to help women understand the deep interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, and better negotiate their fitness, food, and mood beyond the childbearing years.

                      The MeBoot, as a lifestyle change program, gives women the absolute simplest formula for improving their energy and health over the long haul. It’s boiled down to seven foundational habits that are easy to understand and begin implementing almost immediately. The program focuses on helping women make these habits a part of their daily routine, allowing them to change their health and life for the long-term.

                      It all starts with changing what’s on your plate, but the real lasting change comes from Jeannette’s off-the-plate tips, which you’ll learn more about in this episode. 

                      You can learn more about MeBoot and all of Jeannette’s programs at www.jeannettebessinger.com/rebel.

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                      Resources:

                      • Learn more at www.jeannettebessinger.com/rebel
                      • Check out MeBoot: www.jeannettebessinger.com/meboot/
                      • Join Jeannette’s FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/flowerfirewomen
                      
                      
                      

                      Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                      
                      

                      Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                      
                      

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                      Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                      
                      

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                      The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Crate Media

                      ]]>1c11b31a-f302-4c0c-8c9b-24d37d1fba73Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -050001:02:56falsefull7878Thom UnderwoodVitamin A and D Toxicity & Hair Mineral Analysis - with The Nutrition Detective, Dr. Garrett SmithAre you struggling with your health? Have you tried everything and not a single thing made sense? Then this episode of the Rebel Health Coach is for you.

                      Because our guest is Dr. Garrett L. Smith, AKA the Nutrition Detective, a licensed naturopathic physician who is on a mission to teach people that good health can be obtained without the typical neurotic and fear-driven approaches that have become so trendy in these times.

                      I am so honored that Dr. Garrett agreed to come on the show — and this is a conversation that really blew my mind.

                      We discuss the role of both vitamin D and vitamin A, as well as how food fortification and misinformation has contributed to our increasingly diseased population. Additionally, why certain diets, like the carnivore diet, seem to work so well for some people based on his Vitamin A toxicity hypothesis.

                      Vitamin A, Vitamin A Toxicity, & Vitamin D

                      Vitamin A and Vitamin D are both fat-soluble vitamins and hormones — and these two are like a double-edged sword. You need the right amount of them in your body, but too much or too little can both lead to health consequences.

                      A and D have a wide range of key functions in our bodies, yet both are over supplemented. On top of that, these deficiencies are usually treated with cheap supplements, which can cause other issues like toxicity.

                      Hypervitaminosis A (Vitamin A toxicity) can lead to liver damage and Vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia).

                      Sadly, this issue is often overlooked and misunderstood by mainstream docs. But, after diving into the research of Grant Genereux, Dr. Garrett started to realize that Vitamin A toxicity was rampant in his patients — and one of the big things contributing to it was Vitamin D deficiencies!

                      And this long-term chronic Vitamin A toxicity can lead to a whole host of fairly common symptoms (source: healthline.com):

                      • blurry vision or other vision changes
                      • swelling of the bones
                      • bone pain
                      • poor appetite
                      • dizziness
                      • nausea and vomiting
                      • sensitivity to sunlight
                      • dry, rough skin
                      • itchy or peeling skin
                      • cracked fingernails
                      • skin cracks at the corners of your mouth
                      • mouth ulcers
                      • yellowed skin (jaundice)
                      • Are you struggling with your health? Have you tried everything and not a single thing made sense? Then this episode of the Rebel Health Coach is for you.

                        Because our guest is Dr. Garrett L. Smith, AKA the Nutrition Detective, a licensed naturopathic physician who is on a mission to teach people that good health can be obtained without the typical neurotic and fear-driven approaches that have become so trendy in these times.

                        I am so honored that Dr. Garrett agreed to come on the show — and this is a conversation that really blew my mind.

                        We discuss the role of both vitamin D and vitamin A, as well as how food fortification and misinformation has contributed to our increasingly diseased population. Additionally, why certain diets, like the carnivore diet, seem to work so well for some people based on his Vitamin A toxicity hypothesis.

                        Vitamin A, Vitamin A Toxicity, & Vitamin D

                        Vitamin A and Vitamin D are both fat-soluble vitamins and hormones — and these two are like a double-edged sword. You need the right amount of them in your body, but too much or too little can both lead to health consequences.

                        A and D have a wide range of key functions in our bodies, yet both are over supplemented. On top of that, these deficiencies are usually treated with cheap supplements, which can cause other issues like toxicity.

                        Hypervitaminosis A (Vitamin A toxicity) can lead to liver damage and Vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia).

                        Sadly, this issue is often overlooked and misunderstood by mainstream docs. But, after diving into the research of Grant Genereux, Dr. Garrett started to realize that Vitamin A toxicity was rampant in his patients — and one of the big things contributing to it was Vitamin D deficiencies!

                        And this long-term chronic Vitamin A toxicity can lead to a whole host of fairly common symptoms (source: healthline.com):

                        • blurry vision or other vision changes
                        • swelling of the bones
                        • bone pain
                        • poor appetite
                        • dizziness
                        • nausea and vomiting
                        • sensitivity to sunlight
                        • dry, rough skin
                        • itchy or peeling skin
                        • cracked fingernails
                        • skin cracks at the corners of your mouth
                        • mouth ulcers
                        • yellowed skin (jaundice)
                        • hair loss
                        • respiratory infection
                        • Confusion
                        • Headaches
                        
                        

                        We also expose ourselves to a number of things that can lead to vitamin A toxicity. The most common are supplements, especially cheap supplements. But some skincare products out there are just straight-up poison, especially those containing Accutane or Retin-A. You should also avoid large amounts of beta-carotene, which is the inactive form of vitamin A; synthetic vitamin E, which is found in some e-cigarette cartridges; and eating large quantities of animal liver.

                        You can’t entirely avoid Vitamin A in your life — but you should definitely double check your supplements and medication to see if you’re exposing yourself to potentially toxic chemicals unknowingly. And if you still have any questions, reach out to Dr. Garrett at nutritionrestored.com.

                        
                        

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                        Resources:

                        • Learn kore at https://nutritionrestored.com
                        • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorAsTeacher
                        • Grant Genereux: https://ggenereux.blog/
                        • Read: Solving the Paleo Equation
                        • Use code REBEL25 for $25 off a HUSO at www.thisishuso.com/REBEL
                        
                        
                        

                        Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                        Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

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                        Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

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                        The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                        ]]>a59d686d-4c40-4e41-b8c1-70224cd106fdMon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -050001:51:33falsefull7777Thom UnderwoodLiving The StressProof Life - with Dr. Amir RashidianI talk about stress a lot on my show — and for good reason! Although there are different types of stress (some are even positive), the type we really need to be paying attention to, as a society, is chronic stress.

                        Chronic stress is the stress that makes it hard to sleep well, makes it nearly impossible to lose weight, and finds us fighting one cold after another. It’s the stress that can both cause medical conditions and trigger and exacerbate flare-ups from existing conditions. This kind of stress depresses the immune system, alters our moods, and damages our professional and personal relationships. Just as, on the positive side, yoga has been shown to lengthen the protective caps at the ends of our DNA strands called telomeres and keep us more youthful, Chronic ongoing stress can actually change our DNA for the worse.

                        
                        

                        As a result, Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. An estimated 75 percent to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues.

                        
                        

                        So, how do we live a life without chronic stress?

                        
                        

                        To help us answer that question, our guest today is Dr. Amir Rashidian is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center, where the focus is improving people’s health through drugless solutions. He recently published The StressProof Life, which documented the real-life stories of his most memorable patients while showing the readers the secret to becoming the kind of person who is able to handle any amount of stress on that journey toward greatness.

                        
                        

                        Dr. Rashidian calls the book The StressProof Life because he compares the practices within the book to a bulletproof vest — it won’t stop you from getting hit by stress, and you’ll still feel it some, but it’s not going to debilitate or kill you if you know how to live a StressProof Life.

                        
                        

                        The Simple Seven: How to Live a StressProof Life

                        
                        

                        Dealing with stress is simple... but complicated. That’s why Dr. Rashidian titles chapter five of the book The Simple Seven.

                        
                        

                        During the interview, he shares how you can put some of these into practice right now:

                        
                        

                        • Breathing. Your body has rhythms — heart rhythm, circadian rhythm, circulatory rhythm, hormonal rhythm, etc. — and your breathing rhythm is the easiest to consciously control, which can help you control your fight or flight response. So, if you are feeling stressed, try doing this exercise about 10 times: breathe in for seven seconds and then exhale for 14 seconds.
                        • Sunlight. When sunlight hits your skin, your body converts the light into cholesterol and vitamin D, which helps prevent everything from heart disease to depression and improves...]]>I talk about stress a lot on my show — and for good reason! Although there are different types of stress (some are even positive), the type we really need to be paying attention to, as a society, is chronic stress.

                          Chronic stress is the stress that makes it hard to sleep well, makes it nearly impossible to lose weight, and finds us fighting one cold after another. It’s the stress that can both cause medical conditions and trigger and exacerbate flare-ups from existing conditions. This kind of stress depresses the immune system, alters our moods, and damages our professional and personal relationships. Just as, on the positive side, yoga has been shown to lengthen the protective caps at the ends of our DNA strands called telomeres and keep us more youthful, Chronic ongoing stress can actually change our DNA for the worse.

                          
                          

                          As a result, Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. An estimated 75 percent to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues.

                          
                          

                          So, how do we live a life without chronic stress?

                          
                          

                          To help us answer that question, our guest today is Dr. Amir Rashidian is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center, where the focus is improving people’s health through drugless solutions. He recently published The StressProof Life, which documented the real-life stories of his most memorable patients while showing the readers the secret to becoming the kind of person who is able to handle any amount of stress on that journey toward greatness.

                          
                          

                          Dr. Rashidian calls the book The StressProof Life because he compares the practices within the book to a bulletproof vest — it won’t stop you from getting hit by stress, and you’ll still feel it some, but it’s not going to debilitate or kill you if you know how to live a StressProof Life.

                          
                          

                          The Simple Seven: How to Live a StressProof Life

                          
                          

                          Dealing with stress is simple... but complicated. That’s why Dr. Rashidian titles chapter five of the book The Simple Seven.

                          
                          

                          During the interview, he shares how you can put some of these into practice right now:

                          
                          

                          • Breathing. Your body has rhythms — heart rhythm, circadian rhythm, circulatory rhythm, hormonal rhythm, etc. — and your breathing rhythm is the easiest to consciously control, which can help you control your fight or flight response. So, if you are feeling stressed, try doing this exercise about 10 times: breathe in for seven seconds and then exhale for 14 seconds.
                          • Sunlight. When sunlight hits your skin, your body converts the light into cholesterol and vitamin D, which helps prevent everything from heart disease to depression and improves...]]>cf08de7d-959f-4487-b94f-c1f879c04c89Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -050056:59falsefull7676Thom UnderwoodHealth NXT: Healthcare Is Broken, Let's Fix It Together - with David NourI am part of the healthcare Industry in a couple of different ways: as a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach, as a supplier of disposable medical supplies, and as a human being that needs medical support from time to time — so, I understand how our broken our healthcare system is, at many levels!

                            I see first-hand, through working with clients, through dealing with an aging mother, and through selling the supplies.

                            
                            

                            But I also see there are some people out there trying to change the industry — people like David Nour, Founder & CEO of Health NXT.

                            
                            

                            Health NXT is a community of health innovators; healthcare practitioners, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and investors focused on iteration, innovation, and disruption of the current siloed, stifled, and stagnate health ecosystem. This intimate group gathers on a monthly basis for roundtable dinners and programs, tours of health facilities, and presentations by entrepreneurs and change agents, culminating in regional innovation education programs and an Annual Summit.

                            
                            

                            Today, the organization is in Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville, but they’re expanding to Boston, DC, Houston, Huntsville, and New York City over the coming months. And over the next few years, their goal is to create a truly global community of health innovation, thought, and practice leaders.

                            
                            

                            People are sick and tired of being sick and tired — so let’s change this industry together, from the inside out!

                            
                            

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                            Resources:

                            • Learn more at healthnxt.org
                            • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidnour
                            
                            
                            

                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                            
                            

                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                            
                            

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                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal...]]>I am part of the healthcare Industry in a couple of different ways: as a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach, as a supplier of disposable medical supplies, and as a human being that needs medical support from time to time — so, I understand how our broken our healthcare system is, at many levels!

                            I see first-hand, through working with clients, through dealing with an aging mother, and through selling the supplies.

                            
                            

                            But I also see there are some people out there trying to change the industry — people like David Nour, Founder & CEO of Health NXT.

                            
                            

                            Health NXT is a community of health innovators; healthcare practitioners, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and investors focused on iteration, innovation, and disruption of the current siloed, stifled, and stagnate health ecosystem. This intimate group gathers on a monthly basis for roundtable dinners and programs, tours of health facilities, and presentations by entrepreneurs and change agents, culminating in regional innovation education programs and an Annual Summit.

                            
                            

                            Today, the organization is in Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville, but they’re expanding to Boston, DC, Houston, Huntsville, and New York City over the coming months. And over the next few years, their goal is to create a truly global community of health innovation, thought, and practice leaders.

                            
                            

                            People are sick and tired of being sick and tired — so let’s change this industry together, from the inside out!

                            
                            

                            --

                            
                            

                            Resources:

                            • Learn more at healthnxt.org
                            • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidnour
                            
                            
                            

                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                            
                            

                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                            
                            

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                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal...]]>a7cf386a-79c7-44d0-ba73-88bcf91c223bMon, 30 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -050053:07falsefull7575Thom UnderwoodBuilding Better Brains Through Supplements - with Roy Krebs“There’s an herb for every system, every organ, every gland, and every tissue of our body. Mother nature has put medicine in our food.” – Bob Marley

                             

                            I love this quote from Bob Marley because it really speaks to something we’ve become disconnected from — the healing power of food! But the foods we eat today, no matter how clean we eat, are depleted of many of the minerals and nutrients we need for our bodies to function optimally. That’s why, as a functional medicine health coach, supplements are one of my go-to tools in reversing disease.

                             

                            But not all supplements are made equal — because, unlike drugs, supplements are unregulated by the FDA!

                             

                            So I sat down with Roy Krebs, co-founder and CEO of NaturalStacks, the world’s first open-source supplement company. As the leader of NaturalStacks, Roy is passionate about maintaining transparency in labeling and honest sourcing of all ingredients. Roy’s here today to share details about the different ways you can optimize your brain health and performance naturally, as well as the possible benefits and drawbacks of supplements.

                             

                            Roy is on a mission to build a billion better brains, and one of the most popular kinds of supplements these days are Nootropics, which are often called smart drugs or cognitive enhancers because they can improve things like memory, creativity, or motivation.

                             

                            NaturalStack offers the CILTEP Nootropic, a product I personally use, which is basically a mix of artichoke extract and forskolin. The formula is designed to induce long-term potentiation (LTP) in the brain, which is involved in the formation of new memories and the strengthening of neural synapses. It’s pretty remarkable — but, like Marley said, mother nature made this medicine available to us.

                             

                            In addition to enhancing motivation and mental clarity, supplements can also improve your emotional state and sleep. Roy uses the analogy of a car to explain how the different supplements affect the brain.

                             

                            He says there are four main neurotransmitters in our brain: dopamine is the gas, acetylcholine is the accelerator, GABA is the breaks, and serotonin the alternator. The goal is to achieve a balance in these, which is why NaturalStacks bundles four supplement formulations together in the Brain Food Box to specifically target those four neurotransmitters.

                             

                            And, like I said, these supplements are completely open source, so you can read exactly what’s in each one of them.

                             

                            --

                             

                             

                            Resources:

                            • Learn more at at NaturalStacks.com (Use code REBEL for 25% off your first order)
                            • Listen: Optimal...]]>“There’s an herb for every system, every organ, every gland, and every tissue of our body. Mother nature has put medicine in our food.” – Bob Marley

                               

                              I love this quote from Bob Marley because it really speaks to something we’ve become disconnected from — the healing power of food! But the foods we eat today, no matter how clean we eat, are depleted of many of the minerals and nutrients we need for our bodies to function optimally. That’s why, as a functional medicine health coach, supplements are one of my go-to tools in reversing disease.

                               

                              But not all supplements are made equal — because, unlike drugs, supplements are unregulated by the FDA!

                               

                              So I sat down with Roy Krebs, co-founder and CEO of NaturalStacks, the world’s first open-source supplement company. As the leader of NaturalStacks, Roy is passionate about maintaining transparency in labeling and honest sourcing of all ingredients. Roy’s here today to share details about the different ways you can optimize your brain health and performance naturally, as well as the possible benefits and drawbacks of supplements.

                               

                              Roy is on a mission to build a billion better brains, and one of the most popular kinds of supplements these days are Nootropics, which are often called smart drugs or cognitive enhancers because they can improve things like memory, creativity, or motivation.

                               

                              NaturalStack offers the CILTEP Nootropic, a product I personally use, which is basically a mix of artichoke extract and forskolin. The formula is designed to induce long-term potentiation (LTP) in the brain, which is involved in the formation of new memories and the strengthening of neural synapses. It’s pretty remarkable — but, like Marley said, mother nature made this medicine available to us.

                               

                              In addition to enhancing motivation and mental clarity, supplements can also improve your emotional state and sleep. Roy uses the analogy of a car to explain how the different supplements affect the brain.

                               

                              He says there are four main neurotransmitters in our brain: dopamine is the gas, acetylcholine is the accelerator, GABA is the breaks, and serotonin the alternator. The goal is to achieve a balance in these, which is why NaturalStacks bundles four supplement formulations together in the Brain Food Box to specifically target those four neurotransmitters.

                               

                              And, like I said, these supplements are completely open source, so you can read exactly what’s in each one of them.

                               

                              --

                               

                               

                              Resources:

                              • Learn more at at NaturalStacks.com (Use code REBEL for 25% off your first order)
                              • Listen: Optimal Performance Podcast
                              • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalstacks/
                              • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalStacks/
                              
                              

                               

                              Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                               

                              Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                               

                              --

                               

                              Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                               

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                              The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                              ]]>d9699f05901648509ee83d8fc6597fb3Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -050001:06:17truefull7474Thom Underwood with Roy KrebsStress & Money - with Peter LazaroffToday’s guest is Peter Lazzaroff, author of Making Money Simple. Now, you may be wondering why I’m talking to a financial expert on this health show – but it makes a lot of sense if you stop and answer one question: Have you ever been stressed about money?

                               

                              I’m going to guess your answer is YES! Because money is the biggest cause of stress in the United States.

                               

                              Bills, kids, jobs, the cost of daily living: This is the stress we tend to ignore or push down.  Left uncontrolled, this stress affects your health – your body and your immune system.

                               

                              • Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death — heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. An estimated 75 percent to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues.
                              • Percent of people who regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress: 77%
                              • Percent of people who regularly experience psychological symptoms caused by stress: 73%
                              
                              

                               

                              Making Money Simple

                               

                              This isn’t really a subject taught in school, much like nutrition, but it has such a huge influence on our lives and is a major stressor. So where do you start? 

                               

                              The most important thing is to start now. Because everything feels overwhelming (i.e. stressful), it’s natural for us to put these things off. But the longer you do that, the more stressful things will be in the long run.

                               

                              There are some simple actions that you can start taking today:

                               

                              • The neural patterns in our brain view saving money the same as giving it away to someone you don’t know. So find meaningful goals and prioritize them.
                              • Budget in reverse: automate your savings once you know what your financial goals are.
                              • If investment seems overwhelming, don’t be afraid to hire a professional. They will find things that you might miss, but you will also be buying back time. 
                              • However, you need to make sure you’re asking an advisor the correction questions! Luckily, Peter has put together a free worksheet that will help you interview a financial advisor.
                              
                              

                               

                              To learn more, you can pick up your own copy of Making Money Simple or use some of the incredible free resources that Peter offers at peterlazaroff.com/resources.

                               

                              --

                               

                               

                              Resources:

                              • Learn more: Today’s guest is Peter Lazzaroff, author of Making Money Simple. Now, you may be wondering why I’m talking to a financial expert on this health show – but it makes a lot of sense if you stop and answer one question: Have you ever been stressed about money?

                                 

                                I’m going to guess your answer is YES! Because money is the biggest cause of stress in the United States.

                                 

                                Bills, kids, jobs, the cost of daily living: This is the stress we tend to ignore or push down.  Left uncontrolled, this stress affects your health – your body and your immune system.

                                 

                                • Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death — heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. An estimated 75 percent to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues.
                                • Percent of people who regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress: 77%
                                • Percent of people who regularly experience psychological symptoms caused by stress: 73%
                                
                                

                                 

                                Making Money Simple

                                 

                                This isn’t really a subject taught in school, much like nutrition, but it has such a huge influence on our lives and is a major stressor. So where do you start? 

                                 

                                The most important thing is to start now. Because everything feels overwhelming (i.e. stressful), it’s natural for us to put these things off. But the longer you do that, the more stressful things will be in the long run.

                                 

                                There are some simple actions that you can start taking today:

                                 

                                • The neural patterns in our brain view saving money the same as giving it away to someone you don’t know. So find meaningful goals and prioritize them.
                                • Budget in reverse: automate your savings once you know what your financial goals are.
                                • If investment seems overwhelming, don’t be afraid to hire a professional. They will find things that you might miss, but you will also be buying back time. 
                                • However, you need to make sure you’re asking an advisor the correction questions! Luckily, Peter has put together a free worksheet that will help you interview a financial advisor.
                                
                                

                                 

                                To learn more, you can pick up your own copy of Making Money Simple or use some of the incredible free resources that Peter offers at peterlazaroff.com/resources.

                                 

                                --

                                 

                                 

                                Resources:

                                • Learn more: peterlazaroff.com
                                • Read: Making Money Simple
                                • Worksheets: peterlazaroff.com/resources
                                • Find a CFP: letsmakeaplan.org/choose-a-cfp-professional/find-a-cfp-professional
                                • Broker Check: brokercheck.finra.org
                                • Smart Money Quiz: smartmoneyquiz.com
                                • Twitter: twitter.com/PeterLazaroff
                                • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterlazaroff
                                • Bit coin: https://peterlazaroff.com/should-you-invest-in-bitcoin/
                                • Bright Plan: https://www.brightplan.com/peter
                                
                                

                                 

                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                 

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                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                 

                                --

                                
                                The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                ]]>5dcfd812971b43af8594515c03bbb865Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -050052:16truefull7373Thom Underwood with Peter LazaroffAdvice from the Experts: Rebellious Functional Medicine - with Tracy Harrison, James Makell, Dr. Daniel Pompa, Deborah Beaumont, Dr. Rachael Lovink, & Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieHappy August, everybody!

                                 

                                Today, I want to collect some of the best advice that I’ve received from the incredible health experts that have come on this show in one place so that you can reflect on it and learn from it.

                                 

                                Our guests are:

                                 

                                • Tracy Harrison, my mentor and instructor in functional medicine
                                • James Makell, author of the Evolution of Medicine and founder of a health cooperative called KNEW Health
                                • Dr. Daniel Pompa, a global health leader on a mission to educate practitioners, and the public, on the origins of inflammation-driven disease
                                • Deborah Beaumont, an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness
                                • Dr. Rachael Lovink, a licensed Naturopathic Physician who is incredibly passionate about helping others regain their health
                                • Dr. Selassie, a naturopathic doctor who helps people achieve their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose
                                
                                

                                 

                                --

                                 

                                 

                                Check out the full episodes:

                                • Ep. 12 – Tracy Harrison, What the Heck is Functional Medicine?
                                • Ep. 54 – KNEW Health: Creating a More Sustainable Healthcare Model – with James Maskell
                                • Ep. 19 – Autoimmune Disease: The Three-Legged Stool – with Dr. Daniel Pompa
                                • Ep. 23 – Addressing the Chronic Effects of Cancer – with Deborah Beaumont
                                • Ep. 56 – Is Your Gut Making You Depressed or Anxious? – with Dr. Rachel Lovink
                                • Ep. 61 – The Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep – with Dr. Selassie
                                
                                

                                 

                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                 

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                                --

                                 

                                Disclaimer: The activities and research...]]>Happy August, everybody!

                                 

                                Today, I want to collect some of the best advice that I’ve received from the incredible health experts that have come on this show in one place so that you can reflect on it and learn from it.

                                 

                                Our guests are:

                                 

                                • Tracy Harrison, my mentor and instructor in functional medicine
                                • James Makell, author of the Evolution of Medicine and founder of a health cooperative called KNEW Health
                                • Dr. Daniel Pompa, a global health leader on a mission to educate practitioners, and the public, on the origins of inflammation-driven disease
                                • Deborah Beaumont, an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness
                                • Dr. Rachael Lovink, a licensed Naturopathic Physician who is incredibly passionate about helping others regain their health
                                • Dr. Selassie, a naturopathic doctor who helps people achieve their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose
                                
                                

                                 

                                --

                                 

                                 

                                Check out the full episodes:

                                • Ep. 12 – Tracy Harrison, What the Heck is Functional Medicine?
                                • Ep. 54 – KNEW Health: Creating a More Sustainable Healthcare Model – with James Maskell
                                • Ep. 19 – Autoimmune Disease: The Three-Legged Stool – with Dr. Daniel Pompa
                                • Ep. 23 – Addressing the Chronic Effects of Cancer – with Deborah Beaumont
                                • Ep. 56 – Is Your Gut Making You Depressed or Anxious? – with Dr. Rachel Lovink
                                • Ep. 61 – The Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep – with Dr. Selassie
                                
                                

                                 

                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                 

                                Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                 

                                --

                                 

                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                 

                                --

                                
                                The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                ]]>1fa7c86685b7425eb22e7cb13e81409eMon, 19 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -050046:21truefull7272Thom Underwood with Tracy HarrisonHealing Our Bodies the Alkaline Way - with Dr. Russell JaffeRuss Jaffe is Founder and Chairman of PERQUE Integrative Health, LLC, a company that offers the world scientifically proven, integrative health solutions to speed the transition from sick care to healthful caring.

                                 

                                Dr. Jaffe has more than 40 years of experience contributing to molecular biology and clinical diagnostics. His focus is on functional, predictive tests and procedures designed to improve the precision of both diagnosis and treatment outcomes, and he has authored nearly 100 articles on the subject. He received his B.S., M.D., and Ph.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine, and completed residency training in clinical chemistry at the National Institutes of Health. Dr Jaffe was also honored as an International Scientist of 2003 by the IBC, Oxford, England, UK for his lifetime contributions to clinical medicine, biochemistry, immunology, methodology, and integrative health policy.

                                 

                                I was really excited about this interview because one of Dr. Jaffe’s key areas of study and treatment is the importance of keeping an alkaline environment in the human body – and the struggle to keep our bodies Alkaline is real in this acidic world that we live in!

                                 

                                Just a quick note: If you’re not familiar with the word, or it’s just been a long time since you took high school chemistry, alkaline is the opposite of acidic on the pH scale. So anything with a pH greater than 7 is alkaline.

                                 

                                The sad fact is that the majority of the food we eat nowadays is more acidic and acidic forming, meaning that the body will be at a higher level of Acidity after consuming it. And this isn’t entirely by choice. Most of the food available simply isn’t very healthy or biodiverse.

                                 

                                As a result, there are a lot of people walking around in a chronic state of acidosis. It’s like a ticking time bomb, leaving your body open to more illnesses and diseases.

                                 

                                Luckily, in his free Ebook, Joy in Living: The Alkaline Way, Dr. Jaffe details the seven fundamental principles behind the Alkaline diet:

                                 

                                • Eat a wide variety of fresh, high-quality whole foods; biodiversity is important!
                                • Eat 60-80% Alkaline-forming foods – if you want to learn more about which foods are alkaline, check out Dr. Jaffe’s Alkaline Food Chart
                                • Eat immune system-friendly foods (Based on Your LRA by ELISA/ACT™ Test Results)
                                • Get 60-70% of your calories from plant-based, complex carbs; 15-20% of calories from protein; 15-20% of calories from healthy fats (including plenty of omega-3 fats)
                                • Include probiotic and fermented (cultured) foods and drinks
                                • Eat plenty of fiber and water
                                • Eat healthier food combinations
                                
                                

                                 

                                --

                                 

                                Resources:

                                • Learn more at Russ Jaffe is Founder and Chairman of PERQUE Integrative Health, LLC, a company that offers the world scientifically proven, integrative health solutions to speed the transition from sick care to healthful caring.

                                   

                                  Dr. Jaffe has more than 40 years of experience contributing to molecular biology and clinical diagnostics. His focus is on functional, predictive tests and procedures designed to improve the precision of both diagnosis and treatment outcomes, and he has authored nearly 100 articles on the subject. He received his B.S., M.D., and Ph.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine, and completed residency training in clinical chemistry at the National Institutes of Health. Dr Jaffe was also honored as an International Scientist of 2003 by the IBC, Oxford, England, UK for his lifetime contributions to clinical medicine, biochemistry, immunology, methodology, and integrative health policy.

                                   

                                  I was really excited about this interview because one of Dr. Jaffe’s key areas of study and treatment is the importance of keeping an alkaline environment in the human body – and the struggle to keep our bodies Alkaline is real in this acidic world that we live in!

                                   

                                  Just a quick note: If you’re not familiar with the word, or it’s just been a long time since you took high school chemistry, alkaline is the opposite of acidic on the pH scale. So anything with a pH greater than 7 is alkaline.

                                   

                                  The sad fact is that the majority of the food we eat nowadays is more acidic and acidic forming, meaning that the body will be at a higher level of Acidity after consuming it. And this isn’t entirely by choice. Most of the food available simply isn’t very healthy or biodiverse.

                                   

                                  As a result, there are a lot of people walking around in a chronic state of acidosis. It’s like a ticking time bomb, leaving your body open to more illnesses and diseases.

                                   

                                  Luckily, in his free Ebook, Joy in Living: The Alkaline Way, Dr. Jaffe details the seven fundamental principles behind the Alkaline diet:

                                   

                                  • Eat a wide variety of fresh, high-quality whole foods; biodiversity is important!
                                  • Eat 60-80% Alkaline-forming foods – if you want to learn more about which foods are alkaline, check out Dr. Jaffe’s Alkaline Food Chart
                                  • Eat immune system-friendly foods (Based on Your LRA by ELISA/ACT™ Test Results)
                                  • Get 60-70% of your calories from plant-based, complex carbs; 15-20% of calories from protein; 15-20% of calories from healthy fats (including plenty of omega-3 fats)
                                  • Include probiotic and fermented (cultured) foods and drinks
                                  • Eat plenty of fiber and water
                                  • Eat healthier food combinations
                                  
                                  

                                   

                                  --

                                   

                                  Resources:

                                  • Learn more at www.drrusselljaffe.com
                                  • FREE eBook: Joy in Living: The Alkaline Way
                                  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dr-Russell-Jaffe-203246906686079/
                                  • Twitter: twitter.com/DrRussellJaffe
                                  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/rmjaffe1/
                                  
                                  

                                   

                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                   

                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                   

                                  --

                                   

                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                   

                                  --

                                  
                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                  ]]>1ee1861356674aba87f0f0fb50f70537Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -050055:49truefull7171Thom Underwood with Dr. Russell JaffeSugar Addiction: Quitting the Most Popular Drug - with Mike CollinsWe all know sugar is bad for us. We tell ourselves that we’ll just have a little bit, but it rarely works out that way.  So why can’t we stop when we start?

                                   

                                  Today, our guest Michael Collins will explain why it’s so hard to kick sugar addiction and how you can actually succeed next time, with just a few simple re-frames of your current ideas around sugar.

                                   

                                  Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.  He raised two children sugar-free from the womb to over six years old (a remarkable feat), when they only had sugar one a month for their entire childhood.

                                   

                                  He is Chairman of the Board of The Food Addiction Institute, an IRS certified 501c nonprofit that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide, and the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. He’s also the author of the bestselling Amazon Kindle book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide.

                                   

                                  Why is sugar so normalized?

                                   

                                  Cultural and societal norms are stopping people from believing the harmful effects this drug can have – and parents are the biggest culprits behind sugar addiction in our society. Loads of cakes, ice cream, and soda are dropped off at just about every social event, making it nearly impossible to avoid. 

                                   

                                  And once you’re conditioned to crave it, it’s a hard addiction to kick.

                                   

                                  Quitting Sugar & The Sugar Detox

                                   

                                  People sometimes call marijuana a gateway drug, but sugar is the real gateway drug. Sugar is more addictive than cocaine and is the leading contributor to our nation’s health crisis today.

                                   

                                  And as people grow up, they reach for sugar to help them calm down and relieve stress. However, this connection is rarely made by people who are looking to detox and diet. Detoxing from sugar will result in physical and mental withdrawals, so joining some sort of group is essential for a smooth recovery.

                                   

                                  If you are trying to quit sugar and are looking for support, head over to sugaraddiction.com.

                                   

                                  --

                                   

                                  Resources:

                                  • Learn more at sugaraddiction.com | foodaddictioninstitute.org
                                  • Read: The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide
                                  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-mike-collins-57a5628a
                                  • Facebook: We all know sugar is bad for us. We tell ourselves that we’ll just have a little bit, but it rarely works out that way.  So why can’t we stop when we start?

                                     

                                    Today, our guest Michael Collins will explain why it’s so hard to kick sugar addiction and how you can actually succeed next time, with just a few simple re-frames of your current ideas around sugar.

                                     

                                    Michael has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.  He raised two children sugar-free from the womb to over six years old (a remarkable feat), when they only had sugar one a month for their entire childhood.

                                     

                                    He is Chairman of the Board of The Food Addiction Institute, an IRS certified 501c nonprofit that helps raise awareness about processed food and sugar worldwide, and the founder of SugarAddiction.com, which has been helping thousands successfully quit sugar for over nine years. He’s also the author of the bestselling Amazon Kindle book The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide.

                                     

                                    Why is sugar so normalized?

                                     

                                    Cultural and societal norms are stopping people from believing the harmful effects this drug can have – and parents are the biggest culprits behind sugar addiction in our society. Loads of cakes, ice cream, and soda are dropped off at just about every social event, making it nearly impossible to avoid. 

                                     

                                    And once you’re conditioned to crave it, it’s a hard addiction to kick.

                                     

                                    Quitting Sugar & The Sugar Detox

                                     

                                    People sometimes call marijuana a gateway drug, but sugar is the real gateway drug. Sugar is more addictive than cocaine and is the leading contributor to our nation’s health crisis today.

                                     

                                    And as people grow up, they reach for sugar to help them calm down and relieve stress. However, this connection is rarely made by people who are looking to detox and diet. Detoxing from sugar will result in physical and mental withdrawals, so joining some sort of group is essential for a smooth recovery.

                                     

                                    If you are trying to quit sugar and are looking for support, head over to sugaraddiction.com.

                                     

                                    --

                                     

                                    Resources:

                                    • Learn more at sugaraddiction.com | foodaddictioninstitute.org
                                    • Read: The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide
                                    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-mike-collins-57a5628a
                                    • Facebook: facebook.com/QuitSugarNow
                                    
                                    

                                     

                                    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                     

                                    Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                     

                                    --

                                     

                                    Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                     

                                    --

                                    
                                    The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                    ]]>daa6438105934f648e353109499573c0Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -050048:56truefull7070Thom Underwood with Mike CollinsThe Role of Self-Care for the Treatment of Chronic Disease - with Dr. Millie LytleDr. Millie is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in helping people address chronic fatigue and mind-body-spiritual well-being. She holds her license in the District of Columbia and practices virtually in New York City. 

                                     

                                    She is also the founder of Nat Med Coach, a published researcher, an avid public speaker, the author of Eating for Meaning, and the host and curator of Virtual Health Club, where she provides supervised self-care to help you stay out of the doctor's office.

                                     

                                    Today, Dr. Millie is going to teach us about the role of self-care for the treatment of chronic disease:

                                     

                                    Self-care is important for everyone, but especially those with chronic illness. Taking a breather for you can help in your healing journey and it’s very important to keep our bodies in Homeostasis so that the healing can take place.

                                     

                                    Self-care is defined as the action’s individuals “take to lead a healthy lifestyle; to meet their social, emotional and psychological needs; to care for their long-term condition; and to prevent further illness or accidents.”

                                     

                                    Conventional medicine has historically focused on sick care: diagnosing, treating, aiming to cure diseases. On the other side of the spectrum lies wellness care, typically already healthy consumers seeking better-than-healthy goals.

                                     

                                    In between sickness and wellness care lies a gap – an abyss for many patients, especially autoimmune patients struggling with slow or inaccurate diagnoses on the sick-care side but unable to progress to the well-care side.

                                     

                                    Self-care, however, may help temporarily bridge this gap, advancing us towards disease prevention and reversal because it provides powerful tools for all of us to maximize well-being.

                                     

                                    The science of self-care:

                                     

                                    “Scientific research has shown that what we do and eat can affect our gene expression, and maybe influence the gene expression of our children and grandchildren. New understanding of the microbiome shows a connection between our gut and immune system — with the right personalized diet, some of us can manipulate our microbiome to possibly prevent or ameliorate immune-related conditions,” Dr. Millie says.

                                     

                                    So, where do we start?

                                     

                                    Because let’s face it – when people get to a point of Chronic Dis-Ease, most people start going down the wrong rabbit hole and end up spiraling downwards until they can get care from the sick care system.

                                     

                                    Dr. Millie provides a number of digital resources that you can incorporate in your self-care toolkit:

                                     

                                    • Personalized trackers: MyMee, Vida, or other coaching apps
                                    • Sleep: Sleepio
                                    • Food: myFitnesspal or Fooducate
                                    • Dr. Millie is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in helping people address chronic fatigue and mind-body-spiritual well-being. She holds her license in the District of Columbia and practices virtually in New York City. 

                                       

                                      She is also the founder of Nat Med Coach, a published researcher, an avid public speaker, the author of Eating for Meaning, and the host and curator of Virtual Health Club, where she provides supervised self-care to help you stay out of the doctor's office.

                                       

                                      Today, Dr. Millie is going to teach us about the role of self-care for the treatment of chronic disease:

                                       

                                      Self-care is important for everyone, but especially those with chronic illness. Taking a breather for you can help in your healing journey and it’s very important to keep our bodies in Homeostasis so that the healing can take place.

                                       

                                      Self-care is defined as the action’s individuals “take to lead a healthy lifestyle; to meet their social, emotional and psychological needs; to care for their long-term condition; and to prevent further illness or accidents.”

                                       

                                      Conventional medicine has historically focused on sick care: diagnosing, treating, aiming to cure diseases. On the other side of the spectrum lies wellness care, typically already healthy consumers seeking better-than-healthy goals.

                                       

                                      In between sickness and wellness care lies a gap – an abyss for many patients, especially autoimmune patients struggling with slow or inaccurate diagnoses on the sick-care side but unable to progress to the well-care side.

                                       

                                      Self-care, however, may help temporarily bridge this gap, advancing us towards disease prevention and reversal because it provides powerful tools for all of us to maximize well-being.

                                       

                                      The science of self-care:

                                       

                                      “Scientific research has shown that what we do and eat can affect our gene expression, and maybe influence the gene expression of our children and grandchildren. New understanding of the microbiome shows a connection between our gut and immune system — with the right personalized diet, some of us can manipulate our microbiome to possibly prevent or ameliorate immune-related conditions,” Dr. Millie says.

                                       

                                      So, where do we start?

                                       

                                      Because let’s face it – when people get to a point of Chronic Dis-Ease, most people start going down the wrong rabbit hole and end up spiraling downwards until they can get care from the sick care system.

                                       

                                      Dr. Millie provides a number of digital resources that you can incorporate in your self-care toolkit:

                                       

                                      • Personalized trackers: MyMee, Vida, or other coaching apps
                                      • Sleep: Sleepio
                                      • Food: myFitnesspal or Fooducate
                                      • Meditation apps: Headspace, 10% Happier, or Calm
                                      • Breathing: Heartmath or Serenita
                                      • FitBit and other wearables can also help you keep track of things like your steps, vitals, and sleep
                                      
                                      

                                       

                                      You can also get 20% off your first month of Virtual Health Club by using the code REBEL20 at natmedcoach.com/virtual-health-club.

                                       

                                      Dr Millie also provides a self-care questionnaire that will deliver you the self-care tool you need the most based on the answers you provide. To get your personalized self-care tool, head over to natmedcoach.com/selfcareassessment.

                                       

                                      --

                                       

                                       

                                      Resources:

                                      • Virtual Health Club: natmedcoach.com/virtual-health-club
                                      • Self-Care Assessment: natmedcoach.com/selfcareassessment
                                      • “Support for self care for patients with chronic disease”
                                      • “Self-management support interventions for persons with chronic disease: an evidence-based analysis”
                                      • “In-home care for optimizing chronic disease management in the community: an evidence-based analysis”
                                      • “Processes of Self-Management in Chronic Illness”
                                      
                                      

                                       

                                      Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                       

                                      Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                       

                                      --

                                       

                                      Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                       

                                      --

                                      
                                      The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                      ]]>32624a01a62a4198a098f6de71a46f0aMon, 08 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -050001:09:00truefull6969Thom Underwood with Dr. Millie LytleDiets & Sugar Addiction: How to End the Food Drama - with Erin WathenErin Wathen is a food addiction counselor and the author of Why Can’t I Stick to My Diet? How To End the Food Drama, a hybrid autobiography/science and fitness book rolled into one self-deprecating, pop-culture-referencing, fully-relatable manual.

                                       

                                      Like most of us in the health coaching world, Erin has a story that moved her into this space, and in the book, she speaks to her decades-long struggle with sugar, overeating, and emotional eating. Because, despite her wealth of knowledge on diet and exercise, Erin was not at peace with her body. She was always on a diet and yet never reached her goal weight. Through a lot of trial and error, Erin found her last diet, which became her food plan and the basis of her book.

                                       

                                      Her philosophy today is that health isn’t a number on the scale or how often we exercise, but our lives as a whole. So she partners with her clients to work on solutions that fit into their lifestyle, empowering them to live their healthiest life in our crazy world.

                                       

                                      So, why is it so difficult to stick to a diet?

                                       

                                      Erin realized that her lifelong struggle with her weight wasn’t due to a lack of exercise, but the food she was consuming and, more importantly, the emotions she wasn’t dealing with that lead to choosing that food.

                                       

                                      And in trying to find a better diet, Erin realized that the best diet is no diet at all. You need true nutrition in your life. That’s why, in her book, Erin doesn’t suggest a diet – she offers a simple yet comprehensive four-step food plan that anyone can follow to start eating real food that’s really nourishing.

                                       

                                      Because, as I like to say, diet is a four-letter word. It’s not until you make nutrition part of your life that things start to work.

                                       

                                      Sugar Addiction

                                       

                                      In chapter two of Erin’s book,  A Brain Held Hostage, she writes about the old commercial of the frying pan and the egg; “this is your brain on drugs.”

                                       

                                      I love this analogy because that’s what sugar does to us, and the more sugar we consume, the more sugar we want. Of course, when you walk into a grocery store these days, 95% of it is sugar-laden crap – so it’s no wonder that people in our society are struggling with sugar addiction!

                                       

                                      And not only that, this food is meticulously marketed and designed to make it even more appealing, especially to kids. Because they know that if you get ‘em hooked young, they’ll be a customer for life (of course, the first hit isn’t free in this case).

                                       

                                      --

                                       

                                       

                                      Resources:

                                      • Learn more at erinwathenwellness.com
                                      • Read: Why Can’t I Stick to My Diet? How To End the Food Drama
                                      • Facebook: www.facebook.com/erinwathenwellness/
                                      • Erin Wathen is a food addiction counselor and the author of Why Can’t I Stick to My Diet? How To End the Food Drama, a hybrid autobiography/science and fitness book rolled into one self-deprecating, pop-culture-referencing, fully-relatable manual.

                                         

                                        Like most of us in the health coaching world, Erin has a story that moved her into this space, and in the book, she speaks to her decades-long struggle with sugar, overeating, and emotional eating. Because, despite her wealth of knowledge on diet and exercise, Erin was not at peace with her body. She was always on a diet and yet never reached her goal weight. Through a lot of trial and error, Erin found her last diet, which became her food plan and the basis of her book.

                                         

                                        Her philosophy today is that health isn’t a number on the scale or how often we exercise, but our lives as a whole. So she partners with her clients to work on solutions that fit into their lifestyle, empowering them to live their healthiest life in our crazy world.

                                         

                                        So, why is it so difficult to stick to a diet?

                                         

                                        Erin realized that her lifelong struggle with her weight wasn’t due to a lack of exercise, but the food she was consuming and, more importantly, the emotions she wasn’t dealing with that lead to choosing that food.

                                         

                                        And in trying to find a better diet, Erin realized that the best diet is no diet at all. You need true nutrition in your life. That’s why, in her book, Erin doesn’t suggest a diet – she offers a simple yet comprehensive four-step food plan that anyone can follow to start eating real food that’s really nourishing.

                                         

                                        Because, as I like to say, diet is a four-letter word. It’s not until you make nutrition part of your life that things start to work.

                                         

                                        Sugar Addiction

                                         

                                        In chapter two of Erin’s book,  A Brain Held Hostage, she writes about the old commercial of the frying pan and the egg; “this is your brain on drugs.”

                                         

                                        I love this analogy because that’s what sugar does to us, and the more sugar we consume, the more sugar we want. Of course, when you walk into a grocery store these days, 95% of it is sugar-laden crap – so it’s no wonder that people in our society are struggling with sugar addiction!

                                         

                                        And not only that, this food is meticulously marketed and designed to make it even more appealing, especially to kids. Because they know that if you get ‘em hooked young, they’ll be a customer for life (of course, the first hit isn’t free in this case).

                                         

                                        --

                                         

                                         

                                        Resources:

                                        • Learn more at erinwathenwellness.com
                                        • Read: Why Can’t I Stick to My Diet? How To End the Food Drama
                                        • Facebook: www.facebook.com/erinwathenwellness/
                                        • Instagram: www.instagram.com/erinwathenwellness/
                                        • Twitter: twitter.com/erinwathen
                                        
                                        

                                         

                                        Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                         

                                        Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                         

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                                        Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                         

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                                        ]]>8646472c5f2f4535a03ea7dbc6ef8d19Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -050047:37truefull6868Thom Underwood with Erin WathenGut Health is Non-Negotiable - with Wade LightheartWade T. Lightheart is the host of the AWESOME Health Podcast, a three-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and a co-founder at BiOptimizers Nutrition – and all of this contributes to his mission to help others fix their digestion and transform their health with the daily practice of positive principles, rituals, and optimizers.

                                         

                                        Because ¼ of the population is on medications for digestion, with millions more suffering from common digestive issues, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, Leaky Gut, and acid reflux. Most have also damaged their gut health through the use of antibiotics, antibacterial cleansers, GMO food, and other toxins.  

                                         

                                        That’s why focusing gut health is non-negotiable. You must correct your gut in order to thrive.

                                         

                                        Wade actually participated in the Mr. Universe bodybuilding competition as a drug free vegetarian – and that’s quite out of the ordinary, if you’ve ever met a bodybuilder. These are people who maximize their protein input to maximize muscle gain, often with the assistance of drugs, and that all puts a pretty strong toll on the human body... especially the gut!

                                         

                                        In Wade’s effort to compete at this level without animal protein, he ended up making a mistake that, ultimately, changed the course of his life. He replaced all of the protein in his diet, pretty much all at once, with whey protein. He bloated up from water and he felt terrible, and then he got some life-changing advice from an exceptionally fit and healthy senior citizen:

                                         

                                        He had spent years learning how to build his body from the outside in, but he hadn’t learned how to build a body from the inside out.

                                         

                                        Over the next four years, with the assistance of some enzymes and probiotics, Wade was able to not only regain his physical form, but feel way better than he ever had before. He entered the world championships again, but instead of eating 250 grams of protein like most competitors, he was only eating 85-100 grams every day, and all of it was plant protein.

                                         

                                        And it isn’t just the food that you eat – it’s also the enzymes and nutrients in your body. It took him four years to figure out the science of digestion and how to design a performance-based lifestyle, but now he teaches others through his podcast, BiOptimizers, and books.

                                         

                                        Because performance isn’t just based on the food you eat, or at least not the way you traditionally think of food. It’s not just about getting the right amount of calories. It’s about consuming the enzymes and probiotics that aid the digestive process. Because, naturally, all species on this planet eat an enzyme-rich diet – except some humans.

                                         

                                        We’re used to chemically-enhanced foods that trick our brains, and even cause us to become addicted, or we cook our foods in ways that damage the enzymes our bodies need. And as a result, our bodies slowly break down into dysfunction. Our bodies don’t all need the exact same things to function optimally, like not all cars need the same parts or fuel, so it does take some work and education to figure out what works best for you.

                                         

                                        But this also isn’t a journey you should take alone. Even Wade, who is an expert in this field, has a Jedi Council for his health: a chiropractor, a metabolic guy, an epigenetics guy. He has all of these people giving him feedback so that he can course correct...]]>Wade T. Lightheart is the host of the AWESOME Health Podcast, a three-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and a co-founder at BiOptimizers Nutrition – and all of this contributes to his mission to help others fix their digestion and transform their health with the daily practice of positive principles, rituals, and optimizers.

                                         

                                        Because ¼ of the population is on medications for digestion, with millions more suffering from common digestive issues, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, Leaky Gut, and acid reflux. Most have also damaged their gut health through the use of antibiotics, antibacterial cleansers, GMO food, and other toxins.  

                                         

                                        That’s why focusing gut health is non-negotiable. You must correct your gut in order to thrive.

                                         

                                        Wade actually participated in the Mr. Universe bodybuilding competition as a drug free vegetarian – and that’s quite out of the ordinary, if you’ve ever met a bodybuilder. These are people who maximize their protein input to maximize muscle gain, often with the assistance of drugs, and that all puts a pretty strong toll on the human body... especially the gut!

                                         

                                        In Wade’s effort to compete at this level without animal protein, he ended up making a mistake that, ultimately, changed the course of his life. He replaced all of the protein in his diet, pretty much all at once, with whey protein. He bloated up from water and he felt terrible, and then he got some life-changing advice from an exceptionally fit and healthy senior citizen:

                                         

                                        He had spent years learning how to build his body from the outside in, but he hadn’t learned how to build a body from the inside out.

                                         

                                        Over the next four years, with the assistance of some enzymes and probiotics, Wade was able to not only regain his physical form, but feel way better than he ever had before. He entered the world championships again, but instead of eating 250 grams of protein like most competitors, he was only eating 85-100 grams every day, and all of it was plant protein.

                                         

                                        And it isn’t just the food that you eat – it’s also the enzymes and nutrients in your body. It took him four years to figure out the science of digestion and how to design a performance-based lifestyle, but now he teaches others through his podcast, BiOptimizers, and books.

                                         

                                        Because performance isn’t just based on the food you eat, or at least not the way you traditionally think of food. It’s not just about getting the right amount of calories. It’s about consuming the enzymes and probiotics that aid the digestive process. Because, naturally, all species on this planet eat an enzyme-rich diet – except some humans.

                                         

                                        We’re used to chemically-enhanced foods that trick our brains, and even cause us to become addicted, or we cook our foods in ways that damage the enzymes our bodies need. And as a result, our bodies slowly break down into dysfunction. Our bodies don’t all need the exact same things to function optimally, like not all cars need the same parts or fuel, so it does take some work and education to figure out what works best for you.

                                         

                                        But this also isn’t a journey you should take alone. Even Wade, who is an expert in this field, has a Jedi Council for his health: a chiropractor, a metabolic guy, an epigenetics guy. He has all of these people giving him feedback so that he can course correct when necessary, and this is an important step that a lot of people just gloss over.

                                         

                                        If you want to learn more and get your gut back on track, Wade is offering Rebel Health Coach listeners FREE access to The AWESOME Health Course! Just head over to http://www.bioptimizers.com/rebel to download the course now.

                                         

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                                        Resources:

                                        • Learn more at wadelightheart.net
                                        • Check out bioptimizers.com
                                        • Awesome Health Podcast: bioptimizers.com/category/podcast
                                        • Read: Enzyme Nutrition: The Food Enzyme Concept by Edward Howell
                                        
                                        

                                         

                                        Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                         

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                                        ]]>a5a5ca83e6fc499fbed22fa4c975d4f3Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -050001:04:21truefull6767Thom Underwood with Wade LightheartLearning about Your Endocannabinoid System Leads to a Healthier Life - with Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieIn school, we are taught – well, some of us are taught – that there are 11 major organ systems in the human body. They include the circulatory, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, and digestive systems.

                                         

                                        But did you know you also have an endocannabinoid system (ECS)? Unless you are a research scientist or work with medical cannabis, I’m guessing probably not. And yet, the ECS has been called “the most important physiologic system involved in establishing and maintaining human health.”

                                         

                                        So, what Is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?

                                         

                                        Unlike many of the other systems in the human body, you can’t point to one area or layer of the body and say “that’s the Endocannabinoid system.” It’s made up of receptors that are found throughout your body. The two primary receptors that we know about are CB1 and CB2, but we’re still learning more about this system.

                                         

                                        What exactly does the endocannabinoid system do?

                                         

                                        Tyler Strauss, an activist for the benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids, wrote a  great article on this subject titled “7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Endocannabinoid System.”

                                         

                                        He writes, “ECS helps fine-tune most of our vital physiological functions. It promotes homeostasis affecting everything from sleep, appetite, pain, inflammation, memory, mood, and even reproduction. So, in basic terms, the ECS helps modulate the regulation of homeostasis across all major body systems ensuring that all systems work in concert with one another.”

                                         

                                        Why is homeostasis this important?

                                         

                                        Scientific American says, “Homeostasis, from the Greek words for "same" and "steady," refers to any process that living things use to actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival.

                                         

                                        “The term was coined in 1930 by the physician Walter Cannon. His book, The Wisdom of the Body, describes how the human body maintains steady levels of temperature and other vital conditions such as the water, salt, sugar, protein, fat, calcium and oxygen contents of the blood. Similar processes dynamically maintain steady-state conditions in the Earth's environment.”

                                         

                                        Which metabolic processes does the ECS help regulate?

                                         

                                        Dr. Sunil Aggarwal pointed out during the Cannabis Health Summit that ECS plays a role in processes such as:

                                         

                                        • Mood regulation
                                        • Appetite
                                        • Memory
                                        • Inflammation
                                        • Pain perception
                                        • Muscle tone and movement
                                        • Extinction of traumatic memory
                                        • Protection of nerves and rain tissue
                                        • Bone...]]>In school, we are taught – well, some of us are taught – that there are 11 major organ systems in the human body. They include the circulatory, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, and digestive systems.

                                           

                                          But did you know you also have an endocannabinoid system (ECS)? Unless you are a research scientist or work with medical cannabis, I’m guessing probably not. And yet, the ECS has been called “the most important physiologic system involved in establishing and maintaining human health.”

                                           

                                          So, what Is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?

                                           

                                          Unlike many of the other systems in the human body, you can’t point to one area or layer of the body and say “that’s the Endocannabinoid system.” It’s made up of receptors that are found throughout your body. The two primary receptors that we know about are CB1 and CB2, but we’re still learning more about this system.

                                           

                                          What exactly does the endocannabinoid system do?

                                           

                                          Tyler Strauss, an activist for the benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids, wrote a  great article on this subject titled “7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Endocannabinoid System.”

                                           

                                          He writes, “ECS helps fine-tune most of our vital physiological functions. It promotes homeostasis affecting everything from sleep, appetite, pain, inflammation, memory, mood, and even reproduction. So, in basic terms, the ECS helps modulate the regulation of homeostasis across all major body systems ensuring that all systems work in concert with one another.”

                                           

                                          Why is homeostasis this important?

                                           

                                          Scientific American says, “Homeostasis, from the Greek words for "same" and "steady," refers to any process that living things use to actively maintain fairly stable conditions necessary for survival.

                                           

                                          “The term was coined in 1930 by the physician Walter Cannon. His book, The Wisdom of the Body, describes how the human body maintains steady levels of temperature and other vital conditions such as the water, salt, sugar, protein, fat, calcium and oxygen contents of the blood. Similar processes dynamically maintain steady-state conditions in the Earth's environment.”

                                           

                                          Which metabolic processes does the ECS help regulate?

                                           

                                          Dr. Sunil Aggarwal pointed out during the Cannabis Health Summit that ECS plays a role in processes such as:

                                           

                                          • Mood regulation
                                          • Appetite
                                          • Memory
                                          • Inflammation
                                          • Pain perception
                                          • Muscle tone and movement
                                          • Extinction of traumatic memory
                                          • Protection of nerves and rain tissue
                                          • Bone growth
                                          • Tumor regulation
                                          • Baby breast-feeding reward
                                          • Stress management
                                          • Eye pressure
                                          • Gastrointestinal motility
                                          • Seizure activity
                                            
                                          
                                          

                                           

                                          But there’s one place in your body where you don’t have CB receptors – your brain stem – which is why it's impossible to have a lethal overdose on cannabis.

                                           

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                                          Resources:

                                          • Learn more at www.doctorselassie.com (& get a FREE 15-minute consultation!)
                                          • Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorselassie
                                          • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorselassie/
                                          • Get your FREE Gut Health Cheat Sheet: https://thomunderwood.net/gut-health-cheat-sheet/
                                          • Read: “7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Endocannabinoid System.”
                                          • Read: “What is Homeostasis?”
                                          • Read: “On the definition of cannabinoids: botanical? chemical? pharmacological?”
                                          • Download a report: “Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CECD): Can this Concept Explain Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabis in Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other Treatment-Resistant Conditions?”
                                          
                                          

                                           

                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                           

                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                           

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                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                           

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                                          The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                          ]]>adafec61a7254081a6b8f8e5f3f259c1Mon, 27 May 2019 10:00:00 -050046:27truefull6666Thom Underwood with Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieThe Healthy Detour: Turning the Tide Against Chronic Disease - with Dr. Dave WaldmanDr. Dave Waldman is a natural healer and the founder of The Healthy Detour, a virtual practice where he blends nutrition, exercise physiology, functional medicine, and his expertise as a Wahls certified practitioner to help guide patients back to optimal health. Dr. Waldman started this practice because he realized first hand that one’s health can veer off course, and a system is needed to help the body prioritize and maximize healing in order to thrive and prosper in life.

                                           

                                          Veering Off Course

                                           

                                          It was 2005 when Dr. Waldman started experiencing bouts of lower back and leg stiffness after extended periods of weight-bearing exercising. He went from being able to walk 2 miles to 100 yards to, sometimes, even less.

                                           

                                          One day in 2006, he woke up with double vision tingling hands. His wife had to button his shirt, he had to wear an eye patch to see correctly, and he couldn’t recognize his own handwriting.

                                           

                                          After having an MRI, Dr. Waldman was referred to a neurologist because he may have M.S. But, as a doctor himself, he knew that there is no known cause of MS and no cure. There is only medication to slow the progression; inevitably, most in the allopathic world will tell you that disability and possibly a wheelchair are inevitable.

                                           

                                          Dr. Waldman was in his early 30’s and he wasn’t going to settle for anything less than moving on with his life. He delved into natural remedies and sought guidance from other natural health care professionals, who were able to help him reverse almost all of his symptoms, except for the tingling in his hands.

                                           

                                          He put MS out of his mind and went on with his life – But it wasn’t something he could ignore for long.

                                           

                                          Around 2014, he started losing his ability to walk again. He tried PT and chiropractic to little avail, and he was again told to see a neurologist. He was able to hide and live with the little nuances that MS had caused, but when he could no longer walk, it was increasingly difficult to hide what had been an invisible condition to others.

                                           

                                          Dr. Waldman and his family started researching natural cures for MS in earnest when they came across Dr. Terry Wahls. She designed that helped her reverse years of destruction on her body and secondary progressive MS, which there is supposed to be no coming back from, according to mainstream medicine. However, Dr. Wahls was able to go from wheelchair to riding her bike for many miles!

                                           

                                          Dr. Waldman went on to study functional medicine in depth and, ultimately, founded The Healthy Detour, to not only help himself but others that are lost and have nowhere to turn.

                                           

                                          So, what is MS?

                                           

                                          It's considered an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS, this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).

                                           

                                          What’s the most important thing that you’ve done or are doing to overcome MS?

                                           

                                          It’s not going to a particular medical practitioner, finding the right supplement, or taking the right drug that can help people reverse or delay the effects of chronic disease – it’s lifestyle changes.

                                           

                                          You have to holistically address your brain-body connection so that your body can start to heal itself again, which is exactly what it’s designed...]]>Dr. Dave Waldman is a natural healer and the founder of The Healthy Detour, a virtual practice where he blends nutrition, exercise physiology, functional medicine, and his expertise as a Wahls certified practitioner to help guide patients back to optimal health. Dr. Waldman started this practice because he realized first hand that one’s health can veer off course, and a system is needed to help the body prioritize and maximize healing in order to thrive and prosper in life.

                                           

                                          Veering Off Course

                                           

                                          It was 2005 when Dr. Waldman started experiencing bouts of lower back and leg stiffness after extended periods of weight-bearing exercising. He went from being able to walk 2 miles to 100 yards to, sometimes, even less.

                                           

                                          One day in 2006, he woke up with double vision tingling hands. His wife had to button his shirt, he had to wear an eye patch to see correctly, and he couldn’t recognize his own handwriting.

                                           

                                          After having an MRI, Dr. Waldman was referred to a neurologist because he may have M.S. But, as a doctor himself, he knew that there is no known cause of MS and no cure. There is only medication to slow the progression; inevitably, most in the allopathic world will tell you that disability and possibly a wheelchair are inevitable.

                                           

                                          Dr. Waldman was in his early 30’s and he wasn’t going to settle for anything less than moving on with his life. He delved into natural remedies and sought guidance from other natural health care professionals, who were able to help him reverse almost all of his symptoms, except for the tingling in his hands.

                                           

                                          He put MS out of his mind and went on with his life – But it wasn’t something he could ignore for long.

                                           

                                          Around 2014, he started losing his ability to walk again. He tried PT and chiropractic to little avail, and he was again told to see a neurologist. He was able to hide and live with the little nuances that MS had caused, but when he could no longer walk, it was increasingly difficult to hide what had been an invisible condition to others.

                                           

                                          Dr. Waldman and his family started researching natural cures for MS in earnest when they came across Dr. Terry Wahls. She designed that helped her reverse years of destruction on her body and secondary progressive MS, which there is supposed to be no coming back from, according to mainstream medicine. However, Dr. Wahls was able to go from wheelchair to riding her bike for many miles!

                                           

                                          Dr. Waldman went on to study functional medicine in depth and, ultimately, founded The Healthy Detour, to not only help himself but others that are lost and have nowhere to turn.

                                           

                                          So, what is MS?

                                           

                                          It's considered an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS, this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).

                                           

                                          What’s the most important thing that you’ve done or are doing to overcome MS?

                                           

                                          It’s not going to a particular medical practitioner, finding the right supplement, or taking the right drug that can help people reverse or delay the effects of chronic disease – it’s lifestyle changes.

                                           

                                          You have to holistically address your brain-body connection so that your body can start to heal itself again, which is exactly what it’s designed to do.

                                           

                                          Dr. Waldman also reminds us that our health isn’t a straight line, up or down. You have to zig and zag to get to where you want to be, and that’s why, sometimes, you just need a Healthy Detour.

                                           

                                          --

                                           

                                           

                                          Resources:

                                          • Learn more at www.thehealthydetour.com
                                          • Free Ebook on how to sleep great & wake up happy:   https://www.thehealthydetour.com/7-tips-to-sleep-great-wake-up-happy/
                                          • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidWaldman/
                                          • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthydetour/
                                          • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsH_77YR7J9ii4iN0la2WvQ/www.thehealthydetour.com/thd
                                          • Watch: "Minding your mitochondria | Dr. Terry Wahls | TEDxIowaCity - YouTube"
                                          • The Wahls Protocol: https://terrywahls.com/about-the-wahls-protocol/
                                          
                                          

                                           

                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                           

                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                           

                                          --

                                           

                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                           

                                          --

                                          
                                          The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                          ]]>14ee9525e4af4777af669ef3d8380630Mon, 13 May 2019 10:00:00 -050037:51truefull6565Thom Underwood with Dr Dave Waldman60 Days to 60The day this episode airs, I will be just 60 days away from 60 years old. So, I want to share a little bit about what that means to me, the journey I’ve been on, and how I made my 50s the healthiest years of my life.

                                          When I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome in 2007, I immediately took action and made significant lifestyle changes. I dramatically reduced my weight from 289 pounds to 180 pounds, and along the way, I became passionately interested in functional medicine. Eventually, I received my certification for functional health coaching through the School of Applied Functional Medicine, and I now believe that everyone can benefit from knowing more about functional medicine.

                                          What is metabolic syndrome?

                                          Metabolic syndrome is a metabolic disorder that involves not one, not two, but a combination of three or more of the following health issues: abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, high triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, and low HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

                                          The term “metabolic” refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body’s normal functioning. When you have metabolic syndrome, your body is in a state of serious malfunction. Metabolic syndrome increases your risk for some very concerning and possibly deadly health issues, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

                                          Foods that Make Metabolic Syndrome Worse

                                          • Fake and processed foods. This isn’t exactly new information for anyone, I hope, and it’s not hard to figure out why processed foods contribute to these health issues. If you don’t know what the ingredients are in what you’re eating, or you can’t pronounce them, there’s a decent chance it’s not good for you.
                                          • Artificial Sweeteners. Products like Splenda have been directly linked with the occurrence of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Accumulating evidence suggests that frequent consumers of sugar substitutes containing aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin may also be at an increased risk of excessive weight gain, as well as development of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. This also includes diet sodas, which generally just replace high fructose corn syrup with artificial sweeteners.
                                          • Trans Fats (Trans Fatty Acids). Trans fats are found in foods made with hydrogenated oils and fats, such as margarine; baked goods like cookies, cakes and pies; crackers; frostings; and coffee creamers. They raise LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which is bad news for your waistline, heart health and metabolic disorders.
                                          • Refined Carbohydrates and Sugar. Consumption of these two are major culprits when it comes to high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and the development of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Sugar, especially when used to sweeten beverages, is a major culprit, as are refined carbs. A recent study conducted in Korea, where metabolic syndrome incidence is high, looked at the effects of refined carbohydrates on this metabolic disorder. What the researchers found was that “the percentage of energy from carbohydrates in men and intake of refined grains, including white rice, in women were associated with metabolic syndrome.”
                                          • Alcohol. Limiting alcohol intake is key to metabolic syndrome and good health in general.
                                          
                                          

                                          Medications for Metabolic Syndrome

                                          High blood pressure medicines, Beta-Blockers,...]]>The day this episode airs, I will be just 60 days away from 60 years old. So, I want to share a little bit about what that means to me, the journey I’ve been on, and how I made my 50s the healthiest years of my life.

                                          When I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome in 2007, I immediately took action and made significant lifestyle changes. I dramatically reduced my weight from 289 pounds to 180 pounds, and along the way, I became passionately interested in functional medicine. Eventually, I received my certification for functional health coaching through the School of Applied Functional Medicine, and I now believe that everyone can benefit from knowing more about functional medicine.

                                          What is metabolic syndrome?

                                          Metabolic syndrome is a metabolic disorder that involves not one, not two, but a combination of three or more of the following health issues: abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, high triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, and low HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

                                          The term “metabolic” refers to the biochemical processes involved in the body’s normal functioning. When you have metabolic syndrome, your body is in a state of serious malfunction. Metabolic syndrome increases your risk for some very concerning and possibly deadly health issues, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

                                          Foods that Make Metabolic Syndrome Worse

                                          • Fake and processed foods. This isn’t exactly new information for anyone, I hope, and it’s not hard to figure out why processed foods contribute to these health issues. If you don’t know what the ingredients are in what you’re eating, or you can’t pronounce them, there’s a decent chance it’s not good for you.
                                          • Artificial Sweeteners. Products like Splenda have been directly linked with the occurrence of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Accumulating evidence suggests that frequent consumers of sugar substitutes containing aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin may also be at an increased risk of excessive weight gain, as well as development of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. This also includes diet sodas, which generally just replace high fructose corn syrup with artificial sweeteners.
                                          • Trans Fats (Trans Fatty Acids). Trans fats are found in foods made with hydrogenated oils and fats, such as margarine; baked goods like cookies, cakes and pies; crackers; frostings; and coffee creamers. They raise LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which is bad news for your waistline, heart health and metabolic disorders.
                                          • Refined Carbohydrates and Sugar. Consumption of these two are major culprits when it comes to high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and the development of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Sugar, especially when used to sweeten beverages, is a major culprit, as are refined carbs. A recent study conducted in Korea, where metabolic syndrome incidence is high, looked at the effects of refined carbohydrates on this metabolic disorder. What the researchers found was that “the percentage of energy from carbohydrates in men and intake of refined grains, including white rice, in women were associated with metabolic syndrome.”
                                          • Alcohol. Limiting alcohol intake is key to metabolic syndrome and good health in general.
                                          
                                          

                                          Medications for Metabolic Syndrome

                                          High blood pressure medicines, Beta-Blockers, are one of the oldest and safest classes of antihypertensive drugs. They lower blood pressure by reducing the force and speed of the heartbeat.

                                          • Nutrients Depleted: Beta Blockers deplete CoQ10 and reduce production of a hormone called Melatonin. By blocking beta receptors, these medications may also block the action of an enzyme needed to make this hormone, which is produced at nightfall and promotes sound sleep..
                                          • coenzyme Q10 [CoQ10], a nutrient that helps your heart do its job. CoQ10 life-sustaining antioxidant gets demolished by hundreds of medications, including statin cholesterol drugs, metformin, antidepressants, beta-blockers, and diuretics. I will cover CoQ10 more in Depth in a Minute
                                          
                                          
                                          • Diuretics Furosemide (Lasix®) and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ®)
                                          • • This class of drugs is used to reduce Blood pressure by moving fluid out of the body by an action on the kidney.
                                            • Nutrients depleted: These drugs deplete Calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins C, B1 and B6, and Zinc.
                                            
                                            
                                          
                                          
                                          • Cholesterol medicines, which include statins (like Crestor, Lescol, Lipitor, Mevacor, Pravachol, and Zocor), niacin (like Niacor, Niaspan, and Nicolar), bile acid resins (like Colestid and Questran), Zetia, and other drugs.
                                          • • At this time, about 36 million Americans have cholesterol counts high enough to make them candidates for statin therapy. The guidelines for safe cholesterol levels continue to change so that more and more people are prescribed these medicines at higher and higher doses
                                            • Statins reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and raise “good” HDL cholesterol.
                                            • Nutrient Depleted: Statins deplete the body of CoQ10, causing severe side effects. The consequences of this deficiency are broad.
                                            
                                            
                                          
                                          

                                          CoQ10

                                          CoQ10 is a nutrient involved in energy production in every single cell in your body. A deficiency of CoQ10 can cause you to feel very uncomfortable. It can even be deadly for some people. Here’s what can happen when you run too low on CoQ10:

                                          • Leg cramps and heavy, achy legs (The doctors may diagnose this as restless leg syndrome and give you another medication for it.)
                                          • High blood sugar (You may get a diagnosis of diabetes.)
                                          • Impotence (The doctor may tell you that you have erectile dysfunction.)
                                          • Shortness of breath or fatigue (You may be prescribed Provigil or another stimulating drug or assumed to be hypothyroid and started on the thyroid medication Synthroid.)
                                          • Depression and memory loss (You could be told that you have major depressive disorder, dementia, or the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease.)
                                          • Liver enzyme abnormalities (Your liver may be slowly shutting down. For real.)
                                          • Cardiac arrhythmias or palpitations (You’ll likely be given medications to treat coronary artery disease, heart failure, or heart rhythm abnormalities.)
                                          • The good news is that CoQ10 is easy to supplement. In addition to protecting you against these side effects, this nutrient will improve your overall health as well.
                                          • • Needed Supplement: Take 100-300 mg of CoQ10
                                            • Coenzyme Q10: DON’T TAKE YOUR STATIN WITHOUT IT!
                                            
                                            
                                          
                                          

                                          Blood Sugar Control Medications

                                          • (Oral Antidiabetic Drugs), such as Metformin (Glucophage® and Glucovance®)
                                          • This drug is the most popular oral antidiabetic drug in America. This drug works by enhancing the action of insulin and reducing the blood sugar.
                                          • Nutrients depleted: Metformin depletes Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. It reduces a substance called intrinsic factor in the stomach, which is needed for a good absorption of B12 by the small intestine. The longer the drug had been used and the higher the dose, the greater the drop in B12.  Metformin may also deplete the body of the antioxidant and cardiovascular protector coenzyme Q10.
                                          • Supplements needed:  Take vitamin B12 (200-1,000 mcg, Folic acid 400-800 mcg, and CoQ10 30-200 mg
                                          
                                          

                                          I get it this is scary stuff… but this is why I enjoy what I do. I love figuring out the interconnectedness of our bodies!!

                                          I guess I missed my calling, and turning 60, it is kind of late to go back to school to be a ND or a Doc... But I found my passion, and I love helping people! God gave us each an amazing body that, given the right conditions, will heal itself.

                                          And I will say this only because it is a Pet Peeve of mine – When you are given an Rx from your doctor, ask him or her some questions: What nutrients will it deplete in my body? How do you propose that I get off this drug? There is a good chance that they DO NOT have an answer to either of those questions, and I encourage you to seek out medical professionals who do.

                                          My passion is to help people just like I was in 2007 change their life, but you don’t have to just take my word for it. Instead, put me to the test. Reach out and sign up for a Complimentary Consultation with me. It’s just 20 minutes, no charge, to talk and see if we are a good fit.

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                                          Resources:

                                          • Learn more at https://thomunderwood.net/
                                          • Schedule a complimentary consultation
                                          
                                          

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                                          ]]>2a4964b712164716930cb3562cacabe2Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -050024:48truefull6464Thom UnderwoodDo I Have a Leaky Gut?The term “leaky gut” has become a popular buzzword phrase, but what most people don’t realize is that poor gut health may very well be underlying their mysterious health issues.

                                           

                                          Weight gain, autoimmunity, food allergies, skin problems, depression, chronic inflammation and more: a leaky gut is often at the root of the problem. Perhaps that’s why the Father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, said over 2,000 years ago: “All disease begins in the gut.”

                                           

                                          What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

                                           

                                          Scientifically speaking, a “leaky gut” is known as “intestinal permeability.” This means that our intestines are permeable and allow things through that they normally would keep out (like food or toxins).

                                           

                                          Simply put, your “gut” (a.k.a. intestinal tract) is a tube that makes up part of your digestive system. It’s not as simple as a hose or pipe; it’s an amazing tube made of live cells tightly bound together. Your gut helps your body absorb fluids and nutrients, digests your food, and houses billions of friendly gut microbes.

                                           

                                          It's also selective to what it allows past its barrier. Your intestinal tract purposefully keeps some things from being absorbed, so they pass right on through to the other end to be eliminated as waste. You don't want to absorb many harmful microbes or toxins into your body, right?

                                           

                                          It’s important to realize that up to 80 percent of the immune system is located within the gut wall, and the immune system’s first and foremost job is to produce inflammation in response to anything foreign that passes through the gut wall (like undigested food particles, toxins, bacteria, etc.).

                                           

                                          Absorption of fluids and nutrients happens when they're allowed through this cellular tube into the circulation. And this is great... as long as what's being absorbed are fluids and nutrients. The blood and lymph then carry the nutrients to your liver, and then around to the rest of your body; this is so that all your cells, all the way to your toenails, get the nutrition they need to be healthy and grow.

                                           

                                          How does a gut become “leaky?”

                                           

                                          The gut can become leaky if the cells get damaged, or if the bonds that hold the cells together get damaged. Leaky gut can be caused or worsened by a number of diet and lifestyle factors. Dietary factors like too much sugar or alcohol or even eating things that you're intolerant to can all contribute to leaky gut. Lifestyle factors like stress, lack of sleep, infections, and some medications can also be culprits in this area. Sometimes, if the balance of gut microbes inside the gut is thrown off, this can also contribute to a leaky gut.

                                           

                                          Any contributing factors that alter the balance in your gut may cause our gut to become "permeable" or leak. At this point, incompletely digested nutrients, microbes (infectious or friendly), toxins, or waste products can more easily get into our bodies.

                                           

                                          As you can imagine, this is not a good thing.

                                           

                                          What are the symptoms of a leaky gut?

                                           

                                          Because so much of your immune system is around your gut, the immune cells quickly recognize a “foreign invader” and start their response. This is normal and good if the gut is working properly and not allowing too many things to “leak” in.

                                           

                                          But when that happens too much,]]>The term “leaky gut” has become a popular buzzword phrase, but what most people don’t realize is that poor gut health may very well be underlying their mysterious health issues.

                                           

                                          Weight gain, autoimmunity, food allergies, skin problems, depression, chronic inflammation and more: a leaky gut is often at the root of the problem. Perhaps that’s why the Father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, said over 2,000 years ago: “All disease begins in the gut.”

                                           

                                          What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

                                           

                                          Scientifically speaking, a “leaky gut” is known as “intestinal permeability.” This means that our intestines are permeable and allow things through that they normally would keep out (like food or toxins).

                                           

                                          Simply put, your “gut” (a.k.a. intestinal tract) is a tube that makes up part of your digestive system. It’s not as simple as a hose or pipe; it’s an amazing tube made of live cells tightly bound together. Your gut helps your body absorb fluids and nutrients, digests your food, and houses billions of friendly gut microbes.

                                           

                                          It's also selective to what it allows past its barrier. Your intestinal tract purposefully keeps some things from being absorbed, so they pass right on through to the other end to be eliminated as waste. You don't want to absorb many harmful microbes or toxins into your body, right?

                                           

                                          It’s important to realize that up to 80 percent of the immune system is located within the gut wall, and the immune system’s first and foremost job is to produce inflammation in response to anything foreign that passes through the gut wall (like undigested food particles, toxins, bacteria, etc.).

                                           

                                          Absorption of fluids and nutrients happens when they're allowed through this cellular tube into the circulation. And this is great... as long as what's being absorbed are fluids and nutrients. The blood and lymph then carry the nutrients to your liver, and then around to the rest of your body; this is so that all your cells, all the way to your toenails, get the nutrition they need to be healthy and grow.

                                           

                                          How does a gut become “leaky?”

                                           

                                          The gut can become leaky if the cells get damaged, or if the bonds that hold the cells together get damaged. Leaky gut can be caused or worsened by a number of diet and lifestyle factors. Dietary factors like too much sugar or alcohol or even eating things that you're intolerant to can all contribute to leaky gut. Lifestyle factors like stress, lack of sleep, infections, and some medications can also be culprits in this area. Sometimes, if the balance of gut microbes inside the gut is thrown off, this can also contribute to a leaky gut.

                                           

                                          Any contributing factors that alter the balance in your gut may cause our gut to become "permeable" or leak. At this point, incompletely digested nutrients, microbes (infectious or friendly), toxins, or waste products can more easily get into our bodies.

                                           

                                          As you can imagine, this is not a good thing.

                                           

                                          What are the symptoms of a leaky gut?

                                           

                                          Because so much of your immune system is around your gut, the immune cells quickly recognize a “foreign invader” and start their response. This is normal and good if the gut is working properly and not allowing too many things to “leak” in.

                                           

                                          But when that happens too much, and the immune system starts responding, the notorious inflammation starts.  Once the immune system starts responding it can look like allergies, food intolerances, and even autoimmune diseases.

                                           

                                          Because the first place affected is the gut, there are a number of symptoms right there. Things such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea. Not to mention that if foods, even healthy foods, aren't properly digested, their nutrients aren't properly absorbed. Poor absorption can lead to lack of essential vitamins and minerals for the optimal health of every cell in your body.

                                           

                                          Some of the symptoms can also occur on the skin. Acne, dry skin, itchiness, rashes, eczema, and hives can all be symptoms related to leaky gut. Even rosacea and psoriasis can be linked here due to their autoimmune component.

                                           

                                          It’s possible that even some neurological symptoms are linked with leaky gut. For example, brain fog, fatigue, headaches, inability to sleep, and general moodiness can also be related.

                                           

                                          Finally, a number of chronic inflammatory diseases are thought to be linked with a leaky gut. Things like Crohn's, colitis, celiac disease, IBS, and MS.

                                           

                                          What do you eat if you have a leaky gut?

                                           

                                          The general recommendation is to stop eating inflammatory foods and eat more gut-soothing foods. Incorporating a gut-soothing diet means cutting out grains, legumes, and dairy – and I’d suggest adding food additives, alcohol, and refined sugars  to that list.

                                           

                                          In their place, add in more green leafy and cruciferous veggies. These are full of nutrients and contain fiber to help feed your friendly gut microbes. You also want to add more sources of vitamin D which can come from fish and egg yolks, and also the from the sun. Eat more probiotic foods like sauerkraut, dairy-free yogurt, and kombucha (fermented tea). Make sure you're getting enough essential omega-3 fats found in seafood and seaweed.  Finally, make sure you're getting some coconut oil and bone broth. Coconut oil has special fats called MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), and bone broth has essential amino acids.

                                           

                                          How to Heal a Leaky Gut in 4 Steps

                                           

                                          There’s a concept that we practice in Functional Medicine called the 4R approach to healing the gut. It involves:

                                           

                                          • Step 1: Remove irritating foods and other toxins from our diets and lives
                                          • Step 2: Replace toxic foods with digestive support and healing foods
                                          • Step 3: Repair the intestines by providing the nutrients needed to heal the gut wall and the underlying immune system
                                          • Step 4: Inoculate to restore a healthy balance of the gut’s microflora
                                          
                                          

                                           

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                                          Resources:

                                          • "What Is A Leaky Gut? (And How Can It Cause So Many Health Issues?)"
                                          • "What Should You Eat To Heal a Leaky Gut?"
                                          • "All About Nutrition & Gut Health"
                                          • "Is Leaky Gut Syndrome a Real Condition? An Unbiased Look"
                                          • "What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome and Is It Even Real? A Sales-Free Look"
                                          • "Mechanisms and modulation of intestinal epithelial repair."
                                          • "Role of Glutamine in Protection of Intestinal Epithelial Tight Junctions"
                                          
                                          

                                           

                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                           

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                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                           

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                                          ]]>cc867dc995994f51913823f97a537a37Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -050011:04truefull6363Thom UnderwoodHUSO: What's The Frequency, Kenneth? - with Bill FlanaganFor many years, our guest Bill Flanagan conducted research and clinical trials at UCI integrating ancient healing modalities into western medical models for the ultimate benefit of patients. Today, he’s sharing what he learned  as a licensed acupuncturist and the CEO of HUSO, Inc.

                                           

                                          So, what is HUSO?

                                           

                                          HUSO stands for Human Sound, and it is a patented technology that uses individual sound frequencies sourced directly from human toning (think Tibetan monks or native American sound healers) to restore a state of health and wellbeing to the body.

                                           

                                          You might have heard me talk about HUSO over the last few episodes, and that’s because it has recently changed my life. 80-90% of illness is related to stress, and I happen to be one of those people who have a difficult time staying in a Parasympathetic Mode – but this has really been helping during a stressful period of my life.

                                           

                                          HUSO tones are created with unique frequencies recorded from the human voice. They have added a combination of harmonics in order to create a specific restorative oscillation. These oscillating sound frequencies are introduced to the brain through headphones and to the body through pads on acupuncture points at wrists and ankles. They have found that this combination of auditory and sensory inputs greatly enhances HUSO’s ability to create an autonomic nervous system balance in the user.

                                           

                                          HUSO sound effects the body through the scientific principles of resonance and entrainment. This results in creating a shift of the autonomic nervous system from a sympathetic (fight or flight) state to a parasympathetic (resting and healing) state.  When the autonomic nervous system is balanced the body functions at an optimal level.

                                           

                                          There is no electrical current in the treatment, everything coming through both headphones and pads is oscillating sound. HUSO is designed with utmost attention to detail and for optimization of results, from hand-made wrist and ankle pads, to our lossless sound delivery system.

                                           

                                          Some of the major benefits of HUSO are:

                                           

                                          • Improved focus and mental clarity during workouts and competition
                                          • Accelerated recovery post-event and after workouts
                                          • Greatly reduces stress and anxiety (including performance anxiety)
                                          • Users report significant improvements in overall sleep quality
                                          • Greatly enhances the effectiveness of other training techniques
                                          • Non-invasive and easy to use
                                          
                                          

                                           

                                          Why Human Sound?

                                           

                                          Human-generated sound is the most effective carrier and delivery system of beneficial frequency to the body, when compared to frequencies or tones that are machine or digitally produced, or tones created through the use of musical instruments, singing bowls, or tuning forks.

                                           

                                          Our brain and body are hard-wired to readily resonate and entrain with the human voice, and the human voice can elicit not only a physiological response, but often a powerful, transcendent, and transformative emotional one as well.

                                           

                                          Why sound instead of light?

                                           

                                          For many years, our guest Bill Flanagan conducted research and clinical trials at UCI integrating ancient healing modalities into western medical models for the ultimate benefit of patients. Today, he’s sharing what he learned  as a licensed acupuncturist and the CEO of HUSO, Inc.

                                           

                                          So, what is HUSO?

                                           

                                          HUSO stands for Human Sound, and it is a patented technology that uses individual sound frequencies sourced directly from human toning (think Tibetan monks or native American sound healers) to restore a state of health and wellbeing to the body.

                                           

                                          You might have heard me talk about HUSO over the last few episodes, and that’s because it has recently changed my life. 80-90% of illness is related to stress, and I happen to be one of those people who have a difficult time staying in a Parasympathetic Mode – but this has really been helping during a stressful period of my life.

                                           

                                          HUSO tones are created with unique frequencies recorded from the human voice. They have added a combination of harmonics in order to create a specific restorative oscillation. These oscillating sound frequencies are introduced to the brain through headphones and to the body through pads on acupuncture points at wrists and ankles. They have found that this combination of auditory and sensory inputs greatly enhances HUSO’s ability to create an autonomic nervous system balance in the user.

                                           

                                          HUSO sound effects the body through the scientific principles of resonance and entrainment. This results in creating a shift of the autonomic nervous system from a sympathetic (fight or flight) state to a parasympathetic (resting and healing) state.  When the autonomic nervous system is balanced the body functions at an optimal level.

                                           

                                          There is no electrical current in the treatment, everything coming through both headphones and pads is oscillating sound. HUSO is designed with utmost attention to detail and for optimization of results, from hand-made wrist and ankle pads, to our lossless sound delivery system.

                                           

                                          Some of the major benefits of HUSO are:

                                           

                                          • Improved focus and mental clarity during workouts and competition
                                          • Accelerated recovery post-event and after workouts
                                          • Greatly reduces stress and anxiety (including performance anxiety)
                                          • Users report significant improvements in overall sleep quality
                                          • Greatly enhances the effectiveness of other training techniques
                                          • Non-invasive and easy to use
                                          
                                          

                                           

                                          Why Human Sound?

                                           

                                          Human-generated sound is the most effective carrier and delivery system of beneficial frequency to the body, when compared to frequencies or tones that are machine or digitally produced, or tones created through the use of musical instruments, singing bowls, or tuning forks.

                                           

                                          Our brain and body are hard-wired to readily resonate and entrain with the human voice, and the human voice can elicit not only a physiological response, but often a powerful, transcendent, and transformative emotional one as well.

                                           

                                          Why sound instead of light?

                                           

                                          Our bodies are 60% to 75% water, and sound waves are capable of penetrating more deeply, maintaining their integrity longer, and traveling for much farther distances in a liquid medium than light waves. Water molecules surround and are contained within our DNA, RNA, and mitochondria. The ability for these cell components to function, to send, receive, and properly interpret inter and intra-cellular signaling at an optimal level depends, to a great extent, on the structural integrity of this surrounding water, which can be destabilized by toxic substances and certain electromagnetic signals.

                                           

                                          Laboratory tests have shown that specific frequencies within the range of the human voice and their harmonics can re-form destabilized water molecules back to structural integrity and that this, in turn, can significantly improve the performance of in vitro DNA.

                                           

                                          What are the effects of HUSO on EMFs?

                                           

                                          EMF stands for “electromagnetic field.” Almost everything in the Universe, from the largest planets to the smallest atoms that make up our cells, have their own unique electromagnetic field, made up of frequencies generated by that thing. These frequencies are very subtle and as individual as fingerprints. They are  the alphabet that everything in the cosmos uses to communicate and regulate.

                                           

                                          This includes the cells of our body, which generates signals to communicate and regulate all the systems within the body and the systems within each cell. The consistent maintenance of our health and wellbeing depends on the integrity of this signaling process.

                                           

                                          But these naturally occurring frequencies are not the problem. We are now being exposed to manmade frequencies from Wi-Fi technology, and all the devices that use this technology. These devices creates frequencies that are not natural, and that are much more powerful than the subtle frequencies we rely on to maintain health and balance.

                                           

                                          These artificial frequencies override and alter the subtle frequencies that the cells need in order to function correctly. They scramble the language that the cells use, disrupt the signaling and create static. The cells then start sending faulty messages unrecognizable to the body, and systems begin to break down, affecting our health and wellbeing.

                                           

                                          HUSO can directly counter the effects of harmful EMFs by recalibrating the biofield of the body to its healthy resonant frequency. It introduces a healthy frequency that entrains with the scrambled frequencies caused by exposure to these damaging electromagnetic fields, creating a resonant response in the body and brain to reestablish a state of harmony.

                                           

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                                          Resources:

                                          • Want $25 off HUSO? Use code “REBEL25” at https://thisishuso.com/
                                          • Read: "Doctors Now Prescribing Music Therapy for Heart Ailments, Brain Dysfunction, Learning Disabilities, Depression, PTSD, Alzheimers, Childhood Development and More"
                                          • Watch: "Conversation with Dr. Bruce lipton about sound healing"
                                          • Read: "Bioelectromagnetic medicine: the role of resonance signaling."
                                          • Read: "How Can Music Influence the Autonomic Nervous System Response in Patients with Severe Disorder of Consciousness?"
                                          • Read: "Direct effects of music in non-auditory cells in culture."
                                          • Read: "Effects of choir singing or listening on secretory immunoglobulin A, cortisol, and emotional state."
                                          • Read: "Sound therapy induced relaxation: down regulating stress processes and pathologies."
                                          • Read: "The Effect of Music on the Human Stress Response"
                                          • Read: "What You Need To Know About Sound Healing"
                                          • Avishai Barnatan: http://www.avishaibarnatan.com/
                                          
                                          

                                           

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                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                           

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                                          The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                          ]]>624b1e15ec464acc8765351c5333e8caMon, 01 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -050001:19:20truefull6262Thom Underwood with Bill Flanagan of HUSOThe Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep - with Dr. SelassieOne of the first things I talk to clients about is sleep deficiencies, but why? Because if someone isn’t sleeping, reversing DisEase in the body is a very difficult road! So, I prioritize Sleep Hygiene above almost anything else with my clients.

                                           

                                          Joining us again to talk all about sleep and sleep hygiene is Dr. Selassie, a naturopathic doctor who helps people achieve their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose.

                                           

                                          High-quality sleep is vital for both healing and sustained wellness. While the body appears from the outside to be still and inactive, sleep is a time when the body is quite busy. During the night, we restock our supply of hormones, process significant toxins, repair damaged tissue, generate vital white blood cells for immunity, eliminate the effects of stress, and process heavy emotions.  Also, if you aren’t sleeping well, weight loss is much harder, if not non-existent.

                                           

                                          Unfortunately, as Dr. Selassie points out in this blog post, “we live in a society where not sleeping is glorified. People say things like, ‘Oh, I only need six hours of sleep every night,’ or, ‘I can get by on four hours sleep.’ Well, I’m sure you can get by, but it’s not good for you. You are just not getting enough healing time. Studies show that most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night.”

                                           

                                          And I agree 110%!

                                           

                                          Since Functional Medicine is about the interconnectedness of the body, and systems that function together, Let’s dive into what is necessary for a good night’s sleep:

                                           

                                          • Your gut health, microbiome, and sleep. 80-90% of your body’s Serotonin is in your gut, and Serotonin is a precursor for the neurotransmitter and hormone melatonin. Melatonin suppresses the activity of other neurotransmitters and helps to calm the brain (in part by countering the stress hormone cortisol from our adrenal gland).
                                          • Be careful: taking supplemental melatonin on a regular basis too frequently can affect your receptors, meaning the key to sleep is there but the lock isn’t.
                                          • Cortisol and melatonin are the major hormones that are influenced by your circadian rhythm and that tell the rest of your body systems what time it is. Cortisol peaks in the morning to rev you up for the day and gradually diminishes so that your body winds down to sleep. However, chronically elevated cortisol due to stress can dysregulate your circadian rhythm (and mess with your gut) – and we all have a lot of stress to deal with these days!
                                          
                                          

                                           

                                          Sleep Hygiene Tips

                                           

                                          • Blue light throughout the day from things like light bulbs and screens can have a dramatic effect on your sleep cycle. We can’t stop living in a world with screens and bulbs, but we can try to cut out some of the light with blue light blocking glasses or apps that turn your device’s screen red, such as Iris or F.lux. Many phones and other mobile devices also have a “sleep mode” that filters out blue light.
                                          • Temperature. Lower]]>One of the first things I talk to clients about is sleep deficiencies, but why? Because if someone isn’t sleeping, reversing DisEase in the body is a very difficult road! So, I prioritize Sleep Hygiene above almost anything else with my clients.

                                             

                                            Joining us again to talk all about sleep and sleep hygiene is Dr. Selassie, a naturopathic doctor who helps people achieve their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose.

                                             

                                            High-quality sleep is vital for both healing and sustained wellness. While the body appears from the outside to be still and inactive, sleep is a time when the body is quite busy. During the night, we restock our supply of hormones, process significant toxins, repair damaged tissue, generate vital white blood cells for immunity, eliminate the effects of stress, and process heavy emotions.  Also, if you aren’t sleeping well, weight loss is much harder, if not non-existent.

                                             

                                            Unfortunately, as Dr. Selassie points out in this blog post, “we live in a society where not sleeping is glorified. People say things like, ‘Oh, I only need six hours of sleep every night,’ or, ‘I can get by on four hours sleep.’ Well, I’m sure you can get by, but it’s not good for you. You are just not getting enough healing time. Studies show that most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night.”

                                             

                                            And I agree 110%!

                                             

                                            Since Functional Medicine is about the interconnectedness of the body, and systems that function together, Let’s dive into what is necessary for a good night’s sleep:

                                             

                                            • Your gut health, microbiome, and sleep. 80-90% of your body’s Serotonin is in your gut, and Serotonin is a precursor for the neurotransmitter and hormone melatonin. Melatonin suppresses the activity of other neurotransmitters and helps to calm the brain (in part by countering the stress hormone cortisol from our adrenal gland).
                                            • Be careful: taking supplemental melatonin on a regular basis too frequently can affect your receptors, meaning the key to sleep is there but the lock isn’t.
                                            • Cortisol and melatonin are the major hormones that are influenced by your circadian rhythm and that tell the rest of your body systems what time it is. Cortisol peaks in the morning to rev you up for the day and gradually diminishes so that your body winds down to sleep. However, chronically elevated cortisol due to stress can dysregulate your circadian rhythm (and mess with your gut) – and we all have a lot of stress to deal with these days!
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Sleep Hygiene Tips

                                             

                                            • Blue light throughout the day from things like light bulbs and screens can have a dramatic effect on your sleep cycle. We can’t stop living in a world with screens and bulbs, but we can try to cut out some of the light with blue light blocking glasses or apps that turn your device’s screen red, such as Iris or F.lux. Many phones and other mobile devices also have a “sleep mode” that filters out blue light.
                                            • Temperature. Lower the temperature of your house when you go to bed (I like 65 degrees). You can also purchase what’s called a Chilipad, which uses water to generate a cool surface to sleep on. You just slip the pad underneath the sheets of your bed.
                                            • Embrace silence. Turn off your TV and anything else. If you need some assistant, try apps like Brain.fm or SleepStream. You can also try stimulating sleep using Binaural beats or the Huso (a device I discussed in the last episode, which was about stress).
                                            • Make it smell. Rose, bergamot, lavender: these are just some of the scents that actually activate your “rest and digest” parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), and they can be very calming.
                                            • Keep a consistent schedule. Circadian rhythms operate on exactly that – a rhythm. That means doing things outside of your norm may throw it off. This includes an inconsistent sleep schedule (sleeping in on weekends), eating at different times each day (indulging in a late night snack), inconsistent timing of workouts (especially later in the evening if this isn’t your normal time), and pretty much any other things outside of your normal schedule. It may sound boring, but you’ll feel way better.
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Want to learn more? I put together a Sleep Hygiene Fundamentals Cheat Sheet for you!

                                             

                                            --

                                             

                                             

                                            Resources:

                                            • Learn more at www.doctorselassie.com
                                            • Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorselassie
                                            • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorselassie/
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                             

                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                             

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                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                             

                                            --

                                            
                                            The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                            ]]>9bb0592cecb94a04a67649a2c237800fMon, 18 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -050001:08:47truefull6161Thom Underwood with Dr. SelassieReal Talk: Dealing with Stress When You Can’t MeditateI am going to be completely honest here: the last few months have been completely and utterly stressful, and I have not been very good at practicing what I preach...

                                             

                                            My mother has had some health challenges, my best friend and I have been in a bit of a Mexican Standoff, and, of course, it’s tax time... but the only self-care I have been doing is working out. Even then, I have been pushing myself hard, probably stressing out my adrenals a little too much.

                                             

                                            We all have stress, but how we handle it and take care of ourselves is critical.

                                            Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. In fact, it’s estimated that a whopping 75 to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues.

                                             

                                            On top of that, chronic stress can also damage your gut, which, as you know by now, is the gateway to health, opening the door for a whole host of issues.

                                             

                                            How Stress Damages Your Gut

                                             

                                            I often talk about how the gut is the gateway to health, and how a damaged gut can impact other areas of your health, including your brain. But the brain and digestive system actually share a two-way connection, so not only does a healthy gut affect your mental state, but your mental state affects how your gut functions. Let’s take a closer look at how this connection works.

                                             

                                            Your Body’s Response to Stress

                                             

                                            When you experience any kind of stress, whether physical (slamming on your brakes), emotional (going through a heartbreak), or mental (overloaded at work), your body processes it the same – through the adrenal glands.

                                             

                                            The adrenal glands respond by creating a flood of stress hormones, including cortisol, which affect both your digestive system and your immune system (80 percent of which is located in your gut). Our stress response evolved primarily as a means of self-preservation from our ancestors facing immediate, life-threatening situations. Unfortunately, that response isn’t ideal for the type of chronic, ongoing stress we face today.

                                             

                                            The Problem with Chronic Stress

                                             

                                            The cortisol your adrenal glands produce revs up your immune system and is highly inflammatory. When you experience acute stress, such as a bear attack or the flu, your body’s natural short-term inflammatory response is exactly what you want to temporarily boost your immune system and give you energy to run.

                                             

                                            However, in today’s world, we are all experiencing more long-term and chronic stress, such as always being available on our smart devices, working long hours, and over committing ourselves. We are not shutting off and unplugging, giving our bodies a chance to rest and recover. As a result, your body continuously cycles through periods of high inflammation, which can damage the gut lining, and a suppressed immune system, which leaves your gut vulnerable to pathogens you might be ingesting.

                                             

                                            Furthermore, when your stress response kicks in, your digestive system shuts down. If you’re running from a predator, you need blood flow concentrated in your limbs for fleeing and your brain for problem solving, not in your gut for digesting your lunch.

                                             

                                            Sustaining a high level of inflammation is also dangerous because it puts you on the autoimmune spectrum, and, if it continues over time, can trigger]]>I am going to be completely honest here: the last few months have been completely and utterly stressful, and I have not been very good at practicing what I preach...

                                             

                                            My mother has had some health challenges, my best friend and I have been in a bit of a Mexican Standoff, and, of course, it’s tax time... but the only self-care I have been doing is working out. Even then, I have been pushing myself hard, probably stressing out my adrenals a little too much.

                                             

                                            We all have stress, but how we handle it and take care of ourselves is critical.

                                            Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. In fact, it’s estimated that a whopping 75 to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues.

                                             

                                            On top of that, chronic stress can also damage your gut, which, as you know by now, is the gateway to health, opening the door for a whole host of issues.

                                             

                                            How Stress Damages Your Gut

                                             

                                            I often talk about how the gut is the gateway to health, and how a damaged gut can impact other areas of your health, including your brain. But the brain and digestive system actually share a two-way connection, so not only does a healthy gut affect your mental state, but your mental state affects how your gut functions. Let’s take a closer look at how this connection works.

                                             

                                            Your Body’s Response to Stress

                                             

                                            When you experience any kind of stress, whether physical (slamming on your brakes), emotional (going through a heartbreak), or mental (overloaded at work), your body processes it the same – through the adrenal glands.

                                             

                                            The adrenal glands respond by creating a flood of stress hormones, including cortisol, which affect both your digestive system and your immune system (80 percent of which is located in your gut). Our stress response evolved primarily as a means of self-preservation from our ancestors facing immediate, life-threatening situations. Unfortunately, that response isn’t ideal for the type of chronic, ongoing stress we face today.

                                             

                                            The Problem with Chronic Stress

                                             

                                            The cortisol your adrenal glands produce revs up your immune system and is highly inflammatory. When you experience acute stress, such as a bear attack or the flu, your body’s natural short-term inflammatory response is exactly what you want to temporarily boost your immune system and give you energy to run.

                                             

                                            However, in today’s world, we are all experiencing more long-term and chronic stress, such as always being available on our smart devices, working long hours, and over committing ourselves. We are not shutting off and unplugging, giving our bodies a chance to rest and recover. As a result, your body continuously cycles through periods of high inflammation, which can damage the gut lining, and a suppressed immune system, which leaves your gut vulnerable to pathogens you might be ingesting.

                                             

                                            Furthermore, when your stress response kicks in, your digestive system shuts down. If you’re running from a predator, you need blood flow concentrated in your limbs for fleeing and your brain for problem solving, not in your gut for digesting your lunch.

                                             

                                            Sustaining a high level of inflammation is also dangerous because it puts you on the autoimmune spectrum, and, if it continues over time, can trigger an autoimmune disease. Your body recognizes this, so it actually suppresses your immune system after a cortisol spike, leaving it anywhere from 40 to 70 percent below the baseline, to balance out the initial burst of inflammation.

                                             

                                            Needless to say... I have been a mess! So, what did I do?

                                             

                                            Well, I suck at meditation, so I tried this thing called HUSO.

                                             

                                            HUSO begins with the human voice. Throughout history, the healing power of song and sound has been well researched and proven, over and over again. By delivering uniquely enhanced human toning sounds through headphones, as well as through pads placed on major acupuncture meridians, HUSO introduces specific modulated frequencies that are balancing and harmonizing throughout the body.

                                             

                                            These powerful tones create a natural resonance in your body that counteracts the (harmful) EMFs, toxins and stress you are exposed to during the day while rebalancing the body leaving you with a clear head, improved health, better sleep, and a feeling of calmness and wellbeing.

                                             

                                            Well it has worked wonders for me, but I realize not everyone is going to go out and purchase this machine, so let’s discuss some things you can do if you are one of those folks like me who can't meditate!

                                             

                                            Even if you love to meditate, these are still great alternatives:

                                             

                                            • Journaling
                                            • Reading
                                            • Coloring
                                            • Knitting, crocheting, or other crafts
                                            • Gentle exercise
                                            • Sleep in or take a nap
                                            • Pamper yourself
                                            • Spend time in nature
                                            • Make time for people and animals you love
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Stress reduction is the goal. How you do it, be it meditation or otherwise, is not that important. What’s important is that you find what works for you.
                                            
                                            

                                            Have other great ideas? Let me know!

                                             

                                            --

                                             

                                             

                                            Resources:

                                            • Check out HUSO: https://thisishuso.com
                                            • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThomUnderwoodWellness
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                             

                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                             

                                            --

                                             

                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                             

                                            --

                                            
                                            The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                            ]]>3fcec293f78144d4aeac24a407cc597cMon, 04 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -050024:06truefull6060Thom UnderwoodWhen Your Doctor Says Your Labs are “Normal” (But You Still Feel Sick) - with Jennifer SavageJennifer Savage holds a doctorate in the field of Traditional Naturopathy and promotes client-centered health strategies with a focus on cellular function. She also works as a Functional Medicine Consultant teaching doctors, holistic practitioners, and health coaches the concepts, methods, and principles of functional medicine application within their practice.

                                             

                                            As a Functional Health Practitioner, Jennifer utilizes functional lab testing to understand her client’s current state of dysfunction and to then present healing opportunities for her clients – and today, she’s going to explain what some of the functional labs available to you are and what they can tell you about your health.

                                             

                                            Because sometimes you go to the doctor and you know something isn’t right, but they tell you that your pathological/conventional labs are “normal” and nothing is wrong – and you should always feel empowered to advocate for your own health, and functional medicine practitioners like Jennifer can help you do that.

                                             

                                            Before we get into it, though, I want to note that lab work is always a single set of information from a single point in time. It's never going to give us a complete picture of everything that's happening in the body. It's just a few clues.

                                             

                                            Two Viewpoints

                                            Conventional medicine uses lab testing for diagnosis and disease. Functional medicine, on the other hand, uses lab testing to view areas of imbalance that can be supported.

                                             

                                            For example, what is the difference between a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis and a Pathological Blood Analysis (“regular” blood test)? The pathological range is used to diagnose disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before the disease develops.

                                             

                                            That seems pretty good, so why don't most health care providers embrace the functional range?

                                             

                                            A lot of health care providers think that care should be provided when disease is present. This view is generally formed from conventional medical training, which often ignores the philosophies of preventative medicine and nutrition.

                                             

                                            So let’s talk about one of the most common and powerful functional medicine labs: blood chemistry testing.

                                             

                                            Blood chemistry testing measures chemicals including enzymes, electrolytes, fats (also called lipids), hormones, sugars, proteins, vitamins and minerals, and these values are recorded as levels in the body

                                             

                                            Now, let’s dig in a little deeper.

                                             

                                            What are reference ranges?

                                             

                                            Standard blood work shows values of tested elements in our bodies that fit within a reference range, and each lab that analyzes blood work has their own range

                                             

                                            Where do they get their ranges?

                                             

                                            The reference ranges are calculated so that they encompass 95% of apparently healthy people.

                                             

                                            However, a greater amount of sick people need to have blood drawn than healthy people, so that skews the ranges a little bit. Not only that, sick people may get blood tests done and receive results that are normal, thus determining that sick person to be “healthy” and adding their data to the 95% of apparently healthy people.

                                             

                                            That’s part of the reason why functional medicine practitioners look for an optimum range for a...]]>Jennifer Savage holds a doctorate in the field of Traditional Naturopathy and promotes client-centered health strategies with a focus on cellular function. She also works as a Functional Medicine Consultant teaching doctors, holistic practitioners, and health coaches the concepts, methods, and principles of functional medicine application within their practice.

                                             

                                            As a Functional Health Practitioner, Jennifer utilizes functional lab testing to understand her client’s current state of dysfunction and to then present healing opportunities for her clients – and today, she’s going to explain what some of the functional labs available to you are and what they can tell you about your health.

                                             

                                            Because sometimes you go to the doctor and you know something isn’t right, but they tell you that your pathological/conventional labs are “normal” and nothing is wrong – and you should always feel empowered to advocate for your own health, and functional medicine practitioners like Jennifer can help you do that.

                                             

                                            Before we get into it, though, I want to note that lab work is always a single set of information from a single point in time. It's never going to give us a complete picture of everything that's happening in the body. It's just a few clues.

                                             

                                            Two Viewpoints

                                            Conventional medicine uses lab testing for diagnosis and disease. Functional medicine, on the other hand, uses lab testing to view areas of imbalance that can be supported.

                                             

                                            For example, what is the difference between a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis and a Pathological Blood Analysis (“regular” blood test)? The pathological range is used to diagnose disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before the disease develops.

                                             

                                            That seems pretty good, so why don't most health care providers embrace the functional range?

                                             

                                            A lot of health care providers think that care should be provided when disease is present. This view is generally formed from conventional medical training, which often ignores the philosophies of preventative medicine and nutrition.

                                             

                                            So let’s talk about one of the most common and powerful functional medicine labs: blood chemistry testing.

                                             

                                            Blood chemistry testing measures chemicals including enzymes, electrolytes, fats (also called lipids), hormones, sugars, proteins, vitamins and minerals, and these values are recorded as levels in the body

                                             

                                            Now, let’s dig in a little deeper.

                                             

                                            What are reference ranges?

                                             

                                            Standard blood work shows values of tested elements in our bodies that fit within a reference range, and each lab that analyzes blood work has their own range

                                             

                                            Where do they get their ranges?

                                             

                                            The reference ranges are calculated so that they encompass 95% of apparently healthy people.

                                             

                                            However, a greater amount of sick people need to have blood drawn than healthy people, so that skews the ranges a little bit. Not only that, sick people may get blood tests done and receive results that are normal, thus determining that sick person to be “healthy” and adding their data to the 95% of apparently healthy people.

                                             

                                            That’s part of the reason why functional medicine practitioners look for an optimum range for a specific individual, not an average of all individuals.

                                             

                                            So a functional range is not for diagnosing disease – it’s for optimizing health.

                                             

                                            Why should we consider getting a blood test done?

                                             

                                            To empower yourself!

                                             

                                            You don’t have to just go see a doctor when you’re feeling sick. You can go to make sure you stay healthy, and further optimize your health so that you feel even better

                                             

                                            What services are available to request your own blood testing?

                                             

                                            • www.bltsystem.com
                                            • www.mymedlab.com
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Where can you learn more about evaluating your blood chemistry markers?

                                             

                                            • Visit a functional medicine practitioner
                                            • Book: Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective by Dicken Weatherby
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Tips for blood draw/testing

                                             

                                            • Try to plan your blood draws at the same time of day each time you test for consistent trends
                                            • Fasting may be needed for things such as glucose or cholesterol panels
                                            • Stop supplements at least a few days before the test or you may end up testing the supplement
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Free download - List of functional ranges sheet

                                             

                                            You can use this form to enter in your own blood chemistry values and track trends over time.

                                             

                                            Click here to download the form.

                                             

                                            Here are 6 common labs that can provide a lot of insight (and their associated target ranges):

                                             

                                            1. Vitamin D
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Conventional range: 20.00 – 100.00 ng/ml

                                            Optimal range: 50-100 ng/ml

                                             

                                            The following Vitamin D levels are associated with the following health benefits:

                                             

                                            • 20 - Institute of Medicine- bone only beneficial
                                            • 22 - where colon cancer begins to decline
                                            • 32 - where breast cancer begins to decline
                                            • 34 - colon cancer rates would be cut in half
                                            • 40 - where most reach max bone density
                                            • 52 - where breast cancer rates would likely to be cut in half
                                            • 60 - autoimmune patients begin to improve
                                            • >150 - toxicity
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            2. Thyroid
                                            
                                            

                                            Unfortunately, most MD’s just check TSH. But this is an indirect, inadequate marker for thyroid status. To truly assess thyroid function, you must have your Free T3, Free T4 and Reverse T3 checked.

                                            TSH

                                            Conventional range: 0.400 - 4.500 mU/L (milliunits per liter)

                                            Optimal range: 1.30 - 3.0 mU/L (milliunits per liter)

                                            Free T3*

                                            Conventional range: 2.3 - 4.2 pg/ml

                                            Optimal range: 3.0 – 3.50 pg/ml

                                            *Low Free T3 will present as FATIGUE!

                                            Free T4*

                                            Conventional range: 0.80 – 1.80 ng/dl (Nanograms Per Deciliter)

                                            Optimal range: 1.00 – 1.50 ng/dl

                                            *Often times, I see normal Free T4 and low Free T3. This is indicative of hypothyroidism, but of course we have to ask WHY? Normal T4 and low T3 indicate there is likely an underlying adrenal issue. Cortisol, the stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands, inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3 (thus resulting in low Free T3 and then fatigue).

                                            Reverse T3*

                                            Conventional range:  8.0 – 25.00 ng/dl (Nanograms Per Deciliter)

                                            Optimal range: 10 – 25.00 ng/dl

                                            *Elevated Reverse T3 is indicative of stress or adrenal dysfunction.

                                            3. Vitamin B12
                                            
                                            

                                            There are several markers of B12 status. A serum B12 can provide a rough estimate of B12 status, but there are many other indicators of B12 status:

                                            Vitamin B12 (serum)*

                                            Conventional range: 200 – 1100 pg/ml

                                            Optimal range: 450 – 800 pg/ml

                                            *It is well-established in the literature that people with B12 levels between 200-350 have distinct

                                            B12 deficiency symptoms:

                                            • Alzheimer’s, dementia or memory loss
                                            • Depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis
                                            • ADD/ADHD
                                            • Fatigue
                                            • Numbness or tingling
                                            • Nerve pain
                                            
                                            

                                            Methylmalonic acid (MMA) – this is a very sensitive test and will reveal a true B12 deficiency if high. If your serum B12 was “normal” but you still have signs of B12 deficiency, ask your doctor to order the MMA test

                                            MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

                                            MCV is a measure of the average volume of your red blood cells. When MCV is high, this is indicative of B12 or folate deficiency. When MCV is low, this is indicative of Iron deficiency. This is part of a routine CBC test.

                                            Conventional range: 80 - 100 fL (femtoliters)

                                            Optimal range: 82 – 89.9 fL (femtoliters)

                                            4. Cholesterol- VAP test
                                            
                                            

                                            Total Cholesterol

                                            There is a happy medium with cholesterol levels. You don’t want your levels too high, but you also don’t want your levels too low. Low cholesterol (less than 150) can result in memory loss, anxiety and depression.

                                            Conventional range:  125.00 – 200.00 Mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter)

                                            Optimal range: 160.00 – 180.00 Mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter)

                                            Simply looking at total cholesterol is inadequate. We must take into account your lipid particle size, LDL, HDL, lipoprotein a, and other markers. A comprehensive cholesterol test that will include these markers, such as particle size, etc. is the VAP test.

                                            5. Blood sugar
                                            
                                            

                                            Like cholesterol, there is also a happy medium with blood sugar. Elevated blood sugar can cause a whole host of symptoms/conditions- weight loss resistance, obesity, diabetes, heart disease. Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, can also be problematic, causing irritability, anxiety, palpitations, fatigue, headache and hunger.

                                            Fasting blood sugar (Glucose)

                                            Conventional range: 65.00 – 99.00 mg/dL

                                            Optimal range:  75.00 – 86.00 mg/dL

                                            Hemoglobin A1C

                                            This is an average of blood sugar control over 3 months.

                                            Conventional range:  0.00 – 5.70 %

                                            Optimal range:  4.60 – 5.50 %

                                            Fasting Insulin

                                            Insulin regulates blood sugar. High blood sugar stimulates the release of insulin, whereas low blood sugar levels prevents insulin release. The most common abnormality with insulin is insulin resistance, in which the cells no longer respond to insulin. Elevated insulin increases your risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, breast cancer, PCOS, obesity, hypertension, and heart disease.  Insulin is a storage hormone, primarily promoting fat storage.

                                            Conventional range:   2.00 - 19.00

                                            Optimal range: 2.00 – 5.00

                                            6. Ferritin
                                            
                                            

                                            In addition to assessing one’s serum iron status, red blood cell status, hemoglobin, and hematocrit (as part of a routine CBC), I always check ferritin if I suspect iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a common problem among women and children.

                                            Signs of Iron deficiency anemia include:

                                            • Fatigue
                                            • Pale skin
                                            • Weakness
                                            • Irritability
                                            • Brittle nails
                                            • Dizziness
                                            • Leg pain
                                            • Restless legs
                                            • Headaches
                                            • Poor memory
                                            
                                            

                                            Ferritin is the storage form of iron. It is low with iron deficiency anemia, which is common among menstruating women. Ladies, if you are tired, ask your doctor to order ferritin!

                                            There is a happy medium with iron though. Iron in excess is inflammatory and can be an underlying cause of chronic disease.

                                            Conventional range:  10.00 – 232.00 ng/mL

                                            Optimal range:  30.00 -70.00 ng/mL

                                            --

                                            Resources:

                                            • Learn more at https://www.savagelyhealthy.com/
                                            • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savagelyhealthy
                                            • Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective by Dicken Weatherby
                                            • www.bltsystem.com
                                            • www.mymedlab.com
                                            • Track your data with this functional ranges sheet
                                            
                                            

                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                            --

                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                            --

                                            
                                            The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                            ]]>1ef3b11a5e39455c956c51576de984fbMon, 18 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -050001:06:09truefull5959Thom Underwood with Jennifer Savage of Savagely HealthyWhy Am I So Exhausted All The Time? - with Dr. Patricia Pimentel SelassieIn today’s episode with Dr. Selassie, we are going to dive into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often hear that they are liars, lazy, delusional, and/or crazy, and it’s an illness that affects women in disproportionately large numbers. It is so disheartening to feel unwell and hear from practitioners, friends, or family that there’s nothing wrong with you.

                                             

                                            Dr. Selassie received her Naturopathic Doctorate degree from Bastyr University.  Known as "a doctor you can talk to,” her practice is centered on helping people be their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose.  She helps patient with conditions such as acne, eczema, thyroid disorder, autoimmune diseases, and fibroids.  She is a member of the Medical Review Board for the School for Applied Functional Medicine and a proud co-founder of Nat Med Coach.

                                             

                                            What are the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

                                             

                                            More than just being tired. The fatigue is profound and gets worse after even mild exertion, and it's often accompanied by flu-like symptoms, cognitive dysfunction ("brain fog"), and any combination of about 45 other possible symptoms. Many people describe it as coming down with a nasty flu and never getting any better, or as if they’re constantly moving through mud.

                                             

                                            Someone suffering from CFS is likely to have experienced four or more of the following symptoms for the past six months or more:

                                            • impaired memory or concentration
                                            • extreme, prolonged exhaustion and feelings of illness after physical or mental activity (post-exertional malaise)
                                            • unrefreshing sleep
                                            • muscle aches and pains
                                            • joint pain with no swelling or redness
                                            • a new type of headache or a change in your headache pattern
                                            • frequent sore throat
                                            • tender lymph nodes in your neck and near your breast
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            What causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

                                             

                                            There are lifestyle factors that can lead to a state of chronic fatigue, including:

                                            • poor diet, leading to nutritional deficiencies
                                            • obesity
                                            • high stress
                                            • too little sleep
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            But there are a number of other potential catalysts for CFS, such as the Epstein-Barr virus, some other kind of nasty viral infection, or even hormonal imbalances.

                                             

                                            Where do we go from here? How do we treat this debilitating disease?

                                             

                                            Because the causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are multifactorial, the way it’s treated has to be as well. This is both good and bad: there is no pill that’s going to fix the problem, but by addressing each of the possible causes, anybody can find a solution, and you’ll likely find the process easier with the help of a health coach and/or functional medicine or naturopathic doctor.

                                            ...]]>In today’s episode with Dr. Selassie, we are going to dive into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often hear that they are liars, lazy, delusional, and/or crazy, and it’s an illness that affects women in disproportionately large numbers. It is so disheartening to feel unwell and hear from practitioners, friends, or family that there’s nothing wrong with you.

                                             

                                            Dr. Selassie received her Naturopathic Doctorate degree from Bastyr University.  Known as "a doctor you can talk to,” her practice is centered on helping people be their healthiest best to live their life’s purpose.  She helps patient with conditions such as acne, eczema, thyroid disorder, autoimmune diseases, and fibroids.  She is a member of the Medical Review Board for the School for Applied Functional Medicine and a proud co-founder of Nat Med Coach.

                                             

                                            What are the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

                                             

                                            More than just being tired. The fatigue is profound and gets worse after even mild exertion, and it's often accompanied by flu-like symptoms, cognitive dysfunction ("brain fog"), and any combination of about 45 other possible symptoms. Many people describe it as coming down with a nasty flu and never getting any better, or as if they’re constantly moving through mud.

                                             

                                            Someone suffering from CFS is likely to have experienced four or more of the following symptoms for the past six months or more:

                                            • impaired memory or concentration
                                            • extreme, prolonged exhaustion and feelings of illness after physical or mental activity (post-exertional malaise)
                                            • unrefreshing sleep
                                            • muscle aches and pains
                                            • joint pain with no swelling or redness
                                            • a new type of headache or a change in your headache pattern
                                            • frequent sore throat
                                            • tender lymph nodes in your neck and near your breast
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            What causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

                                             

                                            There are lifestyle factors that can lead to a state of chronic fatigue, including:

                                            • poor diet, leading to nutritional deficiencies
                                            • obesity
                                            • high stress
                                            • too little sleep
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            But there are a number of other potential catalysts for CFS, such as the Epstein-Barr virus, some other kind of nasty viral infection, or even hormonal imbalances.

                                             

                                            Where do we go from here? How do we treat this debilitating disease?

                                             

                                            Because the causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are multifactorial, the way it’s treated has to be as well. This is both good and bad: there is no pill that’s going to fix the problem, but by addressing each of the possible causes, anybody can find a solution, and you’ll likely find the process easier with the help of a health coach and/or functional medicine or naturopathic doctor.

                                             

                                            As Dr. Selassie says, what is the patient’s story? The causes and treatments will be different for every set of circumstances, but it’s impossible to know if an individual doesn’t feel safe and comfortable sharing their story.

                                             

                                            --

                                             

                                             

                                            Resources:

                                            • Learn more at www.doctorselassie.com
                                            • Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctorselassie
                                            • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorselassie/
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                             

                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                             

                                            --

                                             

                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                             

                                            --

                                            
                                            The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                            ]]>f8aa127206f74638a2a2f18489adec64Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -050057:33truefull5858Thom Underwood with Dr. SelassieGet Off the Hormonal Roller Coaster - with Justine CécileI’m so tired, but I can’t sleep. I’m hot and then I’m cold, covers off, then covers on all night long. I’m snapping at everyone and I don’t know why. I’m exercising more and eating less, and gaining weight! I can’t get rid of the roll in the middle.

                                             

                                            Does any of this sound familiar?

                                             

                                            It might be because you are an unwilling passenger on the hormonal roller coaster!

                                             

                                            To help us get off this terrible ride, we’re joined by Justine Cécile, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner supporting professional women who are struggling with raging hormones, even when they are on hormone therapy.  While working on herself and with clients, Justine discovered that there are three areas in women’s health that are largely ignored: hormonal health as a whole, gut health, and how our mind works with our biology. Realizing that we are responsible for our own health, Justine Cécile brings her personal experience, education, and resources together to guide and mentor women to regain control of their health and happiness.

                                             

                                            But hormonal conflicts don’t exclude men, we just don’t usually talk about it – so everyone should be paying attention!

                                             

                                            What is the Hormone Roller Coaster?

                                             

                                            As you get older, your hormones really begin to fluctuate because all the years of abuse on your body have caught up with you. This may include chronic day to day stress, over or under exercising, poor diet, environmental toxins, or stress on the gut that is creating poor nutrient absorption. All of these factors, believe it or not, have a direct impact on your hormone balance – and this doesn’t exclude men, so listen up!

                                             

                                            What Contributes to this Hormonal Imbalance?

                                             

                                            • Diminished gut health; yeast and/or bacterial overgrowths, pathogen infections
                                            • Insufficient enzyme production and nutritional deficiencies
                                            • Trauma, excessive stress (internal & external) and ‘Adrenal Fatigue’
                                            • High carbohydrate diet – unstable blood sugar
                                            • Inadequate sleep, lack of rest and poor energy management
                                            • Poor detoxification function and toxicity
                                            • Poor hormone regulation - estrogen dominance; overweight, over supplementation
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Why has it become normal that women, in particular, should EXPECT a natural part of their reproductive health to cause such problems?

                                             

                                            Considering that it's a natural process that every man and woman will go through during the natural process of their life, why has it become such a... thing?

                                             

                                            For instance, speak to just about any woman who's 'of a certain age' and she'll most likely tell you horror stories of what she's going through with hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, sexual discomfort, lack of libido, and metabolic disturbances. Dig a little deeper and you'll no doubt hear those same women not only tell you that they've been fearing these challenges for decades, and that they've actually been expecting them. But why?

                                             

                                            Could it be that the there's...]]>I’m so tired, but I can’t sleep. I’m hot and then I’m cold, covers off, then covers on all night long. I’m snapping at everyone and I don’t know why. I’m exercising more and eating less, and gaining weight! I can’t get rid of the roll in the middle.

                                             

                                            Does any of this sound familiar?

                                             

                                            It might be because you are an unwilling passenger on the hormonal roller coaster!

                                             

                                            To help us get off this terrible ride, we’re joined by Justine Cécile, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner supporting professional women who are struggling with raging hormones, even when they are on hormone therapy.  While working on herself and with clients, Justine discovered that there are three areas in women’s health that are largely ignored: hormonal health as a whole, gut health, and how our mind works with our biology. Realizing that we are responsible for our own health, Justine Cécile brings her personal experience, education, and resources together to guide and mentor women to regain control of their health and happiness.

                                             

                                            But hormonal conflicts don’t exclude men, we just don’t usually talk about it – so everyone should be paying attention!

                                             

                                            What is the Hormone Roller Coaster?

                                             

                                            As you get older, your hormones really begin to fluctuate because all the years of abuse on your body have caught up with you. This may include chronic day to day stress, over or under exercising, poor diet, environmental toxins, or stress on the gut that is creating poor nutrient absorption. All of these factors, believe it or not, have a direct impact on your hormone balance – and this doesn’t exclude men, so listen up!

                                             

                                            What Contributes to this Hormonal Imbalance?

                                             

                                            • Diminished gut health; yeast and/or bacterial overgrowths, pathogen infections
                                            • Insufficient enzyme production and nutritional deficiencies
                                            • Trauma, excessive stress (internal & external) and ‘Adrenal Fatigue’
                                            • High carbohydrate diet – unstable blood sugar
                                            • Inadequate sleep, lack of rest and poor energy management
                                            • Poor detoxification function and toxicity
                                            • Poor hormone regulation - estrogen dominance; overweight, over supplementation
                                            
                                            

                                             

                                            Why has it become normal that women, in particular, should EXPECT a natural part of their reproductive health to cause such problems?

                                             

                                            Considering that it's a natural process that every man and woman will go through during the natural process of their life, why has it become such a... thing?

                                             

                                            For instance, speak to just about any woman who's 'of a certain age' and she'll most likely tell you horror stories of what she's going through with hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, sexual discomfort, lack of libido, and metabolic disturbances. Dig a little deeper and you'll no doubt hear those same women not only tell you that they've been fearing these challenges for decades, and that they've actually been expecting them. But why?

                                             

                                            Could it be that the there's something we don't know, have forgotten, or even that we've been mistaught about how our hormones work that has taken us away from what our bodies naturally want to do as they age, and instead has contributed to increasingly damaging and destructive imbalances that threaten our health in countless ways?

                                             

                                            Could it also be that the solution is simpler than we tend to think, closer than we tend to believe, and easier than we ever dared to hope? Justine thinks so.

                                             

                                            Instead of addressing a symptom, low levels of hormones, you need to dig deeper and broader.  We need to get back to basics. Your body knows what to do as long as you pay attention to what it’s telling you, you provide the building blocks and resources it needs, and give it some space to do its job: reduce stress.

                                             

                                            Hormones don’t work in isolation, and if you’re experiencing a rough time during a period of life that is natural; something is missing and something needs to be addressed, but it’s not necessarily trying to go back to previous levels of hormones.

                                             

                                            If you want some help figuring out the root problem of your health issues, head over to https://justinececile.com/ or get in touch with me at https://thomunderwood.net/contact.

                                             

                                            --

                                            Resources:

                                            • Learn more at https://justinececile.com/
                                            • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustineCecileCoaching/
                                            • Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinececile
                                            
                                            

                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                            --

                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                            --

                                            
                                            The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                            ]]>a1818b5006404d51a3bc20976990a864Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -050001:02:56truefull5757Thom Underwood with Justine CécileIs Your Gut Making You Depressed or Anxious? - with Dr. Rachel LovinkDr. Rachael Lovink is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who is incredibly passionate about helping others regain their health. She believes that, given the proper attention, any body will intuitively find it's way back into balance.

                                             

                                            By virtue of her experience and training, Dr. Lovink has a toolkit she can employ to treat all kinds of conditions and illnesses. However, one of her greatest passions is in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and other cognitive/psychiatric conditions through diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation.

                                             

                                            You’ve probably heard the phrases “I have butterflies in my stomach,” “I have a gut feeling about this,” or “there’s a pit in my stomach.” These aren’t just cute phrases – this is your body and your brain trying to communicate something to you.

                                             

                                            I am a firm believer in the gut-brain axis, or the relationship between digestive health and cognitive function, memory, depression, anxiety, and other mental and behavioral health issues – and that’s just what I discuss what Dr. Lovink in this episode.

                                             

                                            What Role Does Our Gut Play in Mood & Anxiety disorders?

                                             

                                            Mood and anxiety disorders are more prevalent than ever. A report put out by the Government of Canada in 2016 indicated that 1/10 Canadians accessed healthcare for mental health (and I think it’s a safe bet that more than 1/10 people experience mental health problems and don’t know how to access support, or don’t feel comfortable doing so).

                                             

                                            Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health problems that people seek help for, with significant overlap between them; people who experience one often experience both.

                                             

                                            Through a phenomenon called bidirectional communication, the brain influences the gut and the gut influences the brain. So in the same way anxiety can make your stomach feel a little iffy, inflammation in the gut can mess with your brain.

                                             

                                            A closer look at the Gut, AKA our Second Brain

                                             

                                            If we look at the gut from a top-down perspective, it starts in the mouth and ends at the rectum. In a structural sense, it is quite simple: a hollow tube. However, it is incredibly complex in its function.

                                             

                                            It is one of the major barriers between our inside and outside world and, therefore, plays an incredibly important role in immunity. In fact, 70% of our immune system is “housed” in the gut! When we have intestinal inflammation (“fire in our gut”), our intestinal wall breaks down, which leads to break down of our blood brain barrier and inflammation in the brain.

                                             

                                            So how do we fix gut problems?

                                             

                                            Follow the 4 R’s:

                                             

                                            • Remove the barriers to health. You can eat all the best foods in the world, but if you have an infection in your gut or chronic stress, all of that work won’t get you very far.
                                            • Replace systems or parts of the digestive tract that aren’t working properly. Typically, that involves replacing digestive enzymes to help break down the food that you’re eating.
                                            • Reinoculate, which means using probiotics to put good, healthy bacteria back in your gut. But all probiotics aren’t made equal and everyone doesn’t need the same bacteria, so don’t just grab the first probiotic you see on...]]>Dr. Rachael Lovink is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who is incredibly passionate about helping others regain their health. She believes that, given the proper attention, any body will intuitively find it's way back into balance.

                                               

                                              By virtue of her experience and training, Dr. Lovink has a toolkit she can employ to treat all kinds of conditions and illnesses. However, one of her greatest passions is in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and other cognitive/psychiatric conditions through diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation.

                                               

                                              You’ve probably heard the phrases “I have butterflies in my stomach,” “I have a gut feeling about this,” or “there’s a pit in my stomach.” These aren’t just cute phrases – this is your body and your brain trying to communicate something to you.

                                               

                                              I am a firm believer in the gut-brain axis, or the relationship between digestive health and cognitive function, memory, depression, anxiety, and other mental and behavioral health issues – and that’s just what I discuss what Dr. Lovink in this episode.

                                               

                                              What Role Does Our Gut Play in Mood & Anxiety disorders?

                                               

                                              Mood and anxiety disorders are more prevalent than ever. A report put out by the Government of Canada in 2016 indicated that 1/10 Canadians accessed healthcare for mental health (and I think it’s a safe bet that more than 1/10 people experience mental health problems and don’t know how to access support, or don’t feel comfortable doing so).

                                               

                                              Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health problems that people seek help for, with significant overlap between them; people who experience one often experience both.

                                               

                                              Through a phenomenon called bidirectional communication, the brain influences the gut and the gut influences the brain. So in the same way anxiety can make your stomach feel a little iffy, inflammation in the gut can mess with your brain.

                                               

                                              A closer look at the Gut, AKA our Second Brain

                                               

                                              If we look at the gut from a top-down perspective, it starts in the mouth and ends at the rectum. In a structural sense, it is quite simple: a hollow tube. However, it is incredibly complex in its function.

                                               

                                              It is one of the major barriers between our inside and outside world and, therefore, plays an incredibly important role in immunity. In fact, 70% of our immune system is “housed” in the gut! When we have intestinal inflammation (“fire in our gut”), our intestinal wall breaks down, which leads to break down of our blood brain barrier and inflammation in the brain.

                                               

                                              So how do we fix gut problems?

                                               

                                              Follow the 4 R’s:

                                               

                                              • Remove the barriers to health. You can eat all the best foods in the world, but if you have an infection in your gut or chronic stress, all of that work won’t get you very far.
                                              • Replace systems or parts of the digestive tract that aren’t working properly. Typically, that involves replacing digestive enzymes to help break down the food that you’re eating.
                                              • Reinoculate, which means using probiotics to put good, healthy bacteria back in your gut. But all probiotics aren’t made equal and everyone doesn’t need the same bacteria, so don’t just grab the first probiotic you see on store shelves!
                                              • Repair your gut lining. This involves things like targeted supplementation and diet changes to specifically address the structure of your gut.
                                              
                                              

                                               

                                              Remember to listen to your gut – it will always tell you when things are off!

                                               

                                               

                                              --

                                              Resources:

                                              • Learn more at http://www.drlovink.com/
                                              • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachaellovinknd/
                                              • Read: Clean: The Revolutionary Program to Restore the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself by Alejandro Junger and Amely Greeven
                                              
                                              

                                              Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                              Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                              --

                                              Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                              ]]>197a7b5499b8445aa48a5b787453ae41Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -050052:39truefull5656Thom UnderwoodThe Wellness Roadmap - with Allan MisnerJust before his 39th birthday, Allan Misner had a wakeup call. While vacationing at a tropical resort, he tried to play volleyball, but got too tired to stay in the game. Once an athlete, he had let himself go as work stress, a toxic relationship and, frankly, poor health choices had gotten him to well over 250 pounds – a situation that may seem far too familiar to many of us.

                                               

                                              As Allan sat on the beach, the water lapping at his feet, he realized he needed to make a change and decided to improve his lifestyle and reclaim his fitness.

                                               

                                              Over the next eight years, he rode countless waves of wellness and fatness. It was this rollercoaster ride that made him realize that a decision wasn’t enough. So, one day, while lying on the bed of a hotel room, hung-over and fat again, he made a commitment to his health and well-being.

                                               

                                              Today, Allan Misner is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and a Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Certified Functional Aging Specialist, the creator of the thriving 40+ Fitness Community, and the host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast.

                                               

                                              Allan is also the author of a new book chronicling the path to transforming your health, The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness After 40.

                                               

                                              You’re not alone.

                                               

                                              If this story sounds familiar to you, know that you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and so many other people are struggling as well:

                                               

                                              • 76% of the workforce say they are "struggling" or "suffering" in their physical wellbeing
                                              • 39.8% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have obesity, including 7.6% with severe obesity, and another 31.8% are classified as overweight
                                              • 12.2% of US adults have diabetes
                                              
                                              

                                               

                                              You’re not alone, and you don’t have to feel stuck anymore.

                                               

                                              What is The Wellness Roadmap?

                                               

                                              This book is not the weight loss equivalent of get rich quick. It is not biohacking, not a diet book, and not a workout book.

                                               

                                              The Wellness Roadmap is about building a healthy lifestyle through patience, persistence, and progression. You can think of this it as a Wellness GPS for anyone over the age of 40 who wants to be happier, healthier, and more fit.

                                               

                                              Why did Allan write the book?

                                               

                                              “I want readers to understand that wellness is not just weight loss, or a particular look. Wellness is about being the happiest, healthiest, most fit person you can be. You don’t get that with restrictive diets or extreme workouts.”

                                               

                                              Make a better resolution.

                                               

                                              As we head into the New Year and you start thinking about your resolution to get healthy in 2019 – which is quite possibly not your first time making this resolution – I highly recommend grabbing a copy of the book to help you succeed this time around, instead of becoming one]]>Just before his 39th birthday, Allan Misner had a wakeup call. While vacationing at a tropical resort, he tried to play volleyball, but got too tired to stay in the game. Once an athlete, he had let himself go as work stress, a toxic relationship and, frankly, poor health choices had gotten him to well over 250 pounds – a situation that may seem far too familiar to many of us.

                                               

                                              As Allan sat on the beach, the water lapping at his feet, he realized he needed to make a change and decided to improve his lifestyle and reclaim his fitness.

                                               

                                              Over the next eight years, he rode countless waves of wellness and fatness. It was this rollercoaster ride that made him realize that a decision wasn’t enough. So, one day, while lying on the bed of a hotel room, hung-over and fat again, he made a commitment to his health and well-being.

                                               

                                              Today, Allan Misner is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and a Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Certified Functional Aging Specialist, the creator of the thriving 40+ Fitness Community, and the host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast.

                                               

                                              Allan is also the author of a new book chronicling the path to transforming your health, The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness After 40.

                                               

                                              You’re not alone.

                                               

                                              If this story sounds familiar to you, know that you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and so many other people are struggling as well:

                                               

                                              • 76% of the workforce say they are "struggling" or "suffering" in their physical wellbeing
                                              • 39.8% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have obesity, including 7.6% with severe obesity, and another 31.8% are classified as overweight
                                              • 12.2% of US adults have diabetes
                                              
                                              

                                               

                                              You’re not alone, and you don’t have to feel stuck anymore.

                                               

                                              What is The Wellness Roadmap?

                                               

                                              This book is not the weight loss equivalent of get rich quick. It is not biohacking, not a diet book, and not a workout book.

                                               

                                              The Wellness Roadmap is about building a healthy lifestyle through patience, persistence, and progression. You can think of this it as a Wellness GPS for anyone over the age of 40 who wants to be happier, healthier, and more fit.

                                               

                                              Why did Allan write the book?

                                               

                                              “I want readers to understand that wellness is not just weight loss, or a particular look. Wellness is about being the happiest, healthiest, most fit person you can be. You don’t get that with restrictive diets or extreme workouts.”

                                               

                                              Make a better resolution.

                                               

                                              As we head into the New Year and you start thinking about your resolution to get healthy in 2019 – which is quite possibly not your first time making this resolution – I highly recommend grabbing a copy of the book to help you succeed this time around, instead of becoming one of the nearly 92% of people that fail!

                                               

                                              You can learn more about Allan’s book, community, and training at https://40plusfitnesspodcast.com/rebel.

                                               

                                               

                                              --

                                              Resources:

                                              • Learn more at https://40plusfitnesspodcast.com/rebe
                                              
                                              

                                              Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                              Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                              --

                                              Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                              --

                                              
                                              The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                              ]]>295ee4357c954f08b35618f73209ebfbMon, 24 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -050001:13:32truefull5555Thom Underwood with Allan Misner of 40+ FitnessKNEW Health: Creating a More Sustainable Healthcare Model - with James MaskellI want to start off today’s episode with a big thank you to my guest, James Maskell, for making me aware of functional medicine and kickstarting the journey I’m on today (even if he didn’t know it).

                                               

                                              Before I started with the School of Applied Functional Medicine, I read his book, The Evolution of Medicine, and was attending Monthly meetings at the Amen Clinic here in Atlanta to watch the Functional Forum as a group.

                                               

                                              So, again, a big thank you!

                                               

                                              Who is James Maskell?

                                               

                                              James Maskell has spent the past decade encouraging a shift away from conventional western medicine and toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model. To that end, he created Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference.

                                               

                                              He’s also the founder of the Evolution of Medicine, a community e-commerce platform that provides highly curated and customized resources, tools, products, and services, making it easier and more affordable for conventional doctors to embark on a new way of delivering healthcare.

                                               

                                              But I brought James on the show to talk about the launch an incredible new project: a health cooperative called KNEW Health, which is poised to fight chronic disease through prevention and by using functional & integrative medicine.

                                               

                                              What is KNEW Health?

                                               

                                              I love this quote from James: “Together, we can disrupt the current healthcare model, shifting the paradigm away from the over-dependency on an allopathic, disease-centered model, to create a more sustainable, preventative system.”

                                               

                                              To bring people together behind this mission, James has been traveling the country with the KNEW Vision Tour, a 22-city, grass-roots effort dedicated to massively raising national awareness about functional medicine as the solution to our nation’s health crisis.

                                               

                                              He’s been, of course, sharing his vision for KNEW Health and the integrated set of services that it offers members, which James calls the 5 C’s: Culture, Community, Coaching, Care, and Cost Sharing.

                                               

                                              There’s already over a million Americans (including myself) using medical cost sharing models to offset medical costs, similar to insurance but without the same limitations. However, KNEW expands on this concept with a fully realized health plan. Plus, KNEW Health is the first entirely non-denominational medical cost sharing program in the U.S.

                                               

                                              “As long as you’re interested in health and wellness and participate in a healthy lifestyle, you can be part of the KNEW community.”

                                               

                                              --

                                              Resources:

                                              • Learn more at https://knewhealth.com/
                                              • Listen: I want to start off today’s episode with a big thank you to my guest, James Maskell, for making me aware of functional medicine and kickstarting the journey I’m on today (even if he didn’t know it).

                                                 

                                                Before I started with the School of Applied Functional Medicine, I read his book, The Evolution of Medicine, and was attending Monthly meetings at the Amen Clinic here in Atlanta to watch the Functional Forum as a group.

                                                 

                                                So, again, a big thank you!

                                                 

                                                Who is James Maskell?

                                                 

                                                James Maskell has spent the past decade encouraging a shift away from conventional western medicine and toward a wellness-centered, functional medicine model. To that end, he created Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference.

                                                 

                                                He’s also the founder of the Evolution of Medicine, a community e-commerce platform that provides highly curated and customized resources, tools, products, and services, making it easier and more affordable for conventional doctors to embark on a new way of delivering healthcare.

                                                 

                                                But I brought James on the show to talk about the launch an incredible new project: a health cooperative called KNEW Health, which is poised to fight chronic disease through prevention and by using functional & integrative medicine.

                                                 

                                                What is KNEW Health?

                                                 

                                                I love this quote from James: “Together, we can disrupt the current healthcare model, shifting the paradigm away from the over-dependency on an allopathic, disease-centered model, to create a more sustainable, preventative system.”

                                                 

                                                To bring people together behind this mission, James has been traveling the country with the KNEW Vision Tour, a 22-city, grass-roots effort dedicated to massively raising national awareness about functional medicine as the solution to our nation’s health crisis.

                                                 

                                                He’s been, of course, sharing his vision for KNEW Health and the integrated set of services that it offers members, which James calls the 5 C’s: Culture, Community, Coaching, Care, and Cost Sharing.

                                                 

                                                There’s already over a million Americans (including myself) using medical cost sharing models to offset medical costs, similar to insurance but without the same limitations. However, KNEW expands on this concept with a fully realized health plan. Plus, KNEW Health is the first entirely non-denominational medical cost sharing program in the U.S.

                                                 

                                                “As long as you’re interested in health and wellness and participate in a healthy lifestyle, you can be part of the KNEW community.”

                                                 

                                                --

                                                Resources:

                                                • Learn more at https://knewhealth.com/
                                                • Listen: The Evolution of Medicine podcast
                                                • Connect with James:  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
                                                • Read: The Evolution of Medicine: Join the Movement to Solve Chronic Disease and Fall Back in Love with Medicine
                                                • Read: Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare
                                                
                                                

                                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                --

                                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                --

                                                
                                                The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                ]]>9db24b2130fa43f3b7b9abf03e2b81bfMon, 10 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -050048:49truefull5454Thom UnderwoodWhat’s a Leaky Gut (& What Can I Do About It)?Why Does Every Nutrition Pro Tell Me To “Heal My Leaky Gut” – How Can It Be Leaking?!

                                                 

                                                There’s a LOT of talk in the health world about gut health these days. You’ve probably even heard that the key to reversing a whole host of health issues, ranging from skin issues to serious autoimmune conditions, starts with healing your so-called leaky gut.

                                                 

                                                Afterall, Hippocrates is famously credited with stating that “all disease begins in the gut.”

                                                 

                                                But what the heck is a “leaky gut” – and how do I know if mine is actually leaking?

                                                 

                                                This refers to damage and/or thinning of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract (AKA your gut). Your gastrointestinal tract acts as the barrier between the outside world and the rest of your body – a pretty important job!  

                                                 

                                                The gastrointestinal tract is sealed off from the rest of your body by a gut lining that only allows fully digested nutrients into the bloodstream. During the normal digestion process, the tight junctions (think of them as protective gates) in this lining stay closed, forcing all molecules to effectively be screened and only pass into the bloodstream through the mucosal cells when appropriate for nutrient absorption.

                                                 

                                                However, the integrity of this lining may become compromised due to inflammation, which could be caused by many different things: a poor diet, stress, medications, bacterial or viral infections, autoimmune disease, and more. When the lining becomes more permeable than it should, these tight junctions can “open,” allowing bacteria, toxins, incompletely digested proteins, fats, and waste into the bloodstream.

                                                 

                                                Once these toxins are in the blood, they flow throughout the body. The immune system then kicks into action, reacting to these foreign substances that have crossed the intestine as dangerous intruders.

                                                 

                                                This can trigger an autoimmune reaction as the body over-responds to these “invaders.” It’s a serious (although common) problem, and it can compromise health in many different ways, triggering, contributing to, or worsening a wide range of chronic diseases, including...

                                                 

                                                • arthritis
                                                • asthma
                                                • autism
                                                • autoimmune conditions
                                                • chronic fatigue syndrome
                                                • depression
                                                • type I diabetes
                                                • type II diabetes
                                                • skin disorders
                                                • There’s a LOT of talk in the health world about gut health these days. You’ve probably even heard that the key to reversing a whole host of health issues, ranging from skin issues to serious autoimmune conditions, starts with healing your so-called leaky gut.

                                                   

                                                  Afterall, Hippocrates is famously credited with stating that “all disease begins in the gut.”

                                                   

                                                  But what the heck is a “leaky gut” – and how do I know if mine is actually leaking?

                                                   

                                                  This refers to damage and/or thinning of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract (AKA your gut). Your gastrointestinal tract acts as the barrier between the outside world and the rest of your body – a pretty important job!  

                                                   

                                                  The gastrointestinal tract is sealed off from the rest of your body by a gut lining that only allows fully digested nutrients into the bloodstream. During the normal digestion process, the tight junctions (think of them as protective gates) in this lining stay closed, forcing all molecules to effectively be screened and only pass into the bloodstream through the mucosal cells when appropriate for nutrient absorption.

                                                   

                                                  However, the integrity of this lining may become compromised due to inflammation, which could be caused by many different things: a poor diet, stress, medications, bacterial or viral infections, autoimmune disease, and more. When the lining becomes more permeable than it should, these tight junctions can “open,” allowing bacteria, toxins, incompletely digested proteins, fats, and waste into the bloodstream.

                                                   

                                                  Once these toxins are in the blood, they flow throughout the body. The immune system then kicks into action, reacting to these foreign substances that have crossed the intestine as dangerous intruders.

                                                   

                                                  This can trigger an autoimmune reaction as the body over-responds to these “invaders.” It’s a serious (although common) problem, and it can compromise health in many different ways, triggering, contributing to, or worsening a wide range of chronic diseases, including...

                                                   

                                                  • arthritis
                                                  • asthma
                                                  • autism
                                                  • autoimmune conditions
                                                  • chronic fatigue syndrome
                                                  • depression
                                                  • type I diabetes
                                                  • type II diabetes
                                                  • skin disorders
                                                  • thyroid problems
                                                  • weight loss resistance
                                                  
                                                  

                                                   

                                                  Every one of these conditions has been linked to gut health issues in some way.

                                                  Several factors are thought to disrupt the normal intestinal environment and contribute to a leaking gut.

                                                   

                                                  Contributors to leaky gut include:

                                                   

                                                  • Excessive intake of calories, unhealthy fats, refined grains, sugars, and alcohol, which promote inflammation and digestive trouble.
                                                  • The use of antibiotics and NSAIDs (i.e. ibuprofen). These can disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut and cause damage to the lining of the gastrointestinal system, respectively, if used frequently.
                                                  • Disturbances in the gut microbiome. Overgrowth of bad bacteria in the small intestine in relation to the good, healthy bacteria (your gut flora) that help digest your food.
                                                  • Chronic stress, which can also cause inflammation throughout the body, including your gut.
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  Most healthcare professionals don’t recognize leaky gut as a real diagnosis and there isn’t a standard test to determine if you are suffering from it. But whether the claims about leaky gut are true or not, gut health is definitely something to consider when it comes to your overall health.

                                                   

                                                  If you’re experiencing digestive woes, like bloating and irregularity, it’s possible your gut health and digestion may be impaired and that your gut is, in fact, in need of healing.

                                                   

                                                  Good habits to support a healthy intestinal environment and properly functioning gut include:

                                                   

                                                  • Eat whole, minimally processed foods with a focus on fiber-rich plant foods.
                                                  • Include fermented foods, like raw sauerkraut or kimchi, naturally cultured yogurt & kefir (unsweetened), or kombucha, which contain good-for-your-gut bacteria.
                                                  • Sip bone broth or take a collagen supplement. Collagen is thought to help rebuild and restore the gut lining.
                                                  • Take an omega-3 supplement or include 2-3 servings of fatty fish each week to help combat inflammation.
                                                  • Take a daily probiotic supplement to support your gut microbiome.
                                                  • Find natural alternatives to pain relief, like essential oils or meditation, instead of relying on over-the-counter NSAID’s which are known to damage the lining of the gut and cause digestive issues.
                                                  
                                                  

                                                   

                                                  Now the question is: Do you have a leaky gut? If you do, as you can see, it could become a factor in whatever chronic health issues you may be experiencing. That is why it is important to determine whether or not you actually have a leaky gut. If you discover that you do, you can take steps to heal it, which can help the rest of your body to heal, too.

                                                   

                                                  Here are four tests that can give you a definitive answer:

                                                   

                                                  1. Food intolerance test
                                                  
                                                  

                                                   

                                                  When the immune system is in hyper-reactive mode, your body may see almost everything as a threat. It may start producing antibodies to foods you eat all the time, resulting in a food intolerance. Sometimes the intolerance to certain foods creates obvious symptoms, but more often it creates low-grade systemic inflammation over time. Testing to determine these intolerances can guide your dietary choices towards anti-inflammatory rather than inflammatory foods and help your whole system calm down.

                                                   

                                                  2. Parasite test
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  Leaky gut and an imbalanced microbiome can become a breeding ground for parasites. While parasitic infections are often associated with visits to tropical or developing countries, I see them frequently in Western patients with chronic conditions, even when they have not visited locations where parasites are more common. Any compromised immunity can give opportunistic parasites a foothold. If you identify them, you can take steps to get rid of them.

                                                  3. Bacterial dysbiosis test
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  Just as with chronic parasitic infections, a weakened GI system can also cause an imbalance of bacterial life or dysbiosis. When there’s a pH change in the GI system, conditions like SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) can arise. This change in your body’s pH can also cause higher levels of opportunistic bacteria such as H. pylori and E. coli. This test will help you determine what bacteria might be out of balance so you can target the problem.

                                                  4. Lactulose/Mannitol test
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  This highly specific test analyzes urine for the clearance of two sugars, lactulose and mannitol, which are byproducts of leaky gut syndrome.

                                                  The best way to order these tests and to have guidance in interpreting their results is to consult with a functional medicine practitioner, who can order the tests and provide a comprehensive diagnosis with personalized solutions for those suffering with chronic health conditions. If mainstream medicine hasn’t provided you with answers to your symptoms, consider this path. I consult people all over in dealing with underlying issues such as gut health.

                                                  I understand testing is usually not covered by insurance usually and you probably don’t like the idea of spending the money to test this. Another more affordable course of action is to contact a qualified health care practitioner and ask for a 90-day leaky gut ‘elimination diet’ paired with smart gut-supporting supplements like L-Glutamine, digestive enzymes and probiotics.

                                                  I also offer a free 7-day gut health program at https://thomunderwood.net/gut-health/. Now I realize you can’t heal a leaky gut in 7 days, but this program is designed to help you make long term changes and begin the process of healing your gut. But this will give you a 20 minute complimentary consultation with me to discuss my gut healing protocol moving forward.

                                                  --

                                                  Resources:

                                                  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2009: Intestinal Barrier Function: Molecular Regulation and Disease Pathogenesis
                                                  • BMC Gastroenterology 2014: Intestinal Permeability - A New Target For Disease Prevention & Therapy
                                                  • Is Leaky Gut Syndrome a Real Condition? (An Unbiased Look)
                                                  
                                                  

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                                                  ]]>194921cb965046cb97676ca17e18c0c1Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -050015:33truefull5353Thom UnderwoodIs Your Poop Normal?We all learned it as a kid: everybody poops. But that’s kind of when we stop talking about it, outside of the occasional joke.

                                                  This topic may be uncomfortable, but it’s so important for you to know what makes a healthy “poop” because it can tell you a lot about your digestion. And if your digestion is off, this could be an indication that something else is going on that you need to address.

                                                  You’ve probably noticed that your bowel movements can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that "doesn't agree with you," or when you're super-nervous about something.

                                                  And what about fiber and water? If you’re not getting enough, it’ll probably show in your poop. What about the all-important gut microbes? If they're not happy, it'll probably show in your poop.

                                                  Here are some questions to ask yourself:

                                                  • How often are you going?
                                                  • • One to three bowel movements per day = ideal.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • How does it feel?
                                                  • • Assuming you didn’t eat spicy street meat last night, bowel movements should be quick and painless. They shouldn’t require straining, a panicked run to the toilet, or sitting long enough to do the entire New York Times crossword.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • What color is it?
                                                  • • Healthy poop is brown. The color comes from bile, which emulsifies dietary fat and helps us digest it. However, you may notice some normal day-to-day changes, like green poop after eating leafy greens or red poop after eating beets.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • How does it smell?
                                                  • • It’s never going to smell like roses, but extremely foul-smelling poop can point to underlying issues.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • Does it sink or float?
                                                  • • Healthy poop may do either, but this offers hints as to the fat (float) to fiber (sink) ratio of your diet.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  Here’s a trivia question for you:

                                                  Did you know there is an “official” standard for poop? I mean a university-created chart! One that is used to help diagnose conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? It’s called the Bristol Stool Scale!

                                                  Meet the Bristol Stool Scale

                                                  The Bristol Stool Scale was created at the University of Bristol in the UK in 1997, developed by Dr Stephen Lewis and Dr Ken Heaton. You can see the chart here.

                                                  The scale breaks down type of poop into seven different categories ranging, from type 1 (very constipated) to type 7...]]>We all learned it as a kid: everybody poops. But that’s kind of when we stop talking about it, outside of the occasional joke.

                                                  This topic may be uncomfortable, but it’s so important for you to know what makes a healthy “poop” because it can tell you a lot about your digestion. And if your digestion is off, this could be an indication that something else is going on that you need to address.

                                                  You’ve probably noticed that your bowel movements can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that "doesn't agree with you," or when you're super-nervous about something.

                                                  And what about fiber and water? If you’re not getting enough, it’ll probably show in your poop. What about the all-important gut microbes? If they're not happy, it'll probably show in your poop.

                                                  Here are some questions to ask yourself:

                                                  • How often are you going?
                                                  • • One to three bowel movements per day = ideal.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • How does it feel?
                                                  • • Assuming you didn’t eat spicy street meat last night, bowel movements should be quick and painless. They shouldn’t require straining, a panicked run to the toilet, or sitting long enough to do the entire New York Times crossword.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • What color is it?
                                                  • • Healthy poop is brown. The color comes from bile, which emulsifies dietary fat and helps us digest it. However, you may notice some normal day-to-day changes, like green poop after eating leafy greens or red poop after eating beets.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • How does it smell?
                                                  • • It’s never going to smell like roses, but extremely foul-smelling poop can point to underlying issues.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  • Does it sink or float?
                                                  • • Healthy poop may do either, but this offers hints as to the fat (float) to fiber (sink) ratio of your diet.
                                                    
                                                    
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  Here’s a trivia question for you:

                                                  Did you know there is an “official” standard for poop? I mean a university-created chart! One that is used to help diagnose conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? It’s called the Bristol Stool Scale!

                                                  Meet the Bristol Stool Scale

                                                  The Bristol Stool Scale was created at the University of Bristol in the UK in 1997, developed by Dr Stephen Lewis and Dr Ken Heaton. You can see the chart here.

                                                  The scale breaks down type of poop into seven different categories ranging, from type 1 (very constipated) to type 7 (diarrhea).

                                                  Types 1 and 2 are less than ideal.

                                                  They indicate stool that has been in the colon for a longer period of time.  

                                                  This will present as constipation, and the stool will be drier, harder, and lumpier. These bowel movements are often more than 1 day apart and can be difficult to move out of the body.  Evacuation can feel incomplete, like you cannot pass any more stool, however there is still a feeling of fullness in the rectum that you cannot pass without difficulty.

                                                  If seen consistently, this could warrant further investigation by your healthcare practitioner, especially if combined with other symptoms.

                                                  Common Physical Possibilities: Lack of fat, fiber, or water in the diet.

                                                  Common Emotional Possibilities: Stress, fear, anxiety, travel (often people find it difficult to have regular bowel movements while away from home).

                                                  Common Medication Possibilities: Pain relievers, NSAIDS, antibiotics, antidepressants, anti-diarrheal, iron, calcium, and more. If you’re taking a medication or supplement check the side effects to see if this could be the cause of this type of bowel movement.

                                                  Types 3 and 4 are ideal.  

                                                  This stool moves easily through the digestive tract and is eliminated without difficulty. Minimal effort is required and there is minimal toilet paper required. These do not cause pain or difficulty upon elimination.

                                                  Steps to take to see more of this type of stool: Adequate hydration, electrolytes, exercise, balanced diet with plenty of vegetables for fiber, adequate fat, and regular intake of probiotics or probiotic rich foods (especially after antibiotic therapy). Make sure to take time to rest, relax, and manage stress.

                                                  Types 5, 6, & 7 are also less than ideal.  

                                                  These represent food that has moved too quickly through the digestive tract. This type of stool can create an urgency to get to the bathroom as quickly as possible. Possible irritants can include viruses, parasites, bacteria, food illnesses, medications or supplements, sensitivities to common foods, or just even overdoing it with a single food. These can result in 5-6 or more bowel movements in a day.  

                                                  If seen consistently, this could warrant further investigation by your healthcare practitioner, especially if combined with other symptoms.

                                                  Common Physical Possibilities: Overtraining, food reactions, bacteria, virus, food poisoning

                                                  Common Emotional Possibilities: These can be the same or similar to the other end of the Bristol chart; Stress, fear, worry, anxiety

                                                  Common Medication Possibilities: Antibiotics, antiacids, antidepressants, chemotherapy meds are some of the most common. If you’re taking a medication, or supplement check the side effects to see if this could be the cause of this type of bowel movement.

                                                  The Ideal Bowel Movement

                                                  An ideal bowel movement is one where you feel the urge to poop, but if you weren’t near a restroom you could wait a while longer (though not ideal, your body could handle this). You sit down and, with little effort, produce a #3 or #4 bowel movement 6-8 inches in length and snake-like.

                                                  There should be no ribboning or breaks in the poop and, when you wipe, you should see nothing on the toilet paper. 

                                                  That is the ideal poop. You should have 2-3 of these daily, usually after your meals. Use the Bristol Stool Chart to help guide you toward more 3’s and 4’s in your daily average.

                                                  Other “poop” factors to consider.

                                                  You probably guessed that the shapes described in the Bristol Stool Scale are not the only thing to consider for poop health.

                                                  Think about how often you go. At least once per day and up to three times per day is pretty good. Less than one or more than three can mean there is something going on.

                                                  What about how hard you have to try to go? You want it to be as effortless as possible.

                                                  And the color? It should be brown from the bile that you need to break down the fats you ingest. If it’s green after a day of massive veggies, or red after that large glass of beet juice, you’re just fine. But if you see an abnormal color, like red or even black, that you can't explain based on what you ate or drank in the last day or two, you probably want to get that checked out,

                                                  What do you do when you have "imperfect" poo?

                                                  Well, the first thing to consider is how imperfect it is, and how often it is like that? Once in a while, things aren't going to be perfect, and that's A-OK.

                                                  If you know you need to get more fiber or water, then try increasing that.

                                                  If you haven’t had enough probiotic foods, then try getting more of them.

                                                  If you’re super-stressed, then try deep breathing, meditating, or having a warm bath.

                                                  Oh, and don’t forget the two most basic pieces of nutrition advice:

                                                  • First, eat a variety of nutrient-dense, minimally processed foods, including a lot of fruits & veggies (and their “fibrous” skins, wherever possible). The fiber in these is not only helpful for pushing food through your gut, but they also feed those millions of amazing helpful critters that live there (your friendly gut microbes.)
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  • The second piece of advice is to eat slowly and mindfully, chewing thoroughly.
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  These are good habits for anyone and everyone, even when you have perfect poop!

                                                  If you want to go the extra mile, many Functional Medicine practitioners and other health experts who understand the connection between bowel movement and digestive health will ask their patients to track their Bristol score. This provides valuable feedback to the practitioner on how the patient’s digestive health is trending and how they are reacting to different meals. Tracking your Bristol score can also help you correlate digestion with other aspects of our lifestyle such as stress and sleep.

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                                                  Resources:

                                                  • Learn more about bowel health: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/poop-health
                                                  • Check if your medications might be causing non-ideal poop: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/
                                                  
                                                  

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                                                  ]]>c217990926d442feb206102c6bdc0cd1Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -050019:06truefull5252Thom UnderwoodCurb Your Cravings: Long Term Weight Loss & Health Gain (Without a Diet) - with Shanti Pappas Shanti Pappas is a Digestion & Weight Specialist and the creator of Happy Belly Health. Shanti specializes in helping others curb their cravings and lose weight long term, without dieting º but before we dive into that, I want to share her story.

                                                   

                                                  Today, things are going great for Shanti. She’s happy, she feels fulfilled in her relationships, she’s part of a strong supportive community, she has a rewarding and stable career, and she’s a healthy and vibrant person.

                                                   

                                                  But like so many of us drawn to work in health, this wasn’t always the case.

                                                   

                                                  For a long time, in fact, Shanti’s health was awful. She grew up asthmatic, overweight, and she struggled with digestion and weight for years... but nothing seemed to work.

                                                   

                                                  Shanti ended up starting her first diet when she was just 11. She eliminated all fat and was able to lose weight pretty quickly, but at some point, she stopped. “I remember eating a whole loaf of bread because I was so hungry. I then found myself eating giant Snickers bars for lunch and, yes, my weight was a problem again.”

                                                   

                                                  This was just the beginning of Shanti’s dieting – “I was always off or on a diet.” The goal was to be thin, not healthy, and she did some pretty desperate and unhealthy things in pursuit of that goal. She was even a competitive athlete, but still, weight was my biggest struggle. Exercise didn’t fix the problem.

                                                   

                                                  Inevitably, Shanti’s hunger and cravings always won.

                                                   

                                                  The Turning Point

                                                   

                                                  Hiring a health coach saved Shanti tons of time, and the support meant she didn't have to fail miserably with every attempt.

                                                   

                                                  The coach helped her realize that food isn’t a dieting tool. The nutrients food offers can put you into balance and you don’t have to feel deprived, hungry, and a slave to cravings. “I felt better when I changed what and how I ate. This was very powerful.”

                                                   

                                                  The transformation was so powerful, in fact, that Shanti founded a company on these principles.

                                                   

                                                  “I didn’t want to help people diet. I wanted to help people not have to!”

                                                   

                                                  Okay, now let’s dig into Weight Loss…

                                                   

                                                  The U.S. weight loss market is estimated to be a $70 billion a year industry, and this continues to climb. Most people have tried and failed at least 10 weight loss programs, or gained most of the weight back after completing one.

                                                   

                                                  In fact, 95% of those who lose weight gained it back. But why?

                                                   

                                                  “So often, we are looking for weight loss without an overt focus on health gain.  And that's just not how it works.” If you want to lose weight and not have to diet anymore, three things have to happen simultaneously:

                                                   

                                                  1. You need to lose body fat, not just body weight. Otherwise, it's just a short matter of time before the weight comes back.
                                                  
                                                  

                                                   

                                                  2. The dynamics in the body or mind that actually caused the weight gain in the first place need to be found and reversed. Because it’s seldom just (or even primarily) about food.
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  3. Detoxification needs to be enhanced and supported. Our adipose tissue is where we store many toxins. Body fat loss = Toxicity,...]]>Shanti Pappas is a Digestion & Weight Specialist and the creator of Happy Belly Health. Shanti specializes in helping others curb their cravings and lose weight long term, without dieting º but before we dive into that, I want to share her story.

                                                      

                                                     Today, things are going great for Shanti. She’s happy, she feels fulfilled in her relationships, she’s part of a strong supportive community, she has a rewarding and stable career, and she’s a healthy and vibrant person.

                                                      

                                                     But like so many of us drawn to work in health, this wasn’t always the case.

                                                      

                                                     For a long time, in fact, Shanti’s health was awful. She grew up asthmatic, overweight, and she struggled with digestion and weight for years... but nothing seemed to work.

                                                      

                                                     Shanti ended up starting her first diet when she was just 11. She eliminated all fat and was able to lose weight pretty quickly, but at some point, she stopped. “I remember eating a whole loaf of bread because I was so hungry. I then found myself eating giant Snickers bars for lunch and, yes, my weight was a problem again.”

                                                      

                                                     This was just the beginning of Shanti’s dieting – “I was always off or on a diet.” The goal was to be thin, not healthy, and she did some pretty desperate and unhealthy things in pursuit of that goal. She was even a competitive athlete, but still, weight was my biggest struggle. Exercise didn’t fix the problem.

                                                      

                                                     Inevitably, Shanti’s hunger and cravings always won.

                                                      

                                                     The Turning Point

                                                      

                                                     Hiring a health coach saved Shanti tons of time, and the support meant she didn't have to fail miserably with every attempt.

                                                      

                                                     The coach helped her realize that food isn’t a dieting tool. The nutrients food offers can put you into balance and you don’t have to feel deprived, hungry, and a slave to cravings. “I felt better when I changed what and how I ate. This was very powerful.”

                                                      

                                                     The transformation was so powerful, in fact, that Shanti founded a company on these principles.

                                                      

                                                     “I didn’t want to help people diet. I wanted to help people not have to!”

                                                      

                                                     Okay, now let’s dig into Weight Loss…

                                                      

                                                     The U.S. weight loss market is estimated to be a $70 billion a year industry, and this continues to climb. Most people have tried and failed at least 10 weight loss programs, or gained most of the weight back after completing one.

                                                      

                                                     In fact, 95% of those who lose weight gained it back. But why?

                                                      

                                                     “So often, we are looking for weight loss without an overt focus on health gain.  And that's just not how it works.” If you want to lose weight and not have to diet anymore, three things have to happen simultaneously:

                                                      

                                                     1. You need to lose body fat, not just body weight. Otherwise, it's just a short matter of time before the weight comes back.
                                                     
                                                     

                                                      

                                                     2. The dynamics in the body or mind that actually caused the weight gain in the first place need to be found and reversed. Because it’s seldom just (or even primarily) about food.
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     3. Detoxification needs to be enhanced and supported. Our adipose tissue is where we store many toxins. Body fat loss = Toxicity, unless we intervene otherwise.  Extended weight loss can actually be dangerous without this focus, especially for people who are already inflamed. And as a matter of self-protection, the weight returns! Yes, our body will make fat to have a safe place for toxins to live!
                                                     
                                                     

                                                     “So I want to be very clear and set the expectation that the type of weight loss I’m talking about – permanent weight loss – can only happen if you lose actual body fat; you figure out the root causes of the extra weight since it’s seldom food; and you boost detox while losing weight.”

                                                     This is rarely ever addressed in the weight loss industry. Actually, this is probably what makes weight loss such a profitable business! Repeat customers.

                                                     What about the Mental and Physical reasons for weight loss failure?

                                                     Physical reasons for failing to lose weight can be from nutrient deficiencies, microbiome imbalance, hormone imbalance (this is actually a huge part of it, as both sex hormones and stress hormones are big factors to consider with weight), or gut health.

                                                     But there are plenty of emotional reasons, and these are often the biggest obstacles. Eating fills a void, which can also be tied to physical reasons like neurotransmitter imbalances as a driver for binging strong cravings. Neurotransmitters, like serotonin, for example, simply make us feel good and helps us stop when we are satisfied vs using food to calm and comfort us.

                                                     What about Calorie Counting?

                                                     “I don't believe in tracking anything that can be counted because I think it makes people obsessive about their food.”

                                                     It also just doesn’t work for long-term weight loss.

                                                     We think we’re outsmarting our bodies by giving it low calorie foods and exercising more, but what we’re really doing is training it to need less calories in order to keep the same weight.

                                                     Curb Your Cravings

                                                     Shanti’s program, Curb Your Cravings, isn’t the same as every other weight loss program out there. Shanti’s goal with Curb Your Cravings is to educate, guide, and support people who want freedom from dieting and weight struggles so they can be their best selves – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

                                                     “We’re not giving you a diet to follow. It’s designed for people who don’t want to diet anymore and want to learn to eat in a way that supports their body. In the program, they’ll rebalance their blood sugar and learn to eat nutrient dense foods.”

                                                     People who do the program learn to understand what a balanced plate of food looks like for them and why it’s important. “Sure we tell them why we think it’s important to eat vegetables, fat, protein, complex carbs, etc, but they experience the benefits of it.”

                                                     They also experience how much more challenging a day of eating well is for them when they slack a bit or overindulge: their cravings increase and they feel crankier, more tired, and more obsessed with food.

                                                     “The best part is no one has ever complained of feeling deprived or hungry. They really do embrace this way of eating as their own because they’ve customized to what their unique needs are.”

                                                     Basically, it’s a practice in habit building around taking care of yourself as a priority!

                                                     Three Steps to a Healthier You

                                                     1. Be a Detective
                                                     
                                                     

                                                     Most people I meet are walking around like their heads weren’t attached to their bodies. They simply don’t pay attention until there is some sort of pain or discomfort that’s shouting at you to wake up and take notice.

                                                     2. Look for Clues
                                                     
                                                     

                                                     The second step is to look and see what’s out of balance. Do you have all the raw materials your body needs to function and heal? Things like oxygen, water, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and healthy fats? Do you have strong cravings for wine, sugar or bread?

                                                     3. Solve the Mystery
                                                     
                                                     

                                                     Once you know what’s hurting you, you can eliminate those root causes.

                                                     You can learn more by downloading Shanti’s free PDF, “How to Curb Your Cravings: 3 Steps to a Healthier You!” Click here to gain access.

                                                     --

                                                     Resources:

                                                     • Learn more at happybellyhealth.com
                                                     • Start Curbing Your Cravings: happybellyhealth.com/weightloss
                                                     • Instagram: @happybellyhealth
                                                     • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happybellyhealth/
                                                     • Twitter: @happybellyh
                                                     
                                                     

                                                     Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                     Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                     --

                                                     Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                     --

                                                     
                                                     The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                     ]]>9267f947b6f343f09cd3ae6534a3ddfaMon, 29 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -050053:48truefull5151Thom UnderwoodMy Weight Loss Journey, Holistic Wellness Tips, & Celebrating 50 EpisodesWelcome to the 50th Episode of the Rebel Health Coach Podcast. First I would like to take a minute and thank each and every one of you for listening. It means a lot to me!!

                                                      

                                                     People kept saying, “Thom you should start a podcast... it’s easy!” Well, this isn’t as easy as people said it was going to be... as a matter of fact it is a lot of work. But I couldn’t be happier doing it!

                                                      

                                                     I would like to thank my good friend Chel Hamilton from Meditation Minis for getting me started. She was a guest on Episode 17 and her podcast is one I frequently recommend to clients who need some guided meditation and are crunched for time.

                                                      

                                                     I know that the Rebel Health Coach Podcast is a small fish in a big pond, and my goal for this podcast is to cover all things health and wellness – meditation, self-love, food, hormones, supplements, and beyond. It’s a grand goal, but if just one of my shows changes someone’s life, I have done my job!!

                                                      

                                                     Like I said my goal is to change peoples lives in this crazy world we live in!

                                                      

                                                     I’d like to offer a quick review of the most downloaded episodes of the show so far. If you haven’t already listened to them all, I high recommend going back and checking these out:

                                                      

                                                     • Ep. 36 – Test, Don’t Guess: Hormonal Health & The DUTCH Test. My dear friend Dr. Carrie Jones is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical and an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones.
                                                     • Ep. 35 – The Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize – Part 1. This was a Solo Episode and part 1 of 3 of the three steps to optimal health and living a healthy life, which are maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing. In part one of this three-part series, we focus on maximizing what our bodies need.
                                                     • Ep. 37 – The Origin Story of KB Pure Essentials & The Life-Changing Benefits of CBD Oil. Brooke Brun and Katie Moodie are the Co-Founders of KB Pure Essentials, a lifestyle company offering an all-natural line of wellness and beauty products formulated with CBD. Their goal is to bring the life- and health-changing benefits of CBD to every individual through easy accessibility, while leading the way in community education.
                                                     • Ep. 43 – Hormone Replacement Therapy: Past to Present (Part 1). This is the first of a series of episodes diving into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (or BHRT). I’m joined by two guests, Marie Hoäg and Anthony Llabres, to cover what BHRT is and everything you might want to know about it.
                                                     • Ep. 47 – Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Menopause Prevention & Female Hormone Health (Part...]]>Welcome to the 50th Episode of the Rebel Health Coach Podcast. First I would like to take a minute and thank each and every one of you for listening. It means a lot to me!!

                                                        

                                                       People kept saying, “Thom you should start a podcast... it’s easy!” Well, this isn’t as easy as people said it was going to be... as a matter of fact it is a lot of work. But I couldn’t be happier doing it!

                                                        

                                                       I would like to thank my good friend Chel Hamilton from Meditation Minis for getting me started. She was a guest on Episode 17 and her podcast is one I frequently recommend to clients who need some guided meditation and are crunched for time.

                                                        

                                                       I know that the Rebel Health Coach Podcast is a small fish in a big pond, and my goal for this podcast is to cover all things health and wellness – meditation, self-love, food, hormones, supplements, and beyond. It’s a grand goal, but if just one of my shows changes someone’s life, I have done my job!!

                                                        

                                                       Like I said my goal is to change peoples lives in this crazy world we live in!

                                                        

                                                       I’d like to offer a quick review of the most downloaded episodes of the show so far. If you haven’t already listened to them all, I high recommend going back and checking these out:

                                                        

                                                       • Ep. 36 – Test, Don’t Guess: Hormonal Health & The DUTCH Test. My dear friend Dr. Carrie Jones is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical and an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones.
                                                       • Ep. 35 – The Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize – Part 1. This was a Solo Episode and part 1 of 3 of the three steps to optimal health and living a healthy life, which are maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing. In part one of this three-part series, we focus on maximizing what our bodies need.
                                                       • Ep. 37 – The Origin Story of KB Pure Essentials & The Life-Changing Benefits of CBD Oil. Brooke Brun and Katie Moodie are the Co-Founders of KB Pure Essentials, a lifestyle company offering an all-natural line of wellness and beauty products formulated with CBD. Their goal is to bring the life- and health-changing benefits of CBD to every individual through easy accessibility, while leading the way in community education.
                                                       • Ep. 43 – Hormone Replacement Therapy: Past to Present (Part 1). This is the first of a series of episodes diving into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (or BHRT). I’m joined by two guests, Marie Hoäg and Anthony Llabres, to cover what BHRT is and everything you might want to know about it.
                                                       • Ep. 47 – Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Menopause Prevention & Female Hormone Health (Part 4). I was joined by my good friend Marie Hoag, the founder and CEO of Panacea Sciences, and we discuss getting a woman to that Hormone Sweet Spot and Menopause.
                                                       • Ep. 48 – Hormone Replacement Therapy: What Questions Should Women Ask a Doctor Specializing in HRT? (Part 5). Dr. James Nagel specializes in Advanced Hormone Restoration Therapy and started Quality of Life Medicine, a boutique Hormone Medicine clinic that specializes in advanced hormone restoration therapies.
                                                       • Ep. 40 – Letting it Be. This episode is with a dear friend from my past, Dr. Lisa Templeton. She is a clinical psychologist, author, musician, poet, and spiritual guide. She founded and owns Interpersonal Healing Clinic, and we discuss her amazing new book Letting it Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance.
                                                       • Ep. 33 – Transforming The Overweight Mind – with Jay Nixon. We discuss his great book, The Overweight Mind – The Undeniable Truth Behind Why Your Not Losing Weight. And since that episode, Jay started his own excellent podcast, Thrive Forever Fit with Jay Nixon. Give it a listen!
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       My Weight Loss Journey & Tips

                                                        

                                                       I would like to take a minute and go back to one of the most basic and most important topics in the health and wellness field: weight loss.

                                                        

                                                       The U.S. weight loss market is estimated to be worth $70 billion in 2018 and climbing. Continued high rates of obesity and overweight, coupled with low unemployment and higher disposable income, are boosting the market.

                                                        

                                                       Yet more than 95% gain weight back after they lose it.

                                                        

                                                       Why does this happen? Mindset and bad habits are the biggest culprits, but let’s not forget to mention the root cause of many people’s weight problems: gut health, food allergies, insulin resistance, hormone health, and sometimes even prescriptions.

                                                        

                                                       I suggest going back and listening to The Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize Series

                                                        

                                                       In Episode 35, I discuss maximizing what is needed for our bodies to thrive.

                                                        

                                                       Then in Episode 41, I discuss minimizing the things that are harmful to our bodies.

                                                        

                                                       Lastly, in Episode 45 I discuss prioritizing the things that create an environment for healing.

                                                        

                                                       The reason I want to address this today is I saw an image on Facebook about a 30-Day Challenge.

                                                        

                                                       What do all of the things listed have in common? They are all man-made foods… so does this feel so difficult for people to do?

                                                        

                                                       Now, do I eat healthy 100% of the time? No, absolutely not! I enjoy Aunt Bettie’s cake on her Birthday, and I enjoy a pint of Chunky Monkey once a Month.

                                                        

                                                       I like to practice a 90/10 rule; feeding my body what it needs to thrive 90 percent of the time, and feeding my indulgences 10 percent of the time.

                                                        

                                                       Because, in my opinion, DIET is a 4 letter word.

                                                        

                                                       This is a lifestyle change, not rocket science. You just have to eat real food – although I totally understand that this is a hard habit to break.

                                                        

                                                       There is no quick fix, there is no magic pill, and there is no miraculous MLM supplement. I want you to be healthy, and I want to celebrate with you! Is it easy? Nope. But believe me, nothing beats the feeling you get when...

                                                       • you have to go buy clothes 2 sizes smaller
                                                       • you get positive feedback
                                                       • you don’t have to get that Rx filled every month
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       I know – I lived this!!

                                                        

                                                       I was 289lbs in February of 2007. I feel your pain, and that is exactly why I decided to take this journey so that I can help people get healthy, change, overcome the BS in their head, and fix the root causes of weight gain.

                                                        

                                                       We don’t have a health care system, we have a sick care system – so stop the madness and take control over your own destiny and life.

                                                        

                                                       I did and so can you, and I am here to help you if you need support. And if we are not a good fit, I know some very talented and compassionate people that I can recommend you to.

                                                        

                                                       Now, I am not your guy if you want to lose weight for a wedding, for a photo shoot, for swimsuit season, Honestly, I don’t want to help you if that is what you’re looking for.

                                                        

                                                       I want to help you create a lifestyle for the rest of your life! I want to help you live a life you enjoy! I want you to send me pictures of you walking your daughter down the aisle, playing with your grandchildren – what I want for you is long-term health and wellness!

                                                        

                                                       I want to help you become the best version of yourself so that when you see that same image I saw on Facebook, you’ll say, “Hell, that’s easy! I do that every day.”

                                                        

                                                       If you want to chat, I offer a Free 20-Minute Consultation. Click this link or go to ThomUnderwood.net, click the red button on the home page that says “Book Now,” and schedule your consultation.

                                                        

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                                                       Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                       Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                       --

                                                       Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                       --

                                                       
                                                       The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                       ]]>65983bf0ed7243188bbfdcc2bee00426Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -050025:34truefull5050Thom UnderwoodHow to Beat Negative Self-Talk & Limiting BeliefsDo you suffer from a loud negative nelly voice yelling at you from backstage? We all do sometimes.

                                                        

                                                       A little self-criticism is a normal shared human trait, and can even be healthy for the most part.

                                                        

                                                       However, if your negative voice starts to take over the spotlight, and is preventing you from doing what you want or need or want to do in your life, then it’s time to redesign your life!

                                                        

                                                       Long-standing negative beliefs are not only stress-inducing and relationship-damaging, but they can greatly limit your potential for health and happiness.

                                                        

                                                       If you’re sick of having the same old conversation with negative nelly, then try some of the ideas I’ve outlined in this episodes for how you can shift away from this damaging mindset and release yourself of limiting beliefs.

                                                        

                                                       Are you ready to silence your inner critic for good?

                                                        

                                                       --

                                                       Resources:

                                                       • Listen: Sean Croxton’s Quote of the Day Show
                                                       • Listen: Chel Hamilton’s Meditation Minis
                                                       • Read: “9 Ways to Silence Your Inner Critic” on Health.com
                                                       • Read: “What are Limiting Beliefs and What Causes Them?” on Thrive Global
                                                       • Read: “The Complete Guide on How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs” on IQ Matrix
                                                       
                                                       

                                                       Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                       Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                       --

                                                       Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                       --

                                                       
                                                       The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                       ]]>Do you suffer from a loud negative nelly voice yelling at you from backstage? We all do sometimes.

                                                        

                                                       A little self-criticism is a normal shared human trait, and can even be healthy for the most part.

                                                        

                                                       However, if your negative voice starts to take over the spotlight, and is preventing you from doing what you want or need or want to do in your life, then it’s time to redesign your life!

                                                        

                                                       Long-standing negative beliefs are not only stress-inducing and relationship-damaging, but they can greatly limit your potential for health and happiness.

                                                        

                                                       If you’re sick of having the same old conversation with negative nelly, then try some of the ideas I’ve outlined in this episodes for how you can shift away from this damaging mindset and release yourself of limiting beliefs.

                                                        

                                                       Are you ready to silence your inner critic for good?

                                                        

                                                       --

                                                       Resources:

                                                       • Listen: Sean Croxton’s Quote of the Day Show
                                                       • Listen: Chel Hamilton’s Meditation Minis
                                                       • Read: “9 Ways to Silence Your Inner Critic” on Health.com
                                                       • Read: “What are Limiting Beliefs and What Causes Them?” on Thrive Global
                                                       • Read: “The Complete Guide on How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs” on IQ Matrix
                                                       
                                                       

                                                       Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                       Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                       --

                                                       Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                       --

                                                       
                                                       The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                       ]]>6bcadb54b31841959ca6b0c10dacac98Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -050012:28truefull4949Thom UnderwoodHormone Replacement Therapy: What Questions Should Women Ask a Doctor Specializing in HRT? (Part 5) - with Dr. James NagelDr. James Nagel specializes in Advanced Hormone Restoration Therapy and started Quality of Life Medicine, a boutique Hormone Medicine clinic that specializes in advanced hormone restoration therapies for cisgender women and men from puberty to old age.

                                                        

                                                       Dr. James Nagle also co-developed both the Panacea Protocol™ and Panacea|HRT™ with our previous guest, clinical hormone coach Moxie Marie Hoäg.  

                                                        

                                                       Marie recently published a list of questions every woman should ask when looking for a good hormone doctor, so I decided to use this same list to guide my interview with Dr. Nagle. If you want to see this list yourself, you can click here to download it for free.

                                                        

                                                       Who are Dr. Nagle’s average patients and what problems are they typically experiencing when they reach out to him?

                                                        

                                                       Dr. Nagle’s main patient base is perimenopausal and menopausal women and women with menstrual irregularities, ages as young as reproductive age to about 60 years old.

                                                        

                                                       Their symptoms include:

                                                        

                                                       • Depression
                                                       • Anxiety
                                                       • Migraines
                                                       • Headaches
                                                       • Mood swings
                                                       • Irregular and painful periods
                                                       • Insomnia
                                                       • Weight gain
                                                       • Irritability
                                                       • Anger outbursts
                                                       • Low energy
                                                       • Fatigue
                                                       • Achy feelings all over (fibromyalgia)
                                                       • Emotional detachment
                                                       • Dry skin, hair, nails, eyes, mouth
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       What formal training does Dr. Nagle have in HRT?

                                                        

                                                       • The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
                                                       • The Institute for Functional Medicine
                                                       • Scripps Center for Integrative and Holistic Medicine
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       How many women, in general, has Dr. Nagle successfully treated using HRT?

                                                        

                                                       “I don’t know an exact number, but I can tell you it’s in the tens of thousands.”

                                                        

                                                       Which generation of HRT does Dr. Nagle use, and can you describe the difference as a physician of advanced hormone therapy in the clinic?

                                                        

                                                       In Dr. Nagle’s office, they use the Panacea|HRT™ hormone replacement system, which shouldn’t be confused with the Panacea Protocol, “which actually involves all of the elements of a good, complete therapeutic prescription for wellbeing. It’s the periodic table of health, basically.”

                                                        

                                                       Dr. James Nagel specializes in Advanced Hormone Restoration Therapy and started Quality of Life Medicine, a boutique Hormone Medicine clinic that specializes in advanced hormone restoration therapies for cisgender women and men from puberty to old age.

                                                        

                                                       Dr. James Nagle also co-developed both the Panacea Protocol™ and Panacea|HRT™ with our previous guest, clinical hormone coach Moxie Marie Hoäg.  

                                                        

                                                       Marie recently published a list of questions every woman should ask when looking for a good hormone doctor, so I decided to use this same list to guide my interview with Dr. Nagle. If you want to see this list yourself, you can click here to download it for free.

                                                        

                                                       Who are Dr. Nagle’s average patients and what problems are they typically experiencing when they reach out to him?

                                                        

                                                       Dr. Nagle’s main patient base is perimenopausal and menopausal women and women with menstrual irregularities, ages as young as reproductive age to about 60 years old.

                                                        

                                                       Their symptoms include:

                                                        

                                                       • Depression
                                                       • Anxiety
                                                       • Migraines
                                                       • Headaches
                                                       • Mood swings
                                                       • Irregular and painful periods
                                                       • Insomnia
                                                       • Weight gain
                                                       • Irritability
                                                       • Anger outbursts
                                                       • Low energy
                                                       • Fatigue
                                                       • Achy feelings all over (fibromyalgia)
                                                       • Emotional detachment
                                                       • Dry skin, hair, nails, eyes, mouth
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       What formal training does Dr. Nagle have in HRT?

                                                        

                                                       • The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
                                                       • The Institute for Functional Medicine
                                                       • Scripps Center for Integrative and Holistic Medicine
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       How many women, in general, has Dr. Nagle successfully treated using HRT?

                                                        

                                                       “I don’t know an exact number, but I can tell you it’s in the tens of thousands.”

                                                        

                                                       Which generation of HRT does Dr. Nagle use, and can you describe the difference as a physician of advanced hormone therapy in the clinic?

                                                        

                                                       In Dr. Nagle’s office, they use the Panacea|HRT™ hormone replacement system, which shouldn’t be confused with the Panacea Protocol, “which actually involves all of the elements of a good, complete therapeutic prescription for wellbeing. It’s the periodic table of health, basically.”

                                                        

                                                       This is how they describe the system on the Quality of Life Medicine website:

                                                       “Panacea|HRT™ is the most advanced and clinically sustainable bioidentical hormone restoration system for women in the world, and is the only advanced customizable standardized form of compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on the market.

                                                        

                                                       “Panacea|HRT™ is a fourth generation HRT system that consists of transdermal bioidentical hormones in topical compounded cream preparations that are dosed to healthy levels of hormones naturally produced by your body when you were young, and intelligently administered in a way that mimics the female body's natural hormone physiology.

                                                        

                                                       “The proprietary formulated creams and their amounts are designed to rhythmically vary over the course of a 28-day cycle as youthful hormone levels naturally flow, that works in conjunction with our professional Panacea Protocol Lifestyle Hormone Medicine Program™. The goal is to restore natural hormones to healthy reproductive levels in a manner that replicates the female body’s own physiology to what we call the "Hormone Sweet Spot"™.”

                                                        

                                                       This system is unique to other forms of HRT because it can be adapted to each unique individual, as the dosing requirements can vary as much as 1000% between two patients.

                                                        

                                                       As a Functional Medicine practitioner, how does Dr. Nagle address the root cause of his female patients’ conditions?

                                                        

                                                       “In order to be successful, a physician needs to have a good understanding of the origin of disease.” And one of the most frustrating things about medical school, for Dr. Nagle, was that he had no more understanding of the origin of disease than when he started.

                                                        

                                                       However, thanks to functional medicine principles, we now understand that the vast majority of health problems are related to the integrity and function of your gastrointestinal tract and your human microbiome. Meaning we now realize that it is the absorption of intestinal toxins from the gut that creates a vicious cycle that aggravates, causes, or prevents recovery from many chronic diseases.

                                                        

                                                       Dr. Nagle is then able to integrate that knowledge when addressing underlying endocrine issues with his patients. And that’s why they don’t just do hormone therapy, but also help patients optimize their holistic health through the Panacea Protocol.

                                                        

                                                       What does it mean to balance a woman’s hormones?

                                                        

                                                       When you can get a woman to their personal "Hormone Sweet Spot.”  

                                                        

                                                       The "Hormone Sweet Spot" is when a woman can’t imagine feeling better than she does, with virtually all mental and physical symptoms eliminated, and her blood labs concur with how she feels.

                                                        

                                                       There are specific clinical goals that vary for each patient, determined using a blood test.

                                                        

                                                       If you want to learn more about this topic, check out the rest of my series on Hormone Replacement Therapy:

                                                        

                                                       • Ep. 43 – Hormone Replacement Therapy: Past to Present (Part 1) – with Marie Hoag & Anthony Llabres
                                                       • Ep. 44 – Hormone Replacement Therapy: Past to Present (Part 2), Myths & Truths of HRT – with Marie Hoag & Anthony Llabres
                                                       • Ep. 46 – Hormone Replacement Therapy: Andropause (AKA Manopause) (Part 3) – with Anthony Llabres
                                                       • Ep. 47 – Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Menopause Prevention & Female Hormone Health (Part 4) – with Marie Hoäg
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       --

                                                       Resources:

                                                       • Learn more at qualityoflifemedicine.com
                                                       • Download Marie Hoäg's list of questions for your doctor
                                                       
                                                       

                                                       Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                       Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                       --

                                                       Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                       --

                                                       
                                                       The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                       ]]>e7cfbf205ecf46ac9a441dfdcceb19dcMon, 17 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -050001:12:44truefull4848Thom UnderwoodBioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Menopause Prevention & Female Hormone Health (Part 4) - with Marie HoägToday I’m joined again by Marie Hoäg to learn more about female hormone health, particularly menopause prevention.

                                                        

                                                       Marie is an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant for patients and healthcare practitioners. She has an extensive professional hormone coaching background, working for over 15 years in a specialty hormone medicine clinic with thousands of male and female, cisgender and transgender patients. She has experience with all forms of hormone therapy, both as a clinician coach and through personal experience as a hormone patient utilizing virtually every method and kind of hormone therapy available.

                                                        

                                                       Marie is also the founder and CEO of Panacea Sciences, a research and educational health sciences company that offers advanced education and clinical application training for physicians and physician extenders who want to learn how to intelligently administer advanced bioidentical hormone therapy to get women’s hormones to their Hormone Sweet Spot™.

                                                        

                                                       Why keep a woman from menopause?

                                                        

                                                       To understand the significance of this question, you have to understand the impact estrogen has on the mind and body of a woman – in reality, it affects every function in the female body and every cell down to the nucleus.

                                                        

                                                       So when it becomes estrogen deficient, called Hypoestrogenism, no matter the age or the cause of the deficiency, women will feel it in their body and mind. And this doesn’t just happen during menopause. It can happen at any age.

                                                        

                                                       Learn more about this in Marie’s article, “Menopause is a choice.”

                                                        

                                                       How do you keep a woman from going into menopause?

                                                        

                                                       The right hormones, dosed in the right amounts, and administered in the right manner, coupled with the right diet and lifestyle to enhance the clinical efficacy of the hormones.

                                                        

                                                       What is the "Hormone Sweet Spot"?

                                                        

                                                       A clinical destination – it’s when you know your hormones are balanced!

                                                        

                                                       Marie determines where her clients are in relation to this sweet spot by measuring clinical indicators with blood serum levels.

                                                        

                                                       “We know women of any age is in her "Hormone Sweet Spot"™ when she cannot imagine feeling any better than she does, and her blood serum lab results concur... Each woman, no matter her age, has her own Hormone Sweet Spot™ that can be clinically obtained by practitioners who are professionally taught the clinical algorithm.”

                                                        

                                                       Learn more: “What are optimal hormone levels?”

                                                        

                                                       What are the four generations of HRT?

                                                        

                                                       • 1st Generation - Oral pills, synthetic, lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static dosing, no real education/training, and stops working in weeks.
                                                       
                                                       

                                                        

                                                       • 2nd Generation - Compounded, bioidentical (this is the biggest difference between generation one and two), lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static doses, some...]]>Today I’m joined again by Marie Hoäg to learn more about female hormone health, particularly menopause prevention.

                                                          

                                                         Marie is an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant for patients and healthcare practitioners. She has an extensive professional hormone coaching background, working for over 15 years in a specialty hormone medicine clinic with thousands of male and female, cisgender and transgender patients. She has experience with all forms of hormone therapy, both as a clinician coach and through personal experience as a hormone patient utilizing virtually every method and kind of hormone therapy available.

                                                          

                                                         Marie is also the founder and CEO of Panacea Sciences, a research and educational health sciences company that offers advanced education and clinical application training for physicians and physician extenders who want to learn how to intelligently administer advanced bioidentical hormone therapy to get women’s hormones to their Hormone Sweet Spot™.

                                                          

                                                         Why keep a woman from menopause?

                                                          

                                                         To understand the significance of this question, you have to understand the impact estrogen has on the mind and body of a woman – in reality, it affects every function in the female body and every cell down to the nucleus.

                                                          

                                                         So when it becomes estrogen deficient, called Hypoestrogenism, no matter the age or the cause of the deficiency, women will feel it in their body and mind. And this doesn’t just happen during menopause. It can happen at any age.

                                                          

                                                         Learn more about this in Marie’s article, “Menopause is a choice.”

                                                          

                                                         How do you keep a woman from going into menopause?

                                                          

                                                         The right hormones, dosed in the right amounts, and administered in the right manner, coupled with the right diet and lifestyle to enhance the clinical efficacy of the hormones.

                                                          

                                                         What is the "Hormone Sweet Spot"?

                                                          

                                                         A clinical destination – it’s when you know your hormones are balanced!

                                                          

                                                         Marie determines where her clients are in relation to this sweet spot by measuring clinical indicators with blood serum levels.

                                                          

                                                         “We know women of any age is in her "Hormone Sweet Spot"™ when she cannot imagine feeling any better than she does, and her blood serum lab results concur... Each woman, no matter her age, has her own Hormone Sweet Spot™ that can be clinically obtained by practitioners who are professionally taught the clinical algorithm.”

                                                          

                                                         Learn more: “What are optimal hormone levels?”

                                                          

                                                         What are the four generations of HRT?

                                                          

                                                         • 1st Generation - Oral pills, synthetic, lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static dosing, no real education/training, and stops working in weeks.
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         • 2nd Generation - Compounded, bioidentical (this is the biggest difference between generation one and two), lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static doses, some education (but not a lot), no clinical application training, designed to treat symptoms of hormone deficiencies (but not fix them), and stops working in months.
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         • 3rd Generation - Compounded, bioidentical, derived from a plant but still synthesized, medium dose, rhythmically administered (mimicking the natural physiology of each hormone), minimal theory education, no clinical application training. It’s better than 1st and 2nd generation in terms of clinical outcomes, but still only about 20% effective.
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         • 4th Generation - Compounded, bioidentical, physiological dosing (doses mimic a woman’s hormones in her reproductive prime), clinically effective dosing schedule, rhythmically administered, clinical algorithm, standardized customizable system, eliminates hormone deficiencies (not just the symptoms), 80-90% clinically effective, and sustainable “Hormone Sweet Spot”™.
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         Pellets – why are they so bad?

                                                          

                                                         This is 2nd generation HRT, what Marie calls the “The load ‘em up and let them fall” method. It ends up treating a woman like a gas tank, filling her up for a few months until it runs out... but that’s not how you achieve the optimal hormone levels in women!

                                                          

                                                         It has more training and is more heavily pushes than many other forms of HRT, but don’t late that fool you. This is actually a recipe for estrogen dominance.

                                                          

                                                         How the heck do you find a good physician for HRT?

                                                          

                                                         You want to evaluate the physician’s website and ask them questions to assess their mindset:

                                                          

                                                         • What kind of hormones does this doctor prescribe and what labs do they take? That will dictate what you get in treatment.
                                                         • Do they believe the myth that estrogen causes cancer? Because then you’re definitely not going to get the treatment you need.
                                                         • Do you have any clinical goals that you’re shooting for?
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         Why Incorporate a Health Coach?

                                                          

                                                         Getting to the "Hormone Sweet Spot"™ is a transformational process over a period of time with specific dietary and lifestyle recommendations as hormones are optimizing. The formally trained hormone health coach aids in this process and works in tandem with your HRT prescriber to help women get to their personal "Hormone Sweet Spot".

                                                          

                                                         --

                                                         Resources:

                                                         • Menopausemoxie.com
                                                         • panaceasciences.com
                                                         • facebook.com/moxiemenopause
                                                         • facebook.com/PanaceaSciences
                                                         
                                                         

                                                         Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                         Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

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                                                         Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

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                                                         ]]>d8c5dbc1930f44b18bc06eb1ec97d7e9Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -050001:36:25truefull4747Thom UnderwoodHormone Replacement Therapy: Andropause (AKA Manopause) (Part 3) - with Anthony LlabresAnthony Llabres and I discussed Testosterone back in Episode 27, “Why Is Your Manhood Slowly Seeping Away?”

                                                          

                                                         As a sort of follow-up to that conversation, and as part three of our Hormone Replacement Therapy series, we talk about BHRT for men and touch base on Andropause, AKA “Manopause.”

                                                          

                                                         We also answer some of the questions you all wrote in after listening to Part 1 and Part 2 of the Hormone Replacement Therapy series!

                                                          

                                                         What is Andropause?

                                                          

                                                         • It’s a usually slow but steady reduction of the production of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, which are the main androgens or male hormones.
                                                         • The ten most common causes of death in males are heart disease, cancer, accidents (or unintentional injury), stroke, lower respiratory diseases, diabetes, fluid pneumonia, suicide, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s... and when you look at those ten causes it’s pretty clear that andropause can play a role in nearly all of them if not all of them.
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         The symptoms of Andropause (it’s a short list, but so real):

                                                          

                                                         • Fatigue
                                                         • Depression
                                                         • Weight gain
                                                         • Bone and muscle loss
                                                         • Foggy thinking
                                                         • Difficulty concentrating
                                                         • Anxiety
                                                         • Irritability
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         Factors that Drive Andropause - The Big 3:

                                                          

                                                         1. Insulin Resistance
                                                         2. Cortisol/Stress connection
                                                         3. Estrogen Dominance
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                         The Liver’s Role in Healing and Reducing Symptoms of Andropause:

                                                          

                                                         Liver health is key in healing or reducing the symptoms of Andropause. Conversely, abusing the liver can worsen Andropause.

                                                          

                                                         If your liver isn’t working properly, it can’t metabolize excess estrogen, it can’t metabolize sugar properly – leading to insulin resistance. All of the big 3 contributing to Andropause – insulin resistance, estrogen dominance, and cortisol problems – can impact the liver.

                                                          

                                                         Other factors that can alter liver function and also elevate estrogen include...

                                                          

                                                         • Deficiency of Zinc
                                                         • Alcohol abuse
                                                         • Certain drugs can cause estrogen imbalance
                                                         • Heavy Metal and Chemical Toxicity
                                                         
                                                         

                                                          

                                                          

                                                         --

                                                         Resources:

                                                         • Learn...]]>Anthony Llabres and I discussed Testosterone back in Episode 27, “Why Is Your Manhood Slowly Seeping Away?”

                                                            

                                                           As a sort of follow-up to that conversation, and as part three of our Hormone Replacement Therapy series, we talk about BHRT for men and touch base on Andropause, AKA “Manopause.”

                                                            

                                                           We also answer some of the questions you all wrote in after listening to Part 1 and Part 2 of the Hormone Replacement Therapy series!

                                                            

                                                           What is Andropause?

                                                            

                                                           • It’s a usually slow but steady reduction of the production of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, which are the main androgens or male hormones.
                                                           • The ten most common causes of death in males are heart disease, cancer, accidents (or unintentional injury), stroke, lower respiratory diseases, diabetes, fluid pneumonia, suicide, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s... and when you look at those ten causes it’s pretty clear that andropause can play a role in nearly all of them if not all of them.
                                                           
                                                           

                                                            

                                                           The symptoms of Andropause (it’s a short list, but so real):

                                                            

                                                           • Fatigue
                                                           • Depression
                                                           • Weight gain
                                                           • Bone and muscle loss
                                                           • Foggy thinking
                                                           • Difficulty concentrating
                                                           • Anxiety
                                                           • Irritability
                                                           
                                                           

                                                            

                                                           Factors that Drive Andropause - The Big 3:

                                                            

                                                           1. Insulin Resistance
                                                           2. Cortisol/Stress connection
                                                           3. Estrogen Dominance
                                                           
                                                           

                                                            

                                                           The Liver’s Role in Healing and Reducing Symptoms of Andropause:

                                                            

                                                           Liver health is key in healing or reducing the symptoms of Andropause. Conversely, abusing the liver can worsen Andropause.

                                                            

                                                           If your liver isn’t working properly, it can’t metabolize excess estrogen, it can’t metabolize sugar properly – leading to insulin resistance. All of the big 3 contributing to Andropause – insulin resistance, estrogen dominance, and cortisol problems – can impact the liver.

                                                            

                                                           Other factors that can alter liver function and also elevate estrogen include...

                                                            

                                                           • Deficiency of Zinc
                                                           • Alcohol abuse
                                                           • Certain drugs can cause estrogen imbalance
                                                           • Heavy Metal and Chemical Toxicity
                                                           
                                                           

                                                            

                                                            

                                                           --

                                                           Resources:

                                                           • Learn more at fdnofflorida.com
                                                           • Connect with Anthony on Facebook
                                                           
                                                           

                                                           Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                           Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                           --

                                                           Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                           --

                                                           
                                                           The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                           ]]>f182ff5a281042c29ea82cf8bc57c2dfMon, 20 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -050055:42truefull4646Thom UnderwoodThe Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize - Part 3This is the final episode covering the three steps of the Optimal Health Model. In Episode 35 I discussed maximizing what is needed for our bodies to thrive. Then in Episode 41, I discussed minimizing the things that are harmful to our bodies.

                                                            

                                                           Today I will be discussing how to prioritize the things that create an environment for healing.

                                                            

                                                           Science today has shown that every organ in the human body has the ability to heal itself given the right environment – even organs we have been told could not, like spinal tissue, brain tissue, heart tissue, pancreatic tissue, and prostate tissue.

                                                            

                                                           I’m really fascinated by the inner environment, and I think the easiest reason to explain why is with a quote from Buddha: “Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”

                                                            

                                                           This inner environment needs to be Prioritized. Many of us, including myself, really struggle to do these things consistently. Even if we know we must do it, we struggle to do it... and as a result, we often end up with chronic disease in the body.

                                                            

                                                           So, let’s dig in and see what we need to Prioritize…

                                                            

                                                           1. Sleep
                                                           
                                                           

                                                            

                                                           Sleep are you getting enough sleep? Is your sleep quality sleep?

                                                            

                                                           If you intend to live a long and healthy life, sleep needs to be a priority. Anyone struggling with chronic disease — which is at least half the adult population in the U.S. — would be wise to take heed, as sleep cannot only contribute to the problem but also counteract any healthy lifestyle strategies you’re using to address it.

                                                            

                                                           As a general guideline, seek to get right around eight hours of sleep every night. Anything below seven hours really starts to impact your health (if you’re an adult). The good news is there are many ways to improve your sleep, including nutrients. (While I don’t recommend relying on sleep aids long term, certain supplements can help improve sleep and can be used while you’re implementing more permanent changes.)

                                                            

                                                           Here are some quick tips to help you sleep:

                                                           • Tip 1: Keep in sync with your body's natural sleep-wake cycle, try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day.
                                                           • Tip 2: Control your exposure to light. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone controlled by light exposure that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Your brain secretes more melatonin when it’s dark—making you sleepy—and less when it’s light—making you more alert.
                                                           • Tip 3: Exercise during the day.. Regular exercise also improves the symptoms of insomnia and sleep apnea and increases the amount of time you spend in the deep, restorative stages of sleep.
                                                           • Tip 4: Be smart about what you eat and drink, your daytime eating habits play a role in how well you sleep, especially in the hours before bedtime.
                                                           • Tip 5: Wind down and clear your head. The mind going around in circles – I get this a lot. One way to...]]>This is the final episode covering the three steps of the Optimal Health Model. In Episode 35 I discussed maximizing what is needed for our bodies to thrive. Then in Episode 41, I discussed minimizing the things that are harmful to our bodies.

                                                              

                                                             Today I will be discussing how to prioritize the things that create an environment for healing.

                                                              

                                                             Science today has shown that every organ in the human body has the ability to heal itself given the right environment – even organs we have been told could not, like spinal tissue, brain tissue, heart tissue, pancreatic tissue, and prostate tissue.

                                                              

                                                             I’m really fascinated by the inner environment, and I think the easiest reason to explain why is with a quote from Buddha: “Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”

                                                              

                                                             This inner environment needs to be Prioritized. Many of us, including myself, really struggle to do these things consistently. Even if we know we must do it, we struggle to do it... and as a result, we often end up with chronic disease in the body.

                                                              

                                                             So, let’s dig in and see what we need to Prioritize…

                                                              

                                                             1. Sleep
                                                             
                                                             

                                                              

                                                             Sleep are you getting enough sleep? Is your sleep quality sleep?

                                                              

                                                             If you intend to live a long and healthy life, sleep needs to be a priority. Anyone struggling with chronic disease — which is at least half the adult population in the U.S. — would be wise to take heed, as sleep cannot only contribute to the problem but also counteract any healthy lifestyle strategies you’re using to address it.

                                                              

                                                             As a general guideline, seek to get right around eight hours of sleep every night. Anything below seven hours really starts to impact your health (if you’re an adult). The good news is there are many ways to improve your sleep, including nutrients. (While I don’t recommend relying on sleep aids long term, certain supplements can help improve sleep and can be used while you’re implementing more permanent changes.)

                                                              

                                                             Here are some quick tips to help you sleep:

                                                             • Tip 1: Keep in sync with your body's natural sleep-wake cycle, try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day.
                                                             • Tip 2: Control your exposure to light. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone controlled by light exposure that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Your brain secretes more melatonin when it’s dark—making you sleepy—and less when it’s light—making you more alert.
                                                             • Tip 3: Exercise during the day.. Regular exercise also improves the symptoms of insomnia and sleep apnea and increases the amount of time you spend in the deep, restorative stages of sleep.
                                                             • Tip 4: Be smart about what you eat and drink, your daytime eating habits play a role in how well you sleep, especially in the hours before bedtime.
                                                             • Tip 5: Wind down and clear your head. The mind going around in circles – I get this a lot. One way to deal with that is writing stuff down before you go to bed, or taking a warm Epsom Salt & Lavender bath before you go to bed.
                                                             • Tip 6: Improve your sleep environment by making your bedroom a place for sleep… not TV! Get blackout blinds/curtains, a Sound Machine, essential oil diffuser with Lavender or Roman Chamomile, change the light bulbs on your lamps next to your Bed to a  sleep bulb like the Lighting Science GoodNight Sleep Promoting LED Night Light Bulb.
                                                             
                                                             

                                                              

                                                             2. Rest & Relaxation
                                                             
                                                             

                                                             Are you getting rest and relaxation? What are you doing for yourself?

                                                             Meditation, even a short 10-minute break to meditate, is incredibly beneficial. And my friend and former guest Chel Hamilton has a great one guided meditation podcast called Meditation Minis that can really help out with this.

                                                             Muse also makes a brain-sensing headband will elevate your meditation experience. Check it out at choosemuse.com.

                                                             3. Laughter
                                                             
                                                             

                                                             Don’t forget to laugh! laugh at life, laugh hard – a good belly laugh is good for the soul!

                                                             4. Gratitude
                                                             
                                                             

                                                             Gratitude is essential for our wellbeing!!

                                                             Take a minute every day and write down in your journal what you are grateful for. Or start a gratitude jar, where you write down something that you are grateful for and drop in the jar every day. I have a journal/day planner, and every morning I write down 3 things I am grateful for, then I do it again in the evening. I also write down the lessons I learned for the day.

                                                             5. Exercise and Stretching
                                                             
                                                             

                                                             Move your body! You don’t have to go crazy – just start walking, get outside, enjoy the birds and nature; Park the car far from the door at the grocery store or an appointment and walk; Take the stairs, not the elevator.

                                                             6. Meaningful Relationships
                                                             
                                                             

                                                             A meaningful relationship is characterized as a relationship that is of personal significance; is healthy, caring, and long-lasting, and is one we couldn’t do without. It’s with a person who helps us grow, supports and encourages us, and is there for us when we need them.

                                                             • Notice and act on your desire to connect with others...
                                                             • • When you feel that desire to spend more time with someone, act on it. Make a date for lunch, even if the next possible opportunity is a couple of months or a year away. Pick up the phone and call them when you think of them, just to say hello. Send a quick Facebook message to let them know you were thinking of them.
                                                               
                                                               
                                                             • Spend "real" time together
                                                             • • Speaking of Facebook, I heard someone comment the other day that though it's so easy to "keep in touch" with people these days through social media comments, emails, or text messages, it's not the same as real time. Don't let the fact that you've had regular brief contact with someone online replace face-to-face or voice-to-voice time.
                                                               • When you’re with others, turn of your cell phone.
                                                               • Engage with each other learn something new about them!
                                                               
                                                               
                                                             • Make a special effort that demonstrates your commitment and caring
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             7. Belief in one's ability to be well
                                                             
                                                             

                                                             Ah yes, the power of the Placebo effect!

                                                             "The placebo effect is more than positive thinking — believing a treatment or procedure will work. It's about creating a stronger connection between the brain and body and how they work together," says Professor Ted Kaptchuk a Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

                                                             The Placebo effect, the effect of the mind‐body connection by and large is modulated by hormones and by neurotransmitters. These are two very powerful sets of messengers in the body. Because we have receptors for various hormones and receptors for various neurotransmitters all throughout the body, these two systems end up directly affecting the other biochemical systems as well.

                                                             The attention and emotional support you give yourself is often not something you can easily measure, but it can help you feel more comfortable in the world and that can go a long way when it comes to healing.

                                                             As opposed to the Nocebo Effect, Placebo’s Dark Side – Negative thinking it is equally as powerful. Nocebo language can delay progress in managing chronic pain and possibly worsen our symptoms.

                                                             Because the conscious and unconscious mind has direct control over all bodily functions, it is vital that clinicians are always aware of how the words they use may affect the mind.

                                                             As I have said many times the body as a stupendously intelligent organism. As a flexible, ever evolving, and adapting genetic code, the body will heal itself with the appropriate changes (and then a commitment to those changes).

                                                             It’s not complicated. When we maximize the right things, minimize the right things, and prioritize the right things, the body is at ease – and we don't have to experience DISease

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                                                             Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

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                                                             ]]>fe69ee271cbe46a7ac47be36c497d1dfMon, 30 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -050020:44truefull4545Thom UnderwoodHormone Replacement Therapy: Myths & Truths (Part 2) - with Marie Hoag & Anthony LlabresBetween the “expert” at Whole Foods, your hairdresser, and your most savvy friend, it’s hard to know who or what to believe when it comes to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). So for part two of our HRT series, we’re going to dispel the myths and highlight the truth around HRT.

                                                             If you haven’t listened to Part One, you can go back to learn more about what HRT is, its history, and our two expert guests: Marie Hoäg, an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant, and Anthony Llabres, a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

                                                             And if you have any questions you’d like answered in Part Three, please reach out to me by email: thomunderwood.net/contact.

                                                             So let’s get into some of the biggest HRT myths:

                                                             1. There’s only one kind of HRT. In the last episode, we covered the four generations of HRT. On top of that, all forms of HRT are not created equal. Therapies using low, static doses are just not as effective, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy actually mimics a woman’s hormones in her reproductive prime.
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             1. HRT causes cancer, blood clots, and cardiovascular disease. There’s a lot of misinformation about estrogen, testosterone, and cancer.
                                                             2. 1. Estrogen alone has never been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer. The combination of some Estrogens and Progestins has been shown in some studies to slightly increase the incidence, but other studies have not confirmed that. Progesterone in conjunction with Estrogen, however, is required if the patient still has a uterus as Estrogen alone increases the risk of uterine cancer.
                                                                2. Anthony points to the work of Abraham Morgentaler, MD, to disprove the myths around testosterone and prostate cancer: "Destroying the Myth About Testosterone Replacement and Prostate Cancer".
                                                                
                                                                
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             • Saliva is the best way to test for hormones. This just isn’t true for the more advanced HRT systems. There are actually physical, mental, and emotional symptoms for hormone deficiency, but the most reliable way is blood serum testing. Marie’s view is that if there is not enough estrogen circulating in the blood, then a woman just doesn't have enough.
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             1. Any doctor can prescribe HRT. Technically any doctor can prescribe HRT, but they don’t teach this in medical school and, without the proper training, they may not understand how to test and administer hormones correctly.
                                                             
                                                             
                                                             1. Only women in menopause need HRT. Menopause just means that your period has stopped for 12 months; for whatever reason,...]]>Between the “expert” at Whole Foods, your hairdresser, and your most savvy friend, it’s hard to know who or what to believe when it comes to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). So for part two of our HRT series, we’re going to dispel the myths and highlight the truth around HRT.

                                                                If you haven’t listened to Part One, you can go back to learn more about what HRT is, its history, and our two expert guests: Marie Hoäg, an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant, and Anthony Llabres, a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

                                                                And if you have any questions you’d like answered in Part Three, please reach out to me by email: thomunderwood.net/contact.

                                                                So let’s get into some of the biggest HRT myths:

                                                                1. There’s only one kind of HRT. In the last episode, we covered the four generations of HRT. On top of that, all forms of HRT are not created equal. Therapies using low, static doses are just not as effective, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy actually mimics a woman’s hormones in her reproductive prime.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                1. HRT causes cancer, blood clots, and cardiovascular disease. There’s a lot of misinformation about estrogen, testosterone, and cancer.
                                                                2. 1. Estrogen alone has never been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer. The combination of some Estrogens and Progestins has been shown in some studies to slightly increase the incidence, but other studies have not confirmed that. Progesterone in conjunction with Estrogen, however, is required if the patient still has a uterus as Estrogen alone increases the risk of uterine cancer.
                                                                   2. Anthony points to the work of Abraham Morgentaler, MD, to disprove the myths around testosterone and prostate cancer: "Destroying the Myth About Testosterone Replacement and Prostate Cancer".
                                                                   
                                                                   
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                • Saliva is the best way to test for hormones. This just isn’t true for the more advanced HRT systems. There are actually physical, mental, and emotional symptoms for hormone deficiency, but the most reliable way is blood serum testing. Marie’s view is that if there is not enough estrogen circulating in the blood, then a woman just doesn't have enough.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                1. Any doctor can prescribe HRT. Technically any doctor can prescribe HRT, but they don’t teach this in medical school and, without the proper training, they may not understand how to test and administer hormones correctly.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                1. Only women in menopause need HRT. Menopause just means that your period has stopped for 12 months; for whatever reason, your ovaries have shut down and you’re no longer producing abundant amounts of estrogen. However, Marie is a big believer in menopause prevention – “Women never have to go into menopause, as far as I’m concerned. If you maintain a healthy menstrual cycle, then you never have to go into menopause. And that can be done with abundant levels of estrogen.”
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                • Restoring menstrual cycles with HRT is bad. As we addressed previously, no women needs to be in menopause – and if we can restore their natural menstrual cycle, they’re better off.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                1. HRT should only be done in low doses and only for the shortest time possible. In reality, the best results we’ve seen come from advanced rhythmic dosing that simulate physiologic dosing levels. You need the right hormones in the right amounts in the right manner, and what’s “right” isn’t the same for every individual.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                1. Bioidentical means natural. Bioidentical hormones are NOT natural – the only way to get a natural bioidentical hormone is to drink horse urine or eat the soy plant, as reported by Lauren Streicher, MD  – but it does have the same molecular makeup as the human body’s.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                1. HRT will not affect weight issues. Women need estrogen in abundant amounts to maintain or recover their figure; estrogen dictates the shoulder-waist-hip ratio. So women will have a hard time losing weight if they are estrogen deficient.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                --

                                                                Anthony Llabres:

                                                                • fdnofflorida.com
                                                                • Connect with Anthony on Facebook
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                Marie Hoäg:

                                                                • Menopausemoxie.com
                                                                • panaceasciences.com
                                                                • facebook.com/moxiemenopause
                                                                • facebook.com/PanaceaSciences
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

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                                                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                --

                                                                
                                                                The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                ]]>89bf18de5b0440fdb6be689505846865Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -050001:10:11truefull4444Thom UnderwoodHormone Replacement Therapy: Past to Present (Part 1) - with Marie Hoag & Anthony LlabresThis is the first of three episodes diving into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (or BHRT). I’ll be joined by two guests, Marie Hoäg and Anthony Llabres, to cover what BHRT is and everything you might want to know about it.

                                                                 

                                                                If you have any questions you’d like answered along the way, please reach out to me by email: thomunderwood.net/contact.

                                                                 

                                                                Marie is an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant for patients and healthcare practitioners. She has an extensive professional hormone coaching background, working for over 15 years in a specialty hormone medicine clinic with thousands of male and female, cisgender and transgender patients. She has experience with all forms of hormone therapy, both as a clinician coach and through personal experience as a hormone patient utilizing virtually every method and kind of hormone therapy available.

                                                                 

                                                                Marie is also the founder and CEO of Panacea Sciences, a research and educational health sciences company that offers advanced education and clinical application training for physicians and physician extenders who want to learn how to intelligently administer advanced bioidentical hormone therapy to get women’s hormones to their “Hormone Sweet Spot”™.

                                                                 

                                                                Anthony Llabres is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). He has also been certified through the world-renowned Kalish Institute/Kalish Practitioner. As a Certified Practitioner, he is able to work with clients around the world in advancing their health and wellness goals. With the Functional Approach, he can work on underlying body systems such as the hormone, immune, digestive, detoxification, and brain systems.

                                                                 

                                                                Hormone Replacement Therapy Then & Now - for Women

                                                                 

                                                                Many women and doctors think there's only one way to "balance" hormones and only one kind of Hormone Replacement Therapy – but the truth is, there are four generations of hormone replacement therapy, and each generation has different clinical outcomes.

                                                                 

                                                                Below is a breakdown of each generation, offered by Marie:

                                                                 

                                                                • 1st Generation - Oral pills, synthetic, lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static dosing, no real education/training, and stops working in weeks.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                • 2nd Generation - Compounded, bioidentical (this is the biggest difference between generation one and two), lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static doses, some education (but not a lot), no clinical application training, designed to treat symptoms of hormone deficiencies (but not fix them), and stops working in months.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                • 3rd Generation - Compounded, bioidentical, derived from a plant but still synthesized, medium dose, rhythmically administered (mimicking the natural physiology of each hormone), minimal theory education, no clinical application training. It’s better than 1st and 2nd generation in terms of clinical outcomes, but still only about 20% effective.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                • 4th Generation - Compounded, bioidentical, physiological dosing (doses mimic a woman’s hormones in her reproductive prime), clinically effective dosing schedule, rhythmically administered, clinical algorithm, standardized customizable system, eliminates hormone deficiencies (not just the symptoms), 80-90% clinically effective, and sustainable “Hormone Sweet Spot”™.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                A big part of the 4th generation’s success is because the size and schedule of the doses more closely mimic natural hormone cycles. You can see in Moxie’s chart that]]>This is the first of three episodes diving into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (or BHRT). I’ll be joined by two guests, Marie Hoäg and Anthony Llabres, to cover what BHRT is and everything you might want to know about it.

                                                                 

                                                                If you have any questions you’d like answered along the way, please reach out to me by email: thomunderwood.net/contact.

                                                                 

                                                                Marie is an independent clinical hormone medicine consultant for patients and healthcare practitioners. She has an extensive professional hormone coaching background, working for over 15 years in a specialty hormone medicine clinic with thousands of male and female, cisgender and transgender patients. She has experience with all forms of hormone therapy, both as a clinician coach and through personal experience as a hormone patient utilizing virtually every method and kind of hormone therapy available.

                                                                 

                                                                Marie is also the founder and CEO of Panacea Sciences, a research and educational health sciences company that offers advanced education and clinical application training for physicians and physician extenders who want to learn how to intelligently administer advanced bioidentical hormone therapy to get women’s hormones to their “Hormone Sweet Spot”™.

                                                                 

                                                                Anthony Llabres is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). He has also been certified through the world-renowned Kalish Institute/Kalish Practitioner. As a Certified Practitioner, he is able to work with clients around the world in advancing their health and wellness goals. With the Functional Approach, he can work on underlying body systems such as the hormone, immune, digestive, detoxification, and brain systems.

                                                                 

                                                                Hormone Replacement Therapy Then & Now - for Women

                                                                 

                                                                Many women and doctors think there's only one way to "balance" hormones and only one kind of Hormone Replacement Therapy – but the truth is, there are four generations of hormone replacement therapy, and each generation has different clinical outcomes.

                                                                 

                                                                Below is a breakdown of each generation, offered by Marie:

                                                                 

                                                                • 1st Generation - Oral pills, synthetic, lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static dosing, no real education/training, and stops working in weeks.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                • 2nd Generation - Compounded, bioidentical (this is the biggest difference between generation one and two), lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time, static doses, some education (but not a lot), no clinical application training, designed to treat symptoms of hormone deficiencies (but not fix them), and stops working in months.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                • 3rd Generation - Compounded, bioidentical, derived from a plant but still synthesized, medium dose, rhythmically administered (mimicking the natural physiology of each hormone), minimal theory education, no clinical application training. It’s better than 1st and 2nd generation in terms of clinical outcomes, but still only about 20% effective.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                • 4th Generation - Compounded, bioidentical, physiological dosing (doses mimic a woman’s hormones in her reproductive prime), clinically effective dosing schedule, rhythmically administered, clinical algorithm, standardized customizable system, eliminates hormone deficiencies (not just the symptoms), 80-90% clinically effective, and sustainable “Hormone Sweet Spot”™.
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                A big part of the 4th generation’s success is because the size and schedule of the doses more closely mimic natural hormone cycles. You can see in Moxie’s chart that hormone levels fluctuate throughout the month, and rhythmically administered doses follow that same pattern. When you have a flat dose, it just creates an estrogen dominance effect and women can’t detoxify it.

                                                                 

                                                                Anthony tells us that Dr. Jonathan Wright of the Tahoma Clinic probably wrote the first prescription for BHRT back in 1982. It’s a great story, and he shares it on the Tahoma Clinic YouTube channel. 

                                                                 

                                                                 

                                                                Hormone Replacement Therapy Then & Now - for Men

                                                                 

                                                                There’s a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about male hormones, too. Most men don’t realize, but as testosterone levels decline they can experience Andropause and it’s pretty much the exact same thing that women experience – and like women, they don’t have to!

                                                                 

                                                                For men, the symptoms can also be very gradual; there isn’t exactly an equivalent to hot flashes that just happens suddenly. And because men are conditioned to “suck it up” and may not be as open about sharing their symptoms, particularly these symptoms, it often goes unaddressed.

                                                                 

                                                                But now we have coaches like Anthony out there educating men on this topic, and showing them that they don’t have to live with these symptoms either. Treatment is actually a little simpler and results are a little faster for men, so at least that’s one less hurdle to jump over in this process.

                                                                 

                                                                --

                                                                Anthony Llabres:

                                                                • fdnofflorida.com
                                                                • Connect with Anthony on Facebook
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                Marie Hoäg:

                                                                • Menopausemoxie.com
                                                                • panaceasciences.com
                                                                • facebook.com/moxiemenopause
                                                                • facebook.com/PanaceaSciences
                                                                
                                                                

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                                                                Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                 

                                                                --

                                                                 

                                                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                ]]>549f09c4afa146c4991a49059b43c810Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -050057:43truefull4343Thom UnderwoodFit to Win: Optimizing Your Health on the Field and in the Workplace - with Dana CavaleaDana Cavalea spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization, most of those years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Performance Enhancement; winning a World Series in 2009. During his MLB Career, he was the Head Strength Coach for the 2008 All-Star Game, as well as the 2009 Recipient of the Nolan Ryan Top Strength Coach Award.

                                                                 

                                                                He’s trained greats such as Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Justin Verlander, and more.

                                                                 

                                                                "My objectives are to bring the same techniques, culture, attitude, service, first class training and development programs to Entrepreneurs, Executives, Companies, Students, and Pro Athletes.” – Coach Dana Cavalea

                                                                Dana has formulated plans and strategies to improve sleep, reduce pain, lower stress, improve body composition, speed-strength-power, as well as mindset training for maximal performance. He is here to help take you and your life PRO.

                                                                In this episode, we discuss his training methodology for optimal health and performance both on the field and in the workplace.

                                                                Coach Cavalea has revamped his methodology into five drives of performance:

                                                                1. Mindset
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                • People get ‘out of order.’ Understand that, in the long run, better health equals more wealth.
                                                                • Prioritize your physical and mental wellbeing and realize how ‘this’ can get you ‘that.’
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                2. Training
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                • We go through different season in our training. If we try to maintain the same high-intensity every day every year, we eventually burn out.
                                                                • Understand where you are today, your stressors, and adjust your programing accordingly.
                                                                • Once you experience repeated success, that momentum will carry you to want to do more.
                                                                • Reach for a daily cardio routine interspersed with 2-3 intense training days (typically).
                                                                • Hire a professional with whom you can align and connect, because working successfully with a trainer means focusing on individualization and constantly building that relationship.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                3. Feuling
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                • Just because it’s on the menu, doesn’t mean you have to eat it. The way it’s on the menu doesn’t mean you have to eat it that way.
                                                                • Start simple: Focus on protein with either vegetables, fruit or both.
                                                                • Get in the habit of eating clean and keeping your calories down.
                                                                • Plan ahead: If you know you’re going to eat out, offset and balance your meals throughout the rest of the day.
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                4. Recovery
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                • Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy
                                                                • Dana Cavalea spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization, most of those years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Performance Enhancement; winning a World Series in 2009. During his MLB Career, he was the Head Strength Coach for the 2008 All-Star Game, as well as the 2009 Recipient of the Nolan Ryan Top Strength Coach Award.

                                                                   

                                                                  He’s trained greats such as Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Justin Verlander, and more.

                                                                   

                                                                  "My objectives are to bring the same techniques, culture, attitude, service, first class training and development programs to Entrepreneurs, Executives, Companies, Students, and Pro Athletes.” – Coach Dana Cavalea

                                                                  Dana has formulated plans and strategies to improve sleep, reduce pain, lower stress, improve body composition, speed-strength-power, as well as mindset training for maximal performance. He is here to help take you and your life PRO.

                                                                  In this episode, we discuss his training methodology for optimal health and performance both on the field and in the workplace.

                                                                  Coach Cavalea has revamped his methodology into five drives of performance:

                                                                  1. Mindset
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  • People get ‘out of order.’ Understand that, in the long run, better health equals more wealth.
                                                                  • Prioritize your physical and mental wellbeing and realize how ‘this’ can get you ‘that.’
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  2. Training
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  • We go through different season in our training. If we try to maintain the same high-intensity every day every year, we eventually burn out.
                                                                  • Understand where you are today, your stressors, and adjust your programing accordingly.
                                                                  • Once you experience repeated success, that momentum will carry you to want to do more.
                                                                  • Reach for a daily cardio routine interspersed with 2-3 intense training days (typically).
                                                                  • Hire a professional with whom you can align and connect, because working successfully with a trainer means focusing on individualization and constantly building that relationship.
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  3. Feuling
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  • Just because it’s on the menu, doesn’t mean you have to eat it. The way it’s on the menu doesn’t mean you have to eat it that way.
                                                                  • Start simple: Focus on protein with either vegetables, fruit or both.
                                                                  • Get in the habit of eating clean and keeping your calories down.
                                                                  • Plan ahead: If you know you’re going to eat out, offset and balance your meals throughout the rest of the day.
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  4. Recovery
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  • Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy
                                                                  • • Provides a space for mental and emotional decompression.
                                                                    • Gives perspective
                                                                    • Empowers
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                  • Find your transition from work to home. Take a shower, a hot bath, a steam at the gym, or whatever you need to reset.
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  5. Influence
                                                                  
                                                                  
                                                                  • If you take care of yourself, your energy and focus will influence the people around you to step up their game and create a championship-based atmosphere.
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  When it comes to your health and wellness, take that first step. Do a little bit at a time and then celebrate those mini victories and do it again tomorrow. Most of all, “you gotta’ do you.” Do what fits. Set yourself up to succeed by making a plan and building a support team that you really connect and gel with personally.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Learn more at danacavalea.com
                                                                  • Connect with Dana Cavalea: Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedIn
                                                                  • Subscribe to Dana’s Daily Blog: Train Like a Pro
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                  --

                                                                  
                                                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                  ]]>456e2c1e11db489f855766fc16d860fdMon, 18 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -050037:29truefull4242Thom UnderwoodThe Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize - Part 2There are three steps to The Optimal Health Model: maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing.

                                                                   

                                                                  Back in episode 35, we covered the maximizing part. Today, I’m focusing on minimizing.

                                                                   

                                                                  So what exactly do we need to Minimize for our bodies to feel Optimal and functioning on all cylinders? Anything that can be harmful, degrading, disabling in some way:

                                                                   

                                                                  Toxins

                                                                   

                                                                  We are constantly surrounded by poisonous substances, which affect our minds and bodies. It’s important to recognize that toxins can be found externally (outside your body) or created internally (inside your body).

                                                                   

                                                                  Examples of external toxins are: pollution, second hand cigarette smoke and pesticides.

                                                                  Internal toxins, on the other hand, include: bad bacteria and yeast create dangerous toxins right inside your body. A low-grade, chronic viral infection and chronic stress, anxiety or negative thinking all add to the total body burden of toxins.

                                                                   

                                                                  Yes, even your thoughts are a source of toxicity!

                                                                   

                                                                  Here are the top 5 sources of toxins, along with recommendations to reduce your exposure:

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Food
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  Your food has more toxins than you may think. The biggest culprit for toxic exposure is processed foods, which are full of chemicals and additives that can create symptoms ranging from cravings and weight gain to poor digestive health and food allergies.

                                                                   

                                                                  But it’s not just packaged food to avoid. Conventional produce is also full of pesticides. In fact, over one billion pounds of pesticides are used on food in the US alone. These pesticides have been linked to symptoms ranging from muscle cramps and heart rate changes to irritability to emotional instability.

                                                                   

                                                                  To reduce your exposure to food toxins: Choose whole foods instead of processed foods and choose organic fruits and vegetables. EWG.org created a list of the best things to buy organic (The Dirty Dozen) and a list of things you don’t actually have to worry about (The Clean 15).

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Water
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  Do you know the source of your water?

                                                                   

                                                                  Tap water is teeming with toxins. The Environmental Working Group found over 140 contaminants in tap water. And many bottled waters have been shown to be just as bad as tap water, not to mention toxins that leach from the plastic bottles themselves.

                                                                   

                                                                  To reduce your exposure to water toxins: If you have only tap water in your home, you might consider getting a whole house water filter or an Aquasana sink and shower filter, to reduce your exposure to the major toxins.

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Environment
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  Whether inside your home or outside your home, the environment is also a major source of toxins. Pollution...]]>There are three steps to The Optimal Health Model: maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing.

                                                                   

                                                                  Back in episode 35, we covered the maximizing part. Today, I’m focusing on minimizing.

                                                                   

                                                                  So what exactly do we need to Minimize for our bodies to feel Optimal and functioning on all cylinders? Anything that can be harmful, degrading, disabling in some way:

                                                                   

                                                                  Toxins

                                                                   

                                                                  We are constantly surrounded by poisonous substances, which affect our minds and bodies. It’s important to recognize that toxins can be found externally (outside your body) or created internally (inside your body).

                                                                   

                                                                  Examples of external toxins are: pollution, second hand cigarette smoke and pesticides.

                                                                  Internal toxins, on the other hand, include: bad bacteria and yeast create dangerous toxins right inside your body. A low-grade, chronic viral infection and chronic stress, anxiety or negative thinking all add to the total body burden of toxins.

                                                                   

                                                                  Yes, even your thoughts are a source of toxicity!

                                                                   

                                                                  Here are the top 5 sources of toxins, along with recommendations to reduce your exposure:

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Food
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  Your food has more toxins than you may think. The biggest culprit for toxic exposure is processed foods, which are full of chemicals and additives that can create symptoms ranging from cravings and weight gain to poor digestive health and food allergies.

                                                                   

                                                                  But it’s not just packaged food to avoid. Conventional produce is also full of pesticides. In fact, over one billion pounds of pesticides are used on food in the US alone. These pesticides have been linked to symptoms ranging from muscle cramps and heart rate changes to irritability to emotional instability.

                                                                   

                                                                  To reduce your exposure to food toxins: Choose whole foods instead of processed foods and choose organic fruits and vegetables. EWG.org created a list of the best things to buy organic (The Dirty Dozen) and a list of things you don’t actually have to worry about (The Clean 15).

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Water
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  Do you know the source of your water?

                                                                   

                                                                  Tap water is teeming with toxins. The Environmental Working Group found over 140 contaminants in tap water. And many bottled waters have been shown to be just as bad as tap water, not to mention toxins that leach from the plastic bottles themselves.

                                                                   

                                                                  To reduce your exposure to water toxins: If you have only tap water in your home, you might consider getting a whole house water filter or an Aquasana sink and shower filter, to reduce your exposure to the major toxins.

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Environment
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  Whether inside your home or outside your home, the environment is also a major source of toxins. Pollution from manufacturing, cars, and second hand cigarette smoke can be challenging to avoid. However, you can avoid a lot of the toxins inside and around your home.

                                                                  Too many people use harsh household cleaners containing bleach, ammonia and other toxic chemicals that can cause health problems ranging from nausea to skin destruction, fluid in the lungs and wheezing.

                                                                   

                                                                  To reduce your exposure to environmental toxins: Some people choose to live in rural locations for the clean air and land. At home, you can also switch your cleaning products to those with all-natural ingredients, like Seventh Generation brand cleaning, laundry, and dishwashing supplies. You can also choose “green” or chemical free products, like fabrics for furniture, which often have flame retardant chemicals on them; or paint that does not have VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Beauty and personal care products
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  The products we use to look our best may be the biggest source of aging and other adverse symptoms. Beauty products like toothpaste, lotion, youth creams, soap, shampoo, conditioner, perfumes and makeup are full of toxic chemicals.

                                                                  Even beauty and personal care products from the health food store can be filled with ingredients that cause harmful symptoms.

                                                                   

                                                                  To reduce your exposure to toxins in beauty and personal care products: Read ingredient labels on your personal care products. Anything you put on your skin is absorbed into your body.

                                                                  Some important ingredients to avoid in your beauty and personal care products are sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, triclosan (found in antibacterial products), Parabens (Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, p-Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, n-Butylparaben and Benzylparaben), mineral oil, petroleum, Diethanolamine DEA, Cocamide DEA, Lauramide DEA, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, talc, lanolin and phthalates.

                                                                   

                                                                  Be sure to check out the EWG’s Skin Deep Database to research toxic chemicals that could be in your cosmetic and personal care products.

                                                                   

                                                                  1. Stress and negative thinking
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 90% of all illness and disease is due to stress. Stress can kill the good bacteria and yeast that live in your intestines and keep your immunity and digestive health strong.

                                                                   

                                                                  As the good bacteria and yeast die off, the bad bacteria and yeast are able to take over.

                                                                   

                                                                  Our behavior can put a tremendous amount of stress, say, on the liver if we consume very large amounts of alcohol and we smoke on a regular basis, and high amounts of sugar or other refined carbohydrates. That's a 1, 2, 3 punch right for the liver and can cause a lot of stress in the liver.   

                                                                   

                                                                  Toxins are really the BIG thing, but there are a few more things you should work to minimize as well:

                                                                   

                                                                  • Infections - Do not overuse antibiotics. Eat more fermented foods, and eat a healthy, varied, balanced, high-fiber diet with complex carbohydrates because it’s good for the bacteria living in your gut and encourages a diverse ecosystem.
                                                                  • Allergens - An easy way to understand allergens is basically something that the body should be tolerating as a normal part of its environment, but is choosing not to. To combat these allergens, consider tracking down Nettle, Local Bee Pollen, or Quercetin + Nettle.
                                                                  • Trauma - Injury, blockage, being born without something, any type of accident or injury, or maybe surgery. Sometimes surgery in and of itself is the root cause of negative cascade afterward. You can’t necessarily prevent this, but you can take care of your body to minimize the damage it causes.
                                                                  • Limiting Beliefs, Fear, and Negative Expectations - Unlike trauma, these CAN be removed from your life entirely. They hold us back, they stop us from moving forward, they keep us from getting a good night’s sleep, and they prevent us from living a healthy optimal life.
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                   

                                                                   

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Learn more at EWG.org
                                                                  • Want FREE access to my 7-Day Gut Health program? Click here to rate & review the show, and then send me a screenshot of the review.
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                  --

                                                                  
                                                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                  ]]>10de6c36e56a451781990af0550938b2Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -050019:01truefull4141Thom UnderwoodLetting it Be - with Dr. Lisa TempletonDr. Lisa Templeton is a clinical psychologist, author, musician, poet, and spiritual guide. She founded and owns Interpersonal Healing Clinic, providing passionate clinical care for all ages and backgrounds while addressing the importance of our relationships with each other and ourselves, and is the co-director of The Shaman Star, a spiritual organization guiding and powering individuals to understand their divine nature and increase conscious self-awareness in the world.

                                                                   

                                                                  Dr. Templeton is also the author of Letting it Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Learn more at interpersonalhealing.com
                                                                  • Connect with Dr. Templeton: drlisatempleton.com | Facebook | Twitter
                                                                  • Letting it Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                  --

                                                                  
                                                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                  ]]>Dr. Lisa Templeton is a clinical psychologist, author, musician, poet, and spiritual guide. She founded and owns Interpersonal Healing Clinic, providing passionate clinical care for all ages and backgrounds while addressing the importance of our relationships with each other and ourselves, and is the co-director of The Shaman Star, a spiritual organization guiding and powering individuals to understand their divine nature and increase conscious self-awareness in the world.

                                                                   

                                                                  Dr. Templeton is also the author of Letting it Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Learn more at interpersonalhealing.com
                                                                  • Connect with Dr. Templeton: drlisatempleton.com | Facebook | Twitter
                                                                  • Letting it Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                  --

                                                                  
                                                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                  ]]>598085a679094c80bb33275775630bdfMon, 21 May 2018 10:00:00 -050001:16:55truefull4040Thom UnderwoodI’m Gaining Weight… Why?Sometimes we don’t change anything in our diet, we don’t change any of our habits, but we start gaining weight. Are we crazy? Is this even possible?

                                                                   

                                                                  It IS definitely possible – this whole calories in, calories out thing is an overly simplistic way to view weight.

                                                                   

                                                                  So today, I discuss some of the not-so-obvious underlying causes of weight gain, like aging, hormones, sleep, and stress.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Interested in a hormone test? Reach out to me using the form at thomunderwood.net/contact and I will save you $100 off the price of a DUTCH Test Complete.
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                  --

                                                                  
                                                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                  ]]>Sometimes we don’t change anything in our diet, we don’t change any of our habits, but we start gaining weight. Are we crazy? Is this even possible?

                                                                   

                                                                  It IS definitely possible – this whole calories in, calories out thing is an overly simplistic way to view weight.

                                                                   

                                                                  So today, I discuss some of the not-so-obvious underlying causes of weight gain, like aging, hormones, sleep, and stress.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Interested in a hormone test? Reach out to me using the form at thomunderwood.net/contact and I will save you $100 off the price of a DUTCH Test Complete.
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                  --

                                                                  
                                                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                  ]]>6444b0026c7690b7f55f3d6b9e93ba92Mon, 07 May 2018 10:00:00 -050006:09truefull3939Thom UnderwoodPalmitoylethanolamide (PEA), Treating Inflammation, & the Opioid Crisis - with Harrison Frank, MD (Dr. Frank)Dr. Harrison Frank is a Rehabilitation physician and the Medical Director of the Frank Institute for Health and Wellness, a progressive, integrative medical center for anti-aging, rehabilitation and regenerative medicine.

                                                                   

                                                                  Dr. Frank focuses on restoring the body to its highest functioning capacity – not covering up symptoms – and that’s why I wanted to talk to him. There are a lot of people out there battling chronic inflammation by popping nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), and worst yet, popping opiates.

                                                                   

                                                                  Those drugs don’t address the root cause of inflammation, and cause a host of others problems, but there IS a better way to relieve pain and inflammation naturally, without side effects or interactions with other drugs:  Palmitoylethanolamide, or PEA for short.

                                                                   

                                                                  What is PEA?

                                                                   

                                                                  PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, is an endogenous fatty acid that is made naturally by our own bodies. It interacts with a number of receptors in our bodies to shut off or slow down the inflammatory cascade; “It’s basically turning it off at the source.”

                                                                   

                                                                  This is the way our body deals with pain and inflammation naturally. However, we can’t absorb high enough quantities of PEA through food to add more into our bodies – which is where peaCURE comes in.

                                                                   

                                                                  Why peaCURE?

                                                                   

                                                                  PEA was discovered almost 70 years ago, but they ran into issues commercializing it at the time because they couldn’t produce large enough quantities, in a quality that was appropriate.

                                                                   

                                                                  However, with recent advances in science and technology, peaCURE has been able to start producing PEA in much higher quantities and qualities.

                                                                   

                                                                  It can be used to treat any disease causing inflammation, and after 350 studies over the past few decades, no significant side effects or drug interactions have been identified.

                                                                   

                                                                  Dr. Frank goes even deeper into the science of inflammation and PEA in his article, “Palmitoylethanolamide – The Body’s Natural Anti-inflammatory,” and you can try out peaCURE at peaCURE.com.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Learn more at peaCURE.com
                                                                  • Check out the videos at facebook.com/peacure
                                                                  • Connect with Dr. Frank: FrankInstitute.com
                                                                  • "Palmitoylethanolamide – The Body’s Natural Anti-inflammatory"
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want...]]>Dr. Harrison Frank is a Rehabilitation physician and the Medical Director of the Frank Institute for Health and Wellness, a progressive, integrative medical center for anti-aging, rehabilitation and regenerative medicine.

                                                                   

                                                                  Dr. Frank focuses on restoring the body to its highest functioning capacity – not covering up symptoms – and that’s why I wanted to talk to him. There are a lot of people out there battling chronic inflammation by popping nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), and worst yet, popping opiates.

                                                                   

                                                                  Those drugs don’t address the root cause of inflammation, and cause a host of others problems, but there IS a better way to relieve pain and inflammation naturally, without side effects or interactions with other drugs:  Palmitoylethanolamide, or PEA for short.

                                                                   

                                                                  What is PEA?

                                                                   

                                                                  PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, is an endogenous fatty acid that is made naturally by our own bodies. It interacts with a number of receptors in our bodies to shut off or slow down the inflammatory cascade; “It’s basically turning it off at the source.”

                                                                   

                                                                  This is the way our body deals with pain and inflammation naturally. However, we can’t absorb high enough quantities of PEA through food to add more into our bodies – which is where peaCURE comes in.

                                                                   

                                                                  Why peaCURE?

                                                                   

                                                                  PEA was discovered almost 70 years ago, but they ran into issues commercializing it at the time because they couldn’t produce large enough quantities, in a quality that was appropriate.

                                                                   

                                                                  However, with recent advances in science and technology, peaCURE has been able to start producing PEA in much higher quantities and qualities.

                                                                   

                                                                  It can be used to treat any disease causing inflammation, and after 350 studies over the past few decades, no significant side effects or drug interactions have been identified.

                                                                   

                                                                  Dr. Frank goes even deeper into the science of inflammation and PEA in his article, “Palmitoylethanolamide – The Body’s Natural Anti-inflammatory,” and you can try out peaCURE at peaCURE.com.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Resources:

                                                                  • Learn more at peaCURE.com
                                                                  • Check out the videos at facebook.com/peacure
                                                                  • Connect with Dr. Frank: FrankInstitute.com
                                                                  • "Palmitoylethanolamide – The Body’s Natural Anti-inflammatory"
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                  --

                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                  --

                                                                  
                                                                  The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                  ]]>9dcdfb57f2b659de9007641ac1fc0434Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -050025:08truefull3838Thom UnderwoodThe Origin Story of KB Pure Essentials & The Life-Changing Benefits of CBD Oil - with Brooke Brun & Katie MoodieBrooke Brun and Katie Moodie are the Co-Founders of KB Pure Essentials, a lifestyle company offering an all-natural line of wellness and beauty products formulated with CBD. Their goal is to bring the life- and health-changing benefits of CBD to every individual through easy accessibility, while leading the way in community education.

                                                                   

                                                                  I’ve tried a lot of CBD oil products, and I can tell you there’s a lot of junk out there – but KB Pure Essentials just works. That’s why I feature their products on my website, because I only want offer my clients the most effective and most natural options.

                                                                   

                                                                  Katie and Brooke met through a Craigslist rental listing in 2009, and they have been best friends ever since. In 2013, wanting to spend more time together and create a business that suited their lifestyles, they decided to launch an all-natural wellness brand. At that time, they were actually not using CBD oil.

                                                                   

                                                                  But Brooke has epilepsy, and she began to suffer from the side effects of her anti-seizure medication. She believed there had to be a better and more natural way to treat her condition.

                                                                   

                                                                  They started researching CBD and found that it was being used to treat children with epilepsy. Unfortunately, none of the CBD products on the market at that time seemed to work, and most of them were being formulated from cannabis (as opposed to hemp), which still contained THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana.

                                                                   

                                                                  “It’s hard to wrap my brain around, now, that you had to do something illegal in order to get a better quality of life, and that didn’t seem right. I thought there had to be a better way!” –Brooke Brun

                                                                  They decided to make the CBD oil themselves and incorporate it into their product line – not only did it help Brooke, it was an almost immediate success for their business. As a result, they rebranded to focus exclusively on wellness products using hemp-extracted CBD oil in 2015.

                                                                  Want to learn more about CBD oil?

                                                                  • Check out a previous episode in which we debunk CBD myths: Ep. 20 – Smashing the Stigma: CBD Oil Doesn’t Get You High (and Other Fun Facts) – with Dr Stephen Cabral
                                                                  • One of Brooke & Katie’s favorite sources is the nonprofit Project CBD: www.projectcbd.org/about/what-cbd
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  Check out some of the KB Essentials products:

                                                                  • Their best seller: 125mg CBD Hemp Oil (0.5 fl.oz.)
                                                                  • Beach Butter (Natural Sun Lotion)
                                                                  • All Natural Hemp Deodorant - Pure Sport Extra Strength Formula
                                                                  • Brooke Brun and Katie Moodie are the Co-Founders of KB Pure Essentials, a lifestyle company offering an all-natural line of wellness and beauty products formulated with CBD. Their goal is to bring the life- and health-changing benefits of CBD to every individual through easy accessibility, while leading the way in community education.

                                                                     

                                                                    I’ve tried a lot of CBD oil products, and I can tell you there’s a lot of junk out there – but KB Pure Essentials just works. That’s why I feature their products on my website, because I only want offer my clients the most effective and most natural options.

                                                                     

                                                                    Katie and Brooke met through a Craigslist rental listing in 2009, and they have been best friends ever since. In 2013, wanting to spend more time together and create a business that suited their lifestyles, they decided to launch an all-natural wellness brand. At that time, they were actually not using CBD oil.

                                                                     

                                                                    But Brooke has epilepsy, and she began to suffer from the side effects of her anti-seizure medication. She believed there had to be a better and more natural way to treat her condition.

                                                                     

                                                                    They started researching CBD and found that it was being used to treat children with epilepsy. Unfortunately, none of the CBD products on the market at that time seemed to work, and most of them were being formulated from cannabis (as opposed to hemp), which still contained THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana.

                                                                     

                                                                    “It’s hard to wrap my brain around, now, that you had to do something illegal in order to get a better quality of life, and that didn’t seem right. I thought there had to be a better way!” –Brooke Brun

                                                                    They decided to make the CBD oil themselves and incorporate it into their product line – not only did it help Brooke, it was an almost immediate success for their business. As a result, they rebranded to focus exclusively on wellness products using hemp-extracted CBD oil in 2015.

                                                                    Want to learn more about CBD oil?

                                                                    • Check out a previous episode in which we debunk CBD myths: Ep. 20 – Smashing the Stigma: CBD Oil Doesn’t Get You High (and Other Fun Facts) – with Dr Stephen Cabral
                                                                    • One of Brooke & Katie’s favorite sources is the nonprofit Project CBD: www.projectcbd.org/about/what-cbd
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    Check out some of the KB Essentials products:

                                                                    • Their best seller: 125mg CBD Hemp Oil (0.5 fl.oz.)
                                                                    • Beach Butter (Natural Sun Lotion)
                                                                    • All Natural Hemp Deodorant - Pure Sport Extra Strength Formula
                                                                    • Massage Oil with Hemp CBD
                                                                    • Deep Relief Pain Salve 50mg Hemp CBD
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    --

                                                                    Resources:

                                                                    • Learn more at KBPureEssentials.com
                                                                    • Shop for KB Pure Essentials products
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                    Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                    --

                                                                    Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                    --

                                                                    
                                                                    The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                    ]]>4a9921d2fb556da30b832a45ccaa3e8fMon, 09 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -050058:52truefull3737Thom UnderwoodTest, Don’t Guess: Hormonal Health & The DUTCH Test - with Dr. Carrie JonesDr. Carrie Jones is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical and an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. Dr. Jones believes it’s critical that both men and women understand their hormones, in a simplified manner, so they can feel more empowered to take control of their own health.

                                                                     

                                                                    Or, as she says on her website, “I'm a modern doc with a holistic bent who can appreciate the best of both worlds. I wear heels and take herbs.”

                                                                     

                                                                    Dr. Jones first started working with Precision Analytical when they introduced the DUTCH Test, or Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones, about five years ago.

                                                                     

                                                                    So what is the DUTCH Test?

                                                                     

                                                                    A self-administered test that offers a comprehensive overview of all your hormones and hormone pathways, available for both males and females.

                                                                     

                                                                    It’s more comprehensive than a blood test, saliva test, or 24-hour urine test, and in many ways, easier to do. All you have to do is pee on four or five pieces of paper throughout the day, let them dry, and then send them back.

                                                                     

                                                                    Why should someone test their hormones?

                                                                     

                                                                    Dr. Jones says, “Test, don’t guess.”

                                                                     

                                                                    Often times, people just “don’t feel good,” or don’t feel “normal” – they are fatigued, have brain fog, gain weight, are depressed, can’t sleep, etc. – and they will start throwing supplements, vitamins, and the kitchen sink at their body just to see if something works.

                                                                     

                                                                    Instead of wasting time and money on something that may not even help, a hormonal test can offer insight into what’s really going on in your body.

                                                                     

                                                                    If you’d like to take the DUTCH Test, reach out to me using the form at thomunderwood.net/contact and I will save you $100 off the price of a DUTCH Test Complete.

                                                                     

                                                                    --

                                                                    Resources:

                                                                    • Learn more about Dr. Jones: drcarriejones.com | Instagram | Twitter
                                                                    • Want to take the DUTCH Test? Reach out to me and I’ll help you save $100: thomunderwood.net/contact
                                                                    • Want FREE access to my 7-Day Gut Health program? Click here to rate & review the show, and then send me a screenshot of the review.
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join Dr. Carrie Jones is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical and an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. Dr. Jones believes it’s critical that both men and women understand their hormones, in a simplified manner, so they can feel more empowered to take control of their own health.

                                                                     

                                                                    Or, as she says on her website, “I'm a modern doc with a holistic bent who can appreciate the best of both worlds. I wear heels and take herbs.”

                                                                     

                                                                    Dr. Jones first started working with Precision Analytical when they introduced the DUTCH Test, or Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones, about five years ago.

                                                                     

                                                                    So what is the DUTCH Test?

                                                                     

                                                                    A self-administered test that offers a comprehensive overview of all your hormones and hormone pathways, available for both males and females.

                                                                     

                                                                    It’s more comprehensive than a blood test, saliva test, or 24-hour urine test, and in many ways, easier to do. All you have to do is pee on four or five pieces of paper throughout the day, let them dry, and then send them back.

                                                                     

                                                                    Why should someone test their hormones?

                                                                     

                                                                    Dr. Jones says, “Test, don’t guess.”

                                                                     

                                                                    Often times, people just “don’t feel good,” or don’t feel “normal” – they are fatigued, have brain fog, gain weight, are depressed, can’t sleep, etc. – and they will start throwing supplements, vitamins, and the kitchen sink at their body just to see if something works.

                                                                     

                                                                    Instead of wasting time and money on something that may not even help, a hormonal test can offer insight into what’s really going on in your body.

                                                                     

                                                                    If you’d like to take the DUTCH Test, reach out to me using the form at thomunderwood.net/contact and I will save you $100 off the price of a DUTCH Test Complete.

                                                                     

                                                                    --

                                                                    Resources:

                                                                    • Learn more about Dr. Jones: drcarriejones.com | Instagram | Twitter
                                                                    • Want to take the DUTCH Test? Reach out to me and I’ll help you save $100: thomunderwood.net/contact
                                                                    • Want FREE access to my 7-Day Gut Health program? Click here to rate & review the show, and then send me a screenshot of the review.
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business, and a better you!

                                                                    Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                    --

                                                                    Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                    --

                                                                    
                                                                    The Rebel Health Coach Podcast is produced by Podcast Masters

                                                                    ]]>f58febe663f93341b1580899d9644fa0Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -050047:10truefull3636Thom UnderwoodThe Optimal Health Model: Maximize, Minimize, & Prioritize - Part 1The three steps to optimal health, and living a healthy life, are maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing.

                                                                     

                                                                    And as it turns out, accomplishing these steps is actually surprisingly simple; We’re gifted with an amazing body that, when fed, nourished, and taken care of properly, will heal itself.

                                                                     

                                                                    In part one of this three-part series, we’re going to focus on maximizing what our bodies need:

                                                                     

                                                                    • We need to start by consuming the raw materials needed to function and heal our bodies: oxygen, water, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
                                                                    • We know we need water, but how much? A quick shorthand is half of your body weight, in ounces. I weigh 180 pounds, so I should be drinking at least 80 fluid ounces of water a day.
                                                                    • A lot of us don’t get enough of some key vitamins: You can find Vitamin A in milk, butter, eggs, and liver; Vitamin C in most fruits and vegetables, and Vitamin E in nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables.
                                                                    • One easy practice to maximize your vitamin intake is eating in colors; the most colorful fruits and vegetables are often packed with nutrients.
                                                                    • Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit damage caused by free radicals, which prevents free radicals from causing damage to our cells. In addition, they help boost your immune system.
                                                                    • If you are unable to naturally consume vitamins or minerals for whatever reason, you may need to use a supplement – but not all supplements are created equal. ConsumerLab.com is a great resource for finding quality supplements that will benefit your body, all based on independent test results, reviews, ratings, and comparisons.
                                                                    • Proteins are the building blocks of life; every cell in the human body contains protein, so you need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and create new ones.
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                     

                                                                    And maximize yourself! Love yourself, and maximize the things you need to love yourself: meditation, relaxation, friends, and family – whatever it means to you to take care of yourself.

                                                                     

                                                                    --

                                                                    Resources:

                                                                    • Want FREE access to my 7-Day Gut Health program? Click here to rate & review the show, and then send me a screenshot of the review.
                                                                    • ConsumerLab.com - Learn more about your supplements
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better...]]>The three steps to optimal health, and living a healthy life, are maximizing what is needed, minimizing what is harmful, and prioritizing an environment for healing.

                                                                     

                                                                    And as it turns out, accomplishing these steps is actually surprisingly simple; We’re gifted with an amazing body that, when fed, nourished, and taken care of properly, will heal itself.

                                                                     

                                                                    In part one of this three-part series, we’re going to focus on maximizing what our bodies need:

                                                                     

                                                                    • We need to start by consuming the raw materials needed to function and heal our bodies: oxygen, water, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
                                                                    • We know we need water, but how much? A quick shorthand is half of your body weight, in ounces. I weigh 180 pounds, so I should be drinking at least 80 fluid ounces of water a day.
                                                                    • A lot of us don’t get enough of some key vitamins: You can find Vitamin A in milk, butter, eggs, and liver; Vitamin C in most fruits and vegetables, and Vitamin E in nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables.
                                                                    • One easy practice to maximize your vitamin intake is eating in colors; the most colorful fruits and vegetables are often packed with nutrients.
                                                                    • Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit damage caused by free radicals, which prevents free radicals from causing damage to our cells. In addition, they help boost your immune system.
                                                                    • If you are unable to naturally consume vitamins or minerals for whatever reason, you may need to use a supplement – but not all supplements are created equal. ConsumerLab.com is a great resource for finding quality supplements that will benefit your body, all based on independent test results, reviews, ratings, and comparisons.
                                                                    • Proteins are the building blocks of life; every cell in the human body contains protein, so you need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and create new ones.
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                     

                                                                    And maximize yourself! Love yourself, and maximize the things you need to love yourself: meditation, relaxation, friends, and family – whatever it means to you to take care of yourself.

                                                                     

                                                                    --

                                                                    Resources:

                                                                    • Want FREE access to my 7-Day Gut Health program? Click here to rate & review the show, and then send me a screenshot of the review.
                                                                    • ConsumerLab.com - Learn more about your supplements
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                    Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                    --

                                                                    Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                    --

                                                                    
                                                                    Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                    ]]>5fec0d186e5ce204f8514307d380e98aMon, 12 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -050016:55truefull3535Thom UnderwoodExploring One of My Favorite Biohacks: Impact Cryotherapy - with Nancy StoryFor today’s episode, I ventured out of my office to record on location, in one of my favorite places to chill: Impact Cryotherapy. I join Nancy Story, Manager of Retail Operations here at the Impact studio, to discuss cryotherapy, in addition to the other modalities offered here.

                                                                     

                                                                    Impact Cryotherapy is a company that manufactures and sells the Impact Cryosauna booth, and this studio is actually their first physical location.

                                                                     

                                                                    Impact’s cryosauna is different from others you may find throughout the world for a few reasons:

                                                                     

                                                                    • They register the temperature differently than other places, and monitor the sessions closely so that they can tailor it to specific clients. In fact, the cold can be more even than in other equipment, and reach lower temperatures.
                                                                    • It’s an octagon-shaped, stand-up chamber that chills the skin temperature, without chilling the core.
                                                                    • And while some companies resell a product manufactured elsewhere, the Impact Cryotherapy team is closely aligned with the creation, sale, and maintenance of their products (even those in other physical locations).
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                     

                                                                    “Once you’re an impact client, we’ll do everything we can to take care of you.”

                                                                    What are the benefits?

                                                                    • It’s an extremely effective anti-inflammatory response – all over your body – which promote healing, boosts your metabolism, bolsters your immune system, and increases your energy.
                                                                    • Because of the dry air environment, your body can tolerate it, and responds to it very quickly.
                                                                    • You only need three minutes to get the effects, as opposed 15-25 minutes in an ice bath.
                                                                    • By increasing your circulation, cryotherapy filters the lymphatic system.
                                                                    • Cryo is also a natural way to promote collagen production.
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    And it’s not just something to only do when you’re hurting – cryotherapy can also prevent future hurting and aide individuals with mobility issues.

                                                                    All the way around, in my experience, a session in a cryosauna just feels rejuvenating!

                                                                    --

                                                                    Resources:

                                                                    • Learn more about Impact Cryotherapy: ImpactCryo.com
                                                                    • Connect with Impact Cryotherapy: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
                                                                    • Check]]>For today’s episode, I ventured out of my office to record on location, in one of my favorite places to chill: Impact Cryotherapy. I join Nancy Story, Manager of Retail Operations here at the Impact studio, to discuss cryotherapy, in addition to the other modalities offered here.

                                                                       

                                                                      Impact Cryotherapy is a company that manufactures and sells the Impact Cryosauna booth, and this studio is actually their first physical location.

                                                                       

                                                                      Impact’s cryosauna is different from others you may find throughout the world for a few reasons:

                                                                       

                                                                      • They register the temperature differently than other places, and monitor the sessions closely so that they can tailor it to specific clients. In fact, the cold can be more even than in other equipment, and reach lower temperatures.
                                                                      • It’s an octagon-shaped, stand-up chamber that chills the skin temperature, without chilling the core.
                                                                      • And while some companies resell a product manufactured elsewhere, the Impact Cryotherapy team is closely aligned with the creation, sale, and maintenance of their products (even those in other physical locations).
                                                                      
                                                                      

                                                                       

                                                                      “Once you’re an impact client, we’ll do everything we can to take care of you.”

                                                                      What are the benefits?

                                                                      • It’s an extremely effective anti-inflammatory response – all over your body – which promote healing, boosts your metabolism, bolsters your immune system, and increases your energy.
                                                                      • Because of the dry air environment, your body can tolerate it, and responds to it very quickly.
                                                                      • You only need three minutes to get the effects, as opposed 15-25 minutes in an ice bath.
                                                                      • By increasing your circulation, cryotherapy filters the lymphatic system.
                                                                      • Cryo is also a natural way to promote collagen production.
                                                                      
                                                                      

                                                                      And it’s not just something to only do when you’re hurting – cryotherapy can also prevent future hurting and aide individuals with mobility issues.

                                                                      All the way around, in my experience, a session in a cryosauna just feels rejuvenating!

                                                                      --

                                                                      Resources:

                                                                      • Learn more about Impact Cryotherapy: ImpactCryo.com
                                                                      • Connect with Impact Cryotherapy: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
                                                                      • Check out their physical studio: ImpactCryoStudio.com
                                                                      
                                                                      

                                                                      Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                      Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                      --

                                                                      Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                      --

                                                                      Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                      ]]>02f3da208c7117d215c70bac5a49da7eMon, 26 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -050028:45falsefull3434Thom UnderwoodTransforming The Overweight Mind - with Jay NixonJay Nixon is a speaker, author, mentor, and coach whose mission is to help each and every person achieve their “absolute best self.” He is the owner of the Thrive Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, California, and the grateful leader of the Thrive Tribe, a collection of Jay’s current and former clients who work together to improve their health, their fitness, and their lives.

                                                                       

                                                                      For over two decades, Jay has helped thousands of people achieve total body transformation through a cohesive combination of fitness, nutrition, and personal development coaching – and he packaged the most important lessons that he learned into a great book: The Overweight Mind - The Undeniable Truth Behind Why Your Not Losing Weight.

                                                                       

                                                                      Jay believes that your mind is the root cause of many systemic weight gain problems that plague people today; “It’s the three-pound monster between our ears that’s a bigger problem than the 100 pounds of body fat that we carry.”

                                                                       

                                                                      It’s not the wrong food and it’s not the wrong exercise – until you get your mindset under control, you’re going to struggle with being overweight.

                                                                       

                                                                      In The Overweight Mind, Jay says that the bridge between your current self and your desired self can be built with three main elements:

                                                                       

                                                                      1. Decision - This is a firm decision, including a hard goal to work towards.
                                                                      2. Consistency - After you make a decision, you need to be consistent with the decision, even in the face of adversity.
                                                                      3. Resolve - Understand that there will be adversity, because “the road to success is always under construction.” Life will show up, but if you have resolve you’ll be able to overcome anything.
                                                                      
                                                                      

                                                                       

                                                                      At the end of every chapter in the book, Jay leaves the reader with a Power Action Step they can implement. I love this aspect of the book, so we want to leave you all with three power action steps after listening to this podcast:

                                                                       

                                                                      1. Get clarity and specificity around what it is that you truly want.
                                                                      2. Take massive action, even imperfect action, every day. When adversity pops up, just keep moving.
                                                                      3. Remember: “It’s not more than you can handle, it’s just more than you expected.” You’ve made it through everything else in your life up to this point, and you can do this too.
                                                                      
                                                                      

                                                                       

                                                                      (I’m going to cheat and add a fourth Power Action Step: Read or listen to The Overweight Mind!)

                                                                      --

                                                                      Resources:

                                                                      • Learn more at NixonElite.com
                                                                      • Connect with Jay: Jay Nixon is a speaker, author, mentor, and coach whose mission is to help each and every person achieve their “absolute best self.” He is the owner of the Thrive Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, California, and the grateful leader of the Thrive Tribe, a collection of Jay’s current and former clients who work together to improve their health, their fitness, and their lives.

                                                                         

                                                                        For over two decades, Jay has helped thousands of people achieve total body transformation through a cohesive combination of fitness, nutrition, and personal development coaching – and he packaged the most important lessons that he learned into a great book: The Overweight Mind - The Undeniable Truth Behind Why Your Not Losing Weight.

                                                                         

                                                                        Jay believes that your mind is the root cause of many systemic weight gain problems that plague people today; “It’s the three-pound monster between our ears that’s a bigger problem than the 100 pounds of body fat that we carry.”

                                                                         

                                                                        It’s not the wrong food and it’s not the wrong exercise – until you get your mindset under control, you’re going to struggle with being overweight.

                                                                         

                                                                        In The Overweight Mind, Jay says that the bridge between your current self and your desired self can be built with three main elements:

                                                                         

                                                                        1. Decision - This is a firm decision, including a hard goal to work towards.
                                                                        2. Consistency - After you make a decision, you need to be consistent with the decision, even in the face of adversity.
                                                                        3. Resolve - Understand that there will be adversity, because “the road to success is always under construction.” Life will show up, but if you have resolve you’ll be able to overcome anything.
                                                                        
                                                                        

                                                                         

                                                                        At the end of every chapter in the book, Jay leaves the reader with a Power Action Step they can implement. I love this aspect of the book, so we want to leave you all with three power action steps after listening to this podcast:

                                                                         

                                                                        1. Get clarity and specificity around what it is that you truly want.
                                                                        2. Take massive action, even imperfect action, every day. When adversity pops up, just keep moving.
                                                                        3. Remember: “It’s not more than you can handle, it’s just more than you expected.” You’ve made it through everything else in your life up to this point, and you can do this too.
                                                                        
                                                                        

                                                                         

                                                                        (I’m going to cheat and add a fourth Power Action Step: Read or listen to The Overweight Mind!)

                                                                        --

                                                                        Resources:

                                                                        • Learn more at NixonElite.com
                                                                        • Connect with Jay: Facebook | Twitter
                                                                        • The Overweight Mind - The Undeniable Truth Behind Why Your Not Losing Weight
                                                                        
                                                                        

                                                                        Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                        Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                        --

                                                                        Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                        --

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                                                                        ]]>e5fb93f2ad63716a7e8cc5c058090b8aMon, 12 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -050030:45falsefull3333Thom UnderwoodThe 5 Invisible Variables That Will Make Or Break Your Mind, Body & Spirit - with Ben GreenfieldBen Greenfield is the author of the New York Times bestseller Beyond Training and one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. He also host The Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast, which I highly suggest you listen to – it’s one of the most listened to podcasts in the fitness and wellness industry, and for good reason.

                                                                         

                                                                        I had the pleasure of hearing Ben talk at a conference last year about the 5 invisible variables that will make or break your mind, body, and spirit, and I’m excited to share those with you today.

                                                                         

                                                                        Air

                                                                        • Air pollution is one of the most studied types of pollutions, and unfortunately it’s unavoidable in many areas of the world. Large particulates triggers inflammation in our bodies, which can then lead to worse disease.
                                                                        • The NASA Clean Air Study found that certain common indoor plants may provide a natural way of removing toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air.
                                                                        • Certain nutrients, including omega-3 fats and B vitamins, may buffer some of the health effects of air pollution.
                                                                        • Air diffusers, combined with essential oils, can also be valuable. Pine, cinnamon, and mint are great for diffusing in office or home. Lavender, rose, and bergamot are good for diffusing in bedroom.
                                                                        
                                                                        

                                                                         

                                                                        Water

                                                                        • The average office, gym, and (unfortunately) average person’s home is usually void of clean, pure, electrically charged water.
                                                                        • A Reverse osmosis filter with remineralization or structured water filter can more effectively filter your water.
                                                                        • Avoid additional chemicals from plastic by using a glass bottle for your water, at home or on the go.
                                                                        
                                                                        

                                                                         

                                                                        Electricity

                                                                        • Every time you use electricity and electrical appliances, you are exposed to electric and magnetic fields (EMFs), sometimes referred to as “dirty electricity.”
                                                                        • This radiation can cause headaches, vision problems, anxiety, irritability, depression, nausea, fatigue, disturbed sleep, and poor physical performance.
                                                                        • In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization (WHO),...]]>Ben Greenfield is the author of the New York Times bestseller Beyond Training and one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. He also host The Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast, which I highly suggest you listen to – it’s one of the most listened to podcasts in the fitness and wellness industry, and for good reason.

                                                                           

                                                                          I had the pleasure of hearing Ben talk at a conference last year about the 5 invisible variables that will make or break your mind, body, and spirit, and I’m excited to share those with you today.

                                                                           

                                                                          Air

                                                                          • Air pollution is one of the most studied types of pollutions, and unfortunately it’s unavoidable in many areas of the world. Large particulates triggers inflammation in our bodies, which can then lead to worse disease.
                                                                          • The NASA Clean Air Study found that certain common indoor plants may provide a natural way of removing toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air.
                                                                          • Certain nutrients, including omega-3 fats and B vitamins, may buffer some of the health effects of air pollution.
                                                                          • Air diffusers, combined with essential oils, can also be valuable. Pine, cinnamon, and mint are great for diffusing in office or home. Lavender, rose, and bergamot are good for diffusing in bedroom.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Water

                                                                          • The average office, gym, and (unfortunately) average person’s home is usually void of clean, pure, electrically charged water.
                                                                          • A Reverse osmosis filter with remineralization or structured water filter can more effectively filter your water.
                                                                          • Avoid additional chemicals from plastic by using a glass bottle for your water, at home or on the go.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Electricity

                                                                          • Every time you use electricity and electrical appliances, you are exposed to electric and magnetic fields (EMFs), sometimes referred to as “dirty electricity.”
                                                                          • This radiation can cause headaches, vision problems, anxiety, irritability, depression, nausea, fatigue, disturbed sleep, and poor physical performance.
                                                                          • In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), declared cell phones a Class B Carcinogen.
                                                                          • You can protect yourself with negative ion generators, dirty electricity filters, himalayan rock salt lamps, faraday shields, and by limiting your exposure to things like wi-fi signals using timers.
                                                                          • You can learn more in Ben’s eBook, How To Biohack the Ultimate Healthy Home.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Light

                                                                          • We are exposed to a non-natural lights throughout our day. These are not only harmful to your eyes – they can even be a potential carcinogen.
                                                                          • Iris and f.lux can help block out the blue light and flickering from a computer screen
                                                                          • Blue light blocking glasses can… well, block blue light.
                                                                          • You can use biological LEDs in your home, instead of flourescent.
                                                                          • You can’t hack everything, though – you also need to get outside and expose yourself to natural light.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Emotions

                                                                          • In The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons From the World's Happiest People, Dan Buettner looked at a few areas of the world where the people live longer than average. What he found was that, consistently, these populations place a high value on love, relationships, and societal interactions.
                                                                          • “You need to surround yourself with people you can love and laugh with. You need to go to bed without anger or hatred or bitterness in your heart… Live your life in a spirit of forgiveness and love. Start your day with gratitude, and end your day with prayer and thankfulness.”
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          --

                                                                          Resources:

                                                                          • Learn more about Ben at GreenfieldFitnessSystems.com
                                                                          • Connect with Ben: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
                                                                          • Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield
                                                                          • How To Biohack the Ultimate Healthy Home by Ben Greenfield
                                                                          • The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons From the World's Happiest People by Dan Buettner
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                          --

                                                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                          --

                                                                          Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                          ]]>b3494c37cec59db12d9f7e2b9182a03bMon, 29 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -050028:44falsefull3232Thom UnderwoodGet Leaner, Stronger, & Performer Better w/ Sustainable Habit Changes - with Matt WalrathToday’s guest, Matt Walrath, is the owner of the nutrition coaching company Beyond Macros, a service that helps people who do CrossFit get leaner, stronger, and perform better. He has helped everyone from athletes preparing for the CrossFit Games to overworked CEOs and startup founders achieve their goals through a unique mix of intelligent training, optimal nutrition, and examining biomarkers to uncover hidden stressors contributing poor health.

                                                                           

                                                                          We discuss the value of “counting” your macronutrients, how fat is used in the body, the role of fat as an organ (yes, it’s an organ), common fat myths, and foods you might not have realized are good sources of fat.

                                                                           

                                                                          Counting Macronutrients

                                                                           

                                                                          Counting macros is a way to:

                                                                           

                                                                          • Control the calories you consume based on your goals.
                                                                          • Ensure you are preserving or building muscle mass by eating adequate protein.
                                                                          • Ensure proper hormone and nervous system functions by eating adequate fat.
                                                                          • Practice fuel training - If you eat the right amount of carbs, you can perform at your best without storing fats.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Fat’s Role in the Body

                                                                           

                                                                          • Plasma membrane structure that protects and regulates your cells.
                                                                          • Brain and nervous system tissue. Seriously, your rain is fat- and cholesterol-based.
                                                                          • Hormone function - low fat can kill testosterone.
                                                                          • The transport of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, & K to cells.
                                                                          • As an organ, fat stores fuel and insulates temperature regulation.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Consuming Essential Fats

                                                                           

                                                                          There are essential fats that we have to consume through diet (like there are essential amino acids in certain proteins). These are omega-6 and omega-3 fats, which are polyunsaturated fats.

                                                                           

                                                                          Although omega-6 fats have received bad press lately, they are essential – but they must be balanced at a 1:1 ratio with omega-3 fats.

                                                                           

                                                                          Common sources of omega-6 fats:

                                                                           

                                                                          • Meat
                                                                          • Vegetable oils
                                                                          • Seed oils
                                                                          • Nuts and seeds
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Good sources of omega-3 fats:

                                                                           

                                                                          • Fish and fish oils
                                                                          • Chia seeds
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          How much fat should a person eat?

                                                                           

                                                                          This depends on your carbohydrate intake. At Beyond Macros, when they determine their clients’ macronutrient ratios, they start by determining an individual’s protein and carbohydrate needs, then...]]>Today’s guest, Matt Walrath, is the owner of the nutrition coaching company Beyond Macros, a service that helps people who do CrossFit get leaner, stronger, and perform better. He has helped everyone from athletes preparing for the CrossFit Games to overworked CEOs and startup founders achieve their goals through a unique mix of intelligent training, optimal nutrition, and examining biomarkers to uncover hidden stressors contributing poor health.

                                                                           

                                                                          We discuss the value of “counting” your macronutrients, how fat is used in the body, the role of fat as an organ (yes, it’s an organ), common fat myths, and foods you might not have realized are good sources of fat.

                                                                           

                                                                          Counting Macronutrients

                                                                           

                                                                          Counting macros is a way to:

                                                                           

                                                                          • Control the calories you consume based on your goals.
                                                                          • Ensure you are preserving or building muscle mass by eating adequate protein.
                                                                          • Ensure proper hormone and nervous system functions by eating adequate fat.
                                                                          • Practice fuel training - If you eat the right amount of carbs, you can perform at your best without storing fats.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Fat’s Role in the Body

                                                                           

                                                                          • Plasma membrane structure that protects and regulates your cells.
                                                                          • Brain and nervous system tissue. Seriously, your rain is fat- and cholesterol-based.
                                                                          • Hormone function - low fat can kill testosterone.
                                                                          • The transport of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, & K to cells.
                                                                          • As an organ, fat stores fuel and insulates temperature regulation.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Consuming Essential Fats

                                                                           

                                                                          There are essential fats that we have to consume through diet (like there are essential amino acids in certain proteins). These are omega-6 and omega-3 fats, which are polyunsaturated fats.

                                                                           

                                                                          Although omega-6 fats have received bad press lately, they are essential – but they must be balanced at a 1:1 ratio with omega-3 fats.

                                                                           

                                                                          Common sources of omega-6 fats:

                                                                           

                                                                          • Meat
                                                                          • Vegetable oils
                                                                          • Seed oils
                                                                          • Nuts and seeds
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Good sources of omega-3 fats:

                                                                           

                                                                          • Fish and fish oils
                                                                          • Chia seeds
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          How much fat should a person eat?

                                                                           

                                                                          This depends on your carbohydrate intake. At Beyond Macros, when they determine their clients’ macronutrient ratios, they start by determining an individual’s protein and carbohydrate needs, then work backwards from total energy intake to determine how much fat that person should be consuming.

                                                                           

                                                                          You can calculate your own Macros using the Calorie & Macros Counting Worksheet they have created: beyondmacros.com/how-to-count-macros

                                                                           

                                                                          --

                                                                          Resources:

                                                                          • Learn more at MattWalrath.com
                                                                          • Listen to the Beyond Macros Podcast
                                                                          • Connect with Matt: Instagram | Facebook
                                                                          • "How to Count Macros"
                                                                          • My Fitness Pal - Fitness app for iPhone & Android
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                          --

                                                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                          --

                                                                          Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                          ]]>d3b8ded39839bd4b4db6c09cf2a02d66Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -050034:11falsefull3131Thom UnderwoodMen’s Health: How You Can Design a Lifestyle That Prevents Prostate Cancer - with Dr. Ralph EspositoDr. Ralph Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in Integrative Urology and Men's Health – AKA The Men’s Health Doctor.

                                                                           

                                                                          Prostate health is an important topic that really needs to be addressed, but not enough people are talking about it and men often want to ignore it.

                                                                           

                                                                          However, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, so we can’t keep ignoring it.

                                                                           

                                                                          Dr. Esposito describes prostate cancer as a “lifestyle cancer,” which means there are many lifestyle factors that can contribute to or prevent it. Factors such as smoking, obesity, and eating carcinogenic food (like grilled meats) can contribute to prostate cancer, while exercising, clean diets, getting adequate sleep, and managing your hormone levels can help prevent it.

                                                                           

                                                                          So what can men do to keep their prostate healthy?

                                                                           

                                                                          • Begin with your diet. Research shows that a typical “Mediterranean diet” is ideal for the prostate, or a diet high in poly and monounsaturated fats like olive oil, nuts, seeds, and plant-based oils. Wheat and gluten, on the other hand, can be inflammatory.
                                                                          • You also have to move! Men need 3-4 hours of intense exercise every week.
                                                                          • You need 7-8 hours of sleep; “anything less than 6 is asking for trouble.”
                                                                          • There are a few essential nutrients for prostate health: zinc, selenium, beta-Sitosterol, fish oil, tumeric, and vitamin D.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          --

                                                                          Resources:

                                                                          • Connect with Dr. Esposito: DoctorEspo.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                          --

                                                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                          Dr. Ralph Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in Integrative Urology and Men's Health – AKA The Men’s Health Doctor.

                                                                           

                                                                          Prostate health is an important topic that really needs to be addressed, but not enough people are talking about it and men often want to ignore it.

                                                                           

                                                                          However, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, so we can’t keep ignoring it.

                                                                           

                                                                          Dr. Esposito describes prostate cancer as a “lifestyle cancer,” which means there are many lifestyle factors that can contribute to or prevent it. Factors such as smoking, obesity, and eating carcinogenic food (like grilled meats) can contribute to prostate cancer, while exercising, clean diets, getting adequate sleep, and managing your hormone levels can help prevent it.

                                                                           

                                                                          So what can men do to keep their prostate healthy?

                                                                           

                                                                          • Begin with your diet. Research shows that a typical “Mediterranean diet” is ideal for the prostate, or a diet high in poly and monounsaturated fats like olive oil, nuts, seeds, and plant-based oils. Wheat and gluten, on the other hand, can be inflammatory.
                                                                          • You also have to move! Men need 3-4 hours of intense exercise every week.
                                                                          • You need 7-8 hours of sleep; “anything less than 6 is asking for trouble.”
                                                                          • There are a few essential nutrients for prostate health: zinc, selenium, beta-Sitosterol, fish oil, tumeric, and vitamin D.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          --

                                                                          Resources:

                                                                          • Connect with Dr. Esposito: DoctorEspo.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                          --

                                                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                          --

                                                                          Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                          ]]>bd23f68f3fa095318d9b11b8670ba819Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -050043:26falsefull3030Thom UnderwoodMindfulness Practices for the Holidays, Losing Weight, & The New Year - with Paula YoumellPaula Youmell is a functional medicine practitioner, natural health educator, and Wise Woman Nurse®. Paula’s newest book, Weaving Healing Wisdom, offers readers “a friendly, confidence-building mode of coaching calculated to serve the wellbeing of readers at all levels.

                                                                           

                                                                          The book has been praised by educators, medical professionals, and health practitioners as the single best guide to ‘letting go and letting be,’ while at the same time learning to deal effectively with stress, illness, poor eating habits, and injury, both physical and emotional.”

                                                                           

                                                                          As we kick the Holiday season into high gear, which seems to start with Halloween, many of us are in a constant state of fight or flight – one of the least healthy places for our sympathetic nervous system.

                                                                           

                                                                          Mindfulness & Weight Loss

                                                                           

                                                                          • “Mindfulness is just a way of keeping yourself present in the moment,” thinking about what is happening without emotion, and then being able to function from a place of action.
                                                                          • How can you act consciously and fully around a situation, instead of reacting to it like you normally do?
                                                                          • Being aware of how you’re functioning in the world, and how you are making your choices, makes creating a weight loss plan much easier.
                                                                          • “The Path to Easy Weight Loss”
                                                                          • We should also try to be mindful while we are eating – especially while we are chewing.
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          Paula’s 15-Minute (or less) Mindfulness Routine

                                                                           

                                                                          You can download Paula’s routine as a printable PDF, including five easy yoga poses you can incorporate, by clicking this link.

                                                                           

                                                                          “When we start building conscious awareness around our breath, we start building tools of mindfulness.”

                                                                          --

                                                                          Resources:

                                                                          • Learn more about Paula at paulayoumellrn.com
                                                                          • “The Path to Easy Weight Loss”
                                                                          • Find your local CSA: localharvest.org/csa

                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          • Weaving Healing Wisdom
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          • Paula Youmell is a functional medicine practitioner, natural health educator, and Wise Woman Nurse®. Paula’s newest book, Weaving Healing Wisdom, offers readers “a friendly, confidence-building mode of coaching calculated to serve the wellbeing of readers at all levels.

                                                                             

                                                                            The book has been praised by educators, medical professionals, and health practitioners as the single best guide to ‘letting go and letting be,’ while at the same time learning to deal effectively with stress, illness, poor eating habits, and injury, both physical and emotional.”

                                                                             

                                                                            As we kick the Holiday season into high gear, which seems to start with Halloween, many of us are in a constant state of fight or flight – one of the least healthy places for our sympathetic nervous system.

                                                                             

                                                                            Mindfulness & Weight Loss

                                                                             

                                                                            • “Mindfulness is just a way of keeping yourself present in the moment,” thinking about what is happening without emotion, and then being able to function from a place of action.
                                                                            • How can you act consciously and fully around a situation, instead of reacting to it like you normally do?
                                                                            • Being aware of how you’re functioning in the world, and how you are making your choices, makes creating a weight loss plan much easier.
                                                                            • “The Path to Easy Weight Loss”
                                                                            • We should also try to be mindful while we are eating – especially while we are chewing.
                                                                            
                                                                            

                                                                             

                                                                            Paula’s 15-Minute (or less) Mindfulness Routine

                                                                             

                                                                            You can download Paula’s routine as a printable PDF, including five easy yoga poses you can incorporate, by clicking this link.

                                                                             

                                                                            “When we start building conscious awareness around our breath, we start building tools of mindfulness.”

                                                                            --

                                                                            Resources:

                                                                            • Learn more about Paula at paulayoumellrn.com
                                                                            • “The Path to Easy Weight Loss”
                                                                            • Find your local CSA: localharvest.org/csa

                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            • Weaving Healing Wisdom
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            • Hands on Health: Take Your Vibrant, Whole Health Back Into Your Healing Hands
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            • Early Morning Coffee & Donuts: For Tending Body, Mind & Soul
                                                                            
                                                                            

                                                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                            --

                                                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                            --

                                                                            Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                            ]]>2ad29810c12f100cf2f85d7b96f98820Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -050038:46falsefull2929Thom UnderwoodOne Year Anniversary Show: The Past & Future of Three Roses WellnessWOW, 1-year anniversary episode… What a year it has been!! I want to thank everyone who have taken the time to listen over the past year… much love and appreciation to you all. I am so very grateful for each one of you!!

                                                                             

                                                                            In this episode, I want to talk about my journey, Three Roses Wellness, The Rebel Health Coach Podcast and what you have to look forward to over the next year. So grab yourself a cup of Four Sigmatic Coffee and chill out with me for a little bit. If you haven’t tried any of this delicious and healthy alternative to coffee, you can get 10% off your order by using the code REBELTHOM or going to https://us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_rebelthom.

                                                                             

                                                                            After years of struggling with my health, I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. I started to turn my health around and, this past July, I passed the board certification as a Functional Medicine Practitioner.

                                                                             

                                                                            One thing I have learned through all this – forget about losing weight and just get your body healthy. If your body is healthy, you will lose weight because it is physically impossible to be overweight and have a healthy body!

                                                                             

                                                                            I originally started a program called Weight Loss That Lasts, but I relaized that God has given me a greater purpose in this world. I want to give back by helping others reverse diseases and become healthy. So I switched gears and started Three Roses Wellness.

                                                                             

                                                                            Three Roses Wellness comes from…

                                                                             

                                                                            • Three Roses represents the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Trinity
                                                                            • Three roses indicate abiding a) Love, b) Life, and c) Light.
                                                                            • In Christian lore, a rose bush was said to have grown at the site of Christ's death. His blood serving is often associated with a red rose, combined with its thorns is thus symbolized the ultimate sacrifice.
                                                                            • A rose with eight petals is a message of rebirth and renewal.
                                                                            • Three roses are symbolic of a guiding principle
                                                                            • Red Rose: Sacrifice, Immortal love, Health, Memorial, Passion
                                                                            
                                                                            

                                                                             

                                                                            Our Vision, Mission, and Values

                                                                             

                                                                            • Vision: Encourage and serve others to experience a healthy and holistic life every day
                                                                            • Mission: Coach those feeling trapped in unhealthy lifestyles to attain optimum health through quality nutrition and holistic health choices; honoring the life God has given them.
                                                                            • Values:  Christ Centered, Inspirational Change, Trusting Relationships, Individual Empowerment, Personal Integrity, Life-Affirming Methods, Caring Guidance
                                                                            
                                                                            

                                                                             

                                                                            Podcasting is a lot of work, but I love it…

                                                                             

                                                                            ...and I love getting information out to you listeners:

                                                                             

                                                                            • I’ve also had the pleasure of recording a 3-part meditation series for a Podcast called Mindshift Meditations, a project of Chel Hamilton and Josie Ong: WOW, 1-year anniversary episode… What a year it has been!! I want to thank everyone who have taken the time to listen over the past year… much love and appreciation to you all. I am so very grateful for each one of you!!

                                                                               

                                                                              In this episode, I want to talk about my journey, Three Roses Wellness, The Rebel Health Coach Podcast and what you have to look forward to over the next year. So grab yourself a cup of Four Sigmatic Coffee and chill out with me for a little bit. If you haven’t tried any of this delicious and healthy alternative to coffee, you can get 10% off your order by using the code REBELTHOM or going to https://us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_rebelthom.

                                                                               

                                                                              After years of struggling with my health, I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. I started to turn my health around and, this past July, I passed the board certification as a Functional Medicine Practitioner.

                                                                               

                                                                              One thing I have learned through all this – forget about losing weight and just get your body healthy. If your body is healthy, you will lose weight because it is physically impossible to be overweight and have a healthy body!

                                                                               

                                                                              I originally started a program called Weight Loss That Lasts, but I relaized that God has given me a greater purpose in this world. I want to give back by helping others reverse diseases and become healthy. So I switched gears and started Three Roses Wellness.

                                                                               

                                                                              Three Roses Wellness comes from…

                                                                               

                                                                              • Three Roses represents the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Trinity
                                                                              • Three roses indicate abiding a) Love, b) Life, and c) Light.
                                                                              • In Christian lore, a rose bush was said to have grown at the site of Christ's death. His blood serving is often associated with a red rose, combined with its thorns is thus symbolized the ultimate sacrifice.
                                                                              • A rose with eight petals is a message of rebirth and renewal.
                                                                              • Three roses are symbolic of a guiding principle
                                                                              • Red Rose: Sacrifice, Immortal love, Health, Memorial, Passion
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                               

                                                                              Our Vision, Mission, and Values

                                                                               

                                                                              • Vision: Encourage and serve others to experience a healthy and holistic life every day
                                                                              • Mission: Coach those feeling trapped in unhealthy lifestyles to attain optimum health through quality nutrition and holistic health choices; honoring the life God has given them.
                                                                              • Values:  Christ Centered, Inspirational Change, Trusting Relationships, Individual Empowerment, Personal Integrity, Life-Affirming Methods, Caring Guidance
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                               

                                                                              Podcasting is a lot of work, but I love it…

                                                                               

                                                                              ...and I love getting information out to you listeners:

                                                                               

                                                                              • I’ve also had the pleasure of recording a 3-part meditation series for a Podcast called Mindshift Meditations, a project of Chel Hamilton and Josie Ong: http://mindshiftmeditations.com/msm-007-3-key-steps-to-a-healthier-you-maximize/
                                                                              • Also, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Engel Jones on a podcast called 12 Minute Convos with Engel Jones: https://twelveminuteconvos.com/
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                               

                                                                              Last but not least, this episode is dedicated to my Father, as was the first episode.

                                                                              Thomas F Underwood, Sr., Rest in Peace.

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                                                                              Resources:

                                                                              • If you want to get on my monthly newsletter list, Text RHCP to 22828
                                                                              • You can also sign up for a Complimentary 20 Minute Consultation if you go to www.thomunderwood.net and click the Start My Revolution button.
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                              Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                              Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

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                                                                              Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

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                                                                              ]]>cab38806767d38c2cf1b377324240e9cMon, 04 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -050041:44falsefull2828Thom UnderwoodWhy Is Your Manhood Slowly Seeping Away? - with Tony LlabresA lot of men are struggling with their health, but they’re often the last people to ask for help – they know something is wrong, but they can’t put their finger on it. For many men, it’s due to decreased testosterone levels.

                                                                               

                                                                              Tony Llabres is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach who Founded Functional Diagnostic Nutrition of SW Florida.

                                                                               

                                                                              If we don’t actively change our routines, testosterone levels will naturally decrease as we age. However, men are also losing testosterone younger than ever before. The things we consume and put on our body are changing our hormone levels.

                                                                               

                                                                              How we can stop our testosterone from seeping away:

                                                                               

                                                                              • A simple way to start is examining your diet. Tony likes the Nutrient Optimiser program, which assess nutrient requirements and nutrient intake.
                                                                              • Get your vitamins! Many people are vitamin deficient, especially when it comes to Vitamins A & D. Getting your blood work done will show you where your levels are at now.
                                                                              • Start working out if you’re not, or slow down if you’re working yourself to death every day. You should have a holistic approach to exercise, and should never work yourself to exhaustion.
                                                                              • You need consistent sleep!
                                                                              • Sometimes, you may need some additional help. AnabolicMen.com has a lot of information on supplements and other resources for natural testosterone production.
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                               

                                                                              You can also sign up for the monthly Rebel Health Newsletter by texting RHCP to 22828!

                                                                               

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                                                                              Resources:

                                                                              • Learn more about Tony: FDNofFlorida.com | Facebook
                                                                              • Nutrient Optimiser
                                                                              • AnabolicMen.com
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                              Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                              Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                              --

                                                                              Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition,]]>A lot of men are struggling with their health, but they’re often the last people to ask for help – they know something is wrong, but they can’t put their finger on it. For many men, it’s due to decreased testosterone levels.

                                                                               

                                                                              Tony Llabres is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Health Coach who Founded Functional Diagnostic Nutrition of SW Florida.

                                                                               

                                                                              If we don’t actively change our routines, testosterone levels will naturally decrease as we age. However, men are also losing testosterone younger than ever before. The things we consume and put on our body are changing our hormone levels.

                                                                               

                                                                              How we can stop our testosterone from seeping away:

                                                                               

                                                                              • A simple way to start is examining your diet. Tony likes the Nutrient Optimiser program, which assess nutrient requirements and nutrient intake.
                                                                              • Get your vitamins! Many people are vitamin deficient, especially when it comes to Vitamins A & D. Getting your blood work done will show you where your levels are at now.
                                                                              • Start working out if you’re not, or slow down if you’re working yourself to death every day. You should have a holistic approach to exercise, and should never work yourself to exhaustion.
                                                                              • You need consistent sleep!
                                                                              • Sometimes, you may need some additional help. AnabolicMen.com has a lot of information on supplements and other resources for natural testosterone production.
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                               

                                                                              You can also sign up for the monthly Rebel Health Newsletter by texting RHCP to 22828!

                                                                               

                                                                              --

                                                                              Resources:

                                                                              • Learn more about Tony: FDNofFlorida.com | Facebook
                                                                              • Nutrient Optimiser
                                                                              • AnabolicMen.com
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                              Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                              Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                              --

                                                                              Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                              --

                                                                              Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                              ]]>1ff6b2e907fa889f9287fbb652be8cbfMon, 13 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -050001:05:10falsefull2727Thom UnderwoodFrom Diet to Edit - with Kelly LutmanKelly Lutman is a bestselling author, nutritional consultant, and the Founder of Pursue Wellness. She uses uses functional medicine principles to help her clients put disease into remission, without using drugs.

                                                                              Kelly’s book, From Diet to Edit: Discover Freedom in a New Approach to Food, is about the problem with diets – they don’t work –  and how you can more effectively change your results through simple “edits.” As an added benefit, it’s also an easy and relaxing read.

                                                                              Diets don’t work because they don’t teach modification for the long haul. However, by focusing on small edits, you can create lasting lifestyle changes.

                                                                              These are some of the edits from Kelly’s book that I think are vital for my clients and audience:

                                                                              • Edit Your Pace – We’re a society on the run, and it’s hurting our health. We don’t realize that chewing is the only part of the digestion process that we can control, but taking the time to chew your food, and rest for a short period of time, assists the physical and chemical digestions processes.
                                                                              • Edit Your Portions – When you eat too quickly, you don’t feel full as full. You can use your hands to gauge a reasonable portion size: For protein, a reasonable portion for your body is about the size of the palm of your hand; for vegetables, two full hands (or one if it’s cooked); for fats, from the knuckle to the end of your thumb (1 to 2 tbsp of fat); for cheese, your full thumb length.
                                                                              • Edit Your Colors – “The colors in our food are actually an expression or a representation of the nutrients in our food, and the most colorful place you’ll find in the grocery store (besides the cereal box isle) is the produce section.”
                                                                              • Edit Your Sweeteners – Occasionally engaging your sweet tooth is only natural, but artificial sweeteners are not healthier. The chemical effects of artificial sweeteners can wreak havoc on your brain and body. Even better than real cane sugar – some raw local honey (as an added bonus, this can improve your seasonal allergies)!
                                                                              
                                                                              

                                                                              Pick up your own copy of From Diet to Edit for more simple lifestyle changes and delicious recipes that will help you finally make changes in your health, without going on a diet.

                                                                              And if you want some more support, you can click here to join Kelly’s Facebook Group.

                                                                              You can also sign up for the monthly Rebel Health Newsletter by texting RHCP to 22828!

                                                                               

                                                                              --

                                                                              Resources:

                                                                              • Learn more about Kelly: PursueWellnessForYou.com | Kelly Lutman is a bestselling author, nutritional consultant, and the Founder of Pursue Wellness. She uses uses functional medicine principles to help her clients put disease into remission, without using drugs.

                                                                                Kelly’s book, From Diet to Edit: Discover Freedom in a New Approach to Food, is about the problem with diets – they don’t work –  and how you can more effectively change your results through simple “edits.” As an added benefit, it’s also an easy and relaxing read.

                                                                                Diets don’t work because they don’t teach modification for the long haul. However, by focusing on small edits, you can create lasting lifestyle changes.

                                                                                These are some of the edits from Kelly’s book that I think are vital for my clients and audience:

                                                                                • Edit Your Pace – We’re a society on the run, and it’s hurting our health. We don’t realize that chewing is the only part of the digestion process that we can control, but taking the time to chew your food, and rest for a short period of time, assists the physical and chemical digestions processes.
                                                                                • Edit Your Portions – When you eat too quickly, you don’t feel full as full. You can use your hands to gauge a reasonable portion size: For protein, a reasonable portion for your body is about the size of the palm of your hand; for vegetables, two full hands (or one if it’s cooked); for fats, from the knuckle to the end of your thumb (1 to 2 tbsp of fat); for cheese, your full thumb length.
                                                                                • Edit Your Colors – “The colors in our food are actually an expression or a representation of the nutrients in our food, and the most colorful place you’ll find in the grocery store (besides the cereal box isle) is the produce section.”
                                                                                • Edit Your Sweeteners – Occasionally engaging your sweet tooth is only natural, but artificial sweeteners are not healthier. The chemical effects of artificial sweeteners can wreak havoc on your brain and body. Even better than real cane sugar – some raw local honey (as an added bonus, this can improve your seasonal allergies)!
                                                                                
                                                                                

                                                                                Pick up your own copy of From Diet to Edit for more simple lifestyle changes and delicious recipes that will help you finally make changes in your health, without going on a diet.

                                                                                And if you want some more support, you can click here to join Kelly’s Facebook Group.

                                                                                You can also sign up for the monthly Rebel Health Newsletter by texting RHCP to 22828!

                                                                                 

                                                                                --

                                                                                Resources:

                                                                                • Learn more about Kelly: PursueWellnessForYou.com | Facebook
                                                                                • Read: From Diet to Edit: Discover Freedom in a New Approach to Food
                                                                                • Join Kelly’s Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/FromDietToEdit
                                                                                
                                                                                

                                                                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                --

                                                                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                --

                                                                                
                                                                                Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                ]]>a8adf12ef0417b086c968a620e1fe17dMon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -050050:40falsefull2626Thom UnderwoodEnter Sandman: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep (& Why It’s So Important) - with Julian Hayes IIJulian Hayes II is a health & fitness consultant, a nutrition coach, a sleep science coach, and the author of Body Architect: A Real-World Guide to Ignite Your Fitness, Look Awesome Naked, Quiet the Inner Voices of Self-Doubt, & Design a Lifestyle on Your Own Terms.

                                                                                In this episode, we discuss the science (and importance) of sleep.

                                                                                When Julian or I work with our clients, we both focus on sleep first and foremost. High-quality sleep is vital for both healing and sustaining wellness, so it has to be addressed before anything else.

                                                                                While the body appears, from the outside, to be still and inactive, the body is quite busy when you are asleep. It is restocking hormones, processing toxins, repairing damaged tissues, generating white blood cells, eliminating the effects of stress, and processing heavy emotions, among other things.

                                                                                “There’s no aspect of your life that goes untouched when you skimp on sleep.” –Julian Hayes II

                                                                                If you don’t get enough high-quality sleep, the results can be quite drastic:

                                                                                • You age faster, at a cellular level.
                                                                                • The immune system is weakened, and you’re more likely to develop a metabolic syndrome.
                                                                                • Hunger is affected and the metabolism slows, so you’re more likely to gain weight.
                                                                                • Mood is worsened, and our capacity for empathy is diminished.
                                                                                • Cognitive performance declines.
                                                                                • Leadership skills are negatively affected.
                                                                                
                                                                                

                                                                                This all adds up to a significant and measurable impact on our nation’s productivity. Rand performed a study that found that insufficient sleep in the U.S. workforce costs up to $411 billion, and causes the country to lose the equivalent of about 1.23 million working days.

                                                                                How do you get a good night’s sleep? Julian likes to break it down into a checklist:
                                                                                
                                                                                

                                                                                1. Reframe your attitude and mindset around sleep. There’s a difference between ‘getting by’ on not enough sleep and thriving with adequate sleep.
                                                                                2. 1. Visualize how achieving your goals will be affected by lack of sleep.
                                                                                   2. Set sleep goals and milestones.
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
                                                                                   1. Develop a simple meditation practice.
                                                                                   2. Practice gratitude. Julian writes down three things he’s grateful for every morning, and then does a nightly review of three good things that happened during the day.
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   ...]]>Julian Hayes II is a health & fitness consultant, a nutrition coach, a sleep science coach, and the author of Body Architect: A Real-World Guide to Ignite Your Fitness, Look Awesome Naked, Quiet the Inner Voices of Self-Doubt, & Design a Lifestyle on Your Own Terms.

                                                                                   In this episode, we discuss the science (and importance) of sleep.

                                                                                   When Julian or I work with our clients, we both focus on sleep first and foremost. High-quality sleep is vital for both healing and sustaining wellness, so it has to be addressed before anything else.

                                                                                   While the body appears, from the outside, to be still and inactive, the body is quite busy when you are asleep. It is restocking hormones, processing toxins, repairing damaged tissues, generating white blood cells, eliminating the effects of stress, and processing heavy emotions, among other things.

                                                                                   “There’s no aspect of your life that goes untouched when you skimp on sleep.” –Julian Hayes II

                                                                                   If you don’t get enough high-quality sleep, the results can be quite drastic:

                                                                                   • You age faster, at a cellular level.
                                                                                   • The immune system is weakened, and you’re more likely to develop a metabolic syndrome.
                                                                                   • Hunger is affected and the metabolism slows, so you’re more likely to gain weight.
                                                                                   • Mood is worsened, and our capacity for empathy is diminished.
                                                                                   • Cognitive performance declines.
                                                                                   • Leadership skills are negatively affected.
                                                                                   
                                                                                   

                                                                                   This all adds up to a significant and measurable impact on our nation’s productivity. Rand performed a study that found that insufficient sleep in the U.S. workforce costs up to $411 billion, and causes the country to lose the equivalent of about 1.23 million working days.

                                                                                   How do you get a good night’s sleep? Julian likes to break it down into a checklist:
                                                                                   
                                                                                   

                                                                                   1. Reframe your attitude and mindset around sleep. There’s a difference between ‘getting by’ on not enough sleep and thriving with adequate sleep.
                                                                                   2. 1. Visualize how achieving your goals will be affected by lack of sleep.
                                                                                      2. Set sleep goals and milestones.
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                      1. Develop a simple meditation practice.
                                                                                      2. Practice gratitude. Julian writes down three things he’s grateful for every morning, and then does a nightly review of three good things that happened during the day.
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   3. Learn to handle stress better and build more resiliency.
                                                                                      1. Make the room as dark as possible.
                                                                                      2. Sleep in cooler temperatures.
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   4. Create a sleep sanctuary, or sleep cave.
                                                                                      1. Eating leafy green vegetables will give you more vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
                                                                                      2. Eat tryptophan.
                                                                                      3. Eat carbs a couple hours before bed so your blood sugar can get back to its baseline level.
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   5. Nutrition
                                                                                      1. Preferably in the morning because that’s when cortisol peaks
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   6. Exercise
                                                                                      1. Reserve your bed for sleep or sex, and nothing else.
                                                                                      2. Give yourself an electronic curfew, at least an hour before bed.
                                                                                      3. Programs like f.lux or built-in sleep modes on newer cellphones will dim your screen and change the tint.
                                                                                      4. Get blue blocking glasses, or install low-wattage yellow, orange, or red light bulbs.
                                                                                      5. Get sunlight in the morning.
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   7. Lifestyle habits
                                                                                      1. Don’t get dehydrated.
                                                                                      2. Practice light therapy.
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   8. If you travel often…
                                                                                      1. Your first and last hour of the day are critical.
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
                                                                                   9. Develop a morning and night routine
                                                                                   
                                                                                   

                                                                                   Don’t try to change everything at once, or make a massive changes in your lifestyle. Start with incremental changes, and the progress will give you the momentum you need to make more positive changes.

                                                                                   --

                                                                                   Resources:

                                                                                   • Connect with Julian: The Art of Fitness and Life | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube
                                                                                   • Read: Body Architect: A Real-World Guide to Ignite Your Fitness, Look Awesome Naked, Quiet the Inner Voices of Self-Doubt, & Design a Lifestyle on Your Own Terms
                                                                                   • Download: Simple Habit Meditation App
                                                                                   • Check out the Litebook & learn about light therapy
                                                                                   
                                                                                   

                                                                                   Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                   Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                   --

                                                                                   Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                   --

                                                                                   
                                                                                   Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                   ]]>6cf791bb97e73a9a69e2d587e543fe8aMon, 16 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -050055:08falsefull2525Thom UnderwoodCancer Management: Your Options Before & After a Diagnosis - with Deborah BeaumontDeborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. We discuss what you can do prevent and reverse cancer.

                                                                                   Deborah’s Story

                                                                                   Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years.

                                                                                   During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approach of Integrative Medicine.

                                                                                   Later in life, another bout with cancer and more significant complications only solidified Deborah’s passion for functional medicine.

                                                                                   Important Things to Consider

                                                                                   • More than half of all cancers are preventable.
                                                                                   • Your DNA is not your destiny. What you choose to eat can positively impact your gene expression.
                                                                                   • Cancer cannot grow in a healthy body. The body has to be ‘diseased,’ tired, and toxic in order for cancer to develop.
                                                                                   • Eat a typical standard American diet will result in standard chronic illnesses
                                                                                   • Environmental toxicity is responsible for stressing the immune system and detoxification pathways.
                                                                                   • Inflammation and poor methylation are key factors in setting the stage for the development of breast cancer.
                                                                                   • Sugar is the preferred fuel for cancer cells.
                                                                                   
                                                                                   

                                                                                   Steps to Prevent & Reverse Cancer

                                                                                   1. Eat real food
                                                                                   2. Hydrate yourself with fresh clean water
                                                                                   3. Get plenty of fresh air and vitamin D
                                                                                   4. Practice stress management
                                                                                   5. Enlist a support system and maintain healthy relationships
                                                                                   6. Supplements / Herbs - e.g. curcumin, reishi mushrooms, B17, cruciferous vegetables
                                                                                   7. Don’t be afraid to ask - research, learn, and study
                                                                                   
                                                                                   

                                                                                   --

                                                                                   Resources:

                                                                                   • Connect with Deborah: Website | RadicalHealthRN@gmail.com
                                                                                   • Check out Environmental Working Groups’ Consumer Guides
                                                                                   • One Bite at a Time, Revised: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Friends by Rebecca...]]>Deborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. We discuss what you can do prevent and reverse cancer.

                                                                                     Deborah’s Story

                                                                                     Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years.

                                                                                     During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approach of Integrative Medicine.

                                                                                     Later in life, another bout with cancer and more significant complications only solidified Deborah’s passion for functional medicine.

                                                                                     Important Things to Consider

                                                                                     • More than half of all cancers are preventable.
                                                                                     • Your DNA is not your destiny. What you choose to eat can positively impact your gene expression.
                                                                                     • Cancer cannot grow in a healthy body. The body has to be ‘diseased,’ tired, and toxic in order for cancer to develop.
                                                                                     • Eat a typical standard American diet will result in standard chronic illnesses
                                                                                     • Environmental toxicity is responsible for stressing the immune system and detoxification pathways.
                                                                                     • Inflammation and poor methylation are key factors in setting the stage for the development of breast cancer.
                                                                                     • Sugar is the preferred fuel for cancer cells.
                                                                                     
                                                                                     

                                                                                     Steps to Prevent & Reverse Cancer

                                                                                     1. Eat real food
                                                                                     2. Hydrate yourself with fresh clean water
                                                                                     3. Get plenty of fresh air and vitamin D
                                                                                     4. Practice stress management
                                                                                     5. Enlist a support system and maintain healthy relationships
                                                                                     6. Supplements / Herbs - e.g. curcumin, reishi mushrooms, B17, cruciferous vegetables
                                                                                     7. Don’t be afraid to ask - research, learn, and study
                                                                                     
                                                                                     

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Resources:

                                                                                     • Connect with Deborah: Website | RadicalHealthRN@gmail.com
                                                                                     • Check out Environmental Working Groups’ Consumer Guides
                                                                                     • One Bite at a Time, Revised: Nourishing Recipes for Cancer Survivors and Their Friends by Rebecca Katz
                                                                                     
                                                                                     

                                                                                     Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                     Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                     ]]>e25c5d76a3ea0e06e98ea11823fa53c5Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -050001:05:27falsefull2424Thom UnderwoodAddressing the Chronic Effects of Cancer - with Deborah BeaumontDeborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. She returns to the show to discuss the long-term, chronic health problems that people diagnosed with cancer have to deal with, how functional medicine can help, and strategies for limiting your exposure to things that may cause cancer.

                                                                                     Deborah’s Story

                                                                                     Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years.

                                                                                     During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approach of Integrative Medicine.

                                                                                     Later in life, another bout with cancer and more significant complications only solidified Deborah’s passion for functional medicine.

                                                                                     Cancer is a Chronic Problem

                                                                                     Cancer isn’t an acute illness – it’s a chronic illness.

                                                                                     It will affect your entire life for a long period of time, and there are often a variety of treatment options available. On top of that, there are health problems associated with the actual treatment options, such as chemotherapy.

                                                                                     Functional medicine practitioners can help those diagnosed weigh their options, make a plan that address their holistic health and mental well-being, and prepare for the long-term journey.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Resources:

                                                                                     • Connect with Deborah: Website | RadicalHealthRN@gmail.com
                                                                                     • Check out Environmental Working Groups’ Consumer Guides
                                                                                     
                                                                                     

                                                                                     Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                     Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                     ]]>Deborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. She returns to the show to discuss the long-term, chronic health problems that people diagnosed with cancer have to deal with, how functional medicine can help, and strategies for limiting your exposure to things that may cause cancer.

                                                                                     Deborah’s Story

                                                                                     Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years.

                                                                                     During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approach of Integrative Medicine.

                                                                                     Later in life, another bout with cancer and more significant complications only solidified Deborah’s passion for functional medicine.

                                                                                     Cancer is a Chronic Problem

                                                                                     Cancer isn’t an acute illness – it’s a chronic illness.

                                                                                     It will affect your entire life for a long period of time, and there are often a variety of treatment options available. On top of that, there are health problems associated with the actual treatment options, such as chemotherapy.

                                                                                     Functional medicine practitioners can help those diagnosed weigh their options, make a plan that address their holistic health and mental well-being, and prepare for the long-term journey.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Resources:

                                                                                     • Connect with Deborah: Website | RadicalHealthRN@gmail.com
                                                                                     • Check out Environmental Working Groups’ Consumer Guides
                                                                                     
                                                                                     

                                                                                     Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                     Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                     --

                                                                                     Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                     ]]>6bb32dd48006fa972d8297e4edf93ba0Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -050001:04:27falsefull2323Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaTop 13 Choices for Feeling Fantastic - with Rockstar Health Coaching Dainna Pearlman is the Director and Head Health Coach at Rockstar Health Coaching, a functional medicine practice that aims to pick up the slack where traditional medicine systems ‘fail’ people. They ask questions (and listen) to discover the interconnectedness in your unique body so they can offer a tailored personal approach that helps you take charge of your health.

                                                                                      

                                                                                     We sit down for a fun discussion about the 13 fantastic choices that will help you feel fantastic. Try to start doing just one or two of these things and see how you feel – if you feel better, start incorporating more of these healthy lifestyle choices!

                                                                                      

                                                                                     1. Prioritize sleep.
                                                                                        
                                                                                        

                                                                                     2. Go outside to absorb...]]> Dainna Pearlman is the Director and Head Health Coach at Rockstar Health Coaching, a functional medicine practice that aims to pick up the slack where traditional medicine systems ‘fail’ people. They ask questions (and listen) to discover the interconnectedness in your unique body so they can offer a tailored personal approach that helps you take charge of your health.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        We sit down for a fun discussion about the 13 fantastic choices that will help you feel fantastic. Try to start doing just one or two of these things and see how you feel – if you feel better, start incorporating more of these healthy lifestyle choices!

                                                                                         

                                                                                        1. Prioritize sleep.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        2. Go outside to absorb Vitamin D, and check your Vitamin D at least twice a year. Fun fact: In North America, we can only get sun on our skin and convert it to Vitamin D from April to October.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        3. Eat real food. You can find your local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at localharvest.org/csa.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        4. Be aware of and consider your food sensitivities. Try to temporarily remove foods from your diet to see how you feel, and trust your intuition.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        5. Eat as much organic as you can find and afford. Don’t forget those CSAs from tip #3!
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        6. Take time to play! Be active and move your body.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        7. Use only healthy oils at home: cold pressed olive oil, coconut oil, grass-fed butter.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        8. Avoid fluoride.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        9. Sugar, sweeteners, and foods made with flour should be 10% of your diet – not 90% of your diet.
                                                                                           
                                                                                           

                                                                                        10. Drink plenty of clean water every day. Do whatever you can to filter your water, or just drink more.
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                        11. Stop shoulding yourself – do what you can and what feels correct for your body, and don’t make yourself feel bad for other things you ‘should’ be doing.
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                        12. Reduce the toxins you consume and put on your body. Check the toxicity of the products you purchase using Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep online database or app.
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                        13. Be a part of something wonderful that is bigger than yourself.

                                                                                        
                                                                                        

                                                                                        --

                                                                                        Resources:

                                                                                        • Learn more about Rockstar Health Coaching: Website | Facebook

                                                                                        • Find your local CSA: localharvest.org/csa

                                                                                        • d0ce28f0aa2bbd2040ca4cd49d0e8d86Mon, 04 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -050001:24:20falsefull2222Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaCooking for Weight Loss: Lighten Up Your Favorite Recipes - with Chris KramerChris Kramer, CHHC, AADP, is weight loss specialist and health coach, but that wasn’t always the case. We discuss how Chris stumbled into the health coach world, and how she helps people learn to cook for weight loss.

                                                                                          After having her third kid, Chris was just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, so she started focusing on nutrition and working out. It worked, but other people in her life who also wanted to get healthier were still struggling. She wanted to help make it easier.

                                                                                          So Chris attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and started working at a weight loss center, where she specializes in helping patients with the emotional side of weight loss.

                                                                                          One of the most important parts of a weight loss (and a healthy lifestyle), and often undervalued parts, is cooking. Chris helps people lighten up their favorite recipes, and introduces new tasty recipes, so they can cook healthily and eat happily.

                                                                                          How do you “lighten up” a favorite recipe?

                                                                                          • Substitute ingredients with something that has less sodium, sugar, carbs, or unhealthy fats.
                                                                                          • Reduce sugar, sodium, and fat (by up to half on some recipes).
                                                                                          • Reduce portion sizes. You can use smaller plates and bowls to encourage smaller portion sizes.
                                                                                          • Eliminate sugar, carbs, and condiments whenever they are unnecessary (i.e. Eat a lettuce wrap instead of a sandwich, or don’t add sour cream to your mexican food).
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Head over to LivingLighterCoaching.net to find some of Chris’ recipes, and sign up for her newsletter for new recipes in your inbox every week!

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                          • Learn more about Christine: LivingLighterCoaching.net | Facebook
                                                                                          • Join Chris’ Facebook group: Living Lighter and Healthier
                                                                                          • Check out Wildtree spices for tasty, healthy seasonings
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Chris Kramer, CHHC, AADP, is weight loss specialist and health coach, but that wasn’t always the case. We discuss how Chris stumbled into the health coach world, and how she helps people learn to cook for weight loss.

                                                                                          After having her third kid, Chris was just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, so she started focusing on nutrition and working out. It worked, but other people in her life who also wanted to get healthier were still struggling. She wanted to help make it easier.

                                                                                          So Chris attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and started working at a weight loss center, where she specializes in helping patients with the emotional side of weight loss.

                                                                                          One of the most important parts of a weight loss (and a healthy lifestyle), and often undervalued parts, is cooking. Chris helps people lighten up their favorite recipes, and introduces new tasty recipes, so they can cook healthily and eat happily.

                                                                                          How do you “lighten up” a favorite recipe?

                                                                                          • Substitute ingredients with something that has less sodium, sugar, carbs, or unhealthy fats.
                                                                                          • Reduce sugar, sodium, and fat (by up to half on some recipes).
                                                                                          • Reduce portion sizes. You can use smaller plates and bowls to encourage smaller portion sizes.
                                                                                          • Eliminate sugar, carbs, and condiments whenever they are unnecessary (i.e. Eat a lettuce wrap instead of a sandwich, or don’t add sour cream to your mexican food).
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Head over to LivingLighterCoaching.net to find some of Chris’ recipes, and sign up for her newsletter for new recipes in your inbox every week!

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                          • Learn more about Christine: LivingLighterCoaching.net | Facebook
                                                                                          • Join Chris’ Facebook group: Living Lighter and Healthier
                                                                                          • Check out Wildtree spices for tasty, healthy seasonings
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                          --
                                                                                          Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                          ]]>df4ad5c1e02ff47e6fcee3919d3eaeb2Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -050040:36falsefull2121Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaSmashing the Stigma: CBD Oil Doesn’t Get You High (and Other Fun Facts) - with Dr Stephen CabralThere’s a big stigma behind CBD Oil (cannabidiol), but it can be a useful addition to any functional medicine practitioner's toolbox… people just don’t know a lot about it.

                                                                                          Today, Dr. Stephen Cabral, a naturopathic, ayurvedic & functional medicine doctor, joins the show to address the stigma, teach us what CBD oil is (and isn’t), and explain why it’s valuable to functional medicine practitioners.

                                                                                           

                                                                                          CBD vs THC
                                                                                          

                                                                                          CBD oil and THC are both active ingredients in cannabis or hemp. However, by themselves, they have very different effects.

                                                                                          • THC is the chemical in cannabis that gives people a euphoric high.
                                                                                          • CBD oil is non-psychoactive plant extract (meaning it has less than 0.5% THC in it and doesn’t give people a high) that can help people with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, social anxiety, depression and PTSD.
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Although the stigma around CBD oil persists, it is legal for purchase and use in all 50 states, and additional benefits are being studied every year (even big pharma is trying to get into the market).

                                                                                          
                                                                                          Dr. Cabral discusses his own experiment with CBD oil and goes deeper into the science behind its calming effects in his podcast, The Cabral Concept.

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                          • Learn more about Dr. Cabral: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
                                                                                          • Listen to Dr. Cabral’s daily podcast: The Cabral Concept
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better...]]>There’s a big stigma behind CBD Oil (cannabidiol), but it can be a useful addition to any functional medicine practitioner's toolbox… people just don’t know a lot about it.

                                                                                          Today, Dr. Stephen Cabral, a naturopathic, ayurvedic & functional medicine doctor, joins the show to address the stigma, teach us what CBD oil is (and isn’t), and explain why it’s valuable to functional medicine practitioners.

                                                                                           

                                                                                          CBD vs THC
                                                                                          

                                                                                          CBD oil and THC are both active ingredients in cannabis or hemp. However, by themselves, they have very different effects.

                                                                                          • THC is the chemical in cannabis that gives people a euphoric high.
                                                                                          • CBD oil is non-psychoactive plant extract (meaning it has less than 0.5% THC in it and doesn’t give people a high) that can help people with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, social anxiety, depression and PTSD.
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Although the stigma around CBD oil persists, it is legal for purchase and use in all 50 states, and additional benefits are being studied every year (even big pharma is trying to get into the market).

                                                                                          
                                                                                          Dr. Cabral discusses his own experiment with CBD oil and goes deeper into the science behind its calming effects in his podcast, The Cabral Concept.

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                          • Learn more about Dr. Cabral: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
                                                                                          • Listen to Dr. Cabral’s daily podcast: The Cabral Concept
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                          ]]>43422ed9c451b9496e960180934e1241Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -050025:35falsefull2020Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaAutoimmune Disease: The Three-Legged Stool - with Dr. Daniel PompaDr. Daniel Pompa is a global health leader on a mission to educate practitioners, and the public, on the origins of inflammation-driven disease. Although trained as a chiropractor, his authority is rooted in his own battle overcoming neurotoxic illness and heavy metal poisoning using unique cellular detoxification strategies.

                                                                                          Dr. Pompa also hosts a weekly Cellular Healing TV podcast, and is the author of The Cellular Healing Diet: Heal the Cell, Get Well, Lose Weight, and Feel Great.

                                                                                          The Three-Legged Stool

                                                                                          Autoimmune diseases are largely underdiagnosed, and they aren’t random. The three-legged stool is an analogy for the cause of these conditions where your body ends up attacking itself – and therein lies the solution.

                                                                                          There are three things that have to be going on to cause an autoimmune disease:

                                                                                          1. DNA – Certain genes get triggered or turned on after being exposed to certain stressors.
                                                                                          2. The Stressors – If we don’t remove the stressors triggering those genes, we won’t be able to turn them off. Usually it is a perfect storm of stressors: a combination of chemical, emotional, or physical stress.
                                                                                          3. The Microbiome – There is a close relationship between our cells and the bacteria throughout our body, and when it’s disrupted this can also cause certain genes to turn on.
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Dr. Pompa’s Multi Therapeutic Approach: The Three-Legged Solution

                                                                                          Leg One: address the DNA with the three R’s of cellular healing

                                                                                          • Remove the Source
                                                                                          • Regenerate the Cell Membrane
                                                                                          • Restore Cellular Energy
                                                                                          • Reduce Cellular Inflammation
                                                                                          • Re-Establish Methylation
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Leg Two: eliminate the stressors

                                                                                          • Your store-bought cleanse isn’t addressing the right place. A colon cleanse might be helpful, but it doesn’t affect what’s happening in the cells.
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          Leg Three: fix your microbiome

                                                                                          • Probiotics alone won’t fix your microbiome… in fact, they may make the problem worse.
                                                                                          • Intermittent fasting and Dr. Pompa’s “diet variation feast or famine cycles” are ancient healing strategies to address the microbiome.
                                                                                          
                                                                                          

                                                                                          --

                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                          • Learn more about Dr. Pompa: Website | Dr. Daniel Pompa is a global health leader on a mission to educate practitioners, and the public, on the origins of inflammation-driven disease. Although trained as a chiropractor, his authority is rooted in his own battle overcoming neurotoxic illness and heavy metal poisoning using unique cellular detoxification strategies.

                                                                                            Dr. Pompa also hosts a weekly Cellular Healing TV podcast, and is the author of The Cellular Healing Diet: Heal the Cell, Get Well, Lose Weight, and Feel Great.

                                                                                            The Three-Legged Stool

                                                                                            Autoimmune diseases are largely underdiagnosed, and they aren’t random. The three-legged stool is an analogy for the cause of these conditions where your body ends up attacking itself – and therein lies the solution.

                                                                                            There are three things that have to be going on to cause an autoimmune disease:

                                                                                            1. DNA – Certain genes get triggered or turned on after being exposed to certain stressors.
                                                                                            2. The Stressors – If we don’t remove the stressors triggering those genes, we won’t be able to turn them off. Usually it is a perfect storm of stressors: a combination of chemical, emotional, or physical stress.
                                                                                            3. The Microbiome – There is a close relationship between our cells and the bacteria throughout our body, and when it’s disrupted this can also cause certain genes to turn on.
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            Dr. Pompa’s Multi Therapeutic Approach: The Three-Legged Solution

                                                                                            Leg One: address the DNA with the three R’s of cellular healing

                                                                                            • Remove the Source
                                                                                            • Regenerate the Cell Membrane
                                                                                            • Restore Cellular Energy
                                                                                            • Reduce Cellular Inflammation
                                                                                            • Re-Establish Methylation
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            Leg Two: eliminate the stressors

                                                                                            • Your store-bought cleanse isn’t addressing the right place. A colon cleanse might be helpful, but it doesn’t affect what’s happening in the cells.
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            Leg Three: fix your microbiome

                                                                                            • Probiotics alone won’t fix your microbiome… in fact, they may make the problem worse.
                                                                                            • Intermittent fasting and Dr. Pompa’s “diet variation feast or famine cycles” are ancient healing strategies to address the microbiome.
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                            • Learn more about Dr. Pompa: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
                                                                                            • Watch the Cellular Healing TV podcast
                                                                                            • Read The Cellular Healing Diet: Heal the Cell, Get Well, Lose Weight, and Feel Great
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                            ]]>a015f0b459101e87116271b59ddfc0a4Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:00:00 -050038:35falsefull1919Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaYour Boobs Are Not Worth Dying For: Breast Implants & Illness - with Deborah BeaumontDeborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. She discusses the politics surrounding breasts (and the traditional medical world in general) and teaches us more about breast implant illness.

                                                                                            Deborah’s Story

                                                                                            Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years.

                                                                                            During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approach of Integrative Medicine.

                                                                                            Later in life, another bout with cancer and more significant complications only solidified Deborah’s passion for functional medicine.

                                                                                            Breast Implant Illness

                                                                                            Breast implants, as we know them now, were introduced in the 1960’s, and the first implants were made of silicone.

                                                                                            The dangers of silicone are known. There’s always been some controversy, which led to a market push for saline implants, but women have been getting sick from implants since they were introduced. This is similar to Sick Building Syndrome, an autoimmune reaction some construction workers contract that can be linked to inhaling silicone.

                                                                                            Saline implants have their own problems, including different fungus, algae, and biotoxins that are less likely in silicone implants… and even saline implants have a silicone casing, so there is still exposure to it.

                                                                                            The politics of breast implants get tricky when it comes to reconstruction after amputation, as Deborah experienced. It’s no longer considered cosmetic surgery – it’s considered primary reconstruction because of amputation.

                                                                                            Because the surgery isn’t a choice, Deborah says that the grief, sadness, and anger associated with the diagnosis gets wrapped up with the implants.

                                                                                            It’s a delicate situation and everyone who is faced with the choice of reconstruction after cancer may feel differently, and there are new options being introduced over time, but Deborah wants to encourage women to pause and ask a simple question: is reconstruction right for me?

                                                                                             

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                            • Connect with Deborah: Website | RadicalHealthRN@gmail.com
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or...]]>Deborah Beaumont is an APRN specializing in women’s health, breast cancer, and breast implant illness. She discusses the politics surrounding breasts (and the traditional medical world in general) and teaches us more about breast implant illness.

                                                                                            Deborah’s Story

                                                                                            Deborah was trained in and practiced in the traditional medical world for 35 years… before experiencing an unusual complication with cancer treatment that left her paralyzed in her left leg for two-and-a-half years.

                                                                                            During that time, Deborah grew tired of the compartmentalized nature of traditional medical care and she was drawn to the holistic approach of Integrative Medicine.

                                                                                            Later in life, another bout with cancer and more significant complications only solidified Deborah’s passion for functional medicine.

                                                                                            Breast Implant Illness

                                                                                            Breast implants, as we know them now, were introduced in the 1960’s, and the first implants were made of silicone.

                                                                                            The dangers of silicone are known. There’s always been some controversy, which led to a market push for saline implants, but women have been getting sick from implants since they were introduced. This is similar to Sick Building Syndrome, an autoimmune reaction some construction workers contract that can be linked to inhaling silicone.

                                                                                            Saline implants have their own problems, including different fungus, algae, and biotoxins that are less likely in silicone implants… and even saline implants have a silicone casing, so there is still exposure to it.

                                                                                            The politics of breast implants get tricky when it comes to reconstruction after amputation, as Deborah experienced. It’s no longer considered cosmetic surgery – it’s considered primary reconstruction because of amputation.

                                                                                            Because the surgery isn’t a choice, Deborah says that the grief, sadness, and anger associated with the diagnosis gets wrapped up with the implants.

                                                                                            It’s a delicate situation and everyone who is faced with the choice of reconstruction after cancer may feel differently, and there are new options being introduced over time, but Deborah wants to encourage women to pause and ask a simple question: is reconstruction right for me?

                                                                                             

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                            • Connect with Deborah: Website | RadicalHealthRN@gmail.com
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                            ]]>c9e4e1801ce30fac62a1ea32374a2746Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:00:00 -050046:36falsefull1818Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaSilencing the Chattering Mind: Guided Meditation for Stress Reduction - with Chel HamiltonStress is at an all-time high in our country.

                                                                                            Many of us are overworked, our schedules our packed, and the stress can feel unmanageable… but you don’t have to feel like that. Meditation can help, and you can actually fit it into even the busiest schedule.

                                                                                            Today’s guest, Chel Hamilton, has been a practicing hypnotherapist for over a decade. Her podcast, Meditation Minis, features short guided meditations designed to help you shift from one mindset to another. Chel describes this process as “hypnosis light.”

                                                                                            You will learn...

                                                                                            • How you can use guided meditation to reduce stress and make better decisions
                                                                                            • What hypnotherapy is and how it helps people
                                                                                            • Why meditating is like brushing your teeth
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                             

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                            • Listen to Meditation Minis: Website | iTunes | Android
                                                                                            • Download Chel’s free eBook: Rewire It!
                                                                                            • Relax with Chel’s full-length album: Mental Chill: Tranquility
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

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                                                                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                            -- 

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                                                                                            ]]>Stress is at an all-time high in our country.

                                                                                            Many of us are overworked, our schedules our packed, and the stress can feel unmanageable… but you don’t have to feel like that. Meditation can help, and you can actually fit it into even the busiest schedule.

                                                                                            Today’s guest, Chel Hamilton, has been a practicing hypnotherapist for over a decade. Her podcast, Meditation Minis, features short guided meditations designed to help you shift from one mindset to another. Chel describes this process as “hypnosis light.”

                                                                                            You will learn...

                                                                                            • How you can use guided meditation to reduce stress and make better decisions
                                                                                            • What hypnotherapy is and how it helps people
                                                                                            • Why meditating is like brushing your teeth
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                             

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                            • Listen to Meditation Minis: Website | iTunes | Android
                                                                                            • Download Chel’s free eBook: Rewire It!
                                                                                            • Relax with Chel’s full-length album: Mental Chill: Tranquility
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                            -- 

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                                                                                            ]]>bb66a76641a92ae390e3cb0d852ea839Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -050036:51falsefull1717Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaHeather Conley: The Fibromyalgia MysteryPhysicians are generally confused by fibromyalgia, and it can be fairly controversial.

                                                                                            Fibromyalgia is characterized by non-specific pain that doesn’t seem to have any particular source. Some believe it’s a real physical condition, while others believe it’s entirely psychogenic. Some believe it doesn’t exist at all.

                                                                                            Today we’re digging into the mystery of fibromyalgia with Heather Conley, a functional medicine practitioner working remotely in New Mexico.

                                                                                            Although fibromyalgia bears all the warning sign of pseudoscience, a growing number of medical researchers believe there is something real happening. Although there is no known cause, some cases are actually proving to be treatable.

                                                                                            According to the CDC, Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million US adults, or about 2% of the adult population. The most common symptoms for Fibromyalgia are:

                                                                                            • Pain and stiffness all over the body
                                                                                            • Fatigue and tiredness
                                                                                            • Depression and anxiety
                                                                                            • Sleep problems
                                                                                            • Problems with thinking, memory, and concentration
                                                                                            • Headaches, including migraines
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            One of the biggest issues with treating fibromyalgia is that it does not respond well to the typical Western treatment options, which often act as a band-aid instead of getting to the root cause (which, of course, is also difficult to do with this disease).

                                                                                            So how can someone manage their fibromyalgia? It will look different for everyone because the root cause is not consistent, but these are some things that you might consider.

                                                                                            • Changing your diet is a big thing, especially if you’re suffering from intestinal issues or leaky gut. Gluten and dairy can both cause inflammation in the gut, so it’s best to avoid them.
                                                                                            • Lack of sleep will worsen every other health issue in your body, so it’s almost impossible to address the root cause if you aren’t sleeping.
                                                                                            • Most people with fibromyalgia don’t have enough magnesium, which is also common in the general population. Low magnesium can cause pain, spasms, acid reflux, anxiety, and more. Supplements can help restore your magnesium levels.
                                                                                            
                                                                                            

                                                                                            --

                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                            • Learn more with Heather: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Physicians are generally confused by fibromyalgia, and it can be fairly controversial.

                                                                                              Fibromyalgia is characterized by non-specific pain that doesn’t seem to have any particular source. Some believe it’s a real physical condition, while others believe it’s entirely psychogenic. Some believe it doesn’t exist at all.

                                                                                              Today we’re digging into the mystery of fibromyalgia with Heather Conley, a functional medicine practitioner working remotely in New Mexico.

                                                                                              Although fibromyalgia bears all the warning sign of pseudoscience, a growing number of medical researchers believe there is something real happening. Although there is no known cause, some cases are actually proving to be treatable.

                                                                                              According to the CDC, Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million US adults, or about 2% of the adult population. The most common symptoms for Fibromyalgia are:

                                                                                              • Pain and stiffness all over the body
                                                                                              • Fatigue and tiredness
                                                                                              • Depression and anxiety
                                                                                              • Sleep problems
                                                                                              • Problems with thinking, memory, and concentration
                                                                                              • Headaches, including migraines
                                                                                              
                                                                                              

                                                                                              One of the biggest issues with treating fibromyalgia is that it does not respond well to the typical Western treatment options, which often act as a band-aid instead of getting to the root cause (which, of course, is also difficult to do with this disease).

                                                                                              So how can someone manage their fibromyalgia? It will look different for everyone because the root cause is not consistent, but these are some things that you might consider.

                                                                                              • Changing your diet is a big thing, especially if you’re suffering from intestinal issues or leaky gut. Gluten and dairy can both cause inflammation in the gut, so it’s best to avoid them.
                                                                                              • Lack of sleep will worsen every other health issue in your body, so it’s almost impossible to address the root cause if you aren’t sleeping.
                                                                                              • Most people with fibromyalgia don’t have enough magnesium, which is also common in the general population. Low magnesium can cause pain, spasms, acid reflux, anxiety, and more. Supplements can help restore your magnesium levels.
                                                                                              
                                                                                              

                                                                                              --

                                                                                              Resources:

                                                                                              • Learn more with Heather: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest
                                                                                              
                                                                                              

                                                                                              Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                              Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                              --

                                                                                              Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                              -- 

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                                                                                              ]]>f164a273a1e092072eb99cdc66bea2eaMon, 12 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -050054:39falsefull1616Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaHappy Memorial Day: Learn How to Make or Buy the Safest SunscreenIt’s Memorial Day and, for many, that means it’s the kickoff to summer: beach, pools, barbecues, and heaping helping of Vitamin D.

                                                                                              In this episode, I discuss how to make your own homemade sunscreen and highlight brands that actually work, without all of the bad stuff.

                                                                                              The problem with commercial sunscreens is that they often contains toxic ingredients and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that, in many cases, can actually promote skin cancer growth and free radical production in the body.

                                                                                              In fact, in the years since sunscreen use began, skin cancer rates have actually increased.

                                                                                              Homemade Sunscreen

                                                                                              Many of the ingredients in this recipe have a natural SPF (sun protection factor). This is a natural recipe and has not been tested by a regulatory organization for exact SPF. For this reason, I can’t (and don’t) make any claims or even guesses as to the combined SPF.

                                                                                              Ingredients:

                                                                                              • ½ cup almond or olive oil (can infuse with herbs first if desired)
                                                                                              • ¼ cup coconut oil (natural SPF 4)
                                                                                              • ¼ cup beeswax
                                                                                              • 2 Tablespoons Zinc Oxide (This is a non-nano version that won’t be absorbed into the skin. Be careful not to inhale the powder).
                                                                                              • Up to 1 teaspoon Red Raspberry Seed Oil – optional
                                                                                              • Up to 1 teaspoon Carrot Seed Oil – optional
                                                                                              • 2 tablespoons Shea Butter (natural SPF 4-5) - optional
                                                                                              • Optional: Essential Oils, Vanilla Extract or other natural extracts to suit your preference (Do not use citrus essential oils as they increase sun sensitivity)
                                                                                              
                                                                                              

                                                                                              Instructions:

                                                                                              1. Combine ingredients except zinc oxide in a pint sized or larger glass jar. I have a mason jar that I keep just for making lotions and lotion bars, or you can even reuse a glass jar from pickles, olives, or other foods.
                                                                                              2. Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat.
                                                                                              3. Put a lid on the jar loosely and place in the pan with the water.
                                                                                              4. As the water heats, the ingredients in the jar will start to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to incorporate. When all ingredients are completely melted, add the zinc oxide, stir in well and pour into whatever jar or tin you will use for storage.
                                                                                              5. Small mason jars (pint size) are great for this. It will not pump well in a lotion pump!
                                                                                              6. Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated.
                                                                                              7. Store at room temperature.
                                                                                              
                                                                                              

                                                                                              Additional Notes:

                                                                                              • This...]]>It’s Memorial Day and, for many, that means it’s the kickoff to summer: beach, pools, barbecues, and heaping helping of Vitamin D.

                                                                                                In this episode, I discuss how to make your own homemade sunscreen and highlight brands that actually work, without all of the bad stuff.

                                                                                                The problem with commercial sunscreens is that they often contains toxic ingredients and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that, in many cases, can actually promote skin cancer growth and free radical production in the body.

                                                                                                In fact, in the years since sunscreen use began, skin cancer rates have actually increased.

                                                                                                Homemade Sunscreen

                                                                                                Many of the ingredients in this recipe have a natural SPF (sun protection factor). This is a natural recipe and has not been tested by a regulatory organization for exact SPF. For this reason, I can’t (and don’t) make any claims or even guesses as to the combined SPF.

                                                                                                Ingredients:

                                                                                                • ½ cup almond or olive oil (can infuse with herbs first if desired)
                                                                                                • ¼ cup coconut oil (natural SPF 4)
                                                                                                • ¼ cup beeswax
                                                                                                • 2 Tablespoons Zinc Oxide (This is a non-nano version that won’t be absorbed into the skin. Be careful not to inhale the powder).
                                                                                                • Up to 1 teaspoon Red Raspberry Seed Oil – optional
                                                                                                • Up to 1 teaspoon Carrot Seed Oil – optional
                                                                                                • 2 tablespoons Shea Butter (natural SPF 4-5) - optional
                                                                                                • Optional: Essential Oils, Vanilla Extract or other natural extracts to suit your preference (Do not use citrus essential oils as they increase sun sensitivity)
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

                                                                                                Instructions:

                                                                                                1. Combine ingredients except zinc oxide in a pint sized or larger glass jar. I have a mason jar that I keep just for making lotions and lotion bars, or you can even reuse a glass jar from pickles, olives, or other foods.
                                                                                                2. Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat.
                                                                                                3. Put a lid on the jar loosely and place in the pan with the water.
                                                                                                4. As the water heats, the ingredients in the jar will start to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to incorporate. When all ingredients are completely melted, add the zinc oxide, stir in well and pour into whatever jar or tin you will use for storage.
                                                                                                5. Small mason jars (pint size) are great for this. It will not pump well in a lotion pump!
                                                                                                6. Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated.
                                                                                                7. Store at room temperature.
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

                                                                                                Additional Notes:

                                                                                                • This sunscreen is not waterproof and will need to be reapplied after sweating or swimming.
                                                                                                • Make sure not to inhale the Zinc Oxide– use a mask if necessary!
                                                                                                • Add more beeswax to make thicker sunscreen, less to make smooth sunscreen
                                                                                                • I recommend coconut or vanilla extract or lavender essential oils for fragrance
                                                                                                • Store in a cool, dry place or in the fridge
                                                                                                • I prefer to store in a small canning jar and apply like a body butter. It will be thicker, especially if you use coconut oil in the recipe.
                                                                                                • Remove the Zinc Oxide and this makes an excellent lotion recipe!
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

                                                                                                I’ve also gotten some questions about pre-made sunscreen options for those who don’t have the time or desire to make a homemade version of their own. The best brand I’ve found is Badger and they have several great organic, non-nano versions:

                                                                                                • Sport sunscreen: Badger Organic SPF 35
                                                                                                • For Baby: Badger Organic Baby Sunscreen SPF 30
                                                                                                • Kids Sunscreen: Badger Organic Kids Sunscreen Tangerine and Vanilla SPF 30
                                                                                                • Best smell (in my opinion): Badger Lavender Sunscreen SPF 30
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

                                                                                                --

                                                                                                Resources:

                                                                                                • Environmental Working Group’s 11th Annual Sunshine Guide
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

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                                                                                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                --

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                                                                                                ]]>b6ef0251e1a137fd18737d7804c04ba4Mon, 29 May 2017 10:00:00 -050013:42falsefull1515Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaWhat is a Holistic Approach?In this episode, Thom explores what Holistic Health is, why food isn’t actually our primary food group, how stress affects our physical health, and why so many of our lifestyles are unsustainable.

                                                                                                Suzan Walter, co-founder and President of the American Holistic Health Association, wrote that “Holistic Health is actually an approach to life. Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment.

                                                                                                “It emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit. The goal is to achieve maximum well-being, where everything is functioning the very best that is possible. With Holistic Health people accept responsibility for their own level of well-being, and everyday choices are used to take charge of one’s own health.”

                                                                                                Try out these 11 brain healthy ways to relax and reduce your stress

                                                                                                You can learn more about holistic health, refueling your body, and reducing stress at ThomUnderwood.net.

                                                                                                --

                                                                                                Resources:

                                                                                                • American Holistic Health Association
                                                                                                • Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health by Lisa Jackson
                                                                                                • “What is stress?”
                                                                                                • Relax with these two great podcasts:
                                                                                                • • Stress Free Naturally!
                                                                                                  • Meditation Minis
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

                                                                                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                --

                                                                                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                --

                                                                                                Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast...]]>In this episode, Thom explores what Holistic Health is, why food isn’t actually our primary food group, how stress affects our physical health, and why so many of our lifestyles are unsustainable.

                                                                                                Suzan Walter, co-founder and President of the American Holistic Health Association, wrote that “Holistic Health is actually an approach to life. Rather than focusing on illness or specific parts of the body, this ancient approach to health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment.

                                                                                                “It emphasizes the connection of mind, body, and spirit. The goal is to achieve maximum well-being, where everything is functioning the very best that is possible. With Holistic Health people accept responsibility for their own level of well-being, and everyday choices are used to take charge of one’s own health.”

                                                                                                Try out these 11 brain healthy ways to relax and reduce your stress

                                                                                                You can learn more about holistic health, refueling your body, and reducing stress at ThomUnderwood.net.

                                                                                                --

                                                                                                Resources:

                                                                                                • American Holistic Health Association
                                                                                                • Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health by Lisa Jackson
                                                                                                • “What is stress?”
                                                                                                • Relax with these two great podcasts:
                                                                                                • • Stress Free Naturally!
                                                                                                  • Meditation Minis
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

                                                                                                Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                --

                                                                                                Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                --

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                                                                                                ]]>9a45d1dbf6e435f324c3463ce3979024Mon, 15 May 2017 10:00:00 -050015:45falsefull1414Thom Underwood & NOVA Media Lisa Jackson: Seven Steps to Optimal HealthToday we are joined by Lisa Jackson, author of Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health and Founder of Carpe Diem Wellness.

                                                                                                Lisa is tired of the ‘revolving door’ of U.S. health care. As a country, we spend more than $2.8 trillion on healthcare annually – yet we are only ranked 41st worldwide in health and a whopping 80% of healthcare dollars go to treating chronic illness that can managed, treated, and prevented through lifestyle changes.

                                                                                                It’s an old, broken model that is both economically and physically unsustainable. We need The New Wellness Model: “The body naturally wants to provide homeostasis or balance and will respond to whatever nutrition or abuse you feed yourself with. The signs and symptoms of ‘dis-ease’ stem from the bodies attempt to communicate with you.”

                                                                                                Lisa’s book outlines a seven-step cycle that will help people get in touch with their bodies and pursue optimal health, over time. It’s not all about nutritional health – this cycle will also help you foster healthier relationships, careers, spirituality, and finances.

                                                                                                Seven Steps to Optimal Health

                                                                                                1. Begin. Take an honest personal assessment. Recognize that the body's self-healing and self-caring, with no judgement. What is your body trying to tell you?
                                                                                                2. Grow. Commit to yourself and this process. You are going to make small, simple steps to help you meet your goals.
                                                                                                3. Heal. We have to move from overwhelmed to empowered.
                                                                                                4. Nourish & Nurture. Sometimes you need to have some healing before you can create a vision, and a vision is much more motivating and empowering than setting a goal.
                                                                                                5. Learn to thrive. How are you your best self? The key is to practice self-reflection. You have to prioritize yourself. It might help to have a daily practice.
                                                                                                6. Arrive. Measure and celebrate your success; don’t fall into the trap of beating yourself up over what you didn’t do. Focus on the good and build on that.
                                                                                                7. Begin again. Once we start to relax, our brain opens up to all-new possibilities. Now you can start tackling bigger life goals.
                                                                                                
                                                                                                

                                                                                                You will learn more about Lisa’s approach, the seven steps to optimal health, and some really delicious recipes when you pick up a copy of Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health.

                                                                                                --

                                                                                                Resources:

                                                                                                • Connect with Lisa: Website | Today we are joined by Lisa Jackson, author of Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health and Founder of Carpe Diem Wellness.

                                                                                                  Lisa is tired of the ‘revolving door’ of U.S. health care. As a country, we spend more than $2.8 trillion on healthcare annually – yet we are only ranked 41st worldwide in health and a whopping 80% of healthcare dollars go to treating chronic illness that can managed, treated, and prevented through lifestyle changes.

                                                                                                  It’s an old, broken model that is both economically and physically unsustainable. We need The New Wellness Model: “The body naturally wants to provide homeostasis or balance and will respond to whatever nutrition or abuse you feed yourself with. The signs and symptoms of ‘dis-ease’ stem from the bodies attempt to communicate with you.”

                                                                                                  Lisa’s book outlines a seven-step cycle that will help people get in touch with their bodies and pursue optimal health, over time. It’s not all about nutritional health – this cycle will also help you foster healthier relationships, careers, spirituality, and finances.

                                                                                                  Seven Steps to Optimal Health

                                                                                                  1. Begin. Take an honest personal assessment. Recognize that the body's self-healing and self-caring, with no judgement. What is your body trying to tell you?
                                                                                                  2. Grow. Commit to yourself and this process. You are going to make small, simple steps to help you meet your goals.
                                                                                                  3. Heal. We have to move from overwhelmed to empowered.
                                                                                                  4. Nourish & Nurture. Sometimes you need to have some healing before you can create a vision, and a vision is much more motivating and empowering than setting a goal.
                                                                                                  5. Learn to thrive. How are you your best self? The key is to practice self-reflection. You have to prioritize yourself. It might help to have a daily practice.
                                                                                                  6. Arrive. Measure and celebrate your success; don’t fall into the trap of beating yourself up over what you didn’t do. Focus on the good and build on that.
                                                                                                  7. Begin again. Once we start to relax, our brain opens up to all-new possibilities. Now you can start tackling bigger life goals.
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  

                                                                                                  You will learn more about Lisa’s approach, the seven steps to optimal health, and some really delicious recipes when you pick up a copy of Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health.

                                                                                                  --

                                                                                                  Resources:

                                                                                                  • Connect with Lisa: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
                                                                                                  • Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive. Seven Steps to Optimal Health by Lisa Jackson
                                                                                                  • Kick-Start to Wellness
                                                                                                  • TEDTalk: “The surprising science of happiness”
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  

                                                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                  --

                                                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                  Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                                  ]]>7143285367629619ee7bdd4ddfb84358Mon, 01 May 2017 10:00:00 -050047:41falsefull1313Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaTracy Harrison, What the Heck is Functional Medicine?Today I’m excited to have my mentor and instructor, Tracy Harrison, on the show. She is a MIT-educated engineer turned functional medicine advocate and educator. Her school, The School of Applied Functional Medicine, might be the future of health care.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  So… what the heck is functional medicine? Functional medicine is the science of identifying the true root causes of disease in each unique person’s body, and working with them to reverse those root causes.

                                                                                                  Modern medical practitioners are trained to diagnose disease, after it is present, and help people manage it – functional medicine practitioners are trained to help people maintain a state of wellness through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes.

                                                                                                  Tracy saw a need for applied functional medicine because the physician-led, prescription-heavy, and one-size-fits-all nature of triage care is, generally, applied to every area of medicine. It’s an incredibly useful system that saves lives in emergencies, but it doesn’t always encourage good health care.

                                                                                                  Health care – the idea of caring for and maintaining an individual’s health so that they stay well – doesn’t really exist in the United States.

                                                                                                  However, Tracy is particularly passionate about teaching health coaches because she believes that a combination of functional medicine and coaching will really transform healthcare, and the people being cared for.

                                                                                                  She doesn’t want to replace the physicians, nurses, or other medical professionals currently helping people... but she does want to supplement those teams with health coaches who can support and advocate for patient wellness.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  “We spend a lot of time arguing about who should be paying for healthcare, but what I want is healthcare that is worth paying for and that actually works.”

                                                                                                  –Tracy Harrison

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  Resources:

                                                                                                  • Learn more: The School of Applied Functional Medicine | Facebook
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  --

                                                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                  ]]>Today I’m excited to have my mentor and instructor, Tracy Harrison, on the show. She is a MIT-educated engineer turned functional medicine advocate and educator. Her school, The School of Applied Functional Medicine, might be the future of health care.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  So… what the heck is functional medicine? Functional medicine is the science of identifying the true root causes of disease in each unique person’s body, and working with them to reverse those root causes.

                                                                                                  Modern medical practitioners are trained to diagnose disease, after it is present, and help people manage it – functional medicine practitioners are trained to help people maintain a state of wellness through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes.

                                                                                                  Tracy saw a need for applied functional medicine because the physician-led, prescription-heavy, and one-size-fits-all nature of triage care is, generally, applied to every area of medicine. It’s an incredibly useful system that saves lives in emergencies, but it doesn’t always encourage good health care.

                                                                                                  Health care – the idea of caring for and maintaining an individual’s health so that they stay well – doesn’t really exist in the United States.

                                                                                                  However, Tracy is particularly passionate about teaching health coaches because she believes that a combination of functional medicine and coaching will really transform healthcare, and the people being cared for.

                                                                                                  She doesn’t want to replace the physicians, nurses, or other medical professionals currently helping people... but she does want to supplement those teams with health coaches who can support and advocate for patient wellness.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  “We spend a lot of time arguing about who should be paying for healthcare, but what I want is healthcare that is worth paying for and that actually works.”

                                                                                                  –Tracy Harrison

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  Resources:

                                                                                                  • Learn more: The School of Applied Functional Medicine | Facebook
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                  Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  --

                                                                                                  Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                  ]]>9c83138308b7eef60a36dae6ea307f36Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -050048:33falsefull1212Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaDan DeFigio: Sugar and diabetes, and carbs, oh my!Currently in the United States, there are over 29 million people with diabetes – 8.1 million people are undiagnosed and unaware. It’s not just an epidemic… it’s a crisis!

                                                                                                  Dan DeFigio is on the show today to teach you how our nation got into this crisis, and how you can make incremental changes that prevent sugar cravings and improve your life.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  How did our country fall into a sugar crisis?

                                                                                                  • Sugar is pervasive, cheap, and readily available… and socially acceptable. Unlike alcohol or cocaine, there is no stigma attached to the highly-addictive substance that is sugar.
                                                                                                  • The fat-free craze of the ‘90s encouraged food companies to remove fat… and replaced the taste with sugar and chemicals.
                                                                                                  • Sugar is sneaky (well, food manufacturers)! It goes by a lot of other names that you may not recognize.
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  How do people get addicted to sugar? We condition ourselves to reach for sugar in certain situations...

                                                                                                  • Comfort. You reach for something that is familiar, or something that you think will make you happy.
                                                                                                  • Energy. You’re crashing so they reach for a pick me up.
                                                                                                  • Convenience. “A lot of times, unless you set yourself up correctly, convenient equals junk food.”
                                                                                                  
                                                                                                  

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  If you have a sugar craving and you want to battle it with a healthier alternative, pick up your FREE copy of the 3 Steps to Killing Your Sugar Cravings guide. Also, make sure you’re hydrated! Thirst and dehydration will make your body crave sugar due to the way our brains are wired.

                                                                                                  If you want to transform your health through small, positive changes, you should check out Dan’s Sugar Free Me course. It’s a self-directed online course that will help you make gradual improvements, be more intentional with your eating, and change your eating habits. It is NOT a one-size-fits-all process or diet.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  Resources:

                                                                                                  • BeatingSugarAddiction.com
                                                                                                  • Download the free 3 Steps to Killing Your Sugar Cravings guide
                                                                                                  • Pick up your copy of Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies
                                                                                                  • Check out Currently in the United States, there are over 29 million people with diabetes – 8.1 million people are undiagnosed and unaware. It’s not just an epidemic… it’s a crisis!

                                                                                                    Dan DeFigio is on the show today to teach you how our nation got into this crisis, and how you can make incremental changes that prevent sugar cravings and improve your life.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    How did our country fall into a sugar crisis?

                                                                                                    • Sugar is pervasive, cheap, and readily available… and socially acceptable. Unlike alcohol or cocaine, there is no stigma attached to the highly-addictive substance that is sugar.
                                                                                                    • The fat-free craze of the ‘90s encouraged food companies to remove fat… and replaced the taste with sugar and chemicals.
                                                                                                    • Sugar is sneaky (well, food manufacturers)! It goes by a lot of other names that you may not recognize.
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    How do people get addicted to sugar? We condition ourselves to reach for sugar in certain situations...

                                                                                                    • Comfort. You reach for something that is familiar, or something that you think will make you happy.
                                                                                                    • Energy. You’re crashing so they reach for a pick me up.
                                                                                                    • Convenience. “A lot of times, unless you set yourself up correctly, convenient equals junk food.”
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    If you have a sugar craving and you want to battle it with a healthier alternative, pick up your FREE copy of the 3 Steps to Killing Your Sugar Cravings guide. Also, make sure you’re hydrated! Thirst and dehydration will make your body crave sugar due to the way our brains are wired.

                                                                                                    If you want to transform your health through small, positive changes, you should check out Dan’s Sugar Free Me course. It’s a self-directed online course that will help you make gradual improvements, be more intentional with your eating, and change your eating habits. It is NOT a one-size-fits-all process or diet.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Resources:

                                                                                                    • BeatingSugarAddiction.com
                                                                                                    • Download the free 3 Steps to Killing Your Sugar Cravings guide
                                                                                                    • Pick up your copy of Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies
                                                                                                    • Check out Dan’s other books
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                    Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                     

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                                                                                                    Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                    --

                                                                                                    Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                                    ]]>58dbc89d0a441fefe910607e351df2f8Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -050038:19falsefull1111Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaJames “The Hairless Ape” Broderick: Ancestral Health & Re-Wilding James “The Hairless Ape” Broderick is the creator and host of The Ancestral Health Radio podcast. He rehabilitates domesticated humans so that they may safely, and consciously, re-enter the wild.

                                                                                                    Ancestral health is, basically, looking at the different elements and perspectives of your health through the lens of a 21st century hunter-gatherer-gardener. How do we, as a species, fit into the web of life?

                                                                                                    James started down this path after an unlikely event: the police raided his home and busted him for selling marijuana. The disruption to his life helped him make a much-needed change, and he started pursuing natural health.

                                                                                                    “Re-wilding,” which can also be thought of as un-domestication, incorporates ancestral health and lifestyle practices to live a more sustainable life and get in touch with your roots. It’s a lifelong learning process, and James approaches it one step at a time.

                                                                                                    • He has been focusing on health and nutrition, and he’s competent in this area now.
                                                                                                    • He will be focusing on getting closer to his food ecology by hunting, gathering, and fishing more often.
                                                                                                    • James will also start incorporating more natural movements (like squatting, hanging, walking), which is fairly easy to do if you just go outside.
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

                                                                                                    James is working towards his ideal diet, and he supports people experimenting to find what works best for them (because what works best for him may not work best for you). This is the process that works for James…

                                                                                                    • Intermittent fasting (only eats from 12-8)
                                                                                                    • Drinks fatty coffee in the morning
                                                                                                    • Breaks fast with something fermented, followed by a homemade bone broth
                                                                                                    • He has two main meals and one snack: a giant colorful salad; 1-2 cups of both cruciferous vegetables & dark leafy greens; and a handful of macadamia nuts
                                                                                                    • He thinks of his meals like an egg: mostly fat, moderate amount of protein, and fairly low in carbohydrates
                                                                                                    • Remember that our ancestors didn’t always have access to protein, so he eats meat sparingly (and he mostly eats seafood)
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

                                                                                                    We’re overstimulated in today’s society, and it can seem hard to make the time for self-care… But you don’t have to change your whole life all at once. Start building healthier lifestyle and diet habits one practice at a time, until you don’t even have to think about it.

                                                                                                    You can learn more about Ancestral Health and Re-Wilding over on the The Ancestral Health Radio podcast.

                                                                                                    --

                                                                                                    Resources:

                                                                                                    • Connect with James: Facebook | Instagram James “The Hairless Ape” Broderick is the creator and host of The Ancestral Health Radio podcast. He rehabilitates domesticated humans so that they may safely, and consciously, re-enter the wild.

                                                                                                      Ancestral health is, basically, looking at the different elements and perspectives of your health through the lens of a 21st century hunter-gatherer-gardener. How do we, as a species, fit into the web of life?

                                                                                                      James started down this path after an unlikely event: the police raided his home and busted him for selling marijuana. The disruption to his life helped him make a much-needed change, and he started pursuing natural health.

                                                                                                      “Re-wilding,” which can also be thought of as un-domestication, incorporates ancestral health and lifestyle practices to live a more sustainable life and get in touch with your roots. It’s a lifelong learning process, and James approaches it one step at a time.

                                                                                                      • He has been focusing on health and nutrition, and he’s competent in this area now.
                                                                                                      • He will be focusing on getting closer to his food ecology by hunting, gathering, and fishing more often.
                                                                                                      • James will also start incorporating more natural movements (like squatting, hanging, walking), which is fairly easy to do if you just go outside.
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      

                                                                                                      James is working towards his ideal diet, and he supports people experimenting to find what works best for them (because what works best for him may not work best for you). This is the process that works for James…

                                                                                                      • Intermittent fasting (only eats from 12-8)
                                                                                                      • Drinks fatty coffee in the morning
                                                                                                      • Breaks fast with something fermented, followed by a homemade bone broth
                                                                                                      • He has two main meals and one snack: a giant colorful salad; 1-2 cups of both cruciferous vegetables & dark leafy greens; and a handful of macadamia nuts
                                                                                                      • He thinks of his meals like an egg: mostly fat, moderate amount of protein, and fairly low in carbohydrates
                                                                                                      • Remember that our ancestors didn’t always have access to protein, so he eats meat sparingly (and he mostly eats seafood)
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      

                                                                                                      We’re overstimulated in today’s society, and it can seem hard to make the time for self-care… But you don’t have to change your whole life all at once. Start building healthier lifestyle and diet habits one practice at a time, until you don’t even have to think about it.

                                                                                                      You can learn more about Ancestral Health and Re-Wilding over on the The Ancestral Health Radio podcast.

                                                                                                      --

                                                                                                      Resources:

                                                                                                      • Connect with James: Facebook | Instagram | James (at) AncestralHealthRadio (dot) com
                                                                                                      • Listen to Ancestral Health Radio
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      

                                                                                                      Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                      Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                      --

                                                                                                      Disclaimer: The activities and research discussed in these podcasts are suggestions only and are only advised to be undertaken following prior consultation with a health or medical professional. Fitness training, nutrition, and other physical pursuits should be tailored to the individual based upon an assessment of their personal needs.

                                                                                                      --

                                                                                                      Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                                      ]]>0cafaa00d856c4886db08b2600fd0505Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -050045:36falsefull1010Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaAmanda Buse: Kombucha, You Say?Today’s guest, Amanda Buse, is a functional medicine health coach who teaches aromatherapy, nutrition, and kombucha workshops in the Hershey, PA area. She’s here to help us get our gut right.

                                                                                                      So… what is Kombucha? It is an ancient fermented tea that acts as a natural probiotic.

                                                                                                      If you can make tea, you can make Kombucha. All you need to turn your regular tea into Kombucha is a Scoby, a starter, and a little sugar.

                                                                                                      • S.C.O.B.Y. = Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. The yeast in the culture feeds off of the sugar, then the bacteria feeds off of the byproduct of the yeast.
                                                                                                      • Your starter is finished Kombucha, and you need it to prepare your Scoby for subsequent brews.
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      

                                                                                                      You may have noticed that Kombucha is getting more popular. It’s not just in health food stores and health coach’s kitchens anymore – it’s in your local grocery store, in major retailers, and on menus. Amanda thinks there’s two reasons for its popularity:

                                                                                                      1. “Kombucha is absolutely delicious.”
                                                                                                      2. It has numerous health benefits: it is a natural probiotic; balances gut bacteria to promote a healthy immune system; and contains multiple B vitamins, beneficial acids, and multiple strains of live bacteria.
                                                                                                      
                                                                                                      

                                                                                                      Kombucha in stores can be expensive, so there’s also a growing homebrew culture. Your scoby is reusable (and every batch of Kombucha will add to your scoby stash), so it’s a very cost-effective option. It’s not just less expensive – it’s also fun!

                                                                                                      The fermentation process can vary, but Amanda recommends letting Kombucha ferment for at least 2-3 weeks. The process makes it healthy and safe. There are two ways to brew Kombucha, but Amanda uses this process because it is faster:

                                                                                                      Click here to download the kombucha recipe card!

                                                                                                      If you want to get your own Kombucha brewing, Amanda can help you start the process with one of her workshops. If you don’t live in central PA, there are some more resources below.

                                                                                                      --

                                                                                                      Resources:

                                                                                                      • Connect with Amanda: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
                                                                                                      • If you want to start brewing Kombucha…
                                                                                                      • • Sign up for one of Amanda’s workshops in central PA
                                                                                                        • Today’s guest, Amanda Buse, is a functional medicine health coach who teaches aromatherapy, nutrition, and kombucha workshops in the Hershey, PA area. She’s here to help us get our gut right.

                                                                                                          So… what is Kombucha? It is an ancient fermented tea that acts as a natural probiotic.

                                                                                                          If you can make tea, you can make Kombucha. All you need to turn your regular tea into Kombucha is a Scoby, a starter, and a little sugar.

                                                                                                          • S.C.O.B.Y. = Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. The yeast in the culture feeds off of the sugar, then the bacteria feeds off of the byproduct of the yeast.
                                                                                                          • Your starter is finished Kombucha, and you need it to prepare your Scoby for subsequent brews.
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          You may have noticed that Kombucha is getting more popular. It’s not just in health food stores and health coach’s kitchens anymore – it’s in your local grocery store, in major retailers, and on menus. Amanda thinks there’s two reasons for its popularity:

                                                                                                          1. “Kombucha is absolutely delicious.”
                                                                                                          2. It has numerous health benefits: it is a natural probiotic; balances gut bacteria to promote a healthy immune system; and contains multiple B vitamins, beneficial acids, and multiple strains of live bacteria.
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          Kombucha in stores can be expensive, so there’s also a growing homebrew culture. Your scoby is reusable (and every batch of Kombucha will add to your scoby stash), so it’s a very cost-effective option. It’s not just less expensive – it’s also fun!

                                                                                                          The fermentation process can vary, but Amanda recommends letting Kombucha ferment for at least 2-3 weeks. The process makes it healthy and safe. There are two ways to brew Kombucha, but Amanda uses this process because it is faster:

                                                                                                          Click here to download the kombucha recipe card!

                                                                                                          If you want to get your own Kombucha brewing, Amanda can help you start the process with one of her workshops. If you don’t live in central PA, there are some more resources below.

                                                                                                          --

                                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                                          • Connect with Amanda: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
                                                                                                          • If you want to start brewing Kombucha…
                                                                                                          • • Sign up for one of Amanda’s workshops in central PA
                                                                                                            • KombuchaKamp.com
                                                                                                            • CulturesForHealth.com
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                          ]]>d7bd845751ae9d0d39fdfabb12ef6068Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:00:00 -050042:02falsefull99Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaRebecca Clio Gould: Battle Cravings & Negativity Through Self-LoveIt’s time to embrace your sexual energy, awaken your senses, and allow yourself to feel unconditional love.

                                                                                                          Today we’re talking to Rebecca Clio Gould, author of The Multi-Orgasmic Diet. It’s a book about self love, letting go of guilt, and shedding shame – it’s more than just a diet and it’s not just about sex.

                                                                                                          The Multi-Orgasmic Diet isn’t about orgasms as we traditionally think of it, but rather the ability to live turned on and experience multiple instances of unrestrained and intense excitement, joy, and pleasure moving through you. Basically, feeling the joy of sex with or without sex.

                                                                                                          The multi-orgasmic “menu,” as opposed to food, is a series of over 80 practices. In addition, it includes many different exercises and modalities that help readers incorporate the practices outlined in the book.

                                                                                                          Many of these practices and exercises are based on Qigong (chi-kung), an ancient form of healing movement and meditation used to improve health and increase longevity. It is the grandmother of Acupuncture and Tai Chi.

                                                                                                          There are many different practices of Qigong, but Rebecca primarily teaches Sheng Zhen. It is the practice of cultivating unconditional love, and it has had a transformational effect on Rebecca’s life.

                                                                                                          This relates to diet because so many of us crave unhealthy food when we are unhappy – when we aren’t giving ourselves love – but Rebecca emphasizes that the book is primarily about a “soul food diet in which women learn how to fill up on the pulse and pleasure of life in order to stop using food to fill an inner void.”

                                                                                                          I really enjoy The Multi-Orgasmic Diet. It’s an incredibly vulnerable and positive book, and you don’t have to be a woman to benefit from practicing unconditional self-love. You can pick up your own copy on Amazon.

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                                          • Learn more about Rebecca on RebeccaClioGould.com
                                                                                                          • Pick up your copy of The Multi-Orgasmic Diet
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          ]]>It’s time to embrace your sexual energy, awaken your senses, and allow yourself to feel unconditional love.

                                                                                                          Today we’re talking to Rebecca Clio Gould, author of The Multi-Orgasmic Diet. It’s a book about self love, letting go of guilt, and shedding shame – it’s more than just a diet and it’s not just about sex.

                                                                                                          The Multi-Orgasmic Diet isn’t about orgasms as we traditionally think of it, but rather the ability to live turned on and experience multiple instances of unrestrained and intense excitement, joy, and pleasure moving through you. Basically, feeling the joy of sex with or without sex.

                                                                                                          The multi-orgasmic “menu,” as opposed to food, is a series of over 80 practices. In addition, it includes many different exercises and modalities that help readers incorporate the practices outlined in the book.

                                                                                                          Many of these practices and exercises are based on Qigong (chi-kung), an ancient form of healing movement and meditation used to improve health and increase longevity. It is the grandmother of Acupuncture and Tai Chi.

                                                                                                          There are many different practices of Qigong, but Rebecca primarily teaches Sheng Zhen. It is the practice of cultivating unconditional love, and it has had a transformational effect on Rebecca’s life.

                                                                                                          This relates to diet because so many of us crave unhealthy food when we are unhappy – when we aren’t giving ourselves love – but Rebecca emphasizes that the book is primarily about a “soul food diet in which women learn how to fill up on the pulse and pleasure of life in order to stop using food to fill an inner void.”

                                                                                                          I really enjoy The Multi-Orgasmic Diet. It’s an incredibly vulnerable and positive book, and you don’t have to be a woman to benefit from practicing unconditional self-love. You can pick up your own copy on Amazon.

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          Resources:

                                                                                                          • Learn more about Rebecca on RebeccaClioGould.com
                                                                                                          • Pick up your copy of The Multi-Orgasmic Diet
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                          Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          ]]>452ddc9b9dc8622115fd1c3ad9535dd4Mon, 20 Feb 2017 11:00:00 -050044:47falsefull88Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaAshlie Pappas: Essential Oils 101Do you feel as healthy as you think you should?

                                                                                                          Ashlie Pappas is the Founder of Naturally Ashlie, a company dedicated to helping others to live a more fulfilled life through creating shifts in the areas of eating, fitness, stress management, and living more naturally.

                                                                                                          She also hosts a great podcast, Stress Free Naturally, which features short, guided meditations to help reduce stress in your everyday life.

                                                                                                          Ashlie wasn’t always as healthy as she wanted to be. In her late 20s, Ashlie was working in a gym, teaching yoga classes and really happy with the direction her life was going… except she should have been at peak healthiness.

                                                                                                          Ashlie was active, but she wasn’t healthy. She experienced her...

                                                                                                          • nervous system shutting down.
                                                                                                          • digestive system malfunctioning.
                                                                                                          • body stop regulating its own temperature.
                                                                                                          • skin changing to “fun” colors.
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          Doctor visits led to prescriptions – medication led to more side effects. Ashlie started looking at alternative methods of addressing her health. She improved her diet, but her diet was already pretty good… then she looked at her skin care products.

                                                                                                          Ashlie was buying dollar store skin care and cleaning products, and they were poisoning her.

                                                                                                          “I was learning that essential oils had additional and therapeutic benefits and so I started using them to support my health, in addition to cleaning out the toxins from my lifestyle. What I experienced was really amazing.”

                                                                                                          She started making her own skin care and cleaning products using essential oils.

                                                                                                          What are essential oils?

                                                                                                          • They’re not technically an oil. They’re fat soluble, but they aren’t greasy.
                                                                                                          • “They’re essentially a plant’s way of communicating with the world around it.” The oils may ward of predators or operate as an immune system. It’s basically the lifeblood of a plant.
                                                                                                          • Genetically, at our building blocks, we aren’t that different from plants so essential oils have a similar effect on humans.
                                                                                                          • Common essential oils include lavender, tea tree oil (melaleuca), patchouli oil, cinnamon, and peppermint.
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          How do you use essential oils?

                                                                                                          • Diffusion – Essential oil diffusers use ultrasonic means to disperse oil particles through the air.
                                                                                                          • Topical – Before using a topical essential oil, it is good practice to mix it with a carrier oil (like fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil).
                                                                                                          • Ingestion – Make sure you are using an essential oil that is safe for internal use. If it is safe to ingest, you can mix the oil with a fat-based oil...]]>Do you feel as healthy as you think you should?

                                                                                                            Ashlie Pappas is the Founder of Naturally Ashlie, a company dedicated to helping others to live a more fulfilled life through creating shifts in the areas of eating, fitness, stress management, and living more naturally.

                                                                                                            She also hosts a great podcast, Stress Free Naturally, which features short, guided meditations to help reduce stress in your everyday life.

                                                                                                            Ashlie wasn’t always as healthy as she wanted to be. In her late 20s, Ashlie was working in a gym, teaching yoga classes and really happy with the direction her life was going… except she should have been at peak healthiness.

                                                                                                            Ashlie was active, but she wasn’t healthy. She experienced her...

                                                                                                            • nervous system shutting down.
                                                                                                            • digestive system malfunctioning.
                                                                                                            • body stop regulating its own temperature.
                                                                                                            • skin changing to “fun” colors.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            Doctor visits led to prescriptions – medication led to more side effects. Ashlie started looking at alternative methods of addressing her health. She improved her diet, but her diet was already pretty good… then she looked at her skin care products.

                                                                                                            Ashlie was buying dollar store skin care and cleaning products, and they were poisoning her.

                                                                                                            “I was learning that essential oils had additional and therapeutic benefits and so I started using them to support my health, in addition to cleaning out the toxins from my lifestyle. What I experienced was really amazing.”

                                                                                                            She started making her own skin care and cleaning products using essential oils.

                                                                                                            What are essential oils?

                                                                                                            • They’re not technically an oil. They’re fat soluble, but they aren’t greasy.
                                                                                                            • “They’re essentially a plant’s way of communicating with the world around it.” The oils may ward of predators or operate as an immune system. It’s basically the lifeblood of a plant.
                                                                                                            • Genetically, at our building blocks, we aren’t that different from plants so essential oils have a similar effect on humans.
                                                                                                            • Common essential oils include lavender, tea tree oil (melaleuca), patchouli oil, cinnamon, and peppermint.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            How do you use essential oils?

                                                                                                            • Diffusion – Essential oil diffusers use ultrasonic means to disperse oil particles through the air.
                                                                                                            • Topical – Before using a topical essential oil, it is good practice to mix it with a carrier oil (like fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil).
                                                                                                            • Ingestion – Make sure you are using an essential oil that is safe for internal use. If it is safe to ingest, you can mix the oil with a fat-based oil (like olive oil) and fill an empty capsule or cook it into food.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            BE CAREFUL – Ashlie emphasizes that you need to do your research and buy the right oils. Not everything sold and marketed as a therapeutic essential oil is 100% pure. There is no FDA approval or oversight for essential oils.

                                                                                                            To learn more about how to use essential oils safely and effectively, head over to Ashlie’s website NaturallyOiled.com.

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Listen to Ashlie’s new podcast for short, guided meditations: Stress Free Naturally
                                                                                                            • Connect with Ashlie: Naturally Ashlie | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                            ]]>e29430e964976b49797f85d091f9aae0Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:00:00 -050037:02falsefull77Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaJimmy Moore: Ketogenics & FastingToday, Jimmy Moore joins me to discuss a Ketogenic Diet, Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting!

                                                                                                            Jimmy is best known for his Livin’ LaVida Low-Carb blog and podcast. He is also the author of The Ketogenic Cookbook, Keto Clarity, Cholesterol Clarity and his new book The Complete Guide to Fasting.

                                                                                                            In 2004, at 32 years of age and 410 pounds, Jimmy made the decision to take off the weight that was literally killing him.

                                                                                                            The time had come for a radical lifestyle change. A year later, he had lost 180 pounds and shrunk his waistline by 20 inches. This phenomenal weight loss enabled him to come off prescription drugs for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and respiratory problems.

                                                                                                            What’s the difference between a ketogenic diet and the average person’s diet?

                                                                                                            • “Most people walking around the Earth right now are sugar burners. I would probably guess that maybe 90-95% of the world’s population is primarily burning sugar for fuel.”
                                                                                                            • Even if you aren’t eating sugary food, many foods break down into Glucose to provide energy to your body.
                                                                                                            • There is another form of energy you can use for fuel, which is not sugar, called Ketones.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            So, a ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein and low-carb diet. It primarily works by lowering insulin levels, producing ketones and increasing fat burning.

                                                                                                            The first step to cut all sources of sugar from your diet:

                                                                                                            • All carbohydrates
                                                                                                            • Starchy foods, including some vegetables
                                                                                                            • Over-consuming protein causes your body to convert excess protein to glucose
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            To reach a ketogenic state, you need to eat quality fats like coconut oil, grass-fed butter, ghee (clarified butter), lard, whole-fat eggs, avocados, 100% olive oil, raw nuts or full-fat cheeses. You also need some protein, like nitrate-free, pastured bacon.

                                                                                                            “When you are nourishing your body well, you don’t feel the need to eat according to the clock. You eat according to your satiety.”

                                                                                                            Another important element in Jimmy’s lifestyle change was intermittent...]]>Today, Jimmy Moore joins me to discuss a Ketogenic Diet, Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting!

                                                                                                            Jimmy is best known for his Livin’ LaVida Low-Carb blog and podcast. He is also the author of The Ketogenic Cookbook, Keto Clarity, Cholesterol Clarity and his new book The Complete Guide to Fasting.

                                                                                                            In 2004, at 32 years of age and 410 pounds, Jimmy made the decision to take off the weight that was literally killing him.

                                                                                                            The time had come for a radical lifestyle change. A year later, he had lost 180 pounds and shrunk his waistline by 20 inches. This phenomenal weight loss enabled him to come off prescription drugs for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and respiratory problems.

                                                                                                            What’s the difference between a ketogenic diet and the average person’s diet?

                                                                                                            • “Most people walking around the Earth right now are sugar burners. I would probably guess that maybe 90-95% of the world’s population is primarily burning sugar for fuel.”
                                                                                                            • Even if you aren’t eating sugary food, many foods break down into Glucose to provide energy to your body.
                                                                                                            • There is another form of energy you can use for fuel, which is not sugar, called Ketones.
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            So, a ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein and low-carb diet. It primarily works by lowering insulin levels, producing ketones and increasing fat burning.

                                                                                                            The first step to cut all sources of sugar from your diet:

                                                                                                            • All carbohydrates
                                                                                                            • Starchy foods, including some vegetables
                                                                                                            • Over-consuming protein causes your body to convert excess protein to glucose
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            To reach a ketogenic state, you need to eat quality fats like coconut oil, grass-fed butter, ghee (clarified butter), lard, whole-fat eggs, avocados, 100% olive oil, raw nuts or full-fat cheeses. You also need some protein, like nitrate-free, pastured bacon.

                                                                                                            “When you are nourishing your body well, you don’t feel the need to eat according to the clock. You eat according to your satiety.”

                                                                                                            Another important element in Jimmy’s lifestyle change was intermittent fasting, or regular periods of fasting for 12-24 hours. The health benefits of fasting include lowering insulin levels, lowering A1C levels and improving gut health. Jimmy explores all of his experience with fasting in The Complete Guide to Fasting.

                                                                                                            You can learn more about Jimmy, Ketosis and fasting at livinlavidalowcarb.com.

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Learn more about Jimmy: Livin’ LaVida Low-Carb | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
                                                                                                            • The Ketogenic Cookbook by Jimmy Moore
                                                                                                            • The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jimmy Moore
                                                                                                            • Keto Clarity by Jimmy Moore
                                                                                                            • Cholesterol Clarity by Jimmy Moore
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            Do you want more to empower yourself through healthy living? Is your busy lifestyle an obstacle to your health? Join The Rebel Health Coach community for the support and knowledge you need for better performance, better business and a better you!

                                                                                                            Click here to join The Rebel Health Coach community now.

                                                                                                            ]]>bb7836986b30b50e01ac7a1b11ba9eb0Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:00:00 -050049:59falsefull66Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaOrangeTheory: Kick Off the New Year With a Fun Fitness Plan72% of people fall off their New Year’s resolutions in the first month of the year.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Don’t let that be you.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            In this episode, Bronni Karatassos, the head trainer at OrangeTheory Fitness Sandy Springs, shares how you can make your healthy New Year’s resolution easier – and more fun!

                                                                                                            If you have a resolution to lose weight then you should check out OrangeTheory’s next event. The coaches will support you, and the reward will help keep you going to the gym!  

                                                                                                            The OrangeTheory 6 Week Weight Loss Challenge runs from January 16th - February 27th, 2017. Each studio will be running their own challenge. One male and one female will win $500.

                                                                                                            I’m a big fan of OrangeTheory workouts. The programs are fun, personalized and change every week. Your 55-minute session incorporates music, instruction and the Splat point system to help you monitor your progress.

                                                                                                            Splat points are awarded for each minute you spend with your heart rate elevated. The goal isn’t to have the most points – the goal is to create an afterburn.

                                                                                                            The theory behind OrangeTheory and the Splat point system is that, after 12-25 minutes of elevated heart rate during a workout, you will create an afterburn. An afterburn means that, for the next 24-36 hours, you will have a slow, low calorie burn.

                                                                                                            The points let you track your progress during a single session, and over time.

                                                                                                            “That’s the game changer in OrangeTheory and that’s why we’re so successful – You give us an hour of your time, and we’re going to give you a 24-36 hour calorie burn for the rest of the day and into the next day.”

                                                                                                            If you get bored easily, or if you’re OCD like me, you’ll really enjoy the OrangeTheory programs.

                                                                                                            You’ll also never experience the same workout from week to week. This keeps your sessions diverse and more fun, and your muscles are getting challenged in a different way each time you come in.

                                                                                                            “There are no rules are OrangeTheory. If this is a first time workout, if you haven’t worked out in six months, we want to ease you into the shallow end. We certainly aren’t going to take you into the deep end and let you drown.”

                                                                                                            The changing programs and supportive coaches at OrangeTheory make it an easy and fun place for beginners to get fit in the New Year. Plus, your first workout is always free!

                                                                                                            OrangeTheory is most effective when you go to the gym four times a week. They’re so confident it will work that they have a money back guarantee, for the first month, if you’re not getting results and you’re going at least three times a week.

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Learn more about OrangeTheory Fitness: Website
                                                                                                            • Push: A Guide to Living an All Out Life: The Story of Orangetheory Fitness by Ellen Latham
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                            Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast...]]>72% of people fall off their New Year’s resolutions in the first month of the year.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Don’t let that be you.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            In this episode, Bronni Karatassos, the head trainer at OrangeTheory Fitness Sandy Springs, shares how you can make your healthy New Year’s resolution easier – and more fun!

                                                                                                            If you have a resolution to lose weight then you should check out OrangeTheory’s next event. The coaches will support you, and the reward will help keep you going to the gym!  

                                                                                                            The OrangeTheory 6 Week Weight Loss Challenge runs from January 16th - February 27th, 2017. Each studio will be running their own challenge. One male and one female will win $500.

                                                                                                            I’m a big fan of OrangeTheory workouts. The programs are fun, personalized and change every week. Your 55-minute session incorporates music, instruction and the Splat point system to help you monitor your progress.

                                                                                                            Splat points are awarded for each minute you spend with your heart rate elevated. The goal isn’t to have the most points – the goal is to create an afterburn.

                                                                                                            The theory behind OrangeTheory and the Splat point system is that, after 12-25 minutes of elevated heart rate during a workout, you will create an afterburn. An afterburn means that, for the next 24-36 hours, you will have a slow, low calorie burn.

                                                                                                            The points let you track your progress during a single session, and over time.

                                                                                                            “That’s the game changer in OrangeTheory and that’s why we’re so successful – You give us an hour of your time, and we’re going to give you a 24-36 hour calorie burn for the rest of the day and into the next day.”

                                                                                                            If you get bored easily, or if you’re OCD like me, you’ll really enjoy the OrangeTheory programs.

                                                                                                            You’ll also never experience the same workout from week to week. This keeps your sessions diverse and more fun, and your muscles are getting challenged in a different way each time you come in.

                                                                                                            “There are no rules are OrangeTheory. If this is a first time workout, if you haven’t worked out in six months, we want to ease you into the shallow end. We certainly aren’t going to take you into the deep end and let you drown.”

                                                                                                            The changing programs and supportive coaches at OrangeTheory make it an easy and fun place for beginners to get fit in the New Year. Plus, your first workout is always free!

                                                                                                            OrangeTheory is most effective when you go to the gym four times a week. They’re so confident it will work that they have a money back guarantee, for the first month, if you’re not getting results and you’re going at least three times a week.

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Learn more about OrangeTheory Fitness: Website
                                                                                                            • Push: A Guide to Living an All Out Life: The Story of Orangetheory Fitness by Ellen Latham
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

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                                                                                                            ]]>c87f58ba12e921f466fdcdbea490206dMon, 09 Jan 2017 14:00:00 -050026:34falsefull55Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaSean Croxton: Choose to Live a Better LifeI found Sean Croxton’s podcast during my journey to a healthier me, and today I’m sharing his inspirational voice with you.

                                                                                                            Sean hosts one of the most popular self-help podcasts, writes about wellness and kicked off the JERF (Just Eat Real Food) movement. He is enrolled as a student in the Proctor Gallagher Consultant program as well as the Robbin-Madanes Training course.

                                                                                                            “I’m a guy who just likes to come up with ideas and make them happen and help a lot of people at the same time. I’m just a man of service.“

                                                                                                            Sean is creating a movement in the world of personal development and the science of mind by combining the philosophies of classic American thought leaders with the modern research in the field of neurology.

                                                                                                            His goal is to teach one million people how to use their minds to give and get everything they want in life.

                                                                                                            If the circumstances in your life aren’t the way that you want them to be then you have to understand that, for the most part – if not completely – you are responsible for those circumstances.

                                                                                                            Not only have you created them, in many cases, but you’re able to respond to them. Think about the word responsible – it means able to respond. You can respond to your circumstances in a positive way or in a negative way, and that will affect your ability to change those circumstances and your health.

                                                                                                            “We have to believe that there’s something better. We have to believe that we can be someone who creates better results for ourselves.”

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            If you want to change the circumstances in your life, you can learn Sean’s strategies by clicking here to get a FREE copy of his book: The One Percenter’s Mind: 7 Steps to Beating Fear, Doubt, and Indecision… and How to Get Anything You Want

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Learn more about Sean Croxton: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram
                                                                                                            • The Sessions with Sean Croxton
                                                                                                            • Quote of the Day Show with Sean Croxton
                                                                                                            • Pick up a FREE copy of The One Percenter’s Mind: 7 Steps to Beating Fear, Doubt, and Indecision… and How to Get Anything You Want by Sean Croxton
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                             

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                                                                                                            ]]>I found Sean Croxton’s podcast during my journey to a healthier me, and today I’m sharing his inspirational voice with you.

                                                                                                            Sean hosts one of the most popular self-help podcasts, writes about wellness and kicked off the JERF (Just Eat Real Food) movement. He is enrolled as a student in the Proctor Gallagher Consultant program as well as the Robbin-Madanes Training course.

                                                                                                            “I’m a guy who just likes to come up with ideas and make them happen and help a lot of people at the same time. I’m just a man of service.“

                                                                                                            Sean is creating a movement in the world of personal development and the science of mind by combining the philosophies of classic American thought leaders with the modern research in the field of neurology.

                                                                                                            His goal is to teach one million people how to use their minds to give and get everything they want in life.

                                                                                                            If the circumstances in your life aren’t the way that you want them to be then you have to understand that, for the most part – if not completely – you are responsible for those circumstances.

                                                                                                            Not only have you created them, in many cases, but you’re able to respond to them. Think about the word responsible – it means able to respond. You can respond to your circumstances in a positive way or in a negative way, and that will affect your ability to change those circumstances and your health.

                                                                                                            “We have to believe that there’s something better. We have to believe that we can be someone who creates better results for ourselves.”

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            If you want to change the circumstances in your life, you can learn Sean’s strategies by clicking here to get a FREE copy of his book: The One Percenter’s Mind: 7 Steps to Beating Fear, Doubt, and Indecision… and How to Get Anything You Want

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Learn more about Sean Croxton: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram
                                                                                                            • The Sessions with Sean Croxton
                                                                                                            • Quote of the Day Show with Sean Croxton
                                                                                                            • Pick up a FREE copy of The One Percenter’s Mind: 7 Steps to Beating Fear, Doubt, and Indecision… and How to Get Anything You Want by Sean Croxton
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            

                                                                                                             

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                                                                                                            ]]>27847d57f7938d665927a5d89d599edaMon, 26 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -050040:14falsefull44Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaJason Colleran: Muscle Activation Techniques – Get From the Couch to the GymWelcome back to Rebel Health Coach. Today’s guest, Jason Colleran, is a Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) specialist and the Founder of Elite Edge Fitness.

                                                                                                            “This isn’t the military. Exercise should not hurt. It should be good for your body.”

                                                                                                            Muscle Activation Technique specialists provide in-depth biomechanical evaluations to assess what is causing symptoms like inflammation, chronic pain and fatigue. Many modalities only address symptoms, but MAT specialists look at what the root cause of a problem is.

                                                                                                            Muscle Activation Techniques involve active and passive range of motion assessments to identify tight areas and look for any asymmetry. Just stretching that tight area can compromise the protective mechanism keeping you stable, so the goal is to restore balance.

                                                                                                            “If you walk into a gym and don’t get personal attention then just turn around and walk out. They’re not there for you.”

                                                                                                            Elite Edge Fitness doesn’t have a preset protocol for new members. Everyone is different, so they have to address everyone as an individual. First they make new members feel comfortable, because “everyone has a first day here.” They use strategic progression to assure that the workouts are both safe and effective.

                                                                                                            “We really pride ourselves on making it safe and effective.”

                                                                                                            If you are just starting out at Elite Edge Fitness, you may not even participate in a whole session. They don’t want members to over train. Other gyms want you to go as hard as you can day one, but when you put all of that force on your neuromuscular system you can also affect the endocrine and immune systems. “You’re throwing off all these systems in your body because you trashed your nervous system.”

                                                                                                            Jason warns against going into a CrossFit program right off the couch. Our bodies aren’t meant to do a lot of those exercises and pushing yourself too hard with one prescribed process can lead to injury or illness. Pain is an indicator that something is wrong, but they have built a culture that thinks it’s cool to just keep pushing.

                                                                                                            “To me, flopping around like a fish is not exercise.”

                                                                                                            You can’t learn anything in a weekend course or certification course, which are common in the fitness industry. Over the past six years, Jason has invested over $60,000 and thousands of hours into continuing education to improve the services offered at Elite Edge Fitness.

                                                                                                            When you are looking for a trainer, you want to look for the letters RTS behind their name - Resistance Training Specialist. With RTS, you know that the trainer has gone above and beyond and you know that they are there to help people.  

                                                                                                            You can find Elite Edge Fitness at 3550 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA or learn more at their website.

                                                                                                             
                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Elite Edge Fitness is located at 3550 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

                                                                                                            ]]>Welcome back to Rebel Health Coach. Today’s guest, Jason Colleran, is a Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) specialist and the Founder of Elite Edge Fitness.

                                                                                                            “This isn’t the military. Exercise should not hurt. It should be good for your body.”

                                                                                                            Muscle Activation Technique specialists provide in-depth biomechanical evaluations to assess what is causing symptoms like inflammation, chronic pain and fatigue. Many modalities only address symptoms, but MAT specialists look at what the root cause of a problem is.

                                                                                                            Muscle Activation Techniques involve active and passive range of motion assessments to identify tight areas and look for any asymmetry. Just stretching that tight area can compromise the protective mechanism keeping you stable, so the goal is to restore balance.

                                                                                                            “If you walk into a gym and don’t get personal attention then just turn around and walk out. They’re not there for you.”

                                                                                                            Elite Edge Fitness doesn’t have a preset protocol for new members. Everyone is different, so they have to address everyone as an individual. First they make new members feel comfortable, because “everyone has a first day here.” They use strategic progression to assure that the workouts are both safe and effective.

                                                                                                            “We really pride ourselves on making it safe and effective.”

                                                                                                            If you are just starting out at Elite Edge Fitness, you may not even participate in a whole session. They don’t want members to over train. Other gyms want you to go as hard as you can day one, but when you put all of that force on your neuromuscular system you can also affect the endocrine and immune systems. “You’re throwing off all these systems in your body because you trashed your nervous system.”

                                                                                                            Jason warns against going into a CrossFit program right off the couch. Our bodies aren’t meant to do a lot of those exercises and pushing yourself too hard with one prescribed process can lead to injury or illness. Pain is an indicator that something is wrong, but they have built a culture that thinks it’s cool to just keep pushing.

                                                                                                            “To me, flopping around like a fish is not exercise.”

                                                                                                            You can’t learn anything in a weekend course or certification course, which are common in the fitness industry. Over the past six years, Jason has invested over $60,000 and thousands of hours into continuing education to improve the services offered at Elite Edge Fitness.

                                                                                                            When you are looking for a trainer, you want to look for the letters RTS behind their name - Resistance Training Specialist. With RTS, you know that the trainer has gone above and beyond and you know that they are there to help people.  

                                                                                                            You can find Elite Edge Fitness at 3550 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA or learn more at their website.

                                                                                                             
                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Elite Edge Fitness is located at 3550 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                             

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                                                                                                            ]]>834d317f7407dd6151fc4ce6baaa810cMon, 12 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -050032:56falsefull33Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaTara Gesling: Best-Selling Author on Simple Steps to Prevent & Reverse IllnessWelcome back to the Rebel Health Coach podcast! I’m your host, Thom Underwood. Today I’m speaking with Tara Gesling, Founder of Cultivating Health, LLC and best-selling author of The 180 Degree Wellness Revolution: Simple Steps to Prevent and Reverse Illness.

                                                                                                            Tara is a woman of many hats. Not only is she an author and an entrepreneur, she is also a Certified Functional Health Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach (CINC) and a Master Gardener in horticulture.

                                                                                                            “When we’re healthy, we live in ease – when we’re not healthy, we’re living in dis-ease.”

                                                                                                            Tara’s book, The 180 Degree Wellness Revolution, introduces you to Tara, the resources she found when she was first researching functional health, and translates information about health and wellness from scientific jargon into plain English.

                                                                                                            “The reason I wrote the book is because I was very, very ill a number of years ago. It was such a difficult journey. I didn’t have information available to me to help me get better, so I had to figure a lot of things out.”

                                                                                                            Tara started researching health and wellness more than 25 years ago, after she became ill. She developed a neuromuscular and autoimmune disease, which put her in a wheelchair before the age of 30. She had a near-death experience in which her heart stopped, and after that experience she realized her lifestyle and prescriptions were poisoning her.

                                                                                                            “I never, ever would have thought that that could have happened to me.”

                                                                                                            People often think of diseases as a part of them (e.g. “I have a stuffy nose”), but Tara acknowledged that her diagnoses were a compilation of symptoms given labels. If you walk around saying, “I am sick,” how can you ever hope to reverse it? One of the hardest lessons that Tara learned was not giving her power over to a doctor, or anyone else.

                                                                                                            After learning that lesson, Tara was able to work towards wellness without sabotaging herself along the way. She focused on what she put in her body by cutting out medication and taking a better look at the food she ate.

                                                                                                            “Stop counting calories and start counting chemicals.”

                                                                                                            Tara is a big proponent of organic food and eating healthy, but she doesn’t deprive herself at all. She stopped counting calories and started counting chemicals. The typical American diet is full of chemicals, and those chemicals are stored in fat cells to protect your organs. Relieving your body of those chemicals can reduce the health burdens in your life.

                                                                                                            “I may be paying a little more right now to the farmer, but I’m paying a whole lot less to the doctor or the hospital.”

                                                                                                            One way to reduce the chemicals in your food and eat organic is to participate in Community-Supported Agriculture programs or buy directly from CSA farms. At the beginning of the season, farmers will set a price for the whole season’s crops. This helps the farmer cover costs throughout the growing season, and it provides people who participate in the program with fresh food]]>Welcome back to the Rebel Health Coach podcast! I’m your host, Thom Underwood. Today I’m speaking with Tara Gesling, Founder of Cultivating Health, LLC and best-selling author of The 180 Degree Wellness Revolution: Simple Steps to Prevent and Reverse Illness.

                                                                                                            Tara is a woman of many hats. Not only is she an author and an entrepreneur, she is also a Certified Functional Health Practitioner (FDN-P), Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach (CINC) and a Master Gardener in horticulture.

                                                                                                            “When we’re healthy, we live in ease – when we’re not healthy, we’re living in dis-ease.”

                                                                                                            Tara’s book, The 180 Degree Wellness Revolution, introduces you to Tara, the resources she found when she was first researching functional health, and translates information about health and wellness from scientific jargon into plain English.

                                                                                                            “The reason I wrote the book is because I was very, very ill a number of years ago. It was such a difficult journey. I didn’t have information available to me to help me get better, so I had to figure a lot of things out.”

                                                                                                            Tara started researching health and wellness more than 25 years ago, after she became ill. She developed a neuromuscular and autoimmune disease, which put her in a wheelchair before the age of 30. She had a near-death experience in which her heart stopped, and after that experience she realized her lifestyle and prescriptions were poisoning her.

                                                                                                            “I never, ever would have thought that that could have happened to me.”

                                                                                                            People often think of diseases as a part of them (e.g. “I have a stuffy nose”), but Tara acknowledged that her diagnoses were a compilation of symptoms given labels. If you walk around saying, “I am sick,” how can you ever hope to reverse it? One of the hardest lessons that Tara learned was not giving her power over to a doctor, or anyone else.

                                                                                                            After learning that lesson, Tara was able to work towards wellness without sabotaging herself along the way. She focused on what she put in her body by cutting out medication and taking a better look at the food she ate.

                                                                                                            “Stop counting calories and start counting chemicals.”

                                                                                                            Tara is a big proponent of organic food and eating healthy, but she doesn’t deprive herself at all. She stopped counting calories and started counting chemicals. The typical American diet is full of chemicals, and those chemicals are stored in fat cells to protect your organs. Relieving your body of those chemicals can reduce the health burdens in your life.

                                                                                                            “I may be paying a little more right now to the farmer, but I’m paying a whole lot less to the doctor or the hospital.”

                                                                                                            One way to reduce the chemicals in your food and eat organic is to participate in Community-Supported Agriculture programs or buy directly from CSA farms. At the beginning of the season, farmers will set a price for the whole season’s crops. This helps the farmer cover costs throughout the growing season, and it provides people who participate in the program with fresh food every week. You can find a local CSA program by going to your local farmer’s market or using this resource on LocalHarvest.org.

                                                                                                             
                                                                                                             

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Learn more about Tara: Cultivating Health | Facebook | Twitter
                                                                                                            • The 180 Degree Wellness Revolution: Simple Steps to Prevent and Reverse Illness by Tara Gesling
                                                                                                            • Find Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in your area
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                             

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                                                                                                            ]]>a455d1fcf64f0e86ad15c50cedeb339cMon, 28 Nov 2016 11:00:00 -050041:42falsefull22Thom Underwood & NOVA MediaThom Underwood: Getting to Know The Rebel Health CoachWelcome to the first episode of The Rebel Health Coach podcast! Today Tony Loyd of the Social Entrepreneur podcast is interviewing Thom Underwood, Founder of Weight Loss that Lasts and The Rebel Health Coach. Thom will host future episodes of The Rebel Health Coach, but we wanted to kick things off with a little bit of background information, what to expect from the podcast, what to look for in the future, how he came up with the name, and the problems that he’s solving in the world today.

                                                                                                            In February 2007 Thom was tired of feeling tired all the time. He weighed 282 lbs, his cholesterol level was off the charts, and he was pre-diabetic. It was a harsh reality check, but it helped him realize he wanted to take his life back and become healthy. His first big step was joining a gym and starting kickboxing. Later he learned about the Paleo diet and became acquainted with real food. By 2012 he had dropped down to 195 lbs.

                                                                                                            “I lost pretty much a whole Backstreet Boy.”

                                                                                                            In 2015 Thom became a certified Health & Wellness Coach through the University of Integrative Nutrition. From there, he set off on a mission to help people get healthy the right way. The Rebel Health Coach is about following the path to health that works for you, as opposed to following a system or product. We don’t fit into a cookie-cutter mold, and neither does our health.

                                                                                                            “A diet is a four-letter word. You have to enjoy your life also.”

                                                                                                            Thom sees a health crisis in America. The national health system is designed to treat disease, but it doesn’t get to the root of the problem: our unhealthy lifestyles. Thom wants to fix the things that are broken, he doesn’t want to treat the symptoms.

                                                                                                            Weight Loss That Lasts is about changing your perspective and making lifestyle changes so that the weight loss lasts forever. It’s not a system, it’s a series of lifestyle changes that help you live differently.

                                                                                                            “I wanted to teach people the lifestyle changes that are necessary to keep the weight off forever.”

                                                                                                            Thom wants to help everyone get healthier, even if they cannot afford his programs. He is starting a nonprofit called Three Roses Wellness, which will use donations to help applicants create a flexible program. It will eventually evolve into a ministry of helping people who need the help and can’t afford the help.

                                                                                                            “I feel very strongly that if you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want.”

                                                                                                            Special thanks to Tony Loyd for hosting our first episode, and you listen to more of his great interviews on the Social Entrepreneur Podcast. Thom will be back in two weeks with another episode packed full of tips, tricks and hacks that will help listeners find the path to health that works for them. Make sure you head over to iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play and subscribe so that you don’t miss a single tip.

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                                                                                                            Resources:

                                                                                                            • Learn more about...]]>Welcome to the first episode of The Rebel Health Coach podcast! Today Tony Loyd of the Social Entrepreneur podcast is interviewing Thom Underwood, Founder of Weight Loss that Lasts and The Rebel Health Coach. Thom will host future episodes of The Rebel Health Coach, but we wanted to kick things off with a little bit of background information, what to expect from the podcast, what to look for in the future, how he came up with the name, and the problems that he’s solving in the world today.

                                                                                                              In February 2007 Thom was tired of feeling tired all the time. He weighed 282 lbs, his cholesterol level was off the charts, and he was pre-diabetic. It was a harsh reality check, but it helped him realize he wanted to take his life back and become healthy. His first big step was joining a gym and starting kickboxing. Later he learned about the Paleo diet and became acquainted with real food. By 2012 he had dropped down to 195 lbs.

                                                                                                              “I lost pretty much a whole Backstreet Boy.”

                                                                                                              In 2015 Thom became a certified Health & Wellness Coach through the University of Integrative Nutrition. From there, he set off on a mission to help people get healthy the right way. The Rebel Health Coach is about following the path to health that works for you, as opposed to following a system or product. We don’t fit into a cookie-cutter mold, and neither does our health.

                                                                                                              “A diet is a four-letter word. You have to enjoy your life also.”

                                                                                                              Thom sees a health crisis in America. The national health system is designed to treat disease, but it doesn’t get to the root of the problem: our unhealthy lifestyles. Thom wants to fix the things that are broken, he doesn’t want to treat the symptoms.

                                                                                                              Weight Loss That Lasts is about changing your perspective and making lifestyle changes so that the weight loss lasts forever. It’s not a system, it’s a series of lifestyle changes that help you live differently.

                                                                                                              “I wanted to teach people the lifestyle changes that are necessary to keep the weight off forever.”

                                                                                                              Thom wants to help everyone get healthier, even if they cannot afford his programs. He is starting a nonprofit called Three Roses Wellness, which will use donations to help applicants create a flexible program. It will eventually evolve into a ministry of helping people who need the help and can’t afford the help.

                                                                                                              “I feel very strongly that if you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want.”

                                                                                                              Special thanks to Tony Loyd for hosting our first episode, and you listen to more of his great interviews on the Social Entrepreneur Podcast. Thom will be back in two weeks with another episode packed full of tips, tricks and hacks that will help listeners find the path to health that works for them. Make sure you head over to iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play and subscribe so that you don’t miss a single tip.

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                                                                                                              Resources:

                                                                                                              • Learn more about Thom: Website | Three Roses Wellness | Twitter | Google+
                                                                                                              • Free resources: 11 Surprisingly Easy Changes to Be Your Best Self (eBook) | Recipes
                                                                                                              • Schedule a free 1-hour consultation with Thom
                                                                                                              • Sign up for Thom’s Healthy Habits program
                                                                                                              • Interested in Weight Loss That Lasts or Healthy Habits? Join the Facebook Group and ask a question!
                                                                                                              • Check out Tony Loyd’s Social Entrepreneur Podcast
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                               

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                                                                                                              Production & Development for Rebel Health Coach by Podcast Masters

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