In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Paige and discussed one key reason why her thyroid medication wasn’t working. On Wednesday, we spoke with Dr. Sara Ballantyne and discussed vegetables, sleep, and the sun for a healthy microbiota. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare … [Read more...]
Vegetables, Sleep, and Sun for a Healthy Gut Microbiome
An Evidence-Led Approach with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne Anything we can do to improve our gut health through lifestyle is a big win. Guest Dr. Sarah Ballantyne a.k.a. the Paleo Mom shares her research-backed tips to support your microbiota, like optimal light exposure, sleep, and vegetable diversity. Hear her clever way to (manageably!) cook 30+ vegetables in a single week, and what nutrients your … [Read more...]
Gut, Thyroid and Heavy Metals
Understanding Lab Test Ranges & When to Treat with Dr. Tommy Wood Lab test results can seem solid and unquestionable. But what do the lab test ranges of “normal” or “abnormal” really indicate, and where do they come from? Are thyroid lab tests or gut tests indicating abnormal levels always something to be concerned about? Conversely, are all blood lead levels marked “normal” actually out of … [Read more...]
How to Move Toward Holistic Health, with Steph Gaudreau
Pillars of Well-Being: Diet, Exercise, Mindset & Sleep Eating healthy, sleeping well, having the right attitude, and exercising seem like obvious health habits. But what isn’t so obvious are ways people can sometimes ignore their intuition and signals from their bodies, in order to follow a protocol to the letter. Weight training may be a big win, especially for women, to build confidence and … [Read more...]
Improving Memory Through Proper Exposure to Light with Dan Pardi
New scientific findings show that natural light, and light bulbs which closely mimic natural light, are closely tied to optimal memory formation. Light anchors the timing of our circadian rhythms, impacting sleep. The better you sleep, the better you encode memory. Indoor light bulbs which have less natural tones and brightness can have a detrimental effect on memory. Even if you optimize your … [Read more...]
Improved Insomnia, Blood Pressure, Joint Pain, Fatigue, and Thyroid Autoimmunity After Treating Intestinal Fungus – The Power of the Gut
Today I spoke with Janet, who was suffering from debilitating insomnia even after going to sleep clinics and trying many natural sleep supports. She also experienced heartburn, high blood pressure, joint pain, and fatigue. We found a severe case of thyroid autoimmunity, anemia, fungal overgrowth, and female hormone imbalances. Janet responded very well with improved sleep, reduced blood pressure … [Read more...]
Signs That Your Fatigue May Be Caused By Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that occurs when your muscles relax during sleep, allowing soft tissue to collapse and block the airway. As a result, repeated breathing pauses occur, which often reduce oxygen levels. These breathing pauses are followed by brief awakenings that disturb sleep. While a sleep study is the best way to diagnose sleep apnea, there are certain observations in the mouth … [Read more...]
What Your Mouth Can Tell You About Your Sleep with Dr. Mark Burhenne
The health of your gut is very important for your overall health. Your mouth is the first section of your gut and is therefore very important also. But the mouth doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Did you know that problems in the mouth can be an indicator that you have sleep apnea? Also that inflammation in the mouth can create inflammation throughout your entire body? Today we speak with … [Read more...]