“When it comes to being black in America, that means behaviorally there are a set of do’s and don’ts in order to survive.” These are the important words of Dr. Cheryl Grills and today on...
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Hypnosis is a process for inducing a relaxed state of the mind. Robyn Spens is a hypnotherapist and functional nutrition practitioner who brilliantly weaves together potent modalities for health and healing. In this episode she...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix Kylene Bogdan speaks into post-workout recovery and what the body needs to repair after training. And she should know! Kylene is the Dietician and Nutritionist for an NBA basketball team....
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Aggression and irritability are not symptoms that are commonly or successfully addressed in our current psychiatric model. But Dr. Greenblatt has made it a part of his mission to understand the nutritional deficiencies associated with...
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As we leave 2020 behind and welcome 2021, I hope we can all do so with some renewed creativity. On today’s episode we’ll kick off the new year with Farzana Khan who speaks into the...
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Breastfeeding history is one of the antecedents we collect in a Functional Nutrition Intake, and today on the 15-Minute Matrix Special Nutrition Therapy Series Lily Nichols shares why breast milk makes such a difference in...
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Everything about the low FODMAP diet is a process. It takes patience–from the removal of triggering foods, all the way to their reintroduction, and everything in between. Today on the podcast Gabriela Gardner helps us...
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Today’s podcast on grief is near and dear to my heart. Jasmin Jenkins defines grief as a complex multilayer experience and shares that everyone’s grief journey is unique. Grief is an invitation for transformation and...
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When it comes to the topic of conditioned food hypersensitivity we clearly cannot separate the mind from the body. Today on the podcast Wendy Busse takes us into the inner workings of the limbic system...
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Today I’m excited to bring Dr. Mark Burhenne back to the mic to talk about mouth taping. Sleeping at night with your mouth open (hello to most of us!) alters the microbiome of the mouth...
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Glutamate is an amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter, and it also plays a role in energy regulation. While we naturally produce it and can get it from whole foods, our current food supply...
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I’m excited to introduce you to Dr. Yael Joffe. In today’s episode she’ll speak into the importance of understanding nutrigenomics in relation to low penetrance SNPs. This reframe around what gene variants mean in our...
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On today’s Special Nutrition Therapy Series Dr. Michael Klaper speaks about the importance of including essential nutrients in the diet. As you likely know, essential nutrients are factors that your body does not make on...
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On today’s podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to Nkem Ndefo about the complex realm of “safety”–particularly in relation to race and the racial injustices that many face and have for generations. “Safety is...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix Special Nutrition Therapy series we have one of our very own FxNA Nutrition Counselors, Megan Liebmann, talking to us about a subject near and dear to her heart– Culinary Herbs....
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Today on the podcast I’ve invited Dr. Ben Lynch back to the mic to bring us deeper into the inner workings of homocysteine. As you likely know, homocysteine is a natural chemical in the body...
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Today I’m excited to introduce you to my dear friend and colleague Ricki Heller who will speak into compliance while on a restricted diet. Making dietary changes is a journey. And for many, this is...
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Melissa Colin defines parasites as organisms that live inside of other organisms, and can often wreak havoc on myriad body systems and functions. On this episode of the podcast she highlights our understanding of their...
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Today’s podcast is an important reminder to teach our clients to look at the actual ingredients on a food label and not just the nutrition facts. And it’s why I’m excited to invite Mira Dessy,...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I welcome Dr. Shiroko Sokitch to the mic to talk into the healing powers of love. We all need a dose right now! “Love is the most healing power in...
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Welcome to the 15-Minute Matrix special Nutrition Therapy series. This is the mid-week release where we dive into the approaches, practices, dietary theories and healing foods that have been used in the most successful practices,...
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Cervical fluid is free information that a woman’s body provides every day, and the only things it requires are tracking and body awareness. Today on the podcast Dr. Kalea Wattles educates us on the innate...
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The understanding we bring to inviting dietary change with our clients is vital to their success. When it comes to clean eating, Terry Walters is one of my go-to resources. Terry defines clean eating simply...
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In the United States black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die due to pregnancy-related complications. Black babies are twice as likely to die before their first birthday. Today on the podcast...
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Today on our Nutrition Therapy Series I welcome Dr. Michael Crupain to the mic to explain the science behind timed eating. Guess what? It’s pretty simple. Eat more early. Eat less later. Eat with the...
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Today on the podcast Michelle Shapiro speaks to us about the importance of creating a safe space to help our clients break down the barriers of perfectionism. Our fear of failure keeps us driving past...
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When we eat seasonally, our body aligns with the environment we live in. Connecting to the seasons is a beautiful way to feel more engaged with the foods we consume and invite optimal health. Today...
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Our sense of purpose (often referred to as our “why”) has the potential to influence our physiology. Today on the podcast Dr. Meghan Walker shows us the many ways that purpose impacts longevity. Don’t miss...
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Nobody can talk sulforaphane (with fervor and passion) like my friend and fellow nutritionist, Tom Malterre. Sulforaphane is a chemical compound that increases Phase II enzymes and so much more. As you’ll learn, you can...
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When it comes to stress-proofing the brain, Dr. Melanie Greenberg has a comprehensive understanding of neuroplasticity as well as a wealth of practical, comprehensive tools to help us invite the mindset shifts that build resilience....
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Many theories around metabolism are rooted in misconceptions. That’s why I invited Sam Miller to the mic to provide some grounded myth-busting information around this biochemical and physiological body function. Sam illuminates the many ways...
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Today’s conversation may be one of my favorites to date, and I’m hoping you feel the same. Thomas Hübl illuminates the ways that collective trauma can and will show up in our practices, not only...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix special Nutrition Therapy series, we’re re-releasing a foundational episode where I come to mic to map Nutrition. Why? Because I still believe we are getting nutrition all wrong. Tune-in to...
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Tracking Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a great tool to motivate behavioral change. The measurements can help create more awareness, mindfulness, and illuminate how behavior and emotions impact the nervous system and full body system’s...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix Special Nutrition Therapy Series, Dr. Paul Saladino takes us around the matrix to discuss linoleic acid. As you likely know, linoleic acid is mostly found in nuts, seeds, grains, and...
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Dr. Elana Roumell speaks eloquently about a challenging topic in this not-to-be-missed episode for every clinician and parent. She illuminates the steps we practitioners can take to support the parents we work with who are...
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Today on our Special Nutrition Therapy Series I’m talking with Dr. Eran Elinav about a personalized approach to glycemic management, weaving together two of my favorite topics–blood sugar balance and individualized nutrition. Dr. Elinav’s research...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I welcome my friend Dr. Tom O’Bryan back to the mic to discuss the very timely topic of ACE2 Receptors. The ACE2 Receptor plays a vital role in protecting our...
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Today is the first episode of our Special Nutrition Therapy Series where we’ll be diving into the approaches, practices, dietary theories, and healing foods that have been used in the most successful practices across the...
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Today Dr. Sydne Ford takes on a big topic — one we can hardly do justice in our short time together, but one that we aim to address with honesty and candor. Please take the...
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Today I’m proud and honored to introduce you to a Full Body Systems graduate who is making big waves in the field of eating disorder recovery. Mindy Gorman-Plutzer has become the go-to Functional Nutrition &...
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Resilience is one of my favorite topics. It’s a curious inner compass and, as my guest today, Eileen McDargh explains, it’s a “life skill, not an incident skill”. Tune-in to this highly practical episode where...
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After learning to hunt, fish, and forage as an adult, Daniel Vitalis has made it his mission to help others lead healthier, more nature-integrated lives. Today on the podcast he brings us inside the diverse,...
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Get ready for the classroom (wherever it might be) with this special back-to-school release with integrative pediatrician, Dr. Larry Rosen. Tune-in for his holistic views, which enable him to individualize patient and parent-centered protocols, plus...
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Movement may be the single most important lifestyle factor to improve well being as my guest today, the renowned health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, explains. In this episode we’ll explore the science of movement but also...
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How do we slow down, take a pause and empower our clients to be true partners in the therapeutic relationship and in their healing journey? Adrienne Nolan-Smith identifies the key elements of patient advocacy, and...
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Tissue regeneration and structural integrity are often overlooked in functional nutrition. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Tyna Moore. Don’t miss today’s episode where Dr. Tyna takes us through the importance of...
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When it comes to speaking into the beauty of raw foods there’s no one I would rather speak to than Kate Magic. Kate is a renowned raw foods expert and her wisdom around the importance...
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This week on the podcast Dr. Melina Roberts is taking us deep into the many functions of the gallbladder. From bile production, to emulsification, to the gallbladder’s role in thyroid health Dr. Roberts sheds a...
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Today on the podcast Dr. Mark Burhenne speaks into the importance of recognizing that the oral microbiome and the gut microbiome are not separate. Don’t miss this eye opening episode where Dr. B shares his...
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This week Dr. Michael Greger speaks about protein and, more specifically, the benefits of nourishing the body with plant-based protein. Not too much, and not too little. One of the many benefits of hosting this...
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On this week’s 15-Minute Matrix episode Mary Purdy speaks about Sustainable Food Systems. This leads us to conversations about environmental stewardship, which encompasses both renewing and protecting our natural resources not just for today, but...
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Today on the podcast Dr. Travis Zigler and I discuss how to support clients experiencing dry eyes. Dr. Travis sees dry eyes as a symptom of an overall inflammatory state in the body, and in...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix Dr. Ken Sharlin brings us into the importance of working with the Matrix and Timeline to illuminate the story of a patient who is struggling with memory issues. As Dr....
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There’s no doubt that Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a popular topic and that’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Krista Varady. Krista shares how IF is an umbrella term for 3 different types of...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix my friend and colleague Dr. Patrick Hanaway walks us through both his personal and professional journey with navigating chemotherapy for his own Laryngeal cancer diagnosis. Join us for this impactful...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I’m talking all things insulin and insulin resistance with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo. Insulin affects almost every single cell in the body, so grab your pens and get ready for an...
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Today is the final episode of our special 3-part series with Dr. Mansoor Mohammad and we are wrapping up this educational trio talking about folate. Everything in this episode is incredibly noteworthy so you’ll likely...
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In this episode we continue our rich conversation about methylation with Dr. Mansoor Mohammed. Tune-in as Dr. Mansoor equips us with not only an incredible education around a complex topic but also gives us many...
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Today is the start of a special 3-part series with Dr. Mansoor Mohammad. In the first two episodes, Dr. Mansoor provides some much-needed education and clarity into the mechanisms of methylation and in the 3rd...
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Now more than ever our clients and patients are riding the waves of anxiety and Dr. Ellen Vora is the ideal person to bring both compassion and perspective to the forefront of our minds. In...
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Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT has the potential to shift neural pathways related to food cravings and so much more. Dr. Peta Stapleton is an expert researcher on the topic and I was thrilled to...
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Today on the 15-Minute Matrix I’m excited to introduce my dear friend and Colon Hydrotherapist extraordinaire, Jill Simons. We discuss myriad reasons why someone would get a colonic, why cleansing the colon is important, and...
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Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I’ve invited Dr. Anahid Jewett to the mic to discuss NK cells. The job of the NK cell is to remove infected cells and...
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Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I’ve invited my friend Allison Post back to the mic to share her calming wisdom around stress reduction in these trying times. Grab a...
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Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 Special Edition series, and I’ve invited my friend Mickey Trescott to share her wisdom and expertise around meal prep during these trying times. You won’t want to miss...
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Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 special edition, and I’ve invited Dr. Mansoor Mohammed to share his wisdom around the ripple effect of physical distancing. This is a powerful episode where we walk around...
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Today’s episode is part of our COVID-19 special edition, and I’ve invited Donna Jackson Nakazawa back to the mic to speak into the brain-immune-stress response. The perceived stress that we are all experiencing right now...
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Resilience has been one of my favorite topics for the last decade and there’s no one I’d rather have this powerful discussion with than my friend Sayer Ji. Though the episode was recorded prior to...
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Tune-in for this special episode where I invite you to sit in your seat of influence with the COVID-19 pandemic. I share the science of the virus—the mechanisms by which it causes symptoms, how it...
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Are the assumptions we have about our patients impeding their healing process? It’s an interesting question and one that Dr. Vaish Sarathy addresses beautifully. Vaish focuses on educating children with special needs, and the importance...
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Today in the final episode of our special series I’m back in the guest seat with my friend Magdalena Wszelaki. Together we’ll be exploring the 3 roots that apply to any chronic illness with a...
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Today in our special series I’m in the guest seat talking with my friend, colleague and TBI survivor Cavin Balaster. In my ebook Roadmap to Resolution I discuss the importance of addressing and shifting the...
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Today in our special series I’m back in the guest seat talking with my favorite environmental toxins expert Lara Adler about environmental inputs and long term health outcomes. The field of epigenetics tells us that...
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Today is the start of a special series we’re releasing for the 15-Minute Matrix where I will be sitting in the guest seat! Our guest host for this episode is Eileen Laird, and we’re excited...
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There are 3 primary types of dysfunction that can occur within the prostate. One of them is cancer. Today I welcome Dr. Geo Espinosa to the mic to discuss the many ways we can support...
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“In order for the body to heal, it has to be in a healing state.” These are the wise words of my colleague Alex Howard who you’ll hear from on the podcast today, as he...
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As Functional clinicians, we sit in a unique seat, one that enables us to empower those we work with to embrace their unique physiology and the environment in which they live and breathe. This is...
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Probiotics are live microbes that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit. While we’re all familiar with probiotics, many practitioners can be confused when working with them. That’s why I’ve invited one of...
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Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is sometimes considered a powerhouse remedy for patients who suffer from various types of pain disorders and autoimmune conditions. Today I’ll introduce you to Dani Williamson who will help to enlighten...
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For decades we’ve assumed that mental illness stems from a chemical imbalance in the brain. While that still may be true, there’s much more to the story as you’ll learn in today’s podcast with Donna...
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The loneliness epidemic is the biggest driver of all-cause mortality. And we’re living in a time where people are lonelier than ever. Today I welcome James Maskell back to the mic to talk about one...
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When you think of the word ‘touch’, what comes to mind for you? For many of our clients or patients, the word ‘touch’ may have negative connotations. Yet touch is an important part of healing....
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Sexual pleasure is a complex topic and today I’m excited to introduce you to Emily Nagoski. When it comes to understanding both the physiological and psychological aspects of pleasure, she’s an expert who’s done her...
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Laughter in a healing protocol is not only a form of “medicine”, but it’s also a non-negotiable that we can easily introduce to our patients. Today, on the first 15-Minute Matrix of the new year,...
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One year ago today I recorded a very special edition of the 15-Minute Matrix podcast for you, where I mapped nutrition on the Functional Nutrition Matrix. To kick the new year off right – and...
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Severe fatigue, depression, irritability, pain… these can all be downstream symptoms of a nutrient deficiency that we see regularly in practice. That nutrient is B12. Tune in as Dr. Osborne and I discuss the many...
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Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk for many different health challenges. But there’s a problem: simply supplementing with vitamin D is not so straight forward. That’s why I brought Dr. Michael...
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Connective tissue connects all of our organ systems and is widespread throughout the entire body. Today I welcome Tiffany Cruikshank to the 15-Minute Matrix to discuss the innate, intelligent, full body system of connective tissue...
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As Dr. Lise Alschuler shares in this week’s episode, oxidative stress in one of the biggest triggers when it comes to carcinogenesis–the transformation from normal cells into cancer cells. That means it’s time to address...
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Bypassing the underlying root causes of histamine intolerance is a common misstep made by many practitioners. On today’s podcast episode I welcome back Dr. Ruscio to talk about the importance of addressing gut dysfunction and...
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Water contamination is a common topic in our Full Body Systems practitioner community yet there’s no easy answer. Like most things in functional health care, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In today’s episode, I welcome my...
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Stem cells… they’re the cells that have the ability to replicate and differentiate. The use of stem cells for clinical purposes is a hot yet controversial topic for myriad reasons. In today’s episode, Dr. Tami...
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In today’s episode I continue my conversation with biochemistry master, Chris Masterjohn on niacin. Clinical pearls abound as Chris takes us into the wheel of physiological interconnections and the many ways we can work with...
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When it comes to understanding the web of physiological interconnections at a biochemical level there’s no better resource than Chris Masterjohn. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Chris takes us around the Matrix and...
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Today on the podcast Dr. Shani Fox and I discuss the health ramifications that come from persistent fear. Dr. Shani shares tools she works with in her own practice to help her cancer patients come...
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In today’s 100th episode of the podcast I take you to the heart of the matter. To story. A patient’s story is a critical part of how we understand them and determine our next steps...
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Today on the podcast Jess Sherman and I sit down to discuss all things related to constipation in kids. This includes identifying for parents that this downstream condition can be an opportunity to open the...
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Meet my friend and colleague Kirstin Nussgruber. Kirstin’s specialty in diet, lifestyle modification and cancer makes her uniquely qualified to discuss heavy metal toxicities, including that of aluminum. How does the body process this metal?...
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When it comes to the healing power of meditation, Emily Fletcher is my go-to resource and I’m excited to introduce you to her in today’s episode. Today we explore stress, resilience, and meditation through a...
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Today we’re having a period party with the queen of periods, Nicole Jardim. What’s classified as a period problem? How long should women bleed for? How much blood loss is normal? Does seed cycling actually...
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Ali Shapiro is a behavior change guru. What she shares in today’s episode will transform the way you look at your clients’ (and your own) behaviors. We explore the complex relationship with uncertainty, Ali’s four-part...
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Your genes are not your destiny. In today’s episode, I’ll chat with Joe Cohen, the brains behind SelfHacked, as we walk down the genetic lane of apolipoprotein E or ApoE. We’ll discuss what to do...
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Hana Fullmer is a Full Body Systems graduate, a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner certified through Functional Nutrition Lab, and a farmer, embracing the practices of Regenerative Agriculture. In this episode, Hana explains how the...
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Summer Bock is the queen of ferments. There’s nobody I’d rather speak to on the subject! In today’s episode Summer takes us beyond the culinary attributes of fermented foods and right into their function—the place...
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Miscarriage comes with a host of emotions that are often bypassed in western medical practices, which can be focused on achieving pregnancy alone. Catherine Gregory takes us deep into the mindset of a patient suffering...
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In today’s episode Dr. Jeffrey Bland shares his wisdom on the factors that impact cellular repair and renewal, a process known as autophagy. Autophagy is an indicator of long-term health and optimal function and in...
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Carageenan is an emulsifier that’s widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Unfortunately, it also pulls water into the intestine (similar to laxatives), impacts microbial balance, leads to GI inflammation and more. Mira helps...
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For years, research has confirmed that nutrition has an impact on dementia. In today’s episode Doc Christine helps us to see that dementia is both multi-faceted and that its roots are unique to the individual....
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In today’s episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gladd explains that we need nutrient sufficiency to run a healthy body. How often are we bypassing this important step in our therapeutic care? Tune-in to learn not just why...
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When it comes to influencing health outcomes, we all know that stress is no joke. Today’s episode serves as a good reminder of just where to place our attention in practice, while highlighting the different...
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Chronic pain affects nearly 100 million Americans and chronic fatigue affects even more. The combination of these two symptoms is often called “fibromyalgia”. Yet the condition remains both mysterious and confusing to most practitioners, and...
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Physical and emotional well-being are intimately connected. The vagus nerve shows us this. It connects the gut and the brain and everything in between. And as Dr. Navaz Habib shares in today’s episode “anything vagus...
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As complex cases of SIBO and IBD rise, so has our awareness of the Elemental Diet. Yet there is still confusion amongst practitioners about how to best implement this therapeutic protocol — for how long,...
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Iodine is a “Goldilocks” nutrient. Before you think about whether your patient needs more or less, you first must know how much they’re already getting. Most people in the modern world average 200mcg daily. Tune-in...
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Colostrum is nature’s perfect food, or, perhaps, as Dr. Singh suggests in today’s episode, it’s perfect pharmacy! We know it to be the pre-milk substance produced by mother’s breasts in the first 24-hours of lactation....
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Arthritis can be complex. According to this week’s expert, Dr. Susan Blum, there are 3 buckets of arthritis. She shares these classifications with us and also weaves the web of interconnections throughout the body that...
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“Leaky gut” is a concept we’re all familiar with, but are you fully aware of the endotoxins that can “leak” into the bloodstream and wreak havoc on the immune system in the presence of gut...
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As Dr. Nicole shares in this week’s episode, the number of devices and the kinds of digital media we’re exposed to have exploded over the past decade. Both parents and professionals have questions and concerns...
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Dr. David Haase takes two concepts that I’m passionate about — systems biology and a systems-based approach to health care — to the next level in this week’s episode. You’re going to want to listen...
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Nick is an investigative health journalist and advocate for safe technologies. He curates the budding research on the critical topic of electromagnetic pollution (or “electro smog”) with humour, insight and common sense. He’s keen on...
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Dr. Lara Briden is the “period revolutionary”. She brings a powerful evolutionary biology perspective to her practice and to our understanding of periods, cycles and, in today’s episode, ovulation. I’m pleased to showcase Lara’s wisdom...
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Sarah Sandy supports the premise that we can live and eat in a way that creates the best environment for implantation and a healthy baby. With the right food, movement, environment, nutrients, and emotional state,...
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Neuroinflammation is one of the most common mechanisms associated with a host of symptoms and chronic disorders. It’s one of the main reasons chronic patients don’t get well. It’s also one of the least understood...
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“The addicted brain is a starving brain,” and Christina Veselak takes us inside the body to better understand the brain driven, bio-psycho-social illness that results in cravings and addictions. She swiftly addresses the chemical imbalances...
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All anemias are responsible for low oxygen delivery to the tissues. This can result in a number of symptoms, from fatigue to brain fog to cold limbs. Iron is also necessary for a number of...
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Breath work is a powerful tool that every patient has access to. It has the potential to decrease stress, and improve mood, metabolism, cardiovascular function, energy levels, digestion and more. Somatic Educator Allison Post is...
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Dr. Jill Crista recognizes that truly comprehensive techniques and tools are not only helpful, but necessary when addressing our cases of PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Her holistic approach keeps children safe, calm, and aids them...
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EVOO. We all love it! And extra virgin olive oil is touted for its many medicinal properties, from combating inflammation to supporting cardiovascular health. But does quality matter? Are all olive oils made equal? Our...
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Gaming disorder is a form of screen disorder and Dr. Shay has battled the ill effects of this addiction firsthand. In this week’s episode he walks us through the definitive warning signs as well as...
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Dr. Kara Fitzgerald speaks my language in this week’s podcast! She reports that our methylation “toolkit” should incorporate diet, food-based nutrients, sleep, stress reduction, detoxification, exercise and more. Tune-in to better understand how methylation is...
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Many of our patients will suffer from vaginal dryness and other concerns related to the health of the vaginal lining as they age and their hormones shift with menopause. But our younger clients can also...
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“Metabolism” is a complex series of chemical reactions that has been culturally reduced to a conversation about how we carry weight. Dr. Christianson helps us digest the facts so that we can better understand how...
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As Trudy shares in this week’s episode, GABA is a neurotransmitter that should be understood by every clinician. Supplementally, and when needed, it can augment our toolboxes to help patients find hope, and ultimately work...
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Dr. Saxena’s work to incorporate Group Visits to support clinical care is heralded in Functional Medicine circles and you will quickly understand why. Tune-in to learn more about her paradigm for wellness (or good-ness, as...
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Glyphosate is a synthetic herbicide patented by the Monsanto Company in 1974. It’s now included in hundreds of products around the world and has been associated with myriad health concerns. In this week’s episode, Dr....
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January is National Thyroid Awareness month and this podcast is one of two in our thyroid supporting series for you. Listen to episode #59 with Lisa’s co-author, Jill Grunewald, and then come back here for...
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January is National Thyroid Awareness month and we’ve got a two part series to kick off our thyroid support for you and your practice. Tune-in to today’s episode with Jill Grunewald and episode #60 with...
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Dr. Cass maps why CBD is quickly becoming a popular tool used by many practitioners as we discover its myriad benefits. She uses it regularly in her own holistic non-drug psychiatric practice. CBD supports the...
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Today, in a special New Year’s release of the podcast, I’ll be taking the mic to map Nutrition on the matrix. Why? Because I still believe we are getting Nutrition all wrong. Tune-in to learn...
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Throughout our first year in production of the podcast, one topic has come up as a Functional Trigger for chronic illness more often than any other. That Trigger is the topic of today’s episode. It’s...
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Many patients still struggle with the symptoms of concussion months or years after a head injury. Dr. Chiu, who’s suffered several concussions himself and worked with thousands of patients, seamlessly weaves together breakthroughs in neurology,...
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I invited Dr. Mariza back to the mic to tell us about another of her favorite oils! Get ready to learn the many benefits of Frankincense (and to add it to your mouthwash, skin cream,...
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Beets, tomatoes, red bell peppers and radishes. These are some of the ways in which we might think about the color RED when it comes to diet and lifestyle. Yet as Dr. Deanna Minich maps...
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SCFAs affect both immune response and epithelial integrity. As Dr. Michael Ash espouses, when we increase our understanding of interactions between diet, immunity and the microbiota we gain the opportunity to develop food-based approaches to...
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Mickey Trescott makes an argument for nutrient-dense eating for the majority of our patients suffering with chronic conditions. We may spend too much time focusing on what needs to be removed from the diet without...
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The complex of B vitamins is vital for good thyroid function but each one has a different role to play. Shannon Garrett walks us through the ways in which deficiencies in each of these key...
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is one of the eight known herpes viruses. While it’s one of the most common human viruses on the planet, and while most carriers do not have symptoms, others will experience devastating...
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What is your favorite technique for treating patients who have chronic pain and/or an autoimmune disease? In today’s podcast Dr. Bonnie will help us to understand the difference between exercise and movement therapy, and how...
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Melissa Gallico is the perfect person to join us on the podcast and share research, information and her own personal experience about the hidden dangers of fluoride toxicity. Tune in for a tour of the...
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Wild orange essential oil helps to purify, due to its potent antibacterial properties. But that’s not it. Come join me and Dr. Mariza Snyder who helps us to map the many benefits and applications of...
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Get ready for a fun and engaging conversation with Josh Gitalis on the natural and curative medicines provided by bees! Honeybee products have been used for centuries to heal and cure disease states. Josh walks...
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You may see clients or patients that are highly sensitive to mold. Repeat exposure can cause their health to fall into a downward spiral, leaving them unable to function. For people with Mold Sensitivity Syndrome,...
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As Dr. Joe Tatta, today’s 15MM podcast guest, says so clearly: “Chronic pain is a disease in and of itself.” And while there are over 4,000 genes that can turn on a chronic pain response,...
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September is National Yoga month! As yoga is one of my favorite practices—for my mind, body and spirit—I wanted to invite Caroline Stahlschmidt, FxNA team member and certified yoga instructor, to the 15MM table to...
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The female archetypes, defined by nutritionist Dana James, give insight into patient’s instinctual behaviors regarding diet and lifestyle modification. The archetypes illuminate both a sense of identity and a set of thoughts and behaviors that...
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The grief that surrounds an autoimmune diagnosis should not be overlooked as an impactful Trigger and Mediator in the further expression of signs and symptoms related to the condition. In this week’s episode, Kerry Jeffery...
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Cognitive function is how our brain processes, retrieves and uses information. It’s who we are! Listen to this week’s episode to gain expert recommendations from Dr. Steven Masley about the 5 key areas that most impact cognitive function in our patients. (They may be different than you think!)
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Infections are an emerging health issue in chronically ill patients, connected to a variety of conditions such as autoimmune diseases, neurological disorders, CVD and more. Understanding the connection and where we may need to “back it up” are the cornerstone of this week’s episode.
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Now that we’re over 35 episodes into the podcast, we wanted to step back, introduce you to a handful of the Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioners that are a part of the thriving Functional Nutrition Lab community, and highlight their takeaways from the podcast along with their favorite episode. Tune-in for this week’s unusual and fun roundtable discussion.
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“We’re putting meaning in the wrong place if we want health and longevity.” These are the words of Jason Prall, health and longevity expert, and my guest on this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix. Listen in to hear what does matter if we want to extend life for our clients, patients, and ourselves, and look to mimic the practices in the Blue Zones, where life after 100 is more common than elsewhere.
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This is the perfect week to spend some time with my good friend Dr. Venu Julapalli, and when you tune-in, you’ll find out why. While Dr. Julapalli is a trained gastroenterologist, he also celebrates and honors the importance of the therapeutic bond between practitioner and patients. So much so, that he refers to it as therapeutic love. Don’t miss this poignant episode!
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Positive psychology is a way of thinking that addresses, “What do we need to thrive? What contributes to a good life?” As Dr. Sheinbaum shares in this week’s episode, character strengths are essential traits that, when used, help us to be and become our best selves. They’re an essential part of healing!
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Sulfur is a mineral found primarily in proteins and certain vegetables including garlic, onions, broccoli and several others. Sulfur is also produced endogenously. Excesses in sulfur, in the presence of dysbiosis, can turn that sulfur into hydrogen sulfide gas. As Dr. Jacobi explains in this week’s episode, this combo. leads to difficult to resolve SIBO cases. Tune-in to learn more.
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This week, tune-in to the podcast to learn how oxytocin has a new job description! This peptide love hormone has many health implications beyond bonding, and Dr. Lindsey Berkson takes us, rapid-fire, through the myriad ways this short-lived neuro-hormone can provide clinical remedy.
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The endocannabinoid system includes receptors in the brain, the gut, and the immune system, among other places throughout the body. Due to clinical deficiencies and an increasing number of studies related to specific conditions, medical...
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If anyone can talk about using the wide array of Functional Lab tests available to us today to address signs, symptoms and conditions, it’s Reed Davis. Listen carefully to hear Reed speak into targeting therapies and recommendations in a non-specific (vs. a specific) manner in today’s podcast episode.
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In today’s podcast we continue the conversation with Dr. Tom O’Bryan to answer the question “Is gluten bad for everyone?” Tune-in to hear the rest of this important conversation and be sure to get your completed Functional Nutrition Matrix on the podcast mainpage!
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Many practitioners want to know “Is gluten bad for everyone?” There’s nobody better to answer this question than Dr. Tom O’Bryan. In Part 1 of this two part episode, Dr. Tom takes us around the Matrix and articulates the impacts of gluten on the human ecosystem.
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Toxic mold is getting a lot more attention in health and medical circles these days, and for good reason. Dr. Jill Carnahan takes us through the matrix of challenges — from pain to mental health issues to immune dysfunction — that patients face when exposure to mold has been a trigger.
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Hormesis is like the Goldilocks amount of every insult that we’re exposed to—from exercise to fasting to those phytochemicals that we aim to eat from the foods we consume. Just the right amount and we support mitochondrial health, longevity and resilience. Ari Whitten takes us there in today’s episode.
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What are the triggers and mediators for food cravings? Could there be antecedents contributing to those uncontrollable urges as well? Dr. Kalish takes us well beyond willpower in this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix.
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PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders, and the most common cause of female infertility, impacting millions of women. While there is no cure for PCOS, we can support women in managing their symptoms, and a mindset shift is key. Amy shows us how in this week’s episode.
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According to the principles of Precision Medicine, the physician of the future is a precisionist who sees patients not as an average, but as the unique individuals they are. In Precision Care, myriad tools and technologies are used to determine the patient’s needs for healing. In Functional Medicine and Nutrition, we draw upon similar concepts, as Dr. Grace Terrell explains.
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When we support a cancer patient and survivor’s full body systems, we can help to improve their outcomes, not just for a long life, but for a life with less of the debilitating symptoms of the all-too-common impacts of cancer related fatigue. Dr. Chilkov weaves the matrix of what to consider in this week’s episode.
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The web of interconnections in human biology can sometimes be a surprise when we’re taught to think through the narrow lens of addressing X (sign, symptom or diagnosis) with Y (pill or protocol). As Jessica Drummond shares in today’s podcast, high or low circulating cortisol is directly related to pelvic pain. Listen-in to connect some new dots to support your treatments for this patient population.
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The doctor is not the patient’s “god”. Instead the doctor or practitioner is the patient’s “guide”. How do we help patients move toward finding the blessings in their signs and symptoms, and find the opportunity for transformation from victim to hero? Join Stacey Robbins for some deep wisdom about this often overlooked node on the Matrix.
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Progesterone is a happy and calming chemical that’s not just for women and our hormone balance. It has myriad functions including regulating inflammation, mitochondrial function, bone, breast, heart, liver health and more. Tune-in and find out what Pg can do for you and the people you help!
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Today we’re exploring health, breasts, science, history, and your call-to-action in listening in to this week’s episode with science writer Florence Williams is to think about your client’s breast history. It may be more important than you realized!
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The birth control pill can wreak havoc on the full body systems. Nobody speaks into the myriad impacts of oral contraception use like Dr. Jolene Brighten, who takes us into a rapid fire discussion in this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix.
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Sometimes we need to help our patients understand that a ‘yes, and’ approach to managing chronic illness is necessary. (Yes to diet and lifestyle modification And, medical intervention may be necessary.) Eileen speaks to this beautifully. She’s a patient, an advocate and AIP diet guru.
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As practitioners in the realm of Functional Medicine and Nutrition, we will all encounter those cases of SIBO that are not so straight-forward — where the treatment does not work or the patient does not respond. Tune-in here to consider some of the mechanisms behind complex SIBO cases.
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Flaxseeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, and a powerful addition to your client’s and patient’s diets for myriad reasons which we explore in detail in this week’s episode with this hormone-balancing master coach.
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Prebiotics selectively stimulate growth and activity of intestinal bacteria in the gut and promote health & wellbeing. They help keep the microflora balanced and discourage the growth of pathogenic organisms. But are they getting enough of your therapeutic attention?
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According to Dr. Brogan’s research, clinical and personal experiences, the old story that depression is caused by a deficiency of serotonin, which led to widespread treatments using SSRIs, must be debunked. In this episode, Dr. Brogan addresses the assumptions and reductionist perspectives regarding this often misinterpreted neurohormone.
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Glutathione is thought to be “the mother of all antioxidants”. It’s your primary antioxidant according to Dr. Ben Lynch, who takes us into the inside workings of this powerful compound in today’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix.
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Nobody can talk sulforaphane (with fervor and passion) like my friend and fellow nutritionist, Tom Malterre. Sulforaphane is a chemical compound that increases Phase II enzymes and so much more. As you’ll learn, you can easily encourage your patients to increase their dietary intake. Tune in to find out how!
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Community and health... Did you know they’re interconnected? Community is at the center of the practitioner based Functional Forum Meet-Ups around the globe, started by today’s guest, James Maskell. Does community drive patient health outcomes? Listen to today’s episode to find out!
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Dr. Heather Zwickey has combed the medical and nutrition literature for foods that have a specific effect on Parkinson’s. She combines this research along with her experience as an immunologist into her work in the Parkinson’s community and shares her wisdom in today’s bite-sized clinical pearl.
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What should the doctor order to lower blood pressure, increase NK cell production and manage the body’s cortisol response? It’s the ancient practice of shinrin-yoku, of course. Put on your headphones, get out in the woods and join me and Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein to talk about the many benefits of forest bathing.
Read more and download this week’s matrixIn today’s episode I continue my conversation with Dr. Leo Galland regarding microbial myths. Clinical pearls abound as Galland takes us into some key interconnections between inflammation, sleep, food and, you guessed it, the microbiome.
Read more and download this week’s matrixIs “leaky gut” a myth or are we working with some misconceptions about what this condition actually is? Tune-in to today’s episode to find out some of the hidden triggers that lead to intestinal permeability as well as additional microbial misconceptions that may be clouding your clinical results.
Read more and download this week’s matrixTune in to this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix to hear from environmental toxins expert, Lara Adler, on the foreign chemical compounds that disrupt lipid metabolism and hormone balance, and can often lead to obesity.
Read more and download this week’s matrixBruce Lipton taught us that the mind is the master controller of the body, that perception and belief can instigate healing. In episode #3 of the 15-Minute Matrix
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Say the word: offal (pronounced almost like the word ‘awful’ but according to Dr. Terry Wahls, it’s not!) Offal consists of the entrails and internal organs of an animal.
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Magnesium is involved in over 300 different enzyme functions in the body, including ATP, which is necessary for almost all biological processes.
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