Are Essential Oils “Essential”?

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Whether through a friend, on social media, or the most recent docuseries “Unwell” on Netflix- chances are you have been educated on the potent healing properties of these concentrated plant blends, called essential oils. So do they really do what they say they do? Are they as efficacious as some conventional medicines?  Today we sit with Immunologist, Dr. Steph, to learn more.   TIME STAMPS: 3:00 Intro on Stephanie’s Journey 6:13 Nonprofit work with Department of Defense 10:26 Dr. Steph’s change in opinion on Essential oils 12:20 Science + Oils 12:50 Immune response to bacterial infections 15:25  Frankincense and Thyme 16:10  Drugs versus essential oils 20:20 Lowering inflammation 23:00 Citrus + rinds 24:00 Different ways to use essential oils 26:00 Internal use of essential oils 28:20 What are the sources of essential oils 34:00 Label of a good essential oil  

Functional Neurology

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What happens when chronic diseases begin to show themselves in more serious forms, such as neurological disorders? 

We know that many neurological problems are beginning to show themselves now in earlier stages of life-  Alzheimer’s and Dementia are said to have spiked 373% for Millennials and Gen Z according to BlueCross BlueShield. So what do we do about these major red flags for our future generations? What does alternative medicine look like for neurology? Today we are joined with Doctors’ Lauren and Dana Brindisi to discuss the future of neurology. 

TIME STAMPS
1:20 Dr’s Lauren and Dana Intro
2:30 What is Functional Neurology?
4:00 How they found neurology
7:07 Neurological problems in millennials
13:37 POTS Syndrome
19:50 Symptoms of POTS
20:08 Who are at risk of POTS?
27:15 Where does POTS come from?
32:03 Treatments

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State of Sleep

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 “Sleep is a time to reallocate our memories and a time to heal. We don’t actually heal a lot through the day, our body is planning on doing that during deep sleep.”

Sleep is one of the pillars of health, yet it is so bio-individual for everyone. While one person is struggling with 4 hours of sleep, someone else is finishing a marathon. So what gives? Is there the “perfect recipe” for sleep? Today we sit down with Todd and Tara Youngblood to discuss their findings on what it means to get good sleep.

TIME STAMPS

1:30 Todd and Tara Intro 

3:50 Their journey with sleep

6:30 The current state of sleep 

7:30 Chronotypes of sleep

8:50 Quality of sleep

10:40 Does everyone really need 8 hours of sleep?

13:00 Deep Sleep versus REM sleep

17:05 Screen time before bed

24:00 Products of Chili sleep

 

Our Juices are Flowing

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“There are 8 primary phytonutrients in celery that make it a powerhouse of cancer-fighting properties, particularly luteolin and apigenin.”
-Cherie, the Juice Lady

What is juicing? What are the benefits? What’s the difference between juicing and blending? Doesn’t juice have too much sugar? 

We know a thing or two about juice so we decided it was time to not only discuss juice and it’s frequently asked questions, but to bring a guest who we consider a legend in the juicing industry. Cherie Calbom, M.S. is a leading authority on juicing for health and detoxification. Known as The Juice Lady, TV chef and celebrity nutritionist, she has helped in pioneering the fresh juice movement around the world. Cherie writes a juice column for Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine and is the author of 35 books including her bestseller Juicing For Life with over 2 million books sold. Check out the episode’s timestamps below::

TIMESTAMPS
1:30 Intro to Juice Lady
2:40 How Cherie got into juicing
8:55 Cherie & her morning routine
11:34 Difference between juicing and blending
16:49 Juicing and sugar
20:15 Types of juicing
24:05 Zinc
26:50 Vitamin C
30:37 Juices for sugar cravings
31:54 Disease Prevention

 

Beet Breast Cancer Month

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“Some signs of excess estrogen in our body would be those PMS symptoms- So bloating, pain, clots, heavy flow, breast tenderness, and even changes in sleep and our mood.”
-Dr. Janna Hibler

Today we wanted to get raw about breast cancer and the preventative steps that all women can take, no matter their age. Dr. Janna discusses how we can be in tune with our body, notice symptoms of hormonal balance early on, what progesterone versus estrogen means, and how stress can play a role in the female body. Take a listen:

TIMESTAMPS
2:00 What does your period look like?
2:56 What is estrogen dominance?
7:55 Estrogen’s path in the body
9:28 Progesterone versus estrogen
10:00 Progesterone and pregnancy
13:05 Stress management

 

The True Cost of Food

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We have heard the downfalls of conventional farming when it comes to human and planet health – So what do we do about this? What is regenerative agriculture? What is the true cost of the food we consume? How can we restore the nutrients back into our food and soil? Today we sit down with regenerative expert and cattle rancher Eric Perner to discuss the current condition of our agricultural practices and what changes we can make.  

Eric is co-founder and CEO of REP Provisions, a CPG company solely focused on producing foods that are sourced from regenerative ranches and farms. It is their mission to regenerate grassland ecosystems and create healthy nutrient-dense foods in the process. They believe that healthy lands lead to healthy lives, and that taste, nutrition, and convenience shouldn’t be a compromise. 

 

TIMESTAMPS

3:00 What is regenerative farming

5:45 Why a multi-species farm is best

10:00 Compounding problems of soil

14:04 Engineering crops and economics 

19:00 Preservation efforts

22:05 Better food for the kids

24:30 Pandemic & Consumer trends

27:25 Rep Provisions

28:50 What bone broth is

31:40 Learn more about Rep Provisions

 

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Simplify Food to Amplify Life

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Oils are a very important part of any diet, being that they can be the catalyst of health or culprit of inflammation. So when Greg Vetter set out to find a clean salad dressing on the market in 2009 and there was none, his mission was clear cut. Thus, he pulled his brothers together to launch Tessemae’s. Today we sit down with all three Vetter brothers to talk on a personal note about the success of their products and the accessibility to clean good food for all. 

“I Went to all the local grocery stores to see if clean salad dressing existed, and it didn’t. Clean salad dressing was not a thing and I was in shock. So I called my brothers, wife, and parents and said ‘We’re going to start a clean salad dressing.'”

-Greg Vetter, CEO

 

TIMESTAMPS:

3:30 Tessemae’s Intro

4:50 How Clean Juice found Tessemae’s

7:50 How the Vetter’s mom was ahead of the curve

9:45 Clean Salad dressing was non-existent

10:30 Tessemae’s mission statement

11:44 A breakdown of oils

15:10 Avoiding the additives in dressing

17:43 Quality versus profit

24:00 Diet Certification Approvals

27:05 Revamping during COVID 

29:30 Organic sales up year to date

33:00 Pro team partnerships

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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We wanted to dedicate this podcast to breast cancer awareness during the month of October, and even beyond that. It’s a sobering topic, as it feels like we all know someone who has been affected, but we also token today’s talk as a celebration of life to those who have endured hard battles with breast cancer. Today we are joined with Doctor Chasse Bailey-Dorton and Laura Renegar to get really honest and raw about the conversation that forefronts women’s health.

“Menopausal women have the ability to reduce their chance of breast cancer by 14% by walking 7 hours per week. That’s one hour per day.”

To learn more or donate, visit:  https://www.cancer.org/ 

 

TIMESTAMPS

1:55 Dr. Dorton’s background.

3:30 Why are we seeing younger women with breast cancer?

5:00 What are some signs women should look out for?

8:00 What is a triple-negative test?

9:19 What is a BRCA mutation?

18:00 Being your own advocate.

23:30 What can we work on in terms of prevention?

29:00 Community support.

 

A Day in the Life of TJ Dillashaw

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What’s it like to be a day in the life of TJ Dillashaw? What are his go-to training tools? How does TJ use wearable technology to optimize his performance? Why is rice one of his no-no foods? How did he get turned on to cold-pressed juices?

“Synthetic caffeine is some of the worst for you. It’s like three to four times more caffeine. Say you drink if you’re drinking 150-200 mg of caffeine, it’s like you’re actually taking in like 600mg of caffeine.”
-TJ Dillashaw

Today we sit down to answer these questions with the infamous UFC Fighter to get the inside scoop as to what an average day for him looks like. We cover everything from diet, intermittent fasting, an average day in the ring, foods he avoids, caffeine, to wearable technology. It’s a biohacker’s dream episode. 

 

TIMESTAMPS

2:10 What has TJ been up to in quarantine?

4:30 What’s the new normal for fights?

5:38 Things that keep TJ in peak condition

8:50 How TJ changed his diet & how he found cold pressing

10:44 High levels of arsenic in the body

13:10 A day in the life of TJ’s diet

18:30 Caffeine and its effect on hormones

19:40 Intermittent fasting

21:40 TJs favorite food to eat

25:40 Wearable technology

35:00 Jiu-Jitsu