Health Trip Podcast with Jill Foos

While cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years, the endocannabinoid system has only been discovered and studied since the 1980s. The endocannabinoid system is a nerve signaling system throughout the human body that helps maintain physiological, emotional, and cognitive stability and is made up of endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes. Endocannabinoids and their receptors are found throughout the body: in the brain, organs, connective tissues, glands, and immune cells and they regulate our sleep, mood, appetite, reproduction, and pain response.

Jeff takes us on a journey of raising cattle in America, from birth to harvest, debunking many myths about how cattle are treated and what they are treated with. We talk about regenerative ranching, grazing and farming, and how cattle impact the environment. He breaks down the many confusing aspects of beef labeling and marketing, what each label means and what the consumer should look for. We dive deep into what grass-fed, grass-finished and grain-fed cattle actually means, as well as looking at the nutritional differences between them all.

Dr. Fowler shares his wealth of knowledge by explaining the different integrative, holistic approaches he successfully uses in his practice to avoid surgery when possible. He talks about PRP injections, stem cells, and the importance of resistance training and nutrition to support a strong musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, tendons, muscles, soft tissue, and ligaments.

Skincare routines are essential to healthy, youthful skin. There's an overwhelming supply of lotions, potions, serums, spray, and creams promising us a healthy glow. But, how do we get it right? We dive into products, ingredients, and which toxins to stay clear of. She breaks down the plethora of skin care treatments starting with chemical peels, micro-needling, lasers, light therapy, and injectables. Who’s a candidate for which treatment? Autumn explains the ins and outs of each treatment, shining a light on the best options for different skin issues and goals.

Female hair loss affects over 30 million women in the US alone during their lifetime. Depression, anxiety, and loss of self-confidence are the trifecta of emotions when it comes to hair loss. Birth control, pharmaceuticals, peri-menopause, and stress are at the top of the list when assessing root causes. There are different types of female hair loss, shedding, and thinning and the process of discovering you're why requires patience, calmness, and a commitment to possible lifestyle changes. No one case is like the other. Varying lifestyles, genetics, nutrition, sleep, stress management, hormonal imbalances, thyroid health, and gut health all play a role.

Everyday women wake up it’s like playing Russian Roulette. Will I feel good or will I feel like crap? Will I want to have sex or will I want to run far away from my partner? Being middle-aged and staying hormonally balanced is normal and possible. So often women who are going through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause are told that not feeling their best, not having a libido, and not sleeping soundly is all part of aging and their new normal.

Meal prepping has been around for a couple of decades now, and home cooking kit subscription services have increased substantially over the last 10 years. Living a healthy lifestyle and eating clean is becoming more accessible to all communities, including those with special dietary restrictions, those looking for paleo, keto, and low-carb options, as well as those looking for healthier kid-friendly options.

Dr. Beth shares with us the ins and outs of how traditional Chinese medicine works with healing the body from inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction. TCM has been around for thousands of years but still is not accepted as a science-based approach to healing. Dr. Beth guides us on a journey that unravels the mysteries associated with TCM and its offerings, such as acupuncture, cupping, nutrition, and Ayurveda.

Dr. Hussey shares with us the importance of cholesterol in our body, animal protein, and fats and why the heart prefers to burn ketones over glucose. With so much confusing information on the internet and conflicting data between traditional doctors and functional medicine doctors on what healthy levels of cholesterol looks like, Dr. Hussey’s newest book, Understanding the Heart, breaks down the various studies offering a fresh perspective on the current science of heart health. Heart disease is still the #1 killer around the globe, and #1 among women especially post-menopause.

Steve shares insights on the 2021 natural food trends and what sets apart successful brands from the rest, how he looks for gaps in the market and what type of emerging food product founder makes for success. Interesting in bringing your food product creation to market? Steve shares his tips on how to start the process, what mentorships are available nation wide and where to buy a good pair of running shoes because it’s going to be a marathon.

Is saturated fat and cholesterol the enemy? With so much misleading information about heart disease swirling around the internet based on a 1950’s nutritional approach, many people are terrified to make a move away from their traditional doctors’ antiquated advice and open up their minds to the current medical research. Heart disease is still the number one killer, taking 655,000 lives each year.

In Part 2, Master Trainer, Bobby DeThomasis, breaks down the different types of protein powders and bars, what to look for in the nutrition labels and how to build a correct pre-workout and post-workout shake around your different exercise routines. From grass-fed whey, egg white and plant-based protein powder options, learn how to pick the best one for you and how to use it. We continue talking about eating whole foods, amino acids and how to figure out what your sweet spot on eating protein in grams is.

Whether you’re a professional athlete, weekend warrior or someone who is seeking to crush daily fitness goals, nutrition plays a huge role in supporting how well your body performs, recovers and performs again. Knowing your WHY and building a better nutritional toolbox (your fridge and pantry) is an exercise we all should engage in for optimal results. The retail market is saturated in supplements, protein powders and magical performance elixirs, energy bars and drinks. How do you know which to buy, what dose to take, how to eat around workouts, and let’s not forget about eating real food. In this episode, Master Trainer, Bobby DeThomasis, founder of Chicago’s Performance Training Systems, guides us on a journey detailing all of this and more.

Optimizing men’s sexual health isn’t just about the performance in bed. It requires a deep dive into current bloodwork labs, sleep performance, exercise performance, cognitive function, stress management, and diet. There’s no one size fits all equation and exploring this path takes patience, commitment, and open-mindedness.

An elimination diet with all meat? You’ve probably heard of or even tried elimination diets in the form of Whole30, Paleo, AIP, or FODMAP, but the carnivore diet is the only one that omits all plant foods. Plants have built-in defense mechanisms called anti-nutrients that can be harmful to our gut, brain, and cellular health. Ever feel bloated after eating a large salad? How about getting a migraine after dessert? These are all symptoms of a larger health issue - an inflamed gut.