Four years ago I was going through a long divorce after 23 years of marriage, walking away from a business that I was once passionate about, in order to reinvent myself and pivot towards a different career path, entered into peri-menopause and found myself alone in my family’s home for the first time in decades after raising our five kids, who were off and running as young adults. My hair shedding was raging and horrifying.
Read MoreIf you’re around the same age as me, mid-50s, then you have/had a mom that hit menopause around 30-40 years ago during which time many women were put on HRT during post-menopause. HRT started in the ’60s, but became very popular in the ’90s, when the first clinical trials on HRT and post-menopausal women were started (1991), called the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), launched by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In 2002, the first results were shared declaring that HRT had more negative than beneficial effects, thus HRT use dropped dramatically in the US (by 46%).
Read MoreWhat if wear and tear on our joints and cartilage had nothing to do with the aging process? Chronic inflammation wreaks havoc on our overall health, including the health of our microbiome, bones, joints, cartilage, muscle and tendons. Lifestyle and genetics are the two big players. In this episode, Dr. Yurth MD, co-founder and Medical Director of Boulder Longevity Institute, breaks down old medical myths surrounding the aging process and osteoarthritis. She suggests that changing our mindset in relation to osteoarthritis, sports and exercise injuries and the healing process is crucial moving forward. Dr. Yurth offers cutting edge healing options using both functional and regenerative medicine approaches.
Read MoreMicronutrient deficiencies are a growing public health concern. In 2019, Cambridge University published a paper concerning micronutrient deficiencies. We’ve known for a long time that iron, iodine, and vitamin A deficiencies have been a long-term global concern, and now they are reporting that vitamin D, B12, and riboflavin (B2) are added to that list. Micronutrient deficiencies lead to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Most people are taking supplements completely wrong. Taking too much, taking not enough, taking supplements that your body doesn't need and how they interact with pharmaceuticals and food is revealed in this episode.
Read MorePersonalized medicine and peptide therapy may be the future of healthcare. Dr. Neil Paulvin is a multiple board-certified physician with a practice in Manhattan, who combines traditional and alternative medicine to help patients live their optimal lives and perform at their best. He has focused on the study of Functional Medicine, Integrative Sports Medicine, Regenerative medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Craniosacral Therapy. He works with patients to, not only treat, but find the root cause of autoimmune issues, thyroid and hormone imbalances, digestive and gut disorders and a number of inflammatory based conditions.
Read MoreSpermidine has been around for over 330 years in Japan and has just recently become more popular. It’s a polyamine, which plays an important role in the metabolism of cells, and hits 5 of the 9 hallmarks of health. Spermidine has been shown to trigger autophagy, the body's way of cleaning out damaged cells, in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells. Some of the many health benefits include protection against cardiovascular disease, increased cognition, reduced risk of some cancers, preserving telomere length, and supporting hair growth, including eyelashes for some. It also has positive side effects on deep sleep.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you have lingering health issues? Or, thought that you were doing everything right for your health, following doctors’ orders, eating whole foods, exercising, working on your sleep routine, taking your supplements like clockwork, yet still not achieving your health goals? Introducing micronutrient testing. Spectracell Laboratories developed one of the most comprehensive tests that look at the efficacy of your cellular health.
Read MoreEver since I found out I am homozygous for the MTHFR genetic SNP, I have been fascinated by the correlation between genes, epigenetics and longevity. Now, many of you listening to this podcast rn are wondering what the heck I’m talking about. Genetic SNP’s are in us all, and we have multiple SNPs and unless we are tested for them, which traditional doctors do not do, you won’t know which one or ones you have. Our genes are given to us at birth but they certainly don’t define who we are or how we are going to move through life. Epigenetics refers to the impact, both positive and negative, that internal and external factors turn on and off genes. Environmental toxins, nutrition, physical activity, and stress are examples.
Read MoreAutoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, genetic SNP’s, menopause, and cellular dysfunction are all examples of health issues that may pose challenges to reaching one’s optimal health even if their lifestyle is spot on. Supplements, therapeutic sauna, cold water therapy, IV therapy, peptide therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, thyroid medications and so forth are examples of using various supportive practices . Everyone’s equation is different and Nat is here to help us understand how lifestyle and exogenous support connect for each and every one of us.
Read MoreOnly 23% of American adults over the age of 18 meet the CDC’s guidelines on Physical Activity for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. Heart disease is still the #1 killer, affecting more than 650K folks. 40% of American adults aged 20 and over are obese. Chicago fitness expert, Cheyne Adam, joins means to discuss the connection between HIIT training, building muscle, and longevity. We break down the importance of daily movement, recovery, and aging- we will also hit on nutrition, especially around workouts.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreJeff 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.
Read MoreDr. 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.
Read MoreSkincare 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.
Read MoreFemale 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.
Read MoreEveryday 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.
Read MoreRaising kids is hard work. Raising healthy eaters is even more challenging. There are picky eaters, kids with food allergies and sensitivities, kids with auto-immune diseases, ADHD, anxiety, and many more variables That affect why our kids eat the way they do. Starting with feeding babies, managing toddler meals, and moving through school-age kids, high school teens, and, of course, college dorm students, healthy eating requires patience, proper nutrition education, and some serious meal prep and planning.
Read MoreMeal 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.
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