Real talk, with real people, and real results so YOU can heal yourself naturally. Hosted by Dr. Anh, a board-certified pharmacist and health coach who believes the answer to better health is NOT found in a pill bottle but in WHAT we eat and HOW we choose to live our lives.
Dr. Anh conducts weekly interviews with people who have healed themselves or their clients using food as medicine, including Dr. Terry Wahls, Abel James, and Ari Meisel.
While the show focuses on food and nutrition, you'll also learn about supplements, exercise, mindset, and other alternative therapies that contribute to overall health and well-being.
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Decreasing the Impact of Environmental Toxins with Dr. Stephen Lewis
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 • Duration 38:59
Dr. Stephen Lewis and his wife Janet have a long history of helping people achieve their optimal health by utilizing extensive, but low cost lab work. Dr. Stephen Lewis, D.C. stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complementary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts. They both traveled to China to study with traditional Chinese medical doctors and know the importance of proper nutrition in healing and maintaining the human body.
Now in today's show with Dr. Stephen Lewis we talk about.....
Why eating organic simply isn't enough anymore
Why it's important to detoxify everyday and how to do this
The top 5 supplements that everyone should be taking
What is one of the most important keys to healing and what is the book he recommends for learning more
One of his favorite plants to keep in the home to help with environmental toxins
Jackie Beyer grew up on Long Island about 20 miles from NYC. During her junior year in college she met her husband on a mountainside and they have been happily married for almost 25 years now! They live in a small cabin but her husband Mike is the resident baker and gardener. He grows a huge garden every year. Jackie is an artist and journalist who helps around the garden. She launched the Organic Gardener Podcast in January 2015. Jackie talks to amazing guests who are dedicated to eating and growing healthy nutrient dense food and protecting our planet.
Now in today's show with Jackie we talk about.....
Planning for your garden: What are the best to plant, and when
What is the best type of garden to have for beginners
How to make sure you have good soil
How to test your soil to see what micronutrients are in the soil
Which manure is good to use for your compost and which one you should NOT use
Healing Cancer Naturally with Radical Diet and Lifestyle Changes with Chris Wark
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 • Duration 59:59
In this episode Chris Wark shares his story on how he beat Stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Homeopathy, Recurring Childhood Dreams, and Trauma with Carol Lourie
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 • Duration 38:26
In today's episode, I chat with Carol Lourie. She is a functional medicine practitioner, naturopath, acupuncturist, and homeopath with over 30 years of experience in providing Integrative Healthcare. She uses her very own unique “Lourie Process” that combines functional medicine, clinical nutrition, naturopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, and Chinese medicine in order to help people find the root cause of their illness. I met Carol at an event in Berkeley, CA where her practice is located, and I am so happy to bring her on the show so she can share her pearls of wisdom from over 30 years of practice. Let's go chat with Carol!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
The importance of taking a very detailed timeline to assess the root cause of a person's problem, and what to include in the timeline.
The basic principle of homeopathy and why it can be a safe option for moms, babies, and during pregnancy.
How recurring childhood dreams could have an impact on your life and health.
Different categories of homeopathic remedies.
Two reasons why you might not be getting better even though you've had 8 million tests and have been to a bunch of doctors.
Trauma and the Soul: A Psycho-Spiritual Approach to the Human Development and It's Interruption
The 4 B's of Insulin Resistance: Signs and Symptoms
Thursday, May 5, 2016 • Duration 54:32
Welcome! My guest today is a repeat guest, Dr. Ritamarie, who is licensed in chiropractic, with certifications in acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal medicine. She specializes in thyroid, digestion, adrenal, and insulin imbalances. She has spent the last 20 years developing systematic ways of looking at the body and cracking even the most difficult health cases. She has found that insulin resistance is the cause of more than 50% of health problems! Let’s catch up with Dr. Ritamarie!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Do you know the symptoms of insulin-resistance? Follow the Four B’s: belly fat, brain fog, burnout, and blood sugar imbalance.
Why is insulin-resistance so important? It can cause cancer and cardiovascular diseases!
Think of the standard American diet: full of breads, pasta, and sugary drinks.
Increased sugar and insulin are stored as FAT!
Dr. Ritamarie shares personal stories of the untimely deaths of her own parents.
The blood tests that reveal insulin-resistance are fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1C. Dr. Ritamarie explains the numbers and how to interpret them.
Did you know that you can monitor your own glucose levels with a simple, inexpensive meter? Dr. Ritamarie tells you how!
Her 30-day program monitors and improves blood sugar levels and reveals what food sensitivities exist.
Dr. Ritamarie explains the relationship between stress, blood sugar, cortisol, and belly fat.
Movement can help to reduce blood sugar levels in a hurry!
Dr. Ritamarie explains LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), in which antibodies attack the pancreas.
Can the effects of insulin-resistance be reversed? YES!
LADA can show up in young adults, but the disease may not manifest itself until later years.
Dr. Ritamarie explains how CRP markers can be elevated.
Regarding LADA, she explains what autoimmune antibodies she looks for to help diagnose the problem.
Dr. Ritamarie explains how she uses herbs and supplements to decrease cravings and increase the insulin receptors.
Her program works with those who are diabetic, pre-diabetic, and those with early symptoms; it is for everybody!
Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Vitality Through Detox
Sunday, May 1, 2016 • Duration 57:34
Welcome! My guest today is Fran Sussman, a holistic practitioner
since 1993 who has helped thousands of clients reclaim their health
and vitality. She teaches people to heal their gut, balance
hormones, reduce inflammation, heal their brains, combat Lyme
disease, and much more. Her personal journey includes a full
recovery from breast cancer and Lyme disease. Now, at age 62, Fran
is grateful to live a life rich with purpose, joy, health, and
vitality. Fran has a thriving private practice where she teaches
online courses, including her Zen Vitality Detox, which
integrates nutritional guidance, health retreats, and simple
practices with huge payoffs for mind, body, and spirit. Join
us!
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
How Fran’s early interest in nutrition and the health problems
of her two children prompted her journey as a holistic
practitioner
When traditional medicine didn’t have answers for her children,
Fran did her own research and found natural solutions.
It wasn’t long before others started asking for her help in
treating their own, and their children’s, health issues.
Fran soon became ill, anxious, depressed, and unhappy as she
faced her failed marriage and Lyme disease.
“What things help people change at deeper levels?”
The biggest change for Fran occurred as a result of her work
with the renowned endocrinologist Diana Schwarzbein.
How Fran’s son’s extreme eczema led her to homeopathic
treatments and the discovery of the benefits of a gluten-free
diet
How Fran experimented with going GF, saw a huge difference, and
felt that a “veil was lifted.”
She now uses muscle testing with clients to test for gluten
sensitivity.
“Nobody should be eating gluten.”
How Fran also has her clients remove soy and peanuts from their
diets, and why
Why there is such an increase in toxins in today’s
nutrition
How Fran uses information from basic lab tests and muscle tests
to help her clients
Fran explains the science of what gluten does to gut health,
including leaky gut, hyperactive immunity, and overreacting
inflammation.
The good news is that the gut damage CAN be repaired and some
foods can be added back in after 3 months to 2 years.
Pelvic Pain and Integrative Women's Health with Jessica Drummond
Monday, April 18, 2016 • Duration 46:42
Welcome! Today’s guest is Jessica Drummond, who has helped patients and practitioners in her area of expertise in functional medicine. Our topic today is Pelvic Pain. Join us!
Jessica discusses the following about Pelvic Pain:
Jessica started out as a physical therapist, specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine.
She worked with a patient recovering from breast cancer surgery, and began to specialize in women’s issues for the next ten years.
Her focus has been on pelvic pain, sexual pain, fecal and urinary incontinence, pain during/after pregnancy, and pelvic organ prolapse.
After the birth of her daughter in 2003, Jessica became sick with vague symptoms.
Eventually, a few years later, she found a functional medicine doctor who was able to help, but she never realized that food would be part of her problem.
No one had heard of “balancing hormones with food” at this time.
Her eventual diagnosis was adrenal fatigue, and she felt relief to have some understanding and answers.
Jessica dove into her personal nutrition, which evolved into a low sugar, high protein, high fat diet.
She discovered the “missing link” to pelvic pain issues: HORMONES!
She started working with women about using food as medicine and other coaching techniques to have more joy in life.
Every woman is different regarding pelvic pain issues; there are no set protocols to follow!
For her clients, Jessica focuses on taking away sources of inflammation, analyzing bowel health and digestion, and making nutritional changes.
Adrenal fatigue can be the culprit for MANY pelvic problems.
Jessica looks at the root causes and not the quick fix, knowing that each patient must build up physical resilience before other issues can be addressed.
Jessica discusses the basics of her five training programs.
Three months is the common length of time for a client’s healing. Their healing may not be complete, but they see signs of improvement in that time, even though it may be 6-12 months to complete the healing process.
Rachel shares how she helps face the clinical challenges of her clients and helps them transform their pain.
Communication is key in the client/practitioner relationship.
Toxic Ingredients in Skincare and What to Choose Instead
Monday, April 11, 2016 • Duration 54:01
Welcome to today’s show! Today we have our first repeat guest, Rachel Pontillo, who is an expert in holistic medicine and skin care. We had a great conversation the first time, but there is SO much more to discuss! Today we dig deeper with Rachel about creating your own skin care products. Join us!
Rachel shares the following about skin care:
As she battled acne as a kid, she became interested in specific ingredients in skin care products.
She later attended aesthetic school and learned about ayurvedic herbs and treatments, including herbalism, aromatherapy, and cosmetic chemistry.
As Rachel experimented with mixing different ingredients, she wanted to create products that were shelf stable, and wanted to prove that she could make products with the same (or better!) quality as the super expensive ones at the spa.
Rachel discusses reasons why you should make your own skin care products at home:
Your products can be healthy and free from toxins.
Your skin absorbs up to 66% of what is applied topically, so skin care products are just as important as the food you put IN your body.
Individual ingredients at wholesale prices are available online for anyone.
Homemade products will be more concentrated and have less water, less carrier oils, and will need less preservatives than over-the-counter products.
The prices for various mixtures will vary, depending on the essential oils and carrier oils used.
Regarding essential oils, Rachel stays “brand-neutral” in her courses, but has several manufacturers that she recommends. Listen to find out more!
There is currently no regulation in the US for essential oils, so doing your homework is important to find high levels of purity and quality.
Rachel cautions that essential oils should be handled with care, since they can be dangerous if used improperly.
How do you know what toxins might be in your current skin care products? Rachel includes a “dirty 30” list in her book, but she cautions against parabens, sulfates, fragrances, and other preservatives.
Rachel says that anyone who is interested in making skin care products should have a cosmetic ingredient dictionary to look up information about various ingredients, and to find alternatives to preservatives, surfactants, and emulsifiers.
From Incurable to Invincible: Overcoming Chronic Pain and Disease
Monday, April 4, 2016 • Duration 52:48
Welcome! My guest today is Marcie Peters, a holistic nutritionist and featured speaker. She is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: From Incurable to Invincible, to be released later this week. Marcie is a graduate of the University of Washington and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She founded The Health and Happiness Guide and the Transform Your Health World Summit. Join me as we hear Marcie’s story!
Marcie shares the following about her life and work:
In her early 20’s, Marcie began struggling with chronic health issues that began with flu-like symptoms.
She was given no answers except for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and was told to manage her incurable symptoms with medications.
Besides crippling fatigue, Marcie experienced body pain, digestive distress, cognitive dysfunction, migraines, weight gain, joint pain, and insomnia.
Marcie began a 16-year journey with many ups and downs, but she finally found answers and changed her life!
Her mission today is to help others bypass the years of confusion and jump right to helpful answers with the right strategy for success.
What did she do? The first steps were to change her diet. She eliminated gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, corn, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, and reduced her natural sugar intake.
Marcie’s advice is to have a doctor or a health coach to help during the transition to a healthy diet, to have the right mindset, and to realize that there will be several days of feeling worse because of the narcotic effect of those eliminated foods.
What does Marcie eat for sustainable change? Clean, organic, grass-fed meats, wild fish and seafood, organic fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, quinoa, rice, millet, and lots of coconut products. She drinks LOTS of water, coconut water, herbal tea, and occasional coffee, but NO alcohol. Listen to find out what Marcie says about gluten-free products!
As you make changes, your body sends you cues that you are doing the right things and improving.
“You have a choice in everything you do in life!”
As a health coach, Marcie has Seven Steps to Wellness:
Sleep
Hormones and Gut Health with Bridgit Danner
Monday, March 28, 2016 • Duration 42:00
Welcome! Today’s guest is Bridgit Danner, a fellow podcaster who is passionate about women’s health. I met Bridgit at a conference in CA, and we connected immediately. Bridgit specializes in hormones and gut health, so those are our topics today. Join us!
Bridgit shares the following:
The Hormone Summit is Bridgit’s latest project. The summit includes 35 interviews around themes of hormone issues, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, thyroid disorders, skin problems, sex drive, life stages, fertility, per-menopause, food, lifestyle, and supportive modalities. The dates are April 11-18; see Resources below for details!
What we eat dramatically impacts our hormones! Pesticides and hormones in our food overload our bodies with toxins.
We need good fats, leafy greens, and fermented foods.
Signs of an unhappy gut include bloating, irregular bowel, food coma, heartburn, gas, migraines, and skin disorders.
There are common trigger foods for migraines, general inflammation, and even Candida issues.
“Very few people have a great diet and great digestion.”
An unhappy gut is a huge stress on the body, producing less sex hormones, less nutrients, and insufficient neurotransmitters.
There are four tests that can be used to check for gut health:
Urine test for intestinal permeability
LEAP food sensitivity test
Stool test
Genetic test for mutations contributing to IBS
Bridgit explains her best steps to start healing your gut:
Eat well, slowly, and mindfully.
Don’t rush while eating and don’t overeat.
An elimination diet may be the answer for you.
Eat fermented foods.
Take a probiotic.
Do what you can to lower your stress.
Avoid allergens like corn, soy, dairy, wheat, sugar.
Avoid coffee and tea.
Adopt soothing practices for your gut’s mucous lining: use bone broth, collagen powder, L-glutamine, and aloe.
Add lots of fiber; eat salad every day, and try to eat 20 different kinds of veggies each week!
How much fiber is ideal? Bridgit recommends 30 grams/day.
Bridgit shares ways to stimulate the “heat” of digestion to help break down foods.
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.
Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!
BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:
My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies :)
Her program is self-paced, with monthly calls and online forums. She explains in detail.
She teaches how to monitor your glucose levels and how to improve lifestyle components like sleep, stress, nutrition, fitness, and timing.
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.
Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!
BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:
My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies J
Fran explains her “passion topics” of mechanistic vs. dynamic
views of the body and health.
Fran explains why women past childbearing age should NOT do
cardio, but should focus on high-intensity interval training (HIT)
instead.
How interval training can make a huge difference for women
Why Fran now uses strength training, intermittent fasting,
ketosis, and yoga to maintain optimal health
Rebuilding bones CAN happen, even after menopause!
Registration for her Zen Vitality Detox program (5-week online
course) is open NOW! Visit www.dranh.com/zendetox for more
information, and enter the coupon code “dranh” for 20% off!
Now it’s your turn!
WHAT changes have you made in your
diet?
HOW have those changes affected your
health?
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while
implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get
them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and
for YOU to add your thoughts to the
conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally,
make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some
insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.
Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to
eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant
you!
BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL
BELOW AND RECEIVE:
My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for
how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more
energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite
recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve
learned, and other goodies ☺
Rachel’s favorite question to a client is, “When is the last time you felt REALLY well?”
Rachel’s coaching sessions last 30 minutes because she wants to start with small changes that don’t overwhelm the client.
Any practice that focuses on integrative physical therapy and functional medicine has the capacity to do the kind of work that Jessica does to help her clients.
Jessica shares details about her pelvic pain elimination diet.
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.
Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!
BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:
My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies J
Rachel shares several stories of her “bloopers” that have occurred while mixing and creating her products. Listen and laugh along with us!
How to reach Rachel and more:
www.createyourskincare.com (Rachel has her course catalog to download, which includes lifetime access with purchase! You can also find information about her live instruction and course events.)
www.ewg.org/skindeep (You can look up ingredients, products, and safety test results.)
Now it’s your turn!
WHAT changes have you made in your diet?
HOW have those changes affected your health?
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.
Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!
BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:
My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies J
Nutrition
Water Intake
Movement
Mindset
Social Support
Life Purpose
Regarding mindset changes, Marcie says you have to “re-train” your brain by:
Recognizing that YOU have a choice.
Creating new associations and responses, called “pattern interrupts.”
Celebrating successes.
Being aware of “fight or flight” response and change it to activate relaxation.
Meditating to “center” yourself.
“Symptoms are really communication cues to alert us that something is going on and needs to be corrected.”
“The journey toward yourself is where the real juiciness lies.”
Marcie briefly shares her Pillars of Happiness:
Personal responsibility
Living consciously
Accepting yourself
Personal integrity
Self-assertiveness
Living purposefully
Trust and surrender
Writing her new book was a cathartic experience, but is a resource that anyone can use to heal. It’s a guide full of tools and information. It’s out later this week, on April 8!
You Are Not Broken: From Incurable to Invincible by Marcie Peters
Now it’s your turn!
WHAT changes have you made in your diet?
HOW have those changes affected your health?
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.
Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!
BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:
My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies J
Contrary to the normal American way of eating and drinking, you should NOT drink icy beverages with meals!
WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?
WHO do you want to hear from?
Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.
And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.
Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!
BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:
My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺
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