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Reaching Remission from Graves’ Disease Naturally – A Success Story
Season 3 · Episode 69
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • Duration 36:22
Today, I’m here with another Information-packed episode with Dr. Eric Osansky, who put Graves’ disease into remission naturally.
Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease, and after seeing how well a natural treatment approach helped with his condition, he began helping others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease, and hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
In our conversation, you'll hear about:
Eric's personal journey of overcoming Graves' disease naturally, including initial symptoms and diagnosis
How Eric reached Graves’ remission using herbs, dietary changes, and addressing adrenal fatigue
What an integrative approach to thyroid treatment looks like
How some patients are able to eventually get off medication by addressing the autoimmune component of Graves' disease
Eric's current maintenance routine of diet, supplements, stress management, and exercise to stay in remission
Eric’s advice for those newly diagnosed with Graves' - focusing on diet, stress reduction, and working with a practitioner to find the root causes
Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who has over 20 years of experience in health in wellness, and has been helping people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease", "The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet", and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast.
Whether you’re facing hyper or hypo thyroid challenges, this episode will shed light on the lifestyle factors that can aid symptoms and remission.
If you find this podcast helpful, please share it with others or leave us a rating and review. Together, we’re changing lives one story at a time. And in doing so, you’re also advancing your own health, one step at a time.
The information in this show is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of qualified professionals. Keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. Always consult your healthcare practitioners before beginning new approaches or treatments. Some links on Rebuilding My Health may be affiliate links. This means that we may receive a commission - with no additional cost to you - if you make any purchases using those affiliate links.
How Uncovering Genetics Led to Next-Level Healing
Season 3 · Episode 68
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 • Duration 01:00:20
I’m excited to introduce you to Dr. Sam Shay. Sam’s personal health journey began at a young age, facing chronic unwellness from severe fatigue, anxiety, digestive problems, chronic pain, insomnia, depression, and poor nutrition.
He took control of his health as a teenager, dedicating his life to natural medicine. Today, Sam is known as the friendly "lab nerd," specializing in functional lab and genetic analysis to deliver data-driven results.
Sam is a dedicated chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in solving health puzzles for busy, health-conscious parents, entrepreneurs, and adults on the spectrum. Sam’s mission is to help individuals exit survival mode and re-enter community life with increased resilience and energy, utilizing the power of functional genetics.
In our conversation, you'll hear about:
His health struggles and the pivotal moments that led him to alternative and functional medicine.
His journey from being chronically unwell to becoming a health practitioner.
How he used functional genetics to address his own health challenges, including severe inflammation, dietary issues, and genetic predispositions.
How genetics influence health, but are not the only influence.
How higher-order genetic drivers, like genes regulating inflammation, free radical scavenging, liver detox capacity, and vitamin D utilization, have a more significant influence on overall health than and do the genes for breast cancer, Alzheimer’s or other conditions
Sam’s 10 pillars of health framework, which helps identify and address the root causes of chronic health issues
And insights into genetic testing and genetic analysis and how it can be used to create personalized health strategies
Sam's story is a powerful testament to the importance of taking personal agency over one's health and the incredible benefits of functional medicine and genetics.
Lastly, Sam is also a stand-up comic who uses comedy as "edutainment" on his Youtube Channel, along with his other functional testing teachings. His primary focus in comedy is to educate the public on what it's like to be on the Spectrum, specifically Aspergers.
Thriving with MS: Insights from the Author of “Beating Multiple Sclerosis”
Season 3 · Episode 59
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 • Duration 36:36
How did a New York mom transform her multiple sclerosis symptoms with lifestyle changes?
In this episode of the Rebuilding My Health Radio podcast, Agota Nawroth shares her journey of significantly reducing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) through lifestyle changes and a mindset. And as a recent author of the book, Beating Multiple Sclerosis, she offers insights into some of the ways that others are also healing MS.
In this episode, you’ll hear…
1. Agota's journey from a life-altering multiple sclerosis diagnosis to a life filled with hope and vitality.
2. The dietary changes that became a cornerstone of Agota's wellness plan and dramatically improved her MS symptoms.
3. The game-changing steps she took to minimize her MS symptoms.
4. The transformative power of a positive mindset and how Agota cultivated resilience.
5. The importance of listening to your body and responding accordingly.
6. How Agota's inspiring journey led her to write a book and become a beacon of hope for those seeking to take control of their health and well-being.
About Agota Nawroth
Agota Nawroth is a devoted mother, a certified health coach, and someone who has faced the unique challenges of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). She is also the author and publisher of the enlightening book “Beating Multiple Sclerosis,” which not only shares her own journey but also chronicles the stories of dozens of others who are conquering this disease. She is the founder of www.BeatingMultipleSclerosis.com, an online community committed to healing. You can find her on Instagram and YouTube at @BeatingMyMS.
The Top Mind-Body Steps that Turned Around Her Physical and Mental Health
Season 3 · Episode 58
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 • Duration 50:53
How did a young woman recover from pain, digestive issues, anxiety and depression after a life-changing pancreatic tumor?
In this episode, I'm talking with Leah Drew, who at a young age experienced a dramatic health event that changed the course of our life. She ultimately learned that she had a pancreatic tumor that, though benign, required the removal of a large portion of her pancreas. Following that, she experienced a host of symptoms from severe pain and digestive issues to significant anxiety and depression.
As a young woman she eventually found her way to a healing diet and mind-body practices that helped her work through the emotional and physical trauma that she held in her body.
In our conversation you'll hear…
The powerful physical and emotional steps she found the most healing
The turning points in her life that enabled her to take back control of her health and become what she calls a self-healer
The mindset that was pivotal to helping her move forward in a place of power
Some of the most game-changing mind-body tactics she discovered
And her advice for others on a healing path
Today, Leah is a Mind-Body Healing Guide who teaches others to become more confident & effective self-healers. She is also the host of the Mindful Evolution Podcast where she helps others turn their wounds into wisdom and pain into power so that they can get un-stuck, heal and grow. Leah believes strongly in evolving as a human race through mindfulness, self-care, and self-awareness and believes that every person should have access to the tools they need to feel empowered over their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
One Mother’s Journey: Beating Breast Cancer Naturally
Season 3 · Episode 57
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 • Duration 35:16
Is it possible to heal breast cancer naturally?
In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from Katrina Foe, a mother who treated her breast cancer without chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation and has now gone on to help others reach and stay in remission.
When Katrina found a lump in her breast, she knew she wanted to take a natural approach. By finding and addressing the root causes behind her breast cancer, the tumor was gone in a little over a year and she has remained cancer-free for eight years.
After overcoming her own cancer 100% naturally, and driven by her core belief that the body can heal itself, Katrina went on to become a holistic nutritionist and trained to read functional labs. As a faculty member at Restorative Wellness Solutions, Katrina teaches practitioners to interpret functional labs and design individualized protocols.
Katrina is also a certified Metabolic Approach to Cancer practitioner, having been trained and mentored by Dr. Nasha Winters. Katrina's approach to cancer addresses the root cause of the disease and empowers clients to keep it in remission without living in fear of recurrence.
In her international bestseller, Nutritional Pilates, Katrina offers a framework for whole-body health that casts light on potential obstacles that can obstruct wellbeing.
In our conversation, You’ll hear…
How Katrina’s breast cancer journey began
Why and how she made the decision to treat it naturally
The various root causes behind cancer and the tactics she took to resolve them
What Dr. Nasha Winters’ Metabolic Approach to Cancer is and how it targets cancer cells
What an integrative approach to cancer might look like
The types of practitioners who helped Katrina
And how this led to a career change
Your Pelvic Floor: Stopping Pain, Leaks, and Digestive Distress
Season 3 · Episode 56
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 • Duration 51:41
Could your pain, incontinence or even digestive issues be connected to pelvic floor dysfunction? Did you know that half of all women are living with pelvic floor issues but may not be connecting their symptoms to their pelvic floor? More well-known symptoms include pelvic pain and incontinence. But symptoms like back and hip pain and even digestive issues may also be linked to pelvic floor dysfunction.
Today’s episode with Jana Danielson is packed with insights to help you better understand and address your pelvic floor health.
In this episode, we discuss…
The wide collection of symptoms that were all connected to Jana’s core strength and pelvic floor
How she eliminated all those symptoms and 11 medications in just 16 weeks
The links between the spine, core, pelvic floor muscles, digestion and the rest of the body
Why 90% of pelvic floor dysfunction issues are not medical, but a fitness issue
How breathing can help and guidance on how
The challenges of having an unseen, undiagnosed illness
Why Jana’s Cooch Ball may be the simplest pelvic floor therapy out there
And Jana’s hard-won wisdom on health and wellness
In my interview, Jana Danielson shares her personal story of recovering from a host of symptoms primarily by addressing her pelvic floor and her wisdom from years working with thousands of people.
Jana Danielson is a leading voice in pelvic health. She’s an award-winning wellness entrepreneur who through her own experience with physical pain turned her mess into her message which has now become her mission. She is an Amazon International Best Selling Author, Founder of Lead Pilates and Lead Integrated Health Therapies and the Metta District, her online wellness community. Jana is a member of the Holistic Leadership Council. She is also the creator of the Cooch Ball, the world’s first patented pelvic floor fitness tool for women. Jana has coached and consulted with tens of thousands of women from all over the world to help improve their quality of life, their confidence, and their impact in this world.
Time stamps:
10:10 The “Madonna” moment that set Jana’s health and life on a new path 14:36 How Jana’s health turnaround led to a career change 21:20 The connection between your spine, core and pelvic floor 27:13 The #1 thing you can do today to improve your pelvic floor health 35:34 Why and how the Cooch Ball and Gooch Ball work 44:44 The mindset shift that can help with healing
Beyond Remission: An MD on Healing from Crohn's Disease
Season 3 · Episode 55
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 • Duration 36:33
In this episode of the Rebuilding My Health Radio podcast, Dr. Selvi Rengasami shares her journey of reaching remission and beyond from Crohn's disease. Since childhood, she had endured difficult digestive symptoms. But once she was in a stressful college environment, it soon advanced to Crohn’s disease.
As she pursued her own lifelong dream of becoming a physician, she grappled with accepting and managing what would become a debilitating illness.
In this episode, we discuss…
The challenging, and at times, life-threatening impact of Crohn’s on her health
Her experience with conventional Crohn’s treatment, including steroids and surgeries
Why this MD explored alternative approaches
How a paleo diet influenced her Crohn’s symptoms
The positive impact of acupuncture
Her mind-body approach to healing, including meditation, visualization, and inner child work
How she learned to listen to her body's signals and treat symptoms as invitations for deeper self-awareness
The importance of healing at the body’s own pace
How she reached remission from Crohn’s and beyond
Her advice for others on a healing journey
Today, Dr. Selvi feels more alive, creative, and free than ever, and is helping others get there too. Dr. Selvi guides women with gut disease on the path to remission and beyond using her unique methodology of integrative nutrition, energetics and intuitive medicine. Having gone through her own personal journey with Crohn's disease and finding remission and beyond when western medicine failed her, Dr. Selvi's passion lies in sharing her wisdom and insights with women on a similar path. Her expertise and interests extend into the areas of rewiring mindset, energy healing and re-connecting women to their own intuitive guidance. Dr. Selvi lives in New York City and loves to dance, travel and explore in her free time.
How I Ended Autoimmunity, Arthritis, Anxiety, and More
Season 3 · Episode 54
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 • Duration 33:54
In this episode, I diverge from our typical format of interviewing others with health success stories. Instead, I’m sharing my personal health success story for eliminating autoimmunity, arthritis, anxiety, and more.
I walk you through the “table legs” of what it took to rebuild my own health.
In this episode, I discuss…
When my health crash hit and what that looked like
How I struggled with symptoms such as digestive issues, severe fatigue, anxiety, arthritis, inflammation, brain fog, and more
Why I turned to alternative health and a “root-cause” approach after trying conventional tactics
How diet changes affected my symptoms and gut health
The impact of addressing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Candida overgrowth, H. pylori, leaky gut, and dysbiosis
The role of clearing toxins and reducing toxin exposure
How mindset and mind-body practices mattered
What my health looks like today
And the types of practitioners who helped
You’ll want to listen today if you’re dealing with any chronic or unresolved health issues.
Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine MD, helped with gut health, hormone health, adrenals and some things that weigh me down such as lingering viral loads from past infections like Epstein Barr.
How Meditation Brought Her Back from a Life-Altering Health Setback
Season 3 · Episode 53
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 • Duration 56:27
Today I’m bringing you an inspiring story from a woman who found her way out of a life-altering health setback.
After a series of major life stressors, Dr. Christine Smith saw her health unravel with injuries, hormone and skin issues, adrenal dysfunction, extreme food sensitivities and allergies, and mold toxicity.
As a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, she threw everything she knew of at the problem and sought help from her peers. But ultimately, to heal, she found she had to go inward and reach a sense of feeling safer in her body - with meditation.
In this episode, we discuss…
How physical and emotional stressors compounded to gradually erode Dr. Christine’s health
How stress affected her digestion, hormones, adrenals, skin, and more
Why throwing more supplements at your body may not be the best avenue
How she used diet or food as a tool to control inflammation
How she realized that healing had to come from within
How meditation helped her feel safer in her body
Her experience with ketamine therapy for addressing trauma
Dr. Christine Smith has focused her work on seeing the whole person through personalized, integrative healthcare and regularly works with other trusted providers to create holistic care plans. Her path has included many experiences outside the straight academic path, including working in different healthcare systems abroad, leading her to where she is today.
As a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic with a background in Cognitive Neuroscience, she specializes in Holistic Injury Recovery and Chronic Inflammation Prevention to help active people come back stronger, uncover hidden injuries and prevent re-injury. She does this by teaching clients how to use recovery time as a gift to restructure lifestyle priorities, to learn to speak the language of their body through education rather than medication, and heal beyond the scars.
Next-Level Healing by Clearing Parasites: Nicole’s Journey
Season 3 · Episode 52
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • Duration 47:32
If you have struggled with digestive challenges, skin issues, or anxiety, then you don’t want to miss today’s episode.
I'm talking with Nicole Lavery, who finally solved three decades of health struggles via a natural route. Today, she’s talking specifically about parasites, which are a very common cause of digestive symptoms and a host of other symptoms.
Nicole is a former ballerina turned writer and holistic wellness coach, based outside of Boulder, Colorado. After spending the better part of 3 decades battling IBS and a conventional health approach that left her without answers, she turned to functional medicine and Eastern methodologies – thus giving her the root cause answer she had been looking for: parasites. In addition to overcoming her gut challenges, Nicole also made the decision to have several preventive surgeries in 2021 and 2022 to offset her high risk (+45%) for breast and ovarian cancer, thus allowing her to take control of her health and related health anxiety that had dominated so much of her life previously. Hers is a story about digging in deeper to find answers, honing in on intuition, and leveraging a holistic approach in order to feel better - mind, body, and soul.
In this episode, we discuss…
What Nicole’s early health struggles looked like
Her search for answers and how she found them outside of conventional medicine
The gut infections and dysbiosis behind her symptoms
How she uncovered and treated parasites
The link between parasites and mood
The parasite protocol that worked for her and her change in symptoms
And how Nicole navigated proactive medical decisions because of a family history of cancer
You’ll take away fascinating insights on the role of parasites in Nicole’s journey and our overall health.
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The information on this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of qualified professionals. Keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. Always consult your healthcare practitioners before beginning new approaches or treatments. Some links on Rebuilding My Health may be affiliate links. This means that we may receive a commission - with no additional cost to you - if you make any purchases using those affiliate links.
Agota's MS Journey: A Life-Changing Diagnosis
Agota's journey with MS began in March 2019, a life-altering moment that turned her world upside down. “I was diagnosed in 2019, and now, looking back, I feel like I'm a different person,” she says. “So many things have changed in my life, and I think I can say the same for anyone diagnosed with a disease like multiple sclerosis."
In those early days, she turned to Instagram as a way to document her journey, share her experiences, and find hope. Her platform, now known as "Beating My MS," quickly evolved into a source of inspiration and education for others battling MS.
A Life Unraveled: The Sudden Onset of MS
Agota's MS diagnosis came seemingly out of the blue. She had recently returned from her honeymoon and was eagerly preparing to start a family. Her initial symptoms were anxiety and unexplained depression, making it difficult to identify the impending storm. It wasn't long before she experienced numbness in her forehead and hearing loss in her left ear.
At first, Agota attributed these symptoms to various factors such as altitude or the recent plane ride after a trip to Colorado.
Her search led her through various doctors, including an ear specialist who couldn't find any definitive answers. Concerned that her symptoms could be connected to her brain, she asked for an MRI.
When the MRI results came in, Agota received a call urging her to see a neurologist immediately, as she might have multiple sclerosis.
Agota's initial reaction was to turn to the internet, where she encountered a flood of information, some of which painted a grim picture of disability.
She confided, "I don't know, I just felt like my life was collapsing. That day, I couldn't stop crying."
A Determined Approach: Transforming Mindset and Lifestyle
In the face of this daunting diagnosis, Agota decided to take matters into her own hands. As she learned more about MS, she discovered that diet and lifestyle play pivotal roles in managing the condition.
She decided to start her journey to wellness by changing her diet and quickly realized the connection between her diet and her MS symptoms.
She noted, "I was feeling better once I started eating better. Every time I was eating pizza or gluten, like anything that contains gluten, I was feeling face numbness. So those were signs that I was listening to."
Initially, she began with dietary changes, eliminating gluten, dairy, refined sugar, and other potentially inflammatory foods. She focused on incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins into her daily meals. This shift in her diet brought noticeable improvements in her health.
Beyond diet changes, she explored meditation as a means of reducing stress and promoting mental well-being. She admitted that, at first, meditation was a struggle, but she persevered, and it has now become a daily practice that brings peace and clarity to her life.
Agota also made the transition from intense workouts to gentler forms of exercise, such as yoga and walking, which were kinder to her body and helped her stay active while managing her condition.
Sharing the Journey: Building a Supportive Community
As Agota implemented these lifestyle changes and embraced a proactive mindset, she felt compelled to share her journey with others who were going through similar challenges.
On Instagram, where she inspires tens of thousands of others with MS, Agota's posts are filled with inspiring interviews and insights. Over time, Agota's platform has grown into a beacon of hope, proving that lifestyle changes and a resilient mindset can significantly improve the quality of life for those with MS.
Recently, Agota published a collection of inspiring MS success stories in Beating Multiple Sclerosis. It serves as a valuable resource and source of inspiring for those with MS and other chronic health conditions.
Agota's remarkable transformation through lifestyle changes and an unwavering positive mindset is a testament to the potential within us all.
The information in this show is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of qualified professionals. Keep in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. Always consult your healthcare practitioners before beginning new approaches or treatments. Some links on Rebuilding My Health may be affiliate links. This means that we may receive a commission - with no additional cost to you - if you make any purchases using those affiliate links.
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You’ll want to listen to this interview for Katrina’s inspiring story, her path to healing, and her tips for others on addressing breast cancer and other forms of cancer naturally.
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You’ll want to listen to this interview for the wealth of information on pelvic health and Jana’s inspiring story of turning her mess into her message.
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No matter what health challenges you may be facing, Dr. Selvi’s resilience will inspire you and her story will show the power of mind-body approaches, ways to look at your illness differently, and the importance of healing at your own pace.
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You’ll want to listen today if you’re dealing with any chronic or unresolved health issues.
And just a reminder, this is the last episode before a short summer break. We’ll be back in August so stay tuned.
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Download Nicole’s free Parasites 101 Guide (use the password rebuildingmyhealth). It’s a brief yet comprehensive overview of how parasites might be at the root cause of your symptoms, along with helpful hints regarding cleansing and ongoing maintenance.
And be sure to schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call with Nicole to take the next steps to work through any existing gut health or stress management issues you may be facing.
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