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Could hidden infections like Lyme disease or Epstein-Barr be the root cause of your hormonal imbalances?
 
Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m discussing the critical relationship between stealth infections, such as Lyme disease and Epstein-Barr virus, and hormonal imbalances. 
 
We’ll look at how these low-grade infections can influence thyroid function, adrenal output, and sex hormone levels and the importance of comprehensive infectious workups for patients experiencing hormonal dysregulation. 

We’ll also look at the need for holistic treatment approaches and practical advice on necessary lab tests for hormones and discuss the need for trustworthy healthcare providers for managing complex health issues.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss 

·        Common Symptoms and Initial Patient Assessment

·        The Role of Stealth Infections in Hormonal Imbalances

·        Importance of Comprehensive Infectious Workup

·        Types of Stealth Infections to Screen For

·        Impact of COVID and Other Infections on Hormones

·        Comprehensive Hormonal Workup

·        Working with Healthcare Providers

Low-grade infections like Lyme disease and Epstein-Barr can significantly impact your thyroid, adrenal glands, and sex hormones. It’s important to pursue comprehensive infectious workups and partner with trustworthy healthcare providers when managing these complex issues.

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How much do your thoughts and words actually influence your health and healing process?
 
Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m diving into why your mindset plays such a huge role in your health and healing. 
 
I see so many patients get stuck in negative thought cycles that seem impossible to break. The truth is, your brain can’t tell the difference between what’s happening in reality and what’s going on in your head. This means that you can actually transform your body just by changing the way you think.

Positive energy is real! It has a genuine impact on your body. This goes for how you talk to yourself, and how others speak to you - whether it’s a friend, colleague, family member, or partner. Words hold a lot of power. 
 
You can acknowledge what's going on with your health while still focusing on the small victories that keep you in a positive mindset. When you stay in that space, that’s when real change happens.
 
 In Today’s Episode We Discuss 

·        The Power of Mindset in Healing

·        Understanding the Law of Attraction

·        The Brain's Role in Perception

·        Impact of Words on the Body

·        Practical Steps to Shift Your Mindset

·        Recognizing and Celebrating Progress

Remember to take it one step at a time—celebrate your progress, however small, and be mindful of the words you use both with yourself and others. You have more control over your health than you might realize, and every positive thought brings you closer to healing.
 
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Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In today's episode, we’re discussing the complexities of Cortisol. 

While often labelled as merely a 'Stress Hormone,' cortisol plays a crucial role in our body's response to stress and overall energy management. 

In this episode, I talk about the importance of maintaining proper cortisol levels, the consequences of both high and low cortisol, and how they can impact your health and well-being. I also discuss the need for balance and practical strategies for building up cortisol levels through rest and relaxation. 

Be sure to listen to learn why cortisol is essential for your energy, inflammation control, mood, and much more.
 
 In Today’s Episode We Discuss 

·        Misconceptions About Cortisol

·        The Importance of Cortisol

·        Cortisol as an Energy Hormone

·        Adrenaline vs. Cortisol

·        Cortisol and Inflammation

·        Symptoms of Low Cortisol

·        Personal Experiences and Advice

·        Practical Tips for Cortisol Management

I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining balanced cortisol levels through proper rest and relaxation. Remember, it's crucial to adopt a whole-person approach to health, exploring various healing methods and staying informed about the latest health technologies.
 
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Do you know the health effects of being exposed to mold? 

Many people don’t realize just how harmful mold can be. It’s a pretty big problem, and we don’t know as much about it as we need to. Luckily, simple things like improving your environment can have a huge impact and give patients with mold issues a better quality of life. 

In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, we are getting into the details of mold and how it can impact your health if you are exposed to it. My guest, Michael Rubino, is a mold expert who is here to share some tips and information that may come in handy if you ever have to deal with mold in your home or environment. 

Michael Rubino is an Air Quality Expert who has helped over 1,000 families heal from toxic mold exposure. He has become a renowned leader in the mold and remediation space. President of All American Restoration and Author of The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal, Michael continues to push the conversation forward for creating better indoor air quality. 

If you have mold toxicity, the first thing you have to do is get out of the mold. It can have profound effects on your body and wreak havoc on your immune system. But how do you determine if you have mold and where it is coming from in your environment? And once you do, what do you do about it? Michael has the answers in this episode.

The air that we breathe matters. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how to determine if you have mold toxicity and the ways to treat it. 

Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/81

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out The Mold Medic website: https://www.themoldmedic.com/

Check out All American Restoration: https://www.allamericanrestoration.com/about/

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Many women face a lot of lingering issues after having a baby. 

They face back pain, diastasis recti, pelvic floor issues, and so much more. Unfortunately, most don’t get the treatment they need because the medical focus usually shifts to the baby after birth.

In today’s episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with Kelsey Vagnoni to talk about how physical therapy can make a huge difference for postpartum moms. 

​Kelsey Vagnoni earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware in 2007.  Since that time, she has taken over 400 hours of additional hands-on training to improve her manual therapy skills.  She spent 9 years in outpatient orthopedics as a spine and pelvic specialist before starting her own business.

She became a mother in 2015.  While she was recovering from a very traumatic birth, she realized physical therapy had a much-needed place in postpartum recovery.  Why is physical therapy routine for a sprained ankle but not after childbirth?  

She started Personalized Physical Therapy in 2016 with a goal to provide high-quality, accessible care to mothers and change the way we think about physical therapy. The truth is, postpartum women don’t get the care they need to truly heal their bodies after all they go through. 

Tune in to learn more about how physical therapy can help you heal your body and improve your strength postpartum.

Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/80

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit the Personalized Physical Therapy website: https://www.personalizedphysicaltherapy.org/

Connect with Kelsey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personalizedphysicaltherapy

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Everyone knows that they need to drink water, but do you actually understand the importance of hydration? 

When speaking of chronic disease, many doctors will emphasize the importance of nutrition. Nutrition is definitely a huge piece of the healing puzzle, but another, more overlooked piece is hydration. Hydration really needs to be your starting point before you go on any nutritional plan. The best part? It only takes one day to start seeing results. Whereas with nutrition, it takes weeks to start seeing the effects of your diet changes, you’ll know immediately what it’s like to feel better because you are hydrated. 

In today’s episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with Dr. Dana Cohen to talk about optimal hydration and why it should be the first treatment plan for any disease or illness.  

Dr. Cohen has worked side by side with the late Dr. Robert Atkins, a true pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. Well respected by her peers and beloved by her patients, Dr. Cohen, most importantly, is a clinician. She is an internal medicine doctor who has spent her career focusing on integrative medicine. She has helped thousands of patients find relief from a variety of health problems utilizing the principles of integrative and functional medicine.

She practices with an emphasis on the individual, understanding that no two patients are alike. She focuses on nutrition and limits her patients’ reliance on prescription medications by using diet, lifestyle changes, and nutritional supplementation.  

To heal chronic issues, you have to get back to the basics. Tune in to learn more about optimal hydration and how you can properly hydrate and start seeing immediate results. 

Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/79

Resources Mentioned: 

Get Dr. Cohen’s book Quench: https://www.amazon.com/Quench-Fatigue-Through-Science-Hydration/dp/0306923351/

Follow Dr. Cohen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanacohen/

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In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with Brooke Burgstahler to talk about all things cannabis and how it can heal you not only physically, but emotionally as well. 

Brooke Burgstahler is a writer, producer, host, and actress in television, online media, and film. A specialist in high-quality educational and entertaining content she calls “edutainment,” Brooke is the star of the digital success World of Weed News which she develops, produces, and hosts daily. An in-demand creator in cannabis, Brooke scours for stories and conceptualizes unique topics to explore, covering everything from pop culture to politics, history, hot new brands, celebrity interviews, and progress in social justice reform. 

Brooke’s cannabis and wellness startup Budding Mind is designed to expand the mind and heart through the exploration of plant medicine, alternative healing, science, and spirituality. The multi-channel online platform features podcasts, video, long-form education content, and e-commerce for Brooke’s favorite products and brands. 

There are so many benefits to cannabis use. It can open your mind and give you a whole new outlook on life. Tune into this episode to hear more about healing through cannabis. 

Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/78

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Brooke’s website: https://www.brookeburgstahler.com/

Check out Budding Mind: https://www.buddingmind.com/

Listen to the Budding Mind podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/budding-mind/id1561561631

Follow Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookestellar/

Follow Budding Mind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddingmind/

Check out Brooke on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2335126/

Connect with Brooke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-burgstahler-0a1261b2/

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Depression is prevalent among women. We get so caught up in our careers and family that we forget to take care of ourselves and end up with nothing left to give.

In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with Jo Dodd to talk about depression among women and how to focus on your own needs and health to finally start to feel better. 

Jo Dodd is a wife, mother, coach, and author of Children’s books who helps overwhelmed & depressed Mamas find their own sunshine & realize they’re not alone. 

Self-care can look different for everyone. What you needed to do to take care of yourself in your twenties may be different from what you need in your forties. As women, we are constantly taking care of other people's needs, but it is so important for you to take care of your own needs first. Whether that means you start seeing a therapist, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, or whoever it may be, you must make it a priority. 

It’s okay to say that you’re not okay. We have to end the stigma around depression. 

Tune in to learn about natural things you can do when you are feeling depressed and more about why it’s okay to take medication if it means you will feel better. 

Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/77

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Jo’s website: https://livinginjotopia.com/

Follow Jo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinginjotopia/

Connect with Jo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinginjotopia

Follow Jo as an author on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jo-Dodd/e/B08TCJ3QSM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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Have you ever wondered if your hormones are out of balance? 

This is a really important topic and something that I talk a lot about with my patients. Many women come in and say that something is going on with their hormones. They may not know which hormones are out of whack, but they know it has to do with their hormones and they need help. 

In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I am sharing everything you need to know about stealth infections and the endocrine system, a.k.a.- your hormones. Many times these imbalances are caused by a stealth infection that’s been slowly wreaking havoc on your body. 

You don’t have to live with these symptoms. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t be afraid to ask your provider to go deeper. Get these tests done and get to the bottom of it so that you can finally start to heal. If you don’t feel like your provider supports you or understands, it’s okay to find a new one! Life is too short and your health is too important to let this slide. 

Tune in to learn more about what infections could be causing a hormonal imbalance, what your doctor should be checking for, and so much more. 

Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/76

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Do you suffer from eczema? 

Eczema is something that many people struggle with every day and it can be frustrating to try and figure out what is causing it or what can help. Eczema can present differently for different people which only adds to the confusion. 

There are so many puzzle pieces involved in addressing eczema, so where do you start? In today’s episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with Christa Biegler to talk about eczema, how it relates to our gut health, stress levels, and so much more. 

Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts with her podcast, programs, and private practice. 

She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. The Less Stressed Life Podcast & Nutrition's mission is to educate and inspire women with science to take control of their health and heal their bodies, creating a positive domino effect on family health. 

She creates expert content in gut health, eczema, food sensitivities, micronutrient and mineral patterns and deficiencies, energy, and sleep. 

Sometimes eczema is the thing that calls attention to the fact that something is not right in your body. If eczema is the only thing that is wrong, it can heal pretty quickly. But if you have something else going on, it could be the last thing to heal. 

Tune in to learn more about the different types of eczema, how they heal, and what your body could be trying to tell you. 

Show notes available at www.drerinkinney.com/75

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Christa’s website: https://www.christabiegler.com/

Listen to The Less Stressed Life Podcast: https://www.christabiegler.com/podcast

Follow Christa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christabieglerrd 

Follow Christa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/ 

Check out the Eczema Nutritionist website: https://www.eczemanutritionist.com/

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