Wild animal protein has been gaining popularity as a source of nutrition and health benefits. Today, embark on a transformative health journey with the latest episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, where we unravel the significance of wild animal protein in our diets. Explore nutrient-dense options such as bison, lamb, deer, elk, and grass-fed beef, while delving into the risks associated with amyloid proteins and spike proteins found in conventionally raised animals. Discover how this crucial dietary shift can impact your overall well-being.  Joining us in this enlightening conversation is Sara Banta, a health and wellness expert with a Top 100 Health podcast, Accelerated Health TV, and owner and founder of the award-winning supplement company: Accelerated Health Products. Sara shares her journey and insights into thyroid health, the benefits of iodine supplementation, and the role of accelerated keto in supporting metabolism and energy levels. Her expertise shines through as we navigate the intricacies of achieving optimal health. Throughout the episode, we touch on detoxification, hormone balance, and the impact of negative emotions on well-being. Sara provides practical tips for incorporating healthy eating habits into busy lives, emphasizing mindful food choices and daily detox practices.  Elevate your health journey with actionable steps towards flourishing in every aspect of your life. Tune in now for a must-listen episode that empowers you to embrace life's possibilities and thrive at every stage. Your health is your greatest asset – let's journey towards optimal well-being together.   Key Takeaways: [00:03:12] Hormonal balance and weight loss resistance. [00:04:05] Supporting thyroid health for better metabolism. [00:06:33] Sara's health transformation. [00:08:57] Empowerment through patient care. [00:12:22] Iodine's importance in hormonal health. [00:17:46] Boosting energy with iodine. [00:22:08] Iodine and detoxification process. [00:26:02] Accelerated keto benefits. [00:30:00] Wild animal protein. [00:34:03] Eating for specific health goals. [00:38:36] Iodine-rich foods like seaweed. [00:41:45] Thyroid disease and toxins. Memorable Quotes: "The body doesn't go into starvation mode. It knows it's got thousands of calories to burn. It's gonna actually rev up its metabolism. It's not gonna slow down its metabolism because it's eating, it is happy. And so, it's going to support appetite management, increase your physical and mental energy because the ketones are feeding your brain, giving you really good mental energy, reducing that inflammation." [00:26:31] – Sara Banta   "I'm here to help you because I feel that we could have the best second half of our lives, much better than the first half, regardless of these obstacles, these challenges, the toxins, the insulin resistance that we're all facing, and really feel our best." [00:39:30] – Sara Banta Links mentioned in this episode: Accelerated Keto®️: https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-keto/cabeca Acceleradine®️ Iodine: https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine/cabeca Main Link: https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com/cabeca Connect with Sara Banta: Website: https://sarabantahealth.com/ Website: https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acceleratedhealthproducts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acceleratedhealthproducts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarawbanta   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c  

Welcome to a special rerun episode featuring the esteemed Dr. Gary Chapman, renowned author of the bestselling book, "The 5 Love Languages." In this episode, we revisit our enlightening conversation with Dr. Gary, filled with timeless wisdom on understanding love languages and their transformative impact on relationships.    Just days after the celebration of love on Valentine's Day, I bring you this episode with bonus content of Dr. Gary sharing valuable insights on how to repair a relationship after an affair. Dr. Gary, drawing from three decades of counseling couples, unveils profound insights that resonate in partnerships, parenthood, and even the professional realm.   You will glean invaluable lessons from Dr. Gary as he delves into repairing relationships post-affair, the transformative force of forgiveness, and the dynamic nature of love languages over time. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a revelation that arms you with practical tools, offering the keys to unlocking deeper connections and cultivating a more loving and gratifying life. Whether you've pondered the mystery of why certain gestures speak volumes to some and not others, or if you've wrestled with the aftermath of infidelity, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance. Join us on this journey as we explore the intricate path to healing, rebuilding trust, and fostering enduring connections. Your relationships are about to embark on a transformative journey - one guided by the insights of Dr. Gary Chapman.   Key Takeaways: [00:01:28] Betrayal and affairs. [00:02:23] The 5 Love Languages. [00:05:10] Learning words of affirmation. [00:07:04] Identifying your own love language. [00:08:17] Undivided attention. [00:10:48] How love languages can change over time. [00:13:03] Love languages in different relationships. [00:14:13] Repairing relationships after an affair. [00:19:14] Being roommates versus in love. [00:21:17] Can our love language change? [00:24:30] Love languages in the workplace. [00:29:08] Emotional affairs in relationships. [00:32:56] Repairing after an affair. [00:39:07] Deciding to work on a relationship. [00:41:00] Loving unconditionally and influencing your spouse. Memorable Quotes: "When the love tank is empty, and you feel like they don't love me, they wish they weren't married to me, life begins to look pretty dark. And so, the only way to meet that need for love is to speak love in a language that communicates to them emotionally." [00:14:48] – Gary Chapman   "You can't make somebody forgive you. You just be open and transparent and loving toward them, and they will make a decision to love you, forgive you, and love you or not. That's a decision they have to make." [00:33:53] – Gary Chapman Connect with Gary Chapman: Website: www.5LoveLanguages.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5lovelanguages/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5lovelanguages/   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c

Love is in the air, and as we step into the month of love, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bela Gandhi, a Dating/Relationship Expert, and the Founder of Smart Dating Academy. In this heartwarming episode, we explore the world of love, connection, and dating at any age.  Bela shares captivating stories and invaluable advice, addressing common concerns about dating and intimacy. As we’ve approached the month of love, this episode is perfectly timed to guide you through the intricacies of relationships and set the stage for a fulfilling journey in the realm of love. Get to discover practical tips from Bela on how to navigate the dating scene after a breakup or divorce. We delve into reigniting relationships that may have lost their spark and explore the nuances of online dating. Bela's insights provide a roadmap for finding the right partner, effective communication, and steering clear of common relationship pitfalls. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering guidance for singles, those in long-term relationships, or anyone starting anew, ensuring you're equipped with the tools to nurture love at any stage of life. Join us in this empowering conversation that goes beyond the conventional dating advice. Bela also shares her expertise on taboo topics like sex and intimacy, offering insights on how to maintain a healthy and fulfilling relationship.  Whether you're navigating the dating world or seeking to enhance your existing relationship, this episode is your go-to resource for practical advice and inspiration. Don't miss out on the opportunity to embrace the possibilities of love and connection – tune in now for a dose of relationship wisdom that transcends the ordinary.   Key Takeaways: [00:01:42] Love and connection at any age. [00:02:47] Getting back out there after loss. [00:04:06] First steps in rekindling relationships. [00:05:28] Battling negative self-talk. [00:08:05] Reigniting the relationship. [00:09:13] Building a robust sex life. [00:10:02] Communication and conflict resolution. [00:12:53] Relationship skills beyond romance. [00:13:55] Smart Dating Academy's success stories. [00:15:35] Love stories in dating. [00:18:19] Video dating and red flags. [00:23:17] Coaching differences between men and women. [00:26:19] Addressing intimacy issues in relationships. [00:27:38] Menopause and sexual health. [00:31:03] Being right in relationships. [00:32:16] Love and self-acceptance. Memorable Quotes: "Attachment is your power. And if you are prematurely attaching to someone who doesn't yet deserve it, or has earned your trust, then you're giving your power to somebody that might misuse it." [00:24:21] – Bela Gandhi   "If you're in a relationship, it's OK to say, this is painful, I need to take a break, or I'm going to go get some help around this. Because the more you talk to your partner about this, the less stressed you're going to feel, the lower cortisol levels you'll feel, and you'll feel more bonded because you're having a conversation and being vulnerable." [00:28:07] – Bela Gandhi Connect with Bela Gandhi: Website: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartdatingacademy Podcast: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/smartdatingacademy   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c

Welcome back to The Girlfriend Doctor Show, where we delve into health, hormones, and happiness. In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with the incredible Lavinia Errico, co-founder of Equinox and the visionary behind MOVEJOY. We explored the transformative power of movement and community, witnessing remarkable stories of women achieving significant health improvements, from weight loss to unprecedented blood work results.   Lavinia shared her unique approach of blending ancient wisdom with modern science in MOVEJOY, a practice that not only enhances physical fitness but also fosters mental and emotional well-being. We discussed the profound impact of starting each day with positivity, creating a foundation for overall health. Lavinia's journey during the pandemic, from offering online classes in her garage to building a supportive community, showcases the importance of joy and connection in challenging times.   Join us as Lavinia shares practical tips for incorporating more movement into your life and emphasizes the profound impact of mindful living. Don't miss out on the beta launch of MOVEJOY – an opportunity to join a movement focused on not just fitness but on fostering happiness and community. Discover how MOVEJOY can be your catalyst for a more vibrant, joyful life.   Key Takeaways: [00:01:35] Maintaining motivation and self-care. [00:05:30] Shifting energy during COVID. [00:09:23] Starting an unexpected fitness class. [00:12:13] Moving for the mind. [00:16:19] Aging and well-being. [00:22:24] Shifting mindset around food. [00:25:15] Ritualistic approach to food. [00:29:15] Integrating breath with movement. Memorable Quotes: "I think the biggest thing is that to just really love yourself and love where you are and find a way to be like, all right, I may have 20 pounds on me, but it, I'm alive. Like I woke up this morning like amazing, like 150,000 people aren't gonna wake up this morning. "[00:22:20] – Lavinia Errico I think that health really is an inside job and I don't care how many steps you do. I don't care if you're paleo or vegan or vegetarian or primal, at the end of the day, it's like, it's your thoughts, it's your words, it's your action, it's your behavior. You know, it's your attitude that really creates your life, right? [00:12:15] – Lavinia Errico   Connect with Lavinia Errico: Website: https://www.movejoy.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideoutbylavinia/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaviniaErrico/  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavinia-errico-0ab5b77/   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c    

Welcome back to The Girlfriend Doctor show, where we dive deep into the questions that matter most to your health and well-being. Today, we're tackling a topic that's close to my heart: how to heal a body that you hate. It's a candid discussion with my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Tabatha Barber, also known as The Gutsy Gynecologist, a true inspiration in the realm of triumph over adversity.  In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful topic of healing and loving your body, even in the face of life's challenges. Dr. Tabatha shares her remarkable journey from overcoming emotional trauma to achieving success as a physician, providing invaluable insights on gut health and overall well-being. Join us as we uncover the secrets to self-acceptance, embracing our bodies, and cultivating the resilience to conquer obstacles. In her newly released book, "Fast to Faith," Dr. Tabatha offers a unique perspective on the mind-body connection and the transformative power of faith. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to shift their energy, foster a positive mindset, and prioritize both physical and emotional wellness. Dr. Tabatha’s contagious passion for helping others shines through, making this conversation not only relatable but genuinely inspiring. Tune in to discover practical strategies for navigating life's challenges with grace and gratitude. Dr. Tabatha's story is a testament to the strength that lies within each of us, and her wisdom will leave you motivated to embark on your own journey towards a healthier, more fulfilled life.   Key Takeaways: [00:03:15] Loving yourself and body image. [00:06:14] Overcoming adversity and achieving success. [00:10:03] Healing the soul and body. [00:15:12] Failing marriage and hard lessons. [00:19:11] Losing hope and finding strength. [00:21:08] Dr. Tabitha's book "Fast to Faith." [00:24:15] Shifting your thoughts and narrative. [00:26:17] Gratitude and transformation. [00:30:52] The Fast to Faith program and its impact. [00:34:29] The Gutsy Gynecologist show. Memorable Quotes: "I would say the biggest thing that has gotten me through yet another major adversity in life is welcoming the growth and the challenge in all of it, because you can get bitter, or you can get better." [00:22:23] – Dr. Tabatha Barber   "Go hang out with people who look the way you want to look; feel the way you want to feel and function the way that you want to function because you will start to be like them." [00:29:05] – Dr. Tabatha Barber Connect with Dr. Tabatha Barber: Website: https://www.drtabatha.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGutsyGynecologist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/the-gutsy-gynecologist Fast to Faith Book Website: https://fasttofaith.com/ FREE GUIDE: 5 Essential Tools to Tame Cravings & Extinguish Out of Control Cravings: https://drtabatha.com/weightloss-guide/ FREE GUIDE: The Gutsy Gynecologist’s Guide to Balancing Your Hormones: https://drtabatha.com/free-guide/   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c

Prepare to unravel the secrets to a healthier, longer life as we embark on a thought-provoking conversation with the renowned Dr. Joseph Mercola, a true pioneer in the field of health information. In this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics, including longevity, biohacking, the immune system, and the downsides of certain foods. Dr. Joseph shares unconventional perspectives that challenge the norm, paving the way for a healthier lifestyle. Did you know that there are both pluses and minuses when it comes to consuming chicken? Discover the potential drawbacks of this popular protein source and gain a profound understanding of antioxidants and their dynamic interaction with our bodies. We unravel the secrets to living not just longer, but healthier. Dr. Joseph's insights are both enlightening and controversial, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone on the journey to optimal well-being. Buckle up for a captivating exchange that challenges conventional wisdom and sets the stage for a brighter, healthier future. We also delve into the current state of research and the impact of artificial intelligence on our access to information. Join us for an insightful conversation that challenges conventional wisdom and sheds light on the future of health and wellness. Gain valuable insights that empower you to make informed decisions about your well-being. Don't miss this chance to stay ahead in the quest for health and wellness in an age where knowledge is key.   Key Takeaways: [00:02:35] Dr. Joseph Mercola’s online presence and controversy.  [00:04:21] Longevity and research funding. [00:08:24] Benefits of methylene blue. [00:11:23] Oxidative stress and radiation. [00:17:44] Methylene blue usage and precautions. [00:21:08] Immune boosting protocol. [00:23:28] Toxicity of food grade peroxide. [00:27:48] Linoleic acid in different foods. [00:32:10] Chicken and linoleic acid. [00:36:08] Protein sources and favorites. [00:40:13] Progesterone and breast cancer. [00:47:02] Global cabal and CBDCs. [00:47:55] Disappearing internet information. [00:51:21] Linoleic acid and radiation exposure.   Memorable Quotes: "Now, fortunately, if you optimize for health and longevity, that tends to self-correct any of the other challenges that cause those conditions to begin with. So that's one of the reasons why I do it. And I think because your body wants to be healthy. It was designed to be healthy. It's intrinsically directed towards to achieve that unless you throw some roadblocks in the way. And most people are so confused and brainwashed by traditional conventional media that it's a full-time job to figure this thing out." [00:05:28] – Dr. Joseph Mercola "It's definitely a new world. You really can't predict it, but you can see the trends, and trends don't look encouraging. You really want to build health and resiliency because it's a very short time. I mean, this access to information we just shared is going to disappear. They're taking it all off the internet. It is gone. No, it's actually not off. It's still there, but it's out of the resources and tools you would typically use to find it." [00:47:45] – Dr. Joseph Mercola   Episode Resources: Podcast: https://drannacabeca.com/blogs/show/mitochondrial-health-is-metabolic-health-with-cynthia-thurlow Podcast: https://drannacabeca.com/blogs/show/living-young-for-a-lifetime-unlocking-the-secrets-of-longevity-with-dr-jeffrey-gladden Immune Bundle: https://drannacabeca.com/products/mama-doctors-immunity-bundle?_pos=3&_psq=immune&_ss=e&_v=1.0\   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c  

Ready to kick off the year with a bang? Join me and my lovely co-host, my daughter, Amira Bivens, as we unravel the mystery behind New Year's resolutions. Did you know that about 23% of people quit their resolutions by the end of the first week, and a staggering 43% quit by the end of January? In this episode, we break down the stats and delve into the psychology of resolution-making, unveiling practical tips to not only set but conquer your goals. Discover the keys to longevity in your resolutions journey. Amira and I share strategies to foster resilience, emphasizing the significance of a fresh start mentality and recognizing your unique strengths. Unearth the power of community support, a game-changer in your pursuit of personal growth. Spoiler alert: Amira drops some wisdom on navigating challenging times with grace. Looking for inspiration to make 2024 your year of transformation? Tune in as we recommend a fantastic book called "Atomic Habits" and introduce the Keto Green 16 Challenge. This challenge isn't just about shedding toxic fat – it's a holistic approach to achieving hormone balance through diet and lifestyle. We also highlight the importance of community support and accountability in achieving health goals. Prioritize your well-being, set achievable goals, and embark on a journey of self-discovery with us. It's time to turn resolutions into revolutions!   Key Takeaways: [00:02:08] New Year's resolutions. [00:03:38] Self-reflection and personal growth. [00:07:22] Community and self-sabotage. [00:08:39] Sense of community in adversity. [00:10:03] Setting goals.  [00:12:00] Keto Green 16 Challenge. [00:14:08] Hormone balance and detoxification. [00:16:34] Health is the ultimate wish. Memorable Quotes:   "I definitely believe in community, whether you're wanting to have a community that pushes you to be, just pushes you beyond your comfort zone. I think it's so important to have a variety of communities that you can explore yourself and maybe a community that you need to self-sabotage in." [00:07:26] – Amira Bivens   "That's what life is about, healthy relationships. And there's a quote that is an old Arabian proverb that says when you have your health, you have a thousand wishes. When you don't have your health, you have but one." [00:16:28] – Dr. Anna Cabeca Resources: Keto Green 16 Challenge: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/offers-keto-green-16-challenge-bundle   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c

Estrogen and hormone testing have become increasingly important topics in the field of women's health. In this episode, I'm joined by the remarkable Dr. Carrie Jones, a seasoned Naturopathic Physician known as the "Queen of Hormones." Together, we demystify hormone replacement therapy, specifically estrogen, debunking fears and revealing its profound benefits when used correctly. Discover the vital role estrogen plays in our bodies and the significance of hormone testing, particularly through advanced urine testing. Dr. Carrie, with over two decades of expertise, emphasizes the value of understanding how our bodies process estrogen metabolites. Gain insights into maintaining a healthy hormonal balance and preparing your body for any necessary hormone therapy through proactive lifestyle changes. Tune in and empower yourself with knowledge on hormone replacement therapy methods and safety, exploring the advantages of transdermal patches and the importance of choosing the right approach based on your lifestyle. Dr. Carrie and I agree – there's no set endpoint for hormone therapy. When used alongside healthy habits, it can be continued indefinitely, providing lifelong benefits for brain health and cognitive function. Our conversation aims to empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your health. Whether you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, understanding your hormones is crucial for a vibrant life. Take that one next right step for your health – reduce your toxic burden, choose clean products, and share this episode with friends.    Key Takeaways: [00:04:11] Women's health and hormones. [00:07:03] Estrogen metabolite pathways and testing. [00:10:44] Cruciferous vegetables and spices. [00:14:24] Growing broccoli sprouts at home. [00:16:48] Detoxification and DNA damage. [00:20:22] Estrogen options for menopause. [00:22:58] Topical hormone absorption and safety. [00:26:46] Timing of hormone therapy. [00:29:39] Hormone support in perimenopause. [00:34:43] Reality vs. blue zone lifestyle. Memorable Quotes:   "Sulforaphane opens up some 200 pathways. It's like opening all the doors. It unclogs all the drains. It pulls up all the manhole covers. It just opens and says, get out. You can go now. And it's great for your detoxification pathways. Not just estrogen, but chemicals and toxicants and other hormones that just need to go, medications that are on their way out, all those things." [00:13:35] – Dr. Carrie Jones   "I feel a lot of empathy for all the women everywhere, because you and I are in this field. So, we know what's going on biologically, physiologically. But if you have no idea, I 100% empathize with you. I know it can feel rough. And I know in medicine, it's not very well talked about or told about. And so even if you go to your OBGYN, you know, they may be more focused on the younger baby years. That's what their expertise in. They are not an expert yet in perimenopause and menopause. And so, it can be really frustrating." [00:32:18] – Dr. Carrie Jones Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones: Website Instagram TikTok Podcast   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website Instagram Personal Instagram  

Beauty goes beyond the surface. A healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and proper skincare, can rejuvenate both our appearance and well-being. True beauty radiates from within, showcasing that taking care of ourselves goes a long way in looking and feeling younger than ever before. In this latest episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I have a very special guest joining us - the renowned Dr. Anthony Youn. Dr. Anthony, who many of you may already know from his popular social media platforms, is one of America's most trusted and followed plastic surgeons. He has just released his second book, "Younger for Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best with the New Science of Autojuvenation," and it is an absolute game-changer! In this episode, Dr. Anthony shares his expert insights on how simple changes in diet, activity, and skincare can make us look and feel younger than ever before. From red light therapy to at-home dermaplaning, he covers the hottest beauty trends and provides insider tips that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world! But it's not just about appearances. Dr. Anthony emphasizes the importance of self-love and embracing our bodies at every stage of life. He believes that true beauty comes from within and radiates outward. By nourishing ourselves from the inside out and the outside in, we can unlock a newfound vibrancy and magnetism that will leave us feeling more magnificent than ever before. I was personally blown away by Dr. Anthony's infectious sense of humor and genuine authenticity. His passion for helping others shines through in every word, and I know you'll be just as captivated as I was.   Key Takeaways: [00:03:19] Radiating health and vibrancy. [00:07:16] The husband stitch. [00:08:38] Empowering women in plastic surgery. [00:11:09] The risks of Botox. [00:13:35] The goal of being a surgeon. [00:15:35] The pinnacle of success. [00:21:19] Reduction of cellulite. [00:21:29] Cellulite and reducing inflammation. [00:24:44] Sunspots and age spots. [00:27:33] Antioxidant skincare benefits. [00:31:33] Non-surgical skin tightening treatments. [00:33:27] Microneedling at home. [00:35:44] Facelift procedure explained. [00:38:18] Aging and finding purpose. [00:42:20] Skincare line called Youn Beauty. [00:44:18] Self-love and longevity. Memorable Quotes:   "My goal should be the opposite. It should be how do we keep people out of the operating room, yet still get them to look and feel amazing and feel hopefully that they don't need to go under the knife to get the look that they're looking for." [00:14:17] – Anthony Youn, MD   "There's a part of skincare and a part of aging that we don't really talk a lot about. And it has to do with mindset, it has to do with gratitude, it has to do with less stress in your life, meditation. And one of the big things that I put, you know, is I think having a purpose greater than yourself, in and of itself, that can be anti-aging." [00:38:28] – Anthony Youn, MD Connect with Anthony Youn, MD: Website Skincare Website Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Twitter Book: Younger For Life 21-Day Challenge   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website Instagram Personal Instagram

Navigating the holiday season is like walking a tightrope, balancing the joyous moments with the stressful undertow that threatens to pull us under. In the midst of this seasonal whirlwind, self-care becomes paramount. Picture this episode as your guide through the maze of holiday chaos, a compass pointing toward adrenal support—a secret weapon to not just survive but thrive during these bustling times. As we all know, this time of year can bring both joy and stress, and it's important to take care of ourselves amidst the hustle and bustle. That's why I wanted to share with you this episode, where I dive deep into adrenal support and how it can help you thrive during this busy time. Join me as I discuss the symptoms of adrenal dysfunction and the supplements you can incorporate into your routine to restore your adrenals. From vitamin D and C to B vitamins and adaptogens like maca and turmeric, I cover it all! I even touch on the importance of sleep, setting your circadian rhythm, and identifying and managing your stressors. Additionally, I discuss the role of nutrition, physical activity, and positive thinking in adrenal health.  So, if you're feeling fatigued, lacking energy, or struggling with stress, this episode is a must-listen! You'll learn practical tips and strategies to support your adrenal glands and reclaim your vitality. Trust me, you won't want to miss it!   Key Takeaways: [00:01:35] Holiday stress. [00:03:05] Seasonal Affective Disorder. [00:03:49] Symptoms of adrenal dysfunction. [00:05:45] Recommended supplements. [00:09:17] Supporting the adrenal gland. [00:10:54] Getting enough rest and sleep. [00:13:13] Improve your nutrition. [00:15:12] Physical activities and bad habits. [00:16:08] Being positive and oxytocin hormone. Memorable Quotes:   "The stress is real. And it can really pull us down into a negative energy and a dark hole where we can feel isolation. And I want to talk about this today because also many people will, on top of the seasonal stress, will experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, it's abbreviated SAD, seasonal affective disorder. And that means when there's more depression, isolation, loneliness during this time of year, because of really lack of sunlight and vitamin D." [00:02:57] – Dr. Anna Cabeca   "It would be being positive, like focusing on what you love in your life, what you enjoy, who you enjoy doing it with, and focus on those things. From there, you'll have an extreme amount of love and connection and healing. There's no stronger hormone than oxytocin." [00:16:09] – Dr. Anna Cabeca   Products Mentioned: Mighty Maca Plus Better Brain & Sleep Formula   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website Instagram Personal Instagram

Healing from trauma is a crucial aspect of achieving optimal health, personal growth, and creating a more compassionate world. In this episode, I open up about my own experiences with trauma and how it has shaped me into the person I am today. In this vulnerable conversation, I discuss the profound impact that losing a child had on me and how it led me to a path of understanding and healing. I recount a powerful moment with a physician who crumbled into my arms and cried, showing me that my story had helped others find solace and support. As we approach the new year, I believe it is essential to focus on revitalizing our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Tune in as I delve into the concept of post-traumatic growth and how we can regain resilience in the face of adversity. I also explore the healing power of oxytocin and its role in empowering us to overcome trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Moreover, I share my personal belief that kindness and love are the keys to achieving optimal health. I discuss the importance of extending the same care and compassion we desire for ourselves to others, creating a world where everyone can wake up feeling supported and understood. I understand that this episode may stir up emotions and questions, and I welcome them wholeheartedly. I hope that you will join me in spreading this message of compassion and understanding, as it comes from the depths of my heart. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels welcome, as long as kindness prevails.   Key Takeaways: [00:01:47] Healing from trauma and compassion. [00:05:21] Integration and Inclusivity. [00:09:20] Multilingual upbringing and inclusivity. [00:14:21] Hateful comments and seeking peace. [00:16:43] Creating safe space for healing. [00:18:16] Promote peace and healing. [00:21:03] Healing from trauma and compassion. [00:24:12] Microdose oxytocin for healing. Memorable Quotes:   "Her heart has been broken and she has grieved. She has been bullied, threatened, assaulted, and raped of her innocence. She has been discounted, discouraged, falsely demonized, and dismissed. Yet with a resilience that is insurmountable, she rises still with a love for life, God, family, friends, and freedom." [00:13:39] – Dr. Anna Cabeca   "Healing from trauma is the way we can achieve optimal health. And we start with ourselves and one person at a time. How can we be kind? How can we be loving? What we want for other people, what we want for ourselves has to be what we want for other people." [00:21:17] – Dr. Anna Cabeca   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website Instagram Personal Instagram  

Oxytocin is often referred to as the "love hormone" or the "cuddle hormone" due to its association with feelings of love, bonding, and intimacy. However, it is much more than that. Oxytocin is a master hormone that plays a crucial role in various physiological functions and has a significant impact on our overall well-being. In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Dr. Sahar Swidan to discuss the power of Oxytocin and its impact on our overall well-being. Dr. Sahar, President and CEO of NeuroPharm, and an internationally renowned speaker and expert in pain management, headaches, and HRT, shares her insights and expertise on this fascinating topic. We delve into the role of Oxytocin in combating stress, promoting positive emotions, and fostering stronger connections with others. It truly is a hormone that can transform our lives!  Dr. Sahar also shares her expertise on how to harness the benefits of Oxytocin in our daily lives, including practical tips on microdosing Oxytocin throughout the day. We also touch on the importance of healthy eating, protein shakes, and maintaining hormonal balance for optimal health. As your trusted Girlfriend Doctor, I am committed to helping you navigate all stages of life with confidence and vitality. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, enhance your relationships, or simply boost your mood, this episode has something for everyone!   Key Takeaways: [00:04:49] Oxytocin is a master hormone.  [00:06:24] Oxytocin deficiency in society. [00:08:07] Master switch hormone and its function in the brain. [00:12:30] Delivery methods for Oxytocin. [00:17:06] Injecting Pitocin for Oxytocin. [00:19:01] The power of hugs and kisses. [00:24:20] Neuroprotective effects of pregnenolone. [00:27:20] Heart disease in women. [00:30:03] Progesterone and clotting disorders. [00:35:17] Dr. Sahar’s new book. [00:38:23] Medications and cleaner alternatives. [00:43:19] Using DHEA as a preventative. [00:45:07] Urinary incontinence and hormone replacement. [00:47:52] Microdose Oxytocin throughout the day. Memorable Quotes:   "I think we all really are Oxytocin deficient nowadays, because a lot of us have lost two to three years, depending on the lockdowns and what state you were in, because we really miss being with our loved ones and family and friends and girlfriends, which I always say is the best form therapy." [00:06:24] – Dr. Sahar Swidan   "The studies have shown that you gotta hug somebody at least 20 seconds, minimally, to increase the release of oxytocin. So, these quick hugs that we all do because everybody's so rushed, it doesn't release Oxytocin. So, make sure all of your hugs to your kids, spouses, friends, girlfriends, humanity, whatever, whoever needs a hug, it's 20 seconds or more. " [00:18:56] – Dr. Sahar Swidan Connect with Dr. Sahar Swidan: Skincare Website Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website Instagram  

Menopause is often misunderstood and stigmatized as a disease, when in fact it is a natural and inevitable phase of a woman's life. Today, I want to emphasize that menopause is not a disease, but rather a transition period that should be embraced and celebrated, and share stories of women who have taken control of their lives during menopause, defying societal expectations, and embracing their true selves. In this episode, I also had the pleasure of hosting Erin Keating, the amazing host of the "Hotter Than Ever" podcast and an award-winning Television Development and Production Executive. Erin shares her insights on navigating the ups and downs of life, embracing low feelings, and finding the courage to take the next right step towards becoming your healthiest, happiest self. Erin's podcast has been incredibly well-received, with listeners from all walks of life resonating with her honest and relatable conversations. She fearlessly explores topics that many of us shy away from, shedding light on the realities of midlife and the desire for a fresh start. During our conversation, Erin emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our feelings and being present in the moment. She encourages journaling as a tool for self-reflection and shares practical tips on harnessing our thoughts to find true joy. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, I highly recommend tuning in to this episode. Erin's infectious energy and empowering message will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to make positive changes in your own life.   Key Takeaways: [00:02:08] Funny, sexy menopause. [00:04:31] Menopause as a disease state. [00:05:30] Menopause should be embraced and celebrated. [00:07:15] Replenishing hormones and optimizing. [00:10:57] First concert experiences. [00:11:14] Embrace your age and authenticity. [00:15:06] Creating personal spiritual symbols. [00:19:48] The realization during illness. [00:20:55] Prioritize self-care and self-expression. [00:22:34] Reconnecting mind and body. [00:25:06] Reshaping dynamic after divorce. [00:26:03] Embrace uncertainty, trust the universe. [00:28:25] Seeking higher spiritual connection. [00:33:17] Hormone imbalance and inflammation. [00:34:32] Take control of your menopause. [00:36:17] Making menopause funny and sexy. [00:38:07] Embrace change and pursue passions. [00:39:02] Redefinition and change. [00:42:07] Being in the present moment. Memorable Quotes "I'm really proud to say my age and the phase of life that I'm in. I don't want to hide that. I don't want to be someone who pretends to be something I'm not, because what we are at this point in our lives is so powerful and has so much potential to change the world and to change our own happiness." [00:11:21] – Erin Keating "I'm just going to put one foot in front of the next. I need to be in action and have clear intentions. I don't have to be in charge of the how and I don't have to be in charge of the outcome. I just have to do my work and keep plugging away at it." [00:26:53] – Erin Keating Connect with Erin Keating: Website Facebook Instagram TikTok   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website Instagram

As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to discuss a topic that is close to my heart - grieving and embracing love.  In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Kris Carr, a remarkable individual who has overcome adversity and is now inspiring others to own their own journey. She’s a multiple New York Times Best-Selling Author, Wellness Activist and Cancer Thriver. Together, we delve into the complexities of grief and the power of love in healing. Grief can manifest in various ways during this time of year - from the empty seats at our tables to the longing for celebrations of the past. It can be challenging to confront these emotions, but it is essential to honor our losses while also cherishing the love we have experienced. Throughout our conversation, Kris and I share personal stories and insights on how to navigate grief and find solace in the energy of love. We discuss the importance of leaning into love and supporting one another during difficult times. Together, we explore ways to redirect our focus towards the positive moments and connections that bring us joy. I invite you to join us on this powerful journey of healing and self-discovery. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips on navigating grief during the holiday season.   Key Takeaways: [00:01:56] Grief during the holiday season. [00:07:02] Embrace grief and find healing. [00:07:45] Opening up about grief. [00:09:29] Grief-phobic, emotions-averse culture. [00:12:06] Navigating grief and finding acceptance. [00:14:10] Grief and healing. [00:19:46] Setting ourselves up for success. [00:22:38] Coming into the present moment. [00:24:21] Joy and well-being in life. [00:27:34] Create rituals to honor lost loved ones. [00:30:11] Understanding and honoring our emotions.  [00:32:22] Honoring lost loved ones. Memorable Quotes   "It's kind of like a what to expect when you're not expecting the rug to be pulled out from under you, which is what every single one of us will face in our lifetime, not only mentally, but physically, and how it also affects us maybe even spiritually. And yet, like cancer, this is a topic that few people talk about." [00:04:39] – Kris Carr   "Love is the only thing that never dies. It transforms and it takes on all shapes and sizes. It's an energy that I think that's bigger than we can even comprehend with our human minds. And with that in mind, if that's one of the reasons why we're here is to live fully and experience, express and share love, then allowing ourselves to return to joy is part of our medicine." [00:23:52] – Kris Carr Connect with Kris Carr: Website Instagram Facebook New Book: I'm Not a Mourning Person   Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website Instagram

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we're delving deep into the world of sexual health and its profound impact on our overall well-being. I'm sharing not just one, but two game-changing secrets to give your sex life an incredible boost.   First up, we're unraveling the intricacies of the dance between men and women. Understanding these differences can be the key to transforming your intimate connections. But that's not all – we're also taking a closer look at redefining orgasm. We’ll also talk about oxytocin – the magical hormone of love and connection. I'm breaking down how this little powerhouse can supercharge your intimacy and desire. But of course, we're not shying away from the common issues that can throw a curveball into our sexual health journey. Vaginal atrophy, hormonal imbalances – we're addressing it all.   Alongside identifying these challenges, we’ll share practical tips and solutions to not just address them but to elevate your sexual health to new heights. Are you ready to revive the passion in your relationships and unlock a world of intimacy? Let's dive in!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [03:30] Importance of addressing the seven areas of sexual health [09:20] Effects of menopause on vaginal health [11:20] Importance of letting go of preconceptions and shame around sexuality [17:30] Three simple secrets to supercharge your sex life [20:40] Example of a patient's experience and the need for solutions MEMORABLE QUOTES "I needed to understand what had happened to me when it happened to me that I no longer had that desire, that interest." -Dr. Anna Cabeca   "Even though I loved my husband, I had no desire for sex. I rather that was the last thing on my to do list that I wanted to check off." -Dr. Anna Cabeca RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sexual CPR Program   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we are joined by Dr. Christine Schaffner. Together we'll be delving into the fascinating world of coherence healing and the role of quantum physics and science in our body's ability to heal. Coherence is the state of alignment and organization where there is an uninterrupted flow of communication within our body and between people. It is a powerful concept that can have profound implications for our health and well-being.   Dr. Schaffner shares her journey and experiences with coherence healing, highlighting the importance of embracing principles that promote coherence in our lives. She recounts her own experience with a brain tumor and how her commitment to cultivating coherence played a significant role in her healing process. She also shares the inspiring story of a patient who experienced remarkable healing through coherence practices.   The stories shared by Dr. Schaffner and her patients are a testament to the profound impact of coherence healing on our well-being. As we continue to explore this field, we can expect to see even more exciting developments and applications in the future.   So, let us embrace the power of coherence healing and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Together, we can create a world where love, compassion, and gratitude are the driving forces behind our health and well-being. Thank you for joining us on this enlightening episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show. Stay tuned for more empowering conversations and insights into the world of holistic healing.     KEY TAKEAWAYS [03:00] The body as a temple and the concept of continuous renewal [07:00] The concept of coherence and its application in healing [15:00] Importance of heart rate variability and coherence in healing. [23:00] Case study of a patient with stage four cancer and the power of coherence healing. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Immanence Health Dr Christine Schaffner The Art and Science of Cultivating Coherence MEMORABLE QUOTES "This takes a lot of faith and a lot of trust and a lot of showing up and willing to receive" -Dr. Christine Schaffner   "If we can give just more time and more energy to this really beautiful part of how we are wired to connect and we're wired to heal and that it's really our heart." -Dr. Christine Schaffner     To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, get ready to unlock the secrets of longevity and vibrant health. We are thrilled to welcome the incredible Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified family medicine physician and specialist in nutritional sciences and geriatrics. Dr. Lyon is the author of the groundbreaking book "Forever Strong: A New Science-Based Strategy for Aging." Her unique background in nutritional sciences has led her on a remarkable journey to explore the pivotal role of muscle in promoting longevity and overall well-being. This episode is a game-changer, and you won't want to miss it! Dr. Gabrielle Lyon reveals the crucial significance of muscle in the quest for a longer, healthier life. She explains that muscle is not just about looking good in a swimsuit; it's the primary organ of longevity, boasting remarkable anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing properties. Dr. Lyon delves into how building and maintaining muscle helps fortify your bones, fuels your metabolism, and shields you from the ravages of aging. As she shares her personal journey, you'll discover how she stumbled upon the importance of skeletal muscle in the bigger health picture. Dr. Lyon helps you understand the foundations of nutrition and dietary protein, underscoring its irreplaceable role in muscle health. Learn how to incorporate resistance training exercises into your fitness routine. These exercises aren't just for bodybuilders; they're the key to maintaining muscle mass and staving off age-related muscle loss. But here's the real kicker! Dr. Lyon doesn't just talk about muscles and nutrition; she's all about empowering you to feel worthy of a healthy body. This psychological insight might be the missing piece in your wellness puzzle. In this episode, she'll inspire you to make positive changes and unlock the full potential of your health journey. Are you ready to take the reins of your longevity and well-being? Tune in to "The Girlfriend Doctor" now and be prepared to be blown away by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's wisdom and passion for muscle health. Your future self will thank you! KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:00] It's never too late to start building muscle [7:43] Protein-focused nutrition for muscle health [11:20] The key amino acid for skeletal muscle health [13:46] The importance of the first meal of the day. [18:28] Maintaining lean body mass for body composition [20:07] Combating aging with resistance training [27:08] Fasting in older individuals [31:22] Medications that cause weight loss or gain [34:40] Feeling worthy of your desired body [37:57] Breaking a fast with a healthy keto green meal MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DrGabrielleLyon.com Instagram  Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well MEMORABLE QUOTES "The one thing that my sickest patients had in common wasn't that they were overweight. It was that they were under muscled." [6:00] -Dr. Gabrielle Lyon "There is no replacement for resistance training as you age." [13:27] -Dr. Gabrielle Lyon RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, uncover the inspiring journey of Samantha Harris, the former host of Dancing with the Stars and author of the bestselling book, "Your Healthiest Healthy." Samantha shares her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer. However, her story isn't about mere survival; it's a powerful testament to resilience as she emerged as a breast cancer thriver. Samantha highlights the importance of trusting your intuition and seeking second opinions for your health, delivering a message of empowerment and hope. Explore the pivotal role that lifestyle factors play in preventing and overcoming breast cancer. Samantha gives insight into the impact of nutrition, stress management, and the significance of clean beauty products in reducing your risk of cancer. Samantha encourages listeners to seize control of their health and embrace positive changes that fight against disease. She doesn't merely share her journey but extends a hand of support through her website and membership community, reinforcing that you're not alone on your path to well-being. Prepare for a riveting and transformative experience that will reignite your enthusiasm for a healthier, more fulfilling life. With her radiant spirit and empowering words, Samantha invites you to join her on a profound journey towards wellness. Tune in to this episode of "The Girlfriend Doctor" and embark on a transformative voyage with Samantha, where education, inspiration, and empowerment converge to light the path to your healthiest, happiest self. KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:00] From misdiagnosis and finding the lump [7:25] Decision-making process for treatment options [8:40] Seeking second opinions [9:54] Chemotherapy and radiation [11:57] Dealing with a double mastectomy and reframing mindset [13:20] Choosing positivity and focusing on the good [17:27]Holistic approach to mitigate disease risks [21:11] Using antibiotics as a hormone disruptor [23:25] Positive self-talk and taking control of one's health [26:43] Transitioning to clean beauty products [31:22] Trusting intuition and knowing your body [35:10] How your energy affects the people around us [36:38] Detox pathways should be opened to eliminate toxins effectively   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SamanthaHarris.com Instagram    MEMORABLE QUOTES "I made a conscious choice to look at everything that came at me next in this cancer journey with a positive perspective." [12:35] -Samantha Harris "What we put in on and around our bodies, how we choose to live our lifestyle and certain habits, the environmental effects of all that turning on or leaving off certain DNA structures and genetic makeup within us that then can activate and create something like cancer or heart disease or type 2 diabetes or neurodegenerative disorders or hormone imbalances." [17:27] -Samantha Harris     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor    

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes back Natalie Jill, fitness and nutrition expert, to tackle the unique challenges of midlife weight management. Natalie shares how she recovered from severe injuries by strengthening her body and mind. In this episode, Natalie explores the crucial role of mindset, nutritional strategies, and hormone optimization in achieving success at any stage of life! Discover the keys to overcoming injuries and embracing a new reality in your health journey. Natalie teaches the importance of deciding to change and lays out actionable strategies to eliminate unprocessed foods, healthy food combinations, and timing your meals for optimal fat loss.  The connection between hormones and weight management is undeniable, so Natalie emphasizes the need for a holistic approach. Join the lively conversation as they discuss working through pain, strengthening your body, and finding conscious solutions for injury-related obstacles. If you're ready to break free from midlife weight loss myths and embark on a healthier path, this episode is your guiding light. Revolutionize your approach to weight management! KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:34] Overcoming injuries and creating a new reality. [8:47] Breaking the pain cycle and working through injuries. [12:14] Strengthening and mindset [14:03] A smarter approach for fat loss in midlife  [16:39] The importance of hormone balance [18:08] Taking a holistic approach to health and healing [20:03] The significance of diet, workouts, and community [21:40] Overcoming adversity and conquering challenges MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Masterclass: https://dranna.com/fatlossclass NatalieJillFitness.com Midlife Conversations Podcast  Instagram  MEMORABLE QUOTES “You've decided what's negative about aging. You decided what you don't like about your body. You decided about your diagnosis, but you haven't actually decided you want a different reality for yourself that I know for sure. I've worked with. Hundreds of thousands of women and they haven't decided until they do.” [19:15] -Natalie Jill RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we welcome Shawn Stevenson, a remarkable author, founder, and host of The Model Health Show. With a profound dedication to improving lives through evidence-based strategies, Stevenson stands at the forefront of the health and wellness field, guiding individuals toward optimal well-being through nutrition, fitness, and mindset.  In this episode, Dr. Cabeca and Stevenson delve into the transformative power of family meals. Discover how weekly gatherings around the table can elevate nutrition, diminish obesity risks, and enhance mental well-being. Take a deep dive into the science of oxytocin and social connection. Learn how family meals foster healthy eating habits in children but also contribute to longevity, transcending the mere quality of food. Remember that food is medicine, and so is the company you keep! It is ingrained in our genes to connect and share food. Join us to learn how to foster a strong family mealtime tradition that will impact you and generations to come!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [02:00] Eat Smarter Family Cookbook [5:13] The impact of eating together as a family [11:51] Stress-related illnesses and hormonal imbalance [15:59] The negative effects of eating alone frequently [18:41] Emphasizing progress over perfection  [22:43] Inviting children to participate in meal preparation [24:30] Definition of ultra-processed foods  [30:48] Ultra-processed foods in America  [32:08] Upgrading your diet [37:00] Eating with a Purpose  [44:30] The dangers of plastic containers and nonstick pans [48:44] Creating a healthier culture for families and future generations   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Model Health Show Eat Smarter Cookbook   MEMORABLE QUOTES "Families that eat together on a regular basis, consume significantly higher amounts of real whole foods, namely fruits and vegetables, and significantly less ultra-processed foods, namely chips, and soda." [3:16] -Shawn Stevenson "Humans have been processing foods forever. All right. So cooking the food is processing that food, you know, taking a tomato and crushing it. And cooking it and making tomato sauce and or even just baking a sweet potato, right? You're cooking it is changing the chemical structure in interesting ways." [18:59] -Shawn Stevenson RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor    

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, get ready for an electrifying episode with the distinguished Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson! Dr. Berkson holds an astounding 50 years of experience as a hormone expert and advocate. As a distinguished Hormone Scholar at Tulane University's Center for Bioenvironmental Research and serving on the board at the Institute of Bioidentical Medicine, Dr. Berkson is the premier hormone expert. Dr. Berkson has authored 21 books, some of which have achieved best-seller status. Her expertise spans from hormones to endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), making her a true luminary in the field. Prepare to have your perspective transformed as Dr. Berkson unravels the myths and misunderstandings surrounding hormone therapy. With over five decades of experience, she's here to guide you through the intricacies of the Women's Health Initiative trial, shedding light on the pivotal role hormones play in your overall health and longevity. Discover the incredible power of balanced hormones in safeguarding your precious hippocampus and staving off cognitive decline. Dr. Berkson fearlessly confronts the bias against hormone therapy, calling for a revolution in medical education and awareness. Revolutionize your health and well-being! This episode is a game-changer, offering you the knowledge and insights to take control of your health and hormones. Her charismatic personality, coupled with her wealth of expertise, ensures an enlightening and entertaining experience. Tune in and embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you—because your body deserves nothing but the best!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:17] The importance of hormones and nutrition for overall health [7:03] The significance of hippocampal volume for anti-aging [11:32] How hormone therapy reduces the risk of breast cancer  [14:43] Why protective and anti-aging tools are withheld [17:11] Differentiating between synthetic and bioidentical hormones. [21:23] Importance of progesterone and its benefits in various body parts [29:41] Impact of prenatal hormone exposure on cancer risk [32:48] Third-generation effects of DES exposure [33:29] Endocrine disruption and gender fluidity [37:44] Increase in hormone imbalances in younger girls and boys [39:40] Importance of reducing exposure to toxins [40:43] Green pregnancy and reducing exposure for healthier children   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DrLindseyBerkson.com Instagram  MEMORABLE QUOTES "If a woman has been on estrogen therapy for at least five years, she has a 23 percent decreased incidence of getting breast cancer." [11:05] -Dr. Lindsey Berkson "I just really have that same confusion as to why there's such a bias against hormones and the same fire in my belly to have other women and gentlemen not miss out on keeping their hormones balanced so that they too can be younger longer." [19:34] -Dr. Lindsey Berkson   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca unveils the importance of regular pap smears and pelvic exams in the battle against cervical cancer. Prepare to be moved by real-life stories of patients who missed out on these life-saving screenings, only to face a cervical cancer diagnosis later on. Dr. Cabeca pulls back the curtain on the human papillomavirus (HPV), the villain behind cervical cancer's curtain, and reveals how our immune systems hold the key to keeping it at bay. You'll discover the insider tips and immune-boosting strategies that can help you become the ultimate guardian of your health. Dr. Cabeca's bag of wellness tricks includes powerful natural treatments like sulforaphane and methylated folate that can work wonders in the fight against cervical dysplasia. She challenges the current guidelines for cervical cancer screening and provides you with a new path to long-lasting health. Join us in this high-energy, informative episode, where Dr. Anna Cabeca takes you on a journey from empowerment to enlightenment. These forms of cancer are preventable, and the earlier we can diagnose them, the more treatable they are. Don't let your health take a back seat – become your best guardian and tune in now! Your health, happiness, and vitality are just a click away. KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:19] HPV as a risk factor for cervical cancer [5:59] The Dangers of misdiagnosis and late detection [9:08] Case study on using sulforaphane and folate for cervical dysplasia [12:36] Risk factors for cervical cancer [14:03] Importance of regular pap smears [16:25] Screening recommendations for individuals over age 65 [19:37] Cervical cancer statistics in the United States MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Researchgate.net FolaPro   MEMORABLE QUOTES "Human Papillomavirus has several high-risk strains that are associated with cancer, cervical cancer, specifically in 99% of cervical cancers." [2:52] -Dr. Anna Cabeca "Not having a pap smear puts you at the highest risk for cervical cancer." [18:47] Dr. Anna Cabeca   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we delve into the world of functional medicine with the incredible Dr. Filomena Trindade. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Trindade's holistic approach empowers patients to take control of their well-being. Her journey has been defined by a relentless commitment to helping patients unearth the answers to their most pressing health concerns. Dr. Trindade's approach is nothing short of revolutionary, as she champions a holistic, compassionate style of medicine that zeroes in on the root causes of ailments, all while empowering her patients to become the architects of their well-being. Discover the vital link between adrenal health, insulin resistance, and hormonal imbalances in women's health. Explore the benefits and controversies surrounding DHEA supplementation. Dive into Dr. Trindade's transformative healing retreats in the Azores. Learn about the exciting potential of ketamine for trauma therapy. Take charge of your health journey with personalized medicine. Address root causes, embrace holistic healing, and embark on a path to a healthier, happier you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [6:26] Connecting the dots in patient symptoms [8:28] Comprehensive testing and early diagnosis [11:01] Risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease [15:14] Bioidentical hormonal therapy and vaginal estrogen [17:16] DHEA supplementation for women [24:12] Gut health and its connection to the brain. [27:22] Trauma work and limbic system reset for healing [33:09] Recognizing fight, flight, and freeze responses  [35:42] Ketamine therapy for trauma treatment [38:30] Finding the right treatment for each patient [39:09] Foundation of functional medicine principles  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DrTrindade.com Instagram    MEMORABLE QUOTES "I find more and more women that are insulin resistant younger and younger and it's the root cause I feel to the PCOS." [12:30] -Dr. Trindade RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, discover a healthier path forward with our guest, Laura Adler—an environmental toxins expert, holistic health coach, and educator. Laura's mission is to educate health professionals and individuals about the pervasive impact of environmental chemicals on health, inspiring change for a cleaner, healthier life. Laura delves into the unsettling reality of hidden toxins and hormone disruptors and the shocking truth about the FDA's leniency towards these harmful substances and their presence in our daily lives. Brace yourself as Laura reveals that even umbilical cord blood carries evidence of over 267 chemicals. Gain practical insights on reducing exposure—learn how to minimize contact with persistent chemicals like PCBs while also tackling non-persistent ones. Prepare for a game-changing conversation as Dr. Anna Cabeca and Laura Adler join forces. Uncover the risks of everyday products, explore the intricacies of clean living, and challenge the status quo. This episode isn't just information; it's a call to action. Learn how to make informed choices, take charge of your well-being, and embark on a journey towards cleaner living. Don't miss this electrifying episode that marries education, empowerment, and tangible steps for a toxin-free life. . KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:05] The presence of toxins in umbilical cord blood [7:03] The challenges of veganism and dietary choices [9:47] Considering the cultural and economic aspects of food [11:10] Taking breaks from eating meat [12:30] Understanding the differences in farming practices [16:44] The difference between persistent and non-persistent toxins [19:43] The challenges of regulating sunscreen  [23:51] Detoxifying fat-soluble toxins [25:43] Benefits of sauna therapy for certain toxins [30:09] Legislative changes to protect against toxins [40:28] Finding clean brands and making informed choices   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE LauraAdler.com Instagram Facebook  Pinterest MEMORABLE QUOTES "We don't need to do sauna therapy. We don't need to take any supplements. We don't need to do anything. What we need to do is minimize the exposure that we are getting." [28:50] -Laura Adler "The FDA sunscreen is considered a drug because it has an effect and it's regulated as such. The FDA has not approved any of these European ingredients. For inclusion in the U. S. marketplace, and they say it's because they don't have enough research. It's like, yeah, but the EU takes a much harder look at these things." [35:10] -Laura Adler     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, prepare to be inspired by the expertise of Dr. Christopher Shade, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific. With a Ph.D. in environmental toxicity, Dr. Shade has dedicated his career to pioneering detoxification and supplement delivery systems. His innovative protocols and solutions have empowered countless individuals to eliminate toxins and regain vitality. Gain a profound understanding of heavy metal detoxification and its connection to hormone balance. Dr. Shade unveils the impacts of heavy metal toxicity, including fatigue and anxiety, and shares how liposomal and nanoemulsion delivery systems boost detoxification. You'll also learn practical daily detoxification tips, including the "push catch" concept using bitters, glutathione, and hormones like estrogen and progesterone that play a vital role in this process.  Dr. Shade will reveal the extraordinary powers of activated charcoal as a toxin binder. Unlock your body's detox superpowers and reclaim your vitality. Get ready for an electrifying exploration into the world of heavy metals and hormones, and discover how to revitalize your health.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:49] Connection between heavy metals, yeast infections, and thyroid dysfunction [6:28] Liposomal and nanoemulsion delivery systems [9:13] Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity  [12:40] Replenishing beneficial minerals during detoxification [18:04] Estrogen dominance and its impact on detoxification [22:57] The importance of bitters in detoxification for women [24:50] The significance of Angostura bitters in maintaining soldier health [26:43] Link between hormones and detoxification [28:25] Daily detox practices: mobilize and bind toxins [31:02] Importance of regular bowel movements for detoxification [34:19] Importance of detoxing for overall health and well-being MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Use Discount Code DRANNA15 to get 15% off products: https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/: Drchrisshade.com Instagram MEMORABLE QUOTES "We have a lot of compounds that we've extracted from plants, pure things like curcumin and resveratrol and quercetin. And we have all the biochemical data on the pathways that they target. But even the drug companies know how good these are for the different pathways. But the reason they don't use them is because they have poor bioavailability and you can't get them into the system. So we need some way to cheat the normal absorption and increase it" [6:28] -Dr.Shade "You need something that moves toxins and something that catches toxins. We call it push catch or mobilize and bind. The catch the toxins is simple. Those are what we call the binders. The most characteristic of them, and simplest of them is activated charcoal." [28:25] -Dr.Shade  RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, embark on a transformative journey of communication mastery with renowned expert Sam Horn. With a spotlight on her book "Talking on Eggshells," Sam reveals the strategies that can revolutionize the way you connect with others – whether it's dealing with difficult people, navigating tricky situations at work, or enhancing your personal relationships. Sam's techniques are designed to elevate conversations to new heights with wisdom, insights, and techniques that will transform the way you communicate! In this episode, she guides us through her book's strategies, emphasizing the power of pattern interrupts to diffuse conflicts and deepen connections. Sam is more than just a communicator – she's an enabler of change, success, and fulfillment.  Tune in to discover the secrets of effective communication. Sam's expertise transcends ordinary conversations, offering tools that empower you to steer interactions with grace and empathy. Master the art of 'What do you mean?' and 'I wish,' and unlock the door to richer, more meaningful connections. Elevate your communication game and become the maestro of conversations that inspire change.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:30] Power of Effective Communication [05:45] The Maui Writers Conference Legacy [13:10] Transformative emails and thought-provoking content. [17:30] Strategies for handling workplace dialogues and avoiding conflicts. [22:05] Shifting Conversations with Empathy [26:40] Connecting deeply through intentional language reframing. [30:10] Impact of Words in Healthcare [34:20] Gems of "Talking on Eggshells"   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE SamHorn.com Instagram Talking on Eggshells Tongue Fu MEMORABLE QUOTES "And the key is, if we can teach people that there's two ways to say everything, we don't have to be at the mercy of other people's tone or words." [2:44] -Sam Horn "How we communicate either moves us forward or anchors us in a conflict."[12:06] -Sam Horn "The first step of this is to realize that we're not being victimized by people who push our buttons, they're pointing out we have buttons to push." [21:15] Sam Horn     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are debilitating conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. The loss of memory and cognitive function can be devastating, not only for the individuals themselves but also for their loved ones. However, there is hope for reversing dementia. In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the incredible Dr. Heather Sandison. She is a Naturopathic Doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia, and let me tell you, the insights she shared are mind-blowing! Here are some key takeaways that I believe will have a profound impact on your life: Prioritize Your Brain Health: Dr. Heather emphasizes the importance of investing in ourselves and recognizing our own worth. Remember, you are absolutely deserving of a healthy and thriving brain!  Find Your Balance: We all know that stress can take a toll on our memory and cognitive abilities. Dr. Heather highlights the significance of maintaining a balance between engagement and overwhelm.  Take Action: The most crucial step is to take action! Dr. Heather encourages us to identify our one next right step towards improving our brain health. It could be as simple as adding a new habit to our daily routine or committing to a healthier diet. Remember, every small step counts, and together, they lead to remarkable transformations! I cannot stress enough how valuable this episode is, and I highly recommend giving it a listen. Dr. Heather is a true inspiration, and her expertise will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful.    Key Takeaways: [00:01:15] Alzheimer's and dementia struggle. [00:05:14] Improving cognitive function in Alzheimer’s. [00:08:30] Immersive experience for dementia. [00:12:38] Medications vs. natural approaches. [00:15:48] Dual task exercises. [00:19:22] Using oxygen to optimize exercise. [00:21:44] Chronic diseases and imbalance. [00:26:30] Glucotoxicity and Alzheimer’s disease. [00:29:00] Oral estrogen and inflammation. [00:34:26] Genetic risk of Alzheimer's. [00:36:25] Positive attitude and longevity. [00:40:14] Red light therapy benefits. [00:44:00] Brain health improvement strategies. Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ Solcere Health Clinic: https://www.solcere.com/ Marama Experience: https://www.maramaexperience.com/ Reverse Alzheimer's Summit: https://summits.drtalks.com/reverse-alzheimers-summit/?uid=305&oid=42&ref=2309 Memorable Quotes "I wish more than anything every day. I wish there was a pill or an IV that I could give my patients to just stop the suffering. But we don't have that yet. But what we do have are these other really exciting things that we can do where the side effects are just better health and more graceful aging generally." [00:12:29] – Dr. Heather Sandison "My life's work is to change the narrative around Alzheimer's. There is hope. There's lots we can do. And the sooner we get started, the sooner we get these foundations in place, the sooner we get the toxins out and the nutrients balanced, the better our outcomes.” [00:42:51] – Dr. Heather Sandison     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

I am honestly so glad that the school year has started already! It does bring some melancholy feelings such as this is maybe the last time I drop my youngest one off to school because next year she'll be driving. I love these first day of school drop offs! I get to be ridiculous and embarrass her and bring a smile to her face. It is a really special time.  Some of you may be experiencing an empty nest cycle or just the nostalgia of the school season starting, and you feel like something's missing. Well, I'm here for you and I have often said to a patient that, ‘Wow! Now you finally have the time to have that mental breakdown your body has been wanting to have for a decade!’ Back to school also brings with it the focus on the immune system because colds and flus often come with the beginning of a new school year so, keeping yourself as healthy as possible is important for you and your family. I am not a proponent of routine flu immunizations - I am a proponent of resetting your circadian rhythm, boosting your vitamin D naturally and/or supplement, and empower your immune system versus having it suppressed. In this interview with Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE, we talk about really strategic ways to optimize your health and that of your family for a better mind and body and experience. Let me know any questions and please comment below.  Big Ask: Anywhere you listen to my podcast, please leave your reviews. Your feedback makes all the difference in the world. Those five-star reviews really help boost our rankings in the charts and I thank you for them!   Key Takeaways: [00:00:55] Importance of quality time together. [00:04:13] Back to school season. [00:05:53] Find sustainable ways to fill the void. [00:09:50] Aromatherapy and self-care. [00:11:30] Bringing back essential oils. [00:14:55] Low vitamin D and mental health. [00:16:22] Importance of natural light exposure. [00:19:15] Darkness deficiency and melatonin. [00:23:01] Timing of eating for weight loss. [00:26:33] Making nourishing protein shakes. [00:29:05] Balance hormones for optimal health. [00:32:45] Hormesis and body challenges. [00:33:05] Listen to your body's signals. Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://alimillerrd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alimillerrd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alimillerRD Memorable Quotes "This is your body telling you that what you're doing currently isn't working. That might mean you switch the timing. That might mean you switch up the macros. That might mean you switch up the food selection or types. But there's definitely something that you have to shake up when your body is telling you that it's not working.” [00:33:14] – Ali Miller   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the constant pursuit of success and accomplishment. However, it's not always about doing more, but rather about being present and enjoying the fruits of our labor. It's essential to recognize the importance of taking a step back and giving ourselves the time and space to recharge. We need to prioritize our well-being and make self-care a non-negotiable part of our lives. In today’s episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down and have an enlightening conversation with the one and only Marci Shimoff. Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and a world-renowned Transformational Teacher, known for her best-selling books such as "Happy for No Reason" and "Love for No Reason." She has a unique gift for radiating happiness and bringing miracles into people's lives. If you've seen "The Secret" or are familiar with the law of attraction, you'll absolutely love Marci's insights. During our conversation, Marci shared powerful strategies for raising your happiness set point and living a more miraculous life. We dove deep into topics like connecting with the universe, listening to our souls, and leading from the heart, and explore the importance of taking care of ourselves and finding happiness for no reason. Marci's wisdom and energy are truly inspiring, and I guarantee you'll walk away from this episode feeling uplifted and motivated. Let's remember that our responsibility to take care of ourselves comes first, and by doing so, we can create a positive ripple effect in all aspects of our lives. It's time to fill our own cups and shine our brightest! Tune in to discover how to live a more miraculous life and raise your happiness set point. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation that will feed your soul and leave you with pearls of wisdom. Key Takeaways: [00:03:10] No pain, no gain. [00:06:58] Being present without fear. [00:09:16] Living in the miracle zone. [00:13:04] Two energies in the universe. [00:16:27] Trusting the universe. [00:19:05] Live from inspiration, not obligation. [00:22:19] Leading with an open heart. [00:26:00] Finding purpose in life. [00:28:31] Silent meditation retreats. [00:31:30] Connection with nature and soul.   Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://happyfornoreason.com/ Website: http://youryearofmiracles.com/ Memorable Quotes "When people ask me, are there any fast tracks to happiness? I say there are two. There is the angel of forgiveness on one shoulder and the angel of gratitude on the other shoulder. Oh, so if you want to live more with an open heart, look at where you need forgiveness and, every day, all through the day, gratitude, let gratitude be your guide." [00:21:05] – Marci Shimoff "So, I would just say honor yourself. The biggest thing people can walk away with is honor your soul, honor whatever is calling of you, honor your energy, honor your heart.” [00:29:26] – Marci Shimoff     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Hormone disruption is a topic that is often overlooked but is crucial for understanding our overall health and well-being. It is not a sexy topic to talk about, but it is eye-opening and empowering, and it is essential to understand their effects on our health. In this episode, we aim to provide you with information to help you recognize any interference in your body's natural hormonal production. Our guest, a fellow OBGYN, Dr. Margaret Christensen, has made significant contributions to the fields of Longevity Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Functional Medicine. Her expertise, combined with her unique clinical journey, has led her on an enlightening path of discovery. Dr. Margaret’s personal and clinical journey has led her to explore the impact of environmental toxins on our health. She uncovers the effects of psychoneurotropics and provides insights into how these toxins can affect us. This eye-opening discussion will make you think twice about the substances we encounter in our daily lives.  She is also an Owner and Founder of Carpathia Collaborative, a renowned multidisciplinary practice in Dallas. This unique practice brings together a diverse team of healthcare providers, including chiropractors, nurse practitioners, coaches, nutritionists, and mental health professionals. The collaborative approach allows for a comprehensive and holistic approach to patient care, ensuring that all aspects of health and well-being are addressed. We dive deep into the hormonal changes that are happening in our bodies and provide valuable insights that you won't hear anywhere else. Dr. Margaret also discusses the importance of understanding these changes and how they can affect our overall health and well-being. This information is truly invaluable for anyone seeking to optimize their hormonal balance. Her expertise in functional medicine, combined with her unique perspective, makes her a true inspiration in the field. Key Takeaways: [00:00:12] Hormone disruption. [00:04:26] Personal journey in medicine. [00:09:51] Integrative and interdisciplinary practices. [00:12:00] Gut microbiome and hormones. [00:15:10] Hormone-disrupting toxins in everyday life. [00:19:27] Spiritual energy centers. [00:23:54] Hormonal disruptions and buried emotions. [00:28:09] Abnormal bleeding and infertility. [00:31:27] Gut issues and hormone influence. [00:35:24] Vascular issues and COVID. [00:36:59] Resuscitating Mitochondria. [00:42:07] Boundaries and self-care. [00:46:26] Thyroid and mitochondrial health. [00:47:47] Pap smears and cervical cancer. [00:52:33] Environmental toxicity and dietary plan.   Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://carpathiacollaborative.com/ Website: https://www.molddetoxdiet.com/ Website: https://margaretchristensenmd.com/   Memorable Quotes "One of the most important questions I ask is, how many antibiotics have you been on in a lifetime? And that is a revealing question. And again, antibiotics are major hormonal disruptors. People have no idea. You increase your risk for breast cancer with that, if you've been, you know, in years of antibiotics. How much alcohol do you drink? That's another big thing. That's a huge area in women.” [00:44:51] – Dr. Margaret Christensen     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Menopause is a natural phase of a woman's life that occurs when she stops menstruating and can no longer bear children. It is a significant milestone that marks the end of reproductive years and the beginning of a new phase of life. However, despite its importance, menopause is often misunderstood and overlooked in our society. This lack of education and awareness about menopause has serious implications for women's health and well-being. Normalizing conversations about women's health is a crucial step towards empowering women and providing them with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies. This episode highlights the importance of open and transparent discussions about topics that have traditionally been considered taboo or uncomfortable. We are joined by the incredible Esther Blum, an Integrative Dietitian, Menopause Expert, and Bestselling Author, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Our conversation is not only research-based, but also backed by scientific proof and clinical experience. We believe that by sharing our differing perspectives and personal stories, we can help you navigate through the complexities of societal myths and industrial norms. During this episode, we explore the importance of having conversations with the people you care about, and how these conversations can lead to personal growth and transformation. We also discuss the books that have inspired us on our spiritual and business journeys, providing you with valuable resources to expand your horizons. If you're looking to challenge your own beliefs, gain new insights, and be part of a community that supports your personal and professional growth, then this episode is a must-listen. We invite you to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts, commenting, and engaging with our community.   Key Takeaways: [00:01:36] Natural ways to restore hormones. [00:04:11] Empowering women through menopause. [00:07:39] Shortages of hormones. [00:11:05] High stress and perimenopause. [00:17:52] Masturbation and sexual wellness. [00:19:30] Self-advocacy at the doctor's office. [00:23:25] Bio-identical hormones are safe. [00:26:02] Vaginal estrogen and breast cancer. [00:31:01] Importance of progesterone. [00:33:01] Progesterone vs. Progestin [00:36:30] Progesterone hypersensitivity. [00:40:07] Keeping intimacy and connection. [00:43:31] Hormones and menopause resources. Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://estherblum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorgeousesther/ Happy Hormone Cocktail: https://estherblum.com/cocktail   Memorable Quotes "And just normalize these conversations, I mean even in my group coaching program I did all full class on like masturbation and vibrators, and I think everyone was just so excited to have like a safe open normal conversation about it because some women, you know I told my friends like do you talk about this with other people like oh God I talk about you but I don't, like why are we not talking about it, where's my 16 year-old son it's like masturbation is just completely normalized for dudes, why is it not normalized for girls." [00:17:35] – Esther Blum "I've really worked on developing a spiritual practice in my life and really partnering with the divine for abundance. And there's, if you're really clear on your goals, right, the problem is it's never that we're not dreaming. It's that we're not dreaming big enough.” [00:41:26] – Esther Blum     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Reading food labels is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In today's society, where there is an abundance of processed and packaged foods, it is crucial to be aware of what we are putting into our bodies. It can be easy to overlook the importance of reading food labels. Many of us are guilty of grabbing items off the grocery store shelves without giving much thought to it and what many individuals fail to realize is that even foods labeled as "healthy" can contain hidden ingredients that are detrimental to our health. In this episode, we are joined by Nutrition Expert, Jen Smiley, Founder of "Wake Up and Read the Labels," a company dedicated to helping consumers understand what's actually inside of their food and revolutionize their grocery shopping. Jen's personal experience with asthma, stubborn weight, and inflammation taught her the importance of reading the back of food products. Her journey began when she realized that the seemingly healthy food products she was consuming were actually filled with ingredients she couldn't even pronounce. This wake-up call led her on a mission to find foods with real, recognizable ingredients. As Jen emphasizes, knowledge truly is power when it comes to making healthier choices. By educating ourselves about food labels and understanding the ingredients we're consuming, we can make more informed decisions. Over time, these choices become easier, and we can navigate the marketing tactics that often mislead us. Sometimes, we find ourselves on this journey towards better health and wellness in isolation, without the support of our loved ones or community. However, by sharing our knowledge and encouraging others to listen to podcasts like ours, we can ignite support and change for our loved ones. Together, we can hold each other accountable and create a community that prioritizes health and wellness! Key Takeaways: [00:01:32] Toxic ingredients in salad dressing. [00:06:47] Real food ingredients discovery. [00:08:14] Gluten-free and dairy-free diets. [00:12:26] Nut milk alternatives [00:17:03] Clean coffee options. [00:19:54] Ingredients to avoid. [00:23:11] Controversial ingredients in food. [00:28:30] Teflon and its health impacts. [00:30:41] Cooking oils and inflammation. [00:34:42] Diabetes and diet sodas. [00:40:47] Overcoming the food industry. [00:42:30] Avocado and skincare products. [00:46:30] Relationship and friendship dynamics. [00:50:19] Fresh food and healthy choices. Where To Find Our Guest Website: https://jensmiley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupandreadthelabels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeUpAndReadTheLabels YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20se2ZpeYBdmejTfxBllCQ Memorable Quotes "The fact that we're going to the grocery, and we are confused, and our health is declining is it correlates with the amount of choices in this consumer confusion that the food marketing is essentially created.” [00:14:49] – Jen Smiley "The beautiful thing is that you can eat the foods you love, you have to be educated on which the labels are made with real ingredients and that is how you can enjoy these foods still not feel restricted, you're not on a diet, you're actually overcoming the food industry and that's when you start to see relief in your symptoms and how you feel." [00:39:25] – Jen Smiley     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Longevity requires prioritizing health. At the end of our days, what truly matters is having loved, laughed, shared, given, and received joy in our relationships. However, to fully enjoy these aspects of life, good health is essential. Our health affects our overall well-being and happiness. In this episode, the importance of living a long and healthy life is emphasized. Our special guest, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, Founder, Medical Director, and CEO of Gladden Longevity; a Clinic and Research Center for Life Energy, Health, Longevity, and Performance Optimization, shares his amazing insights and clinical experience in the field of longevity. He discusses the impact of COVID on trends and how he has helped his patients overcome setbacks.  Dr. Gladden highlights the significance of taking care of our bodies and the importance of pain-free living. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of our bodies, addressing inflammation and hormone imbalances, and optimizing our overall well-being. He believes that by doing so, we can enhance our physiology and improve our chances of living a long and healthy life. Ultimately, the key to longevity lies in valuing and prioritizing our health above all else. Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge wisdom of Dr. Gladden and learn how to optimize our quality time and presence in our daily lives.    Key Takeaways: [00:02:05] The importance of health. [00:08:45] The consequences of COVID. [00:10:30] Ovaries aging and life expectancy. [00:13:15] Hormones and aging. [00:17:40] Longevity and staying youthful. [00:20:15] Women and aging differently. [00:24:20] Exponential impact and youthfulness. [00:27:10] Longevity medicine. [00:31:15] Long haul COVID treatment. [00:35:20] Peptides and semaglutide. [00:39:25] Lengthening telomeres and rejuvenation. [00:41:00] Optimizing cognitive ability. [00:45:10] A day in the life. [00:50:20] Gratitude and blessings in life.   Links Mentioned In This Episode Dr. Jeffrey Gladden’s Website: https://www.gladdenlongevity.com/ Dr. Jeffrey Gladden’s Podcast: https://gladdenlongevitypodcast.com/   Memorable Quotes "Longevity is really about staying young for a long time. And so, it's really about being youthful.” [00:17:35] - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden "It's like the best investment you could ever make, ever, because your ability to impact the world, whether that's make more money, give away more money, share your wisdom, share your insights, all of that will go up dramatically." [00:23:54] - Dr. Jeffrey Gladden   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Does this sound familiar? You've been told to follow strict diets and rigorous exercise routines to achieve long-term health and wellness, only to feel frustrated and disheartened when those actions don't yield the desired results. The pain of constantly striving without seeing lasting progress can be overwhelming. But what if there's a different approach? In this episode, we unveil the secrets to creating a positive outlook on health and wellness, one that doesn't rely on restrictive measures or exhausting efforts. It's time to find solace in laughter, embrace the beauty in everyday moments, and shift from fear to love. Join us on this transformative journey towards improved well-being and a brighter future.   Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 - The Power of Perspective 00:03:24 - Laughter as Medicine 00:05:53 - Finding God in the Small Things 00:07:45 - Love and Connection 00:08:27 - Overcoming Fear  Memorable Quotes “Laughter is medicine. Let laughter be thy medicine.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca “Look for God in the small things. It's not the big things that reveal the presence of God, it is the small things.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca “Are our actions based on love or fear? Make choices that lead to health and wellness, not sickness.” - Dr. Anna Cabeca     To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Don't let the limitations of our current medical system hold you back from achieving optimal health. Join me and Dr. Jeffrey Bland, a PhD, a scientist, and a world-renowned researcher and leader in personalized medicine and functional medicine, for an insightful discussion on how functional medicine can help you go beyond just managing symptoms. Discover how eliminating what's bogging down your immune system can improve your health with functional medicine. Today’s episode stresses the importance of an individualized approach to healthcare that focuses on preventative care and treating the root cause of illnesses, rather than just managing symptoms with pharmaceuticals. Functional medicine has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by providing a more personalized, root-cause-based approach to medicine. By focusing on prevention and addressing the underlying causes of disease, functional medicine can help to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. Learn how functional medicine can help you take control of your health, even in a stressful world where getting the right information and implementing it can be challenging. The future of healthcare is moving towards a more preventative and personalized approach, and Dr. Bland is at the forefront of this movement.   Key Takeaways: 00:01:55 Limitations of current lab profiles and the need for a more holistic approach 00:06:40 Dr. Jeffrey Bland's work in functional medicine 00:09:00 Functional medicine focuses on fully capable health 00:10:35 Tools to quantify physical, metabolic, cognitive, and behavioral function 00:13:30 Functional medicine controversy and financial incentives system 00:21:45 Personalized Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health  00:24:10 Success of a hospital system based on love and respect as the driving force 00:27:15 A better understanding of the immune system  00:29:05 Big Bold Health's focus on immune system rejuvenation 00:31:30 The Immunity Solution 00:33:05 Importance of immune rejuvenation for pre-autoimmunity for women 00:38:40 Importance of gut health and microbiome rejuvenation for proper gut immune function Links Mentioned In This Episode The Immunity Solution Website: https://theimmunitysolution.com/ Institute of Functional Medicine Website: https://www.ifm.org/ Big Bold Health Website: https://bigboldhealth.com/ Big Bold Health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigboldhealth/ Dr. Jeffrey Bland Website: https://jeffreybland.com/ Memorable Quotes "We're preventing heart disease. We're preventing cancer, we're preventing dementia. Those are all meritorious objectives. But if you ask a person earlier in their life, what are the reasons that they're really interested in health, it's not actually to prevent the absence of a disease, it's to function at a high level.” [00:09:09] - Dr. Jeffrey Bland "I think that the functional medicine movement is part of a broader movement of enlightenment, of people like yourself that are saying, we can only claim that this world is not as we want it to be. If we're not doing all we can to make it better." [00:23:11] - Dr. Jeffrey Bland   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can impact our overall health. One of the most significant changes is the decline in insulin sensitivity, which can lead to a host of metabolic issues. In this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, Cynthia Thurlow delves into the complexities of insulin sensitivity and how we can navigate the challenges that come with it. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner and expert in metabolic health and intermittent fasting for women's health. With over 20 years of experience in cardiology and metabolic health, Cynthia emphasizes the importance of metabolic health and insulin sensitivity in our overall well-being.  In this episode, Cynthia shares her personal experience with intermittent fasting and how it has helped her and her clients. She also covers the role of stress, exercise, and sleep in metabolic health, as well as the importance of individualized care for women's health, and she shares her thoughts on aging, personal choices, and the importance of internal work.   Key Takeaways: 00:03:25 Insulin sensitivity and the impact of our eating habits 00:05:35 Importance of making little changes and balance 00:13:30 Reprogramming your mind  00:18:25 Insulin sensitivity 00:19:20 Impact of visceral adiposity  00:25:00 Benefits of creatine monohydrate for women 00:28:55 Benefits of Myo Acetol supplements 00:32:25 Importance of sleep  00:34:25 Highlights and key points Links Mentioned In This Episode Website: www.cynthiathurlow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTWellness/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow Memorable Quotes "People make assumptions, oh, it's common to be obese and overweight by x age. It's common to have aches and pains. It's common to have poor sleep and how so many of us have been conditioned to accept these things, and I'll be the first person to say that does not have to be our destiny. So, a lot of the work that I do is helping people understand the net impact of these lifestyle choices and how we can make better choices.” [00:05:52] - Cynthia Thurlow "I think for many people they get fixated just on the exterior and not enough internal work, and that's the most important work, is what we do in terms of, you know, supporting ourselves spiritually, mentally, physiologically." [00:13:40] - Cynthia Thurlow   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Do you want to feel like your best self again? Are you tired of feeling sluggish and unmotivated? The solution to achieving optimal health and vitality lies in addressing the root causes of low testosterone. And that's exactly what our guest, Dr. Tracy Gapin, will be sharing with you. Dr. Gapin has a wealth of experience as a board-certified urologist and a renowned expert in men's health, Dr. Gapin has made it his mission to help men achieve hormonal balance and overall wellness. As the founder of the esteemed Gapin Institute, he's become well-known for his focus on addressing the root causes of low testosterone through detox, nutrition, and hormonal management. His extensive work has been instrumental in helping men enhance their health, energy, and vitality. By detoxing your body, providing the right nutrition, and managing your hormones, you can experience improved energy levels, increased muscle mass, improved sexual function, and an overall improved quality of life. Don't settle for feeling less than your best.  Join us as we uncover the secrets to optimizing your testosterone levels and achieving the health and vitality you deserve. KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:11] Overdosing Testosterone in Men [6:08] The Testosterone Epidemic [9:16]  Endocrine Disruptors [12:28] The Approach to Low Testosterone [14:00] Understanding Testosterone Levels [15:24] Testosterone Therapy [17:10]- Benefits of Testosterone [20:03] Stopping Testosterone Therapy [24:10] Comprehensive Approach to Hormone Health [26:23] The Impact of Testosterone Optimization on Relationships [31:43] The Importance of Free Testosterone [34:30] Testosterone Therapy and Prostate Cancer [36:07] The Importance of Proper Screening for Men's Health [28:05] The Sexual CPR Program 00:38:54 - Importance of DHEA for Balancing Cortisol 00:39:51 - Progesterone and Pregnenolone for Sleep and Adrenal Support 00:40:51 - Nitric Oxide for Sexual and Vascular Health 00:44:10 - Elevated Red Blood Cells and Testosterone Use 00:45:36 - Natural Solutions for Optimizing Testosterone Levels   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Gapin Institute Website: https://gapininstitute.com/ Dr. Gapin Website: https://drtracygapin.com/# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/ Free Digital Copy of Dr. Gapin’s book: Text “Health” to 26786 to receive 10 Secrets to High Performance Health   MEMORABLE QUOTES “I believe the success you achieve in every area of your life starts and ends with your health. And for men, there's a lot of things that that includes, but the first one is testosterone.” Dr. Tracy Gapin “When we take a man who is low and get into the optimal levels, you see a light switch turn on, you see an incredible difference in the way that guy shows up in life.” Dr. Tracy Gapin “If we're able to reduce cardiovascular risk, improve muscle mass, burn visceral fat, improve insulin sensitivity, improve your sleep and cognitive function, and help with your sex drive and function, why on earth would you want to stop testosterone therapy?” Dr. Tracy Gapin RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we speak with the incredible JJ Virgin, a best-selling author and health and fitness expert who has been a long-time mentor and friend to Dr. Anna Cabeca. As the founder of the Virgin Diet, Sugar Impact Diet, and the Warrior Mom book on mindset, JJ has dedicated her life to helping midlife women focus on health and well-being. With a passion for muscle-building and embracing a positive aging mindset, JJ is the perfect guest to share her wisdom and inspire us all to live our best lives. Exercise and physical activity play a critical role in maintaining health, vitality, and youthfulness as we age. Regular exercise has been proven to boost energy, improve mood, combat age-related diseases, and enhance cognitive function. Adopting a fitness routine that incorporates diverse exercises that target strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance can be key to ensuring optimal health and aging gracefully. In her conversation with Dr. Anna Cabeca, JJ Virgin explains how her approach to exercise has changed as she has aged, focusing more on building muscle while maintaining a balance of diverse online exercises. She stresses the importance of tailoring one’s fitness routine to individual goals and needs, aiming to maintain functional strength and mobility well into old age.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:29] Accountability and Mindset [4:06] Embracing Aging [8:09] Nutrition and Creatine [12:52] Importance of Muscle [13:36] Restoring Insulin Sensitivity  [14:31] Concerns with Weight Loss Drugs [15:45] Importance of Muscle Building [19:05] Shifting Mindset in Midlife [22:56] Exercise as Anti-Aging [27:10] Meditation and Nervous System Training [32:03] Dating After 50 [35:53] Nourish [37:06] Skincare [40:09] What JJ Virgin is Reading [41:13] How to Follow JJ Virgin [42:01] JJ Virgin's Impact on Healthcare   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Website: https://jjvirgin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jjvirginvideos Book Collection: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books MEMORABLE QUOTES “If you want to be carrying groceries up the stairs, all these things you want to be able to do, then you have to train for now.” JJ Virgin “Muscle is a metabolic spanx. It holds everything in tighter...it requires more energy to be on your body. So it's going to burn more calories and muscles.”  JJ Virgin “First of all, if you're losing weight but not losing your waist, if you're losing muscle, not fat, you're making yourself worse, not better.“ JJ Virgin   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Are you tired of hearing that you just need to stay positive to build resilience? Has that advice left you feeling even more frustrated and overwhelmed? It's time to ditch the toxic positivity and embrace the power of vulnerability. In this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Neeta Bhushan will teach you how acknowledging negative emotions and setting healthy boundaries can help you harness good stress and bounce back stronger than ever. Dr. Neeta Bhushan is an emotional health advocate and expert in grit and resilience. As a former cosmetic dentist, Neeta transitioned from transforming smiles to inspiring inner greatness after selling her million-dollar practice. Passionate about empowering immigrant women and women of color, her background includes research in human behavior, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. Drawing from her own experiences and the challenges she faced, Neeta authored the book "That Sucked, Now What? How to Embrace the Joy and Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess." Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of self-love and healing. Do you want to cultivate resilience by embracing positive stress and vulnerability? If so, Dr. Neeta Bhushan has the solution to help you develop inner strength and a growth mindset, enabling you to thrive in the face of challenges and setbacks. Discover how to harness the power of positive stress and vulnerability to build resilience and unlock your full potential.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 00:01 - Building Resilience Through Good Stress 03:37 - Shifting from Positive Toxicity 06:25 - Overcoming Tragedy and Coping Mechanisms 11:24 - Warrior and Martyr Archetype 14:24 - Deep Healing and Letting Go 16:11 - The Power of Toxic Positivity and Learning to Grieve 18:37 - Finding Magic in the Messy Middle 24:18 - Building Resilience Through Good Stress 27:39 - Resources for Building Emotional Resilience   CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Book: That Sucked, Now What? Website: http://thatsuckednowwhat.com/ Podcast: The Brave Table   MEMORABLE QUOTES “When we are starting to invite good stress, we are starting to build the building blocks of resilience.” - Dr. Neeta Bhushan “It's okay to not be okay.” - Dr. Neeta Bhushan “Give yourself space...that's how we find magic in our messy middle.” - Dr. Neeta Bhushan   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Mighty Maca Plus   To learn more about me, and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we speak with revolutionary gut health expert Dr. Vincent Pedre, the mind behind the GutSMART Protocol, and an expert in personalized gut health. As a child, he took over twenty rounds of antibiotics, which created rampant food sensitivities that affected his quality of life. Dr. Pedre became a functional medicine practitioner out of necessity and created his program so he could conquer his digestive issues naturally. Food can be medicine, and in this episode, he teaches you the fundamental principles of his GutSMART Protocol so you can too. Dr. Pedre challenges you to take inventory of the foods, drinks, and lifestyle choices that negatively impact your gut health. Sometimes the things we love don’t love us back, and while it might be hard to give up vices like coffee and wine, he shows you how eliminating these from your diet could revitalize your health.  Trusting your gut is more than words of wisdom. Dr. Pedre explains how the gut is where your body digests thoughts and how your mindset can impact your overall health. He describes the gut as the intuitive center of the body and inspires you to choose your thoughts as carefully as your diet. Join us to learn how you can take control of your digestive health and use food as medicine for your body.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:00] Every Disease Starts in The Gut  [3:00] Why Dr. Pedre Became a Gut Health Expert  [5:00] How Antibiotics Destroy Your Gut   [8:00] We Need to Stop Advertising Pharmaceuticals [11:00] Common Gut Health Mistakes  [13:00] You Can’t Have Your Drink and Heal Your Gut Too [18:00] Feeding Yourself Healthy Foods and Healthy Thoughts [21:00] Ritualize Your Eating and Developing Intuitive Eating [24:50] The Benefits and Dangers of Coffee  [33:00] The Gut Smart Protocol  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE GutSmartProtocol.com Instagram  The GutSMART Protocol  MEMORABLE QUOTES “It breaks down your energetic boundaries, and what it's doing in your gut is it's breaking down your physical boundary that’s protecting you from the inflammatory world that’s living inside the gut.”  [15:57] -Dr. Vincent Pedre “We feed ourselves food, but we don’t really think about that we’re also feeding ourselves thoughts. We’re feeding our brain thoughts, and our brain needs to digest those thoughts. I think our emotions are digested in the gut, and that’s why I think our gut is our intuitive center.” [18:47] -Dr. Vincent Pedre   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Is your lifestyle no longer serving you? Ignoring your biological needs as a woman leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, and a less joyful life. Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we discuss the lifestyle necessary to adjust to the changes of menopause with Dr. Kyrin Dunston. She is a board-certified OBGYN. She realized the education she received as a doctor was not working as her health continued to decline. Her struggle helped her discover a new way to approach health. Now she helps women establish healthy habits to recover from burnout and adrenal fatigue. Together we uncover why self-education is the key to lasting transformation in your life. Understanding yourself and your needs is the first step on your hormonal health journey. Dr. Dunston helps you get clear on your goals and desires so that you can commit to the changes you need to achieve a life of joy.  Your body does not care what you think, and without understanding your biological and energetic needs, you won't have the energy to do the things you love. Dr. Kyrin helps you find balance and move into your second spring feeling empowered, energetic, and joyful. If you're ready to learn and take action, listen now!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:30] Activate Your Bliss Hormones [5:15] Hormone Bliss Challenge  [11:00] Knowledge Activates Action [13:00] Willful Ignorance in Women Physicians [18:00] You Cannot Prescribe Away a Bad Lifestyle [23:00] Crafting a Lifestyle to Avoid Burnout  [27:00] You Don’t Have to Suffer to Transform [29:00] How Your Energy Body Works    HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Hormone Bliss Challenge  The Hormone Prescription Podcast Diet Deceptive Dozen Report from Dr. Kyrin  MidLifeMetabolismInstitute.com HerHormoneClub.com Instagram    MEMORABLE QUOTES “Understanding has to come before any meaningful change in your life. If you don’t have that understanding to stand on, you can’t make it.” [11:52] –Dr.Kyrin Dunston “Your body doesn’t care what you think or what your beliefs are. It has its requirements, and if you don’t give her what she needs then she’s not going to give you what you need. You can try to medicate it away, every which way, but at some point, we have a reconning where we have to decide as women; do I want to go medicated into the night or do I want to take some time out to educate myself?” [19:27] -Dr.Kyrin Dunston   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

This Mother's Day on The Girlfriend Doctor, we recognize the hardworking single mothers who sacrifice their wellness for the happiness of their families. Motherhood demands unshakable energy, but mothers are only human, and working non-stop has consequences.  To help others, you have to help yourself first, so we encourage all mothers to take a break, do what sparks joy, and prioritize self-care, Dr. Cabeca shares the story of her mother, who worked tirelessly to the point of severe cardiac stress. Burnout and sickness should not be the standard for motherhood. Self-care is not optional but is an essential ingredient to a long and joyful life.  This episode will inspire you to take time each day to renew your spirit so you can have the energy and longevity to be the mother your family needs for years to come. Mothers deserve microdoses of daily rest to recuperate and revive the soul. Join us as we recognize the hard work of mothers everywhere!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:00] A Story of My Mother  [4:50] My Promise to My Mother  [6:20] The Devil’s Pitchfork  [8:00] Microdoses of Daily Rest  [9:00] The Role of a Single Mother  [11:30] Creating a Spiritual Partner  [13:30] Recognizing You Need a Break  [16:00] The Importance of Support [18:00] Recognizing The Single Mothers   MEMORABLE QUOTES “We need to make those microdoses of daily rest part of our lives, so that we continue to fill our tank doing the things we love and enjoy doing, and often those are the things we put off because we feel that, at least in my case, I’m speaking from my experience, that it may be a little self-indulgent to take time for myself when I’ve got so much work to do.”    [8:27] -Dr. Anna Cabeca “We are never alone. We need to seek and accept support, as well as ask for it too and have that comradery, have that connection, have that good community.” [23:00] -Dr. Anna Cabeca   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Did you know that your oral health impacts your cardiac health? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we welcome Dr. Ellie Campbell back to the show to address the epidemic of preventable heart attacks and strokes in America. Dr. Campbell has been a board-certified family doctor for thirty years, and today she shares the story of a tooth infection that caused a deadly stroke in one of her beloved patients. In this episode, Dr. Campbell educates you on the dental meridian and how each tooth is connected electrically to a specific organ. This connection is why a seemingly insignificant tooth infection can indicate a deeper issue within the body.  Dr. Campbell believes that heart attacks are optional and strokes are preventable. By integrating dental and medical care, doctors and dentist could work together to diagnose patients earlier to prevent cardiac issues later in life. Conventional dentistry alone cannot address the deeper health issues associated with tooth decay, cavities, and residual bacteria from root canals. She gives you the resources to protect your oral health at home and connect with a holistic dentist. Your oral health may be the key to saving your life; even with a family history of cardiac arrest, you can protect yourself from heart attacks and strokes by protecting your teeth. Join us to learn how you can protect your heart and your smile.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:30] From conventional medicine to holistic dental care [5:00] Uncovering the Truth about tooth infections [7:40] Studying Chinese medicine dental meridians  [12:00] Blood testing for your teeth and heart [14:30] A new way to treat cavities and tooth infections [19:20] What to brush your teeth with  [21:30] The bacteria strains associated with cardiac disease [24:00] All root canals are temporary [30:30] Tangible ways to protect your oral health  WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST  CampbellFamilyMedicine.com AAOSH.org Holistic Dentist Finder  Bristle Oral Health Test   MEMORABLE QUOTES “I felt our healthcare system was responsible for her death, because we missed something, and so I spent the next five years of my career searching for the things I might have missed, and it turned out that two weeks before she died, Dee had a toothache.”  [5:28] -Dr. Campbell “They should be testing those bacteria, cause if you don’t know what you’re treating it’s really hard to eradicate it. Fun Fact! Some of the worst cases of periodontal disease have a yeast overgrowth problem, and if your dentist is not checking to see if you have yeast in addition to bacteria then they’re gonna miss it.”  [23:05] -Dr.Campbell     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor    

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we welcome Dr. Izabella Wentz to discuss her new book,  “Adrenal Transformational Protocol”.  After her diagnosis with Hashimoto’s disease, she created an easy path to recover from survival mode. As a nursing mother, she could not take hormone therapy, so she found a natural solution that addressed the chronic stress that caused her adrenal fatigue. In this episode, she shares her journey and how you can step into a new season of peace, joy, and hormonal balance.  Dr. Wentz teaches you how to identify the danger signals in your life that keep you in survival mode. Chronic stress can alter your mood in ways that make life seem more stressful than it is. She shares how you can add adaptogens to your daily routine to bolster your resilience to stress. Stress can come in physical and emotional forms. Dr. Wentz details how your workout routine could be straining your body and how you can adjust to exercises that coalesce with your body's stress tolerance.  Chronic stress is at the root of hormonal imbalance. Dr. Wentz has identified fourteen safety signals that will alleviate chronic stress. Your body cannot distinguish between a real threat, and a perceived threat, so everything you consume influences your physiology. We discuss how your physiology affects your emotional stability, relationships, and mood. Join us as we pave a new path out of survival mode.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [5:00] Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue  [7:00] Empowering with education  [10:00] Shifting out of survival mode  [12:00] Danger and safety signals  [17:00] Catabolic exercises and chronic stress [19:00] Diet for emotional stability  [23:00] Finding the right DHEA dose  [26:00] Adrenal Transformational Protocol  [31:00] The physiology of disconnect  WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST  ThyroidPharmacist.com Adrenal Transformation Protocol  Instagram  Facebook    MEMORABLE QUOTES “To really shift that scale, I focused on taking away whatever danger signals we have and then giving more safety signals, so the body just shifts into a thriving mode out of that survival mode.”   [14:00] -Dr. Izabella Wentz  “When we get into this chronic stress response, we get into this fight or flight, sympathetic, catabolic process, and what this essentially means is that your body is breaking itself down to fuel the stress response, rather than building itself back up.” [17:10] -Dr. Izabella Wentz “What are you doing in your life that’s really bringing you joy, and how can you do more of that, because sometimes I feel we’re fatigued and overwhelmed, not because we’re doing too much, but we’re doing too much of the wrong things and not enough of the right things that bring us that sense of joy, and peace, and calm.”  [32:17] -Dr. Izabella Wentz   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor    

Do you feel lost and alone facing menopause? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we impart hope for women as they transition into the second spring of their life. Our guest today is Tamsen Fadal, an award-winning journalist, author, and advocate for menopausal women. In this episode, she shares her journey into menopause and breaks down how you can live with brain fog and develop confidence throughout menopause.  Hot flashes are heavily associated with menopause, but Tamsen shares some overlooked symptoms that often get misdiagnosed as cognitive issues and mood disorders. The idea that women go crazy when menopause hits is because of the brain fog, anxiety, and forgetfulness that surfaces as women age. Tamsen reveals how she dealt with the anxiety, heart palpitations, and brain fog that overtook her when she was diagnosed with menopause and how her experience inspired her advocacy.  Women no longer need to be worried about aging out of the workplace. Tamsen celebrates the shifting corporate cultures that are being adopted to support women during this difficult transition. She outlines how you can build confidence as your body adapts to new hormone levels so you can stay sharp at work, and embrace your body's new hormone levels. You are not alone in your struggle. Tamsen believes that through education and community, women can enter into menopause happy, joyful, and confident. Join us as we break down stereotypes and lay the foundation to streamline your menopausal transition.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:00] Tamsen’s journey with menopause  [7:40] You are not alone  [9:30] Brain fog in the workplace   [13:00] Confidence in community  [17:00] Traits of a natural transition  [21:00] Self-love and confidence [24:30] Dating in midlife  [26:30] Sex after Menopause  [30:00] Thriving in menopause    WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST  TamsenFadal.com Instagram  Facebook    MEMORABLE QUOTES “It’s less about the brain fog and more about the lack of confidence that the brain fog brings. When you go into a meeting and you can’t remember what you’re presenting or you don’t know what you’re saying on television, or you’re having a conversation with your boss and lose your train of thought, that just snaps your confidence.” [10:30] -Tamsen Fadal     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we discuss herbal remedies for fibrocystic breasts and hormonal health with Magdalena Wszelaki. She is a nutritionist, herbalist, and the founder of Wellena, a supplement and skincare brand that helps women balance their hormones. In this episode, she demonstrates a lymphatic massage and shares herbs that help with estrogen dominance and fibrocystic breasts.  These herbs have been in use for centuries. Magdelena is dedicated to maintaining the traditions of our ancestors by educating women on simple remedies to help them lead their healthiest and happiest lives. She shares her favorite herbs and how you can integrate them into your daily routine today instead of waiting for a problem to arise.  The Happy Sisters Masterclass teaches you the basics of a loving self-care routine that will empower you to take control of your hormonal and breast health. Join us as we embrace the ancestral knowledge of ancient herbalism for the modern woman.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:00] Magdalena’s hormonal health journey  [7:30] The story behind Happy Sisters  [10:00] Herbs for breast health  [23:00] Wellena cream for breast pain  [27:00] Lymphatic breast massage  [35:40] Five herbs for fibrocystic breasts  [46:00] Three compounds for fibrocystic breasts   WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST  Wellena.com Wellena Sister Kit  Instagram    MEMORABLE QUOTES “Within in a course of 3 days a woman can go from a cup A to cup C, in three days because of the enlargement of the breast, but with that comes a lot of debilitating stuff.”  [32:10] -Magdelena  “It’s energetically a different kind of massage versus doing a self-examination. I feel like with self-examination it’s coming from a place of; oh shoot I hope I don’t find something. Where the energy behind what we are hoping to achieve with Happy Sisters in showing you how to do the massage, is to really come from a place of love and maintenance. Let me avoid problems, let  me take care of my sisters now rather than coming from a place of fear.” [33:50] -Magdalena     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, Karen Allen joins us to inspire post-traumatic growth in those trapped by feelings of grief and loss. After losing her husband to a tragic shooting, Karen felt overwhelmed by heartache and depression. The road to recovery was difficult, but she realized she could only move forward. Karen’s post-traumatic growth led her to become an author, thought leader, and mentor to those struggling with limiting beliefs. Grief stays with you forever, but Karen shares her methodology for accepting and facing emotional turmoil so you can continue living a life full of possibilities.  Karen teaches you the tools to thrive after trauma. It is not about erasing grief but remembering the immense joy behind that feeling of loss. Grief is a memorial to the joyful moments lost to tragedy, and those memories stay with you forever. Karen invites you to face and feel your grief so you can move through it instead of being consumed by it.  Life after a loss can feel hopeless, but you can learn to see the possibilities again. Karen speaks about her relationship with God, and how her faith saved her in her darkest moments. Sometimes the best way to cope is to acknowledge and feel your profound loss but to surrender and embrace the present moment. Life doesn’t stop until you do, and you may lose people and opportunities along the way, but Karen gives you the tools to stay positive in the face of tragedy.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:00] How Karen moved forward from tragedy  [6:00] Owning your healing with gratitude  [10:00] Post-traumatic stress disorder and grief   [13:20] Post-traumatic growth  [17:00] The connection between grief and joy  [20:30] Stop and shift methodology  [22:40] Face it and feel it  [28:00] Feeling the presence of God [36:30] Giving people the tools to thrive   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: KarenAllen.co Instagram Podcast    MEMORABLE QUOTES “If I didn’t choose to get up, then my son’s story was gonna be that he lost both parents and in that moment I refused to let that be his story.” [5:35] -Karen Allen “In those moments of stress that you need to be more conscious about how we’re interacting with it, because it’s not the pain itself, it's the way that we interact with it that’s then going to make that ripple effect in our life and in the lives of others.”  [20:53] -Karen Allen   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Are you ready to build your dream life? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we welcome Sheri Salata, former executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show. After her self-image collapsed, she reconnected with her higher purpose with intense self-healing. Sheri teaches you how to map out your life and conquer negative thought patterns, so you can choose to build a life full of happiness.  Life is full of transformational opportunities. Sheri guides you on your healing journey and shares how you can utilize plant medicine, trauma healing, and therapy to become your own source of love and fulfillment. She is an expert in baby steps and shows you easy ways to break free from habits that no longer serve you! In this episode, we discover the power of emotional wellness and empower you to choose a happy life. No transformation happens overnight, but you can make the decision today and change the trajectory of your spiritual journey, develop delicious curiosity of your psyche, and step into a new phase of phenomenal transformation! KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:00] The path of transformation  [6:00] Keeping yourself centered [7:10] Only you can solve your love problem [10:18] Shamanistic healing  [15:00] Healing the mother wound [18:00] How your organs hold emotions [19:20] The spiritual journey of a plant medicine  [21:50] Start small with gentle changes [24:45] Transformation retreats   [30:00] Recognizing negative patterns  [31:50] Mapping out your life [36:30] Developing delicious curiosity    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Sherisalata.com Instagram   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Really load my life up with those things that keep me so centered, and understanding that not only do I want the joyride, I deserve it, and I always have!”  [6:14] -Sheri Salata “What you’re doing is coaxing yourself onto the path. You’re coaxing yourself, you’re not whipping yourself. You’re not beating yourself up.” [24:00] -Sheri Salata “ What I like to do, is make sure that everybody has their basic practices going, so it isn’t like you’ve gone from zero to chanting. You have your little practices going, you’re not uncomfortable guiding yourself on the path a little bit, and so then, when we get to a place like that, away from our lives. Then here’s the question, what is the sacred opportunity sitting right in front of me?”   [27:11] -Sheri Salata “There is a new story to be told, and when you tell that story, Dr.Anna, as I know you know, there is a new life that comes with it, the life of your dreams.” [35:45] -Sheri Salata   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we welcome Dave Asprey as he launches his revolutionary book Smarter Not Harder. He takes you on a journey, as you rewire your biology for rest and rehabilitation instead of living in fight or flight.  Exercise has not changed since its inception, and Dave is here to uproot the traditional system of endless vigorous exercise. He found the flaw in the logic of working hard for better results. It turns out that your body craves rest, and endless workouts are conditioning your body to stay in perpetual survival mode! He teaches you how to reprogram your biology to achieve the best health of your life! Most people are not eating enough food, or are eating nutrient-deficient diets and depleting their energy with long bouts of extreme exercise. The path to health does not need to be a struggle. Dave teaches you how to dismantle your limiting beliefs about your health, so you can own your biology!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:50] Dave’s evolution into bio-hacking [9:00] The laziness principle [13:00] Training your mitochondria  [16:00] Strategizing according to your goals [18:00] The psychology of laziness [21:50] No sweating allowed! [25:00] Picking your path to your definition of health   [30:00] Understanding mineral deficiencies  [34:10] Biohacking and stress [38:00] Getting your energy back [43:00] Dismantling layers of limiting belief   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DaveAsprey.com Smarter Not Harder  The Human Upgrade Podcast Danger Coffee Upgrade Labs 40 Years of Zen SleepWithDave.com   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Everything that we doin exercise today is pick up rocks or run away from tigers, or maybe some stretching. That’s all of excserze for all of history. Well, it turns out, we can change the environment around us, so that our body, can go, maybe there’s not a tiger, maybe it’s so convenient and easy, I’ll just fix my respritory system right now instead of doing it slowly over time.” [24:00]  -Dave Asprey “Oats are peasant food, designed to keep you alive in the winter, and one of the things that oats do is, they steal minerals, like zinc and copper and iron and calcium.”  [31:30] -Dave Asprey “What if you just turned it off, so the next time it happened, you can go ,oh, that wasnt very nice,  but you’re not triggered, and you don’t have to yell at anyone to change their behavior so you can feel safe in your skin, because you owned your own biology! The definition of bio-hacking.” [36:20] -Dave Asprey To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

The Microbiome gets a lot of attention these days, but are you protecting your Glycobiome? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, I welcome renowned fertility expert Dr. Robert Kiltz. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Parents Magazine, and CNBC for his work making IVF affordable and accessible. Using diet and mindset to supplement low-dose IVF therapy, Dr. Kiltz has reduced the cost of IVF to a third of the national average. He is investigating the efficacy of the American plant-based diet, and how a keto-carnivore diet could reduce inflammation, heal chronic diseases, and promote fertility.  Contrary to popular belief, fat is fuel to the body. When you consume sugar and amino acids, they are processed and converted into fat by the liver, which is evidence that your body's primary fuel source is fat. Plant-based diets potentially expose you to pathogens and microbes that ferment in the gut, destroy the Glycobiome, and cause chronic illness.  In this episode, Dr. Kiltz shares how his approach to nutrition is helping women become fertile again. He teaches the dangers of a plant-based diet, and how a carnivore diet may be the solution you have been looking for!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:20] Affordable and accessible fertility treatments  [4:00] Natural and low doses of fertility treatments  [7:00] How the standard American diet contributes to infertility  [9:00] Positive mindset is often the catalyst for healing  [12:00] The different approaches for men and women  [14:00] Fat is the only fuel for your body [16:00] Plant sugars are the leading cause that damages our dy [22:00] What is the Glycobiome [27:00] Questioning the efficacy of the microbiome hypothesis  [33:00] The estrogen and progesterone in plants create endocrine disruptors [34:00] The Carnivor space is the healing space [36:00] 99.9% of pesticides are made from plants [37:00] Fat goes straight to the lymphatic system  [42:00] Removing toxic components from your diet  [49:00] Visualizing your healed body [53:00] Healing the Glycobiome with fat and fasting    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CYN Fertility  Instagram   MEMORABLE QUOTES “I believe that fat is the only fuel for our body. Sugar is not, glucose is not a fuel for the body. It’s a precursor to our fuel, and a high plant-based, low-fat diet turns out to damage every nook and cranny of our body, especially the blood vessels.”  [13:36] - Dr.Kiltz “The exposure of plant antigens and the microbes that ferment in our gut, and destroy the Glycobiome is the leading cause of all disease.” [35:17] -Dr.Kiltz   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

Are you in tune with your gut intuition? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, I discuss the mind-body connection with leading functional-medicine expert, Dr. Will Cole. He is among the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in America and the author of The New York Times best-seller, Intuitive Eating. In this episode, we explore the connection between mental and physical health from his soon-to-be-released book, Gut Feelings.  Conventional medicine often overlooks the mind-body connection, usually only addressing a single aspect of health. Dr. Cole’s comprehensive approach to healing trauma, the gut microbiome, and restoring homeostasis to the body is helping patients reclaim their wellness.  Emotional stress has the power to reduce the effectiveness of your healthy habits, which is why you cannot separate mental health from your physical well-being. Dr.Cole guides you through a thorough analysis of your physical and emotional traumas to find the underlying factors causing chronic disease, thyroid issues, and digestive disorders. Join us as we uncover how your gut and emotional health affect your physical body!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:00] The relationship between mental and physical health  [6:00] How mental, emotional, and spiritual components impact the physical body  [8:00] Shameflammation: the connection between stress and inflammation  [12:00] Orthorexia and the overwhelmed of healthy eating [17:00] Looking at the aspects of your health that are often overlooked [20:00] How adverse childhood trauma leads to the destruction of the self [23:00] Intergenerational trauma: epigenetic heirlooms that predispose you to disease [27:00] Metabolising trauma: Healing without knowing the cause  [29:00] Polyvagal theory and understanding how trauma can be stored in the body [34:00] Determining your personal point of entry to healing  [39:00] Don’t confuse your doctor’s medical degree with your gut intuition   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Drwillcole.com Instagram  Pre-order Gut Feelings Intuitive Fasting  The Art of Being Well Podcast MEMORABLE QUOTES “In many ways, I find it’s an incomplete conversation around mental health care. Where mental health is relegated as separate from physical health, but the reality is that mental health is physical health, and it’s really  a functional medicine conversation around mental health, and around trauma, and chronic stress, and shame, and how these mental emotions, spiritual things impact our physical body.” [4:35] -Dr. Cole    “I see people up against seemingly insurmountable things, and just as trauma can be inherited, so can healing. I see people break the chains of pain, break the chains of disease, break the chains of dysfunction by what you can do today.”  [25:50] -Dr. Cole   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, we discuss how oxytocin is the key to unlocking longevity with Dr. Molly Maloof. Her book The Spark Factor is a riveting display of the effect that love and community have on your body. Dr. Maloof deconstructs how loneliness and stress affect your health and deplete your lifespan.  To fully understand how external stress affects your body, Dr. Maloof teaches you the importance of tracking your cycle because your period is a vital sign. If your period becomes irregular, it is a sign that you need to slow down and be kind to your mind and body. In this episode, Dr. Maloof shares her biohacking protocol for reframing stress from a destructive force to a transformational tool.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:00] Ensuring longevity by optimizing your organ reserve while your young  [3:45] How a stressful environment can deplete energy and cause hormonal imbalance [6:00] Your period is a vital sign and a window into your overall health  [10:30] Knowing the difference between good stress and bad stress  [12:00] Cognitive reappraisal and becoming your own performance coach  [16:25] Sitting in the satisfaction of what you have achieved and celebrating yourself [18:30] Reframing your mindset to act with joy to improve your attitude and cortisol levels [20:00] How love and oxytocin give life meaning and promote vitality and longevity [23:00] How isolation stress from a lack of community causes phycological diseases  [26:30] The role of mitochondrial dysfunction in inflammation  [29:00] The physiology of isolation and the challenge of cortisol testing [35:00] Hypertonic muscles and how you can train your body to relax  [39:30] The effect community has on your oxytocin levels  [41:00] What is the spark factor    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Molly’s book: https://drmolly.co/thesparkfactor/ Website: www.drmolly.co Instagram: @drmolly.co  Molly’s online course: YOUR HEALTHSPAN JOURNEY: master your blood sugar (your energy gauge & the ultimate biomarker!) to extend healthspan https://drmolly.co/courses/ Dr. Molly Maloof’s book THE SPARK FACTOR: Supercharge Your Batteries for Limitless Energy and a Fitter, Stronger, More Resilient Future (on-sale 1/31). As a physician and Stanford lecturer, Dr. Molly Maloof has spent her career providing personalized medicine services to high-performing technology executives, billionaire investors, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and Academy Award-winning actors. What she noticed is that women, specifically, were feeling the spark that once energized their lives beginning to dim. Not just metaphorically but in a measurable reduction in the energy output from their cells. In response, Dr. Molly developed a science-backed program focused on mitochondrial health, used successfully by her patients, which offered lifestyle changes that target the unique biology of women and provide immediate and long-term benefits--now available in her book The Spark Factor. “The idea is steady gradual improvement, not perfection. The goal is to help get your spark back, so you can spend the rest of your life empowered, alive, mobile, and resilient,” she writes.   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

As you age, it’s common to feel stuck in certain patterns but today’s guest gives you the tools to reimagine your life, health and purpose. Natalie Jill, pivoted from her wildly successful fitness brand to create her podcast Midlife Conversations. Although she was thriving in her career as a fitness influencer, she no longer felt that spark of passion, so she began questioning her purpose. By following three simple steps, Natalie was able to  reshape and redefine her purpose to create a new and fulfilling path.  Decision, vision and action are at the core of long lasting change! Many women struggle to change because they focus on the action before committing and envisioning the results of the path they would like to take. Once you have gotten clear on what it is that you want, action comes naturally! Nothing is set in stone, you can improve your diet,  your relationship, your job, your home and your health all by choosing to do so and believing in the possibilities beyond your current circumstances. In this episode, Natalie shares how you can use gratitude and these simple principles to manifest a life of purpose.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:30] As soon as you lose passion for something you’re not going to be an effective coach  [2:50] Women are so much more than their fitness and nutrition [5:00] Finding purpose when transitioning into your menopause years  [9:00] Support versus suppression of your menopausal symptoms  [12:35] Creating a new life for yourself with Decide, Vision and Action:  [17:45] Improving your self image by visualizing the possibilities and how that would feel [20:00] Shifting your energy by focusing on the things that you do appreciate about yourself [23:50] Getting results by revisiting your commitment every day [25:40] Action only works when you’ve first decided and envisioned the results that you want [27:00] You will be rewarded if you intentionally focus on gratitude [30:00] Manifesting your future with a dream book    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  NatalieJillFitness.com Midlife Conversations Podcast  Instagram    MEMORABLE QUOTES “Most people say they want to be happy and want to be confident and that really comes down to purpose because when you are living on purpose, it’s amazing how  you feel and how you look.” [6:37]  -Natalie Jill “I really think that is such an important skill set for us to be using in midlife, is to be focusing on what we want and how we want to live versus the problem of what is.”  [15:36] -Natalie Jill “You have to take time on the vision first! The actions only work after decision and vision. Most people go to action first.”  [25:26] -Natalie Jill   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on the girlfriend, I am simplifying hormonal treatment plans to give you a crash course in the history, application and data on all hormone replacements, bioidentical hormones and natural ways to replenish your natural supply of hormones. Women have been needlessly suffering simply because the medical knowledge was lacking, conflicting or at times flat out wrong. In this special episode I am answering questions directly from listeners like you in hopes to help you better understand which form of hormone therapy is right for you.  As an advocate for hormone replenishment over full blown hormone replacement, I always steer my patients towards lifestyle changes that can promote a healthy resolution of menopausal symptoms because it takes more than hormones to fix your hormones! Unfortunately, hormone replacement therapies do literally replace your ability to produce your own hormones. Through education and advocating for a treatment that suits the preservation of your ovaries and enhances your body's natural  hormonal production,you can enter the second spring in the best health of your life Ovarian function is a marker of longevity and it all starts in the womb. Lifestyle is 90% of what you need to do. Your diet, sleep and stress management all have a big impact on your hormonal health. Your hormones are a reflection of your overall health so let this episode be a resource on your journey reclaiming your hormonal health.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:50] It takes more than hormones to fix your hormones [4:00] 85% of women experience menopausal symptoms which a sign of hormonal imbalance [9:00] How one study in 2002 spread misinformation about hormone replacement therapy  [13:00] Women at risk for cardiovascular disease should always be on transdermal estrogen [17:45] Transdermal estrogen decreases triglycerides giving it a better cardiovascular profile  [20:00] The catastrophic flaw in the Women's Health Initiative study   [24:00] The problem with hormone replacement is that it stops your natural hormone production [25:00] The keys to hormone replenishment: Adrenal adaptogens, detoxing and eating clean  [27:00] Oral hormone replacements is risky post menopause, as it increases inflammation [38:00] How to retrain your bladder and avoid unnecessary surgery  [45:00] How do you know when menopause starts if you’ve had a hysterectomy  [51:00] Understanding the difference between normal and optimal labs  [58:20] There is no ideal way to test your hormones because they are energetic molecules [61:00] Stress and toxins are always triggering to hormonal imbalance  [64:00] You cannot heal your hormones without first healing your gut first [68:40] How to naturally treat menstrual migraines with diet and supplements [72:00] Doing the KetoGreen Detox before going on bio-identical hormone creams [79:30] Take the first steps with my Healthy and Happy Hormone Quiz! MENTIONED IN  THIS EPISODE How Healthy and Happy are your Hormones Quiz Mighty Maca The Hormone Fix  PCCRX.COM NYT Article: Women Have Been Misled About Menopause   MEMORABLE QUOTES “We need to be self educated on our hormones. We need to be self educated on our own bodies and what the changes are, so we can intervene as early as possible.” [4:17]   “You have to ask for the bio-identical progesterone or you have to advocate for yourself and use a transdermal formula that is good and effective, with again, the right information, the right education and lifestyle around it. These are things that will make a difference around hormone replacement but even better than hormone replacement is hormone replenishment!” [24:11]   “When I did get really good at using bioidentical hormones preoperatively, my patients would come in for their pre-op visit and say, Dr. Anna! I am no longer having symptoms, I'm not leaking anymore! I went for a run, I'm jogging, I’m jumping on the trampoline, I’m playing, laughing with no problems, so surgery became unnecessary!”  [40:25]   “If our hormones are low or we’re experiencing early ovarian failure or perimenopause, Why? What is suppressing our body’s natural productions? It’s always toxins,it’s always stress; these are two key factors that play with our hormones!” [61:53]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, I am joined by Dr.Mary Claire Haver, founder of the Galveston diet! Dr. Haver is helping you master your hormones so you can confidently step into the second spring of your life. Menopause is often viewed as a disease because so many women are suffering from imbalanced hormones and poor diets that are causing the symptoms associated with menopause.  Although weight loss is a beneficial side effect, The Galveston diet is not focused on weight management but on reducing inflammation. Every woman is unique but by focusing on lowering inflammation and balancing your hormones, you can reclaim your health at any age. In this episode, Dr. Haver teaches you how you can add intermittent fasting to your menopause tool kit, to help you combat inflammation and balance your hormones. Many doctors are still recommending that ovaries should be removed after menopause to avoid ovarian cancer but studies have revealed that even throughout menopause, your ovaries are always producing essential hormones needed for optimal health. With the Galvestone diet you can help restore  your hormonal balance and avoid unnecessary suffering to make your second spring the best years of your life.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [5:30] Working out more and eating less is not a viable weight loss plan for menopausal women [7:30] Abdomen weight gain is the most common weight gain in menopausal women [9:30] Menopause causes a brain function decrease of 20% since the brain is starving for fuel [10:30] Ovarian suppression from birth control can mask a womans menopausal symptoms [14:30] Menopause like puberty is not a disease state and neither should be suppressed [16:55] Intermittent fasting keeps glucose stable and lowers inflammation if it is done correctly [18:28] Basic inflammatory nutrition is the second pillar of the galveston diet  [20:00] Avoid packaged foods that have any preservatives because these are never healthy [22:00] Dairy is optional, unless you have lactose intolerant dairy is a safe addition to your diet  [23:00] In 2002 the Women’s health initiative trial wrongfully vilified all hormonal therapies  [25:00] We don’t exercise to get thin, it  serves to build muscles and build healthy bones [25:30] Ovaries age faster than any other organ in a woman's body [28:30] Your ovaries are still producing hormones after menopause and should not be removed HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Galvestondiet.com IG: @MaryClaire   MEMORABLE QUOTES “I got off and was immediately menopausal, so that the birth control pill was giving me estrogen and progesterone and masking my menopausal symptoms.” [10:30]  “I’m getting very little feedback about weight loss.That’s not our focus. Weight loss might be a pleasant side effect but we’re here to give you your life back, your health back, with the focus of nutrition.” [16:27] “Be careful of packaging. Be careful of things in bags or boxes. I’m not saying never but that should not be the main source of your food. It’s not going to serve your health.”  [20:40]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on the Girlfriend Doctor, we examine how you can master your insecurities with Lisa Bilyeu, co-founder of Quest nutrition. Her book, Radical Confidence is an eye opening guide on how you can incrementally improve yourself by changing your thought patterns into a positive and empowering understanding of your own potential. Confidence is not inherent but is generated from relentless effort towards improvement.  In this episode, Lisa shares exactly how you can build awareness of the limiting beliefs that restrain your mind and subsequently the actions you take towards your best self. If you surrender to the fact that perfection is unattainable and confidence is created from competence, you will become unstoppable. You have limitless potential and a choice to shape and pursue your life mission.  By understanding yourself and defining your purpose, you will be equipped to reject anything that does not align with your heart and attract everything that does. How you perceive the world shapes your place in it. By questioning yourself, you broaden the possibilities available to you and can work towards a fulfilling and joyful life. Confidence is ultimately a skill and every failure gets you closer to the courage you desire.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:45] Confidence is a muscle you have to work out and develop each day to maintain it [6:40] Competence becomes confidence once you have failed and learned from your mistakes [9:30] Shifting from a limiting emotional belief to an action plan to develop the skill you desire [15:00] Question your perception of normal because everyone is raised to think a different way [19:00] The key to a long lasting marriage is honesty with the purpose of overcoming issues  [24:00] How to remain emotionally sober during hard conversations [27:00] Pausing, in the moment, before you react on emotions that may lead you astray  [29:20] Strive for incremental improvement because perfection is not a realistic goal [33:10] Personalize your path to confidence and positivity instead of relying on others guidance [35:40] Understand how your habits and physiology affect your mood to improve yourself daily [43:30] When you feel lost in your identity it’s not the end, but an opportunity to try new things  [45:20] Create a mission statement for your own life that is concise with your what, who and why HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST RadicalConfidence.com Book: Radical Confidence  Women of Impact Podcast IG: @lisabilyeu Youtube MEMORABLE QUOTES “In those moments when I don’t feel badass what can I do in order to show up to feel it? So it becomes this moment of practice and thinking through it and seeing what tools you can use to the best of your abilities.” [5:45] “I don’t just let my emotions take away with me and lead me astray. I don’t just let my emotions of how I am feeling in that moment end up being the thing that I regret having been reacted on because I do understand that sometimes emotions can lead you astray.” [27:54] “On those days when you don’t feel good enough, you better believe you need a mission that is so stitched to your heart, that you still get up and proceed.” [47:40]     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on the Girlfriend Doctor, I discuss inner and outer beauty with Rachel Varga. She is a Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. After personally performing over 20,000 procedures, Rachel now trains physicians and nurses, across the globe, to perform safe and holistic treatments. In her research, she has discovered some disturbing realities about the technology, products and even the lights you are exposed to in your daily life. In this episode, she provides healthy alternatives to toxic routines in hopes of reducing your toxic burden.  You may be unknowingly burdening your skin with electromagnetic frequencies that are actually making your blood sticky. Without proper circulation, your blood can not effectively deliver nutrients to your skin and also inhibits its ability to purge metabolic waste. Rachel teaches you how to mitigate exposure by grounding yourself in nature and detoxing from your devices at night.  Your skin is your body’s final alert system; redness, dryness or puffy skin indicates a deeper health issue. Topical treatments alone will have little effect on these symptoms. If you want to enhance the effects of your skincare routine, getting outside, reducing your toxic burden and detoxing from harmful frequencies will help you achieve natural beauty from the inside out! KEY  TAKEAWAYS [2:30] Red, dry and hyperpigmentation skin is last warning sign of a deeper health problem  [4:00] Derma rolling allows actives like copper peptide penetrate deeper into the skin [6:00] Instead of a Gua Sha stone, use your fingertips to energize your face and stimulate fascia  [10:00] Grounding in nature encourages healthy electromagnetic interactions in your blood  [11:00] Cut electromagnetics exposure at night with airplane mode and turning off your router  [12:50] Harmful blue light emitted from laptops, phones and LED penetrate deeper than sunlight  [14:26] Blue blocking glasses shield the delicate skin around your eyes and improve sleep [17:30] Pure epsom salt, avocado oil, baking soda and clean bar of soap for a detox bath [20:00] With any type of autoimmune disease, botox or laser treatments could be too toxic [23:40] Plastic bottled water introduces dangerous microplastic in your body MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE RachelVarga.ca Rachel Varga Research Use Promo Code: ANNACABECA for 15% off consultation School of Radiance   MEMORABLE QUOTES “When we’re outside, we’re barefoot and touching a tree, what happens is our red blood cells go back to the state they want to go back to which is nicely bouncing off one another like inner tubes or doughnuts; carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells, to the organs, hello! The brain, the skin, the liver and carrying away metabolic waste products like CO2.”  [10:37]   “The LED’s that are more cost and time efficient, energy efficient rather; they’re actually damaging the skin, not to mention, messing with your hormones and your sleep and also, I postulate, promoting hair loss.”   [13:49]    To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on the Girlfriend Doctor, I uncover the beauty of suffering with Dr. Jill Carnaham, a board certified integrative medicine specialist and author of Unexpected. As a patient, Dr. Carnaham survived breast cancer, crohn’s disease, leaky gut syndrome and despite facing her own mortality now seeks to help those suffering from a similar fate. Known as the Sherlock Holmes of medicine, she instills compassion and an investigative approach to medicine, to find the root cause of her patients' illnesses.  Growing up on a farm using the toxic herbicide Atrazine, triggered Dr.Carnaham’s lifelong battle with breast cancer. What was once an uncommon diagnosis for a woman her age is now prevalent in even younger patients; as our culture accepts the use of dangerous chemicals, destructive diets and obsessive work habits that destroy your immune system. Although it is agonizing to witness this increased suffering from sickness, it is possible to forge a new path to health for yourself and society. Amidst the steady suffering of disease, fatigue and burnout, Dr. Carnaham remains dedicated to compassion for herself and for others. Within her pain, she found that patients, like herself, are in desperate need of hope. Pain can be a profound teacher to those willing to seek meaning amidst their suffering. When facing death, you instinctually recognize the beauty of life and it is this lesson that Dr. Carnaham imparts to you. KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:50] How genuine connection can inspire hope and healing for patients  [6:00] Balancing the scientific masculine with the intuitive feminine  [8:30] The average baby is born with over 200 chemicals in their blood  [9:50] Atrazine, a cancer causing herbicide, is still used today by many farmers in the US [12:50] When you embrace gratitude unexpected miracles unfold [15:00] Workaholism is unfortunately a dangerous but socially acceptable form of addiction [20:00] Poor diet,on top of chemotherapy, leading to leaky gut syndrome and crohn's disease [24:40] Discovering mold exposure after experiencing shortness of breath and brain fog [26:10] The gift of the suffering: facing your own mortality to find your purpose in life [28:00] Sometimes,all a patient needs is the blessing of someone acknowledging their light [34:00] Doctor Patient Documentary: Jill’s journey alongside environmental medicine  [36:00] Everyone has suffering at times but it does not diminish your purpose or your joy [38:00] Compassion begins with yourself and then it can be spread outward to the world HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Dr.JillCarnaham.com Dr.JillHealth.com Book: Unexpected Free Chapter Instagram   MEMORABLE QUOTES “It’s taught basically don’t share your emotions, certainly don’t cry in front of patients, don’t share too much but it’s taking off that mask and becoming human and real to our patients that is so important to the connection and so important to giving them hope and healing.” [4:56] “We were both in this culture that was not kind and what happens in that culture is you suppress your needs. You literally go into dissociation at some points and all of that physiology in your body has to come out somewhere so often it comes out in illness.”  [17:40] “The truth is, if we can look and we can find those pearls in the midst of the suffering, they turn out to be the most beautiful things in our life.” [29:16] “There is a powerful healing in that kindness and compassion and it starts with us and then we can share it with the world.”[38:20]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, Elle Russ, author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution, joins us to discuss thyroid health. Elle has condensed years of knowledge from treating her own hypothyroidism to help women struggling to diagnose, treat or manage their thyroid health. Your Thyroid gland is integral to regulating everything from your sex hormones, metabolism and your endocrine system. Unfortunately, most conventional doctors are decades behind on the leading thyroid treatments and often make detrimental mistakes when treating patients.  You know your body better than any doctor could hope to with labs and testing. While there are general ranges for healthy hormones, every person has different needs that require specialized testing and individualized treatment. There is no “one size fits all” for thyroid treatment and many doctors are treating patients with an antiquated TSH protocol that is leaving patients in worse condition than they started at. If you feel worse after receiving hormone treatments, it’s a good sign to stop and find a functional doctor who has a better understanding of thyroid health.  Sometimes, the simplest changes have a huge impact. Some patients may need permanent hormone replacements while others have cured Hashimoto’s by detoxing and changing their diet. Ultimately, your health depends on your intuition and finding the right balance for you. In this episode, Elle teaches you everything you need to know to take your health into your own hands so you can detox, rebalance and start feeling whole again.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:30] The first signs of perimenopause that can be confused with thyroid issues  [5:00] The frustration of finding a doctor equipped to treat hypothyroidism [7:50] Inadequate thyroid hormones leads to accelerated aging, PCOS, and infertility [9:00] Often times hypothyroidism manifests gynecologically in women [11:00] Many doctors are misinterpreting labs and worsening patients conditions [14:00] The outdated TSH protocol that is keeping patients sick today [20:20] Optimal ranges of thyroid hormones to look for on your labs [23:00] Sometimes all you need is diet and lifestyle changes! [28:20] Its normal for your thyroid hormone needs to change seasonally and with lifestyle  [32:40] Black mold and heavy metals are dangerous triggers for hypothyroidism [36:00] Oral care has a profound impact on your heart, brain, breast and overall health [38:00] High fibrinogen levels accelerates edging and can be treated with systemic enzymes    HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST ElleRuss.com  Free Masterclass Confident as F*ck  The Paleo Thyroid Solution   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Someone could show up on a testosterone test and have testosterone at the top of the range but still need testosterone! We can test the keys not the locks, so someone also might need to be a little bit higher in range for them to feel good.”  [21:55] “You could be extra stressed, you could be dealing with heavy metals and all the things you do to clean up your patients, you could be going through some of that. Just need a life detox. There are people that have solved Hashimoto's by just changing their diet! I’ve had people come to me and all they needed was iron!” [23:30] “The compounding pharmacy is the place to go today. What doctors do you know that you like that prescribe T14 and T3 compounded?That is probably going to be a doctor who knows more.”  [40:45]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

As we venture into the new year, it’s time for our annual Keto Green 16 Day Challenge! Join me and a wonderful group of women, as we embark on this challenge to rejuvenate and balance our bodies. Menopause is a natural and beautiful chapter of your life but suffering does not need to be a part of it! With this 16 day challenge you will track your PH levels, detox from caffeine and introduce a healthy ketogenic diet. I help you understand just how impactful the food you eat is on your health and how quickly your diet can reduce menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. Let this new year bring forth the second spring of your life!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:10] Menopause is natural but suffering is optional [3:20] Community and accountability are tools of success  [4:50] Symptoms of menopause from different cultures around the world [6:30] Dietary changes can curb hot flashes because they are symptoms of insulin resistance [8:10] The Keto Green 16 Challenge! [10:00] Increasing Urine PH reduces your risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease [12:30] Eating greens to balance a ketogenic diet because it can be very inflammatory [17:20] Prep week starts on January 2nd! [22:30] Drinking too much liquid with your meal can dilute stomach acid  [26:00] Experiencing the second spring of your life naturally and empowered  [28:40] Ending the challenge with fasting!   Resources: Keto Green Challenge: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/offers-keto-green-16-challenge-bundle MenuPause on kindle: https://www.amazon.com/MenuPause-Through-Plateau-Improve-Flashes-ebook/dp/B099895LX2   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Hot flashes are associated with low hormones, low estrogen but hot flashes are a symptom of, in my opinion, insulin resistance.” [5:30] “The more alkaline your urine Ph is the less risk of diabetes, less arthritis, less osteoporosis, less cardiovascular disease and we know that because alkalinity is more peace, repairing and regenerative.”  [10:30] “Alkaline water is typically mineral rich water and that’s what we want but between our meals not with our meals.” [22:59]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today’s guest is Dr. Jason Conviser Ph.D, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine who has published over 40 scientific journal articles on physical fitness. An anomaly in sports medicine, Dr. Convisor abstains from treating professional athletes because he believes every person is an athlete with the potential to optimize and strengthen their body. In this episode, he shares the therapeutic uses of whole body vibration.  Your body is a machine and it needs movement to perform optimally. Vibration is a simple way of warming up your muscles so you can get the most out of your routine. No matter what age or skill level you can start your fitness journey with a simple walk around the block and full body vibration therapy can help you along your journey. It has been proven to decrease cortisol, increase flexibility, strengthen muscles and support healthy bones. This tool was made to be customized and is used to aid people of all physical stages reclaim their health and live more fulfilling lives.  KEY TAKEAWAYS [5:20] The history of vibration therapy and how it became available to the public [8:45] Using vibration therapy to create more energy and to do activity optimally [11:50] Being muscularly strong creates bone force and leads to regenerative healthy bones [14:30] Whole body vibration decreases cortisol by increasing aerobic capacity [17:00] Exercise is the key to allowing glucose into your cells by making them permeable [23:30] Body plates are a great tool for pelvic floor exercise and improvement [30:00] Increasing strength and flexibility decreases pain and increases mobility [35:00] Stretching the upper body is essential to improve muscle strength in a sedentary lifestyle [39:40] Consult a doctor if you suffer from problems with balance or are recovering from surgery [46:00] Arthritis and bone on bone are a unique challenges which requires medical attention  [51:00] Many gyms are now carrying power plates if you are unable to get your own [53:00] Set a goal, start slow and don’t give up!    HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: https://www.ascendchc.com/jason-conviser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascend_chicago/ https://www.chicagobiodensity.com/our-team   MEMORABLE QUOTES “If we can deliver warm blood to the muscle that are going to be contracting we can warm up and then instead of hurting ourselves when we exercise, we warm up and then our muscles are prepared for firing and for doing good escersize.”   [8:00] “If you have cortisol  it slows the body down, it goofs up the immune system, it screws up everything in the body. The literature is extremely clear that with whole body vibration, cortisol levels decrease and decrease significantly.”  [13:05] “I’ve never had a client where I say, you should never exercise and exercise is bad for you. It doesn't exist. We modify the activity to deal with how someone presents and with vibration, it allows me exponential ways of approaching how to help a client feel better.” [27:50]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Today’s guest is Aimee Raupp, author of Yes, You Can Get Pregnant! She is a fertility coach helping women of all ages conceive. Aimee recognizes a common theme occurring in modern women; stress, premature aging and infertility. Since the 80’s women’s risk of developing an autoimmune disease has dramatically increased so it is no coincidence that women are not only struggling to conceive but are actually entering into menopause earlier in life.  Aimee’s holistic approach is informed by centuries of Chinese medicinal knowledge. This ancient culture understood just how powerful the connection between mind and body is and treated them equally. What you believe establishes your behavior and every behavior shapes your health. In this episode, Aimee shows you how to be kinder to yourself and your body so you enter into your 3rd chapter happier, healthier and fertile. KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:00] Undiagnosed autoimmune conditions causing fertility issues [5:50] Being at peace regulates your immune system  [7:10] Finding and questioning your core beliefs to a better feeling thought [10:40] Shifting your thoughts will change your neurochemistry and physiology  [14:30] Fertility is an extension of your health because it is restorative [16:00] You have an average of 50k thoughts a day and 90% of them are the same [19:50] Digestion is more than absorbing nutrition but how you are absorbing your world [22:40] Healing versus curing  [25:00] Looking at food as nourishment, enjoyment and energy [28:00] You need to get to bed before 11pm and sleep at least 7 hours [29:40] Increase your oxytocin by being kind and serving your community [34:30] Being present and leave your work at the office HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: https://aimeeraupp.com/ Books: https://aimeeraupp.com/how-to-get-pregnant-natural-fertility-books/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AimeeRaupp/ Free Fertility Starter Kit: https://aimeeraupp.com/fertility-starter-kit-opt-in/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Chinese medicine always wants to look at it from this emotional perspective so it’s like; where are we attacking ourselves, not just on that physical or cellular level but on that emotional level and how are we aligned with ourselves?”  [2:15] “Your beliefs really do dictate your behavior and your behavior dictates your health.” [7:35] “By the age of 40, 1 in 8 women will have an autoimmune disease in the United states and another interesting statistic is that autoimmunity has quadrupled since the 80s and affects women 75% more than men.”  [21:40] “Drinking doesn't impact your body as negatively  as lack of community does.” [30:40]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I discussed mitochondrial health with Sara Banta, owner of Accelerated Health Products, a line of natural supplements aimed at balancing your overall health. She is a health coach and biohacker, with her supplements you can bolster your immune system by giving your body everything it is not getting from the food you’re eating. Mitochondrial health is critical to the health of your entire body and begins at the cellular level which is why supplements are so important when addressing any health issue.  Sara works synergistically with nutrition, lifestyle and her supplements, which focus on frequency enhanced detox that help your body get rid of the toxins overloading your system. Your body is a delicate ecosystem and can easily become dysregulated when exposed to common toxins used in daily life. Your liver is the detoxification pathway of your body and many foods that are staples of a healthy diet may actually be burdening your liver. By conscious eating and adding Sara’s dynamic supplements you can expect to see a drastic improvement in overall wellness because whatever your ailment is, rebuilding that cell to cell communication will allow the body to self regulate and heal itself.   KEY  TAKEAWAYS [2:00] When you improve cell to cell communication your overall health improves [5:00] Sara’s journey from rock bottom to fully restored health [7:47] If your immune system is weak it causes inflammation and poor mitochondria health [9:50] Your body cannot break down inorganic proteins so you must eat wild and organic meats [11:25] Adrenal fatigue is common as women age as the adrenals take over hormone production [13:30] Liver health is essential because it is the detoxification pathway of the body [21:30] Only 3% of Leucine turns into HMB which is the metabolite that prevents muscle wasting [23:22] Diatomic iodine increases the risk of an allergic reactions and does not fully absorb [25:00] Iodine regulates estrogen production; Iodine deficiency can lead to estrogen dominance [35:40] Lack of sleep dysregulates your body and can negate the effects of healthy living   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Use PROTEIN10 for 10% discount Website:https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/ Radio: https://acceleratedhealthradioshow.com/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10Yc7gWgyc4hSRZBVewsWQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acceleratedhealthproducts/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “The goal is to reduce inflammation, increase metabolism and increase metabolic health.”  [11:17] “Women in the menopausal age suffer from adrenal fatigue, more than most, because our adrenals are having to take over the production of our female hormones.” [11:57] “HMB comes from leucine and leucine is  what bodybuilders use to maintain their muscle mass but what they don’t know is that only 3% of leucine turns into HMB and HMB is what prevents muscle wasting.”[12:36] “Iodine deficiency is connected to depression, to hypothyroidism, to toxicity and when we are talking about weight gain and those stalls, it could be because you’re overloaded with toxins; so the best way to protect yourself is to be taking the  right iodine and that will keep your receptor cells from holding onto those halogens and even EMFs.” [24:14]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, we sat down with Dr. Campbell and Danny Grannick, two pioneers who are uniting the world of dental and medical care today. Doctors are not trained to account for dental health when diagnosing patients, leaving many people vulnerable to Alzheimer's, Cancer, Infertility and a slew of other complications that are ultimately avoidable. Dr. Ellie Campbell has been working in family medicine for 30 years and is board certified by the American Academy of Integrative Medicine. Like most doctors, she was never addressing oral health with her patients until she witnessed the decline of a patient suffering from an unknown dental infection. Now, her stance is that absolutely no medical team is complete without an oral hygienist on staff.  Danny Grannick has developed an at home test kit ,using  PCR technology, to give people insight into the microbiome of their mouth. Understanding the imbalance of microbes in your mouth gives your dentist and doctor the information to address infections, prevent further decay and even prevent disease. Dentists and doctors alike are waking up to the reality that our entire body is interconnected and the two practices can no longer remain separate, because in reality they are not.  KEY TAKEAWAYS [6:00] No medical team is complete without a dental hygienist [13:00] How Bristle’s oral health testing is changing disease prevention [19:30] Recognizing the signs of dental diseases and how to address it [26:00] Why brushing and flossing are not enough to prevent oral decay [31:30] Identifying the cause of cavities   [34:00] Safely removing heavy metal fillings  [36:20] Using Ozone treatment on an infected tooth in order to prevent a root canal [39:05] Not all cavities need to be filled: Re-mineralizing superficial cavities [41:20] Understanding your Bristle home test   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Dr.Campbell: https://www.campbellfamilymedicine.com/dr-ellie-campbell?r_done=1 Danny Grannick: https://twitter.com/dannygrannick?lang=en Bristle:https://www.bristlehealth.com/  Promo Code: DrAnna Find an Enlightened Dentist Near You: AAOSH https://www.aaosh.org/   MEMORABLE QUOTE “We are an ecosystem and we need to be in balance but our diet, our drinks that we consume, our breathing all affects what happens in our mouth, leading to the epidemic of disease that is identified in the mouth but has symptoms everywhere else in our body.” [7:30] -Dr. Campbell “Unfortunately many dentists are not enlightened to the fact that these periodontal bacteria can cause diseases outside of the mouth.”[20:05] - Dr. Campbell   “Acidity in the mouth, not sugar, causes cavities.” [23:46] -Dr. Campbell   “The idea is if you do these two simple things you shouldn't get oral disease but we know that’s not true. Even people who do brush and floss twice a day, cavities and gum disease are the most prevalent diseases of the planet! They have been  for the last 30 years.” [26:00] -Danny Grannick   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, we sat down with Dr. Kelly Brogan a clinical psychiatrist turned holistic psychiatrist after witnessing the toll addictive psychiatric drugs had on her patients. The endemic of over diagnosis has convinced many people they are sick when in fact they may just be suffering from their own narrative. If you believe you are a victim it can manifest outwardly as anxiety and depression. You won’t find solace in a prescription but by recognizing your defense mechanisms and reclaiming your power of choice, you may find you weren't actually sick to begin with!  You are rarely truly victimized in this life, because everyday you have the autonomy to choose your outlook, your location, your reactions and an infinite amount of things that make up your experience. Understanding your desires and consciously deciding  to pursue and communicate them will naturally uplift your spirit. Exploring your sexuality is just a microcosm to the greater dynamic of your life, if you can communicate your needs to a partner you can carry that capacity into every other aspect of your existence, no longer feeling victimized but empowered at every opportunity.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:00] Defense mechanisms hidden in judgment, superiority and control [6:10] Stepping out of your victim mentality [9:00] Awareness begins in your body [10:20] The root of all your defense mechanisms  [12:00] The Existential Kink: Having is evidence of wanting [15:20] Suffering ends where meaning begins [18:10] Using your power of attention [26:30] The dark reality of marketing addictive pharmaceutical [31:20] Taking radical responsibility  [36:20] Reclaiming your power of choice! [38:20] Getting off of addicted psychiatric medications [42:30] Embracing your femenine desire for a masculine man [43:40] The paradoxical safety within BDSM [46:30] Without clarifying the full extent of your desires, there is no consent [50:00] Getting to the basics of self intimacy [53:00] The difference between nourishing and satisfying [56:20] The divine opportunity for eyes open connection HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: https://www.kellybroganmd.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Self-Surprising-Authenticity/dp/1401956823 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellybroganmd/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KellyBroganMD   MEMORABLE QUOTES “That was so reflexive I never felt the feeling. That’s the point of defenses, is that they keep you from feeling. Why? Because we imagine and learn as children that this is an existential matter, that those feelings get coupled with literally, life or death consequences.” [10:27]   “If I can find meaning in what I am experiencing, I have a couple degrees of freedom, where then I can begin to play with possibilities that, maybe,what I think may not actually be the full truth.” [15:20]     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

On This episode of the Girlfriend Doctor, we had a conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz, a fasting expert and author of Fast like a Girl! She is making fasting accessible and safe for women to practice in their daily lives. The key is to build awareness of your cycle and strategically plan your fasting to support your hormones. By tapping into your body’s wisdom, you can reap the full health and spiritual benefits of fasting.  It is no coincidence that most cultures practice fasting because it allows your body and mind to cleanse. Fasting is known to increase your energy and by integrating fasting into your life you can live longer, healthier and happier lives. Your energy is often reflected back at you by those around you and fasting is a natural way to  clear negativity and gain clarity in moments of turmoil.    KEY TAKEAWAYS[1:30] The effects of long term fasting [6:50] The ideas behind Fast like a Girl [8:30] The key to the fasting cycle [11:30] Structuring your fasting around your menstrual cycle [16:30] The science of fasting [18:20] How to properly break your fast [20:40] Using fasting to rebuild the microbiome [22:20] The ideal meal to break the fast [26:30] The best diet is the one you can keep [28:10] Snacking during your fast can help you endure longer fasts [30:10] How long is too long [35:00] short term dry fasts can promote fat loss [39:00] The spiritual side of fasting [43:20] The people around you often match your own energy [45:00] Should you fast during the flu HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTWebsite:https://drmindypelz.com/fasting/ Pre Order Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Like-Girl-Healing-Hormones/dp/1401969925 https://fastlikeagirl.com/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “I see a lot of evidence that you are rebooting dopamine receptor sites, you know if you really want to heal the body, you get to know yourself in a 72 hour fast. I love the longer fasts for women they just have to be timed to a woman’s cycle if she still has it”  [2:48]   “If we look at a woman’s menstrual cycle, when hormones go high during ovulation and the week before our period, that’s when things have to change and each one of those sections have to be a little bit different.”  [11:35]     “ When you’re fasting you’re changing your whole microbiome in your gut and when we look at some of the critics of fasting there’s a lot of people, mostly men, that are saying, no it’s bad for the microbiome. Well, what it’s doing is you’re breaking down the old and you’re bringing back the new.” [20:40]   “When you take water out of the equation, you force your body to go find other areas it stores water and burn that.” [36:40]     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I spoke with Jenn Pike, the head mentor at The Hormone Project. Jenn is a medical exercise specialist and a functional diagnostic nutritionist. On her YouTube channel, Simplicity TV, she is helping women break free from negative patterns and discover their courage to live a life of authenticity.  When life demands so much of your time and attention it is easy to lose yourself, one sacrifice at a time. When burnout consumes you, there comes a moment when you must decide to prioritize your own joy and desire. Bravery can be as simple as making time for yourself everyday.  Living your authentic self is more than just a mindset, it is committing to the lifestyle that energetically aligns with your desires. This can mean giving up things you once loved or adding in new experiences that fulfill you. No matter what you’re called to do, using your body as the guide will lead you to act on what fulfills, nourishes and inspires you. It can be difficult to let go of the woman you once were but how much more exciting is it to become the woman of your dreams!   KEY TAKEAWAYS: [4:40] Unapologetically stepping into your authentic self [6:45] How to see your “regrets” for what they really are…learning experiences  [8:12] Health issues often manifest when you aren’t in alignment with yourself [9:40] Lifting the energetic weight to live the life you desire [10:40] Breaking free of patterns and dealing with burnout  [11:30] Making room for joy and relaxation everyday [12:40] Addressing the root causes instead of focusing on the symptoms [13:30] Grieving the woman you had to be  [16:50] Rebirth can be simply getting better at what you already do [18:30] Making time for your Soul Appointment [23:40] Allowing yourself to evolve and become courageous [25:30] Menopause is when you level up into the wisest version of yourself [32:00] What you believe becomes your truth   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://jennpike.com/thehormoneproject https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFz7apcFRisJFPMChKkn1Ng https://www.instagram.com/jennpike/ https://www.amazon.com/The-Simplicity-Project/dp/099175302X   MEMORABLE QUOTES “The only person who has to actually know that this is where you are at in your life, in the beginning, is you.” [5:40] “We go through kind of different phases of emotions, so I find for a lot of women and I went through this at times too when there’s actually a bit of a grieving process that has to happen, where you grieve the women that you had to be or that you once were and you allow her to be released and dissolve so you can actually step forward into this new energy.” [13:37] “There is this shift that happens when you are no longer prepared to sacrifice your level of comfort for “the thing”.” [19:40]     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I am joined by Serena Poon, a celebrity chef and certified nutritionist who’s the founder of Just Add Water, a wellness line of super-nutrient foods and supplements. Serena incorporates soul wisdom into opening up pathways to great health and longevity while also using cutting-edge science. One of the most important areas is gut health, which affects our immune system, our mind, our mood and our behavior. Having a healthy gut is the key to longevity.  She recommends eating the rainbow – ingesting all different types of fruits and veggies along with lots of water to stay hydrated. It’s also important to measure your biomarkers like food intolerance, allergies, nutrient density, hormones and thyroid levels to manage deficits. Mindset is also critical to longevity. We usually want to stay in a safe or comfortable space in our health practices. But it’s important to break out of cycles that we’ve established to break through to better health and longevity. Only then can we radiate tremendous good health.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [5:47] Serena’s story of caring for her mother [11:04] Why gut health is important [12:24] The comfort of familiar versus unfamiliar [14:32] David Sinclair and longevity medicine [17:11] Survival stress on plants [18:58] Key biomarkers [21:35] Healing effects of Irish sea moss [30:24] The importance of detoxing [35:21] Matcha and maca   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: https://serenaloves.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/chefserenapoon/ Instagram Handle: @chefserenapoon Other Social Media Links : https://twitter.com/chefserenapoon   MEMORABLE QUOTES “How we extend our life in a vibrant way for longevity is to listen to your body. You know, our bodies are always telling us something.” “Most GI cancers come from diet and lifestyle. It comes very much from what we put into our bodies, comes from what we drink, what we eat, and even how we breathe.” “We are the leaders of where we go in terms of our lifespan and longevity. And one of the most important areas is gut health.” “There is that wisdom of knowing that we are always challenged with what our brain adopts as a habit or a safe place or a foundation or a comfort zone.” “That wisdom, that energy we have about ourselves and about our bodies is equally important to that cutting edge science.” “Know your biomarkers. You can’t manage what you don’t measure.”  “Your gut really is such a key to everything -- not just brain health, but longevity.”     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, Kevin Ellis joins me to talk about bone health. Kevin is a certified integrative nutrition health coach who was diagnosed with osteoporosis in his thirties and has since become an expert on how to keep your bones healthy and strong. Osteoporosis occurs as a result of behaviors, disorders, diseases and medications that you take, among other things. So make sure you review all factors when it comes to your bone health. When you have osteoporosis, both your bone density and bone quality are reduced and that increases your risk of fracture. The first thing is to get a bone-density test to find out the condition of your bones.  Bone quality – the structural integrity of your bone -- is also important to create bone strength. A TBS test can give you an accurate reading on your bone quality, as well as bone turnover markers. These tests will help you identify the root cause of bone loss so you can figure out a plan to restore the raw materials and nutrients that you need for stronger, healthier bones through diet, digestion and nutrient absorption. What you eat doesn’t necessarily determine your bone health – it’s what your body absorbs into the gut. So it’s important to get the right nutrients to absorb into the gut. Reducing lifestyle stress, exercising right and improving sleep will also help to maintain bone health. You can take Kevin’s 50-minute Stronger Bones Master Class to help improve your own bone health.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:35] Kevin’s health journey [10:24] Definition of osteoporosis [10:44] Bone density [12:35] Bone quality [13:16] Bone turnover markers [18:40] Addressing the root cause of bone fragility [19:28] Causes of osteoporosis [20:13] Effects of SSRIs on bone density  [20:30] Other medications that could affect bone density [24:58] Digestive issues and their effect on bone health [26:00] Strong Bones Solution  [27:34] Importance of sleep and exercise [31:55] Staying away from blue light before sleep [35:08] Stronger Bones Master Class   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://bonecoach.com  Stronger Bones Masterclass - Free Online Masterclass Presented by Bone Coach™ - Kevin Ellis, Certified Health Coach & Osteoporosis Thriver The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast on Apple Podcasts MEMORABLE QUOTES “A lot of people don't realize your bones are not what you eat, it’s what you absorb. That’s a really important part of this.” “Your gut is really like the soil. That's where you're absorbing all of those nutrients that are broken down to their final form and they're absorbed by those roots in your soil.” “Inhaling our food and drinking with our meals – you don’t want to be doing that. And I always say free refills is a cause of cancer. We don't want to be doing that.” “We need to get to the point where we're actually building bone strength. If you lead a high stress lifestyle, that's going to contribute to bone loss, too.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

This episode is dedicated to Sierra Haley who lost her battle with cancer on April 13, 2022. May her light continue to shine through in all she touched with her heart and beautiful spirit. Please consider donating to her GoFundme page in honor of Sierra for her family: https://gofund.me/846156f3   On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I take a deep dive into breast health issues and implants, talking to two doctors about breast health and one women who survived breast cancer.  If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, it’s important to take care of your physical and mental health. Diet and sleep are crucial factors in minimizing risk. Avoiding sugar and adapting a keto green can also be very helpful. It’s vital to reach out to others for support and a sense of community. Thebreasties.org is one organization that helps women going through breast cancer treatment and all the physical and emotional issues associated with it. When it comes to breast implants, there are definite steps to take if you think your breast implants might be causing some health problems. The first thing to do is seek out an environmental physician, functional medicine doctor or plastic surgeon to assess your implants as well as other health-related factors. An environmental doctor is trained in the science of identifying environmental causes of what might be making your body toxic, and that includes the environment inside your skin. Breast implants don’t have to be replaced every ten years, but usually the warranty runs out in ten years. It’s a good idea to get them checked every three years with an ultrasound to make sure the implant shells are intact. Don’t ignore warning signs and pay attention to your female intuition when it comes to breast health. It's important to understand what is happening with your body and to be very proactive in your breast health.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:19] Dr. Kyrin Dunston’s story on getting breast implants [17:13] Sierra Haley’s story -- a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 24 [33:25] Dr. Rachel Walker, Dallas Plastic Surgery Center [34:19] Using fat to modify breasts [35:43] How breast implants have changed over the years [37:07] What puts you at high risk for breast implant illness [37:43] Breast implant illness and correlation to Hashimoto’s disease [40:32] What role chemicals can play in breast implant illness [45:56] How to make an informed decision about breast implants [51:01] Having a ruptured implant and how to deal with it   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS Happy Sisters https://thebreasties.org/ (Text “breasties” to 44321 to donate) https://www.cosmeticsurgerydallas.com/dr-walker/ https://www.midlifemetabolisminstitute.com/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “If you're having symptoms that you think could be due to implant illness, you need to tell your doctor that you have implants right away.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor    

I'm on the road in New York City for this week's episode of The Girlfriend Doctor to talk about how to stay healthy and balanced when traveling, no matter what your itinerary is. My first tip is to always travel with a water bottle to stay hydrated. It has to be emptied of course before getting on the plane, but once you've landed, it becomes a lifeline to eliminate toxins and keep bowels regulated.  I always take along my Mighty Maca Plus to support the adrenals, detoxification and alkalinization. Plus, I have my Keto Green Shake on hand for some good nutrition if I'm stuck in an airport. For sleep, I use Night-Zzz for a nourishing night of rest, and Balance cream to moisturize and keep hormones balanced. I have many more tips to share with you, so please listen to the podcast! But before I go, I want to emphasize that the most important thing to do when traveling is to prioritize yourself. That includes nourishing yourself, being kind to yourself and forgiving yourself when you go off plan. Happy travels!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:38] The importance of hydration while traveling [3:06] Mighty Maca benefits [4:24] How to get good sleep while traveling [6:45] What’s in Dr. Anna’s Wonder Woman pack [8:26] The importance of collagen while traveling [10:27] Being kind to yourself while traveling   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR HOST Website: http://drannacabeca.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Our physiology defeats our will power when we travel.” Enjoy and prioritize your health.” “When you are traveling, nourish yourself, be kind to yourself and forgive yourself when you go off plan.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I look at why algae is so important in your diet, and acts as a superfood. Joining me today is Catharine Arnston, the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits. She is an expert in algae for wellness in nutrition, beauty, biohacking, mitochondria, and longevity. Algae was actually the first life on earth 4 billion years ago and is now known to be the most nutrient-dense food in the world. Two forms of algae in particular are considered superfoods -- spirulina and chlorella. You can take these in a dried pill form but they must be raw algae, dried at low heat for the nutrients to survive. They offer a multitude of benefits -- your hunger will be cut, your energy will be increased and your brain fog will go away. They contain zero carbs, and contain the critical antioxidants that can stop free radical damage in your mitochondria, promoting anti-aging. Spirulina and chlorella work harmoniously together. Spirulina works in the morning for energizing, appetite control and mental focus, and chlorella works to cleanse, detox, repair and restore during sleep.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:15] How Catherine’s sister’s breast cancer brought about exploring algae [5:15] Why algae is the most nutrient-dense food in the world [28:42] Why an alkaline diet is so important and how it can fight cancer [34:38] The role of mitochondria in the body and free radicals [35:20] The four most important antioxidants in your body [37:09] How to reverse the aging process with algae   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Website: www.energybits.com Discount code 'DrAnna' at checkout on our website for 20% off Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENERGYbits Instagram Handle: @energybits Other Social Media Links: energybits   MEMORABLE QUOTES “When I started the company, it was to really make a difference in the world and people's health. We chose spirulina and chlorella because they are the two nutrient-dense algaes that are around and available and have been grown for 50 years.”  “One tablet has the same nutrition as an entire plate of vegetables, except you didn't have to carry it home from the grocery store, clean, cook, and eat it. It's instant.”  “It's the future of fast food because if you can swallow water, you can take five or ten of these spirulina tablets in the morning. Your hunger will be cut, your energy will be increased, your brain fog will go away. It's ketogenic, zero carbs. It's the answer to everything.” “All the Asian countries, particularly Japan, they don't leave their house without taking chlorella, algae, probably spirulina too. And they're world recognized for having the best longevity, lowest cancer rates, lowest obesity rates, and great skin and hair.” “The average adult in America now has 800 toxins in their body. But even if you lived in a bubble, your body constantly is regenerating its cells. We have 30 trillion cells and dead cells are toxic. They clog up your lymphatic system.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor    

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Trevor Cates joins me to talk about hormones and nutrition. Dr. Cates is the author of the USA Today bestselling book Clean Skin From Within and the founder of The Spa Dr. natural skincare line.  In order to obtain hormonal balance, we should look at many factors, including diet and seasonal changes. Our needs change with fall, winter, spring and summer and changing up your diet is important to get the freshest food with the most nutrients. Eating the same diet every day is not optimal. So if you’re used to eating the same chicken salad every single day, try replacing it with something seasonal. Even adult acne can be traced back to our gut health and metabolism because there is a gut-skin connection. Using the right skincare products without harmful chemicals is essential because those chemicals can pass through into our bodies. We get a healthy glow when your hormones are balanced. Dr. Cates suggests eating a little more fiber, a little less sugar, and trying to find ways to reduce your stress and have a more positive mindset.  Look in the mirror and love what you see as much as you can!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:41] Why Dr. Cates wrote her 2 books [8:11] Why it’s important to change eating habits with the seasons [11:29] Adult acne in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause [15:05] How we can support ideal digestion and gut health [15:43] Our gut-skin connection [18:28] What to look for when choosing a skincare line [19:46] Endocrine-disrupting chemicals [25:21] Testing of skincare products and regulation [31:26] The 3 key beauty tips [33:07] Where to buy Dr. Cates’ new book, The Natural Beauty Reset   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Skincare: https://store.thespadr.com/?oid=1&affid=287 Natural Beauty Reset Book: https://www.spadrtrk.com/G1S938/2CTPL1/?uid=7 HormoneSeries.com Hormones, Health and Harmony Docuseries: https://www.sd44trk.com/G6WMHZ/2BGSTD/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-womans-doctor/id1615444060   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Our needs change with each season and so should our approach. So with my patients, I change things up with their food movement, mindset and skincare.” “For most people, there are changes in season. And with that change in the sun, that changes the way our food grows, it changes our sleep patterns, it changes our skin, it changes our mood, it changes our hormones.” “What a lot of people don't realize is the gut skin connection. Our skin has a group of microorganisms that live on it and protect it. And when our skin microbiome gets out of balance, then that's what happens with acne breakouts.” “How can you optimize your health? A lot of it has to do with the food, your mindset and your skincare.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I talk with Martin Silva, personal trainer, competitive natural bodybuilder and online transformation coach. When it comes to maintaining weight loss or healthy living habits, many of us get stuck. We might attain a goal but find it hard to maintain that result over time. One of the keys is not changing more than two things at a time, and not going from zero to 100 when setting goals. When you make one or two small goals at a time and stay consistent with those, then the chance to get overwhelmed or fall back on bad habits is minimalized. It's also important to add instead of restrict when setting goals. For example, in nutrition, add more protein or whole foods to your diet rather than restricting other foods. Eating more protein blunts your appetite, and then you can start replacing sugars and processed foods naturally. Add a reasonable exercise component that’s a little different to mix up what you’ve always done.  It always comes down to the fundamentals. Be sure that sleep is a priority and devices are not near you when you sleep. Keep a food diary to track your food intake. Looking at the whole process of building muscle, eating more protein, making healthier choices and getting good sleep will have a good effect on the metabolism and help you reach your goals and sustain that optimal health over time. And remember to practice self-compassion and always remind yourself that you don’t have to be perfect.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [9:48] The effect of eating more protein [10:25] The importance of switching up your training and exercise [17:06] How to deal with setbacks  [17:59] The importance of self-compassion [21:33] Why environment is important [23:03] Binge eating and binge drinking [29:04] Benefits of Magnesium L-Threonate [31:26] Beef organ supplements [33:02] Using creatine supplements   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/optimise-your-body-with-martin-silva https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-Tp9z5pozQ9-62kB8rqWg   MEMORABLE QUOTES “The worst program in the world done consistently is going to get better results than a world-class coaching program like mine done inconsistently.” “When you're aware and you actually shine a light on certain calories and certain foods, you naturally start eating less. This has been proven in research.” “It’s the whole process of actually building muscle, eating more protein, making healthier choices and having good sleep that has a good effect on the metabolism.” “Taking ownership for your actions is key.” “I always say to my clients, your relationship with food really says more about your relationship with yourself than it does anything else.” “It’s substitution versus deprivation. It is always finding something to replace or to add versus subtract. Because then we feel deprived and for whatever reason, we don't like that.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I talk with James Barry, a private chef who’s been in the culinary field for nearly two decades and believes in the benefits of eating organ meat, otherwise known as offal. Our ancestors ate parts of animals that gave them lots of nutrient-dense food. The foods we eat today are not as nutrient-dense as the food our grandparents ate, so the majority of Americans are nutrient deficient, but not calorie deficient.  72% of men and 63% of women are obese or overweight in the US because they’re eating a lot of food, but that food is low in nutrients. Barry believes that organ meats can really help people to get the nutrients they need. He calls them Mother Nature’s multivitamins and considers animal organs some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. He cites beef liver as being one of the healthiest foods you can eat, chock full of vitamins and minerals. Other animal organs like hearts and tongue are also high in nutrients. Barry has created a freeze-dried seasoning made from a variety of animal organs called Pluck. He also addresses how we can buy organs that are available to us and consume them in microdoses. The most important thing we can do for a healthy diet is eat foods that are ingredients, instead of those that have ingredients.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:24] Why our ancestors ate more nutrient-dense foods [7:20] Why food today is not as nutrient-dense and link to obesity [18:51] James Barry product called Pluck containing freeze-dried organs [20:08] How to use Pluck on foods [20:45] How to microdose beef liver [22:49] How to eat chicken hearts [26:14] How to eat beef tongue [30:55] More ideas on how to flavor foods with Pluck HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Buy Pluck today:  https://lddy.no/1c5db Website: https://eatpluck.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/eatpluck Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/ Other Social Media Links : https://www.pinterest.com/Eatpluck   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Every trend kind of changes its name, rebrands. You had vegan back in the day and now it's called plant-based. You can change everything you want, but the one to me that does not die is we have to eat real foods.” “We have to eat foods that are an ingredient, not that have ingredients. And that's the very important distinction.” “I really look at organs as mother nature's multivitamin. What I love about organ meats is that they are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.” “I have a product called Pluck, it’s an organ-based seasoning. I took powdered liver, heart, kidney, spleen, and pancreas. I took five organs and it's the same freeze-dried powdered stuff.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I talk with Dr. Sahar Swidan about the pros and cons of bioidentical hormone replenishment. Dr. Swidan is president and CEO of NeuroPharm and former CEO of Pharmacy Solutions. She is board-certified and an advanced fellow in anti-aging and regenerative therapies. Hormones can play a part in so many health issues throughout our lives, including neurological ones. For example, why do women get migraines and asthma attacks during menstruation? It’s all related to hormonal imbalances in the body. Hormone replacement or replenishment can often go by many different terms, like body identical, bioidentical, natural, synthetic, and these terms can be confusing. Body identical and bioidentical mean what your body makes, and what we are replenishing. Women should make sure that whatever they’re being given is FDA approved, and that they’re working with reputable compounding pharmacies that don’t use solvents or chemicals.  Diet is also important when embarking on a hormone replenishment program, with a keto green diet being optimal. And B vitamins are depleted in hormone replacement therapy, so it’s important to supplement that loss. Not everyone is a good candidate for hormone replacement, so check with your doctor on hormone replacement levels to come up with a tailored plan. KEY TAKEAWAYS [8:35] The different names for hormones and terms used in hormone replacement therapy [9:21] The role of estrogens in the body [13:00] The role of cortisol in the body  [30:05] How diet plays a role in hormone replenishment [30:33] What vitamins need to be supplemented in hormone replacement [31:58] The role of estrogen in the body [41:14] Hormones and the vagina   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.sahar.world/ https://www.a4m.com/sahar-swidan.html https://www.facebook.com/SaharSwidanPharmD/ https://www.instagram.com/saharswidan_pharmd/?hl=en https://saharskincare.com/about/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “You have to know what the entire body is doing, and not just what your testes are doing or what your ovaries are doing.” “Body identical and bioidentical basically means what your body makes and what we are replenishing.” “Every woman is very different and every man's hormonal replacement journey is very different.” “When our progesterone drops, memory loss and mood swings and brain fog increase and become symptoms of low progesterone.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor    

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I had a conversation with Kristina Hess, a premier health coach and licensed clinical nutritionist who’s passionate about a ketogenic approach to treat inflammation and restore metabolic health. She’s also the host and founder of Keto Symposium, the first low-carb conference in New York City. Adapting a ketogenic lifestyle can prevent diabetes, heart disease, cancer, menopausal symptoms, brain fog and mood swings. It can also help with weight loss and autoimmune disorders. Having a keto green diet is mandatory for brain health and cognitive function.  A keto green diet promotes a metabolic state where you’re burning fat preferentially over sugar. Eating a lot of protein is key, along with lots of greens and other vegetables. Once you reach a state of ketosis, you no longer experience hunger cravings for carbs and sugar. It’s also important to drink lots of water between meals and keep your greens intake high as well. KEY TAKEAWAYS [3:22] Bio-individuality and the importance of keto for menopause [6:39] Auto-immunity and the keto diet [8:13] How to handle carb cravings [9:21] Details about upcoming low-carb conference in New York City [22:34] How to build muscle with a keto diet [26:10] The importance of staying hydrated [41:43] How the keto diet can reverse diabetes HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Affiliate Links: https://nutritiongenome.com/shop-nutrition-genome/ref/339/ Website: https://theketonutritionist.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kristina-Hess-The-Keto-Nutritionist-103924274916070 Instagram Handle: @kristinahessketonutritionist Other Social Media Links: @thrive19   MEMORABLE QUOTES   “It's really important every morning to not just greet the day, but to visualize yourself in that optimized, ideal body that's super healthy and then give gratitude for what is working, as opposed to focusing on all the things that we are still seeking to improve.”   “80% of making lifestyle changes is really mindset, but 20% is having a really good strategy that works for you in your bio-individuality.”   “When we reach a goal, let's set another goal and let's set another goal. We have an endless opportunity in our lives to really shine and it's all about progress, not perfection. Progress is what gives us juice in life.”    “The time to hydrate is in between meals, typically two hours after you've eaten. Stop 20 minutes before you eat and drink no more than four to six ounces with your meal.”      To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I had a conversation with Gin Stephens, a former elementary school teacher who turned to fasting as a way to lose weight after becoming obese. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Fast Feast Repeat as well as Cleanish and other books. Fasting is not about what you eat, but when you eat. It’s become a healthy way to lose unwanted pounds and maintain optimal weight and health. Generally, intermittent fasting means not eating for 16 hours between dinner and breakfast, and then eating regularly for those other 8 hours. The hours may vary per person. When you first take on intermittent fasting, you have to allow your body to get “fat-adapted” and then you can tailor your fasting so it’s easy. It’s all about learning to listen to the body and what rhythm feels good, and practice “intuitive eating.” Intermittent fasting will not cause a lot of weight loss fast, in fact, in most cases, not for the first 28 days. But from that point forward, you can expect to see steady weight loss and better overall energy and health.   KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:57] Gin’s story of obesity [12:24] Going through the adaptation period [14:24] Figuring out how many fasting hours work for your body [29:26] How fasting helps to identify intolerant foods [37:10] Choosing what to eat while fasting     HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https:// https://www.ginstephens.com/ https://www.intermittentfastingstories.com/ https://www.ginstephens.com/all-blog-posts/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “We can learn to tune into our hunger and satiety signals. We can be intuitive eaters. The weight will just fall off.”   “I’m just teaching about intermittent fasting because that’s what teachers do. I'm not a historian, but I can teach history. I'm not a mathematician, but I can teach math. I'm not a doctor or medical professional, but I can learn the information, do the research and then bring it to you.”   “During the adaptation period when your body is learning to be metabolically flexible, you have to kind of push through some of the harder feelings because your body is not fat-adapted when you begin. So it doesn't know how to tap into your fat stores for fuel.”   “I've gotten really great at listening to my body and knowing when I need to eat a little more or when I've had enough. So I like to eat when I eat, I really like to eat.”   “That hunger hormone that has been conditioned like a begging dog to get fed on a regular basis. So if you think about it that way, am I giving into my begging dog or am I trying to train this dog?”     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, I had a conversation with Dr. Robert Whitfield, a world-renowned cosmetic surgeon and breast implant illness expert. Dr. Whitfield takes a holistic approach to breast implant illness that includes genetic testing, mold toxicity, and hormone balancing to help patients heal from the inside out.  In this episode, Dr. Whitfield talks about how many women with breast implants come to him with common symptoms including brain fog, mold exposure, and memory loss. Additionally, they can suffer from increased anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, respiratory issues, dry eyes, sinusitis, gut dysfunction, swelling, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, recurring UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, and muscle and joint pain. These symptoms can also align with mold toxicity or Lyme disease Breast implant illness may also be connected to genetic pathway problems, dietary issues, hormonal imbalance and endocrine dysfunction, so it’s important to get comprehensive testing done. Dr. Whitfield recommends DNA testing to detect different types of bacteria and fungus that might be causing a breast implant infection. And he says that anyone who has implants from 1996 or older should definitely get tested because there is probably some form of rupture that has occurred.  After having breast implants removed, it’s also critical to balance your hormones and maintain a good diet and a positive attitude. Remember -- no one is a greater advocate for your health than you are.    KEY TAKEAWAYS [5:57] Dr. Whitfield’s first explant patient with cancer and her diagnosis [10:08] A cosmetic patient with implant infection [16:56] Why Dr. Whitfield considers any implant from 1996 or older to be ruptured [19:27] The four pathways of immunity that are examined carefully in breast implant illness [21:30] Triggers to breast implant illness and accompanying symptoms [26:44] Holistic testing done to optimize breast health and overall health [27:25] Quickest and fastest way to get rid of mold toxins [33:05] How often to get breast implants checked [36:00] Need to balance out hormones when having a breast explant   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://drrobertwhitfield.com/ Youtube channel: Dr. Rob’s Solutions https://breastimplantillnessexpert.com/ https://drrobssolutions.myshopify.com/   MEMORABLE QUOTES “What breast implant illness really is to me is out-of-control inflammation. The inflammation that drives breast implant illness drives a lot of the symptomology. Now I have genetic testing that reveals defects in their immune pathways.”  “I encourage clients, if you’re super sick, if you’re super symptomatic, an explant will be a step to help you, but it will not be the only step that solves the problem because it’s usually a multi-factorial problem.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

In this week’s episode Ken Swartz better known as “Ken the Scientist” ,chief founder of C60 talks about his revolutionary antioxidant. Ken explains how C60 can be more beneficial than hormone replacement therapy because it helps neutralize heavy metals in your body making it easier for your body to clear them. There are many things we encounter every day that can interfere with our mitochondria function and that affects how we think and feel throughout the day but ultimately it affects our hormones. Although it may feel overwhelming, Dr. Ken is here to assure you that you have control over what you consume which can have a dramatic effect on the toxic burden in your body.   Key takeaways: [2:50] C60 is one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered. [4:22] How C60 works. [11:57] Eating organic for just 2 weeks can reduce the pesticide burden by 90%. [16:40] How to improve cell to cell communication in your body. [20:00] How C60 supports the Krebs Cycle. [22:20] Testing your hormone levels when taking C60 [26:00] For good Thyroid health: remove fluoride out of your diet! [30:00] Neutralizing inorganic Heavy Metals in your body [32:35] C60’s can increase your fertility   Resources: https://shopc60.com/collections/all   Memorable Quotes: “It’s not like hormone replacement therapy where you’re just getting one hormone… What C60 does is it lifts the oxidation burden the cells are under, now the cells operate as they did years earlier and then you kind of go back to a better health but it's your body that decides what hormones are going to be produced.” [10:51] - Ken Swartz “If we can optimize our cellular function, our cell to cell communication, wow! Everything else gets better.” [15:37] -Dr. Anna Cabeca “C60 neutralizes things like Mercury Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide into Oxides which your body can grab and get rid of.”  [30:00] -Ken Swartz “You've got to make sure you have Good nutrition, clean water, reduction of stress, thats huge if its from a physical environment or personal relationships and just avoiding toxins of all kind, if you can.  [31:45] -Ken Swartz     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

In this week’s episode I speak with Bela Gandhi about the challenges of Dating in your 50’s. It may seem intimidating dating again during menopause but this can actually be the BEST time to date! At this stage in your life, you can really take a step back and take inventory of all your experiences, so that you can move into a new relationship free of your own destructive habits. All the romantic notions of love that our culture pushes on us, tend to be counterproductive. Bela Bela Gandhi will teach you not to chase the butterflies and instant chemistry; what you really want is a slow burn, enjoy really getting to know someone, dating is an adventure!   Key Takeaways:  [3:10] Dating over 50 is the BEST time to date [4:50] Introspection is essential to move forward into a new healthy relationship [7:25] Confusing butterflies as excitement but it's really a warning system [9:50] Joy Safety and Ease. [11:10] Boring might actually just be safe [13:20] Good Husband Qualities [14:30] Don’t rush: Let the chemistry grow  [17:20] Love Bombs feel good but are a RED FLAG [20:00] Set Boundaries Take one step at a time. [23:00] Nothing worthwhile in life is easy [27:00] You are the fun, don’t rely on them being fun [28:20] Keep an open mind [29:40] Navigating professional life and Dating  [33:00] Who pays?   Resources: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/   Memorable Quotes: “Sometimes it’s a different face on the same problems, so you have to address those.”  [4:30] -Dr. Anna Cabeca “Butterflies are bad in the dating process.” [8:33] -Bela Ghandi “What is particularly sinister about attachment is, you’re not “Fixed anxious” and you’re not “Fixed avoidant”; they can morph. They shapeshift based upon  who you’re with. So a lot of times, you have picker issues and attachment issues, Good and normal people might feel boring.”  [10:38] “Chemistry can come later in the game, it doesn't have to be there right away, in fact, Ladies!, if  you feel chemistry with someone right, right  right away most likely it’s because this person reminds you of an ex.” [14:30] -Bela Ghandi “Dating can bring up the most vulnerable part of our lives and it can bring up so many fears that we haven't dealt with.”[20:10] -Bela Ghandi  “Just because something is simple, doesn't mean it’s easy.” [22:40] -Bela Ghandi     To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

In this week’s episode I had an enlightening conversation with Marc David from the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. Marc shares his insight into your relationship with the experience of eating. Willpower is not the only factor contributing to failed dieting,  there is a biological and psychological influence to your eating behaviors and the first step to breaking free from that is awareness!  Marc encourages you to recognize where your bad eating habits started and points out how common it is that these habits start in adolescence. Sometimes, the associations you make when you are a child end up  hijacking your impulses as you experience stress. If you are always rushing through dinner and never pausing to enjoy your food you subconsciously will crave more and more based off these associations of food being an escape from everything that is stressful in your life..  Marc explains that digestion begins in the brain, it is the anticipation, the full experience from thought, to cooking, to sitting down to enjoy the food that satisfies a craving; so without that, you live in perpetual longing. Emotional eating is rooted in dissatisfaction, so really giving yourself the time to experience the pleasure of eating can really change your relationship with food. Ultimately, creating passion, outside of food, in your day to day life will alleviate the temptation of emotional eating.   Key Takeaways: [3:10] Knowing the difference between Biological or a Psychological problem [4:30] Which archetype within you is steering you towards instant gratification? [5:57] The rebel in us needs a cause, find a good place to put that energy [9:45] How do I make better choices when I am bored: Invite awareness and find an alternative [15:19] Cortisol will desensitize you to pleasure [21:40] Sitting down and experiencing the pleasure of eating [27:27] Digestion begins in the mind [33:25] Tackling emotional eating by creating more passion in your life [35:02] Our relationship with food connects us to our lineage [42:30] Transitioning into Menopause: What are you letting go of and what are you embracing into the future Resources: https://psychologyofeating.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Psychologyofeating Memorable Quotes: “ If you can just notice, When did it first start for me? There is a good chance That that’s the young person that we are invoking often times when we are making food choices that go against our own wishes.”  [7:22]    “In that state of anxiety, my brain takes over, my primitive physiology takes over and I want to seek pleasure. I want to be out of pain and we need something to take us out of pain in the moment and I think what happens is the mind instinctively goes to food.”  [13:46]    To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

In this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I wanted to share my personal experience of my own “dark night of the soul”. After testing positive for COVID on a recent trip with my girlfriends;  in isolation, I had the rare opportunity to reflect on how blessed I am as a mother. Initially, I felt fearful, but I am making today’s episode to remind you that all the love you have poured into your children will blossom and that because of that there is nothing to fear. There are so many things beyond our control attacking our mental and physical wellness, so do not allow  stress to deplete your immune system. Remember, happiness and Health is your birthright.   Key Takeaways [2:06]  The shock of testing positive [3:30] Isolation  [4:30] Acknowledging the effect stress has had [5:20] Finally alone and the fear of death [7:15] What you pour into your children, blossoms.  [8:20] A wave of pride [9:50] Immune protocol [10:30] Counting my blessings [12:18] Self care is Selfless  [13:40] Happiness and Health is your birthright   Memorable quotes  “At that moment, I realized,  that like a waterfall flowing over me, that my kids are great and they will be. They have the skills and resources of the knowledge of what is most important in life and most importantly, yes, they have each other.”  [6:50] “COVID gifted me time alone to reflect, prioritize and count my blessings.”   [10:55] “To not let others or stress affect your immune systems, remember when cortisol goes up for a long time, your immune system goes down. Self care is selfless [12:02] “We have so much life to live” [13:00] “Each of our journeys are different but know this truth ; happiness and health is your birthright.” [13:45]   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

In this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I had a conversation with the delightful Dr. Doni Wilson. Dr. Doni is a naturopathic doctor, professional midwife, clinical nutritionist, bestselling author, researcher, and much more. Today, she is here to talk to us about stress, the detrimental effects it can have in our lives, and how we can prevent and heal from it. Dr. Doni discusses her personal experiences with stress and how they transpired throughout her career and writing her book, how 90% of doctor visits are due to stress, the importance of optimizing our adrenal glands and cortisol, and more. We also speak about the different kinds of testing used to measure cortisol in the body and supplements to manage the nervous system adequately. We may think that stress is something that is temporary and will have no significant toll on our bodies but that is far from wrong. Dr. Doni makes it immensely evident that stress can have severe repercussions on our immune system which then transpires into detrimental psychological issues. Tune in to find out more on this important topic. And if you’re hungry for more information, be sure to pick up her book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health (2022), available anywhere books are sold!   KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:23] Doni learned everything that she talks about in her book and to her clients through her own experience [7:30] 90% of doctor visits are caused by stress [9:44] Importance of leveling out the adrenal glands [16:48] Supplements and strategies to deal with stress [21:29] Different kinds of testing for cortisol in the body [33:00] Reducing stress with CARE: Clean eating, Adequate sleep, Recovery activities, and Exercise   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Book: Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health (2022) https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576 Website: https://doctordoni.com/ Stress Quiz: https://doctordoni.com/quiz/stress-quiz/ MEMORABLE QUOTES “Part of my naturopathic training was about cortisol and adrenal glands, which make cortisol. And so I had to learn about this.”’ “But it wasn’t until I really experienced it for myself that I said, ‘Oh, that’s what they were talking about when they said that cortisol imbalances can affect the way we feel.” “It is not in your head at all, it is in your body, it is in your physiology. Stress physiology is different but 90% of all reasons why someone goes into the doctor’s office is because of stress.” “You want your cortisol and adrenaline to get you out of danger, the problem is when we’re under constant stress throughout our days.” “What are the activities that we can choose day-to-day that we know are going to help bring our cortisol back to more optimal levels? Let alone, having a better self-care routine.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

In this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I had a conversation with the amazing Kate Vazquez. Kate is the co-founder and medical mastermind behind Radiant Health. She has worked as a Physician Assistant in cardiology, the emergency room, and urgent care. Today she shares the secrets to preventing estrogen dominance which can be detrimental to a woman’s physical, emotional, and psychological health. In this talk, Kate gets into what estrogen dominance actually is, the 5 main telltale signs of hormone imbalance, how to develop estrogen metabolism, the importance of staying in a parasympathetic nervous system, and more. Of course, we also talk about how cleaning our gut can have tremendously significant results when starting to rebalance the hormones in our bodies.  So often, we may think that depression, anxiety, and overall stress can’t have many physiological effects on our bodies but that is far from the truth.  Kate makes it very known that stress can be of the most exacerbating factors when it comes to hormone imbalance, so it’s immensely important to find ways to manage stress, and it starts with eating clean, exercising, and other practices such as meditation or reading. Tune in to find out more key tips to overcome hormone imbalances to begin living happier and healthier! For those who want to take it a step further, be sure to pick up her book, Estrogen is a B*tch (2021), available on Amazon!    KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:06] What estrogen dominance is [7:35] The 5 telltale signs of hormone imbalance [17:17] How to balance estrogen metabolism [27:29] The importance of staying in a parasympathetic system [31:17] Ways to effectively treat and rebalance estrogen naturally   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.yourradianthealth.com/ IG: @katevazquez_pa Book: Estrogen is a Bitch, available on Amazon   MEMORABLE QUOTES “Estrogen dominance is a medical term… what is really means is that there is an imbalance of our hormones, especially our estrogen and progesterone.” “If you think about it, our hormones are constantly fluctuating and so we go through menopause. And so before that time, we have a lot of estrogen in our system before ovulation, which is in the first half of our menstrual cycle.” “So we always have a lot of estrogen in our system but we need that balance with progesterone in the remedial phase to help balance that out… So the problem is when there isn’t enough of that progesterone to balance out that estrogen.” “What I discovered is there are 5 telltale signs of hormone imbalance. The first one is the dysfunctional period that you were talking about. And that’s because we’re not getting that increase and decline of the progesterone.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor  

In this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, we had a conversation with the amazing Kate Vazquez. Kate is the co-founder and medical mastermind behind Radiant Health. She has worked as a Physician Assistant in cardiology, the emergency room, and urgent care. Today she shares the secrets to preventing estrogen dominance which can be detrimental to a woman’s physical, emotional, and psychological health. In this talk, Kate gets into what estrogen dominance actually is, the 5 main telltale signs of hormone imbalance, how to develop estrogen metabolism, the importance of staying in a parasympathetic nervous system, and more. Of course, we also talk about how cleaning our gut can have tremendously significant results when starting to rebalance the hormones in our bodies. So often, we may think that depression, anxiety, and overall stress can’t have many physiological effects on our bodies but that is far from the truth.  Kate makes it very known that stress can be of the most exacerbating factors when it comes to hormone imbalance, so it’s immensely important to find ways to manage stress, and it starts with eating clean, exercising, and other practices such as meditation or reading. Tune in to find out more key tips to overcome hormone imbalances to begin living happier and healthier! For those who want to take it a step further, be sure to pick up her book, Estrogen is a B*tch (2021), available on Amazon!    KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:06] What estrogen dominance is [7:35] The 5 telltale signs of hormone imbalance [17:17] How to balance estrogen metabolism [27:29] The importance of staying in a parasympathetic system [31:17] Ways to effectively treat and rebalance estrogen naturally   HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.yourradianthealth.com/ IG: @katevazquez_pa Book: Estrogen is a Bitch, available on Amazon MEMORABLE QUOTES “Estrogen dominance is a medical term… what is really means is that there is an imbalance of our hormones, especially our estrogen and progesterone.” “If you think about it, our hormones are constantly fluctuating and so we go through menopause. And so before that time, we have a lot of estrogen in our system before ovulation, which is in the first half of our menstrual cycle.” “So we always have a lot of estrogen in our system but we need that balance with progesterone in the remedial phase to help balance that out… So the problem is when there isn’t enough of that progesterone to balance out that estrogen.” “What I discovered is there are 5 telltale signs of hormone imbalance. The first one is the dysfunctional period that you were talking about. And that’s because we’re not getting that increase and decline of the progesterone.”   To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

In this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I brought you a very special segment on having a healthy vagina, The All Things "V" Masterclass. Our guests in this class include premier women’s health expert, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, self-professed Kegel Maven, Kim Vopni, aka The Vagina Coach, and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute, Jessica Drummond. These wonderful ladies have so many more titles but today we all have the hats of vagina health experts on and each of us shares our expertise on this heavily mystified subject. This masterclass includes topics such as what specific section of pelvic health each guest specializes in, the importance of knowing your own pelvic anatomy, how to treat post-hysterectomy pain, the crucial importance of fluid body and pelvic movement, and much more. We also discuss how likely most women are to experience some form of pelvic health condition and how we can better prepare ourselves for it or treat it if/when it arrives. This is a very touchy subject so it was very empowering to be able to have this conversation with these immensely knowledgeable and influential women that have seen it all. All of these gals have books, websites, and social media pages that you can visit if you want more information about their area of expertise or if you just want to reach out with a specific question. It was truly an honor to be in the presence of these powerful women. Tune in, take notes, and start taking control of your pelvic health! KEY TAKEAWAYS [0:39] Was a healthy V ever discussed in your home? [12:25] The area of expertise each guest specializes in [17:18] The importance of knowing your own pelvic anatomy [27:27] Post-hysterectomy pain, intervention, and prevention [43:18] The importance of pelvic stretching and movement [51:40] The different kinds of prolapse diagnosis [1:05:05] How to heal or prevent Lichen sclerosis HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Betsy Greenleaf:  https://happyvaginarally.com/  https://pelvicfloorstore.com/ Social media platforms: @drbetsygreenleaf Kim Vopni:  https://www.vaginacoach.com/  Youtube, Pinterest, Tiktok: The Vagina Coach  Instagram: @vaginacoach Jessica Drummond: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/outsmart-endo-guide-pdf/ Instagram: @outsmartendo MEMORABLE QUOTES “Even though our intention is to educate and start normalizing these terms, we can’t because we are blocked in social media because it’s considered inappropriate.” “80% of women are going to have a pelvic health condition at some point in their lives so I’ve been there with recurrent urinary tract infections, recurrent vaginal infections… almost everything I’ve gone through with my patients, I’ve actually gone through myself.” To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

On this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, I had a very special conversation with infrared light specialist, Connie Zack. Connie is the co-owner (along with her husband) of Sunlighten, the manufacturer of the first saunas to offer near, mid, and far infrared technology. Her background is in executive marketing for Procter & Gamble’s pharmaceutical division, so it was very interesting to hear how she shifted from that to selling saunas. In this talk, Connie discusses what events lead to her becoming interested in infrared therapy and saunas, the many benefits that come from saunas and infrared light, how sweat can detect more toxins than blood or urine, and much more. Her products are on sale right now, and viewers of this show can receive up to $600 off her products! The infrared light that beams from the sun is so very important but not many can have the time to go outside when there’s light to absorb that radiant light, so these types of products are essential to that crowd. It’s great for our skin, our body, digestion, and for a healthy state of mind. Connie is truly an expert on this stuff so I highly recommend you tune in to find out how these products can serve you and your family. KEY TAKEAWAYS [2:40] How Connie became involved with infrared sauna and other bio-hacking methods [9:33] Science behind infrared light therapy [15:00] Sweat can detect more toxins than blood or urine [21:42] Best time of the day to go into a sauna [23:25] Specials and discounts for listeners HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Sunlighten Website: https://dranna.com/sauna MEMORABLE QUOTES “For me, it really helps with the mental aspect… I’m doing something very good for myself and I’m taking care of myself and when I’m done, my head feels clear.” “There’s scientific data that shows sweating releases… you can detect more toxins from sweat than you can blood and urine.” “There was a study done years ago that showed people tested their bodies for mercury in their blood and urine, but then they tested their sweat and they had significantly more mercury released through sweat. And there was a lot of people who had zero mercury in blood and urine.” “But if you’re just new, you’re getting started and detoxing is your thing, far-infrared… you need to get the highest quantity of far-infrared as possible.” “That’s what makes sunlight so special. You can’t get more far-infrared into your body than with the sunlight and sauna… you can then start to add other wavelengths.” “What I loved about the lumineer is when you travel and go places in your car, you can’t always have your sauna with you… you can take with you. There’s four different heads.”

On this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, we’re doing things a little differently. I attended the Women in Tech Global Summit 2022 in Paris, France. Under the High Patronage of Ms. Elizabeth Moreno, French Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity, and Equal Opportunities, the theme is ‘HERoes Shaping Tomorrow’, which celebrates women across the world who are the Shakers, Makers, and Innovators of our new society and economy. The panel of speakers I was a part of consisted of high-caliber people and the talk revolved mainly around food supply and how the quality of our food has been gradually declining. Terri Cochran, a past guest here on the Girlfriend Doctor, emphasized how not only is the food quality decreasing, but the way in which we manage and waste it is slowly leading our manmade emissions here in our home, earth. Overall, the discussion was very fun but also essential because we need to become more aware of our actions. 70% of food is actually wasted in the home, and though it may only seem like a waste of money, wasting food is also a huge contributor to climate change. We need to come together and find solutions to the problems humanity is facing, and it starts with discussions like these. Tune in to find out how we can overcome these global issues! KEY TAKEAWAYS [10:30] Food storage and waste contributes to 35% of total manmade emissions [13:24] Diabetes and obesity in the country is growing exponentially [18:32] How Food Cloud is feeding the world [22:04] We waste a lot of food and water [22:54] Dr. Anna’s take on ‘Food is Everything’ [32:55] Becoming more conscious of food waste in the home SPEAKERS Teri Cochrane - CEO and Longevity Expert - Beyond Nutrition John D. Bolten - Associate Program Manager - NASA Applied Sciences Program Aoibheann O'Brien - Co-founder and Director of FoodCloud MEMORABLE QUOTES “With the war in Ukraine right now with Russia, there’s many economic considerations; we’re seeing at our gas pumps… but more importantly… the number 1 country where we get our fertilizer ash from is Ukraine.” “Food was everything to me because food was killing my son, and food has saved my son.” “We need to look at the changing trajectory of our world because it is changing in an alarming rate and food systems sit in the center.” “Food production storage and waste currently contributes to 35% of total manmade emissions that swarm at the transportation sector, and by the year 2050, will represent 70% of total emissions.” “1 out of 4 persons in the US cannot meet the eligibility requirements for military service because of obesity alone. That’s a national security crisis.” “1/3 of our global food is wasted and ¼ of our global water use goes to wasted food.” “Our women in STEM can help fortify this food that becomes wasted then ends up landfills. We all have an emissions aspect to this. So I think this is one of the most brilliant solutions.” “In my three decades of practicing medicine, I have seen an increase in infertility, ADHD, PSOS, and cancers, at an earlier and earlier age.”  “It’s estimated that in order to sustain support for an additional 2.2 billion people, we’ll need to more than double our food production, unless we embrace the solutions that we’re talking about here.”  “70% of food is actually wasted in the home. I know people think if I waste this, it’s a waste of money but it’s actually a major contribution to climate change and it’s the one thing that we can take action on three times a day.” To learn more about Dr. Anna Cabeca and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

In this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, we had a delightful conversation about love, hate, and all things in between with Marla Mattenson. Marla is a an award-winning author, Sex-Ed teacher, spiritual life coach, and much more. She, along with her husband Julian, are the founders Intimacy Experts, a program built to guide couples through every aspect in order to form a blissful and honest marriage and communion. Of course we branch off in many different topics but for the most part, Marla discusses the reasons for high numbers of divorce, the many layers of intimacy, being extremely transparent to prevent dishonesty and cheating, and techniques to help guide couples to break bad habits. One concept that Marla really emphasized is that happiness is not a forever feeling. One is going to be down in the dumps one way or another, at one time or another and mistakes may be made in the dumps. One makes mistakes when one is in the dumps but it should not a time to shame or judge a partner, it is a time evaluate not only the mistake but the actions that led to that mistake from both angles. Be sure to tune in to find out more about sustaining a prosperous relationship with your other half! KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:31] Reasons for high numbers of divorce [5:35] Intimacy is more than just ·  [8:18] Why people cheat [12:38] Share and Scribe Technique for dealing with resentment [29:09] Happiness is not a forever feeling ​​[31:50] Getting a redo to break bad habits\ [35:00] Feeling unworthy in a relationships is the root of every single issue HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://theintimacyexperts.org/ MEMORABLE QUOTES: “One of the biggest challenges in relationships and why it even gets to divorce in the first place is lack of communication. Lack of really sharing the truth on what’s going on insides until it gets so bad, that the only option is to leave.” “If you’re thinking about cheating and haven’t told your partner, now is the time to talk about it before you do something.” “The idea is to open the idea of communication in a way that leads to deeper intimacy. Intimacy, as we define it … is to be simultaneously unguarded and receptive at the same time.” “Intimacy is way more than just sex. And, when sex is off, it feels like 90% of the relationship. And that’s why, if you’re feeling uncomfortable in your physical body, it’s really challenging to want to have sex.” “Unless you’re actively growing together, you’re unintentionally growing apart.” “Cheating is not a deal-breaker in a relationship. It is an opportunity to take a look at how the patterns came together between the two of you, activated in such a way that cheating was the outcome.” “Cheating is never one partner is the issue problem, or the perpetrator of that experience. It had to happen because both partners are engaged in relationship in way that allowed that to move forward.” “The idea of us being dishonest, all of us are dishonest. All of us are dishonest, even on a subtle level because words are never going to completely the exact experience of what you’re experiencing inside.” “If you haven’t been using the resentment that is in your relationship as an opportunity to connect, here is a technique… The share and scribe is a technique that’s meant to clear resentment before it starts, as it’s building, after it’s already there.” “Reconciliation for something that happened in the past is definitely necessary for the person who experienced it to be able to move forward in truth.” “Happiness is a human emotion that comes and goes just like every other emotion. It is an unsustainable, you can’t sustain it forever. “Happiness is not the goal of a relationship. The relationship to be fully expressed, is really the goal, if you’re going to have one in a relationship. Nobody has to shove it down.” “If you don’t feel worthy inside, you’re going to receive that as if there’s something is wrong with you. But if you feel worthy inside, you’re going to be like understand, this is about them.”

On this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, I had a conversation with Maria Marlowe. Maria is an Acne Nutritionist, helping people of all different shapes and sizes achieve their acne-free skin they truly deserve. Maria approaches healthy skin through the use of healthy foods and healthy lifestyle habits. We discuss many topics in this interview but the main topics Maria emphasizes are paying attention to our body’s signals, how inflammation can lead to leaky gut and gut dysbiosis, and what foods to eat that will help you diminish your acne. Once again, we are informed that the food we eat can be the main cause for our health problems. Many people talk about how refined sugars and carbs are the main causes for inflammation in the body and how it can be detrimental to our health. But not many show you exactly how to replace those foods with healthier, and sometimes tastier, options. For those who want to dive deeper on healthy foods for healthier skin, be sure to visit Maria’s website, mariamarlowe.com! KEY TAKEAWAYS [4:51] Using food as medicine for clear and healthy skin [7:28] Make the connection between gut health and skin [13:42] Best foods to eat to combat inflammation [24:54] Digestive bitters for improving digestion system [26:31] Maria’s famous beet brownie recipe HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://mariamarlowe.com/ MEMORABLE QUOTES “It’s really important to pay attention to your body and the signals your body is telling you in order to find or figure out the optimal diet for you in particular.” “In acne in particular, and of course for hormone health, in general, we know that a high glycemic diet is not benefitting us and it’s really important to maintain a low glycemic diet; I would say that’s one of the most important things we can do for our skin.” “The research is really showing that what’s going on in our gut can manifest into our skin, and so people with acne or other inflammatory skin conditions tend to have gut dysbiosis.” “The research now all points to, for the last twenty years, is pointing to inflammation as really the spark that lights your acne on fire, so to speak.” “So that’s why focusing on gut health, repairing the gut, repairing leaky gut, making sure you have a good balance of bacteria in there that’s going to support reducing inflammation in the body, that’s going to be key to clearing acne.” “Definitely more plants. We want to consume more fiber; that’s going to help keep our blood sugar stable. We want a variety of different fruits and vegetables, and depending on where you are with your digestion, you might want to tread really slowly.” “Starting your day with an arugula salad is going to help your body better digest whatever comes after it.”

On this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, we had a conversation with the founders of Kenetik, Devon Price and Peter Bayne. On their journey of finding a sustainable diet and exercise regime, they tried the keto diet and found that ketones were the key to sustainable and healthy energy levels and mental clarity. But as we know, keto foods don’t always taste the best so Devon and Peter decided to take matters into their own hands and produce this effective and tasty ketone drink! In this talk, we discuss the many benefits that come from ketones and how they can help with curbing the appetite, intermittent fasting, and how ketones can prevent and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s and other serious neurological diseases and illnesses. Kenetik has now been tested by many groups of people and organizations and many have seen positive results in their daily routine, especially in their fitness regime. In this vast culture of consumerism, we consume things that are not healthy at all and actually cause harm to our bodies so a drink like Kenetik that is sugar-free, doesn’t break fast, enhances our energy levels, as well as balances out our mood receptors, is a home run for me. I for one love the drink, and now, viewers of the Girlfriend Doctor can get 50% off their first purchase with the code, DRANNA50 at drinkkenetik.com! Tune in to find out more about this ketone drink that changes the way we see keto! KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [9:05] The magic of ketones [12:56] The benefits of drinking Kenetik in the mornings and before and after a workout [19:21] How ketones can reverse and prevent Alzheimer’s and other mental disabilities [32:18] What new innovations to expect from Kenetik [37:27] The effects of drinking sugary sports drinks WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST:  https://drinkkenetik.com/ MEMORABLE QUOTES: “What a ketone is, is one of the questions you asked and it is when you run out of carbs and glucose in your system, you start converting and using the fat that you have stored up… that converts into a ketone called BHP.”  “Once that energy unit is produced, your brain absorbs it, your muscles use it, your heart uses it, it has all sorts of triggering mechanisms that help with cellular regeneration.” “Drinking Kenetik before and after a workout not only helps to perform better, keeps your mind in the game, keeps your body going for longer, and also helps to recover between workouts.”  “As we were testing products, we’re definitely reaching out to friends and family and one of the groups I reached out to do a bunch of testing was my mother and her group of friends, and all of them loved the product.” “All of them talked about how much energy it gave them, and how it helped with intermittent fasting. They range in age from 55-68.”  “One of the things we have coming out is Kenetik concentrate, which is a concentrated version of our ready-to-drink product… it’s easy to have in any existing drink you have or to pour into your favorite bubbly water flavor.” “We found that body weights when you’re having a ketone supplement, so some of the bigger guys like Devon and I need a bit more of a dose.” “In sports drinks, there are endocrine disruptors in there so when I was introduced to your product, I said okay, this is the first one that I can really get behind, and then again, it tastes good… But thinking about those sports drinks, this can really substitute for athletes that are thinking about Gatorade.”  “A lot of pre-workout drinks are just loaded with caffeine too… a lot of it is a complete overdose of caffeine which is just terrible for you because it elevates your heart rate so much and just wears you out immediately.”

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show, we had a very special conversation with Dr. Margaret Floyd Barry. Margaret is a functional nutritionist, author, and co-owner of Restorative Wellness Solutions. But more than that, she is a master communicator, and she details how she got started on her journey in the world of functional nutrition. As someone who has studied hormonal health for quite some time, she shares her story of how she got introduced to the world of functional medicine through battling her own autoimmune disease when she was in her twenties and then again in her diagnosis during her 2nd pregnancy. Margaret emphasizes that diversity always rules, so there’s not going to be a one-size-fits-all as far as cures for autoimmune diseases goes. Everybody’s physiology is different and we truly need to find out what triggers are causing the most disruption in our microbiome. Margaret also details how one should start in the gut when starting their road to curing the thyroid and other hormonal disruptions. Margaret is truly a knowledgeable doctor and the jewels she drops in this episode are some you do not want to miss, so make sure to tune in! KEY TAKEAWAYS  [8:25] How Margaret became involved in her journey with functional nutrition [21:11] Identifying the triggers for autoimmune disease [24:55] Digestive process is one of the most moments in our physiology [27:05] The difference between hypothyroid and hyperthyroid [32:00] Margaret got her own autoimmune diagnosis when she was pregnant with her second daughter HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://restorativewellnesssolutions.com/ https://eatnakedkitchen.com/ IG: @restorativewellnesssolutions IG: @margaretfloydbarry MEMORABLE QUOTES “Diversity rules… from the stock portfolio, to you garden, to your gut, diversity rules. And this idea that one paradigm, one way of eating, can support diversity, it’s just not possible.” “I followed her advice, I took all the supplements (I didn’t have a clue what any of it was doing), I changed my diet profoundly, and within three weeks, every spot of that eczema was gone and it has never come back.” “Identifying what is constantly engaging that immune system and removing those things systematically. And ill tell you where you always want to start, and that’s in the gut.” “The vast majority of the immune system lives in and around the gut. Even if you’re that rare person with no digestive symptoms, that doesn’t mean that your digestion functioning perfectly.” “If you think about it, our digestion tract, basically one big long tube, is still the outside of the body in many ways. I sort of describe ourselves as one very complicated donut, and the giant hole in the middle is our digestive tube.” “With thyroid, thyroid regulates metabolism and many other things… a hypothyroid means an under-functioning thyroid; that means you do not have enough thyroid hormones to do the things it needs to do.” “A hyperthyroid means it’s up-regulated, so too much hormone… it can get life-threatening quickly because it can increase heart and blood pressure and things like that.” “It was quite a moment because I specialized in Hashimoto’s, worked with a lot of women who wanted to conceive… so this was my land and here I was pregnant, getting the diagnosis during a pregnancy, which is unusual because autoimmune sort of goes into remission during pregnancy.”

On this episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, we had a conversation with entrepreneur extraordinaire, Misty Williams. Misty is a successful businesswoman/marketing strategist. After facing many physiological hardships like hypothyroidism and premature ovarian failure, she made it her duty to heal herself from these illnesses, with the main contributors being mold toxicity and stress.  Mold toxicity definitely does not get the recognition it deserves. Misty dives deep into the dangers of mold toxicity and how it can lead to other illnesses or diseases and how accessing the parasympathetic tone of our nervous system can be the key factor in restoring and repairing our body.  Misty talks about undergoing many meetings with doctors only for them to tell her she needed pills or surgery. She refused to go down that path so she decided to take a holistic approach to heal and has not looked back since. Now she works with many different medical specialists and is now even hosting a summit called the Radical Healing Masterclass Summit 2022! Tune in and check out the link attached to find out more! KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [3:01] Radical Healing Masterclass Summit 2022 [6:53] Testing for mold toxicity [9:47] Misty’s treatment regimen for mold toxicity [14:44] Women are more likely to be infected with mold toxicity [21:26] When people get out of the radical detox summit WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST:  https://healingrosie.com/ https://spiritualgrowthevents.com/events/radical-healing-masterclass/ MEMORABLE QUOTES: “Everything that has happened to me comes back to stress and toxicity.” “Just because it’s a functional medicine doctor, does not mean that they know how to properly test for toxicity and then what to do about it.” “I’m really getting the message from the universe that I have to work on my parasympathetic tone and really strengthen my parasympathetic nervous system.” “The parasympathetic tone is your body being able to move out of that sympathetic fight-or-flight, go-go-go, ON… So we move out of that and we’re able to spend time, even when we’re awake, in the sympathetic, rest-repair-restore part of our nervous system.” “As women, our bodies are more sensitive to our environments than our male counterparts. We are the perpetuators of the species.”  “If you’re working with a practitioner and you are not seeing any improvement after 3-6 months time, like nothing is getting better, we’ve got to find other doctors.” “Mold toxins with a biofilm really you need like excavation done at the same time as you’re repaving the cellular systems.”  “I really wanted to give people the opportunity to hear a lot of different perspectives communicated by different types of communicators.”  To learn more about my services, products and to stay connected, visit me at: The Girlfriend Doctor Website Book: MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plan to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep and Hot Flashes  https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

On this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Show, we had a delightful conversation with Reed Davis. After helping thousands of plants as an Environmental Paralegal, and then thousands of people as a Certified Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach, he observed what works and what doesn’t when it comes to underlying health issues. He integrated his professions to become president of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, where he specializes in rebuilding and maintaining the stability of the hormone, immune, digestion, and detoxification systems. In this episode, we also discuss the dangers of thyroids, as well as exterior factors that may exacerbate our brain and gut health, such as toxins in the air and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Almost every guest we have on here always seems to circle around a topic that we discuss quite frequently on The Girlfriend Doctor, and that is the idea that we are what we consume. We have to monitor our nutrition on a daily basis in order to reverse or prevent chronic disorders and illnesses, not only for ourselves but for our children as well. Tune in and find out exactly how Reed got his start in the world of functional nutrition and how people being healed, heals him! KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [0:22] What brought Reed to the world of functional nutrition [4:54] Thyroid is an adaptive measure [6:41] Diagnostic testing to figure out issues with thyroid health [12:02] Different testing methods for hormone health [17:18] Strategies to improve thyroid function [21:58] Some common toxins that affect our health [28:35] Endocrine disruptors and other exterior factors that lead to chronic illness and disease [43:14] Rundown of the main ideas of the episode WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST:  https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/ MEMORABLE QUOTES: “One of the things behind thyroid is to understand that it’s actually an adaptive measure. If you’re under a lot of stress, what would the body want to do? It would kind of want to hibernate.” “The thyroid is just getting signals like all your organs. They get signals through the blood and through hormones that travel through the blood.” “What we definitely see are the self-improvements. By giving people the diet, the rest, the exercise, the stress reduction is so huge… Your cortisol and DHA get balanced and your sex hormones seem to smooth out a little bit.” “When someone has thyroid dysfunction, on the hypo-thyroid side, it can be just an adaptive response to the levels of stress you’re at.” “We ran a couple of tests and found the boy was eating foods that were very irritating, neurostimulators and things like that.” “Talking about the six main categories behind imbalances, so hormones, immune system, digestion, detoxification, energy production, and nervous system.”  “Healthy mind, healthy body, and nutrition… nutrients that we need. And that goes down to the gut, the microbiome.” To Learn more about my services, products and to stay connected, visit me at: The Girlfriend Doctor Website Book: MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plan to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep and Hot Flashes  https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/  

On this episode of the Girlfriend Doctor, I had a conversation with Dr. Keesha Ewers. Dr. Keesha is an Autoimmune Wellness & Integrative Medicine Medical Provider as well as a Doctor in Sexology. She specializes in digestive and hormonal health, and in this show, she gives us the key tips to reversing and preventing autoimmune diseases, maintaining sexual health, and more! Dr. Keesha details how unexpressed emotions as a child can linger in our bodies until they are fully purged out of our system. Specific events in our childhood can have a significant amount of trauma related emotion, which can lead to several illnesses and diseases like RA (rheumatoid arthritis), an autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, one which Dr. Keesha was able to heal from, fortunately. As adults, what we think is trauma is much different from what we thought it was as children. Most kids (Dr. Keesha being one of them) have no idea what trauma even looks like, let alone how deeply it affects our bodies later on in life. Taking the time to focalize on what causes specific triggers in our lives as adults is key to healing the trauma we endured as a child. Dr. Keesha makes it immensely evident that we have to be the parent/protector that we always needed to our younger, inner self. She’s a gem in the world of integrative and hormonal health, so you won’t want to miss this crucial talk!  KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [4:49] How Dr. Ewers came into her love for health [10:21] Going in-depth on the road to recovery work [17:17] Bonding between mother and newborn is crucial for baby’s development [24:16] Journey in healing from sexual trauma [33:07] Learning how to perceive yourself in a different light [41:29] How sexual health plays into the internal healing process WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST:  https://www.drkeesha.com/ MEMORABLE QUOTES: “Auto-immune disease is undigested anger… it’s so interesting. Even the thought of digesting your emotions.” “One day when I was meditating, I started asking this question, oh auto-immune means I’m attacking myself. When is the first time I wanted to die? Because I don’t want to die today.” “My RA was gone in six months and I never took any of the medications. So it’s very powerful, this mind-body connection.” “I didn’t bond with my mom. So I grew up insecurely attached. And then had trauma on top of that trauma. So it’s no wonder, auto-immune disease, right?”  “What that button consists of is the next part of it which is the meaning you make up that goes with this event.” “And this is why a lot of people will do energy work and they don’t get completely healed because this hasn’t been tracked yet. I call this tracking your hurt.” “You have to track this hurt first, that’s the first thing. And then, work on healing that wounding. And so, I start by getting a calm and safe place established in each person’s nervous system.” “You have to become the parent you wish you had at that moment for you, and you heal that attachment internally.” “MenoPAUSE is that place where we get that beautiful opportunity to pause and really take a look at the inventory of our life experiences and really digest them.” “Sexual expression is going to match the flavor of whatever your belief and behavior system you set up in your childhood.” To Learn more about my services, products and to stay connected, visit me at: The Girlfriend Doctor Website Book: MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plan to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep and Hot Flashes  https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/  

On this episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, we had a conversation with the lovely Teri Cochrane. Teri is the CEO and Founder of the Global Sustainable Health Institute. But more than that, she is a international thought leader in longevity and some would even call her a “spiritual scientist”, and if you tune in, you will find out why! Teri and I discussed many important topics regarding menopause like the dangers of endocrine disruptors like DES, to the emotional and generational traumas that are passed down from mother to fetus. But one topic of discussion that was different was how important it is to do the spiritual work for the inner-body. Our bodies are literally made up energy and when we take good care of our energy, it radiates. When we radiate, we are operating at a high vibrational frequency, and Teri puts a strong emphasis on this because many of us are not conscious enough of our energy.  We need to constantly be conscious of what we are consuming, not just physically but mentally as well. Everything from the food we eat, to the water we drink, to the stuff we consume through our phones and computers, everything needs to have a meter! If one really wants to take a deeper dive into the world of inner-body work you should definitely check out Teri’ website and book, The Wildatarian Diet, sold everywhere books are available! KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [6:01] Teri’s secrets to longevity and biohacking [10:14] R3 PROGRAM: Repattern, Restore, Reclaim [14:14] How endocrine disruptors affects mid-life transition [21:21] Operating at a high vibrational frequency is real health [23:55] Consequences of endocrine disruptors through the decades [31:13] Our inner-body is just as important as our outer-body WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST:  https://tericochrane.com/ MEMORABLE QUOTES:  “We’re getting to the root of what are genetic tendencies that can be sharks or minnows.”  “When know that when a mother-to-be is under a state of emotional trauma, the mother will steal cortisol from the fetus.” “We have massive shifts in puberty and we have massive shifts in menopause. And if our liver is not clear, we can’t detoxify those hormones.” “Words carry frequency and what we associate those words with will bring our frequency back to us and, literally, in real time, affect our genes, affect our cellular function.” “What happened during that time after millions and millions of doses were given, and then 7-8 year-old girls were showing up with vaginal cancers… boys with undescended testies.” “The big endocrine disruptors, and I want to emphasize this to every listener. It is in our food supply, it is in our cosmetics, it’s in our water supply, it’s in the baby’s plastic toys…”  “90% of the corn in the United States is genetically modified. 90% of the soy is genetically modified.” “We know we have the ability to raise consciousness with thought alone. We know that meditation and prayer increases the immune system by 50% up to 5 hours. This is from the University of PA.” “We all have the divine within us. Even with the reluctance, it shines through.” “We’re here to teach. We’re here to empower. We’re here to inform. And we’re here to listen. You know, it has to be a two-way street. We learn from one another when we listen.”

On this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, we had a conversation with my very good friend/colleague of many years, Robin Nielsen. Robin is a hormone expert, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Board Certified in Holistic Health. Robin has been helping women with menopausal health for many years now and she gives us her secrets to maintain a healthy and thriving life! Robin discusses the importance on not only focusing on sex hormones because they’re miniscule compared to the other main hormones, which are cortisol and insulin. She explains why that these are the main hormones women should focus on because they are the main factors that either contribute or deprive our gene expression. These factors essentially control the trajectory of our success. We also talk about her different programs made to help deal with the issues that come with menopause like weight gain, mood destabilization, and more. Robin emphasizes that ladies need to not only attend the hormone reset program but maintain it after it’s done. Consistency is key when it comes to repairing our molecular integrity, and our lifestyle choices are the formula. This talk is too interesting to not tune in, so listen, learn, and grow! KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [6:32] Hormone replacement therapy [12:52] Benefits of attending health retreats   [21:03] Robin does not use supplements in her hormone program [21:43] What Robin’s hormone reset program consists of  [27:55] Where viewers can get a hold of Robin Robins Hormone Reset: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/hormonereset/?ap_id=annacabeca WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST:  https://naturalhormonesolution.com/about/.com MEMORABLE QUOTES: “What I’ve noticed is that we’re very focused on sex hormones… those are all minor hormones, and we’re focused on those numbers… we’re missing the boat.” “You have to focus on the biggies, which are cortisol and insulin. That’s where the lifestyle factors… it’s all those factors outside of you that influence your gene expression.” “Well here’s the deal, there is something wrong if you don’t feel well. And this is where I really encourage you to figure it out.” “For decades I over-exercised and I under-ate, and guess what? I always gained the weight back because I didn’t have a sustainable way to take care of myself.” “She said this program has done more to fix what was wrong than any doctor I’ve been to in the last five years.   “My kids have even noticed a difference in my overall mood. I’m much more upbeat and positive. And I think that’s one of the best things of Robin’s Hormone Reset, is really, you know, bringing families together again.” “This Robin’s Reset program is very foundational and that’s the kind of change that can happen without any supplementation… some pretty powerful things can happen.” “It’s seven days, where actually everyday, we do a hormone assessment. There are six hormones that we go over. It’s progesterone and testosterone. And then it’s our thyroidal hormones. And then it’s insulin and cortisol.”

On this week’s episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. David Jockers. David is a natural health doctor, functional nutritionist, author, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. We dive into many topics regarding the benefits of intermittent fasting, strategies to adapt to eating less, knowing your “Why”, and much more. I’m sure that you’ve probably heard or seen something regarding the benefits of fasting but in this conversation, we discuss the details on how to ease into a fasting routine without causing getting burnt out too quickly. Food is just as addicting, if not more, than any substance out there, so we should be more careful on what we are ingesting into our bodies and at what time. Dr. Jockers also details how he does a 24-hour fast once a week and how blood sugar and insulin levels impact sex drive and hormones.  We are literally what we consume, and if we constantly eat foods that are not good for our body, we transmute that low energy into our daily lives. We go in depth on the importance of fasting but if you would like to really go deep-sea diving into the topic, make sure to purchase Dr. Jocker’s book, The Fasting Transformation. And while you’re at it, purchase his other books that will help you improve your physical, mental, and emotional body! KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [5:28] How Dr. Jockers got through the pandemic [14:07] Finding your WHY [18:04] The many benefits of fasting [23:24] Strategies to adapt to intermittent fasting [32:02] Benefits of a 24-hour weekly fast [25:56] How blood sugar and insulin impact sex hormones [42:39] Faith’s connection to health [46:43] Where to find Dr. David Jockers WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST Book: The Fasting Transformation, available on amazon or wherever books are sold. https://drjockers.com/ Podcast: The Functional Nutrition Podcast MEMORABLE QUOTES: “I think if there’s any blessing that comes from the pandemic, is that we need to be more resilient. More resilient mentally, emotionally, physically, we need to be healthier. I think as a society, we’re weak. We’re not very resilient.”  “We live in a world where, unfortunately, the media is trying to divide us… trying to make good guys and bad guys, so it’s very easy to be prideful.”  “I think we have to remind ourselves that most people out there are trying to do the best they can.”  “You have to remind yourself of your goals. Why are you doing this, right? Having a big “why”. If you have a “why” that makes you cry.” “I just realized, wow. When I’m not eating in the morning and I kind of condense my eating window, and I was eating in a 4-6 hour eating window, and I was eating a lot of food in that window, I just felt a lot better. I had more energy, I was stronger in the gym. I just felt significantly better.”   “All of our ancestors fasted because, you know, they didn’t have refrigerators and pantries. For certain seasons of the year, they were pretty much dependent on whatever they can find that day to eat.”  “Our body is better at adapting to fasting than overeating… better at adapting to food scarcity than to adapting to food abundance. It is built into our blueprint.”

On this episode of the Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, we had a delightful conversation with keto guru, Ben Azadi. Ben is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, author, and founder of Keto Kamp. He shares his journey coming from being a depressed, obese 24-year-old to being a very healthy and extremely successful entrepreneur.   Our food is slowly losing its quality and we need to be aware of this issue. We can’t just get our nutrients and vitamins from our food like we could’ve twenty years ago, so Ben has solutions for these problems: ketogenic diet. He shares his experience being a vegan and then switching to keto and talks about how he started his course, Keto Kamp, helping people of all ages and sizes achieve physical, mental, and spiritual health.  Very often, people get too fixated on following all the exercises and diet protocols but fail to fixate on the things that feed the soul like hugging and talking to family and friends, going on an adventure, and learning how to live in gratitude. Ben emphasizes the importance of these innercises as well as finding a nutrition plan that works for you individually, because we all have molecular differences in our DNA, even if they’re very slim. Tune in and join to learn the secrets of finding a balance that works for you when it comes to nutrition and inner healing. KEY TAKEAWAYS (with timestamps):  [1:31] Ben’s start to his journey [9:13] How Ben began his Keto Kamp [12:42] Importance of metabolic flexibility [17:30] Controlling your genes [20:49] Our food’s quality is deteriorating [22:18] Importance of being in a state of gratitude [22:28] Innercising before exercising [26:02] Anti-nutrients and carnivore diet [29:50] Personal stories from clients at Ben’s Keto Kamp [32:13] Transition to keto at an older age WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST: Ben Azadi https://www.benazadi.com/ MEMORABLE QUOTES: “Back in 2008, I found myself to being a 24-year-old obese man, weighing 250 pounds, felt horrible, physically obese but also mentally obese and bankrupt.”  “When I declared responsibility, in instantaneously became the victor of my future and I stopped being the victim of my past.”  “I transition from a vegan/plant-based diet to a ketogenic diet and I started to explore different avenues for that.”  “When we think about the 50-70 trillion cells in this amazing human body, there’s pretty much two energy sources: either the cells are burning glucose and sugar, or they’re burning fatty acids and using ketones.”  “when you force adaption through dietary changes, good cells get stronger and bad cells don’t adapt.” “Being in a state of gratitude, which is Vitamin G; it’s the greatest, most powerful vitamin you can take.” “Dr. Joe Dispenza on hundreds of participants who have gone through his courses and seminars, and he has seen, on brain imaging scans, when somebody’s experiencing gratitude, there’s 1200 different chemical reactions that take place in the body, that puts the body in a restorative anti-inflammatory state.”  “I’ve seen so many people do their keto macros right, their intermittent fasting right, their exercise right, but they’re not doing the inner work and the body doesn’t heal.” “When I’m in ketosis, I feel incredible. Especially if I’m fasted and in ketosis… I think it’s one of the best bio-hacks for any entrepreneur, to utilize fasting and ketosis because it’ll put you into a peak state that almost feels spiritual.”

In this week’s episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, we had Bridgit Danner. Bridgit is a certified Functional Diagnostic Practitioner and author. This conversation covered topics such as gut bacteria, immune disorders, and birth defects, and how many of these issues derive from toxic mold levels in the body.   Bridgit’s interest in natural health grew from an interest in protecting the environment. She’s very educated on the environment, so when an environmental illness was developed at her home in Portland, Oregon, and they lost everything in their home due to toxic mold, she knew she had to get to the bottom of this serious issue.   Bridgit covered many ways one can prevent and treat toxic mold levels in the body in this episode but one can truly go in-depth on the subject in her new book, The Ultimate Toxic Mold Recovery Guide. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  [7:13]: What transpired Bridget to write a book about toxic mold [11:07]: Diagnosing toxic mold syndrome [15:00]: At-home mold toxicity level tests [21:13]: Environmental factors that affect the immune system [25:00]: Treatment for mold toxicity levels in the body [34:57]: Dr. Anna’s Book: The Ultimate Toxic Mold Recovery Guide   WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST: Bridgit Danner https://www.bridgitdanner.com/ MEMORABLE QUOTES: “I was living in Portland, Oregon in a moldy house that I didn’t know was moldy for probably 8 years before I found out.”      “If people are listening and this is the first time hearing about it, it’s not so uncommon, unfortunately. And since this is a women’s health show, it’s affecting women a lot more than it’s given credit for.”   “Most of these tests are not available, you know, going to your pcp type of thing. You may be able to use your health savings card to pay for them, if you have a card that allows for that, but a lot of people are just paying out of pocket.”   “There’s a great movie, I think it’s called Blackwater, and I highly recommend that. It’s in Delaware. It’s about the runoff from the company making Teflon. And so, it was creating cancers, birth defects, miscarriages, and it’s just a really well-done movie.”   “Just like functional medicine for the body, functional medicine for the home means you find the source.”   “And in the body, I love lymphatic movement. That probably made the most difference to me in healing. So, I love the sauna, dry rushing, Epsom salt baths, coffee enemas, lymphatic massage, rebounding, just getting outside and getting some exercise and getting some sun. Those things really move the needle for me.”

Tune in for a deep dive masterclass with Dr. Anna Cabeca on how to reverse Type II Diabetes for women going through menopause.    Dr. Anna shares the connection between PCOS and dementia, what endocrine disrupters are and why they matter, and how to reduce your risk of diabetes. If you are experiencing weight gain without any shifts in your diet or life, your metabolic health may be taking a hit. Tune in to learn why this is happening and what you can do about it today.   After tuning in to this episode you will learn how to optimize your metabolism, how to get empowered in your health and stabilize your blood sugar levels.   Key Takeaways:   [8:39] Decrease in optimal metabolic health: why this is happening and how to reverse this.   [10:49] Symptoms of diabetes and metabolic health shifts.   [15:53] Dr. Anna shares her personal story with Diabetes.   [23:25] The SAD Standard American Diet and how it impacts metabolic imbalance.   [26:34] Relationship between female hormones and diabetes.   [30:03] How to create strong insulin sensitivity and brain health with ketosis.   [40:37] The simple lifestyle and nutritional tips that can optimize your metabolism, stabilize your blood sugar and reduce your risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.   [50:35] The impact of sleep on your hormones and tips to adjust your sleep patterns and improve your overall health.   [55:49] The top three marks for you to check within your body.   [1:04] 5 meal plans from the MenuPause book are shared to support menopause. Connect with Anna Cabeca: Get Dr. Anna Cabeca’s New Book MenuPause https://book.menupausebook.com/get-menopause-book-organic   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/   Memorable Quotes: “Two meals, three meals a day in the perimenopause and beyond, is plenty.” “Menopause is natural. Suffering is optional.” “It's not just about what we eat, it's also when we eat.” “If you have diabetes, your risk for cardiovascular disease is two to three times higher.” “It's estimated that before we leave the house in the morning, routinely, an average American is putting on over a hundred chemicals on their body, and these are hormone disruptors.”

In this solo episode, Dr. Anna Cabeca shares insight into her new book MenuPause coming out later this month (April 2022). The book will provide five unique and nourishing eating plans to help you get unstuck from weight loss plateaus, hot flashes, night sweats and so much more. Put a pause on unhelpful ingredients and get the key to feeling incredible at every stage of life!   MenuPause was once something hidden in the corners of a women's life, and Dr. Anna is on a mission to shift this reality, by bringing personal stories and real-life examples to light to inspire you to learn more about your body and share it with the women in your life. Be sure to tune in, as Dr. Anna shares a passage from the new book, you don’t want to miss this!   Key Takeaways   The impact of reproductive hormones and hormonal shifts on menopause [4:46]   Facing the trauma and stress of losing an infant or child [8:45]   Powerful techniques and foods and medicines that women use to support their bodies. [14:14]   Start sharing information with friends and family about fertility health and menopause [18:06]   Menopause is the second spring of life. It is time to empower women to explore their second spring. [19:06]

Wearing glasses may not be as uncool as they used to be, but they may actually be making your vision worse as you age. Dr. Anna and Claudia Muehlenweg discuss how to heal your eyesight naturally and why wearing eyeglasses creates bad habits that can lead to dry eyes, more stress, and worse vision over time. Learn some simple techniques that you can use right now to improve your eye health and start to reclaim your natural healthy vision. [2:20] Dr. Anna has been wearing eyeglasses since she was 13 years old. Recently, she started wearing bifocals and noticed how much they get in the way of reading a good book. Claudia is a leading expert on helping people restore their vision with natural methods. [5:20] Claudia has had vision problems since she was 3, which caused her a lot of social problems when she was a child. She was determined to get rid of her glasses and managed to do that during her 20’s, but they made a comeback after her divorce. [7:20] Claudia has been practicing vision improvement her whole life and she’s been teaching others how to do the same since 2009. The foundation of all natural eyesight improvement is the Bates method. [8:50] Vision improvement is based on relaxation. When you’re relaxed, your system can operate optimally, but that’s not true when you’re stressed. In times of higher stress, your vision often gets worse. [10:20] The vision system takes until the age of 15 to develop fully. When a child is nearsighted, Claudia usually finds something in their life that stressed the child and made them feel unsafe. Not every person reacts to stress in the same way. For some, it can manifest as eczema or anxiety, but the body will usually show some kind of symptom. [14:00] The change in hormones during perimenopause can affect the shape and condition of the eyes, but that time of life can also be a time of major change that can be causing eye issues as well. [15:30] What is your vision for your life? How you view aging can impact your quality of life as you age. Be excited about your life and think about a vision for yourself in your healthiest and most energetic way. [16:35] Dry eyes can be solved with something as simple as blinking. When we look at screens, we tend to blink significantly less, and if you simply blink more, you will notice a considerable improvement. [17:50] You can also close and rest your eyes more often. Simply close and cover your eyes for 30 seconds, breathe deeply, and imagine it as a mini-vacation. [20:00] If you do feel eye strain, taking a minute to calm yourself can make a big difference. [21:30] Blue-blocking glasses are great for when you’re in front of screens, but Claudia prefers software that changes the light output. It’s preferable to get the blue light from the sun when you’re supposed to get it. [23:50] Studies have shown that when we get up and spend five minutes each hour doing some sort of activity, it increases our productivity. That’s a perfect time to incorporate resting your eyes. [24:45] Notice what makes your vision worse or better. If you need glasses to read, try reading at different times of the day or with more lighting. Moving your head and eyes together as you read and giving your attention to the words can help. It’s also important to take frequent breaks and look around often. [28:00] Sunglasses were originally developed for extreme conditions but they eventually became more of a fashion statement. Wearing sunglasses can become an addiction just like smoking, and they interfere with the amount of natural light you need to function properly. [29:50] Our eyes need sunlight. The practice of sunning can help improve light sensitivity while exposing you to the sunlight you require. [33:20] Your eyes adapt and your brain can improve your blurry vision. Glasses do the work for you by allowing you to strain, avoid blinking, and have bad habits while still giving clarity. If you remove your glasses, your brain will adjust and you will be able to relax into more healthy eye habits. [35:40] The goal is to do things without glasses and allow your vision to readjust to a more natural way of seeing. The ideal is to not wear more correction than you need, and ideally, you wear whatever you need to do the task safely and be relaxed. [38:05] Just like diabetes, vision impairment can be reversed. The right therapies can improve your eye health and liberate you from glasses and contacts. [41:30] When you have your health, you have a thousand wishes. When you don’t have your health, you have one wish. Most of us can’t imagine our life without our vision.       Mentioned in this Episode: myholisticvision.com Ten habits for healthy and happy eyes - naturallyclearvision.com/10habits @holisticvisioncoach youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.     Be sure to check out Dr Anna’s new book, MenuPause. Get your sneak peek: dranna.com/gfd-sneak Order your book today: dranna.com/gfd-book Take Dr Anna’s quiz and get matched with your ideal menu: dranna.com/gfd-quiz Get your Weight Loss Checklist as well: dranna.com/gfd-checklist Try her Keto-Green Recipes for Menopause at dranna.com/gfd-recipe Sign up for her FREE masterclass today: dranna.com/gfd-diabetes

Cynthia Thurlow tells the story of how a serious health scare, complete with ruptured appendix and complications, put her on the path to functional nutrition and helping people heal through food and healthy lifestyle changes. Learn about how intermittent fasting plays into perimenopause and your menstrual cycle, when it’s appropriate, and how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when fasting. [2:00] Cynthia worked as an ER nurse for 16 years before working in critical care and cardiology. Having a child with life threatening food allergies put her down the path of thinking of food as medicine with a functional nutrition program. Lifestyle medicine has become Cynthia’s main focus now after waking up in 2016 and feeling like she couldn’t write another prescription that doesn’t treat the root cause of the issue. [4:20] Cynthia started attracting other women who felt like their needs weren’t being heard. She did a lot of work around nutrition and group programs. In an effort to stretch herself, Cynthia challenged herself to do a Ted Talk about her perimenopause experience, and later on, a second one about intermittent fasting. [6:20] A ruptured appendix turned into a huge number of complications. Manifestation played a big part in Cynthia’s recovery. [8:15] There is a huge amount of confusion around menopause and perimenopause. In 2015, Cynthia’s life was far more stressful than she realized and it created the perfect storm for perimenopause. She was doing all the wrong things and woke up one day exhausted, gaining weight, and facing down new food sensitivities. [10:50] When Cynthia went to her OBGYN, she was offered synthetic hormones, an IUD, and even a hysterectomy. She had to reroute everything in her life to focus on healing including prioritizing sleep, reducing her training, changing her diet, and reducing her work load. [12:05] Most of us don’t have to worry about stress management in our 20’s and 30’s, and perimenopause is a barometer to let us know if we’re balancing the parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic nervous system. [13:05] We don’t give prevention enough credit in maintaining health. [15:05] For both Cynthia and Dr. Anna, their experiences are what brought them to where they are now in life and they wouldn’t be doing the meaningful work they do without them. [16:25] It’s important to honor the rhythm of your menstrual cycle. The ideal time to fast is the time period right after menstruation and before ovulation. Additional stress during the five to seven days preceding the cycle can be particularly disruptive. [18:40] Progesterone is often prescribed during perimenopause, but it’s important to take days off during the week. Prolonged progesterone supplementation increases insulin resistance. [22:45] Cynthia has had fantastic success treating type 2 diabetes and women who are insulin resistant with intermittent fasting but it has to be treated with caution. If you’ve suffered from anorexia, intermittent fasting may not be a safe option. Have a conversation with your doctor or psychologist to ensure you’re at an appropriate stage in your recovery to begin fasting. [25:10] If you’re not sleeping through the night, don’t add intermittent fasting. Adding another stressor isn’t going to help. Figure out why you aren’t sleeping first and once that’s been addressed intermittent fasting can be the missing piece of the puzzle for your health. [26:30] As we get older, we don’t manage stress levels the same way we did when we were in our 20’s. It’s critically important that we take care of ourselves so that we can utilize a strategy like intermittent fasting to improve our health. You’ll get the best results if you can moderate the lifestyle pieces first and then integrate it into your lifestyle. [28:05] Cynthia’s book came out of her successful Ted Talk and it’s essentially a blueprint for successful fasting, specifically for women. [29:25] There is a difference between clean and dirty fasting. Clean fasting is all about black coffee and bitter tea, and breaking your fast in the right way at the right time. Some of the common mistakes that people make is having BCAA or protein powder during a fast in the belief that the calories are low so it doesn’t count. [31:30] When you’re starting out, it’s important to support your body’s detoxing process. Replacing the electrolytes your body is losing during a fast is crucial to sticking with it. [34:15] Extended fasting can be beneficial, but it takes some effort to work up to. There are plenty of ways to look at fasting to make it sustainable and attainable. [35:20] A teaspoon of MCT oil is okay while fasting, but more than that can push you out of your fasting window. If you’re just starting out and need a fatty coffee to get you through the early days of fasting, that’s okay.       Mentioned in this Episode: Intermittent Fasting Transformation by Cynthia Thurlow cynthiathurlow.com @cynthia_thurlow_ youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.     Be sure to check out Dr Anna’s new book, MenuPause. Get your sneak peek: dranna.com/gfd-sneak Order your book today: dranna.com/gfd-book Take Dr Anna’s quiz and get matched with your ideal menu: dranna.com/gfd-quiz Get your Weight Loss Checklist as well: dranna.com/gfd-checklist Try her Keto-Green Recipes for Menopause at dranna.com/gfd-recipe Sign up for her FREE masterclass today: dranna.com/gfd-diabetes

Dr. Louann Brizendine talks about why menopause is not only a period of transition for women but also an opportunity for positive transformation and more happiness than you thought possible. Learn why the female brain becomes stronger and better in the midlife, how to adapt and thrive during that time of change, and why we need to incorporate more compassion, community, and connection in our lives as we age.  [0:45] There is a physiology of mental health that is often ignored. There are changes to our brain that happen as we age and we need a comprehensive approach to healing. Biology and psychology have always both been fascinating for Dr. Anna, which is why she graduated with a double major in both fields. [4:30] To thrive you must honor your physiology. There is no mind/body dichotomy, they work together and rely on each other to make up you. [6:45] The Female Brain recently became a movie. It told the story of Dr. Brizendine, played by Whitney Cummings, and her book. [11:30] Being in psychiatry, Dr. Brizendine thinks of life in chunks. The Female Brain takes you to the beginning of the transition of your brain and the developmental stages from the ages between 40 and 90. [12:30] Declining progesterone and other hormones after the age of 30 affects our mood and thoughts through our physiology. Psychosis and mood changes can happen because of this transition. [13:50] Menopause is a rewiring of our brain that is as important as puberty. Hormones cause behavior. We think we are driving our own ship, but that’s not entirely true. Right around the late 30s there are some shifts in our hormones which can cause all kinds of disruptions. [16:05] These hormone disruptions can cause all sorts of behavior changes where you feel calm and cool one moment and a raging inferno the next. It’s important to honor and nurture yourself during those days of the cycle and realize that you can get a handle on it. [18:30] Even with women who have had their ovaries removed, they often experience a second stage of menopause. [20:20] If you’ve had a total hysterectomy, you technically don’t need to take progesterone. A lot of women around the age of 50 in this situation start to feel fatigued and depressed, largely due to the adrenal glands. When we’re younger, our ovaries produce 90% of the testosterone in our bodies, but that switches to our adrenal glands as we get older, and as we age, we don’t produce as much of the hormones we need. [23:50] Men don’t typically go through andropause until the age of 60. This can cause a mismatch between women who have a low sex drive and can be treated in ways that can help. [25:00] The Bush administration canceled the Women’s Health division of the FDA that was looking into those effects. There is still a lot of sexism in the medical system. Doctors have the ability to prescribe medication for off-label use, and Dr. Anna often prescribes testosterone in this way. [26:45] When you give someone too much testosterone, it can create agitation and anger as well as novelty-seeking behavior. Physicians need to be careful when recommending or prescribing these hormone supplements. [28:30] Dr. Brizendine recalls the story of a patient who was prescribed testosterone and accidentally took 10 times the normal dose. [29:50] If the couple has a good sexual relationship, they can create a schedule and framework for sex and supplementation that makes it easier to experiment and adjust. A lack of sex drive is a long conversation. [35:10] Loneliness is more prevalent than ever. We don’t generally live in a commune with our extended families anymore, and are more isolated. Oxytocin is a basic human hormone created from touch, the one thing that we have minimized for the past two years. [38:20] A lot of people have had a chance to get in touch with their spiritual life as an antidote to loneliness. First, you have to become aware that you’re lonely, then you have to accept it. There are a number of symptoms that afflict people that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with loneliness. [40:30] Once you’re aware and have accepted, the action phase starts. Research has shown that women generally need at least four human contacts per week. Humans need contact. Without it we feel like we’re dying and it can lead to all kinds of negative health problems. [43:20] The 50s and 60s are wonderful decades. Research shows that we generally get happier as we age as we let go of the nonsense expectations we have and do things that are more meaningful to us. There is a lot to look forward to as you get older including more compassion, community, and connection. [47:50] Dr. Anna asks a series of rapid fire questions about Dr. Brizendine’s favorite foods, supplements, and exercises.       Mentioned in this Episode: The Upgrade by Dr. Louann Brizendine youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.     Be sure to check out Dr Anna’s new book, MenuPause. Get your sneak peek: dranna.com/gfd-sneak Order your book today: dranna.com/gfd-book Take Dr Anna’s quiz and get matched with your ideal menu: dranna.com/gfd-quiz Get your Weight Loss Checklist as well: dranna.com/gfd-checklist Try her Keto-Green Recipes for Menopause at dranna.com/gfd-recipe Sign up for her FREE masterclass today: dranna.com/gfd-diabetes

Dr. Anthony Youn is a plastic surgeon, bestselling author, and transformation expert who has become a social media sensation building an audience of millions of followers across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. He joins the show to discuss how to take care of your skin and what you can do to turn back the clock. [7:20] Dr. Youn re-invented himself during the pandemic as he found himself having to close his office and not having patients to take care of. He started creating entertaining and educational videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. [8:21] Dr. Youn likes the fact that he can treat 20 people in his office in a day, but that he can also help 500,000 people on social media. [11:03] When it comes to the fight against aging, Dr. Youn recommends eating real food, using clean skincare, and looking at actual plastic surgery only as a last resort. As far as best diets for the skin, there isn’t a particular one Dr. Youn recommends following – it’s about consuming what’s best for your body in general. [11:31] There are a few things Dr. Youn suggests everyone does to take good care of their skin and to help turn back the clock: using Retinol or a good anti-aging cream at night, using an anti-austerity serum every morning, and using a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. [13:32] Dr. Youn and his team conducted a test that consisted of them applying simple skin care cream two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night for two months. They found that the participants of this experiment looked about five years younger. [13:54] Here’s what you could do in the morning to be ahead compared to 90% of people: cleanse your skin in the morning, apply an antioxidant serum – like a vitamin C serum after that, and apply sunscreen last. A toner or a moisturizer aren’t necessarily needed. [14:16] At night, it’s important to cleanse your skin to get rid of the day’s worth of grime, oil, makeup, and pollution. After that, you want to apply Retinol or another anti-aging cream. [14:47] Remember: moisturizers aren’t truly anti-aging, they’re just for comforting and hydrating your skin. [15:50] When it comes to seeking and undergoing plastic surgery, it’s important to keep in mind that you have options. If you’re looking at little downtime and not as much cost, for instance, there’s IPL (Intense-Pulse Light). It’s a great way to get rid of spots caused by the sun. Looking for an overall anti-aging treatment? Then, Microneedling is worth looking into. As Dr. Youn puts it ‘You don’t have to undergo surgery with an expensive laser with a 10-14 day downtime to look and feel younger – you have so many options these days.’ [18:09] When it comes to the online and medical spaces, there are a couple of things that have left Dr. Youn appalled. The first one concerns people who perform surgical procedures in hotel rooms or other locations, and they do so even if they aren’t doctors. Thankfully, these fake doctors, who have also caused some people to die, are being arrested and put in prison. The second phenomenon discussed by Dr. Youn are some doctors who have the tendency to add surgery after surgery, and have operations lasting eight, ten or even more hours. This is a situation that is starting to become dangerous. [19:40] In his approach, Dr. Youn has limited any operation to about five hours because, as he says, safety has to be the top priority. [20:31] There are different categories of anti-aging ingredients that are most commonly used when it comes to skin care. There are retinoids – derivatives of vitamin A – for example, and there are growth-factor based creams or peptides. [22:55] One thing that’s important for you to remember is to try to identify and avoid triggers. For some people this could be heat, for others alcohol, or coffee. Everybody is different. [23:59] People can get overgrowth of bad bacteria on your skin, just like they would get it in their gut. [27:19] As far as antibiotics are concerned, Dr. Youn acknowledges that there’s a challenge plastic surgeons face when it comes to their risk-benefit ratio of their operations. In some cases, antibiotics are overprescribed. But it’s important to be aware of the fact that antibiotics aren’t found only in the medical space. Research in the food service industry, for instance, has found that there can be antibiotics as high as 70% in food given to animals. [29:45] Some facts about Dr. Youn: fat injections, fat and back grafting are among his favorite surgical procedures. He enjoys smoothie bowls, a glass of wine here and there, and a beer once every few months. He plays tennis and is a huge fan of yoga. In his downtime, he enjoys doing creative work like writing and brainstorming video ideas. As for sex, he considers himself a traditionalist, picking missionary as his favorite sexual position.       Mentioned in this Episode: younbeauty.com @tonyyounmd on YouTube @tonyyounmd onTikTok @tonyyounmd on Instagram Dr Youn’s books youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.     Be sure to check out Dr Anna’s new book, MenuPause. 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Instead of guessing, you need to test when it comes to your health. Barton Scott is on the podcast to talk about his struggle with brain fog and low energy, despite being a high level athlete in his youth and how he discovered the connection between minerals and optimal health. Find out how to improve your thyroid function, why magnesium and iodine are crucial to your hormone health, and how to get more of them into your body ASAP. [1:40] Barton started his journey because of his own experience. When he was younger, Barton was a high-level athlete and student and always pushing his body. His mother had ill health for a long time, and he could tell that she was losing her vitality as time went on. [3:35] Barton spent a lot of money on testing for him and his family, and he noticed that nothing they seemed to be doing affected the test results. He started looking at what areas of his life he could change. [4:20] As a high-level wrestler, Barton had been supplementing since the age of 12. Eventually, he realized that his lifestyle was preventing him from really benefiting from the supplements he was taking. [5:15] If we don’t absorb, it doesn’t matter. If you’re not testing, you’re guessing. As a chemical engineer, Barton was uniquely positioned to solve the issue. [6:50] Mineral supplements go a long way towards replenishing the body and have a major impact on how you show up in life. It affects your energy levels, your ability to sleep well and to focus. We need minerals to activate the building blocks of life. [8:20] We are all missing something, and that something changes over time. That’s why testing is so important. [9:10] Barton has done a few extended fasts in order to accelerate the healing process of a hamstring injury. Knowing his mineral levels at the time was crucial. It can be hard to do a water fast when other people in your life aren’t participating and it really makes you aware of your relationship with food. [13:30] Minerals activate all the enzyme pathways in the body. The only other way to do that is with heavy metals, but we need to take steps to protect ourselves from the accumulation of heavy metals. The safest way to detox your body from heavy metals is using minerals to fill those gaps. [15:55] Heavy metal toxicity is very common in people. Lack of appropriate minerals is a pandemic on its own. [16:40] The source of your minerals doesn’t particularly matter. Your body is smart enough to be able to make use of them, whether they come from food or supplementation. [17:10] Iodine is important for a number of bodily functions. Dr. Peter McCullough recently talked to Joe Rogan about using Iodine as a nasal rinse as protection against Covid. Iodine is a vital mineral and we take in such a small amount on average that it’s surprising we don’t all have hypothyroidism. [19:35] Healthy populations in Japan eat 80-100 times the amount of Iodine that the typical North American eats in a day. Iodine is critical for the thyroid to be able to support your hormones as one of the foundational building blocks. [22:50] Barton’s iodine formula is unique because of its ability to be absorbed into the bloodstream without having to go through the digestive system. Gut issues are incredibly common and are the main reason people aren’t absorbing the minerals they need. [25:25] There are many ways to ingest the supplement and many people report that they become more vascular. It  helps with cold sensitivity, which correlates to more mental energy and clarity. [26:00] It took the better part of a year for Barton to fix his iodine deficiency. For a normal healthy person, we are not consuming anywhere near enough iodine each day. If you have chlorine or fluoride in your water, they are also interfering with your ability to take in enough iodine. [28:10] Hair analysis is an important piece of information when it comes to iodine and mineral absorption. It’s an easy non-invasive test that can reveal a lot about someone’s condition. [33:15] If you do hair analysis quarterly, you will have a map that will serve you very well on informing you on what your body needs and what you need to adjust. [34:45] Similar to the iodine, Barton’s magnesium doesn’t need to be digested to be absorbed. It goes straight into the bloodstream and enables your body to produce melatonin and serotonin. [36:05] People that have had cramps have reported relief very quickly after beginning magnesium supplementation. When you’re stressed, your body is leaning hard on magnesium. Cramps are a sign that your body is missing something. [38:20] Magnesium is good for collagen production and hormone production and alongside iodine, is one of the most important minerals for your health. It’s almost impossible to have too high a level of magnesium. [40:40] When you get magnesium as part of your testing, ask for a red blood cell measurement. It’s processed differently and more useful for what you want to know. The ideal level of red blood cell magnesium is 5 or more. [42:35] Get the test and the consultation. Without the consultation, you won’t be able to see the patterns that indicate an issue.     Mentioned in this Episode: @askbarton @upgradedformulas upgradedformulas.com - use "dranna15" for 15% off your first order youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

February is the month of love, so it’s time to take the opportunity and show yourself some love too! Find out how to not only live longer but improve the quality of your life, by choosing to have more oxytocin moments and by embracing and recognizing the ones you love and who love you back. [0:20] It’s not just about the number of years in our lives, but our healthspan as well. We are destined for a long life and our quality of life is in our control. [0:40] Oxytocin is one of the leading factors to longevity in our lives. The love we feel in our lives is correlated to the most powerful rejuvenating hormone in our lives. Stress and cortisol is the opposite. When we don’t get a break from the stresses in our life we shorten our lives unnecessarily. [2:45] February is filled with messages of love, but if we’re not feeling love in our life, it can become a stressor. High stress and low oxytocin is the physiology of divorce. [4:10] Dr. Anna received an email from a listener that realized the link between pain during intercourse and being receptive to love and affection. Between using some DIY lube and Julva, she was feeling rejuvenated and found herself initiating sex for the first time in a decade. [6:10] There are over 200 different chemicals found in umbilical cord blood and many of those contribute to lifestyle diseases. [7:10] The clitoris to anus is the most important real estate of the body. Clitoral atrophy can happen, just like your muscles, if you don’t take care of it. [7:50] The Davinci 50 Conference is a diverse group of physicians, healthcare entrepreneurs and business people learning from the world’s leaders in cutting edge rejuvenation science. [9:20] There is magic in the times we pause and reflect. That is when we connect with ourselves and our loved ones. The oxytocin moments we experience determine the quality of our life. The more we can choose to see them, the healthier and younger we are. [11:10] The most important love organ is the heart. Identify the people and things that you love and can rekindle or reconnect with them. When it comes to children, it’s important to model what self-love looks like. [12:45] Taking care of your heart is something that Dr. Anna has been aware of since being a teenager when her mother went through heart surgery at the age of 52. [14:05] The hormone connection to diabetes and women in menopause isn’t shared enough. [15:00] February should be the month of love, passion, and oxytocin moments. Be aware of the people you love and show them that you value and care for them.     Mentioned in this Episode: Order MenuPause at drannacabeca.com/collections/books dranna.com/watchmasterclass team@drannacabeca.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Dr. Bindiya breaks down the impact of the hormone leptin and why so many people struggle with a weight loss plateau that they can’t breakthrough. Learn how dieting for too long can actually prevent you from losing weight, why the counterintuitive solution may be to eat more, why leptin might be the reason you’re always craving food and stressed out all the time, and what you can do to reset your metabolism. [0:20] Leptin is a largely unknown hormone but one of which everyone should be aware. Leptin is responsible for telling your brain that you have enough fat stored to fuel your body for calories at a normal rate. When leptin levels are high, that’s when you’re prone to food cravings, gaining weight, anxiety, and more. [3:00] We have been told for years that we should be snacking between meals, but when we do that it increases our insulin and blood sugar levels without much benefit. You should typically eat every 4 to 6 hours, and if your leptin resistance is off you need to reset your metabolism. [5:20] Leptin doesn’t impact everyone the same. It’s important to identify what is optimal for you and how your leptin levels are affecting your health goals. [6:45] Everybody eventually hits a weight loss plateau. Constant diets with rapid weight loss or weight gain mess up your metabolism. When you start restricting your calories your body can go into starvation mode and this can result in a pause in weight loss, even if you’re eating the same foods as before. [9:45] The majority of Dr. Bindiya’s patients have hit this weight loss plateau at some point, and when that happens they usually also experience constant fatigue and low energy. Tracking leptin levels is the first step to resetting their metabolism. [11:30] One of the first things Dr. Bindiya recommends is for her patients to eat more to shock their bodies out of starvation mode. [12:45] If you are leptin resistant, you have probably been in a starvation state for a long time and your thyroid may be suffering, but this can often be missed in clinical tests. [15:30] As we get older, leptin resistance becomes more of an issue. We have to optimize our lifestyle to help with the genetics with which we are born. [19:05] Intermittent fasting is a powerful weight loss strategy, but it can go too far and trigger the body’s starvation response. It’s counterintuitive, but we need to eat enough during the eating window to reset our metabolism. [22:30] Dr. Bindiya works with patients by identifying what is happening with their bodies when they hit a plateau. She looks at their hormones, stress levels, and diet history. If they’ve been doing intermittent fasting for a while, the answer may be to ease up a bit, especially if they are stressed more than usual. [26:15] When snacking, people tend to eat more sugar, carbs, and fruit. We want to reduce our fruit consumption because it negatively impacts leptin and congests the liver. Simply eliminating fruit can have a big impact. [27:10] Stress management is an important aspect of treatment. If you’re not getting quality sleep, figuring that part out is crucial. If you’ve been exercising too often or too intensely, you may have to switch it up and take it a bit easier. [29:30] In order to overcome a plateau faster, supplements can be very helpful. Probiotics are important for establishing gut health, as well as supplements that support your liver and blood sugar. [33:15] Practicing daily gratitude is an important habit for Dr. Bindiya that has transformed her life. She starts every day with reflecting on something for which she is grateful.       Mentioned in this Episode: drbindiyamd.com/quiz @drbindiyamd drbindiyamd.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Dr. Anna talks about her upcoming book MenuPause and how you can use the six-day menu plans to overhaul your hormonal balance and allow your body to detoxify and heal. Learn about the different phases of detoxification, the #1 most beneficial thing for your body no matter how old you are, and why your health always comes down to two specific factors. [0:30] Dr. Anna talks about her past book releases, and what her latest book is about. MenuPause is a collection of six-day menu plans that pause out something from your diet because something as simple as a six-day pause can make a huge change in your life. [4:35] You can reclaim the health of your life through food. Menopause can be one of the most challenging stages of your life and what you eat has a direct impact on your ability to handle and manage that time. [6:20] Detoxification symptoms can sneak in when you are pausing out certain foods. As we detox, emotions are released as well. Many different religions from around the world say similar things about how your organs hold certain emotions. As we take in nutrients and help our bodies release toxins, we consistently see a release of toxic emotions as well. [8:40] You need to empty the trash and sometimes that means having another person to hold the trash can for you so you can talk. [9:25] Phase 1 detoxification is mobilizing the toxin into a water soluble molecule and phase 2 is flushing them out. Your liver needs to function well and have the proper nutrients in order to detoxify. [10:20] Hormones are energetic molecules. We are energetic beings. Thoughts are energy. The Keto Green way is more than just a diet, it’s a way of looking at life. [14:30] We go farther as a community. We need to reach out more. The most healing hormone in your body is oxytocin, also known as the feel-goodd hormone. The most beneficial thing for your body is to feel good, and that includes orgasm. [16:00] Your body is designed for pleasure, for exercise, to be nourished and cared for. Your body is the cathedral of your spirit. Be good to yourself and be good to others. [18:00] Dr. Anna details the different six-day plans found in MenuPause and which one may be right for you. [22:50] In Japan, women view menopause as their second spring and a time of renewal. Since they tend to follow a more plant-based diet their experience of menopause is very different than women in the West. [24:50] Join the Keto Green challenge group to start your transformation. Dr. Anna has seen incredible improvements in people where they have lost extra weight or got off certain medications because of changing their diet. [26:30] Dr. Anna lost her mother at a young age from health problems and complications in surgery. Life and death have taught her two things, health always comes down to inflammation and hormonal imbalance/adrenal dysfunction. The life cycles of women around the world hint at what works and what doesn’t when it comes to diet and lifestyle. [28:50] Dr. Anna’s father experienced health problems as well and at the age of 79 his symptoms were pretty much dismissed by his cardiologist as simply old age. Dr. Anna took on her father’s treatment and in 30 days he went from almost bedridden to playing tennis with his grandchildren. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can always turn around Type 2 Diabetes but it starts with you taking control of your health.       Mentioned in this Episode: Order MenuPause at drannacabeca.com/collections/books dranna.com/quiz dranna.com/checklist dranna.com/watchmasterclass youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

We can’t create miracles, but we can create the conditions to invite them into our lives this year. The biggest thing that each of us can do to create a better world is for each of us to live a better, happier life. Marci Schimoff talks about her Year of Miracles program and how you can learn to become open to receiving more miracles in your life, how to focus your energy and attention on love and gratitude, and why the path to peace is finding happiness that doesn’t depend on your circumstances. [0:30] 2021 was a year of challenge and growth for many people, Marci included. Pivoting into her opportunities has been a real blessing. [2:20] The past year has also introduced a lot of additional stress into people’s lives. Having a supportive community around you can be crucial to growth and wellbeing, and can help you avoid becoming depressed and isolated. [5:10] We can’t do everything alone. We are social creatures and we get energy from connection with other people. Marci helps organize groups of women to connect with each other which has created miraculous changes in their lives. [7:30] A miracle is a surprise and welcomed event that can’t be explained by science and often attributed to divine grace. We can’t create miracles, but we can create the conditions for miracles to show up in our lives. [9:00] The first step to formulate for miracles is to remove the blocks that we have that prevent miracles from flowing into our lives. Miracles are everywhere, we just aren’t necessarily open to them. One of the biggest blocks is not feeling worthy of them. We unconsciously block good from coming our way because we feel unworthy of it. [10:15] Somebody can only give you something to the degree you are open to receiving it. The same is true with the universe. [10:30] Ask yourself the following five questions to assess how well you receive in your life: Do you do a good job taking in compliments? Do you receive gifts easily? Are you able to ask people for help? Do you share in your wins and successes, or do you downplay everything? Do you feel okay receiving if it comes easily, or does it feel like cheating if you don’t struggle or work hard? [15:05] Notice the ways you are unconsciously pushing away the good in your life. The more you can practice this, the more open to receiving you will become and more miracles will show up in your life. Focus on the energy of love and gratitude instead of brushing it off. [17:00] What we put our attention on grows, so choose where you put your energy and attention and focus on what makes you feel good. The better you feel, the more you will attract like energy. [17:50] Most people set New Year’s resolutions, but only 8% of people realize their intentions by the end of the year. The difference is in setting soul-based intentions rather than ego-based intentions. When you set a resolution, notice whether you feel expanded or contracted. [21:30] Marci tells the stories of a few of the people that have gone through the Year of Miracles program. [23:45] Marci has everyone set an overarching theme for the year. This year Marci’s theme is to trust in the flow and the universe. People who are happiest believe that the universe is on their side and fundamentally benevolent. Look for ways to find joy in the moment, even when things are tough. [26:45] We are all works in progress and it comes down to habits. If you can look at negative things and see what could be better instead of how bad things are, you are on the right path. [27:50] The five foundations of the Year of Miracles program spell USHER: Universe, Soul, Heart, Energy, Responsibility.     Mentioned in this Episode: miraclesthisyear.com miraclesebook.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show       Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

JJ Virgin shares the key lifestyle changes that you need to make to boost your metabolism and live your best life at age 50 and beyond. Learn about the seven foods you should drop immediately from your diet, how to cross train your diet in the same way you would cross train your exercise, and the key health parameters you should be paying attention to every week to know if you’re moving in the right direction.  [1:45] One of the things you have to prioritize as you age is self-care and putting yourself first. Sacrificing your sleep may no longer be a worthy option. You can be in your best shape at 50, but you need to focus on what you need to be healthy. [3:30] A healthy body burns fat and holds onto muscle. If you’re carrying around extra weight, it may be an indicator that you have a metabolic condition. Weight loss is a side benefit of your metabolism working well. [4:20] You need to step on the scale everyday if you want to understand how your body is functioning. The key is to position yourself as the observer instead of the judge. People who weigh in every day keep the weight off and it helps you connect the dots between what you’re eating and how it’s working for you. [7:00] There are seven foods that are commonly found in most people’s diets that once removed often result in immediate weight loss. We’re very aware of food sensitivities like shellfish and peanuts, but rarely pay attention to things like sugar and gluten. [8:50] You need to eliminate sugar and sweeteners from your diet. Sugar is doing a lot of disruption to your gut and making it more inflammatory overall. [9:45] There is a right way to do keto and a wrong way to do keto. Paying attention to your alkalinity and constant measuring is important to keeping a diet on track. [11:45] JJ is anti-diet. Dieting should be used therapeutically in the short-term, so you can learn what works for you and bring that into your daily routine. Cross train your diet like you would use your exercise. [12:40] 76% of us are overweight or obese right now, and only 12% of the population would be considered metabolically healthy. [13:40] For someone metabolically healthy, intuitive eating can work well to help you understand what food is working for you. Since most people aren’t in that category, intuitive eating is pointing them in the wrong direction. [14:30] Avoid eating before sleep and avoid eating for at least an hour after waking up. Get up and get active as quickly as possible. [15:30] Any kind of toxin can get in the way of you losing weight. Mold toxicity is extremely prevalent and can cause major issues metabolically speaking. [17:15] The first meal in the morning where most people mess up. So many of the breakfast choices are simply sugar. When you break your fast it should be with clean protein, healthy fats and fiber. [19:00] A continuous glucose monitor can be a powerful tool in helping you understand the effects of food on your body. [21:25] Eating disorders are very common in the diabetic population. The trajectory of the US population is not going in a great direction. Right now, we are on track for 100% of the population to be diabetic by the year 2030. [23:15] You need to love yourself right where you are, and then dare yourself to want more. You just need a path to heal your metabolism and that’s not going to happen if we don’t have these conversations. [24:20] Dr. Anna goes over the baselines for metabolic health for both men and women. In addition to waist-to-hip ratio and triglycerides, we should also be paying attention to Vitamin D, blood pressure, and triglyceride to HDL ratio. If one of these factors are off, it becomes the precursor to several other factors going off the rails, and it can point you toward what you need to fix. [28:45] If your diet is dialed in but your fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin H1C is elevated, you may need to look at the stress in your life. It’s important to track these numbers because they point to where in your lifestyle you need to make some shifts so that it doesn’t get worse. [29:15] Focus on one change at a time, otherwise you won’t stick with anything. JJ recommends starting with food and identifying your hidden food intolerances. Once you know which foods work for and which ones don’t, you begin lowering your sugar impact, and that prepares you to enter ketogenic cycles without the usual pain involved with jumping into something new. [33:55] A caloric restricted diet doesn’t work long-term, but cross training and cycling through diets short-term can be very effective. It’s a lifestyle approach.       Mentioned in this Episode: JJVirgin.com/7foods youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

David Perlmutter MD reveals the exciting and challenging science behind a major health risk that almost no one is talking about. Find out how uric acid is contributing to some of the biggest health risks in modern life, how the standard American diet is the perfect formula for creating dangerous levels of uric acid in your body, and how you can make changes to your diet that will help you lose weight, control your blood sugar, and live a healthier life.  [1:40] As of 2022, David will be 67 years young and he’s planning on traveling from Vancouver to Alaska with his wife. The world has a lot of variability and uncertainty right now so it’s hard to make detailed plans for the following year, but in some ways, that’s good because it forces you to focus on the present. [5:00] David’s new book is called Drop Acid. It specifically deals with uric acid and how we discovered it to be a central player in regulating metabolic health. It’s not only that uric acid just becomes elevated, it actually plays a causal role in conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. [7:45] Metabolic issues are the number one cause of mortality on the planet. Countries like Japan have been aggressive in intervening with people with high levels of uric acid because of its dramatic associations with death from all causes. [8:25] Risk of death due to cardiovascular disease rises by 38%, stroke by 35%, and for every point of elevation in uric acid above 7 all cause mortality increases by 8%-13%. Having a high uric acid level is associated with a 80% risk of dementia, and a 55% risk of Alzheimer’s. [10:00] Testing uric acid levels is fairly routine, but what it indicated wasn’t meaningfully understood until recently. David began looking at uric acid because of his interest in metabolic health and its association to Alzheimer’s. The original paper linking uric acid to metabolic issues was published in 1894, and was buried until a researcher named Dr. Richard Johnson started doing studies on it. [12:15] David was listening to a podcast episode with Dr. Peter Attia doing an interview with Dr. Johnson and he was overwhelmed by the information. Every minute was a new pearl of information. David started communicating with Dr. Johnson, which became the basis of a new friendship. [14:30] The genetic mutations that cause humans to have higher uric acid than other mammals happened around 14 to 17 million years ago as an evolutionary survival mechanism. In times of food and water scarcity, uric acid allowed us to increase our blood sugar and retain water which were powerful advantages. [15:45] To this day, we have a component of our genes that want to be thrifty and pack away fat for the next period of food scarcity. Historically, the biggest threats to our survival was in finding food sources and being eaten by predators, and uric acid helped with both of those. [16:55] Certain cultures have evolved this gene and are more at risk of negative effects from it in our modern world. Fructose is the key ingredient to uric acid production in the body and the world is awash with it. The highest rates of obesity are in those genetic populations. [18:50] 50% of American adults will be obese by 2030, including children. 10% of kids between 12 and 18 are hypertensive. This is a direct manifestation of the foods we are eating, primarily fructose. Fructose is metabolized into uric acid and uric acid is doing the dirty work. [20:10] In the context of 99.9% of human habitation on this planet, this adaptation was very advantageous. It wasn’t until recently, when our diets have changed so significantly, that it has become a liability. [21:15] Clearing uric acid is where the challenge is. We have lost the function to clear uric acid and with most foods we eat increasing uric acid levels, it can be difficult to keep levels low on the standard American diet. Fructose is the main culprit and average daily consumption increased by 1000% between 1970 and 1990. {24:30] Not all alcohol is associated with high levels of uric acid, but beer is one of the worst contributors. Targeting a specific enzyme called xanthine oxidase can help the body excrete uric acid. [27:20] In menopause, uric acid increases because estrogen plays a major role in the kidney’s ability to excrete uric acid. Women who are on estrogen replacement therapy seem to have some protection from their uric acid rising. [28:30] One of the most important discoveries has to do with a master pathway known as AMPK. This pathway is turned on by things like exercise, berberine, and metformin, and when activated, it prevents the body’s production of extra glucose and sugar. [31:45] The opposite of AMPK is triggered by two ways: fructose entering the body and uric acid in general. Uric acid is the key to the ability to hibernate, but if you don’t plan on spending the four to six months sleeping, you should try to keep uric acid low to maintain your metabolic health. [33:55] For people who are working hard to lose weight and get healthy, reducing uric acid may be the vital tool they need. Picking up a uric acid monitor will give you a good idea where you are right now. We want to have a uric acid level below 5.5 mg/deciliter, with the average level in America being around 6.0. [37:40] The average individual in America, aged 60 or older, has full blown metabolic syndrome. 88% of adults in America have at least one component of metabolic syndrome. [38:30] The LUV diet can be incorporated into your keto, paleo, or vegan plan. The main focus is in getting the fructose out of your life. [39:15] Fruit has fructose but when you eat fruit you’re getting that fructose in the context of fiber, bioflavonoids and Vitamin C. Fruit juice consumption is associated with an overall smaller brain and weaker memory. [41:00] Tart cherries were used in the past with women to help them control their gout, and now through the lens of modern research we know why. [41:30] We’ve known since 1970 that fructose is a threat to metabolic health, despite the $10 billion that was spent to keep us from that information. $500 million was spent to convince the public that corn related sugar was the “safer” sugar. Fortunately the truth is now coming out and we are waking up to the risks of uric acid. [42:40] David published an op-ed challenging the Biden administration on the USDA recommendation that 10% of our daily calorie consumption should come from sugar. This is a perfect example of science coming up against politics. [44:10] The nutritional requirement of sugar is zero. High fructose corn syrup is a toxin to fetal health. When it comes to certain organizations, it’s like steering an aircraft carrier, especially when you look at which groups may be funding those organizations. [46:20] The only time we would need fructose in our bodies is when facing starvation, and even then our bodies can create fructose from glucose. [48:25] The quick fix is to eat less salt and your body will be less aggressive in triggering the pathway that leads to high uric acid levels. [49:00] One study looked at two groups of school-aged children, and in one group they placed a water fountain outside their classroom and encouraged them to drink. That group had a 30% reduction in the development of obesity. Fat is a powerful resource for making fresh water in your body, and when we’re dehydrated (or our body thinks we’re dehydrated) it wants to store fat to survive.     Mentioned in this Episode: Drop Acid by David Perlmutter drperlmutter.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Menopause and perimenopause shouldn’t be something you just power through, yet that’s the way that many women deal with their hormone or energy issues. There’s a better way, and it doesn’t involve being afraid of estrogen and hormone therapy. Dr. Shawn Tassone answers your questions on cancer, estrogen, hormones, and health, and talks about why the narrative matters in getting to the root cause of a patient’s problems. [3:05] Being a man in the arena of women's health gives him a different perspective. As the author of The Hormone Balance Bible, Shawn helps women transform their body and life during perimenopause and menopause. [4:10] Shawn found that if he could share stories of hormonal archetypes with his patients, it connects much better than just raw data. It gives women a starting point to get the information they are looking for and points them in the right direction to learn more. [5:50] Hormone issues can feel very isolating, like you’re not being acknowledged. Hearing the stories of other people and how it affected them is affirming. [6:20] If 10,000 men’s penises fell off tomorrow, there would be a national outrage and inquiry. But when hundreds of thousands of women are complaining of endometriosis, pelvic pain, or fibroids, they are told that it’s just what happens when they get older. [8:10] The more women physicians that experience the menopausal period of life the more natural options and reception that women will get in our culture. [8:45] Speak up and share what’s on your mind. There is always one next right step and the answer is never “come back next year and I’ll check again.” In the case of perimenopause and menopause, there is always a next right step for being healthier next year than you are now. [10:50] Half of Shawn’s patients bring labs from other physicians that say everything is normal. You can’t just look at the numbers. You have to look at the person and how they personally feel. The narrative part of your patient’s history matters. [12:10] Shawn tells the story of a mother run ragged trying to maintain and support her family and how the narrative of the saboteur helped her understand her situation. Women have a tendency to power through painful sex or exhaustion or stress. [15:40] Shawn’s mother passed away from ovarian cancer and that started his own journey to learn how hormones influenced the situation. Oncologist’s jobs are to help you live longer. They aren’t particularly interested in quality of life. [19:10] When it comes to cancer, it’s always important to try to identify the root cause whether it was a hormone disruptor or toxic exposure. With every single patient that Dr. Anna has seen with cancer, the issue was never their own natural production of hormones. [21:10] There are a number of factors when it comes to cancer. Shawn will typically do a genetic test to identify their individual risk as well as their genetic risk. [23:50] There is a clean way to do keto and a dirty way to do keto. The keto green diet has shown to have improvements on multiple health markers as quickly as two weeks in. [24:40] For women in menopause who’ve had cancer and have restrictions around estrogen, the treatment is piecemeal. If the issue is vaginal dryness, the recommendation is Julva. If it’s overall health, Shawn points them to a macha product or fish oils and magnesium. [28:10] It’s important for healthcare providers to communicate with each other. Dr. Anna had a patient that had been treated for breast cancer and had a Vitamin D hydroxy level of 11, where the optimal number is closer to 80. This was a major failure on the part of her healthcare team since Vitamin D is a key hormone player. [31:15] Estrogen is crucial in slowing bone loss while also maintaining brain, cardiovascular, and skin health. If your quality of life is impacted negatively because you’re afraid of hormones, you’re putting the cart in front of the horse. [33:05] There is a study that is ongoing that looks at the effect of hormones like estrogen on rates of cancer and it looks like there is no increased risk of breast cancer. The media has demonized estrogen to the detriment of both women and men. [34:10] Vitamin D doesn’t make you feel any different, but it is helpful for the long term. The silent factors like Vitamin D levels are often the most overlooked. The cancer we get from a lack of sun exposure is much worse than anything you can get from too much sun exposure. [35:30] Hormone imbalances can make you into an entirely different person. Fixing your hormones can have near immediate results where you feel considerably better over the course of a week. Add in vitamins and supplements which work over a long period of time and you have a solid protocol. [37:45] At one point, progesterone was only prescribed to protect against uterine cancer. Shawn likes and prescribes progesterone for a variety of reasons, whether or not the patient has a uterus.     Mentioned in this Episode: 512-956-0296 @shawntassonemd tassonemd.com/quiz dranna.com/menopausemasterclass youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

The holiday season can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Dr. Anna talks about the importance of reflecting on the joys in our lives and honoring our experiences without getting frustrated or depressed. She also has the ultimate holiday health gift guide for you, filled to the brim with great ideas for giving the gift of good health this holiday season. [0:45] The holiday blues are a real thing and it’s not just the stress of the season. [1:50] There are four pillars of health in the Girlfriend Doctor community: Embrace, Nourish, Shine, and Awaken, and there are gifts in each area that we give this season. [2:20] Celebrate the simple joys in your life. Reflect on the joys you experience because the more you focus on something, the more it expands and is magnetized toward you. Being able to sit and embrace that feeling is a skill that will change your physiology. [4:00] Dr. Anna is giving to the House of Hope, a place that she helped to start that helps young girls who have been trafficked. The other charity she is passionate about is the House of Dawn, a home for single moms that are finishing school while providing shelter and counseling. [6:40] If you know someone who needs help, or you need help yourself, email the team at dranna.com and tell us what you need. [7:10] The holiday season is about peace, and being present in this time of our lives. When you shift from fear-based thinking to being happy with your life as it is, it’s a complete gamechanger. [8:30] The things and people that you have lost in your life can be honored in a spirit of love. Sorrow is a reflection of the joy you experienced with someone. Reflect on the joy you shared and journal it. Make it a daily practice. [10:10] The holidays can be stressful, but if you can recreate the joy in your life, you shift from fear to love and that higher emotional energy compounds. [11:00] Dr. Anna’s gift guide has something for every member of the family. One of her favorites is a plant based milk maker called the Almond Cow. [12:50] Another big hit is Garden Guidance Cards, created by Dr. Anna’s daughter. Each card gives you great ideas for cooking and preparing different vegetables and the benefits that come with them. [15:40] Olive oil is something that Dr. Anna likes to use frequently and the Olive Oil Club is a great way to get hand-picked olive oil for yourself or someone special. [16:30] The oral health detox kit from Trina Felber and the skin care line Wellena are two more top picks. Blue light blocking glasses are another great way to give the gift of good health. [17:55] If you’ve been saving all year for your own health, something like a water filter or air filters are a great option to level up your healthy lifestyle. [18:35] One of Dr. Anna’s favorite gadgets recently has been an infrared sauna. There are various models and a huge number of benefits that go with infrared light therapy. [20:15] Gratitude is a practice and a discipline. Pay attention to the little good things in your life and you’ll be surprised at how obvious it is that you're surrounded by joy.       Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Red light therapy is the energy hack we need to support our mitochondria and re-energize our bodies. Ari Whitten goes into the science of the Energy Blueprint system and breaks down the myths around adrenal fatigue. Learn how we can repair our cells, increase our energy, and reduce inflammation with light therapy and by working with our body’s natural hormonal and circadian rhythms. [0:50] Ari Whitten has done his PhD work on energy, is the host of the Energy Blueprint Podcast, and the author of the Energy Blueprint System. He’s on the cutting edge of science when it comes to energy. [2:40] Health science has been Ari’s passion since the age of 12 when he was into fitness and exercise, but he differed from traditional bodybuilders in their pursuit of muscle mass at any cost. [6:15] Ari was always fit and healthy until his early 20’s when he was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Virus and was floored for over a year with chronic fatigue. That experience became the seed of his fascination with the body’s energy systems, how they work, and how to optimize them. [8:50] He got so deep into natural and alternative medicine in his effort to treat his adrenal fatigue, that he became very frustrated with traditional medicine’s treatment of the condition. He started his research into the condition and found that there were almost no studies on adrenal fatigue in existence. [10:20] Chronic fatigue syndrome is the wastebasket diagnosis of the conventional medical world. The condition of adrenal fatigue is relatively unknown and unexplored and a catchall term for when the root issue is unknown. [11:25] Ari spent a year researching the topic and found a number of adjacent conditions. He was hoping to find a connection between cortisol and fatigue, but the evidence was pointing in the opposite direction. This put Ari on a quest to understand what is really going on within the energy systems of the body and the proper way to optimize them. [13:55] It turns out that most people’s fatigue has nothing to do with their adrenal glands. Other factors play a much bigger part. Simply being a night owl can result in dramatically different cortisol rhythms throughout the day. [18:15] Medications can cause HPA axis dysfunction, as well mood states like depression and anxiety, being overweight and sedentary, and more. When it comes to the adrenal glands, it’s an issue of light. [19:30] Most people believe they are night owls, but a study done in the journal Nature revealed that simply being in a more natural environment will reset a person’s biological clock. Light and our hormonal rhythms have much more to do with fatigue than most people realize. [22:20] Ari’s paradigm on energy levels involves the mitochondria and the brain. We’re taught that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, but we’re finding that they are the most sensitive organs in our body when something isn’t right. [25:15] The research of Dr. Robert Naviaux has shown that the mitochondria have two modes depending on the cell danger response. The modes are mutually exclusive, and when the cell shifts into a more defensive mode it shuts down energy production. [26:50] Mitochondria can detect a number of physical and biological signals that are risks to the cell. They will react to elevated stressors in the body and issue orders to the nucleus of the cell to reduce energy production and shift to other more defensive processes. [29:30] Any source of stress in the environment can shift mitochondria out of energy production mode, and light deficiency or toxicity can have the same effect. Most people are suffering from both. [33:20] Light isn’t just one thing. Like nutrition, we need many different parts of the spectrum of light for our bodies to function optimally. Your circadian clock is directly impacted by light photons hitting your eyes and different kinds of light can have both positive and negative effects. [36:40] There is both light deficiency and toxicity. Most people are deficient in blue light during the day when they need it, and overexposed to blue light at night. The differential and timing has a direct impact on your circadian clock, and most people are suffering from both too much and too little blue light. [39:15] UV light from the sun is responsible for the creation of Vitamin D in the body which is related to many different hormonal processes. If we are insufficient in Vitamin D, it prevents a number of other processes from functioning properly. [41:20] Sun exposure increases nitric oxide. Sun exposure has been shown to prevent cardiovascular disease in rats even in the absence of vitamin D. [43:10] You can’t replace the benefits of sunlight exposure with a Vitamin D supplement. [44:00] Red and near-infrared light play important roles that differ from other light nutrients. Red and near-infrared light penetrate the skin and interact with cells at the cellular level. When this happens, it stimulates the mitochondria to produce more energy. [47:40] Red and near-infrared light is a critical nutrient for the mitochondria. When a cell is under too much stress, nitric oxide can end up in the wrong place and red light can correct the issue. [48:35] Hormesis is the concept that transient metabolic stress leads to beneficial adaptations at the cellular level. Exercise is a good example of cellular metabolic stress that results in temporary stresses that result in long-term positive benefits. [52:05] Your body interacts with your environment. Things like exercise create a cytokine cascade that builds resilience in your body and makes your immune system stronger. The human body needs those kinds of stressors to express normal health. Without them, your cells become weak and prone to damage. [54:40] Red and near-infrared light switch genes on and off, particularly genes responsible for expression of inflammation and genes responsible for tissue growth and regeneration. Red and near-infrared light are fundamentally stimulating the cells to produce more energy, reduce inflammation, building more resilience, and increasing growth factors to support better healing and regeneration. [56:40] Pairing infrared light with exercise can amplify the effects. It can be used in a preconditioning capacity, or after exercise to decrease soreness and enhance the adaptations. [1:00:00] Another study showed a close relationship between red light therapy and fat loss as well as insulin resistance. Red light positively impacted both measurements with as little as 15 minutes of red light exposure. [1:02:30] There is evidence of a systemic impact, but in the case of exercise the optimal use of red light is to expose the muscles being exercised. The optimal distance is between 8 to 16 inches from the skin.     Mentioned in this Episode: theenergyblueprint.com/anna youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Your oral health is the gateway to your immune system. Trina Felber talks about how your oral health is directly related to the strength of your immune system, and how poor oral health can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, dementia, erectile dysfunction, and kidney disease. Learn exactly what you can do to have a healthier mouth right now and why you should be avoiding the off-the-shelf oral care products most people use today. [1:55] Good health starts inside your mouth. If you don’t have the right bacteria inside your mouth it causes a number of other issues with your overall health, and your immune system is one of those things. [3:20] People who fail to brush their teeth twice a day may be putting themselves at risk of heart disease and advanced gum disease. Both of which can raise your risk of a fatal heart attack ten fold. Other increases in risk from poor oral health include bad breath, dementia, pneumonia, erectile dysfunction, and kidney disease. [5:10] Your mouth and vaginal health are directly related to the immune system and microbiome of your baby as well. [7:15] Your mouth is your first line of defense. You can transmit over 20 million bacteria with just one kiss. The goal isn’t to get rid of all bacteria, it’s to have the right kinds of bacteria in your mouth. Having an alkaline environment in your mouth prevents the bad bacteria from growing as well as having less plaque and stronger teeth. [8:40] Trina tells the story of a friend who was a dentist whose client was catching gum disease just by dating a guy with poor oral health. Your oral health is directly impacted by those closest to you, so you need to get them on board as well. [10:45] Dr. Anna shares her own experience in reversing the age of her own mouth. Most dentists will tell you that you can’t reverse gum recession, but that’s not true. You just need to address the root cause. Most people brush too hard. Your gums are soft, and when they are bleeding they become an open door for bacteria to spread throughout your body. [14:00] Nitric oxide is a vasodilator and is crucial to heart health. If your mouth bacteria is not healthy, then nitric oxide can’t be produced optimally, so your heart, brain, and sexual organs will suffer from reduced oxygen and blood flow. Your oral health determines if your body can produce nitric oxide. [18:15] Dr. Anna recommends for her patients to periodically check their salivary pH. It can vary quite a bit throughout the day, but it’s a good indicator of the mind/body connection at work. Stress and cortisol will affect the acidity of your oral health. [20:20] If your saliva is unhealthy, everything else is going to suffer. Supporting your oral health will always end up with fresh breath. [23:00] Everything inside your mouth you swallow, and that ends up seeding your gut bacteria. Your mouth is your connection between your gut and the outside environment. If you’re not producing enough healthy saliva, you won’t be able to eliminate harmful viruses and bacteria. [24:35] Your saliva should have minerals in it. If you have leaky gut syndrome, you’re not going to have enough minerals in your saliva. This is why mothers often have sensitive teeth or cavities after giving birth. [25:20] If you can heal your mouth, you can heal your gut, which will in turn reinforce and support your oral health. If you’re buying oral health products off the shelf, you are probably sabotaging your oral health by creating a more acidic environment. Just making a switch to other products can improve things dramatically. [27:05] Using natural products is better, but they may not be providing everything your mouth needs to be optimally healthy. The three components for a healthy oral care product is that it’s alkaline, has minerals, and detoxes your mouth. Clay is the ideal medium for optimal oral health. [32:15] There is no point where we can ignore our oral health. People are seeing HPV in their mouth and it is a growing concern among aging Americans. Tenderness and hot spots are the warning signs that you may have an issue with your oral health and is something you should talk to your dentist about. [36:40] Oral health issues are amplified by a poor immune system. Getting to know your body and the health of your immune system is very important. [37:50] Over the past two years of the pandemic, we’ve been unknowingly creating the right conditions to grow the bad kind of bacteria. The LED teeth whitening system not only whitens your smile, the light therapy increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and stimulates collagen. [41:40] Blue light therapy kills bad bacteria by affecting a particular molecule typically only found in the wrong bacteria and destroying it. Peroxide should be avoided because it breaks down your enamel as it’s whitening your teeth. If your teeth are looking dingy, it’s probably because your enamel is thin and peroxide makes your teeth thinner and more brittle. [46:30] Trina’s system is meant to be a part of your lifestyle. People often do it while they are making dinner or answering emails to make getting it done convenient. The system comes with a variety of products that cover all aspects of your oral health. [51:20] It takes an average toothbrush over 400 years to biodegrade. This is why Trina’s toothbrush is made from bamboo and natural fibers.       Mentioned in this Episode: primallifeorganics.com @trinafelber dranna.com/Teeth-Whitening dranna.com/Dental-Detox youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Madiha Saeed is on a mission as the Holistic Mom to help children live healthier, happier, more mindful lives. Learn about the inflammation epidemic that is afflicting children today and what we as parents can do to help our children make more rational, healthy decisions by choosing nutrient-rich foods, focusing on gratitude and optimism, and creating a home environment where they can thrive. [0:40] What can we do as parents to raise mindful and resilient children with a combination of functional medicine and parenting? That’s the question that Madiha’s new book tries to answer. [1:25] Because of widespread chronic inflammation, children are unable to make rational decisions today which are resulting in a number of societal issues. [3:10] Madiha’s mission began after seeing her newborn child struggle to simply breathe. She started her journey of self-healing and put those lessons into practice to help her children as well. [5:35] Chronic disease has quadrupled amongst children since the 1960s. Now 1 out of 2 American children has a chronic health condition. By 2025, the projection is that 80% of children will be diagnosed with a chronic health condition. ADHD has increased 167% and by current projections 1 in 4 children will be diagnosed with autism by 2033. [8:35] By understanding the why and the what, we can understand the root cause of suffering, which is that our children are living unbalanced lives. The decisions children make every day are determined by their brain, and studies have shown that inflammation reduces the connection between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, both of which are needed to make rational decisions. [10:30] During a research study, they found that children with behavioral issues had high levels of key inflammatory markers. Inflammation can impact babies in the womb. Society lives unbalanced lives and the chronic inflammation that comes as a result is passed from mother to child. [12:30] Endocrine disruptors have been found to be closely linked to inflammation, hormone imbalances, and gender confusion that we are seeing now. Medications that were commonly prescribed to pregnant women in the past decades are being found to have multi-generational impacts and increased suffering. [16:10] There are thousands of chemicals that are released on a regular basis and we have no idea what their long-term impacts are. BPA is a common culprit that is found in most plastics, including baby bottles. [18:00] We need to be more mindful of what is going into our children’s bodies and what they are wearing. As parents, we need to empower our children to make positive changes to their daily lifestyles and improve the future. [21:00] Our consumer choices matter. Science has proven that gratitude and optimism strengthen the link between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala and improves overall health and wellbeing. [22:15] When a child has a chronic health condition, it can become hard to focus on anything else, but if you can shift the focus to the lessons they can learn and what is going right in their lives, it can help them optimize their brain, body, and health simply by reducing the overall stress level. [23:20] Devices and social media are addicting for children. We need to incorporate stress management practices like nature and physical play to balance out their daily routine. [24:55] There is a direct connection between our gut and our brain. The microbiome is vital to helping a child’s brain develop fully and reduce inflammation. Nutrients regulate every single chemical reaction in a child’s body. [26:25] Madiha uses a diet framework that starts with vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats. Make it easy and fun for your children to eat healthy food and teach them at a young age how it helps them keep their hormones in balance. [28:10] During the pandemic, diabetes has doubled in children. [28:55] Unfortunately, children today are deficient in a number of nutrients, and this causes a cascade of health issues. Madiha typically begins supplementing with vitamin D, fish oil, and probiotics. [32:10] The more kids can enjoy the process and participate in creating the healthy food they need, the more they will consume. [33:30] Mindfulness shows us how best to respond at many different levels at once. It allows children to have the perspective they need to live a healthy life. [35:20] The Holistic Rx is meant for anyone taking care of children who wants direction on how to live a mindful and healthy life. It centers around the child’s health and diet, and how to help them recover from inflammation, insulin resistance, and more.     Mentioned in this Episode: theholisticrx.com holisticmommd.com @holisticmommd youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Understanding the seven key areas of health and sexual health are key to knowing what your next right step is and to unburden you from some of the guilt, grief, and self-sabotage in your life. Learn about the pillars of sexual health and what solutions women can access that will go beyond just dealing with their reproductive hormones to allow them to regain their sex life and enjoy sex again. [1:00] Dr. Anna has been practicing in the field of women’s sexual health for years and today’s episode deals with hot topics around sexual health, sexual function and dysfunction, and what you need to know to have a healthy and happy sex life. [3:25] The vagina is essential for life and it’s vital to take care of your vagina as you age because our physiology drives our behaviour. [3:45] Testosterone affects our behaviour in various ways and its use has risen and fallen in favor as a therapy over time. Dr. Anna tells the story of a patient that was undergoing testosterone therapy and how high testosterone could have resulted in a major relationship issue. [5:45] Physiology affects behaviour, especially when it comes to sex. There are seven key areas of health that need to be in place to have normal sexual function. [7:45] Dr. Anna’s story begins at the age of 39 when she was diagnosed with early onset menopause and infertility. She struggled with a number of health issues until she took a healing journey around the world. [9:55] PTSD reared its ugly head around the age of 48 for Dr. Anna and she experienced all the symptoms of menopause again. It takes more than hormones to fix a hormone problem. There are three additional hormones beyond the reproductive hormones that need to be brought into balance for optimal sexual health. [12:50] Dr. Anna’s experience led her to try the keto diet, and she found the ketogenic lifestyle to be very powerful in treating and correcting her hormone imbalances. After adding in more alkalizing foods, Dr. Anna felt sharper and more focused than ever. [15:20] A research paper showed a direct correlation between glucose metabolism in the brain and endocrine and neurological symptoms. Glucose metabolism in the brain is an estrogen-dependent process, but the use of ketones for fuel is not hormone dependent. [16:30] The keto diet is very acidic and men tend to adapt more quickly to it due to their higher testosterone levels. Women need to address those differences, and the keto green diet works well for both genders. [18:00] On average, women in their 50’s are on two or three different medications. [19:25] Hot flashes were recently linked to cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. This is partly due to the loss of estrogen but that’s not the whole picture. Insulin resistance is also linked to hot flashes. [20:50] We as women can do it all, just not at the same time. Research has shown that a large percentage of women over the age of 30 suffer from issues with arousal, vulva dryness, discomfort during or after sex, or urinary leakage. [22:50] One of the key underlying issues of sexual dysfunction are the underlying psychological causes. This dysfunction can then lead to emotional and self-confidence issues. [24:50] Only 17% of adults discuss their sex life with their doctor. [25:20] There is also medication-induced sexual dysfunction. There are a number of common medications that can have a negative impact on your sexual health. [26:15] A healthy vagina has an acidic pH. That acidity is the vagina’s first line of defense and as women age the vagina tends to become more alkaline. Gut health and vaginal health are closely linked; if one is healthy, the other usually is too. [29:15] The human vagina is an underappreciated organ that is not merely a passageway for vaginal discharge, menses, sperm, and neonates, but can profoundly affect the health of a generation. [30:45] Many women power through uncomfortable sex despite being in pain. One of the most energetic and intimate things we can do is have sex, and if she isn’t enjoying it, chances are he won’t either. [32:10] Dr. Anna breaks down the case of a patient experiencing a variety of sexual health issues and what their treatment entailed. [34:55] Studies looking at the effects of vaginal DHEA found considerable hormonal benefits. [39:30] Estrogen replacement therapies were found in studies to not have any negative effects in cancer patients when compared to alternative therapies. [42:05] Another of Dr. Anna’s clients was having trouble with orgasm. After Dr. Anna worked with her on the seven areas of sexual health and with focused therapies, she was able to regain the ability to orgasm. [43:25] About 10%-15% or women never achieve climax. Up to 75% of women never experience climax through intercourse. This emphasizes the differences between climax and orgasm and why it’s important to communicate with your partner about the experience. The female sexual experience is also more complicated than a male’s. [47:20] Reproductive hormones play a role, but cortisol, adrenaline, and insulin also have major impacts on sexual health. If you’re stressed, you can be eating the best food and your urine pH will still be acidic because of the cortisol. This is why the oxytocin/love hormone is one of the most powerful. [48:30] Orgasm is one of the best ways to increase oxytocin, and oxytocin comes with a number of benefits including anti-aging effects, pleasure, happiness, appetite and pain reduction, and muscle mass. [49:35] We need a whole body approach to sexual health. It’s not just about testosterone.     Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Dr. Anna shares the story of her experience struggling with PTSD and the fear of losing everything she had worked so hard to build up over the years, and how, through those struggles, she discovered the power of being willing to receive as well as contribute and give back. Learn why oxytocin is the most powerful hormone of all and how living a life of contribution is the best life you can have. [0:55] Community is healing. Being in a community increases oxytocin in the body which is the most powerful hormone responsible for the feeling of love and connection. [2:15] Our energy, thoughts, and emotions are held in certain parts of the body. We usually associate oxytocin with the heart, which is why heartbreak is a common and easily understood emotion. It’s a physical as well as an emotional experience. [3:45] Dr. Anna was in California last weekend where she spent some relaxing time at a spa. While she was there she met a chiropractor who helped Dr. Anna release some tension in her back and during the treatment they did muscle energy testing to identify the source of the tension. [6:05] Dr. Anna tells the story of how her mother met her father, and how an early childhood experience of seeing her father lose his job impacted her. These memories came up during the treatment. [8:25] In the summer of 2017, Dr. Anna was struggling with PTSD after her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury. She closed her practice and rented out her house, all while struggling with being a single mom and going into perimenopause. [11:00] During that time, she had patients coming to her and asking for her help because doctors aren’t comfortable with customizing hormonal therapies. She couldn’t prescribe them medicine, but that was when she created Julva and brought the product to the market. [13:50] That same fear of loss must have been what Dr. Anna’s mother felt after leaving the Middle East to marry her father. Sometimes we are hiding things from our children to protect them, but it can still bleed through. [16:00] Hurricane Irma hit that September which was another devastating hit to Dr. Anna’s situation. The storm ruined the place she was staying with her family, and she was forced to turn to the church for support. [19:00] After some incredible effort from members of the church in cleaning up the destruction, Dr. Anna opened her home to another single mom with kids who had lost virtually everything, and they lived together for several months. [21:30] The more we contribute to others, the more good things we receive in our lives. After that period of time, Julva became a top selling product in the market. [22:50] Blessings should be paid forward. The energy of oxytocin is life giving. Through contribution and the giving of ourselves, we can let go of fear and take the next right step.       Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

If you’ve experienced trauma in your past, know that you’re not broken, you’re a survivor. Our past experiences can lead to chronic debilitating conditions but they don’t have to be a life sentence. Dani Williamson suffered from a number of chronic lifestyle diseases related to her adverse childhood experiences, and now she’s on a mission to help people understand how your diet can either heal you or kill you, and how you can overcome what you’re suffering from with six steps to living wild and well. [1:05] Adverse experiences and the physical issues that come up from them are contributing to an explosion of depression, disorders, and suicide. Phone calls to suicide crisis headlines have gone up 800% since the beginning of the pandemic. Age 10 to 24 is the fastest growing demographic for suicide. [2:45] Dani grew up in a storm of chaos. Her grandfather died by suicide and her mother attempted to kill herself many times. Dani suffered from chronic diarrhea for years from the stress and 15 years later she was in a bad marriage, diagnosed with lupus, and was on the road to committing suicide. [4:15] Dani’s kids were her reason for choosing to continue to live. She packed up and moved and decided to become a nurse practitioner. Despite the improvement in her relationships, Dani was still suffering from several conditions and it wasn’t until one doctor, in particular, asked her about her diet did things start to change. [6:20] Checking her food sensitivities changed the trajectory of her career completely. Dani had seen four gastroenterologists before the age of 40 and not one of them asked Dani what she was eating. [6:45] Changing her diet turned her world around. She no longer needed to take medication for lupus or IBS, and she healed the inflammation in her body and now she’s on a mission to help other people do the same. [7:35] You can reverse whatever it is that you’ve turned on from years of chronic dysfunction. [8:30] Adverse childhood experiences don’t define us, but they do impact us. Those kinds of experiences can affect the very wiring of your brain. Dani’s mother’s second marriage was to a child molester who preyed on Dani when she was younger. [9:45] Dani’s ACE score was 6. If you have a score of 4 or above, your risk of dying from stroke, heart attack, or suicide goes way up. In Dani’s practice, she made the realization that almost all of her patients were suffering from some sort of childhood trauma. Dani now uses the ACE evaluation with every patient in her office. [11:40] Dani recently had a patient with an ACE score of 10 and at the age of 60. [12:35] Dr. Vincent Felitti was an internal medicine doctor and in 1985 noticed that 50% of the participants in his weight loss clinic were dropping out. One day he asked a patient how old they were when they first had sex, and this lead him to the realization that many of his patients had incredibly adverse childhood experiences. [15:00] Dr. Felitti started asking more related questions and developed them into the ACE test. He took the test to a number of different academies and was generally rejected until a person from the CDC recognized the importance of the test and they started one of the largest studies ever on childhood trauma. [16:45] What happens to you before the age of 18 can set you up for a lifetime of chronic lifestyle diseases, depression, suicidal thoughts. Every single chronic lifestyle disease risk is increased by a higher ACE score. [18:30] Every school missed the effect of adverse childhood experiences. Adverse childhood experiences are the single largest public health crisis in the United States and every single pediatrician should be offering this questionnaire.. [19:30] Women are 50% more likely to have an ACE score higher than 5. Your ACE score is directly linked to stress and the hormone cortisol. When cortisol is high chronically, we know that you have a much higher risk of developing an autoimmune disease. [22:50] Dani goes over the 10 ACE questions and how many people assume their experiences are the normal childhood experiences that most people have. [26:50] The ACE score is now a fundamental component of how Dani understands a patient's situation and what may contribute to their issues. [29:15] If you feel triggered right now, this could be your opportunity to recognize what has happened to you and turn things around. Your diet, sleep, and movement define the quality of your life and you can take back control. [31:15] Irregular bowel movements are a clue that you are not eating properly. You should be having a bowel movement once or twice a day, and if that’s not the case you need to look at your diet. Your diet controls 90% of your health. [33:30] If your diet is mainly coming from a drive-thru window, you are creating systemic inflammation in your body. Inflammation is the root of every chronic lifestyle disease. [34:45] Many of the people with high ACE scores usually don’t have a community around them, and that’s a big component of being able to heal. Social interactions reduce stress. We heal in community and in communion with others. [36:30] Giving back to a community takes your mind off your problems and increases oxytocin, one of the most powerful positive hormones in your body. During the pandemic, Dani started hosting physically distanced cookouts each weekend to create a sense of community that was being lost. [38:40] As adults, you have to automate, eliminate, and delegate everything that isn’t serving you and your family. [39:40] Dani offers a class to patients before they see her called the six steps to healing. In terms of diet, Dani walks the talk. She started with one small step at a time [40:45] You have to put yourself first because you are worthy of that. It takes time to rewire your brain and beliefs, but when you do and you’re running at 100% it trickles down to everything in your life. [42:30] It’s also important to find a therapist to help you sort through the trauma in your own life. Don’t be afraid to ask if they have a sliding scale if you need to and to find the right therapist for you. [43:40] Dani’s book is common-sense practical medicine. She wrote the book so that anyone can understand that garbage in equals garbage out, and that the average person who wants to feel better has a path forward. [45:45] Dani tells the story of a patient suffering from a number of chronic lifestyle diseases, including being morbidly obese and having an ACE score of 9. Between addressing her adverse childhood experiences and finding out what her food sensitivities are, she’s turning around her entire world. [50:45] There is no age limit on health. It takes time to change and improve, but when you see the improvements in your life and how you feel, you will feel motivated to stay consistent and keep going. [52:15] Dani and Dr. Cabeca discussthe origin story and benefits of Naltrexone. To find a functional medicine doctor in your area, go to ifm.org or speak to your local compounding pharmacist.       Mentioned in this Episode: daniwilliamson.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Halloween is essentially the beginning of an avalanche of sugar until the end of the year for most people, but if you’re not careful, you may be risking more than just rotting your teeth. Find out why sugar and stress is a deadly combination that you should definitely avoid, why the “diet” in diet soda is a cruel joke, and how you can ditch the toxic boyfriend known as sugar and start living the Keto Green lifestyle right now. [0:10] This is the season of sugar consumption and stress, and that combination leads to a lot of acidity in your system. It’s time to break up with the toxic boyfriend that keeps on coming back, sugar. [1:35] Halloween is known for sugar, sugar, sugar. And right after Halloween the holiday season starts up and with it comes the temptation to eat even more sugary treats. Unfortunately, stress and glucose together can be a deadly combination that creates acidity and inflammation throughout your body. [3:25] Getting into the Keto green lifestyle is the secret to breaking up with sugar for good. [4:00] Dr. Anna’s brothers were very into Halloween, and even as adults, still have Halloween parties now, but Dr. Anna is not so enthusiastic after a creepy interaction at the age of 11. Even with those differences between Dr. Anna and her brothers, their relationship with sugar has a familial factor. [5:30] Dr. Anna has diabetes on both sides of her family, so she’s been extremely aware of those risks in her life. Type 2 diabetes is diet controlled and lifestyle based and it often results in Type 3 diabetes, also known as Alheimer’s and Dementia. The combination of sugar and cortisol is a timebomb waiting to happen. [6:30] When Dr. Anna was on her healing journey around the world, she met a Native American shaman that recognized that she had high levels of sugar and acidity in her system and was surprised that Dr. Anna wasn’t suffering from cancer already. [7:10] Keto Green is the opposite of sugar. It’s ketones and alkalinity, and when you’re in that state, you have the willpower to avoid sugar cravings. [7:30] Sugar is so addictive because it directly affects the dopamine in your brain, which is the hormone of addiction. 100 years ago, we consumed an average of 10-15 grams of sugar per day. Modern humans consume 10 times that amount. [8:15] Diet soda is a cruel joke. Just like sugar, artificial sweeteners trigger the same set of physiological processes. The worst thing is that artificial sweeteners will actually make you fatter. Studies on rats showed an association between consumption and incidents of metabolic syndromes like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. [10:30] When your palate is cleansed, artificial sweeteners don’t taste good. Listen to what your taste buds are telling you. [11:15] Eliminate aspartame from your diet completely. Dr. Anna helps people recover from the effects of artificial sweeteners because it’s a critical part of healing from the neurological effects. [12:15] Whether you have the genetics for diabetes, you can reverse and improve your insulin response. Dr. Anna’s father suffered from type 2 diabetes for years, and the symptoms gradually changed him over time. After speaking with his doctor, Dr. Anna decided to take her father’s case on herself. [16:10] Dr. Anna put her father on an early version of her Keto Green diet, took away three of his medications and added a few supplements to his regime. In 30 days, her father lost 30 pounds and went from injecting 120 units of insulin per day to 20 units, and he began to feel amazing. [17:30] You are never too old to change things up in your life and your diet. Replacing sugar with healthy fats will transform your life. [19:30] Don’t fall down the spiral of sugar addiction. Make strategic and healthy substitutes that taste great and empower you to avoid putting toxic sugar and artificial sweeteners in your body. [20:30] Give your kids healthy options. When they are full and satiated, they aren’t going to want treats all the time. Give them reasons why the sugar isn’t good for them and give them healthy options that taste great. [22:00] There is a lot going on in the world, but you can make a change by taking one step at a time. Write down what your next right step is, and then go take that step.       Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Erica Ziel, deep core exercise specialist, talks about the deep connections throughout the body and how your fascia and muscles impact everything from your toes to the top of your head. Learn about how Erica helps her students heal and release their fascia from inherited patterns of movement that cause dysfunction, and how to properly train your core to support your body and move without pain. [0:30] As a child, Erica had daily knee pains that only got worse as the years went on. After finally seeing a specialist about the pain, she was told the solution was to simply strengthen her legs. This put her on the path to learn about exercise science and the body. She began developing her own methodologies through her experience, especially when it comes to pre and post-natal women. [2:30] The pelvic floor and the fascia is a very important area of the body but people don’t talk about it or how to address pelvic floor pain. The quality of your life depends a lot on the health of your pelvic floor. [4:00] So many women are told that healing isn’t possible and that they just have to live with the pain and discomfort. [4:40] One common mistake that women make is drawing their belly toward their spine during exercise. This restricts breathing and blood flow to the pelvic floor. Tucking in your pelvis is another mistake that’s come out of the fitness industry. You need to stop focusing solely on your glutes and think about your pelvic position. [6:15] Constantly rolling your shoulders is also an issue as the forceful movement shuts down your core. The more forceful you are in trying to force your body to do something, the more it rebels. [7:15] Be aware of how you are holding your body throughout the day. Try to stand more during your day and sit on a flat surface so you sit up taller. How you sit directly impacts your pelvic floor and lower back. Let your shoulders relax and use your mid back for support. [9:05] If you’re standing, be aware of your knees. If you are locking your knees, it puts a lot of pressure on your lower back. [9:50] Dr. Anna has been experiencing more soas pain since the beginning of the pandemic. Any negative innervation in the connective tissues of our body is not good. As we age that tissue becomes more stiff and less flexible, which is why Dr. Anna advocates for an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. [11:25] Fascia is connected from head to toe and fascia release is an important part of healing the body. A strong core is critical to the healthy function of the pelvic floor. [12:50] Our inner line that begins at the big toe and goes up the inner thighs, pelvis, and hips has a direct impact on pelvic floor health. Many women experience back pain or pelvic floor issues without realizing it may be related. Many times, where you feel pain and dysfunction isn’t the root cause. It’s just the weak link that gave way first. [14:25] Fascia goes through and around all of our muscles, organs and nerves. Fascia informs the way that we move, some of which is hereditary. It’s possible that you may have been walking wrong your whole life because of how you learned when you were a child. [16:10] The way that we have been moving in our life makes our fascia stronger for that movement pattern. As we walk we should be creating an oppositional spiral throughout our core, but many women are stiff and stuck when they walk. The spiral motion patterns allow the fascia to work throughout the body. [18:35] It’s hard to relearn how to move. You have to trust your body’s ability to move and change and improve. We can create new fascia and learn how to become strong in all movements by integrating the entire body as much as possible. [20:30] Functional exercise that incorporates moving the whole body is game-changing. Doing exercises correctly versus incorrectly makes all the difference in the world. Muscle is the organ of longevity, and women need to exercise to stay flexible, supple, and healthy. [23:00] Emotions are stored in the muscles of the body, with movement we can release these stuck emotions in the body. Our fascia system is so integrated, that when we start to increase the range of motion we can unlock a lot of feedback, especially when it comes to the pelvic floor. [26:00] Be ready to let go of the pain and dysfunction that is holding you back. It’s a big piece of our healing journey to let go of the emotions related to the pain. [26:50] During Dr. Anna’s healing journey, she learned from several spiritual healers that the breast holds relationships, the kidneys hold fear, the liver holds anger, the pancreas holds guilt, and the bladder holds the fear of letting go. In Eastern medicine, focusing on the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing is crucial and is something that Western medicine misses out on. [31:05] Your thoughts matter. Being grateful for the good things in your life will have a direct impact on your quality of life. Retrain your mind to focus on the positive instead of the negative and it will change your energy. Movement is an important piece in attaining a higher vibrational energy. [32:55] Women with dysfunction and pain can be consumed by it. We can become so used to the pain that the body doesn’t know what to do when it’s not in pain. Erica tells her students that it’s not just about healing the body, they have to be open to what else shows up for them in a positive way. [34:20] We don’t have a big enough vision for what our lives could be like, especially when we’ve been living in dysfunction and pain for a long time. [35:45] One of the first things to address is posture. Think about lengthening throughout the day. The pelvic floor has more surface area than you think. For optimal pelvic floor function, pelvic tilts are a good all around exercise to practice. As you work on your pelvis and become aware of your breath, you will get a lot of feedback from the body. [39:15] In order to change our habits, we have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable for a while. It takes time to train the neural pathways that connect your pelvic floor to your breath and to connect with your body. Always keep your movement out of the range of pain and work within that space. Over time your range of motion will expand as it heals. [41:50] You may have to pull back from high intensity workouts for a brief time as your body learns a new pattern of movement. Erica tells the story of a woman who retrained her body to run faster after giving birth to multiple babies than she did before becoming a mother because of the lack of pain. [44:40] If you’re stuck in a seated position for a long time, there are some simple movements that you can do to not become stiff. Don’t force your body to feel something, light movements, awareness of your pelvic position, and a taller posture are enough. [46:30] If you’re using an exercise ball to sit on, be careful about allowing your body to round forward. If you can stay seated more upright they can be a great way to exercise in a seated position.     Mentioned in this Episode: @ericaziel ericaziel.com Core Connections Podcast with Erica Ziel youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Food is medicine and food is energy. The energy you bring to your food matters almost as much as the physical ingredients you combine in the recipe. Chef Serena Poon talks about how to bring love and positivity to your culinary creations and a simple technique to shift your energy state, practice gratitude, and show up as the most empowered version of yourself.  [1:00] Serena’s journey started with her parents, who both contracted cancer when they were in their 40’s. Her father was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer and after he died, her mother was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. The passion that drives Serena is rooted in that experience and what led to her learning about holistic nutrition. [3:30] The kitchen is the heart of the house. Serena went on to school to study food as medicine and to help people understand its power in their life. [4:45] Because her mother’s cancer was so aggressive and she had lost so much weight during the ordeal with her father, they discovered the tumor during an exam. It highlighted what stress can do to our bodies, but Serena’s mom was lucky that they were able to diagnose her early and operate on her. [6:40] Since Serena didn’t have the same level of awareness that she does now, she had to have damaged tissue of her own operated on, and from that operation, she developed a deadly staph infection. That became her journey for the next eight years. It was during that journey that she discovered the power of energy and healing work. [8:30] Serena started working with an energy healer who helped her understand and release the energy she was holding within her body. Serena began experimenting with eating certain foods to complement the work she was doing with her energy healing. [11:40] What she learned became part of Serena’s practice as a chef and is where the idea of food alchemy came from. She decided to study reiki as well and use that learning to understand energy flow and how to amplify what people can do when it’s combined with food as medicine. [13:50] Reiki is an energy assessment and healing practice. Dr. Anna had her own healing journey and during her period of exploration after losing her son, she connected with a Reiki master who managed her practice and helped open her eyes to what was possible. [17:45] Reiki can enhance and elevate what you are already doing. Nutrition and using food as medicine can function in much the same way. [19:20] If you’re making a recipe that was handed down to you by your grandmother but it doesn’t taste quite the same, it’s because it was being prepared by her unique love and energy that she brought to the effort. [20:35] Serena starts her gratitude practice at the beginning of the day. Pick one thing or person that you love, focus your love and attention on how it makes you feel until you have an almost physiological response to that thought. Now that you know how that feels, take that energy into the kitchen and with intention send that energy into the food that you’re making. [23:05] This shifts your body from a sympathetic state to a parasympathetic state. Whatever you put into your body will be received differently as well. [24:20] You have opportunities each day to practice this technique and sit for a moment to connect with the energy of gratitude. If you can do that it will change your life. [25:00] Serena tells the story of a client in the entertainment industry that worked themselves to the point of being quite ill. Serena made some changes to their diet, but the main progress came from introducing meditation and sitting with a feeling of love and gratitude in an intentional way. [28:30] Dr. Anna’s experience with her mother and her natural intuition is what made her realize that we are more than just what we see. We are energetic beings and we are in control of how we feel. [29:15] When you’re stressed, you’re in a negative energy spiral. All the little triggers of gratitude and thoughtfulness are how you can escape the spiral. [30:45] We are powerful beings, we just forget our power. We are obsessed with our devices and technology and forget that our bodies are some of the most powerful and complex machines on the planet. [32:15] Affirmations and mantras are another extremely easy way to practice gratitude. When you are brushing your teeth or taking your morning shower, instead of thinking about all the things you need to do that day, think empowering thoughts. That’s how you start your day from a place of power and love. You don’t need to go searching for that energy, you just need to reconnect with the source. [34:50] Bad things happen to us, we can’t dismiss that. But we can shift our energy towards love so we can be fully in our purpose and connected. Every step in our lives has contributed to who we are. [37:30] When you are in a painful situation, it can be easy to ask why and focus on the negative. Serena believes that every part of our journey is meant for us, and is an opportunity to learn and then to teach. [39:30] Not everything is good, but you can create a reason from your experience that can serve the good. Living is giving.     Mentioned in this Episode: @chefserenapoon serenaloves.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Feel like you’re hitting a plateau with your weight loss? Dr. Stu Schaeffer has been in the fitness industry for years and he’s on a mission to help people lose weight easier and faster than they thought possible by unlocking the power of the body and the thermogenic state. Find out about the food quadrant that gets your body burning fat like a furnace and the three biggest mistakes that people make that sabotage their fat loss efforts. [1:25] Dr. Stu discovered the thermogenic state in 2009 after working with a woman who came to him to lose weight. He was still a relatively new trainer so he thought the solution was simply to have her reduce calories but after five weeks she hadn’t lost a single pound. [3:00] Dr. Stu decided to offer his services for free until he figured out what was happening and dove into a two-week research process. He learned about repressed metabolic syndrome, where if you diet too long or exercise too often the body will basically prevent fat loss completely. He put his client on the counter intuitive “eat more, exercise less” plan and after 12 weeks she lost over 37 pounds of fat. [5:30] Dr. Stu began testing the plan out on other clients and they saw similar results. Because they were eating more, their cravings vanished, they had more energy, and their mental clarity increased. [6:20] Dr. Stu uses a tool called the food quadrant for his clients. There are four components to nutrition: what foods to eat, how much you eat, when to eat certain foods during the day, and when not to. When you combine the right foods in each meal you can enter a thermogenic state and start burning fat like a furnace. [8:20] Dr. Stu recalls a client who swore her hormones were off because she had 15 pounds to lose that just wouldn’t budge. Dr. Stu got her to her goal in 8 weeks after 7 years of her trying to do it on her own. [10:05] When you get to eat a lot it’s easy to maintain because you don’t feel the same cravings that you do on a restrictive diet. [12:10] The first mistake that a lot of people make when they are trying to lose weight is they believe they are eating healthy but actually aren’t. When you eat fruit by itself, it has the same impact on your body as eating a cookie. Fruit has the same insulin response as sugar. [13:55] Mistake #2 is eating carbs at dinner. In the evening, your body is getting ready to sleep and your metabolism starts slowing down around 4pm. Eating carbohydrates at dinner is like pumping raw energy into your body, and since it can’t be used, it gets stored as fat. [15:30] You become more insulin-resistant towards the end of the day. This is why you need to eat different foods in the morning than you do in the afternoon or evening. [15:50] The third mistake that many people make, especially women, is not eating a complete protein in every meal. Different foods have different types of proteins, which is why a lot of vegetarians and vegans struggle to get enough complete proteins in their diet. [18:30] Getting into the thermogenic state is very enjoyable because it gives you a lot of flexibility in what you can eat. In the thermogenic state, you literally become warmer. The main components of getting into this state are nutrition, weight training, and cardio. [20:20] A study done in 1997 looked at what the optimum amount of exercise was for health and fat loss. They found that three days of weight training for 30 minutes each day was the peak, and when you exercised more frequently it actually worked against you. Simple straight forward exercises yielded the best results. [22:05] When you weight train and do cardio for a total of 3 hours a week and combine that with the four quadrants of nutrition, your body goes into a thermogenic state and your body starts burning fat and preserving muscle. [22:40] A lot of women say they don’t want muscle and just want to look toned and tight, but that’s exactly what weight training accomplishes. [26:15] For most people, a simple approach is best. To keep things fresh, it can be as subtle as changing the order of the exercises you do or the style. The body also tends to acclimatize to eating the same foods all the time, so try eating a different kind of fish or switch from chicken to turkey. You don’t have to make huge changes to see results. [29:40] A good coach will look at you and customize a plan for you. There are three elements that need to be part of that plan for it to work: will it work, do you like it, and does it fit your lifestyle? Without those three, either you are not going to get great results or you won’t be able to maintain your results. [32:00] One of Dr. Stu’s clients was eating one meal a day, not feeling hungry, but couldn’t lose weight despite trying for 8 years. The plan was to ease into eating more, and exercising lightly because they were suffering from extreme repressed metabolic syndrome. Once the body starts functioning the way it’s supposed to, everything starts normalizing. [34:25] The most common mistake that people make is counting calories. Even trainers and coaches make this mistake. You have to find the right coach who understands how hormones and the body really work if you want to see results. Good coaches make tweaks to your plan in real time.       Mentioned in this Episode: dranna.com/stu youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Have you felt more tired recently? Maybe more pain, brain fog, memory loss, trouble sleeping, or maybe all of the above? These are all symptoms of stress, whether that’s the everyday variety or unresolved stress hidden deep within your body. Dealing with your stress can unlock a new way to live your life. Dr. Nicole Huffman is on the podcast to talk about the emotional arm of your health and how you can release the stress from your body that’s preventing you from living your life to its fullest. [0:50] Dr. Nicole has lived in many different places, but after falling in love with horseback riding a couple of years ago, they were looking for a new home and found a place that came with a horse and two donkeys. It became the obvious choice. [3:00] Horses teach you about the energy that you bring into a room. If there is something going on with you, the horse is going to feel it. This plays into the idea that our physical health has an energetic component. Other people may put up with your energy but a horse will let you know right away. [5:50] Dr. Nicole’s practice is in-person one day a week at Dr. Jill Carnahan’s clinic and the rest of the week is spent in remote consultations. [7:30] Dr. Nicole uses muscle testing to communicate with a patient's nervous system. Whether an arm is strong or weak can tell you a lot about what is going on with the rest of the body. [7:55] Dr. Nicole looks at the body three ways. Is there something structurally wrong, chemically absent, or are there emotional issues? Unresolved stress has physical impacts on the body and dealing with that stress often results in the physical symptoms disappearing. [10:00] Dr. Anna went through a period of post-traumatic stress which resulted in early menopause and infertility. This put her on a journey to learn about stress and understand its impacts on the human body and how it can be reversed. [11:35] There are multiple forms of stress. It can come from your emotions, your food, or the electrochemical environment you are in. When you feel emotional stress that you can’t control, addressing your diet and removing those sources of stress can make your emotions easier to manage. [12:45] Dr. Anna recommends to her patients to write down their stressors and controls on a piece of paper. Pair each thing that stresses you with something you can control to minimize issues. [14:25] Unresolved stress is often deeply rooted in the body and the most common way of dealing with it is ignoring it (aka. Not dealing with it). If you are responding to a situation like a six year old, it’s probably due to an unresolved stress from when you were younger. [16:20] There are different techniques and treatments that can help deal with this kind of stress, you just have to test and experiment to find the one that’s right for you. [17:25] Adverse childhood experiences deeply affect us throughout life, but especially during periods like menopause where there is a drop in progesterone. Anytime cortisol levels are higher it’s going to ignite stresses that haven’t been resolved. [19:05] Dr. Nicole sees many women with low hormones living under the thumb of cortisol. The pandemic has only exacerbated the stress issues. [20:05] People with excessive stress experience low energy, irregular period cycles, and interrupted sleep. When you’re overwhelmed with stress, little things can really set you off. [22:30] Weddings are extra complicated and stressful right now. Dr. Nicole uses muscle testing tests to identify and clear emotions around the things they can and can’t control. Often, when past traumatic events do come up you will feel tired and exhausted for the following few days. [25:05] There are a few techniques that you can do at home to run a muscle test but you're best off being in an objective and clear space to get accurate results. Muscle testing is like a physical manifestation of your intuition. [28:45] Don’t let unresolved issues affect your physiology. You have to shed your old self and unresolved stresses. [30:45] When someone comes into Dr. Nicole’s practice, it starts with talking about their history and going deep on their life and what stresses them oute. Then she starts muscle testing to see what the body wants to deal with first. [31:45] When you work with the highest priority issue, everything else will fall into line. You may not need 10 supplements if you deal with unresolved stress or the primary cause of your problems. [32:10] Health is not the absence of symptoms, it’s feeling truly amazing.       Mentioned in this Episode: drnicolehuffman.com @drnicoleNMD on Instagram youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Are you feeling crazy? It may just be your hormones talking. Dr. Anna explains how your hormones have a direct impact on your emotions and moods, and when things fall out of balance, you can feel like you’ve been swept up in a storm of anxiety, depression, rage, and everything in between. Learn how to rebalance your hormones with the Keto Green diet and supplements, and by doing the things that make you smile. [2:10] There are two days of the year where Dr. Anna allows herself some space, her son’s birthday and angel day. The day her son passed away is an important day for celebrating his life. [3:20] The loss of her son in 2006 took her on a journey, spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. It was a journey that took her around the world looking for answers in trying to understand how to live after such grief. [5:00] Dr. Anna was a researcher before she went to medical school, but all the schooling she had didn’t prepare her for living the experience. Our hormones can play havoc with our moods and physiology drives behaviors. Unhealthy choices can destroy our physiology. [6:15] There are many times in a woman’s life where these hormonal fluctuations occur, including pre menstruation and the hormonal transition into menopause. When you have had post traumatic stress or adverse childhood experiences, it generally translates to more challenges in menopause. [7:05] If you consider the hormonal milieu like a pressure cooker, progesterone acts as a lid to the pot. When you add in stress it increases the pressure, and in menopause when progesterone declines, it’s like taking the lid off the pot. [8:30] In December 2018, there was an article published that explored the second peak of age where women suffer from psychosis. [9:45] There are certain things you should not say to your significant other regarding their hormones. Behaviors that don’t normally bother you will suddenly cause you serious stress during certain periods. Our hormones are integrally related to our neural transmitters and have a serious impact on our emotions. [12:25] Progesterone is the main hormone that all other hormones are derived from. In times of stress our reproductive hormones are sacrificed to create cortisol. Gaba is a feel-good hormone that helps us relax, and it’s directly affected by the downstream direction of progesterone production. [14:20] During Dr. Anna’s second menopausal transition, she experienced severe hormonal disruption. It was a very difficult time before she made the decision to do things that increased oxytocin and supported production of progesterone. [15:55] Oxytocin is the most powerful hormone in our body. Doing things that we find fun and make us smile is crucial to a happy life. Supporting progesterone with supplements also helps with overdrive and burnout. [17:55] When you are experiencing mood swings, it’s a function of your hormones. Estrogen is essentially for the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Most of our serotonin is produced in the GI tract, which is why the microbiome is so important. [19:00] When estrogen and serotonin dip during perimenopause, it affects the amount of glucose produced in the brain which results in brain fog. [20:55] During PMS, women are often prescribed SSRIs. These might deal with some of the symptoms, but you aren’t increasing your natural production of serotonin, which usually results in progressively higher doses. This is why functional medicine focuses first on repairing the gut. [22:45] Dopamine is the other neurotransmitter to think about. It’s responsible for seeking novelty and to have healthy levels of dopamine. You also need healthy levels of testosterone which will increase dopamine, and in turn, can increase the desire for new experiences. [26:30] As our testosterone depletes we feel like we have lost our edge. It can lead to a loss of desire in doing most things. [27:10] We have to address our hormones in a holistic way. When your hormones shift, it’s your body sending out a cry for help. Avoid just powering through until “it gets better” because there is no telling what casualties will be left in your path from that approach. [29:00] There are over 200 symptoms associated with PMS and menopause. If you only hate your husband for two weeks out of the month, it’s not your husband, it’s your hormones. [30:45] Have a good night's sleep (7-9 hours) whenever possible. A relaxing night time ritual is critical. Avoid blue light generated from computer screens. Stretch before bed and do things that help you relax. [32:25] Supplement with progesterone. There are a number of different supplements on the market that you can use that will help balance your hormones overall. [36:20] The dietary changes that we make can improve our willpower and physiology. Break up with sugar and embrace the Keto Green lifestyle. [37:20] Indulge in dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and can help with PMS at the time of your period. [38:10] Don’t forget to schedule some play time. Think about the people and activities that put a smile on your face and make sure you make time for those in your calendar. Restoring the hormones of connection will help balance the feelings of isolation and loneliness. [39:50] Nourish yourself so you are not pouring from an empty cup. Avoid things that disrupt your diet and damage your gut microbiome. [40:40] Supplement with herbal combinations like Mighty Matcha Plus and Omega 3. Over 10% of people are poor methylators, so adding methylation support to your supplements is crucial. [44:20] We want to do everything we can to clear our bodies of toxic hormones and endocrine disruptors. [44:45] Tips for helping your wife through hormonal symptoms: don’t mention hormones, be extra nice, helpful, and supportive, draw a warm bath with something sweet, cook a nice healthy meal, serve breakfast in bed, or take your kids out for a run. Every effort will be appreciated. [46:00] You don’t get a reward for being a martyr during menopause. Take care of yourself, and it will make a difference for yourself and your family.     Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show   Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Nourish your body from the inside out to live a long, happy, and healthy life. Dr. Anna breaks down the science behind longevity and explores the key supplements to promote health and reduce inflammation, how to reduce and avoid the toxins and endocrine disruptors we face everyday in our lives, and why love is the best medicine of all. [0:15] Longevity begins in the womb. What we do for our health matters for generations. In the past episode Dr. Anna talked about a number of different treatments that were meant to help maintain a pregnancy, but instead resulted in a plethora of negative effects generations down the line. [1:05] There are age reversal techniques that everyone can do that can have tremendous genetic and generational positive benefits. [1:40] The healthier we are as a community and with our relationships the longer we live with a high quality of life. Love, laugh, and give is a great mindset to start your day and end your life with. [3:50] Treatments can have generational effects. Endocrine disruptors like Diethylstilbestrol (DES) were touted as a wonderful, universal drug for pregnant mothers but resulted in numerous negative effects. [4:50] Dr. Anna recently attended the Da Vinci 50 conference and Dr. Gregory Church recommended that the FDA should require third generational animal studies before releasing a medication out to the public. Most medications today do not meet that standard. [6:30] Protect yourself from toxic overload and hormone disruptors. In many places, disruptors can even be found in tap water. [7:30] Another key area that affects our longevity is our epigenetics. If you don’t have your 23andMe health yet, it can be a good idea to get it. Knowing how well you methylate will determine the best types of supplementation for you. [8:40] You also need to pay attention to toxin exposure. Things like fireproof treated fabric can be absorbed through the skin, and particular GMOs can cause issues. [10:05] Anything with PCBs is considered highly toxic. Dioxin, a byproduct from chloride containment processes, can linger in the environment for years and diminishes the production of thyroid hormones. [10:50] A recent patient came to Dr. Anna with low testosterone. Before dealing with the symptom, it’s important to address the cause of the problem. Her approach was to do an endocrine toxicity screen and address the thyroid issues. [12:40] If you’re suffering from low testosterone, we have to ask where the testosterone is going. Is it being converted to estrogen? Is it becoming dihydrotestosterone? These could result in either man boobs or hair loss, so it’s important to understand what is going on. [13:55] Most of us haven’t been aware of the potent complication of endocrine disruptors. We are seeing an overall increase of infertility, early menopause, and early andropause. [14:20] Phthalates are very common in the plastic drinking bottles we use. Avoiding BPAs is also important, which are found in plastics as well as metal food containers. The rule of thumb is to reduce our exposure to toxins as much as possible. [17:30] Off-Gassing of chemicals can also occur in your shower curtain and dry cleaning bag. Switching to a natural fiber shower curtain is an easy, quick fix. [18:00] Even something as innocuous as the receipts you get at the store have BPAs on them. Cashiers should think seriously about using gloves while handling receipts all day. [19:10] Seek out products that have the FDA-certified Organic label. The reverse should be the norm, where foods are labeled as grown with pesticides, but that’s the reality we live in. [20:55] Heavy metals are major endocrine disruptors. Mercury from fish, and lead in air pollution, all impact fertility and cause complications in pregnancy. Dr. Anna often tests patients for heavy metals and recommends natural chelators. Vitamin C and certain foods like garlic, ginger, broccoli sprouts, and more help reduce toxic heavy metals in the body. [27:00] Chromosome maintenance and repair will improve all the downstream symptoms. Telomere erosion and genetic errors age us rapidly. Natural aging can be accelerated through life and environmental stresses like smoking, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and inflammation. [27:50] Inflammation accelerates aging universally, from your hair to your skin to your brain cells. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, and when they are functioning poorly for a number of different reasons, it leads to rapidly declining energy and fatigue. [29:15] Anyone with autoimmune issues is affected by rapid aging. The lower your basal metabolic rate, the more unhealthy you are. [30:30] Glucose regulation is the number one recommendation from experts in longevity. Keeping your glucose levels steady throughout the day with a diet like Keto Green will certainly help. Especially for women going through menopause, a stable blood sugar and a habit of fasting can drastically improve the quality of your life. [34:10] Sticking with the Keto Green lifestyle leads to more benefits the longer you persist. [34:40] Maintaining a stable glucose level and avoiding the peaks and valleys of snacking and card heavy meals throughout the day is a true hack for longevity. [34:55] If you’re a poor methylator because of your genetics, you will age faster if you don’t intervene. [36:20] We live in a climate-controlled world, and exposing yourself to extreme temperatures can have a major positive impact on your metabolism. Cold plunges have been used for thousands of years to improve performance. [37:10] Supplements can also promote longevity. Things like turmeric, green tea extract, and resveratrol increase antioxidants in the body and promote healthy aging. [39:10] DHEA levels are something you should also try to keep high. Supporting the adrenal gland can help your body produce its own DHEA and keep your levels in the optimal range. [40:35] MNM is a precursor to NAD, a powerful anti-inflammatory and supports the mitochondria. [41:25] Dr. Anna breaks down her daily supplementation regimen which can be found in her Super Woman packs. [45:15] Another supplement mentioned during the conference is spermidine. Certain exercises can help you increase your flow of this natural longevity-promoting substance. [46:40] Stem cell injections have also shown anti-aging effects. As more science is produced supporting those results, the more likely it will be the future of anti-aging treatment. [48:10] If we have an unhealthy gut, we are unhealthy. Keeping the gut as healthy as possible is crucial to hormone balance and longevity. [48:25] Gratitude, meditation, being out in nature, and getting a good night's sleep are all components of a long, healthy lifestyle. [49:25] Most of the time, it’s the things we say no to that make the most difference in your life. [49:50] Love is the best medicine. Love, laugh, and give is the mantra that Dr. Anna lives by and recommends others to do as well.       Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

It’s important to be empowered regarding your health and any intervention you are considering, especially if you are pregnant. Dr. Anna discusses two cases from recent history of medical interventions that were once approved for use with pregnant women, but turned out to have serious side effects, and explains why it’s important to make your own decisions regarding your health.  [0:05] Do no harm is part of the Hippocratic Oath that doctors take which essentially means that doctors are students of harm, and deeply understand the risks and benefits of medicines and procedures. [0:45] There have been a couple of interventions done in the past that were approved until we better understood the long-term consequences, but the initial push back on an intervention is often met with ridicule. [2:00] Dr. Anna recently published a Facebook post saying that pharmaceutical companies should be held liable for vaccine injuries which was met with not one, but two people shaming her for her viewpoint. [3:30] DES was initiated in 1941 and was originally meant to reduce the risk of miscarriage. It wasn’t until 1971 did the FDA pull the drug from the market. It was found that not only did the drug not have the intended effect, it increased the risk of a clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina in girls as young as 8 among other side effects like increased risk of breast cancer and infertility. [5:35] There is an ongoing study of people exposed to DES in utero going into the 2nd and 3rd generations. [7:10] Dr. Anna looks at a study published in 2018 looking at the genetics of grandchildren of people exposed to DES as well as advertisements used to promote the intervention at the time. The advertisements essentially guaranteed a live birth, which was definitely not the case. [8:45] For sons of women who took DES while pregnant, they had a higher percentage of epididymal cysts and smaller testes. If your partner has experienced these symptoms, it’s important to check out the medical records and find out if their grandmother may have taken DES in the past. [10:05] In any case, it’s always better to diagnose cancer sooner rather than later. Research is showing that the third generation of men have an increased risk of hypospadias. [10:35] Gender orientation studies showed a slightly higher percentage of men reporting being gay or bisexual as a result of being exposed to DES in utero. [11:40] More recent studies have revealed a correlation between early exposure to DES and cancer, cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, depression, earlier menopause, and infertility. [12:50] We need to look at the studies and consider the risks of any intervention. We should be accountable for the effects that may happen to not just us, but in additional generations. [13:25] We are what we eat, ate. What our food has been injected with and treated with has an impact on us, especially hormone disruptors which have been shown to have a history of genetic effects. [14:25] We need full transparency of the risks and benefits of any intervention, especially in pregnancy. [15:10] Thalidomide was also FDA approved for pregnant women in the United States in the past and was first thought to help with morning sickness. It was removed from the market in Europe in 1961 because of an incredibly high number of birth defects linked to the intervention. [17:05] Thalidomide can also be transferred through a man’s semen, which can expose their partner to an increased risk of blood clots and autoimmune issues. [17:40] Many drug reps have approached Dr. Anna with some fantastic-sounding treatments, but they often end up having unintended consequences. [18:20] Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis was the first to recognize that children born in midwifery centers did better than children born in a medical center. He showed that by simply having the doctor wash their hands before handling the baby they could reduce childbirth fever to below 1%. For his efforts, he was ridiculed, stripped of his medical license, and had a nervous breakdown. [19:50] It wasn’t until the work for Louis Pasteur confirmed the germ theory did people understand what Dr. Semmelweis was saying. [20:25] Practice medicine that makes sense. Use the best information we have at the time and empower the individual in physical, mental, and spiritual health. We can support our immune system with good nutrition. We can support our minds with gratitude practices. [21:30] Empower your health, regardless of what you may have been exposed to in utero. Treat your body like a temple and do what’s right for you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about a treatment. [23:05] Empower oxytocin to be the leading hormone in your body. Every decision you make will lean towards fear or love. Choose love.       Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Dr. Anna talks about turning 55 and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She reflects on how her body has changed and the wisdom she learned from her role models growing up, including a couple powerful insights from her mother, and the unique challenge that is going through menopause while raising daughters going through puberty. [0:25] Dr. Cabeca recently celebrated her 55th birthday on July 28th and managed to do it with her friends and family around her. This experience really emphasized the gift of life to Dr. Anna and made her realize how much you should avoid taking things for granted. [1:30] Aging is inevitable, along with the grey hair and wrinkles that come along with it. The interesting thing is that, despite her age, Dr. Anna has more energy now than she did over a decade ago and is in the best relationships of her life. [2:25] Being 55 is a time of reflection. She has to pace herself and sleep more than before, but after reinventing herself personally and professionally in her 40’s, she is able to have the independence and freedom in her 50’s that she never thought she would. [3:10] The hardest job she’s ever had has been being a single mom, but it’s been a wonderful experience being a part of her daughter’s lives as they grow. Going through menopause at the same time as a daughter going through puberty has been uniquely challenging though. [4:15] What were your dreams as a child? Tapping into that vision can have a powerful influence on your future and the rest of your life. Dr. Anna is not living the life she expected, but one that’s even better. [4:50] Having the time to be there for her daughters has been a big improvement, which wasn’t possible when she was a busy OBGYN being run off her feet. [5:20] Dr. Anna had a number of role models growing up, each of them strong, powerful women. She witnessed her mother in life and death give love everyday of her life and the lessons she learned from her shaped Dr. Anna deeply. [6:05] Your education is something that no one can take away from you and you won’t put your hand out to anyone. Travel is your best form of education. Learn from the languages people speak and the way they greet you. That’s how you get to know culture and understand people better. [6:40] What are you teaching to your children? What will your legacy be? [7:00] Keeping a vision for the future is a powerful gift. At 55, Dr. Anna is able to appreciate the smallest things and understands that she often needs to do less instead of pushing for more.       Mentioned in this Episode: youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

Shawn Wells is on the Girlfriend Show to talk about why purpose and intention, when combined with exercise and nutrition, is the foundation for a healthy long life. Learn how to detox your body and your life with the ENERGY formula, how to biohack your body with powerful natural supplements, and the secrets to making the most of the ketogenic diet. [1:25] Writing a book is a major undertaking. Shawn recently spent the last year and a half of his life working 30-40 hours each week, getting all of the pieces together for his latest book. [3:05] The ENERGY acronym stands for Experiment, Nutrition, Exercise, Routines, Growth, and Your Tribe. For the last 20 years, Shawn has been accumulating and amassing all of this knowledge and the book was his attempt to put it all into one easy-to-consume format. [5:35] What does biohacking mean? There are shortcuts to improving your vitality and biological function, like bulletproof coffee, sun gazing, cold plunges, and red light saunas. It’s the mashup term for hacking your biology. [7:10] Hacktivism is the use of hacking for the greater good and Shawn used this idea for the basis of the book. The more you are energized and alive, the more you can connect with the world around you. [8:00] Before going to medical school, Dr. Anna worked with the military training deep sea divers. This experience came into play in Dr. Anna’s own journey of being stressed and depressed after going through early menopause and living a difficult, fast paced life. [10:00] The less mitochondrial function you have, the less energy you have. Not having sufficient cellular energy will lead to more inflammation and stress the mitochondria even further. [11:20] There is a psychological component at play. You can be your own placebo by shifting your mindset and reframing a situation in a positive light. The trouble is that most people reframe things negatively by default. [13:40] There is a positive or negative charge to your thoughts and those thoughts can affect the smallest physiological processes in your body. [16:10] Exercise snacks are a unique idea that’s floating around where small bursts of movement spread out throughout the day are more impactful than one hour of concentrated activity. So many of our physical issues are a result of the typical sedentary lifestyle as our bodies adapt. It’s important to keep our bodies in motion, whether that’s planks or squats for a few minutes each hour. [20:30] 88% of the population is in a state of metabolic dysfunction and heading toward insulin resistance. This resistance will exacerbate the energy gap and the fastest way to solve this issue is having an alternate source of energy in ketones. This is where the keto diet comes in. [22:45] Insulin resistance is the hallmark of all biological aging. Around 1% of disease is genetic; the 99% is metabolic and driven by being insulin resistant. The standard American diet and lifestyle is mainly to blame for why so many people in the West are getting sick and tired. [26:10] When Dr. Anna shifted to a ketogenic diet, she saw a major shift in her energy level and focus. Getting into ketosis is incredibly powerful for healthy brain function. [27:10] If you’re not getting the results you want from your keto diet, you are probably not eating enough fat. You have to shift away from the idea that “you are what you eat,” to “you burn what you eat.” If fat is the number one macronutrient in your diet, your body will optimize to become a fat burning machine. [28:40] The latest keto snacks and treats may also be a source of problems. Trying to eat a ketogenic version of the traditional Western diet may put you in the awkward state of not being optimized for either mode. It’s also very easy to go overboard on these types of products. [30:15] Your energy level is your best indication that you’re succeeding on the ketogenic diet, not your level of ketones. If you’re not testing your ketones, you’re guessing. [32:40] Don’t worry too much about your glucose levels going up after eating food; the important thing to watch is how quickly it comes back down. Feast days are good for making sure you don’t become metabolically inflexible. [34:05] Snacks destroy men’s and women’s metabolisms. The idea of balancing your blood sugar by snacking all day has not worked out well for people. [35:50] The number one place to start is to dump ultra processed food, move your body, stop snacking, and stop thinking you need dessert after every meal. Eliminating the snacks before you adopt a ketogenic diet will only make it more effective once you do. [37:55] Nootropics are substances that grow your mind and enhance brain function. One of the reasons that keto is so effective for most people is that it turns the lights back on in your mind so they don’t have to compensate with caffeine and sugar. [38:40] Healing your metabolism and allowing it to properly use glucose is going to enhance your energetic states and grant better brain function. [41:30] When your mitochondria can’t get the fuel they need, everything in the world starts shutting down. With the ketogenic diet, it reduces oxidation and inflammation, and without it, the cells become overworked and stressed and just break down into disease states over time. [43:40] MCT oils, especially C8 MCTs, are effective ketogenic supplements. Berberine has also been shown to be effective at helping type-2 diabetics, but it also has effective anti-aging properties. [48:00] Metformin was originally brought to the market to combat influenza and not type-2 diabetes. There is a chance that Metformin and Berberine may actually help with viruses like Covid-19. If diabetes and obesity are comorbidities for Covid-19, they should be focused on as therapeutic pathways to treat the virus. [51:15] Dr. Anna goes over her favorite supplements. Creatine is associated with reproductive health and is naturally found in red meat. Shawn discusses a trace amino acid that is being considered for vitamin status. [54:10] Shawn’s typical morning routine starts with going to sleep at the right time the night before. We are the only species that deprive ourselves of sleep on purpose. Be mindful of your light exposure and proper sleep hygiene so you can get to bed on time. [57:35] Not getting enough sleep makes you acutely insulin resistant. When you chronically don’t get enough sleep, you are chronically insulin resistant, which leads to 2-3 times higher risk of heart attack and being 5 times more likely to have diabetes. [1:00:35] If you ease into waking up, everything is different. Start with gratitude and begin your day with positive thinking and affirmations, some light stretching and a glass of water, and you’ve got a good foundation for a great day. To change your life, you have to change your morning.       Mentioned in this Episode: @shawnwells on Instagram Shawnwells.com energyformula.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

In this couch talk clip, Dr Anna Cabeca & Dr Jack Kruse discuss how natural light is linked to dopamine. Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

Dr. Anna tells the story of how she got a big wake up call about her life and health after she got shingles during a recent vacation. Find out why Dr. Anna felt betrayed by her body at first but then came to realize that the shingles were a sign that she needed to slow down and reconnect with what her body needed to thrive and what you need to do to do the same. [0:55] We often get wake up calls in life that tell us there is something better we need to be doing for our health. [1:55] Dr. Anna recently had an experience with shingles after traveling and working across several states. While shooting a documentary with Dr. Trevor Cates in Park City, Utah. she woke up with a lesion on her back. The next day, the number of lesions increased to four. [4:10] Her first response was to be angry at her body and frustrated that, despite eating healthy foods and living a healthy lifestyle, her body still became infected with an uncomfortable disease. But was she really as healthy as she believed? [4:50] Shingles is a disease caused by the chickenpox virus and often ends up buried and dormant in a particular nerve dermatome. Shingles tend to wrap around and stay limited to one half of your body, and often causes a lot of pain, including long-term neuropathic pain after the disease is gone. [7:05] Roughly 1 in 1000 people will experience shingles in their lifetime and the number of adults over the age of 30 getting it has been increasing since 1998. We have to look at what is compromising the immune system of young adults and causing this increase. [7:50] When we are stressed, our body is producing cortisol which is a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. If there is inflammation in your system and you go on vacation, underlying infections can flare up. This is the likely scenario with Dr. Anna’s shingles infection. [10:05] As soon as she realized that the infection was shingles, she immediately started antiviral therapy and increased the immune boosting supplements she was taking. [10:40] Eventually, she was no longer angry at her body for “failing” her but, instead was thankful for her body showing her that she needs to slow things down and take the rest her body was asking her for. [11:40] Between the treatment and rest, Dr. Anna was able to beat the shingles within the week. [11:55] Dr. Anna’s Immune Protocol was crucial to her success in treating the shingles in addition to the power of alkalizing superfoods and higher vitamin intake. [12:50] When it comes to shingles, vitamin D3 is especially powerful as a treatment. [14:25] Vitamin C is our immune champion. It’s necessary on a regular basis because it supports so many vital functions of our bodies. Added together with the other elements of the Immune Bundle, you have a powerful support system for your health and immune system. [17:10] There is a shingles vaccine that you can get if you’re in the US called Shingrex. If you’re over the age of 50 and may have a weaker immune system, it may be a good option for you. [18:15] You need to be thinking about how you are treating your body. Are you taking time to destress? Are you nourishing your body with healthy foods that support a strong immune system? Get ahead of shingles before it becomes a major issue for you.       Mentioned in this Episode: Mama Doctors Immunity Bundle: drannacabeca.com/products/mama-doctors-immunity-bundle Daily Dose Supplements Girl Power - drannacabeca.com/collections/best-sellers/products/girl-power-daily-dose-monthly-pack Hottie - drannacabeca.com/collections/best-sellers/products/hottie-daily-dose-monthly-pack Superwoman - drannacabeca.com/collections/best-sellers/products/daily-dose-monthly-packs Man of Steel - drannacabeca.com/collections/best-sellers/products/man-of-steel-daily-dose-monthly-pack youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

In this couch talk clip, Dr Anna Cabeca & Dr Jack Kruse discuss how to take advantage of nature.   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

Dr. Lauren Streicher gives you a deep dive into the menopausal transition and why many women suffer from hot flash hell when they don’t need to. Learn how to understand your own body and what it needs so that you can enjoy your sex life after menopause, reduce your risk of breast cancer, and how cannabis is fast becoming a popular way to treat many of the worst menopause symptoms.  Sexual health is often an area of life that many women find uncomfortable to talk about but the experience is fairly similar for all women. When it comes to menopause, the four most common challenges that women want to deal with are: hot flashes, getting more sleep, wanting sex to not hurt, and maintaining a healthy weight. These issues are not just about quality of life. Hot flashes can also contribute to serious medical conditions that can shorten lifespan. Research has shown that women have a 2.2 times increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease. When someone has a hot flash, in addition to their internal furnace going out of control there are inflammatory changes occurring in every cell in the body. Hot flashes are associated with insulin resistance, and when women become more insulin sensitive hot flashes can be reduced or eliminated completely. One of the biggest challenges as health educators is ensuring women that estrogen is not dangerous and good for them. For the overwhelming majority of women, hormone therapy is one of the most effective and safe treatments there is. Data shows that estrogen reduces the risk of breast cancer. For women who have breast cancer, there are non-estrogen options to treat your hot flashes. There are new treatments that are also coming down the pipe right now that will be available for women in the next few years. It takes an average of 20 years for a drug to be developed and reach the pharmacy’s shelves. SSRIs are one of the most common off-label treatments of hot flashes, but the problem with using these antidepressants is that a lot of women end up losing their libido, having trouble with orgasm, or gaining weight. It takes more than hormones to fix your hormones. You can make lifestyle changes like intermittent fasting and Keto Green which can have a major impact on your hormones and quality of life. It matters what you put in your mouth. Healthy eating is critically important to a healthy weight and lifestyle. You have to be mindful of how you treat your body long before menopause. When you’re 13 years old, you are setting the stage for your body in your 60’s. We’re given one body and we have to take care of it and treat it right. We’re living longer and almost half our life is after the menopause transition. One of the things that Dr. Streicher is talking about more with patients is using cannabis to treat menopausal symptoms. Cannabis may not be taught in medical school but it has been in the medical literature for a long time. One study revealed that 27% of women have tried cannabis at some point in their life to try to relieve their menopause symptoms, but that number is probably much higher. The trouble is that not one is advising these women on how to take cannabis and are taking the wrong thing to address their symptoms. The onus is on medical professionals to help women understand what they should be doing with cannabis to treat their symptoms. When it comes to hot flashes, you specifically need a cannabis strain with THC more than CBD and it needs to be Indica rather than Sativa. It’s important to remember that the person at the dispensary is not a medical professional and their advice is anecdotal. Dr. Streicher tells her patients to start slow and go low. Science has shown that post-menopausal women metabolize cannabis differently than premenopausal women. Nearly all women have reported that their sleep has improved when they use cannabis to treat their symptoms, which has a beneficial effect on their other symptoms. Sleep has a direct connection to weight loss. If you’re only sleeping for 4 or 5 hours a night, that is directly sabotaging your ability to maintain a healthy weight. The safest way for women to use cannabis is one of the tinctures that goes under the tongue. It bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and lungs and you’ll be able to gauge the effects much quicker. Your cannabis source needs to be reliable and trustworthy. It matters what you’re getting and that the cannabis is consistent. Vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse is just one part of the greater picture. We need to look at the root cause of decreasing vaginal health. You get wrinkles on your face and use products to improve them. Your vagina can benefit from the same sort of care. Many women ignore their vulva in favor of the vagina. Medicating the vagina is only one piece of the puzzle. Everyone will experience atrophy, thinning of the skin, and pain and discomfort unless we intervene, and the sooner the better. Using topical creams and making them part of your daily routine is critical. The majority of women are not able to label all the parts of their genitalia. Sometimes it’s as simple as putting estrogen on the clitoris to increase the blood flow and the health of all the nerves in the area to make a huge difference in your sex life. Many gynecologists just do the basics when it comes to the examination. Dr. Streicher focuses on teaching the patient about their own genitals and really understanding where and why they might be experiencing pain. Vaginal pH level is one of the most important indicators of vaginal health and whether the patient has a healthy microbiome. The most important part of the examination for a woman experiencing pain is a pelvic floor evaluation. Everyone thinks that having strong muscles is important, which is true, but equally important is having muscles that are able to relax. Pelvic floor pain is often a defense mechanism that needs to be addressed. Get the mirror out and take a look at your own genitals to get comfortable with what’s healthy and what’s not. The treatment for your vulva and your vagina is often different. There are a number of different treatment options depending on the goal and the area of application.     Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Streicher’s books - drstreicher.com/books sexmedmenopause.nm.org Menopause.org drstreicher.tv youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

In this couch talk clip, Dr Anna Cabeca & Dr Jack Kruse discuss How 'blue light' helps wake you up.   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor 

Dr. Steven Masley discusses the #1 killer for most people in the world that almost no one is talking about, heart disease. Learn why 90% of heart disease is completely preventable with simple lifestyle changes, how to turn up your energy and improve your sex life at the same time, common myths around heart health, and what foods you should eat to live a heart healthy life. Heart disease is the #1 killer for most people in the world today, men and women. For every 1 woman that dies from breast cancer, 6 die from heart disease. Heart disease also impacts how we live including our energy levels, how we feel, and our ability to enjoy sex. Erectile dysfunction is a major symptom of heart disease. Just managing your blood pressure and cholesterol is not dealing with the underlying issue. For women, poor circulation as they age also reduces blood flow to the vagina and pelvic region, causing all sorts of sexual health issues. The standard approach to treating heart disease is pretty disappointing. Doctors look at certain risk factors and basically wait for something bad to happen like a heart attack or stroke. They don’t measure heart function or artery age. We can prevent 90% of heart disease with just pure lifestyle changes, yet we choose to spend 90% of all the money treating heart disease on end-stagee procedures and hospital care and 1% on prevention. Men and women experience heart disease symptoms differently. For men, it can manifest as the classic tightness in the chest but for women, it can feel like they are just out of breath, which often results in them being misdiagnosed. Sexual issues are also signs that there may be an issue with the heart. Masley wants people to start measuring their artery age and paying more attention to their nutrition and exercise. Simple improvements to what you eat and how much you move around can have profound effects on your heart health. Research shows that your blood sugar and blood pressure are your two most important risk factors. Blood sugar is the number one cause of heart disease. If your blood pressure is less than 120/80 without medication you are probably growing plaque at an accelerated rate. Your gut microbiome also has a major impact on your overall heart health. If your blood pressure is elevated, it’s a sign that your lifestyle does not match your genetic need. To fix that, you should eat more vegetables and fruits. Five cups of fruits and vegetables a day will have a greater impact than taking cholesterol medication. You also need to exercise. A high-intensity workout is more effective than medication and it makes you feel better. Sugar and flour have a big impact on your blood pressure. Cutting those out of your diet will result in major improvements. Meditation to reduce stress hormones is another important step. Statins can be useful for some people who are very high risk, but for most people, they will reduce your testosterone, increase muscle aches, raise your blood sugar, cause brain fog and memory loss, and lower your energy levels. The goal is to reduce the usage of those medications and make them unnecessary for the majority of people. If you are on statin medications, there are other nutrients you should take to mitigate the effects it has on your body. There is a time and a place for the medication, but you shouldn’t be in them for the rest your of life. Your gut is like your second brain and your gut microbiome is essential to your overall health. It impacts all the heart risk factors and leaky gut is one of the leading causes of systemic inflammation, a key risk for heart disease. If your diet is high in sugar and red meat, you’re going to form bacteria that increases your risk for heart disease, clotting, and artery restriction. The gut microbiome requires diversity from our diet. If you’re not eating leafy green vegetables, your body becomes more acidic and that can result in weaker bones and muscles. Our gut microbiomes are in a symbiotic relationship and those kinds of vegetables are crucial to fueling the right kinds of gut bacteria. Of the foods to add to your diet, opt for colorful fiber like vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and chocolate while avoiding grains. The next best is healthy fats and clean protein. Too many people drink sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages. Diet beverages kill the bacteria in your gut. You can’t rely on willpower solely for your nutrition. You should aim to eliminate unhealthy options from your kitchen so you’re not tempted. The final piece of the puzzle is probiotics and eating food like sauerkraut and miso to rebuild and reinforce your gut microbiome. Intermittent fasting and a ketogenic diet are also very effective at improving your heart health and general wellbeing. Getting into ketosis isn’t just necessary for women, it’s mandatory. It helps manage fat and improves heart health, but it also reduces the risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease. Beans and nuts are the most powerful food source of alkalinity. It’s not important when you exercise, just that you do. Your aerobic fitness has a big impact on many aspects of your health, but so does muscle mass. High-intensity workouts a couple times a week paired with proper strength training is vital. Whether you need to eat before or after a workout is up to what your body needs. Test out approaches and see what works best for you. The only important thing to note is that you should consume some form of clean protein after exercise. Food, nutrients, fitness, and stress management are the four key pillars of heart health.     Mentioned in this Episode: drmasley.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

In this Couch Talk Clip; Dr Anna & Dr Nadia Pateguana discuss who should not do intermittent fasting. Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

In this couch talk clips; Dr Anna & Dr Nadia Pateguana discuss how to normalize your blood sugars.   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

Have you ever suffered from hair loss or struggled with your hormones? Dr. Shelena Lalji shares her experience of dealing with hair loss, being diagnosed with breast cancer, and how she started her journey to understand her own hormone imbalances and what she did to get her health and hormones back on track. It’s an inspiring story filled with a number of insights and tips for women and men dealing with hair loss or hormonal issues. Shel’s hormone journey started in her early- to mid-30’s after the birth of her son. Right after postpartum, Dr. Shel began losing large amounts of hair. A clear indication that something was wrong. A symptom is your body trying to give you a message. It’s a way of communicating that your body requires something to get back to optimal health. Most often, it’s telling you your hormones are imbalanced. Her experience trying to get a diagnosis lead to Dr. Shel looking into functional medicine and identifying the root cause of her symptoms. Her hair loss at that point was so bad that she was reluctant to leave her house. Doing the research into hormone imbalances gave her an intense interest in helping other women suffering from the same issues. In October of 2019, Dr. Shel was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was just two years after her husband was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The stress of that time had a lot to do with her hair loss and hormonal imbalances. Leading up to that point, Dr. Shel had completely ignored her health while thinking of herself as a self-sacrificing martyr. It wasn’t too surprising to hear that her cancer experience started after two years of not focusing on her health. Shel took her cancer diagnosis as a wake-up call. It was an opportunity to slow down and refocus on what her body needed. She chose to do chemotherapy with the knowledge that she would probably lose all her hair, so she decided to shave her head preemptively and own the experience. She made it a goal to regrow as much healthy hair as she possibly could once she was done with the therapy. Hormones go beyond the thyroid but it’s often the first place to look. When your thyroid is imbalanced, you can experience weight gain, constipation, fatigue, and hair loss. An overactive or underactive thyroid can cause dry thin hair to grow from your scalp. When hormone production is disrupted, specifically the hormones T3 and T4, it affects all the processes that happen during the hair growth cycle. The average person loses 60 hairs each day, but with a hormonal imbalance that number grows and you will replace the hair that falls out at a slower rate. Alopecia is an autoimmune condition that often occurs alongside hormone imbalances. The good news is that hair loss caused by these conditions can often be reversed and is typically temporary. Just because you have a thyroid condition today, that doesn’t mean that you need thyroid medication for the rest of your life. Solving the underlying problems like an iron deficiency or nutritional deficiency can resolve things. When you have an inflammatory diet, the inflammation will eventually spread throughout your entire body. By the time you see the effects on a test, it’s been happening microscopically for a long time. Gluten and grains in general are a common source of inflammation in the body. Getting onto a diet like Keto Green and eliminating inflammatory foods can change your life. When you have excessive daily hair shedding, it’s not necessarily reliant on a genetic predisposition. It occurs as a result of an internal balance or upset, like a nutritional deficiency or high-stress levels. When estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, the male hormones increase and your hair loss can accelerate. The hormonal process of testosterone harms hair follicles and is the source of male pattern baldness. Increasing zinc levels and decreasing cortisol can prevent this process. In terms of hair care, oil massages strengthen the follicles and strands and prevents breakages and you should avoid pulling your hair too much. Using natural hair care products and a vinegar rinse once a week can help eliminate toxins on your scalp. It’s never too soon to eliminate the toxins from your shampoo. When you are in adrenal fatigue or a sympathetic fight or flight state, that imbalance is going to directly impact the thyroid. The next time you go to your doctor to get your thyroid checked, ask your doctor to check for reverse T3, free T3, free T4, TSH, and both antibodies. When you are in estrogen dominance, you can have a T3 deficiency, which can be the source of your imbalance. Women between the ages of 35 and 55 are in a vulnerable time period in terms of hormones and are often in estrogen dominance. Many women believe that their hormones must be alright if they aren’t menopausal yet, but the truth is the disruption starts in their 30’s and develops gradually. There is so much we can do to improve our health without spending money just by addressing our lifestyles and nutrition. Low-level laser therapy is another solution for thin hair. The laser stimulates the follicle so the hair gets thicker and it regenerates. Another option is hair PRP, where the treatment takes your own stem cell growth factors to regenerate your collagen.     Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Shel’s hair care products - shop-drshelmd-com.3dcartstores.com/beauty-by-dl.html drshel.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

In this Couch Talk Clip; Dr Anna Cabeca & Dr Nadia Pateguana discuss the importance of managing insulin. Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

Dr. Anna Cabeca visits the Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine center to talk with Dr. Allyson Shrikande and Dr. Rucha Kapadia about pelvic pain. Find out why it’s so hard for pelvic pain to be diagnosed properly, especially after childbirth, what you can do to help relieve pelvic pain during intercourse, and how pelvic floor exercises and therapy can prevent a lifetime of discomfort and pain. Women often deal with pelvic pain after giving birth, post-surgery, and for a number of other reasons. Shrikande started the Pelvic Rehabilitation Center out of necessity for herself. During the final year of her residency, she was experiencing classic pelvic floor pain symptoms and was having trouble getting a diagnosis and treatment. Since the condition doesn’t show up on traditional tests like imaging or bloodwork, it’s a challenge to get a diagnosis and help beyond pain medication. It wasn’t until Dr. Shrikande found an amazing pelvic floor physical therapist did she find a solution. She became fascinated by the whole field of pelvic floor health. As a non-operative physician, she focuses on the nerves and the myofascial system. Cabeca experienced pubic symphysis pain, which led her to learn more about the pelvic system and seek a solution. The pubic bones have connective tissue that joins the pubic bones together, and that tissue can get inflamed during pregnancy. During childbirth, even if there wasn’t a tear or cut exteriorly, there can be a tear on the interior, and depending on how that heals it can cause scarring and pain without being seen. After childbirth, muscle nerve dysfunction can cause pain with intercourse. The muscles can either be tight or loose and either condition can lead to compressed nerves and soreness before and after intercourse. The goal of the Pelvic Rehabilitation center is to release the inflammation of the nerves and see how the patients do. A lot of patients feel like they just have to live with the pain, but there are physical therapies that can help, especially when it comes to your sexual health. We can’t get an answer if we’re not asking the question and patients need to advocate for themselves. If you are experiencing something, keep digging for an answer. Cabeca and Dr. Shrikande go over a treatment protocol for a patient experiencing pain while sitting and explain how the treatment will solve the issue. The most challenging patients are the ones experiencing chronic pain for several years. The issue there is the pain becomes imprinted on your nervous system and it becomes your new normal. It can take more time to reset the nervous system but it is possible. With any pain issue, it’s important to start an anti-inflammatory diet. The Keto Green diet is a great option for kickstarting your anti-inflammatory program. 80% of people will experience incontinence over their lifetime and it’s also the #1 reason a caregiver will put someone into a nursing home. This is why pelvic floor exercises and pelvic floor health is so important. Starting your pelvic floor exercises when you are young have cumulative positive effects throughout your life. Start young and your post-menopausal life will be better as well. It’s important to lubricate and moisturize your skin, and that includes the skin within the pelvis. When it comes to vaginismus, a yoga program or a dilator can be effective in holding progress, along with pelvic floor relaxation techniques. It’s also important for you to have an open, honest relationship with your partner so they can help. A lot of pelvic floor issues are lateral within the pelvis. The wand is used to go into the canals of the bony pelvis and increase blood flow. Kapadia spent the majority of her career dealing with neuromuscular medicine for the entire body, but after experiencing pelvic floor pain herself she came across pelvic rehab medicine and has been helping patients with chronic pelvic pain since. Chronic pelvic pain is something that many people don’t want to talk about because it can come with a lot of shame. If you are currently pregnant, preparing your perineum and pelvis is important for preventing pelvic pain after childbirth. Pelvic floor exercises and massage, as well as yoga, can change the game. At Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, the two biggest issues they see postpartum are tailbone pain and pain during intercourse. Pain during intercourse is not something you have to live with after childbirth, but that’s a common belief. Pelvic therapy involves both internal and external exercises. Externally, it’s about working on the hips, back, and spine, as well as the pubic areas that shift during pregnancy. Internally, the goal is to mobilize the muscles and provide blood flow back to the area that has been compromised during pregnancy. You don’t have to have an episiotomy or a C-section to suffer from scarring internally from childbirth. The pelvis is abundant in blood supply, but that decreases with age and nerve damage. We have to take steps to keep the blood supply active because that’s how you build healthy muscles. Tight, spastic muscles can lead to less oxygen and blood flow in that area, which leads to less healing. Increasing mobility in those muscles with finger therapy and dilator therapy decreases pain and increases pleasure. Without adequate blood flow, orgasms can become painful, which is where neuro-muscular reeducation occurs. If you’re experiencing pain during intercourse or urination, your next step is to follow up with your gynecologist and advocate for yourself to refer you to a pelvic floor therapist. In France, pelvic floor therapy is required for up to six months after giving birth. Physical pelvic floor therapy is the first step to reducing pain. Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine has opened clinics throughout the country. There are centers in Dallas, Houston, New York, New Jersey, Florida, and more. We can do more in this country and it starts with advocating for ourselves. If you’re having pain with intercourse or bladder/bowel issues, you need to advocate for your health.     Mentioned in this Episode: pelvicrehabilitation.com youtube.com/thegirlfrienddoctor dranna.com/show     Always seek the advice of your own physician or qualified health professional before starting any treatment or plans. Information found here and results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and are not intended as medical advice.

In this Q&A clip; Dr Anna goes thru the Best Snacks for Period Cravings. Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   

In this Q&A Clip; Dr Anna Cabeca discusses the lesser known symptoms of PMS. Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   

In this Q&A clip; Dr Anna Cabeca discusses What is the best food to eat during your period? Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   

In this couch talk clip, Dr Anna Cabeca & Dr Shelena Lalji discuss Dr Shel's recommended vitamins for hair growth. Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

In this Couch Talk Clip, Dr Anna and Dr Srini Pillay discuss Finding your Sense of Purpose   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Dr Brianne Grogan discuss How to have confidence in yourself as a woman   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Dr Lara Briden What do you do if you suffer from heavy periods ?   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Couch Talk Clip; Dr Anna and Dr Shelena Lalji discuss The 3 Phases of Women's Hair Loss   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Dr Ewers discuss sex.   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Dr Grogan discuss "Zipping up". Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Lara Briden discuss the question What to do post 40 with a hyper-sensitive uterus. Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Dr Lara Briden How do heavy periods relate to hormonal imbalance?   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Dr Brianne Grogan discuss how women can take their Sexy back   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Dr Lara Briden discuss What Happens In Our 40's? Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Couch Talk Clip, Dr Anna and Dr Srini Pillay discuss if you can make a choice to heal? Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Couch Talk Clip, Dr Anna and Dr Srini Pillay discuss Taking charge of your own life Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Couch Talk Clip, Dr Anna and Dr Keesah Ewers discuss if holding onto hurt results in low sex drive for women? Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Couch Talk Clip, Dr Anna and Dr Srini Pillay discuss How Self Talk results In Self Help Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna & Srini Pillary discuss the question "PTSD Treatment". Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Q&A clip Dr Anna Discusses; What Is Vaginal Atrophy?.   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Q&A With Dr Anna. Dr Anna answers the question "What Is Vaginal Atrophy? ".   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna discusses "Being Comfortable In Your Own Body ".   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna answers the question "How To Treat Anxiety".   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna answers the question "How To Perform Effective Pelvic Floor Exercises ".   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Couch Talk Clips. Dr Anna answers the question "How Do You Know If You Have Anxiety".   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this clip: Dr Anna Discusses How To Attain Pelvic Power    Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™.   Dr. Cabeca is passionate about supporting women (and the men that love them) in creating health and hormone balance for themselves as well as many generations to come. -YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED-   Discover Julva®! https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack Julva® is an all-natural, anti-aging cosmetic cream for your delicate feminine parts.   Find out more about Mighty Maca® Plus! https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca Mighty Maca® Plus — the superfood green drink with 40+ amazing ingredients   Check out our programs here: Sexual CPR: http://sexualcpr.com/helpdoctor/ Magic Menopause: https://go.magicmenopause.com/waiting-list Catch up with Dr. Anna’s Latest News: http://drannacabeca.com/blog/ Need help with something else? Email us at Team@DrAnnaCabeca.com   -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this clip; Dr Anna & Ali Miller discuss How Our Hormones Work In Harmony   Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™.   Dr. Cabeca is passionate about supporting women (and the men that love them) in creating health and hormone balance for themselves as well as many generations to come. -YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED-   Discover Julva®! https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack Julva® is an all-natural, anti-aging cosmetic cream for your delicate feminine parts.   Find out more about Mighty Maca® Plus! https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca Mighty Maca® Plus — the superfood green drink with 40+ amazing ingredients   Check out our programs here: Sexual CPR: http://sexualcpr.com/helpdoctor/ Magic Menopause: https://go.magicmenopause.com/waiting-list Catch up with Dr. Anna’s Latest News: http://drannacabeca.com/blog/ Need help with something else? Email us at Team@DrAnnaCabeca.com   -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Q&A With Dr Anna. Dr Anna answers the question "What are the long term keto side effects ?". Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

On this episode of Q&A With Dr Anna. Dr Anna answers the question "How to balance hormones when over 50 years old?". Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Q&A clip Dr Anna Discusses; Does Keto Work if I Dont Have Good Cholesterol levels? Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.    Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!!  Join her community to gain knowhow,  pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com   -ABOUT DR. ANNA-   Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician.  In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.  She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine.     Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles.   Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™.   Dr. Cabeca is passionate about supporting women (and the men that love them) in creating health and hormone balance for themselves as well as many generations to come. -YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED-   Discover Julva®! https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack Julva® is an all-natural, anti-aging cosmetic cream for your delicate feminine parts.   Find out more about Mighty Maca® Plus! https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca Mighty Maca® Plus — the superfood green drink with 40+ amazing ingredients   Check out our programs here: Sexual CPR: http://sexualcpr.com/helpdoctor/ Magic Menopause: https://go.magicmenopause.com/waiting-list Catch up with Dr. Anna’s Latest News: http://drannacabeca.com/blog/ Need help with something else? Email us at Team@DrAnnaCabeca.com   -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA-   Website: http://drannacabeca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/  

In this Q&A clip Dr Anna Discusses; Does Keto disturb my adrenal issue? Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.  Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!! Join her community to gain knowhow, pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com -ABOUT DR. ANNA- Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician. In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health. She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine. Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles. Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. Dr. Cabeca is passionate about supporting women (and the men that love them) in creating health and hormone balance for themselves as well as many generations to come. -YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED- Discover Julva®! https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack Julva® is an all-natural, anti-aging cosmetic cream for your delicate feminine parts. Find out more about Mighty Maca® Plus! https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca  Mighty Maca® Plus — the superfood green drink with 40+ amazing ingredients Check out our programs here: Sexual CPR: http://sexualcpr.com/helpdoctor/  Magic Menopause: https://go.magicmenopause.com/waiting-list  Catch up with Dr. Anna’s Latest News: http://drannacabeca.com/blog/  Need help with something else? Email us at Team@DrAnnaCabeca.com  -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA- Website: http://drannacabeca.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/ 

In this Q&A clip Dr Anna Discusses; Does Keto Stress Our Hormone Balance? Dr. Anna Cabeca empowers the modern women to escape the suffering and stereotypes of menopause, returning her to an energetic body, a clear mind, a connected spirit, and a shining example of feminine love.  Come along on a fantastic health journey with Dr. Anna Cabeca and join our thriving community to learn tips to keep you happier, healthier and thriving!!! Join her community to gain knowhow, pure inspiration and motivation with Dr. Anna at DrAnnaCabeca.com -ABOUT DR. ANNA- Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician. In addition, she is board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health. She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine. Dr. Cabeca is a frequent national and international speaker on restorative and women’s health issues. She serves as a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles. Dr. Cabeca is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformational programs: WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com, and MagicMenopause.com. She is also the creator of the superfoods drink Mighty Maca™ and the new feminine anti-aging cream, Julva™. Dr. Cabeca is passionate about supporting women (and the men that love them) in creating health and hormone balance for themselves as well as many generations to come. -YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED- Discover Julva®! https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack  Julva® is an all-natural, anti-aging cosmetic cream for your delicate feminine parts. Find out more about Mighty Maca® Plus! https://drannacabeca.com/products/mighty-maca  Mighty Maca® Plus — the superfood green drink with 40+ amazing ingredients Check out our programs here: Sexual CPR: http://sexualcpr.com/helpdoctor/  Magic Menopause: https://go.magicmenopause.com/waiting-list  Catch up with Dr. Anna’s Latest News: http://drannacabeca.com/blog/  Need help with something else? Email us at Team@DrAnnaCabeca.com  -CONNECT WITH DR. ANNA- Website: http://drannacabeca.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Drannac/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/annacabeca  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cabecahealth  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drcabeca/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacabeca/