15 Minute Matrix

You may see clients or patients that are highly sensitive to mold. Repeat exposure can cause their health to fall into a downward spiral, leaving them unable to function. For people with Mold Sensitivity Syndrome, this is the harsh reality every day of their lives. It’s a reality they must learn to manage. Karen Wright sheds some light on just how to do that. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get Karen’s book ‘Is it Mold?: A Holistic Approach to Managing a Commonly Overlooked Condition’ > Click here to listen to Episode #27 where Dr. Jill Carnahan Maps Toxic Mold

As Dr. Joe Tatta, today’s 15MM podcast guest, says so clearly: “Chronic pain is a disease in and of itself.” And while there are over 4,000 genes that can turn on a chronic pain response, diet, lifestyle and mindset have the power to turn that pain off. Join me and Joe for today’s critical discussion, filled with a string of clinical pearls. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to find Dr. Joe Tatta’s book: ‘Heal Your Pain Now’ > Don’t miss The Healing Pain Podcast with Dr. Joe Tatta > And to learn more about Dr. Joe Tatta’s training program for practitioners, click right here

September is National Yoga month! As yoga is one of my favorite practices—for my mind, body and spirit—I wanted to invite Caroline Stahlschmidt, FxNA team member and certified yoga instructor, to the 15MM table to speak into the myriad health benefits of this ancient healing practice. Don’t miss the printable and completed Matrix for this week’s episode! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Caroline and read her story at the Functional Nutrition Alliance > Click here to see Caroline in action in the yoga studio

The female archetypes, defined by nutritionist Dana James, give insight into patient’s instinctual behaviors regarding diet and lifestyle modification. The archetypes illuminate both a sense of identity and a set of thoughts and behaviors that help us to better understand those we support. Dana brilliantly identifies why subtle dietary differences matter! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To get your hands on Dana James’ new book, ‘The Archetype Diet’, click here > To read more about the connection between ACEs and autoimmunity, you can find my favorite book on the subject here > To learn more about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) click here

The grief that surrounds an autoimmune diagnosis should not be overlooked as an impactful Trigger and Mediator in the further expression of signs and symptoms related to the condition. In this week’s episode, Kerry Jeffery walks us through her 9-phase model of grief related to chronic illness. If you work with patients with autoimmunity, be sure to tune-in! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more from Kerry Jeffery and her approach to Emotional Autoimmunity (sign-up for her newsletter to get her free ebook on the 9 phase model of moving through grief) > Click here to download a quick outline of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’ 5 stages of grief

Cognitive function is how our brain processes, retrieves and uses information. It’s who we are! Listen to this week’s episode to gain expert recommendations from Dr. Steven Masley about the 5 key areas that most impact cognitive function in our patients. (They may be different than you think!) > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get Dr. Steven Masley’s book ‘The Better Brain Solution’ > Click here to access my article on Dr. Dale Bredesen’s 36 Holes in the Roof referenced in the episode > Access the Abstract on the Finnish Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment referenced in the episode > Click here for a brief article on personalization of blood sugar regulation mentioned in the episode

Infections are an emerging health issue in chronically ill patients, connected to a variety of conditions such as autoimmune diseases, neurological disorders, CVD and more. Understanding the connection and where we may need to “back it up” are the cornerstone of this week’s episode. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To find Dr. Hedberg’s book on understanding and managing thyroid disease, click here

Now that we’re over 35 episodes into the podcast, we wanted to step back, introduce you to a handful of the Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioners that are a part of the thriving Functional Nutrition Lab community, and highlight their takeaways from the podcast along with their favorite episode. Tune-in for this week’s unusual and fun roundtable discussion. August 3, 2018

“We’re putting meaning in the wrong place if we want health and longevity.” These are the words of Jason Prall, health and longevity expert, and my guest on this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix. Listen in to hear what does matter if we want to extend life for our clients, patients, and ourselves, and look to mimic the practices in the Blue Zones, where life after 100 is more common than elsewhere. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about the Human Longevity Project > Click here to learn more about the Blue Zones and the work of Michel Poulain > Click here to learn more about Douglas Wallace’s work on mitochondria, with links to his published papers > Pay heed to the lifestyle medicine of “fun” and click here to watch some JP Sears videos (and laugh a little!).

This is the perfect week to spend some time with my good friend Dr. Venu Julapalli, and when you tune-in, you’ll find out why. While Dr. Julapalli is a trained gastroenterologist, he also celebrates and honors the importance of the therapeutic bond between practitioner and patients. So much so, that he refers to it as therapeutic love. Don’t miss this poignant episode! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To find the book ‘The Healing Path’ mentioned by Dr. Julapalli, click here

Positive psychology is a way of thinking that addresses, “What do we need to thrive? What contributes to a good life?” As Dr. Sheinbaum shares in this week’s episode, character strengths are essential traits that, when used, help us to be and become our best selves. They’re an essential part of healing! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for information about the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy > Click here to take the Via Character Strength Personality Survey

Sulfur is a mineral found primarily in proteins and certain vegetables including garlic, onions, broccoli and several others. Sulfur is also produced endogenously. Excesses in sulfur, in the presence of dysbiosis, can turn that sulfur into hydrogen sulfide gas. As Dr. Jacobi explains in this week’s episode, this combo leads to difficult to resolve SIBO cases. Tune-in to learn more. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to listen to Dr. Jacobi’s podcast interview on hydrogen sulfide with Dr. Greg Nigh > Click here for Dr. Jacobi’s recent lecture on hydrogen sulfide on thesibodoctor.com

This week, tune-in to the podcast to learn how oxytocin has a new job description! This peptide love hormone has many health implications beyond bonding, and Dr. Lindsey Berkson takes us, rapid-fire, through the myriad ways this short-lived neuro-hormone can provide clinical remedy. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get Dr. Berkson’s book The Hormone Deception > Click here to read more from Dr. Berkson on oxytocin

The endocannabinoid system includes receptors in the brain, the gut, and the immune system, among other places throughout the body. Due to clinical deficiencies and an increasing number of studies related to specific conditions, medical marijuana can be an added tool in your clinical toolbox. Tune-in to this week’s episode to understand the role of this stigmatized herb in your practice. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about the Holistic Cannabis Academy

If anyone can talk about using the wide array of Functional Lab tests available to us today to address signs, symptoms and conditions, it’s Reed Davis. Listen carefully to hear Reed speak into targeting therapies and recommendations in a non-specific (vs. a specific) manner in today’s podcast episode. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Reed Davis’ Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program

In today’s podcast we continue the conversation with Dr. Tom O’Bryan to answer the question “Is gluten bad for everyone?” Tune-in to hear the rest of this important conversation and be sure to get your completed Functional Nutrition Matrix on the podcast main page! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To get your hands on Dr. Tom’s book, ‘The Autoimmune Fix’, click here > To get Dr. Rodney Ford’s book “Gluten Zero”, click hereNote: Dr. Tom was kind enough to share some additional resources with us about the impacts of gluten. You can access those resources by returning to Episode 28, which is Part 1 of this two-part series below.

Many practitioners want to know “Is gluten bad for everyone?” There’s nobody better to answer this question than Dr. Tom O’Bryan. In Part 1 of this two part episode, Dr. Tom takes us around the Matrix and articulates the impacts of gluten on the human ecosystem. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To read the Hollon Study mentioned at the start of the podcast, click here > To get your hands on Dr. Tom’s book, ‘The Autoimmune Fix’, click hereNote: Dr. Tom was kind enough to share some additional resources with us about the impacts of gluten. You can access those resources below. > Determination of B-Cell Epitopes in Patients with Celiac Disease: Peptide Microarrays > An Italian prospective multicenter survey on patients suspected of having non-celiac gluten sensitivity > The liver in Celiac disease > Diversity of the cultivable human gut microbiome involved in gluten metabolism > Effect of Gliadin on Permeability of Intestinal Biopsy Explants from Celiac Disease Patients and Patients with Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

Toxic mold is getting a lot more attention in health and medical circles these days, and for good reason. Dr. Jill Carnahan takes us through the matrix of challenges — from pain to mental health issues to immune dysfunction — that patients face when exposure to mold has been a trigger. Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode To read more from Dr. Jill on Toxic Mold click here Stay up to date with Dr. Jill's most recent work, Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith

Hormesis is like the Goldilocks amount of every insult that we’re exposed to—from exercise to fasting to those phytochemicals that we aim to eat from the foods we consume. Just the right amount and we support mitochondrial health, longevity and resilience. Ari Whitten takes us there in today’s episode. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for Kelly McGonigal’s TED Talk — How to Make Stress Your Friend > Click here for more from Ari Whitten on Hormesis

What are the triggers and mediators for food cravings? Could there be antecedents contributing to those uncontrollable urges as well? Dr. Kalish takes us well beyond willpower in this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for Dr. Kalish’s book entitled ‘The Kalish Method: Healing the Body, Mapping the Mind’

PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders, and the most common cause of female infertility, impacting millions of women. While there is no cure for PCOS, we can support women in managing their symptoms, and a mindset shift is key. Amy shows us how in this week’s episode. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for find Amy’s new book, ‘Healing PCOS’ > Click here for more information and consideration about the Rotterdam Criteria for PCOS > Interested in Personality Testing (like I am!), check out the 16-Personalities (Meyers-Briggs)

According to the principles of Precision Medicine, the physician of the future is a precisionist who sees patients not as an average, but as the unique individuals they are. In Precision Care, myriad tools and technologies are used to determine the patient’s needs for healing. In Functional Medicine and Nutrition, we draw upon similar concepts, as Dr. Grace Terrell explains. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for a link to Dr. Grace Terrell and Envision Genomics > Click here to find Siddhartha Mukherjee’s book ‘The Gene’

When we support a cancer patient and survivor’s full body systems, we can help to improve their outcomes, not just for a long life, but for a life with less of the debilitating symptoms of the all-too-common impacts of cancer-related fatigue. Dr. Chilkov weaves the matrix of what to consider in this week’s episode. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for Dr. Nalini Chilkov’s website for practitioners

The web of interconnections in human biology can sometimes be a surprise when we’re taught to think through the narrow lens of addressing X (sign, symptom or diagnosis) with Y (pill or protocol). As Jessica Drummond shares in today’s podcast, high or low circulating cortisol is directly related to pelvic pain. Listen-in to connect some new dots to support your treatments for this patient population. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more from Jessica Drummond about the adrenal-pelvic pain connection

The doctor is not the patient’s “god”. Instead the doctor or practitioner is the patient’s “guide”. How do we help patients move toward finding the blessings in their signs and symptoms, and find the opportunity for transformation from victim to hero? Join Stacey Robbins for some deep wisdom about this often overlooked node on the Matrix. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to find Stacey Robbins’ book ‘You’re Not Crazy and You’re Not Alone’ on amazon > Click here to find Stacey Robbins’ book ‘An Unconventional Life’ on amazon

Progesterone is a happy and calming chemical that’s not just for women and our hormone balance. It has myriad functions including regulating inflammation, mitochondrial function, bone, breast, heart, liver health and more. Tune-in and find out what Pg can do for you and the people you help! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more from Dr. Jones on her blog > Click here to access information about the DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test For Comprehensive Hormones)

Today we’re exploring health, breasts, science, history, and your call-to-action in listening in to this week’s episode with science writer Florence Williams is to think about your client’s breast history. It may be more important than you realized! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to find Florence’s two books, ‘Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History’ (2013) and ‘The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative’ (2017) > Click here for more audio fun from Florence (with ‘The XX Factor’ and ‘Breasts Unbound’)

The birth control pill can wreak havoc on the full body systems. Nobody speaks into the myriad impacts of oral contraception use like Dr. Jolene Brighten, who takes us into a rapid fire discussion in this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to read Dr. Brighten’s blog post on the connection between birth control and depression > Click here to read Dr. Brighten’s blog post on non-hormonal birth control methods > Click here to order a copy of Dr. Brighten’s latest book, Beyond the Pill

Sometimes we need to help our patients understand that a ‘yes, and’ approach to managing chronic illness is necessary. (Yes to diet and lifestyle modification And, medical intervention may be necessary.) Eileen speaks to this beautifully. She’s a patient, an advocate and AIP diet guru. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for read Eileen’s account of starting on medication > Click here to listen to Eileen interview Andrea about Lab Testing on the Phoenix Helix podcast

As practitioners in the realm of Functional Medicine and Nutrition, we will all encounter those cases of SIBO that are not so straight-forward — where the treatment does not work or the patient does not respond. Tune-in here to consider some of the mechanisms behind complex SIBO cases. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about Dr. Rahbar and his practice

Flaxseeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, and a powerful addition to your client’s and patient’s diets for myriad reasons which we explore in detail in this week’s episode with this hormone-balancing master coach. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more from Magdalena about Seed Cycling > You can view Magdalena’s new Cooking for Balance workshop hereNote: FxNA may receive a small commission if you make a purchase via the above links. We rarely share links to outside programs and offerings, but when we do, please know that the small commissions we receive help us to provide you with more of the content you love and trust.

Prebiotics selectively stimulate growth and activity of intestinal bacteria in the gut and promote health & wellbeing. They help keep the microflora balanced and discourage the growth of pathogenic organisms. But are they getting enough of your therapeutic attention? > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for a link to Dr. Liz Lipski’s books on amazon > Click here to learn more about Dr. Liz Lipski's Art of Digestive Wellness course

According to Dr. Brogan’s research, clinical and personal experiences, the old story that depression is caused by a deficiency of serotonin, which led to widespread treatments using SSRIs, must be debunked. In this episode, Dr. Brogan addresses the assumptions and reductionist perspectives regarding this often misinterpreted neurohormone. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for Dr. Kelly Brogan’s book “A Mind of Your Own” > Click here for “Anatomy of an Epidemic”, mentioned in the podcast interview > Click here to access research noted from P.W. Andrews

Glutathione is thought to be “the mother of all antioxidants”. It’s your primary antioxidant according to Dr. Ben Lynch, who takes us into the inside workings of this powerful compound in today’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get Dr. Lynch’s new book “Dirty Genes”

Nobody can talk sulforaphane (with fervor and passion) like my friend and fellow nutritionist, Tom Malterre. Sulforaphane is a chemical compound that increases Phase II enzymes and so much more. As you’ll learn, you can easily encourage your patients to increase their dietary intake. Tune in to find out how! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to watch Tom’s Ted-X video on broccoli > Click here to read more about John Hopkin’s research on sulforaphane

Community and health... Did you know they’re interconnected? Community is at the center of the practitioner based Functional Forum Meet-Ups around the globe, started by today’s guest, James Maskell. Does community drive patient health outcomes? Listen to today’s episode to find out! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about the Functional Forum Meet-ups (and find out if there’s one near you!) > Click here to listen to the Evolution of Medicine podcast focused on Social Genomics with George Slavich

Dr. Heather Zwickey has combed the medical and nutrition literature for foods that have a specific effect on Parkinson’s. She combines this research along with her experience as an immunologist into her work in the Parkinson’s community and shares her wisdom in today’s bite-sized clinical pearl. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to find Heather’s book, ‘Eating Better for Parkinson’s’ (and get some of her favorite recipes!) > Click here to access information about Parkinson’s and gut bacteria (Sheperjans) > Click here to access Laurie Mischley’s paper, mentioned in the podcast episode

What should the doctor order to lower blood pressure, increase NK cell production and manage the body’s cortisol response? It’s the ancient practice of shinrin-yoku, of course. Put on your headphones, get out in the woods and join me and Dr. Maya Shetreat to talk about the many benefits of forest bathing.   > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get Dr. Maya’s book, ‘The Dirt Cure’

In today’s episode I continue my conversation with Dr. Leo Galland regarding microbial myths. Clinical pearls abound as Galland takes us into some key interconnections between inflammation, sleep, food and, you guessed it, the microbiome. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to read Dr. Galland’s article about the Weitzman Institute research

Is “leaky gut” a myth, or are we working with some misconceptions about what this condition actually is? Tune-in to today’s episode to find out some of the hidden triggers that lead to intestinal permeability, as well as additional microbial misconceptions that may be clouding your clinical results. All this and more from one of the father’s of Functional Medicine. And be sure to check back next week for Part 2 of this conversation, where even more pearls are revealed.   > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to read Dr. Galland’s article: The Gut Microbiome and the Brain   [thst_button url="http://15minutematrix.com/diets/?utm_campaign=tdm-15mm&utm_medium=post&utm_source=15mm&utm_content=post&utm_term=organic" style="black" size="small" type="square" target="_blank"] Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox! [/thst_button]

Tune in to this week’s episode of the 15-Minute Matrix to hear from environmental toxins expert, Lara Adler, on the foreign chemical compounds that disrupt lipid metabolism and hormone balance, and can often lead to obesity. You’ll likely be surprised by where these chemicals are lurking in your patients everyday! > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to read more by Lara Adler, Environmental Toxins Expert

Say the word: offal (pronounced almost like the word ‘awful’ but according to Dr. Terry Wahls, it’s not!). Offal consists of the entrails and internal organs of an animal. Mitochondrial and MS expert Dr. Wahls maps the historical use and nutritional benefits of organ meats, a topic presently enjoying a resurgence in popularity—in all its many and surprising forms. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get Dr. Terry Wahls’ favorite liver and onion recipe (attributed to her grandmother)

Bruce Lipton taught us that the mind is the master controller of the body, that perception and belief can instigate healing. In episode #3 of the 15-Minute Matrix, Sachin Patel, functional medicine success coach and founder of The Living Proof Institute walks us through how Mindset impacts all aspects of our clinical care. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to follow Sachin Patel and the Living Proof Institute on Facebook

Magnesium is involved in over 300 different enzyme functions in the body, including ATP production, which is necessary for almost all biological processes. In this episode, Dr. Alan Gaby, renowned nutritional therapy expert, maps this key mineral on the Functional Nutrition Matrix. > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to learn more about the latest edition of Dr. Gaby’s book, ‘Nutritional Medicine’