hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic

Alzheimer’s disease can and should be prevented. Dr. Dale Bredesen explains how.In recent years, Alzheimer's disease has affected more and more people and it’s hitting at an earlier age. It’s the third leading cause of death in the United States. Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women.As recently as a few years ago, there was no hope for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. However, recent research shows that those who come in early can have a very good prognosis. The key is prevention and early detection. In addition to genetic testing, adults age 45 and older should have conversations with their physician about lifestyle factors that can cause Alzheimer’s. They should also start getting regular cognoscopies, a test used to evaluate the risk factors that can cause neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Dr. Dale Bredesen explains that a healthy plant-based diet that’s mildly ketogenic, stress management, and regular sleep patterns can help prevent Alzheimer’s and other neuro-degenerative diseases.Listen as Dr. Dale Bredesen joins Dr. Taz to discuss the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

Regular walks with friends can help women reduce loneliness and the risk of heart disease.We’re experiencing a loneliness crisis in our country. A recent study showed that 73% of women admit to feeling lonely. We’re simultaneously facing a fitness and wellness crisis. Despite the fact that we have more access to information about how to stay healthy than ever before, we’re having trouble turning that knowledge into action. The solution to both of these issues might be simpler than you think — establishing a regular walking practice with other women. Studies have shown that women who walk regularly with friends are 2.5 times less likely to often feel lonely. A regular walking practice also reduces your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and several types of cancer. Listen as 99 Walks founder Joyce Shulman joins Dr. Taz to discuss regular communal walking.

Stop running on autopilot and learn how to lead an extraordinary life.Every person has the potential to lead an extraordinary life and become an extraordinary leader, parent, professional, or spouse. But, often our subconscious mind gets in our way and holds us back.The way our subconscious mind operates is established by the age of seven, so our brain is essentially functioning on code written by a seven-year-old. In order to find your calling and be the shaper of your life, not a victim of your circumstances, you need to stop living on autopilot and actively re-write the code — and your beliefs.This starts with looking internally and honestly examining your beliefs. You need to take responsibility for the way you’ve been living and learn to reconstruct your beliefs to become the person you’d like to be. And Darren Gold explains how to do that in 10 minutes a day. Listen as Darren joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to live an extraordinary life.

Learn how to create a life well-lived by loving out loud.If you’re prone to negative self-talk or negative thinking, it’s time to start loving out loud. We have a lot to gain from giving and loving others, whether that’s parents, siblings, children, friends, or significant others. New York Times bestselling author Robyn Spizman explains how we can learn how to express love for others out loud without feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious. She provides examples and exercises that you can do to thoughtfully emote and vocalize your gratitude and love in order to create a life well-lived. Listen as Robyn Spizman joins Dr. Taz to discuss loving out loud.

When we learn research from brain science and education, we can live in a more free and “limitless” way.New evidence in brain science contradicts much of what we’ve learned in the past and were taught in school. Namely, we now know that our brains are plastic, so they are constantly changing as we learn. It was once thought that every person was born with certain gifts and certain people were more inclined to be good at math or the arts. However, this new research suggests that everyone is capable of learning and succeeding at anything.Unfortunately, many institutions, including schools and boardrooms are still functioning in the old-school mode, which keeps many girls from succeeding at the same rate as boys in the areas of STEM—despite the fact that they have the same innate potential to succeed.Dr. Jo Boaler shares tips on how to make the classroom and boardroom a better environment for women and girls to succeed. Listen as Dr. Boaler joins Dr. Taz to discuss neuroplasticity and limitless learning.

Find out how you can merge the worlds of holistic living and plastic surgery.With the prevalence of social media, we often see images of celebrities and influencers with perfect skin and bodies. This has altered our perception of beauty and age, and many women feel like they can’t keep up. Some women turn to plastic surgery, but many who attempt to lead a holistic life would rather leave surgery as a last resort. Dr. Anthony Youn shares tips for how to maintain young and healthy looking skin. He encourages eating well, exercising, limiting stress, and being mindful of what you put on your skin. He notes that there are thousands of chemicals in skincare products that are legal in the U.S. but banned in Europe, and women should skip these products in favor of clean products. He also shares his "Two Minutes, Five Years Younger" skincare regimen, which includes:Morning Cleanser that’s appropriate for your skin type An antioxidant serum with vitamin C and vitamin E Sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) without hormone disruptors Night Cleanser that’s appropriate for your skin type Anti-aging retinol cream Moisturizer (if you have dry skin) Dr. Youn also covers various types of non-invasive surgery such as intensive pulsed light for age, sun, and liver spots, and cool sculpting, laser sculpture, and Emscuplt for fat reduction and muscle shaping. Listen as Dr. Youn joins Dr. Taz to discuss holistic plastic surgery.

Learn how a modern twist on the world's oldest health system can improve your overall health.Ayurveda is the world’s oldest health system. It is the sister science of yoga and focuses on the mind-body connection. The system helps individuals find balance of mind and body through proper nutrition, self-care, seasonal eating, and daily practices. After traditional diets left Sahara Rose with a slew of health issues, including entering perimenopause at the age of 21, she rediscovered Ayurveda and realized that with some modernization, it can be an effective health system for many women today.At its core, Ayurveda states that every person is made of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water and earth. The varying combination of those elements create three doshas or energy forces: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. By altering your diet based on which type of dosha you are, you can find balance and improve your overall health. Listen as Sahara Rose joins Dr. Taz to discuss Ayurveda.

Holistic psychology helps certain individuals step away from medication and treat chronic disease and anxiety naturally.Much like holistic medicine, holistic psychiatry takes a step back and asks the question, “why?” Psychiatrists look at the root cause of various symptoms to see if something like a micronutrient deficiency or inter-generational trauma is causing a person's pain or anxiety. By digging deeper and finding answers, psychiatrists are able to skip medication for certain patients and take a more holistic, natural approach to treatment.In her recent book, Own Your Self, Dr. Kelly Brogan explains how many individuals -- if not all -- struggle with victim consciousness. People are comfortable living in the victim mentality about things big and small and feel validated by being right about being wronged. She explains how people can step out of that trap and inhabit a worldview that cultivates self-love and personal liberation through forgiveness, visualization techniques, and mind/body connection exercises. Listen as Kelly joins Dr. Taz to discuss holistic psychology.

Learn how you can improve your life by training your brain to become more resilient.As we become more connected digitally, we’re less connected emotionally and socially. We’re constantly switched on and inundated with information, which elevates our stress levels. That can leave people feeling defeated. Without mastering your emotions, connecting to your body and your intuition, and staying motivated, you will start to feel like a victim of your own life rather than having agency over it. Dr. Tara Swart discusses her book, which touches on the six languages your brain uses to create resilience and the four-step process for rewiring your brain to become more resilient. Through focused attention, action boards, deliberate practice and accountability, individuals can create a more agile brain with leads to the manifestation of their goals. Listen as Dr. Swart joins Dr. Taz to discuss resilience and brain health.

Struggling to resolve skin issues? The answer might be in your gut.There is a direct connection between gut health and skin health. If you suffer from a chronic skin rash and are struggling to find a solution, you may need to look to your gut. If topical creams aren’t solving your issues, it’s likely because the root cause of the problem is much deeper in your body.Much like leaky gut, a person can suffer from leaky skin. When the body doesn’t get the proper nutrients, the liver becomes overburdened and struggles to clean the toxins out of the body. So, the toxins are released through the skin, causing rashes and eczema.Jennifer Fugo shares her story and explains how she cleared up her skin by altering her diet. She offers tips on how to identify skin issues and solve them with supplements and diet changes. Listen as Jennifer joins Dr. Taz to discuss the connection between your gut and your body’s largest organ—your skin.

Learn why making lists is good for your health and how to make a list that sets you up for success.In an attempt to “have it all” and please everyone, many women become so stressed that it starts to affect their health. However, the solution to dissolving stressors might be simpler than you’d think. Paula Rizzo explains how making an intentional list can change your life, alleviate stress, and improve your overall health. We often let our to-do lists become overcrowded with the things we want to do, the things we feel obligated to do, and the things our ego tells us we have to do in order to make sure something gets done properly. But, the first bucket is the only one that’s necessary.Paula suggests setting your top priorities for your life at this moment in time. Everything that gets added to your to-do list should serve that goal, understanding that your priorities will change over time. She also suggests adopting an abundance mindset and accepting that good things will come your way again in the future, so you don’t have to do everything now. Listen as Paula joins Dr. Taz to discuss how making lists can be good for your health.

Learn how to lose weight, gain clarity, and get energized with deep cellular cleansing and colon hydrotherapy.Healthy atoms are negatively charged ions, meaning that there are more electrons on the outer belt than there are protons in the nucleus. Another word for this is alkaline. Positively ionically charged atoms, on the other hand, are acidic. Our tissues are composed of negatively charged atoms. A person therefore should be eating alkaline foods, because acidic foods can alter the body’s natural state. The degree to which a food is acidic is the degree to which it has been processed and packaged. When we consume acidic foods, it adheres to our alkaline tissue and we only eliminate 40-60% of that acidic food. Natalia Rose explains how we can reset our bodies, lose weight, gain clarity and feel better with a two-step process. The first phase is deep cellular cleansing, in which you ingest leafy greens to reconstitute and draw up acidic matter. The second step is the elimination of acidic matter through colon hydrotherapy.Listen as Natalia joins Dr. Taz to discuss deep cellular cleansing and colon hydrotherapy.

Lose weight and eliminate dangerous liver fat in just 28 days.If you notice a change in your body composition and are gaining weight where you don’t want it, you could be undergoing a metabolic change. And, that change might be caused by your liver. Even those who don’t formally have fatty liver disease may be heading towards it or have markers for it. If you have changes in your energy, weight, and appetite, you may be at risk for fatty liver disease.Dr. Alan Christianson created the Metabolism Reset Diet, which is intended to reverse damage to the liver and eliminate the most dangerous fat in your body in just four weeks. Depending on the amount of weight you want to lose, the cycle can be repeated as many times as you’d like.The result is weight loss, fewer food cravings, steady energy levels, and a metabolism that functions well.Listen as Dr. Christianson joins Dr. Taz to discuss the relationship between your liver and your metabolism, as well as a diet that will help you lose weight and get healthy fast.

Learn why integrative medicine offers a more holistic approach to pediatrics.Integrative pediatrics offers a more well-rounded approach to pediatric care. It combines traditional Western treatments like medications with supplements or homeopathic solutions.As we continue to introduce more and more chemicals into our food and our environment, slow-grade chronic diseases are becoming more prevalent in children. While Western medicine acts as a band-aid for symptoms, integrative pediatrics looks at the "why" of the disease. Doctors are able to identify and reverse the root cause of the issue and come up with natural, long-term solutions. Integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh explains why parents should look to diet, exercise, stress, sleep, and environment to address issues such as eczema, autoimmune conditions, gut problems, sensory issues, and neurological conditions like Autism and ADHD.Listen as Dr. Warsh joins Dr. Taz to discuss integrative pediatrics.

Dr. Rick Hanson shares steps you can take every day to improve your or your child's resilience and well-being.Be mindful. Fake it until you make it. Focus on the positive. We hear so many phrases and instructions on how to be resilient and have a positive outlook on life, but according to Dr. Rick Hanson, it all comes down to neuroscience. He explains how neurons that fire together, wire together, and he lays out practical steps you can take to definitively develop inner calm, self-worth, and emotional intelligence. By taking 5-10 minutes a day to sit with your positive and negative thoughts and turn them into feelings, you’ll build up strength over time that you can draw on in times of need. This practice works for both adults and children. Dr. Hanson encourages people to sit with their emotions after something positive happens to make sure they permanently store those feelings of accomplishment in the brain. When you have a negative experience, he recommends a three-step process. Be. Sit with the experience and try to view it with compassion and mindfulness. Let go. Release the tension from your body and disengage with any beliefs that aren’t good for you or for others. Let in. Replace the negative feelings you’ve released with positive alternatives. Listen as Dr. Hanson joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to become more resilient.

Get tips on how and when to integrate technology into your child's life.Technology is a necessary part of our everyday lives, but for children, it can be harmful if it’s not monitored closely. Middle school and high school students have the opportunity to use cell phones and social media for bullying, exploring areas of the internet where they shouldn’t be allowed, and posting photos and comments that might come back to embarrass them down the road. Clinical psychologist Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair shares helpful tips for parents on how to introduce and monitor technology in their children’s lives. She promotes the "Wait til 8" rule, for when kids should be allowed to have a smart phone and how to make sure they don’t feel socially isolated until they get one. She explains how parents can make sure their kids don’t abuse technology and what responsibilities fall on the parents versus the teachers. She also shares helpful tips on how to set up safe filters and how parents can educate themselves on which apps are safe for children of various ages.Listen as Dr. Steiner-Adair joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to parent in the age of pervasive technology.

Learn how essential oils can boost your mood, help you sleep, and fight addiction and cravings.The food we eat and the products we use in everyday life can affect our hormones, mood and sleep patterns, and can cause anxiety and depression. After spending years in a dark place, Dr. Eric Zielinski was able to fight his way out by changing his habits and removing toxins from his home. He and his wife, “Mama Z,” share recipes for essential oil blends that will give you an energy boost and help fight depression and cravings. They also explain how you can use essential oils to replace toxic products in your home such as hand sanitizers, synthetically fragranced lotions, perfumes and cleaning products. These toxic products cause auto-immune disease, allergies, learning disabilities, cancer, anxiety, and can generally affect the way you feel and think.Listen as Dr. Zielinski and Mama Z join Dr. Taz to discuss the power of essential oils.

Sophrology is a step-by-step practice that has the power to radically transform your life.Sophrology is a unique stress management and personal development technique to help you relax, feel confident and cope with life's ups and downs. It is a straightforward method combining relaxation, breathing, body awareness, and visualization into a step-by-step practice that has the power to radically transform your life.Elite athletes, CEOs, and pop stars, among others, have used the techniques to dramatically improve their professional performance and reach a state of balance. It is also used in schools and the workplace to enhance well-being.Dominique Antiglio, author, sophrologist and founder of BeSophro, joins Dr. Taz to explain how the technique works and how you can use it to manage stress, improve your sleep, prepare for events, boost your confidence, and positively transform your daily life.

Treating anxiety involves looking at your diet, stress levels and even the alignment of your spine.Women tend to be at a higher risk of experiencing anxiety because of our hormones and the societal pressures of working, raising kids, and running the household. While anxiety is a mental health issue, some of the solutions can be found by looking at the body.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor Your nervous system is like the master switchboard for the body. If your spine is in proper alignment and nerves are communicating well, everything functions better. Many people suffering from anxiety can benefit from and find relief in getting a chiropractic adjustment. In addition to regularly visiting the chiropractor, women should analyze their diets and cut out processed sugar, monitor their blood sugar levels to ensure it doesn’t drop too low, and scale back on gluten. Chiropractor and Holistic Physician, Dr. Abby Kramer, also recommends trying neuroemotional technique (NET), which is a mind-body stress relief technique that bridges the gap between what’s presenting in our lives and what we desire. This technique helps us process the emotions we experience subconsciously. Listen as Dr. Kramer joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to treat anxiety holistically.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Learn how to stop self-sabotaging and create a blueprint for achieving your goals in life.As human beings, we are predisposed to self-sabotage. Humans are wired to attain rewards and avoid threat, so our inclination to panic and avoid threatening situations is actually a evolutionary benefit. However, when we develop a pattern of getting in our own way and not taking necessary risks to move forward, self-sabotage becomes a problem.People tend to self-sabotage in one area of their life. To determine why you’re undermining your own intentions, check in with yourself to see if you're experiencing any of these LIFE issues. Low or shaky self-concept Internalized beliefs that hold you back Fear of the unknown Excess need for control Once you understand where the negative voice comes from, Dr. Judy Ho explains how to create a blueprint for your life, which starts with outlining your values and aligning them with your goals. Listen as Dr. Ho joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to stop self-sabotaging.

Find the power of visualization, wishing and wishwork.To make anything happen in life, you need to have a healthy combination of heart and hustle. As you cultivate a positive mindset, you’ll start to attract positive events and people, and you’ll slowly start to find success. These little successes, in turn, drive you to more fearlessly chase your goals, creating a cycle of positivity.Alexa Fischer explains the mission behind her company, Wishbeads, which is to inspire millions of people to make exciting wishes, take action, put in the work and make those wishes come true. She explains wishwork and how adopting a positive mindset can make anything happen. Listen as Alexa Fischer joins Dr. Taz to discuss the power of Wishbeads and wishwork.

Get an introduction to meditation, including its benefits and how to get started.We’re living in an on-demand, constantly connected society in which many people are addicted to their phones and gadgets. In this fast-paced world, meditation allows you to slow down and manage your stress. In fact, it's estimated that 10 minutes of meditation will buy you 10 seconds of pause before reacting in a stressful situation. When it comes to the benefits of meditation, the list is expansive. Meditation brings greater focus and clarity, a more flexible mindset, lower blood pressure, reduced depression and anxiety, and can be used to help with recovery from substance abuse. Listen as Lane Kennedy joins Dr. Taz to discuss the basics of meditation, including how long to practice, free apps with meditation guides, and tips for getting started.

Let's talk about sex. What's healthy, what's not, and what you can do to take control of your sex life.Your sex life is an important part of your overall health, but women don’t tend to talk about these issues with their doctors as much as they should. Dr. Heather Bartos notes that sexual issues are almost an epidemic, as so many women struggle with their sex lives -- whether it’s low libido, dealing with a partner with low libido, or discomfort with what their partner is asking of them. This episode touches on what constitutes a healthy sex life, what to do to improve your sex life, and how to address the self-esteem and mindset issues that cause problems in our sex lives. Listen as Dr. Bartos joins Dr. Taz to discuss sexuality.

Journaling is an incredibly powerful tool in helping people resolve psychological, spiritual and physical issues they are facing.Studies have shown again and again the healing power of pen-to-paper journaling. Therapeutic journaling can help heal psychological, spiritual, and physical issues and reduce stress in people of all ages.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor After a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptom flare-up caused Mari L. McCarthy to lose feeling and function on the right side of her body, she took up journaling. Initially an exercise to teach herself how to write with her left hand, the practice of journaling every day transformed her life. Learn how you can work through issues and reduce stress through therapeutic journaling and gather resources to help you get started. Listen as Mari joins Dr. Taz to discuss how journaling can help you take control of your life and your choices. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Daily schedules can be so intimidating that moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves.Busy moms often don't put themselves first. When there's so much to do -- and so many people to take care of -- little time remains for self-care.Schedules can even be so intimidating, moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves, including weight loss or weight management. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN, knows how the demands of motherhood can be especially challenging, as a mother of twins under one year old. She has learned personally, as well as via her practice New York Nutrition Group, some simple tips to keep moms on track: Meal planning and prepping is key. Track what you're eating in a smartphone app. Get in exercise wherever and whenever you can. Make rules that you can only eat when you're sitting down at the table. Eat every 3-4 hours throughout the day. Search for easy meal ideas and snacks. Listen as Lisa joins Dr. Taz to share more about how moms can approach weight management in a simple, healthy way.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Despite his healthy lifestyle, Ted Baxter had a stroke at 41. He shares tips for identifying warning signs and how to achieve the right mindset for recovery.Despite the fact that Ted Baxter was a very healthy individual and had no family history of strokes, at 41, he suffered a massive ischemic stroke, leaving him with extreme aphasia and badly impaired mobility. Facing an unlikely recovery, Ted learned how to alter his attitude and put faith in his ability to recover. Through perseverance, grit, determination, an acceptance of his situation, and a positive mental attitude, Ted was able to recover and launch a successful career as an author and speaker on strokes and aphasia.In this podcast he shares tips for those on the path to recovery as well as warning signs that someone could be experiencing a stroke and is in need of help. When it comes to identifying a stroke—BE FAST. Look for: Balance issues Eye sight that's blurred or double vision Face drooping (usually on one side) Arm weakness Speech difficulty (slurring words or garbled speech) Time to call 9-1-1 Listen as Ted joins Dr. Taz to discuss the the warning signs of a stroke and tips for recovery.

Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing CBD's anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends in beauty and wellness. Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing its anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.According to Gretchen Lidicker, Health Editor at MindBodyGreen, this non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant can benefit the body and skin in a variety of ways.Consumers have the option from choosing from CBD that has been derived from either marijuana or hemp, both plants that fall under the cannabis umbrella. Gretchen has authored CBD Oil: Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide to Hemp-Derived Health and Wellness in order to help consumers interested in CBD know what to look for in a high-quality product and what to expect before using CBD for the first time.Listen as Gretchen joins Dr. Taz to share insights from the book, as well as the specific health benefits one might realize from incorporating CBD into daily life.

Find out if your lack of focus, forgetfulness or anxiety is caused by gluten.Do you experience any warning signs of inflammation in the brain, such as forgetfulness, anxiety or depression? If so, gluten could be the culprit. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor When you eat gluten, it damages your intestinal lining, which triggers a response in your autoimmune system, causing inflammation in the brain. This inflammation can result in a variety of health problems, including Alzheimer’s. Dr. Tom O’Bryan shares information about how the food you eat affects your brain. He also shares advice on what to eat—and what not to eat—as well as how to find a test to determine if you need to end your relationship with gluten. Listen as Dr. O'Bryan joins Dr. Taz to discuss the relationship between gluten and your brain. A note from Dr. Tom...There are times in your life when you know you’ve hit upon something big. As a doctor, I’ve seen a lot of amazing stories of recovery, as well as my fair share of heartbreaking ones.As you know, my team and I traveled around the world, interviewing the researchers and scientists, clinicians and patients! We visited places like America, England, Portugal, Germany, Spain, and Brazil to witness firsthand the stories of autoimmunity, shattering the lies that the medical community and patients alike have been told for years. The end result? My docuseries, Betrayal: The Autoimmune Disease Solution They’re Not Telling You.We now partner with Health Talks Online to share this jaw-dropping series, and I’d love it if you were a part of this piece of history. Our promotion window opens June 24 and Day 1 of the launch is July 29, 2019.Please use this link to either register or access your affiliate account at HTO. Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Women who have been told repeatedly to "get your mammogram" may have been misled.For decades, women have been advised to "get your mammogram" as an early detection approach.According to Dr. Nyjon Eccles, women have been misled. Based on research, Dr. Eccles states that mammography screening doesn't lead to survival advantage. He cites research results that show for every 2,000 women who are screened over 10 years, one life will be saved, 10 women will receive unnecessary treatment, and 200 women will receive false positive results.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor A better alternative, says Dr. Eccles, is the use of thermography, which uses infrared cameras to detect heat radiating from breast tissue. Cancers generate heat because they are highly metabolic and cause increased blood circulation. The screening tool does not involve compression of the breasts, nor does it use radiation. It is able to pick up on potential cancer before it can be seen, structurally, by a mammogram. Another benefit is that thermography screening isn't impeded by dense breast tissue, and therefore can be used in younger women who may have a family history or genetic risk. While mammography may produce false positives, Dr. Eccles has seen thermography result in 90-95% accuracy. He does caution, however, that thermography shouldn't be used as a diagnostic tool; rather, its focus should be screening and early detection. Just because heat is detected, doesn't mean it's cancer -- it could be an inflammatory response. That said, any chronic or persistent inflammatory issues should also be followed up with additional diagnostic investigation.Listen as Dr. Eccles joins Dr. Taz to discuss more about why thermography is a better option to mammography, as well as his development of ThermoCheck®, a computer-assisted Breast Thermography system.Struggling with life challenges? Can't find happiness or achieve your goals? Let BetterHelp.com get you matched easily with a licensed, board-accredited counselor today. And Click on this link to save 10% off your first month, use code "wholehealth" and start your path to happiness today. - sponsor

Learn how to treat neurological, behavioral and developmental disorders like PTSD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and dyslexia without pharmaceuticals.Neurological, behavioral and developmental disorders like PTSD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, TBI, and Parkinson’s are most often treated with pharmaceuticals. But, that isn’t always an appropriate or sustainable option, especially for children.Carol Garner-Houston, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Brain Harmony, has created a non-pharmaceutical treatment option that can start to take effect in just five days. Neuroplastic tools such as bone conduction and sound frequency can be used to make changes in the brain. Her bottom-up approach uses audio frequencies to pinpoint different parts of brain, stimulate them, and build connections to improve cognitive functions. Listen as Carol joins Dr. Taz to discuss how brain functions can be improved through telemedicine.For a complimentary consultation with Brain Harmony, please visit https://ui548.isrefer.com/go/Consult/drtaz/.

Advance your career and find balance with visualization techniques.In today’s world, women are more empowered to take ownership over their careers by becoming their own boss or getting access to the resources they need to be successful at a company. However, there’s still a lot of work to be done. For the women who climb the corporate ladder and take on more responsibilities in the workplace, they're trying to give 100% at home and at work, which leaves them feeling stretched and overwhelmed.Joan Kuhl, founder of Why Millennials Matter, author, speaker and champion of women in leadership, shares tips and visualization techniques women can use to find balance and succeed in all areas of their life. She helps women identify gender bias in the office and arms them with tools to remove it. Listen as Kuhl joins Dr. Taz to discuss how women can build the career—and life—they deserve.

Lose weight and eliminate dangerous liver fat in just 28 days.If you notice a change in your body composition and are gaining weight where you don’t want it, you could be undergoing a metabolic change. And, that change might be caused by your liver. Even those who don’t formally have fatty liver disease may be heading towards it or have markers for it. If you have changes in your energy, weight, and appetite, you may be at risk for fatty liver disease.Dr. Alan Christianson created the Metabolism Reset Diet, which is intended to reverse damage to the liver and eliminate the most dangerous fat in your body in just four weeks. Depending on the amount of weight you want to lose, the cycle can be repeated as many times as you’d like.The result is weight loss, fewer food cravings, steady energy levels, and a metabolism that functions well.Listen as Dr. Christianson joins Dr. Taz to discuss the relationship between your liver and your metabolism, as well as a diet that will help you lose weight and get healthy fast.

Learn how to reframe your anxiety and take control of your life.Today, there are so many opportunities for anxiety to enter a woman’s life. Whether it’s anxiety around her social life, her job, our current political climate, or keeping up with the rising cost of commodities, there’s no shortage of ways for a person to be stressed. Layer on the fact that many women are essentially working two full-time jobs—one at the office and one at home—and you have a recipe for chronic anxiety.Dr. Robert T. London is a well-known psychiatrist, educator, and writer who has come up with a form of short-term therapy that helps women deal with anxiety. His spin on cognitive behavior therapy, LPA, focuses on allowing a person to get a different perspective on the problem. He combines that with relaxation therapy to help women take back their lives.Listen as Dr. Robert T. London joins Dr. Taz to discuss how women can overcome anxiety and PTSD.

Learn how these eight biomarkers can affect overall health and longevity.In the medical community, most resources go towards treating people who are already sick. However, it’s also important to treat people who are well to ensure they’re making the right lifestyle choices, so they don’t become sick. Much of this school of thought centers around epigenetics. Epigenetics, at its simplest, is the study of biological mechanisms that switch genes on and off. What you eat, drink, think and do—or don’t do—can cause chemical modifications around the genes that will turn those genes on or off over time, determining your short- and long-term quality of survival. There are eight predictive biomarkers in particular that are indicators for lifetime health. They are: High sensitivity Hemoglobin A1c: Measure of efficiency of sugar/insulin/energy conversion High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein: Repair and inflammation immune status High sensitivity Homocysteine: Methylation, Detox, Cardio Risk Test for immune memory/immune response to up to 491 items Assess mineral need and cell acid/alkaline balance Vitamin D level for cell communication status Oxidative stress and antioxidant status in cell envelope (membrane) 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8OHdG): Oxidative stress and antioxidant status in cell nucleus Listen as Dr. Russell M. Jaffe joins Dr. Taz to discuss these eight indicators and how to make lifestyle choices that will improve health and longevity.

Join Dr. Taz at for a week in the Swiss Alps at the Peak Health Retreat.This summer, Dr. Taz will be holding a seminar at The Peak Health Retreat, a week-long, immersive well-being experience in the Swiss Alps. During this retreat, Dr. Taz will show attendees how she helps empower women to radically transform their lives through personalized lifestyle, diet, exercise, self-care and relationship strategies.Topics will include: Super Woman Syndrome: Do You Have It? Identifying the 5 Pitfalls Why Powertyping Matters: Creating Your Own Personal Rx to Strengthen Your Health, Relationships and Lifestyle The Impact of Nutrition & Food: Menu Planning for Lasting Health Practical Exercise, Supplements and Beauty Advice by Powertype Toxicity and Your Health: What Is Your Toxic Load and How to Reduce It To sign up or learn more, visit the Peak Health Retreat website.

Learn how mold toxicity can affect a woman’s health and hormones.Between global warming, the development of new chemicals, and advances in building construction, mold toxicity is becoming a prevalent issue in society. Many physicians are just now starting to realize the extent of the issue. Beyond mold allergies, mold toxicity affects roughly 25% of the population. The symptoms are so varied that mold toxicity can be difficult to detect and identify. Dr. Neil Nathan, an expert in the field, breaks down some of the specific symptoms like icepick pain and chemical sensitivity, the process for diagnosing mold toxicity, and treatment options for patients. Listen as Dr. Nathan joins Dr. Taz to discuss how mold toxicity affects women’s health.

Who said healthy cooking needs to be complicated? Nealy Fischer shares kitchen hacks for preparing simple, healthy meals at home.Between taking care of family, working a full- or part-time job, and running around to various social and community events, many women struggle to find time to prepare a healthy meal. And, when they do find the time, they feel frustrated they’re not living up to what they should be doing in the kitchen.Nealy Fischer, founder of The Flexible Chef, encourages women to ditch perfection in the kitchen and focus on creating meals that fit within their lifestyle. By preparing meals at home, a person immediately becomes more conscious about what she’s putting into her body. But, according to Nealy, healthy cooking doesn’t need to be complicated.Listen as Nealy joins Dr. Taz to share quick kitchen hacks for cooking simple, healthy meals for you and your family.

Dr. Jay Davidson breaks down the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other parasitic infections.Between the environment, electromagnetic radiation (EMR), and the constant stress people face every day, we are at a higher risk than ever before of suffering from chronic parasite infections. We’re constantly bombarded with energy from the 5G WiFi in our homes. Roughly 25 percent of buildings have mold in them, which suppresses the immune system. And, there are now more than 85,000 chemicals created by man, many of which haven’t been studied thoroughly. Dr. Jay Davidson discusses how these factors contribute to the risk of Lyme disease and other parasitic infections. He breaks down the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases and shares his holistic approach to treatment.Listen as Dr. Davidson joins Dr. Taz to discuss protocols for treating parasitic infection.

Learn how to incorporate mindfulness into your diet plan so you'll keep weight off after your diet ends.There are a number of diets available that focus primarily on the foods you can or cannot eat, or the amount of food you should consume per meal. However, without mindfulness, many people remain unmotivated to continue eating well after their diet ends and ultimately regain any weight lost.Beth Warren, a dietician and “kosher girl,” relates her experience with dieting to her Jewish upbringing, noting that keeping kosher requires the same discipline as sticking to a diet plan. She explains how setting a daily intention and simply being cognizant of what you eat can make the difference between a successful or failed diet.Listen as Beth joins Dr. Taz to discuss her 21-day intuitive eating plan.

Learn how to achieve long-term health success by creating your own personalized health mix.When it comes to diets, exercise, and weight loss, consistency is key. The mediocre workout that you can do consistently do is far better than the “best” workout you’ll never do. But, with all of the diet and exercise regimens available on the internet, it’s almost impossible to navigate the health world without feeling overwhelmed or paralyzed by indecision. Kathleen Trotter helps clients create a “health mix” unique to their health history, goals, and life realities. She explains that no one diet, exercise, or mindfulness strategy works for everyone. Each individual has unique needs and enjoys different foods or types of exercise, and the only way to achieve long-term health success is to create your own personalized health mix.Listen as Kathleen Trotter joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to find your health mix.

In a world of fad diets, Carly Pollack shares permanent weight loss solutions.There are countless diets, cleanses, and 30-day challenges geared to help people lose weight, but very rarely are these solutions permanent. These fad diets tend to focus on the foods we should or shouldn’t put into our bodies rather than providing us with the mental tools necessary for making permanent changes.Nutrition expert Carly Pollack presents her unique understanding of body science, brain wiring, and spiritual principles to facilitate real, long-term change. She shares with listeners how to let go of negative self-talk and stress rather than trying to manage it. And, she reminds us that our plate is a reflection of our state. Listen as Carly Pollack joins Dr. Taz to discuss permanent weight loss solutions.

Dr. Michael Ruscio discusses how nutrition isn't the only component of gut health.Dr. Michael Ruscio knows the importance of gut health. His personal experience led him to study integrative medicine for his own treatment. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a disorder caused by excessive bacteria in the small intestine. Symptoms can mirror IBS with constipation, bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux may also occur. Non-digestive symptoms include thyroid problems, anxiety, brain fog, skin conditions and metabolism. Forcing a restrictive diet will not correct an issue that is non-dietary. Active issues in the gut need to be addressed. Food intolerances are something you can control. Remove foods that produce an inflammatory immune reaction in your gut. Eliminate processed foods. You may have to limit foods that are rich in FODMAPs, short chain carbohydrates that are tough to digest. Not everyone can handle cruciferous vegetables like broccoli when there’s a bacterial overgrowth. Prebiotics in these foods can feed the bad bacteria until they’re handled. Much of the immune system and the process of inflammation takes place in the gut. Listen as Dr. Ruscio joins Dr. Taz to explain SIBO, FODMAPs, and how to improve your health by aiding your gut.

Dr. Becky Campbell shares how overall health influences thyroid function.Dr. Becky Campbell learned firsthand how important it is to heal the thyroid. Diagnosed with a hypothyroidism, she sought treatment from a functional medicine doctor as an alternative to medication. Dr. Campbell reminds that most immune disorders generate in the gut. The adrenals are close to the thyroid, affecting its health. Viruses also influence overall health. A holistic approach to thyroid issues is imperative for healing. Take steps to improve thyroid health. Stress reduction improves wellness. Make sure your diet supports gut health. Listen as Dr. Campbell joins Dr. Taz to give tips on how to aid thyroid health.

Learn how essential oils can balance your hormones and boost your energy.Many women suffer from superhero syndrome, burning out trying to do everything and be everything to everyone and causing them to live in a constant state of stress.This chronic stress creates a hormone imbalance that results in weight gain, depression, and a lack of energy. It can even lower your IQ.Dr. Mariza Snyder empowers women to pause and shift your mindset to make yourself a priority. Her solution: incorporate essential oils into your mindfulness routine. Essential oils can lower cortisol levels in your brain, meaning less stress and more energy. Simply breathing in essential oils improves cognitive function, lowers blood pressure, curbs cravings, and gives your body a boost of natural energy. Listen as Dr. Mariza Snyder joins Dr. Taz to discuss the power of essential oils.

Learn how to unplug, unwind, and find true happiness in your life.In today’s achievement-oriented society, it’s easy to find success and wealth but still be unhappy. We’re constantly working to achieve goals and make the people around us happy, and we’re foiled by what we see on social media. However, happiness is easy to find if you have the right tools.Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, uses proven, evidence-based techniques to help people find happiness. He suggests unplugging from technology, forming real relationships -- whether romantic, professional or platonic -- and finding the overlap between what you’re good at and what makes you passionate. From there, we can give ourselves “permission to be human” and find peace. Join Dr. Taz as she and Dr. Ben-Shahar discuss how we can begin the journey to find happiness.

Oral hygiene affects your entire body, which is why a healthy mouth leads to a healthy self.A healthy gut, healthy heart and healthy brain starts with a healthy mouth. Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body, and poor oral hygiene and harmful products can lead to a variety of health issues including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, dementia and different types of cancer. As a nurse and Natural Oral Wellness expert, Trina Felber, RN, breaks down why good bacteria and mouth biome are so important, how poor oral hygiene affects the rest of your body, and what warning signs (like sensitive teeth or bad breath) might signify a larger issue. Listen as Trina joins Dr. Taz to talk about oral hygiene products that will keep your mouth—and body—healthy.

Daily schedules can be so intimidating that moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves.Busy moms often don't put themselves first. When there's so much to do -- and so many people to take care of -- little time remains for self-care.Schedules can even be so intimidating, moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves, including weight loss or weight management. Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN, knows how the demands of motherhood can be especially challenging, as a mother of twins under one year old. She has learned personally, as well as via her practice New York Nutrition Group, some simple tips to keep moms on track: Meal planning and prepping is key. Track what you're eating in a smartphone app. Get in exercise wherever and whenever you can. Make rules that you can only eat when you're sitting down at the table. Eat every 3-4 hours throughout the day. Search for easy meal ideas and snacks. Listen as Lisa joins Dr. Taz to share more about how moms can approach weight management in a simple, healthy way.

Stress, a lack of sleep and poor food choices can seriously affect your gut health and digestion. Registered Dietitian Isabel Smith explains how your body breaks down food.Many Americans have adopted a behavior of stress, forcing their bodies to constantly function in fight-or-flight mode. This stress cause immune system issues, period disruptions, sleep issues and keeps them from being able to properly digest food. Food is metabolized differently when you’re stressed than when you’re relaxed. Quickly scarfing down a meal without looking at your food can cause a variety of digestion and gut issues. Isabel Smith, a Registered Dietitian, offers advice on how to become more aware of your stress levels and develop self-care practices like journaling or exercising to improve your gut health. She also shares the top foods that keep your gut functioning as it should.Listen as Smith joins Dr. Taz to discuss how stress affects your gut and digestion.

Catharine Arnston, founder ENERGYbits, details the health benefits of including algae in your diet and its role in fighting illness.A staple in Asian diets, algae is a relatively underused food group in America. However, it is the most nutrient-dense food in the world, with three times the amount of protein as steak, 25 times more calcium than milk and thousands more antioxidants than blueberries. Algae is also the most studied food in the world, with more than 100,000 studies on the food group.Catharine Arnston, Shark Tank contestant and founder and CEO of ENERGYbits, discusses how she discovered algae while her sister was battling cancer and how it altered the course of her life. Leaving a 30-year career in the business world, Arnston became dedicated to finding ways for more Americans to enhance their diets by adding in algae. The result was ENERGYbits, algae tablets that build your immune system, helping you to heal better and faster.Listen as Arnston joins Dr. Taz to discuss the power of algae in boosting your immune system and fighting illness.

Sarah Anne Shockley's goal is to help others create a more positive relationship with pain in the body and bring more well-being back into life.Pain is prevalent and pervasive in many people's lives. The opioid crisis is just one indication of how many individuals are suffering with chronic pain.Sarah Anne Shockley has lived with debilitating nerve pain from a particularly severe form of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome since 2007 due to repeated computer use. At the time, she was a single mom, so this "attack" on her body was particularly debilitating. Over the last decade, she has learned numerous practical ways to ease pain's emotional, physical, and mental stresses and bring greater relief and comfort.Now, Shockley's goal is to help others create a more positive relationship with pain in the body and bring more well-being back into life.Listen as Shockley joins Dr. Taz to discuss how she has been able to manage her chronic pain and advice on different approaches those in pain can take to ease their condition.