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

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.

True health comes from tapping into the body's innate ability to heal instead of frantically looking for outside solutions.Whether you are dealing with cancer, autoimmune disease, or a slew of mysterious symptoms, chronic illness can cut to the core of a woman’s being.This is something that Brenda Walding, DPT, FDN-P, knows all too well. Due to the intense stress she experienced--starting with graduating from physical therapy school, a move, new job, getting engaged then married--she began to suffer from chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and severe rashes that covered her body. Her immune system collapsed and she developed a stomach infection. Brenda was bed bound for several months. On top of all of that, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Through this horrific journey, she learned to change her health scope and turned to essential oils, dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments and being more mindful. Brenda believes that health must encompass physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. True health comes from tapping into the body's innate ability to heal instead of frantically looking for outside solutions. In short, it's time to heal by leading from your heart.Listen as Brenda joins Dr. Taz to share her story and discuss points from her book, Sick of Being Sick: The Woman's Holistic Guide to Conquering Chronic Illness.

Elise Loehnen of Goop advocates for women asking the questions they want to get the answers they need.Elise Loehnen, Chief Content Officer of Goop, wants to provide health and wellness solutions for women. A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "wholehealth" at checkout. - sponsor Elise has lived the common tale of feeling unwell and visiting a traditional doctor, only to be told she was fine. Women’s health issues have been gaslit in the past, and women are over it. The burden of proof has been on the patient when complaining of not feeling 100 percent. Women often suffer from a lack of confidence when they aren’t experts in an area. It’s okay to ask questions. If you aren’t getting what you need, take your questions elsewhere to get the answers you seek. Listen as Elise joins Dr. Taz to share the mission of Goop and some tips for taking care of number one: you.Sponsor:A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "wholehealth" at checkout.

Getting back on track after the holidays can be a struggle. Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN, offers simple tips for realizing your health and weight loss goals this year.Many people overindulge during the holiday season but recognize it and are motivated to get back on track on January 1.However, it can be difficult to get started and maintain desired healthy habits. Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN, advises focusing on a few things you know you can succeed at so you realize changes quickly and then build upon them. Three achievable goals she suggests are: Make sure you're meeting your water goals. This decreases bloating and increases energy, as well as helps reset your metabolism. Fill half your plate with vegetables at every meal. Cut out "white" foods, such as breads, crackers, French fries, etc. In terms of doing a detox, Amy believes the body knows how to detox itself but that water consumption is a key part of allowing it to do it's job. Intermittent fasting (IF) is also an effective option, but it's important to ensure you're getting all your nutrients in during your eating window. Listen as Amy joins Dr. Taz to discuss additional ways to reset your metabolism and help you achieve all your health and weight loss goals in 2019.

Dr. Zach Bush explains why we need to start making big changes now so the future of our humanity on Earth is preserved.Zach Bush, MD, has a robust history in medicine and research. His focus over the past decade has been in nutrition and he and his team have been studying glyphosate and many other dietary, chemical, and pharmaceutical toxins that disrupt our body's natural defense systems. He has also dedicated research to the negative effects of depleted soils, which also impact human health via the plants we eat--even if they have been deemed "healthy."Dr. Bush joins Dr. Taz to explain the evolution of these toxins, starting with the invention of the plow, moving on to the use of chemicals in soil management after the Great Depression, and eventually the introduction of Monsanto's glyphosate to the farming process. He also discusses why we need to start making changes now--and what those changes are--so the future of our humanity on Earth is preserved, as well as how his product line RESTORE is making significant differences in people's lives.

Ayurvedic chef Nalini Mehta views food and the cooking process as a means to nurture the soul.When Nalini Mehta's mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it changed the way she viewed food -- namely, how it can be used to heal one's body.Now an Ayurvedic chef, Nalini has continued to use the principles behind Ayurveda in many different areas of her life. She views food and the cooking process as a means to nurture the soul and as an experience for the mind, body and soul.Recently, Nalini also received the James Beard Foundation Grant for Women in Culinary Leadership and is the creator of the The Happy Chef Program. This program is a unique and customized workshop in partnership with the International Associate for Human Values (IAHV), which creates frameworks and tools for chefs and employees in the food service industry to manage the mental and behavioral tendencies that feed stress, resulting in greater health, happiness and productivity.Listen as Nalini joins Dr. Taz to explain how she applies Ayurvedic principles to her career and life as a whole.

Chronic stress and anxiety present more than mental and emotional symptoms--they can also prompt physiological responses.Stress and anxiety have become a regular occurrence in everyday life. From financial woes to relationship angst, there are no shortage of stress triggers.Unfortunately, chronic stress and anxiety becomes more than just a mental or emotional condition. It can have a number of physiological results, such as leaky gut, food sensitivities, bloating, and an upset microbiome. Your body is constantly in reactive mode, which disrupts multiple systemic functions.Rather than turn to prescription remedies, Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE, prefers to take a more holistic approach. She utilizes a six-step approach in order to restore balance: Remove inflammation Reset the microbiome Repair the gut lining Restore micronutrients Rebound the adrenals Rebalance neurotransmitters Miller also uses a ketogenic strategy for managing chronic stress and anxiety, which helps balance blood sugar levels and grounds mood and mindset.Listen as Miller joins Dr. Taz to discuss her expertise in this area, as well as share highlights from her newest book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet: A Whole Body Program to Stop Racing Thoughts, Banish Worry and Live Panic-Free.