Strive for Great Health Podcast

One of the many questions I get asked is, what is it like to be a doctor? Trained in internal medicine, Dr. Curtis Okpara joins the show for us to discuss what it's like to work in the hospital, how important work-life balance is to us, what has happened to physician autonomy, and how Dr. Okpara is educating the world about what goes on with us physicians behind the white coat. It's a candid conversation about the things we love and the things we wish changed in healthcare. Dr. Okpara also shares his personal story about how he was an untraditional candidate to become a physician but overcame the doubts to become a top-notch hospitalist. Connect with Dr. Okpara: YouTube, Instagram This weeks sponsor: Oxzgen CBD: https://oxzgen.com/L1446051 Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Are you looking for a deeper experience with the podcast, or maybe you'd like to support the podcast? If so, become Strive for Great Health Insider! Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

We dive into the following topics in this episode: ➡️Wellness Journey – Self Care➡️Article 1 – What happens if you immobilize one arm and exercise the other➡️Article 2 – Ketosis as a treatment for COVID-19➡️Rootine Supplement – MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) This Weeks Sponsor: Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/848858/10924 Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Are you looking for a deeper experience with the podcast, or maybe you'd like to support the podcast? If so, become Strive for Great Health Insider! Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Rootine Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Insomnia and sleep disorders are incredibly prevalent in America. Nearly 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, insomnia being chief amongst them. 30% of adults report experiencing short term insomnia; 10% report long term insomnia (nearly 33 million adults!). It is recommended that we get 7-9 hours of sleep, yet 35% of adults get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Insomnia, anxiety, and depression rates increased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest, and uncertainty in the economy. Lack of sleep and poor sleep quality is associated with numerous chronic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, cancer, infections, stress, heart disease & more. Our "hustle" culture places emphasis on getting things done while sacrificing sleep and rest. Paradoxically lack of sleep impairs our cognition and makes it harder to complete the tasks we set out to accomplish. In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of sleep, why we sleep, the four stages of sleep, REM vs. NREM sleep, circadian rhythms, and holistic strategies to improve your sleep duration and quality. This weeks sponsor: Real Ketones: https://www.realketones.com/#drharrismd Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Are you looking for a deeper experience with the podcast, or maybe you'd like to support the podcast? If so, become Strive for Great Health Insider! Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Our first Wellness Weekly of the new year starts off with a bang. We cover the following topics in this episode: ➡️Wellness Journey – COVID hits the Harris household➡️Article 1 – Vitamin D co-administration with probiotics➡️Article 2 – Fat mass and risk of death➡️Rootine Supplement – Alpha Lipoic Acid Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Are you looking for a deeper experience with the podcast, or maybe you'd like to support the podcast? If so, become Strive for Great Health Insider! Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

It's that time of year; you know, the one where everyone makes a New Year resolution to lose weight, or eat healthy, or save money. Every year we make resolutions, and every year we don't quite reach the lofty goal we set. There's nothing wrong with having big audacious goals, even during a pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 have made now the most crucial time in history to achieve those self-care and wellness goals. So why do people not succeed in their resolutions? The main answer is that we don't arm ourselves with the tools needed to succeed. The growth mindset is the tool we need to ensure that we achieve every single goal we set for ourselves. Mindset and business coach Alaina Schwartz joins us to discuss how the growth mindset impacts business and health and how you can shift your perspective from the fixed mindset to the growth mindset. This podcast is just what you need to start your 2021 off right! Connect With Alaina Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainaschwartz/ Website: https://alainaschwartz.com/ Oxzgen CBD: https://oxzgen.com/L1446051 Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Are you looking for a deeper experience with the podcast, or maybe you'd like to support the podcast? If so, become Strive for Great Health Insider! Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Wow, what a way to close out 2020! Dr. Cheng Ruan, a titan in functional and holistic medicine, joins Dr. Harris to discuss health disparities in medicine and clinical research. The topic expands far beyond that as the doctors had an incredible vibe. They also discuss the following topics: ➡️The COVID vaccine and reasons for and against it ➡️The most critical step in healing your body ➡️How NFL veterans and combat veterans are quite similar ➡️Bioenergetics and why they matter ➡️How to deal with negativity on social media ➡️And much, much more! We end the Strive for Great Health Podcast in 2020 on such a high note with a conversation about our hopes, dreams, and desires in our futures as holistic providers. Connect With Dr. Ruan Website: https://www.texascenterforlifestylemedicine.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheng_ruan_md/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txlifemed/ Real Ketones: https://www.realketones.com/#drharrismd Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, ad-free episodes, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, ad-free audio, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Rootine Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

This episode covers the following topics: ➡️Wellness Journey - My life as a pansy ➡️Article 1 - Gene expression and brain thickness ➡️Article 2 - Subjective well-being and health behaviors ➡️Rootine Supplement - Vitamin E Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, ad-free audio, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Rootine Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Before The Ashes Fall is a novel and upcoming film by visionary David Serafine that presents an entirely new perspective on Alzheimer's disease. Before his groundbreaking work, few mainstream entertainment projects had focused on the disease from the vantage point of those most affected by it; the minority community. We had the pleasure of interviewing David about his work and how he plans to utilize the film and book to help raise awareness and help those with this devastating illness. Connect with David: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-serafine-989b034/ Website: https://beforetheashesfallthefilm.com/ Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/848858/10924

This episode covers the following topics: ➡️Wellness Journey - The dancing man➡️Research Article 1 - Light therapy for brain injury➡️Research Article 2 - The microbiome influences carbohydrate metabolism➡️Rootine Supplement - Vitamin B6 Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Order Rootine: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/848858/10924

Alzheimer's disease is currently the sixth-leading cause of death in the US, and rates are predicted to triple by 2050. It is a devastating illness, and conventional medicine has made little headway in preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease. According to the literature, 40-45% of the cases are preventable, but holistic physicians think that number is underestimated. Alzheimer's has several root causes, which we discuss in this podcast. We also talk about what you can do to prevent and treat those root causes and how you can treat the disease from a holistic perspective. Alzheimer's is very close to my heart as I have seen the disease firsthand in my grandparents, and I carry a gene that dramatically increases my risk. The strategies mentioned in this podcast are employed in my life to prevent genetic risk from manifesting as disease. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

This episode of Wellness Weekly covers the following topics: ➡️Wellness Journeys: Be like This episode of Wellness Weekly covers the following topics: ➡️Wellness Journeys: Be like Bain! ➡️Article 1: Maternal diabetes and risk of offspring cardiovascular disease in early adulthood ➡️Article 2: Organic food and reduced pesticide exposure ➡️Supplement: Vitamin C Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924 #godfirst

Acne is a common condition affecting millions of Americans of all ages. While usually regarded as a cosmetic issue, acne can be the herald of a much deeper problem hiding within the body. The skin is a beautiful organ with numerous functions, and dysregulation in its function can cause acne. This episode discusses the skin's functions, how acne forms, the root cause of acne, and how you can holistically heal your skin. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Welcome to the first installment of our new weekly podcast segment, Wellness Weekly. We have combined Wellness Journey Monday, Research Tuesday/Thursday, & Supplement Saturday into one video/audio segment for your listening pleasure (previously these segments were only on YouTube). This episode covers: Wellness Journeys: H.E.R.O Acronym & Psychological Resilience Research Article 1: Smoking, Brain Inflammation, & Alzheimer's Research Article 2: Neighborhood Poverty & Cognition Supplement Discussion: Manganese Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Dr. Harris is joined by Dr. Tamara Beckford, an emergency medicine physician, and entrepreneur who sees a bright future for online medicine. Dr. Beckford has been taking care of "urgencies" in the ER that often could be addressed in the outpatient setting; however, our primary care physicians are overloaded and frequently overbooked. These urgencies go untreated and transform into emergencies that land people in the ER. Dr. Beckford asked herself if there was a better way, and if she could help. She harnessed the entrepreneurial spirit to create UR Caring Docs, a telemedicine platform to treat urgencies before becoming emergencies. Learn more about her approach and caring nature in this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Dr. Harris joins Dr. Nathan Bryan, one of the preeminent researchers of nitric oxide and the CEO/Founder of Nitric Oxide Innovations, LLC and author of Functional Nitric Oxide Nutrition. Nitric oxide does not get the love it should in the media or by mainstream medicine. Dysfunction in nitric oxide is at the core of many chronic diseases that are so prevalent now. In this episode, Dr. Harris and Dr. Bryan discuss nitric oxide, a new study currently recruiting regarding nitric oxide and COVID, and how you can naturally boost your nitric oxide levels. COVID study: www.aacovidstudy.com Website: https://drnathansbryan.com/ Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. Dr. Harris' Wellness Programs: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

We piggyback on last week's Live Long & Prosper episode with a new release featuring an Ageless wonder. Nathaniel Wilkins is 66 years young and exemplifies everything we talked about in the previous episode. While we focused on the scientific portion of aging in the last episode, this episode focuses on the mindset necessary to become ageless. Connect with Nathaniel Wilkins: Website: https://agelessworkout.com/ Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. Dr. Harris' Wellness Programs: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

My goal is to live as well as I can for as long as possible, and that's also what I help my clients do. In this episode, we discuss the cellular process of aging and how that impacts longevity. You'll hear all about the aging process, what influences the aging process, and how you can improve your cells' biological age. This information will help you achieve the much mentioned Star Trek motto of Live Long & Prosper! Let's reverse the clock together. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. Dr. Harris' Wellness Programs: Dr. Harris' Wellness Programs: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

42% of the US is deficient in this critical hormone that has a large effect on our health. Vitamin D regulates the expression of 200 different genes, is involved with our immune systems, and is responsible for bone health, to name a few of the things it is involved with. Multiple studies have shown the importance of Vitamin D with COVID as prevention and treatment. In this episode, we discuss what Vitamin D is, how we get it, how we measure levels and what optimal levels are, symptoms of low Vitamin D, what it does in the body & more in this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. Dr. Harris' Wellness Programs: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Dr. Harris welcomes back a good friend of the podcast, Joseph Murci, to discuss nutrition myths. Their previous podcast debunked a few of the most common and well-believed myths in exercise, and this time, it was time to tackle nutrition myths. Nutrition is a complex subject as food serves as energy, medicine, and a signaling system. However, some things are accepted by many as being true are entirely false. Dr. Harris and Mr. Murci dispel some common nutrition myths and offer what you should be doing instead to ensure you develop a well-rounded nutrition plan. Connect with Joseph: www.murcifit.com 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/1092

The term "immune" system is casually tossed around; however, what the immune system does is not common knowledge. Our immune system has numerous functions, from repair and recovery to seeking out and destroying foreign invaders. COVID-19 exposed a crisis in the immune systems of your average American. Our lifestyles and habits wreck the immune system, which causes dysregulation and improper immune balance. An underactive immune system is a problem, but so is an immune system that is too vigilant. This episode discusses how our immune system works, its job is in regards to our overall health, and how you balance the immune system to handle its numerous different functions. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. Dr. Harris' Wellness Programs: theghwellness.teachable.com Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

Dr. Harris is joined by Dr. Travis Zigler, a holistic eye health expert who focuses on treating dry eyes with naturopathic medicine. Dr. Harris and Dr. Zigler discuss how the eyes are windows into your overall health and how holistic treatment protocols impact our eyes' health. This episode is a powerful reminder of how all the things we do throughout the day either add to or subtract from our health. Holistic medicine impacts every single system of our body, whether that be your liver, heart, or eyes. Let's take better care of our eyes and our overall health together! Dr. Zigler's Contact Information:0 Eye Love: https://eyelovethesun.com/ Eye Love Cares Foundation:https://eyelovecares.org/ Free Rethinking Dry Eye eBook: www.dryeyebook.com or https://eyelovethesun.com/pages/free-dry-eye-book Free Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser, pay shipping: www.FreeHeyedrate.com or https://eyelovethesun.com/pages/freeheyedrate Facebook Group, Dry Eye Syndrome Support Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dryeyesupport/ YouTube Channel, The Dry Eye Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1e42WesWrB5ib6gEXpEYw The Dry Eye Show Blog: https://thedryeyeshow.com/ or https://eyelovethesun.com/blogs/dry-eyes The Dry Eye Show on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dry-eye-show-with-optometrist-dr-travis-zigler/id1354155948

The surrounding narrative regarding cholesterol and the other blood lipids coming from insurance companies and conventional medicine is full of myths. The conventional medical system looks at cholesterol as a boogeyman, a harbinger of doom. However, cholesterol is essential to life and a vital component of every cell in the body. How can it be the bringer of death and a key to life at the same time? As with everything else, the name of the game is balance. This episode goes deep into the truth about cholesterol and the other blood lipids, how abnormal levels are a symptom and not a disease, and how you can balance your cholesterol and other blood lipids. Wellness Programs: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/drrichardharrismd Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/striveforgreathealth

Dr. Harris is joined by Lolita Guarin, a certified stress management coach and health coach, to discuss how health coaching is essential to achieving your health goals and how to mitigate stress, especially in the workplace. Both of these topics are so relevant to today's health crisis as we begin to navigate the new normal. This podcast will give you some practical tips to deal with stress at work, whether at home or in the office, and a few techniques we health coaches use to guide our clients to success. Coach Guarin's website: http://www.beamazingyou.com/ Wellness Programs: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/5pillarsbundle Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/1092 Strive for Great Health Podcast Insiders Group: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

Data from Mental Health America (MHA) showed a 407% and 457% increase in anxiety and depression screening in May and June, respectively. Social unrest, a pending election, financial strain, and COVID-19 have dramatically affected our mental health. The conventional medicine approach to anxiety is to take medication and hope for the best. This approach does not incorporate several healing treatments and techniques with clinical science proving efficacy in anxiety disorders. Dr. Harris dives into the science and underlying causes of anxiety and outlines a few holistic treatment options to combat anxiety. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders. Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. Dr. Harris' Wellness Programs: theghwellness.teachable.com Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment: https://rootinevitamins.df7rps.net/c/2446411/853842/10924

We go to pharmacy school for the promise of helping patients and being medication experts, but the reality of pharmacy practice very different. Pharmacists are trained to provide a variety of healthcare services but often are relegated to being dispensers. Dr. Manukyan wanted more from her life and decided to pursue a career as a Functional Pharmacist. Come learn more about her inspiring story and what you can do as a pharmacist if you are looking for more out of your career. Dr. Manukyan's Contact Info: https://www.drchristinemanukyan.com/ Instagram @ LinkedIn drchristinemanukyan Facebook Christine Manukyan Email [email protected] Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today! Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned - theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders.

Episode 33 is an interview with someone who is just like you who is walking through a Keto journey. Brittany has been following Keto for almost two and a half years now. We discuss how Keto has affected her life, how her PCOS has been improved, and her overall philosophy on how Keto is a lifestyle choice. It is a beautiful episode that highlights a couple walking in wellness together! Learn more about our Keto journey by joining our Keto Facebook group, Keto Connected. Become an Insider Today! Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned - theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders.

A fan asked us if we could elaborate on the difference between food allergies and food intolerances, and since we love our fans, we jumped on the opportunity. Many people have food intolerances that can lead to low-level, nagging symptoms, or contribute to chronic disease. In this episode, we discuss the difference between food allergies and food intolerances, what some common triggers are, and what you can do to heal yourself holistically. Become An Insider Today: Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned - theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders.

70% of people on any given day can walk around dehydrated. Dehydration can cause accidents, cognitive decline, and other health issues. Yes, we need to drink water, but electrolytes are often necessary to help us entirely remain hydrated. We welcome Noah Alldredge, the president of Hydration Health, to the podcast to discuss dehydration and how our favorite electrolytes can help you stay hydrated and healthy. Re:play: https://hydrationhealth.com/pages/re-play Promo Code: DRHARRISMD Become An Insider Today: Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned - theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders.

This episode is another fan request! We love our fans and want to do our best to accommodate their requests. Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, affects millions of Americans. Conventional medicine treats acid reflux with agents that block stomach acid; however, this often masks the symptoms and worsens the disease! Functional medicine has a different approach to acid reflux; this approach addresses the root cause and aims to eliminate it! Listen and learn about what causes acid reflux and what you can do to heal your body. Become An Insider Today: Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned - theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders.

After our hormone dysregulation episode, a fan reached out and wanted more information about insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a root cause of chronic disease and one that is exceptionally prevalent in the US. 40% of the population is insulin resistant, and our lifestyle is the major driving factor! You'll hear some startling statistics in this episode, how you can check to see if you are insulin resistant, and what you can do to reverse insulin resistance. Become An Insider Today: Insiders gain early access to new episodes, discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned - theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders.

Why us? Why is America different? The very fabric of our society tore, and things will never be the same. COVID-19 hit America like a sledgehammer, but what is the underlying mechanism behind this? America has 4.5% of the world's population and 26% of the COVID cases as of 7/2020. The root cause may lie in the forgotten pandemic that has proliferated over the last 30 years. It will shock you when you hear some of the statistics presented in this episode. Dr. Harris gets emotional as he discusses the state of American "sick-care," and he feels compelled to do something to fix our current path. Become an Insider: theghwellness.com/p/insiders

Dr. Harris is joined by Chef Latara Jeffers, CEO of Veganish, to discuss all things vegan. A vegan nutrition plan can be perfectly healthy, but many people miss essential nutrients with what they are eating. Learn how you can prevent pitfalls while being vegan by listening to Chef Latara's wellness journey. Connect with Latara: IG: Beveganish Website: Beveganish.com Join Our VIP Insider Group: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

At the Strive for Great Health Podcast, we love our fans. A fan requested that we discuss pain and how to approach it from a holistic perspective. Chronic pain affects 100 million Americans at the cost of over 600 billion dollars a year! Pain is a complex process requiring inputs from both the mind and body. Treating this behemoth requires a multi-modal approach that heals both the mind and body. In this episode, Dr. Harris discusses how a functional medicine provider addresses chronic pain. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider - https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

There is no one-size-fits-all for nutrition; however, specific nutrition plans can be beneficial for genetics, lifestyle, and medical reasons. The most important aspect of nutrition is eating whole foods as nature intended; however, it is possible to be sensitive to particular plant-based products. Carnivore mentor Jill Samter joins Dr. Harris, as they discuss her transition to Carnivore, what is has done for her life, and how she helps others follow the nutrition plan safely. Grab a grass-fed, grass-finished steak and enjoy the show! Become A Strive for Great Health Insider: theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders Jill Samter's Contact Information: Website: www.jill-samter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_H4iaI3nQ_J1_SmeZYWQ

We love our furry friends, large and small! They bring so much joy into our lives, but did you know that dogs are also good for our health? There are some surprising health benefits to having a fur baby, and you'll learn what those are in this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders/

Dr. Harris is joined by licensed professional counselor and frequent Fox26 contributor Mary Jo Rapini. 6/3/2020 America is at a pivotal moment in its history. The death of George Floyd has spurred many to protest peacefully, but some are so enraged that they lash out violently. Unchecked, anger destroys the body as well as the mind. Dr. Harris and Mary Jo discuss anger, it's effects on health and relationships, and how you can channel that anger into something healthy and productive. The second half of the interview focuses on social media. Social media can be a powerful tool when used correctly, but also a drain on one's mental and physical health if misused. Learn how to unplug from social media and rekindle connections with the real loved ones in your life. Connect With Mary Jo Rapini: Website: http://www.maryjorapini.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mjrapini Join The Strive For Great Health Insider Group: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

Dr. Harris shares his personal experience treating COVID-19 patients and what he has learned treating patients, and researching literature concerning the virus. Join The Strive for Great Health Insiders: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

Dr. Harris is a firm believer in the properties of CBD. Did you know that your body makes its own CBD like molecules and they have effects all over the body? Learn more about CBD and what to look for in a CBD product with this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. *Update* 5/15/2020 My CBD recommendation has changed, I now use Oxzgen CBD. For more information see our website at theghwellness.com

Jim Rohn once said we are the average of the five people inside our inner circle. Healthy relationships are essential to our health, our mindset, and our ability to achieve our goals. Relationships can either add value to you or those around you or subtract value. Dr. Harris is joined by life coach Dr. Bolu Oladini to discuss how relationships impact our health and give tips on health-promoting relationships and how to exit from toxic relationships. Connect with Dr. Bolu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boladini/ Instagram: @doctor_bolu

Dr. Harris discusses one of his favorite wellness tools, Intermittent Fasting. He also differentiates between what a true fast is and another wellness tool, time-restricted eating. We discuss how to fast, the benefits of intermittent fasting, the pitfalls of fasting, and how to incorporate fasting into your life in this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment

Dr. Harris is joined by Michelle Schneider owner and practitioner at Optimal Hormone Health and Wellness. Women’s Health is a hot topic, but there is often a lot of confusion about what is and isn’t healthy. This discussion centers around the holistic approach to women’s hormone health. Michelle Schneider’s Contact Information:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-schneider-fnp-c-8884b826/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/603664159724522/optimal-hormone-health-wellness-nurse-practitioner/Website: https://optimalhormone.com/

Dr. Harris was sitting in service at Hope City when he felt the spirit move him to discuss the Lord’s word when it comes to health. Soon after, he sat down with some worship music and poured through the word looking for what God has said about healthy behaviors. Since the very beginning, God had a plan for our health and our current lifestyle has deviated far from that plan. This episode dives into the word of God and how following his will is essential for our health. Become An Insider: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

Have you heard of the nutrition plan taking the country by storm? Everywhere you go, there is a keto this and a keto that. Ketosis can be a powerful health tool when used correctly. Dr. Harris is a firm believer in keto and follows a modified keto plan. Learn more about ketosis in this episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast. We have switched our ketone recommendation to Real Ketones. They use the same patent as the previous recommendation, are equally as effective, and much friendlier on your wallet. Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment

Dr. Harris is joined by the incomparable Theresa Roemer for a candid conversation about resilience, gratitude, and charity. Theresa shares some incredible personal experiences and what makes her get out of bed every day. Her journey is nothing less than inspiring and prove that anyone can achieve greatness while being humble and breathing life into and uplifting the community. Theresa’s Social Media: IG: @Theresa.Roemer Twitter: @TheresaRoemer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FPerL8QvbP1B8YkeXMy-g

Dr. Harris discusses one of his favorite holistic techniques, Cellular Exercise aka PEMF (Pulsed Electric Magnetic Fields). Dr. Harris is a firm believer in this healing technique which has helped him tremendously with his sciatica, irritable bowel, and generalized inflammation. In this episode, you will learn what Cellular Exercise can do for you and what differentiates this technique from others on the market. Become An Insider: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

Dr. Harris welcomes Jennifer Jones of Jenuine Nutrition to discuss food addiction and having an unhealthy relationship with food. Nutrition is unquestionable the most important aspect of our health and wellness and is often the most neglected. Come learn some tips from Dr. Harris and Jennifer regarding how you can develop a healthy relationship with nutrition and food.

Dr. Harris finishes the six root causes of chronic disease with nutrient deficiencies. A 2019 study found that 10% of Americans (32 million people) have severe nutrient deficiencies that can cause or worsen chronic disease. This is worsened by new nutrition trends such as keto, veganism, and carnivorism. Learn how your nutrition plan may be causing nutrient issues and how you can plug those gaps. Become An Insider: https://theghwellness.teachable.com/p/insiders

Stress is the most underappreciated cause of chronic disease. Stress that is put on the body (physiologic stress) can be helpful in the right circumstances, but prolonged stress causes numerous unwanted effects. Mental stress is a powerful stimulator of the body’s physical stress response and can lead to and worsen chronic disease. Learn how both types of stress affect the body and what you can holistically do to protect yourself from the effects of chronic stress in this week’s episode of the Strive for Great Health Podcast with Dr. Richard Harris.

Dr. Harris returns to the six root causes of chronic disease with a special bonus cause. We can not change our genes, but we can alter how they are expressed. This process is called epigenetics and is a hot topic in medical news currently. Listen and learn how nature (your genes) loads the gun, but nurture (your lifestyle) pulls the trigger. You can mitigate the risk imparted by your genes by your lifestyle. Learn more about this topic in this secret bonus episode of the Strive For Great Health Podcast! Become A Strive for Great Health Insider Today: Insiders gain discounts for our other wellness services, a list of fundamental take-home points to facilitate easy listening, a discussion forum for each episode, a behind the scenes narrative to each episode, and links to supplements and articles mentioned. 5 Pillars of Great Health Wellness Program Free Personalized Lifestyle Assessment

Dr. Harris is joined by Mr. Sean Sessel, the CEO of the Oculus Institute. Mr. Sessel is an expert in burnout and freeing individuals from burnout and shifting into a life of purpose and fulfillment. This episode will teach you how to recognize burnout, how burnout impacts your health, mind, and spirit and what you can do to get yourself out from under the effects of burnout. Mr. Sean Sessel’s contact info: https://www.oculusinstitute.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/oculusinstitute Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-oculus-institute/about/