Take Back Your Health

[Originally published on January 27, 2014] Professional certified fitness trainer Mikki Reilly has been teaching people about fitness for twenty years. A one-time competing bodybuilder, she brings her wealth of experience to helping people of all ages lose weight and become fit. Mikki graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with degrees in both exercise and health science, and communication. She earned the highly esteemed certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the master of fitness sciences (MFS) from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Tell us a little bit about your background. How did you get involved in the Paleo approach to health and fitness? How did you see your body transform by doing this? What is functional training? Can you explain the 5-step primal body program that you discuss in your book? Tell us about high intensity exercises. Are there things you can do at home? What are your 3 favorite exercises that people can do at home? You mentioned self-myofascial release with the foam roller. Can you explain how that works? In your book, you say that aerobic training can cause some people to gain weight. Can you explain how that happens? Is there an interval time that works best? Can you tell our listeners where they can find you? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Mikki Reilly: Website: https://fitnesstransform.com/ X (formerly Twitter): @MikkiReilly

[Originally published on January 1st, 2014] Chris Kresser, LAc, is a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner. Greatist.com has named Chris one of the 50 most influential people in health and fitness, along with Mehmet Oz, Andrew Weil, and Deepak Chopra; and the popular LivingLavidaLowCarb.com and best-selling Paleo-nutrition authors such as Robb Wolf have ranked Chris as one of the top 10 trusted authorities in the Paleo-nutrition world. Chris is the author of the forthcoming book, Personal Paleo Code: Your Individual Prescription for Feeling Better Fast, Living Better Longer, and Preventing and Reversing Disease Naturally. Tell us about your personal story What are the disadvantages of a vegetarian/vegan diet? What about the argument that agriculture has increased average human life spans? What is your opinion about The China Study? See Denise Minger’s rebuttal to The China Study What about increased cholesterol and heart disease with red meat consumption? Is sitting the new smoking? Can you tell us more about the intangible (play, touch, human connection) aspects of health? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Chris Kresser: Website: https://chriskresser.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriskresserlac X (formerly Twitter): @ChrisKresser

[Originally published on December 30, 2013] Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on December 16, 2013] As CEO and Founder of MindBodyGreen, Jason Wachob’s goal is to inspire people around the world to live their healthiest lives, by making informed choices about food, movement, and spirituality. After being told that he required back surgery, Jason opted for yoga and is now completely healed. Jason has been featured in The New York Times and Vogue Australia, and has a BA in History from Columbia University, where he played Varsity Basketball for four years. You can read about some of his favorite life lessons here. Can you tell us a little bit about your personal health journey? What was the inspiration to start MindBodyGreen? What are the most popular topics? Who or what is your biggest wellness inspiration? What are some of the biggest lessons you have learned as an entrepreneur? Do you have a favorite article or post on MindBodyGreen? A post that you learned something from? What are some interesting things or people you have met because of MBG? You recently started offering eCourses – Tell us about those and do you have more topics coming? What’s your vision for MBG? What does the future hold? What are wellness trends you see coming for 2014? What advice can you give to someone wanting to start a blog or business? I always ask my guest what you typically eat in a day? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Jason Wachob: Website: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/wc/jason-wachob X (formerly Twitter: @JasonWachob

[Originally published on December 2nd, 2013] Peter D’Adamo is a naturopathic physician who is also an author, researcher-educator, Ivesian, amateur horologist, budding software developer, and air-cooled enthusiast. He is considered a world expert in glycobiology, principally the ABO (ABH) blood groups and the secretor (FUT2) polymorphisms. In 1996 Dr. D’Adamo wrote the NY Times Bestseller Eat Right For Your Type. Now, Dr. D’Adamo teaches Generative Medicine I-II and Introduction to Biochemical Individuality at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and supervises a specialized clinic shift in personalized medicine. He is the Director of the new University of Bridgeport Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine. Tell us about how you came up with the “Eat Right For Your Blood Type”?What is the theory based on? Can you tell us briefly about each type? Do you notice more specific disease with certain types such as cancer or autoimmune? Your website says B have more autoimmune – clinically I see O have more Autoimmune. O seem to do better on Paleo diet but notice many of things like eggs, Avocado and coconut not good for O – can you explain that a bit more? O don’t do well with wheat and gluten but says Ezekiel is ok. Can you tell us about that? What types of patients do you see in your clinic? Can you tell us some real life examples of some success stories? Do you use diet alone or are you using functional lab testing like stool testing? Can you explain about secretors? Tell us more about your book Change Your Genetic Destiny Where should someone start? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. D’Adamo: Website: https://www.dadamo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drpeterdadamo

[Originally published on November 18, 2013] Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition who received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. After completing residency training in Neurology, also at the University of Miami, Dr. Perlmutter entered private practice in Naples, Florida. Dr. Perlmutter is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Columbia University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University. He has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the author of: The Better Brain Book, Raise a Smarter Child By Kindergarten, and Power Up Your Brain, and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, Dr. Oz, Montel Across America, and The CBS Early Show. In 2002, Dr. Perlmutter was the recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and in addition was awarded the Denham Harmon Award for his pioneering work in the application of free radical science to clinical medicine. He is the recipient of the 2006 National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award and was awarded the Humanitarian of the Year award from the American College of Nutrition in, 2010. Dr. Perlmutter currently serves as Medical Advisor for the Dr. Oz Show. His new book, Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar – Your Brain’s Silent Killers is now a New York Times Bestseller. 1) Doctor, Grain Brain is now the number one book in America in the area of brain health. Why the interest? 2) We are all told that the best thing we can do is cut back on fat, and yet your new book tells us just the opposite. Why do you say we should actually be eating more fat? 3) Doctors are telling everyone to lower their cholesterols, and your new book states that cholesterol is good for the brain. That seems a bit confusing. 4) People have been eating grains for thousands of years and now suddenly we are hearing that grains are a problem. How can that be? 5) In your new book you talk a lot about how sugars and carbs are actually “toxic” for the brain, can you explain? 6) How did you come up with these theories? Is there much science that supports what you’re saying? 7) How can a person know if they are at risk for a brain problem? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. Perlmutter: Website: https://drperlmutter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd

[Originally published on November 4, 2013] Dr. Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease as they occur inside and outside of the intestines. Since 2004, he has served as a teaching clinician for international audiences of Healthcare Practitioners, and currently holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists and the Medical Advisory Board of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals. Dr. O’Bryan is always one of the most thought-provoking, highly appreciated Speakers. Why do you think there is so much press about gluten these days? What did we do to gluten to make it so bad for us? How long does someone need to be on gf diet to see a difference? How much Gluten is too much? Tell me about the patient you had whose only exposure to gluten was a communion wafer and her symptoms? What’s the relationship with Autism? How does Gluten cause a leaky gut? What is the best testing for gluten sensitivity? And problems with traditional testing. How is it that you can have gluten sensitivity and not have digestive issues? How does Gluten cause brain fog? What about other brain disorders like seizures, depression and anxiety? What is the link with Gluten and autoimmune and cancer? What are common mishaps of going on a gluten free diet? What’s the deal with labeling something gluten free? Tell us about the Gluten Summit you have coming up? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. O'Bryan: Website: https://www.thedr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedr.com.english

[Originally published on October 21, 2013] Steve Wright is an electrical engineer turned health engineer. Back in 2009, he was struggling with IBS symptoms, weight gain, acne, and other severe health issues. When conventional medicine didn’t help, his friend Jordan Reasoner got him to start the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. In just a few days his IBS symptoms were basically gone. Since then, he’s focused on getting as healthy as possible and teaching others what he used to get to the root causes of digestive problems, hormone dysregulation, and detox issues. He writes and works with people 1-on-1 over at scdlifestyle.com. What kind of digestive problems did you have? What is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet? You mentioned “SCD is like the little brother of Paleo,” what’s the difference between SCD and Paleo? Who is SCD for? I know you guys talk a lot about Poop. What can I learn about my health from poop? Can you share these 3 factors that make up a “perfect poop?” What are some of the common problems you’re seeing with people on SCD? You guys talk a lot about the 4 horsemen, or 4 common foods that are allowed, but still cause a lot of problems for people. Can you tell us about those? If diet doesn’t seem to be enough, what are some supplements that can help those with digestive problems? What are some of the root causes of digestive problems? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Steve Wright: Website: https://scdlifestyle.com/

[Originally published on September 23rd, 2013] Plant strong vs Paleo, which is better? Any suggestions for a 3-year-old boy with hives who has been given Zyrtek? It is true that Propylthiouracil (PTU) is worse for Graves’ disease than Metimazole? Do you think the MTHFR gene is responsible for all the health issues they have attributed to it? I am heterozygous MTHFR, what specifically do I need to do? How do you feel about the flu vaccination? Any treatment needed if you have high antibodies for Hashimoto’s, but normal TSH in a teen? Can you tell me why products with less sugar end up costing more? What is your view on the Blood Type Diet? Can someone taking SSRIs actually cause a mild serotonin syndrome type reaction if they have a sudden, dramatic improvement in gut health by changing their diet? How can someone who has to live on disability with no health insurance and no extra discretionary funds stay even remotely healthy in these times? Why do insurance companies not reimburse for your services or other functional medicine doctors? How long does it take to regrow hair after getting on thyroid meds? What do you recommend for migraines? How do histamine levels in the body specifically affect the gut? Which carbs and fruits are best for a R.A. sufferer? Some health advocates claim that you shouldn’t mix fruit with nuts, and or yoghurt and fruit – would this be the case for those with gut issues – or is it just nonsense and why do they advocate this? What would you recommend as a remedy for itchy “wet feeling” ears How do I find the right internist? If I have no gallbladder, can my digestion ever be optimal? What can help it? What is the holistic way to treat fibromyalgia? I am bored with the TWM elimination diet. What can I do to add some variety? What is your take on probiotics and cancer with Chemo treatments? What is the best treatment of ADD? What is your opinion on Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s study on GMO foods that contain Round up (glyphosate) ? Have you seen the study? Have you heard of Pathway Fit test from Genova Diagnostics? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on September 9, 2013] Will you treat me via Skype in the UK? Is it okay to have wheat and barley grass in your diet if you’re gluten sensitive or celiac? Would you recommend the iodine radiation procedure for a person with hyperthyroidism? How do I rid my body of Candida? What probiotic do you recommend for kids? How do you convince the rest of the medical establishment of your way of practicing is the only one that addresses health and not disease? What do you think of bio-identical hormones for women? How do I know that my gut is repaired? What everyday supplements do you recommend everyone should be taking, including teens? Does my one cup of organic coffee per day prevent my leaky gut from healing? Do you eat corn chips (organic, non-GMO), or should I stop feeding them to my girls? What treatment would you recommend to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s? I want to do an elimination diet, but am worried that I won’t be able to stick to it! How can you help ensure success of following through on this, and how long will it take? What are your thoughts on the blood type diet? Is it important to eat a certain diet based on blood type? How do you handle having both diabetes and gluten intolerance without messing one of them up worse? Why is it so hard to find help on mold exposure? How do you recommend treating PCOS naturally? How to stop eating sugar? If I was advised to stay away from milk, does peach keifer count as milk? If I was advised to eat gluten free, does oatmeal count as gluten? I will be traveling abroad soon (Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia). The travel guides are recommending vaccinations. What are your tips and recommendations on vaccinations, staying healthy, and maintaining a gluten free diet? Dr. Myers, I have you heard you say before that the gut is not something that is really addressed in medical school. I found this to be intriguing. Can you please elaborate on this? Why do doctors come out of medical school with little to no training on the gut? Best source of folate, not folic acid…how do I know the difference on the label? Nutritionally, what is the first thing you usually ingest after waking in the mornings? How are you? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on August 26, 2013] Jennifer Fugo is the founder of Gluten Free School, a website dedicated to teaching gluten-sensitive individuals commonsense, simple and powerful steps to get healthy. She’s a certified Health Coach named a “Gluten Free Guru” by Philadelphia Magazine who created the popular “Gluten-Free Sugar Cleanse” to teach gluten-free folks how to experience positive physical changes through commonsense sugar reduction. Jennifer is sought after expert for news contributions about healthy, gluten-free living as well as a speaker and avid blogger who has been featured on Yahoo! News, eHow, CNN, and Philadelphia Magazine. Tell us about yourself and your work at Gluten Free School How did you end up gluten-free? “Standard American” Gluten-Free Diet Gluten-free off-ramps to healthier eating Gluten-Free diet turns people into sugar addicts How do the processed starches and sugars derail one’s healing progress What are the emotional hangups that people have around sugar? What are some helpful guidelines for people about sugar? Any practical ideas on meals that support a healthier gluten-free diet? Where are some of the most common and unexpected places gluten is hidden? What are common mistakes of hidden gluten people don’t think of when first going gluten free? What are some common names of hidden gluten in products? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Jennifer Fugo: Website: https://www.glutenfreeschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeSchool/

[Originally published on August 19, 2013] Dr. Susan Blum is the Founder and Director of Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, New York. She is a Preventive Medicine and Chronic Disease Specialist, Dr. Blum is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for The Dr. Oz Show. She has appeared on Fox 5 News, ABC Eyewitness News, and is regularly quoted in Real Simple, Harper’s Bazaar, Redbook. Dr. Blum’s mission for Blum Center for Health is to facilitate a personalized healing experience by creating a partnership with her patients while providing cutting-edge Functional Medicine and teaching self-care skills for changing health habits. Dr. Blum completed her Internal Medicine training at St-Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, her residency in Preventive Medicine at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine. She received her Masters in Public Health at Columbia University, and her training in Functional Medicine from The Institute for Functional Medicine, in Gig Harbor, Washington. In addition to her role as Founder of Blum Center for Health, Dr. Blum is on staff at Greenwich Hospital as an Integrative Medicine Specialist in the Medicine Department. She is also a member of the Senior Teaching Faculty at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. and teaches throughout the world in their training programs. Can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do? You just published a book, The Immune System Recovery Plan, and you offer one approach to treating all the different illnesses that are considered autoimmune disease. How did you devise this system and how can one approach help heal so many different issues? Can you define autoimmune disease and tell us a bit about what causes it? In your new book, The Immune System Recovery Plan, you talk about four categories or pillars that influence autoimmune disease, and if handled correctly, could actually help heal your immune system. Can you tell us what they are and fill us in on why they are so important? Let’s go into more detail on the 4 steps of your treatment program. First, Using Food As Medicine. We all know food is important, but can you give us specifics on how food relates specifically to autoimmune disease? Step 2 of your program is Understanding The Stress Connection. Of course we all know there is plenty of stress all around us. Can stress really trigger autoimmune disease and what can we do about it? Step 3 is Healing Your Gut. Can you elaborate on the connection between a healthy gut and a healthy immune system? Why do you think it is that people have so many gut problems now? What can we do to ensure that our gut is healthy? You call Step 4 “Supporting Your Liver”. Can you share your detox program and explain how this can help heal your immune system? Thank you for explaining your 4-Step program. Do you have any suggestions where to start? How can people contact you or get more information about your book and your program? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. Blum: Website: https://www.blumcenterforhealth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blumcenterforhealth/

[Originally published on August 12, 2013] With over 17 years of experience in the cosmetic and skincare industry, make-up guru Shirley Pinkson brings her expertise in artistry and business to W3LL PEOPLE™ Cosmetics. Before partnering to create W3LL PEOPLE™, Shirley served as the corporate leader for NARS Cosmetics and grew NARS into one of the top five cosmetic lines in America. In addition, she held the position of Lead Cosmetics Business Manager at Barney’s NYC. If one thing is for certain, it’s that Shirley knows makeup, understands a woman’s lifestyle and has the special ability to make women feel beautiful! After many unsuccessful searches for toxin free cosmetics that are rich in color and that last, Shirley teamed up with partners Dr. Reneé Snyder and James Walker to create W3LL PEOPLE™, the ultimate eco-chic cosmetic collection. It is Shirley’s vast knowledge of cosmetics that ensures each product looks just as gorgeous on the skin as it feels with no compromise. Shirley is highly sought after for her make-up genius. Her clients include celebrities, such as Naomi Campbell and Isabella Rossellini. Shirley has also been featured in projects for the NBC network, Time Out New York and The Dallas Morning News. How did you get into the makeup industry Tell us what is green beauty and about how you started W3LL PEOPLE Do you formulate the products yourself? How do you choose your product material? How do you recommend someone begin to change to green products? What differences may someone notice when using a green product compared to a conventional product? How can the consumer know if something is really all natural and not filled with chemical? Which products are the worst or biggest offenders in the cosmetic world? We heard you recently made a deal with the clothing retailer H&M to have your products in their stores, tell us about that? How do your products compare price-wise compared to other make-up? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on August 5, 2013] Brianne is a nutritionist with training in dietetics at the University of Texas at Austin. During her time at UT she completed her dietetic internship working at Seton Medical Center, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and a private practice with a local dietitian. Prior to joining the team at Austin UltraHealth, Brianne counseled patients with various nutritional needs, taught healthy lifestyle programs for children and families with the Austin YMCA, and worked with the Healthy Eating Team at the Whole Foods Market Global Headquarters. At Whole Foods, she created an affordable meal plan, contributed to the quality standard procedures for non-GMO and gluten-free products, and analyzed recipes for special diet needs. Brianne was also involved at the beginning of the Whole Kids Foundation, striving to improve children’s nutrition and wellness. What’s your experience with working with kids and nutrition? How important is it that kids eat nutritious food, even if they don’t feel sick? How can I make healthy eating fun for my family? What if I have a picky child? What are some of the most important aspect of healthy behavior change for kids? What are some quick breakfast and school lunch ideas? My kids are really busy after school – what are some tips when we are on the go? What about milk – don’t they need calcium? Can kids follow The Myers Way? What are some signs that my child may have a food sensitivity? How can I support my child with a food sensitivity? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on July 29, 2013] Drew Canole is a Nutrition Specialist, Transformation Specialist, and national spokesperson for the benefits of juicing vegetables for health and vitality. He is the founder of Fitlife.TV where he shares “Educational, Inspirational and Entertaining” videos and articles about health, fitness, healing and longevity. Drew Canole’s transformation clients include celebrities, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, authors, and personal development gurus. The success of his first book on Juicing Recipes vaulted him to national attention as a first time author and has garnered media and television attention in the form of book deals, TV talk show hosting and national endorsements from some of the leading national companies focused on health, wellness and athletics. Drew, how did you get into juicing? What is juicing? What are the benefits of juicing? Benefits of juicing vs smoothies? What are some pit falls you see with juicing? Explain juice fasting? What is your favorite juice? What’s the best type of juicer and your favorite brand? How can people get in touch with you? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on July 22nd, 2013] KARA FITZGERALD, ND, received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first CNME-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, Ph.D. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Fitzgerald is a lead author and co-editor with J. Alexander Bralley, Ph.D. of The Metametrix Institute’s Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine, a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine’s updated Textbook for Functional Medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald lectures globally on functional medicine, most recently in India, Hong Kong and the UK. She is on faculty and at the Institute for Functional Medicine and maintains a private practice in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. What are allergies? What is the origin of allergies? Why is allergic disease so widespread now? What is the role of the gut in relation to allergies? Tell us about elevated Histamine levels, HistaDao and Dunwoody Lab testing? What are the key nutrients that are needed to address allergies? What can we do to prevent allergic disease Tell us about a few difficult case stories all along, are there any others you’d like to share? What is your opinion on allergy shots and sublingual immune therapy? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. Fitzgerald: Website: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/

[Originally posted on July 14, 2013] Pilar Gerasimo is the founding editor of Experience Life magazine, a pioneering health and fitness publication that reaches 3 million people and has earned more than 100 editorial and design awards over its 12-year history. Pilar is also the creative force behind RevolutionaryAct.com and “101 Revolutionary Ways to Be Healthy” an interactive Web infographic and mobile app that have sparked viral social media interest. While the interactive infographic is no longer available, the app has gotten more that 120,000 downloads. And Pilar’s award-winning chapbook — “Manifesto for Thriving in a Mixed Up World” — has gotten rave reviews from health experts and readers across the country. Pilar recently a did a brief stint as Executive Editor of Healthy Living at the Huffington Post. She now blogs for HuffPost and also chairs the Board of Directors for Experience Life. She’s currently working on a book about “The Art of Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World.” I find most of us in this field of trying to get the world healthy have a personal health story – would you be willing to share that with us? Tell us your story of how you got into health? Experience Life Magazine is amazing! Tell us about the Magazine and how and why you started it? What about the sister site Revolutionary Act? What does ‘being healthy’ mean to you? What are some of the real challenges facing people who are trying to get healthy? And what are simple steps people can do? I love the 101 Revolutionary Way To Get Healthy app! Tell us about why you created it? What has the respnse been? I heard you are writing a book! What it’s about – can you tell us a bit about it? Tell us where people can get the magazine and the app? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Pilar Gerasimo: Website: https://experiencelife.com/ Website: https://revolutionaryact.com/

[Originally published on July 8, 2013] Dr. Stuart Nunnally is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio (1980). He maintains an integrative biological dental practice in Marble Falls, Texas where he has treated patients from all fifty states and twenty-four countries. Dr. Nunnally is board certified in naturopathic medicine and is board certified in integrative biologic dental medicine. He serves on the teaching faculty of the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine and The American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry, and he frequently teaches on all aspects of biological dentistry. Why are mercury fillings so bad? What dental materials are typically found to be biocompatible? I also know that you perform cavitation surgery. What is a cavitation, and how is it treated? I know that you have a different philosophy regarding root canal treatment from the philosophy held by many dentists. How do you feel about root canals? Can you tell us a success story from your practice? Do braces and retainers cause inflammation? Do you recommend flossing or using a water pick? What should someone do about losing dental enamel? Who is the typical patient that you see in your office? Describe the process in which someone goes through to become a new patient into your practice. How would a new patient contact you? How can our listeners find a biological dentist in their community? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. Nunnally: Website: https://www.healthysmilesforlife.com/ International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology: https://iaomt.org/

[Originally published on July 1st, 2013] Bob Root is the Chief Technology Officer for Keys Care. He is responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing of Keys products. Keys develops and manufactures natural skin medicines that are chemical-free, vegan, gluten-free, and therapeutic for people and their pets. Bob is a former Fortune 500 high tech CEO and entrepreneur in Silicon Valley and Southern California. His background is product design, industrial design and engineering. He holds a number of US and international patents in data storage. Please tell us about your self and how you went from being an engineer to founding a skin care line? Your wife Wendy had melanoma and that’s how you got into this business is that correct? There are over 20,000 chemical in personal care products and less than 1% have been testes for safety — Tell us more about this and how can we know if a product is safe? Tell us about your book? You found the Dirty Dozen and Dirty Thirty in 95% of all body products, how do avoid those in your products. What are these chemicals doing to our health and our skin? Tell us which chemicals are worst offenders in beauty products? Tell us about the problem with bactericidal soaps and products like hand sanitizer? New research shows there are more bacteria on us and in us — it’s believed this disruption of our bacteria or skin’s ecosystem is the cause of many health issues like eczema and even asthma — can you speak to that? Our skin is our #1 barrier to the outside world and largest organ with surface area so things can be more easily absorbed – many people think — oh it’s my skin it cannot be absorbed — tell us about that? There is no government regulation for skincare or household products — how is this possible? Products can say ‘parabeen fee or phalate free but not really be’ because they could be getting ingredients from other companies and not have to label is that correct? Like reading a label on a food package – can you educate our listeners on how to read a label on a body product? The CDC estimates that 63% of Americans have been diagnosed with a skin disorder. What skin disorders do your products help resolve? Tell us about Green washing? It’s summer and everyone will be slathering on sun screen — tell us about the different kinds of sunscreen and why is yours considered one of the safest on the market? Where should someone start when they want to replace their products? Are there products worse than others? Where can people go to get more information about chemicals in the beauty industry? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally posted on June 24, 2013] Dan is the CEO and co-founder of Dan’s Plan, an online wellness and technology company promoting optimal health in our modern world. Prior to founding this company, Dan established a track record of excellence in various health-related occupations, including innovative work in bioinformatics and Scientific and Medical Affairs in the biopharmaceutical industries. Dan has also performed scientific research on diet, exercise, and cancer, and continues to conduct research today in both sleep neurobiology and cognitive neuroscience at Stanford University and the University of Leiden. Sleep How our sleep has changed over the last 50 years (hint: we are sleeping less) The effects of loss of sleep and sleep deprivation The importance of intention formation for sleep How we discover our optimal number of hours to sleep Sleep Issues How artificial light in the evenings is the greatest negative factor for sleep How sleep problems influence weight gain What are the health risks associated with night shift work and some health suggestions What is iPad insomnia? Getting Better Sleep How to improve circadian rhythms How to use amber lights, blackout curtains, and computer software to help get better sleep Do natural sleep aids work? (5HTP, Melatonin, Magnesium) How what you do during the day, affects your sleep at night 5 tips to better sleep Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on June 17, 2013] Kathlyn Hendricks, PhD, has been a pioneer in the field of body-mind integration for nearly forty years. She received her doctorate in transpersonal psychology in 1982 and has been a Board Certified-Dance/Movement Therapist of the American Dance Therapy Association since 1975. She has an international reputation as a seminar leader for health and business professionals. Her seminars specialize in training professionals from many fields in the core skills of conscious living using a unique system of whole-body learning and Quantum Coaching. What is Conscious Living and Conscious Loving? Why getting “goosebumps” is an important body signal? What does body wisdom mean? What is the best learning state for the body? What is the difference between thinking and noticing? Why is ‘creative play’ and why is it important? How do we speak “authentically”? The power of appreciation and the 5 to 1 ratio Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Kathlyn Hendricks: Website: https://hendricks.com/ The Conscious Living Foundation: https://consciouslivingfoundation.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipadvice

[Originally published on June 10, 2013] Nell is one of the collaborators of The Paleo Diet Cookbook with Dr. Loren Cordain, PhD and Lorrie Cordain, and the author of Paleoista, Gain Energy, Get Lean, and Feel Fabulous with the Diet You Were Born to Eat. Tell us your personal story about going gluten free and then Paleo? Tell us about following a Paleo diet and racing in IronMan competitions? What are some of the biggest myths about carbs and training? What improvements have you seen in your racing by changing your diet? You were recently on Dr. Oz you talked about the cheat meals – do you subscribe to this or was that something they had you say? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Nell Stephenson: Website: https://paleoista.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paleoista

[Originally published on June 2nd, 2013] How do you define the gut? Why do you call the gut the Achilles heel of your body? What causes gut dysfunction? Disease as survival mechanism (major diseases, discussed, depression, heart disease, allergies, autoimmune diseases), – What is the mechanism for depression? – What is the mechanism for autoimmune? Tell us about Biofilms. What are they and why are they important? Let’s talk about the recent article in The New York Times. The Clean Gut Program Is there a best probiotic? Food allergies: can people go back to gluten and dairy or other toxic triggers? Let’s talk about the controversy surrounding S. Boulardii and prebiotics. Are all fermented foods good for us? How does someone like vegan/ vegetarian heal the gut? What do you eat Dr. Junger? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on May 27, 2013] The Basics What is Gluten? Why is there so much talk about Gluten today? Tell us a little about how the spectrum of intensity of gluten. What differences have you seen with your patients? What is leaky gut? Symptoms of Celiac and Gluten Intolerance What are some of the major symptoms you have seen? What are the symptoms where it is essential to remove gluten? Testing for Celiac and Gluten Intolerance How do we know where we fall on the spectrum of intensity? If we remove gluten for 3 weeks, and have problems when we reintroduce it, could this also because we have removed it for three weeks or more (our gut ecology changes), not because we have a problem with it? In podcast #2 about the Myer’s way, we talked about Leaky Gut and testing. You said that food sensitivity testing is accurate but When you test for food sensitivities and have leaky gut, foods that you eat often might show up, you have the example of spinach, when you create a person elimination diet, do you remove all the foods that have triggered a response? Treatment of Celiac and Gluten IntoleranceSo if we discover we have an issue, what do we do next? How do we deal with this? Gluten and Cross-Reactivity Let’s go deeper into the gluten question. Let’s say I have removed gluten, but I’m still experiencing symptoms, maybe after have dairy or coffee. What’s going on? What is cross-reactivity and how does it work? Most common cross-reactive foods? Now if you do have severe symptoms, have you had patients who needed to remove all those foods. Is there any rule of thumb for how long someone needs to remove these foods? So I’ve removed all these foods, how do I know if I am “healed” from leaky gut? Hidden Sources of Gluten In your guide, you talk about the hidden sources of gluten. This is something that you really emphasize. Some of the examples you cite are shampoos, medications, play-dough, even stamps. Can these items really cause a reaction? How to stay gluten-free So you have decided to go gluten-free and are overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. Do you have any tips for beginners? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on May 19, 2013] In this podcast episode, Dr. Myers will discuss everything she knows about mold and mycotoxin. The Story What are mycotoxins? You just came back from a conference on mycotoxins, any new interesting research you found? How did you get interested in this area? Are more people being affected by mycotoxins then before? Patients Cases / Stories What are some patient stories Symptoms How would someone identify if this might be an issue for them? Typical symptoms of people with mycotoxin sensitivities? What leads to mycotoxin sensitivities? (Why do some people respond and not others?) Treatments How do you treat this? Here’s the Glutathione I refer to in the podcast. Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on May 13, 2013] Intro What on earth is Candida? Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, a very small amount of which lives in your mouth and intestines. Its job is to aid with digestion and nutrient absorption, but when it is overproduced it breaks down the wall of the intestine and penetrates the bloodstream, releasing toxic byproducts into your body and causing leaky gut. This can lead to many different health problems ranging from digestive issues to depression. Symptoms What are some of the most common symptoms? How can there be so many symptoms for candida? Food and candida Do certain foods cause candida to bloom? Why? What is the relationship between carbohydrates and candida? Testing What are the tests for candida? How quickly can candida come back? Is it necessary to retest often? Treating candidaDr. Myers’ three means to deal with candida: Diet, herbal remedies, and medication. SupplementsWhat are useful supplements to treat candida? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on May 6, 2013] Big Picture “Chris Kresser notes that one in eight women have Hashimoto’s disease as well as up to 10% of women over 60 have clinical or subclinical hypothyroidism.” 1. How common are thyroid issues today? 2. What are the most common Thyroid issues? Mini Med School 1. What is the thyroid and what does it do? 2. What is A brief explanation of the TSH, T4, T3, T3 uptake, Free Thyroxine Index, Free T3, Reverse T3 and Free T4 biomarkers and perhaps their relationship to each other? 3. How does one know that they have a thyroid issue and what are the most common symptoms? 4. What tests does one get and what should they look for? 5. The major test that most doctors don’t test for but is essential for understanding your thyroid. 6. Is it useful for everyone to get tested for thyroid biomarkers? 7. Dr. Myers’ Blog post on the Thyroid. Causes of Thyroid Issues 1. What is the connection between wheat and autoimmunity? 2. What does leaky gut have to do with the thyroid? 3. What is the relationship between celiac, autoimmune and specifically and thyroid? 4. What are goitrogens and how do they affect thyroid health? 5. Is there a link between hormone imbalances and/or adrenal burnout and thyroid problems? 6. Amy explains the major theories of the causes of thyroid issues: leaky gut, halides, mercury, viruses, and mineral deficiencies. Healing approaches 1. What is your approach to healing thyroid issues? 2. How do you know if you’ve overcome your thyroid issue? 3. What the differences between natural and synthetic thyroid medication? In my book, The Thyroid Connection, I cover everything you need to know about thyroid disease, including its true underlying causes, how to work with your doctor, how to choose the right medication, and a 28-day program to get your life back. Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on April 28, 2013] In this podcast, John Rosania, VP of Clean, interviews Dr. Amy Myers about her program The Myers Way and what it can do for our health. Setting the Stage *Dr. Myers’ response to recent NY Times’ article “The Boy With a Thorn in His Joints” The Myers Way Program (Comprehensive Elimination Diet) *What is it and how does it work? *How it helps to find the source of inflammation in the body Phase 1: Elimination Phase *What is it? *Why is it important? *The difference between delayed food sensitivities and food allergies *Why everyone can benefit from going through the program Critics *Dr. Myers responds to the critics of the Elimination Diet Food Sensitivities and Leaky Gut *Is food sensitivity testing useful? *The importance of using food sensitivity testing with an elimination diet program *What is leaky gut? *How leaky gut affects food sensitivity testing *The difference between a food sensitivity and a food allergy *Why Dr. Myers says “It all starts in the gut” Phase 2: Reintroduction Phase *How you decide what to do when you reintroduce new foods *Why Dr Myers will never give the “yes” on gluten *Is it necessary to remove foods that cause sensitivities forever? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

[Originally published on April 22nd, 2013] Before Med School Dr Myers’ first interest in medicine How you can be eating “health” food but they may be the wrong foods for you. What she learned during in the Peace Corps in Paraguay? The Med school years Why she went to medical school instead of a naturopathic school What medical school is actually like How medical school does not focus on nutrition or getting to the root cause of disease Getting Sick Dr. Myers’ autoimmune condition, Graves’ disease, and what she did about it How her conventional doctor thought her autoimmune condition was in her head How she helped patients overcome Graves’ and Hashimoto’s disease The Discovery of Functional Medicine What is functional medicine? Is it alternative medicine? The core principles of functional medicine How functional medicine doctors are different than conventional doctors Practicing What She Preaches What Dr. Myers eats (She was a vegetarian for over 20 years) Dr. Myers’ personal daily meal plan Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/