Your Longevity Blueprint

Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist," joins me today to talk about oxidative stress, mitochondrial efficiency, and Carbon 60, also known as C60. Ways in which oxidative stress can damage the body: Rips holes in cell membranes Prevents proteins from folding properly Damages cellular blueprints (DNA and RNA) Ken Swartz Bio: Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist,” is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering the highest quality Carbon 60 products available. Ken earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Arizona State University. He spent the early part of his career as a secondary school teacher, and he continues to be passionate about helping and educating people. Ken has run several research science laboratories over the course of his career and discovered C60 while developing the MOXY fusion reactor. During his research, he became aware of the powerful free radical neutralizing properties of C60. He first began using C60 as a radiation protectant while leading a fusion research project. He noticed, after taking C60 for a couple of months, that not only was it protecting him from radiation, but he discovered that his health was also improving. So, he continued taking it. About eight months after Ken started taking C60, he was at a routine visit with his optometrist and discovered that his *dry Macular Degeneration was gone. His doctor was dumbfounded and told him that in all his years, he had never seen such an improvement. Due to this healing experience, Ken decided to dedicate himself to the research, study, and production of C60 Buckminster Fullerenes. In 2016, Ken founded C60 Purple Power which offers 99.99% pure sublimated Carbon 60, (never exposed to solvents), delivered in 100% certified organic oils, made in the USA. Ken believes that “your health is your responsibility” and he is on a mission to help people feel empowered to take control of their health. *However, disclaimer here, these statements and products have not been approved by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. In this episode: What C60 is, and what it does for the cells. (5:36) What is oxidative stress? (6:03) The cumulative damage oxidative stress causes over time. (7:06) How C60 reverses symptoms of aging. (8:11) The role mitochondria play in our health. (8:55) Why athletes love C60. (15:52) What differentiates C60 from other anti-oxidants? (29:36) Why Ken makes C60 products with MCT, avocado, and olive oils. (23:15) The hormonal benefits of using C60. (28:20) The initial and ongoing benefits of using C60. (32:46) Links and resources: Guest Social Media Links:: https://www.facebook.com/c60purplepowerproducts https://www.instagram.com/c60purplepower/ https://twitter.com/c60purplepower Relative links: Get 10% off using code IHHC Use this link: https://go.shopc60.com/IHHC/ https://whatisc60.org Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Our current lifestyles and technology have a massive impact on our health! Dr. Tricia Pingel joins me today to focus on recognizing stress. She believes that we become so accustomed to stress that we fail to recognize the significant impact it has on our health. In this episode, she encourages you to start prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries for your health and longevity. We also discuss the nutritional impact of chronic low-grade stress that leads to future disease development. The four areas Dr. Tricia addresses in people with adrenal fatigue: Diet Exercise Supplementation Prioritizing yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing gratitude About Dr. Tricia Pingel: Dr. Tricia Pingel, aka The Hip Hop Energy Doc is a Naturopathic Physician and Energy Expert. She has helped hundreds of people restore their health by showing them how to identify the stress causing their symptoms, restoring their nutrition depleted by stress, and assisting in changing their mindset to repel incoming stressors so that they can return to their happy, vibrant, and energetic selves. She is the Author of Total Health Turnaround, which has sold over 60,000 copies, and the Creator of “DIY” Programs like the 30-day Total Health Turnaround, the 7-Day Ultimate Detox, and the 30-day Walking for Weight Loss. She is the CEO of Total Health Apothecary and the CEO of Pingel Progressive Medicine, a Naturopathic Concierge Medical Practice. She’s a Health Blogger and the Host of FB and IG Weekly Lives “Ask Dr. Pingel.” She has appeared on lots of TV shows and she has contributed as an expert to many publications. It’s no secret that this mom, doctor, and hip-hop enthusiast is known as The Hip Hop Energy Doc™️. Dr. Pingel is commonly found dancing all over social media, cheering on her two boys at football, creating healthy vegan recipes in her kitchen, and snuggling her 3 dogs and cat at home with her husband in Phoenix, Arizona. After experiencing her own health struggles and personal loss, she strives in creating a community of positivity, and gratitude and living every day to its fullest potential. In this episode: Why do we need to give to ourselves? (6:26) What is adrenal fatigue? (7:20) Why do so many of us tend to have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, reflux disease, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more? (9:06) When should you have a full workup? (11:36) The importance of discussing your lab results with someone who understands how mental and physical health blend together. (13:05) The difference in symptoms between those with high cortisol and those with low cortisol. (14:15) A test to find out which cortisol stage you are at. (16:04) The importance of setting healthy boundaries for yourself to avoid adrenal fatigue. (18:07) How Dr. Tricia helps people with adrenal fatigue. (20:57) The benefits of giving to others and reframing your experiences to make them positive. (24:56) The herbs and supplements Dr. Tricia prescribes for her stressed patients. (35:29) Links: Dr. Tricia Pingel's website Guest Social Media Links: Facebook (@drtriciapingel) Instagram (@drpingel) YouTube (@drtriciapingel) TikTok (@drtriciapingel) LinkedIn Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dani Williamson joins me today to talk about overcoming past childhood trauma and share her six steps to radical healing and living wild and well. Dani’s six steps to radical healing and living wild and well Eat well Sleep well Move well Poop well De-stress well Cultivate community well About Dani Williamson: Dani Williamson (MSN, FNP) owns Integrative Family Medicine and Wild & Well a Wellness Emporium in Franklin, TN. She focuses on gut health, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and hormone and adrenal health with her patients. Her approach embodies a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual process to healing. Dani is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nurse Practitioner programs. She is on the board of the Middle Tennessee chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and believes strongly in addressing issues of adverse childhood trauma and its relation to overall long-term health conditions. Her first book Wild & Well Dani’s Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing was released on November 9, 2021, by Morgan James Publishing. In this episode: The first time in 24 years that a doctor ever spoke to Dani about her diet. (2:43) How Dani helps men and women heal decades of chronic lifestyle disease. (4:32) Why Dani always incorporates the Aces questionnaire with all her new patients. (7:23) How the Aces questionnaire came about. (9:43) How Dani healed her trauma. (13:46) Where Dani starts with helping her patients. (16:10) Addressing the trauma will change the trajectory of the whole family. (17:05) What EMDR and EFT are. (17:17) Dani breaks down each of her six steps: Eat well (19:40) Move well (22:32) Sleep well (23:24) Poop well (25:46) De-stress well (26:55) Cultivate community well (30:08) The seven foods to be eliminated for healing. (34:10) What inspired Dani to write Wild and Well? (38:50) Dani’s quotes: “Don’t you know your diet controls your disease?” (2:53) “What’s at the end of your fork could heal you or kill you.” (3:13) “What affects you before the age of 18 can set you up for a lifetime of chronic disease.” (3:43) “When you address the trauma, you change the trajectory of the entire family.” (17:05) “If you think the food industry has your health in mind, you are sadly mistaken.” (21:25) “If you don’t cook, I can’t help you get well because cooking is self-care.” (22:03) “Automate, eliminate, and delegate everything you can in your life so that your vessel is filled up and you’re not pouring from an empty vessel.” (27:48) Links and resources: Dani Williams on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Dani's Inflammation course Sign up for Dani’s newsletter at www.daniwilliamson.com and get her swapping list as a gift! ACES test Body Keeps Score Book The Deepest Well Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative

Today, we’re taking another look at the top longevity tips from all our experts! They explain how lifestyle factors influence your health and why you should do whatever you can to avoid too much exposure to environmental toxins. They discuss the importance of being honest with yourself, processing your emotions, and living a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn about the benefits of community and connection, synchronizing your natural clock with the sun, recognizing the lessons when things go wrong, and understanding your nervous system. The Biggest Top Tips for Functional Health and Longevity Manage your stress because having too much can create physical and mental problems. Managing stress could mean making major or minor lifestyle changes, taking supplements, doing yoga, or meditating. Lifestyle factors are foundational for living a long and healthy life. You must eat well, get enough quality sleep, and help your body adapt to stress. It is essential to do whatever you can to reduce your toxic load. Using clean cosmetics, taking infra-red saunas, and eating organic produce will help you do that. Top Longevity Tip #1 - Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Finding community and connection is essential for longevity. (0:21) Top Longevity Tip #2 - Kate Vazquez Learning about the nervous system and being able to understand the state you are in will help your longevity. Lifestyle factors are also important, so eat good quality food, get enough sleep, and do whatever you can to help your body adapt to stress. (0:32) Top Longevity Tip #3 - Dr. Tricia Pingel Reducing stress and prioritizing yourself and your health is crucial to avoid being stepped on and falling further down the chain. (1:06) Top Longevity Tip #4 - Dr. Farah Sultan Synchronizing your natural clock with the sun can help you live longer. (1:23) Top Longevity Tip #5 - Dr. Bindiya Gandhi You must learn how to manage your stress if you want to live a longer, happier, and more fulfilled life. Stress can cause heart attacks, depression, and autoimmune conditions. Managing stress may require lifestyle changes, therapy, meditation, yoga, adaptogens, quitting your job, or even getting divorced. (1:48) Top Longevity Tip #6 - Nathalie Niddam Stay curious and open, and avoid being rigid or becoming dogmatic after learning something new. Do your best to take care of the basics, like getting enough sleep, eating well, moving, getting outside, and managing stress. (2:49) Top Longevity Tip #7 - Dr. CJ Kleene and Dr. Hannah Anderson In addition to using wearable technologies and taking high-quality supplements, it is essential to get back to the basics to recover your physical and brain health, avoid burnout, and improve your hormonal health. (3:52) Top Longevity Tip #8 - Kylene Terhune Learn how to change a negative mindset and learn to see the lessons in things that go wrong. (4:13) Top Longevity Tip #9 - Dr. Stephanie Gray Unprocessed trauma and stuck emotions in the body may become symptoms and diseases over time or show up as fatigue, anxiety, or depression. That is why you must be honest with yourself and process your emotions. Getting some physical support and trauma coaching from a trusted practitioner can also be helpful for those suffering from betrayal trauma. (4:32) Top Longevity Tip #10 - Dr. Eric Osansky We get constantly bombarded with environmental toxins, so it is essential to reduce your toxic load. You can use infrared saunas (be cautious if you have hyperthyroidism), take supplements, eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables and organic food, and use cleaner cosmetics. (5:57) For the remainder of tips, visit https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/season-3-top-longevity-tips-2023-part-I.

We continue with something different today! My great friend, Dr. CJ Kleene, asked to interview me so my audience could get to know me better. This episode is Part 2 of our conversation. If you have not listened to the last episode yet, please do so first. Today, I dive into how I approach my patient cases, my faith walk, how I maintain my health, the non-negotiables in my house, my guilty pleasures when it comes to food, and my favorite podcast and books. I also offer advice for other busy moms and discuss my future goals. My top tips to help busy moms keep their children healthy: Do not introduce sugar Only feed your children real food Give your children high-quality supplements Take your children to see a chiropractor About Dr. Stephanie Gray: Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in midlife who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can … regain their sleep, figure, and mood, and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master’s in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the Midwest's’ most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013. She became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013. She is one of Dr. Nirala Jacobi’s SIBO Doctor approved practitioners, and she is also one of Dr. Jill Christa’s certified mold literate providers. She has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews. She is a contributor to various health publications including Mindbodygreen. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint. She is host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their son William. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: How I typically approach my patient cases. (3:00) Does the timing of when patients get their labs drawn make a difference? (9:52) I share how I have walked with faith for all my life. (10:43) I discuss my greatest health challenge. (15:48) The non-negotiables in my life. (18:36) My favorite guilty pleasures. (21:22) My best advice for my younger self. (24:06) How do I find the time to prioritize myself and my mental health? (31:53) My favorite podcasts and books. (39:58) (41:03) My goals for the future. (42:50) Dr. Gray Social Media Links: Facebook: @ drstephaniegray Facebook: @IntegrativeHealthandHormone Clinic Instagram: stephaniegraydnp Instagram: @ longevityblueprint Twitter: @drsbgray Youtube: YourLongevityBlueprint Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Books mentioned: Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKheurst

We’re doing something different today! My good friend, Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene, asked to interview me so my audience could get to know me better. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series. In today’s conversation, I share how I got introduced to functional medicine and my clinic’s humble beginnings. I also talk about my doctoral project, some day-to-day challenges of being in business, and the most rewarding part of my job. Medications that often tend to get over-prescribed: Statin medications Medications to manage blood sugar Proton Pump Inhibitors SSRIs Birth-control pills About Dr. Stephanie Gray: Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in midlife who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can … regain their sleep, figure, and mood and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013. She became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013. She is one of Dr. Nirala Jacobi’s SIBO Doctor approved practitioners, and she is also one of Dr. Jill Christa’s certified mold literate providers. She has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews. She is a contributor to various health publications, including Mindbodygreen. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint. She is host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their son William. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: What led me to become a healthcare provider? (4:24) How I got introduced to anti-aging medicine. (7:26) How having the right to prescribe helps me in my role as a functional health care provider. (9:04) What drew me to research breast cancer for my doctoral project? (10:51) What I learned about estrogen while doing my doctoral project. (12:27) A summary of my doctoral project. (12:52) When should girls start having their hormones tested? (17:47) Why we need traditional medicine. (19:12) Where I feel conventional medicine has gone wrong. (20:18) Some of my day-to-day struggles and challenges. (27:40) What makes my job so rewarding? (34:45) Dr. Gray’s Social Media Links: Facebook: @ drstephaniegray Facebook: @IntegrativeHealthandHormone Clinic Instagram: stephaniegraydnp Instagram: @ longevityblueprint Twitter: @drsbgray Youtube: YourLongevityBlueprint Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me again today for Part 2 of the two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity. In Part 1, Kiran provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He unpacks what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, I urge you to go back and listen to it first. Today, in Part 2, Kiran talks about SIBO and explains what ghost or post-biotics are and how the FODMATE enzyme works. He also talks about immunoglobulins and probiotics for dogs. Conditions tied to H Pylori Autoimmunity Infertility Reflux disease Gastritis Gastroparesis Gastroesophageal and gastric cancers About Kiran Krishnan: Kiran Krishnan is trained as a research microbiologist. He left academic research to help bridge the translational gap between research and commercial innovation. He has held leadership roles in international health and wellness companies. He has also founded and scaled research and technology development companies including, most recently, Microbiome Labs, the pre-eminent microbiome therapeutics company in the US integrative medicine market. Kiran has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals and holds international patents in his name. Kiran is a frequent lecturer at nutritional and medical conferences and is a sought-after expert on the human microbiome for health programs. Kiran is currently the General Manager of Novozymes OneHealth North America and is a science advisor to 5 other companies in this market. In this episode: How to recover your gut after taking a course of antibiotics. (39:44) Who should not take the Megaspore product? (44:37) Why is it essential for SIBO people to have spore-based probiotics? (45:05) How SIBO impacts liver function. (47:53) How SIBO impacts the anti-microbial protection of the gut. (50:05) How leaky gut impacts bowel motility. (50:44) A key way of stopping SIBO. (53:39) What is happening with those who are not tolerating spore-based probiotics? (56:23) Why do our pets also suffer from leaky gut? (103:29) Conditions that tie to H Pylori. (1:10:32) How does the microbe in ghost (or post-probiotics) remove H Pylori from the body? (1:11:57) Links and resources: Kiran Krishnan’s Social Media Links: Kiran Krishnan on Instagram (@Kiranbiome) Kiran Krishnan on YouTube Relative Links for This Show: www.microbiomelabs.com https://betterbiome.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity. Kiran is a pure genius and unpacks a lot in this series! Today, in Part 1, he provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He gets into what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he also shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. Ways in which spores change the terrain in the gut: They modulate the immune response against other microbes They produce compounds that target certain organisms and modulate certain aspects of the immune response They increase the monitoring, scope, and understanding of the microbial environment for your intestinal lining cells and immune cells They directly impact the presence of pathogens About Kiran Krishnan: Kiran Krishnan is trained as a research microbiologist. He left academic research to help bridge the translational gap between research and commercial innovation. He has held leadership roles in international health and wellness companies. He has also founded and scaled research and technology development companies including, most recently, Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics company in the US integrative medicine market. Kiran has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals and holds international patents in his name. Kiran is a frequent lecturer at nutritional and medical conferences and is a sought-after expert on the human microbiome for health programs. Kiran is currently the General Manager of Novozymes OneHealth North America and is a science advisor to 5 other companies in this market. In this episode: Why does your gut health matter? (4:36) The connection between the gut, the brain, and the immune system. (6:27) Kiran exposes some of the myths surrounding traditional probiotics. (13:07) How the majority of conventional probiotic strains amplify the inflammatory responses in the immune system. (15:02) Why a single stressor first thing in the morning can keep you in an anxious state throughout the day. (20:33) The benefits of bacterial spores. (21:20) Why most microbes in the environment will not function as probiotics. (22:55) How spores create lasting change in your gut terrain. (24:48) Where the spores come from. (28:34) How you will benefit from using spore-based probiotics daily. (32:14) Links and resources: Kiran Krishnan’s Social Media Links:: Kiran Krishnan on Instagram (@Kiranbiome) Relative Links for This Show:: www.microbiomelabs.com https://betterbiome.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Lara Adler joins me today for Part 2 of our conversation about environmental chemical exposure- specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals and practical tips for reducing exposure. Lara is beyond a wealth of knowledge on this topic, so if you have not yet listened to Part 1, where we discussed BPA, please go back and listen. Today, in Part 2, Lara dives into PFAS, phthalates, dioxins, parabens, triclosan, and sulfates. She also talks about water filtration and small changes you can make to improve your health. 6 practical tips for living easier in today’s toxic world: Avoid all fragrances, including natural essential oils Prioritize organic foods whenever possible Filter your water Switch to paraben and phthalate-free personal care products Avoid plastics Avoid canned foods About Lara Adler: Lara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach who teaches health professionals of all types, and individuals with health-based businesses, to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues, so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve. She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own. Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 35 countries around the world elevate their skillset, get better results for their clients, and become sought-out leaders in the growing environmental health & detoxification field. In this episode: Why do airports and military bases tend to be polluted? (41:46) The minimum requirement for filtering PFAS chemicals out of your drinking water. (44:20) Why you should test your water before buying a filter. (49:41) How to figure out which items to get rid of immediately. (54:30) How to avoid having too much anxiety about chemical exposure. (55:52) Where to start on the journey of finding solutions. (59:16) What are phthalates? (100:41) The benefits of switching to a mostly-organic diet. (107:39) What are parabens, and what is Triclosan? (112:22) (113:59) What are PCBs, and where are they found? (1:19:39) A chemical you should never allow in your home. (1:21:39) Links and resources: Lara Adler’s Social Media Links:: Lara Adler on Instagram (Environmentaltoxinnerd) Relative Links for This Show:: Laraadler.com https://mytapscore.com/ https://www.clearya.com/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/glutathione-60-ct/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

I have Lara Adler joining me for a two-part series on environmental chemical exposure- specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Lara shares her wealth of knowledge in this series and practical tips for reducing exposure. Today, in Part 1, we dive into BPA. Some endpoints of the accumulation of tiny bits of exposure to toxic chemicals: Eczema Dermatitis Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s Dementia Cancer Neurodegenerative diseases Infertility Developmental disorders Birth defects Heart disease Obesity Insulin resistance About Lara Adler: Lara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach who teaches health professionals of all types, and individuals with health-based businesses, to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues, so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve. She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own. Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 35 countries around the world elevate their skillset, get better results for their clients, and become sought-out leaders in the growing environmental health & detoxification field. In this episode: How the toxic chemicals used in non-stick pans can poison you. (5:33) What are environmental toxins? (8:05) How toxic chemical exposure affects you, day-to-day. (9:12) What does the accumulation of tiny bits of exposure to toxic chemicals add up to, from a health standpoint? (12:25) How are chemicals linked to hormonal issues like endocrine disruption? (15:32) How chemicals can mess with your hormones. (17:00) Why are the tiny levels of exposure to toxic chemicals through products we use so problematic? (22:33) How to minimize plastic use in your home. (35:32) Links and resources: Lara Adler's Social Media Links:: Lara Adler on Instagram (Environmentaltoxinnerd) Relative Links for This Show:: Laraadler.com https://mytapscore.com/ https://www.clearya.com/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/glutathione-60-ct/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Nirala Jacobi is currently the SIBO doctor in Australia. I recently completed her practitioner certification program, and I’ve also been listening to her podcast. She joins me on the show today to discuss the importance of a healthy diet and microbiome. We also dive into SIBO and SIFO. Three major factors that can impact gut health Food Gut infections Toxins About Dr. Nirala Jacobi: Dr. Nirala Jacobi is a naturopathic doctor (ND) and internationally recognized expert on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (also known as SIBO). She is the creator of the SIBO Biphasic Diet, a resource that has helped tens of thousands of SIBO sufferers around the world. Dr. Jacobi is the host of The SIBO Doctor Podcast and the founder of The SIBO Doctor, an online educational platform that includes a practitioner certification program that I recently completed. She is also the medical director of SIBOtest, providing innovative testing options for SIBO and IBS. Dr. Jacobi is known for her systematic and effective approach to diagnosing and treating SIBO and other functional digestive disorders. Having received her naturopathic doctorate in 1998 from the esteemed Bastyr University in Seattle, USA, she brings more than two decades of clinical experience and expertise to her clinic, the Biome Clinic. In this episode: How gut health improves overall body health. (1:38) Why the microbiome is considered an organ. (3:37) What SIBO is, and how it relates to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. (4:22) Some of the root causes of SIBO. (6:05) The difference between the various types of SIBO. (10:15) Other conditions often associated with SIBO. (14:27) Some symptoms of SIBO. (18:35) Why can SIBO only be tested on the breath? (20:55) Foods to be restricted or avoided when treating SIBO. (26:50) What is the elemental diet? (30:42) What probiotics are and how they work in the microbiome. (42:02) What SIFO is and how it differs from SIBO. (44:48) Why gut health is essential for mental health. (49:17) Dr. Jacobi’s Social Media Links: Dr. Jacobi’s website: www.thesibodoctor.com Instagram (@dr.nirala.jacobi_thesibodoctor) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesibodoctor Dr. Jacobi’s podcast: https://www.thesibodoctor.com/sibo-doctor-podcasts/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

CBD oil has applications for a variety of health conditions. Over the last few years, more and more patients have been recognizing its benefits and looking to learn how to use it. Dr. Mary Clifton is a CBD expert. She joins me today to dive into the myriad benefits of CBD oil. The symptoms/conditions that CBD and cannabis mostly get used for: Anxiety Insomnia Pain About Mary Clifton: Mary Clifton, M.D. is a board-certified and licensed internal medicine doctor who is a recognized expert in CBD and Cannabis. She provides consultation to patients and is a leader in teaching practitioners how to incorporate telemedicine and cannabinoids into their treatment protocols. She is an author and speaker living in Manhattan. She is also the founder of CBDandCannabisInfo.com and has a highly respected professional certification course, “The Cannabinoid Protocol”. She provides specialized consultation on patient and provider education and has worked with several pharmaceutical, CBD, and cannabis corporations in areas of product development and speaker bureaus. She’s a spokesperson who has worked on telemedicine, medical, and scientific directorship in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In this episode: What is the endocannabinoid (ECS) system, and why is it important? (3:13) How can we support the endocannabinoid system? (5:30) How CBD oil works to overcome neuro-degenerative diseases, inflammation, and pain. (7:11) Which cannabinoid is intoxicating? (14:41) The difference between full-spectrum CBD products and CBD isolates. (15:40) Why you cannot overdose with CBD. (19:50) The best way to try out CBD to see if it works for you. (20:42) How to ensure that the CBD product you buy is of good quality. (25:37) What to be cautious of when using CBD. (27:40) Studies have shown that cannabinoids can keep your body weight low and improve your metabolism. (31:12) Links and resources: Relative Links for This Show:: Nuvita link: https://lddy.no/ynvu NYC-based CBD and Cannabis Expert For cannabis cards in VT/NY: https://drmaryjanemd.com/ For cannabis card in IA: https://iowacard.securechkout.com/ To book a CBD or cannabis consultation: https://cbdandcannabisinfo.com/consultation/ www.CBDandCannabisInfo.com http://thecannabinoidprotocol.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Download a free copy of the ebook How To Create Resilient Health Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Heather Connolly is currently part of our team at the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic. She also teaches HypnoBirthing and has twice been a surrogate. She joins me today to share the benefits of having a doula and using HypnoBirthing. Techniques used in HypnoBirthing to ensure a calm birth Deep relaxation Self-hypnosis Affirmations Special breathing techniques About Heather Connolly: Heather Connolly is a HypnoBirthing Practitioner and a birth doula and is a part of the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic family in Hiawatha, Iowa. Heather founded Hypnobirthing at the end of her first pregnancy in 2010, and using the techniques, she was able to have a completely unmedicated natural childbirth. 15 months later, she gave birth to her second child also using the HypnoBirthing techniques, and had a 99% pain-free birth, which was when she realized there was really something to this HypnoBirthing thing. She became a Certified HypnoBirthing practitioner in 2014, so she could help women know there are other options for birth. A year later, she took her doula training so she could further assist the families coming through her class so they could have the best births possible. In 2017 and 2022, Heather was able to put the HypnoBirthing techniques to use again when she embarked on the journey of being a gestational surrogate for two families who were growing their family units. These already emotionally rewarding experiences were only enhanced by how beautiful and pain-free their births were; one being a calm, warm, beautiful car birth, proving that you CAN have a calm peaceful birth ANYWHERE! In this episode: What is HypnoBirthing? (7:29) The aim of hypnoBirthing. (7:38) The history of HypnoBirthing. (8:57) Why we, as a country, need HypnoBirthing. (10:04) Heather shares her birthing experiences. (11:50) How to avoid tearing when giving birth. (12:55) How Heather managed to give birth almost pain-free. (13:55) What is a birth doula? (23:32) How having a doula impacts birthing outcomes. (25:00) Heather shares some tips from her birthing experiences and her experiences as a doula. (26:24) Heather shares a visualization script from her HypnoBirthing course to demonstrate the power of the mind-body connection. (35:22) What do affirmations do for you? (43:56) Links and resources: Connect with Heather Connolly on Social Media: Instagram (@heathconnolly) Relative Links for This Show:: bliss-hypnobirthing.com Reference this podcast to get 10% off Heather’s HypnoBirthing course https://hypnobirthing.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Download a free copy of the ebook How To Create Resilient Health Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Local guest, Arsalan Monawar, joins me today to share his story with anxiety, explain how anxiety can be your superpower, and dive into the healthy coping strategies that have been effective for him. He also shares some business tips for creative entrepreneurs. Five natural and healthy coping strategies for anxiety: Mindful meditation Journaling Cold exposure therapy Exercise Intermittent fasting About Arsalan Monawar: Arsalan Monawar is the founder of Monawar Studios in Iowa, a creative agency that tells stories through video production. He is also a mental health advocate. Arsalan is dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health around the world. He has amassed 5+ million video views through his personal brand dedicated to Anxiety & Mental Health education. I’ve been privileged to have had Arsalan take some of my pictures and create my book launch video over five years ago. In this episode: Why there is a stigma around mental health issues in the Pakistani and Indian cultures. (4:13) What could happen to you if you hold your anxiety in. (5:48) Why it’s best to get a physical examination if you have anxiety symptoms. (10:27) Helpful strategies for overcoming anxiety naturally. (23:02) Why journaling is effective for overcoming anxiety. (26:55) Why it’s essential to stay hydrated. (28:24) How cold water helps to overcome symptoms of anxiety. (28:17) How exercise works as a natural antidepressant. (30:40) How intermittent fasting works to overcome anxiety symptoms. (32:19) Some tips for creating a personal brand. (38:25) Why should you only surround yourself with those who support you when starting a new venture? (44:54) Links and resources: Relative Links for This Show: Crab mentality video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUQ2WGA8mJQ Guest Social Media Links:: Instagram (@ArsalanMonawar) YouTube.com/ArsalanMonawar: https://www.youtube.com/@MonawarStudiosOfficial Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Download a free copy of the ebook How To Create Resilient Health Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Betty Murray joins me today to share lots of new information! We discuss how changes in estrogen- both too much during perimenopause and not enough after menopause, lead to metabolic changes in the cells that slow your metabolism. We get into how the genetics that control estrogen detoxification may lead to weight gain and risk for diabetes, obesity, and cancer, how menopause interferes with the key cellular fat switch, and the foods that turn that fat switch on. Betty also shares her three diet rules that may need to be broken to lose weight and keep it off for life. Three diet rules for losing weight: Avoid fake sweeteners Stay hydrated Avoid purine-rich foods and flavor enhancements Dr. Betty Murray’s Bio: Betty Murray is a nutrition expert, Ph.D. researcher, certified functional medicine practitioner, and speaker. Betty helps women over 40 harness their hormones to lose weight, optimize sleep, restore energy, and thrive in life. During her research for her Ph.D., Betty made 4 key discoveries that lead to hormone and metabolic imbalances that plague women over 40. Restoring balance to these key metabolic and hormone pathways is the basis of her Hormone Reset Program. This program has helped her and hundreds of her clients lose weight easily, reduce hot flashes, restore sleep, and turn up their energy without living on a diet of deprivation. She is also the host of the Menopause Mastery Podcast and the founder and CEO of Living Well Dallas Functional Medicine Center. She is a frequently featured nutrition expert on Fox News Broadcasting, CW33, NBC, and CBS. In this episode: Not talked-about things Betty discovered about weight gain. (5:06) Some statistics about weight gain. (5:07) How insulin resistance leads to metabolic inflexibility. (6:23) How adrenal stress can cause metabolic derangement. (8:07) How to know when your fat switch is on and how uric acid drives that mechanism. (14:13) Why it’s hard to get rid of body fat during menopause. (16:49) How genetics can lead to weight gain. (18:45) What can you do to support estrogen metabolism? (25:08) Foods that can drive high uric acid levels. (28:03) What happens when you are dehydrated? (29:43) How to eat to balance your hormones and lose weight. (37:20) Links and Resources: Dr. Murray’s Social Media Links:: https://www.instagram.com/bettymurray_phd/ Betty’s website: www.bettymurray.com Betty’s clinic: www.livingwelldallas.com Menopause Mastery Podcast: https://www.bettymurray.com/menopause-mastery-podcast-list/ Relative Links for This Show:: https://quiz.metabolicblueprint.com/sf/cd62b0ef Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Most thyroid conditions are autoimmune in nature. Dr. Eric Osansky joins me today to discuss ways to optimize thyroid and immune health, overcome thyroid autoimmunity through diet and lifestyle factors, and the relationship between diet, chronic stress, environmental toxins, and thyroid health. Today, we focus more on high thyroid conditions like Grave’s Disease. Four categories of triggers for developing autoimmune conditions: Food Stress Toxins Infection About Dr. Eric Osansky: Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner who helps people recover from thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease" and "Hashimoto's Triggers" and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease, and after taking a natural treatment approach, has been in remission since 2009. After seeing how well natural treatment methods helped with his condition, he began using these natural thyroid treatment protocols to help others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. In this episode: The difference between hyperthyroidism (Graves’ Disease) and hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s). (5:48) Common symptoms of low thyroid hormone levels. (7:28) Classic symptoms of high thyroid hormone levels. (8:38) Do elevated antibodies suggest autoimmune thyroid disease? (14:56) Why people develop autoimmune conditions. (17:35) The four main categories of triggers for developing autoimmunity. (20:10) The diets and dietary guidelines Dr. Osansky generally recommends for patients with Graves’ or Hashimoto’s. (22:55) Is iodine beneficial or harmful to those with thyroid conditions? (28:25) Conventional treatments that are commonly prescribed for hyperthyroidism and how they work. (39:10) Some natural treatment options for hyperthyroidism. (46:07) What Dr. Osansky does to maintain his health and reduce the risk of Graves’ Disease returning. (50:20) Links and resources: Dr. Eric Osansky Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/ericosansky Relative Links for This Show: www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com www.thyroidchecklist.com https://savemythyroid.com/podcast-2/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3ao4-LNv1vogMJiAk0ANA Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

You get to hear from me today! I get asked many different questions in my daily patient appointments, so I thought it a good idea to answer some of those in today’s show. I talk about the importance of eating organic, using clean personal care products, and if hormones cause cancer. I also discuss the relationship between toxins, weight gain, and hormone imbalances and how we should eat daily. Three things to avoid for losing weight and optimizing hormones: Plastic Fragrances Dairy About Dr. Gray: Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in mid-life who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can regain their sleep, figure, and mood, and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. In this episode: How toxins relate to weight loss and hormone imbalance. (0:57) Why should we care if the ingredients are green? (2:15) Why must you avoid plastic? (2:37) Why aluminum is not safe. (2:53) Why must you avoid dairy? (3:59) Do vitamins do anything? (6:18) Why do we need to supplement? (8:03) The relationship between stress, cortisol, and longevity. (9:23) Do women need progesterone, and what are its benefits and downsides? (10:10)(11:00) Do hormones cause cancer? (12:17) What I would do differently for a patient with a strong family history of breast cancer. (14:45) What you can do to promote better sleep. (15:48) How important are mold and parasite testing when you have hormone imbalances and autoimmune issues? (17:23) What is the biggest problem with PCOS patients? (21:00) Which supplements are worth buying for kids? (21:49) How to deal with constipation in kids. (24:07) 3 things I would want each patient to invest in. (25:46) What are some better ways to eat? (27:42) What you can do for a healthy breakfast. (29:54) What to avoid and what is acceptable with alcohol. (34:22) Links: Relative Links for This Show: Adrenal Calm: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/adrenal-calm/ Mitochondrial Complex: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/mitochondrial-complex-120-ct/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Links to previous episodes: Episode 117: How Not to Get Sick with Thomas Pennel Episode 97: Get Your Kiddos in the Kitchen with Katie Kimball Episode 76: How to Create Immune Resilience in your Kids with Dr. Elisa Song

Kylene Terhune joins me once again for this episode. This time, she talks about sexual betrayal trauma. She shares the importance of processing emotions in trauma and explains how trauma impacts the nervous system and leads to symptoms and disease. She also gets into what the healing process for sex addiction and betrayal for couples looks like and the pitfalls to be avoided. The compilation of things that happen with pornography, technology, and addiction: The prevalence of pornography is increasing tremendously. Access to pornography is becoming easier. Technology has addictive qualities. Pornography gives people a dopamine hit. Children get exposed to pornography before the pre-frontal cortex has developed fully, and trauma is typically involved. For those who had trauma in their childhood, early exposure to pornography is more likely to cause an addiction. About Kylene Terhune: Kylene Terhune is the CEO & Founder of the Phoenix Transformation Project, where she works as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and NLP life coach supporting women who have experienced sexual betrayal trauma. She helps her clients with a unique, whole-body approach that involves the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the individual. This work includes functional lab work, nutrition, lifestyle, emotional work, nervous system support, trauma processing work, and more to assist women in feeling more complete, grounded, safe, independent, and confident in their health and their bodies. As a successful functional health coach for 6 years, Kylene has received additional education in trauma and its impact on the body through the Trauma Healing Accelerated courses: Biology of trauma, Energy, Overwhelm and Freeze, Biology of Trauma Brain Health, and the Biology of Trauma Immune system. She also has certifications in NLP, NLP life coaching, QTT, and hypnosis. In this episode: Why it’s essential to see a therapist if you have been sexually betrayed and choose to stay in your relationship. (7:38) Some surprising statistics about sex addiction and betrayal trauma. (10:27) How betrayal trauma impacts 75% of the women who go through it. (12:50) How betrayal impacts our health and nervous system. (14:28) Why establishing safety is important. (15:35) What happens when you cannot get to safety? (15:55) How safety can be established. (17:39) Why setting boundaries is essential. (23:25) What the recovery process for a man looks like. (27:51) A breakdown of the EMDR and subconscious reprogramming trauma processing methods. (30:14) (32:15) How recovery is possible. (41:16) Links and resources: Kylene Terhune Media Links:: Instagram (@KyleneTerhune) TikTok (@KyleneTerhune) Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/RecoverU Relative Links for This Show: Free gift: https://mailchi.mp/2e8ade60994f/ebook Episode links: www.tarahopealliance.org CSAT or APSAT therapy: https://iitap.com/page/csat www.puredesire.org CONQUER program Book a call with Kylene: https://p.bttr.to/3ttk0Ql What’s next course: https://mybalancedbiome.life/whats-next Link to the Debi Silber’s episode https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/dr-debi-silber-post-betrayal-syndrome-transformation/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Today, Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene join me for the second half of our two-part series. In this episode, we continue our discussion on how we can support women on birth control and the best non-hormone birth control options. We also share non-toxic feminine-care products and explain how to detect female hormone imbalances. Some non-hormone birth control options: Male condoms The FemCap device (or other barrier methods) Fertility trackers Taking your temperature in the morning Tracking your cycle and getting to know your ovulation cues Copper IUD (Not ideal because it causes inflammation) Guest Bio: Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene are chiropractors at Back In Line Family Chiropractic in Hiawatha IA. Dr. Anderson specializes in pediatric and maternal health, with trainings including a CACCP from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Neuro emotional technique, and Mercier Therapy. In addition to Dr. Kleene's many chiropractic and myofascial trainings, she has a Diplomat from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Both doctors passionately guide patients from a holistic perspective, whether it’s through pain or wellness planning. In this episode: Some non-hormone birth control options. (1:14) How the copper IUD works. (7:28) Do wearable devices help to empower us? (12:55) Some non-hormone solutions for hormone imbalances, painful periods, or acne. (23:14) Some factors that could lead to hormone imbalances. (25:38) The foundations of functional medicine. (26:02) What are non-toxic feminine-care products? (28:51) Hannah and CJ share their favorite non-toxic feminine-care products. (29:56) Some tips for women coming off birth control. (31:25) Hannah and CJ share their favorite ways to test for female hormone imbalances (32:46) Links and resources: Dr. Kleene and Dr. Hannah’s Social Media Links: My Back In Line Clinic website My Back In Line on Instagram (@mybackinline): Relative Links for This Show: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/dr-calla-jayne-kleene-beyond-snap-crackle-pop/ https://mylola.com/ https://tampontribe.com/ https://drbrighten.com/beyond-the-pill/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/methylb-complex/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/omega-3s-120-count/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/core-restore-liver-detox-vanilla/

I have Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene joining me for part 1 of a two-part series today. We discuss female anatomy, the pros and cons of birth control, the importance of informed consent, and how to support women who choose to take birth control. Next week, in part 2, we will continue discussing how to support women who choose to take birth control and get into which non-hormone birth control options are best. We will also share non-toxic feminine care products and explain how to detect female hormone imbalances. Pros of birth control It allows women to control pregnancy It can alleviate some symptoms of hormonal problems It can alleviate heavy bleeding and pain Cons of birth control It may cause PMS, PMDD, PCOS, and more It gets prescribed for issues other than pregnancy in the female population It does not get to the root of hormonal problems It causes B vitamin depletion About Dr. Anderson and Dr. Kleene: Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene are chiropractors at Back In Line Family Chiropractic in Hiawatha IA. Dr. Anderson specializes in pediatric and maternal health, with trainings including a CACCP from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Neuro emotional technique, and Mercier Therapy. In addition to Dr. Kleene's many chiropractic and myofascial trainings, she has a Diplomat from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Both doctors passionately guide patients from a holistic perspective, whether it’s through pain or wellness planning. In this episode: Why learning about the female anatomy is important for women’s health. (7:14)(9:10) The pros and cons of birth control. (11:30) How hormonal birth control works. (15:24) What is informed consent? (18:59) Why is informed consent such a big issue? (21:34) The mental health and physical risks of hormonal birth control. (23:47) The genetic risk factors related to oral contraceptives. (27:30) The cons of long-term hormonal birth control use. (28:25) Non–traditional ways to support women on birth control. (30:39) What you can do right now to support yourself if you are on birth control. (33:41) Dr. Anderson and Dr. Kleene’s Social Media Links: My Back In Line website My Back In Line on Instagram (@mybackinline): Relative Links for This Show:: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/dr-calla-jayne-kleene-beyond-snap-crackle-pop/ https://mylola.com/ https://tampontribe.com/ https://drbrighten.com/beyond-the-pill/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/methylb-complex/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/omega-3s-120-count/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/core-restore-liver-detox-vanilla/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Books mentioned: Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

Today Nathalie Niddam joins me to talk about bioregulator peptides, what they are, what they do, how they work, how they impact our biological age and telomeres, and how to best use them. The benefits of spermidine: It works against 6 of the 9 hallmarks of aging It supports the cellular clean-up processes in the body It helps to regulate protein It helps to protect DNA It triggers mitophagy and autophagy It helps with cellular signaling It improves hair, skin, and nails It helps to improve deep sleep About Nathalie Niddam: Nathalie Niddam is a holistic Nutritionist, Human Potential, and epigenetic coach. She is also the host of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast. Nat's focus has always been on the body's power to heal. Over the past several years, longevity and health span have been added to the list. This is where Bioregulators come in. Once Nat discovered these she knew that part of her mission had to be to spread the word about this incredible resource that comes to us from Nature. In addition to hosting her podcast, Nat works one on one with clients, presents at conferences, and leads a vibrant community of Biohackers and health seekers on Mighty Networks - the BSP Community. In this episode: How certain medications can get us into trouble. (2:54) The benefits of BCP 157. (5:10) What the Wolverine stack can do for you. (7:04) What more growth hormones can do for you. (11:25) How peptides get administered. (12:11) What is a peptide? (13:53) The best peptides for fat loss. (21:08) The benefits of the GLP1 agonists. (21:40) The peptides that can enhance mood and brain function. (27:42) What bioregulator peptides are, and how they differ from regular peptides. (29:58) What telomeres are. (35:25) How to use bioregulators. (45:38) Links and resources: Nathalie Niddam’s Social Media Links: Instagram: @nathalieniddam Mighty Networks: BSP Community Facebook: Optimizingsuperhumanperformance Group Nathalie’s website: www.nathalieniddam.com The Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast Relative Links for This Show: Go to www.profound-health.com and use the discount code longevity15 for 15% off. Some of these have Russian names, which can be confusing. So opt for the Natures Marvel brand names which are easier to understand and select. Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Today, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi joins me to discuss leptin resistance, hormone balance, and weight loss resistance. Some symptoms of leptin resistance: Being hungry all the time Being unable to lose weight even though you are over-exercising and under-eating Having low energy Constantly feeling exhausted Hypothyroid symptoms worsening About Dr. Bindiya Gandhi: Dr. Bindiya Gandhi is double-boarded by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Physicians. She completed her family medicine training at Georgia Regents University/Medical College of Georgia in June 2014. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology in 2004, and her Doctor of Medicine at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2010. She completed an Integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil in 2016. She also completed Functional Medicine Training with the Institute of Functional Medicine in 2017. Her interests include integrative, holistic, and functional medicine, women’s health, preventative medicine, international medicine, and healthcare reform. She is also a certified yoga instructor and reiki master. She used to practice emergency medicine as well. Dr. Bindiya is a media expert and contributor to numerous sites, including The Daily Mail, MindbodyGreen, PopSugar, Clean Plated, Well + Good, and more! When she's not working or writing, you can find her in the kitchen cooking, doing yoga, or enjoying time with her family. In this episode: What leptin is, and what it does. (7:27) Why are more people becoming leptin-resistant? (10:33) Some symptoms that may indicate you have leptin resistance. (11:26) The different categories of leptin resistance. (12:21) What happens to you when your leptin levels are low? (13:10) What should you do if you are leptin resistant? (15:27) Why stabilizing your blood sugar is necessary for achieving weight loss. (20:39) Why intermittent fasting is not for everyone. (24:12) Supplements to stabilize your blood sugar. (27:28) Why so many diets fail to work over the long term. (34:35) How to rev up your metabolism. (36:01) Links: Dr. Bindiya Gandhi’s Social Media Links: Instagram (@drbindiyamd) Facebook Relative Links for This Show:: Leptin Resistance Quiz: www.drbindiyamd.com/quiz www.reviveatlantamd.com www.drbindiyamd.com www.atlantaweightlossdoc.com Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Farah Sultan joins me today to share how we can optimize our sleep, balance our hormones, and better manage stress. Foods that balance the hormones and support the liver: Herbs Spices (ginger, garlic, turmeric) Onions Carrots Broccoli Brussels sprouts Grapeseed extract (resveratrol) About Dr. Farah Sultan: Dr. Farah Sultan is a Medical Doctor, double board certified in Family Medicine and Functional and Regenerative Medicine. She has trained and worked on three continents in India, the UK, and the US. She is the Medical Director and CEO of Vitalogy Wellness and Med-spa and the founder of the Mandala Method. She is an international award-winning speaker and expert in sleep and hormone balance. She has helped thousands of women regain their sleep, energy, and youthfulness without the use of addictive prescription medications. She lives with her husband of 23 years and three children in Birmingham, Alabama, and loves to travel, read, garden, cook, and is into biohacking. In this episode: Why sleep is the game-changer when it comes to your longevity. (3:48) How many hours of deep sleep and REM sleep are optimal? (7:32) What is the purpose of dreaming? (10:31) How hormone balance is connected with sleep. (14:15) How stress impacts hormones and sleep. (17:34) Some lifestyle tips to keep your cortisol in check. (19:33) Some tips for balancing your hormones naturally. (22:22) Foods that are best to be avoided. (25:40) Foods you want to eat more of. (26:58) How EMFs interfere with sleep quality. (28:22) Dr. Farah’s tips for better sleep. (29:50) Links: Dr. Sultan's Social Media Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@farahsultanmd?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/farahsultanmd/ https://vitalogywellnessandmedspa.com/ Get Dr. Farah’s free gift of a masterclass on stress, sleep, health, and hormones Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Our current lifestyles and technology have a massive impact on our health! Dr. Tricia Pingel joins me today to focus on recognizing stress. She believes that we become so accustomed to stress that we fail to recognize the significant impact it has on our health. In this episode, she encourages you to start prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries for your health and longevity. We also discuss the nutritional impact of chronic low-grade stress that leads to future disease development. The four areas Dr. Tricia addresses in people with adrenal fatigue: Diet Exercise Supplementation Prioritizing yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and practicing gratitude About Dr. Tricia Pingel: Dr. Tricia Pingel, aka The Hip Hop Energy Doc is a Naturopathic Physician and Energy Expert. She has helped hundreds of people restore their health by showing them how to identify the stress causing their symptoms, restoring their nutrition depleted by stress, and assisting in changing their mindset to repel incoming stressors so that they can return to their happy, vibrant, and energetic selves. She is the Author of Total Health Turnaround, which has sold over 60,000 copies, and the Creator of “DIY” Programs like the 30-day Total Health Turnaround, the 7-Day Ultimate Detox, and the 30-day Walking for Weight Loss. She is the CEO of Total Health Apothecary and the CEO of Pingel Progressive Medicine, a Naturopathic Concierge Medical Practice. She’s a Health Blogger and the Host of FB and IG Weekly Lives “Ask Dr. Pingel.” She has appeared on lots of TV shows and she has contributed as an expert to many publications. It’s no secret that this mom, doctor, and hip-hop enthusiast is known as The Hip Hop Energy Doc™️. Dr. Pingel is commonly found dancing all over social media, cheering on her two boys at football, creating healthy vegan recipes in her kitchen, and snuggling her 3 dogs and cat at home with her husband in Phoenix, Arizona. After experiencing her own health struggles and personal loss, she strives in creating a community of positivity, and gratitude and living every day to its fullest potential. In this episode: Why do we need to give to ourselves? (6:26) What is adrenal fatigue? (7:20) Why do so many of us tend to have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, reflux disease, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more? (9:06) When should you have a full workup? (11:36) The importance of discussing your lab results with someone who understands how mental and physical health blend together. (13:05) The difference in symptoms between those with high cortisol and those with low cortisol. (14:15) A test to find out which cortisol stage you are at. (16:04) The importance of setting healthy boundaries for yourself to avoid adrenal fatigue. (18:07) How Dr. Tricia helps people with adrenal fatigue. (20:57) The benefits of giving to others and reframing your experiences to make them positive. (24:56) The herbs and supplements Dr. Tricia prescribes for her stressed patients. (35:29) Links: Dr. Tricia Pingel's website Guest Social Media Links: Facebook (@drtriciapingel) Instagram (@drpingel) YouTube (@drtriciapingel) TikTok (@drtriciapingel) LinkedIn Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Kate Vazquez joins me today to discuss the stress response and share her three core pillars to calm your nervous system. Three core pillars to calm your nervous system: Identify your limiting beliefs Learn about your triggers and stress response Identify your conditioning Kate Vazquez Bio: Kate Vazquez is a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant, Theta Healing Practitioner, and the founder of Radiant Health. Using a functional medicine and mindset approach, she helps ambitious women overcome stress and anxiety to embrace who they truly are, feel alive in their body, and live a life they love on purpose. In this episode: What is anxiety? (8:28) The difference between acute, chronic, and low-grade stress. (9:28) The four primary stress responses. (13:00) Ways to prevent yourself from going into a stress response. (18:08) How the body responds when you are in a parasympathetic state. (22:30) How to differentiate between a survival state and a flow state. (22:49) How to maintain a flow state. (24:15) Kate’s three core pillars to calm the nervous system. (31:00) What your triggers will show you. (26:44) How to shift your state from survival to flow. (29:24) What you need to know about healing your gut. (33:41) How to use seed cycling to support your hormones naturally. (36:58) Links and resources: Guest Social Media Links: www.instagram.com/thekatevazquez https://www.facebook.com/katevazquezpac Relative Links for This Show: Gut-Hormone-Nervous System Connection: The REAL Causes of Anxiety: https://infoa5148f.clickfunnels.com/g-h-ns-connection Join the waitlist for her podcast course : https://www.yourradianthealth.com/alreadyenough/ Link to Kate Vazquez’s book, Estrogen Is A Bitch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZC2L1V Seed Cycling https://beeyawellness.com/ Triggers Book Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins me to talk about DNA Methylation. Life expectancy in the United States is on the decline. We are living for a shorter time and according to the World Health Organization, even though we have a life expectancy of 79.3 years, the average age for developing a serious illness is 63.1 years old. That means that we spend the last 16.2 years of our life ill. Aging is driven by DNA methylation, a process that influences which genes are turned on and which are turned off. We use DNA methylation as an epigenetic clock to measure biological age. DNA methylation changes as we age, to our detriment, and it’s not just a surrogate marker of aging. DNA methylation appears to drive aging itself. Foods that could lower your biological age: Liver [or liver capsules] Eggs Mushrooms [shitake or enoki] Leafy greens Pumpkin seeds Blueberries Turmeric Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Bio: Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is engaged in clinical research on DNA methylation using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her virtual and in-person Functional Medicine clinic. She is the author of Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better, a ground-breaking work detailing an 8-week study that resulted in a 3-year reversal of biological aging, and the step-by-step program that will help you live better and longer. In her quest for personalized health care for all, she leads clients through her Younger You Program and has as a Younger You companion cookbook, Better Broths, and Healing Tonics. Dr. Fitzgerald is on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine [IFM] and is an IFM Certified Practitioner. She regularly lectures internationally and hosts the podcast New Frontiers in Functional Medicine. She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Oregon and is in private practice in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. In this episode: How cancer hijacks our epigenetics. [4:25] Dr. Fitzgerald defines methylation and explains how it differs from DNA methylation. [9:05] Foods that are important to improve methylation. [15:45] Foods that seem to direct epigenetic traffic. [17:39] Lifestyle pieces that could favorably influence DNA methylation in addition to the diet. [19:33] Foods that could lower your biological age. [25:46] Studies show that people who drink coffee live longer. [27:44] How to exercise to help prevent aging. [30:32] Foods to avoid that could be pro-aging. [33:13] Supplements that are recommended for anti-aging. [40:10] A backdoor approach for those who do not tolerate supplements well. [44:00] Links and resources: Guest Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kfitzgeraldnd Relative Links for This Show:: Younger Your Program: https://youngeryouprogram.com/basa/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Let’s take another look at the top tips from all our experts. In this episode, they explain why you need to listen to your body and take responsibility for your health. They get into using techniques like yoga, meditation, and saunas to develop resilience and the benefits of being active and doing strength training. They discuss the importance of addressing micronutrient deficiencies, avoiding junk food, and intermittent fasting. You will also learn how much difference your mindset makes, and how smiling more and making a concerted effort to be happier will lead to a longer and healthier life. The Biggest Top Tips for Function Health and Longevity Develop resilience. Learning to respond to situations rather than reacting will help you do that. Heating your body in a sauna and then taking a cold shower will also help you develop resilience. Becoming more active and doing strength training will ensure that you stay healthy, get stronger, and live longer. Be happy, practice gratitude, and try smiling more. Life is so much easier when you are grateful for what you have, and when you take yourself less seriously and focus on the positives in life! Top Longevity Tip #1 Make friends with people of all different ages. Consciously making friends with people older and younger than you as well as those the same age as you will make your life much richer! (0:20) Listen to the full episode with Dr. Beverly Yates here. Top Longevity Tip #2 Develop resilience. When you learn to respond to situations rather than react to them, you will develop resilience. It takes time to become aware of your reactions. Techniques like yoga, breath work, and meditation will help create the space to choose how you want to respond to situations, instead of reacting immediately. (0:57) Listen to the full episode with Dr. Achina Stein here. Top Longevity Tip #3 Know your genetics. Knowing your genetics will help you mitigate risks before they become problems. (2:17) Listen to the full episode with Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith here. Top Longevity Tip #4 Address your micronutrient deficiencies. That will give your body what it needs to fill up its metabolic reserves and ensure that you give your body its best fighting chance when you experience stress, start to age, or get challenged with a chronic disease, (2:38) Listen to the full episode with Thomas Pennel here. Top Longevity Tip #5 Smile more. It is easy to smile when you don’t take yourself too seriously. (3:22) Listen to the full episode with Amy Stark here. Top Longevity Tip #6 Leveraging your DNA will allow you to live longer. (3:29) Listen to the full episode with Dr. Robert Whitfield here. Top Longevity Tip #7 Strength training is essential if you want to get stronger and live longer! It is the only way to increase your metabolism without doing oxidative damage. (3:52) Listen to the full episode with Debra Atkinson here. Top Longevity Tip #8 Getting enough sleep will ensure that you wake up feeling refreshed with all the energy you need to face the day. (4:29) Listen to the full episode with Dr. Lauren Tessier here. Top Longevity Tip #9 Your mindset makes all the difference! With the right mindset, you will be able to do whatever you want to do, regardless of your age. (5:07) Listen to the full episode with Claudia Muehlenweg here. Top Longevity Tip #10 Paying attention to your body, and listening to what it says to you will keep you in touch with what your body needs. Finding a provider who can reflect on those things will help you understand what your symptoms are telling you about your body. (5:27) Listen to the full episode with Dr. Kelly Feller here. Which top tip will you use first? Start with one and see how the quality of your life improves. For everything else, call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033.

Dr. Dan Cardellichio joins me today to dive into gut health, functional lab testing, and what personalized care is truly all about. Factors that lead to poor gut health: Stress Food sensitivities or intolerances Exposure to environmental toxins Certain medications Gut infections Dr. Cardellichio's Bio: Dr. Dan Cardellichio is a Chiropractic Physician and holds an MS degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport where he serves as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Dan is passionate about transforming our broken disease-focused system into a true healthcare system finding the true root cause of all diseases. Dr. Dan had a heart attack at the age of 37, and since that time, he has dedicated his life’s work to helping those restore balance in their life. Dr. Dan works with individuals with metabolic dysregulation such as heart health, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Dan has become a Leader and Educator in the field of Metabolic Nutrition and Functional Biochemistry. He uses state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, and his clinical experience is used to help determine the cause of your condition and the best course of action for his patients. Dr. Cardellichio is a dynamic, energetic, captivating, and thought-provoking speaker. He looks forward to meeting you and discussing your nutritional needs. In this episode: Why processed and ultra-processed foods lead to inflammation. (12:45) Why we should avoid cooking with corn and soy oils. (17:50) The importance of supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids. (19:03) What leads to poor gut health? (20:10) Why do so many people have problems with gluten? (27:10) The benefits of the functional medicine approach. (28:35) Why the stool test is so important. (34:10) The best nutrients for healing the gut. (35:32) How Dr. Dan helps his patients with weight loss. (38:03)(40:25) The importance of getting enough sleep. (39:46) Links and resources: Connect with Dr. Dan on Social Media: Dr. Dan on Facebook Email Dr. Dan: [email protected] Call Dr. Dan: 917 608 5896 Relative Links for This Show: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/omega-3s-120-count/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/gut-shield-chocolate/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist," joins me today to talk about oxidative stress, mitochondrial efficiency, and Carbon 60, also known as C60. Ways in which oxidative stress can damage the body: Rips holes in cell membranes Prevents proteins from folding properly Damages cellular blueprints (DNA and RNA) Ken Swartz Bio: Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist,” is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering the highest quality Carbon 60 products available. Ken earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Arizona State University. He spent the early part of his career as a secondary school teacher, and he continues to be passionate about helping and educating people. Ken has run several research science laboratories over the course of his career and discovered C60 while developing the MOXY fusion reactor. During his research, he became aware of the powerful free radical neutralizing properties of C60. He first began using C60 as a radiation protectant while leading a fusion research project. He noticed, after taking C60 for a couple of months, that not only was it protecting him from radiation, but he discovered that his health was also improving. So, he continued taking it. About eight months after Ken started taking C60, he was at a routine visit with his optometrist and discovered that his *dry Macular Degeneration was gone. His doctor was dumbfounded and told him that in all his years, he had never seen such an improvement. Due to this healing experience, Ken decided to dedicate himself to the research, study, and production of C60 Buckminster Fullerenes. In 2016, Ken founded C60 Purple Power which offers 99.99% pure sublimated Carbon 60, (never exposed to solvents), delivered in 100% certified organic oils, made in the USA. Ken believes that “your health is your responsibility” and he is on a mission to help people feel empowered to take control of their health. *However, disclaimer here, these statements and products have not been approved by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. In this episode: What C60 is, and what it does for the cells. (5:36) What is oxidative stress? (6:03) The cumulative damage oxidative stress causes over time. (7:06) How C60 reverses symptoms of aging. (8:11) The role mitochondria play in our health. (8:55) Why athletes love C60. (15:52) What differentiates C60 from other anti-oxidants? (29:36) Why Ken makes C60 products with MCT, avocado, and olive oils. (23:15) The hormonal benefits of using C60. (28:20) The initial and ongoing benefits of using C60. (32:46) Links and resources: Guest Social Media Links:: https://www.facebook.com/c60purplepowerproducts https://www.instagram.com/c60purplepower/ https://twitter.com/c60purplepower Relative links: Get 10% off using code IHHC Use this link: https://go.shopc60.com/IHHC/ https://whatisc60.org Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum joins me again for the second part of our two-part series on why healthcare has it all wrong about the eyes. Today, we talk about how vision impacts sports performance. We get into concussions, how Covid can affect our vision, motion sickness, and supplements for the eyes. Common symptoms of a head injury that are related to vision Fatigue Eye strain Headache Brain fog Dizziness About Dr. Applebaum: Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a pioneer in neuro-optometry passionate about unlocking life’s potential through vision. His expertise includes reorganizing the visual brain post-concussion to return to learn and return to life, remediating visual developmental delays interfering with reading and learning, and enhancing visual skills to elevate sports performance. Dr. Appelbaum has been featured on the front page of USA Today, in the New York Times Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, and as the cover story of OT Advance. Dr. Appelbaum has worked with hundreds of professional athletes, numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, and countless amateur athletes to transform raw talent into honed performance through vision. He also helps teams consider who to draft or sign as free agents based on assessing a player’s visual potential and identifying how far off they may be from operating at that ceiling. He is the owner and managing doctor at Appelbaum Vision, PC, a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation with offices in Bethesda and Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Appelbaum is a board-certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Appelbaum is on a mission to change the way the world views vision. He believes there is more to vision than just 20/20 eyesight and has developed programs to retrain the brain to revise the eyes. In this episode: How vision impacts sports performance. (31:07) How improved vision can help people maximize their sports performance. (32:58) How to elevate your young child’s sports performance by improving their vision. (34:56) What a concussion is. (36:45) How concussions impact vision. (37:13) How long it takes to recover from a concussion. (39:05) What to do if you get a concussion. (42:26) How Covid has impacted our eyes. (44:10) Why it’s preferable to buy higher quality blue-blocking glasses. (47:10) A procedure to help with motion sickness. (50:50) What vision therapy is. (53:50) Foods that promote longevity of the eyes. (54:15) Links and resources: Links and resources: www.visionhelp.com Work with Dr. Appelbaum virtually: www.drbryceappelbaum.com www.screenfit.com Use code: DRGRAY10 for 10% off www.AppelbaumVision.com www.covd.org www.infinitywalk.org Guest Social Media Links:: @DrBryceAppelbaum @AppelbaumVision Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

I have Dr. Bryce Appelbaum joining me for a two-part series to get into the misdiagnoses and missed opportunities of vision and explain why healthcare has it all wrong about the eyes. Today we dive into vision therapy, why nearsightedness is increasing alarmingly quickly, and how ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia relate to vision. We also discuss the controversy surrounding eye-patching, and Dr. Applebaum shares many helpful tips along the way. The two main components of nearsightedness: Genetics Environment About Dr Applebaum: Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a pioneer in neuro-optometry passionate about unlocking life’s potential through vision. His expertise includes reorganizing the visual brain post-concussion to return to learn and return to life, remediating visual developmental delays interfering with reading and learning, and enhancing visual skills to elevate sports performance. Dr. Appelbaum has been featured on the front page of USA Today, in the New York Times Magazine, Bethesda Magazine, and as the cover story of OT Advance. Dr. Appelbaum has worked with hundreds of professional athletes, numerous professional and collegiate sports teams, and countless amateur athletes to transform raw talent into honed performance through vision. He also helps teams consider who to draft or sign as free agents based on assessing a player’s visual potential and identifying how far off they may be from operating at that ceiling. He is the owner and managing doctor at Appelbaum Vision, PC, a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation with offices in Bethesda and Annapolis Maryland. Dr. Appelbaum is a board-certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. Appelbaum is on a mission to change the way the world views vision. He believes there is more to vision than just 20/20 eyesight and has developed programs to retrain the brain to revise the eyes. He is here with us today to discuss The Misdiagnoses and Missed Opportunities of Vision: why healthcare has it all wrong about the eyes? In this episode: What vision therapy is. (3:15) Why nearsightedness is increasing at an alarming rate. (5:31) How people end up always needing glasses. (6:38) How far should you sit from a screen? (7:55) How hidden vision problems could relate to ADD and ADHD. (10:26) What convergence insufficiency is and how to test kids for it. (11:05) How eyesight differs from vision. (12:53) How hidden vision problems relate to dyslexia. (13:57) Why you should never use Visine eye drops. (18:31) How omega 3 fatty acids benefit dry eyes. (20:19) What causes amblyopia (lazy eye)? (27:00) Links and resources: www.visionhelp.com www.AppelbaumVision.com www.covd.org www.infinitywalk.org Guest Social Media Links:: @DrBryceAppelbaum @AppelbaumVision Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Titus Chiu specializes in post-concussion syndrome. He joins me today to talk about post-concussion syndrome, leaky brain, brain inflammation, and how to safeguard your brain. Common symptoms of post-concussion syndrome: Sound sensitivity Motion sensitivity Light sensitivity Nausea Dizziness Motion sickness Vertigo Headaches Anxiety Depression Sleep disturbances Pain Brain fog Brain fatigue About Dr. Chiu: Dr. Titus Chiu is a #1 bestselling author, award-winning international speaker, and Functional Neurologist that specializes in Post-Concussion Syndrome. Dr. Chiu helps health-conscious professionals heal their brains and regain their lives after a concussion by getting to the root cause. He is the #1 bestselling author of BrainSAVE! Learn more about Dr. Chiu's unique approach to brain health at www.brainsave.com. In this episode: What post-concussive syndrome is. (6:13) Why some people don’t realize they have post-concussive syndrome. (6:58) Why you might not know that you have a concussion. (7:29) Two common myths about concussions. (8:40) Why post-concussive syndrome is so tricky, especially for conventional medicine. (9:24) The functional neurological approach to post-concussive syndrome. (10:55) Warning signs and symptoms of an acute concussion. (15:08) What to do if you have a concussion. (17:00) What leaky brain is and how it relates to brain inflammation and concussions. (22:20) Clues that you might have a leaky brain. (25:46) Some simple ways to activate your vagus nerve to heal a leaky brain. (38:42) Things you can do to safeguard your brain. (49:02) Links and resources: Connect with Dr. Titus Chiu on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Free gift: https://www.brainsave.com/blog/6-warning-signs-leaky-brain Leaky Brain Quiz Brain Save Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

You can build stronger bones at any age! Kevin Ellis joins me today to share his comprehensive approach to bone health and explain how we can easily make the connection between bone strength and longevity. He also helps us understand bone loss and how to build stronger bones. Factors that contribute to people not achieving peak bone mass: Poor diet and nutrition A sedentary lifestyle Eating disorders Certain medications Excessive smoking or drinking About Kevin Ellis: Kevin Ellis is better known as Bone Coach™️. He's a certified integrative nutrition health coach, podcaster, YouTuber, and bone health advocate, and is the founder of BoneCoach.com. Through a unique 3-step process and world-class coaching programs, he and his team have helped people with osteopenia and osteoporosis in over 1500+ cities around the world get confident in their stronger bones plan. His mission is to not just help over 1+ million people around the globe build stronger bones… It's to help our children and grandchildren prevent osteoporosis and other diseases in the future so they can lead long, active lives. In this episode: What osteoporosis is and how it increases the risk of bone fractures. (9:30) How to find out if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. (9:50) What osteopenia is. (10:33) The best age for women to get screened for osteopenia and osteoporosis (11:03) What causes osteoporosis? (13:56) Risks and side-effects of standard medications for osteoporosis. (17:56) The connection between gut health and bone health. (19:48) Dietary guidelines for preventing osteoporosis. (23:22) Exercises that work best for bone health. (30:50) Technologies and tests to help us understand our bone quality. (35:49) What a stronger bone plan looks like. (40:43) Links and resources: Stronger Bones Masterclass BoneCoach™️ Website BoneCoach™️ Facebook BoneCoach™️ Youtube BoneCoach™️ Instagram BoneCoach™️ Pinterest BoneCoach™️ TikTok BoneCoach™️ Podcast BoneCoach™️ Linkedin Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Related episode: Episode 39: Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy with Dr. Gary Donovitz

Many people are becoming selective about what gets injected into their bodies, but don’t think twice about having their animals vaccinated. Dr. Ruth Roberts joins me again today to talk about which vaccinations and flea, tick, and heartworm medications are necessary and which are not. She also explains how to incorporate mindfulness into our pet’s daily routine. Options for environmental control against ticks and fleas: Nematodes that eat the eggs and larvae Borax or diatomaceous earth Growth regulators that prevent fleas from forming a protective layer Capstar tablets Insect growth regulators to be given orally (Lufenuron) Amber collars 0BugZone electromagnetic collars About Dr. Roberts: Dr. Ruth Roberts has supported thousands of dogs and cats to overcome health hurdles like kidney disease, GI Illness, allergies, and cancer. Her natural approach to healing creates a gentle yet effective path for your pet to take on their journey to well-being. Dr. Ruth created The Original CrockPet Diet, a balanced home-cooked diet for pets, as the foundation of health. Dr. Ruth will help you to develop a health plan for your pet via e-learning, videos on a range of health topics, and One on One coaching. In this episode: How long the duration of immunity is for pets, and what that means. (30:56) What distemper and parvo are. (32:34) What happens when a person or a pet gets rabies. (35:37) How to dose a pet with Thuja. (37:00) What a titer is and what it tests for. (38:14) Should we back off with vaccines for low-risk animals or non-responders? (40:56) Why a kennel cough vaccination may be necessary. (43:20) Whether or not dogs need to be vaccinated against leptospirosis and Lyme disease. (44:45) Alternatives for tick and flea control. (51:20) Options for environmental control of ticks and fleas. (53:28) Heartworm prevention for dogs. (56:37) Incorporating mindfulness into your pet’s daily routine. (58:24) Links and resources: Dr. Ruth Roberts’s website Follow Dr. Ruth Roberts on Instagram/ Twitter/ LinkedIn/ Facebook/ TikTok/ YouTube Free PDF download: When Not to Take Your Pet to the ER Vet Get a 10% discount with CODE DRSTEPHANIEGRAY for The Original CrockPet Diet Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Ruth Roberts joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on longevity in pets. In this episode, she talks about how our pet’s longevity can increase if we have them spayed or neutered later- or not at all. She also gets into the benefits of feeding pets a whole food diet high in vegetables and fiber and how to make that in a crockpot. A balanced ratio of macronutrients for healthy pets: 1/3 protein 1/3 healthy fats 1/3 carbohydrates (both vegetables and other simple carbohydrates) About Dr. Roberts: Dr. Ruth Roberts has supported thousands of dogs and cats to overcome health hurdles like kidney disease, GI Illness, allergies, and cancer. Her natural approach to healing creates a gentle yet effective path for your pet to take on its journey to well-being. Dr. Ruth created The Original CrockPet Diet, a balanced home-cooked diet for pets, as the foundation of health. Dr. Ruth will help you develop a health plan for your pet via e-learning, videos on a range of health topics, and One on One coaching. In this episode: Food that is not good for pets. (4:14) Why cooked food is better for dogs than raw food. (4:38) How a whole foods nutritional approach differs from feeding dogs kibble. (6:48) Why spaying and neutering is a problem. (7:18) How to delay spaying or neutering. (9:33) How long to wait before spaying or neutering. (11:33) What is the CrockPet Diet? (14:24) Herbs and spices that make pet food healthier. (16:39) How to store cooked pet food. (18:02) How to transition your pet to the CrockPet Diet. (21:12) Glandular materials in Holistic Total Body Support feed your pet’s endocrine systems and address the side effects of neutering and spaying. (23:36) Links and resources: Dr. Ruth Roberts’s website Follow Dr. Ruth Roberts on Instagram/ Twitter/ LinkedIn/ Facebook/ TikTok/ YouTube Free PDF download: When Not to Take Your Pet to the ER Vet Get a 10% discount for The Original CrockPet Diet Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Chris Gibson is a holistic health coach, esthetician, and skincare expert. He joins me today to talk about healthy skin care, ingredients we should avoid, light therapy, and melasma. 7 freaky chemicals to be avoided in skin care: Parabens Fragrance Alcohol Avobenzone Octinoxate Oxybenzone Sulfates and sulfides About Chris Gibson: Chris Gibson is a sought-after skincare expert and holistic health coach/esthetician. He is also the Best-Selling Author of the acclaimed book Acne Free In 3 Days (with over 1 Million Copies Sold) and has a very successful YouTube channel, Chris Gibson Live! With over 116 thousand subscribers the channel is dedicated to providing expert information and product reviews on skincare and wellness topics for both skin issues and anti-aging. His social media reach is well over 200K, increasing every day. He was recently featured in USA Today on the topic of "7 Freaky Chemicals In Your Skin Care Products and How to Avoid Them”. Chris has been popularly featured on CBS, ABC Family, Fox News, The Daily Buzz, and numerous lifestyle television and radio shows across the country and in Canada. He is available for both television, podcast, and radio programs. In this episode: Along with your DNA, many other factors will determine how you look as you get older (9:59) Why acne does not clear up for some people after their teenage years. (14:18) Two things that will change your skin health most quickly. (16:56) The role antioxidants play in skin care. (20:11) Why you should avoid taking too much Vitamin D. (22:23) Why it’s worth having a nutritional analysis test done. (23:27) Ingredients that you must include for skin care. (24:51) Hazardous ingredients in sunscreens that should always be avoided. (27:12) Why we need to regularly spend some time in the sun. (29:48) Why your hair and skin should never squeak after washing or cleansing. (38:08) Why light therapy is the way of the future. (40:15) Ways to treat melisma and remove discoloration. (49:20) Links and resources: Chris Gibson on Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

This episode is devoted to immune health. I have brought Thomas Pennel back again today to talk about immune health and advise us on which supplements to take to boost our immunity or for acute support when we get sick. Three things that maximize immune function: Building a good gut barrier Building up metabolic reserves Removing things that overstimulate the immune system Guest Bio: Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who has worked in the supplement and nutrition space for a company called Ortho Molecular Products. After receiving a degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois, a little health scare with his now fiancé gave him his first interaction with functional medicine. After seeing first-hand how functional medicine impacted her life, this drove him to seek out professional nutrition companies for the opportunity to work with providers and help shape patient care. He has worked with over 1000 clinics across the Midwest which has included a wide array of practitioners, clinics, and pharmacies. He has previously worked with practices across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania and now resides in Iowa where he currently works with over 400 active practices. He uses this experience to help providers consult and bring functional medicine to their patients with a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes. In this episode: Why it’s vital to purchase quality supplements from professional channels. (2:50) Where Ortho Molecular Products sources its products. (7:14) The testing Ortho Molecular Products does on all their raw materials. (8:15) How your immune timeline literally starts in the womb. (11:15) Supplements that will build a nutritional foundation for your immune system. (16:02) Why we need to supplement with Mitochondrial Complex, and how it works. (18:02) How the “power trio” (Acetyl L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Acetyl-Cysteine) works to maximize mitochondrial input and output. (19:15) How Mitochondrial Complex helps boost the immune system. (21:41) Why we need Vitamin D for our immune system. (23:10) The main ingredients in Immune Support. (28:48) How probiotics support the immune system. (33:56) What the ingredients in Viracid do for the immune system when we get sick. (45:10) Products that provide acute support for kids when they get sick. (48:50) Links and resources: Supplements mentioned in this episode: Mitochondrial complex Vitamin D3 with K2 Vitamin D3 with K2 liquid Immune Support Probiotic Complex SbIgG powder SbIgG capsule Vira Support Silver Vitamin D Probiotics (for kids) Use the code DONT GET SICK for 10% off anything mentioned today. Thomas Pennel on LinkedIn Ortho Molecular Products Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast Related episodes: Episode 96: Gut Aging Connection with Dr. Vincent Pedre Episode 108: What MORE You Need To Know About the Supplement Industry Part 1 with Thomas Pennel Episode 109: What MORE You Need To Know About the Supplement Industry Part 2 with Thomas Pennel

Dr. Kelly Felmer is a Doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner who empowers men and women to take control of their own health. She joins me today to talk about ozone, low-level laser therapy, and metabolism testing. Benefits of ozone: Removing inflammation Fighting cancer Treating autoimmune diseases Recovering from viral illnesses when combined with vitamin C Enhancing athletic performance Guest Bio: Dr. Kelly Felmer is a Doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner who is on a lifelong journey of being healthy and wants that for all the people she serves as well. She helps both women and men to be empowered and to take control of their own health. With over 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Kelly guides those in need on a health journey to reverse disease, resolve symptoms, and restore normal function in the body. At Discovery Health Healing Center in Green Bay, WI, Dr. Kelly and her staff believe that no one has to suffer from nagging symptoms and chronic illness, but also that people have been taught wrong about how to keep themselves healthy. Medications do not make a person healthy. They treat a symptom. So at DHHC, we focus on the basic function of the body, work to restore normal function at a cellular level, and therefore, resolve the cause of the symptoms and reverse the disease process. In this episode: What ozone is. (11:40) How ozone benefits people. (13:08) How ozone gets administered. (14:40) The healing benefits of ozone injections. (15:31) The benefits of using ozone in combination with vitamin C. (16:09) How often people with autoimmune diseases need ozone. (18:20) How ozone gets administered for Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH). (22:08) Potential side-effects of ozone. (23:10) How near-infrared light therapy helps people heal. (26:23) How to mitigate stress by changing your perception. (32:58) How low-level laser therapy works. (34:28) What metabolism testing is, and its benefits. (40:24) Links and Resources: Dr. Kelly Felmer’s website (The clinic is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.) Dr. Kelly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Claudia Muehlenweg focuses on finding the root cause of blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts, or surgery. She joins me today to share her thoughts about readers, contacts, sunglasses, Lasik eye surgery, and eye drops, and discuss ways to improve your vision naturally. Strategies for improving your vision naturally: Palming will rest your eyes and relax your mind. Sunning will improve your pupillary reactions. Strobing will reduce light sensitivity. Blinking more frequently will prevent dry eyes. Stop wearing sunglasses to help your night vision. [Don’t do this in extreme conditions or if your pupils do not constrict properly.] Moving your head and your eyes together will help prevent astigmatism. Guest Bio: Claudia Muehlenweg is the founder of Holistic Vision LLC and creator of the Naturally Clear Vision Method. She always hated her glasses and has made it her mission to help others see clearly naturally… just like she has done. Claudia is a sought-after international speaker and workshop leader. She focuses on finding the root cause of her clients’ blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts, or surgery that can actually make their eyesight worse in the long term. In this episode: Relaxation leads to clear vision. [3:05] How to use palming to rest your eyes and relax your mind. [6:40] Sunning will improve your pupillary reaction. [10:55] How to practice strobing to reduce light sensitivity. [13:01] Why wearing sunglasses makes you get sunburned more quickly. [14:37] The problem with regular glasses and contacts. [16:01] Problems associated with Lasik eye surgery. [20:15] How to cope with dry eyes naturally. [23:17] Some tips for improving your vision habits. [29:58] Why you should improve your vision habits rather than opting for readers when you get older. [34:27] Your vision will not be as good in times of stress. [38:33] Why good posture is important for your vision. [39:20] Links and resources: Claudia’s website: https://www.myholisticvision.com/ Claudia’s free gift: 10 Habits for Healthy and Happy Eyes Claudia’s courses: 21 Days to Better Eyesight Experience Naturally Clear Vision for Life Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Mold-related illness- specifically colonization, can involve complex treatment. Dr. Lauren Tessier, a naturopathic physician who treats often-overlooked forms of mold-illness, joins me to discuss mold in women, mold in pediatrics, and mold in autoimmunity. The four (overlapping) types of mold illness: Common allergy, including dry eyes, runny eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and even asthma Fungal infection, colonization, and biofilm. Mycotoxicosis (The toxic impact of mold) Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) Guest Bio: Dr. Lauren Tessier is a practicing Naturopathic Physician. Her practice Life After Mold, located in Waterbury, Vermont, services local and international clients suffering from mold-related illnesses complicated by comorbid conditions such as multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and chronic infections- including Lyme & co-infections, EBV, CMV, etc. Dr. Tessier, previously CIRS certified in 2016, treats not only biotoxin illness but also other overlooked forms of mold illness, including allergy, infection/colonization, and mycotoxicosis. Dr. Tessier serves clients via in-office medical care or through educational wellness consults; she also provides one-on-one private training for practitioners looking to improve upon their mold-literate clinical skills. Dr. Tessier is the President of ISEAI, or the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness, and has been in service to the nonprofit since 2017, in the roles of Secretary, Vice President, and general board member. ISEAI is dedicated to helping practitioners learn how to diagnose and treat Environmentally Acquired Illness in their client population. The free e-booklet “Mold Prevention: 101”, authored by Dr. Tessier is available on her website, and has been circulated worldwide. In this episode: The four overlapping types of mold-related illnesses that get caused by mold and mycotoxins. (7:28) How cancer relates to mold illness. (9:33) Why mold-related illnesses are not more widely accepted. (10:05) The most common symptoms of mold illness. (12:33) How mold illness affects kids. (13:47) How mold illness impacts women’s health. (14:59) Other symptoms of mold illness. (17:55) What mass cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is. (21:48) What multiple chemical sensitivity is. (25:16) The importance of controlling your exposure to different variables. (32:28) Foods that could contain mold toxins. (37:28) How mold illness (40:41) and colonization (43:24) can be treated. Links and Resources: Free gift: https://www.lifeaftermold.com/mold-prevention-101 Life After Mold Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Youtube TikTok Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dani Williamson joins me today to talk about overcoming past childhood trauma and share her six steps to radical healing and living wild and well. Dani’s six steps to radical healing and living wild and well Eat well Sleep well Move well Poop well De-stress well Cultivate community well Guest Bio: Dani Williamson (MSN, FNP) owns Integrative Family Medicine and Wild & Well a Wellness Emporium in Franklin, TN. She focuses on gut health, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and hormone and adrenal health with her patients. Her approach embodies a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual process to healing. Dani is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nurse Practitioner programs. She is on the board of the Middle Tennessee chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and believes strongly in addressing issues of adverse childhood trauma and its relation to overall long-term health conditions. Her first book Wild & Well Dani’s Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing was released on November 9, 2021, by Morgan James Publishing. In this episode: The first time in 24 years that a doctor ever spoke to Dani about her diet. (2:43) How Dani helps men and women heal decades of chronic lifestyle disease. (4:32) Why Dani always incorporates the Aces questionnaire with all her new patients. (7:23) How the Aces questionnaire came about. (9:43) How Dani healed her trauma. (13:46) Where Dani starts with helping her patients. (16:10) Addressing the trauma will change the trajectory of the whole family. (17:05) What EMDR and EFT are. (17:17) Dani breaks down each of her six steps: Eat well (19:40) Move well (22:32) Sleep well (23:24) Poop well (25:46) De-stress well (26:55) Cultivate community well (30:08) The seven foods to be eliminated for healing. (34:10) What inspired Dani to write Wild and Well? (38:50) Dani’s quotes: “Don’t you know your diet controls your disease?” (2:53) “What’s at the end of your fork could heal you or kill you.” (3:13) “What affects you before the age of 18 can set you up for a lifetime of chronic disease.” (3:43) “When you address the trauma, you change the trajectory of the entire family.” (17:05) “If you think the food industry has your health in mind, you are sadly mistaken.” (21:25) “If you don’t cook, I can’t help you get well because cooking is self-care.” (22:03) “Automate, eliminate, and delegate everything you can in your life so that your vessel is filled up and you’re not pouring from an empty vessel.” (27:48) Links and resources: Dani Williams on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Dani's Inflammation course Sign up for Dani’s newsletter at www.daniwilliamson.com and get her swapping list as a gift! ACES test Body Keeps Score Book The Deepest Well Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative

Debra Atkinson is a Functional Health Coach and Hormone Balancing Fitness Expert. She joins me today to discuss the importance of individualizing your exercise program. We dive into the best hormone balancing exercise program, fitness in menopause, and ways to improve bone and muscle health for strength and aging. Debra’s formula for the types of exercise perimenopausal women should engage in: Two full-body strength-training to total muscle fatigue sessions per week Two high-intensity interval training sessions per week Guest Bio: Debra Atkinson is a Functional Health Coach, Hormone Balancing Fitness Expert, and Flipping 50 founder. Debra Atkinson has helped over 250,000 women “flip” their second half with the vitality and energy they want. She’s the bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; Navigating Fitness After 50: Your GPS For Choosing Programs and Professionals You Can Trust; and Hot, Not Bothered. Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV and the Flipping 50 podcast, an AARP top podcast for 50+. She is a frequent speaker, and TEDx presenter of Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie. She has 38 years of full-time fitness experience and is an International fitness presenter for associations including International Council on Active Aging, IDEA, NSCA, Athletic Business, and CanFitPro. She’s an American Council on Exercise Subject Matter Expert, and prior Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology at Iowa State University. Debra is also the founder of Flippingfifty.com and creator of the Flipping 50 Fitness Specialist program for fitness professionals. She’s a frequent contributor at HuffPost, ShareCare, and other featured outlets and on the Education Advisory Board for Medfit.org. In this episode: How the physical results Debra experienced after a year of doing fewer and shorter workouts flew in the face of all she had ever learned in kinesiology. (4:13) Why you need to ask if your exercise program was built on research on women like you. (4:50) How hormone balance fitness differs from conventional training. (7:37) A blueprint for the type of exercises perimenopausal women should participate in. (9:22) What you will gain from doing a total-body workout twice a week. (10:17) Why exercising different parts of the body every day does not add up to the same as a total-body workout twice a week. (11:01) Why you should only do two total-body strength training sessions per week. (11:56) How to get started with high-intensity interval training sessions. (13:02) Why it’s better to do strength and high-intensity training on alternate days. (14:00) Debra defines strength training and emphasizes its importance. (18:43) What is muscular fatigue, and why is it important? (21:28) Some important things for women to consider when starting an exercise program. (24:10) Some common exercise mistakes women tend to make. (25:07) Tips for building bone and muscle. (29:52) Some exercise advice for busy women. (36:58) Links and resources: Debra’s website Get Debra’s gift of a Five Day Flip Affiliate link: https://gt281.isrefer.com/go/stronger/sgray/ Debra Atkinson on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Robert Whitfield is a plastic surgeon specializing in breast explant surgery. He joins me today to talk about why one might need to explant and if so, how to prepare for the best outcome. He also discusses the testing he has performed on explants and his findings. Symptoms that could indicate breast implant illness Fatigue or brain fog Cognitive decline Hair loss Anxiety and/or depression Joint or muscle pain Menstrual cycle problems Recurrent BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) Guest Bio: Dr. Robert Whitfield is an experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He completed six years of surgical training at Indiana University Medical Center. He remained at the Indiana University Medical Center to complete his Plastic Surgery Residency and at the completion, he chose to gain additional training in Microsurgery and Aesthetic Surgery by completing a one-year Fellowship in Las Vegas, Nevada under Dr. William Zamboni. He is an Active Member American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Whitfield focuses on providing clients with nutritional guidance, nutraceutical advice, personal genetic predisposition screening, and non-invasive, minimally invasive, and surgical options for treatments all over the body. He has completed over 4000 breast procedures since 2004 including over 500 implant removals. In This Episode: A problem associated with textured implants. (12:30) Why fat transfer is a better option than an implant for reconstruction after a mastectomy. (15:00) Breast implant illness causes a lot of inflammation. (16:10) How to know if you need to have your breast implants removed. (17:47) The necessary tests to ascertain whether someone has breast implant illness. (19:20) What breast implant illness is. (20:03) Why patients may suffer from breast implant illness. (20:14) What an en-bloc capsulectomy is, and why it’s crucial to have it done by a surgeon who specializes in explants. (25:39) How a patient can know if they have had silicon toxicity. (37:37) Whether or not silicone can leach into patients’ bodies over time and cause silicone toxicity. (40:02) The difference between silicone and saline implants. (41:16) What a functional medicine approach to pre-op planning for an explant includes. (44:20) How patients can be helped through the change after having their implants removed. (49:41) Links and resources: Breast Implant Illness Expert website Documentary: Explant (On Paramount Plus) Book: The Naked Truth About Breast Implants by Susan Kolb Follow Dr. Robert Whitfield on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Holistic and Scientific Plastic Surgery Podcast Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by Team Podcast Related episodes: Episode 17: Breast Implant Illness with Sarah Phillipe

The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a way to help your body process, release, and heal stored trauma to become happier and healthier humans. It calms our parasympathetic nervous system and helps our bodies innately process childhood trauma. Amy Stark joins me to talk about how she uses and teaches EFT to help others transform their lives. The Tapping Points Side of the Hand Top of the Head Inner Eyebrow Side of the Eye Underneath the Eye Underneath the Nose Underneath the Lower Lip Right Below Your Collarbone Center of the Chest Liver and Spleen Area - Near Your Braline About Amy Stark Amy Stark is an author, speaker, and teacher about personal transformation and host of The Stark Transformation Show. For over a decade, Amy has been teaching others how to master their life and energy with the most cutting-edge tools and techniques. Amy has a degree in Psychology, a Master's in Education is an L.M.T, and is a biohacker at heart. She is a trained Reiki Master, Reconnective Healer, and E.F.T. Practitioner, and is known around the world for helping people to create happier and healthier lives full of joy and purpose. In This Episode What the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is and the science behind it [8:15] What happens to your thoughts when you’re in the parasympathetic nervous system [9:45] How EFT helps calm your body and parasympathetic nervous system [10:30] What EFT can help with [12:45] The process of tapping [14:15] How long you should tap for [28:15] What you might say when you do EFT [29:30] How tapping helps children [35:00] Links & Resources Use Code CALM for 10% Off Adrenal Calm Use Code MAGNESIUM for 10% Off Magnesium The Emotional Freedom Technique Find Amy Stark Online Follow Amy Stark on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Podcast | Podcast Instagram Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 106: What If It’s Not Depression? With Dr. Achina Stein Episode 91: Finding Your Authentic Health With Dr. Gus Vickery Episode 67: A Different Kind Of Healing With Dr. Shiroko Sokitch

Supplements can help you improve your energy, lower your body’s stress response, and support your immune system. In part two of this episode with Thomas Pennel, we talk about the specific supplements and ingredients that help with a whole host of bodily functions. The Three Key Nutrients for Cellular Energy Acetyl L Carnitine Alpha Lipoic Acid N-Acetyl Cysteine (Nac) About Thomas Pennel Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who works in the supplement and nutrition space for a company called Ortho Molecular Products. After receiving a degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois, a little health scare with his now fiancé gave him his first interaction with functional medicine. After seeing firsthand how functional medicine impacted her life, Thomas sought out professional nutrition companies for the opportunity to work with providers and help shape patient care. Thomas has worked with over 1000 clinics across the Midwest which has included a wide array of practitioners, clinics, and pharmacies. He has previously worked with practices across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania and now resides in Iowa where he currently works with over 400 active practices, including the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic. He uses this experience to help providers consult and bring functional medicine to their patients with a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes. In This Episode What supplements help maximize your health [1:00] The nutrients that help maximize cellular energy [6:15] How free radicals can lead to long-term health concerns [9:30] Other supplements that can help with your energy levels [13:15] How to know if you have an adrenal issue [15:00] Supplements that help with adrenal function [20:00] What you need to know about Immune Support [29:00] What an immunologic binder does and how it helps your gut system [33:30] The top supplements for immune support [37:45] Links & Resources Use Code BEST for 10% Off Everything in The Shop Use Code CALM for 10% Off Adrenal Calm Use Code IGG for 10% Off SB IGG Ortho Molecular Products Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 6: 5 Supplements Myths Pt 1 W/ Tom Houle Episode 7: 5 Supplements Myths Pt 2 W/ Tom Houle Episode 3: Food Is Medicine Pt. 1 W/ Dr. Terry Wahls

The quality of our soil and our poor digestive health means that most of us are not getting enough vitamins and minerals. The solution? Supplementing what we’re not getting. But with all those supplement choices out there, how do you choose a high-quality product at an affordable price? I’m joined by Thomas Pennel from Ortho Molecular Products to talk about how his company chooses high-quality ingredients to create one of the best supplements available on the market. Ortho Molecular Makes the Highest Quality Supplements by: Freeze drying the organisms Spraying the organisms with a protective coating Putting more product than needed in the supplement Shelf stabilizing the product About Thomas Pennel Thomas Pennel is an Account Executive who works in the supplement and nutrition space for a company called Ortho Molecular Products. After receiving a degree in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois, a little health scare with his now fiancé gave him his first interaction with functional medicine. After seeing firsthand how functional medicine impacted her life, Thomas sought out professional nutrition companies for the opportunity to work with providers and help shape patient care. Thomas has worked with over 1000 clinics across the Midwest which has included a wide array of practitioners, clinics, and pharmacies. He has previously worked with practices across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania and now resides in Iowa where he currently works with over 400 active practices, including the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic. He uses this experience to help providers consult and bring functional medicine to their patients with a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes. In This Episode Why our food sources are more deficient now [3:30] How living in a stressed lifestyle impacts our body’s need for nutrients [6:00] How prescription medication can cause nutrient deficiency [6:46] What makes a good supplement company [9:00] The importance of clinical trials when it comes to creating natural supplements [14:00] How the environment impacts the quality of the supplement [16:00] How Ortho sources their quality products [18:15] When to question the quality of your supplements [20:00] The importance of expiration dates on your supplement bottles [27:30] How to preserve the lifespan of organisms in nutritional supplements [29:30] What shouldn’t be in your supplements [32:00] The problem with burping up your fish oil [35:30] What you need to know about the regulation of dietary supplements [44:00] Links & Resources Use Code BEST for 10% Off Everything in The Shop Use Code ENERGY for 10% Off Mitochondrial Complex Use Code OMEGATHREES for 10% Off Omega 3 Ortho Molecular Products Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 6: 5 Supplements Myths Pt 1 W/ Tom Houle Episode 7: 5 Supplements Myths Pt 2 W/ Tom Houle Episode 3: Food Is Medicine Pt. 1 W/ Dr. Terry Wahls

The fatigue you feel could be so much more than not sleeping well at night. Fatigue could be a symptom of a much more serious underlying condition. I’m joined by Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith to talk about fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins, and the tests you need to have to get to the root of your illness. Reduce Impact of Oxidative Stress Get tested for nutrients even if you’re eating organic Ensure you have adequate protein in your diet Get tested for all toxins Look at your toxic exposures and remove them Look at your genetics to prevent future health issues About Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith has been successfully leading women and their families to optimal health for over 2 decades as a board-certified Family Medicine doctor, from delivering babies to managing family care in the clinic and hospital. She is now a leading Functional Medicine MD, international speaker, mentor to physicians in Functional Medicine, and peak performance coach. Overcoming two autoimmune diseases, along with debilitating fatigue, gives her firsthand knowledge and empathy for the challenges that face her patients. As a woman and an entrepreneur, she is passionate about empowering women leaders to optimal health. Her ultimate goal is to empower women to optimal health and in turn, have them empower their families and their tribes. She has expertise in resolving brain fog and environmental illness as well as nutritional genomics. She coaches high-level professionals in peak performance and sees patients at the clinic she founded: Simply Health Institute outside of Chicago, IL. In This Episode Why it’s important not to ignore subtle symptoms of low energy and fatigue [6:45] How to prevent increasingly severe symptoms and long-term conditions [9:00] What the most common nutritional deficiencies are [11:30] Why it's important for vegetarians and vegans to supplement their diets [13:00] The toxins that are often high in patients [14:00] The lab tests that determine low energy causes [15:00] Where you might be exposed to environmental toxins [18:30] How quickly mold spores can negatively impact your health [20:00] What you need to know about glutathione [28:30] What happens when you have an excess of NOS (Nitric Oxide Synthases) Pathway [35:30] How often you should have genetic testing done with your doctor [39:00] Links & Resources Use Code GLUTATHIONE for 10% Off Glutathione Use Code MAGNESIUM for 10% Off Magnesium Free Gift: 10 Days to Infinite Energy Find Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith Online Follow Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 93: Functional Genomic Analysis With Dr. Bob Miller Episode 92: Detox Journeys With Aimee Carlson & Naomi Damask Episode 104 + 105: Tests Your Doctors May Not Know About

You can heal your anxiety and depression by using functional medicine. Making changes to your stressors, hormones, infections, food, and toxins can all significantly impact your lifestyle. I’m joined by Dr. Achina Stein, a functional medicine doctor and psychiatrist, to talk about all the other possible contributing factors to your anxiety and depression. Address the Shift Model to Heal Anxiety and Depression Stress Hormones Infections Foods Toxins About Dr. Achina Stein Dr. Achina Stein is the author of What If It's NOT Depression? Your Guide to Finding Answers and Solutions. She is a board-certified psychiatrist and has been in practice for 25-plus years. Propelled by her son’s health crisis in 2010, she found functional medicine which resolved all his mental health problems as well as her own. She has a busy private practice called Functional Mind LLC in Riverside, RI where she sees patients for functional medicine primarily but also sees patients for psychotherapy. She is a certified practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and was awarded the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award by NAMI-RI in 2008. She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Stein has a companion program to her book called What If It’s Not Depression?, a bootcamp to provide an alternative to medication for people with chronic mild depression-like symptoms that do not respond to antidepressant medications and will be offering an SSRI tapering course soon. She enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, singing, and gardening. In This Episode What the shift model is [8:15] Why you need to find the root causes in all parts of the Shift Model [9:00] How to know if stress is impacting you [10:00] What you need to know about the Hormone Pillar [13:00] How to help your hormone stressors [17:00] Why we need to consciously decide to go against what society does [18:45] How infections can play a role in depression [19:00] How foods can help or harm your health [23:00] How our food has changed over the last 50 years [24:00] What toxins are part of the shift model [27:00] Why you need to support your body with supplements [32:00] What information functional medicine testing provides [33:00] The benefits of a healthy brain [38:00] Links & Resources Get $300 Off an Air Doctor with Code GRAY15 Use Code MAGNESIUM For 10% Off Magnesium eBook: How to Create Resilient Health by Dr. Stephanie Gray How Mood is Affected by Aging and Hormones with Dr. Stephanie Gray and Dr. Achina Stein What If It's Not Depression Bootcamp Find Dr. Achina Stein Online Follow Dr. Achina Stein on Instagram | YouTube Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 99: Deep Hidden Stressors With Misty Williams Episode 92: Detox Journeys With Aimee Carlson & Naomi Damask Episode 72: Heart Health 101 With Dr. Joel Kahn

There are so many functional medicine tests that your conventional doctor probably doesn’t know about… or if they do, are not likely to use. When it comes to your health, functional medicine takes the guesswork out of diagnoses. Functional medicine tests for everything in question to really get to the root of your health concerns. Tests Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Gut Inflammation Nervous System Irregularities Genetic Snips Detoxification and Toxins Thyroid Function Sexual Hormones About Dr. Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in mid-life who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can regain their sleep, figure, mood, and feel amazing once again. Dr. Gray is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Masters in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013. Dr. Gray became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013. Dr. Gray has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews. She is a contributor to various health publications including mindbodygreen. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint. She is the host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their son William. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In This Episode The tests you can run to detect inflammation in the gut [10:00] Who can benefit from a stool test [17:00] Why you can benefit from regular visits to a qualified chiropractor [20:30] What tests are available for your nervous system [21:00] What happens when you become aware of any genetic snips you have [27:00] Why you need to know about detox testing [33:00] Why you might still need to take supplements even if you’re eating healthy [35:00] The importance of reading the labels on your supplements [37:00] The importance of understanding normal levels and optimal levels of hormones [47:00] What you need to know about optimal thyroid levels [47:00] How to correlate your menstrual symptoms using lab tests [50:00] Links & Resources Use Code ENERGY for 10% Off Mitochondrial Complex Use Code OMEGA3S for 10% Off Omega 3s Read: Why Are We Nutritionally Deficient? How Has Our Food Lost Nutrients? Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 70: Ebv Solution With Dr. Kasia Kines Episode 39: Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy With Dr. Gary Donovitz Episode 25: Tips From The Ingredient Guru Mira Dessy Episode 2: Beyond The Snap, Crackle And Pop W/ Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene

There are so many functional medicine tests that your conventional doctor probably doesn’t know about… or if they do, are not likely to use. When it comes to your health, functional medicine takes the guesswork out of diagnoses. Functional medicine tests for everything in question to really get to the root of your health concerns. Tests Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Gut Inflammation Nervous System Irregularities Genetic Snips Detoxification and Toxins Thyroid Function Sexual Hormones About Dr. Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in mid-life who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can regain their sleep, figure, mood, and feel amazing once again. Dr. Gray is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Masters in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013. Dr. Gray became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013. Dr. Gray has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews. She is a contributor to various health publications including mindbodygreen. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint. She is the host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their son William. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In This Episode The tests you can run to detect inflammation in the gut [10:00] Who can benefit from a stool test [17:00] Why you can benefit from regular visits to a qualified chiropractor [20:30] What tests are available for your nervous system [21:00] What happens when you become aware of any genetic snips you have [27:00] Why you need to know about detox testing [33:00] Why you might still need to take supplements even if you’re eating healthy [35:00] The importance of reading the labels on your supplements [37:00] The importance of understanding normal levels and optimal levels of hormones [47:00] What you need to know about optimal thyroid levels [47:00] How to correlate your menstrual symptoms using lab tests [50:00] Links & Resources Use Code ENERGY for 10% Off Mitochondrial Complex Use Code OMEGA3S for 10% Off Omega 3s Read: Why Are We Nutritionally Deficient? How Has Our Food Lost Nutrients? Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes Episode 70: Ebv Solution With Dr. Kasia Kines Episode 39: Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy With Dr. Gary Donovitz Episode 25: Tips From The Ingredient Guru Mira Dessy Episode 2: Beyond The Snap, Crackle And Pop W/ Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene