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Your dental hygiene impacts your entire body’s health, so it’s vital we’re taking good care of our mouth! I’m joined by biological dentist, Dr. Ben Pospisil, to talk about how to holistically improve your oral health for a healthier body. You might have oral health problems if: Your mouth bleeds when you floss [15:00] You don’t regularly floss your teeth or brush your tongue [20:00] You have or grew up with bad oral posture [26:00] You have multiple mercury fillings [39:00] About Dr. Ben Pospisil Dr. Ben Pospisil grew up in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He attended the University of Northern Iowa as an undergraduate and completed Dental School at The University of Iowa in 2004. He is in private practice for the last 14 years in his hometown. Dr. Pospisil transitioned his practice to Biologic/Holistic Dentistry in 2010. He has since become a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, has taken training in Orthotropics/Facial Growth Guidance, is a Graduate of the Schuster Center for Professional Development, and is an Ambassador at the Dawson Academy of Complete Dentistry. In This Episode What the different levels of dentistry are and how this impacts biological dentistry [6:00] How oral health can actually be a contributing factor to heart attacks and other heart conditions [11:00] What the long-term purpose of flossing is [20:00] How to reduce and possibly eliminate bad breath [21:30] What good oral posture looks like to improve our overall health [26:45] What the possible negative implications of mercury fillings are and why you might want them removed [33:30] How a practitioner should check if you have mercury poisoning from your fillings [39:00] Whether or not fluoride is an essential mineral we should use regularly [48:00] What foods we should eat to promote the best oral health [50:00] Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Take the Your Longevity Blueprint Course Learn More About The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology Find Dr. Ben Pospisil Online Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online 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 17: Recovery from Breast Implant Illness with Sarah Phillipe Episode 10: 5 Pillars of a Toxin-Free Lifestyle with Aimee Carlson Episode 9: Anti-Aging Tips for the Skin with Rachel Varga

Your breast implants could be the root cause of all your health problems! I’m joined by Sarah Phillipe, a Breast Implant Illness Expert, to talk about how you can tell if you have an illness caused by your implants and how to safely remove them. Key Takeaways From This Episode If you’re starting to show any of the symptoms mentioned in this episode, you’re likely already seeing the effects of breast implant illness and should seek medical help. [15:00] If there is any kind of autoimmune disease or history of long-term illness in your family, you should not get breast implants. [16:30] You need to complete full body detox and heal any past traumas so you can move forward in full health after living with breast implant illness. [27:00] About Sarah Phillipe, BSN, FDN-P Sarah Phillipe has a passion for restoring health that has taken her along a path from RN, to becoming a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Practitioner, True Cellular Detox Practitioner, and Breast Implant Illness Expert. She believes the solution to Reversing Breast Implant illness is about more than just the explant and that we all need to take personal responsibility for restoring our health by addressing all of the root causes that contribute to chronic illness. It is Sarah’s belief that the body has an innate desire to heal if given what it needs and she focuses on teaching women how to unlock that innate intelligence and heal themselves. In This Episode What breast implant illness is and what the symptoms of it are [4:00] How your breast implants can contribute to other long-term health conditions [5:05] Some examples of the heavy metals that are present in breast implants [8:35] What the problem with saline implants is [10:30] How breast implants impact our sex hormones [12:00] How often you should get your breast implants replaced [17:15] How your breast implants can cause illness even if they’re intact and with no marks when removed [19:30] How you can approach getting your breast implants removed [20:30] What women need to do in order to heal from breast implant illness [24:20] Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Take the Your Longevity Blueprint Course Take the Neurotoxic Questionnaire to See if You Have Breast Implant Illness Find Sarah Phillipe Online Follow Sarah Phillipe on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online 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 10: 5 Pillars of a Toxin-Free Lifestyle Episode 14: Supporting the Mitochondria with NAD and Peptides w/ Dr. Amber Krogsrud Episode 9: Anti-Aging Tips for the Skin with Rachel Varga

Is there something in your environment that’s making you feel tired all the time? I’m joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch, author of Fix Your Fatigue, to talk about all the reasons you might be feeling exhausted all the time and how to start healing your body. Key Takeaways From This Episode Dr. Hirsch’s recommended three supplements you should take to help heal your fatigue [7:45] It’s so important for you to figure out if you have mold toxicity in your body and to find the root cause of this. You’ll often find that the mold build-up is in your home, so you need to treat that overgrowth and then heal your symptoms. [21:00] There is a very specific order you should treat your symptoms and infections in. Obviously, the first thing you need to treat is the one that’s giving you the most overall grief and move on from there. [33:00] About Dr. Evan Hirsch Dr. Evan Hirsch is the #1 best selling author of Fix Your Fatigue: The 4 step process to resolving fatigue, achieving abundant energy, and reclaiming your life! He is also one of the world’s leading experts on finding the root causes of fatigue and resolving them naturally. He suffered from fatigue for five years before he achieved resolution using the Fix Your Fatigue Program that he developed in his medical practice. He has helped thousands of people optimize their energy naturally and is on a mission to help 1 million more through his online programs and the training of providers. He works mainly with exhausted, health-conscious, everyday people who can’t reach their potential because of fatigue and low energy. In 2018, he transitioned to a virtual practice so that he could work remotely with people around the world. He now helps other doctors do the same so that they can have more impact, more success, and a greater quality of life. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics in integrative and functional medicine and is board certified in family medicine and integrative medicine. When he’s not at the office, you can find him singing musicals, playing basketball, traveling, dancing hip hop, and spending time with his wife and daughter. In This Episode How the 33 different causes of fatigue can lead to other chronic and long-term health conditions [4:54] Why you should take supplements in the morning when you’re working on curing your fatigue [8:45] Why you need to remove the toxicity in your body before you work on anything else [11:40] What impact mold has in your body and why you need to remove it from your home [18:45] What the more common symptoms of fatigue are [23:15] What biofilm busters are and how we can use them to beat these infections [30:50] Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Check out the Your Longevity Blueprint Blog Buy Fix Your Fatigue by Dr. Evan Hirsch Learn more about Dr. Evan’s Hirsch’s Fix Your Fatigue Program Join the Free Facebook Group: Fix Your Fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch Find Dr. Evan Hirsch Online Follow Dr. Evan Hirsch on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online 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 5 Supplements Myths Pt 1 w/ Tom Houle 5 Supplements Myths Pt 2 w/ Tom Houle 5. From Hodgkins to Healthmaker w/ Kylene Terhune

By creating community and nurturing our innate sense of curiosity, we can improve our health and increase our longevity. I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, who started her Functional Medicine Coaching business at the age of 65, about how finding your passion, purpose, and community has helped her stay young and vibrant when others around her are slowing down. About Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum As the founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, a collaboration with The Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is a leader in the field of health coaching education. A clinical psychologist for over 35 years, she is an expert in blending relaxation techniques with cognitive-behavior therapy, taught the psychology of eating and mind-body medicine courses, and ran clinics for treating attention deficit disorders, panic, and anxiety. Dr. Sandi is the author of Functional Medicine Coaching, Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps, and How to Give Clients the Skills to Stop Panic Attacks. Key Takeaways You can find your purpose and meaning when you dedicate your life to serving your communities, whatever that looks like for you. [14:00] A virtual connection is as powerful as an in-person community. Make sure you’re finding connections as often as possible. [18:45] Create a fitness routine that you enjoy. It should include some kind of strength training element so you can live a long and healthy life. [34:00] Quotes “We often find our mission and purpose through community, when we are not isolated. Then, if you dig a little deeper, it is related to love.” [14:19] “Curiosity allows us to have well-being. We all have curiosity, all we have to do is think back to when we were younger and exploring everything. That’s what curiosity is: An excitement to take it all in.” [24:08] “Focus on what’s right with you, not what’s wrong with you, as well as focusing on this with other people you encounter.” [37:38] In This Episode Why you need to consider functional medicine for health and longevity [5:55] What power there is in finding and living a life of meaning and purpose [12:30] What having a sense of belonging and community can look like [17:10] How older adults can build community and prevent loneliness [20:30] How curiosity keeps us vibrant and healthy [24:00] What other emotions and traits we need to allow ourselves to feel so we can increase our longevity [26:00] Some techniques you can use to reduce your anxiety [32:00] Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Read about how Magnesium can help you live longer. Plus, get 10% off Magnesium in my store using code MAGNESIUM Download your FREE Guide to Relaxation Through Breathing Find Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Online Follow Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum on Instagram | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online 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 Food is Medicine Pt. 1 w/ Dr. Terry Wahls Food is Medicine Pt. 2 w/ Dr. Terry Wahls Beyond the Snap, Crackle, and Pop w/ Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene

Supplementing naturally occurring peptides and nutrients helps support your body’s mitochondria. I’m joined by naturopathic doctor, Amber Krogsrud, to talk about how she uses peptides to improve both her and her patient’s overall health. About Dr. Amber Krogsrud Dr. Amber Krogsrud is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on holistic hormone health. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota. Prior to her undergraduate studies, she worked in a chiropractic clinic and discovered the beauty of natural medicine. She also developed a passion for nutrition and began pursuing a career that viewed health as a holistic lifestyle involving food as nutrition. To convert this passion to a career, Dr. Amber completed a four-year medical degree at the prestigious Bastyr University in San Diego, California. during her clinical years at BUC, Dr. Amber interned at an alternative health access campaign (AHAC) in Seattle, a clinic that focuses on bringing naturopathic treatment to at-risk youth and homeless adults. As a medical student, Dr. Amber was handpicked as a member of the naturopathic medical student association (NMSA) as the professional development chair and was gifted the prestigious Bragg’s Foundation scholarship award. Key Takeaways NAD is a nutrient you can supplement that helps support your mitochondria. It increases your energy levels and helps clear brain fog. [18:00] You can use peptides in combination with diet and lifestyle changes to lose weight and improve your overall health [30:20] The average cost for including peptides in your health and wellness routine is $300 - $400 per month. [38:37] Quotes “The overall effects of the NAD is to help the mitochondria. If they’re really in a depleted state, they might actually feel a little more tired; most people feel energized, but it’s hard to know how someone will respond to their first NAD IV.” [20:39] “There’s literally a peptide for most everything. There’s a peptide for everything! But they work through cellular signaling.” [28:26] “For the average person, what we want to do is refine their body’s ability to make more peptides themselves.” [32:57] In This Episode What the role of mitochondria is in our bodies [3:15] What lifestyle changes you can make to support your mitochondria [5:30] The benefits of red light therapy [7:20] Why breast cancer patients tend to have lower levels of CoQ10 [11:41] Dr. Krogsrud’s top peptide recommendations [29:27] Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Join PeptideRX: Recreate Your Health, Dr. Amber's Facebook Group Find Dr. Amber Krogsrud Online Follow Dr. Amber Krogsrud on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube 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 5 Supplements Myths Pt 1 w/ Tom Houle Anti-Aging Tips for the Skin with Rachel Varga Intermittent Fasting Truths with Cynthia Thurlow

A low-alcohol, Keto-friendly wine that doesn’t leave you feeling worse for the wear sounds like something from your dreams. I’m joined by Todd White of Dry Farm Wines to talk about Natural Wine production and why it’s the best wine for you to drink. About Todd White Todd White is a serial entrepreneur and creator since the age of 17. Today, after 15 years in the wine business, he dedicates his life to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol. As the founder of Dry Farm Wines, a writer, speaker, and a leader in the organic/Natural Wine movement, he has widely educated communities on conscious consumption. Todd is deeply passionate about bringing people together to share love and laughter through Natural Wine and the health benefits it provides. Todd is a self-described biohacker who practices daily meditation, Wim Hof breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, and daily 22-hour intermittent fasting. He is also a frequent speaker on topics including ketogenic lifestyle, meditation, and the Dry Farm Wines unique company culture. His entire team gathers each morning for a meditation and gratitude practice. Key Takeaways Just because a wine is labeled organic doesn’t mean it’s natural. Women in menopause tend to have more headaches and other hangover symptoms when they drink red wine because of the additives in it. The sugar content in Natural Wine is extremely low, so it’s not going to spike your blood sugar like other wines. In This Episode What the natural wine movement is How the wine industry mimics the processed food and factory farming industries What you need to know about the additives, both natural and chemical, used in wine production The role of irrigation in winemaking Where red wine gets its deep red color Why middle-aged women have a more difficult time drinking red wine Links & Resources Check out the full show notes for this episode here Check out the Your Longevity Blueprint Blog Get Your Penny Bottle of Wine from Dry Farm Wines Find Todd White and Dry Farm Wines Online Follow Dry Farm Wines on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest 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

Food is medicine, or it’s poison. The choice is yours and it affects not only yourself but your children. But to make the right choices, you need to have the right information and guidance. Today’s guest's mission is to equip her patients with knowledge. That way they can take control of the health and wellbeing of themselves and their families. Dr. Ana-Maria Temple is a pediatrician, award-winning speaker at Harvard Club of Boston, and a frequent guest on TV news and talk shows. In her 20 year career, she has treated over 36,000 patients. She owns her own practice, Integrative Health Carolinas in Charlotte, NC where she helps hundreds of families achieve wellness with less medication. There are many steps you can take now to prevent the emergence of chronic diseases in your children. Like so many things, this starts with nutrition. Dr. Temple takes us on her journey of discovery that led her to radically overhaul her pantry. Within just a few years or eating properly, her children’s chronic health conditions all but disappeared. Dr. Temple recommends that we all start with the basics. The body needs good nutrition to make healthy cells and hormones. Processed foods need to make way for more fruits and vegetables. Getting your kids to embrace this shift takes patience and a change in mindset. With that, they’ll be set up for a lifetime of healthy choices. What changes can you make to your pantry today? Share it with me in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode Radically changing your children’s diet as preventative medicine Possible reasons why chronic diseases are becoming more common in children Great healthy food choices to offer your kids Why changing your mindset is a necessary step to embracing good nutritional choices The many benefits of regular nasal rinses Tips to help boost your children’s immune systems Resources Find Dr. Ana-Maria Temple online Follow Dr. Temple on Instagram Integrative Health Carolinas Dr. Temple’s Eczema Course - Use code eczema100 for them to get $100 off the course price. XLEAR Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

It’s not uncommon to feel powerless over your health. This might be because modern lifestyles often drive our eating habits. Today’s guest took control of her health by changing her eating patterns with intermittent fasting. Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition and intermittent fasting. She is a highly sought after speaker and CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. Cynthia has been a nurse practitioner for over 20 years. Her TED Talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed nearly 6 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, and in Medium and Entrepreneur. She's also the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as "20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow in 2020" by Entrepreneur magazine. Cynthia was skeptical of intermittent fasting at first. But the more she learned about this healthy eating pattern, the more she realized its power to optimize your health. Modern lifestyles have drastically changed the way we eat. However, for the great majority of human history, intermittent fasting was how we got nutrition. Returning to this process is a return to fueling our bodies the way they were meant to be. Properly combining intermittent fasting with exercise is a powerful and safe weight-loss strategy. Cynthia explains how exercising on an empty stomach not only leads to weight loss but more energy and mental clarity as well. It also promotes autophagy, the body’s process of cleaning out damaged cells. This leads to healthier cellular health and many other benefits. Overall, the strategy of intermittent fasting is about taking control. It’s going to look different for everyone. While this may seem like a big change, it can still fit your schedule, diet, and lifestyle. Have you tried intermittent fasting? Tell me about it in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode What intermittent fasting actually means Fasting’s role in promoting good cellular health The best foods to eat when breaking your fast The best times to exercise while fasting Helpful supplements to take to support nutrition If intermittent fasting should be used over the long term Resources Find Cynthia Thurlow online Follow Cynthia on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Free Gift: Anti-inflammatory Ebook Register for the Intermittent Fasting Masterclass Vital Proteins Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

Toxins are everywhere. Typically, our bodies know how to handle these dangerous chemicals to keep us healthy. But if the toxic overload gets to be too much, serious problems will arise. Today’s guest is a recognized expert in helping people maintain their body’s detoxification systems and avoid these harmful compounds from the start. Aimee Carlson, aka “The Toxin Terminator”, is the host of her own podcast, a best-selling author, and featured expert guest on many podcasts and summits. Aimee has spent the last seven years removing hidden toxins from her home to be free of chronic disease. She has helped countless others do the same. Simply put, a toxin is anything that can enter the body that the body can’t put to good use. Sadly, these are everywhere you look. Instead of getting overwhelmed, Aimee urges us to focus on what we can control. This starts at home. Getting rid of products with artificial fragrances, eating natural foods, and getting fresh air into your home is a way to take control right away. When toxins build up in the body, they affect organ function and change cell-structure. Chronic diseases are the natural effect of this. From fighting obesity to preventing cancer, reducing your toxic burden is central to longevity. Toxicity isn’t limited to physical health. It enters our thoughts and relationships too. This not only harms us physically but mentally and spiritually as well. There is a strong documented link between gut health and mental health. Aimee shares how we can all work to write a new narrative for ourselves to break out of these toxic habits. What can you do today to reduce your toxic burden? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode What toxins are and where we commonly encounter them What happens when we’re exposed to more toxins than our body can handle The role of toxins in causing chronic disease The mental and spiritual damage that toxins create Common toxic products to keep out of your home Steps to avoid toxins in food and water The link between gut health and mental health Resources Find Aimee Carslon online Follow Aimee on Facebook | YouTube Think Dirty EWG’s Healthy Living Young Living - Use Dr. Gray's consultant ID at 1495420. Please reach out to Dr. Gray with any product questions. SheaMoisture Ecos Skin Deep Cosmetic Database Honest Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

In my practice, I see many clients yearning for younger-looking skin. There’s so much that can be done, from a focus of gut health to laser treatments. First and foremost is the realization that you are deserving of the skin you want. Once you realize that, it’s only a matter of identifying the right treatment for you. Rachel Varga is a board-certified aesthetic nurse, an international clinical trainer, speaker, and academically published award-winning author in the field of plastic and aesthetic nursing. Through education on skin care, skin and laser rejuvenation, non-surgical solutions, and healing lifestyle practices, Rachel helps inspire others with her unique toolkit to navigate and strategize aging well using the science of beauty. Today, Rachel and I discuss the interconnectedness of the body’s systems. In order for rejuvenation procedures to work and last, the whole person must be addressed. Often, signs of trouble on the skin start in the gut. Genetics play a role. So does lifestyle. That’s why Rachel looks beyond skin deep when working with her clients. There are simple yet crucial things that you can start doing today for your skin. This includes morning and night cleansings, protecting yourself from the sun, and regular exfoliations. To maximize your results, it’s important to use quality products that are individualized to your specific needs and goals. This is crucial if you want more intensive treatments to work as best as they can. With so many different treatments available, we talk about which options could be right for you. Whether it’s red light therapy, lasers, supplements, or derma rollers, there’s a lot that you can do. Taking care of your skin is a sign of self-respect. The first step is recognizing that you’re worth it! What does skin rejuvenation look like to you? Let’s talk about it in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode Healing the gut in order to heal the skin The best place to start with skin care Finding the right products for protecting your skin How to take advantage of lasting treatments for melasma The dangers of getting products from 3rd-party websites The safety and efficacy of botox treatments and its alternatives Resources Use code, "stephaniegray15" to save 15% off of your 1-hour consultation with Rachel Varga at https://rachelvarga.ca/get-started Find Rachel Varga online Follow Rachel on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter The Free Treatment Planning Guide GliSODin Skin Nutrients “Providing Optimal Rejuvenation to the Periocular Area Using Botulinum Toxin A Neuromodulators and Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers” by Rachel Varga Unlock Your Vitality Masterclass Use the code “stephaniegray15” to save on Rachel’s classes and products. Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

We’re living in a low testosterone epidemic. Yet boosting testosterone is one way of increasing longevity. Today’s guest is an expert on this topic. He’ll tell you the most important steps that men can take to optimize their health and boost their testosterone levels. Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist, world-renowned men’s health and performance expert, professional speaker and author. He has over 20 experience providing Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes a personalized health plan. Dr. Gapin combines his compassion and extensive experience with men’s health care and cutting-edge technology to offer patients individualized, state-of-the-art care. Low testosterone affects every aspect of men’s health. It leads to drops in energy, mental acuity, bone density, and nutritional health. With this hormone being such a key piece of the puzzle, Dr. Gapin made it his mission to address the root causes of its decline. Dr. Gapin has seen how environmental impacts disrupt hormone production. Endocrine disruptors are everywhere these days. Plastics, personal care products, and more contain phthalates that disrupt proper hormone production. Since everyone’s genetic blueprint is unique, we all respond to our environment differently. Using data and the latest technology, Dr. Gapin helps his patients make informed decisions to address the root cause, not just symptoms. Sleep and epigenetics, being a central part of hormonal health, Dr. Gapin makes these a focus of his practice. What can you do to avoid phthalates in your environments and get better sleep? Let’s chat about it in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode How testosterone levels impact every aspect of men’s health The many endocrine disruptors in the environment How the approach to men’s health is becoming more proactive Using wearable technology to make informed health decisions What epigenetics are and its role in hormonal health Dairy, soy, and their negative effects on testosterone production Lab tests to ask your doctor to run Resources Find Dr. Tracy Gapin online Follow Dr. Gapin on Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Environmental Working Group Oura Ring Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

Nutritional supplements and vitamins are the bedrock of supporting the immune system. But there are thousands of products and countless sources of information on what to take. Evidence does exist showing that many of these products are safe and effective. Just remember that not all supplements are created equal. Tom Houle is back to continue our discussion about the myths of supplements. Be sure to listen to part one if you haven’t yet. Tom is a self-described geek when it comes to mitochondrial support. As a representative of a premier dietary supplement manufacturer, Tom has a solid understanding of what makes a great product. Contrary to what many people think, there are numerous studies into the efficacy and safety of supplements. There have been clinical trials. There are numerous studies. The best supplements will be formulated based on these. Some of the best nutritional supplements target mitochondrial health. Being the powerhouse of the cells, mitochondria play an essential role in immune support. They also provide critical energy. Tom and I discuss what the best mitochondrial supplements provide and what to look for in them. We also deconstruct the myth that multivitamins are unnecessary. The sad truth is most of us are vitamin deficient. The way modern food is grown and processed removes a lot of the essential nutrition from it. Regularly taking a multivitamin helps compensate for this. There is also the belief that eating fermented foods is enough to support your gut microbiome. It can certainly be helpful, but there just isn’t enough information to know exactly what you need. Probiotics can help fill the gap. With thousands of products to choose from, Tom explains that looking for genetic diversity and the stability of the product is key. What do you do to support your mitochondria? Let’s talk about it in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode What it means for a supplement to be FDA regulated Looking into safety and efficacy studies Supporting the mitochondria to support whole body health Why multivitamins are critical to your health Whether or not you can support your gut microbiome from fermented foods alone The role of K2 in balancing the effects of Vitamin D Resources Mitochondrial Complex (use code: ENERGY for 50% off) Ortho Molecular Albion Minerals Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

There’s no pill, potion, or powder that’s going to replace lifestyle changes. But supplements can help. There are so many myths out there about supplements. That’s what makes it a hard topic to understand. To clear things up, I’ve brought in an expert to help bust through the myths surrounding this important topic. Tom Houle represents a premier dietary supplement manufacturer which leads the way in proactive health and wellness as it relates to the healthcare industry. He has spent nearly a decade partnering with functional and integrative medical practices in order to get patients better faster through education and practice building. Through consultation, Tom specializes in custom strategies to increase patient compliance and improve outcomes. First off, Tom sheds some light on the varying quality of supplements. Not all are created equal. It’s important to understand the source of the product. Even the geographic location of the raw ingredients can make a difference. That’s why it’s critical to use a product that is sourced from the place where the original research was conducted. To identify a high-quality supplement, it’s important to study the product’s label. Tom recommends looking for minerals. Avoid oxides and carbonates. Seek out amino acid chelates. Doing this will help your body better absorb the minerals in the supplements more efficiently. There is also a lot to understand concerning fish oil, another common supplement. The key is finding a product that is in the triglyceride form. Natural preservatives against oxidation and testing for environmental toxins are another sign of quality fish oil. How do you use supplements to manage your health? Let’s chat about it in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode Identifying the source of the best quality supplements for your needs The difference between solvent and enzymatic extractions and why it matters What to look for on labels to recognize the source of a high-quality product Why it’s important to understand the supply chain and shelf-life of fish oil supplements Understanding how nutritional supplements are regulated in the United States Resources Ortho Molecular Albion Minerals Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

A central part of aging well is preventing infections and cancer or treating them. Many conventional treatments come with serious side-effects, which is why at my practice we integrate and combine conventional methods with natural medicine. This provides a more holistic and supportive approach to heal the whole person, not just the disease. Kylene Terhune is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, wife, mom, dog-mom, and foodie. A former opera singer turned health nerd, she runs a virtual health coaching practice working with women who struggle with chronic digestive symptoms. Kylene’s mission is to empower women in the home to go from homemakers to healthmakers through education, action, and simple lifelong changes. After recovering from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma with the help of an integrative treatment approach, Kylene wrote Healthy Through Hodgkin’s in order to help others do the same. After her diagnosis, Kaylene dove into the world of integrative medicine. While chemotherapy is very effective in curing Hodgkin’s, it does so at a cost. In some ways, the treatments can be as devastating as the disease. Ever an inquisitive person, Kylene began looking for ways to treat her disease in a more comprehensive way. This came to involve fewer chemo treatments combined with supplements to help her body recover. Kylene takes her hard-learned lessons and applies them in her own work. This means helping her clients find a diet that is personalized just for them. No two guts are the same. That’s why becoming the engineer of your own nutrition is a key to healthy living. A large part of Kylene’s healing involved curing what she calls “emotional constipation”. She built connecting with her feelings and faith into the bedrock of her recovery process. Addressing and dealing with blocked emotions is an integral part of healing the whole person. Have you integrated conventional and natural treatments to heal and recover? Let’s talk about it in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode What empowered Kylene to take control over her own health and help others do the same Blending conventional treatments with integrative supplemental medicine Listening to your own intuition as the most important health test you can perform The importance of forgiveness for health and longevity Great supplements to take for immuno support Being proactive about your health as the key to longevity Resources Find Kylene Terhune online Follow Kylene on Facebook | Instagram Healthy Through Hodgkin’s by Kylene Terhune Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

Welcome to part two of my interview with Dr. Terry Wahls. We continue discussing some of Dr. Wahls’ recommendations for healthy living. In many ways, a health journey is a hero’s journey. It involves a separation from a conventional approach to disease in which you learn important lessons before successfully re-engaging in the struggle. Dr. Wahls practices the same advice she preaches. That sometimes means packing a cabbage in her carry-on luggage. Of course, not everyone can follow the Wahls Protocol to the letter. Dr. Wahls shares how people can adapt her protocol to conform to various dietary and lifestyle restrictions. That way, it’s possible to eat a paleo diet as well as a vegetarian one. A large part of Dr. Wahls’ protocol centers on ketogenic eating. There is a growing body of evidence that this type of diet has huge benefits. This includes mental and neurological health and it helps those with insulin resistance. But, there are risks associated with it, such as high cholesterol. Dr. Wahls provides some great advice for adapting the diet to suit anyone’s particular needs. Dr. Wahls shares some of her favorite meals that you can prepare at home. Just because chicken liver is the main ingredient, doesn’t mean your dinner shouldn’t taste great. These are wonderful delicious meals that are easy to make and will help keep you healthy. Are you eating a ketogenic diet? Tell me how it’s going in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode Why you are the hero in the story of your health Recognizing what pain is telling you about your current health The potential benefits and risks of a ketogenic diet The connection between functional medicine, ancestral health, and evolutionary biology Some of Dr. Wahls’ favorite healthy recipes Staying safe while taking immunosuppressant drugs Adapting the protocol to a child’s diet Resources Multiple Sclerosis and NeuroImmune Summit 2.0: Learn more here Listen to the first half of my interview with Dr. Wahls here Follow Dr. Terry Wahls online Follow Dr. Wahls on Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube The Wahls Protocol The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life The Wahls Protocol Food Pyramid Check out the full show notes for this episode here 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

Chronic disease can have a devastating impact on your life. It can be all too easy to give up and accept the new normal, but there are often ways to regain control. Dr. Terry Wahls not only found a way to slow the progression of her own disease, but she also developed a protocol to help others do the same. Dr. Wahls is recognized worldwide for her protocol which is transforming the lives of countless people. She is a clinical professor at the University of Iowa. Dr. Wahls conducts clinical trials into the efficacy of therapeutic lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis-related symptoms. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol as well as her revolutionary cookbook. In part one of our conversation, Dr. Wahls shares the specifics of her protocol. Before her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Dr. Wahls was an incredibly active woman. After seeking out various aggressive treatments for her condition, Dr. Wahls realized that it was up to her to take control of her health. Dr. Wahls came to realize that redesigning a paleo-diet to focus on the right nutrients could make a difference. Within months, she experienced massive improvements and is as active as ever. A key part of her recovery centers on feeding the mitochondria. With her redesigned diet, Dr. Wahls is able to better make use of the nutritional compounds that would otherwise be in supplements. Eating lots of green leafy, colorful, and sulfur-rich vegetables is a key part of this. Likewise, there are foods to avoid, particularly gluten and casein. Changing your habits and diet is easier said than done. Most practitioners know the struggle of patient compliance. Dr. Wahls shares some great advice for helping to motivate patients so that they can better take ownership of their health. Have you changed your diet in response to chronic disease? Tell me how it’s going in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode: How a lack of success with conventional treatments led Dr. Wahls to develop her own MS protocol The role of mitochondria in maintaining cellular health The foods that make up the Wahls Protocol A great healthy recipe for meat lovers Inflammatory foods to avoid Why changing our diets is often so difficult Resources: Multiple Sclerosis and NeuroImmune Summit 2.0: Learn more here Follow Dr. Terry Wahls online Follow Dr. Wahls on Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube The Wahls Protocol The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life Linus Pauling Institute 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

What comes to mind when you hear the word chiropractor? There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this field which is a real shame as there’s so much more to what they do than adjustments. In this episode, Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene shares how chiropractors can help you build a truly healthier body. Calla Jayne Kleene is a chiropractor and owner of Back in Line Family Chiropractic & Wellness in Hiawatha, Iowa. Her whole-system approach to healing has helped countless patients recover from chronic health issues without needing to rely on medication or surgery. When getting adjustments by a chiropractor, you’re going to hear some strange noises. Dr. Kleene explains that those are the sounds of gases releasing under pressure. That release of pressure is the cause of the euphoria many feel post-adjustment. Not all chiropractors use the same techniques. In fact, it’s a highly specialized profession. For some, a low-force approach may be best. Others will prefer something more intense. Dr. Kleene explains what to consider when searching for the right chiropractor for your specific needs. We talk about what chiropractors do beyond giving adjustments. For instance, active release technique releases adhesions between nerves and muscles. In fact, bones are just one focus of Dr. Kleene. She pays equal attention to multiple systems so that healing becomes truly comprehensive. Has a chiropractor helped you regain your health? Tell me about it in the comments on the episode page! My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! In this episode: What chiropractic care really means Decoding the noises your body makes during a chiropractic adjustment The variation in chiropractic methods and how to find the right one for you Why people shouldn't wait until they’re in pain to see a chiropractor What actually happens during an adjustment The many applications of chiropractic work in functional medicine How movement will support your immune system Resources: For 15% off Well Labs products use code "Longevity" at checkout Find Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene online Follow Dr. Kleene on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin Well Labs Palmer College of Chiropractic 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

Welcome to Your Longevity Blueprint Podcast. This show is about helping you achieve your dream health. Everyone’s health journey is unique, that’s why I’ve created this podcast to help you through my integrative approach. First, I want to tell you a little about me and why my old band-aid approach didn’t work. I run a private practice in Iowa, where I help people regain control over their own health. One day, I found myself struggling to even breathe. My heart-rate was out of control. It turned out that in helping others, I had overlooked myself. That realization led me down my own health journey. I had become acquainted with short-term solutions in medicine during my own struggles with infertility. Simply taking medication in an attempt to solve problems left me frustrated and no closer to healing than before. There had to be a better way. Through my own struggles and working with thousands of patients, I developed a unique way of viewing how the human body is structured. To build and maintain my health, I developed a longevity blueprint. This was a solution for me, and now I’m sharing it with you. Throughout this podcast series, I will be sharing the most progressive functional medicine options for the different systems in your body. I’ll outline plans of action for maintaining your health and improving your longevity to reduce your risk of chronic disease. What has frustrated you in your health? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! In this episode: Why healing is about more than medication Viewing your health journey as a blueprint to a better life How integrative and functional medicine differs from conventional medicine What you can expect from this podcast going further Resources: My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! 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

We all want to live longer, healthier lives. The problem is that we’re constantly being bombarded with so many new diets, workout plans, and lifestyle adjustments that it’s hard to filter out what will actually work for us and give us the results we’re looking for. If you’re sick of not having the answers, sick of being told your symptoms are all in your head, sick of being prescribed solutions from a pill bottle, it’s time to look outside the cookie-cutter or bandaid approach of the conventional medical industry and discover your own, personalized blueprint for health. Join Dr. Stephanie Gray on the Longevity Blueprint Podcast where she explores the interaction of nutrition, genetics, hormones, toxins, and infections using functional medicine principles to help you improve your health and longevity by finding the root cause of your symptoms. Listen in each week to learn from experts at the top of their fields sharing progressive, revolutionary, actionable tips, strategies, and resources to help you build your dream health from the ground up. Are you ready to discover your longevity blueprint? Let’s live long together! Wellness is Waiting! Resources: My Your Longevity Blueprint course is currently 50% off to celebrate the launch of the podcast PLUS I'm throwing in a free personalized consultation! 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 Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative