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Beating Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Evan Hirsch Apr 11, 2018

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Today we're discussing energy – not in the Chinese Medicine sense of the word, but how to find more of it. The lack of energy is something that comes up often with many of the people I work with and it's something we have all felt at one time or another. My guest Evan Hirsch will shed some light on the difference between feeling tired and chronic fatigue and how we can fix it in our own personal way.

Dr. Evan, as he is affectionately known, is the best selling author of Fix Your Fatigue: The 4 step process to resolving chronic fatigue, achieving abundant energy and reclaiming your life! He is one of the nation's leaders on finding the root causes of chronic fatigue and resolving them. Dr. Evan suffered with chronic fatigue himself for 5 years before he achieved resolution using the Fix Your Fatigue Program that he developed at the Hirsch Center for Integrative Medicine in Olympia, Washington. He has helped hundreds of people resolve their chronic fatigue and is on a mission to help 100,000 more through his blog, online courses, books, 1-on-1 consults and the training of providers.

"It is so important for people to step into their own power. For them to realize how important self-care is and that they deserve it. You don't get better until you prioritize yourself." – Dr. Evan Hirsch

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

Why are we so tired?
15 different causes or "usual suspects" of fatigue.
What things we can do to avoid overloading ourselves with toxins that can overburden us and cause fatigue.
Is there a commonly overlooked cause of fatigue?
A test you can do on your own for infection.
Why exercising can become a vicious cycle for fatigue and how to avoid that cycle.
How much of the fatigue we feel relates to mold that we don't realize exists in our homes and places of work.
What is the difference between fatigue and chronic fatigue?
Is there something more specific that we should all know about when it comes to chronic fatigue?

Connect with Evan Hirsch: www.fixyourfatigue.org

Self Testing for Infection: www.dnaconnexions.org

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Biofield Healing for Addictions with Deborah Wayne Apr 04, 2018

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In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of chronic pain, specifically how and why it affects some more than others. We also explore the biofield and its significance in all kinds of different mind and body issues. We'll also talk about why it is that our good intentions don't always match up with our daily actions.

My guest today is Deborah Wayne, who is the founder of The Pain Free Living Program, an internationally-known energy healer and pain-release expert whose specialty is helping people rapidly remove the hidden causes for Pain, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Binge-Eating, Addictions, and more. She is the #1 Bestselling Author of "Why Do I Still Hurt?" and has earned degrees and certifications in Psychology, Hypnotherapy and Chemical Dependency Counseling. Deborah has 30 years teaching Meditation, is a nationally recognized Fine Artist, a former professional Modern Dancer, a Certified Yoga Instructor, and Director of the Biofield Healing Institute™.

"I have found that in every situation where there is some kind of pain or problematic issue, there is always an emotional, mental or psychological component to it. Always. They are not separate" – Deborah Wayne

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

Why is it that some people have to live with chronic pain and others don't?
Is there always an underlying emotional or psychological issue that relates to chronic physical pain?
What do we know about the science of the biofield? Is it measurable? Is it just a matter of belief?
How can people get in touch with what's happening in the biofield? How can we work with it?
Can anyone work with the biofield?
How does working with the biofield help us bridge the gap between what we're doing now and what we'd like to be doing?
A good first step for those of us who are ready to start working more closely with our emotions.

Connect with Deborah Wayne: www.biofieldhealinginstitute.com

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Biohacking, Sleep Hacking, and Self-Quantification Mar 28, 2018

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We discuss some fascinating topics in today's podcast, including biohacking and how it allows us to take control over physiology in ways that we don't normally think of. We also talk about the importance of sleep. My guest Arvin Khamseh shares his thoughts on why sleep is so crucial to a healthy and a happy life. He also sheds some light on some sleep hacking techniques that can have a big impact on getting a good night's sleep.

Arvin Khamseh is an Oxford-trained geek and graduate of the National Organization of Development of Exceptional Talents. He is a contributor to publications such as Thrive Global, American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and Medium and Better Humans. Arvin's expert advice has been featured in the top named Inc. Magazine podcast: Conscious Millionaire and he has spoken on stage at one of the largest health and fitness retreats on the east coast. After extensive lab research, self-experimentation and personal mentoring, he was able to add 215 lbs. to his deadlift, help his mother easily lose over 30 lbs. and has reversed two dental cavities.

"It is possible to maximize our sleep quality. The challenge is remembering what it was like to get a good night's sleep. Most of us forget or get used to bad sleep patterns and never take the steps to correct them" – Arvin Khamseh

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

What exactly is biohacking?
The types of biohacking information we should pay attention to and is most relevant.
Why gut biome/bacteria and genetic tests might be the 2 most important self-screening tests we can do.
How to biohack the intangibles – like stress.
Tips for sleep hacking – why would we even want to do that?
Reasons why some people can't get a good night's sleep and strategies to overcome that obstacle.
Is taking Melatonin for sleep a good idea?
A special resource for those that are interested in learning more about sleep hacking.

Connect with Arvin Khamseh: www.arvinkhamseh.com

Arvin's Sleep Hack Course: www.hackmybiology.com

Measuring Heart Rate Variability: www.myithlete.com

Gut Bacteria Testing: www.ubiome.com

Measuring Sleep Quality: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) www.sleep.pitt.edu/research/instruments.html

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Priming Our Brains to Evolve with Mary Shores Mar 21, 2018

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Today we'll be discussing the neuroscience of personal development with my guest Mary Shores. Regular listeners of A Healthy Curiosity will know that I have a passion for neuroscience, especially when it comes to how it relates to our potential of who we can become. Mary shares her insight on specific techniques and methods that can help facilitate our personal development as well as moments from her own journey that helped her become who she is today.

Mary Shores is the international bestselling author of Conscious Communications: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life. As an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO, Mary Shores teaches individuals and businesses to fearlessly create their own realities by using scientific methods and practical personal development.

"Gratitude is the basis and foundation of every spiritual or religious practice that I've ever seen. When it comes to the neuroscience of gratitude, the benefit comes when we are actively looking in our environment for something to be grateful for" – Mary Shores

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

What practices can help us hack our personal development through what we know about neuroscience.
The benefits of long-term gratitude journaling.
One daily task that can generate new, fresh ideas.
How to prevent our subconscious from sabotaging our successes.
Becoming who you really are – letting go of the identity that we were told we were supposed to have in favor of who we were meant to be.
Invoking fictional characters to represent dimensions of who we want to be.
How we talk to ourselves and the importance of the words that we use.
How we can focus on putting our energy into what we are creating and what we want to show up as.

Connect with Mary Shores:

www.maryshores.com

Here's the link to Mary's book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Communications-Step-Step-Harnessing/dp/1401952135

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Psychology of Eating with Amy Krasner Mar 14, 2018

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In today's episode, we discuss the connection between mindset and health, specifically when it comes to healthy eating and weight loss. My guest is Amy Krasner who supports women who are struggling with low energy, digestive issues and difficulty losing weight. I met Amy at a workshop where the focus was on deep self-reflection on what parts of our own stories can actually be a service to others. She shares what led her to where she is now as well as understanding how to nourish our own bodies and developing a practice of positive self-talk.

As a Holistic Nutritionist and a Natural Chef, Amy has helped hundreds of women to improve their health by understanding how to nourish their bodies. In addition to nutrition consulting, Amy supports women to create a healthier relationship with food through Eating Psychology and Intuitive Eating methodologies. She uses a unique approach of 80% mindset and 20% nutrition to help women overcome physical and emotional blocks that have held them back from success with other diet and exercise approaches.

"I see so many women who feel that they are alone in their struggle to lose or maintain weight. I want to remind them that this is a much bigger collective issue…that working with others can not only give them the support they need, but also gives them the opportunity to provide support to others." –

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

Tuning into and paying attention to how you as an individual react to food.
How we can avoid demonizing certain foods.
What's important about mindset when it comes to eating?
The connection between behavior and our food choices.
Tips for those of us who may struggle with mindful eating.
How to move away from negative self-talk especially when it comes to food.
How can women develop a better sense of body image in the face of an ever-prevalent cultural messaging that seems to set a standard?
Listening to our intuition when it comes to overcoming cravings – especially when it comes to food that may not be so good for us…like sugar.

Connect with Amy Krasner:

www.nourishedbalance.com

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A Blueprint for Complete Health with Stephanie Gray Mar 07, 2018

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My guest for today's episode is very passionate about taking the many different pieces of our health and putting them together in one complete blueprint for wellness. She makes the comparison of our overall health as a house – just like it wouldn't be a good idea to leave one room of our house cluttered, unclean or disorganized, so it is with our health. We should be taking the time to pay attention to all aspects of our health.

Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, ANP-C, GNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, 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 Masters in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School. Her expertise lies within integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the Midwest's' most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings.

"It's important that people know that they don't have to go it alone when it comes to health. There are so many resources and practitioners available – they just have to get out there and find them." – Stephanie Gray

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

Why gut health is usually the starting point when it comes to addressing symptoms.
What tests should we all know about for SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)?
Is gluten sensitivity just a fad?
The important steps we can take to achieve hormone balance and minimize our risk.
Benefits of DIM supplements and when we might use it.
Why estrogen related cancers are on the rise and what we can do to avoid exposure.
What is most important to know about liver detoxing?
How can we responsibly take care of our blood vessels and our heart?
Why is cholesterol important? Why do we need it?
Causes of inflammation in our blood vessels.

Connect with Stephanie Gray:

http://www.yourlongevityblueprint.com

Free Self-Assessment Questionnaires:

http://www.yourlongevityblueprint.com/ylb-bonus/

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Yin and Yang of Women's Hormones with Eric Karchmer, PhD Feb 28, 2018

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Today we're discussing the yin and yang of the menstrual cycle with Dr. Eric Karchmer, a fellow Chinese Medicine "geek." We'll hear his insight on addressing the menstrual cycle and related issues from a Chinese medicine background. We also talk about other women's health concerns that can come up in life and how they can be addressed from a lifestyle, diet and Chinese herbal perspective.

Eric's fascination with Chinese medicine started over 30 years ago, when he ventured to China to teach English. Before earning a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of North Carolina, Eric spent five years earning a Bachelor's of Medicine from the renowned Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and attended Princeton for his undergraduate studies. He has published numerous scholarly articles on Chinese medicine and will finish his book manuscript, Orientalizing the Body: Postcolonial Transformations in Chinese Medicine, later this year.

"I think one of the difficulties for American women when thinking about their periods is that they're not used to thinking about the entire body and how it relates to their menstrual cycle." – Dr. Eric Karchmer

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

How a menstrual cycle can be a uniquely valuable clue about what's going on inside the body.
What should a normal period feel like?
Common diagnosis for women who are having issues with their period from a Chinese Medicine perspective.
Tapping into the more subtle experiences and symptoms that doesn't always show up in lab results from your biomedical doctor or OBGYN.
What can we do to remedy a blood deficiency?
How heat and cold (foods, liquids, environments) can impact the menstrual cycle.
The connection between the health of our kidneys and our overall health.

Connect with Dr. Eric Karchmer:

www.mydaolabs.com

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Skincare From the Inside Out with Dr. Keira Barr Feb 21, 2018

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Today we're talking about taking care of our skin, but not necessarily in the traditional methods that are often discussed such as washing techniques, exfoliation, moisturizing or using creams and oils. My guest today, Dr. Keira Barr, will share her insight on how other aspects of our lives - diet, lifestyle and stress – can impact the health of our skin.

Dr. Keira Barr believes that true health begins when we feel comfortable in our skin and that we all have the potential to experience it for ourselves. She is a dual-board certified Dermatologist and an internationally recognized author, leader, speaker and educator in her field. As the Chief Wellness Officer of Resilient Health Institute (RHI) she has integrated functional and lifestyle medicine with the traditional to redefine the delivery of skincare.

"Feeling comfortable in your own skin isn't just about what's on the surface…it's also about what's going on inside." – Dr. Keira Barr

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

How the things we are going through in our lives can impact our skin.
Upgrading our diets to take care of our skin.
When it comes to skincare, does the color of the food you eat matter?
The connection between sugar and skin inflammation.
How do we protect our skin from the sun, but still get enough sun?
A discussion on the use of sunscreen and when to use it.
Improving our sleep hygiene to help improve skin tone.
The impact of stress on how our skin looks and feels.

Connect with Dr. Keira Barr:

www.chooseresilience.com

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Natural Chemo Support with Carol Lourie Feb 14, 2018

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Chemotherapy has been described as one of the most traumatic and difficult treatments one can go through. But unfortunately, in this toxic world we live in, there's a good chance that most of us will know someone personally who has to go through chemotherapy. Is there any way to minimize the harmful effects of this devastating treatment and possibly make it a positive experience?

My guest today is Carol Lourie, who is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist and Homeopath. After attending the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Carol moved to California, obtained her Acupuncture license and opened the Natural Health Care and Healing Center in Berkeley. She has always been interested in the treatment of complex disease and utilizes all skills for a mind-body approach towards recovering health.

"I think that when you are undergoing care for something as complex as cancer, you need to be able to differentiate what parts of the recommended treatment are for you, when you want to seek a second opinion and how you can become the most empowered advocate for yourself." – Carol Lourie

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

Types of support available to those with breast or ovarian cancer.
A person with cancer is not a "patient".
The beauty of individualizing treatment for each person.
What people can do to empower or help themselves during chemo.
How limiting caloric intake before treatment can reduce the negative side effects of chemotherapy.
The benefits of using acupuncture to help mitigate side effects.
Dietary suggestions for those who are going through chemo.
Discerning what is essential and where you should put your energy.

Connect with Carol Lourie:

www.carollourie.com

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Decoding Your Migraines with Erin Knight Feb 07, 2018

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In today's episode we talk about migraine headaches – what causes them, how to treat them and what steps we might take to avoid them if possible. My guest is Erin Knight who is an expert in migraine headaches. Erin helps professional women who desire natural, root-cause solutions providing freedom from chronic migraines.

While there are many prescription medications on the market today that address migraine headaches, there is an overall increase of interest in alternative solutions. Some people find that taking these medications can often lead to an entirely different health issue. Erin shares important insight on migraine headache triggers and treatments.

"I really want people to realize that migraine headaches are a symptom of some type of underlying stress in your body. This stress shows up for different people in different ways. A migraine headache is your body's way of screaming out for you to take a deeper look at what's going on inside." – Erin Knight

On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

Defining migraine headaches and identifying common triggers.

How the use of essential oils in conjunction with the lymphatic system can help with migraine relief Combining spirit and strategy to create alchemy experiences.

The importance of sleep in avoiding migraines.

Are there foods that people who get migraines should avoid?
Is there a relationship between hormone imbalance and migraine headaches?
Adjusting our long-term relationship with stress.

Quick self-care tips including breathing exercises.

Key Takeaway:

Migraine headaches are really a symptom of an often larger issue going on in your body.
For those who are concerned about taking too much prescription medication to combat migraine headaches, there are alternative methods that are very effective.
There are two important triggers that we can manage better to avoid migraines: food and hormones.

Connect with Erin Knight:

www.engineering raidiance.com

Migraine Rescue Toolbox:

www.migrainert.com

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