Ancient Health Podcast

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205: Pediatric Dentistry: Red Flags, Preventive Care and the Non Negotiables for Your Child’s Next Visit with Dr. Staci Whitman Jul 11, 2023

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Join host Courtney Bursich on the Ancient Health Podcast as she interviews Dr. Staci Whitman, an expert in pediatric dentistry. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Whitman on best practices for flossing and brushing for children and infants, as well as red flags to look out for in pediatric oral health. Explore the fascinating bidirectional relationship between the oral and gut microbiome, and understand the importance of essential nutrients, minerals, essential oils, homeopathy, and supplements in maintaining optimal oral health for children. Discover Dr. Whitman's advice on choosing the right toothpaste, the benefits of hydroxyapatite for remineralization, the link between oral health and pregnancy support, and the concept of the Rainbarrel effect. Don't miss this enlightening interview for expert tips and guidance on ensuring your child's dental well-being.

Best practices of flossing and brushing for children and infants
Red flags for pediatric oral health
Bidirectional relationship between the oral and gut microbiome
Nutrients of focus: Vit D, Vit, A Vit K, Zinc, Vitamin C
Minerals
Essential Oils- oregano oil, clove oil, biocidin
Homeopathy- arnica and cell salts
Cod liver oil and organ supplements
Toothpaste 101: what to look for, what to stay away from
Hydroxyapatite for remineralization
Pregnancy support and fertility and the link to oral health
The Rainbarrel effect

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204. Deep Dive: Is Lyme’s Disease Transmissible? Jul 07, 2023

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Join us on Ancient Health as Dr. Motley unveils the intricacies of Lyme disease, debunking misconceptions and shedding light on its infection process. Discover how the bacteria infiltrates the body's tissues, from the initial tick bite to potential long-term complications. Gain valuable insights into symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for this often overlooked condition. Tune in to separate fact from fiction, expanding your understanding of Lyme disease's profound impact on health. Embark on this enlightening journey as Dr. Motley unravels the hidden truths of Lyme disease, revealing ancient remedies and empowering knowledge.

Defining Lyme disease
Symptoms of lyme infection
Transmission through insects as vectors of blood
How parasites can cause secondary infections in your blood after transmission
Mechanism of transmission from person to person and mom to baby
How lyme infections can hide in various areas of the body
Herbs for lyme support
How to select herbs

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Melia Golden Thread Cat's Claw Japanese Knotweed Artemisia Smilex
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203. Beings of Light: How Different Forms of Light Impact Our Hormones, Mood, and Metabolism with Matt Maruca Jul 04, 2023

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Join us for an illuminating episode of the Health Institute podcast! Renowned guest Matt Maruca of RA Optics takes us on a captivating journey through the impact of light on longevity, mitochondrial health, and disease. From light frequency to personalized dosage, circadian rhythms to eye health, we'll explore it all. Uncover the secrets of light's role in the Krebs cycle, melanin production, and genetics. Plus, discover the benefits of Sauna Space light bulbs and find the perfect blue light glasses. Get ready to be enlightened as we unravel the wonders of light with our incredible guest, Matt Maruca! Some of the topics we’ll discuss include:

The Frequency of light
The Krebs cycle and building energy
Window light vs outdoor light
How metabolism is affected by light exposure
How our body uses food to create energy
Finding your light dosage
Melanin production and eye health
The problem with artificial light
Circadian rhythms and genetics
Sauna Space light bulbs
How to find the best blue light glasses
The color spectrum of light

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Books Referenced:
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The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and in Animals by F. Hollwich
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202. In the News: Should You Be Taking Melatonin as a Sleep Aid? Jun 30, 2023

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Are you intrigued by the influence of melatonin on your well-being? Have you come across contradictory opinions regarding its safety? Join us on this captivating exploration alongside Dr. Motley as we delve into the intricacies of melatonin and shed light on the following key aspects:

Defining melatonin
The role your genetics play in making melatonin
Practices for naturally increasing melatonin
Signs you may need to clean out infections
Defining the pineal gland
Mitochondrial function and melatonin
Infections in the sinuses and how they impact melatonin
Dosing and sourcing of melatonin

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201. Fueling the Mind: Nourishing Solutions for Anxiety with Ali Miller RD Jun 27, 2023

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In this engaging interview with Ali Miller, we delve into the fascinating mechanisms by which the human body adapts to stress, exploring the transformative potential of a "food as medicine" approach in restoring harmonious balance across various bodily systems. During our conversation, we explore a myriad of captivating topics, including:

Stress and chronic infections
Neurotransmitters and gut flora
Influence of pathogens on inflammation
Supplement strategy and labs
Symptoms of imbalanced neurotransmitters
SSRI’s vs as medicine approach to mental health
How to approach anxiety from a holistic approach
L-theanine as nootropic and cognitive enhancer
Magnesium bis-glycinate for cortisol response
Adrenal insufficiency and hormones
Symptoms of DHEA imbalance
How to use Vitamin C for adrenal support
Importance of fat for building hormone
Recipes for hormone balance

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200: In the News: The Truth About Folic Acid as a Prenatal Jun 23, 2023

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Have you ever looked at the nutritional recommendations for pregnancy and wondered how accurate they are? In this deep dive mini episode, we compare Folic acid and Folate as it relates to recommended health guidelines. Topics covered in this episode:

Folate vs Folic Acid
Genetics and gene variants DHFR, MTHFR
Methylation
Bio-individual nutrient needs
Genetic capacity for enzyme production
Foods highest in Folate
How to shop for a prenatal vitamin
Processed foods and the origin of Folic Acid

Chris Kresser Podcast Episode #179:Nutrients
Dr. Ben Lynch Dirty Genes
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199. How To Break The Cycle Of Drama With Dr. Scott Lyons Jun 20, 2023

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Are you addicted to drama? What may seem like normal behaviors or thought patterns may very well be unhealthy coping mechanisms masking a deeper-rooted emotional need. In this episode, Dr. Scott Lyons walks us through the process of addressing our traumas, discovering our identity, and rewiring the ways we cope with stress.
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198. Histamines + the Liver, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, High Histamine Foods to Avoid Jun 16, 2023

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In this episode, Doctor Motley discusses histamine and its role in our immune health. He teaches us how the liver is a critical component of our ability to break down histamine in the body and discusses the different root causes of allergy symptoms.
Other topics discussed on this episode are:

Emotions associated with the liver- anger and frustration
Neurofeedback
EFT tapping
Symptoms of MCAS
Genes to examine
Foods that contain high histamine

Supplements suggested:

Liver/ gallbladder supportive herbs
Schisandra berry
Chinese Coptus (goldenthread)
Vidanga
Neem
Milk Thistle

Herbs to help with chronic allergies:

Camu Camu
Morinda
Reishi
Cordyceps

Nutrients to consider for liver support:

B1
B2
B6
B12
Magnesium
Zinc
Molybdenum
Iodine

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197. EMF, Cell Danger Response, and shielding your body from the inside out with Kylen Ribeiro and Michelle Klein Jun 13, 2023

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Kylen and Michelle are the founders of Lightbody, a nutritional supplement company that targets supporting the body’s nutritional needs in fighting harmful effects of EMF. They explain why it’s so important that we protect our body from a cellular level, and what nutrients are most depleted by emf exposure. We discuss what creates cell death and how this can impact states of chronic disease.
Other areas of discussion are:
-The impact of emf on the gut
-Macular degeneration and night-time scrolling
-Circadian rhythms and melatonin
-Kids health habits with devices
-Why dirty electricity is the ultimate toxin
lightbodylabs.com
defendershield.com
Listen to Part 1 of our EMF Dicssion with Defendershield:
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196. Frequency Medicine Part 2: Understanding Energy Fields In The Body Jun 09, 2023

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Join us for an insightful episode on Frequency Medicine with our resident expert, Dr. Motley! Explore the fascinating world of energy fields in the body and discover their potential as a diagnostic tool for detecting infections. Plus, delve into other captivating topics covered in this episode:

How energy fields are created
Light amplitude
Amplitude and strength
Organ system frequencies
Frequencies as diagnostics in Chinese medicine
How blood sugar devices can measure frequencies
Improving resonant frequency for healing
Fascia and electrical signals
Healy devices

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