Ancient Health Podcast

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195. The Energy Connection: How Sunlight Governs Circadian Rhythms, Mitochondria, and Hormonal Well-being with Dr. Amy Shah Jun 06, 2023

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Dr. Amy Shah joins us again to further break down how the body responds to light. We learn that light controls the part of our brain that directs sex hormones, hunger signals, sleep rhythms and more.
Topics discussed on this episode include:

Infradian rhythms
Circadian rhythms
Ultradian rhythms
The role of melatonin
Brain as the central clock vs. cells as the peripheral clock
The effects of changing time zones
How light affects dopamine in the gut
The best time to eat for optimal digestion
Coffee and your hormones
Ayurvedic body types
Hormones and weight gain
Cycles of detoxification
Circadian fasting rhythms

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194. TCM: The Spleen and Changing Seasons Jun 02, 2023

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Get your notepad ready, Dr. Motley takes us on a deep dive into Spleen health and his go-to remedies to build Spleen energy. Topics discussed on this episode include:

Function of the spleen
The season of the spleen and element type
Why you may be experiencing swollen lymph nodes
Enzymes and blood sugar
Dry mouth and facial breakouts as a symptoms of spleen dysfunction
The blood sugar link to the spleen
Emotions connected to the spleen
Acupuncture
EFT tapping
DNRS therapy
LENS therapy (neurofeedback)
The spleen and stomach connection
Nutrients for the spleen: vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E
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Vibe plate and rebounding for lymph flow

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193. The Healing Brain: Neuroplasticity and Emotional Healing with Ashleigh Di Lello May 30, 2023

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Ashleigh Dilello shares her journey with chronic pain and how neuroscience holds the key to healing. In this episode, we discuss bio-emotional healing and how it influences physical pain and symptoms. Other topics discussed on this episode include:

The brain and nervous system connection
Bio-emotional healing
Creating safety within the body
Patterns that keep you stuck in stress
Addressing belief systems as a root- cause source of pain
The influence of past injuries
Neuroplasticity
How trauma to the brain changes the brain
The brain’s role in validating beliefs
Emotional pain vs. physical pain
Resurfacing emotional toxins

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192: Deep Dive: The Role of Protein in Women's Hormones May 26, 2023

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In this episode, Courtney takes us on a deep dive into the role of protein in women's diets. If you experience cravings, mood swings, weight-loss plateaus, or poor sleep, then protein deficiency may be an area you want to consider evaluating. On this episode you will learn the best forms of protein to consume for improving hormone health, and the signs and symptoms of not having adequate protein in your diet.
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191: The Power of the Vagus Nerve: Unlocking Your Body's Natural Healing Mechanism May 23, 2023

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Our ability to adapt to stress in a healthy way relies on our ability to train our habits and consistently surrender. In this interview, Dr. Motley and Courtney Bursich take a deep dive into stress and how it is communicated and processed in our bodies.
Other topics discussed:

How to remind your body to listen to itself
Why kids have nervous system related conditions
How hormones are made
How the body prioritizes certain hormones based on the presence of stress
Symptoms of nervous system dysregulation
Why we are a gallbladder and liver dominant society
How overwhelm and frustration are correlated to your liver and gallbladder
How to train your stress management habits
EFT tapping, NET, and brain work

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190: Man's Best Microbiome Buddy—How Dogs Benefit Our Gut Health May 19, 2023

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Ever wondered if your pet contributes to your health? This episode reviews data that evaluates children from households with pets versus those without. Included in this discussion, we look at the impact of pets on our immune system and the prevalence of allergies in our modern day life.
Other details in this conversation:

Children who grow up in households with dogs have a lower risk for developing autoimmune illnesses like asthma and allergies.
Children born by Caesarean Section (CS) in the absence of household pets, reported a twofold higher risk of obesity at the age of 2 in CS-delivered infants compared to those born vaginally.

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189: Understanding Trauma Response, and Why It May Be Keeping You In A Stuck Pattern Of Symptoms and Disease with Dr. Aimie Apigian May 16, 2023

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In today’s episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian, we discuss the difference between stress and trauma response. Dr. Aimie addresses how the body is designed for both stress and trauma, and how people get stuck in patterns of a trauma response. Learn the red flags and symptoms that indicate trauma and simple tools to help regulate your nervous system and stress response.
Other topics discussed on this episode:

Three ways to determine if you’re in a trauma response
The design of the nervous system
The link between chronic stress and inflammation
Physical health symptoms associated with trauma response
The “push away” practice
Spontaneous deep breath vs. breathwork
Dr. Aimee’s 21 Day Healing Journey for trauma response

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188: Deep Dive: If Your Gallbladder Has Been Removed May 12, 2023

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Get your pen and paper for this episode from our expert doctor, Dr. Motley! In this deep dive convo, you’ll learn the significance of your gallbladder, why you get gallstones, and how to support your body if you’ve had your gallbladder removed.
Other talking points include:

What the Gallbladder does
The psychological brain connection to the liver and gallbladder
The relationship between the gallbladder and the liver
Common symptoms associated with gallbladder removal
Emotions connected to the gallbladder
Transition time (charcoal test) of bowel motility
How gallstones are formed
Magnesium citrate as a support for constipation
Psyllium seed husk for fiber support to clear bile
Mimosa Pudica for parasites and colon cleansing
Rules for dosing supplements
How to stimulate acupressure liver points 13 and 14
Lipase enzymes for digestive support

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187. Symptoms of Heavy Metal Toxicity, Mineral Deficiencies, And Strategies To Improve Detoxification with Dr. Wendy Myers May 09, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Wendy Meyers chats with us about all things detox—from identifying what heavy metals are, to how they are impacting our lives and bodies, she unpacks why toxins wreak havoc on our biology and what we can do to support natural detoxification.
Topics we discuss: