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Easing Menopause with Bioidentical Hormones Jan 17, 2023

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"About 30 years ago, a patient stomped into my office. She wanted me to pay attention because she said she was going crazy, which was a surprise. After all, this is a very successful woman who retired in her mid-40s. She was in perimenopause, so I gave her some progesterone. Three weeks later, I got a letter from her saying, 'Oh my god, I can't believe this. I'm myself again, thank you so much.' That caught my attention because this was a dramatic result. It happened with so little time."
Women who undergo midlife crises are often punctuated with the unpleasant effects of menopause. Aside from hot flashes, mood swings, sleeping disorders, body aches, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and incontinence can easily diminish their confidence and self-esteem. At the ripe age when knowledge, experience, and wisdom are supposedly at their peak, the sudden hormone shift can cause their life to fall over the cliff.
Our guest, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, M.D., is a world-renowned menopause expert. Guided by a deep sense of purpose and passion for holistic medicine, his mission is to heal and turn the tide of this planet. Specializing in women's hormones for the past 30 years.
In this episode, we shall know of the elegant benefits of bioidentical hormones in supporting the menopausal stage. Aside from easing the dreaded symptoms, women now have a choice to significantly extend and live out their gifts even past their prime years.
Be empowered from needless suffering. Listen to Episode 53 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

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For about 1000 years, Chinese aristocrats replenish their hormones by collecting the pee of young men and women. Rich in metabolites, dried urine served to maintain health and youthfulness.
Premarin was the most popular and profitable hormone supplement in the US from the 1960s. Its name also comes from its origin known as pregnant mare urine.

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The Women's Health Initiative study in 2002 has caused the majority of 18 million American women to miss out on the benefits of taking Premarin.

Dr. Daved Rosensweet 13:31

Horse-derived urine alone reduces the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke. But in the study, it was combined with the problematic artificial progestin. Despite the statistically insignificant 1.26 relative risk, the media sensationalized the findings that were redacted later on.

Breast cancer is rare in pregnant women, whose estrogen and progesterone are a hundred times higher compared to non-pregnant women.

Dr. Daved Rosensweet 21:23

Though high levels of estrogen and progesterone have been linked to breast cancer, as a multifactorial disease, genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors also contribute to its development.

The best time to consider bioidentical hormones is as early as possible. Women's estrogen and progesterone levels peak during their 20s, then decline.

Dr. Daved Rosensweet 30:46

Start paying attention to hormonal balance if symptoms include brain fog, irregular periods, breast tenderness, headaches, or PMS.

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BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Jan 10, 2023

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"So my sister was diagnosed with LCIS, and there were areas of concern on her breast. The doctor recommended 'watch and wait' or mastectomy, and she was in turmoil. I asked her to take progesterone hormones, and after a month, she went back for her MRI, and the abnormal cells were undetectable."

Conventional medicine entails treating patients already in the end stages of their diseases. However, even if this is the norm, it pays to ask if there is anything we can do to correct or arrest an illness before it becomes chronic or fatal.

What if we can prevent sickness? Are there destructive lifestyle habits or seismic life shifts that are worth noting? What other factors contributed to today's results? When it comes to health, these are the underlying questions that beg for answers.

Our guest, Sharon Miller Keller, is a nurse practitioner and gives custom consultations on female hormones at Provo Health. With a long history in patient care, she gained hands-on medical experience in the Navy and later became a surgical oncology nurse for 17 years. After raising her kids, she also finished the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Gonzaga University.

In this episode, she is our in-house resource on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. On top of real-life experiences, Sharon shares her in-depth research on why hormone supplementation could spell the health breakthrough you need.

Live life's goodness by having the right hormones. Listen to Episode 52 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

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Progesterone is an anti-inflammatory hormone that protects the heart, brain, and breast from diseases like cancer. It also minimizes bleeding caused by menopause and childbirth.
Intense regular workouts are detrimental for women. During the monthly luteal phase, the sex organs receive the most resources from the body in preparation for procreation.

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Traditional medicine tends to avoid hormones because of their potential to cause cancers.

Sharon 06:46

Synthetic hormones such as synthetic progesterone and conjugated equine estrogens were prevalent in the seventies. While they alleviate symptoms, they can also cause unwanted side effects.

Low levels of progesterone can affect your overall well-being.

Sharon 19:19

Symptoms of low progesterone can affect your moods and mental health, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble sleeping, inflammation, painful joints, gut disturbances, and osteoporosis.

Explanation of different hormone tests and their respective pros and cons.

Sharon 27:34

The saliva test is the most expensive because it gives you the most accurate and expansive picture of your health. The more affordable serum test comes from your blood but only gives you a limited view. The DUTCH test measures a person's ability to metabolize and methylate estrogen so the body can use or dispose of it properly.

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Integrative Cancer Care with Chinese Medicine Jan 03, 2023

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"I started working at her second ovarian cancer recurrence, and there's more metastasis. She cried and said, 'My cancer came back because I had chocolate cake at my daughter's birthday.' That was a pivotal moment in my practice, so I said, 'I think it's more important that you focus on the joy of your daughter's birthday and that you enjoyed that chocolate cake."
Confirming a cancer diagnosis can feel like a death sentence. The fear surrounding it, on top of pity and well-meaning suggestions from family and friends, adds to the confusion and stress of the situation.
That is why navigating a clear path to healing can be challenging, and finding a cancer care plan that is compassionate and humane is a breath of fresh air in nursing the patient back to vibrant health.
Our guest, Dr. Bianca Di Giulio, L.Ac., is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Co-authoring a book on Integrative Oncology with her husband, they established two clinics in the Bay Area, California, where the medical paradigms and practices of the East and West are married for a safe, holistic and natural way of healing.
Beat the Big C with a plan. Listen to Episode 51 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

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Chinese Medicine is highly individualized, where aside from herbs and nutritional advice, recommendations consider a person's habits, lifestyle, and even state of mind and emotions.

Acupuncture is a pivotal gateway toward integrative cancer care. Aside from empirical research based on 5000 years of Chinese Medicine, PubMed also has thousands of studies supporting it.

Consuming cold food, especially in the morning, is like taking a cold bomb. It inhibits the absorption and metabolism of food and fluids, which generates the powerful chi energy in the body.

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Integrative is a beautiful blend of multiple principles, approaches, and therapeutics to optimize health and wellness.

Dr. Bianca Di Giulio 08:56

Western oncology requires labs, scans, and blood work to monitor tumor progression. At the same time, it’s translated into Chinese medicine principles and theories, such as asking if there's an emotional component.

Slowly developed over fifteen years, Acupuncture headlines the six-week formula of her Insight Cancer Program.

Dr. Bianca Di Giulio 29:01

By targeting specific acupuncture points in combination with chemotherapy and radiation, the synergy among those points is where the medicine is.

Chinese herbal medicine entails putting together multiple herbs that harness their synergy.

Dr. Bianca Di Giulio 35:02

Astragalus, or Huáng qí, increases the white blood cells and strengthens the immune system. Danshen breaks down the cells' fibrin barrier to synthesize and potentiate the radioactive component of chemotherapy. Cordyceps offers a protective mechanism for breast cancer patients who receive Herceptin.

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Unpacking the Superfood Moringa Dec 20, 2022

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"Based on the scientific research of Dr. Jed Fahey, who started the Chemo Protective Institute at Johns Hopkins University, cruciferous Moringa and Broccoli share closest properties such as the NRF2 pathways and sulforaphane, which detoxifies and fights off cancer."
Moringa is the phenomenal superfood you never thought you needed. A humble yet miraculous tree found in third world countries, its leaves are the locals' secret that keeps their bodies healthy and strong.
Declared the national vegetable in the Philippines and a staple of ancient Ayurvedic medicine, it is a source of 49 vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids, not to mention the abundant medicinal benefits of its tiny leaves and the entire tree.
Our guest, Lisa Curtis, is the CEO and Founder of Kuli Kuli Inc. She was a former Peace Corps assigned to Niger, Africa, and as a vegetarian, she survived only through the subsistence of rice and millet. Feeling terrible, she soon learned of the amazing Kuli Kuli, or what is globally known as Moringa Oleifera.
After including Moringa in her daily diet, she dramatically felt energized, and her joints hurt much less. Then, through more profound research, she knew that bringing it to America would positively impact more people and even help save the planet. As a result, they distribute 90% of their products with post-consumer recycled plastic and have planted 24 million trees in their supply chain.
Combat malnutrition and hunger in your own home through Moringa. Join us and listen to Episode 49 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

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Offering a wide range of health benefits, the Moringa has high fiber, helps with satiety, weight management, blood sugar, and cholesterol control, and even lactation enhancement for breastfeeding moms.
Moringa has nine times more protein than yogurt, ten times more vitamin A than carrots, 15 times more potassium than bananas, 17 times more calcium than milk, and 25 times more iron than spinach.
Moringa is more bioavailable than Turmeric, which means that the absorption rate of its potent active ingredients is higher.

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Pickers communities in the US are obsessed with Moringa because it provides everything the body needs.

Lisa Curtis 09:32

Composed of 80% water, it has more space to carry macronutrients and phytonutrients in its leaves. It's also anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, and a cruciferous vegetable.

Kuli Kuli products contain 400 to 500 milligrams of active Moringa ingredients.

Lisa Curtis 18:03

Moringa can be mixed in for lattes, oatmeal, and pancakes. Superfood shakes, peanut butter, chocolate bars, and gummies are also perfect for kids. Use the code GUTSY to get 30% off when you order.

Kale's origin as a superfood example of how it took time before it became widely accepted

Lisa Curtis 28:04

Kale was a backyard weed that Pizza Hut only purchased as a garnish or a salad bar ornament fifteen years ago. Since then, the American palate has evolved and is more open to bitter tastes due to its superior nutritional content.

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The Soul and Science of Healing - Gina Worful's Story Dec 13, 2022

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"If there is anything we would have changed in our healing journey, before going into the body, we would have gone to the emotions and worked on the heart and soul first. Mindset includes being mindful, regulating your nervous system, processing your feelings, and connecting to your body."
As a society, we are hardwired to base our worth on our achievements. Driven daily by motivation and other people's successes, we take pride in overworking to exhaustion. Our bodies beg for pause and rest, yet we cannot sit still, even for a moment.
The mind, body, and soul are created to be connected. And if this connection is severed, like an engine out of alignment, it is only a matter of time before it conks out with weird, uncontrollable issues.
Today we feature our beloved Gutsy Podcast co-host, Gina Worful. As a certified dietitian and holder of a Master's in Human Nutrition, she narrates the story of her traumatic birth and the lifelong impact of that experience imprinted on her body.
Gina has always been obsessed with health through her mom's influence. Coming from a cheerful, tight-knit family, she even formed her identity by building a company with her sister, which, as it turns out, she would leave later.
Such fateful events led to her rock bottom, which also embarked her on an inward journey of identifying the root cause of her troubles and finally having a deeper understanding of the true meaning of wholeness to living a healthy, happy life.
More than just following and researching protocols, know first there is a soul and science of healing. Join us and listen to Episode 49 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

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Birth trauma leaves an indelible imprint on a newborn's subconscious, influencing how they will live and cope with life.
Stress has become so normalized to the point of numbing us from discomforts and disconnecting our hearts and minds from our bodies.
Perceive healing as a lifelong gift where leaning into and listening to your body feels joyful and effortless.

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Ask your mother about your birth to know your origin and yourself fully.
Gina Worful 6:51

As a newborn, she received 25 needles to draw blood from her tiny body, including two spinal taps where her nervous system was. Her mother cried out of pity after hearing her horrific screams, not knowing that it was her infant daughter experiencing the ordeal.

Unresolved anxieties can become physical manifestations when not recognized and treated early on.
Gina Worful 13:48

Built-up stress has desensitized her to the uncomfortable sensations her body was feeling - stiff neck, clenched jaw, tension headaches, and imbalanced hormones.

The psychology of fear and terror is why we betray our bodies.
Gina Worful 24:10

Pleasure drives the ego, and it exists on its own. If intense pain happens, it splits from the body for 'self-preservation.'

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
Gina Worful 36:39

At the peak of her body raging against her in the form of weight gain and crazy hormones, she crossed paths with her life mentor at a San Diego conference.

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How to Eat Healthy During Holidays Dec 06, 2022

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"Let's talk about staying healthy during the holidays. Hopefully, maintaining healthy habits is not overwhelming but fun to do. You are excited to do it for the 'future you'. So when Thanksgiving, Christmas, and work parties come by, you are bombarded with sweets and fun food. What do you do?"
The holidays have arrived. And since 'tis, the season for gatherings with family and friends, equating free-flowing food with happiness and connection seems to be automatic.
This is why extending healthy eating during festivities can be so challenging. Instead of looking at it as a diet or restriction, flipping your perspective on how to make it a lifestyle will make it more sustainable for the long term.
Here at the Gutsy Health Podcast, we teach you the tools and mindset to avoid binge eating, pacify those cravings, and have zero guilt and shame regarding food.
In this episode, we reveal these helpful steps so that the food you eat leaves you satisfied and glowing as you enter the new year.
Stay sane and healthy even during holidays. Join us and listen to Episode 48 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

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Living off the diet ratio of 70% healing food and 30% fun food helps avoid the feeling of deprivation and the need for self-indulgence.
Have an ideal future self in mind to help you make healthy choices when the moment to decide arises.
Supplementing with magnesium curbs sugar cravings because of ATP production and other beneficial enzymatic activities.

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Comparison of the effectiveness of the cold turkey method versus the 1% method.

Juanique 06:23

Cold turkey is usually effective when a life-threatening situation warrants immediate change. For the general majority, continuously improving in 1% increments offers less friction and stacks up over time.

Couple your healthy chores with your favorite leisure activities.

Juanique 10:29

Habits should be easy and attractive. For example, when shifting to a healthier lifestyle, look forward to pre-chopping your vegetables while simultaneously listening to an audiobook.

Overriding your body's chemistry is close to impossible.

Juanique 17:35

It's not a question of willpower. Consuming green smoothies or other nutrient-dense meals replenishes your body's nutritional deficiencies, stabilizing your energy and stopping uncontrollable cravings.

Start new traditions and involve the family in your lifestyle change

Juanique 25:32

Which celebrations serve and spark joy? Instead of sitting down all night to catch up and gorge on food, starting new traditions like creating ornaments or hosting games encourage interaction and tighten family bonds.

Biological billionaires don't count pennies when it comes to eating food.

Juanique 28:19

Biological billionaires who followed the 70/30 rule could afford to eat whatever they wanted without taking a major inflammatory hit. But for those who lived off the opposite negative 30/70 ratio, the Digestion Restoration workshop will greatly help overturn that.

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Enjoy Symptom-Free Periods Now Nov 29, 2022

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"Women have been lied to over and over again. It's common to assume that period symptoms are normal because everybody has them. But imagine a life where you're no longer planning around your monthly cycle. You're not falling apart, your energy is consistent, and your mood is good and stable."
Most women expect a dreadful Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) every month. Nausea, cramping, and migraines are just a few symptoms that female adolescents expect, and there's no other way to deal but through pain relievers and birth control pills.
Suffering from dramatic periods as an adolescent, she is unwilling to accept conventional medicine as the final solution. Yet, without a logical explanation from her doctor, she refused to believe this was her fate.
Our guest, Dr. Annie Savage, is a naturopathic physician trained in female hormones, functional endocrinology, and bio-identical hormone therapy. For her, symptom-free periods are possible as long as the four pillars of hormone health are in place. And through her profession and TikTok presence, she continues to educate and bust myths about women's health and monthly cycles.
Enjoy life with balanced hormones. Listen to Episode 47 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

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Birth control pills have health ramifications, such as higher chances of breast cancer and decreased microbiome, which is crucial for gut health.
In general, doctors are not holistic nutritionists. Their expertise lies in prescribing the drugs or medicines that help relieve a symptom.
The liver metabolizes excess estrogen as solid waste. But when bad estrogen rises due to inflammation, indigestion and constipation clog our system. This literal toxic cycle is the root cause of numerous diseases.

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Hormone imbalances can cause you to feel like a different person.
Dr. Annie Savage 09:40

Prescribed birth control pills lower your testosterone, impacting your mood, libido, and energy levels.

Toxic load mostly comes from cosmetics, cleaning, and body care products.
Dr. Annie Savage 28:25

Women put on five pounds of toxins per year. Marketing pushes chemical products for the hair and face, and many forget that the skin absorbs these easily.

DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) method explained
Dr. Annie Savage 34:43

Extracting metabolites that measure estrogen forms and wastes, saliva, or urine, is ideal for hormone testing. It helps us see how much estrogen goes to the liver and the support needed for bio-identical hormones.

Mainstream medicine's lack of holistic perspective
Dr. Annie Savage 41:27

The mainstream medical system says, "Ignore your body. This drug covers up what's going on. Don't worry, and it's all good." On the flip side, functional medicine, naturopathic doctors, and holistic nutritionists focus on physiology, biochemistry, and addressing vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

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Resetting Your System with Cryotherapy Nov 22, 2022

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"Cold therapy is one of the best things you can do for vagal tone. When people are chronically in fight or flight, it gets you out of that and helps you get you into parasympathetic states again.”

Despite our earnest attempts for vitality, no one is exempt from experiencing stress, depression, inflammation and other kinds of neurological disturbances. When your body is groaning in agony and your mind is buried in a deep, dark place, you may not realize it but getting shocked to reset your system is just what you desperately need.

And because it happens even to the most health conscious of us, knowing the advanced modalities out there gives you an edge especially when you’re a case that doctors can’t point a finger to. Along with the famed Hyperbaric Chamber available at Provo Health, there’s also the Cryotherapy Chamber which is also a game changer in making you feel amazing once again - for only three minutes.

Our guest, Michelle Chambers, is the owner of the fascinating wellness center, Soul Inception. Briefly sharing how she intentionally paused her first business to pursue the ultimate goal of helping people, this zen den has been built beside Provo Health and the rest is history.

Find out more about her full-body Cryotherapy Chamber and other phenomenal healing modalities by listening to Episode 43 of the Gutsy Health Podcast!

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Cold therapy induces the release of happy hormones such as endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, while relieving pain and inflammation instantly.
Electric cold therapy is better than ice baths and cold plunges because it penetrates the tissues better. You also leave the chamber dry, so it’s comfortable and not bone-chilling cold.
Weight loss can be a benefit as the body reheats itself and burns calories as a result.

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Health struggles and healing protocol she prescribed to herself
Juanique 00:57

Experiencing neurological issues that almost left her debilitated and unable to live a normal life, ketamine, hyperbaric chamber, and cryotherapy dramatically got her back on her feet.

System reset through Cryotherapy
Juanique and Michelle 05:27

When experiencing negative energy and the general feeling of malaise, popping inside the chamber instantly lifts mood and tones down inflammation and pain.

Other benefits of Cryotherapy
Juanique 17:04

Hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis patients have experienced immediate relief from their symptoms. It also improves immune function and post-surgery recovery.

Exclusive offer for Gutsy Health listeners
Michelle Chambers 30:07

Pay monthly membership of $89 to enjoy Cryotherapy along with other modalities such Halotherapy (Himalayan Salt Cave), PEMF Therapy, Color Light, and Infrared Sauna. Or a one-time 25% discount on any sessions if they mention the Gutsy Health podcast.

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Empowering Yourself After Covid-19 Nov 15, 2022

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"Whether you get the vaccine or natural infection from COVID, the spike protein destroys the blood vessels which causes clots that restrict oxygen flow. Numbness and systemic inflammation occur to critically-high functioning organs like your heart and brain. The immune system also produces abnormal lymphocytes, so you get deranged responses that last for months."

COVID-19 has shaken the world since 2020. Encountering medical cases that were previously unheard of, the future may seem bleak and frightening. And with the threat looming to wreck our bodies in unpredictable ways, prioritizing our overall health is of utmost importance.

Since COVID is a new virus, we are still in the early stages of understanding and having information about it. Therefore, doctors also collaborate and share data from their on-the-ground experiences so they can have an answer for every patient that struggles with weird, post-recovery symptoms.

Our guest, Dr. Elise Mecham, MD, is a plastic surgeon specializing in microvascular reconstruction for breast cancer patients. As a daughter, wife, and mom of five from Utah Valley, she wanted to ensure the health and safety of her loved ones with co-morbidities. Driven by curiosity and personal duty, she relentlessly researches about Covid during her free time.

Learn helpful insights from her as a doctor, including her private protocol and recovery experience from COVID, by listening to Episode 45 of the Gutsy Health Podcast!

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Healthy, normal children are at low risk for COVID because their tiny bodies cannot carry ACE receptors in their passageways and airways.
Intermittent fasting between the 14 to 16-hour mark clears spike protein due to cellular turnover.
A Utah law protects physicians from using safe, repurposed medications to treat illnesses off-label.

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The medical dichotomy among doctors
Juanique 03:42

The first group of doctors ascribes to a dogmatic and authoritative science, especially from what they learned in medical school. The second group is pragmatic and unafraid to question the status quo when met with conflicting data from the ground.

The COVID-19 definition as a Coronavirus variant
Dr. Elise Mecham 19:07

As a common cold or gastrointestinal virus, the COVID-19 version has a specific spike protein responsible for causing microvascular damage to the blood vessels that turn into tiny and massive clots all over the body.

Ivermectin is a Nobel Peace Prize medication required by the World Health Organization.
Dr. Elise Mecham 51:00

Initially developed as an antiphrastic cure for river blindness, recent studies that portrayed it as dangerous used lethally high doses.

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From Infertility to Becoming a Mother Nov 08, 2022

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"When you go on a conception journey, your husband becomes invested. I try not to get my hopes up, so I took a pregnancy test the next morning without telling him. Then I jumped on the bed and woke him up because it says, ‘We're pregnant!’”

Many couples now face the difficulty of conceiving babies. Along with the textbook PCOS symptoms, the rise in infertility issues has made it an emotionally charged topic among women who desperately need to regulate their period so they can finally get pregnant.

Exactly a year ago, a Gutsy Health member shared the breakthrough of having her period back after being on birth control for 13 years. After trying IVF and other methods with no results, she sought knowledge to heal herself and overhaul her way of life.

Our guest, Katie Vaal, is back. After inspiring listeners on how she spurred her fertility, she now shares the exact steps that she took to become a soon-to-be mom to her firstborn.

Find out more about her journey from struggling with infertility to being an expectant mother. Tune in to Episode 44 of the Gutsy Health Podcast!

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There are many factors that contribute to infertility such as parasitic invasion, stress, and even dehydration
Aside from the physical factors, having a healed mind is also the key to complete healing
The road to pregnancy can be arduous, but becoming healthier in the process makes it worth taking

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Trying to get pregnant again after her newfound learnings

Katie 06:41

There is no single protocol nor secret, it’s an entire lifestyle adjustment that includes Core Cell Parasite cleanse, EVA Band to monitor ovulation, taking the best quality of supplements and following the unconventional advice of other fertility experts

The revolutionary bottom-up approach of Brainspotting Therapy

Katie 15:50

By identifying activation spots or ‘discomforts’ as clues, its goal is to bring someone from a state of dysregulation to regulation.

Addressing the underlying, tethered emotions of sadness and anger

Juanique 21:34

After the mindset workshops and other modalities, you become ready to repattern your brain. Processing emotions heal triggers and trauma that sever the mind-body connection.

Influential gurus and the “Yes, Please” game

Katie 29:51