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#105 Nutrients for Skin Health with Chris Masterjohn Apr 01, 2020

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What nutrients help make gorgeous skin?

In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast, I got the chance to talk to "the guy" for vitamins and minerals, Chris Masterjohn, Ph.D., about the different nutrient deficiencies related to skin issues and what nutrients support skin integrity.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

[14:50] Skin manifestations and relief
[32:47] Four nutrient deficiencies with similar skin manifestations
[40:52] Vitamin A plant-based & animal-based food sources
[47:01] Tips on Molybdenum intake

Mentioned in this episode:

Vitamins and Minerals 101: How to Get the Nutrients You Need on Any Diet by Dr. Chris Masterjohn
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Dr. Weston Price
Primal Defense Ultra by Garden of Life
Dexpanthenol cream

Chris Materjohn earned his Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut in the summer of 2012. He served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From August 2014 to December 2016, he served as Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College, part of the City University of New York. He decided to leave academia and pursue entrepreneurship in the Fall of 2016. In 2017, he's been conducting independent research, consulting, working on information products, collaborating on information and technology products, and producing tons of free content to help people gain better health. His mission is to grapple with complex science and translates it into practical principles that each of us can use to better support our health.

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This is the third episode of SKIN-month and I'm happy to share with you my book The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook is shipping April 14th and is available for pre-order on Amazon.

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#104 Addressing skin rashes like eczema in babies and young children with Jennifer Caryn Brand, MS, CNS Mar 25, 2020

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Skin rashes in kiddos can be SO FRUSTRATING. There’s nothing worse than nothing being able to take your child’s pain away, especially when they can’t communicate their itches.

In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Caryn Brand, clinical nutritionist, and I chat about underlying causes of eczema in children specifically so we can beat child skin rashes.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

[09:43] Differences in an infant gut microbiome compared to adults
[22:38] Die-off symptoms of skin rashes
[36:23] Cautions on using creams, oils, etc on skin
[40:13] How long will it take to resolve skin rashes?

Mentioned in this episode:

Stool testing
What are endotoxins?
Tips to avoid skin rashes for pregnant and nursing moms
Breastfeeding and Helicobacter pylori Infection in Early Childhood: a Continuing Dilemma

To help point you in the right direction and to give you some immediate action steps to take, get Dr. Brand's FREE Guide To Beat Your Little One’s Eczema.

Jennifer Brand is an integrative and clinical nutritionist with a Master's degree in public health, a Master's degree in nutrition, and she’s a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Jennifer specializes in childhood skin rashes (eczema, psoriasis, tinea versicolor, hives, acne, vitiligo, and others), food allergies and sensitivities, and gut problems. Jennifer’s own struggle with gut problems and disordered eating, and a family history of autoimmune conditions including her father’s battle with psoriasis turned psoriatic arthritis, her brother’s diagnosis of psoriasis, and her mother’s of vitiligo, left her frustrated with traditional options.

This is the second episode of SKIN-month and I'm happy to share with you my book The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook coming out next month (April 14th is the official ship date) but it's available for pre-order on Amazon.

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#103 Integrative Dermatology for Eczema with Dr. Peter Lio Mar 18, 2020

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Know anyone with eczema?

Dr. Peter Lio, the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Northwestern University joins us in this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life Podcast to broaden our knowledge on eczema and skin rashes.

Key Takeaways:

[05:08] What is eczema?
[15:33] Effects of staph bacteria on skin, sleep, and behavior
[18:26] What is Transepidermal Water Loss?
[20:07] Relationship between food and eczema

Mentioned in this episode:

Aron Regimen by Dr. Richard Aron
Gladskin by Micreos
The Pink Magic B12 Cream by Dr. Peter Lio

Dr. Lio attended Harvard Medical School and stayed on for dermatology residency at Harvard, where he was Chief Resident.

Dr. Lio is committed to providing the highest level of care to patients of all ages. His special interests include pediatric dermatology, eczema, acne, dermatomyositis, and other inflammatory diseases of the skin, and he works to integrate alternative and complementary medicines in dermatology.

Today marks the kick-off of SKIN-month and I'm happy to share with you my book The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook coming out next month (April 14th is the official ship date) but it's available for pre-order on Amazon.

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#102 IV Vitamin C Therapy For Cancer (& the first NIH funded grant) with Dr. Jeanne Drisko Mar 11, 2020

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What do you think of when someone says Vitamin C?

Depending on our body’s immune function and overall “load” of environmental or infectious stressors, our need for Vitamin C when we’re challenged with infections can rise dramatically. But this commonly deficient nutrient also has a claim to fame for issues with depression, muscle spasms/cramps, and dental health….and also, cancer.

In this week's episode of the Less Stressed Life podcast, Dr. Jeanne Drisko schools us on the significance and mechanisms of how Vitamin C intravenous is done safely and shares how her research study is the first of its kind in the United States looking at the benefits of IV Vitamin C for cancer therapy.

Key Takeaways:

[15:32] Vitamin C mechanism on killing the cancer cells

[18:38] Essentials of Vitamin C on cancer patient

[24:46] Proper Vitamin C dosing for cancer patient

[27:42] Cautions prior to taking Vitamin C

Mentioned in this episode:

Types of cancer which Vitamin C is less effective
The Warburg effect
Health benefits of IV Vitamin C
Reduced side effects on chemotherapy cancer patients due to IV Vitamin C

New textbook co-authored by Dr. Drisko: Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapy

Jeanne Drisko, MD is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During her previous tenure as director of KU Integrative Medicine, she conducted translational research and provided patient care, education, and service to the region and the nation. The most important aspect of KU Integrative Medicine was the integrative medicine education agenda with students from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition and dietetics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and naturopathic schools completing rotations in the division. In 2008, Dr. Drisko developed an integrative medicine fellowship for MD primary care providers with a certificate granted at successful completion by the Graduate Medical Education Office at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Of importance was the creation of the integrative nutrition program for master’s level dieticians, co-developed and taught with the KU Department of Dietetics and Nutrition and dieticians in KU Integrative Medicine. Master’s degrees in integrative nutrition were granted to the graduates – the first of its kind in the nation. Since stepping down as a clinic director in 2018, Dr. Drisko is passionately devoting her time to research, scholarly writing, and education.

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#101 Post Partum Thyroid Issues with Dr. Christine Maren Mar 04, 2020

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Being a new mom is a tough job! Can I get an AMEN?! Dr. Christine Maren is on a mission to make it a little easier. In this episode, we talk about a topic affecting many postpartum women that is often missed on postpartum care—thyroid issues.

Regardless if you’ve had a baby in recent years, Dr. Maren drops a lot of easy-to-digest knowledge on all types of thyroid issues, from Hashimotos to Graves to subclinical thyroid disease.
Here are some of our takeaways:

[08:16] What is hypothyroidism?

[11:00] Symptoms of hypothyroidism

[17:26] Causes of hypothyroidism

[22:08] What is postpartum thyroiditis?
Mentioned in this episode:

Essential nutrients that affect the thyroid hormone
Difference between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease
Thyroid issues that cause miscarriage

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Dr. Christine Maren is an osteopathic physician & the founder of functional medicine practice in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas. She is also the co-founder of Hey Mami, an online resource to help women navigate a healthy and happy mamihood. She was introduced to functional medicine after struggling with pregnancy complications & recurrent miscarriages. A functional medicine approach helped her address underlying health issues associated with gut infections, food sensitivities, hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance & mold exposure. Now a mother of 3, she’s devoted her professional life to helping other women optimize their health during pregnancy, thrive postpartum & get their life back. Dr. Maren is board-certified in Family Medicine and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).

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#100 Why am I so freaking tired? A checklist for energy with Christa Biegler, RD Feb 27, 2020

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Occasional fatigue is one thing but if you’re lacking energy day after day, its time to dig in and figure out if there is something under the surface causing trouble.

In this episode, I explain the mental checklist--including sleep problems, nutrient deficiencies, and adrenal dysfunction--I use to stop the fatigue-fest in practice so you can consider if any of these scenarios apply to your life.

Key Takeaways:

[04:19] Tips on getting enough sleep

[09:45] Blood sugar imbalance

[16:59] Symptoms of B12 deficiency

[18:26] What is Cortisol?

Mentioned in this episode:

Zyn drink
Breathing exercise by Marco Tesi
What is Seratonin?
Functions of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

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#099 Beyond Kegels: Diastasis Recti & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Kelsey Dobesh Feb 19, 2020

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Still, seem to have that preggo look years after giving birth?

Annoyed by lower back or pelvic pains or just have trouble peeing your pants every time you try using the trampoline or doing jumping jacks?

Maybe it’s time to learn a little more about diastasis recti......

Dr. Kelsey Dobesh, a chiropractic physician, and certified athletic trainer joins us in this week's episode on the Less Stressed Life Podcast to teach us how we can take control of our pelvic floor health:

You’re going to want to tag all your mom friends!
(P.s. Don’t forget our Omega giveaway going down in the past couple of posts!!!!)

Key Takeaways:
[02:03] What is pelvic floor rehabilitation?
[08:24] What is Diastasis Recti?
[11:08] Visualizing the core
[19:05] Key signs of having Diastasis Recti
Mentioned in this episode:

What is SI (sacroiliac) joint?
What are Kegels?
Proper breathing exercise
From the Floor Up: An At-Home Guide to Pelvic Floor and Core Health book

Dr. Kelsey Dobesh is a chiropractor and certified athletic trainer located in Mitchell, South Dakota. She's also a mother of three kids; an adjunct professor of athletic training at Dakota Wesleyan University; and a wife to her best friend! She's been in practice for over 6 years and started to really dive into creating a pelvic floor rehabilitation program after the birth of her second child, but initially started reading and researching into it after a very traumatic birth of her first child. Her practice is a combination of multiple ages, but her passion has really geared her towards women that want to improve their health after kids/life/etc. and helping them move without pain so that they can work towards their goals.

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#098 Omega 3s and Pregnancy Success Part 2 with Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson, PhD, RD Feb 12, 2020

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Hey, mom-to-be! Want to know what level of DHA is sufficient for your little one’s needs? Curious to know what the breast milk test says about your milk?

It’s understandable that you worry about what you take in when you’re getting your body ready for a baby. In this week's part two episode of the Less Stressed life podcast, Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson, a registered dietitian and research associate at Omega Quant enlightens us on:

Her Key Takeaways:

[02:55] What is Omega 3 Index Testing?

[06:38] DHA range to avoid preterm birth

[14:57] Why choose Omega Quant's Blood Testing?

[17:19] Breast milk test

[18:55] Tips for quality Omega 3 products

Other topics she touched on in this episode:

But wait, before you head on to have a listen, we will be giving away a $50 at-home Omega 3 Index Testing Kit:

Here's how you can join:

Comment and tag a friend on the Facebook and Instagram posts about this episode (there will be a post for parts 1 and 2!) OR share this episode or the podcast show of The Less Stressed Life via a text message.
Take a screenshot of how you shared this episode or the podcast show.
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Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson received her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Pennsylvania State University in 2013 and completed her training to become a Registered Dietitian in 2014. As a graduate student, she studied under Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, an internationally-recognized expert in fats and nutrition. She worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Colorado-Denver under Dr. John Peters in the area of worksite wellness before returning to the omega-3 field. Kristina joined the family business OmegaQuant Analytics in 2014, with a particular focus on omega-3s in maternal health, helping create the Prenatal DHA test and the Mother’s Milk DHA test.

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#097 All About Omega 3s & Testing + Is Taking Omega 3s in Pregnancy a Big Deal Part 1 with Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson, PhD, RD Feb 05, 2020

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Dry skin, joint pains every now and then, irritating dry eyes on top of feeling fatigued everyday?

Sounds about right?

Welp, you might just need to boost your Omega 3 intake.

In part one of this two-part episode of the Less Stressed life podcast, Dr. Kristina Harris, a registered dietician and research associate at Omega Quant, talks about Omega 3s and touches on some interesting research on DHA and EPA.

Her Key Takeaways:

[05:08] The Omega 3 family

[08:06] Why Omega 3 from animal proteins are better for the human body

[09:29] Symptoms of having Omega-3 deficiency

[22:36] Why you should get an Omega-3 Index Test

Other topics she touched on in this episode:

Benefits of Omega 3 to avoid heart disease
Essentials of DHA for baby's eye and brain development
DHA benefit in terms of baby's IQ
The role of Omega 3 in carrying a baby to full term
Why research is more focused on DHA than EPA?
Effect of having high Omega-3 on pregnant women

But wait, before you head on to to have a listen, we will be giving away a $50 at-home Omega 3 Index Testing Kit:

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#096 Makings of the Perfect Prenatal with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD Jan 28, 2020

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During pregnancy, getting the adequate amount of vitamins and minerals can be hard to achieve especially in the first trimester!

In this week's episode, Ayla Barmmer schools us on the importance of building the right nutrition during preconception and postpartum recovery.

In this episode you'll learn:

* How valuable Folate and Vitamin B12 during pregnancy

* Difference between active and synthetic vitamins

* Prevention of neural tube defect on babies

* The impact of Choline and Magnesium during pregnancy

* Cautions on taking Iron and so much more
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Ayla Barmmer is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner, and the owner of Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative and functional nutrition practice. Ayla’s primary specialty is women’s health with a special emphasis on hormone balance, infertility, and digestive wellness. Ayla is credentialed nationally as a registered dietitian nutritionist and as a licensed dietitian nutritionist in Massachusetts.

Ayla also has advanced training in integrative and functional medicine, women’s health & herbalism and other holistic therapies. The combination of conventional & holistic training allows her to draw from the best of both worlds when working with her clients. She is the co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, a virtual academy that delivers cutting edge continuing education in women’s health to health professionals. Ayla is also the creator and founder of the prenatal multivitamin supplement Full Circle Prenatal.

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