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286: Why we’re all so tired | Amy Shah, M.D. Feb 24, 2021

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Amy Shah, M.D.: “Our fatigue and burnout problem is a diet problem, but it's also a lifestyle problem.”

Shah, a double board-certified integrative medicine doctor, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the real reason you're feeling so tired & what to do about it, plus:

*Why so many thyroid issues go undiagnosed*

*The type of fasting that may be better for women & how to do it correctly*

*How silent inflammation can cause burnout*

*How to boost your energy levels by focusing on NEAT movement*

*How six to eight servings of vegetables a day can transform your gut health*

Make sure to use the code SHAH for $300 off our functional nutrition coaching program, where you'll have access to 19 of the world's top doctors and experts, including Shah herself. "Until this program, I was never able to talk deeply about how food can impact our health," she notes. To learn more about our unparalleled coaching program, visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching.

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Referenced in the episode:

-Shah's book, I'm So Effing Tired.

-mbg Podcast episode #153, with Shah.

-mbg article explaining circadian rhythm fasting.

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285: How to manage negative thoughts | Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, Ph.D. Feb 19, 2021

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Caroline Leaf, Ph.D.: “We spend between half to three quarters of our day in our minds time traveling between the past, present, and future.”

Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and communication pathologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to increase your mental fitness, plus:

- How to measure your personal formula for happiness

- Why millennials are more prone to anxiety

- Why it doesn't actually take three weeks to form a habit

- How to tap into your mind's optimism bias

- Why you're never really living in the present moment

Referenced in the episode:

-Leaf's book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess.

-mbg Podcast episode #237, with Leaf.

-Leaf's clinical trial on mind management with millennials.

-mbg article on Leaf's 5-step mind management process.

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284: How many carbs should you really be eating? | Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP Feb 17, 2021

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Will Cole, D.C., IFMCP: “You have to quiet that proverbial noise—whether it’s hormone balance, inflammation, or blood sugar imbalance—to hear that resounding voice of your intuition.”

Cole, a functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to find your carb sweet-spot, plus:

*How to actually eat intuitively*

*How to make your fast work best for you*

*The best kitchen staples for intuitive fasting*

*Why you should use your desserts as a mindfulness tool*

*How healthy fats can make fasting easier for women*

Enjoy this episode sponsored by Blendtopia (use code mbg2021 for $20 off your first online order or subscription)! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Cole and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching to learn more, and use the code COLE for a $300 discount.

Referenced in the episode:

-Cole's book, Intuitive Fasting.

-mbg Podcast episode #148, with Cole.

-mbg Podcast episode #68, with Cole.

-mbg Podcast episode #156, with Ali Miller, R.D.

-Cole's mbg article on the difference between intuitive eating & food cravings.

-Cole's mbg article on the ketotarian diet.

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283: The truth about blood sugar & longevity | Mark Hyman, M.D. Feb 12, 2021

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Mark Hyman, M.D.: "Food is medicine. It's not just calories—it's information.”

Hyman, a functional medicine doctor and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the food rules you need to know, plus:

*Why you can have “normal” blood sugar & still have an insulin issue*

*What healthcare will look like one year from now*

*The most underrated phytochemicals & where to find them*

*Why you should treat sugar "like a recreational drug"*

*How vegans and carnivores alike can get adequate omega-3's*

Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Also be sure to check out our Functional Nutrition Coaching Program, where you'll learn everything you need to know about nutrition from Hyman and other top experts. Visit mindbodygreen.com/coaching to learn more, and use the code HYMAN for a $300 discount.

Referenced in the episode:

-Hyman's book, The Pegan Diet.

-Hyman's mbg articles explaining the pegan diet and exactly what to eat.

-Hyman's interview at mbg's revitalize in 2014.

-Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D.'s mbg article on the connection between tartary buckwheat & immunity.

-Hyman's blog post about approaching COVID-19 with a functional medicine lens.

-Geisinger study showing how offering free food to people with diabetes lowered financial costs overall.

-Hyman's article in the Boston Globe.

-Network Medicinetextbook.

-Hyman's TED Talk.

-mbg Podcast episode #193, with Hyman.

-mbg Podcast episode #45, with Hyman.

-mbg Podcast episode #22, with Hyman.

-mbg Podcast episode #222, with Bland.

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282: How much water should you really be drinking? | Dana Cohen, M.D. Feb 10, 2021

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Dana Cohen, M.D.: “Before you start any diet or any nutrition plan, you first need to learn how to hydrate.”

Cohen, an integrative medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to drink enough water & stay hydrated, plus:

*How to get more "gel water" & why it's important*

*Why you're probably more dehydrated in the winter*

*Why you should sprinkle salt in your water if you have a water filter*

*The connection between hydration & chronic disease*

*Why a green smoothie a day is the best thing you can do for hydration*

Referenced in the episode:

-Cohen's book, Quench.

-EWG's water filter guide.

-Research showing a moderate dose of 4 cups coffee per day did not result in dehydration.

-Cohen's AquaTru reverse osmosis water filter.

-Cohen's favorite sparkling water brands: Gerolsteiner, S.Pellegrino, & Spindrift.

-Gerald H. Pollack, Ph.D.'s, book, The Fourth Phase of Water.

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281: What your dreams are trying to tell you | Leslie Ellis, Ph.D. Feb 05, 2021

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Leslie Ellis, Ph.D.: “Dreams are not beyond our ability to understand. We just have to look at them with an open mind."

Ellis, a therapist and dream expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to interpret your dreams, plus:

*How to actually remember your dreams*

*Why you should daydream for better sleep*

*How to use your dreams to make practical decisions*

*The biggest misconceptions about dreaming*

*How to interpret your dreams without a therapist*

Enjoy this episode sponsored by Bose! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

Referenced in the episode:

-Ellis' book, A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy

-Ellis' course for controlling nightmares

-Montague Ullman, M.D.'s group process for dreamwork

-Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D.'s book, The Committee of Sleep

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280: The connection between breath & weight loss | Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph.D. Feb 03, 2021

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Tanya G.K. Bentley, Ph.D.: "People lose weight, but where is it going? Actually, it's getting excreted as carbon dioxide by breathing out.”

Bentley, a breathing expert and co-founder and CEO of the Health and Human Performance Foundation, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how your breath impacts weight loss, plus:

*How breathing impacts your gut microbiome*

*Low-lift breathwork practices for in-the-moment anxiety*

*How to teach your kids breathwork practices that really work*

*Why hyperventilating on purpose can help stop panic attacks*

*How to improve your CO2 tolerance & why it matters*

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References:

*Bentley's microbiome, performance & stress research: https://www.hhp-foundation.org/research

*Ruben Meerman, Ph.D.'s paper on breath & weight loss: https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g7257

*Michael Ristow, M.D.'s research on antioxidants & exercise: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2680430/

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279: How colors affect your health | Deanna Minich, Ph.D. Jan 29, 2021

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Deanna Minich, Ph.D.: "These colorful compounds, they're not just antioxidants. They actually locate in certain parts of the body and have functional roles.”

Minich, a functional medicine expert who studies the health benefits of colorful, plant-based carotenoids, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the functional role of plant-based pigments, plus:

*How the color of your food affects your mood*

*Why you shouldn't buy your produce in bulk*

*How to make green tea twice as healthy*

*Why smaller foods tend to be healthier*

*What we can learn from our food cravings*

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278: Why we need to talk about eye health | Rudrani Banik, M.D. Jan 27, 2021

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Rudrani Banik, M.D.: "Our vision is so precious. We have two eyes, but they are very delicate organs. We need to protect them for our lifetimes.”

Banik, a board-certified ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist, and functional medicine expert, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why you need to prioritize eye health (even if you have 20/20 vision) plus:

*The best and worst foods for eye health*

*How to tell if your blue light-blocking glasses are actually working*

*Why you should never sleep in your contacts*

*How to tell if your dry eyes are something more serious*

*How to reverse digital eyestrain as you work from home*

Enjoy this episode sponsored by Nature's Truth! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

Referenced in the episode:

-Jason Karp's rare autoimmune disease was a degenerative eye disease, called Keratoconus.

-Banik's recommendations for blue light glasses and blue light-filtering apps.

-mbg Podcast episode #125, with Karp.

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277: Can we really slow aging? | Gil Blander, Ph.D. Jan 22, 2021

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Gil Blander, Ph.D.: “There is no silver bullet or shortcut for health. You need to maintain your body well, because it deserves it.”

Blander, a internationally recognized biologist, longevity expert, and founder of Inside Tracker, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you can do to slow aging and increase your healthspan, plus:

*The best superfoods for longevity*

*The most common nutrients you may be missing and not know it*

*Which hormones you should focus on for healthy aging*

*How to get the most benefits from exercise*

*How to tell if coffee is helping or hurting your health*

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