Kicking Chronic Illness with Dr. Christine Schaffner
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Release Date: 10/17/2023
The Blood-Sugar Effect: Women’s Health, Energy, and Hormones with Dr. Mariza Snyder
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
On this episode, I’m joined by women’s health and hormones expert Dr. Mariza Snyder. Dr. Mariza illuminates the critical connection between glucose and insulin levels and how they impact our hormones and energy. Blood sugar is often misunderstood and not talked about enough, so this conversion is truly an eye-opener. We also discuss ways to take your power and freedom back with the help of a great practitioner. She also gives us practical advice to help you along your health journey. Enjoy this fascinating episode as we dive deep into...
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Boosting Metabolism When You’re Over 40 with Nagina Abdullah
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Metabolism and weight loss expert Nagina Abdullah joins me for a fascinating podcast episode. Nagina has been helping women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond get lean and feeling their best for many years. We’re so fortunate to have her share her best insights and tips today so you can learn how to easily boost your metabolism and energy WITHOUT restrictive dieting. Yes, you can eat healthy and delicious real food, lose weight, and feel amazing. Nagina shows you how. In this episode, you’ll learn… [2:32] Meaning of Masala (spicy) Body [5:39] Timing, adding, and...
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A New Era In Health and Healing with Dr. Elena Villanueva
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Dr. Elena Villanueva joins the podcast to discuss a new era in health and healing. We talk about getting to the real root causes of disease, like stress, trauma, and even generational trauma. She breaks down the often misunderstood topics of energy medicine, quantum science, and much more. Join us for this fascinating conversation and learn how to go beyond pills and prescriptions and get to the true root causes of disease. Join Dr. V's Masterclass here: https://inflammationmasterclass.com/?oid=7&affid=2801 In this episode: 2:05 - Moving beyond pills and prescriptions 7:00 -...
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A Human Approach to Health Coaching with Carol Comfort
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Carol Comfort joins the podcast again for an enlightening conversation about health coaching and finding your personal path to healing. They discuss having a tailored plan for health because everyone’s journey is unique and it’s critical to follow your own path forward. Dr. Rob and Carol talk about where to start and how important it is to create tiny but powerful habits. Don’t miss this wonderful episode of The Field Notes Podcast. You’ll learn about… [3:20] - Connection: The key to success [5:45] - Integrating health coaching and practical...
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Understanding Functional Sexology with Dr. Keesha Ewers | Field Notes
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Dr. Keesha Ewers joins the podcast to shed light on a topic that’s too often in the shadows: Sex Health. They discuss hormones, “life force,” trauma, the nervous system, and more. They also dive deep into what is “Functional Sexology,” a term coined by Dr. Keesha. Dr. Keesha tells us about what she calls the “yellow brick road” of growth, healing, and gaining wisdom and strength. You’ll learn about… [5:00] - The innocence of infancy to the wisdom of elderhood [8:23] - What Ayurveda says about libido and life force [12:05] - How...
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Clearing The Confusion On Women’s Health & Hormones with Dr Anna Cabeca
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
In this episode, Dr. Rob is joined by Dr. Anna Cabeca to bring clarity to the often complex topic of women’s health and hormones. Women suffering from conditions like fatigue, hormone imbalances, skin and hair issues, mood swings, hot flashes, and more, are often told it’s a normal part of aging. Dr. Anna is here to clear the confusion and offer real solutions and relief. You’ll learn about… [3:43] Misconceptions regarding bioidentical hormones [8:18] The importance of nutrition and lifestyle [15:53] The power of positive self-talk [23:01] Why we need healthy fats in...
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Kicking Chronic Illness with Dr. Christine Schaffner
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
On this episode of Field Notes: An Exploration in Functional Medicine Podcast, Dr. Rob Downey is joined by Dr. Christine Schaffner, a naturopathic doctor and an expert in lymphatics. [00:20] Introduction [04:05] Lymphatics [13:55] The function of a scar [21:00] Injections and scar tissue [27:59] What you can do to optimize your lymphatic system [37:18] Functional medicine as a paradigm shift [39:03] How to incorporate a biological dentist into your treatment plan [41:00] How does a topical agent work systemically? Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic physician who...
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Reversing Autoimmune Diseases with Dr. Natasha Fallahi
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
If you're a highly sensitive person or deeply empathetic, you may easily pick up on subtle energies in the environment and go into fight, flight, or freeze mode. Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Dr. Natasha Fallahi, The Sensitive Doctor. She is a MindBodyHealth expert, functional medicine practitioner, and Certified Autoimmune Coach specializing in an intuitive approach to living and healing. Download her free ebook: . Timestamps:[02:53] Natasha’s unconventional journey towards medicine [09:16] Healing Hashimoto’s intuitively [12:04] The health consequences of being...
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Happy Hormones, Happy Life with Deb Matthew MD | Field Notes
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
Deb Matthew MD, The Happy Hormones Doctor, joins the podcast today. She is a frequent guest expert on podcasts, radio, and TV news and talk shows, with more than 60 appearances on NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX. Dr Deb suffered for years with fatigue and irritability, and her quest to restore her own health led her to change everything about how she practices medicine. Together, we discuss hormones, how they can affect us, and how to find someone to accurately assess your hormonal imbalance. Timestamps: [02:41] What started to change Deb’s fatigue and irritability? [04:43] How do hormones affect us?...
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Practical Solutions for Pelvic Floor Fitness with Jana Danielson
Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine
The topic of Pelvic Floor Fitness is not discussed nearly enough, despite the fact that pelvic floor issues affect millions of people. Jana Danielson joins the podcast to pull back the curtain on the health implications that the pelvic floor has for women and men You'll learn about: [1:30] - Why this isn't talked about enough [7:35] - The little-known and extremely important nerve [14:00 - The physiology of your core and pelvic floor [23:32] - How breathing properly is like CPR for your pelvic floor Jana Danielson is an award-winning wellness entrepreneur who through her...
info_outlineOn this episode of Field Notes: An Exploration in Functional Medicine Podcast, Dr. Rob Downey is joined by Dr. Christine Schaffner, a naturopathic doctor and an expert in lymphatics.
[00:20] Introduction
[04:05] Lymphatics
[13:55] The function of a scar
[21:00] Injections and scar tissue
[27:59] What you can do to optimize your lymphatic system
[37:18] Functional medicine as a paradigm shift
[39:03] How to incorporate a biological dentist into your treatment plan
[41:00] How does a topical agent work systemically?
Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic physician who graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Prior to Bastyr, she completed her undergraduate studies in Pre-medicine and Psychology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Schaffner is passionate about practicing medicine and creating healing spaces. She is the Clinic Director of Sophia Health Institute, the clinic she co-created with her mentor Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt in Woodinville, Washington. She actively sees patients at Sophia Health Institute and through her practices at Marin Naturopathic Medicine in California, as well as Bella Fiore Organic Med Spa & Klinik in Seattle, Washington.
Along with practicing medicine in clinics she has co-created or owns, Dr. Schaffner has built partnerships and working relationships with practitioners who are committed to treating persistent Lyme disease all over the world. Through these connections, she has established a unique set of skills and knowledge to serve her patients.
With her diverse skill set, Dr. Schaffner seeks to improve access, outcomes, and speed of recovery for patients struggling with chronic illness wherever they may be.