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36: How to Optimize Recovery Part 2: Post-Surgery/Injury

Release Date: 07/07/2020

62: Optimize Your Strengths with Talent Stacking

Master Your Health Podcast

Talent Stacking is a concept developed by Scott Adams (author and creator of the Dilbert comic) that combines your strongest skills in order to give you an edge in your field. It can have a huge impact on your life and career when used correctly. That’s why in this episode we’re breaking down the method, how to determine your own talent stack, strategies to improve, and so much more.

61: How Decluttering Can Change Your Life

Master Your Health Podcast

Decluttering your space and getting rid of things may not seem like the most exciting idea, but it can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life and stress levels. That's why in this episode, we're breaking down Marie Kondo's method of decluttering, how to use it, and how it can benefit you. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of things in your house that you haven’t used in forever or thought about decluttering your things, then this episode is for you.

60: Getting Serious About Pregnancy Nutrition w/ Kelly LeVeque

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Health and nutrition should always be a priority, but especially when it comes to pregnancy. Kelly LeVeque aka @bewellbykelly is a holistic nutritionist and celebrity health coach who specializes in pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy nutrition. In this episode, Kelly shares lots of tips for good nutrition and overall health in all stages of pregnancy.

59: Top Nutrition and Fitness Myths, Part 3

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With the amount of conflicting health-related information out there, it can be difficult to navigate what’s what when it comes to nutrition. That’s why in this episode, we’re breaking down the truth behind more common health myths.

58: The Immunity Fix w/ Dr. DiNicolantonio

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The human immune system is crucial to good health, especially today with the prevalence of COVID-19. There has been much debate over if, and how you can support immune health. In this episode, Dr. James DiNicolantonio, a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, takes a deep dive into what he has learned about supporting immune health in general, as well as directly relating to COVID-19.

57: Top Nutrition and Fitness Myths, Part 2

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There are so many health and wellness myths out there that can make achieving a healthy lifestyle seem impossible. But it doesn’t need to be so complicated. That’s why we’re breaking down even more of the most common myths surrounding health and fitness.

56: Top Nutrition and Fitness Myths, Part 1

Master Your Health Podcast

There are so many crazy nutrition and fitness myths out there, it can be difficult to know what’s what. That’s why in this episode, we’re breaking down 5 common health and fitness myths and the truth behind them. From dietary sodium intake to supplement needs, strength training, and so much more, we got you covered.

55: How to Set 2021 Intentions & Resolutions That Actually Stick

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Now that 2020 is in the rear view and a new year lies ahead, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some goals you’d like to reach in 2021 and how you plan to achieve them. Whether your goal is health-related, business-related, or personal, many people tend to start the new year with plenty of goals but aren’t able to stick to them as the year progresses. That’s why in this episode we’re sharing ways to set realistic, achievable goals that you can actually stick to long-term.

54: Eat Smarter w/ Shawn Stevenson

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Food can be complicated, especially when you’re trying to improve your quality of health or lose weight. In this episode, Shawn Stevenson breaks down the science behind how food affects the human body and ways to optimize it to fit your goals.

53: How to Turn Actions Into Habits That Will Change Your Life

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What you do every day is what really adds up to your goals and feeling your overall best. That's why it's so important to establish and maintain good habits. When you're trying to change your habits, the ability to make them stick is what will set you apart and propel you towards your goals. In this episode, we are sharing 8 research-backed strategies and tactics to help make your habits stick.

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Recovering after an injury or surgical operation takes time and patience. However there are some simple things that you can do afterwards to help speed up the recovery process and make it as seamless as possible! In this episode we share some of our top tips for optimizing recovery when it comes to injury or post-surgery.

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In this episode you'll learn:

Where you can find 101 healthy snack ideas 101healthysnacks.com
Why we recommend high protein diets
About how Chris and I (Amanda) met
About Chris' experience with a partially torn ACL and his recent hernia surgery
How food can affect the recovery process after injury
Why limiting sugary, sweetened beverages and ultra processed foods can help with the recovery process
That eating plenty of protein can help with recovery
Why vitamin C can be extremely helpful with the recovery process
That Omega-3 rich foods can be beneficial
About why it's important to balance your omega-3 and omega-6 ratio
About some foods that are a good source of omega-3
That zinc-rich foods or supplements may help speed up the healing process
Why copper should be taken in conjunction with zinc
Magnesium rich foods for all kinds of things
Why Vitamin D should be taken with calcium
Why calcium rich foods can be beneficial
About fermented dairy and why it's easier to digest for some people
About vitamin D rich foods
How fiber rich foods can play a role in the recovery process
About why fiber-rich foods are so important if you're on antibiotics
That collagen helps to promote healing
About curcumin supplements that may help with inflammation/pain
Why CBD oil may be beneficial and which kind to look for
That amino acids play a key role in wound healing
About some amino acids that play a key role in wound healing
That beta hydroxy may help promote lean muscle mass
That sleep is crucial for recovery
That light walking after the first few days of surgery can help with the recovery process, if your doctor recommends it
Add in some stretching to help facilitate proper mobility and function
Why it's so helpful to have a family/support system throughout the recovery process
That saunas can help prevent muscle atrophy and multiple other benefits
About the sauna that Amanda and Chris use at home

References:

The Truth About CBD and Cannabis w/ Dr. Jess Peatross

Studies:

https://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(06)01023-6/abstract

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3273886/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26899740/

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