Yoga Nidra
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Start your new year with reflection and intention
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How to stop sabotaging your health
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Keigels, incontinence & pelvic pain
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Ladies, are you doing your kegels correctly? After Physical Therapist Tasha Parman describes them in this podcast, you might be surprised. I was and have reformed my ways! Like many people, you may think that urinary incontinence or pelvic pain is a problem of middle-aged and older women, especially those who've had a baby. But even young women can suffer, regardless of whether she has been pregnant, her weight, physical activity, or urinary tract infections. Apparently, this is an under-acknowledged issue in women’s health. I’ll be honest: I was very surprised...
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The truth about your microbiome
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We hear a LOT about the microbiome these days with splashy headlines and head-turning articles. But what does science actually tell us about the microbiome and its influence on human health? Is it really as the media tells us, or is there a gap between what researchers say and what journalists write? Kristina Campbell is a professional in the field of the microbiome. In today’s show, she disseminates facts and dispells myths when it comes to microbes and humans. Hear everything from risks and rewards of fecal matter transplants (FMT) to how much to worry about sanitizing your kids’ toys....
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Truths & Myths About Eating Disorders
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In today's episode, Jennifer McGurk will help us understand some of the truths and myths about eating disorders. In particular, we'll cover these three truths and discuss the myths behind them. Truth #1: Many people with eating disorders look healthy, yet may be extremely ill. Truth #4: Eating disorders are not choices, but serious biologically influenced illnesses. Truth #5: Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body shapes and weights, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. What is an eating disorder? Psychological disturbance in the brain that...
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Coping with Turbulent & Stressful Times
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With all the fury, feuds and frustrations the media plays over and over, you're probably feeling some increased anxiety and tension. From social unrest, to political furor, to health issues and financial concerns, we have our plates (and heads) more than
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Nutrition Therapy for Heartburn
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Most people experience heartburn at one point or another in life. Some people find the symptoms to be severe and taxing. Many people take antacids or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) as a normal part of life. However, as recent studies are showing, PPIs and
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The role of your microbiome and a leaky gut play with food sensitivities
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In this episode with Susan Linke, guest expert on food sensitivities and functional nutrition, we'll cover the following: 1. What is your microbiome's influence on your genes? 2. How does this connect to leaky gut? 3. How are the immune system, depression and the gut linked? 4. How are food sensitivities and microbiome linked? 5. How is muscle pain triggered by food sensitivities? Labs mentioned: Oxford (provides the MRT food sensitivities test) Spectracell (provides...
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Change your thoughts, change your weight
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Have you ever wanted to end the dieting rat race? Today, hear why diets don?t work, and what to do instead. Joining me is Dietitian and Health Coach, Maria McConville. She?ll help unravel the importance of eating, sleeping, and critical thinking in the pr
info_outlineDetoxification is occurring all the the time.
It is a biological process in which your body converts waste products into exceretable material, which you then eliminate from your urine, skin, breath and poop.
You're doing it right now!
We do it naturally all day long. Because we're a bit overloaded with environmental pollutants, genetic variations & toxins, carcinogens and more right now, it's a great idea to give your body a little extra detox boost.
There are a number of things you can do to help your body release toxins with nutritious food and lifestyle.
What Mary Purdy and I cover in this show:
- What it really means to detox (in scientific terms!).
- Why it's a good idea to detox
- Nutrigenetics: variations on genes involved in enzyme production in liver. Genes are deleted often, which can compromise ability to detox. Two phases for detox in liver, gene variants can disrupt chemical pathway.
- Pollutants: plastics & other endocrine disruptors, estrogen-mimicking compounds, heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, antibiotics from our food supply, and even medications can be harmful!
- HOW detoxification works
Mary will bust some of the most pervasive myths about detoxification and cleansing.
For example, did you know that a using starvation or an intense master cleanse is a really terrible way to try to cleanse?
A Master cleanse very detrimental, especially for someone who hasn’t had good nutrition already built up.
You see, detoxication requires a LOT of nutrients. You can't starve your way through a detox and expect optimal results!
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Food supports detoxification pathways
Here are some of the many nutrients needs to detox: Magnesium, B-vitamins, vitamin C, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, lipoic acid, selenium, among others.
In addition, you'll need plenty of protein for the amino acids, especially the branch chain amino acids.
You'll want to eat these things too:
- healthy fats in their whole form: avocado, nuts, seeds, olives, coconut
- Herbs and spices: turmeric, smoked paprika, garam marsala, curry, cilantro, parsley, basil, harissa, garlic, ginger,
- Fiber: binds toxins to poop it out
- Drink plenty of fluid for kidneys
And be sure to take in herbs and supplements that support detox.
herbal formulations: dandelion, artichoke, milk thistle, green tea, sulfurophane (broccoli sprouts), formulations with amino acids, NAC (makes glutathione), GST enzymes made by NAC, probiotics (help with digestion & stool formation) 5-25 billion blends.
And of course, there are some foods that are helpful to eliminate, especially during a full elimination-detoxification diet:
processed foods, foods that create adverse reactions (gluten, dairy, alcohol, soy, eggs, processed sugars and artificial everything.)
Today's Brilliant Guest:
MARY PURDY MS, RDN: holds a Master’s Degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University. She was in private practice for 8 years and now works as a coach with the Scientific Wellness Company, Arivale using personalized genetic data and cutting edge science to guide clients in improving their health. She remains adjunct professor at Bastyr University and clinical supervisor at their teaching clinic. Mary has provided online detox programs and given over a hundred wellness presentations for local businesses. She is Past President of the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association and currently Communications Chair for Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine. She has been interviewed on Seattle’s Public Radio & quoted in national publications like Prevention, Health, and Today’s Dietitian. Mary’s participation in this podcast is reflective of her own professional beliefs, and are not reflective of Arivale.
Twitter: @MaryPurdyHere