27. Healthy Habit #10 - Understanding Biomarkers
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Have you ever wanted to dive deeper and understand the way your body works? All the data points we gather through lab testing help us understand how to treat and heal our bodies. Here are a few of the biomarkers you can ask your primary for. Be your own advocate! If they won't run them or don't know what they are, move on to an integrative practitioner. If you need further help, we are always here and happy to answer any questions you have! D3 - vitamin d3 levels HS-CRP (high sensitivity c-reactive protein) - cardiovascular inflammation (# should be very close to 0) B12 & B6 - vitamin b...
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26. Healthy Habit #9 - Balancing Biomarkers
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It's the final countdown!! Habit #9 comin' at ya! Remember playing on the seesaw as a kid and getting flung high into the sky?? Sometimes it feels like our hormones are trying to fling us off the seesaw of life, doesn't it? Maybe you didn't know that hormones are just as important in MEN as they are in WOMEN. Today Dr. Nixon teaches us about what to look for and how to find balance. E-mail us at for more info!
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25. Healthy Habit #8 - Detoxify Your Liver
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Healthy Habit #8 is all about liver love!! Our liver works so hard to keep toxins out of our body. hHow can we support it and give it some love to help keep us healthy? If you've been around here for any length of time, you know we love to detox. Today you'll hear a few of the easiest ways to support detox in your body. If you try one or more of these at home, we want to hear from you! E-mail us at with your questions, or for more info!
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24. Healthy Habit #7 - Here Comes the Sun!
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Welcome to Healthy Habit #7 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Are you getting enough sunshine on your face during the day?? The BEST way to know is to get your numbers checked (at least yearly). Ask your primary for a blood draw, or ask about our functional medicine testing at the hub. We want to see your levels between 60-80 ng/ml for your best defense against things like Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. Do you supplement in the winter when we don't get enough natural sun? Listen in for tips on what you may need, and we are always here to answer questions! E-mail us at with your questions,...
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23. Healthy Habit #6 - Fish Oil for Your Brain
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Welcome to Healthy Habit #6 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! How do you feel when we say the words "sardine fast" - We say don't knock it till you try it!! Healthy habit #6 is all about fish oil! Check out all the ways omegas (especially 3's!) support our bodies. Everything from brain health to fat burn. Get your healthy fats in today and next time you're in the office, tell us your favorite way to prepare your fish! E-mail us at for more info!
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22. Healthy Habit #5 - Cortisol: Friend or Foe?!
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Welcome to Healthy Habit #5 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Cortisol helps us in so many ways, but how do we know when it's not helping anymore? Listen in for how Dr. Nixon keeps his cortisol regulated, and why it is so important. Did you know we offer Functional Medicine testing and coaching in our office? If you are interested in learning more about your own cortisol levels, let us know here at the office and we will be sure to set up a consultation for you! E-mail us at for more info!
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21. Healthy Habit #4 – Taking In Enough Water and Protein
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Welcome to Healthy Habit #4 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Most of us have no idea that we are either dehydrated, or close to it. When you honestly ask yourself how much water you drink a day, are you getting enough? Your body weight, divided by 2 = how much water (in oz) you should be consuming daily. What are your favorite tricks for getting in enough water throughout the day? E-mail us at to share!
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20. Healthy Habit #3 – Cold Showers
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Welcome to Healthy Habit #3 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Have you tried taking a cold shower? Or turning the very end of your shower cold?? Check out Dr. Nixon's tips for working your way up to a full plunge. Give it a try this week and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear how it went!! E-mail us at to share!
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19. Healthy Habit #2 – Own Your Night!
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Welcome to Healthy Habit #2 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! Today we are talking nighttime routines. What does your nightly schedule like? Pick one or two of these things to incorporate and if you need help, we're here for you! We'd love to know – what "heart to heart" question helps you feel seen? E-mail us at to share!
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18. Healthy Habit #1 – Win Your Mornings!
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Welcome to Healthy Habit #1 of 10 with Dr. Nixon!! We are honored to bring you the best of the past 10 years of Dr. Nixon's coaching, doctoring, and leading patients towards health. To kick it off, morning routines! We hope you feel encouraged and able to add in some things to make your mornings a win. We'd love to hear what you decide to incorporate! E-mail us at to share!
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If you haven’t listened to Episode 5, “Daily & Yearly Rhythms”, be sure to check it out in tandem with this episode!
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