Imagine you are 20 and at a doctor's visit you're given a death sentence and told you won't live to be 30? What would you do with your life? How would you react?

DrG talks to Chanel White of the Tube Fed Wife, about receiving a “death sentence”, living with systemic sclerosis and multiple autoimmune diseases, finding the blessings in the hardest things life throws at us, and finding joy in the simple things in life.

A powerful and moving podcast, and a reminder to each of us to live life to the fullest.

Chanel's Website: http://thetubefedwife.blogspot.com

At Aspire Natural Health we are experts in treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and other hard to treat cases. If we can help you please contact us at (425)202-7849 or [email protected]

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Float tanks, sensory deprivation tanks, isolation tanks - Can relaxing in a warm, dark, silent tank be a powerful tool to unlock stress and create more health?

In this episode, Dr. Tim Gerstmar (DrG) interviews Sean McCormick of Float Seattle and Float Bellevue on floating.

They discuss:

-How did Sean get into floating?

-What is floating good for (who should float)?

-Are there people who shouldn’t float?

-Tips for successful floating!

…and more!

Links:

http://www.floatseattle.com/

http://www.floatbellevue.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FloatSeattle/

http://www.seanmccormick.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolation_tank

Call it the gut microbiome, or the human microbiome, or our gut bacteria. But this newly understood "organ" is proving to be massively important for health and disease.

In this podcast, Dr. Tim Gerstmar (DrG) talks with Jon Moma a student soon to graduate as a Naturopathic doctor. We were talking over lunch about one of Dr. Gerstmar’s favorite topics, the gut microbiome and it’s connection to health and disease. Jon shared the latest insights he learned at a recent seminar.

Including:

-What is the critical window for establishing a healthy gut flora?

-Is the small intestine microbiome more important than the large intestine?

-Can bacteria help us desensitize to food allergies including serious ones?

…and more!

Links:

http://www.dysbiosis.org/

Photo attribution: http://bit.ly/1rFDIpT

Hormone replacement? Depending on who you ask it's either sensible anti-aging, or you're setting yourself up for breast or prostate cancer? Should you take hormones, should they be bio-identical hormones?

In this episode DrG tries out a new name for the podcast – the DrGP (DrG Podcast) and talks about hormone replacement. What is it? Why you would use it? What are the risks & benefits?

He discusses:

-HRT vs BHRT

-Calendar age vs Biological age

-Should everyone take hormone replacement?

-Does it increase your risk of cancer?

-What else can/should you do besides hormone replacement to age well and healthfully?

If you have any questions you want DrG to tackle on future podcasts or Vlogs please email us at [email protected]

Photo attribution: http://bit.ly/2pbvtDu

An ND and an MD walk into a bar... Or in this case an ND and a future MD sit down in a treatment room to discuss truths, myths, and questions about Naturopathic medicine.

In this episode, DrG sits down with Gaia, a future MD, and answers questions about Naturopathic medicine.

We discuss:

-The need for both conventional and Naturopathic medicine – who and what each system serves and where each system fails

-The need for more communication among practitioners of each side of medicine

-The “sustainability” of more natural, lifestyle based therapies for patients

-Evidence based medicine

-Vaccinations (Oh my!!!) — Please keep any comments civil, or they will be deleted

-My story and why I became an ND

-The good and the bad of being an ND (and an MD!)

Photo attribution: http://bit.ly/2okc3xd

Changes, resolutions, habits, goals. What is the key to success or failure?

DrG talks to Molly Kautz, NTP of Newstart nutrition about the most important factor in success & failure. It’s not tactics & tips, it’s motivation and mindset. We discuss the importance of early wins and setting yourself up for success, the importance of getting an outside perspective, and the critical role of accountability, plus much more!

Resources:

-Newstart nutrition – Redmondnutrition.com

-Facebook: https://www.fb.com/Newstartnutrition15

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newstart_nutrition/

Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2pdJQap

Could your fat hold the key to regenerating your body? Could stem cells be a major treatment for autoimmunity?

DrG talks with Dr. Tami Meralia about the next major revolution in medical care - stem cell therapy

You’ll learn:

-How Dr. Tami used stem cells for the treatment of her father’s emphysema

-What are stem cells and where do they come from?

-What does a treatment with stem cells look like?

-Stem cells for joints

-Stem cells for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and Multiple Sclerosis

-Stem cells for TBI (traumatic brain injury), paralysis, and dementias

-Stem cells for “anti-aging”

-Banking stem cells

Learn more at:

http://seattlestemcellcenter.net/

Other places to find Dr. Tami Meralia

https://www.drtami.com/

http://www.vitalitymedispa.net/

https://www.facebook.com/VitalityMediSpaAndWellness

At Aspire Natural Health we are experts in treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases or other hard to treat cases, if you need help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or [email protected]

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Ayahuasca is a traditional herbal medicine coming out of the shamanic traditions of South America. It is a psychedelic medicine such as LSD and psilocybin, and has demonstrated some profound healing properties. It has become increasingly popular in the past couple of years, with references in movies and TV series.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ayahuaca is currently illegal in the USA

This is part of a series of interviews Dr. Gerstmar did with experts to try and understand the real pros and cons of Ayahuasca, and share it with you.

DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF ANY DRUG, PHARMACEUTICAL, PROCEDURE, OR TREATMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ONLY.

Educate yourself, speak with your doctor or health professional, and decide whether any particular thing makes sense for your life and situation.

All things have their benefits and risks. While centuries of use of Ayahuasca and preliminary research show it is generally safe, it is not harmless and can cause serious problems for some people.

For more on the history and research into psychedelics as medicine, please check out Michael Pollan's book -- https://amzn.to/2vDYCtr

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At the 2016 Ancestral Health Symposium (AHS16) DrG sat down with Tara Grant of Paleogirl.com. We discussed her experience and then remission with Hidradenitis suppurativa which lead to her book “The Hidden Plague”, dealing with “haters”, seeking a more meaningful life, suffering from PTSD, seeking healing through Ayahuasca, and much more!

Resources: primalgirl.com

At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut dysfunctions, and autoimmune diseases. If you need help, please reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or [email protected]

At the Ancestral Health Symposium 2016 (AHS16), DrG sat down with two of his favorite Kiwi’s: Dr. Anastasia Boulais and Jamie Scott of the Ancestral Health Society of New Zealand.

They had a wide-ranging discussion about the first AHS in 2011 and traveling to the US, the “death” of Paleo, the importance of traditional wisdom vs Scientism, the expanding perspective from our personal well-being to social issues, the need to get involved in policy making, and the 2017 AHSNZ conference, plus much more.

Resources:

Website - https://ancestralhealthnz.org

Twitter - @primalmeded (Anastasia), @_Jamie_Scott, @AHealthSocNZ

Jamie’s 1000 days (Developmental Origins of Health & Disease) talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boG4qMj9_mI

At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help please reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or [email protected]

Photo attribution: http://bit.ly/2oG8woS (Paleo catfish)

Is your breathing a missing component of healing your digestion? Could your digestion / abdomen be playing a role in sexual dysfunction? Could breathing unlock a "stuck" health situation?

In this episode DrG had a great conversation with Jamie Lashbrook of Wellbellyhealing.com. In this wide ranging talk, we discussed her work with Mayan abdominal massage, the power of breath, Holotropic breath work, the nervous system, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and much more!

Jamie's website - www.wellbellyhealing.com

At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and other hard to treat cases. If you would like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or [email protected]

Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2pfmbGz