Autoimmune Simplified

Autoimmune disease is 2-10 times more common in women and more than doubles the risk for cardiovascular disease, especially premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. But this is not your typical Cardiovascular and Autoimmune talk - we dive into hormones!  In this episode, Dr. Danby speaks with Dr. Olivia Greenspan, examining the links between autoimmune disease and cardiovascular risk.  After listening to this episode you will have a better understanding of what action you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease, as well as the ability to have meaningful conversations with your health care provider about heart health and autoimmune. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Autoimmune disease is 2-10 times more common in women and more than doubles the risk for cardiovascular disease, especially premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Women are dying unnecessarily from heart disease. It is important that women understand their unique risk, are able to have a conversation with their health care provider, and understand what they can do to take EARLY action in reducing the risk of heart disease.

Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND, RN shares her story and talks about women's unique risk factors beyond the traditional risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, etc). We talk hormones! Estrogen and menopause, pregnancy-related conditions, access to care/early diagnosis, menstrual cycle and PCOS, and more.  She addresses the myths and misconceptions about cardiovascular health and leaves you with a few strategies to implement to start on your journey to health.

About Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND, RN

Olivia is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine as well as a Registered Nurse, with 16 years of experience working in cardiovascular nursing. While working with critically ill patients in the cardiac intensive care unit, she has witnessed the devastation of heart disease on both patients and families. As a result, she is committed to heart disease prevention and heart health optimization so patients do not have to live in fear of this largely preventable disease. Olivia also acknowledges women's unique risk when it comes to heart disease and advocates for and utilizes a woman-specific approach. Olivia is dedicated to advocating for better heart health care for women by educating and empowering women, their community, and other health care providers.

Connect with Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND, RN 

www.oliviagreenspan.ca

As you likely know, stress is a major trigger for flares in autoimmune conditions.  In this episode, Dr. Danby discusses Resilience and Stress Management with Dr. Tara Guzzo, ND.  Learn more about heart rate variability and what it is telling you about your stress coping, inflammation status, and overall health. Build your resilience and transform your emotions into your superpower!

About Dr. Tara Guzzo, N.D., R.Ac

Resilience & Stress Management:

I help busy women who are tired, stressed, and anxious to reclaim calm, confidence & all-day energy.

My core clinical focus is the underlying causes of fatigue.

I leverage the power of heart rate variability monitoring to empower women in their emotional wellness.

Stress is a major trigger for flare-ups in autoimmune conditions. The autoimmune community can benefit from learning how to manage stress, build your resilience and transform your emotions into your superpower.

Mental and emotional imbalance is a hidden source of energy drain

Heart rate variability is a window into your stress coping, inflammation status, and overall health

Resilience is a reclamation of your personal power

Dr. Tara Guzzo is a naturopathic doctor and registered acupuncturist in Sault Ste. Marie seeing patients Ontario-wide. She is the CEO and Clinical Director of InVersa Health, a new women's health clinic.

In 2020, Dr. Tara hosted the Shaw Spotlight TV Series entitled "Elevating Women's Wellness". She is also the creator of the Resilience Reset Program designed to promote calm & confidence in the face of depleting daily life stress.

Connect with Dr. Tara

www.inversahealth.com

[email protected]

In this episode, we dive into all things Fasting and Time Restricted Eating with Nutritionist Paula Porter.  Intermittent fasting can be such a powerful tool for managing autoimmune flares, and lessening inflammation!.  Don’t have time to cook fancy meals? Don’t have the money for complicated diets? No problem! Fasting is accessible for most people, and easier to implement than you may think! 

About Paula Porter, CNP

Paula is our Nutritionist extraordinaire. She works with individuals and families, helping to implement lasting changes that work with busy lives. After too many years in the hectic world of high-tech recruitment, Paula left it all to travel the world for a year and start a family. She graduated as a CNP (Certified Nutritional Practitioner) in 2015 from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and has additionally completed certification in Live Blood Cell Microscopy. Paula has two kids at home and understands the challenges of feeding everyone healthy food when life is busy!  Paula has a kind, realistic, and down-to-earth approach to nutritional consulting, but she is also willing to provide some serious accountability when needed.  She makes some seriously amazing, vibrant meals and prides herself on her salads.

Connect with Paula:

@paulaporternutrition

Dr. Danby sits down with a true inspiration and autoimmune warrior, Gail Shankland, to talk about the power of self-talk, commitment, and planning to keep moving forward in your autoimmune journey. Gail shares her story and her autoimmune journey to help inspire others of what is possible. If you are struggling with wanting to make a change, but are having a hard time implementing it, this is the episode for YOU!

Change is possible. You have to WANT to make changes but most importantly you have to be COMMITTED to doing it.

About Gail Shankland

Gail is a Certified Coach Practitioner (Life Coach) focusing on the niche of autoimmune health and healing. Her goal is to help others find their motivation and be better able to stick to their own personalized autoimmune healing plans that they've established with their medical team. Gail is the driving force behind the AIP Recipe Collection. Several years ago when her health completely unraveled and she found herself unable to work (due to Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis, Hashimoto's, Chronic Mold Exposure and a couple of other suspected but un-diagnosed AI's - Mast Cell Activation/ CIRS), she put her knowledge and research to use to help others on their autoimmune healing journeys in the AIP Recipe Collection Facebook Group. As she continues to educate herself, formally and informally, she is working on ways to further support those struggling to make positive changes in their life as they work toward improving their autoimmune health.

Connect with Gail:

Website: https://aiprecipecollection.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AIPDietRecipes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiprecipecollection/

You are bigger than burnout. Dr. Erin Wiley ND understands that you are on a mission. You have a vision for your life that includes success, freedom, creativity, and adventure. You are giving “your all” to realize your goals and your health should be your greatest resource for achieving that purpose. Health is not the price you need to pay for your success. You can “lean in” without letting yourself go. There is a strong connection between Autoimmune and Burnout. Join us as we dive deep into this and learn strategies that will help you overcome burnout. 

About Dr. Erin Wiley, ND

I help women lean in and lead with their health.

I understand that you are on a mission. You have a vision for your life that includes success, freedom, creativity, and adventure. You are giving “your all” to realize your goals and your health should be your greatest resource for achieving that purpose.

Health is not the price you need to pay for your success. You can “lean in” without letting yourself go.

I am a Naturopathic Doctor with over 13 years of experience coaching Toronto’s top executives. I teach women how to create a lifestyle system that generates consistent energy, supports optimal mood and performance. I know you are bigger than burnout and you need a guide to help you compassionately uncover your potential.

My mission is to help you see that your health is not holding you back, it is a hammer you can use to smash the glass ceiling.

My clinical focus is on energy metabolism. I fight fatigue and inflammation to help you to build optimal hormonal balance and focused brainpower. I have a strong interest in integrative medicine and advanced training in environmental and functional medicine. I am a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and the University of Western Ontario.

For the past 13 years, I have been the owner of one of Toronto’s leading integrative health clinics, the Integrative Health Institute. 

Connect with Dr. Wiley, ND:

Instagram: @drerinwiley

www.erinwiley.com 

www.integrativehealthinstitute.ca 

Get her free executive-level quick guide. 6 Ways to Beat Burnout. 

https://learn.erinwiley.com/beat-burnout-1

Welcome to our first episode! In this episode, our host, Dr. Danby, ND goes solo giving you an overview of the podcast and her approach to Autoimmune. She answers the top 2 questions almost every client asks her on the first visit. She also gives an overview of her approach to autoimmune that has helped thousands of her clients move towards health. What is the New Approach? Tune in to find out.

Connect with Dr. Danby, ND:
www.Autoimmuneinstitute.ca
https://www.instagram.com/dr.alisondanby/

Join our free Facebook Group the Autoimmune Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AutoimmuneAcademyGroup