Beyond The Basics Health Academy Podcast

Dr. Meaghan and Dr. Ron Kirschling dive into the book Food Politics by Marion Nestle

HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS THAT WE TOUCH ON IN THIS PODCAST:

• What are the driving forces of food politics in the US
• How advertisements and food companies drive our food choices
• How many more calories we are driven to consume now compared to a few decades ago
• How sometimes science can be manipulated for the good of big industries

Want to know more?  Check us out at btbha.com

In this podcast, Dr. Meaghan and Dr. Ron Kirschling talk about the second part of the book The Brain Maker by Dr. Perlmutter.   This book was full of great information about the effect that a healthy microbiome and gut has the whole body focusing on the connection with the brain.

This podcast is full of great information about both the connection between the brain and the gut, but also what you can do to have a healthy gut.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS THAT WE TOUCH ON IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is fructose and what levels of fructose should we have in the diet?
• What is the difference between Fructose and High Fructose Corn Syrup?
• What are the negative effects of gluten?
• How the microbiome affects overall health
• How gut bacteria imbalance can lead to weight gain
• Supplements that help to support the brain

In this podcast, Dr. Meaghan discusses the benefits of dry brushing and why this should be incorporated into your daily regimen.  The benefits include:

• Exfoliating
• Increased circulation
• Improving lymphatic drainage
• Healthier skin
• Detoxification
• Neurological improvement
• Decreased stress
• Reduce Cellulite

Dr. Meaghan and Dr.  Ron Kirschling dive into the book The Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain- For Life by Dr. David Perlmutter.  This book really dives into the effects that the gut microbe has on brain health.  And even how the gut microbiome is linked to different diseases such as autism, obesity, and general health.

We have attacked our microbiome due to environmental factors, such as:

• Food sources
• Antibiotic use
• Lack of breastfeeding
• C section births
• Antimicrobial products

Due to these, and other reasons, we are seeing a rise in conditions that can be linked back to the gut and the microbiota being off.  

IN THIS PODCAST, WE WILL DISCUSS

• The role of the microbiota with epigenetics and the expression of disease.
• How microbiome helps to manage inflammation 
• We transport our microbiome from one generation to the next
• The gut and the brain are bidirectional.  The brain affects the GI tract and the GI tract affects the brain.  And leaky gut causes leaky brain.
• Why berberine is a super supplement and how it improves the gut balance and overall health because of its effects on the gut
• How gut bacteria can affect sleep, mood, immune system, autism, obesity and depression

 

 

Today we welcome Dr. Jeremy Schmoe of Minnesota Functional Neurology and Chiropractic. This is just a fascinating podcast talking about the importance of brain health and rehabilitating the brain for optimal wellness.

This has been one of my favorite podcasts to date because people don't talk enough about the importance of rehabilitating the brain no matter what the trauma has been. Dr. Schmoe breaks this down into an easy to understand way. On top of that his background is very impressive.

Dr. Jeremy Schmoe (DC DACNB FACFN, FABBI), a Minnesota concussion doctor and owner of Minnesota Functional Chiropractic & Neurology (MFNC.) He is a leading practitioner who works with patients from all over Minnesota as well as the USA.

Dr. Schmoe has successfully completed the TBI Fellowship Examination for Brain Injury Rehabilitation and specializes in helping patients who are suffering from concussions and complex brain injuries, and is an expert in Chiropractic Functional Neurology. Dr. Schmoe is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and a Fellow of Functional Neurology.

Dr. Schmoe is also a speaker for the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies, where he shares his expertise and presents advice on managing patients with concussion and brain injury. In this role, he teaches and educates other practitioners about clinical applications in functional neurology. He has also lectured for the Minnesota Chiropractic Association, Northwestern Health Science University, University of Minnesota Sports Performance Program and various patient support groups.

Dr. Schmoe can be found at the two following websites:

• MNFunctionalNeurology.com
• MNConcussion.com

Today we welcome Erica Brahan to discuss with us the limitations and frustrations of food restrictions that are specific to teenagers.  Erica shares with us her journey with various health concerns and food restrictions.  This podcast is jam packed with both information about food sensitivities and what they are and how to best incorporate dietary changes into your life when your food is making you sick.

Thanks Erica for coming on the show and if anyone is looking for her book or more information, check out Erica's blog at edibleattitudes.com.

BTBHA welcomes back Michelle Langdon from the Embodied Life for the third part of our three-part series.  In this podcast, we discuss the effect that social media has on our self-worth and how we can promote balance in a society that is driven by social media.

This is one of my favorite conversations so far and I really think that so many people will find benefit from the different topics that we bring up in this podcast.  

RESOURCES THAT WE DISCUSS IN THIS PODCAST

• Embodied Life Website
  • http://michelleannelangdon.com
• Michelle’s email
  • [email protected]

In this podcast, Dr. Meaghan Kirschling discusses natural approaches to fertility and reproductive health.  Reproduction is a complicated system, and infertility issues affect many women.  However, we do not talk about all the aspects of reproduction enough, and this podcast focuses on starting that important conversation.

In this podcast, we want to discuss fertility and provide some examples of individuals that Dr. Meaghan has helped with fertility.  

 IN THIS PODCAST, WE WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF FERTILITY 

1. Healthy oils
   1. Take high-quality fish oil
      1. 6-8 grams of fish oil supplementation a day
   2. Take coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil, walnut oils, etc
   3. Take out processed fats, vegetable oils, and trans fats
   4. REMEMBER OUR REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS LOVE HEALTHY FATS AND OILS
2. Stress Reduction
   1. Find good coping mechanisms to decrease the production of cortisol and stress hormones
   2. This can be emotional, mental, physical or chemical stress
   3. Incorporate meditation
   4. Recommend acupuncture and essential oils
3. Insulin and Blood Sugar Control
   1. Insulin and blood sugar is so important for the reproductive organs
   2. Berberine can be very helpful in this case
4. Take out dairy
   1. Mucus producing and can interfere with hormones
5. Estrogen Detox to take you out of estrogen dominance
   1. Estrogen is the hormone of womanhood
   2. Progesterone is the hormone of motherhood
   3. Estrogen will help you create eggs, but you can’t prepare the uterus and grow a baby without proper progesterone
   4. Need to support the release of estrogen with phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification and calcium d-glucarate.
   5. Also, important to incorporate DIM and Indole 3-carbinol either through supplementation or the cruciferous vegetables of broccoli, Brussel sprouts, kale, cauliflower, etc.
   6. Castor Oil Packs with heat are also beneficial

 

Dr. Meaghan and Dr. Ron tackle the second part of the book The Second Brain by Dr. Michael Gershon.  This book is jam packed with great research and information about the physiology of the digestive system.  We discuss the research, how it changed functional medicine and what it means to everyone.

WHAT WE WILL DISCUSS IN THIS PODCAST

• What happens if we don’t produce enough HCl or shut down the HCl production in the stomach
• Why gluten and dairy proteins can start to have problems with digestive concerns
• How you can better manage your HCl and breaking down food
• The argument that Dr. Meaghan makes for eating less frequently
• What is SIBO- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth? And how is it connected to production of stomach acid
• How the research in the book has changed the way many practitioners address health

Recently there was an article that I found on ccn.com about a potential link that was found between folic acid and autism. Here is a link to the article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160511105352.htm The article discusses the fact that there might be a connection between taking too much folic acid and B12 during pregnancy and an increase in autism. The immediate reaction to this research is that this is premature and women should still stay on folic acid during pregnancy. However, there are some concerns that I bring up in this podcast as we get into a deeper conversation on the matter. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST: -There are different forms of folic acid. L-5 MTHF is the desired folic acid for individuals with methylation problems -What are SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms)? These are genetic mutations that are present in individuals. -What is methylation? How does this process affect overall health and wellness? -Genetic testing and 23andme.com. What role does genetic testing play in health? RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST -23 and me genetic testing -Livewello -Genetic Genie -Health Coach 7 -Forms of B12- Cobalamin -Cyanocobalamin (cheap brand of B12) -Methylcobalamin -Hydroxycobalamin -Adenosylcobalamin -Seeking Health- provides B minus that is a B vitamin without B9 or B12 -Epigenetics Course on btbha.com. Here is the video on the course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXf822Pwe-0