In part 2 of Episode 31 I am breaking down the actual labs, reference ranges and makers to ask your doctor for when addressing the topic of inflammation. A very straight forward episode, be sure to break out your notepad!

Understanding inflammatory lab markers is critical for identifying not only underlying health issues, but also for making individual, root cause and  appropriate lifestyle, dietary and herbal/supplement changes to support optimal health!

Knowledge Bites: Labs to Run for Inflammation

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In part 1 of episode 31 of the podcast we will discuss labs you should be asking your doctor to run if you are concerned with inflammation. Part 2 of this episode (to be released later this week) will discuss which labs you should be running when looking at assessing inflammation makers. I will briefly discuss what inflammation is, why inflammation isn’t all bad (you’d be dead without it) and blood markers you should be aware of. In the Nerd Alert segment of the episode I will discuss the differences between the acute phase and the resolution phase of inflammation and why chronic low grade inflammation can become problematic overtime.

Nerd Alert- Inflammation Basics

Knowledge Bites- Acute vs Resolution Phase of Inflammation

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In episode 30 of the podcast I sit down with Jason Phillips, CEO of the Nutritional Coaching Institute, the coach of coaches and former cover model and professional athlete to a sought-after fitness and nutrition coaches. We discuss the evolution of coaching in todays virtual space, scaling your business, adding value to your clients and learning to finally stop devaluing your services and prices! We also discuss his #neverskipdessert challenge, working on shifting your mindset and how to start adding impact to all areas of your personal and professional life! 

To learn more about working with Jason and to follow all of his content be sure to check out his IG page and his website, as well as his Youtube Channel.

Be sure to watch the video version on my Youtube Channel! 

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Episode 29 of the podcast is a perfect and timely episode for the New Year resolution gang or really anyone looking to take advantage of the new year, new me mindset (if done correctly).

I start the episode by discussing the benefits of focusing on behaviors and habits, as opposed to just results and goals and help you take a deeper look at HOW the goals you are setting can be impacting other areas of your life.

In the Knowledge Bites segment of the show I dive into 3 FREE things you can start doing right now to improve your health, how to improve your spiritual nutrition and emotional hygiene and why you should do an energy detox/audit!

The Nerd Alert segment of the show gets into the benefits of CoQ10!

Knowledge Bites: 3 Free Health Tips

Nerd Alert: Benefits of CoQ10

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In episode 28 of the podcast I sit down with Dana Monsees, a Dietitian-Nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN) and Body Image Coach who specializes in helping women with gut issues and burnout from a HAES, non-diet approach. Her philosophy combines neutral nutrition, weight-inclusive care, and her training in integrative and functional nutrition to help women heal their relationship with food and their bodies as a root cause of chronic health conditions.

In this episode we discuss:

-Neutral nutrition 

-Explaining what food freedom means 

-Underlying issues that can contribute to food issues and disordered eating (hint, it is rarely about food)

-Red flags people should look for when working with a coach/nutritionist/dietitian 

Watch the Youtube video version here!

To learn more about Dana follow her on Instagram and be sure to listen to her podcast, Whole-Hearted Eating Podcast. Links below!

https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/ 

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In this episode of the podcast I discuss the lung-gut axis, the role of the lungs in Chinese Medicine, why taking a deep breath is good for your emotions and why it’s important to pay attention to your large intestines when you are “eliminating” things/people/thoughts from your life. In the Botanical Bri section of the show I discuss the benefits of Osha Root and I also give you a homework assignment for the week, which will benefit your emotional and respiratory health!

Fun Fact of the Day: Lung-Gut Axis

Knowledge Bites: Lungs from a TCM Standpoint

Botanical Bri: Osha Root

Nerd Alert: Ferulic Acid

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In episode 26 of the Podcast Christina and I dive into leveling up your energetic and spiritual life! Christina explains why people find it so difficult to sit with uncomfortable emotions like sadness and anxiety, why certain emotions like jealousy can actually be helpful and why it is is SO important to make and create space in your life with what is truly in alignment for your best self. We also discuss common energetic blocks she sees in relationship, how to balance male and female energy and why things all of a sudden start to fall into place when you understand divine timing. Christina discusses how to know when you are truly out of alignment, discerning between soul versus ego based thoughts, leaning into your "soul self" and choosing from a soul aligned space.

You can watch the video version on my Youtube Channel. 

Keep up with Christina and the launch of her new book!

https://christinaricewellness.com/

No Bullshit Business School

UPLEVEL Membership

Instagram: @christinaricewellness

Wellness Realness Podcast

Christina's New Book

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In Episode 25 of the podcast I sit down with my former acupuncturist, Dr. Tina Yang and we chat all things Chinese Medicine, fertility, herbs for immune support and the benefits of acupuncture! 

Dr. Tina Yang is a 4th generation Chinese Medicine Doctor, a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, and a certified Reiki Master. She specializes in infertility, women's health issues, pain management, stress management, weight loss, allergies, and digestive disorders. Her other areas of expertise include treatment of PMS, irregular and painful menstruation, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms.She the co-founder of Coastal Acupuncture & Natural Health Center (CANH) in Irvine, CA and Awakened Health, Inc.

To learn more about Dr. Tina Yang check out the links below!

https://www.awakenedhealthinc.com/ 

http://www.coastalacupuncturectr.com/

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