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A lot of times, when we hear the word cancer, there's a lot of fear that comes with that word. Your mind immediately associates it with death and ultimately, death sentence.

Nearly all oncologists agree that cancer is an avoidable disease and that we can take steps to decrease our risk for developing it.  For example, smoking has been linked to several types of cancer while eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies has been correlated with lowering your risk.

We share the truth about cancer and what it is.

This podcast episode covers four proven steps you can take to lower your risk for developing cancer as well as what you can do if you currently have active cancer in your body at this time - so listen up!

What are those four things you should be doing?

Please share this podcast with anyone who has been affected by cancer.

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Light therapy has been around for awhile. But there's a lot of confusion regarding how it actually works and its intended use. Photomodulation therapy (also known as red light therapy) is a light therapy using a new class of hi-tech devices called Cold Laser machines to treat pain, inflammation and speed up recovery. It has the ability to boost your general health and wellness, your immune system, helps with weight loss and even helps prevent illness.

Light therapy is becoming more and more common in the world of cosmetic treatments. The process has been used for ages for skin care and to improve healing (acupuncture, for instance). Even though light therapy has been researched over the last 20 years, recently, scientists have found way more than just medical benefits from this treatment. In today's podcast, we discuss a little bit about what it is light therapy and what it does for our bodies on a chemical level; We outline why it's becoming so crowded in the anti-aging community; describe some devices you can try at home; and discuss our general favorite ways to use light therapy in a practical sense.

Light therapy is a safe and natural treatment used to combat everything from a short term case of the blues, to long term degenerative conditions, like cancer, chronic pain, and even sunburn. As many of you know my studio specializes in this very modulating light using both Ultra Violet and Red Light as a way to heal and maintain health for people of all ages. One of my favorite thing's about this technology is that it does not require medication or surgery which makes it safer for patients and for the environment!

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Do your stomach issues have a silent hold on your life? Have you been to the doctor and her tests say "Everything's fine." but you just don't feel right. If that's the case, you might be suffering from dysbiosis- an imbalance of different organisms in the digestive tract. And it's not just your stomach that is affected, either. It can lead to skin reactions, chronic fatigue, weight gain/loss- to name a few.

Did you know that 90% of your immune system lies in your gut? Your entire digestive system is like a massive, distributed sensor network - constantly sampling what's going on in your body and letting your brain know when there are any problems. Your entire mind-body connection depends upon it! What happens when you don't take care of your gut? All kinds of stuff - from depression and anxiety to skin conditions and chronic pain. And the culprit is not some random virus--it's actually bacteria (or rather, lack thereof). 

Gut health? What is that!?! Well let's dive into the world of digestion. Our gut is where the battle for optimal health begins. The digestive system can either be a source of health and wellness or it can be a source of illness and disease. Until about 10 years ago, most people thought that our digestive system was separate from the rest of our body - and that stomach acid or antibiotics were bad for us. However, we now know that the gut is the center of our immune system - and we continue to discover how this is true. If you have chronic digestive issues, or if you simply want to feel better, here are some things you should be doing to boost your gut health.

 Gut health is something that is becoming more and more popular these days, but what does it actually mean? In this podcast, we discuss 3 things you can do to restore your gut health.

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Did you know that Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in America? Did you know that 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia? Did you know that 88% of all cognitive decline is preventable? They say to think positive, live a healthy lifestyle, eat lots of fish that might help keep your brain sharp. But what if you start to notice trouble with your memory? What if you find out a relative has early onset dementia? When does it become more than just age and normal aging? What are the symptoms that indicate something might be wrong with your brain? And what if there is something wrong but no one realizes. How do we stop the progression? 

When most people think of cognitive decline, they think of Alzheimer's or dementia- and it's true, those are scary conditions. But the fact is anyone of us can experience cognitive decline, and if you're worried about it then you're not alone. For our growing audience, we thought it would be useful to discuss Dementia and cognitive decline, a topic which frequently comes up for Dr. Thom with his  patients. In fact, with Dr. Thom's experience working with thousands of patients, he has met hundreds of people that face a daily struggle to retain memories and regain old skills as they age. This podcast was created to help you by sharing practical ways to maintain a sharp brain.

In this podcast, we discuss the latest science about how your brain works, the warning signs and things you can do to help keep it actively functioning as you age.

We look forward to connecting with you.

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What causes headaches and migraines? How can you avoid them naturally? What about trigger foods for headaches?

Headaches and migraines can severely impact your life and make you lose out on important things. If you're like a lot of people, you might get frequent headaches and migraines. Maybe all the over the counter medications aren't working so well for you. But there are plenty of natural ways to manage these pesky developments that nature can throw your way and it's all explained in this podcast.

We also share my discovery on how a common household product could be linked to autism.

Migraines and headaches can be managed using natural methods. Many of the over-the-counter medications on the market are loaded with chemicals that can be harmful for your health. In this podcast, Dr. Thom gives tips on how to avoid some of these products. He also tells about a surprising discovery with Autism and why you need to STOP taking this specific OTC if you are under the age of 30. 

In this episode, we  go over the different types of headaches (and migraines) the natural ways to treat them, and a little known secret that can help with immune function.

In the 2022 review, led by Jasmine Cendejas-Hernandez of Duke University states that a 2008 case-controlled study led by Stephen Schulz was the first to indicate acetaminophen’s adverse effect on neurodevelopment. Through parental survey research they found that children with autistic disorder (n=83) were far more likely to have received acetaminophen after MMR vaccination than healthy control children (n=80). Ibuprophen use was not associated with an increase rate of autism.

According to Cendejas-Hernandez et al, the American College of Obstetritions and Gynecologists (ACOG) has refused to caution against acetaminophen use during pregnancy. ACOGS clinical guidance for physicians is not to change clinical practice until prospective studies are done. The Duke researchers respond: “it is difficult to rationalize the need for such a high level of certainty regarding a drug never demonstrated to be safe or life-saving, where judgement should presumably err on the side of caution and avoidance of harm… the drug would not meet current safety standards during preclinical testing due to adverse, long-term neurological effects in laboratory animals, and thus would never reach phase 1 testing under the current regulatory system.”

If you're interested in learning more and reading the research here are some pubmed articles. 

PMID: 35175416

PMID: 27585674

PMID: 27353198

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In this podcast we talk about Dr. Thom's newest book, Begin Again - Trauma, Healing and Disease with the Brain Protocol and Biological Medicine and how everyone who has a nervous system can benefit from reading it. If you're interested in healing trauma then this book is a must read because it will give you tools that you use to clear out the detritus from your past experiences and start again in your life.

We start off by going over what Dr Thom did to write Begin Again and why he wrote the book. We then get into his approach to healing trauma, which moves beyond figuring out whether a child was molested or not to focusing on how the brain learned to respond to real events in a manner that made it necessary to call upon the fight or flight response.

Begin Again is a must read for anyone who has ever felt stuck. It is loaded with practical strategies and techniques that can transform the way you look at life. Whether you've suffered from trauma or not, this book will change the way you look at everything, including yourself!

You can purchase the book here

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You are not alone. We all want better sleep, but sometimes it's just not happening. 

Sleep disorders affect millions, including the most successful and productive people in the world. 

Insomnia can be very frustrating, especially when you wake up feeling tired and like you didn't get enough rest. 

In this episode we'll explore some of the deeper underlying issues that are causing you to have sleep disturbances. 

We discuss different types of insomnia and provide some simple applicable tools for you to start right away to help you get a better night sleep.

Here is a link to the vagus nerve checklist Julie discussed in the episode. 

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Purpose is the reason you do what you do. It’s the emotional immune system of your life and work, the keystone of well-being, and the foundation for great relationships. When it comes to purpose, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. So how do you find out yours? Join us for this episode of Life Purpose - Tiny Leaps, Big Changes where we’ll talk about that in more detail!

Julie will take you through an exercise during this podcast and here is what you will need to do once you complete that exercise. 

Write down all the emotions that came up for you in your memory. 

Make a list of all the emotions. 

Once you have a list go through each emotion ask yourself which one is resonates with you more than the other. 

For instance love and connection. Do you need to feel love to have connection or do you need connection to feel love. Compare your top emotion to the next work on the list. Go down until you find your top emotion. Then go through again for find your second emotion.

Once you have your top 2 emotions fill in the blanks.

The purpose of my life is to feel (EMOTION #1) with all parts of myself and my higher power and express the (EMOTION #2) that results while inspiring others to feel the same.

This statement is your purpose in life and how you would like to connect with others. Remember this is can change as you continue to heal and grow. 

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Have you ever felt unsafe in your body? Do you ever feel like something is wrong with you? 

This podcast episode is a continuation of the previous, in which Dr. Thom and I discuss ways to get out of your head and into your heart. Today we'll be digging deeper into how to create a safe and fulfilling life for yourself, starting with covering some automatic, unconscious responses that may be impeding your ability to feel safe.

Today's podcast episode is all about feeling safer in your body. It is so common for us to feel disconnected and panicked even though we might already be safe. It can be a vicious cycle to try and manage this way of being. 

In this episode we share simple techniques to help you start feeling safer today to level up your emotional healing!

We are in this together.

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The reality is stress is a good thing for our bodies. It keeps us safe from danger. 

It is what has allowed us to evolve as a human species.

Since the beginning of time humans have encountered stress to varying degrees, but why is stress considered worse now than 100 years ago?

In today's podcast, we discuss why stress is NOT what is making you sick and identify what the true culprit is. 

https://youtu.be/RcGyVTAoXEU

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