Ready to restore emotional balance and reclaim your well-being? Join Melita and her guest, Tawnie Colwell, for an episode where they uncover the profound relationship between your gut and mind. With Tawnie, a registered and licensed dietitian, as your guide, you'll discover the key to unlocking your full potential not just in terms of physical health but also mental clarity and emotional well-being.

In this episode, they explore how the gut influences your mood, stress response, and overall mental health. Tawnie also shares scientific evidence and actionable steps to enhance your emotional state through gut-nourishing practices.

Witness the transformative power of nurturing your gut health. Imagine equipping yourself to conquer stress and overcome emotional challenges. It's time to rewrite your story and create a life filled with joy and vitality.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Find out the difference between a registered dietitian and a licensed dietitian
• Understand the why behind  imbalanced guts
• Determine the role of a balanced gut in supporting mental health

"Moms can also give their babies their gut microbiome through breast milk. If you're not breastfed, you don't get that, and it's very important that you get that when you're young because what happens when you're young dictates what happens to your gut microbiome when you're older." - Tawnie Colwell

Valuable Free Resources:

Brain Maker by Dr. David Perlmutter:

https://www.drperlmutter.com/books/brain-maker-by-david-perlmutter-md/

The Hormone Cure by Dr. Sara Gottfried: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/teach/

Topics Covered:

06:59 - Explore the effectiveness of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

08:00 - How long should you take prebiotics for maximum benefits?

10:31 - Vitamin B as an adjunct to antidepressant medication

11:48 - Why your blood tests might not tell the whole story

17:55 - Practical advice on how to support your gut microbiome effectively

23:33 - Depletion of Vitamin B and its effects on your body

23:53 - How exercise and stress affect your B Vitamins

25:42 - Other reasons why you're struggling to shed pounds

26:49 - Why dietitians excel at health coaching

31:20 - Additional weight loss strategies from a dietitian's perspective

32:24 - How do food sensitivities develop?

32:56 - Tips on how to lower cortisol levels from a dietitian's point of view

36:33 - Recommendations for optimal sleep

38:28 - Breathing exercises to boost blood flow and optimize your digestive tract

44:55 - Tips for finding high-quality over-the-counter supplements

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Summary:

Are you struggling with negative thoughts and feeling overwhelmed?

Integrative mental health practitioners can help you find a holistic approach to mental wellness. Holistic health, in this approach, means addressing all aspects of an individual’s well-being - spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional. They not only help you understand your struggles but also empower you to overcome them.

Get a new sense of hope and positivity as you gain insights into your unique struggles and develop new strategies to address them.

Today, Stacia and I discuss how having an integrative approach to mental health can help you on your journey toward your wellness goals. Stacia also offers some examples and tips on how small changes in your life can have a big impact on your health. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Find out if therapy is right for you
• Understand why your mind is a powerful tool for your health
• Discover the mental health conditions that are best treated with integrative mental healthcare 

“If it feels uncomfortable and unfamiliar, it does not mean it's unhealthy. When you try new patterns, stick with them and you will see a positive effect on your life.”  - Stacia Alsabrook

Valuable Free Resources:

Topics Covered:

01:21 - Overview of what Stacia Alsabrook does as an integrative mental health professional

05:24 - One important thing to do when you’re looking for a therapist 

13:50 - Is it possible to get support for your problem-solving skills?

16:40 - Techniques that are used in integrative mental healthcare

18:45 - How practicing yoga and Tai Chi can affect your internal system

21:00 - Educating patients about the interconnected aspects of holistic health

24:34 - Simple steps that can retrain your brain to create new habits and patterns 

28:53 - Why it feels uncomfortable to create new habits and patterns

30:23 - Affordable way to get your mindset right and be on track 

Key Takeaways:

“You are not alone. Every human being has struggles and strengths. If you're really struggling, reach out to talk to a therapist. It doesn't mean anything is wrong with you. It is really beneficial. It is very helpful.” - Stacia Alsabrook

“Positive thoughts create feelings that are more empowered. And, then, they create more positive functioning in our lives.”  - Stacia Alsabrook

“Even if you're trying some new things and you start giggling at yourself, laughing releases endorphins which is a feel-good chemical.” - Stacia Alsabrook

Ways to connect with Dr. Melita Tate:

• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/grassrootshealthcareok/?ref=page_internal
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassrootshealthcaretulsa/?hl=en
• Website: https://www.grassrootstulsa.com/provider/melita-tate-md

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In this week’s session, Larry and I discuss what chiropractic care has to offer and dispel some of the myths that may be keeping you from seeking treatment. We also go over all the information you need before making an appointment with your local chiropractor.

Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to treat many types of pain. In fact, chiropractors can also help with issues that don’t involve pain at all. 

Dr. Larry Ward is a chiropractor and certified acupuncturist who frequently speaks at conferences on health, nutrition, and chiropractic techniques. 

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Topics Covered:

02:50 - Bioenergetic synchronization technique: How it can help you move into a healing mode

03:56 - The goal of holistic health practice

05:09 - Holistic health practices that you can do

09:01 - Your mental state has a role in what happens to you physically

10:22 - Benefits of having a positive mindset

12:31 - Tools that can help you digest your food properly

16:20 - Other ways to help your digestive system

19: 21 - Consuming fruits and vegetables as a way to provide nutrients and alkalization

20:06 - What alkalizing your diet means

21:27 - How to keep yourself from drawing upon your alkaline reserve

22:38 - Subtle steps that can make meaningful changes to your health

25:12 - The research on the effect of compassion and emotions on your body

28:22 - How to reach Dr. Ivy Norris

Key Takeaways:

“Health begins with digestion.” - Dr. Ivy Norris

“If our digestive system isn't working very well, it doesn't matter what kind of food we eat, it's not going to break down properly in our body.” - Dr. Ivy Norris

“There's a definite mind and body connection when we are present, still, and not thinking about a bazillion things while we're eating. The body is more in rest and digest mode, out of the fight or flight that we often go into.” - Dr. Ivy Norris

“Joy helps us to increase our metabolism and sleep better. Then, everything falls into everything else. So it's great if we could have a joyful, great, and fulfilling experience, as much as possible, even at the dinner table.” - Dr. Ivy Norris

“When we can sit down, get present, and move into rest and digest mode, then, that equips our body to be able to receive the most out of the food that we're eating.” - Dr. Ivy Norris

“One of the major destressers is being outside. Walking, breathing, moving, and expanding your attention out to nature, open the heart and help the mind to get quiet. Oftentimes we have to let go in order to receive the answers that we need or to respond instead of reacting.” - Dr. Ivy Norris

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Dr. Brandy Valentine discusses research surrounding acupuncture and its role in the modern health care system.

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