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Episode Summary:
Today Dr. Vincent Padre is taking time off the front lines helping treat the Covid-19 virus to share recommendations on ways that you can boost your immune system by restoring your gut health. The medical director of Pedre Integrative Health, founder of Dr. Pedre wellness and practicing physician in New York City since 2004, Dr. Pedre is my go-to doctor when it comes to shedding light on the organ in charge of your immune system, the gut.
Did you know that 70% of your immune system can be found in the lining of your gut? Your gut impacts your entire body, especially how your immune system responds, which is why it is extra important to take care of your gut health now so that your body can focus on keeping your immune system in tip-top shape.
Dr. Pedre is here to shed some light on how your body, gut, and hormones work together and provide practical ways that you can boost your immune system to achieve excellent health. Your gut is your body’s foundation, and it is only by taking care of it through your diet and lifestyle that you avoid the three main reasons people suffer from increased gut permeability.
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Happy Gut by Dr. Vincent Pedre
Essentially You episode #167: How to Reverse Estrogen Dominance, Especially During Perimenopause
Essentially You episode #161: Addressing Estrogen Dominance with Magdalena Wszelaki
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Fluoride has been widely accepted as a ‘healthy’ additive to our water and air pollution since 1945, but did you know that it can have dangerous side effects when building up over time? Melissa Gallico went from being an FBI analyst to a podcast host and author focusing on the detrimental effects of fluoride through her own personal experience with acne breakouts when consuming fluoride and is here to share her knowledge with you today.
Excessive exposure to fluoride can have a negative impact on everything from your reproductive issues to your cognitive development and decreased thyroid function, and sadly it is up to us to take control of our fluoride exposure. Everything from your water to your wine could have fluoride in it, which is why Melissa is here to explain the science behind fluoride and how you can protect you and your family from its damaging effects.
If you are curious about the most common sources of fluoride exposure that you may be surprised by, want to learn about the connection between fluoride and severe acne or other chronic health issues, or just want to set you and your family up for success when it comes to decreasing your fluoride intake, this is the episode for you.
There is a physical answer to the changes your body experiences when you travel, and if you have experienced the clearing of your skin, mind or just all-around better bodily functioning when you are abroad, this could be a sign that fluoride is one of your root cause issues. Melissa wants to set you up for success by providing you with simple things that you can do right now to start to get to the bottom of your fluoride exposure.
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The Hidden Cause of Acne by Melissa Gallico
F is for Fluoride by Melissa Gallico
The Hidden Cause of Acne Website
#Fpollution Podcast with Melissa Gallico
EY 166: How Your Old Stories Can Slam the Breaks on Healing with Karyn Shanks
EY 170: Saying No To People Pleasing with Amy Smith
Berkey Water Filter Website
Dry Farm Wines Website
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Given the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is extra important now more than ever to practice good hygiene and boost your immunity so that you can keep you and your loved ones safe from infection. Boosting your immune system is the #1 best defense against environmental and viral threats, which is why I wanted to spend today providing you with the Top 10 ways to quickly and immediately boost your immune system to be prepared for any situation.
If you are feeling fearful about this brand new strain of coronavirus, are looking for answers in places other than the news, or just want to learn ways to stay healthy and stop the spread of germs, this is the episode for you. Today is all about providing you with immediate ways that you can boost your immune system and keep your family safe.
Nobody wants to get sick, and it is with these tips, recommendations and lifestyle changes that can reduce your inflammation, support your cells, improve brain and cardiovascular function, boost your immune system, and help you maintain your longevity any time of year. Everything from supplement and probiotic recommendations to nutrition tips and steps to prevent the spread is covered today so that you can maintain a healthy immune system and bodily functioning.
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Dr. Mariza’s Best Immunity Boosting Resources Blog
The Smart Moms Guide to Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza Snyder
EY 172: Dr. Elisa Song
Water Infusions by Dr. Mariza Snyder
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Over 50 million women in the United States alone are going through menopause, and traditional medicine is still scrambling to find root cause solutions to symptoms that affect the majority of women 40 years of age and up. Dr. Kyrin Dunston was one of these women, and through her journey of getting her hormones back on track, Dr. Kyrin made a shift from her traditional OBGYN practice to focusing on root cause medicine for her patients.
Today Dr. Kyrin is here to shine a light on how to become a menopause boss and address your root causes so that you can own this stage of your life with confidence. Balancing your hormones through nutrition, stress management, and toxic unloading is the key to alleviating your symptoms and taking ownership of what can be the best time in your life.
It is possible to slide into perimenopause and menopause while maintaining your weight, energy and your vitality in which you approach life. You can look and feel beautiful no matter what stage you are in with Dr. Kyrin's unique tips and tools for establishing your building blocks of health.
By balancing your hormones, supporting your mitochondria and supporting yourself spiritually, mentally and emotionally, you can create the foundation to become a menopause boss and create what you truly want out of life.
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Her Brilliant Health Radio Podcast
Dr. Kyrin Dunston Website
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Get Your Free Hormone Cheat Sheet Here
Essentially You episode #167: How to Naturally Reverse Estrogen Dominance
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Today is a MAJOR milestone that I am so excited to celebrate with you.
This is the 100th episode on the Essentially You podcast and we have officially reached 500,000 downloads!
My heart swells with so much gratitude for having you a part of this women’s health journey. When I came up with the idea to create this podcast, I had you in mind.
I am committed more than ever to give you what you want and need on this podcast. Since February this year, I have spoken with thousands of women and listened to their stories.
It breaks my heart to hear that women are being dismissed and told that they will have to simply live with their symptoms.
Your symptoms are valid and I’m here to advocate for you on your hormone journey.
How does food influence your life? It's hard to comprehend just how much food impacts everything that we do from social events to nights at home. However food is also medicine, and it is one of the most important ways that you can impact your hormone health, energy levels, and overall well-being.
Today I break down the Top 10 ways to leverage food to rebalance your body, reset your hormones and feel functionally better over time, because who doesn't want that? When you know how to eat for your body, take care of yourself and use essential oils properly, you can turn your symptoms around and heal your body on a cellular level.
Join me on this milestone episode to learn what foods can help your hormone health and address some key nutrient deficiencies you might not even know you have. Learn easy rituals to jump-start your digestive system, which foods you should be eating to metabolize fat and increase your energy, and how to fuel your gut with good bacteria and nutritional supplements to fix the root causes of your issues.
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Top 11 Supplements for Hormone Balance Guide
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Essentially You #95: Dr. William Li
Essentially You #16: Magdalena Wszelaki
Essentially You #12: Summer Bock
Essentially You #50: Loving Your Liver
Essentially You #88: My Hashimoto’s Diagnosis
The Anit-Oxidant Counter by Dr. Mariza
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Episode Summary:
Endometriosis contributes to over 80% of chronic pain found in women, yet many doctors are not confident in their ability to diagnosis endometriosis, and the symptoms can be all over the map. Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, author, board-certified health coach and expert with over 20 years of experience working with women to cure their chronic pelvic pain.
After finding functional medicine by necessity after giving birth herself, Dr. Jessica’s eyes were opened to the power of nutrition and lifestyle as a way to relieve some of the biggest symptoms around endometriosis and pelvic pain. Today Dr. Jessica is here to provide you with a new set of tools to bring together pelvic floor rehab, functional medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, and health coaching to get root cause healing for women with chronic pelvic pain conditions.
Dr. Jessica is determined to educate you and other practitioners on ways that you can address endometriosis and other chronic pelvic pain conditions with root cause solutions, functional medicine, and nutrition. There are many components that play a role in your chronic pain such as lifestyle, hormonal birth control, inflammation, and autoimmunity, and it is only by understanding their role in your condition that you can begin to heal yourself.
By taking a system by system approach to your body by supporting symptom relief and improving fertility, you can decrease your painful symptoms and start to implement the integrative care you need. Dr. Jessica is here to provide you with actionable ways that you can start to control your pain at home today and give you the tools you need to make a pain-free life a reality.
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Outsmart Endometriosis by Dr. Jessica Drummond
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Episode Summary:
It’s safe to say that many of us are worried about the current information surrounding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. While watching the news is not always the best place to get your information, it is imperative that you take care of your families, as well as your own immune system during this time.
There is still a lot we do not know about the novel coronavirus, but there are many ways that we can protect ourselves and our families from this illness as well as any other illnesses that may come our way. Dr. Elisa Song is a holistic pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert, and we are blessed to have her on the show today to provide some much-needed facts, clarity, and context around this new disease.
In this especially important episode, Dr. Elisa is breaking down everything regarding what exactly the coronavirus is, how you can go about testing for it and provides natural ways that you can boost your immune system and prevent the spread of this disease.
One of the most important things to remember during this time of uncertainty is to stay calm and avoid setting your body into a panic state. By implementing the easy and natural tools Dr. Elisa is here to equip you with, you can take the steps necessary to protect yourself and your family, limit your risk of exposure and support your immune system.
Resources Mentioned:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Article by Dr. Elisa Song
Healthy Kids Happy Kids Website
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The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza Snyder
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Episode Summary:
The power of food has changed the landscape of my health and so many other women. Food can be the best medicine when looking to regulate your immune system, balance your hormones, reverse chronic disease and healing the body. However, it needs to be used correctly, which is where today's expert comes in.
Christa Orecchio is a clinical and holistic nutritionist and the founder of The Whole Journey. Christa is passionate about helping you heal your adrenals, gut, immune system and central nervous system in a holistic way by using food as medicine and addressing everything in a way that works for your body.
By understanding your body's own inherent healing capacity and the different types of effects that can be impacting your body, you can start to address your mind, body, and spirit all at the same time. This episode is packed with foods, fruits, and root suggestions to help you train your body to work for you, and specific tools to help you navigate your whole body health.
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Free Adrenal ReCode Mini-Course
The Whole Journey Website
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EY 120: Dr. Carrie Jones
EY 154: Optimizing Liver Function to Balance Your Hormones
EY 161: Magdalena Wszelaki
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Episode Summary:
Have you ever set boundaries for yourself and your health, only to have someone close to you undermine those boundaries? Setting boundaries around your health choices and enforcing them can be difficult, which is why I have brought boundary expert Amy Smith on the show today.
Amy has helped thousands of people create boundaries that serve everyone involved, and is a pro in the art of boundary enforcement and setting clear intentions. A certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert, today Amy is here to provide you with actionable tools so that you can stop your cycle of people-pleasing.
Instead of putting up with your discomfort and shutting your mouth to make others more comfortable, Amy wants to provide you the tools to handle uncomfortable conversations with grace and ease. If you are struggling with your self-worth, it could be a result of your decision to please others over yourself. With Amy’s guidance, you can take the easy and simple steps necessary to create boundaries and foster the respect from others that you deserve.
If you have been going through life people-pleasing, over-explaining or minimizing your needs for the sake of others, it will take some practice to change your learned habits. However, boundary setting can help you stop comprising your happiness and start prioritizing you. With Amy’s tips, you can create the superwoman confidence that you desire, and who doesn’t want that?
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The Joy Junkie Website
The Joy Junkie Podcast
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Episode Summary:
Toxic exposure is something that many people turn a blind eye too, but did you know that it can increase your risk of cancer, infertility, and much more? Lara Adler is an environmental toxin expert and educator and a certified holistic health coach who teaches other health coaches how to eliminate the #1 thing holding their clients back from the results they are seeking environmental toxins.
My go-to environmental toxin expert is here today to give you a real talk on how these sneaky toxins could be impacting everything from your hormones to your liver, gut, brain, and mitochondria. There are many simple and free ways that you can start to reduce your toxic load and start to feel better on your health journey, and Lara is the wealth of knowledge that you need.
Everything from taking your shoes off indoors to your mattress and cleaning products could be playing a role in your toxicity levels. Instead of fixing your exhaustion with more coffee and the same crappy diet, Lara wants to open your eyes to the different ways you can be affected by toxins and what you can do to reduce your toxic load and address the toxins already inside of your body.
As a modern woman, it is incredibly important to understand the effects of the toxins that can be found in our personal care products, makeup, cleaning products and so much more so that you can protect you and your family’s health and prevent future chronic health problems.
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Lara Adler Website
The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza Snyder
Sign Up For The 14-Day Hormone Detox Here
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