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Episode 12 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 3

On this episode, we (Dr. George Burroughs and BetyLou Pierce) sit down with addiction expert Ann Marie Powell as she shares powerful insight into each of these two questions:

Where can someone with an addiction problem go to get help?

How can I help a loved one who is struggling with an addiction?

Ann Marie explains the importance of professional care for dealing with addictive behavior and how, if left untreated, it can become a chronic and progressive disease that can cause a lot of pain… for a lot of people.

She also shares with us the importance of professional care (support) for the family members of someone dealing with addiction.

Ann Marie then discusses the “Three C’s” and why they are so important for anyone who is trying to get a loved one into care.

You didn’t Cause it
You can’t Control it
You can’t Change it

Until you grasp these “Three C’s” there’s a good chance you won’t allow yourself to “get out of the way”

This episode is truly another “must listen”.

Hope you enjoy it… and share it with a friend.

Thanks!

P.S. - If you haven’t already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com

Episode 11 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 2

In Part 1 (episode 10) addiction expert Ann Marie Powell shared with us what addiction is and how most families are impacted.

We learned that addiction is NOT a moral failing but a disease, and that people battling an addiction should be treated as such.

In this episode, Part II, Ann Marie discusses factors that may cause and contribute to the development of addictive behavior.

She starts by talking about how, for many people there is a genetic predisposition involved.

She then explains how head/brain injuries can play a role by disrupting brain neurotransmitters.

She concludes by diving deep into the connection between emotional trauma and addiction.

This connection to emotional trauma highlights the importance of education and of equipping people with coping skills.

These two strategies must be put into place if we ever hope to PREVENT addictive behavior.

This episode is truly a "must listen".

Hope you enjoy it… and share it with a friend.

Thanks!

P.S. - If you haven't already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com

Episode 11 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 2

In Part 1 (episode 10) addiction expert Ann Marie Powell shared with us what addiction is and how most families are impacted.

We learned that addiction is NOT a moral failing but a disease, and that people battling an addiction should be treated as such.

In this episode, Part II, Ann Marie discusses factors that may cause and contribute to the development of addictive behavior.

She starts by talking about how, for many people there is a genetic predisposition involved.

She then explains how head/brain injuries can play a role by disrupting brain neurotransmitters.

She concludes by diving deep into the connection between emotional trauma and addiction.

This connection to emotional trauma highlights the importance of education and of equipping people with coping skills.

These two strategies must be put into place if we ever hope to PREVENT addictive behavior.

This episode is truly a “must listen”.

Hope you enjoy it… and share it with a friend.

Thanks! 

P.S. - If you haven’t already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com 

Episode 10 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 1

When you hear the word "addict" what comes to mind?

A horrible person who should be ostracized from society…

…or a person with a disease that needs to be treated?

Someone we should scorn… or someone we should love?

On this episode, we sit down with Addiction expert Ann Marie Powell of Bradford Health Services to discuss all things addiction.

The misconceptions and the truths.

It is truly an amazing interview packed with useful information. So much so, that we decided to break it up into three separate parts.

Part 1 - What is addiction?

Part 2 - What factors contribute to the development of addictive behavior?

Part 3 - What can be done to treat and prevent addictive behavior?

In this first part, "What is addiction?" Ann Marie shares with us what the latest research teaches us about addiction:

- How it is a brain disease… and should be treated as such.

- Why it is NOT a moral failing.

- Warning signs of potential addictive behavior

- The impact of the "feel good" chemical Dopamine on addiction

- Addictive behaviors that are celebrated… yet may be dangerous

- Why judgment is often motivated by fear

- The similarity between Type II diabetes and addiction

- How addictive behavior is the sign of something deeper

This episode is packed with powerful information and Ann Marie does a wonderful job at explaining things.

Be sure to listen… and share, as everyone, in some way, is affected by addiction.

Enjoy!

P.S. - If you haven't already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

Thanks!!!

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com

Episode 10 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 1

When you hear the word “addict” what comes to mind?

A horrible person who should be ostracized from society…

…or a person with a disease that needs to be treated?

Someone we should scorn… or someone we should love?

On this episode, we sit down with Addiction expert Ann Marie Powell of Bradford Health Services to discuss all things addiction.  

The misconceptions and the truths.

It is truly an amazing interview packed with useful information.  So much so, that we decided to break it up into three separate parts. 

Part 1 - What is addiction?

Part 2 - What factors contribute to the development of addictive behavior?

Part 3 - What can be done to treat and prevent addictive behavior?

In this first part, “What is addiction?” Ann Marie shares with us what the latest research teaches us about addiction:

- How it is a brain disease… and should be treated as such.

- Why it is NOT a moral failing.

- Warning signs of potential addictive behavior

- The impact of the “feel good” chemical Dopamine on addiction

- Addictive behaviors that are celebrated… yet may be dangerous

- Why judgment is often motivated by fear

- The similarity between Type II diabetes and addiction

- How addictive behavior is the sign of something deeper

This episode is packed with powerful information and Ann Marie does a wonderful job at explaining things.  

Be sure to listen… and share, as everyone, in some way, is affected by addiction.

Enjoy! 

P.S. - If you haven’t already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

Thanks!!!

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com 

Episode 9 - Sex… and 21 other ways to boost your Immune System!

Ask someone what you could do to boost your Immune System and they will probably suggest some supplements.

That's a great answer.

In fact, it's such a great answer that we devoted our last episode to it (see Episode 8 - Your Body Does NOT Have An Immune System).

However, what about other ways?

What else could you do to strengthen your Immune System?

On this episode we talk about 22 ways to boost your Immune System. Interestingly, all 22 start with the letter "S" .. and yes, Sex is one of them.

*** Go to GetHealthyAlabama.com/22ways to print out a list of all 22.

Also, if you like this episode, please share it with a friend. And, if you haven't already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

Thanks!!!

Episode 9 - Sex… and 21 other ways to boost your Immune System!

Ask someone what you could do to boost your Immune System and they will probably suggest some supplements. 

That’s a great answer.  

In fact, it’s such a great answer that we devoted our last episode to it (see Episode 8 - Your Body Does NOT Have An Immune System).

However, what about other ways?

What else could you do to strengthen your Immune System?

On this episode we talk about 22 ways to boost your Immune System. Interestingly, all 22 start with the letter “S” .. and yes, Sex is one of them.

*** Go to GetHealthyAlabama.com/22ways to print out a list of all 22.

Also, if you like this episode, please share it with a friend.  And, if you haven’t already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

Thanks!!!

Episode 8 - Your Body Does NOT Have An Immune System…

You hear about your Immune System all the time, but did you know that your body doesn't HAVE an Immune System?

That's because it IS an Immune System.

You see, unlike the other systems of your body, the Immune System is not identifiable by a few specific organs.

For example, your Nervous System is made up of your brain and spinal cord, your Digestive System is made up of your stomach and intestines, and your Cardiovascular System is made up of your heart and blood vessels.

However, your Immune System doesn't have a specific set of organs and glands assigned to it.

Why?

Because keeping the body healthy and free of "foreign invaders" is SO important that ALL of the systems of the body work together to form what is more of an Immune "Community" than it is an Immune "System".

Needless to say, it's okay to call it an Immune System. It's also okay to do things to nourish and strengthen it.

In fact, it's highly recommended that you do!

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to nourish and strengthen your Immune System … twenty-one of which will be discussed in next week's episode.

However, there is ONE that people are most interested in:

Supplements!

People are constantly seeking to learn which supplements seem to be best for the Immune System.

On this episode we try to answer that to the best of our abilities.

Hope you enjoy it!

P.S. - If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. Also, if you haven't already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

Thanks!!!

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com

Episode 8 - Your Body Does NOT Have An Immune System…

You hear about your Immune System all the time, but did you know that your body doesn’t HAVE an Immune System?

That’s because it IS an Immune System. 

You see, unlike the other systems of your body, the Immune System is not identifiable by a few specific organs. 

For example, your Nervous System is made up of your brain and spinal cord, your Digestive System is made up of your stomach and intestines, and your Cardiovascular System is made up of your heart and blood vessels.

However, your Immune System doesn’t have a specific set of organs and glands assigned to it.

Why?

Because keeping the body healthy and free of "foreign invaders" is SO important that ALL of the systems of the body work together to form what is more of an Immune “Community” than it is an Immune "System". 

Needless to say, it's okay to call it an Immune System.  It's also okay to do things to nourish and strengthen it.

In fact, it's highly recommended that you do!

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to nourish and strengthen your Immune System … twenty-one of which will be discussed in next week’s episode.

However, there is ONE that people are most interested in:

Supplements!

People are constantly seeking to learn which supplements seem to be best for the Immune System.

On this episode we try to answer that to the best of our abilities. 

Hope you enjoy it!

P.S. - If you like this episode, please share it with a friend.  Also, if you haven’t already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

Thanks!!!

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com 

Episode 7 - How A 78 Year Old Can Help Protect You From The Coronavirus

What can you possibly learn from a 78 year old when it comes to the Coronavirus?

The answer is simple: a lot!

On this episode Dr. George Burroughs and his co-host, 78 year old BetyLou Pierce, discuss the questions - and answers - you need to know to regarding the Coronavirus.

We begin by learning what BetyLou is doing to keep herself healthy and strong during this current pandemic.

We then discuss:

• How to build a "savings" account for your health
• Why closing public beaches is the right - AND wrong - answer
• The ONE very important question no one is asking about COVID-19
• The advantage that healthy people have over unhealthy people (it's not what you think)
• The REAL problem with the Coronavirus
• The common denominator among Coronavirus "hotspots"
• What is the actual cost of "social distancing?"
• Herd Immunity: are vaccines the best answer?

Our goal on this episode is not just to provide answers… it's to help ask the best questions.

PLEASE… if you like this episode, share it with a friend. Also, if you haven't already, subscribe and leave a rating, along with a review.

Thanks!!!

*** To learn more about the Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional factors of health, download a free copy of our ebook: 3 Causes Of All Disease at http://www.GetHealthyAlabama.com