Happy Bones, Happy Life

Dr. Sam Shay is a chiropractor who helps busy, health-conscious individuals increase their energy, resilience, and "Stop-The-Clock" from the effects of aging, so they can create and sustain a healthy and free life.

Dr. Shay has dedicated his life to helping others through functional medicine and functional genetics. He has recently authored a new eBook on Genetics where he goes into how your genes affect vitamin D absorption, immunity support, and so much more. In today’s talk we delve into what can be learned from genetic testing, and even laughter, to improve our bones and overall health. We even discuss a great exercise that Dr. Shay learned from a practitioner who worked with astronauts to help improve their bone density. 

Timestamps

[03:50] The importance of laughter in medicine

[14:33] A transition into functional medicine

[20:33] Critiquing western genetics

[30:14] Epigenetics and bone health

[46:48] Tests for assessing epigenetic changes

Links: 

• Get your free copy of Dr. Sam Shay's ebook: "Your Missing Genes: The Revolutionary Method to find your ideal diet, balanced weight, and help "Stop-The-Clock" of the effects of Aging www.DrSamShay.com/genetics 
• Video of Margie demonstrating Pump, Pump exercise - https://vimeo.com/546628656/c3ccf82dcc

In today’s talk we delve into what can be learned from genetic testing, and even laughter, to improve our bones and overall health, with Dr. Sam Shay. Get your free copy of Dr. Sam Shay's ebook: "Your Missing Genes: The Revolutionary Method to find your ideal diet, balanced weight, and help "Stop-The-Clock" of the effects of Aging, available at www.DrSamShay.com/genetics

“Biology is NOT your biography!”

-Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS

Continually breaking new ground in integrative and functional medicine, Ann Louise Gittleman is a top nutritionist and author who is internationally recognized as a pioneer in dietary, longevity, environmental, and women’s health issues.

Ann Louise is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of over 35 books on health and nutrition including diet, detox, women’s health, men’s health, perimenopause, menopause, beauty and the environment.  As one of the world’s foremost experts in functional and integrative medicine, Ann Louise holds an M.S. in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, has the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) from the American College of Nutrition and a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition. As a nutritional visionary and health pioneer, she has fearlessly stood on the front lines of diet and detox, the environment, and women’s health.

Decades before Keto, Paleo, Carnivore, and Intermittent Fasting diet trends, Ann Louise was the very first to proclaim that obesity and diabetes were caused by a lack of the right type of fat and an excess of the wrong kind of carbohydrate. She wrote about this in her first book, the bestselling Beyond Pritkin (1988).  She has also served as the Chief Nutritionist of Pediatric Clinic at Bellevue Hospital and is the former Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, CA. and has won numerous awards. On today’s episode Ann Louise shares fabulous scientific research based tips to improve our bones and keep us young and vibrant as we age.

Links: 

• Ann Louise’s book Radical Longevity plus three free downloads – https://Radicallongevitybook.com

Timestamps:

[00:32] Introduction to Ann Louise Gittleman, 37 books later- the backstory behind Radical Longevity

[05:03] Epigenetics: Why your biology is NOT your biography

[06:30] Ann Louise’s specific supplement and lifestyle protocol to stave off osteoporosis plus “the Cinderella mineral”

[13:33] Hemp, hemp, hooray: why 1-2 tbsp. of Hemp Seed oil daily can reverse and heal the skin from the outside in

[19:50] What minerals can be speeding up the aging process?

[25:26] Biggest takeaway for osteoporosis

Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils.  She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity.

For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on brain health, essential oils, stress, and detoxification. She has been seen in The New York Times, Wellness Mama, Elephant Journal and numerous publications. Her website is visited by over 300,000 natural health seekers every year, and she has rapidly become a top resource for essential oils education on the Internet today. On today’s episode, Jodi discusses the best ways to use essential oils to reduce stress, improve sleep, and help with detoxification. Stay to the end where Jodi talks about a great way to stop panic attacks.

Links: 

Vibrant Blue Oils

Free bonus chapter from Jodi’s Book 

Essential Oils to Boost the Brain & Heal the Body 

Parasympathetic 

Thrive kit

Sleep 

Circadian rhythm

Brain reboot kit

Lymph

Histamine balance

Adrenal

Timestamps:

[9:40] What essential oils really are, and how they heal.

[10:00] The nose, and it’s direct connection to the brain’s stress response.

[14:19] Gear shifting into healing functions with the Vagus Nerve.

[18:50] The most beneficial applications of essential oils.

[21:30] Improving your sleep with essential oils.

[27:50] Removing toxins from your body with essential oils. 

[33:20] Jodi’s top recommendations of essential oils & ways to stop panic attacks!

“My lifelong passion is, and always will be, helping patients on their journeys to optimal health.”

-Felice Gersh, M.D.

Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor, where she received the highly coveted Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures. 

Felice Gersh, M.D. is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS and the PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track, and she has published articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is a prolific lecturer and has been featured in several films and documentary series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams and Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D. Her new book on menopause is coming out in fall of 2021. In this episode, Dr. Gersh discusses an integrative approach to osteoporosis testing. This interview is full of important information you do not want to miss! 

Links: 

• Practice Webpage https://integrativemgi.com/
• Instagram  @dr.felicegersh  https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/
• Twitter  @DrFeliceGersh  https://twitter.com/DrFeliceGersh
• Facebook  @felicegershmd  https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/

Timestamps:

[02:22] Introduction to Dr. Felice Gersh

[13:17] About the bone-forming years: where does birth control come in?

[16:48] Lowering the diagnostic criteria for osteoporosis

[25:09] The truth about DEXA scan

[32:11] Testing recommendations for bone density

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.

Claudia Muehlenweg, founder of Holistic Vision, LLC. and creator of the Naturally Clear Vision Method, always hated her glasses and has made it her mission to help others see clearly naturally… just like she has done. 

Claudia is a sought after international speaker and workshop leader. She focuses on finding the root cause of her clients’ blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts or surgery that can actually make their eyesight worse in the long term. In today’s interview, Claudia teaches us fabulous tips we can put to use right away to help improve our eyesight. Don’t miss this powerful interview!

*Link:

• Claudia’s 5 Days to Better Eyesight Free Training

Timestamps:

[02:36] How Claudia overcame her vision problems

[04:36] How does stress affect vision?

[09:02] Movement for improved eyesight

[15:20] Our vision exercise!

[19:52] LED lights and vision

[31:21] Gradual change in prescription

“People automatically assume that they need to exercise more to lose weight. That is one of the biggest misconceptions that I see.”

-Stu Schaefer, Weight-Loss Coach

Stu Schaefer is a 20-year award-winning weight-loss coach.  He specializes in helping people reset their body so they can lose weight like they did in their 20s. Stu struggled with anorexia in his teens, and when he overcame his eating disorder he realized he wanted to help people create their perfect body in a healthy, sustainable way.  Since then, Stu has helped thousands of people transform their body and empower themselves to create massive success in their life. In today’s episode Stu tells us what we can do through how we eat, exercise, and mindset to get into the thermogenic state where we can lose weight effortlessly while at the same time improving our bones, reducing fatigue, brain fog and more.

*Links: 

• Get Stu’s Thermogenic Weight-Loss Blueprint! stuschaefer.com/happy

Timestamps:

[02:48] Stu’s start: how teenage anorexia was turned around from one book

[06:58] The biggest obstacles in weight-loss. What is thermogenic weight loss?

[14:50] Which types of exercise are good for bone-density and fat loss?

[21:28] Which foods to eat during the day to make the most out of your metabolism

[32:49] Misconceptions about weight training and cardio for women’s weight-loss

[45:00] Free gifts for listeners!

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you).

If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life.

I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

“We have entered the age of energy…we are interconnected to everyone, everywhere in the cosmos.”

-Debora Wayne

Debora Wayne is the Founder & CEO of The International Chronic Pain Institute. She is a world-renowned energy healer whose leading-edge, non-drug method, known as HighSpeed Healing™, has VIRTUALLY helped tens of thousands around the world to rapidly release chronic pain, depression, anxiety, trauma, battles with weight, binge-eating, chronic fatigue, insomnia and other chronic conditions.

A highly sought after speaker, and #1 Bestselling Author of “Why Do I Still Hurt? Debora has earned degrees and certifications in Psychology, Hypnotherapy, & Chemical Dependency Counseling, has 35 + years practicing and teaching Meditation. Debora leads the Only Practitioner Training worldwide in her proprietary method known as HighSpeedHealing™. In today’s episode we talk about how this healing energy helps relieve pain, stress, anxiety, and more. Do NOT miss this episode – it can be life-changing.

*Links 

• Debora’s free class with my Happiness Reset Group on April 12th!  -- https://tinyurl.com/highspeedhealingclass
• Debora’s Day of Healing –  https://tinyurl.com/mydayofhealing
• Debora’s FREE gifts - https://internationalcpi.com/gift-Margie

Timestamps:

[05:46] Debora’s early start to healing

[13:31] How to focus healing when speaking to massive groups

[18:52] Physical healing- with energy fields

[23:15] Bone health and HighSpeed Healing

[28:55] Preventative measures to healing

[39:00] Addressing skepticism

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you).

If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life.

I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

"When it comes to energetic practices, the feedback of feeling good is quick enough that it amplifies your own motivation"

-Nate Rifkin

Nate Rifkin has prospered by combining ancient mystical practices with modern strategies for living. When he began his inner journey, Nate was suicidal and drank alcohol every morning to get through the day. He dropped out of college, went broke, bankrupt, and even worked on street corners waving around a sign to afford rent and food. Nate learned a little-known spiritual discipline that helped him transform his thoughts, emotions, and financial life. This practice from the Daoist mystical tradition even helped him find love.

Today, as a leader in the field of business, he has written marketing campaigns that have generated tens of millions of dollars in sales. His newly published book, The Standing Meditation, is highly reviewed and has already hit the #1 New Release in multiple categories on Amazon. In today’s interview, we delve into the Standing Meditation and how we can use this powerful simple practice to improve our bones, overall health and enhance our lives. 

Links: 

• Visit The Standing Meditation: www.thestandingmeditation.com 
• Margie’s free 3 Hidden Steps to Happiness Webinar on April 6th – https://happymehappylife.mykajabi.com/happiness-webinar

Timestamps:

[02:36] Nate’s Story: how he flipped his outlook on life despite his circumstances
[13:53] Looking for answers- how the standing meditation got started
[20:35] Introduction to The Standing Meditation- and how to start
[24:13] The concept of “chi” and how it defies language, and borders
[30:12] The importance of tongue placement
[37:16] What Nate has seen from the participants of The Standing Meditation

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.

“My best diagnostic tools are my eyes, my ears, and my hands”

-Lillie Rosenthal, DO

An expert in lifestyle management with a focus on injury prevention, pain management and integrative health, Lillie Rosenthal, DO, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in New York City. Dr. Rosenthal’s philosophy of patient care offers a personalized treatment program which supports optimal health and well being.

Dr. Rosenthal sees a variety of patients in her Manhattan practice, including world-renowned musicians, dancers, choreographers, and writers, as well as marathon runners and other athletes, and treats such conditions as back pain, tendonitis and repetitive stress disorders. She is also a consulting physician for the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Metropolitan Opera, MTV Video Music Awards and several Broadway productions and is, herself, a dancer and a marathon runner.

Dr. Rosenthal’s media experience includes national television appearances on “The Dr. Oz Show” and she has been featured as an expert source in a number of publications, including U.S. News & World Report, the New York Times, Consumer Reports and The Huffington Post. Dr. Rosenthal is an author, educator and a media spokesperson for the American Osteopathic Association. In today’s talk we delve into natural methods to manage pain. Stay tuned for the powerful and practical tips.

Links 

• Dr. Lillie’s programs https://drlillierosenthal.com/programs/
• Dr. Lillie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Drlillierosenthal/
• My 3 Hidden Secrets to Happiness Webinar on April 6th  https://happymehappylife.mykajabi.com/happiness-webinar

Timestamps
[03:15] Dr. Lillie’s beginnings in medicine
[08:15] When “eating Advil” just isn’t enough
[11:15] The confusion when choosing a practitioner: how to choose someone to meet your needs
[15:24] Which foods heal?
[23:03] As a pain specialist: when are results seen after diet change?
[29:55] What the science shows

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.

“It’s better to be happy than right.”

-Dr. Marcus Chacos

Dr. Marcus Chacos is a chiropractor with twenty-four years clinical experience specialising in chiropractic neuroscience, family wellness care and arthritic conditions. He is the bestselling author of The Arthritis Solution as well as two other books. Dr. Chacos has presented on chiropractic philosophy at events like The Philosophy Symposium and The Remarkable Practice Immersion events. He is passionate about chiropractic philosophy and guarding Our Sacred Trust. The author of The 40 Tests of The Philosophical Chiropractor, Dr. Chacos serves the mission of chiropractic with passion, and speaks internationally and has appeared on health and wellness summits. He has hosted the Pain2Brain and Family Wellness Superconference. 

In today’s talk Dr. Marcus shares three extremely powerful happiness habits that have changed his life and the lives of his patients and I know these tools can enhance yours so stay tuned.

Links:

• The Arthritis Solution 

• Dr. Marcus’s Website 

• My LIVE Webinar – 3 Hidden Secrets to Happiness Live Webinar- on April 6th at 12:00 noon EST (if you can’t make it live- register now and you will receive the replay!)

Timestamps:

[01:59] Introduction to Dr. Marcus

[05:23] One life-changing fight for the better

[09:12] When “I’ll be happy when…” comes back to hurt you

[15:14] Habituating happiness through discipline

[23:02} Diverting more time towards this sector of your life

[28:45] How to keep a gratitude journal, and make it the most valuable book in your collection 

[39:18] How Dr. Marcus sees happiness daily in his practice

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program.