Happy Bones, Happy Life

“When you know people a little bit, you know the good that’s inside them. Sometimes it’s good to let them know so they recognize it.”

-Craig Bissinger, MD, FACOG

Dr. Craig Bissinger is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist in private practice in New Jersey.  In addition to delivering over 8000 babies in his years, he has supported and helped his patient achieve optimal health.  Dr. B has been a strong advocate for his patients and guide as they confront life’s challenges both physically and emotionally. 

He is a revered teacher of medical student and residents in OB/GYN, helping them learn to care for their patients with knowledge, empathy and humor. Dr. Bissinger is the author of Pickles and Ice Cream: A Father’s Guide to Pregnancy, Knuckleball Jones; The First Pitch, co-author of Not My Style, and two unpublished medical thrillers.

Dr. B’s practice has evolved over the years and now encompasses a more holistic approach to health and wellness including happiness. In today’s episode, Dr. Bissinger shares the happiness practices that have helped improve his patient’s lives. 

Links: 

• Free Happiness Challenge Sign Up 
• Dr. Bissinger’s website 

Timestamps:

02:16 How does happiness play out in Dr. B’s practice as an OB/GYN

05:19 The health benefits of happiness

08:25 Women’s age groups and happiness

19:53 Looking for solutions to become a victor rather than a victim

23:45 Examples of effective happiness practices

29:50 The free Happiness Challenge!

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.

“Life continues to happen, we we have the choice on how we are gonna respond.” -Holly Bertone

Holly Bertone is currently the President and CEO of Pink Fortitude, LLC, and founder of Fortitude Academy and the health and wellness website pinkfortitude.com. As a breast cancer and Hashimoto’s survivor, she turned these two significant health challenges into a passion to help transform lives for women with chronic illness.

Holly is a Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University, and is a Certified Natural Health Professional. She is a #1 Amazon.com bestselling author of the book Thriving in the Workplace with Autoimmune Disease: Know Your Rights, Resolve Conflict, and Reduce Stress, the first book ever to educate others on Autoimmune Disease as a legal disability in the U.S. workplace. She is a highly sought-after speaker and wellness expert and the leading authority on Autoimmune Disease in the workplace.

Today we are talking about gratitude –the science behind it and how it can truly be life changing and help us get through these unprecedented times. Holly gives easy ways to help you bring more gratitude into your life.

Affiliates:

• The Gratitude Challenge
• Camp Fortitude (Gratitude Activities for Children)
• Holly’s other programs and gratitude journals

Timestamps:

[02:53] Holly’s health challenges that lead her to her line of work

[09:09] Why is gratitude so important?

[17:10] Why do we need gratitude now more than ever?

[29:55] How do we practice gratitude?

[36:05] Cultivating relationships

[37:15] Holly’s challenge and some special offers

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.

*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.

“Magnesium jump-starts so many processes in your body” -Kristen Bowen

Note: View my Facebook page, Margie Bissinger, MS, PT, CHC, and comment under my video interview with Kristen to enter our Magnesium Soak Give-A-Way. Kristen is giving 4 Magnesium Soak jugs away, just leave a comment about something you learned from this podcast to be entered into the drawing. The drawing will take place on August 5th, so don't miss it!

Kristen Bowen is the founder and owner of Living The Good Life Naturally. It took a complete health crash to lead Kristen to create Living the Good Life Naturally in 2002 Through research and looking for outside the box solutions, she discovered that to regain her health she needed to build a strong foundation. That foundation included food as medicine and the number one building block for optimal health: Magnesium.

She discovered that oral magnesium was not effective for her and began using liquid magnesium as a foot soak, finding that the body could utilize it more effectively. One thing led to another and she created Living the Good Life Naturally. Kristen hosted a Rocky Mountain Regional radio show for seven years where she answered questions on natural health and has been the keynote speaker at natural health conferences. In this episode, you will discover the benefits of transdermal magnesium for our bones and overall health.

Kristen shares with us the science behind the absorption of magnesium in our body why magnesium soaks are so helpful and exactly how to do the soaks. There is so much to
learn in this episode, so stay tuned.

Affiliate:

• Living the Good Life Naturally- use code "happybones' at checkout to get a 10% discount and a FREE jar of Magnesium Muscle Cream until August 12th!

Timestamps:

[01:51] Kristen’s story

[07:20] How magnesium helps

[11:18] Why does magnesium saturation matter?

[18:30] Most effective testing for a magnesium deficiency

[22:30] Tell-tale signs of magnesium deficiencies

[25:14] Soaking in epsom salt- are there better options?

[29:39] A very special gift for listeners

[35:20] Guidelines for a successful soak

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.

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products or programs 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 all products.

My 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.

"Studies have show that improved posture improves energy!" -Margie Bissinger, MS, PT, CHC

As a physical therapist, Margie has been helping people improve their posture for over 40 years. She has taught education and provided ergonomic training to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, hospitals, and women’s groups throughout the country. In today’s podcast she shares some easy posture tips that will help you improve your energy and mood while reducing pain and fatigue.

Links:

• My free posture exercises!
• My program to increase happiness from the inside out!
• My program to improve bone health, naturally

Timestamps:

[00:35] Introduction to posture and health
[03:02] Sitting and Posture
[07:06] The dangers of rounded shoulders
[09:54] Visualization and posture
[17:25] 3 Tips to maintain posture
[21:08] What I teach in my classes to improve posture and quality of life

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.

"If we are not managing what's happening around us and to us... we're not going to fulfill our purpose." -Dr. Tabatha Barber

Dr. Tabatha Barber has devoted her life to giving women a voice and a choice when it comes to their health and well-being.  As a young girl, she struggled with self-esteem and identity issues and survived the ridicule and stigma of becoming a teenage mother As she shared in her first published book titled, From White Trash to White Coat: The Birth of Catherine’s Purpose.

Dr. Tabatha is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a certified Menopause Practitioner. She has also completed training through the Cleveland Clinic’s Institute for Functional Medicine and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  She cares for women one on one in her clinic as a functional gynecologist, and is creator and host of The Functional Gynecologist Podcast; where she shares her wisdom and knowledge with women everywhere to reclaim their health. She is also a keynote speaker, clinical instructor, mentor, medical director, wife, mom, and grandma! By incorporating functional medicine into her women’s health practice, she is able to provide women with the tools they need to optimize their health and happiness, which, in turn, allows those women to pursue their purpose in life.

During today’s talk we delve into bone health from the eyes of a functional gynecologist. We talk about the role of estrogen – what estrogen deficiency looks like, important testing Dr. Tabatha uses and what she has found to work for women going through menopause and beyond. Stay tuned because there is so much to learn from Dr.Tabatha.

Links:

• The Functional Gynecologist's Guide to Balancing Your Hormones
• Dr. Tabatha's website

Timestamps:

[00:35] Introduction

[03:35] Dr. Tabatha’s story and an Introduction to functional gynecology

[11:14] How often should a woman see their gynecologist?

[13:49] When should a woman start thinking about bone health?

[16:19] What can we do early on to improve bone health?

[18:45] “A voice and a choice.”

[21:25] Estrogen, proton-pump inhibitors, and menopause

[27:45] Hormones and stress without estrogen

[30:45] Testing, what should you ask for?

[37:32] Cortisol and stress

[44:19] Practicing what you preach: 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.

“The most important of the lifestyle domains is having a peace of mind.”

-Dr. Rob Downey

Dr. Rob Downey is a functional medicine physician with training in family medicine. He works at Seaworthy Functional Medicine Clinic in Alaska. He has been practicing functional medicine since 2006. In this interview we discuss the importance of lifestyle medicine and how some simple tweaks can really improve your health. Dr. Rob talks about the functional medicine testing he uses with his osteoporosis and osteopenia patients as well as testing for improved gut health.

Link 

• Dr. Downey’s website 

Timestamps: 

[02:34] Why shift from traditional medicine to functional medicine?

[06:44] The myth of the “quick fix” and The Five P’s

[10:26] Achieving great sleep

[16:46] The initial assessment of stress

[21:30] Testing for bone density and the gut

[29:15] What are we seeing in women with osteoporosis or osteopenia?

[35:54] Takeaways from this conversation

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.

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products or programs 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 all products.

My 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.

"I think we become accustomed to how our bodies feel... and we don't know any different."  - Aimee Carlson

Aimee Carlson is known as the Toxin Terminator.  She is the host of The Toxin Terminator Podcast, a best-selling author, and featured expert guest on numerous podcasts and summits.  Aimee has spent the last 7 years removing hidden toxins from her own home to be free of chronic disease and has helped hundreds do the same.  Aimee's passion is giving hope to those who are still suffering, getting no relief from traditional medicine and ready to take control by detoxing and cleansing their health and environment. In this interview, Aimee opens our eyes to the most common toxins that are lurking in our homes and what easy changes we can make for renewed health, focus, and energy.

Links: 

• Aimee’s free Toxic Risk Assessment

Timestamps:

• [02:30] How did Aimee get into being the Toxin Terminator?
• [08:46] Synthetic fragrance horrors
• [11:28] 5 Pillars of Toxin-Free Living
• [18:33] “Anything that’s an endocrine-disruptor is going to affect our bones.”
• [19:13] The joys of soap and water sanitization
• [27:35] “Stop, drop, and roll”
• [30:19] Cookware recommendations
• [33:43] Toxic Risk Assessment

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.

*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.

"Bones are reflective of our history. They are not only reflective of our evolutionary history but also of our life." -Dr. Clinton Rubin

Clinton T. Rubin, Ph.D., is a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Director of the Center for Biotechnology at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Rubin’s research is targeted towards bone and how to use mechanical stimuli to establish non-drug treatment strategies for osteoporosis, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Rubin holds 30 patents in the areas of wound repair, stem cell regulation, and treatment of metabolic disease. He is a founder of Exogen, Juvent, and Marodyne Medical, which use physical signals to regulate biological processes. He has published over 300 articles, been cited ~32,000 times, and is a recipient of the Presidential Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation. Dr. Rubin received his AB degree from Harvard, and his PhD from Bristol University. In today’s talk we delve into the science and research behind low- intensity vibration and how it can help your bones. 

Links:

• Marodyne LIV Unit email [email protected] and use code LIV10 to receive 10% off any purchase until August 31, 2020

Timestamps:

• [05:00] Mechanical signals failing in osteoporosis
• [06:46] An interesting fact about astronauts and bone loss
• [09:32] Low intensity vibration units: how do you use it?
• [19:82] Too much vibration and its pathogenic effects
• [26:58] Other, non pharmaceutical interventions in osteoporosis
• [40:18] Mesenchymal stem cells and LIV units
• [47:52] Bone quality and osteoporosis

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.

*In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products or programs 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 all products.

My 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.

“At present, we are all facing so much stress, and when we talk about stress we think of big traumas, but there is a daily stress that is really hard to shift.” - MarieHelene Roussel

MarieHelene Roussel is a certified Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle practitioner FNLP, a Bioenergetic Nes Health, EnergyLife coach, and HeartMath facilitator. She has been passionate about mind-body connection therapies and holistic healthy living for 30 years, having been trained in various therapeutic healing modalities, personal development methods, and forms of bodywork. In today’s episode, MarieHelene talks about the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) also known as Tapping. She teaches us how to use it to reduce our stress and improve our health. Make sure to stay tuned to the end where she takes us through an EFT session.

Links:

• MarieHelene’s website - for a 15-minute free consultation, If you mention Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast, you will receive a 20% discount for one EFT session.session 
• EFT Info
• Tapping Points

Timestamps:

• 2:53 - What is EFT and why is it so beneficial in light of recent world events? 
• 6:00 - “Sometimes when we talk about stress, we are forgetting some of the stress. When you are in constant pain, that’s stress.” - MarieHelene Roussel 
• 7:33 - How to handle the stress of current events 
• 9:15 - “The mindset comes first. It’s the most important thing to address before anything else.” - MarieHelene Roussel 
• 12:01 - What happens to your body chemistry when you start doing EFT 
• 20:55 - How EFT works 
• 25:40 - The points that you use for EFT 
• 46:33 - A short EFT session 

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.

“Fatigue is tiredness that is not relieved with rest.” - Dr. Evan Hirsch 

Dr. Evan Hirsch is the #1 best selling author of Fix Your Fatigue: The 4 step process to resolving fatigue, achieving abundant energy and reclaiming your life! He is also one of the world’s leading experts on finding the root causes of fatigue and resolving them naturally. He has helped thousands of people optimize their energy naturally and is on a mission to help 1 million more through his online programs and the training of health care providers. He works mainly with exhausted, health-conscious, everyday people who can’t reach their potential because of fatigue and low energy. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics in integrative and functional medicine and is board certified in family medicine and integrative medicine. In this interview, Dr. Evan discusses the many causes of fatigue and his four-step process to treating them. 

Links:

Affiliate Disclosure*

• Fix Your Fatigue Course
• Fix Your Fatigue Website
• Urine Mycotoxin Testing for mold (MycoTOX) that Dr. Evan mentioned

Timestamps:

• 5:32 - How to identify that you have an issue with fatigue 
• 6:53 - Different causes of fatigue 
• 7:24 - “Deficiencies are things that are not in the body that are supposed to be in the body, and toxicities are things that are in the body that shouldn’t be in the body.” - Dr. Evan Hirsch
• 9:27 - The four-step process to deal with fatigue 
• 12:13 - “If you lean too hard on your labs, you will fall over because labs are imperfect. That’s why so much of my program is focused on symptoms.” - Dr. Evan Hirsch
• 13:10 - What to do when your labs come out normal, but you are still experiencing symptoms 
• 17:53 - Common toxicities that cause fatigue 
• 25:12 - Why you should get tested for mold exposure even if you don’t currently live in a home with mold 
• 29:55 - Infections that could be the cause of fatigue 
• 35:37 - How your vitamin K and vitamin D levels can be linked to issues with fatigue and bone health 
• 42:04 - The Fix Your Fatigue Program and how you can join to address the causes of your fatigue 

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.

*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.