Happy Bones, Happy Life

“There is a lot more research out there about how the food we eat turns genes on and off and can shift genes, silence disease-promoting genes or rev up disease-promoting genes.”  - Dr. Terry Wahls

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of therapeutic lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis-related symptoms. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. In addition, she is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles and the New Revised and Expanded Edition.

In this fascinating interview, Dr. Wahls explains her diet and lifestyle approach to treating autoimmune conditions. She also gives great tips on things you can do to turn back the clock, reverse aging and increase longevity. Listen and learn the amazing insights and lessons from Dr. Wahls. 

 

Links:

• Dr. Wahl's new book - The Revised and Expanded Wahl's Protocol – release date March 17, 2020

• Facebook

• Instagram 

• Twitter 

• Website 

• Wahls Protocol Seminar 

• Wahls™ Diet handout 

 

Timestamps:

• 8:05 - Dr. Wahls’ research 
• 11:55 - How the drugs you take for autoimmune diseases can decrease your bone density and what to do about it
• 15:50 - Why supplements aren’t enough for maintaining bone density when treating an autoimmune condition
• 16:24 - Benefits, dangers, and methods for the ketogenic diet and fasting
• 19:38 - “We sadly have come to accept this accelerated aging with brain fog, dementia, worsening high blood pressure, worsening health outcomes, but the evidence is very clear we should be able to live and thrive to 100 pretty easily.” 
• 23:18 - 3 things you can do right now to get your health on the right path
• 27:54 - How to maintain your restored health when living with an autoimmune condition
• 31:50 - “It is so much easier to maintain a diet and lifestyle when we can recognize the acute reduction of our symptoms or the acute worsening of symptoms when we deviate.” 
• 38:20- Advice for people who are on drugs for their autoimmune conditions

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.

“I am very confident at this point in saying that glyphosate is the primary reason for an epidemic we are seeing in a long list of neurological, autoimmune, metabolic, oncological diseases.” - Dr. Stephanie Seneff

Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has a BS degree from MIT in biology and a Ph.D. from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and diseases, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide, Roundup, and the mineral, sulfur. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal papers over the past few years on these topics. 

In today’s interview, we delve into the negative health effects of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup. Listen as Dr. Seneff discusses how glyphosate affects our gut, bones, collagen, and much more. Most importantly learn what you can do to protect yourself from this dangerous chemical. 

Links:

• Dr. Seneff’s Website 
• View on YouTube 

Timestamps:

• 2:38 - What is glyphosate and why is it such a concern for our health? 
• 5:51 - Which common foods have been genetically engineered?
• 7:08 - Why glyphosate may be the reason for the epidemic in gluten intolerance
• 8:00 - How to reduce your glyphosate exposure significantly 
• 9:34 - How glyphosate is causing problems with our gut health 
• 14:50 - “Glyphosate fools the machinery that assembles proteins in our bodies, because it looks exactly like glycine.” - Dr. Stephanie Seneff
• 19:33 - What diseases are caused by glyphosate?
• 23:40 - “When you stick glyphosate molecules in collagen, you mess up the triple helix structure. This causes it to not retain water, it causes joints to grind together, and it causes various issues with joint pain.” - Dr. Stephanie Seneff
• 29:59 - What can we do to protect ourselves from glyphosate? 
• 36:34 - What we can do to naturally detox glyphosate? 

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.

Lara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach who teaches health practitioners how to eliminate the #1 thing holding their clients back from the results they are seeking- the unaddressed link between chemicals and chronic health problems. She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes. 

She’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 25 countries around the world elevate their skill set, get better results for their clients, and become sought out leaders in the growing environmental health and detoxification field. 

In this interview, we delve into environmental toxins and how they affect our bones and overall health. We go over where these hormone wrecking toxins are hidden and what steps we can take to reduce our exposure to these chemicals. Listen and learn some minor tweaks that can significantly improve your health. 

Links:

• Lara Adler’s Website 
• Lara Adler’s Instagram

Time Stamps:

• 2:55 - What are environmental toxins and how do they affect us? 
• 6:35 - How endocrine disrupters interfere with our hormones 
• 10:32 - Why the amount of exposure doesn’t matter when it comes to endocrine disrupters 
• 11:58 - “BPA free is BS.” – Lara Adler
• 16:30 - Other toxic chemicals in plastics besides BPA 
• 20:22 - What to do when you can’t avoid exposure to an environmental toxin 
• 20:22 - “In instances where we can’t do anything about our exposure, that’s where we focus proactively on supporting the body’s ability to detoxify itself.” – Lara Adler
• 26:30 - 5 things that can increase the rate at which plastic migrates into your environment 
• 30:15 - What is triclosan and how does it affect bone density? 
• 33:55 -  Where triclosan is hidden
• 36:58 - Where to start with eliminating the environmental toxins from your life
• 42:19 - Why buying organic food isn’t enough to protect you from toxic exposure in your foods 
• 43:33 - Other chemicals you should work to eliminate from your environment 

 

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.

Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic physician and is passionate about practicing medicine and creating healing spaces.

She is the Clinic Director of Sophia Health Institute; the clinic she co-created with her mentor Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt in Woodinville, Washington. At Sophia Health, they look for the underlying causes of chronic complex illnesses and one area they specialize in is environmental toxicity. Dr. Schaffner actively sees patients at Sophia Health Institute and through her practices at Marin Naturopathic Medicine in California, and Bella Fiore Organic Med Spa & Klinik in Seattle, Washington.

In this interview, we delve into the topic of heavy metals and how they can be a possible root cause of osteoporosis. We discuss where these metals are found in our environment, testing, and what can be done to remove them from our bodies and bones. This is a fascinating interview on an important topic that is often overlooked!

Links:

• Dr. Christine Schaffner's Website
• Sophia Health Institute

Time Stamps:

• 00:57 – Who is Dr. Schaffner?
• 03:06 – Heavy metals that negatively affect the human body
• 07:11 – Exposure to lead from the environment
• 09:15 – How lead greatly affects your bones
• 11:09 – The correlation with heavy metals in blood and low bone density
• 13:21 – The relationship between aluminum and brain health
• 17:37 – Signs and symptoms to check when you are exposed to heavy metals
• 19:03 – “We all have our unique blueprint and individuality and I’m a firm believer in epigenetics” – Dr. Christine Schaffner
• 20:45 – How to check for heavy metals in the body
• 24:30 – Dr. Schaffner explains ways to remove heavy metals from the body
• 29:00 – Treatment options for detoxification
• 33:55 – “We’re really all wanting to figure out what’s the root cause” – Dr. Christine Schaffner
• 36:00 – Changes present after metal detoxification

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.

 

Dr. Navaz Habib, is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Practitioner who empowers his clients to dig a little deeper and find the answers to what is holding back their health, affecting their energy and productivity.

Dr. Habib’s book “Activate Your Vagus Nerve” is a simple to follow guide to help you identify and address a major missing piece in patients dealing with chronic health concerns such as anxiety and depression. He works with entrepreneurs, executives and professional athletes who want to take their health to a new level, allowing them to impact and serve more people. 

In this episode, Dr. Habib walks us through the importance of the vagus nerve for our bones and overall health. You’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to improve the function of the vagus nerve to reduce inflammation and brain fog, improve gut health, and much more. Learn all about this overlooked nerve and how it may be a root cause of your health challenges and what you can do to take control and upgrade your health.

Links:

• Dr. Habib’s free gift - The Top 10 Ways to Activate Your Vagus Nerve - E-guide
• Activate Your Vagus Nerve - Book
• Dr. Habib’s website - Healthupgraded.com

Time Stamps:

• 00:55 – Who is Dr. Habib?
• 02:48 – What is the vagus nerve?
• 07:30 – The impact of vagus nerve on the body’s inflammation
• 10:00 – How breathing can affect the vagus nerve
• 14:17 – Correlation of the vagus nerve to the gut health
• 16:52 – How boosting your diet will improve your bone health
• 21:15 – “Heart rate variability (HRV) is the best way to see if your vagus nerve is working correctly or not” – Dr. Navaz Habib
• 24:00 – How knowing your HRV can be vital for your recovery
• 25:34 – Parasympathetic nervous system vs sympathetic nervous system
• 28:13 – “If we can control our breath and really learn to breathe correctly we can have complete control of our body’s response to stress” – Dr. Navaz Habib
• 30:27 – Simple tools to improve the function of the vagus nerve

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.

 

Dr. Felice Gersh is a multi-award-winning physician, holding Board-Certifications in both OB/GYN and in Integrative Medicine. She is a renowned speaker, presenting innovative lectures across the US and internationally. Dr. Gersh is the medical director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, leading her team in the treatment of women at all stages of life. In her role as a physician teacher, she’s served as Assistant Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years.

Dr. Gersh been awarded the Orange County Medical Association’s ‘Physician of the Year’ Award for the last 16 years consecutively and Southern California’s ‘SuperDoctor’ Award for the last several years.

During this episode, Dr. Gersh shares her integrative approach to osteoporosis prevention and treatment. She discusses the role estrogen plays in bone health. She also presents powerful lifestyle changes that can strengthen your bones and positively impact your health and well-being.

Links:

• PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track: The 12-week plan to optimize your chances of a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby
• PCOS SOS: A Gynecologist's Lifeline To Naturally Restore Your Rhythms, Hormones, and Happiness
• Dr. Gersh’s Instagram
• Dr. Gersh’s website

Time Stamps:

• 00:52 – Who is Dr. Felice Gersh?
• 04:10 – Worrying about your bone health for the future
• 06:36 – How estrogen can impact bones
• 09:03 - “Bone is an amazing organ” – Dr. Felish Gersh
• 14:24 – Understanding the complexity of your skeleton
• 18:54 – Ways to properly balance your estrogen
• 20:39 – How you eat and sleep affect your bones
• 23:43 – “We are one whole and when we lift up one organ system we’re lifting up all the others” – Dr. Felice Gersh
• 27:04 – Alternatives ways to reach optimal bone health
• 34:40 – Using fitness as a guide to health
• 37:01 – The truth about obesity and osteoporosis
• 40:50 – Improve your skeletal muscle
• 47:32 – When to focus on strengthening your bones

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.

 

During this episode, Dr. Anna walks us through the idea of energized enlightenment and how you can be empowering yourself to take charge of your health. Listen closely to gain insight into improving your bones and overall health by balancing your hormones and living a Keto-Green lifestyle.

On this episode, Jodi explains how essential oils can help your bones and overall health. She explains the benefits of essential oils for relaxation, better sleep, and detoxification. There is a lot to say about essential oils and how they can positively impact your life, so sit back and listen to this new episode of Happy Bones, Happy Life.

During this episode, Jessica explains the relationship between having endometriosis and its effect on the bones. She provides insight into the signs and symptoms of endometriosis and discusses her comprehensive treatment approach. Let’s learn all this together in this episode of Happy Bones Happy Life.

As we enter into a new decade, Margie shares life-changing happiness habits and tips that you can apply to your life. She walks us through the seven fundamental areas that need to be addressed for you to live your ultimate life. So, put on your enthusiasm and listen to this podcast for it will help you reach your eternal bliss this year.