Health Talk with Dr. Kell

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Welcome everybody and thanks for joining us on episode #20 of “Health Talk with Dr. Kell”. We are at the end of a four-part series called “Inflammation and The Autoimmune Response”. In week one, we talked about nutritional triggers for inflammation with Dr. Kell and Ted Hahn, clinical nutritionist. Ted’s favorite quote is, “If it doesn’t have fins, feathers, fur, or grow out of the Earth – don’t eat it!” 

In part two, we discussed the physical triggers for inflammation in the body, which are injury and infection. With injury and infection, the body’s B Cells and T Cells jump into action helping the body to heal. It’s best to let the body move through this process naturally. When not injured, mild to moderate exercise can be good for the immune system. It gets the heart pumping and blood flowing throughout the body. 

Last week, in part three, we discussed the emotional triggers for inflammation. Happiness, relaxation and calmness help to boost the immune system. Fear, hurt, sadness, anxiety, anger and hatred can suppress the immune system because these emotions kick in the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), and our bodies release excess cortisol due to the stress. Solutions and suggestions include: recognize your feelings and acknowledge them, develop trusting relationships, try meditation and yoga, and stay engaged and involved in life.  

Finally, we’re wrapping up with part four, discussing environmental triggers for inflammation, which include nano and micro plastics, heavy metals, processed foods and their packaging, and cosmetics.  

What are micro and nano plastics? They are small pieces of plastic that occur in the environment as a result of plastic pollution and the breakdown of larger forms of plastics that are present in the environment. 

At this point, environmental exposure to microplastics and heavy metals is inevitable for humans, animals, and sea creatures. When plastic pieces undergo leaching, they release chemicals that are carcinogenic in nature.  There are things you can do to reduce the micro and nano plastics in the environment. 

Choose stainless steel water bottles, lunch containers, and straws, use reusable bags at the grocery store, eat a healthy diet with less processed foods packaged in plastic bags, choose cosmetics that are free of nano plastics such as acrylates, styrene, copolymer, polyethylene, nylon, and PMMA. Instead look for products made from natural materials with as few ingredients as possible. Each of us CAN make a difference by choosing to help the environment, and in turn, help decrease our toxic exposures, and support a healthier immune system.

Welcome everybody and thanks for joining us on episode #19 of “Health Talk with Dr. Kell”. We are in the middle of a four-part series called “Inflammation and The Autoimmune Response”. In week one, we talked about nutritional triggers for inflammation with Dr. Kell and Ted Hahn, clinical nutritionist. Ted’s favorite quote is, “If it doesn’t have fins, feathers, fur, or grow out of the Earth – don’t eat it!” A good place to start is to cut down on hard alcohols and sugars, which cause an inflammatory response in the body. 

Last week, in part two, we discussed the physical triggers for inflammation in the body, which are injury and infection. With injury and infection, the body’s B Cells and T Cells jump into action helping the body to heal. It’s best to let the body move through this process naturally. When not injured, mild to moderate exercise can be good for the immune system. It gets the heart pumping and blood flowing throughout the body. 

Today, in part three, we will discuss the emotional triggers for inflammation. 

Have you ever noticed how good you feel when happy, relaxed, and calm? Your energy is high, and you get a lot accomplished. Your mental focus is sharp, and ideas just line up. 

The opposite is also true; when you’re anxious, angry, or scared, you feel uncertain about things and life seems harder. You feel heavy and your energy may be low. Your mind may be slow, and decisions do not come easily. 

That’s because the body responds to emotions. Positive emotions help to boost the immune system! Negative emotions kick in the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), and we’re no longer relaxed. When we’re in a chronic negative state, our bodies release excess cortisol due to the stress, and too much cortisol can suppress the immune system, and contribute to obesity and depression. 

There are solutions for emotional triggers, such as meditation and yoga, staying engaged and involved in life, and developing trusting relationships. 

Don’t worry, be happy! Come sit on our couch and let’s talk about emotions…

Welcome everybody and thanks for joining us on episode #18 of “Health Talk with Dr. Kell”. Last week we started a four-part series called “Inflammation and The Autoimmune Response”. We talked about nutritional triggers for inflammation with Dr. Kell and Ted Hahn, clinical nutritionist. 

Ted’s favorite quote is, “If it doesn’t have fins, feathers, fur, or grow out of the Earth – don’t eat it!” A good place to start is to cut down on hard alcohols and sugars, which cause an inflammatory response in the body. 

Today, in part two, we will discuss the physical triggers for inflammation in the body, which are injury and infection. 

Injury is an act that damages or hurts. Examples of injury are abrasions, lacerations, hematomas, broken bones, joint dislocations, sprains, strains, and burns. Most of us have had an injury at some point in our life, whether it was an acute one, which resulted from a single, traumatic event such as a car accident or sports injury, or an overuse injury, which was subtle and occurred over time, like many athletes are experiencing in mid-life. 

Infection occurs when another organism enters your body and causes disease. The organisms that cause infections can include things like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. If you are living and breathing, you have dealt with an infection in your life. Your immune system is built to recognize and kill all invaders.  

Today, we will answer the questions: what is inflammation, how does exercise help or hurt the body’s immune system, what is going on in the body during exercise, does injury affect the immune system, and what causes long-term inflammatory conditions such as asthma, colitis, crohn’s disease, arthritis, vasculitis and nephritis?  

Let’s jump in…

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Welcome everybody and thanks for joining us on episode #17 of “Health Talk with Dr. Kell”. Today begins a new series about Inflammation and The Autoimmune Response. 

Immune systems – we’re born with them, but what exactly are they?

The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. It keeps a record of every germ it’s ever defeated so it can recognize and destroy the microbe quickly if it ever enters the body again.

You might be wondering what you can do to strengthen your immune system, with all the COVID talk right now. There are things you can do, and we’ll discuss them in today’s show. 

Dr. Kell will be interviewing Ted Hahn, who is a clinical nutritionist who began bodybuilding and powerlifting competitively during his teen years. He was amazed at how quickly the body responded to good food and good exercise. As he matured, he got into nutrition and has been working in the field for the past 30 years. 

He worked in Pharmaceuticals for 10-12 years but found his passion and love in clinical nutrition and helping doctors and their practices understand how to implement nutrition to improve the health of their patients on a long-term basis. 

As a Clinical Nutritionist, his favorite, simple rule is “If it didn’t have fins, feathers, fur, or grow out of the Earth, don’t eat it.”

Welcome everybody and thanks for joining us on episode #16 of “Health Talk with Dr. Kell”. We are at the end of a four-part series dedicated to exercising. In week one, we discussed why we should exercise, how it improves our physical and emotional health, and what to do in the Pre-Workout Phase. 

In week two, we talked about the Workout Phase, how much to exercise, should you change up your routine, should you exercise when you’re sick, and where to get help with your exercise routine options. 

Last week, we got answers to what is caffeine, where does it come from, how does it affect the body, is it ok to use caffeine with exercise, and what are caffeine alternatives?

Finally, we are wrapping up with the Post-Workout: how long to cool down, what to do, what to eat after I’m done, how much do I drink, what stretches to do after working out, should I take supplements, how to handle muscle soreness, and how to stay motivated to get up and do it again. 

Ok I finished working out, so now what? Well, now it’s time to stretch, drink water, and eat some food. Drink when you’re thirsty. Your food choices will depend on your goals. What’s motivating you? Are you a bodybuilder or a health and wellness seeker? Are you trying to lose weight? Lower your cholesterol? How do you handle muscle soreness? Do you listen to your body and go light? 

Part of having a healthy body is tuning into it and listening to what it tells you. Work with it. Start slow and move your way up. Remember health is long term. You have your whole life to enjoy it. Find something you love and make sure it’s a part of your routine. Do you love listening to music? Do you enjoy gadgets? Do you love new workout clothes? Be inspired, and remember to go easy on yourself, it takes time to make healthy changes.

Welcome everybody and thanks for joining us on episode #15 of “Health Talk with Dr. Kell”. We are in the middle of a four-part series dedicated to exercising. In week one, we discussed why we should exercise, how it improves our physical and emotional health, and what to do in the Pre-Workout Phase. 

Last week, we talked about the Workout Phase, how much to exercise, should you change up your routine, should you exercise when you’re sick, and where to get help with your exercise routine options. 

This week, we’ll get answers to what is caffeine, where does it come from, how does it affect the body, is it ok to use caffeine with exercise, and what are caffeine alternatives?

Caffeine is a natural stimulant most commonly found in tea, coffee, and cacao plants. It works by stimulating the brain and central nervous system. 

We NEED it. We wake up feeling groggy and need something to wake us up. Often, it’s a cup of coffee, or two or three, but who’s counting. We know a couple more hours of sleep would really help us to feel refreshed, but sometimes we just don’t have that extra time, so we reach for another cup, or a chocolate bar, or a cup of tea. 

Feeling tired does not feel good. And we need a quick fix. The problem is when we start to rely on the coffee instead of taking care of ourselves. The more tired we get, the more caffeine we need, the worse our food choices become, and the more irritable we get from it all. It’s a vicious cycle, but it's one that can be broken. 

The goal is to balance health and wellness by getting enough sleep, eating nutritiously, and cutting out junk and chemicals in our food so that we can wake up refreshed.