According to the 2024 results of the American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll, 43% of adults in the US say they feel more anxious than they did the previous year.
It seems no matter the age, people are experiencing more anxiety in daily life. Including me, from time-to-time!
That's why I take this episode to talk about signs and symptoms to know when to comes to anxiety.
As well as explore nutraceuticals such as GABA, 5-HTP, Magnesium, L-theanine as well as botanicals like cur cumin and one very unexpected herb. Tune in to find out and search https://ngvitamins.com/ to find these products and more! 
And don't forget to reach out to Tony at Nature's Garden (239-643-4959) if you have questions about AxioCalm - the special product we carry at our store that has been proven to help anxiety, as shared by author and featured health hero in this episode, Gaetano Morello, ND. 

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About a month ago, I took a look at fasting and talked about why I didn't originally think it was something I would do... ever.

Now, I'm sharing with you what's happened during my first month of intermittent fasting. And what I've gathered from reading my second book on the topic of fasting, Fast This Way by Dave Asprey.

A few of the tools I mentioned such as: activated charcoal, electrolytes and D-MANNOSE can be found at:  https://ngvitamins.com/

And if you have thoughts about this episode or what to share your fasting journey, I'd love to hear it!  Send me a note at: https://www.uplevelc.com/contact 

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What is a trigger finger anyway? Why do people get it? How can you resolve the pain of it?
In this episode I provide information on symptoms that you'll feel when you have trigger finger. And hopefully shed some light on why it happens, what holistic solutions exist and potential support you can look for in nutrients as well as supplements to look into and figure out if they are right for you. 
Here are the videos I mention:
Dr Mandell, DC:  https://www.youtube.com/live/iY0K5hXA3tY?si=p13T_7N1IuIC-_c- Dr Berg: https://youtu.be/3VdaGyHHrXw?si=RA7qn_PJk-dof0Rh 

And some info about serrapeptase: https://draxe.com/nutrition/serrapeptase

And if you do need supplements, I hope you'll visit https://ngvitamins.com/ as you shop! 

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) could be more common than we think. Turns out, an estimated 6-15% of healthy, asymptomatic people and roughly 80% of people with IBS, actually suffer from SIBO. Do you have it? Find out some signs and symptoms to look for and a diet you can implement right away to start reversing this condition in this episode.

Find supplements mentioned, visit our sponsor, Nature's Garden of Naples at:
https://ngvitamins.com/
Digestive Enzymes: Enzymatic Science Critical Digestion
Vital Planet Vital Detox, "relieves gas and bloat"
Vital Planet Probiotic for Gas and Bloating

Here are a few articles I referenced for this episode:  

• https://www.amymyersmd.com/article/sibo-small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-symptoms
• https://draxe.com/health/sibo-symptoms/ 
• https://draxe.com/nutrition/gaps-diet-plan-protocol/

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I've known Tracy McDonough for years now. She is owner/operator of Healing Moments, a wellness boutique in Boca Raton, Florida. 

Beyond her growing list of credentials, Tracy is a special soul who clearly has a gift to nurturing people back to health. She's curated a variety of modalities to support optimal wellness and is on a mission to create a paradigm shift so we no longer only focus on acute pain but rather embrace self care for optimal health.

Join us for a conversation that I hope inspires you to stop waiting for something to "go wrong" and instead start enjoying modalities to heal your all-important nervous system. 

Find Tracy at https://www.healingmomentsboca.com/ and be sure to watch the first video on the home page of her site, as I produced it for her!  

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I used to think fasting was not for me -- at all. But now I have done a 180! In fact, I'm making a plan to start intermittent fasting immediately after reading the book, Fast Like A Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz.
I've also just downloaded  a book by the "father of biohacking" Dave Asprey called Fast  This Way  I'm intrigued by the many benefits!
What do you think about fasting after listening to this episode? I'd love to hear! Drop me a line at: https://www.uplevelc.com/contact 

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Even if you're doing nutrition right and sleeping well you might be missing a key ingredient to optimal health.... the nervous system. If you have a dysregulated nervous system you may be stuck in "fight-or-flight" which will make it difficult to heal and achieve optimal health. Signals to look out for include:  

• Constantly on edge and overwhelmed
•  Frequently snappy, irritable, and reactive
• Experiencing chronic pain and illness
• Highly sensitive to sensory stimuli
• Experience sleep problems and daytime fatigue
• Having chronic attention and concentration problems
• Have cravings and extreme appetite changes
• Have immune and Hormonal Symptoms
• Skin and Gut Conditions
• Highly sensitive to other people’s emotional states

In this episode I share various somatic therapies to explore to help support the parasympathetic and vagus nerve so you can get out of sympathetic dominance and heal. 
I also mention a few vitamins and herbs that support the nervous system. My favorite is GabaEase which you can find at https://ngvitamins.com/

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Julia Ross is the bestselling author of The Mood Cure, The Diet Cure, and her newest book, The Craving Cure. 

A pioneer in the use of brain-targeted nutrient therapies, she has developed simple techniques that eliminate the negative moods and the cravings for addictive foods. 

After 10 years as a psychotherapist working with individual adults and adolescents, families and groups in a variety of in psychiatric and outpatient settings, Ross began to direct programs.

For decades now she has been directing a now-virtual clinic, training health professionals and being featured at conferences, in print, online, on radio, and on television. 

You can find her at  JuliaRossCures.com  and on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/@juliaross17 

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Has it been hard to focus? What about your sleep... trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Have you had any emotional rollercoasters lately? Well, it might be time to support your liver! If you've you been feeling any of the following you could have a  sluggish or congested liver.  

• Disrupted sleep - Trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep.   
• Acne or eczema  
• Unexpected outbursts of emotion  
• Lack of focus 
• Sudden allergies to foods or environment  
• Hormone imbalance 

If any of these symptoms are relatable then you might want to consider looking into some liver support. I decided it was time to support my liver with a green drink I picked up from our store. As I looked at the ingredients I was impressed and wanted to learn more so in this episode I share what I learned about spirulina, moringa and chlorella. 
Cheers to a green drink! 

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When it comes to what we eat and why -- there is a reason sometimes. And other times you might just jump on the bandwagon and follow the trends.
In this episode, I aim to clear up some of the confusion on all the various “diets” that exist out there, share where they came from, and what to know when you want to lose weight.
I try to remain (mostly) objective here and just report my findings -- although I do have my opinion (based on research and my nutrition certification) on how to eat to support optimal health.
Bottom line: don't get confused my marketing. Read all your food labels. Eat real, whole foods as much has possible. Start where you are, but start! Incremental improvements make a big difference.
Here are a few of the experts mentioned you may want to explore further:
Paleo: https://thepaleodiet.com/
Carnivore: https://carnivore.diet/dr-shawn-baker-md/
Gerson Institute: https://gerson.org/
AIP: https://fullyhealthy.com/
Whole 30: https://whole30.com/
Low FODMAP: (info about) https://draxe.com/nutrition/fodmaps/
Intermittent Fasting: https://drmindypelz.com/
Nutrivore book: Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat
Find a practitioner at the Nutritional Therapy Association: https://nutritionaltherapy.com/find-an-fntp/ 

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