On this mini-episode, Dr. Chris Motley shares how the 5 Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine interact with each other from a personality level: How elements feed each other and counterbalance one another, yin and yang types in all elements, healing your community with understanding about how different personalities operate based on their elements, as well as a bit on the main emotions correlated with specific elements!

129. How the Chinese Element Theory Can Heal and Feed Relationships with Dr. Chris Motley

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In this mini podcast episode, Courtney discusses the topic of transitions and how they are an inevitable part of life. She emphasizes the importance of pausing and evaluating where we are headed during these transition times. Courtney shares her personal experiences and offers practical tips for navigating transitions in a healthy way. She encourages listeners to clean out their physical spaces, evaluate their routines, and support their bodies with the right supplements and nutrition. Courtney also highlights the vulnerability that comes with transitions and the need to protect ourselves from negative influences during these times.

Takeaways

Transitions are inevitable and how we frame them makes a difference in what they produce in our future.

Pausing and evaluating where we are headed during transition times is crucial for growth.

Cleaning out physical spaces and creating a blank canvas can help us create something new in our lives.

Evaluating our routines and supporting our bodies with the right supplements and nutrition is important during transitions.

Transitions make us vulnerable, and it is important to protect ourselves from negative influences during these times.


Chapters
13:24 Navigating Transitions: Identifying Desired Outcomes
25:26 Cleaning Out and Creating a Blank Canvas
30:02 Supporting Your Body During Transitions
34:13 Embracing Growth and Creating Something New

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286: Navigating Life's Crossroads: Strategies for Healthy Transitions

Dr. Steven Gundry discusses the importance of gut health and its connection to longevity. He explains how the gut microbiome and the gut wall play a significant role in overall health and disease prevention. Dr. Gundry also highlights the negative effects of certain medications, such as antibiotics and NSAIDs, on gut health. He warns about the dangers of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and emphasizes the importance of maintaining muscle mass for longevity. Additionally, Dr. Gundry shares insights on compounds that promote longevity and gut health, such as urolithin A and fermented foods. He also discusses the benefits of time-restricted eating and the importance of cellular regeneration through autophagy and clearing senescent cells.
They also delve into the cell danger theory and the role of mitochondria in sensing and signaling danger. The conversation highlights the impact of a dysbiotic microbiome and leaky gut on chronic cellular defense. Additionally, they discuss the use of NK cells to eliminate senescent cells and the gut-brain connection in hormone production and modulation. The conversation concludes with a discussion on reversing health conditions and building new cells with quality material.

Takeaways:
The gut microbiome and gut health are crucial for overall health and disease prevention.
Certain medications, such as antibiotics and NSAIDs, can negatively impact gut health.
Maintaining muscle mass is essential for longevity.
Compounds like urolithin A and fermented foods promote gut health and longevity.
Time-restricted eating and cellular regeneration through autophagy are beneficial for overall health and longevity. Curcetin and prescription medication have been shown to be ineffective in killing off senescent cells in the brain.
Autophagy, or cell recycling, is crucial for proper cell function and repair.
The cell danger theory suggests that mitochondria play a role in sensing and signaling danger to other cells.
A dysbiotic microbiome and leaky gut can lead to chronic cellular defense and hinder cell repair.
NK cells can be used to eliminate senescent cells and improve overall health.
The gut microbiome plays a significant role in hormone production and modulation.
Taking care of the gut is essential for overall health and can help reverse certain health conditions.

Chapters:
02:02 The Importance of the Gut Microbiome and Longevity
06:15 Factors that Cause the Gut to Age Quickly
10:03 The Side Effects of Medications on Gut Health
16:46 The Dangers of Ozempic and Other Weight Loss Drugs
20:46 The Role of Muscle Mass in Longevity
24:55 Compounds for Longevity and Gut Health
32:04 Improving Gut Health through Prebiotics and Fermented Foods
43:21 Cellular Regeneration and the Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating
49:47 The Importance of Adaptation and Clearing Senescent Cells
50:37 The Ineffectiveness of Curcetin and Prescription Medication on Senescent Cells in the Brain
51:39 The Cell Danger Theory and Mitochondria's Role in Sensing and Signaling Danger
53:31 The Role of Dysbiotic Microbiome and Leaky Gut in Chronic Cellular Defense
54:13 The Use of NK Cells to Eliminate Senescent Cells
56:15 The Gut-Brain Connection and the Role of Gut Microbiome in Hormone Production and Modulation
59:06 Reversing Health Conditions and Building New Cells with Quality Material

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285: Longevity Blueprint: Nurturing Your Gut for Health & Vitality

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley discusses the relationship between a dry cough and kidney health. He explains how the kidneys and lungs are connected through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway and the production of ACE enzymes. Chronic stress and emotions such as fear and grief can impact kidney function and lead to a persistent cough. Dr. Motley provides remedies for improving kidney health and relieving the cough, including Reishi Supreme, Vital Guard Supreme, and Hawthorne supplements. He emphasizes the importance of addressing kidney health to eliminate the cough and improve overall well-being.

Takeaways
A chronic dry cough can be an indication of kidney fatigue and imbalance.
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway and ACE enzymes play a role in regulating blood pressure and can contribute to coughing.
Chronic stress and emotions such as fear and grief can impact kidney function and lead to a persistent cough.
Improving kidney health through supplements like Reishi Supreme, Vital Guard Supreme, and Hawthorne can help alleviate the cough and improve overall well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Aggravating Dry Cough
01:24 The Relationship Between Cough and Kidneys
03:00 The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Pathway
04:11 The Role of ACE Enzymes
05:18 Balancing Sodium and Potassium Levels
06:23 The Effects of Chronic Stress on Blood Pressure
09:20 Emotions and Kidney Function
10:47 The Cascade of Kidney and Lung Function
13:23 Kidney Imbalance and Feeling Stuck
15:17 The Connection Between Kidneys and Lungs
16:45 Coughing to Increase Oxygen Intake
18:11 The Impact of Kidney Health on the Heart
19:28 The Implications of a Chronic Dry Cough
20:08 Remedies for Kidney Health and Cough Relief
22:48 The Importance of Kidney Health
25:00 Improving Vascular Health and Oxygen Retention
26:27 Conclusion: Healing the Kidneys to Eliminate the Cough

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284: The Hidden Connection: Kidneys, Coughs, and Holistic Health

Dr. Tony Ebel discusses the surge in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD, stressing the need to address both genetic and environmental factors. He outlines a healing approach, focusing on restoring the nervous system and addressing gut health. Dr. Ebel advocates for a comprehensive care plan including chiropractic adjustments, progress tracking scans, and goal-setting. He warns about the impact of excessive screen time on children's nervous systems, emphasizing the importance of creative play and parental self-care. Dr. Ebel mentions his podcast, Experience Miracles, as a resource for parents seeking support and solutions.

Takeaways
The prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD has been skyrocketing in recent years.
Addressing the underlying causes of these disorders, which involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors, is crucial for effective treatment.
The sequence of healing involves restoring the nervous system, addressing the gut and microbiome, and layering on additional healing modalities.
Regular chiropractic adjustments, scans to track progress, and milestones to indicate improvements are important components of a comprehensive care plan.
Parents should set big goals for their child's recovery and find a practitioner who understands the importance of the sequence of healing.
 Excessive screen time, particularly with iPads, can lead to sympathetic nervous system dominance and hinder proper neurodevelopment in children.
Parasympathetic activation, creative play, and investigation are essential for optimal neurodevelopment.
Parents should take care of their own nervous systems and seek chiropractic care for themselves and their children.
The Experiencxe Miracles podcast provides valuable resources and support for parents seeking solutions for their children's health challenges.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:15 The Skyrocketing Prevalence of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
04:25 Understanding the Causes of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
10:55 The Importance of the Nervous System and Gut in Healing
23:49 The Goal of Recovery and Finding the Right Practitioner
40:22 The Impact of Technology on Children's Nervous Systems
41:30 The Fourth T: Technology and Sympathetic Tone
42:43 The Importance of Parasympathetic Activation and Creative Play
45:45 Taking Care of Parents' and Children's Nervous Systems
56:21 The Experience Miracles Podcast: Resources for Parents

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283: From Diagnosis to Recovery: Dr. Tony Ebel on Addressing Neurodevelopmental Disorders

This mini episode explores the topic of ADD and ADHD, discussing the prevalence, diagnosis, and comorbidities of these conditions. The conversation highlights the role of environmental toxins in the increase of ADD and ADHD cases, as well as the impact of toxic exposures in utero and early childhood. The importance of testing for nutrient deficiencies and addressing genetic factors is also emphasized. The episode concludes by providing resources for support and solutions.

Takeaways:
ADD and ADHD are common conditions, but there is limited conversation around the reasons for their prevalence and how to address the root causes.
Environmental toxins play a significant role in the increase of ADD and ADHD cases.
Children with ADD and ADHD are often susceptible to comorbidities such as autism, mood disorders, and substance abuse disorders.
Testing for nutrient deficiencies and addressing genetic factors can provide valuable insights and guide targeted therapies.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to ADD and ADHD
01:14 Prevalence and Diagnosis of ADD and ADHD
03:58 Comorbidities of ADD and ADHD
04:41 Studied Contaminants: Lead, Phthalates, and BPA
07:57 Toxic Exposures in Utero and Early Childhood
09:26 Testing and Nutrient Deficiencies
10:20 Genetics and Epigenetics

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129. How the Chinese Element Theory Can Heal and Feed Relationships with Dr. Chris Motley

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