Health has become so overcomplicated, that when someone says they want to get healthy, there's a MILLION different ways to interpret it.

Even moreso, that person is so overwhelmed by the amount of information they are recieving that they really don't know where to start. So in this episode I sit down and evaluate the basics that I wish I would have started with when I went on my health journey:

1. Food
2. Water
3. Exercise
4. Sleep
5. Environment

When you take a good look internally at these different categories for yourself, you can make huge shifts in your health before spending hundreds of dollars on supplements, cleanses, and functional doctors.

This is a fairly controversial topic I am broaching and I understand that. I want you to know that whatever decision you make as a family, that is your decision- there is no judgement when it comes to personal choice.

I am however advocating for INFORMED consent, and to ensure that you are aware of the industry that lurks in the dark when it comes to byproducts that are deemed "medical waste" in the medical model such as placenta and foreskin. The biomedical and cosmetics industries earn big paychecks when it comes to harvested stem cells and I think it's important to know.

We cover:

• Why stem cell harvesting is so appealing
• Why circumcision is most popular in the US
• Evaluate if it actually serves a purpose
• Why our medical and insurance models influence this procedure so heavily
• Just how hospitals, clinics, and biotech are profiting off of these stem cells

This episode is a Q&A that revolves around motherhood! We touch on preconception, swaddling, what you REALLY need as a mother, male fertility, diapers and at the very end I share a resource on v*xxines. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH! If you have additional questions or want to chat with me, send me a DM!

Links down below:
Kudos Diapers
Cod Liver Oil
HTMA Test
V*xxines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness

Hi and Welcome back to Journal the Body for Season 2! I am calling this my postpartum era, and today's episode I am going to be diving into my results from my Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis during postpartum and the steps I am taking to correct some of the imbalances I am currently seeing. Beware, I expected my results to be crazy all over the place and they were exactly that, lol.

Here is a link to a good HTMA test that gives in-depth results with descriptions

In this episode I explain:

• A breakdown of HTMA testing
• How it can be beneficial for different phases like preconception / postpartum
• What are nutrient minerals
• What are electrolyet minerals
• What are heavy metals
• How do minerals work in ratios
• What I have personally experienced postpartum

Some products to help minerals balancing:
Magnesium Breakthrough : Code- "Ferro10" for 10% off
High Quality Regenerative Red Meat
Zinc with Copper Cofactors
HTMA TEST

On this episode, Madisen (@the.gut.goddess) and Abi sit down to talk about gut health, the perfect poop, and how your menstrual cycle can be impacted significantly by the health of your gut.

Madisen, aka the Gut Goddess, has a mission & passion to support individuals struggling with chronic digestive issues. As someone who's struggled herself and tried all of the restrictive diets and supplements, she gets how overwhelming, confusing and frustrating it can be. Her goal is to make gut healing simple, holistic, clear & sustainable.

You can find more about madisen at: https://www.thegutgoddess.com/
IG @the.gut.goddess

On this episode Josh and I sit down to talk all things detox versus drainage, lymes disease, biohacking tools, mouth-breathing and more!

Josh is a registered dietitian with a passion for Functional Medicine and a root cause approach. He holds a Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and has been in practice for six years, during which he has helped over 1000 clients achieve their health and wellness goals.
With a deep understanding of the complex relationship between food, nutrients, and the body, Josh takes a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Over the years, Josh has worked with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and health conditions. He has a particular interest in digestive health, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders, and is known for his ability to help clients achieve sustainable, long-term results. Josh is a firm believer in the power of food as medicine and is passionate about educating his clients on the importance of a healthy, balanced diet.

You can find out more about Josh at @joshkreifelsrd or kreifwell.com

Young men in their 20s and 30s have seen a decrease in testosterone of 37% in the last 15 years.

Oftentimes one of the first things men think of to do when they start slowing down is to begin a testosterone replacement therapy protocol.

This is arguably not a good move because alot can go wrong with exogenous testosterone therapy (especially if not properly medically supervised).

Men instead should look to lifestyle changes that can naturally boost their testosterone levels back into the optimal ranges.

Today I sit down with Dobrynja ( @primalthrive) to discuss the natural route to improving testosterone levels for longevity and also fertility reasons.

Follow him on instagram @primalthrive or visit his site: https://primalthrive.thinkific.com/courses/accelerated

Alannah is an expert in hormonal health and is based out of the Center for New Medicine, her mother's (Dr. Liegh Erin Connealy) cancer clinic.

She currently is Head of Moment Health, a telehealth company that is servicing people across the states for their hormonal needs from bloodwork to lifestyle corrections and supplementation protocols.

They treat a broad spectrum of conditions from PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, PMS, acne, perimenopause to hysterectomy recoveries. It is one-of-a-kind telehealth service with a base membership that includes a full hormonal workup from expert practitioners.

MomentHealth: https://momenthealth.co?ref=582
Alannah Slingsby @alannahslingsby
Dr Leigh Erin Connealy: @connealymd
Progesterone Cream: (you can get through Moment Health subscription) or here: https://a.co/d/b8dhR7J
Author Mentioned: Dr. Thomas Cowan

This is the extensive episode where I go over all the things I accepted and declined so far during pregnancy! As well as my plans for labor and post-partum. We go through quite a laundry list of things from working out, to prenatals, supplements, testing/appointments, common procedures/interventions, and so much more!

BOOKS I SAID YES TO:
Birthing from Within
Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care (Sally Fallon)
Husband Coached Childbirth (Ina May)
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

This is the not so fun part of the year where it feels like you're just waiting for the inevitable to happen... the cold/flu. So let's discuss on this episode:
What to do
What NOT to do
Why reducing a fever might not be the solution
Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbs
Traditional Practices
And more to heal the natural way.

Here are some links to keep the immunity high:

Cod Liver Oil: https://amzn.to/3ONlPAY
Red Light Therapy: https://amzn.to/3Fh1ukr
Oil of Oregano: https://amzn.to/3VJkD3A
Eucalyptus Essential Oil: https://doterra.me/sjotVu
Bee Propolis Throat Spray: https://amzn.to/3ERMeZJ