Nourished Brain Podcast

Guido shares from his rich knowledge about history and science of 'the forgotten flavor' bitter, including significance to modern digestive health and eating concerns with a focus on sugar and carbohydrate cravings!

We talk here about:

-The history of 'Bitter' and historical applications

-How an herbalist thinks about the use of bitters in modern times

-The concept of Bitter as a 'forgotten flavor' (and why it matters)

-How bitters are tasted or sensed (hint: it's not just on the tongue)

-Impacts of bitter compounds on digestive physiology

-How exposure to bitter compounds can modulate the experience of craving and appetite

-Practical ideas for integrating bitter compounds to improve digestive and immune health

-Additional resources for reading & learning

Additional Links & Resources:

Guido's Books:

The Wild Medicine Solution: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wild-medicine-solution-guido-mase/1114036215

DIY Bitters: https://books.google.com/books/about/DIY_Bitters.html?id=ZgyQDAAAQBAJ

Urban Moonshine: https://www.urbanmoonshine.com/

Blessed Bitters: http://www.herbcraft.org/bitters.pdf

Bitters: Time for a New Paradigm (J. Whitehouse): https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2015/670504/

Plants for Human Health Institute: https://plantsforhumanhealth.ncsu.edu/people/slavko-komarnytsky/

Additional Link: https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/free-herbalism-project-fall-2016

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She specializes in helping others increase their performance and up-level their happiness by addressing gut health related issues and inflammation, including digestive issues (burping, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, retaining water), eczema, brain fog, fatigue, joint or muscle pain, migraines, auto-immune conditions and food sensitivities in private practice.

Christa has consulted in a variety of areas, including work with a major food company to behind the scenes for a fitness celebrity. Christa graduated from South Dakota State University in dietetics and journalism, completed her dietetic internship at the St. Louis Department of Veteran’s Affairs and has logged many hours of research and study in integrative nutrition.

She is the creator of The Less Stressed Approach to Eczema and Fast Track to Fabulous programs and has been a guest on other podcasts and lectures.

The terms 'food sensitivities' and 'food intolerances' cause a lot of confusion. Join Christa and I for a conversation about how food sensitivities and adverse food reactions can be understood and addressed, including the role of professional support. Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, online educator, and host of The Less Stressed Life podcast. She specializes in helping others increase their performance and up-level their happiness by addressing gut health related issues and inflammation, including digestive issues (burping, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, retaining water), eczema, brain fog, fatigue, joint or muscle pain, migraines, auto-immune conditions and food sensitivities in private practice. Christa has consulted in a variety of areas, including work with a major food company to behind the scenes for a fitness celebrity. Christa graduated from South Dakota State University in dietetics and journalism, completed her dietetic internship at the St. Louis Department of Veteran’s Affairs and has logged many hours of research and study in integrative nutrition. She is the creator of The Less Stressed Approach to Eczema and Fast Track to Fabulous programs and has been a guest on other podcasts and lectures.

Dr. Ellen Albertson, PhD, RDN, CD, CPHWC is a Psychologist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Wellcoach® and Reiki Master. She is an internationally recognized expert on women’s health and wellness. A sought after speaker, author and mentor, Dr. Ellen is dedicated to helping women embrace themselves, gain the confidence to step into their brilliance & to harmonize the dance of their lives with the song in their hearts to flow with grace, beauty and ease

Join us for a conversation about the role of self-compassion in overcoming eating struggles, defining confidence in eating & how to approach your eating journey as a step-by-step process to achieve long-term success.

Dr. Ellen Albertson, , PhD, RDN, CD, CPHWC is a Psychologist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Wellcoach® and Reiki Master. She is an internationally recognized expert on women’s health and wellness. A sought after speaker, author and mentor, Dr. Ellen is dedicated to helping women embrace themselves, gain the confidence to step into their brilliance & to harmonize the dance of their lives with the song in their hearts to flow with grace, beauty and ease

Join us for a conversation about the role of self-compassion in overcoming eating struggles, defining confidence in eating & how to approach your eating journey as a step-by-step process to achieve long-term success.

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Ruth Leyse-Wallace, PhD was in one of the first dietetic internship programs that became Registered Dietitians in 1971 continuing the credential for 44 years. Her studies in dietetics began at Oklahoma State University and continued through the University of California at Davis earning a BS degree under advisor Frances Zeman, PhD. She obtained an MS degree and completed an internship at the Kansas University Medical Center under the internship Director Norge Jerome, PhD. Her career began at Osawatomie State Hospital in Kansas, continued at The Menninger Foundation in Topkea, Kansas, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital in San Diego, and HPA Willow Park Hospital in Plano Texas. She returned to graduate school and earned a PhD degree in 1998 at the University of Arizona in Tucson, under the guidance of Mary Ann Kight, PhD, RD.

Dr Leyse-Wallace has served as adjunct faculty at Pima County Community College in Tucson, AZ and Mesa Community College in San Diego, CA. She has published three books: The Metaparadigm of Clinical Dietetics: Derivation and Application, Linking Nutrition To Mental Health, and Nutrition and Mental Health. She served five years as the Mental Health Resource Professional for the Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.