Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

In this episode with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, of Living Well With Dr. Michelle, we dig deep into all those areas that a wholistic dentist is that 1 out of 10 who the fluoride commercials never tell you about. The 1 out of 10 who isn't trying to sell you the lies we've been fed for decades.

In this episode:

-How we know dental health greatly impacts our overall health

-Dr. Michelle's personal story that led her to see the inadequacies of traditional dentistry alone

-All the interesting background stories that led to today's incomplete views on how cavities develop

-Research by Weston Price and Melvin Page in the 1930s that all dentists should be learning about in dental school.

-What fats are the problems 

-What fats are necessary for us to consume the vitamins that are necessary to grow healthy bones and teeth

-The two ways minerals must enter our teeth

-Acid dissolves minerals & what this means for dental health

-Can you drink acidic kombucha, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, and eat tomatoes and still have healthy teeth

-Why it's important that our saliva reestablishes our mouth ph to neutral

-The worst time to brush your teeth (this one will really surprise you)

-Why sugar-free soda is bad for your teeth, even with zero sugar

-What minerals that are lost when a cavity is forming

-What it means that fluoride is not a naturally occurring mineral in the toothHow fluoride changes bone structure to make them more brittle

-Details about hydroxyapatite and how it has been proven to strengthen, protect, and rebuild teeth and improve your health.

-When fluoride actually makes you MORE susceptible to cavities

-How & why fluoride interferes with the thyroid hormone

-What fat-soluble vitamins (D3 and K2) and minerals are necessary to avoid clogged arteries and tartar-free teeth & why

-Our Fight-or-Flight (sympathetic) system vs. our Rest-and-Refresh (parasympathetic) system and what about modern dentistry pushes our body into the first continually

-Gum disease (75% of adults have some level of it) tooth infection and airway and breathing problems and how they push our body into permanent Fight-or-Flight mode and make it impossible to loose weight

-Root canals and hidden infections that can be equated to "backing up a sewer"

-Whole-head Cone Beam CT Scans and who absolutely needs one.

-Dead zones that could be created where teeth are removed (and how they cause you to hold on to weight)

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

The study that shows almost 80% of the blood clots that lead to heart attacks are caused my dental bacteria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31117858/

The Soil Test from this episode's sponsor: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI (use code SOULYRESTED and save!)

That amazing sale on my Kombucha Master Class: https://soulyrested.com/kombucha/

Wholistic Dental directory (with focus on safe mercury removal) IAOMT.org

Wholistic Dental directory (with a focus on infection info) IABDM.org

A resource written for laymen, by a dentist, that goes into great depth on all these topics and more: Healthy Mouth, Healthy You, by Dr. Michelle Jorgensen-- https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/product/healthy-mouth-healthy-you/?sld=soulyrested

Dr. Michelle's Remineralization Supplements-- https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/product/remineralization-supplements/?sld=soulyrested

Dr. Michelle's Tooth Powder-- https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/shop/?sld=soulyrested

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on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingwellwithDrMichelle

website: Livingwellwithdrmichelle

Who is Dr. Michelle Jorgensen?

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, BCTA is an author, health-based dentist, and health and wellness provider. During her own health journey, Dr. Michelle, after practicing dentistry for over a decade, Dr. Michelle became intrigued with the Health-Based Dentistry field.

She is certified as a Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, a Certified Nutritional Autoimmune Specialist, and a Board-certified traditional Naturopath.

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, BCTA is an author, health-based dentist, and health and wellness provider. During her own health journey, Dr. Michelle, after practicing dentistry for over a decade, Dr. Michelle became intrigued with the Health-Based Dentistry field.

She is certified as a Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, a Certified Nutritional Autoimmune Specialist, and a Board-certified traditional Naturopath.

Today's episode with a world-class dietician, who's also an athlete and a licensed Naturopathic physician, is packed with more great tips and insights into simple ways to improve your health than should be allowed in one episode.

This episode's sponsors:

To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI (Go to SoulyRested.com/SOIL )

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off! And snag a couple so you can retest next season and know if other amendments are needed. Bonus: shipping will be free if you order a couple.

In this episode:

• What conventional nutritionists don't know
• Why dietary intervention is sometimes ignored for many problems, from acne to overall health
• How fractioned medicine is a byproduct of today's insurance plans
• If it's your doctor's fault that he/she doesn't understand functional medicine
• If calories are the most important thing & how to view food as important fuel
• What it means that Rigidity is the Death of Consistency
• Why consistency thrives on flexibility and how to combine the two
• Why folks pick up a diet habit and go in all or nothing, to their detriment, & how not to
• How Dr. Jaime helps clients maintain consistent success with their health goals
• Why protein and fiber helps you meet your goals and enjoy longevity, brain health, and more
• How differently menopause impacts every individual woman
• Impacts of menopause, including decrease in energy, decrease in muscle strength, increase in belly fat, and slower metabolism 
• How our knee jerk reaction to menopause of cutting carbs and increasing cardio may be doing more harm then good
• Why building muscle and increasing protein and fiber is so important in menopause
• Why under eating and over training will never get results
• Does farm work "count" as daily exercise?
• Why it's important to consider the protein/sugar ratio of your food... even the "healthy" options
• What foods you MUST eat to loose weight and sustain weight
• Are fruits and vegetables equal? And exactly what percentage of your daily food should be vegetables
• The thermogenic effect of food and how veggies like kale and broccoli fall on the scale
• If you have carbohydrates on your plate what the portion should be
• How to loose weight by still eating the same real foods you're eating, just changing the ratios

More About Dr. Jaime Schehr:

Dr. Jaime Schehr is a licensed Naturopathic physician, a world-class Registered Dietitian, and an athlete.

Dr. Schehr is the owner of Schehr Nutrition as well as co-founder of xFitLab, a medical fitness consulting company. Dr. Schehr is the assistant director at the Institute for Family Health of Mt. Sinai. She is a prominent speaker and often sought to lecture in both the corporate and academic space.

Follow Dr. Jaime:

on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeschehr/

via KS Fit Fuel: https://www.kirastokes.com/ksfit-fuel

In this episode with Amber Benge, of Grace Walk Farm, we dig deep into the ugly truths of eating disorders, how to recover from an unhealthy attitude towards food, and how to talk to our children and teens to help them avoid the pitfalls and dangers.

In this episode:

• Shocking statistics from the Natn. Eating Disorder Assoc. (source)
• Amber's thoughts on why these statistics may not be shocking enough.
• The many contributors to Amber's unhealthy associations with food.
• How parents can impact an unhealthy view of food in kids at a young age.
• The results of food being connected to trauma.
• The connections between eating disorders and processed foods.
• An example of an extreme diet.
• Warning signs in a child or teenager who has an eating disorder.
• How a parent should respond to a child's unhealthy view of food.
• How a naturopath deconstructs a diet and teaches about real food and herbalism.
• How to make peace with food and a less-than-perfect body. 
• What percentage of individuals with anorexia are male.
• How to practice moderation with food.
• Possibly the simplest thing to do to for a healthy body image (you and your kids)

To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off! And snag a couple so you can retest next season and know if other amendments are needed. Bonus: shipping will be free if you order a couple.

Follow Amber:

on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracewalkfarm/

on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracewalkfarm

Amber's blog:https://gracewalkfarm.org/

In today's podcast episode I'm chatting with Jill Winger about all things old-fashioned foods.

To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off! And snag a couple so you can retest next season and know if other amendments are needed. Bonus: shipping will be free if you order a couple.

In this episode, we cover:

- Has reducing “bad” fats & carbs from our diets made us healthier?

- If real food is life giving and good, why are we told to avoid it?

- Why has our society shifted from the way our grandparents ate?

- Particular foods we’re told to avoid that the Winger family eats a lot of (& why)

- Who is to blame for our obsession with processed food over real food?

The story behind my poor soil and how one test kept me from killing my garden: https://soulyrested.com/2022/06/30/is-soil-testing-important-for-your-garden/

My complete resources and recipes for Cooking Your Way Through the Pig: https://soulyrested.com/category/cooking-your-way-through-the-pig/

My Complete Guide to Rendering Lard: https://soulyrested.com/2022/03/17/complete-guide-to-rendering-lard/

CONNECT

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SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

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GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are better homemade: https://youtu.be/zbNHBCQ3Bkk

MORE RESOURCES

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “Apple podcasts.”

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

Why are we so stressed? How does it impact our health? And our cortisol levels? And why does it all matter?

Explore these answers and dive into quite possibly the easiest solutions to some pretty nasty modern-day health concerns in today's episode, while I chat with my friend of many years: Jill Winger.

Watch or read more about this episode: https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/08/surprising-ways-to-relieve-stress-podcast-with-jill-winger-s5-e5/

Her book: Preorder Old-Fashioned on Purpose here

Her podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/old-fashioned-on-purpose-podcast

Her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill.winger/

Her blog: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/

CONNECT

Blog: https://soulyrested.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLRbLo4lnwJ2nPiL2xtB8g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

Today’s episode is sponsored by Redmond Ag. Find out about their soil test kit that has me so excited (and grab a great discount!) here: https://soulyrested.com/soil/

For links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E5" at soulyrested.com.

GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are Better Homemade: https://soulyrested.com/2022/10/26/8-things-you-can-make-better-yourself-s4-e10/

MORE RESOURCES

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-doesnt-mean-easy/id1502035061

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

In today'a episode we break down 4 modern-day health problems that Grandma never had to worry about. We discuss what causes these 4 health issues and often rather simple, old-fashioned ways to deal with these very modern problems.

Go here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/01/4-modern-health-problems-what-to-do-about-them-s5-e4/ or Search S5 E4 on SoulyRested for all the details.

This episode sponsored by my favorite soil test kit ever: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15%!

Today we're talking why so many societies have seen an alarming trend in obesity & what we can do, in our own homes and families, to combat this trend.

Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Grab some of the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:

- What factors lead to an obese nation?

-The definition of obesity

-What is BMI

-How to measure BMI

-If BMI is accurate & why

-Who benefits from our obesity?

-Is an old fashioned lifestyle less prone to obesity & why?

-Are there simple steps to fight obesity?

RESOURCES

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The CDC study on obesity trends: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/bsc/bscpres_ogden_may2014.pdf

The study on obesity in menopausal years: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509974/

Go here for the final days of the sale on my favorite seeds and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Check out soulyrested.com/coupons/ for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this podcast season.

Go here for links to everything mentioned in this episode: xxxxx

CONNECT

Blog: https://soulyrested.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLR…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Use code PHOMESTEAD10 at this link: soulyrested.com/seeds

For links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E3" at soulyrested.com

GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are Better Homemade: https://youtu.be/zbNHBCQ3Bkk

MORE RESOURCES

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “apple podcasts.”

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

Today we're talking about the most important thing I did. to loose weight and get in better shape--how I did it and why it worked.

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

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IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:

- Who really gets credit for this technique

-Why it's important to UNDERwhelm your schedule if you want to be OVERwhelmed with good results

-Thoughts of what you're investing yourself in

-How we invest ourselves is returned 10 fold

-How we always gain blessings when we give up what we're supposed to give up

-Why it's great to have a person in your life is holding you accountable

-How to use a day planner for accountability, to keep daily track for 3 things that are important for your overall health

-How to use highlighters on your calendar if you don't have a detailed planner, but just a monthly calendar

-Why I prefer a planner, with more space, for doing this

-How to start making your health a priority (with your attitude)

-What will make this technique fail for you, if you let it

RESOURCES

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Where I get my cover crops, garden seeds, sprout garden and seeds, fermenting kits, and food storage lids for buckets and jars: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Check out soulyrested.com/coupons/ for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this podcast season.

Go here for links to everything mentioned in this episode:

CONNECT

Blog: https://soulyrested.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLR…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Use code PHOMESTEAD10 at this link: soulyrested.com/seeds

For links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E2" at soulyrested.com

GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are Better Homemade: https://youtu.be/zbNHBCQ3Bkk

MORE RESOURCES

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “apple podcasts.”

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

Tips to Improve Your Health, at any age. I share my story & offer 4 encouraging tips, for any stage of life.

BIG NEWS! Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Grab some of the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:

- My story towards improved health, as a young mom

- How the fact that I was a busy homeschool mom impacted my health

- Why I thought my nutrition and overall health didn't matter

- Two reasons my overall health mattered very much

- I lost 38 pounds over the course of about 7 months

- Why I regained 20 of those pounds a decade later

- My story towards improved health, in menopause

- Why weight loss was much harder during menopause

- The 4 things I learned, by fighting to regain my health in two very different stages of life

- How those 4 take aways can encourage you

RESOURCES

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Where I get my cover crops, garden seeds, sprout garden and seeds, fermenting kits, and food storage lids for buckets and jars: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Check out soulyrested.com/coupons/ for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this podcast season.

Go here for links to everything mentioned in this episode:

https://soulyrested.com/2023/04/10/tips-for-improving-your-health-at-any-age-s5-e1/

CONNECT

Blog: https://soulyrested.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLR…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Use code PHOMESTEAD10 at this link: soulyrested.com/seeds

For links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E1" at soulyrested.com

MORE RESOURCES

Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Go here to see all the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “apple podcasts.”

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

I'm sharing lots of tips (and what I learned NOT to do) related to my recent weight loss, but we're also discussing overall health and wellness and the inherent value of real food and exercise, regardless of a number on a scale. Some things we cover today:

--Why real food is important if you want to loose weight

--How fermented foods and drinks help you loose weight

--My favorite (delicious!) fermented foods and drinks

--Why daily exercise is so important

--How I chose my exercise carefully & what I chose

--Why you have to give yourself grace if you're going to loose weight

--Why a positive attitude is vital for weight loss

--How stress impedes weight loss

--Why stress is even more of a factor in menopause

--My #1 most difficult struggle with weight loss

--Why sleep is so vital if you want to loose weight

--Why core strength is important

--How I improved my core strength

--The 6 elements of pilates

--How a hobby will help you loose weight

--What hobby I focused on that helped me loose weight in 2 ways at once

--A fun way to win a copy of my book, Sweet Maple, and lifetime access to my new Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market. Please go to soulyrested.com/seeds to take advantage of the fabulous offer they're sharing with all my podcast listeners ($10 off of $50!)

For the full script of this episode and links to every thing (including recipes) that I mention in today's episode, search S4 E13 on the blog: https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/20/how-to-loose-weight-during-menopause-s4-e13/