The Toxin Terminator

On today's episode of The Toxin Terminator podcast we are joined by Dr. Scott Antoine. Known as “The PANDAS Doc”, he is a board certified physician in emergency medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine, as well as a veteran.

Tune in as Dr. Antoine takes us through his own personal story with PANDAS syndrome, what PANDAS is and what to look for, and his opinions on the healthcare system.

Find out about:

·      What PANDAS syndrome is and it's links to immune compromising issues

·      The signs and symptoms of PANDAS and how it's diagnosed

·      Physician burnout, the problems with an insurance based system, and medical mediocrity

·      The 5 steps to the “fully functional approach”

·      Ways to reduce toxins and increase your body's ability to detoxify

Quotes:

 “You'll hear parents say that commonly, they felt like their child was gone and replaced by an alien or another child.”

“They did a study and found that 58% of parents of kids with PANS or PANDAS had been ridiculed at some time or told they were crazy and there was nothing wrong.”

“As a caretaker, whether you're a parent, or a brother, or a sister, or a physician, you have to pay attention.”

“The enemy in this story is the modern medical model.”

“Your immune system's job is to test what comes into you.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      https://www.vinehealthcare.com/

·      https://www.facebook.com/HealingPANSandPANDAS/

·      https://www.instagram.com/thepandasdocs/

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On this solo episode of the Toxin Terminator podcast we talk about the link between our oral health and our overall health.

Find out about:

·      How our oral health and our gut heath are linked

·      What can we do to reduce the inflammation in our gut

·      Various ways we can improve our oral heath

·      Tips on things to look for and avoid when looking for a dentist

Quotes:

“The mouth serves as a gateway, so to speak, to our body.”

“If we have chronic inflammation, we've got disease, and really it can be anywhere in our body.”

“There's not really true food sensitivities, it's the fact that our body is so inflamed.”

“In my family is was just, this was our lot in life.”

“Bad breath is an indicator of poor gut heath.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      Episode 41 link: http://aimeecarlson.com/blog/9483/what-s-the-real-cause-of-periodontal-disease-with-dr-danenburg

·      Toxic Risk Assessment: http://aimeecarlson.com/landing/assessment

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Today's guest is Dr. Alvin H. Danenberg. Known as Dr. Al to his patients, he is a periodontist dental practitioner who has had a private practice for 44 years, a certified functional medicine practitioner, a certified primal health coach, and an ADAPT trained health professional. He is also the author of “Crazy Good Living”, a speaker, and a creator of content for the College of Integrative Medicine.

Tune in as he talks about how our mouth health and gut health are intertwined, how our lifestyle choices effects our overall health, and busts some myths in the dental world.

Find out about:

·      The link between the gut and mouth health/gum diseases

·      How plaque is good for the mouth and why it becomes unhealthy

·      Busting some myths of the dental world:

◦    Teeth whitening

◦    Tooth paste

◦    Mouth wash

◦    Mercury fillings

◦    Root canals

◦    Fluoride

◦    X-rays

·      A brief overview of Dr. Al's personal cancer story

·      What questions to ask a dentist when seeking out a good one

Quotes:

“We have to be aware that science is great, but it has a fault.”

“What is going on with gum disease is a direct relation to what has happened in our gut.”

“You want to talk about a myth: the dental plaque around your teeth is healthy!”

“The gum tissue never, ever, ever should bleed, just like any other part of your body should never, ever bleed when the skin is in tact.”

“If you understood good nutrition, you would understand tooth decay.”

“We played with free mercury in our hands like kids play with Play Doh.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      https://drdanenberg.com/

·      https://drdanenberg.com/teeth-whitening/

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Today's episode of the Toxin Terminator is all about chronic inflammation: what is it, what causes it, and what can we do about it!

Find out about:

·      What chronic inflammation is and how it effects our bodies

·      Some of the causes and symptoms of chronic inflammation

·      Three ways we can help combat it:

◦    Changing our diet, foods to eat, and foods to avoid

◦    The importance of movement/exercise

◦    Finding ways to deal with stress that work for you

Quotes:

“A lot of these symptoms are really intertwinable, aren't they.”

“Scientists have already proven that when our body is inflamed, it effects everything.”

“Many people who are suffering from mental health have an inflamed gut.”

“Just keep your body in movement.”

“A lot of people will tell you “well, you're simply under stress”, but they're not going to give you suggestions and ideas on how to treat that stress.”

“Reducing stress and managing stress in our live can come at so many different avenues.”

Important Links and Mentions:

• http://aimeecarlson.com/blog/9386/taking-on-the-industry-buzzwords-with-dr-vincent-esposito
• http://aimeecarlson.com/blog/7855/how-to-heal-your-body-through-diet-lifestyle-changes-with-julie-hager
• http://aimeecarlson.com/blog/8939/the-silent-killer
• https://www.instagram.com/divaoverfifty/

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Today on the Toxin Terminator podcast, we have with us Dr. Vincent Esposito. He is a board-certified chiropractor in the state of New York, with a passion for cooking, functional medicine, and health coaching who creates realistic, sustainable practices to help you prevent and treat chronic disease. He is also a podcast host on the 'The Art of Eating', and has authored many articles for places like Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and Full Script, as well as on his own websites.

Tune in as Dr. Esposito tells us how he got into the world of nutrition and health coaching, and discusses with us various aspects of plant-based diets, chronic diseases, and more.

Find out about:

·      Plant-based diet: what it is, the benefits of it, tips and tricks, and how it differs from vegan.

·      Other diets and meal plans and the importance of a sustainable diet.

·      Chronic diseases and chronic inflammation.

·      The various aspects of calorie counting.

·      Our microbiomes and how what we eat effects it.

·      How supplements should be used as a boost, not a long-term solution.

·      The value of coaching and importance of accountability.

·      How to identify toxins in our food and how to avoid them.

Quotes:

“The number one factor that contributes to a lot of our disease and our ultimate deaths is our diet and what we eat on a day to day basis.

“Make little goals that are sustainable.”

“There is a direct link to what we eat and what that microbiome is made out of.”

“Whatever chronic condition you might be dealing with, it did not develop overnight.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      https://www.ewg.org/

·      https://www.evokhealth.com/podcast

·      https://insideouthealthwellness.com/

·      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRpZFrFsbJIk5fbNIkj4pQ

·      [email protected]

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Aimee shares some of her own personal stories today on The Toxin Terminator Podcast, as we talk about oxidative stress, what it is, and some tools you can use to help combat it.

Find out about:

·      What oxidative stress is and the effect it has on your body

·      The power of religion or belief in a higher power when dealing with stress

·      Different essential oils and supplements

·      Why meditation is so important for stress relief

Quotes:

“Oxidative stress is actually the number one contributor to the aging process and disease.”

“And they all could tell me that I was under stress, but not one of them gave me the tools to reduce the stress load in my body.”

“I call them my happy oils, citrus oils are always my happy oils.”

“Listen to your body because it's going to tell you.”

“To sit in a warm bath for three minutes was miraculous.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      http://aimeecarlson.com/blog/8938/the-5-steps-to-changing-behavior-with-dr-carolyn-ross

·      http://aimeecarlson.com/blog/7678/5-steps-to-achieve-rapid-self-awareness-with-amy-bull

·      https://meditationminis.com/

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Today on the Toxin Terminator, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Ross. She is a physician, the former head of the Eating Disorders Program and the Integrative Medicine Department at the world-renowned Sierra Tucson treatment center, a nationally known speaker, an author, and an expert in the field of integrated medicine. She is also the CEO and instructor of a 12-week online program called the Anchor Program.

Join us as Dr. Ross shares her own stories about her life experience in dealing with mental issues, disorders, and addictions.

Find out about:

·      Addictions and various disorders

·      Problems with the system in place surrounding addictions and disorders and alternatives to it

·      The five levels of recovery:

◦    Superficial behaviour

◦    Emotional soup

◦    Core beliefs

◦    Body connection

◦    Soul satisfaction

·      Guidance and allowing yourself to heal

·      Guided meditation

Quotes:

“It's like background noise: we don't notice it but it's constantly effecting us.”

“When you have emotions, all of that comes of the body.”

“And that is the deepest form of recovery you can have when you have that hook into life.”

“When your life becomes more important and more interesting to you than your eating disorder or your addiction, then you will fully be in recovery.”

“The very foods they crave are the ones they are most sensitive to.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      https://yourfoodbattle.com/

·      https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACarolyn+Coker+Ross+MD++MPH&s=relevancerank&text=Carolyn+Coker+Ross+MD++MPH&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

·      https://www.anchorprogram.com/

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Today's episode of The Toxin Terminator podcast is all about EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies): what are they, where are they coming from, and what can we do about them.

Find out about:

·      What EMFs are and their sources

·      The two different types of EMFs: non-ionizing and ionizing radiation

·      A brief overview of the ICNIRP guidelines and different acceptable exposure levels

·      Some of the symptoms of EMF exposure

·      Tips on what to do to combat and minimize EMF exposure

·      Using an EMF meter to gauge the exposure in your home

Quotes:

“EMFs are possible carcinogens to humans.”

“Scientists are finding more and more links between EMF exposure and links to brain and heart tumours.”

“We don't even have a TV in our bedroom.”

“When you're not using appliances, turn them off.”

“EMFs get weaker with distance.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      http://www.emfwatch.com/

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Libby Wright is our guest on today's episode of The Toxin Terminator podcast. She has twenty years of experience in healthcare in education and has been successfully homeschooling her four children while running her medical practices and a corporate wellness company with her physician husband. She also started her own consulting business for people with long-term chronic and genetic conditions called Revolutionary Joy.

Join us as Libby shares with us her very personal story about how her and her family have been overcome with chronic disease and how it has effected their lives.

Find out about:

·      How chronic diseases can effect a person

·      Ways to help eliminate toxins to help battle chronic illness

·      The MTHFR gene and how it shows differently in people

·      The importance of education people and passing down good life choices to your children

·      Making positive changes to your diet and the 150 Year rule

·      How EMF toxicity can effect you and ways to deal with it

·      Battling mental toxins and the power of a positive mindset

·      The importance of self care and support networks or groups

Quotes:

“Often times it's not the silver bullet, single diagnosis, it's hit after hit after hit.”

“The thing that you have the least energy for is the thing you probably need to focus on the most.”

“It's all about nourishing you know, not the empty calories.”

 “If we don't have our minds under control, it's going to be really hard to win any kind of a battle.”

“We're all actually master meditators: we either meditate on the positive or we meditate on the negative.”

“Happiness is what's going on around us, joy is what's going on within us.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      https://www.facebook.com/groups/RevolutionaryJoy/

·      https://www.facebook.com/groups/814585495393917/

·      http://libbyjoy.com/

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On this solo episode of The Toxin Terminator we discuss the various toxic chemicals that can be found in everyday beauty and skin care products.

Find out about:

·      The four toxic chemicals found in beauty products: parabens, phthalates, fragrance, and 1,4-dioxane.

·      How to identify the different names and types on product labels.

·      Various health concerns associated with each chemical and their most vulnerable populations.

·      Products to avoid and potential alternatives.

Quotes:

“Over 515 synthetic chemicals. That's what's estimated as women we are putting on our bodies every single day.”

“Many natural and organic cosmetic manufacturers have found effective alternatives to use in place of parabens.”

“The word fragrance itself could contain literally hundreds of chemicals in there.”

“If it suds up, it probably has 1,4-Dioxane in it.”

Important Links and Mentions:

·      https://www.ewg.org/

·      https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/

·      http://www.safecosmetics.org/

·      http://bit.ly/summit202

·      http://bit.ly/toxinrisk

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