The Wellfuel Podcast

By Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN

A podcast about gut health, detox, hormones, mold, and everything in between, hosted by Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN.

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The Wellfuel Podcast episodes:

April 16, 2024 Ep #81: Facts About Perimenopause/Menopause with Dr. Dina Pavilonis
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Dina Pavilonis discusses menopause, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She'll be explaining the differences between perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms women may experience during these stages, and the importance of lifestyle support - as well as the need for proper hormone replacement therapy and the risks associated with improper use. Dr. Dina will also offer some actionable recommendations for managing symptoms and supporting overall health during perimenopause and menopause.

Grab your favorite device and listen in!

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About Dr. Dina Pavilonis:
Dr Dina Pavilonis is a medical doctor board certified in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Fellow in Anti-Aging Metabolic Endocrinology and Functional Medicine (FAAMFM), certified by Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), certified BA and Management at Cornell University She is the CEO and Founder of one of the largest Integrative Clinics in Chicago, Green Circle Wellness and the author of her first best-selling book "No More Bandaids".
You can find Dr. Dina on Instagram: @dinapavilonismd; @greencirclewellness
or at her website: https://www.greencirclewellness.com/

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April 09, 2024 Ep #80: Help! I Have an Itchy Butthole - Do I Have Parasites?
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!
This week, we're doing a quick (but educational) dive into a controversial topic - the itchy butthole.
Yep - we said it. Itchy butthole.
If you're like most people, your first thought when you feel an itch "down there" is, "I must not have wiped well enough." - right? We're here to tell you on today's podcast that there might be more going on than you think!
In today's episode, Isabel is going to tell you about the most common causes of those "icky itches" - and how to relieve them.
This is a quick-listen episode - grab your favorite device and listen in!
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April 02, 2024 Ep. #79 All Things Lyme Disease with Mary-Beth Charno, RN, APRN-C
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!
In this episode, I'm excited to have Mary-Beth Charno, a nurse practitioner specializing in tick-borne and mold illnesses. We will be discussing various topics related to Lyme disease, including co-infections, prevention, and differentiating between current and past infections, as well as the complexity of Lyme disease and how to prevent Lyme by preventing the occurrence of tick bites.

Chapters:
02:30 All Things Lyme
04:22 Lyme Co-infections
09:33 Prevention of Lyme Disease
23:47 The Complexity of Lyme Disease
24:22 Differentiating Lyme Disease from Other Infections
25:08 Treating Different Stages of Lyme Disease
26:13 The Adaptive Nature of Lyme Disease
27:11 Co-Infections and Testing
28:01 Different Types of Infections and Vectors
29:10 Sequential Presentation of Infections
30:02 The Role of Antibiotics in Lyme Treatment
31:00 Maintenance Treatment and Antibiotic Dependency
31:30 Challenges in Obtaining Antibiotics
32:23 Personal Experience with Lyme Treatment
33:18 Individual Variability in Lyme Tolerance
36:07 Increasing Prevalence of Environmental Illnesses
37:27 Improving Collaboration and Communication in Medicine
38:27 The Role of Lyme Literate Practitioners
39:30 Believing the Patient and Individualized Treatment
41:02 Finding a Lyme Literate Practitioner
41:35 The MSIDS Questionnaire

Transcript Available: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LtTbZMKSKk2wkJoDzYycgrYKPkKo0l-aEupoaHEQzJE/edit?usp=sharing
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About Mary-Beth Charno:
Mary-Beth is a nurse practitioner in private practice in Bellport. Her specialty is in tick-borne and mold illness; and is currently offering preventative care and early treatment for COVID. She also offers intravenous nutrient therapy for non-patients to support energy, detox and hydration, as well as ozone therapy. A graduate of both Stony Brook University with a master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing, and Pace University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Mary-Beth worked as an RN for ten years in oncology. Early on in her career she became Board Certified as a Holistic Nurse through the American Holistic Nurses Association, and this continues to inform her patient care. Mary-Beth has trained with some of the leaders in tick-borne illness; initially working alongside Dr. Richard Horowitz; and is currently being mentored by Dr. Joseph Jemsek, an Infectious Disease doctor in DC. She is an ILADS member and has completed their preceptor program. She has become increasingly interested in the intersect of Functional Medicine, tick-borne and mold illness, collectively termed Environmentally Acquired Illness. Mary-Beth has trained at the Institute for Functional Medicine and completed a year-long Advanced Training in Functional Medicine Clinic Emersion with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald. She is certified as a mold specialist with Dr. Jill Crista, is certified as an ozone specialist through Dr. Frank Shallenberger; and is preparing for certification at the Academy for Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. Her protocols use a blend of pharmaceutical, herbal, neutraceuticals, IV, and nutrition. Mary-Beth is a 200-hr E-RYT/500-hr Registered Yoga teacher; is certified at the Master’s level in Reiki and is a practitioner of Breema, a system of gentle bodywork that fosters deep relaxation. Mary-Beth was born and raised on Long Island.
Learn how to work with Mary-Beth Charno on her website at https://www.marybethcharno.com/ - and be sure to sign up for her Tick Bite First Aid download there!
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March 28, 2024 Ep #78: Gut Health and Chronic Inflammation with Sydney Flippo
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

Our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN is talking about all things gut health and chronic inflammation today!

If you've been a long-time listener of our podcast, you know these are topics that we've spoken on before, and with good reason - because they're vitally important and absolutely connected! You already know that your gut health has a huge impact on your overall health - but did you know that it can also either cause or reduce inflammation everywhere in your body?

Sydney is going to be giving you an amazing amount of information today about how to improve your gut health - and in turn, reduce inflammation in your body. You're going to want to take notes on this one!

Chapters & Takeaways:
00:29  The Basics of Inflammation
01:27  Chronic Gut Inflammation
06:04  Factors Contributing to Gut Inflammation
09:21  Impact of Antibiotics and Stress
10:18  Other Contributors to Inflammation
13:40  Lab Testing for Inflammation
15:58  Reducing Inflammation: Diet and Lifestyle
28:16  Consequences of Untreated Gut Inflammation
31:06  Preventing and Managing Inflammation

Transcript Available: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sYmSp_wpUmzgSH3JbH0rlu_ynir1b0gOufSuzgIxsUI/edit?usp=sharing
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To good health!
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March 21, 2024 Ep #77: How to Successfully Get Off of Ozempic with Dr. Dina Pavilonis
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

We're so excited to have Dr. Dina Pavilonis as our guest today to discuss how to successfully transition off of Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs.

You've seen it, heard about it, and it seems like everyone is on it these days - Ozempic (or Wegovy, or something similar) - right? But what exactly are these drugs - how do they work, and what happens when you try to transition off of them? How do you NOT gain the weight back when you stop taking these medications to lose weight?
Dr. Dina is here to give us an absolute gold mine of information and knowledge on this topic - and we can't wait for you to listen in!

Chapters & Takeaways:
01:16 Understanding the Effects of Ozempic and Similar Drugs
05:19 Challenges of Nutritional Intake06:08Transitioning Off Ozempic
07:46 The Set Weight Number and Body's Resistance to Change
11:51 Working with a Nutritionist and Health Coach
13:19 Complexity of the Process and Chemical Changes in the Brain
About Dr. Dina Pavilonis:
Dr. Dina Pavlonez is a medical doctor board-certified in family medicine, obesity medicine, and is a fellow in anti-aging metabolic endocrinology and functional medicine. She's certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine, (IFM), has a certified BA in management at Cornell University, and she's the CEO and founder of one of the largest integrative clinics in Chicago, Green Circle Wellness, and the author of her first bestselling book, No More Band-Aids.

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March 14, 2024 Ep #76: Why It's Key to Keep a Symptom Log in Your Healing Journey
Welcome back to The WellFuel Podcast!
In this episode, Isabel discusses the importance of keeping symptom logs in the healing journey. A symptom log can help you and your practitioner to understand the big picture AND the day-to-day details of one's body for effective healing. Isabel also shares examples from her own symptom log to illustrate what a symptom log can look like.

CHAPTERS & TAKEAWAYS:
00:00 Importance of Symptom Logs
01:22 Understanding the Big Picture
03:42 Using Symptom Logs for Better Assessments
04:40 The Value of Symptom Logs in Functional Medicine
05:10 What Does a Symptom Log Look Like?
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March 07, 2024Ep #75: What Is The Best Sugar to Eat?
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!
Are you confused about what type of sugar to eat (or not eat)? There are so many options these days: real sugar, plant-based sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, honey, maple syrup - it's no wonder consumers are confused about what type of sugar to eat!
In this episode, Isabel will help clear up the confusion and give you some real insight into the world of sugar.

Important highlights of this episode:
Sugar is Sugar, But Some Have Different Glycemic Indexes

The Body's Response to Sweetness and Calories

Artificial Sweeteners and Their Negative Effects

Preference for Nutritive Sweeteners

Negative Effects of Zero-Calorie Sweeteners

Preferred Natural Sweeteners: Honey and Maple Syrup

Opportunity to Improve Nutritional Status

Eat the Real Thing and Stop Looking for Alternatives
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February 29, 2024Ep #74: Why Is Blood Sugar Something Everyone Needs to Consider?
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!
Blood sugar: you're always hearing about it, right? But if you're not diabetic, should you even be concerned about your blood sugar at all? The answer is a resounding YES!

In this episode, our own Sydney Flippo, RDN - our in-house expert on Diabetes - discusses the importance of managing blood sugar levels, even for individuals without diabetes. Blood sugar, or glucose, affects everyone's health and can lead to poor energy and focus in the short term, as well as the development of serious health conditions in the long term. Sydney will explain the factors that affect blood sugar levels, how dysregulated blood sugar can lead to cellular dysfunction, fatigue, brain fog, cravings, and skin issues, as well as how it can affect weight management, hormonal function, and mental health.

The highlights of this episode:
Why Should I Worry About My Blood Sugar?

Understanding Blood Sugar and Glucose

Factors Affecting Blood Sugar Levels

Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Blood Sugar

Positive Effects of Exercise on Blood Sugar

Dysregulated Glucose and Cellular Dysfunction

Effects of Blood Sugar on Daily Experience

Blood Sugar and Weight Management

Blood Sugar and Hormonal Dysfunction

Blood Sugar and Mental Health

The Risks of Following Internet Recommendations
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February 22, 2024Ep #73: Taking DIM? Are You Sure You Should Be? Isabel Explains
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!
You might have heard of the supplement called "DIM" on the internet, and you may be wondering: What is it? Is it safe to use? What is it even for?
In this episode, Isabel discusses the use of DIM (Diindolylmethane) as a supplement to lower estrogen levels. She will highlight the potential negative effects of overusing DIM without proper testing and understanding of individual hormone levels, as well as the importance of testing to determine the appropriate use of DIM and to assess estrogen levels, methylation, and overall hormone processing. This episode will also help clear up the misconceptions floating around the internet about this popular supplement!

The highlights of this epsiode:
Introduction to DIM and its Popularity

The Potential Negative Effects of DIM

The Importance of Testing with a Dutch Test

Understanding Methylation and Estrogen Levels

The Risks of Following Internet Recommendations
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February 15, 2024Ep 72: What Exercises Can I Do With Adrenal Fatigue or Cortisol Disregulation?
Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!
In this episode, our own Sydney Flippo, RDN discusses exercise recommendations for individuals with adrenal fatigue or cortisol dysregulation. Sydney will explain the concept of adrenal fatigue and how it is a dysregulation of the HPA axis and explore the various causes of HPA axis dysregulation, including poor diet, inflammation, and emotional stress. She'll also provide some actionable tips on exercise for individuals with adrenal fatigue.

The highlights of this episode:
Definition of Adrenal Fatigue

Causes of HPA Axis Dysregulation

Exercise as a Tool for Cortisol Dysregulation

Recommended Exercises for Adrenal Fatigue

Exercise's Short-Lived Effect on Cortisol Levels
If you loved this episode, leave us a review - it really helps!

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