Understanding Health

By Liv Whisler

Dive into Functional Medicine and nutrition to understand your health better.... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Understanding Health episodes:

April 30, 2023 Dr.Heather Yost and the Wellness Center
Join me as I speak with Dr.Yost, owner and founder of the Yost Wellness Center, a functional medicine clinic located in Urbandale, Iowa. Hear about her story, a story of a patient, and how she practices the art of wellness at the clinic and in her own life!
Check out her website here! https://www.yostwellnesscenter.com/
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38min
December 31, 2022 Gut Health Overview!
So many people struggle with annoying, or debilitating gut issues. There are so many things that could be going on, and it’s often dismissed for years! Listen to how a FM provider might approach treatment, common issues, and how to help your gut today!
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34min
September 23, 2022 IS STRESS KILLING YOU??
Are you stressed out? Stress affects your health for the worse! We're talking about why zebras don't get ulcers, what stress does to your body and ways to mitigate your stress.
Thanks so much for listening!
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22min
September 08, 2022 ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE DIETARY GUIDELINES??
Multiple different guides for healthy eating have been published over the years. We will look at the top guides from the USDA, Canada, Harvard, and the AHA. This is the test to see if you are anywhere near the guidelines!!
White Rice Study: Sonia S, Witjaksono F, Ridwan R. Effect of cooling of cooked white rice on resistant starch content and glycemic response. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2015;24(4):620-5. doi: 10.6133/apjcn.2015.24.4.13. PMID: 26693746.
Harvard Health Version of MyPlate https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/
America’s Dietary Guidelines https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf
Canda’s Dietary Guidelines https://food-guide.canada.ca/sites/default/files/artifact-pdf/CDG-EN-2018.pdf
Life’s Essential 8, American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8
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34min
August 11, 2022 HERBALISM, A CANCER SURVIVOR, AND POSTPARTUM with Miranda Hanan
As always, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE!
Learn more about nature's healing herbs as we hear a heart-touching cancer story, motherhood, and everything in between.
Be apart of what Miranda is doing! www.patreon.com/offorestandhuman
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52min
August 05, 2022 Understanding your hormones! PHYSIOLOGY introduction and WOMEN’S HORMONES
Phew! There is so much to talk about here! We’ll look at some physiology of how your hormones work, sex hormones, and practical applications to balance your hormones.
As always, this is not medical advice.
References:
Thakur H, Pareek P, Sayyad MG, Otiv S. Association of Premenstrual Syndrome with Adiposity and Nutrient Intake Among Young Indian Women. Int J Womens Health. 2022 May 4;14:665-675. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S359458. PMID: 35547840; PMCID: PMC9081175. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9081175/
Pearce E, Jolly K, Jones LL, Matthewman G, Zanganeh M, Daley A. Exercise for premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BJGP Open. 2020 Aug 25;4(3):bjgpopen20X101032. doi: 10.3399/bjgpopen20X101032. PMID: 32522750; PMCID: PMC7465566.
Brooks JD, Ward WE, Lewis JE, Hilditch J, Nickell L, Wong E, Thompson LU. Supplementation with flaxseed alters estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal women to a greater extent than does supplementation with an equal amount of soy. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Feb;79(2):318-25. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/79.2.318. PMID: 14749240. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14749240/
Roland AV, Moenter SM. Reproductive neuroendocrine dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome: insight from animal models. Front Neuroendocrinol. 2014 Oct;35(4):494-511. doi: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2014.04.002. Epub 2014 Apr 18. PMID: 24747343; PMCID: PMC4175187. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4175187/
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17min
July 28, 2022 Understanding your SKIN: Ance, non-toxic skin care and psoriasis
Today we’re covering studies on acne, non-toxic skincare, and the autoimmune condition, Psoriasis. Thanks for listening!

References
SMITH RN et al. A low-glycemic-load diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris patients: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr, [s. l.], v. 86, n. 1, p. 107–15, 2007. Disponível em: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17616769/
https://dermnetnz.org/topics/what-causes-acne
Baldwin, H., & Tan, J. (2021). Effects of Diet on Acne and Its Response to Treatment. American journal of clinical dermatology, 22(1), 55–65. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7847434/
Chilicka K, Dzieńdziora-Urbińska I, Szyguła R, Asanova B, Nowicka D. Microbiome and Probiotics in Acne Vulgaris-A Narrative Review. Life (Basel). 2022 Mar 15;12(3):422. doi: 10.3390/life12030422. PMID: 35330173; PMCID: PMC8953587. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8953587/
Bassett IB, Pannowitz DL, Barnetson RS. A comparative study of tea-tree oil versus benzoylperoxide in the treatment of acne. Med J Aust. 1990 Oct 15;153(8):455-8. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1990.tb126150.x. PMID: 2145499.
Al-Atif H. Collagen Supplements for Aging and Wrinkles: A Paradigm Shift in the Fields of Dermatology and Cosmetics. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2022 Jan 1;12(1):e2022018. doi: 10.5826/dpc.1201a18. PMID: 35223163; PMCID: PMC8824545.
Morris ZS, Wooding S, Grant J. The answer is 17 years, what is the question: understanding time lags in translational research. J R Soc Med. 2011 Dec;104(12):510-20. doi: 10.1258/jrsm.2011.110180. PMID: 22179294; PMCID: PMC3241518.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22114-red-light-therapy
Dermatology 2001;203:135–140 Multicenter Randomized Comparative Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Zinc Gluconate versus Minocycline Hydrochloride in the Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris
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22min
July 21, 2022 THE POWER OF NATURE, how getting outside benefits your health!
Decreasing stress, gaining concentration, and vitamin D are just a few simple ways you can benefit from getting outside more often. Health is complicated, but getting outside is an easy, free way you can benefit your health. Learn about grounding, forest bathing, and your circadian rhythm, and all the health advantages that come from the great outdoors.
Take a look at the thermal images from grounding in this academic journal, Explore! https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2019.10.005
Other References:
Menigoz W, Latz TT, Ely RA, Kamei C, Melvin G, Sinatra D. Integrative and lifestyle medicine strategies should include Earthing (grounding): Review of research evidence and clinical observations. Explore (NY). 2020 May-Jun;16(3):152-160. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2019.10.005. Epub 2019 Nov 14. PMID: 31831261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2019.10.005
Chang SW, Lee HC. Vitamin D and health - The missing vitamin in humans. Pediatr Neonatol. 2019 Jun;60(3):237-244. doi: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2019.04.007. Epub 2019 Apr 17. PMID: 31101452.https://www.pediatr-neonatol.com/article/S1875-9572(18)30651-X/fulltext
Li Q. Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function. Environ Health Prev Med. 2010 Jan;15(1):9-17. doi: 10.1007/s12199-008-0068-3. PMID: 19568839; PMCID: PMC2793341. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2793341/
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12min
July 14, 2022 What is Functional Medicine?
Have you wondered what Functional medicine even is and how it differs from conventional care? This episode will hopefully answer that question and help you decide if this type of care is right for you!
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16min
July 08, 2022 Creating a Healthy Lifestyle: HABITS, MOTIVATION, WILLPOWER
In this week’s episode we are diving into my top 5 tips for creating a healthy lifestyle. Health is more than nutritional science, it’s behavioral science too! Listen to learn how to start actually implementing the healthily behavior you’ve been trying to start doing for so long.
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17min

FAQs about Understanding Health:

How many episodes does Understanding Health have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.