Wellness Speaks Podcast

015: Wellness Speaks to Valerie Burgess, MD About Fermented Foods & Gut Health

Today, Shawna and Jade discuss Fermented Foods and Gut Health with Valerie Burgess, MD of Abundant Life Restored. Learn all sorts of fun facts about your soon-to-be-favorite ferments like kefir, kombucha, and yogurt!

Links discussed in show:

www.Culturesforhealth.com

www.bodyecology.com

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014: Wellness Speaks About Our Favorite Culinary Spices

In this episode, Jade and Shawna discuss their favorite culinary spices, their health benefits and how to use them!

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013: Wellness Speaks About Cold & Flu Natural Remedies

With flu season still going strong and the flu shot reported to only be 10% effective this year, more people than usual are searching for better ways to fight it off. Learn how herbs, homeopathics, antioxidants, and even run of the mill supplements can help you build and boost your immune system.

Elderberry Syrup

Fire Cider

* 2-3 inches ginger root shredded or pressed

* 2 inches horseradish root

* 1/2 cup peeled and diced turmeric

* 1 medium white onion, chopped

* 8 minced or crushed garlic cloves

* 2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped

* Zest and juice from 2 organic lemons

* fresh sprigs of oregano, thyme and rosemary

Add above ingredients to quart size mason jar, cover fully with Raw apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 4 weeks in dark, room temperature space. Strain vegetables and add raw organic honey to taste. Can be stored in fridge.

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References:

https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/06/briefing/2006-4254b_09_01_Tamiflu%20AE%20Review%202006%20Redacted_D060309_092.pdf

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19682714

11 Best Flu Remedies Backed by Scientific Studies

https://content.iospress.com/articles/international-journal-of-risk-and-safety-in-medicine/jrs545

012: Wellness Speaks About Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disease that typically is diagnosed due to a lack of any other diagnoses- it is characterized by chronic musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, impaired deep sleep, headaches, confusion, irritable bowel, and nervous symptoms like depression or anxiety. Approximately 70% of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia meet all the criteria for CFS. It’s not uncommon for those with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia to also have a diagnosis of CFS, Lupus, IBS, or RA. 90% of those diagnosed with this disease are women. 

011: Wellness Speaks about Essential Oils

Today on the podcast we discuss some of our favorite essential oils and how we use them in our daily lives. We also talk about safety and precautions to take when using essential oils.

Below we have linked and referenced the studies we mentioned in the episode.

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References:

Hancianu M, et.al, , Neuroprotective effects of inhaled lavender oil on scopolamine-induced dementia via anti-oxidative activities, Phytomedicine. 2013 Mar 15;20(5):446-52 , https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23351960

Peir Hossein Koulivand, et. al, Lavender and the Nervous System, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013; 2013: 681304.Published online 2013 Mar 14.

Seyedeh Maryam Sharafi,Protective effects of bioactive phytochemicals from Mentha piperita with multiple health potentials, Pharmacogn Mag. 2010 Jul-Sep; 6(23): 147–153.

Sara Scandorieiro, Synergistic and Additive Effect of Oregano Essential Oil and Biological Silver Nanoparticles against Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Strains, Front Microbiol. 2016; 7: 760.Published online 2016 May 23.

Episode 010: Wellness Speaks With Wellness Coach Laura Wall

Health and Wellness Coaches are a wonderful aspect of the Functional Medicine community of healthcare practitioners. In this episode, Jade and Shawna interview Laura Wall, a Health, Wellness, and Intuitive Coach. Laura shares what led her to becoming a Wellness Coach, and how she helps her clients achieve their goals in relation to mind, body, and spirit. 

Find Laura at www.laurawall.us or on Instagram @laurawall.us, and on Facebook at laurawall.tx

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009: Wellness Speaks About Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast can be such a hard thing for many people to fit in if they do not have it planned out. People often get rushed in the morning trying to get the kids ready for school or themselves ready for work, and they end up just grabbing a Starbucks and some sort of sugary pastry in the drive-thru. This can cause late morning sugar crashes and not to mention the downward spiral of health issues that can lead to if this is a frequent occurrence. 

So having something quick and easy--that is also healthy-- is key!

Shawna's Recipes

Strawberry Pudding

Pint of fresh strawberries (hulled and washed)--do this the night before!!

Splash of unsweetened Almond Milk

2 Tablespoons unsweetened Almond Butter

dash of Almond extract (optional)

1-2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds

Favorite healthy sweetener, 1 tsp raw honey, or 1-3 drops Stevia

Add all to blender--Blend--and chill in fridge....Can be prepared night before and ready for you in the morning!

Super Food Oats

Steel Cut or Rolled Oats (make sure they are gluten free!)

1 tsp raw honey

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds

1 Tablespoon freshly ground flaxseed

Optional add-ins....Almond milk, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, unsalted sunflower seeds, raisins, cranberries, pecans, almonds, walnuts, Enjoy life Chocolate chips

Jade's Recipes

Egg Muffin

A dozen eggs

1 cup liquid (half and half, almond or cashew milk)

(Whisk together)

Add in favorites

Shredded Sweet Potatoes

Spiraled Zucchini

Nitrate/Nitrate/Additive Free Breakfast Sausage

Add all together in a muffin tin and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes

Change add-ins as desired!

Share your favorite healthy breakfasts with us!

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008: Wellness Speaks About ADHD

Welcome to Episode 008, Wellness Speaks about Nutrition in ADHD.

ADHD is a diagnosis we are likely all familiar with, and it’s a disorder that has had a staggering increase in the amount of children diagnosed over the last decade.

* In 2013, 1 in 8 males (that’s 12 percent) ages 3-17 had been diagnosed ADHD. Boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed than girls.

* And Between 1997 and 2012, there was a 75% increase in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD

* Among children aged 3-4, the rate of ADHD diagnosis more than doubled in that same time frame. A child must display 4 or more symptoms for more than 6 months, the symptoms can’t be attributed to another DX like bipolar or ODD or Autism, and the symptoms must interfere or reduce the quality of social, academic, or occupational functioning...but let’s look at just a few of the qualifying symptoms. Keep in mind we are even evaluating these for 3 and 4 year olds.

* “Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat

* Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

* Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or activities- i think this is way too open ended- we expect entirely too much of an attention span out of kids

* Is often “on the go”

* Often blurts out answers before a question has been completed

* Often has difficulty waiting their turn

* Is often forgetful in daily activities

* Children below the poverty line are 30% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than children living above the poverty line.

The peak age for diagnosis is between 8 and 10 years old. ADHD is not an acute diagnosis, but rather a chronic one, which requires ongoing management for the child to function optimally in both school, social, and home settings. The medications used to treat ADHD often have unwanted side effects such as decreased appetite, insomnia/thrashing in sleep, stomachaches, headaches, anxiety, depression, delayed growth, rebound (irritability when medication wears off), and tics. These side effects can often lead to more problems than ADHD symptoms do, and many parents look for an alternate route to assist their child in learning to manage their ADHD.

Nutrient depletion is an often overlooked side effect of many medications, and ADHD meds are certainly not excluded from inducing nutrient depletion. Some common nutrients depleted from medications such as Ritalin and Adderall are:

* Calcium/Magnesium ratio significantly lower after 3 weeks of treatment with Ritalin/Adderall

* “the decrease in the ratio may be relevant to side effects and treatment resistance associated with stimulant use.”

* Significantly depletes dopamine and causes cell death in olfactory bulb

* Olfactory bulb is part of the limbic system and is involved in motivation, emotions and memory

* May be related to the depressive symptoms associated with amphetamine withdrawal

Nutrients Discussed in Podcast:

Magnesium is a macro-mineral, meaning it’s needed in large quantities (calcium, sodium, and potassium are also macrominerals). It’s also an essential mineral, meaning it must be consumed because the body cannot produce it. Magnesium regulates over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

Prairie Bloom Magnesium Body Butter

Vitamin D

ADHD is an inflammatory condition and it has been shown that Vitamin D aids in activating the anti-inflammatory pathways within our body, while also inhibiting pro-inflammatory cells. Raising Vitamin D3 to a serum level of 50-70 nanograms per mililiter is ideal in inflammatory conditions.

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007: Wellness Speaks About Stress

Research has also shown stress to be as problematic on the gut microbiome as a terrible diet…which is why it is so crucial to try to destress and keep control of your day to day stress.

Stress can also lead to chronically high cortisol levels. Most people know cortisol as the stress hormone, and for good reason. Any sort of stressful interaction raises your cortisol levels, and chronically raised cortisol can in turn lead to the chronic inflammation that we know is at the root of so many diseases.

Have a listen to hear some of our favorite ways to de-stress!

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006: Wellness Speaks About Mindfulness

So it is almost a New Year and people are wanting to start fresh with setting new goals, making new changes, and setting resolutions…whether it is losing 10 pounds or getting healthier, changing what you eat, getting more exercise or making another big life change--keeping goals and making big commitments to lifestyle can be difficult.

Every January, 45 percent of all Americans – or 135 million people – make New Year’s resolutions. Research shows approximately 80 percent of those resolutions will fail by February.

Why is it so hard to stick to these plans? 

I think sometimes we can attribute failed goals to not enough planning. But I feel like there’s a larger player in this game.

It must start with Mindset….

Our actions are affected by the thoughts we have, and the things we tell ourselves.  So, if you want to transform yourself, you’ve got to deal with your thoughts, your excuses, and your beliefs. That’s your mindset. Changing your thinking, helps to change your body.

Listen in to find out effective tips in getting your mindset in a positive place so you can reach your goals.

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