Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on Ben Azadi who is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. In this episode, we unpack five myths around fasting, ketosis, and how this is an ancient practice. I LOVE Ben's style and mindset around this topic and I think you will too. KEY TAKEAWAYS:It's not a dietYou don't need to eat so much fatWhat is the 2-2-2-2 rule?How to support the liver when eating more fatWhat testing/lab work is needed?Keto friendly foods are not the same as health friendly foodsOils that impair mitochondriaThe process of keto is different for everyoneIt is not "keto forever"Heart rate variability (HRV) as a measure of the adaptability of the nervous systemKeto and fasting for cancerContinuous glucose monitor (CGM) vs Oura ringABOUT GUEST:In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle.Ben is the author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013.Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast and YT channel by the same name.Freebie from Ben: Seed Oil Allergy Card http://www.seedoilcard.com WHERE TO FIND:Website: www.benazadi.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebenazadiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadiPodcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open! This is the last opportunity to work with me in 2023! To book a mini case review, click here!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have Dr. Dwight Chapin, who is a trusted expert on human performance and injury prevention as an award winning chiropractor, co-owner of a large multidisciplinary wellness clinic. In this episode, we talk about Dwight's book, Take Good Care, which is about seven rituals for self-care success. Dwight shares how to gradually build a ritual so it becomes common practice and that we have incredible power by stacking healthy habits.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Prioritize sleepConsume healthy fuelMetabolic healthQuality movementBuild muscleNurture mental fitnessPlay with purposeHabits versus rituals Stress awarenessFree access to supportive resources are available on the book website www.7wellnessrituals.comABOUT GUEST:Dr. Dwight Chapin, B.Sc(H), D.C., is a trusted expert on human performance and injury prevention as an award-winning chiropractor, co-owner of a large multi-disciplinary wellness clinic, Team Chiropractor for the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts, and onsite clinician for The Globe and Mail.Dr. Chapin has made it his life’s mission to care for, educate, and inspire others in their journey toward optimal health. In his first book, Take Good Care: 7 Wellness Rituals for Health, Strength & Hope, he brings the science of preventative medicine to life.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.7wellnessrituals.com/Instagram: @7wellnessritualsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dwight-chapin-b5569a8/Twitter: @DC_TakeGoodCareWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open! This is the last opportunity to work with me in 2023! To book a mini case review, click here!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have my dear friend Jen Fugo on for a friendly debate on the integrative process. We talk about what research says versus what we have experienced in our practices. Jen and I also talk about how our practices have evolved. I think the biggest takeaway here is, whether you are a client or a practitioner, there are multiple ways of doing things. Jen adds, "everyone's journey is going to look different and that's ok."More episodes with Jen:#58 Why you shouldn't use coconut oil on your skin#191 Are Skin Rashes Related to Parasites?KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is evidence based medicine?What is the integrative process?Practice: how did we start vs where we are now?Practice versus researchHow are clients changing?ABOUT GUEST:Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering adults who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin + unending gut challenges. She has experience working with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff + hives — with clientele ranging from regular folks to celebrities + professional athletes.Jennifer also founded her own line of skincare + supplements available at www.QuellShop.com specifically for people struggling with these chronic skin issues. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Jennifer is the host of the Healthy Skin Show podcast with over 1 MILLION downloads.WHERE TO FIND:URL: https://www.skinterrupt.com + https://www.jenniferfugo.com Healthy Skin Show Podcast: https://skinterrupt.com/listen Quell Shop: https://www.quellshop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlutenFreeSchoolPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/gfreeschoolInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/jenniferfugoTwitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferfugo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferfugo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jenfugo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferfugo/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on Dr. Jaban Moore who is a Doctor of Chiropractic working virtually with clients through functional medicine to assist them in overcoming chronic health conditions. On this episode, we talk about all the different toxic burdens, lab testing, and immune resilience. All this can be overwhelming but I LOVE that Jaban reminds us that "you don't have to live perfect to live well."KEY TAKEAWAYS:Terrain theoryFactors that weaken your immune systemParasites, mold, heavy metals, Lyme diseaseThe different lab testingPros & cons of lab testingOptimizing mitochondriaSex driveABOUT GUEST:Dr. Jaban Moore is a Doctor of Chiropractic located in Kansas City who works virtually with clients through functional medicine to assist them in overcoming chronic health conditions. At age 25, he went from being an award-winning college athlete to not being able to get out of bed. He sought out countless doctors looking for answers, but doctors only gave him “band-aid” solutions. He was later diagnosed with Lyme disease. Once he overcame this complex infection, he dedicated his practice to helping clients discover the causes of their symptoms. Dr. Moore specializes in Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, autism, parasitic infections, and environmental toxicities. Dr. Moore and his team at The Redefining Wellness Center see clients virtually. Visit his website, where you can gain access to education, live videos, and programs.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://drjabanmoore.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjaban/ Instagram: @drjabanmooreWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksWORK WITH CHRISTA:Food Sensitivity & Fatigue Freedom Enrollment Is Now Open!SPONSORS:Save on HealthcareA special thanks to Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a CHM member over 8 years and I LOVE that it provides a healthcare solution for my entire family that is budget friendly while also sharing the same values that included prevention and healing. CHM allows me to submit medical bills for cost sharing and reimbursement. CHM is a membership based nonprofit ministry, and it has shared 100% of eligible medical bills for members since 1981. I know where my healthcare dollars are going and who they are supporting and have the option for maternity cost sharing. With the money I’ve saved being a CHM member over the years, I’ve also been able to allocate other healthcare dollars where they matter most to my family. If you want to learn more about whether CHM could be a solution for you, CLICK HERE for more info. 

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on the delightful Dr. Lizzie Kieffer who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in women’s health, specifically pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility wellness. Lizzie gives us her backstory to finding Mercier Therapy and how it influenced her in big ways, both professionally and personally. We talk about how she uses breathwork and mind muscle connection within her practice and she shares some patient success stories with Mercier Therapy. Lizzie believes every woman should have the tools to learn how to fix their issues and feel empowered in regaining strength and confidence.KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is mind muscle connection benefits?Benefits of mind muscle connectionWhat is Mercier Therapy?Benefits of Mercier TherapyHow Mercier Therapy can help PCOS, fertility, & endometriosisThe importance of 4th trimester rehabBenefits of breathwork & affirmationsWhat to look for when searching for a pelvic floor PTABOUT GUEST:Lizzie Kieffer is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in women’s health, specifically pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility wellness. She focuses on a holistic, full body approach when it comes to healing and staying healthy. She believes movement truly is medicine and there is power in mind-muscle connection. When we can tune into our bodies, we can find where the root cause is and have long lasting results that don't rely on bandaids. She teaches simple movements that have a profound effect on healing and getting stronger when done consistently and with intention, even just 10 minutes a day of focused work. And as a mama, she knows that sometimes all you have is a quick 10 minutes.Find Doc Lizzie's free guides here: https://linktr.ee/doclizzieDoc Lizzie's NEW program: Mind Body Core Postpartum/Pelvic Floor ProgramWHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.doclizzie.com/Instagram: @doclizziedptYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpH9UisnqYUzeCaZY1ymNIw WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I welcome back Dr. Emily Gutierrez who is the chief scientific medical liaison and formulator for Neuro Nutrients and has over a decade of clinical experience managing patients in her busy practice with Neuronutrition Associates. In this episode, Emily shares her heartfelt story of breast implant illness and why she made the decision to explant. She's passionate about sharing her story because everyone deserves informed consent on how breast implants could affect the longevity of their well-being. Check out these other episodes with Emily:Episode 268: PANS/PANDAS, OCD, disordered eating in kids with pediatric neuroEpisode 269: Autism & Neuro NutrientsKEY TAKEAWAYS:Symptoms of BIIWhat happens when the implants “expire”?Treatments & path forward for those experiencing BIIWhat is a capsule?Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)Type of cancer associated with BIIConsiderations with breast implantsConsiderations when explantingABOUT GUEST:Dr. Emily Gutierrez is the chief scientific medical liaison and formulator for Neuro Nutrients and has over a decade of clinical experience managing patients in her busy practice with Neuronutrition Associates, one of the first pediatric focused functional medicine practices opened in the United States. Dr. Gutierrez received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University with a focus in translational medicine as a doctor of nursing practice. She received her masters degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Gutierrez is also board certified through the Institute of Functional Medicine, board certified as a clinical nutritionist, and board certified as a primary care mental health specialist. Dr. Gutierrez is an active researcher, writer, and speaker, and her passion for formulating science based nutrient compounds that met the strictest standards of quality and efficacy continue to be her favorite tool in managing patients.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.neuronutrients.com/Instagram:@neuronutrientsWebsite: https://www.neuronutritionassociates.com/Instagram: @neuronutritionassociatesWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @lessstressedlife & @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Erik Korem who is a  sports scientist with a passion for solving the data-to-action gap that exists in the wearable technology. In this episode, Erik tells us about his incredible accomplishments of helping athletes improve their performance with biometric data from wearable technology. His passion is helping you figure out how to USE the data you receive from your wearables to improve your quality of life.KEY TAKEAWAYS:How to not feel like crap on MondayWhat is adaptive reserve?What is the glymphatic system?How to improve glymphatic clearance outside of sleepBuild better sleep habitsHow accurate is wearable technology?What is AIM7?ABOUT GUEST:Whether fueling the feats of NCAA athletes or the U.S. Dept. of Defense, implementing one of the NFL's first sports science programs, or coaching Olympic gold medalists, Dr. Erik Korem has always been driven by a relentless pursuit of high performance. As time progressed, that drive became a new purpose — to translate the science enabling elite performers into actionable recommendations for anyone with a desire to improve.Dr. Erik became the Founder and CEO of AIM7 in 2020, pouring his expertise into an app that analyzes users' data and provide custom recommendations for enhancing the mind, body, and recovery process. Leveraging the science of adaptive capacity, Erik and his team are unlocking a new level of human performance for anyone with a wearable device — so they can be their best without burning out. The blog article on the accuracy of wearable devices that Erik mentions in this episode can be found here: Accuracy of Wearable Technology & Smart WatchesWHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.erikkorem.com/Website: https://www.aim7.com/Instagram: @erikkorem Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikkoremLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/Podcast: The BlueprintWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on Dr. Michael Robinson who is a naturopathic doctor specializing in naturopathic oncology. Michael shares how utilizing personalized cancer care from a naturopathic oncologist can drastically improve quality of life and treatment outcomes while going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Cancer treatment doesn't have to be miserable, and we can protect your body while fighting the cancer. Michael also tells us why sometimes the best hospitals in the world don't deliver care like this for their cancer patients.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Mistletoe injections IV Vitamin C therapyOzone therapyHyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)Outcomes from these different therapiesConservative interventionsHelpful nutraceuticals for cancerNutraceuticals to avoidABOUT GUEST:Dr. Robinson is a naturopathic doctor specializing in naturopathic oncology in the Chicago Suburbs. He is the Owner of Nourish Healthcare, a multidisciplinary natural healthcare clinic and manages a team of multiple naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, and acupuncturists, as well as he is a staff doctor at the Ayre clinic of Contemporary Medicine, the oldest low dose chemotherapy clinic in the US. He is also a professor of Oncology and Immunology for the University of Western States. Dr. Robinson holds a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences, a Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition, and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. He is Certified in Oncology Nutrition via the Oncology Nutrition Institute, Is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, a Licensed Dietician Nutritionist, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist.Dr. Robinson has big goals for changing our broken healthcare system and is working on this with a two-pronged approach, starting with education of other healthcare providers. When not seeing his own patients he teaches Nutrition Science, Botanical Medical, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Physical Assessment, Pathophysiology,  Internal Medicine, Immunology and Oncology  at various universities and medical programs hoping to inspire better providers to practice better medicine. His students include Naturopathic Doctors, Chiropractors, Nutritionists, Nurses, EMTs, Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, Dentists, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers & more. He is also actively engaged with various legislative efforts; primarily with obtaining licensure for Naturopathic Medicine in Illinois and advancing access to natural medicine and nutrition services nationally. He is also a competitive volleyball player.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.nourishhealthcare.org/Instagram: @nourishhealthcare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NourishNaturalHealthcare/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Julie Morin. I found Julie on Instagram and her story is so inspiring and jaw-dropping. Julie shares how her body went into muscle paralysis after taking antibiotics three different times. The third time, she went from being a healthy 25-year-old, to being a disabled woman in a wheelchair for the next four years. Julie finally found out she suffered from fluoroquinolone poisonings from the ciprofloxacin antibiotic she took in 2015.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Using the power of your mind to healBrainwaves and meditationCreating an external environment that supports healingThe power of words/affirmationsWe are more powerful than we think!We are under-utilizing our brain!ABOUT GUEST:Julie Morin is 33 and lives in France. In 2015 she suddenly got very ill and spent the next 4 years in a wheelchair. The doctors didn't know what was wrong and misdiagnosed her with Lyme disease. The treatment made her more unwell and she spent 6 months fighting for her life. In 2018 it was clear the answer wasn't going to be found. She stopped doing all treatments and decided to do whatever she could to help heal her body and recover from within. She changed her lifestyle and attitude and relied on her body to do the rest. Today she walking again and fully recovered. WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.julieshealing.com/ Instagram: @juliewithjoyApp: https://www.envol.app/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksSPONSORS:Save on HealthcareA special thanks to Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) for sponsoring this episode. I’ve been a CHM member over 8 years and I LOVE that it provides a healthcare solution for my entire family that is budget friendly while also sharing the same values that included prevention and healing. CHM allows me to submit medical bills for cost sharing and reimbursement. CHM is a membership based nonprofit ministry, and it has shared 100% of eligible medical bills for members since 1981. I know where my healthcare dollars are going and who they are supporting and have the option for maternity cost sharing. With the money I’ve saved being a CHM member over the years, I’ve also been able to allocate other healthcare dollars where they matter most to my family. If you want to learn more about whether CHM could be a solution for you, there’s a link in the show notes for getting more information: https://chministries.org/lessstressedlife

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have Juli Kramer who is certified qigong, meditation, and TCM beauty secrets instructor. In this episode, Juli shares her beautiful journey of finding and learning about Chinese medicine. We talk about what Chinese face reading is and what you can learn from it. For context, I met Juli when I had my own face reading done.  If you do an eye or face reading with Dr. Juli, reach out to me online and tell me how it went!KEY TAKEAWAYS:What is the history of Chinese face reading?What information do our faces contain?How face reading can support the emotions and intuition?How does face reading help us understand our stress patterns?ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Juli Kramer is a certified qigong, meditation, and TCM beauty secrets instructor. She holds a diploma in Chinese Medicine Nutritional Therapy and multiple certificates in Chinese medicine and face reading. Juli also has a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction and Counseling Psychology.For face reading info click here: https://radiantshenti.com/register/face-reading-consultation-direct-link/WHERE TO FIND:Website: Radiant ShentiYouTube: Radiant Shenti - Juli KramerPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/radiantshenti/ Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/radiantshenti WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links