Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textI APPRECIATE YOU! So it's officially time for a GIVEAWAY🎉🎉🎉!!! featuring some of my fave health & wellness products!HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY valued >$200:1. Write a review for the Less Stressed Life podcast at https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlife 2. Screenshot your review and share it on FB or IG tagging @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist or Christa Biegler RD in your story or feed***No purchase necessary. Must be 18 or older and live in the United States to win. This giveaway is not associated with any social media platform and Christa Biegler did not receive any compensation for this giveaway. Giveaway is open to enter the entire month of November with a winner being announced early Dec. Thank you to these brands for participating!:Jigsaw Health MagRelief - a magnesium lotion for topical support & MagSoothe - an easy to take magnesium which is highly absorbable and great at promoting relaxationRiseWell Toothpaste + Mouthwash + Floss - fluoride-free toothpaste and teflon-free floss that utilize hydroxyapatite to strengthen and restore tooth enamel + works by supporting the mouth's pH to inhibit the growth of bad bacteriaNutriDyn Dynamic Hydrate - a hydration blend of electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids that help support overall cellular functioning and my fave version of Mag!Microbiome Labs Megasporebiotic - a spore-based probiotic that helps support the microbiome to maintain a healthy gut barrier and support immune function. Shelf stable and basically indestructible. 😂Full Well Fertility Prenatal Multivitamin - My friend Ayla Barmmer spent over a year sourcing this perfect prenatal with the actual research-based amounts of the highest quality nutrients needed in pregnancy. In my opinion, there is NO other prenatal that rivals it.Thank you also to RUPA Health as a premier sponsor. This lab concierge simplifies lab ordering for my practice and we can order blood work for almost 2/3 less than other direct to consumer labs Intro:1 in 8 couples struggle to conceive and infertility affects approximately 10-12% of reproductive age couples in the United States.  The American Society of Reproductive Medicine estimates that in 40% of infertility cases , male partner contributes to or is the cause of the infertility.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:Infertility definedMore challenges as we delay childbearing until later in lifeMale fertility is more straightforward than femalesImportance of finding the root causeChallenges for fertilitySperm is regenerativeGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Nutrients, minerals and antioxidants for male fertility health Digestive health and why it mattersImportance of blood sugar balanceAdditional resources: Nutrient patterns:  https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2606/male_fertility_375.pdf  WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: If you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textINTRO:This week I continue our Women's Fertility Month with return guest Lily Nichols, RDN to discuss Gestational Diabetes, a deep dive into why and how to manage blood sugar levels in pregnancy. Lily shares information for pregnant women and practitioners alike. Lily's no nonsense approach is research based and results driven.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Current guidelines and changes over the yearsGuidelines are contradictory in some areas and due for an updateWhy do we treat with high carbs when we fail a glucose tolerance test? Shift to "Eat to the meter" instead of generic recommendationsBlood sugar as a biometric meter- can we all benefit?Lily's recommendation vs Keto DietMeasuring ketones- urine vs bloodSome ketosis in pregnancy is normal- do not want to be in starvation ketosis or DKAChanges and Stages of Blood Sugar levels in pregnancy (up to 20% LOWER than normal)Micronutrients for insulin sensitivityGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Match your carb intake to how much your body can handleTalking to clients "Tell me what you've learned about your blood sugar"Empowering your clientsNutritional needs during pregnancyOptimal blood sugar levelsManaging food and blood sugars "Eat to the meter"Practitioners implementing updated guidelinesMENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Book by Lily NicholsReal Food For Pregnancy Book by Lily NicholsA huge thank you Full Well Prenatal for sponsoring this podcast. Because of sponsors like you, we are able to offer vital information to our audience. Visit Fullwellfertility.com and use the code LESSSTRESSED to get a discount on your order.ABOUT GUEST:  Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally.  She is the author of two bestselling books Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and most recently Real Food for Pregnancy, which outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence—over 930 citations—that support a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health..WHERE TO FIND LILY:Lilynicholsrdn.comon IG @lilynicholsrdnWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate If you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to continue our Women's Fertility discussion, this week talking all things cycle related. Lisa shares details about how she got into helping so many women navigate exactly what their cycle is telling them. She discusses period health and the vaginal microbiome. Lisa answers all the questions you want to know but is scared to ask. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Your period is the 5th Vital SignThyroid period connectionCharting/Tracking your periodYou can fix irregular period- do not have to "settle" or deal with them being too long or too shortSub Clinical Hypothyroid- what do providers think and do for this?Thyroid in pregnancy and miscarriage riskNow vs Then on birth controlStats on the efficacy of different methods of birth controlGut imbalances and recurrent yeast infections from birth controlIdentifying mucous changesGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Speaking to your provider about period concernsProperly washing your vulvaImproving vaginal microbiomeFoundational changes to improve microbiome and then vaginal microbiomeCycles and the moonUsing light to affect your cycleHow stress (chronic and acute) affects your cycle and what to do about itDiet changes that are easy but can make a huge differenceMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Period Repair BookABOUT GUEST:Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health.WHERE TO FIND LISA:The Fifth Vital Sign BookFertility Friday PodcastIG @FertilityFridayFacebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays, Twitter: @FertileFridayPinterest: FertilityFridayWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lesssIf you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textThis week we kick off National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with Allison Schaaf from Miscarriage Hope Desk. Allison so bravely shares her personal story of recurrent miscarriages and her journey to healing. She offers real advice from a sincere place of understanding. Allison talks about Miscarriage Hope Desk, the Moving Forward Program, and how she's now helping so many through a difficult time.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Allison's personal story and struggle with pregnancies and recurrent miscarriages1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriageNavigating a blood clotting disorder and pregnanciesAdoption storyFertility clinic exploration- IVFlack of support for women struggling with recurrent loss/ multiple miscarriagesMiscarriage Hope Desk launchTesting begins after 3 miscarriages, some Doctors will after 2Sperm/Male factors involved in miscarriagesStress suppressing progesterone and "stealing from" thyroidImportance of addressing emotional health/supportEMDR therapy- help for traumaTrauma Together- how it is to deal with this together in a relationshipGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Take time and space to griefHealing- Physical-Testing/lab work, Relationship, EmotionalTesting/lab work to request with multiple miscarriages- take control of your healthEmotional- Decreasing stress during a very stressful time"Sit with the feelings"Physical Healing- pause to recoup, eat nutritiously dense foods, don't overdue workoutsIt's ok to feel angry with your body- just something to work throughEmotional Healing-therapy, supper helpful to do it with your spouse/partnerDaily support for emotional healing- intentional activities to just be, journaling, gratitude, support with othersMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Miscarriage Hope DeskMoving Forward ProgramMoving forward checklistABOUT GUEST:Allison is the founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk, a friendly resource she wished she had during her years-long struggle with infertility, including a total of 5 miscarriages.She lives in Dripping Springs, TX with her husband, 2 sons, 2 cats, 2 puppies, a goat, lots of chickens, and a few beehives.WHERE TO FIND ALLISON:Miscarriage Help Deskhttps://miscarriagehopedesk.com/@miscarriagehopedesk on IGPrivate FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Personalized functional medicine with Christa Biegler:http://www.lessstressednutrition.comOn IG: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLess Stressed Life Podcast:http://www.lessstressedlife.comLess Stressed Life Facebook Page:https://www.fb.me/christabieglerrd/How do you remember and put into action all the value you get frIf you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I talk to Carianna Gibbs, a Pediatric Sleep Consultant about how to get your little one sleeping. We are all vastly aware that good sleep is imperative for everything else in our busy lives. AND, when kids sleep good, parents have a fighting chance at good sleep! Carianna answers all your burning questions about what is normal or not, how to implement a good sleep plan, and what might stand in the way.  Carianna's no-nonsense approach has guided and helped so many to better sleep for their children. A must-listen for all those struggling!Key Takeaways:Sleep Stages- What's normal for each age group? Newborn to 5 years oldNewborn Phase is all about practice- finding out what works4-24 Months "Baby/ Toddler Phase" Time to make changes, teach good sleep habits. Be intentional to improve sleepWhen should my child start to sleep through the night?4 month sleep regression- Is this really a thing?2-5 year-old Toddler PhaseSleep regression mythsDisturbed sleep: What's the reason?  Eczema, teething? Pulling up to stand. Especially if they haven’t learned to get back down. New motor skills or language development. Guest shared helpful tips on:4 Tips to better baby & toddler sleep: Sleeping environment: Prep for good sleep. Darkroom, white noise (body always processing stimuli)---white noise will buffer and mask other sounds/stimuli (white, pink or brown noise all ok)LectroFan classic: fan and white noise. And Kinder. Age-appropriate schedule: taking the right amount of napsIndependent sleep piece: 45 min brief waking:Consistent predictable routines. Something we do every night. How to break bad habits- what do we do that does not support good sleep for our kidsIs it ok to let my child "Cry it out?"How to be intentional with sleep trainingMentioned in this episode:LectroFanAbout Guest: Carianna Gibb is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Mom of 2 boys who helps tired and overwhelmed moms teach their littles to love sleep. She offers no-nonsense sleep advice for ages 0-5 years. Carianna created All The Sleeps because she believes adequate sleep is extremely important not only for growing little ones but also for their families. Where to find Carianna:https://allthesleeps.com/On IG @allthesleepsWhere to find Christa:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeHow do If you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stressed Life Podcast, I talk to Dr. Christopher Shade about the liposomal delivery of supplements. Dr. Shade has a Ph.D. in environmental mercury chemistry and he’s a renowned expert on mercury, heavy metals, and human detoxification systems. If you are looking to nerd out on all the details of how and why liposomal delivery works, this is the episode for you!Key Takeaways:Liposomal delivery science: What is liposomal delivery? Why don't some supplements get absorbed well? Like GlutathioneHow do you prove they’re getting absorbed….How small? Mineral vs lipid nanoparticlesProcess for creating a liposomal productWhy use a liposomal supplement?What person benefits from liposomal? Gut issues, Mold illness, Immune diseaseAre there certain nutrients that can’t be delivered via  liposomal route?Liposomal vs “reduced” GlutathioneLiposome vs. Capsule vs. liquidHow do you maintain antioxidant levels/stability with the processing that happens liposomally? Keep oxygen out; inert gases; argon or nitrogen: asparagine to purge oxygenRegulation for supplements and contentHow has CV impacted your ability to source and create products?Binders-Bioactive or charcoal:  ABOUT GUEST:Christopher Shade, Ph.D., founder, and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, continues to be the driving force of development and innovation. Dr. Shade’s vast depth and breadth of knowledge, passion for healing, and intuitive understanding of chemistry and biology are reflected in Quicksilver Scientific’s well-designed detoxification protocols, unique supplement delivery systems, and patented mercury speciation test.Dr. Shade is a recognized expert on mercury and liposomal delivery systems. He has lectured and trained doctors in the U.S. and internationally on the subject of mercury, heavy metals, and the human detoxification system. Dr. Shade's current focus is on the development of cutting-edge, lipid-based delivery systems for nutraceuticals, such as liposomes and micro-emulsion systems, to address the growing need of high-quality, affordable detoxification solutions.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:https://www.drchrisshade.com/Shades of Health Podcast@dr.christophershadeWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Personalized functional medicine with Christa Biegler:http://www.lessstressednutrition.comOn IG: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLess Stressed Life Podcast:http://www.lessstressedlife.comLess Stressed Life Facebook Page:https://www.fb.me/christabieglerrd/How do you remember and put into action all the value you get from podcasts? You talk about it! You tell someone else!What started as texts and DMs with friends and listeners is now The Less Stressed Life Podcast Facebook group. Learning is EVERYTHING. It gives us growth and we retain by sharing. Learn.Grow.Share.If you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textHave you ever met anyone that has extreme allergic reactions to what seems like any food and supplement? There is a whole world of people dealing with hyper allergic disorders like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Other conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome are commonly seen under the MCAS umbrella. But how do you get to a stable place so you can heal?  Amber Walker, PT, DPT has endured this nightmare and now helps others do the same with her books, website and clinical practice. In this episode we discuss some of Amber’s story to rock bottom where she was only tolerating a few foods and some of the primary root causes she addressed, including mold, detoxification and nervous system retraining modalities.  In this episode we discussed: Mastocytosis and MCAD/MCAS definitionsCharacterists of POTS and hyper mobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome The influence of chronic mold, bacterial and viral conditions on immune system dysregulation External therapies and nervous system retraining modalities, include DNRS/Gupta Program, Safe and Sound auditory program by Dr. Steven Porges, polyvagal theory and exercises, craniosacral changes, vagus nerve exercises, cervical spine and limbic system work ABOUT GUEST:Amber Walker, PT, DPT, CFMP, CNPT is a physical therapist graduate of Regis University who has been working with patients for over a decade. She began her career in northern Peru, where she worked in clinics and hospitals, taught at continuing education events, conducted research, and started a public health project for children with disabilities as a volunteer with Catholic Medical Mission Board. Upon returning to the U.S., she mainly focused her clinical practice on sports medicine, spine pain, TMJ dysfunction, and swimmer-specific injury prevention. As affiliate faculty with Regis University, Amber has returned to Peru five additional times for leadership in conferences, university-sponsored clinical education, and service learning opportunities with DPT students.She now specializes in working with patients who suffer from chronic conditions including fibromyalgia, dysautonomia, mast cell activation disease, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, migraine headaches, inflammation from mold, and chronic viral, gastrointestinal, and bacterial issues that influence immune system function.Amber is the author of “Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome” published in March of 2019 and “The Trifecta Passport: Tools for MCAS, POTS and EDS” published in January of 2021.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://stanleyrosenberg.com/about-stanley/  Deb Dana and Dr. Steven Porges: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/https://www.amazon.com/Accessing-Healing-Power-Vagus-Nerve/dp/1623170249  Safe and Sound Protocol: https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/Gupta Program: https://www.guptaprogram.com/DNRS: If you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textReturn guest Amanda Montalvo from @hormonehealongrd joins us once again to share even more information about minerals, a follow-up from episode #182. This time, the stars of the show are cooper and iron. Amanda shares her story of having a copper IUD after being on birth control pills for quite a while. She discussed how her adrenals were shot, Vit A was lacking and copper was in excess causing estrogen to build up. She explains all the nuances of how minerals must be in sync with each other for us to reap the benefits and she addresses the role stress plays in nutrient deficiencies. Amanda deep dives into the hows and whys as only an expert can.  Amanda explains symptoms of copper highs and lows- which are often the same and make look like, symptoms such as mental/emotional struggles, poor detox, acne, high estrogen/PMS symptoms, and even manic episodes. She gives real-world suggestions of how to get and stay "in balance".Mineral issues are a sign of stress and sparkplugs for energy.Hair Mineral Test- have ratios to show imbalances, Thyroid ExampleMinerals can be a big root cause in many health issuesMag burn rate is how much mag your body is using (shows current stress)Blood labs vs other testing optionsCooper- needs to be in sync with zinc 15:1, often people overuse zinc-especially lately and throws this balance offImportance of copper- helps mag make ATP = ENERGYExcessive amounts can build up in wrong places, not be utilized appropriatelyWithout Vit A, copper is useless-can not be converted. Vit A competes with Vit D (over supplementing causes Vit A decrease)Good sources of copper in whole foods with synergistic nutrients- best to get minerals in natural formConventional, functional, and biochemistry iron- differencesCopper and Vit A keep iron in motion/recycling systemLabs should show more of the "whole picture" and must be compared to symptomsResponsible supplementationAbout Guest:Amanda Montalvo is a women’s health dietitian that helps women get to the root cause of hormone imbalances and have healthy menstrual cycles. Amanda started off her education in nutrition with the traditional route, but after dealing with her own health problems after getting off hormonal birth control she quickly realized the value of functional medicine. After healing her acne, balancing her hormones, and learning the value of her menstrual cycle, Amanda found her purpose—to help women create a body in balance and not settle for anything less. How to find Amanda & Mastering Your Mineralshttps://www.hormonehealingrd.com/ https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/c3bd7870f2https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrdPodcast: Are you menstrual?How to find Christa & The Less Stressed Life:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/If you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stressed Life Podcast,  I talked to Gianna De La Torre of Wildling Beauty about the ritual of Gua Sha. This ancient practice predates acupuncture and is a traditional piece of Chinese medicine. Gianna discusses the many ways in which Gua Sha can facilitate better health and specifically dives into the beauty benefits so many are after. This age old practice can be intertwined into our everyday routines for impressive results and feelings of wellbeing.Key Takeaways:Gianna's personal story as to how she got into Gua Sha via yoga and traveling to India.What is Gua sha? Translation: "Scraping sand" clears stagnation, increases microcirculation in the tissues, oxygenating tissues, encouraging blood flow and lymph movement. Many uses for Gua Sha- anything from treating fevers to enhancing natural beautyA Gua Sha Tool: a Gua Sha tool will typically be a thin piece to apply to the skin- stone, horn, disk like. Think spoon like or Tiger Balm LidMaterial matters. Different stones can give different results and craftmanship can be vary from one to another.How does Gua Sha work for beautyGuest shared some helpful tips on:Gua Sha can be deeply calming. Choose to do Gua Sha in a relaxing place and timeHow does someone get started? on website there are tutorials, also on IG, YouTubeMost important technique tipsHow often to use Gua ShaAbout Guest:Gianna De La Torre is an acupuncturist, intuitive healer and co-founder of Wildling, a self-loving beauty collective embracing the ritual of Gua Sha. She found her passion for alternative medicine in India where she was mentored by an Ayurvedic doctor and then went on to explore acupuncture and herbal medicine.“For as long as I can remember, I have had an insatiable curiosity about human health. I want to know all the tricks that genuinely make people feel better. My understanding of the body began in childhood — I’m the daughter of a gastroenterologist and the granddaughter of an osteopath. I had no shortage of stethoscopes."Later on, I found my passion for alternative medicine in India where I was mentored by an Ayurvedic doctor. I obtained a master’s degree in acupuncture and herbology because it resonates with my energetic understanding of the body. My degrees are not my most prized credentials. I award more merit to my willingness to step outside of the box in my personal and professional healing work.My Intuitive Acupuncture practice was born because I wanted to combine modalities that were extremely effective in my own healing journey. In my darkest moments, these healing practices gave my grief a purpose and they changed my life. For the next ten years, I embarked on a journey studying alternative healing methods that brought me back to life. Now it’s my turn to pay it forward. My mission to help people heal.”Mentioned on this episode: Wildling 21 day Gua Sha challenge Where to find Guest:wildling.comTikToc, IG and You Tube: wildling_beautyDiscount code: LessstressedWhere to find Christa:Personalized functional medicine with Christa Biegler:If you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply! 

Send us a textINTRO:You've got to "GO" but can't! Nearly everyone experiences constipation at some point in their lives, with a recent survey showing that about 16 percent of Americans and a third of those older than 60 suffer from chronic constipation. It’s the reason for millions of clinic visits each year and nearly just as many ER encounters. The number of people admitted to the hospital primarily for constipation has more than doubled since 1997.  Furthermore,  an astonishing 3 out of 5 people who suffer from constipation admit, they have never mentioned it to their Provider! On this episode, I will addresses constipation root causes and some suggestions to help promote regularity.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Bowel movements are a pillar of detoxificationWithout regular bowel movements you can experience a lot of discomfort, brain fog, fatigue, other issues. Constipation feels terrible: bloating, feeling full or distended after eating or even all the time, brain fog, fatigue, straining to go to the bathroom, trouble fully emptying or having complete BM's,  going less than 3 times a week, passing hard stone like or lumpy stools, in extreme cases, some even feel as though there's a blockage.There's many different causes of constipation:  diet, genetic predisposition, colonic motility, and absorption, as well as behavioral, biological, and pharmaceutical factors. Low fiber dietary intake, inadequate water intake, sedentary lifestyle, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), failure to respond to urge to defecate, and slow transit can also contribute.An unbalanced microbiome can also contribute to constipationImportant to look for root causes to address fully and prevent further issuesTHIS WEEK, I SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Recommendations to improve constipation and promote regular BM'sHydration, fiber, movementLifestyle tips and support for ongoing regularityFinding a practitioner to help navigate your health concernsMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2910654/#:~:text=These%20surveys%20have%20estimated%20that,all%20other%20chronic%20digestive%20conditions.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5976340/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20the%20average%20prevalence%20of,life%2C%20and%20healthcare%20resource%20consumption.WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA AND THE LESS STRESSED LIFE TEAM:Personalized functional medicine with Christa Biegler:http://www.lessstressednutrition.comBook a Call!https://www.christabiegler.com/workwithme?Less Stressed Life Podcast:http://www.lessstressedlife.comLess Stressed Life Facebook Page:https://www.fb.me/christabieglerrIf you ever wanted to snap your fingers and have your financial shit together, I might have the next best thing with my wellness + money retreat this fall. We’re combining somatic money rewiring, automation, and legacy planning with an emphasis on food & fun. This amazing escape is almost sold out, so if your gut says yes, go to https://www.lessstressedliferetreats.com/saltlake to apply!