Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

Have you ever wondered if what you eat could actually affect your risk of cancer? In this special episode of Save Yourself, I’m sharing a talk I gave to a group of clinicians all about the connection between nutrition, gut health, and cancer. We’ll chat about why fiber is a superstar, how ultra-processed foods are sneaking into our diets, and why building muscle could be the key to better outcomes. I’ll also clear up some myths about supplements and probiotics and give you practical, no-nonsense tips to support your health. Whether you’re here for yourself or a loved one, this episode is full of simple ways to take control of your well-being. Let’s get into it!Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro01:22 The Link Between the Gut Microbiome and Cancer06:52 Which Supplements are Effective Against Cancer?09:40 Alcohol and Smoking10:57 Ultra-Processed Food14:28 Best Diet to Prevent Cancer20:23 Maintaining Muscle Mass25:34 The Problem with Protein/Fiber Powder26:21 Probiotic Efficacy28:07 Gut Microbiome TestCheck These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the pantry staples that boost nutrition, like magnesium and vegan omega-3s. Dive into the importance of protein and fiber for gut health. Learn effective tips for improving sleep quality, including limits on screen time and natural light. Get insights into managing stress through lifestyle changes and the advantages of weighted vests for workouts. Plus, explore delicious meals for better digestive health and smart supplement choices that can enhance your overall well-being.

Lindsey Schwartz, an entrepreneur and founder of Powerhouse Women, shares her journey in building a community that empowers ambitious women. She touches on the balance between ambition and intuition, emphasizing the importance of trusting oneself amidst uncertainty. The conversation explores strategies to avoid burnout, overcome imposter syndrome, and embrace feminine energies in business. Additionally, they delve into spiritual frameworks like Kabbalah for personal growth and the vital role of authenticity in entrepreneurship.

In this enlightening discussion, the focus shifts to essential health practices. Discover the importance of whole foods and how they contribute to heart health. Learn about effective exercise routines, including the benefits of walking, sprinting, and sauna therapy. Delve into the transformative role of weight training for maintaining muscle and bone strength, especially for aging well. This episode provides actionable insights for achieving optimal health and encourages a holistic approach to self-care.

In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy is joined by Dr. Vivek Lal, a physician-scientist who explores the connection between gut health and lung function, known as the gut-lung axis. Dr. Lal explains how gut bacteria communicate with different parts of the body, influencing inflammation and overall health. He introduces his pioneering work on the world’s first lung-supporting probiotic, which has shown promise in improving lung health naturally through gut microbiome modulation. The conversation dives into how the right probiotics and a healthy diet can reduce inflammation and support not only the gut but also the lungs and other organs.Dr. Lal also discusses his approach to creating science-backed supplements through rigorous research typically used for drug development. The episode touches on the importance of precision probiotics and how natural solutions can support lung health and even metabolic functions. Whether you're interested in improving lung function, gut health, or overall wellness, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of health through microbiome science.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro02:45 Science is the foundation of health and wellness05:38 The lung microbiome07:51 The growth of pathogenic bacteria12:00 The gut-lung access14:03 Resbiotic15:18 How to enrich your microbiome16:35 Microbial and host cell interaction17:29 What is the gut-lung access?20:50 How do we restore health?21:44 Beet juice23:00 Bringing research to consumers27:06 Magnesium29:40 Resbiotic platform30:45 The benefit s of gut-lung access32:08 Microbial host interaction36:58 Learning on the job38:19 GLP-1 drugs Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw  Dr. Lal is on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-vivek-lal-md-faap-20183913/  https://resbiotic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Save Yourself, I’m sharing my head-to-toe wellness routine, focusing on simple tips for boosting brain health. I’ll talk about the benefits of walking, getting morning sunlight, adding magnesium to your diet, and cutting back on alcohol. These small changes can have a big impact on your brain and overall health.I’m also introducing the Amy MD Network, where you can join me live to ask your health questions. This episode is packed with quick, practical advice, and stay tuned for part two, where I’ll cover wellness tips for the rest of your body!Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro02:36 Go for a Walk04:16 Magnesium Intake08:03 Decrease Alcohol Intake09:49 Omega 3 Fatty Acids 10:51 Optimize Your Sleep12:41 Sky Before Screens20:23 Morning Journal Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Save Yourself, Amysits down with entrepreneur, author, and fitness expert Lori Harder. They dive deep into Lori's inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing and challenging experiences with restrictive environments to her rise as a successful businesswoman and founder. The conversation explores Lori's personal and professional growth, discussing overcoming setbacks, including financial struggles and navigating the world of entrepreneurship. Lori shares key insights on finding resilience, building a supportive network, and the importance of walking and self-reflection for maintaining balance in life. The episode is filled with motivating lessons on how to embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro03:46 Childhood, Religion, and Family Restrictions09:27 Meeting My Husband, Financial Struggles12:53 Walking is Life Changing    15:42 How the Gym Business Started21:46 Transformational Retreats23:38 What’s Next For Me?33:06 Learn From the Successful People36:59 How to Leverage the Belief System39:16 It’s Okay to be VulnerableCheck These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw  Lori is on: https://loriharder.com/  https://www.instagram.com/loriharder  https://www.youtube.com/c/LoriHarder  https://www.facebook.com/LoriHarderTribe/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-harder-94384465/  https://getgloci.com/  Earn Your Happy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy sits down with psychiatrist and mental health expert Dr. Judith Joseph to uncover the hidden truths about high functioning depression. Dr. Judith reveals that many people are unknowingly living with symptoms of high functioning depression, often masking their struggles with anhedonia – that feeling of "meh" or going through life on autopilot. Together, they dive deep into what high functioning depression really is, how it differs from clinical depression, and why many people fail to recognize its impact on their lives.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro00:08 Most people suffer from high-functioning depression02:37 How do you find out you have anhedonia?03:56 How do you recognize the signs?06:19 Praise the effort, not the result07:20 Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation09:07 The Five V to Thriving Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw  Judith is on: https://drjudithjoseph.com/  https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudithjosephmdmba/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmHQJaOerTsZJfOtiYz4sOg  https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy dives deep into the science of sleep, recovery, and performance with Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance at Whoop and a leading expert in biometric data. Kristen shares her extensive research on circadian rhythms and their impact on physical, mental, and emotional resilience. This episode covers everything from the effects of alcohol on recovery to the physiological challenges faced by night shift workers, offering actionable advice on how to optimize your health through proper sleep, exercise, and daily habits.Kristen also discusses the unique challenges women face as they age, including how perimenopause and menopause affect sleep, hormone regulation, and exercise routines. Gain valuable insights into how to enhance their recovery and resilience, whether they're athletes or simply looking to improve their overall well-being.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro02:00 How alcohol affect recovery04:15 Hydration06:54 Night shift workers10:58 How to avoid detrimental health issues13:23 Downtime17:43 Critical period to be asleep22:36 Natural light deficiency27:15 Getting enough sleep30:15 Fragmented sleep32:20 Exercise   37:11 Zone 2 training39:18 Detractor of body recovery43:00 What are you working on now?45:35 Menstrual cycle coaching47:29 What makes us vulnerableCheck These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Kristen is on: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy welcomes back David Ghiyam for an inspiring conversation on the intersection of health, spirituality, and business. David shares insights from his Kabbalistic teachings, discussing topics like transgenerational epigenetics, the concept of certainty, and how fear and doubt can block abundance in life. They delve into the power of mindset in overcoming obstacles, from building wealth to healing relationships, and even how to deal with negative comments and setbacks in business. The episode also touches on the role of spirituality in health, explaining how shifting one’s mindset can accelerate healing, growth, and personal success.David Ghiyam is a co-founder of Mary Ruth Organics, one of the leading health and wellness brands globally. With no outside funding, David helped scale the company to over 500,000 points of distribution in 180 countries. Beyond business, he is a renowned speaker on spirituality and business consciousness, having delivered over 2,000 live seminars to more than a million people globally.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro00:50 Who is David Ghiyam?02:06 Exchange of Energy06:49 We Are Pre-Programmed to Think Limited12:27 Negatives, Positives, and Certainty17:13 Turn the Negative into Positive19:17 Reactive Behaviors24:10 What is Kabbalah?27:35 Personal Transformation31:11 Path to Healing33:54 Self Worth36:27 Wrong Mindset About Children37:32 Control Comes from Fear41:56 Elevate Your Consciousness45:05 Like Attracts Like49:25 You Process What You Want to See51:44 Rapid Fire Session with David  Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw  David is on: https://www.kabbalah.com/en/people/david-ghiyam/  https://www.instagram.com/davidghiyam  https://www.facebook.com/davidghiyamspeaker/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ghiyam-80a24a99/  https://www.tiktok.com/@davidghiyam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices