

Your Longevity Blueprint
Dr. Stephanie Gray
We all want to live longer, healthier lives.
The problem is that we’re constantly being bombarded with so many new diets, workout plans, and lifestyle adjustments that it’s hard to filter out what will actually work for us and give us the results we’re looking for.
If you’re sick of not having the answers, sick of being told your symptoms are all in your head, sick of being prescribed solutions from a pill bottle, it’s time to look outside the cookie-cutter or bandaid approach of the conventional medical industry and discover your own, personalized blueprint for health.
Join Dr. Stephanie Gray on the Longevity Blueprint Podcast where she explores the interaction of nutrition, genetics, hormones, toxins, and infections using functional medicine principles to help you improve your health and longevity by finding the root cause of your symptoms.
Listen in each week to learn from experts at the top of their fields sharing progressive, revolutionary, actionable tips, strategies, and resources to help you build your dream health from the ground up.
Are you ready to discover your longevity blueprint? Let’s live long together! Wellness is Waiting!
The information provided in this podcast is educational. No information provided should be considered to be—or used as a substitute for—medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your personal medical authority.
To learn more about Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint supplements visit yourlongevityblueprint.com and ihhclinic.com.
The problem is that we’re constantly being bombarded with so many new diets, workout plans, and lifestyle adjustments that it’s hard to filter out what will actually work for us and give us the results we’re looking for.
If you’re sick of not having the answers, sick of being told your symptoms are all in your head, sick of being prescribed solutions from a pill bottle, it’s time to look outside the cookie-cutter or bandaid approach of the conventional medical industry and discover your own, personalized blueprint for health.
Join Dr. Stephanie Gray on the Longevity Blueprint Podcast where she explores the interaction of nutrition, genetics, hormones, toxins, and infections using functional medicine principles to help you improve your health and longevity by finding the root cause of your symptoms.
Listen in each week to learn from experts at the top of their fields sharing progressive, revolutionary, actionable tips, strategies, and resources to help you build your dream health from the ground up.
Are you ready to discover your longevity blueprint? Let’s live long together! Wellness is Waiting!
The information provided in this podcast is educational. No information provided should be considered to be—or used as a substitute for—medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your personal medical authority.
To learn more about Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint supplements visit yourlongevityblueprint.com and ihhclinic.com.
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Dec 1, 2021 • 60min
72: How to Create Immune Resilience in Your Kids with Dr. Elisa Song
Creating resilient kids is such an important part of being a parent. We should all strive to help our kids be more physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient; part of this is ensuring their immune system is resilient. I’m joined by Dr. Elisa Song to talk about how we can build up our kid’s immune systems through diet and lifestyle. You Can Strengthen the Vagus Nerve By:
Learning and Using Breathing Techniques
Mindfulness and Meditation
EFT Tapping
Yoga
Belly Breathing
Try the Loving Kindness Meditation YourselfMay you feel safe.May you feel happy.May you feel healthy.May you live with ease. About Dr. Elisa SongDr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mama. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – body, mind, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed approach. Vitamin D is an essential supplement to take all year round, but especially coming into the darker months. When is the last time you had your Vitamin D levels checked? Call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033. In This Episode
Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 in children [7:30]
What we need to know about immune resilience [15:45]
The power of the mind-gut connection [18:30]
How to balance your sugar consumption with whole foods [21:30]
The most important supplements to improve your health [23:00]
How much Vitamin D should your children have [26:30]
The important role of inflammation [33:00]
What the Cell Danger Response is [43:30]
How parents can help their children strengthen the Vagus Nerve [47:00]
Why the diet and lifestyle piece is even more important than the supplement piece [51:45]
What to do when your child has a fever [52:00]
Links & ResourcesUse Code IMMUNESUPPORT for 10% OffUse Code VITAMIND for 10% OffCoronavirus (COVID-19): What a Pediatrician Wants You to KnowFREE Ebook: “The Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make When Their Child Has a Fever”Food As Medicine for Immune Support Find Dr. Elisa Song OnlineFollow Dr. Elisa Song on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | PinterestFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 57: 5 Keys To Raising Healthy Kids With Dr. Brian StenzlerEpisode 63: Childhood Trauma Healing With Dr. Aimie ApigianEpisode 62: Trailblazing Children’s Mental Health With Dr. Roseann Capanna Hodge

Nov 24, 2021 • 21min
71: Top 2021 Longevity Tips Part 2
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the many incredible guests I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with through the podcast. Let’s take a look back at the top tips from the most recent guests to really hit home the importance of sleep, joy, and slowing down.#1 Have a chiropractor on your wellness team. #2 Live intentionally every day. #3 Clean plate, clean slate, clean body, clean mind are all so important for longevity. #4 Stop and check in with yourself.#5 Meditation has centuries of evidence in how it improves your quality of life.#6 A positive mindset is one of the keys to living a longer, happier life. #7 Address the patterns and imbalances in your nervous system. #8 Slow down! Let you catch yourself; it’s not so scary.#9 Find joy every single day. We are here to experience joy, so heal what you need to heal so you can embrace your life’s happiness. #10 Manage your stress and emotion levels, especially when you’re not really processing or allowing yourself to feel. #11 Love in every way possible. Love people, even if they’ve hurt your feelings. #12 Nourish your bodies, minds, and spirits. Focus on intellectual stimulation and spiritual wellness. #13 Get a good night’s sleep. It’s amazing how different and better life looks when you get to sleep. #14 Follow your heart and do what you love. #15 Create choices that allow for a healthy lifestyle every day, not out of restriction. #16 Sleep for at least 7 ½ hours a night. #17 Reduce your stress levels, sleep longer, have a good skincare routine, and find balance with your diet.What top tip will you adopt first? Start with one and see how your quality of life improves. For everything else, call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033. Links & ResourcesGet 10% Off Magnesium Supplements with code MAGNESIUM and Check Out the Blog Post: The Magnificence of MagnesiumFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 27: Top 20 Longevity Tips From 2020Episode 56: Top 2021 Longevity Tips Part IEpisode 71: 9 Keys To Optimal Health With Dr. Jim Lavalle

Nov 17, 2021 • 30min
70: Aesthetics and Peptides 101 Part 2 with Alexis Yoo
Support your skin health early to help reduce the need for a facelift or fillers later in life. By using SPF, retinol, vitamin C, micro-needling, and peptides, you can boost your skin’s natural anti-aging properties. I’m joined by Alexis Yoo to talk about all the different benefits of peptides, from weight loss to anti-aging to hair growth.Natural Methods to Prevent Needing a Facelift Later in Life
Wear sunscreen every day
Using retinol at night
Vitamin C in the morning
About Alexis YooAlexis Yoo is a double board-certified nurse practitioner in the areas of family and pediatric medicine. She qualified as a nurse practitioner in 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in nursing from Purdue University and a Master’s from IUPUI as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.Lexi decided to expand her knowledge and obtained her Post Master’s Degree in Family practice. Lexi has a special interest in functional and anti-aging medicine. She is certified through BioTE Medical, specializing in Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women.She is also working to be a certified provider through the Institute for Functional Medicine, to better treat her patients while fixing the root causes of their conditions. Lexi also provides aesthetic services such as botox, fillers, micro-needling, PDO threads, and PRP treatments. She is also certified in peptide therapy.She is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine and the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. We now offer all the peptides mentioned in this episode. If you’re interested in learning how you can use peptides for your health, call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033. In This Episode
How to prevent the need for a facelift later in life [1:30]
How to use peptides for weight loss [5:00]
What happens when you start taking peptides [7:00]
What peptides are best for anti-aging [16:15]
Other ways to increase your libido [21:30]
Links & ResourcesUse Code BERBERINE for 10% Off Berberine SupportFind Alexis Yoo OnlineFollow Alexis Yoo on Instagram | FacebookFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 44: Prolon: The Fast Mimicking Diet With Dr. James KelleyEpisode 39: Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy With Dr. Gary DonovitzEpisode 48: Peptides, Nootropics, And Pain Reduction With Dr. Neil Paulvin

Nov 10, 2021 • 39min
69: Aesthetics and Peptides 101 Part 1 with Alexis Yoo
Your skin changes as you age. It’s inevitable, something we all experience. But if you don’t love the aging process of your skin, it is possible to slow it down. Alexis Yoo is here to talk about her love of treating aging skin and how to use neuromodulators such as botox and PDO threads to heal skin imperfections and slow down the aging process. Avoid These After Getting Threads or Fillers
Sleeping on your side or stomach
Dental work for at least two weeks
Eating crunchier foods
About Alexis YooAlexis Yoo is a double board-certified nurse practitioner in the areas of family and pediatric medicine. She qualified as a nurse practitioner in 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in nursing from Purdue University and a Master’s from IUPUI as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.Lexi decided to expand her knowledge and obtained her Post Master’s Degree in Family practice. Lexi has a special interest in functional and anti-aging medicine. She is certified through BioTE Medical, specializing in Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women.She is also working to be a certified provider through the Institute for Functional Medicine, to better treat her patients while fixing the root causes of their conditions. Lexi also provides aesthetic services such as botox, fillers, micro-needling, PDO threads, and PRP treatments. She is also certified in peptide therapy.She is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine and the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. In This Episode
What happens to our skin as we age [8:45]
The reality of using neurotoxins [13:15]
Some of the neurotoxin products Lexi uses [16:00]
A few of the risks associated with fillers [27:00]
The different types of threads and how they work [30:00]
Combining fillers with threads [37:30]
Links & ResourcesUse Code MAGNESIUM for 10% OffUse Code ENERGY for 10% Off Mitochondrial ComplexFind Alexis Yoo OnlineFollow Alexis Yoo on Instagram | FacebookFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 44: Prolon: The Fast Mimicking Diet With Dr. James KelleyEpisode 39: Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy With Dr. Gary DonovitzEpisode 48: Peptides, Nootropics, And Pain Reduction With Dr. Neil Paulvin

Nov 3, 2021 • 45min
68: Heart Health 101 with Dr. Joel Kahn
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Leading cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn, talks about how to reduce your risk of heart disease by changing your lifestyle. Eating a majority plant-based diet, stopping smoking, and getting enough sleep are key factors in heart health. Best Supplements for Optimal Heart Health
Vitamin D
CoQ10
Magnesium
Melatonin
Berberine
About Dr. Joel KahnDr. Joel Kahn is a practicing cardiologist in Detroit, Michigan, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School.Known as "America’s Healthy Heart Doc", Dr. Kahn has triple board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology.He was the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida. He founded the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms, MI. In This Episode
How serious heart disease is [4:00]
How to prevent heart disease [5:30]
How we should be eating for heart disease prevention [8:30]
Why we should reduce our consumption of animal products [10:30]
What nutrient deficiencies someone on a plant-based diet might have [19:30]
The top nutrients for optimal heart health [21:30]
Sources of cholesterol on a plant-based diet [29:00]
What percentage of your diet should be plant-based [30:00]
What blood tests indicate heart disease [36:00]
Links & ResourcesUse Code BERBERINE for 10% Off Berberine SupportUse Code MAGNESIUM for 10% Off MagnesiumFind Dr. Joel Kahn OnlineFind the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity OnlineFollow Dr. Joel Kahn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTubeFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 69: Pluck Seasoning With James BarryEpisode 67: A Different Kind Of Healing With Dr. Shiroko SokitchEpisode 11: Intermittent Fasting Truths With Cynthia Thurlow

Oct 27, 2021 • 57min
67: 9 Keys to Optimal Health with James B. LaValle
From reducing household toxin levels to increasing organic fruits and veggies, there are nine keys to optimal health. I’m joined by James B. LaValle, an integrative practitioner specializing in drug and nutrient depletion, to talk about improving our health from a metabolic level. How to Get the Most from Your Food
Pick the best food you can
Chew slowly and thoroughly
Cook your food in safer ways
About James B. LaValle:James B. LaValle is best known for his expertise in personalized integrative therapies uncovering the underlying metabolic issues that keep people from feeling healthy and vital. A thought leader in drug/nutrient depletion issues he has published 4 books and 3 databases in this area alone. As such he has over 35 years’ experience integrating natural and integrative therapies into various medical and business models. His latest research is in drug-induced microbiome disruption. He is the founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, Inc., which has launched the cloud-based Metabolic Code which helps practitioners and consumers identity their metabotype through labs, subjective surveys, evaluation of drug-induced nutrient depletion, and biometrics. James B. LaValle also founded Integrative Health Resources, which is focused on natural products industry consulting. As a practitioner for over 35 years, James has been recognized as an industry leader, receiving the prestigious Natural Products Association Clinician of the Year Award in 2011 for furthering the advancement of Integrative Medicine in the United States. James B. LaValle also served as the nutrition correspondent for Body Shaping, the number one fitness show on ESPN II in the late 1990s.James B. LaValle has been a lead consultant with companies such as Bayer, CVS, Rite Aid, P&G, Helsin, Thorn Research amongst others. In This Episode
What happens when your adrenals come under stress [9:15]
The top supplements for adrenal and thyroid health [12:45]
Why we need to make sure we’re eating a variety of nutrients every day [25:00]
The problem with acidic urine [27:30]
How to reduce household toxins [30:00]
Why it’s important for us to raise our oxygen levels [48:30]
Links & ResourcesUse Code BERBERINE for 10% OffRead The Magnificence Of Magnesium and Use Code MAGNESIUM for 10% OffFind James B. LaValle OnlineFollow James B. LaValle on Instagram | Facebook | TwitterFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 67: A Different Kind Of Healing With Dr. Shiroko SokitchEpisode 64: Heal Your Emotional Eating With Tricia NelsonEpisode 58: Living Intentionally With The Fat Burning Man Abel James

Oct 20, 2021 • 1h
66: EBV Solution with Dr. Kasia Kines
Epstein-Barr Virus is one of the most common human herpes viruses that many people will get at some point in their lives. I’m joined by Dr. Kasia Kines to talk about how to make your body an inhabitable host for the Epstein-Barr Virus. The 3 Worst Offenders When You Have Chronic EBV
Intermittent Fasting
Exercise
Ketogenic Diet
About Dr. Kasia KinesDr. Kines is the CEO and Founder of Global Epstein-Barr Virus Institute, a global leader in recovery therapy for chronic EBV, an Amazon best-selling author of The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, a wellness expert, and a highly respected doctor of clinical nutrition. She is a graduate of Bastyr University, the "Harvard of Natural Medicine" and its world-acclaimed graduate nutrition program. She was also in the first-ever cohort of a doctorate in functional clinical nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Since 2005, Dr. Kines has built an international reputation as a clinical functional nutritionist, from being sought after by Johns Hopkins University to clients globally, to her ground-breaking book about Epstein-Barr Virus. Dr. Kines has developed a proprietary evidence-based methodology and approach to EBV recovery, which is now available to anyone in her highly successful EBV Recovery Program. She also provides professional clinical training to other practitioners in her Clinical EBV Training and Certification Program and EBV Practitioner Workshop. Dr. Kines is a passionate advocate for debunking common misinformation about EBV in the medical community and lectures on this topic extensively. She is on a mission to bring her EBV knowledge and solution to the world globally, so no one needs to suffer needlessly from this misunderstood virus and its complications. In This Episode
What Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is [9:00]
The common symptoms of chronic EBV [15:30]
Four labs to test for EBV [23:00]
What dietary changes should you explore with EBV [26:00]
Why you should increase your consumption of grains and legumes [30:00]
Benefits of increasing plant-based food in your diet [34:30]
The role of antioxidants in a diet [28:00]
How important detoxification is to anti-viral support and treating EBV [43:00]
Links & ResourcesUse Code VITAMIND for 10% Off Vitamin DUse Code IMMUNESUPPORT 10% Off Immune SupportRead: Emfs: Why They Are Dangerous To Your Health And What You Can Do About Them!Your Longevity Blueprint Course Now 50% OffTake the Quiz: Could you have Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Virus infection?Learn More About the EBV Recovery ProgramFind Out About the EBV Practitioner WorkshopTake the 5-in-5 Mini-CourseGet the Book: The Epstein-Barr Virus SolutionFind Dr. Kasia Kines OnlineFind The EBV Global Institute OnlineFollow Dr. Kasia Kines on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | PinterestFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 14: Supporting The Mitochondria With Nad And Peptides W/ Dr. Amber KrogsrudEpisode 67: A Different Kind Of Healing With Dr. Shiroko SokitchEpisode 49: Power Of Pemfs With Dr. William Pawluk

Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 1min
65: Pluck Seasoning with James Barry
Getting the whole family eating healthy can be a challenge, especially when there are food intolerances to contend with. James Barry, a former private celebrity chef, and creator of Pluck seasoning speaks about his experiences in the food industry. He gives his top tips for picky eaters, getting more organ meat in your diet, and encouraging your partner to eat healthier, too. Common Food and Nutrition Mistakes from a Chef
Self Assessing any Intolerances
You Don’t Have to be Good at Cooking
Not Meal Planning: It Doesn’t Have to be Hard
About James BarryJames Barry’s 16+ years in the culinary field started as a private chef. His inauguration into restaurant-style cooking came later when he was the vegan/vegetarian chef on the Van’s Warped Tour, which traveled to 50 North American cities in 60 days. Upon returning to Los Angeles, James continued to private chef and had the fortune of cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. Not wanting to limit the audience of his healthy and tasty style of cooking, James started Wholesome2Go, a healthy, high-quality food delivery company that served under his leadership in the Los Angeles area for 8 years. Most recently, James launched his first functional food product, Pluck, an organ-based, all-purpose seasoning. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet. James also co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd’s book Eat Naked and co-authored the follow-up cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. In This Episode
How to make delicious food substitutions for your health [18:00]
The five best oils [21:30]
The most common food mistakes from a chef [25:15]
The benefits of meal planning [29:00]
How to make diet changes when your partner doesn’t want to [31:30]
How to cook for picky eaters [37:00]
Links & ResourcesUse Code OMEGA3 for 10% Off Omega 3Your Longevity Blueprint Couse Now 50% OffUse Code DRGRAY10 for 10% Off Pluck: This Link Only!Find James Berry and Pluck OnlineFollow James Berry and Pluck on Instagram | Facebook | PinterestFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 63: Childhood Trauma Healing With Dr. Aimie ApigianEpisode 57: 5 Keys To Raising Healthy Kids With Dr. Brian StenzlerEpisode 53: Keto Green Approach To Hormones With Dr. Anna Cabeca

Oct 6, 2021 • 41min
64: How to Keep Your Vision with Dr. Rudrani Banik
Just like any part of the body, eye health can’t be ignored. But just how do you best support these delicate organs? Today, you’ll hear from a true expert on the topic who shares actionable steps you can make to keep your eyes in their best shape for life. Great foods to support eye health include:
Leafy greens
Carrots
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Berries
About Dr. Rudrani BanikDr. Rudrani Banik is America's Integrative Eye Doctor. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Functional Medicine. Dr. Rani focuses on the root cause of eye diseases and uses integrative strategies for conditions such as macular degeneration, cataract, dry eye, glaucoma, and autoimmune diseases of the visual system.Her treatments are based on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, essential oils, and supplements. Dr. Rani runs a private practice based in New York City and is also an Associate Professor of Mount Sinai in NYC where she serves as an educator and researcher. As Principal Investigator of several clinical trials in diseases of the optic nerve, Dr. Rani uses cutting-edge approaches such as nanotechnology and gene therapy.Dr. Rani is frequently featured as an expert in the media and has been interviewed on Good Morning America, CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox, among many others. Dr. Rani has been voted as Castle Connolly Top Doctor and New York Magazine's Best Doctor in Ophthalmology every year since 2017. In This Episode
How Dr. Rani learned that there is more to eye health than conventional medicine [2:00]
The link between nutrition and eye health [4:45]
The impact of blue light on eyes and how to protect them with light-blocking glasses [7:00]
How to protect your eyes from sunlight with proper sunglasses [13:05]
Exercises for your eyes to support relaxation [18:45]
How to relieve dry eyes [21:05]
Which supplements can best support your eyes and vision [26:00]
How stress impacts vision [30:55]
What can reduce the likelihood of developing macular degeneration and glaucoma [33:20]
Links & ResourcesUse Code IMMUNESUPPRT for 10% off Immune Support SupplementsUse Code OMEGA3 for 10% off Omega3 SupplementsFind Dr. Rudrani Banik onlineFollow Dr. Rudrani Banik on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeFREE WEBINAR! Macular Degeneration MasterclassEat Right for Your Sight and Beyond CourseMacular Degeneration Quiz6 Secrets to Eye HealthSimilasanFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative

Sep 29, 2021 • 44min
63: A Different Kind of Healing with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch
Western medicine can go a long way to improving health and saving lives. Yet, it often leaves many unanswerable questions. Today’s guest has built her practice around weaving together the best of Western health care with Chinese medicine to create a comprehensive approach to helping her patients. The solution to difficult health situations lie in:
Loving your body, yourself, and others
Maintaining a physical balance
Identifying your unique lifestyle
Learning to listen to your body
Managing and understanding your emotions
Being persistent and not giving up
Trusting the process
About Dr. Shiroko SokitchShiroko is a doctor who cares about you. The owner of Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa, California, since 1993, Dr. Shiroko is an expert at using many modalities to bring your body to balance and wholeness. Her specialty is Healing When It Seems Impossible. She brings hope and healing to difficult health conditions by blending Chinese and Western medicine with a deep spiritual and emotional healing approach.Trained in general surgery and working as an emergency room doctor for ten years while attending acupuncture school, gave Dr. Shiroko a broad range of medical experience. In This Episode
What makes Chinese medicine different [7:20]
Understanding the keys to balance and longevity [10:50]
The link between emotions and organ health [20:20]
The benefits of acupuncture to help increase longevity [24:20]
How Chinese medicine takes a unique approach to the healing process [31:05]
The role of energy in Chinese medicine [34:10]
Links & ResourcesUse code CALM to save 10% on Adrenal CalmThe Magnificence of MagnesiumGet 10% off Magnesium Chelate: MagnesiumFollow Dr. Shiroko Sokitch on Facebook | LinkedinHealing When It Seems Impossible – 7 Keys to Defy the Odds by Dr. Shiroko SokitchGet Dr. Shiroko’s Your Free WorkbookThe Web That Has No Weaver by Ted J KaptchukFind Your Longevity Blueprint OnlineFollow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedInGet your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses hereFind Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedInIntegrative Health and Hormone ClinicPodcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative Related EpisodesEpisode 60: Break the Yang Addiction with Brodie Welch