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You can trace the link between fat, fatigue, and difficult menopause to two places: western medicine and our toxic society. Dr. Kyrin Dunston joins me to talk about how she healed herself from chronic disease, during menopause, naturally. How to Detox from Toxins Balance hormones  Remove toxins and inflammation Improve your nutritional inputs  About Dr. Kyrin DunstonDr. Kyrin Dunston leads by example. She lost a life-changing 100 pounds and healed herself from chronic disease using natural treatments. She's fellowship-trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine like myself, and specializes in helping women jumpstart their weight and energy goals at midlife by addressing the root causes. Dr. Kyrin hosts Her Brilliant Health Revolution podcast, Her Brilliant Health Secrets YouTube channel, and the Stop the Menopause Madness Summit where 53 experts share their top strategies to lose weight, regain energy, balance hormones, and moods, feel sexy and confident, look great, and master midlife.   In This Episode The relationship between fat and fatigue [7:15] Why we feel so unwell during perimenopause and menopause [12:15] Why we have to balance our nervous system [13:45] The connection between toxins and hormones [21:30] Why you have to detox regularly [25:00]  Links & ResourcesCheck Out the Blog on Why Antioxidants are Important and Use Code ENERGY for 10% Off Mitochondrial ComplexGet your Free Gift: Jumpstart Your Midlife Metabolism Find Dr. Kyrin Dunston OnlineFollow Dr. Kyrin Dunston on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Find 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 Episodes Episode 10: 5 Pillars Of A Toxin-free Lifestyle With Aimee CarlsonEpisode 41: How To Reduce Toxins In The Home With Genevieve WhiteEpisode 42: Benefits Of Sauna Therapy With Nicole Carlson

Your pelvic health is a vital aspect of your overall wellness and you shouldn’t ignore it. It’s all too common to let it fall by the wayside out of shame or embarrassment, but you shouldn’t feel ashamed. Dr. Betsy Greenleaf talks about the importance of your pelvic floor health, overcoming shame, and healing your gut to support “down there.” What Foods Impact the Gut Microbiome and Pelvic Health Gluten Sugar Dairy Yogurt Probiotics Fermented Foods  About Dr. Betsy GreenleafDr. Betsy Greenleaf is a premier women’s health expert, entrepreneur, inventor, and business leader, who specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery for over 20 years. Dr. Greenleaf is a trailblazer as the first female in the United States to become board certified in Urogynecology. She possesses a professional reputation that led to being sought after by medical societies, associations, and corporations to provide lectures, teaching, and advanced training. In 2018, she holds the title of distinguished fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology for her service and dedication to the field. Dr. Greenleaf holds committee positions on many national women’s health organizations. She is a board examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She serves as a spokesperson for the American Osteopathic Association, with her quotes appearing in many major media outlets. Dr. Greenleaf is the CEO of The Pelvic Floor Store, an online store dedicated to finding reliable products for pelvic health. She manages a blog and is the host of Some Of Your Parts Podcast dedicated to women’s wellness and the notion that “you are greater than the sum of your parts.” Dr. Greenleaf takes a holistic body-mind-spirit approach to healing and wellness. She believes many of the answers to a healthy life are found within. She views her role in life as your wellness guide.  In This Episode Why pelvic health is important [4:30] Advice for healing from incontinence [8:45] What foods might impact incontinence [10:30] What happens when you have weak pelvic floor muscles [14:00] The importance of kegel exercises [15:00] What happens to the vagina with age [18:30] The role of lasers and heat in pelvic floor health [27:00] How to nurture the microbiome to also improve our pelvic health [31:00] Supplements to support urinary health [33:45] How diet changes can impact more serious pelvic health concerns [40:15]  Links & ResourcesGet 50% Off the Your Longevity Blueprint Course Get Your Free Gift: Top 10 Pelvic Health TipsA Happy Vagina Is A Happy Life Summit Listen to Some of Your Parts PodcastVisit The Pelvic Floor Store Find Dr. Betsy Greenleaf OnlineFollow Dr. Betsy Greenleaf on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Pinterest | Find 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 Episodes Episode 38: Sexual Regenerative Medicine With Susan BrattonEpisode 43: Liver Cleansing With Steven DakeEpisode 46: The Wildatarian Diet With Teri Cochrane

Using magnets to help heal chronic and less severe health conditions almost sounds unbelievable. But it’s not! I’m joined by Dr. William Pawluk to talk about how he treats illness using pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) and why he thinks everyone would benefit from magnetic therapy. How to Get the Most Benefit from PEMFs Adequate Nutrition Adequate Rest  Manage Stress Don’t Smoke or Drink Address Underlying Health Concerns  About Dr. William PawlukDr. William Pawluk just retired from his holistic MD practice to devote his time completely to advocating for pulsed electromagnetic field or PEMF therapy. He had past University positions at Johns Hopkins and the U of Maryland. His medical training includes family medicine and a Master's degree in clinical epidemiology. Non-conventional training includes acupuncture, homeopathy, hypnosis, bodywork, energy medicine, nutrition, and functional medicine. Dr. Pawluk is a foremost authority on PEMF therapy in North America, especially for holistic pain management, healing, and tissue regeneration. Dr. Pawlul has worked with PEMFs for more than 30 yrs. He is the owner of DrPawluk.com and author of the most comprehensive book on healing with PEMFs, “Power Tools for Health.” He has also written multiple chapters in scientific books and many articles, featured on more than 50 radio, podcasts, magazines, and TV interviews. Plus, he was a cohost of a 2-hour holistic health radio show for 10 years. Most recently he hosted the Pain Solution Summit. You can find it at painsolutionsummit.com. Dr. Pawluk received the ACIM Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 for his work in advancing Magnetic Field Therapy and was a featured expert on the "Proven: Healing Breakthroughs Backed By Science Documentary Series."   In This Episode Why you need to be careful of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) [4:00] Why magnetic therapy isn’t more popular in North America [10:30] What Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) Are [11:30] The difference between PEMFs and EMFs [24:00] How magnetic therapy works [29:00] How to use PEMFs as a preventative therapy [37:30] Who shouldn’t use PEMFs [43:00]  Links & ResourcesUse Code CALM for 10% Off Adrenal CalmDownload The Effects of Stress and How to Mitigate Stress Find Dr. William Pawluk OnlineFollow Dr. William Pawluk on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Find 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 Episodes Episode 47: Improving Parasympathetic Tone For The Ans With Dr. Tim JacksonEpisode 42: Benefits Of Sauna Therapy With Nicole CarlsonEpisode 31: Gut/Brain Connection With Dr. Lauryn Lax

Reduce your inflammation and pain levels while improving your overall health and longevity by using peptides, nootropics, and antioxidants. I’m joined by Dr. Neil Paulvin to talk about how he uses these methods to optimize his patient’s health. How to Improve Mobility Alternating between joint-specific exercises, such as Kin-stretch, and using a massage ball Full-body stretching, such as yoga poses like cat-cow, pigeon, scorpion Using a foam roller  About Dr. Neil PaulvinDr. Paulvin's goal with all of his patients is to optimize their health in the first 60-minute visit. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, Functional Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, and Medical Acupuncture. He has helped top executives, Olympic athletes, top trainers, and celebrities optimize their health. Dr. Paulvin features in the NY Post, Nutritious Life, Fasting MD, Ari Whitten, and many other publications and podcasts. Dr. Paulvin's practice is in Manhattan. He also serves clients in multiple states including Florida and California over telemedicine. Dr. Paulvin uses traditional and alternative treatments to help his patients. Patients see Dr. Paulvin for his expertise in Biohacking and Health Optimization. In addition, he specializes in helping his patients with hormone optimization, Peptide Therapy, Nootropics, and natural options for pain relief.    In This Episode What peptides are and how they’re used [3:30] How to use peptides for anxiety and depression [5:00] What happens with the thymus gland as we age [14:30] How to use peptides for weightloss [15:30] What mitochondrial dysfunction is [17:45] Why we need to know about Nrf2 [24:00] How to use PQQ antioxidants [25:30] How inflammation impacts our health and longevity [30:00]  Links & ResourcesReady Why Antioxidants are Important and Use Code ENERGY for 10% Off Mitochondrial ComplexGet 50% Off the Your Longevity Blueprint Course Get Your Free Energy Guide from Dr. PaulvinFind Dr. Neil Paulvin OnlineFollow Dr. Neil Paulvin on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn | YouTube Find 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 Episodes Episode 14: Supporting The Mitochondria With Nad And Peptides W/ Dr. Amber KrogsrudEpisode 42: Benefits Of Sauna Therapy With Nicole CarlsonEpisode 31: Gut/Brain Connection With Dr. Lauryn Lax

Dr. Tim Jackson, an expert in improving parasympathetic tone and autonomic nervous system functions, discusses the importance of reducing stress, heart rate variability, and practical strategies like using infrared saunas, deep breathing, and vagus nerve stimulation to enhance parasympathetic tone for better health and longevity.

The food we eat is structurally different from our ancestor’s food which has a detrimental effect on our physical and mental health. Teri Cochrane, the creator of The Wildatarian Diet, talks about developing the diet, avoiding mycotoxins, and improving our connection to our body. Some of the Foods to Eat on The Wildatarian Diet Squash of All Kinds Grass-Fed Meats Cornish Hen and Guinea Fowls Organic and Natural Wines  About Teri CochraneTeri Cochrane is an integrative practitioner and thought leader in sustainable health and longevity. She is the founder of The Global Sustainable Health Institute and has developed “The Cochrane Method” which integrates a multi-level, bio-individualized, metabolic health modality.Teri specializes in complex health conditions. She also serves to maximize the human potential in ballerinas, professional athletes, and Olympic hopefuls. Teri has a private clinical practice in the metro Washington DC area. She launched her groundbreaking and Amazon bestselling new release book in 2018 - The Wildatarian Diet - Living as Nature Intended. Teri received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and an advanced degree from Huntington School of Health Sciences. She is trained in Cranio-Sacral, Herbology, Healing Touch, and is a Certified Coach Practitioner. Teri has also spent nearly 20 years as an executive for a Fortune 500 company. Teri believes longevity starts in the womb.  In This Episode What the Wildaterian Diet is [4:15] How food supply and stress can impact your body [15:00] What mycotoxins are and why we should avoid them [16:00] What foods are highest in mycotoxins [16:30] Some of the symptoms of poor sulfur metabolism [24:00] Why Glyphosate is so bad for our bodies [25:45] What to eat on The Wildatarian Diet [39:30]  Links & ResourcesRead Why Antioxidants Are ImportantGet 10% Off Mitochondrial Complex with Code ENERGYUse code LIVERDETOX for 10% off Either Chocolate or Vanilla Core Restore Order Your Meat from D’Artagnan TodayStart The Wildatarian Kickstart Detox for FreeBuy The Wildatarian Diet: Living as Nature Intended: A Customized Nutritional Approach for Optimal Health, Energy, and Vitality by Teri Cochrane on Amazon Find Teri Cochrane OnlineFind The Global Sustainable Health Institute OnlineFollow Teri Cochrane on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Find 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 Episodes Episode 31: Gut/Brain Connection With Dr. Lauryn LaxEpisode 32: Happy Hormones For Life With Dr. Deb MatthewEpisode 43: Liver Cleansing With Steven Dake

Castor oil is an herbal medical treatment that’s been around for centuries but fell out of fashion sometime in the last few decades. I’m joined by Dr. Marisol Teijeiro, the Queen of the Thrones, to talk about why castor oil is making a comeback, all the incredible health benefits, and why she recommends it to all her patients. The three areas castor oil packs help the most with: Stools - helps regulate your bowel movements Sleep - helps you get more restorative sleep Stress - helps reduce your regular stress levels  About Dr. Marisol TeijeiroDr. Marisol Teijeiro, ND & Queen of the Thrones™️, empowers people to own their throne (yes potty time), purpose, and passion in life. She is the creator of the easy and mess-less Castor Oil Pack used to heal the gut, improve digestion, sleep, and most importantly, your hormone balance. She teaches all over the world and features on various TV programs including national syndicated NBC Bloom, as well as The Marilyn Denis Show in Canada. She is a published author of “OH SH*T!” the 3 stress-less steps to connect, clear, and calm your digestion.   In This Episode How caster oil packs work [10:00] Why you should never buy castor oil in plastic [20:00] How castor oil packs help with detox and improving gut health [28:00] How to start using castor oil packs [29:00] How often you should change your castor oil pack [37:00] What to look for in a castor oil [41:45] Who can’t use castor oil packs [44:00] How to use castor oil to promote hair growth [46:00]  Links & ResourcesUse Code CALM for 10% Off Adrenal Calm Download Your Free Copy of 50 Shades of PooUse Code DRGRAY10 for 10% off Castor Oil Packs at This Link OnlyFind Dr. Marisol Teijeiro OnlineFollow Dr. Marisol Teijeiro on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Find 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 Episodes Episode 42: Benefits Of Sauna Therapy With Nicole CarlsonEpisode 43: Liver Cleansing With Steven DakeEpisode 40: Power Of Essential Oils With Jodi Sternoff Cohen

Various forms of fasting have become one of the favored strategies for dieting in recent years. One approach, prolonged fasting, has numerous benefits when it comes to dieting and aging well that differentiates it from other methods. Dr. James Kelley joins me to discuss whether prolonged fasting is right for you. Benefits of prolonged fasting include: Neuroplasticity Lower parasympathetic tone Improved heart rate variability Reduced insulin intolerance Increased cellular health Lower blood pressure  About Dr. James KelleyJames completed his M.D. at The Ohio State University and was the inaugural Research Fellow at the Ohio Health Research and Innovation Institute. He finished his MBA at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology from the University of Virginia and completed his Neuroscience Master's coursework at Miami University.Prior to joining the L-Nutra team, he was the head of Inventor Services at The Innovation Institute, a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic Innovations group focused on developing and commercializing new and innovative healthcare solutions.  In This Episode What intermittent fasting and time-restricted fasting is [2:12] How prolonged fasting is different from other more common fasting methods [5:05] How autophagy helps the body build healthier cells when fasting [8:58] What happens to nutrient-sensing pathways during a fast [14:50] How Prolon can help you achieve the benefits of a prolonged fast [19:32] What clinical trials have shown researchers [31:50] Tips for being more comfortable while fasting and who shouldn’t do it [35:20] How ProLon has changed since its initial development [40:47]  Links & ResourcesRead The Magnificence of Magnesium and use code MAGNESIUM for 10% Off Magnesium Products ProLonProLon ProfessionalReference this podcast to get $25 off your order of either Prolon or ProLon Professional when you order from the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic.L-NutraThe Longevity Diet by Victor Longo Find 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 Episodes Episode 11: Intermittent Fasting Truths with Cynthia Thurlow

Improving your digestive health is one of the most vital things you can do to improve your overall health. By reducing your toxic load and doing regular liver detoxes, your health will start to improve. Steven Dake of Ortho Molecular Products, the company that created the Core Restore Liver Cleansing Program, speaks about what steps we can take to reduce our symptoms of toxic overload and the importance of regularly cleansing the liver. The Four “R” Approach to Improving Gastrointestinal Health: Remove Toxins Replace Toxin Containing Foods & Products Re-establish Good Gut Health Repair & Rebalance  About Steven DakeWe all have pivotal moments in our respective health journeys that mold and shape our future. For Steven Dake, this was the passing of his beloved grandfather and the exposure of his battle lost to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. As an agent for change in the battle against chronic disease, Steven began his career working alongside several hundred functional physicians, ranging in specialty from autoimmunity and Lyme to metabolic disorders. He now has the privilege of interacting and consulting with thousands of functionally-minded practitioners. Through all of that, Steven has garnered a vast array of best practices that he has the blessing of sharing with clinicians and their patient communities. It gives him a great sense of purpose knowing that a single conversation with a clinician can positively impact an entire community.   In This Episode What the pillars of Gastrointestinal (GI) health are [4:30] What toxins are and where they come from [6:15] Why you should roll your windows down while driving on the freeway [12:30] Some of the symptoms of a toxic overload [25:00] What happens when you start a liver cleanse [30:00] Why you should follow the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen guides [38:00] Who should not use the Core Restore program [41:00] How often you should cleanse your liver [46:00]  Links & ResourcesCheck out the Why Antioxidants are Important blog and get 10% off Mitochondrial Complex with code ENERGY Core Restore Liver Detox- Vanilla - Use code "liverdetox" for 10% off Core Restore Liver Detox- Chocolate - Use code "liverdetox" for 10% off Core Restore 14 Day Kit (Vanilla)Core Restore 14 Day Kit (Chocolate) Documentaries to WatchStink The Human ExperimentLiving Downstream Books to ReadSilent Spring by Rachel Carson Check out the Environmental Working GroupDownload the Healthy Living AppDirty DozenClean Fifteen Find Steve Dake on LinkedIn Find Ortho Molecular Products OnlineFollow Ortho Molecular Products on LinkedIn Find 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 Episodes Episode 6: 5 Supplements Myths Pt 1 W/ Tom HouleEpisode 7: 5 Supplements Myths Pt 2 W/ Tom HouleEpisode 10: 5 Pillars Of A Toxin-free Lifestyle With Aimee Carlson

Forty-five minutes in a sauna every other day is the perfect time to relax, meditate or pray, and release toxins. Not to mention all the other health benefits regular sauna use provides! Health and wellness expert, Nicole Carlson from Sunlighten Saunas, speaks about how infrared saunas are an essential piece of your wellness routine and what sets these saunas apart from other leading brands. The Benefits of Sauna: Eliminating Toxins & Detoxing the Body Losing Weight Increasing Blood Circulation Improving Immunity Relaxing Reducing Blood Pressure  About Nicole CarlsonNicole Carlson has an extensive background in the health and wellness industry. Her passion is helping others through education, consulting & training to both heal, improve and preserve health and wellness. Nicole specializes in scientific-based yet holistic approaches to healing and life balance. She commits to offering cutting-edge wellness services that empower clients to reach their health goals quickly through light therapy.   In This Episode What infrared light is and how it’s used in the sauna [4:30] What the benefits of far, mid, and near-infrared light are [5:45] Why it’s essential to sweat and eliminate toxins every day [10:30] How sauna use can help the body detox, even from some heavy metal overdoses [13:00] Why you shouldn’t make your own sauna [23:00] The safest way to start using a sauna [35:00]  Links & ResourcesRead The Magnificence of Magnesium and use code MAGNESIUM for 10% Off Magnesium ProductsGet $200 off Cabin Units or $100 off Solo Portable Unit with Free Shipping (a $600 saving!) by Mentioning the Your Longevity Blueprint Podcast, my name, Dr. Stephanie Gray, or naming the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic  Find Sunlighten Saunas OnlineFollow Sunlighten Saunas on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Find 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 Episodes Episode 10: 5 Pillars Of A Toxin-free Lifestyle With Aimee CarlsonEpisode 34: How To Better Your Am Routine With Jane HoganEpisode 30: Soma Breathing For Longevity With Jen Broyles