Health Trip Podcast | Jill Foos Wellness

Leslie is a Southern Californian entrepreneur, a certified health coach and graduate of both Berkeley and Harvard, whose life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis in her 30s. When her doctors told her lupus had a life expectancy of five years and that RA could only be managed, not cured, she set out to optimize her health as best she could with safe, natural solutions. She went back to school at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC, became a Bulletproof coach under health pioneer Dave Asprey, and took on health coaching clients worldwide. At the same time, she began helping life science academics at European universities, including Oxford (where she lives), to raise money for their discoveries. At a meeting with one such scientist, she learned about a natural compound called spermidine, abundant in nattō, a traditional Japanese dish that she had grown up with. Spermidine was showing great promise supporting health as we age. The science was compelling – one scientist even called it “an anti-aging vitamin” in a published scientific journal – and it was safe. Still, because it was natural, food-derived, and not a drug that would bring in more money, no one was interested in promoting it. Leslie immediately wanted her octogenarian mother back home in California to take it – especially since nattō is very hard to come by. Unfortunately, spermidine wasn't available in the US (or really even known here). Spotting this unmet need, she decided to bring it to the US herself. Spermidine has been around for over 330 years in Japan and has just recently become more popular. It’s a polyamine that hits 5 of the 9 hallmarks of health. One intriguing benefit is hair growth, including eye lashes for some. It also has positive effects on deep sleep. For more information on Primeadine:Website: https://oxfordhealthspan.com/Use code JFWELLNESS10 for a 10% discount IG: https://www.instagram.com/primeadine/IG: https://www.instagram.com/lesliesnewprime/FB: https://www.facebook.com/primeadineYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NFV_Bo26nSwcqFozOz2Bg

Finding out as much information as we can on how our body is working, or not working, in relation to our genetics, our bloodwork, our cellular functioning, our nutrition and brain and heart health and more, is essential to finding out our unique health equation. In the current conventional medical paradigm, we are not exposed to such options and, thus, may not find out the precise individual treatment we would benefit from. If you are one of those people who’s been dealing with multiple health issues for years, seen multiple doctors to help you and have tried layers of pharmaceuticals, diets, and supplements with not much improvement, this is the podcast for you. One of my favorite tests is the micronutrient test from Spectracell and I want all of you to understand exactly how this information fits into your overall health and wellness. We’re also going to talk about some of the other unique tests they offer and how these fit it your journey as well.SpectraCell is a CLIA accredited laboratory that offers a proprietary blood test to healthcare providers and consumers nationwide. CLIA stands for “Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments” and regulates laboratory testing and requires clinical laboratories to be certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) before they can accept human samples for diagnostic testing.The Spectracell test, also known as a MicroNutrient Test, is a comprehensive assessment of a patient’s nutritional status at the cellular level. Unlike traditional serum, hair and urine tests, SpectraCell’s micronutrient testing measures how an individual’s white blood cells function in specific nutritional environments. As a result, individual differences in metabolism, age, genetics, health, prescription drug usage, absorption rate and other factors are taken into consideration when assessing cellular nutritional status.To learn more about Spectracell Laboratories:website: https://www.spectracell.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/spectracelllabs/FB: https://www.facebook.com/SpectraCell/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWjjmPS-xhQ6v6WDzPaueAQTwitter: https://twitter.com/SpectraCellLab

Carolyn Ledowsky is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia. She is a naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist who has a Bachelor of Herbal Medicine, Bachelor of Naturopathy, Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and Diploma of Nutrition and a Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University. She has also studied courses in genetics at Duke University (Genetics and Evolution) and The University of Maryland (Genes and the Human condition – from behavior to biotechnology). Carolyn works with chronically ill patients from all over the world, who have searched, sometimes for decades, to find the reason behind their ill health. Her strength lies in her ability to reveal layers of dysfunction and not give up until results are seen. Most of her patients have MTHFR mutations and/or associated methylation disturbances. She specializes in genetic susceptibility and how this contributes to biochemical dysfunction

I invited Nat onto my podcast to talk about optimizing one’s health. For those of you who have heard me speak before, you know that I talk about finding your own unique health equation and that it takes time, diligence, fails and successes, patience and daily commitment. Back in the day I wanted so badly to believe that we could life off the earth and be purists- yes, I was a bit of a flower child. While there are many folks out there who may still believe that to be true, I am on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to overall health. I do not believe it’s possible to optimize your health without the support of exogenous support, such as supplements, therapeutic sauna, cold water therapy, IV therapy, peptide therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, thyroid meds and so forth. Everyone’s equation is different and Nat is here to help us understand how lifestyle and exogenous support connect for each and every one of us. Nathalie Niddam is a self-proclaimed science geek with a passion for human health. She’s a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, an Apeiron Academy Epigenetic Coach and a member of the first graduating class of Bulletproof Training Institute. In her teens, she fought with ongoing health and digestive issues. She learned many years later to tap into her body’s own healing and repair mechanisms, which is what brought her to the field of holistic health. Nathalie’s unique method blends an array of human performance fields like neuroscience, personalized nutrition, nutraceuticals, biohacking, ancestral health and resilience training.A few years ago, Nat came across a presentation on peptides at a conference - to say that she was blown away would be an understatement.  As a lifelong learner she fell deep down the rabbit hole and the rest, as they say is history.  As a result of this journey Nat launched a Facebook Community (Biohacking Superhuman Performance) that has blossomed to over 9400 members and a podcast (Biohacking Superhuman Performance ) that is often ranked in the top 100 Nutrition podcasts in the US. You can find Nathalie Niddam:IG: NathalieNiddamFB: www.natniddam.comFB Group: Biohacking Superhuman PerformanceFree support materials:Peptide Summit: https://bit.ly/PepSummitAutophagy (this is a link that will give your listeners a free book on Autophagy - not mine but a gift from the SummitPodcast: https://biohackingsuperhumanperformance.libsyn.comMore episodes on peptides and spermidine fro:For Primeadine - Episode 17For Young Goose: Episode 71Bioregulator Peptides Episodes 42, 46 and 47

Only 23% of American adults over the age of 18 meet the CDC’s guidelines on Physical Activity for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. Heart disease is still the #1 killer, affecting more than 650K folks. 40% of American adults aged 20 and over are obese. 71.6% of adults aged 20 and over are overweight. Astonishing numbers that have climbed significantly during COVID-19 and stress. In addition, diabetes, hypertension, metabolic dysfunction, anxiety and depression are at an all time high. The two common denominators among all of these health issues are lack of exercise and lack of nutrition. The CDC recommends that adults over the age of 18 engage in 150 minutes of moderate cardio per week plus 2 days per week of full-body muscle building activities. For the elderly, the CDC adds in balance work. Personally, I think their recommendations are low on weight resistance training and put far too much emphasis on cardio. Weight resistance training is not just about building muscle and rocking a swimsuit, it’s about longevity. The health benefits on building muscle are vast, including:-Increasing your metabolism-Building functional strength-Improving bone density-Improving insulin sensitivity-Improves hormone balance -Increases proprioception, or awareness of your body in space-Reduces your risk of heart disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s, depression and anxiety-Improves overall confidence, body composition and sex drive- who doesn’t want more of that?Cheyne Adam is an ultra-runner, strength and conditioning coach, run coach, yoga instructor and mover. He has been an ambassador with lululemon for 7 years, an instructor for lululemon for the past 3 years and has worked with some of the top studios in the Chicago land area. He has his own online training platform via Instagram where he offers three 50-minute HIIT training videos per week focusing on both purposeful strength training and high intensity interval training.  Cheyne and I are going to break down the importance of daily movement, recovery, and aging- we will also hit on nutrition, especially around workouts. We’re going to talk about the different types of exercising routines out there, how to get after it during these new times with COVID restrictions and how to start if you’re a newbie. Cheyne will be offering a 50% discount off a single month starting Nov. 22-Dec. 22, 2021. The monthly cost is normally $200 and you can use code JFWELLNESS to receive $100 off. In order to receive this offer, you will need to DM him on his IG account (cheyne.e.fitness), give him the above code and he will get you started. Enjoy 3 HIIT classes per week for 4 weeks as a trial and discover how amazing his custom format is. Classes are live M, W, F at 7:25am CST, or choose from a plethora of all stored classes on his IG page once you pay. Classes are not accessible unless paid.IG: cheyne.e.fitness

Jeff Smith is an Oregon native and agricultural industry veteran that married into the ranching industry.  He is a 2005 graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business with minors in Finance and Accounting.  He has worked across multiple sectors of agriculture to include cattle, horses, chicken, hogs, seed, grain, flour, brewing, transportation and many others in roles ranging from operations and sales to executive level business management.  He and his wife Kara own and operate Colorado Craft Beef, a direct to consumer beef business that is centered around Kara’s family’s 5 generation ranch that was homesteaded by her great-great grandfather in 1913.  Together Jeff and Kara combine their knowledge and expertise to provide the highest quality beef to a national audience with cattle that are raised by them personally, and shipped from the family ranch every Monday.Jeff takes us on a journey of raising cattle in America, from birth to harvest, debunking many myths about how cattle are treated and what they are treated with. We talk about regenerative ranching, grazing and farming, and how cattle impact the environment. He breaks down the many confusing aspects of beef labeling and marketing, what each label means and what the consumer should look for. We dive deep into what grass-fed, grass-finished and grain-fed cattle actually means, as well as looking at the nutritional differences between them all.Jeff Smith can be found here:website: https://coloradocraftbeef.com/instagram: @coloradocraftbeefmobile number: he welcomes all calls (970) 573-6688email: info@coloradocraftbeef.comEnjoy a 5% discount through September 2021 by using code JFWELLNESS5. 

Dr. Ryan Fowler grew up in West Virginia where he completed his undergraduate from West Virginia University and Medical school from Marshall University. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is also Board Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine and believes Holistic Health helps get to the root of the problem, to improve and maintain the body’s condition, allowing it to achieve optimal health.   After graduating from medical school Dr. Ryan joined the Navy, traveling around the world, including a humanitarian deployment throughout Central and South America. He gained valuable experience treating the US Marine and US Navy Warriors, enabling them to get back into the field faster. In addition to treating Marine warriors, he also treats weekend warriors, and has experience with pediatric musculoskeletal injury, adult joint pain, and elderly osteoarthritis. He found his way to the regenerative medicine field which has shown the ability to improve the MSK structure and thus give greater function to patients with acute injuries or even chronic pain problems.  His medical practice is called Equilibrium Holistic in Temple, Texas, where he resides with his wife and their 3 young sons.In this episode, Dr. Fowler shares his wealth of knowledge explaining the different integrative, holistic approaches he successfully uses in his practice to avoid surgery when possible. He talks about PRP injections, stem cells and the importance of resistance training and nutrition to support a strong musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, tendons, muscles, soft tissue and ligaments. He also shares with us his views on the future of healthcare, his practice’s membership based model and why we should look at health insurance and private functional medicine practices differently. You can find Dr. Ryan Fowler here:https://eq2holistic.com/ Medical Disclaimer: All content for the Health Trip podcast is created for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Please consult with your primary care physician before making any changes.

Skincare routines are essential to healthy, youthful skin. There's an overwhelming supply of lotions, potions, serums, spray and creams promising us a healthy glow. But, how do we get it right? Autumn Breen, a licensed esthetician in the Chicago area, shares with us her top skincare routines for the morning and evening times. We dive into products, ingredients and which toxins to stay clear of. She breaks down the plethora of skincare treatments starting with chemical peels, microneedling, lasers, light therapy and injectibles. Who’s a candidate for which treatment? Autumn explains the ins and outs of each treatment, shining a light on the best options for different skin issues and goals. Nutrition is a huge component of supporting healthy skin and we both share our top choices for fighting off free radicals and building more collagen in aging skin.Autumn Breen began her career working as a Medical Assistant in Internal Medicine. Her passion for skincare led her to pursue a career in Esthetics. She studied esthetics at Naperville Skin Institute in 2009 and is a Licensed Esthetician. She has built upon her education in esthetics by working with Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, and in Medical Spas. She extended her knowledge by taking advanced courses in product knowledge and treatments, and provides a full array of medical esthetic treatments such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, micro-needling, and laser and light skincare treatments. In her spare time, Autumn enjoys sharing outdoor adventures with her two teenage boys. Medical disclaimer: Always consult with your primary care physician, or dermatologist, before making any changes in products, treatments or diet.Autumn can be found here:fb: Autumn BreenIG: AutnautBusiness contact: Freshskin Medical Medical Spa & Wellness, Highland Park, IL 847-681-8821Mention that you heard her on the Health Trip Podcast with Jill Foos.