ON AIR WITH ELLA | Women's Wellness

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UPDATED SHOW NOTES! www.onairella.com/post/099 1 thing I love, 1 thing I don’t, 1 simple recipe Follow Ella on Instagram @onairwithella See Ella's faves in her Amazon shop. Love the show? Become a Patron for $1 or share your favorite episode on social! Tag #onairwithella so Ella can give you a virtual hug. xoxo

SHOW NOTES: onairwithella.com/098 Josh Trent and I go deep into a variety of protocols that I've never discussed on the show before. Some of the things we cover:  How to use technology as a "dashboard" for healthy living, especially for sleep, nutrition, hydration, and movement Why he considers wellness technology a "mirror of mindfulness" for emotional and physical habits The Muse headband for meditation. See a variety of options here. Fitbit trackers and how to best use them How wellness technology can help men and women beat decision-making fatigue Why intention and emotional intelligence beat any technology or device Neurofeedback - more to come soon on my visit to the Peak Brain Institute Meditation – Josh went on a 10-day retreat of silence (!!) Holotropic Breathing - cleansing and clearing through intense breathing exercises  Ayahuasca- plant medicine used in healing ceremonies; learn more about this controversial, ancient-now-trendy ceremony All resources mentioned can be found at: onairwithella.com/098

SHOW NOTES: onairwithella.com/097 Is it true that you should eat every few hours to keep your metabolism from slowing down? If you fast, are you setting yourself up to lose muscle? Get ready for some serious myth-busting today! Fasting for Healing In this episode, we're tackling those questions and announcing a special Primal Potential & On Air with Ella adventure! We talk about fasting and the health & hormonal response created by extended fasting protocols, plus: concerns about crash dieting the physiological response to fasting who should not fast who might want to consider an extended fast anti-aging benefits of fasting body composition impact of fasting our March 2017 group fasting adventure If you want to join us (or just cyber-stalk our week-long fast), head over to onairwithella.com to get on the dedicated email list. We also have a private Facebook group for anyone who wants to join.  

SHOW NOTES: onairwithella.com/096-chronic-lyme The U.S.'s Least Understood Epidemic? The world of chronic Lyme disease is full of controversy, and that controversy is hurting those who may be suffering from it. Dr. Wiggy is back to explain the two schools of thinking on Lyme, and why it might matter to many of us. What We Talk About: • What is Lyme? Acute vs chronic and why the distinction is the controversy. • How do you know if it is Lyme? • How do you test for it? Types of tests and the flaws in each. • Why Lyme is known as "the great mimicker" • How we address it - from natural means to pharmaceuticals *********ANNOUNCEMENT: Come Meet Me!*********Let me know if you are anywhere near these places as I arrange official On Air with Ella meet ups! • London, UK- February 28 • New York, NY - March 10 • Los Angeles, CA - March 24

GET THE SHOW NOTES: http://onairwithella.com/095-pcos-wiggy/ PCOS is a problem of hormonal imbalance that plagues approximately 15% of women in the Western world – and this number is increasing. Why? What We Talk About: What is PCOS? How do you know if you might have PCOS? How do you test for it? How we address it - from natural means to pharmaceuticals Why the traditional medical approach might not be your best option Additional Resources: What causes PCOS? Our previous episode on Thyroid Health and the role of hormones I use a period tracker app in iOS called Clue (it's free) Blood sugar support through metformin  Natural supplements berberine and saw palmetto  What is the relationship between paleo and PCOS? Why does it heal some women so well? Why do symptoms get worse sometimes for others? PCOS treatment options explained What questions do you have for Dr. Wiggy? Let me know and we'll include them in the next episode. ANNOUNCEMENT: Come Meet Me! I am going to be bouncing around a bit in the coming weeks. I want to know if you are anywhere near these places as I arrange official On Air with Ella meet ups! London, UK              February 28 (early evening) New York, NY          March 10 (morning) Los Angeles, CA      March 24   (midday)   Reply here with interest…. It’s not a commitment AT ALL, but will help me determine the potential for a meet up. Stay tuned to the podcast for more info!  

SHOW NOTES! onairwithella.com Fasting for Wellness This whole journey has taught me so much. I detail the mental and physical journey in this episode, and I announce my next small group fasting period. Save the date if you're interested (week of March 12, 2017), and connect with me on Facebook so you get all of the updates! Reminders: Listen to On Air with Ella episode 090 and episode 092 for all the background info on the January 2017 fast Get Jimmy Moore and Dr. Jason Fung's book, The Complete Guide to Fasting  Join the private Facebook page if you're interested in the small group fasting experience  I am only sending email content to people who have asked for it. If that's you, jump on my mailing list. Download Ella's Personal Fasting Protocol: This chart shows what I consumed during my 3-day water fast (versus my standard intermittent fasting times). 

Fasting for Wellness: Q&A Part II Get Part I here. Which fast is right for you right now? Download this guide to help you determine your very best option: Fasting Guidelines Not ready to water fast? Start where YOU are. Check out these guidelines from the Whole 30 program, and make these 3 days about creating better habits. Should we exercise while fasting? For Intermittent Fasting most experts say yes, but for water fasting, that's a no. Walk, stretch and move, but don't over exert yourself with training. Is fasting different / better for men than women? The jury is out, and the topic is hotly debated. Here's a good summary of the issues.  Even more Q&A can be found here, with great insight from Primal Living expert Mark Sisson. REMINDERS: Listen to On Air with Ella episode 090 and episode 092 for all the background info on this January 2017 fast Get Jimmy Moore and Dr. Jason Fung's book, The Complete Guide to Fasting  Join the private Facebook page created for people interested in the January 2017 fasting group if you want to jump in on the conversation I am only sending email content to people who have asked for it. If that's you, jump on my mailing list. Download Ella's Personal Fasting Protocol: This worksheet shows what I will consume during my 3-day water fast versus my typical intermittent fasting periods. (Ultimately, though, remember to do what works for YOU.)    

Fasting for Wellness: Q&A Part I Listen to On Air with Ella episode 090 and episode 092 first! Get Jimmy Moore and Dr. Jason Fung's book, The Complete Guide to Fasting Join the private Facebook page created for people interested in the January 2017 fasting group if you want to jump in on the conversation I am only sending email content to people who have asked for it. If that's you, jump on my mailing list. Resources Mentioned:  DOWNLOAD ELLA’S PERSONAL FASTING PLAN: This simple chart shows what I will consume during my 3-day water fast versus my typical intermittent fasting periods. Ultimately, though, do what works for YOU. Kombucha - a back up option for me Bone Broth - a helpful aide to fasting. Make it yourself - my recipe is here. Or, get it delivered to your door from Kettle & Fire: I will be using my Mag07 nightly during the fast to help (gently!) flush toxins from my GI tract: Q&A Part II coming VERY soon! Next up: Can I exercise during my fast?  Lots more questions and answers coming shortly! xxoo Ella  PS - don't forget...if I don't have your email, I can't add you to the group. You can still lurk on the Facebook page and listen to the podcast episodes, though!  **************************************************************** Note: I am not a doctor. I am not a health practitioner. I'm a self-experimenting lay-person sharing my experiences and NOT determining yours. OK? Please talk to your medical practitioner before engaging in any major changes in fitness, fasting or feeding.