Well Beyond 40

The Western and Eastern medicine get together in Elson’s NEW medicine book. There are five keys you need to start practicing to elevate your body and mind, and get the health you are seeking. Find them in this interesting talk between JJVirgin and Elson Haas.   Key Takeaways: [:21] NEW medicine [:39] The detox doc: Elson Haas [1:58] What is the “NEW medicine” book about? [2:13] NEW natural, Eastern and Western [2:53] What is the big message of this book? [3:39] Real causes of disease [3:55] Get nutrients and lessen the toxins. [4:59] We should start healing from the inside out. [5:10] Five keys [5:18] Nutrition [5:28] Fitness [5:38] Proper sleep [5:49] Managing stress [5:57] Attitude [7.00] Attitude sits on top of everything [7:15] Loving yourself, accept who you are [8:03] People do not feel worthy — that is why they don't start with a program. [8:35] Acknowledge and accept your body. [8:53] Live with the seasons. [9:28] Light and dark cycles [9:55] Tune in with your emotions. [10:10] Western and Chinese medicine combined [10:20] How you prevent sickness? [11:53] How detox fits in all this? [12:19] SNACC — Sugar, Nicotine, Alcohol, Caffeine, Chemicals [12:45] If you don't feel well, you have to look at every aspect in your life for contributors. [13:34] Well nourished plus detox [14:40] “NEW medicine solutions” book [15:07] Reverse chronic diseases. [15:46] Elsonhaasmd.com [16:15] How to get a better quality of sleep? [16:38] Jjvirgin.com/products [16:45] Listeners’ questions [16:58] Juices cleansers don't always work. [17:20] Detoxification [19:42] Detox every day through Sweating. [20:12] Stimulate [20:18] Lymphatic draining [20:30] Green vegetables [20:35] FIber [20:49] Digestive enzyme [20:57] Pure spring water [21:20] Detox your attitude. [21:50] Elevate mind set [22:06] Jjvirgin.com/ask   Mentioned in This Episode: Elsonhaasmd.com Jjvirgin.com/products Jjvirgin.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robin Berzin explains to us in this show, how our bodies hold the key for a healthy life. We are suppressing this automatic health on a daily basis with bad habits, such as overstimulation, diet, and lack of movement. Listen to this succulent talk, and get practical tips to turn on your health mechanisms!   Key Takeaways: [:26] The automatic body [:38] Robin Berzin´s career [3:05] What does automatic body mean? [3:15] There are automatic mechanisms in our body to make us healthy. [3:35] How do we turn these health mechanisms off? [3:50] Hyperstimulation [4:05] We are working all the time [4:12] Chronic stimulation [4:24] People are always in emergency mode [4:53] Sugar and carbs affect our health mechanisms [5:51] What are the results of our bad habits? [6:05] How Cortisol affects us? [6:30] Infertility [7:04] Insomnia,anxiety and weight gain are created by our habits [7:49] The turning off our automatic body, is the root of a lot of problems. [8:20] Stress can make blood sugar rise. [9:11] How is your body working today? [10:12] Autoimmune antibodies need to be checked regularly. [12:28] Gaining weight for no reason, tired and depressed [12:47] Exercise more is not the answer to lose weight [14:23] People do not feel the stress, but it does not mean it is not there. [14:55] Course correcting [15:13] If you know you are over-stimulated, what do you need to do? [16:17] Stop looking at the screens. [16:42] Calendar meditation and yoga [18:12] Testing and supplements [18:25] Medication also helps. Use modern medicine and diagnosis. [18:48] Diet, lifestyle, and movement can replace medication. [19:50] Parsleyhealth.com [20:16] Are you digesting protein well? [20:28] Digestive enzyme [20:55] Jjvirgin.com/products [21:05] Listeners’ questions [21:15] Trying to lose weight [21:57] Stimulation vs restoration [22.20] Move more! Track your steps. [22:49] Get a dog. [23:13] Resistance training is the key. [23:30] Cardio burst training [24:02] Calming exercises [24:29] Relaxation is as important, or more important, than intensity. [24:50] Jjvirgin.com/ask   Mentioned in This Episode: Parsleyhealth.com Jjvirgin.com/products Jjvirgin.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawson Church shows us the roots of cravings and how to efficiently get rid of them through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or tapping. Dawson also gives you a special gift to be able to learn these tools and bring this change to your life all by yourself. Research shows that people using this technique reduce cravings by 86%. Listen to this show and be part of this amazing statistic! Start the new year by leaving that annoying craving behind.   Key Takeaways: [:36] How you can reduce your cravings by 86%? [1:26] “Genie in your genes” Dawson Church´s book [2:30] EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques [2:39] Tapping acupuncture points [3:30] Research on EFT and cravings [4:40] Data showed that people have 45% reduction in anxiety and depression while tapping [4:57] 83% reduction of cravings in chocolate when tapping [5:17] How acupuncture works regarding your emotions? [5:50] The emotional brain reacts in the craving [6:09] If you remove the emotion, there is no emotional connection with the food you would usually crave. [7:05] How does this work? [8:04] If you suffer with PTSD, use a practitioner. [8:22] How do you find someone to help you? [9:41] Psychological trauma [10:03] Trauma capsule — how we tend to wrap around it? [10:50] When someone experienced trauma, the past is always present. [11:59] A case of cinnamon rolls craving [13:00] Love is connected with cravings. [13:47] Long term weight loss [14:28] Do you do it one time, or on regular basis? [14:43] When the food is right there you can tap. [15:14] What is the one thing you do every day that makes a difference in your life? [15:22] Practice meditation and become addicted to this biochemical balance. [15:40] Crave feeling good. [16:51] How does cortisol level affects you? [17:43] Dawsongift.com [17:54] Mini manual and meditation guidelines [19:04] Extra-fiver fights hunger [19:23] Jjvirgin.com/products [19:40] Listeners’ questions [19:49] How to increase Vitamin D level without eating dairy products? [20:47] Sunshine or supplements [22:18] jjvirgin.com/ask   Mentioned in This Episode: Dawsongift.com Jjvirgin.com/products Jjvirgin.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJVirgin has a wonderful talk with Joanna Garzilli about her book “Big Miracles,” they exchange personal experiences, and teach us how to find the miracles that are currently happening in our lives. Listen to this show and learn about how to listen to your mind and body, the basis of meditation, and the improvements this practice can bring to your life. Dare to find your own miracles!   Key Takeaways: [:17] All about miracles [:35] “Big Miracles” book of Joanna Garzilli [1:00] Learn how to see the miracles that happen in your everyday life. [2:35] What is the first thing you need to do to create a big miracle that you need in your life? [2:50] What is working? And then, what is not working in our lives? [3:23] Taking responsibility of one's actions is the first step. [5:10] Balance between spiritual and practical [5:14] What do you need to do for alignment to happen? [5:53] Do you feel good? Do you like what you see? [6:26] Everything goes to your feelings, learn to acknowledge them. [7:26] How do you stop the misalignments? [9:00] Our body really speaks to us, and shows us when we are aligned, and when we are not. [10:40] How do you keep yourself moving forward? [11.15] Why is meditation important? [11:25] Components of meditation: center, ground and connect. [13:20] Miracles are about series of small action steps, in daily basis. [13:57] What is the one thing that Joanna does every day, that makes a difference in her life? [14:06] Check with herself everyday: “how am I?” [15:14] www.jjvirgin.com/joanna [15:31] Mindset detox [16:58] Are you digesting protein properly? [17:11] What digestive enzyme do you need? [17:35] Jjvirgin.com/products [17:47] Listeners questions [18:13] Do you have troubles finding joy? [18:40] There are things you can do everyday [18:51] Every morning journalling; what are you grateful for? [19:34] End the day counting miracles that happened that day. [20:17] Facebook page: Jjvirgin official   Mentioned in This Episode: Jjvirgin.com/joanna Jjvirgin.com/products Facebook page: Jjvirgin official Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Stevenson explains how sleep is more important than diet and exercise when you are on the path to losing weight. Have you tried everything and can’t seem to make progress with your weight loss goals? Are you hungry or battling cravings all the time, even right after meals? Get a good night’s sleep and see how it works! Stevenson gives us tips to do what needs to be done to get the quality sleep your body needs. Don't miss this JJ Virgin podcast so you can transform your nights into fat burning sessions!   Key Takeaways: [:20] Losing fat while you sleep [:45] Shawn Stevenson's career in health care area [2:27] Sleep quality and the effect on health [2:35] Sleep is the most important aspect of maintaining good health. [2:55] Sleep is more important than diet and exercise. [3:25] 55% more body fat is lost when getting a good night sleep. [3:48] Sleep more. [4:22] Top 3 processes controlled by sleep [4:30] Human growth hormone is within your body and protects your muscle tissue. [5:32] Melatonin — your sleep hormone — helps burn the fat you want to get rid of. [6:36] Leptin, the hormone that helps control hunger [8:37] 80% reversal rate for type 2 diabetes [9:08] What do you do with people that have trouble sleeping? [9:29] The quality of the sleep is more crucial than the number of hours. [10:42] Sleep smarter. [10:55] Tips to improve the quality of sleep [11:10] Morning exercise, 10 minutes of activity [11:50] Get good sleep nutrients: Potassium [12:50] Magnesium is a great sleep inducer. It can be found in any green vegetable. [14:58] Exercise three sessions of 10 minutes a day. [15:45] What is the one thing you do that makes a difference in your life? [16:10] Meditation to feel fulfilled and complete [17:06] Themodelhealthshow.com [17:40] Sleepsmarterbook.com, 21 videos to go through every chapter of the book [18:38] Breakfast sets the pace for all your day, get your shake. [19:07] Jjvirgin.com/products [19:29] A nurse struggles with her sleep, how to flip your sleep cycles? [21:19] Good sleep hygiene [21:55] Exercise [22:18] 8 hours of quality sleep [23:07] Leave your question at jjvirgin.com/ask.   Mentioned in This Episode: Themodelhealthshow.com Sleepsmarterbook.com Jjvirgin.com/products Jjvirgin.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Virgin has a thoughtful and deep conversation with Sean Croxton about how it’s possible to get the life you want. Does it sound too good to be true? Listen to this interview, and find out the roots and keys to making the transformation in your life, that you have been struggling to reach. You can also find a special gift from Sean Croxton, just for you!   Key Takeaways: [:29] You´ll see it when you believe it. [:41] Sean Croxton from Underground Wellness [:57] Mindset is the key. [1:10] What is the most important part in saving my son, and making sure he lives? [1:23] Mission of waking people up [1:47] Summit sessions [1:59] What is JERF? Just eat real food [2:13] From health to personal development [3:18] How Sean Croxton got started in health development [4:11] Losing the passion in what he was doing [4:55] How to turn lack of motivation into a trigger to change paths [5:31] Help people find the root of their illnesses [5:50] How the root of your problems are in your mind [6:25] What goes first: the illness, or the way of thinking? [6:50] Comfort and security vs dreams [7:05] How the chemistry of the body is affected, when you are doing what you don´t love [7:32] Approaching difficulties through the right mindset [7:44] You have to believe, in order to make things happen [8;13] One thing that people are missing in their lives is understanding. [8:35] Conditioning from birth to 6 years old, programmed with beliefs that are not ours [9:28] Subconscious programming is the seed of our actions. [9:52] What is going on inside your mind, and how you can change it? [10:13] How do you figure out what is real and what is not? [10:25] Self-sabotage helps you know where the problem is. [11:00] People need to learn how to decide, how to be persistent, and how to do their own thinking [12:09] Believing the seeing [12:36] Relationship between thoughts, feelings, action, and results [13:10] Every thought creates a result [13:28] Results driving your feelings, thinking, and actions [13:40] I have to believe there is something better than what I have now. [13:54] What is outside is a reflection of what happens inside. [14:55] You control what is happening. [15:16] Taking responsibility of what is happening, using the power within [15:13] Ebook “The One Percenter’s mind,” a gift from Sean Croxton to you. [15:30] Prejudgements about one-percenters [16:33] Help people join this one percent [17:17] How to be successful in every area of your life [17:39] For free ebook, Seancroxton.com [18:17] What is the one thing you do every day, that makes your life better? [18:30] Reading every day [19:08] Sugar is hiding everywhere. [19:18] Which sugars to choose and which to lose? [19:25] jjvirgin.com/books [19:38] Lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks [20:07] How do you get motivation to maintain body weight? [20:10] You get what you expect [20:20] How JJ Virgin´s son survived a car accident against all medical opinions [20:49] You see it when you believe it [21:00] Visualize how do you want to be, feel,  work. [21:13] Make it real first in your mind. [21:55] First step is how you think about yourself. [22:11] jjvirgin.com/ask  for questions   Mentioned in This Episode: Seancroxton.com jjvirgin.com/books jjvirgin.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Dr. Partha Nandi, a practicing physician and international speaker, who has a unique background in Eastern and Western medicine. Dr. Nandi grew up in India, and then moved to the United States, where he attended medical school. Spirituality and mindfulness play a big role in how he treats his patients now. Plus, he gives listeners some small, practical changes that they can implement for big improvements in their health.   Key Takeaways: [2:05] Dr. Nandi is the “Un-diet Doctor.” [3:06] Dr. Nandi lived in India until he was nine, and his experiences there affect how he practices medicine now. [6:38] What are the simple things that can make a big difference? [9:25] How can you find purpose in your life, and what are the benefits of doing that? [10:30] Symptoms motivate us to take action. [11:20] Writing down goals is key. [11:54] What is the biggest hurdle for patients to get past? [13:25] Even if someone doesn’t have the means to book an appointment, they still have access to so much information. [14:02] Dr. Nandi meditates everyday. [15:11] Dr. Nandi has an ebook about mindfulness, available at jjvirgin.com/drnandi. [17:58] The true cause of weight gain is not calories, it is food intolerance. To learn more, check out JJ’s book The Virgin Diet. [18:44] JJ answers a listener’s question: “I want to get healthier, I just don’t know where to start. What is the first thing I should do?” [21:30] You can submit questions on JJ’s Facebook Page. Please also leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher.   Mentioned in This Episode: “Ask Dr. Nandi” Medical Lifestyle Show Miracle Mindset: A Mother, Her Son and Life’s Hardest Lessons by JJ Virgin   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kresser is the co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, and the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paleo Cure. He is best known for his in-depth research, uncovering myths and misconceptions in mainstream medicine, and providing natural health solutions with proven results. Chris was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health and Wellness by Greatist.com, and he has recently launched the Kresser Institute, where he is training functional medicine practitioners in an ancestral health perspective. Today Chris tells us when, if ever, there is a place for the increasingly popular low-carb and ketogenic diets.   Key Takeaways: [2:15] Chris urges caution with low-carb diets. [4:19] What is a low-carb diet? [5:55] In what situations might ketosis be helpful? [7:07] Could a ketogenic diet be harmful? [10:25] How does Chris feel about intermittent fasting? [11:35] All carbohydrates are not created equal. [13:23] What does Chris eat every day? [15:03] What else does Chris do, every day, to help maintain his health? [15:43] At ChrisKresser.com, a free e-book is available called, The Low Down on Low Carb. [17:40] The true cause of weight gain is not calories, it is food intolerance. [18:25] JJ answers a listener’s question: “How many carbohydrates can I really eat per day?” [20:42] If you would like to submit a question, just go to jjvirgin.com/ask. Please also take the time to leave a review on Stitcher or iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: California Center for Functional Medicine The Kresser Institute Sugar Impact Diet, by JJ Virgin The Low Down on Low Carb, by Chris Kresser "Nine Steps for Perfect Health," by Chris Kresser The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haylie Pomroy has spent 20 years helping people lose weight, overcome health challenges, and reach their ideal health. She is a four-time New York Times bestselling author and, thanks to producer Mason Novick and Dr. Oz, she’s also known as the “Metabolism Whisperer.”   Key Takeaways: [1:24] Haylie went through her own health crisis, which led her to learn all she could about health. [1:50] It all comes down to food. [2:27] Haylie got her nickname, the “Metabolism Whisperer,” from Mason Novick and Dr. Oz. [3:00] Can you really change your metabolism? [3:54] Haylie likes to travel, ride horses, and cook with her family. [4:47] Haylie had food allergies and eczema as a child. [4:56] Haylie was diagnosed with ITP but was able to turn her health around, through the study of food and micronutrients. [5:57] We’re just starting to talk about autoimmune disease, but it’s a huge problem. [6:10] Patients with autoimmune disease don’t always get the right support from their doctors. [6:41] Haylie’s book deserves its great success. [8:07] There is no room for guilt, shame, or deprivation in Haylie’s program. [9:02] What does Haylie eat to nourish her adrenals? [10:00] Ketogenic diets are usually not the way to go. [11:07] Complex carbohydrates are important. [11:30] If it is easier to gain weight than to lose weight, you have to focus on metabolism. [11:57] Less won’t be more. [12:50] Haylie has a free gift on her website. [13:58] Go to HayliePomroy.com for a free Seven Day Jumpstart Guide. [14:11] Visit JJVirgin.com to discover the #1 resource for fast and lasting fat loss. [14:47] JJ answers a listener’s question about carbs and blood sugar.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days, by JJ Virgin The Fast Metabolism Diet: Eat More Food &  Lose More Weight, by Haylie Pomroy The Fast Metabolism Diet Cookbook, by Haylie Pomroy The Burn: Why Your Scale Is Stuck And What to Eat About It, by Haylie Pomroy Fast Metabolism Food Rx: 7 Powerful Prescriptions to Feed Your Body Back to Health, by Haylie Pomroy Haylie’s Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much of what we search for outside is already available inside our own minds and bodies. In today’s episode, Alexi and Preston offer simple tools to help you tap into your inner wisdom. Learn how to use everything from breathing to perspective to integrate psychology, neurology, and biology and find the best version of yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices