
Ancient Health Podcast
Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2025 • 41min
384: EBV Relief with Homeopathy: Gentle, Effective Symptom Management
In this episode, Dr. Motley dives deeper into everything EBV, how it works, its challenges to the immune system, and what you can do to fight it. Key takeaways? Find an Epstein-Barr knowledgeable practitioner and look into homeopathy! Show Notes:Dr. Kasia Kines: The Epstein Barr Virus SolutionHerbals - Astragalus: https://shorturl.at/PSYTK
Ashwagandha: https://shorturl.at/rG6ga
Schisandra Supreme: https://shorturl.at/4SD2r
DesBio Homeopathics: DesBio HomeopathicsVitamins and Nutrients: NAC, Vitamin E + C, Selenium, Zinc, Licorice------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe!Follow Dr. Motley!InstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokWebsite------* Hunting for an excellent form of magnesium? Get 10% off ONLY with this link: bioptimizers.com/drmotley and code DRMOTLEY at checkout! *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here: https://www.doctormotley.com/store------

Mar 25, 2025 • 59min
383: Dioxins in Your Fish Oil? The Truth About Clean Label Testing
If you’re taking something every day you would want to know how much heavy metals are in it, right? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Motley sits down with Oliver Amdrup-Chamby, co-founder of Puori, to discuss the importance of transparency in health supplements. They dive into heavy metal contamination in food—especially in baby food and protein powders—and highlight the role of third-party testing in ensuring product safety. Oliver shares his optimism for the future of clean food products and how consumer demand is driving change.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 35min
382: When Good Health Isn’t Enough: Recessive Genes [Repost]
Why do we sometimes feel like we're doing everything “right” but still struggle with health issues— despite following all the best wellness routines, tools, and practices? In this special re-release, Doctor Motley explores the fascinating role of our genes, especially our recessive genes, and what happens when they become reactivated. Understanding the hidden influence of your genetics may help crack your particular health code.
Dr. Motley's Recomended Labs:
Bacteria and Yeast: microgendx.com
Parasites: parasitetesting.com
Parasites: parawellnessresearch.com
Heavy Metals and Toxins, Krebs Cycle: gdx.net
Mold Toxins and Mold: mosaicdx.com
Lyme, EBV, Viruses: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage
Lyme Disease: dnaconnexions.com
Lyme and other infections: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
381: Healing Burnout & Restoring Balance with Ancient Herbs | Karina Primelles
Karina Primelles, an herbalist and founder of Xula Herbs, shares her journey from burnout to balance using ancient herbs. She delves into the transformative power of plant medicine in emotional and physical health, bridging Western and holistic practices. Karina discusses innovative approaches to herbal medicine, like enjoyable formats that combat 'capsule fatigue.' She emphasizes the synergy of herbs for mental wellness and the importance of self-care and emotional awareness in fostering resilience.

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 19min
380: Light Medicine: Laser Therapy for Deep Recovery and Healing | Dr. Richard Amy
Who knew there are so many pubmed articles out about laser therapy? In this special Friday episode, Doctor Motley sits down with practitioner and laser therapy expert, Dr. Richard Amy, DC, to explore how the practice can help with injuries, chronic illnesses, inflammation and even stroke! Watch to the end to see a demonstration of laser vagus nerve stimulation! #lasertherapy #physicaltrauma #healingWant more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Chris MotleyInstagramFollow Dr. Richard AmyInstagramCheck out Dr. Amy’s at-home lasershttps://drrichardamy.com/store/------ Hunting for an excellent form of magnesium? Get 10% off of Magnesium Breakthrough at bioptimizers.com/drmotley and code DRMOTLEY at checkout!Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here: doctormotley.com/store------ DISCLAIMERPlease remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have.Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
379: Your Body’s Ancient Wisdom: Ayurvedic Healing Rhythms | Nidhi Pandya
Ayurvedic expert Nidhi Pandya re-joins the Ancient Health Podcast to talk about her fantastic new book, Your Body Already Knows. Nidhi and Dr. Motley dive deep into health, inflammation and what ancient Ayurvedic rhythms of life have to offer us today.
#Ayurveda #Ancientwisdom #naturalintuition
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Mar 7, 2025 • 39min
378: Navigating Flu Viruses with Kids: Your Natural Toolkit
On this episode: Dr. Motley gives his best tips and tricks for parents when their kiddos have the flu and other viruses. He goes over kid-approved herbals that help build the immune system, what to do if kids can’t swallow pills and his best advice for when you have sick kids in the home.
Show Notes:
Herbals: Olive Leaf, Elderberry, Astragalus, Ilicium (Star Anise)
Olive Leaf Supreme: https://shorturl.at/SUr2Q
Elderberry: https://shorturl.at/hkfAo
Astragalus: https://shorturl.at/PSYTK
Illicium: https://shorturl.at/C03Fd
Scutelleria: https://tinyurl.com/4zrwwhec
If kiddos can’t swallow pills: hawaiipharm.com
Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K
Maintenance is key!
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Mar 4, 2025 • 45min
377: Healing from the Inside Out: Powerful Modalities for the Body & Soul
Dr. Howard Cohn joins the podcast to discuss the latest healing modalities in functional medicine and how they converge at the Biostacking Summit! Learn about emerging fields like NET, Quantum Neurology and how we need community and connection now more than ever.
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* Check out Puori for safe, clean, potent protein powder! They’re tested regularly for heavy metals and more than 200 other contaminents, and certified safe by the Clean Label Project. Head to Puori.com/DRMOTLEY for 20% off, or if you choose the discounted subscription that’s a third off the price!
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Feb 28, 2025 • 33min
376: The Epstein-Barr Battle: Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally
In this episode, Doctor Motley tackles the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a class four herpes virus known for causing various health issues, including chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction. Here you can learn about the different types of EBV infections, their symptoms, and how the virus hijacks the immune system. Doctor Motley also provides practical advice and therapeutic approaches, like herbal remedies and red light therapy, to help manage symptoms and improve overall health.
Show Notes
Herbal relief:
Olive Leaf Supreme: https://shorturl.at/SUr2Q
Elderberry: https://shorturl.at/hkfAo
Astragalus: https://shorturl.at/PSYTK
Other Recommendations: Cold Laser Therapy, Electric Lymph Therapy, Red Light Therapy
Vibration Therapy
Dr. Kasia Kines: The Epstein Barr Virus Solution
Dr. Alan Lyndsley: Regenxnaturals.com
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Feb 25, 2025 • 38min
375: The Future of Aging: Ancient Secrets for Healthy Longevity | Dr. Anurag Singh
Dr. Motley welcomes Dr. Anurag Singh, MD, medical researcher and chief medical officer at Timeline, for a conversation about the future of longevity and healthspan. We all want to age well, with our minds and mobility intact. Dr. Singh gives us the latest research on reversing the effects of aging; turns out it’s all based on ancient, natural principles.
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Show Notes: Explore Dr. Singh’s studies on Urolithin A
Hallmarks of Aging: An expanded Universe: https://shorturl.at/Ch2J9
The mitophagy activator Urolithin A is safe and induces a molecular signature of improved mitochondrial and cellular health in humans: https://shorturl.at/PdiSni
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