

Ancient Health Podcast
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.
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Jun 16, 2023 • 30min
198. Histamines + the Liver, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, High Histamine Foods to Avoid
In this episode, Doctor Motley discusses histamine and its role in our immune health. He teaches us how the liver is a critical component of our ability to break down histamine in the body and discusses the different root causes of allergy symptoms. Other topics discussed on this episode are:
Emotions associated with the liver- anger and frustration
Neurofeedback
EFT tapping
Symptoms of MCAS
Genes to examine
Foods that contain high histamine
Supplements suggested:
Liver/ gallbladder supportive herbs
Schisandra berry
Chinese Coptus (goldenthread)
Vidanga
Neem
Milk Thistle
Herbs to help with chronic allergies:
Camu Camu
Morinda
Reishi
Cordyceps
Nutrients to consider for liver support:
B1
B2
B6
B12
Magnesium
Zinc
Molybdenum
Iodine
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Jun 13, 2023 • 47min
197. EMF, Cell Danger Response, and shielding your body from the inside out with Kylen Ribeiro and Michelle Klein
Kylen and Michelle are the founders of Lightbody, a nutritional supplement company that targets supporting the body’s nutritional needs in fighting harmful effects of EMF. They explain why it’s so important that we protect our body from a cellular level, and what nutrients are most depleted by emf exposure. We discuss what creates cell death and how this can impact states of chronic disease. Other areas of discussion are: -The impact of emf on the gut -Macular degeneration and night-time scrolling -Circadian rhythms and melatonin -Kids health habits with devices -Why dirty electricity is the ultimate toxinlightbodylabs.comdefendershield.comListen to Part 1 of our EMF Dicssion with Defendershield:podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/the-harmful-effects-of-emf-radiation-and-how-to/id1493717594?i=1000558727554 Follow @healthinstitute on Instagram!www.instagram.com/healthinstitute Join The Health Institute Newsletter!www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly

Jun 9, 2023 • 19min
196. Frequency Medicine Part 2: Understanding Energy Fields In The Body
Join us for an insightful episode on Frequency Medicine with our resident expert, Dr. Motley! Explore the fascinating world of energy fields in the body and discover their potential as a diagnostic tool for detecting infections. Plus, delve into other captivating topics covered in this episode:
How energy fields are created
Light amplitude
Amplitude and strength
Organ system frequencies
Frequencies as diagnostics in Chinese medicine
How blood sugar devices can measure frequencies
Improving resonant frequency for healing
Fascia and electrical signals
Healy devices
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Jun 6, 2023 • 39min
195. The Energy Connection: How Sunlight Governs Circadian Rhythms, Mitochondria, and Hormonal Well-being with Dr. Amy Shah
Dr. Amy Shah joins us again to further break down how the body responds to light. We learn that light controls the part of our brain that directs sex hormones, hunger signals, sleep rhythms and more. Topics discussed on this episode include:
Infradian rhythms
Circadian rhythms
Ultradian rhythms
The role of melatonin
Brain as the central clock vs. cells as the peripheral clock
The effects of changing time zones
How light affects dopamine in the gut
The best time to eat for optimal digestion
Coffee and your hormones
Ayurvedic body types
Hormones and weight gain
Cycles of detoxification
Circadian fasting rhythms
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Jun 2, 2023 • 26min
194. TCM: The Spleen and Changing Seasons
Get your notepad ready, Dr. Motley takes us on a deep dive into Spleen health and his go-to remedies to build Spleen energy. Topics discussed on this episode include:
Function of the spleen
The season of the spleen and element type
Why you may be experiencing swollen lymph nodes
Enzymes and blood sugar
Dry mouth and facial breakouts as a symptoms of spleen dysfunction
The blood sugar link to the spleen
Emotions connected to the spleen
Acupuncture
EFT tapping
DNRS therapy
LENS therapy (neurofeedback)
The spleen and stomach connection
Nutrients for the spleen: vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E
Herbs for the spleen: vital guard supreme, neem, goldenthread
Pectasol
Vibe plate and rebounding for lymph flow
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May 30, 2023 • 50min
193. The Healing Brain: Neuroplasticity and Emotional Healing with Ashleigh Di Lello
Ashleigh Dilello shares her journey with chronic pain and how neuroscience holds the key to healing. In this episode, we discuss bio-emotional healing and how it influences physical pain and symptoms. Other topics discussed on this episode include:
The brain and nervous system connection
Bio-emotional healing
Creating safety within the body
Patterns that keep you stuck in stress
Addressing belief systems as a root- cause source of pain
The influence of past injuries
Neuroplasticity
How trauma to the brain changes the brain
The brain’s role in validating beliefs
Emotional pain vs. physical pain
Resurfacing emotional toxins
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May 26, 2023 • 26min
192: Deep Dive: The Role of Protein in Women's Hormones
In this episode, Courtney takes us on a deep dive into the role of protein in women's diets. If you experience cravings, mood swings, weight-loss plateaus, or poor sleep, then protein deficiency may be an area you want to consider evaluating. On this episode you will learn the best forms of protein to consume for improving hormone health, and the signs and symptoms of not having adequate protein in your diet.Chris Kresser Episode #179 apple.co/41BCSed Jade Teta’s episode #120apple.co/3LMLPLzFollow @healthinstitute on Instagram! www.instagram.com/healthinstitute Join The Health Institute Newsletter! www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly

May 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
191: The Power of the Vagus Nerve: Unlocking Your Body's Natural Healing Mechanism
Our ability to adapt to stress in a healthy way relies on our ability to train our habits and consistently surrender. In this interview, Dr. Motley and Courtney Bursich take a deep dive into stress and how it is communicated and processed in our bodies. Other topics discussed:
How to remind your body to listen to itself
Why kids have nervous system related conditions
How hormones are made
How the body prioritizes certain hormones based on the presence of stress
Symptoms of nervous system dysregulation
Why we are a gallbladder and liver dominant society
How overwhelm and frustration are correlated to your liver and gallbladder
How to train your stress management habits
EFT tapping, NET, and brain work
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May 19, 2023 • 16min
190: Man's Best Microbiome Buddy—How Dogs Benefit Our Gut Health
Ever wondered if your pet contributes to your health? This episode reviews data that evaluates children from households with pets versus those without. Included in this discussion, we look at the impact of pets on our immune system and the prevalence of allergies in our modern day life. Other details in this conversation:
Children who grow up in households with dogs have a lower risk for developing autoimmune illnesses like asthma and allergies.
Children born by Caesarean Section (CS) in the absence of household pets, reported a twofold higher risk of obesity at the age of 2 in CS-delivered infants compared to those born vaginally.
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May 16, 2023 • 1h 2min
189: Understanding Trauma Response, and Why It May Be Keeping You In A Stuck Pattern Of Symptoms and Disease with Dr. Aimie Apigian
In today’s episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian, we discuss the difference between stress and trauma response. Dr. Aimie addresses how the body is designed for both stress and trauma, and how people get stuck in patterns of a trauma response. Learn the red flags and symptoms that indicate trauma and simple tools to help regulate your nervous system and stress response. Other topics discussed on this episode:
Three ways to determine if you’re in a trauma response
The design of the nervous system
The link between chronic stress and inflammation
Physical health symptoms associated with trauma response
The “push away” practice
Spontaneous deep breath vs. breathwork
Dr. Aimee’s 21 Day Healing Journey for trauma response
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