

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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Apr 7, 2023 • 32min
178: The Power of Coffee: Using Enemas for Detoxification with Courtney Bursich
Discover the power of enemas and how they stimulate the liver and enhance detoxification. We discuss the step by step process of doing an enema and how to optimize your results.Other topics discussed:
Mechanism of action- detoxification
Importance of getting the right coffee
How to do your first enema
Pro tips
Benefits of doing a regular enema
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Apr 4, 2023 • 49min
177: Symptoms of Mold Toxicity, Toxic Load & Infections, Self Love & Autoimmunity, and Healing Through Pain with Dr. Jill Carnahan
Dr. Jill Carnahan shares her personal story of overcoming breast cancer, chron’s disease and mold toxicity. She is a brilliant integrative medicine doctor that helps thousands of people heal not only their physical body, but heal their relationship with themselves (mind and spirit.) Dr. Jill’s raw and honest account of her own challenges in facing a life-threatening illness, living with autoimmunity and mold toxicity, and working in a medical system that has no tolerance for stepping outside the lines, offers a new path of empowerment for taking control of our own health and wellbeing. Other topics discussed on this episode:
Keeping up and understanding an anti-inflammatory diet
Recognizing trauma recovery; physical, emotional, mental
Mold toxicity
Cancer
Gut Health
Autoimmune conditions
Lyme disease, and more
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Mar 31, 2023 • 16min
176: Frequency Medicine Simplified with Dr. Motley
Dr. Motley explains that all of our cells have frequency and emit light and energy. These frequencies run along meridian channels in the body and can be influenced by various traumas (viral, pathogenic, or inflammatory reactions.) We learn how he uses frequency medicine in practice to evaluate and support energy signaling between organs and tissues of the body.Other topics discussed:-How to measure energy in the body-Homeopathic medicine -Acupuncture and acupressure -Energy wavelengths and infection -Energy interaction between people Follow @healthinstitute on Instagram! www.instagram.com/healthinstitute Join The Health Institute Newsletter! www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly

Mar 28, 2023 • 57min
175: Unconventional Therapies for Injuries, Stealth Infections, And Recovery With Dr. Noah Moos
Dr. Noah Moos is a doctor of applied kinesiology and doctor of chiropractic. In this episode he teaches us about his unique way of helping people heal (including professional athletes) through targeted laser therapy.Other topics covered include:
How to Reset the muscle and brain connection
Therapies for stealth infections
How your muscles are connected to your brain and infections.
Why your gut and your mouth may be the root cause of your health conditions
Biologic dentistry
The importance of lymphatics
Dr. Noah Moos Website www.healthplusaustin.comFollow @drnoahmoos on Instagram! www.instagram.com/dr.noahmoosFollow @healthinstitute on Instagram! www.instagram.com/healthinstituteJoin The Health Institute Newsletter! www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly

Mar 24, 2023 • 17min
174: The Dark Side of Non-Stick Cookware with Courtney Bursich
Let’s clear up the confusion around nonstick pans and the chemicals that pose a risk to your health.Ever wondered what the labeling of PTFE/PFOA means on the pots and pans you are shopping for?In this episode, we discuss what you should be looking for when it comes to your cookware, what the upsides and drawbacks of various types of cookware are, and the hidden threats that may be lurking in your kitchen.Follow @healthinstitute on Instagram! www.instagram.com/healthinstituteJoin The Health Institute Newsletter! www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly

Mar 21, 2023 • 55min
173: Parasympathetic Activation, Dirty Truths about Alcohol, And The Bidirectional Brain/ Gut Connection with Dr. Will Cole
Dr. Will Cole joins us in this episode to chat about the emotional and physical connection to your health. His most recent book “Gut Feelings” goes beyond the emotional connection to food and dives deep into the shame we feel that can cause gut inflammation. Dr. Cole coined the term “Shameflammation” which represents the dynamic of the signals sent to your brain that communicate you are overwhelmed, overworked, or overtired. Inflammation can be the cause of chronic health conditions such as autoimmune disorders, depression, IBS, and more.Other topics discussed are:-Concerns with body positivity culture-The damaging effects of alcohol-Chronic stress as the ultimate junk food-Life edits for your wellness routine-Loving foods that love you back-How to initiate parasympathetic activationFollow @drwillcole on Instagram and Tiktok and check out his brand new book "Gut Feelings"Dr. Will Cole Website drwillcole.com Podcast: The Art Of Being Well drwillcole.com/podcast Follow @healthinstitute on Instagram! www.instagram.com/healthinstitute Join The Health Institute Newsletter! www.thehealthinstitute.com/wellness-weekly

Mar 17, 2023 • 18min
172. Chinese Medicine Deep Dive: Healing Chronic UTI’s, Yeast infections and Kidney Deficiencies with Dr. Motley
Dr. Motley describes the signs and symptoms of UTIs, Kidney deficiencies, and Bladder infections. In this episode, we learn the solutions to healing chronic infections and the emotions associated with the kidneys and bladder. Other topics discussed are:
What the symptoms of tight hip flexors and knee pain mean
What it means when you have frequent urination at night
Emotions of the Kidneys and Bladder (fear)
The horary cycle of the Kidneys
Signs of bladder infections
Why you could be experiencing hair loss
Prevalence of yeast and fungal overgrowths
Why your Kidneys get tired
Emotional techniques to support Kidney and Bladder health: EFT, neurofeedback, and tapping
How to strengthen the kidneys with herbals (Phyllanthus, Schisandra, dandelion root tea, neem, chrysanthemum)
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Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
171. Understanding Metabolic Disease and How to Prevent It with Food As Medicine with Maya Feller
Author and registered dietitian Maya Feller, shares her unique approach to healing metabolic conditions using a food as medicine approach to wellness.Ever wonder how to cook for the varying health needs of your family?Maya explains how it IS possible to cook for your heritage, individual preferences, and healing requirements.Other topics discussed in this episode include:
Treating the person first, before nutrition
Why finding joy in life is critical to well-being
Rest vs. sleep
Metabolic diseases and the link in nutrition
Post dinner walks
Strategies for cooking in the home
The nervous system's connection to digestion
How to establish a culture of wellness in your home
The incubation of metabolic conditions
Maya Feller’s Cookbookwww.mayafellernutrition.com/cookbook Maya Feller's Websitewww.mayafellernutrition.comMaya Feller's Instagramwww.instagram.com/mayafellerrd

Mar 10, 2023 • 19min
170. Symptoms And Solutions For Gallbladder Health with Dr. Motley
The small but mighty gallbladder!This episode with Dr. Motley dives deep into the design of your gallbladder and the functions it carries out. Topics covered in this episode:
Dehydration and the connection to bile production
Bile and hormones
Debunking the myth that you don’t need your gallbladder
Why you can develop gallstones
The influence of emotions on your gallbladder
Parasites and viruses in the gallbladder
How the gallbladder can impact the brain and lymph nodes
How viruses like strep can impact your gallbladder health
Herbs for gallbladder health (Phyllanthus, pectin, lemon juice, goldenthread)

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
169. Tackling Childhood Conditions: Chiropractic Care for Pediatric Neurological Disorders with Dr. Tony Ebel
Dr. Tony Ebel takes us into his world of pediatric chiropractic care. His approach addresses the “perfect storm”' where early stress impacts the nervous system of children and the sequence of stressors that lead to a sympathetic dominant state (pre-pregnancy). Dr. Ebel describes why maternal distress and birth trauma are two key pieces left out of the assessment of a child's health and development. We discuss the methodology behind Dr. Ebel’s practice to evaluate and treat children and young adults with complex physical and behavioral conditions and some of the miraculous cases he’s witnessed in practice. Other topics of discussion:
Rising rates of autism
Delayed motor skills
The normalization of symptomatology in children
Why most practitioners are missing the signs of imbalance in children
How HRV can be used to evaluate children’s health
Why supplements and natural alternatives might not be working
How to find a good partner in your child’s health journey
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