

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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Mar 3, 2023 • 19min
168. Silicone, Saline, and Sickness: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness
In this episode, Courtney discusses a topic that has been hitting the headlines in recent years, breast implant illness. She talks about the threat that breast implants have to our bodies and the history of breast implants and the FDA’s most recent “black box warning” on these devices. Other topics on this episode:
What are the symptoms of BII
Silicone vs. Saline
Heavy metals found in implants
How to find a good surgeon
Finding support
“Killer Breasts: Overcoming Breast Implant Illness” by Diane Kazer“The Naked Truth About Breast Implants” by Dr. Susan KolbExplant Surgeons: https://thehealisreal.org/pages/explantsurgeons

Feb 28, 2023 • 42min
167. Psychobiotics, Depression, and What Your Cravings Tell You About Your Microbiome with Dr. Amy Shah
Dr. Amy Shah discusses the role that our microbes play on the health of our brain. She describes that in order to control your mind you have to change your gut. The diversity and health of your gut determines much of your mood, cravings and drives behavior. Other topics discussed in this episode are:-Rising rates of teen depression-Role of serotonin and dopamine-Inflammatory responses and the impact on the brain-Why you may have food sensitivities-The link between low diversification of microbes and poor digestion-Psychobiotics-Chemical signaling and quorum sensing-Butyrate and digestionLearn More about Dr. Amyhttps://amymdwellness.com/ Amy Shah Instagram: @fastingmd Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community!https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
166. Red vs. Near Infrared Light and Why Sunglasses are Blocking Healing Light Rays with Dr. Mike Belkowski
Dr. Mike Belkowski talks to us today about the healing effects of red light therapy and infrared light. We learn about the sun's natural infrared healing capacity and why our indoor lifestyle has contributed to our diminished exposure. We discuss the applications of red light therapy and how red light drives energy in the body. If you’ve been on the fence about trying this type of healing therapy you’ll want to give this one a listen! More topics covered in this episode:-Potential of longevity based on genetics -Difference between red and near infrared light-Science of red light Dr. Jack Kruz (infrared researcher)-Are sunglasses harming your health-Near infrared for gut and brain health -Red light and oral health -Frequency of using red light therapy for physical improvements -Light radiance and therapy dosehttps://www.biolight.shop/Dr. Mike Belkowski IG: @dr.mikebelkowskiRed light report podcast: Dr. Mike BelkowskiGet 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Feb 14, 2023 • 24min
165. What’s Really Behind Your IBS, Crohns, Colitis, and Bloating with Dr. Motley
Understanding stomach Qi and how it relates to infection, inflammation and diseased states. How food, toxins, viruses and stress create and perpetuate symptoms of gut irritation. Learn the herbs and nutrients that support the gut lining and Fulvic and Humic minerals and their role in gut repair. Health Inst website link: https://thehealthinstitute.com/ Health Inst instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthinstitute/ Healing Leaky gut program: https://bit.ly/HLG-Program Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 10min
164. Why You’re Tired, Cell Danger Response, Caffeine and Your Brain, and Building Energy with Ari Whitten
Ari Whitten is an energy researcher and pioneer. In this episode, he describes the mechanisms of energy production and how various factors like sleep, viral load, circadian patterns, and nutrition, all impact the cell’s innate response to produce energy. Ari shares what supplements, vitamins, and herbals are his favorites for supporting healthy and balanced energy, and how to learn more by connecting with his resources. 3:36 Ari’s history with EBV and personal journey 9:55 Cell danger response15:35 What causes the energy production in your cells to shut down23:10 Gut-mitochondrial axis24:45 Caffeine and its impact on energy levels27:43 Neurotransmitters and caffeine 36:08 Light and nutritional inputs for circadian rhythms 39:20 Melatonin and mitochondrial damage52:36 Ellagic Acid from phytonutrients 56:10 Rhodiola Rosea for fatigue57:09 Hormesis59:24 Athletic performance and Astaxanthin1:06:40 Supplement review Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Feb 3, 2023 • 14min
163. The Four Seasons of Your Cycle, Optimizing Metabolism and Eating For Your Hormones
Did you know you have four seasons in your female menstrual cycle?Each week your hormones transition into a different season that requires an individual approach to your nutrition, movement and lifestyle. Learn how to eat for your metabolism and nourish your body to optimize your metabolism.Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 16min
162. Longevity, Purpose, Inner Healing and Childhood Trauma With Jason Prall
We sit down with Jason Prall to chat about longevity in various cultures around the world, childhood trauma and how it can affect us, using trauma as a catalyst for growth, finding alignment in life with right energy around you, figuring out the deeper truths of you are and what you want to do, the importance of healing yourself from outside sicknesses to live a healthy long life from a purpose perspective, and tapping into your purpose and potential.Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Jan 24, 2023 • 30min
161. How to Build Energy in the Body to Address Hidden Infections with Dr. Evan Hirsch
Evan H. Hirsch, MD, (also known as the EnergyMD) is a world-renowned Energy expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker.He is the creator of the EnergyMD Method, the science-backed and clinically proven 4-step process to increase energy naturally. Through his best-selling book, podcast, and international online telehealth programs that can be accessed from everywhere, he has helped thousands of people around the world increase their energy and happiness.

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
160. Organ Meats: Why We Should Consume Them and How To Incorporate Them with Chef James Barry
20% OFF EATPLUCK WITH CODE "ANCIENTHEALTH" OR "HEALTHINSTITUTE" AT CHECKOUT https://shop.eatpluck.com/discount/ANCIENTHEALTH?redirect=/pages/pluck-aff?ref=wWp8BM1m We sit down with professional chef James Barry to discuss the nutrients and vitamins in organ meat and why we should consume them, myths and misconceptions around safety of organ meat, sourcing organ meats, his freeze-dried organ powder company Pluck and how it can turn kids from picky eaters into adventurous eaters, how to ease organ meats into your diet, and organ meats as prenatals.US wellness meats @chefjamesbarry: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry https://eatpluck.com

Jan 10, 2023 • 57min
159. One of the Most Underrated Tools for Healing: Infrared Redlight Saunas with Robby Besner
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