

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 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
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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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
Check out mitopure.com for more!

Feb 21, 2025 • 44min
374: Stagnant and Stuck: Overcoming Modern Fatigue
Do you feel stuck, like you can’t move forward in life? Feeling like you can’t find the will to make changes? You could be experiencing adrenal dysfunction. In this episode, Dr. Motley breaks down health challenges you may be facing that are keeping you stuck, fusing psychology, physiology and biochemistry. Dr. Motley’s recommendations:
More high-intensity movement
Less low-effort, high-dopamine activities (less scrolling on your phone!)
Herbals for Anxiety:
Albizia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/X38NH
Rehmannia
Echinacea
Herbals to strengthen the adrenal glands:
Ashwagandha: https://shorturl.at/rG6ga
Holy Basil
Albizia: https://shorturl.at/X38NH
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*This episode is brought to you by Just Thrive. Do you have gut troubles? Just Thrive’s unique probiotic spores are clinically shown to aid in your digestion. Enjoy all-natural, effective probiotics for the whole family. Head here and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off a 90-day bottle!
*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
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 11min
373: Recharge & Restore: Red Light, Methylene Blue & C60 Explained | Dr. Mike Belkowski
In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. Mike Belkowski to talk modalities for upgrading your mitochondrial health. Dr. Mike Belkowski is a physical therapist by trade, but, through a series of serendipitous events, has become an expert in the red light therapy industry and provides innovative technologies via his company he founded in 2019, BioLight. He is passionate about educating the masses on the countless wellness and anti-aging benefits of what he has coined, The Mitochondrial Triad: red light therapy, methylene blue and carbon 60 (C60). Tune in for the full rundown on methods for optimizing your mitochondria!
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Follow Dr. Mike Belkowski
https://www.instagram.com/dr.mikebelkowski/
Check out the Red Light Report
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-light-report/id1558211577
Check out BioLight
https://www.biolight.shop
The Sonic Toothbrush!
https://www.biolight.shop/en-ca/products/illume
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* Looking for a unique cell-energizing supplement? Head to Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY for 10% off of Mitopure!
*If you have been enjoying this content and you’re a health coach, Doctor Motley dives much deeper into health topics that can deeply benefit your client’s lives. You’ll find fascinating courses and a great community plus a chance to pick Dr. Motley’s brain with weekly lives!! Check out: https://www.doctormotley.com/store

Feb 14, 2025 • 31min
372: Breaking the Cycle: Can Your Body Be Addicted to Emotional Stress?
Can your body become addicted to the fight or flight chemicals it experiences when you’ve experienced trauma? In this powerful episode, Dr. Motley tackles this complex question. Learn how to listen to your body, nourish it and balance your emotions at the same time.
Step 1: Nourish your adrenals and kidneys
Step 2: Identify emotion
Step 3: Relate Emotion to Organ
Step 4: Cleanse the organ 👇
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Show Notes:
Organs and Corresponding Emotions Chart: Organs_Corresponding_Emotions.pdf
Antimicrobials:
Morinda: https://shorturl.at/QowzE
Melia (neem): https://shorturl.at/d2i3A
Golden thread: https://shorturl.at/TzXGI
For the Kidney:
Uva Ursi: https://tinyurl.com/yzbdp3nj
Cranberry with d-mannose
BodyGuard Supreme: https://shorturl.at/QkblF
When the Body Says No, Gabor Mate
Hans Selye
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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
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and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order.

Feb 11, 2025 • 46min
371: Clearing Heavy Metals and Supercharging Energy with Minerals | Caroline Alan
Today on the Ancient Health Podcast: Dr. Motley sits down with Caroline Alan, also known as the Mineral Geek, for an eye-opening conversation on the power of minerals in restoring health, vitality, and even supporting heavy metal detoxification. Caroline shares her personal journey of transformation through minerals—a passion that ultimately led her to found BEAM Minerals. She champions the importance of full-spectrum, bioavailable minerals and views the body as a dynamic ecosystem with complex, interwoven needs.We have a discount for our community! Go to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use the code DRMOTLEY for 20% off!Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.Follow Dr. Chris MotleyInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokWebsite------ For more:* beamminerals.com* Instagram: instagram.com/beamminerals------ * 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

Feb 7, 2025 • 30min
370: Treat Depression By Healing Your Gut: A Deep Dive
Can treating your gut aid with depression? The gut/brain connection is incredibly powerful! In this episode, Dr. Motley dives into why that is and what you can do about it; touching on everything from genetics to lifestyle to herbs and more. Dr. Motley explores leaky gut, the role of serotonin in the gut and how it can be affected by fungal bacteria. Break the cycle by cleansing the gut!
Show Notes:
MTHFR Testing: My Happy Genese - https://myhappygenes.com/
Look into probiotics
Look up gut products at www.silverfern.com
Mushrooms
For cleaning out fungal bacteria:
Scutellaria: https://shorturl.at/d5cZv
Morinda Supreme: https://shorturl.at/yrpo1
Melia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/KzdJD
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*If you have been enjoying this content and you’re a health coach, Doctor Motley dives much deeper into health topics that can deeply benefit your client’s lives. You’ll find fascinating courses and a great community plus a chance to pick Dr. Motley’s brain with weekly lives!! Check it out here.
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DISCLAIMER
Please 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.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 36min
369: Radical Common-Sense: Simple Healing Steps for Women | Dani Williamson
Today Dr. Motley is joined by his close friend and colleague Dani Williamson, author of Wild and Well: Dani’s 6 Common-Sense Steps for Radical Healing. A Family Nurse Practitioner who balances traditional and integrative therapies, Dani lays out her roadmap for women searching for healing that includes all the practical, holistic building blocks for wellness. Dani and Dr. Motley explore the connection between emotional and physical healing, symptom-prevention through food and so much more.
#RadicalHealing #common-sensehealth #foodasmedicine
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* Daniwilliamson.com
* Dani’s Book: Wild and Well: Dani’s Six Common-Sense Steps to Radical Healing
* Check out Dr. Motley and Dani Williamson’s 'Sunday Night Service' Series: https://daniwilliamson.com/sns-your-health-questions-answered-dani-williamson-and-dr-motley/
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