Are you having trouble losing weight? If you’ve tried everything, and still can’t seem to drop those pounds, it might be time to look into your gut health. Good health starts in the gut, and in today’s episode, we are exploring how weight is tied to your microbiome, inflammation, foods to eat and avoid, balancing hormones, how stress can affect weight gain, and more with Alexis Appleberry!- We answer these questions:- How does gut health affect your weight?- How food, bugs, and toxins disrupt your microbiome?- What foods will help promote a healthy gut?- What foods should we avoid for improved gut health?- How do we fix dysfunctional mitochondria?- How can you make sure your gut is absorbing your food well?- Why is the liver so important for gut health?- How stress can cause weight gain?- And more!-Schedule a consultation with Alexis:www.altfammed.comSupplements:Healthy Body: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/healthy-body-composition-probiotic/ - About Alexis:My own healing journey began as a very young overweight single mom desiring to lose weight, resolve my nasty headaches and digestive issues. That led me to take a strong interest in human physiology because conventional medicine had no answers for me. I finally put myself through school, lost the weight, started working as a personal trainer and started my own business. After moving to Minnesota, I went back to school and graduated as Valedictorian at the MRI School of Minnesota. As my determination and curiosity grew to find answers to root causes I discovered Functional Medicine and had the good fortune to work for the most regarded functional medicine education company in the industry. Most of my functional medicine training was through Dr. Datis Kharrazian. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from a published Harvard Research Fellow. His training allowed me to be knowledgeable enough to do one-on-one functional medicine training for other physicians in the Austin the Austin and San Antonio areas for 4 years. I most recently have earned my certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner to broaden my knowledge and add to my clinical skills. I find nothing more rewarding than changing lives and having a personal connection with my clients. -Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

Have you heard of intermittent fasting before and wondered if it was something you should try? Have you considered trying fasting for weight loss, or have you wondered how fasting might affect your gut health and microbiome? If so, get ready to have your questions answered because in today’s episode, we are explaining intermittent fasting, eating schedules, clean fasting, weight loss, and more with Gin Stephens!-We answer these questions:- What is intermittent fasting?- What is clean fasting and what are the goals of clean fasting?- What are the gut health benefits of intermittent fasting?- How can intermittent fasting help with belly fat?- How to find the fasting schedule that works for you!- What mistakes do people tend to make when trying intermittent fasting?- What foods should you eat to help with intermittent fasting?- And more!-Connect with Gin Stephens:Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/-SupplementsHeavy Metal: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/heavy-metals-detox/-About Gin:Gin has been living the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014. This lifestyle shift allowed her to lose over 80 lbs. and launch her intermittent fasting website, four Facebook support groups, her series of self-published books, and two top-ranked podcasts--Intermittent Fasting Stories and The Intermittent Fasting Podcast. Gin graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition's Health Coach Training Program (2019). She earned a Doctor of Education degree in Gifted and Talented Education (2009), a Master's degree in Natural Sciences (1997), and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (1990). She taught elementary school for 28 years, and has worked with adult learners in a number of settings..-Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

With all the different oral care products easily available to most people, keeping your mouth clean and cavity-free should be easier than ever before! But what if our regular oral care routines are hurting us just as much as they are helping us? Are we destroying the good bacteria with the bad bacteria? In today’s episode, we are exploring oral hygiene, the toxins in your mouthwash, fluoride, dentists, protecting your microbiome, and more!- We answer these questions:- What have we been missing about oral care?- What is the connection between mouth bacteria and the microbiome?- What are the ingredients and chemicals in mouthwash to avoid?- How should our regular oral care routines change?- How should we approach fluoride?- How should we approach mercury fillings?- How can you find a good dentist in your area?- And more!-Connect with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi:Website: https://oralessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_smile_expert/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oral_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oralessentials/ -Schedule a consultation with Alexis:www.altfammed.comSupplementsHeavy Metal: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/heavy-metals-detox/ - About Dr. Maddahi:Dr. Kourosh Maddahi is on a mission to dispel long-held oral hygiene myths that are hurting our body’s microbiome and our overall health.A respected U.S. medical author and practicing cosmetic dentist, Dr. Maddahi was taught in dental school that a germ-free mouth is a healthy mouth, and that killing germs—bacteria—is always a good thing. It’s the same message that’s been hammered into our brains all our lives from marketers whose products promise to “kill 99% of germs!” However, the damage we’re doing with our antibacterial toothpastes and mouthwashes is being felt all over our bodies— and study after study now proves that our daily oral hygiene routines are significantly damaging our whole-body health.Dr. Maddahi has closely followed, and even contributed to, the breakthrough science that’s finally being done in oral care. His latest book, The Toxic Overload, dispels the myths. And he’s also developed a line of effective oral care products that don’t harm the microbiome, called Lumineux Oral Essentials. His goal is to completely change the way we practice oral care, basing it on modern science, not marketing slogans. -Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

Are you struggling with a C. Diff Infection? Often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff, Clostridioides difficile is a bacterium that can infect your large intestine. It is the most common bacterial infection in hospitals, and in America, between 450,000 to 500,000 people get C. Diff infections every year! In today’s episode, we are discussing the signs and symptoms of C. Diff, who can be affected by C. Diff infection, helpful probiotics, and more!- We answer these questions:- What signs and symptoms should you be looking out for?- How does C. Diff affect patients of different ages?- Is C. Diff Infection related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease?- How and where can you contract C. Diff?- What is megacolon?- Does the health of your microbiome affect your odds of infection?- What probiotics can help?- And more!-Connect with Dr. Sahil Khanna:Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/khanna-sahil-m-b-b-s-m-s/bio-20097159Twitter :https://twitter.com/khanna_s?lang=en -Schedule a consultation with Alexis:www.altfammed.comSupplementsBinding Fiber Support Capsules - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/binding-fiber-support-capsules/ Binding Fiber Support Powder - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/binding-fiber-support-powder/ - About Dr. Khanna:Dr. Sahil Khanna is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He completed Medical School at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; followed by Post Doctoral Research at University of California San Diego, CA; residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN before joining the Faculty. He also completed Masters in Clinical and Translational Sciences during his fellowship. He is directing the Comprehensive Gastroenterology Interest group, C. difficile Clinic, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation program and C. difficile related Clinical Trials at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He has over 120 publications, serves as reviewer on the editorial board of several journals, and has won numerous awards. -Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

Are you stressed out? If you’re like most people these days, the answer is probably yes! But what do you know about stress, or how to beat it? Do you know about the different types of stress, stress and your gut health, or how to de-stress? In today’s episode, we are discussing useful tips to help destress, understanding different types of stress, fixing your gut, your body, and more!- We answer these questions:- What are the different types of stress?- How can chemical stress affect your gut?- The best steps to take to avoid chemical stress?- What does the D.R.E.S.S. protocol stand for?- Can you influence your genetics with food?- What is bio-stress and how can you avoid bio-stress?- What is metabolic chaos?- What can chronic stress do to you over time?- And more!Schedule a consultation with Alexis:www.altfammed.comSupplementsAdrenal Energy Boost - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/adrenal-energy-boost/ Wired But Tired - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/wired-but-tired/ Stress Support Kit - https://drannmariebarter.com/product/stress-support-kit/ - About Reed:Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in the world. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches. He lives in the US and when not teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build their private practices, he is usually found gardening or riding motorcycles. -Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

Do you ever forget where you left your keys or have trouble remembering somebody that you know? Or maybe you're having trouble finding words. If this is happening to you, your body is trying to tell you something about your brain! Brain inflammation can be the reason why you're experiencing these symptoms. In this episode, we discuss how inflammation contributes to brain fog and how to overcome it. -We answer these questions:- What is brain fog, and what are the symptoms?- What causes inflammation in the brain?- How do I beat brain fog?- What toxins affect brain fog?- What is the Gut-Brain Connection?- How does stress lead to brain inflammation?- Can mold cause brain fog?- What is the relationship between hormones and brain fog?- What are early signs of brain deterioration?Schedule a consultation with Alexis:www.altfammed.com-SupplementsBrain support powder: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/brain-support/Blood sugar support powder: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/blood-sugar-support-powder/Detox support: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/detox-support-powder/Mitochondria support: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/mitochondria-support/Circulation support: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/circulation-support/ -About Alexis:My own healing journey began as a very young overweight single mom desiring to lose weight, resolve my nasty headaches and digestive issues. That led me to take a strong interest in human physiology because conventional medicine had no answers for me. I finally put myself through school, lost the weight, started working as a personal trainer and started my own business. After moving to Minnesota, I went back to school and graduated as Valedictorian at the MRI School of Minnesota. As my determination and curiosity grew to find answers to root causes I discovered Functional Medicine and had the good fortune to work for the most regarded functional medicine education company in the industry. Most of my functional medicine training was through Dr. Datis Kharrazian. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from a published Harvard Research Fellow. His training allowed me to be knowledgeable enough to do one-on-one functional medicine training for other physicians in the Austin the Austin and San Antonio areas for 4 years. I most recently have earned my certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner to broaden my knowledge and add to my clinical skills. I find nothing more rewarding than changing lives and having a personal connection with my clients.-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

This week we’re continuing our episode with Dr. J Dunn and discussing how genetics affect your body. We’re covering:- Vitamin D Deficiency- Vitamin K-2 Deficiency - how do you solve it?- How do you burn fat as fuel?- The SLC gene- How to kill sugar cravings- And much more!-Dr. J Ann Dunn BS, DC, CKP, CWK, Author of the Book Wholistic Kinesiology, CEO of MyHappyGenes, creator and innovator of Wholistic Kinesiology, and Wholistic Methylation, teacher and lecturer. For over 30 years, she has researched, practiced and taught this technique to hundreds of individuals who, like her, are on a quest to find an alternative solution to allopathic medicine. She teaches practitioners around the world how to interpret genetic tests and design nutritional programs to make the most of your genetic potential.-Connect with Dr. J Dunn:Get $25 off your DNA Test by using the promo code “Fearless25” https://myhappygenes.com/-Schedule a consultation with Alexis:www.altfammed.comHistamine Support: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/histamine-support/IBS Support Probiotic Capsules: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/ibs-support-probiotic-capsules/-Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

We talk a lot about food sensitivities on this podcast because it affects so many problems in the gut! Sensitivities to gluten or dairy can cause joint aches, headaches, skin reactions and leave your immune system in a wreck. In this episode with Alexis Appleberry, we dive deep into why you should take a food sensitivity test, how to heal your immune system, and why you should have diversity in your microbiome.-We also cover:- How Alexis got into functional medicine- Alexis’s journey with food sensitivities- How do we know if we have food sensitivities?- Can food sensitivities be eliminated?- Why microbiome diversity is important- Why do I have food sensitivities?- What enzymes should you have?- What causes inflammation in the gut?- Should you be on a gluten-free diet?-Leaky gut support: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/leaky-gut-support/Detox support: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/detox-support-powder/Schedule a consultation with Alexis:www.altfammed.com-About Alexis:My own healing journey began as a very young overweight single mom desiring to lose weight, resolve my nasty headaches and digestive issues. That led me to take a strong interest in human physiology because conventional medicine had no answers for me. I finally put myself through school, lost the weight, started working as a personal trainer and started my own business. After moving to Minnesota, I went back to school and graduated as Valedictorian at the MRI School of Minnesota. As my determination and curiosity grew to find answers to root causes I discovered Functional Medicine and had the good fortune to work for the most regarded functional medicine education company in the industry. Most of my functional medicine training was through Dr. Datis Kharrazian. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from a published Harvard Research Fellow. His training allowed me to be knowledgeable enough to do one-on-one functional medicine training for other physicians in the Austin the Austin and San Antonio areas for 4 years. I most recently have earned my certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner to broaden my knowledge and add to my clinical skills. I find nothing more rewarding than changing lives and having a personal connection with my clients.-Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

Did you know that a genetic variant might be causing your gluten sensitivity? There are issues genetically that could be causing you to be lactose intolerant or needing to stay on specific diets (carnivore, low fodmap, low histamine). In this episode with Dr. J Dunn, we will show you how to address genetic variants and heal your gut!-We’re going to answer these questions:- How is IBS affected by genetics?- I have gluten sensitivity; how do I address it?- Do diet changes work long-term?- What are genetic variants?- How do you become a fat burner and which genetics affect that?- How do you heal leaky gut?- How do HLA genes affect your food sensitivities?Dr. J Ann Dunn BS, DC, CKP, CWK, Author of the Book Wholistic Kinesiology, CEO of MyHappyGenes, creator and innovator of Wholistic Kinesiology, and Wholistic Methylation, teacher and lecturer. For over 30 years, she has researched, practiced and taught this technique to hundreds of individuals who, like her, are on a quest to find an alternative solution to allopathic medicine.-Dr. Dunn began her career in the Natural Health Industry after a long bout of ill health, which drove her to seek out alternative healing methods. The results she experienced peaked her interest in Kinesiology, and she decided to study and learn this amazing technique herself. She eventually developed her own technique, combining anatomy, physiology, emotional work, bodywork and nutrition to create Wholistic Kinesiology. Since then she branched out into studying Genetic variants and their effect on our health, our brain and our mood. She teaches practitioners around the world how to interpret genetic tests and design nutritional programs to make the most of your genetic potential. She recently began a project to help the world become happier and healthier by making the most of their genetic potential called MyHappyGenes.com. Her philosophy is to treat the person as a whole being, not just a collection of parts and symptoms.-Connect with Dr. J Dunn:Get $25 off your DNA Test by using the promo code “Fearless25” https://myhappygenes.com/-Histamine Support: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/histamine-support/IBS Support Probiotic Capsules: https://drannmariebarter.com/product/ibs-support-probiotic-capsules/-Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter-Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/https://drannmariebarter.com/

Your gut is the foundation of your health and needs to be properly cared for. But let’s face it, this can be hard to do! Many people may not even know where to start, or may even think it’s too late to get started on a path to better gut health. In this episode, author and dietitian Esther Blum assures us that your gut health is fixable and necessary, no matter your starting point.We answer these questions:- Why is gut health such a key issue for women? - How does diet factor into gut health?- The best food for building great gut integrity!- What is the elemental diet?- And so much more!Esther is a 4x Bestselling Author, Integrative Dietitian and High-Performance Coach, who has helped thousands of women permanently treat the root cause of their health struggles and find joy in their lives once again. She is a widely respected industry expert and the bestselling author of the books Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. She was voted Best Nutritionist by Manhattan Magazine and has appeared on Today, Dr. Oz, A Healthy You with Carol Alt, The ISAAC show, ABC-TV, FOX- 5’s Good Day NY, and Fox News Live. She is an in-demand authority frequently quoted in E!Online, InTouch, Time Magazine, The New York Post, The Los Angeles Times, In Style, Bazaar, Self, Fitness, Marie Claire, and Cosmo.-Connect with Esther:Gift: https://estherblum.com/call Website: https://estherblum.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorgeousesther/ -Get 10% off your supplements with the promo code “podcast” at https://drannmariebarter.com/shop/ Binding fiber support https://drannmariebarter.com/product/binding-fiber-support-capsules/ IBS support probiotic powder https://drannmariebarter.com/product/ibs-support-probiotic-powder/ IBS support Capsules https://drannmariebarter.com/product/ibs-support-probiotic-capsules/ Detox support: https://altfammed.com/product/gi-detox/ Sugar Cravings support: https://altfammed.com/product/sugar-cravings-support/ -Subscribe for more gut health content and share this podcast with a friend! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag Dr. Ann-Marie Barter:http://instagram.com/drannmariebarter -Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/ https://drannmariebarter.com/