Special Guest Segment: Jessie Inchauspe, a French biochemist, bestselling author, and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement, joins our show to talk about how daily glucose spikes could be affecting our health in a variety of ways, from mental health to premature aging, and how we can curb these spikes to regain balance and control over our metabolism. What are the metabolic effects of eating sugarHow Glucose spikes affect us on a cellular levelFoods that produce dopamine, but not energyHow molecules in food actually impact our healthBest time to consume sugary foodsBrain fog caused by consistent glucose spikes Glucose and neurodegenerative diseaseWhat is Glycation? How does Glycation relate to premature aging?How to create a steady stream of cellular energyCurbing sugar cravingsTop 4 biggest hacks for curbing glucose spikesGlucose and long-term healthHow Glucose spikes impact other bodily systemsKnowledge Bomb:Dr. G gives the ultimate guide to the many different types of cookware, and how low-quality cookware can be negatively impacting our health via direct contact with the foods we eat, and also via chemicals that can be inhaled during the cooking process. Dr. G breaks down the best and worst types of cookware, which ones to use and which ones to completely avoid. Common Chemicals that are leaching from our CookwareThe Non-stick PhenomenonForever Chemicals in our cookwareWhich pots and pans to avoid Ceramic-coated cookwareCeramic cookwareCast-iron and enamel-coated cast-ironDifferent kinds of Stainless Steel Guest Bio: Jessie Inchauspé is a French biochemist, bestselling author, and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She's helped millions of people improve their health by making cutting-edge science accessible. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Special Guest Segment:Dr. Jolene Brighten, a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist and author, joins our show for the second time to talk about the science and history of the clitoris and how it relates to having better sex for better overall health- What is the orgasm gap and how can we try to close it?- What is the #1 reason people are sexually dissatisfied- Cliteracy 101- The History of how the Clitoris was left out of sex education- Top things that society doesn’t know about the clitoris- Similarities between the clitoris and the penis- Orgasms as a healing mechanism- Sex and mindfulness- Why do women fake orgasms?- Top reasons people have trouble orgasming- Stigmas around masturbation- Is there a limit to how often you should masturbate?- The science behind the benefits of masturbation- Mutual masturbation- What controls Differing levels of libido?- Libido Supplements that actually work- Underlying emotional issues and how they impact libido- How hormonal changes impact our sex lives- Hormonal fluctuation and honoring your body- The hormonal phases of the 28-day cycle- Birth Control methods and alternate optionsKnowledge Bomb:Dr. G breaks down the risks of applying nail polish or acrylic nails, weighs the pros and cons of each method, also which brands are better or worse than others when it comes to health risks associated with various types of nail polishes.- The history of acrylic nails and nail polish- What is nail polish made of?- Which chemicals in typical nail polishes are potentially harmful?- What are the top 5 chemicals that are removed from NON-TOXIC nail polishes- Do chemicals from nail polish absorb into the skin?- What’s worse: Acrylic nails, gel nails or Regular nail polish?- The Worst Nail Polish Brands- The Best Nail Polish BrandsGuest Bio:Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. She is an international speaker, clinical educator, medical advisor within the tech community, and considered a leading authority on women’s health. Dr. Brighten is also part of the MindBodyGreen Collective and a faculty member for the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. Her work has been featured in the New York Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Bustle, The Guardian, and ABC News.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Clement Lee, Certified Naturopathic Doctor and Founder of Optimal Health & Wellness, joins us to talk about mold and parasitic infections, and how they may be the underlying cause of our most ubiquitous health issues. What is the overarching driver of most chronic infections?Tell tale signs of mold infectionsCommon signs of fungal overgrowthActivation of other viruses with mold/parasitic infectionCommon burdens on our immune systems (exacerbated by mold/parasites)The benefits of Coffee EnemasSigns and symptoms of parasitic infectionSteps to combat parasitic infectionParasitic cleanses and detoxes - Do they work? When to enlist medical intervention against parasitic infectionLyme disease How intravenous lasers can be used to activate detoxification pathways in our bloodWhat is Ozone therapy?Is Ozone therapy effective?Fact vs Myth on longevity and anti-aging practicesBest health practices for longevityFoods for longevity Stem cells for healingPopular Weight loss drugs, are they safe and do they work? What is microneedling and does it work? Reversing the biological age Best way to test for heavy metalsEmotional and Mental state and the effects on overall health Long Covid and the underlying causesNeural therapy for blocked energy pathwaysKnowledge Bomb:Dr. G gets into the science of Gel manicures, and how the popular process may actually be adversely affecting your health in more ways than one. What is a gel manicure?What is the scientific process behind gel manicures?What are the risks of exposure to UV light required for Gel Manicures?What are the concerns with specific polish required for Gel Manicures? How can you protect yourself from the risks associated with Gel Manicures?Guest Bio:Dr. Clement is the founder of Optimal Health & Wellness. He created this integrative wellness approach to offer the best care possible to his patients.Dr. Clement Lee is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of California. After obtaining his Bachelors of Sciences in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, he continued his passion for natural health to Tempe, Arizona where he received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). During his education there, he became passionate about restoring health naturally. He discovered many aspects of medicine that were missing in conventional healthcare, such as looking at the whole person and treating the underlying cause. By using this approach Dr. Lee is able to comprehensively approach a patient’s condition and restore health.Dr. Lee is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA), Naturopathic Academy of Environmental Medicine (NAEM), and Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection (NATI).

Dr. Izabella Wentz, internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist, joins the show to talk about the effects of stress on adrenals and how it effects our energy, sleep, hunger, and when disrupted leads to many health issues- What do cravings for Alcohol/Caffeine mean in the body?- What is Adrenal Dysfunction/ Adrenal Fatigue? - What causes Adrenal Fatigue? - What does a healthy Cortisol pattern look like?- What does an unhealthy Cortisol pattern look like?- How the body adapts to Chronic Stress- Types of Testing to find your Cortisol pattern- Lifestyle choices that impact your Cortisol- Is there a connection between the Adrenals and the Thyroid?- How Low Cortisol can Mimic Depression- ABCs of Adrenal Adaptogens- Supplements to aid in balancing your adrenals- How does alcohol intake impact adrenals long-term- How are adrenals related to Libido?- How are adrenals connected to auto-immune dysfunction?- How stress impacts gut health- How probiotics play into adrenal health- How to kickstart your adrenals in the morningKnowledge Bomb: Dr. G determines if the latest Tik Tok trends are myth or fact (part 2)- Intravenous Vitamin Drips- Juice Cleanses- Pro-ffee (protein coffee)- Dry-Scooping Protein Powder - Chlorophyll Drops Guest Bio: Dr. Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist, who has dedicated her career to addressing the root cause of thyroid dysfunction after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009. Dr Wentz is the author of three books on Hashimoto's, including the #1 New York Times bestseller, Hashimoto's Protocol.Be sure to like and subscribe to #healthyself  https://www.instagram.com/healthyself.drg/Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Tara Youngblood, sleep scientists and co-founder of ChiliSleep, joins show to tell you the best ways to get better sleep:Is 8 hours of sleep a myth?What is the best way to find out what works best for you?Can we “make up” on lost sleep?How to set up a “successful sleep.”Deep sleep is interrupted after this time of night.How to optimize your deep sleep switch.Blue light disrupts sleep.Cuddling and the hormones it helps for sleep.How to optimize sleep when traveling.The best body practice for sleep.What is the best temperature to sleep in?Can we take a hot shower before bed?Eating late and sleeping.Every disease is affected by lack of sleep.Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G determines if the latest Tik Tok trends are myth or fact.Rice water and hair growth.Internal shower for flat stomach.Oil pulling.Bone broth.Nature’s cereal.Cycle syncing.Guest Bio: Tara Youngblood is sleep scientist, and Co-founder and Chief Scientific Advisor of sleepme - a company that creates award-winning technologies and apps that are changing the way the world sleeps. She is also CEO and co-inventor of Chili Sleep Products, whose revolutionary Chili Cool Mesh™ signature product has been used by Presidents, celebrities, and CEOs. Additionally, she is an international speaker, author, and has been a part of TEDx. Be sure to like and subscribe to #healthyself Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez

Dr. Andrea Echeverry joins the show to to talk all about scalp and hair health.How is hair an indicator of our health?What foods are important for our hair quality?What is the fungus on our scalp that is causing hair loss?What does it feed on?Should we shampoo our hair daily?What should we use instead of shampoo?Why do we see so much eczema in children?Skin biome products are not necessary.How chemicals in the shower cause acne and bacne.How multiple showers a day effect our skin health.Should we shower every morning?Why hot water on the head and hair is most damaging.Do we need shower filter?How to optimize your scalp biome.How to tell if your hair quality is poor.How to be in tune with the body more.What is the percent breakdown for best hair?What foods are most important for healthy hair?Should we use scalp massagers on our head?Knowledge Bomb: Listen to this if you love fish or sushi! Dr. G goes in on the science of fish/raw fish and parasites.How eating raw fish has boomed.What is a parasite?How common is it?Marine parasites are increasing?Signs and symptoms of parasites?How to protect yourself when eating fish/raw fish.Guest Bio:Dr. Andrea Echeverry is a lifelong biologist with a specialty in microbial pathogenesis and chronic low level inflammation. She developed the first neonatal mouse model of intestinal infection using fully pathogenic human-isolated strains of Yersinia enterocolitica. Despite having made many discoveries and after a decade in academic research, she decided to become independent to pursue her own scientific interests in gut and skin microbiome. This led her to become a hair loss specialist. This field allows her to study microbiome interactions in the smallest human organ, the hair follicle.She's an expert in hair transplant scar camouflaging using scalp micropigmentation & biocompatible hair implantation. With these techniques, she changes cosmetically patients suffering from hair loss or hair thinning due to gut and skin dysbiosis, and environmental factors.#trichology #hairloss #dysbiosis #bacteriaisthenewblack#alopecia #eczema #psoriasis #seborrheicdermatitis #scalpmicrobiomeresearch #biomefriendlyBe sure to like and subscribe to #healthyselfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

New study on erythritol says it will lead to heart attack. Is erythritol unsafe? Was did this study do well? What did it do poorly? The best foods to reduce inflammation  Dr. G’s final recommendations.

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Will Cole joins the show to talk about the science of the physical mental and emotional health. A true approach to holistic health with his GUT FEELINGS program.Can emotions play a role on physical health?What role do emotions have on auto immune disease?How does vagus nerve dysfunction lead to inflammation auto immune disease?What are some of the best interventions for emotions and healing?How are the gut and brain connected?Where to focus for better mental health.How does the gut dictate mood?How does polyvagal theory explain nervous system stress?How is butyrate healing for the brain?Where do we get butryrate?How is SIBO created in the body?How important are soups and stews for gut healing.Is bone broth healthy?How does generational trauma effect our health?How does diet culture and anti-diet culture confuse healing?How is mediation one of the most healing modalities for your brain?What role does self compassion have in inflammation?Is high cortisol bad?Is breathwork helpful for our health?Diet culture is toxic.Guest Bio: Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam, having started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and bestselling author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Special Guest Segment: Intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow joins the show to talk all about the bio-individuality of intermittent fasting.What type of fasting is best for you and how do we find out?!Is it better to skip breakfast or dinner?Is snacking healthy?How long before bed should we not eat?How to tell which intermittent fast is good for us.Should all women intermittent fast?Who shouldn’t intermittent fast?What does over fasting do?What happens when we eat before bed?What is the best snack to eat?What are the benefits in the body when we intermittent fast?Should we fast before a big presentation?What happens to our gut with fasting?Can someone with a history of eating disorder fast?What’s the best food to break a fast?What are the 3 most important nutrition/lifestyle interventions for women over 30?Why protein macros are essential for health.Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 11 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Cynthia developed this Intermittent Fasting plan after entering her forties and experiencing a health breakdown. Intermittent fasting didn’t just help her lose weight; she had more energy, fewer cravings, and lower blood glucose levels. Thurlow has now worked with thousands of women in her private practice to make her unique program of intermittent fasting work for them, too.With meal plans and 50 recipes, along with advice for supercharging your fast, this plan will transform your life, slow down the aging process, and help you reclaim your health and well-being.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Special Guest Segment:Dr. Amy Shah joins the show to talk about what nutritional interventions can change our lives in just a few days.The secret to physical healing How many days to change out gut biome?Is it the macronutrients or the quality of food?How gut diversity is reduced through generations.Why we should let our kids get dirty.How to rebuild your gut.How the food industry gets us addicted to food. How many plant foods per week is optimal?How food sensitivity starts.How to define “ultra processed food.”Best foods for mood.Mental health and gut bacteria.How omegas help gut bacteria and weight loss.Why protein is essential for weight loss.Gut bacteria balances hormones.6 foods to eat for the best gut.How many fermented foods per day for best gut. Top way to reseed your gut for weight loss. How cheap dopamine hits keep us unhealthy. GUEST BIO:Dr. Shah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's world renowned school of nutrition. She went on to receive her Medical Doctorate with Distinction. With training from Cornell, Harvard and Columbia - She helps busy people transform their health using cutting edge nutritional and medical science. Her proven techniques to heal inflammation utilize the power of the microbiome to help digestion, obtain natural hormone balance and heal food sensitivities. She is a well known expert on intermittent fasting for women.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelfHosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalezhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/