Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G gives a rundown of his top recommended foods and supplements that help to curb glucose spikes and support steady insulin production.- Blood Sugar and the importance of managing glucose levels - Reasons your blood sugar might spike - How people become insulin resistance - signs of having elevated blood sugar - how to balance blood sugar - What are the best supplements for balancing and supporting blood sugar - Alpha Lipoic Acid - Berberine - Chromium - Cassia Cinnamon - Fenugreek- Ginseng - Prickly Pear - Flax seed - Bitter melon - Gymnema Special Guest Segment: Dr. Anurag Singh, board certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiology, and electrophysiology, joins the show to talk about Mitopure and his amazing discoveries in the uses and capabilities of Urolithin A and how it supports mitophagy. - Introducing Dr. Signh of Mitopure - Can certain healthy foods be even more impactful on blood sugar than some pharmaceuticals? - The science of how much is actually absorbed when we eat is lacking- Urolithin A in pomegranates - Ellagitannins and the gut microbiome - In the research so far, what have been the most powerful foods for our health? - Pineapples and Bromelain- Foods with Polyphenols - Apples and Flavonoids - How do we get nutrients from fruit stems- What are nutrients from fruits doing in the body that is beneficial? - The importance of antioxidants- What are the benefits of Urolithin from Pomegranates - Research and Tests on the effects of Pomegranate juice - Proven Benefits of Urolithin A - How the Body turns Polyphenols into useful Urolithin A - How powerful is Urolithin A? - Studies on Urolithin A and longevity - What are postbiotics doing to help our muscles? - Mitochondria, and their role in longevity - Stressors on Mitochondria age us - Studies on older adults’ mitochondria - Human trials with Urolithin A and Mitochondrial health - When does mitochondrial function start to decline? - Mitochondria and the brain - Clinical research on supplements for brain health - What are the levels/dosage of Urolithin A necessary to see results? - Urolithin for exercising

Special Guest Segment:Maryn Azoff, long-time singer, musician, Spirit lifter, Soul emancipator, fear crusher, and creator of the Vocal Transformation Method, joins our show to break down the history and significance of using our voice as a sound-based healing method by vibrating areas of the body to access stored emotion.- How does the voice connect to healing- Does the use of language limit our voice- Accessing emotions within the body using our voice- How we have become disconnected from our physical emotions- How the ego disconnects us from our emotional body- Integrating the ego to make it work for our betterment- What is the role of voice in enlightenment and healing- Using your voice to clear our emotional blockages- How ego prevents true healing- Using the vibration of your voice as a sound-healing tool- Opening the solar plexus with breath and voice to connect the 3 brains- How diminished ego appears outwardly- How inflated ego appears outwardly- How confidence/ healthy ego appears outwardly- How the breath and the voice open the body’s intelligence- Using the voice and vocal chords as a portal- How deep energetic connection during sex can heal emotional blockages- What is the vocal transformation method?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/

Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G returns with the third installment of the breakdown of all things NAILS. This week, we put the spotlight on Dip Powder nails, a newer addition to the world of nail technology that claims to be a safer, less-toxic option, but what little data is available shows otherwise. What is dip nail powder?Pros and cons of dip nail powder? Risks related to dip powderSanitary concerns of dip powderLong Term concerns of dip powderSpecial Guest Segment: Dr. Scott Lyons, holistic psychologist, educator and author, joins the show to spill the tea on drama addiction and how we can better support ourselves or someone we know who may be struggling with this issue. Why are so many of us addicted to Drama?What is the root cause of our addiction to drama?Different Drama DevicesWhat are we avoiding when we focus on drama? How does drama addiction affect relationships?The Confusion between drama and passionWhat does healthy love look like?Cycling through repetitive drama tropesHow do you break out of the drama cycle?Early signs of drama addiction Resting into your body for vulnerabilityHow we use drama as a device for pain reliefHow we use drama as a device for connectionGuest Bio: ​​Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author. As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant. Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab — the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies— and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries.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: Gaia Bernstein, Technology, Privacy and Policy Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and author, joins us to discuss the ways in which screens have slowly become an inescapable part of our daily lives, and how this affects our health and happiness overall, from toddlers to adults.- How smartphones gradually changed our sense of awareness- The impact of screens on adults and children- How screens affect cognitive development- How social media impacts our sense of self and socialization- How screens have changed how children socialize- How in-person interactions impact health- The big business of screens- The cell phone addiction- How phone-use is comparable to second-hand smoke- The addictive reward-based model of social media- Steps you can take to curb screen addictionKnowledge Bomb: Dr. G breaks down the different labels we see on our foods and what they actually mean. Which ones are useful and trustworthy and which ones are mostly greenwashing?- What does Non-GMO actually mean?- The dangers of pesticides- USDA Organic - is it worth it?- How Reductionist Science skews our understanding of Organic foods- New labels to look out for- Regenerative farming labels- How industrial agriculture impacts our health- How topsoil relates to our healthGuest Bio:Gaia Bernstein is the Technology, Privacy and Policy Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute of Law Science and Technology at Seton Hall University School of Law.She is author of the new book, Unwired, and writes, teaches, and lectures on subjects at the intersections of law, technology, health, and privacy.Professor Bernstein developed a nationally recognized outreach program on technology overuse for school-aged children and their parents.She is also a mother of three children who grew up in the era of smartphones, screens, and social media.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: 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/