Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Knowledge Bomb: Breast implants and breast implant illness.Special Guest: Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology.Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test.In this episode we speak about all things hormones. Why are so many people suffering with the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances? From excess testosterone to estrogen dominance, we dive deep into the details. How to identify the imbalance and what interventions we can make on our way to happier and healthier hormones.Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)If you would like to support the podcast you can do that at this link! https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/supportCitations: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2018/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2018.pdf https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-augmentation/implants  https://www.surgery.org/sites/default/files/downloads/BII-Talking-Points-FINAL-1.15.19.pdf--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Knowledge bomb: Oral health and its importance on our whole body.Product review: Gas reliefIn this episode Amanda Meixner (@meowmeix) goes into how to make lifestyle changes around nutrition and the importance of sustaining a healthier approach. She shares with us some of her most important tips on transitioning. We get to hear about her personal story and how it has driven her motivation to help people become healthier. Amanda came in, dropped some gems and left us wanting more! Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)If you would like to support the podcast you can do that at this link! https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Knowledge bomb: The real cause of heartburn (GERD) and how to address it. Product review: Antacids Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show - featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of The University of Missouri - St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company, Forbes, Men's Health magazine, The Dr. Oz Show, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. To learn more about Shawn visit TheModelHealthShow.comHeal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_) If you would like to support the podcast you can do that at this link! https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support Citations: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16553730 https://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/6/7/686.long https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16878680/?_ga=1.187319914.314985456.1477023787 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17577323--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Knowledge bomb:The power of Earthing/GroundingProduct review:BlueberriesSpecial audience Q&A session Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_) If you would like to support the podcast you can do that at this link! https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Knowledge bomb: How to optimize athletic performance and recovery.Product review: The worst and one of the best functional foods for performance and recovery.Special guest: Whitney Miller is a couples coach who is passionate about helping folks explore how to create a deeper connection to who they are and how they show up in relationships. Through her podcast “True Sex and Wild Love” and numerous appearances she is spreading one of the most important messages in health... What is our true relationship with ourselves and others?In this podcast, we explore topics like what creates contention in relationships, how old traumas affect deeper bonds, the spectrum of relationships and how to identify what an optimal relationship looks like for you, and the power of psychedelics in discovery and healing. Citations Owusu W, Willett WC, Feskanich D, Ascherio A, Spiegelman D, Colditz GA. Calcium intake and the incidence of forearm and hip fractures among men. J Nutr. 1997;127(9):1782-7.Bischoff-ferrari HA, Dawson-hughes B, Baron JA, et al. Milk intake and risk of hip fracture in men and women: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26(4):833-9.Cumming RG, Klineberg RJ. Case-control study of risk factors for hip fractures in the elderly. Am J Epidemiol. 1994;139(5):493-503.Serafini M, Testa MF, Villaño D, et al. Antioxidant activity of blueberry fruit is impaired by association with milk. Free Radic Biol Med. 2009;46(6):769-74.Hassimotto NM, Pinto Mda S, Lajolo FM. Antioxidant status in humans after consumption of blackberry (Rubus fruticosus L.) juices with and without defatted milk. J Agric Food Chem. 2008;56(24):11727-33.David LA, Maurice CF, Carmody RN, et al. Diet rapidly and reproducibly alters the human gut microbiome. Nature. 2014;505(7484):559-63.Bell PG, Stevenson E, Davison GW, Howatson G. The Effects of Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate Supplementation on Recovery Following Prolonged, Intermittent Exercise. Nutrients. 2016;8(7)Meamarbashi A, Rajabi A. The effects of peppermint on exercise performance. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013;10(1):15.Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Knowledge bomb: telomeres; what are they? How do they control our biological age? Dr. G’s best ways to keep young.Special Guest: Dr. Saman Faramarzi (Dr. Sam - https://www.instagram.com/dr.sam.nd/) is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of SAFA Life and Wellness, a concierge naturopathic clinic in Los Angeles, California.Dr. Sam likes to ask her patients how they want to FEEL, LIVE and BE every day. She then partners with her patients to help them achieve their health goals through the many modalities in her toolbox. Dr. Sam’s greatest joy is helping her patients become empowered to make choices to improve their health and change their lives.Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)Citations: Oeseburg H, De boer RA, Van gilst WH, Van der harst P. Telomere biology in healthy aging and disease. Pflugers Arch. 2010;459(2):259-68.Shammas MA. Telomeres, lifestyle, cancer, and aging. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2011;14(1):28-34.Ornish D, Lin J, Chan JM, et al. Effect of comprehensive lifestyle changes on telomerase activity and telomere length in men with biopsy-proven low-risk prostate cancer: 5-year follow-up of a descriptive pilot study. Lancet Oncol. 2013;14(11):1112-1120.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Knowledge bomb: Creating a morning ritual to empower your day.Product review: Green TeaGuest: Melissa Hanson Founder of Hanson’s Kitchen, Melissa Hanson has discovered that emotional trauma can often trigger unhealthy habits such as abuse of alcohol, poor relationships and food addictions.Working as a sports injury massage therapist for 20 yrs, and through extensive research, Melissa has found that the mind body connection is the most powerful tool each one of us can tap into.“Daily meditation, movement, and a whole food plant based diet can shift us out of a rut of endless medications that are only providing band-aid therapy.”Through a tried and true nutrition protocol in conjunction with a private support group that provides accountability, Melissa has helped countless people apply simple principles and win their health back.She uses her IG platform @melissa_hanson to educate her followers daily on the importance of self care. “We can’t help anyone if we don’t first help ourselves.”In this episode we speak about the power of plants and how a proper transition to a plant based diet can change your health with the added benefit of weight loss. Melissa makes us want to go food shopping for plant food ASAP! Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Knowledge bomb: Heavy Metals in Plant Protein PowderProduct review: Best and Worst Plant ProteinsDr. Elana Roumell is a naturopathic doctor, founder of Nourish Medical Center and most importantly, a mama herself. With a passion for pediatrics she created Med School For Moms where she teaches moms how to safely be a Doctor Mom! She also has a popular podcast, Whole Mamas Podcast, and you can also follow her on Instagram @DrElanaRoumell where she shares her meal prep Mondays with you!In this talk we covered all things pediatrics. From what steps we can take to become empowered caregivers. How to handle symptoms and what are some of the common culprits of common childhood illnesses. Dr. Roumell drops some serious uncommon knowledge on some popular topics. An essential for any current of future parents!Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support

Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist and movement coach who has helped the world’s best athletes, celebrities and every one in between to relieve pain, increase strength and optimize their movement. In addition, he hosts the top-rated Align Podcast which features the world’s thought leaders on all things movement and wellness and is the author of the upcoming book, The Align Method.Heal Thy Self is a show based on empowerment. Empowerment of you, the viewer such that you can be your highest self on every level. Through knowledge, we will be giving you the information you need to make informed decisions. We lead you to water, you deep dive in.  Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. and check out our YouTube Page with full video of every episode. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA) Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.g_ (https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heal-thy-self/support