The Spectrum of Health with Dr. Christine Schaffner

This week, we are highlighting Dr. Christine’s favorite interviews while she is on vacation!  Today is another GOOD one! In this episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner sits with Hilary Faye to discuss energy-sensitivity behaviors and to engage with your body. Also, Hilary leads us in beautiful yoga meditation. Listen in to learn more about:  {01:30} Energetically sensitive people  {05:30} Tools you can use to engage in the world as a sensitive person {09:05} How you can use yoga for today’s stressors {19:00} Tips from Hillary on where to get started  {21:20} Hilary leads us through a beautiful yoga meditation  To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode153

As we mentioned previously, Dr. Christine is on vacation for the rest of July, and we are sharing one of her favorite interviews. In today's episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner sits down with Harry Massey to discuss all things bioenergy. Harry shares about his own health journey and how that inspired him to study bioenergy. Harry also breaks down the four guiding principles of bioenergy and how they can help us change our own journey.    Harry Massey is a Bioenergetic expert and speaker, founder of NES Health, CEO of Energy4Life, and Chairman of XPO Health (xpo.health). He has published multiple books and has directed several documentary films – including the award-winning film "The Living Matrix" – to educate and inspire the general public about bioenergetics and bio-informational approaches to health and well-being.   Listen in to learn more about:  {02:20} Harry’s health journey and how he recovered his health {20:06} How Bioenergetics can restore your health  {22:44} The Human Body Field {27:52} The four principles of Bioenergetics {33:30} How Bioenergetics will change society in the future To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode152 

Breathing is not something we tend to think about, mostly because we don’t have to. This autonomic reflex occurs in healthy adults whether or not we consider we are mindful of when we inhale or exhale. But utilizing structured breathing for chronic pain and changing your mindset is just a couple of examples of how you can use your own body to become pain-free.  In today’s episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Jane Hogan, wellness engineer, about the connection between the mind, body, and breath. How can we use our breath to work through the pain?  Jane Hogan, “The Wellness Engineer,” is passionate about helping people release joint pain by naturally letting go of inflammatory foods, thoughts, and feelings so they are free to become the most magnificent version of themselves.  Her personal experience of overcoming crippling rheumatoid arthritis using natural solutions inspired her to leave a nearly 30-year engineering career and become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach – Jane hung up her hard hat and followed her heart!    Listen in to learn more:  {01:55} Jane’s journey into the cancer treatment world {04:32} The connection between the mind-body and breath when in pain {08:00} How utilizing breath work to help with your chronic pain {10:13}  Connecting breath work and energy {20:30} A guided breathing exercise   To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode150

As you may know, Dr. Christine is on vacation for the month, and we are sharing one of her favorite interviews. In today's episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner sits down with Amy Stark to discuss energy sensitivity while battling chronic illness. They discuss how prior trauma (or perfectionism) and energy sensitivity are related. Amy also gives practical tips on handling our problems and preventing our trauma from passing on to our children.   Amy Stark is an author, speaker, teacher, and podcaster about personal transformation. For over a decade, Amy has taught others how to master their life and energy with the most cutting-edge tools and techniques. Amy has a degree in Psychology, a Master's in Education is an L.M.T., and is a biohacker at heart.   Listen in to learn more about:  {05:07} What does it mean to be energy sensitive {08:36} Energy sensitivity and perfectionism {14:55} How trauma shapes us  {17:00} Tapping and Emotional Freedom Technique {27:30} Lifestyle tips to get healthy {30:41} Raising children to be emotionally healthy To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode151   

It’s been known for centuries that your food affects your health. In today’s world, cancer and chronic disease incidence are at an all-time high. No one knows this better than Dr. Nasha Winters, our special guest today! In today’s episode, Doctor Christine Schaffner sits down with Dr. Nasha to discuss the topic of cancer, metabolic approaches, and lifestyle changes that can influence cancer. Dr. Nasha also shares her journey of living with cancer and being diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer. Dr. Nasha is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). She is a global healthcare authority in integrative cancer research. Dr. Nasha is a sought-after speaker and consults with physicians worldwide. Listen in to learn more: {01:52} Dr. Nasha’s journey with cancer {08:00} The difference between the synaptic mutation and the metabolic theory of cancer {13:35} What gets our cells on the path of poor cellular respiration {23:44} Why some people get cancer {31:11} Biomarkers and lifestyle choices that can influence cancer   To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode149/

As Dr. Christine Schaffner takes a short break this week, she shares one of her favorite interviews from the Beyond Biologic Medicine Speaker Series. In today’s episode, she talks with Dr. Louisa Williams about dentistry and how that impacts our health. Together, Dr. Christine and Dr. Louisa take a deep dive into what we call foci and how this can be an often very overlooked area to recover someone's health who has a chronic illness.   Louisa Williams is an MS, DC, and ND; she lives in Austin, Texas, and author of an incredible book, Radical Medicine. Dr. Williams practices according to this radical medicine philosophy by addressing such core issues as heavy metal and petrochemical detoxification, clearing dental, tonsils, sinus, and other focal infections, treating scar interference fields, identifying significant malocclusions, prescribing constitutional homeopathic remedies, and natural nutritional supplements, uncovering major hidden food sensitivities, and counseling patients on the importance of nutrient-dense wise traditions diet.   Listen in to learn more about: {02:17} Focal infection and the starting point of disease {15:20} MRT muscle testing and the fascia communication network {25:58} The importance of finding the right dentist {29:25} Root canals and what you need to know {44:40} Dr. Louisa shares about tonsil infections and their relationship to P.A.N.D.A.S To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode148

Ancestral traumas have the potential to impact subsequent generations—and this “epigenetic inheritance” may influence your genetic expressions and modify your overall health. But your future isn’t set in stone. In today’s episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Masami Covey about our ancestral inheritance and how it affects our health today. Masami shares how we can open and nourish our bodies to heal from past trauma.   As a Health Intuitive, Functional Nutritional Therapist, and internationally recognized speaker, Masami reveals the root causes of imbalance using intuitive insights, a whole-person approach, and laser-pointed guidance. She has the ability to translate our subtle “body language”, and provide practical daily tools, nutrient recommendations, breathwork, and more.   Listen in to learn more: Masami’s work on how she came to connect transgenerational inheritance with the health of one's liver and gallbladder {02:05} The modern terrain chemicals and their effects on us {12:45} How to facilitate ending an ancestral inheritance {15:58} Opening and nourishing your heart {38:16}   To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode147/

This week, Dr. Christine is sharing one of her favorite interviews from the Beyond Biologic Medicine Speaker Series. In this episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Dr. Keesha Ewers about one important anchor to help us get healthy. Additionally, Dr. Keesha shares about her chronic illness journey, how past trauma affects our health, and her experience with patients and treatments in the aspect of our health.   Dr. Keesha Ewers is an integrative medicine expert, Doctor of Sexology, Family Practice ARNP, Psychotherapist, herbalist, is board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, and is the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program.   Listen in to learn more: {01:03} Keesha’s journey and her struggle with autoimmune illness {09:23} How our past trauma affects us on a physical level {23:05} Practical steps for people to start healing from trauma {26:47} We’re more than our physical body To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode146/

This week, we’re continuing our monthly series on the podcast called Podcast Chat with Dr. Christine. In today’s episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks about gemmotherapy and the benefits of using this type of therapy. She explains what exactly gemmotherapy is and the process of creating the therapy. Dr. Christine even includes a list of remedies available.  Listen in to learn more:  {00:30} What is gemmotherapy?  {01:58} The process of creating the therapy {05:28} The list of remedies and best practices for utilizing gemmotherapy   To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode145/    Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor who has helped thousands of people recover from chronic or complex illnesses. Through online summits, her Spectrum of Health podcast, the network of Immanence Health clinics, and renowned online programs, Dr. Schaffner goes beyond biological medicine, pulling from all systems of medicine and healing modalities–helping patients reclaim their wellness and reveal their brightest light.   If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Christine: Call Immanence Health at 206-659-0690 Email Immanence Health at scheduling@immanencehealth.com Schedule an appointment online - https://www.immanencehealth.com/become-a-patient

In today’s Spectrum of Health Podcast episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Sylvie Beljanski about her father’s research on natural remedies for Cancer. Sylvie shares about her father’s work and her involvement in this personal mission. Sylvie also shares her book Winning The War On Cancer: The Epic Journey Towards a Natural Cure.   Sylvie Beljanski, a French lawyer by trade, is a health advocate for holistic medicine, public speaker, internationally known author, and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Executive Vice President of The Beljanski Foundation, whose mission is to research natural approaches to cancer. She is also the CEO of Maison Beljanski, an international dietary supplement company.     Listen in to learn more about: {10:32} The importance of getting people access to natural resources for cancer {12:30} Research that is being done on the natural approaches to Cancer {23:57} Takeaways from Sylvie’s  book,  Winning The War On Cancer Exciting New research that is being done plus much more  To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode144