The Model Health Show

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're talking about some of the most powerful and important superfoods in our world today. Not only are you going to learn about some of the rare nutrients you can find in these superfoods, but you're also going to learn where to find the best sources (thanks to our special guest Kristen Morelli). It doesn't matter how great a superfood or supplement is if it's not produced with care and ethics. The supplement industry is largely unregulated today and so many binders, fillers, and additives are showing up in most supplements. Are popular chemical additives like magnesium stearate harmful to us or not? You're going to find out about that today. On the lighter side, when you have whole food sourced superfood supplements, it can literally be a life-changer. What superfoods can give you more energy, enhance your immune system, boost libido, and even protect against early aging? Are you interested in protecting your heart or defending your body from infections? Well, these are the superfoods that can help you do all of this and more. They are well researched, extremely safe, and clinically proven to be effective. In this episode you'll discover: What superfoods really are. (You won't hear this anywhere else!) Why the World Health Organization is looking at superfoods to help end world hunger. Why it's CRITICAL that you incorporate superfoods into your diet today. What you need to look for on your supplement labels. The chemical additives found in most supplements (you need to look out for these!) The negative side effects magnesium stearate can have on your body. Why GLA is important and what superfood has it. What the #1 antioxidant for your vision is. What rare nutrient found in spirulina can help boost stem cell production. The superfood that can radically increase your stamina (for sports and other things). ;-) What polysaccharides are and why you need them. How cordyceps can help "train" your immune system to work better. Why coconut oil is more than just "food". What MCTs are and how they give you energy. How coconut oil provides anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-candida effects. What the highest chlorophyll food is and what it can do for your health. What superfood provides you with protective DNA and RNA (hint: it's definitely not Twinkies) Why it's dangerous to get spirulina and chlorella from toxic areas. The rare antioxidant found in açaí that can protect you from heart disease. Why vitamin C is important for more than just your immune system. What superfood contains a usable form of B12 (critical for energy!) What antioxidant is directly linked to having a longer life span. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Superfood flow chart (PDF Bonus from the show) Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're doing something really special and really cool. You're about to find out some of the things in my personal "secret stash". These are things that keep me healthy, energized, and sane in my busy life. You're about to find out what the best snacks for fat loss are, the best device for your abs, and even the best sports drink (careful, it's not what you think). In this episode you'll discover: What the best food bars are and what ingredients to look for. Why certain health foods can cost more money. How the ancient Mayans used chocolate (hint: they weren't making candy bars with it!) What the best homes exercise equipment is. The equipment you can use to do inversions at home (alleviate back pain). What a rebounder is and what exercises you can do with it. How socks can damage your lymphatic systems. What a foam roller is and why it's so valuable. Why using a stability ball can make abdominal exercises more effective. What's the best equipment for abs (you may be surprised). What my favorite snack food is. Why nuts and seeds need to be "germinated" for the best results. The most important thing I look for in exercise shoes. What the best cross training shoes are. The #1 distinction you need to have when choosing your drinking water. What the best bottled water is. What the best sports drink is (this one's all natural and powerful).   Items mentioned in this episode include: * Wellness Wonderland - Interview with Shawn Stevenson * 10 Reason Your Body Can Become Resistant to Weight Loss * Two Moms In The Raw * Wild Bars * How Chocolate Can Save The World - TEDx * Fatal Fat Loss Mistake - Eating Carbs Before You Exercise * SPRI EVA Foam roller * Living Intentions - Gone Nuts * The Key To Quantum Health - Book * ReWild Yourself With Daniel Vitalis Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're examining the underlying triggers that can make your body resistant to losing weight. Eating special weight loss foods, taking supplements for weight loss, and doing hours of exercise won't matter if you have one of these underlying issues. This is why this is such an important and powerful topic for everyone to know about. Also, tomorrow is the big New Year, New Body 2014 webinar, so make sure to get signed up at the banner below. Enjoy the show! In this episode you'll discover: What "set point" is and why your body will resist weight change. How to change your body's set point the smart way. Why you might not want to change your eating and exercise habits all at once. Why eating too few calories can wreck your metabolism. How the calories in various foods affect your body differently. What hormones have to do with the calories you eat. Why eating "empty calories" makes it easier to gain weight. Why your genes literally expect you to lift weights. What playing can do for your health and longevity. Why doing cardio to "balance out" bad behavior is a horrible idea. Why doing conventional cardio for weight loss doesn't work for most people. How low-fat diets can disorient your metabolism and cause weight gain. The high fat foods that can help your lose weight and improve your health. Why using conventional weight loss supplements are problematic. What your thyroid does and why it's susceptible to dysfunction. Why digestive problems can cause unwanted weight gain. Why eating foods "fortified" with nutrients causes weight problems. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Cutting Calories Will Never Work For Long-term Weight Loss * Natural Treatment For Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & High Blood Pressure * Avoid These 8 Foods At All Cost! - Podcast

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're diving deep into the world of sustainable weight loss. Have you ever wondered "how" your body actually gains weight? What's going on in your body that actually makes this process happen? Well, today we're going to break this down in simple way that everyone can use to their advantage. We're also going to discuss the leading anti-aging research to see how it relates to weight loss as well. There are so many critical angles that are being overlooked in the discussion of weight loss, and that's what this series leading up to New Year, New Body 2014 is all about (make sure to get registered for the live event if you haven't already). To wrap things up we're going to cover a subject that's in a lot of people's blind spot keeping them tired, overweight, and depressed: STRESS. This is an action-packed new episode, so buckle your seatbelt and let's get to it! In this episode you'll discover: A subconscious reason why people lose weight then gain it all back again. Why you can "get away" with eating junk food as a kid but you can't when you get older. How to get your body back after pregnancy (the truth about it). The built in "biological clock" we have that can tell us how long we'll live. Things that are PROVEN to shorten the life of your DNA and end your life faster. What recent discovery can literally make your DNA print out younger versions of you. The most important information about what causes weight gain that you'll ever here! Why cutting calories to lose weight does NOT work long-term. Why the calories on food labels don't tell you the whole story. How hormones control the impact that calories have on your body. Why haphazardly cutting calories can damage your metabolism and make you gain more weight long-term. How your thinking influences your cell's behavior. Why eating MORE food could solve your weight loss problems. What food categories you need to focus on to encourage long-term weight loss. What the benefits of dietary fats really are (get ready for a big ah-ha! moment). The part of your brain that's actually responsible for the calories you take in. What gland in your body is responsible for producing the "youth hormone". How stress impacts your endocrine system and makes you gain weight. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Why You Can't Lose Weight (The Truth) - Podcast * Fountain of Youth - Telomerase & it's effect on cells Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're having a real, heart-to-heart conversation about why most people simply can't lose weight. Millions of people have tried, failed, and tried again to lose weight but have come up short in the end. Why has this happened to so many good people? The reality is, it doesn't matter how good you are, it doesn't matter how smart you are, if you're not following the principles we're talking about today you will undoubtedly struggle and fail in the end. People all over the world that HAVE achieved the weight loss they wanted have all followed these principles. They are simple, fundamental laws to get you from where you are, to where you want to be with your body and your life. Listen in with an open heart and open mind, and I know that you'll finally discover what's been holding you back. In this episode you'll discover: Why the steps to losing weight are EASY but most people still can't do it. What the "social brain" is and how it's controlling the results in your life. How mirror neurons work to program your thoughts and actions. Why having low quality food in your house literally messes with your mind. How your friends impact your health and habits (the real science behind it). What Albert Einstein said about changing our mindset. A simple practice you can do every morning to keep a positive, healthy mindset. The most important decision you have to make if you want to lose weight. Why your "reason" for losing weight is more important than how you lose weight. What happens to me when I see people's shopping carts full of unhealthy food. The 3 levels of service and understanding that you can bring to someone's life. Why you have far more time to exercise and eat healthy than you realize. How time itself is a huge oversight when you're trying to lose weight (hint: life is short). Why having a healthy lifestyle is a cliche that most people don't follow. Why just one small mistake can make people "fall off the wagon" in their weight loss program.   Items mentioned in this episode include: * Friends And Family Influence On Your Health, Cheat Meals, Haters - Podcast * Rewild Yourself With Daniel Vitalis - Podcast Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're doing another popular Q and A session! I get some really interesting, helpful, and even some pretty weird questions everyday. But the only bad question is the one you don't ask. Today I'm giving several solutions for getting rid of headaches naturally, and even an exercise to get rid of a headache in 2 minutes or less (check it out in the show notes below). I'm also going to answer a question regarding how exercise influences your intelligence. I'm going from Elmer Fudd to Richard Branson on this question, so be prepared ;). In addition to a "surprise" question at the end, we're also going to discuss the truth about Subway Restaurant. All I can say is that if you're a sandwich artist the appraisal of your sandwiches is about to take a nose dive. In this episode you'll discover: What the 4 types of headaches are. What major nutrient deficiencies cause headaches. How dehydration causes headaches. What electrolytes are and why they're important. Why (in acute situations) caffeine can get rid of headaches. How caffeine withdrawal causes headaches. A powerful visualization exercise that can help you get rid of your headache in 2 minutes or less (here's a clip). Why inversions are important for nourishing your brain. What acupressure point you can massage to get rid of your headache naturally. The molecule produced in your brain during exercise that makes you smarter. An amazing study showing that, even in old age, exercise can rejuvenate your brain. The #1 thing you can do to be more productive (thanks for the tip Richard Branson!) Why Subway Restaurant fails on food quality. The ingredient in Subway's sandwiches that's been banned in several countries (you MUST know about this!) Why you can eat a perfect diet, exercise, and still not lose weight. Items mentioned in this episode include: * How To Get Rid Of A Headache - Advanced Strategies (Article) * Sodium-Potassium Pump - Video * Help Me Sleep - 21 Ways To Cure Your Sleep Problems - Podcast * Get Rid Of A Headache Follow-Along Exercise (Audio)   Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're talking about that special time of year we all know and love: The Flu Season. The flu virus has it's own special time of year (as if it's a national holiday or something... "Happy flu season everybody!"). But once you learn the facts, you'll see that the flu season is actually predictable and easy to navigate around. We need stop giving the flu so much credit, and rather than trying to find out how to treat the flu, let's focus on intelligent strategies to prevent the flu in the first place. In this episode we're going in-depth on how to prevent the flu to keep you and your family safe, happy, and healthy. We're going to talk a little bit about flu vaccine side effects and some of the shocking statistics relating to that as well. However, our main focus is on smart, clinically proven strategies to prevent the flu naturally. This is an important show to listen to and share! In this episode you'll discover: Why vaccines are not suited for our genetic blueprint. What you need to do BEFORE getting a flu shot or vaccination. What's in the flu shot (5 dangerous ingredients you need to know about). How many adverse reactions occur due to flu vaccines each year. What supplement is scientifically proven to be 800% more effective than vaccines at preventing influenza. What essential vitamin is actually a powerful steroidal hormone. Why Vitamin C doesn't work well once you have the flu. The real benefit of Vitamin C and how to use it. Where to find the best food sources of Vitamin C (real superfoods). How poor sleep quality depresses your immune system. Clinical proof that sleep deprivation increases risk of the flu. The impact that sleep has on the bacteria in your body. What the bacteria in your gut have to do with your immune system. 4 tips to ensure a healthy gut environment. The connection that the "holidays" have with the flu. 2 tips to eat healthy at holiday get-togethers. What Vitamin G is and why it's critical to boosting your immune system. How exercise can protect you from the flu (as long as you do the right amount). Items mentioned in this episode include: * Vitamin D proven more effective than flu vaccines * Camu Camu berry benefits * Sleep among the best medicine against the flu * Help Me Sleep - 21 Ways To Cure Sleep Problems - Podcast * Lights Out - Sleep, Sugar, & Survival - Book * 5 Holiday Tips (So You Can Keep Burning Fat) - Video * Healthcare Versus Sickcare - Podcast * Dressed to Kill - The Bra-Breast Cancer Connection - Podcast Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're happy to welcome Dr. Pedram Shojai. Author, Teacher, Qigong master, and Film-maker are just a few of the accolades Dr. Shojai carries. He's a brilliant man and a leader who's devoted to pointing the camera on "the good guys" to help spread awareness about holistic and integrative medicine. This episode is a truly eye-opener. We discuss so many critical topics that every-single-person will be able to grab something powerful from. Sitting across from my cohost (the beautiful Jade Harrell), I saw her with pure joy on her face at one point during the interview, and at another point with tears in her eyes. All I can say is this information is POWERFUL. I'm really excited to share this episode because we also talked about the #1 thing that helped me get to where I am today. I want more people to know about this because I really feel it's the solution to getting in alignment with your purpose and really finding fulfillment in your life. So, yes, you're about to find out what the best personal health insurance is (and you won't need a high-priced, dud website for you to get it). But more importantly, you're about to get an abundance of insights to help improve the health of you and your family for many years to come. In this episode you'll discover: What the missing component in our health care system really is. The difference between a conventional doctor and an OMD. Why our healthcare system is based on a backwards way of thinking. What Traditional Chinese Medicine can teach us about paying for health care. Why even a healthy pharmaceutical system is still missing a critical element. Who actually controls a large portion of the medical education in the U.S. How commercials for pharmaceutical drugs are using strong neuroscience (to seduce you). How "overcomplicating" health makes people into easy, long-term customers. The #1 thing you can do to ensure the health care system works for you. Where you can find the best health insurance you can buy (hint: farmers are involved). Why really good doctors are struggling with the pharmaceutical model as well. How stress makes us sick (and why today's stress is radically different from our ancestors). Why our medical system doesn't properly address the mind/body/spirit connection. How to INSTANTLY make your body more alkaline and nourish your organs (this is 100% free & accessible anytime). What your sympathetic and parasympathetic systems are and why they're important. What role bacteria plays in our gene expression (this is CRITICAL to know!) Why not being born via a natural, vaginal birth can cause major issues with bacteria balance. The real reason that people have such low energy levels today. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Vitality - The Movie * Well.org Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're talking about one of the hottest health topics in our world today: Eating gluten-free. Is eating a gluten-free diet really healthy? Can a gluten-free diet help us lose weight and have more energy? And what the heck is gluten anyway?! You're about to discover all that and more in today's episode. In this episode you'll discover: Why switching from conventional "white" flour to healthy "wholegrain" flour is not very effective. The story of a debilitated asthmatic child I worked with (don't worry, there's a happy ending). Why eating gluten-free will not reverse autoimmune diseases for many people. What is gluten? And what gluten does to your food. What gliadin is and the impact it has on your body. How 100 PERCENT of people are experiencing harmful effects of eating gluten. What in the world a zonulin is (it's about to get sci-fi in your belly!) Why every-single-person (including YOU) is "gluten sensitive" regardless of testing. What causes autoimmune diseases. What Scooby Doo has to do with the wheat we eat today. How phytates and anti-nutrients impact your body. Why wheat and other plants have toxic compounds in them that hurt humans. The 5 reasons that eating gluten-free is dangerous. How Asian cultures figured out thousands of years ago that brown rice is not ideal for eating. The compounds found in gluten-free foods that are very similar to gluten. Why gluten-free oats, rice, and even corn can be problematic for gluten sensitive people. Is quinoa the safe, gluten-free grain to set us free? How eating gluten-free can cause nutrient deficiencies. How consuming gluten-free foods can cause you to overeat. Why gluten-free foods are causing diabetes and insulin resistance. My personal pancake story (the end result: Delicious). Why putting gluten-free on a pedestal is a mistake (because people aren't really changing behavior). Why gluten-free foods are causing hormonal problems and making people obese. Items mentioned in this episode include: * Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD * The Calorie Myth with Jonathan Bailor - Podcast * How To Stop Sugar Cravings - Podcast Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!

In this episode of The Model Health Show we're getting into the bare basics of health and feeling good. Too many people today are up on their soapbox talking about advanced theories on changing your body. But how does someone actually get started?! I think that when we start living a life of true health and wellness, we lose touch with what it feels like to be sick, tired, and not knowing where to turn. One of the greatest opportunities we have as we get healthier is to step up and take people with us... but we have to start from where people are NOT where we are. This episode is for people who want to live a healthy lifestyle and need some honest guidance to get started. You can literally be at McDonald's listening to this on your iPhone right now. This is for you, and I want you to know that somebody's got your back! And don't worry, all of the amazing people out there that are more advanced, I promise that you'll get some huge nuggets (sheesh, I guess it's the McDonald's that made me think of nuggets) from this episode that will help elevate you to the next level. This episode is full of ah-ha moments, so let's go ahead and dive right in. In this episode you'll discover: The very first step to transforming your body (don't do THIS and you will fail). How fast food restaurants are selling people "sick" food. Why antibiotics and hormones are mandatory in fast food. How the person preparing your food can change the food's energy. Why everyone eating fast food is getting hormone therapy without their permission. Whether the "healthy options" at fast food restaurants are a good choice or not. How fast food restaurants get children hooked the fastest. Why your body starts to reject unhealthy food (you've got to hear this story!) The shocking truth about the dangers of high fructose corn syrup. Scientific proof that high fructose corn syrup will make you fat and diabetic faster. How much sugar is really in popular soft drinks and beverages (this is insane!). The effect that "energy drinks" have on your adrenals. Why most people eat fast food even though they know it's bad for them. What hydrogenated oils are and why are they used. How food companies are selling us "plastic fats" made out of vegetable oils. Why MSG is totally natural (until you isolate it). How MSG is like nicotine for food. Why cutting calories will make you gain body fat long-term. Why eating plenty of dietary fat is so important. How water (not other fluids) can regenerate tissues like your spinal discs. 3 tips to living and feeling healthier NOW.   Items mentioned in this episode include: * Observation Affects Reality - Quantum Theory Deconstructed * Supersize Me - Full Movie * Avoid these 8 foods at all cost - Podcast * Diet sodas make you fat faster * Why Hydrogenated Oils Should Be Avoided At All Cost * The Calorie Myth - Podcast with Jonathan Bailor * ReWild Yourself with Daniel Vitalis (Podcast on Water) Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! CLICK HERE to leave a review for the show!