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April 18, 2024

Curcumin: A Promising Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

As a Functional Medicine practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand the debilitating effects that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis can have on my patients’

April 16, 2024

RHR: Building Your Fitness Routine, Staying Motivated, and Avoiding Burnout, with Jason Khalipa

In this episode, we discuss: Introduction and background of Jason Khalipa Earning progress and Jason’s current fitness goals Juggling kids, business

RHR: COVID-19: My Thoughts on Where We Are Now, and Where We’re Headed

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Will’s background and health coaching experience The political, cultural, and psychological challenges we’re facing with COVID-19 Whether we are flattening the curve The test, trace, and isolate strategy The types of testing available for COVID-19 What we know about immunity Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 What determines your risk of infection Our emotional response to the pandemic Assessing your risk comfort level How the pandemic might end Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. I’m going to do something a little bit differently on the show this week. I’m going to be the guest. And I’ve invited Will Welch, who is an ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach and a National Board-Certified Health Coach with a background in organizational psychology, on to...

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How These 3 Health Coaches Describe Their Jobs: Health Coaching in Action

Page Contents: When asked about what I do, I explain that I am an ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach (A-CFHC). I help people believe in their unlimited potential to change their habits and thrive. I offer my support, inspiration, awareness, and attention to motivate others to take simple steps that lead to their ideal vision of wellness. I am also an Enrollment Advisor for the Kresser Institute, and I have the pleasure of spending part of my day talking to wellness warriors who want to share their passion for Functional Medicine and optimal health. We created a series of articles to forward the understanding of the vital role health coaches play in helping clients achieve positive health outcomes. This article will give you a window into the...

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Nutrition and Aging: What to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life

Page Contents: While science and medicine have long relegated age-related chronic diseases to the realm of the inevitable, a growing body of research indicates that we can change how we age! The diet and lifestyle choices we make every day have a significant impact on the aging process and can influence whether we age gracefully or succumb to chronic disease. Read on to learn how you can take control of the aging process and stay youthful and healthy for years to come, with the help of strategic nutrition interventions. What should you eat for a longer lifespan? Check out this article from nutritionist Lindsay Christensen to find out. #nutrition #optimalhealth #wellness A Primer on the Nine Hallmarks of Aging In this article, we’ll cover six steps to...

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Alcohol and Health: 15 Effects of Excess Alcohol Intake and 4 Benefits of Moderate Drinking

Page Contents: Traditional cultures around the world have long enjoyed the occasional alcoholic beverage. Cauim, an alcoholic beverage made from the manioc root, has been enjoyed by indigenous people of South America for millennia. The Japanese have been making sake for at least 2,000 years, while winemaking began nearly 8,000 years ago. (3, 4) The earliest known fermented beverage, which most likely contained alcohol, hailed from China and consisted of a mixture of rice, honey, and hawthorn or grapes. One anthropological theory postulates that the dawn of agriculture was initiated by humans’ discovery of beer, which persuaded them to give up their nomadic ways and settle into societies where they could cultivate grain for their newfound favorite beverage. (5) While alcohol is inarguably a long-standing part...

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Paleo Intermittent Fasting: How to Get the Benefits of Both Diets

Page Contents: Can you practice intermittent fasting (IF) while also eating Paleo? Absolutely! Read on to learn how IF is in tune with ancestral health, how to implement IF while Paleo, and troubleshooting tips. Paleo goes together naturally with intermittent fasting. Check out this article from Katie Melville for tips on implementing intermittent fasting while Paleo and a troubleshooting guide to help you make the most of your ancestral diet. #paleo #nutrition #wellness Paleo and Intermittent Fasting: Defining Our Terms Paleo Although “Paleo” can mean different things to different people, in general, the Paleo diet, also called an ancestral diet, focuses on a variety of nutrient-dense foods: Animal products like meats, organ meats, seafood, shellfish, and eggs Starchy and non-starchy veggies Fruits, nuts, and seeds In some cases, when well-tolerated, an ancestral/Paleo diet...

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What Is Health Coaching? The 4 Pillars That Define It

Page Contents: In his passionate quest to reverse chronic disease, Chris Kresser advocates that health coaches fill a critical gap in today’s healthcare model. With 75 percent of deaths in the United States resulting from chronic diseases, the need for health coaches has never been greater. (1) Likewise, as healthcare systems grapple with increasing chronic diseases and costs, practitioner time spent with patients decreases, after which patients are expected to know what to do and how to implement their practitioner’s recommendations. Free eBook Learn More about How to Work as a Health Coach Health coaching is a fulfilling, vibrant career path. Download this free eBook to find out more about the job opportunities that are out there for health coaches. I hate spam too. Your email is safe...

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How to Tell if It’s Time for a Digital Detox and How to Do It in 3 Steps

Page Contents: Some of the best parts of our modern lives revolve around technology—but, of course, there is a limit to what it can (and should) do for us. When it becomes a crutch or an obsession, tech becomes a problem. If you’re unhappy with your relationship with technology, a digital detox may be in order. I’m a major proponent of ancestral health: adopting a diet and lifestyle close to those of our ancestors, aligned with our biology and genetics. However, I’m not suggesting we shun all aspects of modern life, and I’m certainly not advocating for a technology-free lifestyle. (I don’t think we could completely leave tech behind, even if we wanted to!) But I do think there’s an opportunity for each of us to...

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RHR: Finding Happiness and Joy in Any Circumstances, with Dr. Rick Hanson

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: The COVID-19 wake-up call Three steps for weathering the crisis Choosing to tend and befriend How to move to a more calm and centered experience Why you can experience happiness and joy at a time like this Hanson’s new book Show notes: Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture, by Dr. Rick Hanson “How to ‘Hardwire Happiness,’ with Dr. Rick Hanson,” Chris Kresser “ADAPTing: Creating Health and Joy in the Face of Uncertainty and Challenge,” Chris Kresser Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources, Chris Kresser Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness, Dr. Rick Hanson Neurodharma online program RickHanson.net [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome back as a guest Rick Hanson,...

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The Link between Hypothyroidism and Infertility

Page Contents: This article originally appeared in Paleo Magazine. In this article, I’ll explain why hypothyroidism and infertility are linked, and provide some advice on how to correct the issue with an ancestral health approach. Hypothyroidism is linked with infertility. Check out this article to find out how thyroid health impacts your ability to conceive, and learn how to correct the issue. #optimalhealth #healthylifestyle #chriskresser How Does Hypothyroidism Affect Fertility? Every cell in the body has receptors for thyroid hormone. If anything goes awry during the production, conversion, and uptake of thyroid hormone, it can cause an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or an overactive one (hyperthyroidism). (2) Both conditions can impact every major system in your body, including your reproductive system. (3) Free eBook Learn More about Thyroid Disorders In addition to...

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RHR: How We Can Change the Future of Healthcare, with Robb Wolf

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: The problem with consensus science and how it impacts access to information What The Healthy Rebellion is Why we need Functional Medicine practitioners and health coaches The future of conventional healthcare What we can learn from the Chickasaw Nation The evolution of the ancestral health movement and how you can join The Healthy Rebellion Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m really excited to welcome back for, I think his fourth visit, maybe, Robb Wolf, a dear friend of mine and someone who really needs no introduction. If you’ve been following the ancestral or Paleo nutrition and lifestyle space for any length of time, he’s really probably more instrumental than just about anybody...

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