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16 Health Coach Blogs to Follow

If you type “health coach blogs” into a search engine, you get millions of results—that is a bit overwhelming, to say the least. How do you choose who to invest your time with? You most likely found this article because you follow Chris Kresser and the Kresser Institute and have benefited from our blog articles. In this article, we are paying it forward and sharing 16 blogs created by ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coaches (A-CFHC). Everyone listed here is forwarding our mission of changing the paradigm of healthcare, inspiring optimum wellness, and reversing chronic disease through health coaching. If you share our passion for health and wellness, the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program may be the right next step for you. Click here to learn how our...

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How the Gut Microbiome Programs the Immune System

Page Contents: Maybe you’ve heard the claim that “70 percent of the immune system is in the gut,” but what does that mean? Read on to learn about the anatomy of the gut, which immune cells are in the gut, and how the gut microbiome influences almost everything about the immune system. Free eBook Learn More about the Gut You’re only as healthy as your gut. Enter your email below to find out how to support a healthy gut. I hate spam too. Your email is safe with me. By signing up, you agree to our privacy policy. Your Gut—What It Is and What It Does Gut microbes populate the human gastrointestinal tract, increasing in density from the mouth down to the rectum. The majority of the bacteria in the...

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RHR: How to Connect with Your Kids, with Bonnie Harris

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Bonnie’s background When kids push your buttons How to deal with your feelings Choosing how you want to react Remember: your child wants to be successful Why connection is the foundation for your relationship with your child Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. As we move into the fall here, I know many of you are at home with your kids because your kids are not going to school at all. Maybe they’re doing online learning or they are doing some combination of online and in-person learning. Maybe you’re not going to your job as you typically would. And so many of us who are parents find ourselves in situations where stress levels can be...

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Phytochemicals and Health: A Deep Dive into Food-Based Plant Compounds and How They Impact Your Health

Page Contents: Unfortunately, plants have become the latest foods to be demonized in the integrative health community, primarily due to the growing influence of outspoken carnivore diet advocates. While humans may prefer meat and fat, phytochemical-rich plant foods are a natural part of our omnivorous diet and offer us numerous health benefits. Read on to learn about the myriad health benefits of phytochemicals, the foods in which these substances can be found, and specific situations in which phytochemicals may act as a double-edged sword. Many advocates of the carnivore diet say that phytochemicals are harmful for your health—but that’s not the whole story. Check out this article from nutritionist Lindsay Christensen for an in-depth look at the role phytochemicals play in your health. #paleo #nutrition #wellness Phytochemicals:...

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Gut Health and Skin: 5 Skin Conditions Related to Your Gut

Page Contents: That means if you’re experiencing inflammation in your gut, you’re likely to see symptoms appear on your skin (and, in fact, throughout your body). But it also means that by correcting the cause of your gut inflammation, you can alleviate skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and more. Read on to learn more about the link between your gut health and your skin, and find out what you can do to support a healthy gut microbiome. What do rosacea, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis herpetiformis all have in common? Potential problems with gut health. Find out more about how inflammation in the gut can lead to these skin issues. #optimalhealth #functionalmedicine #chriskresser How Gut Inflammation Can Lead to Skin Problems How does the gut have such...

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RHR: Treating GI Conditions with Functional Medicine, with Dr. Ken Brown

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Why Dr. Brown chose the Functional Medicine approach What Dr. Brown’s clinical work shows about IBS and SIBO The conventional approach to treating GI conditions What postbiotics are Atrantil as a treatment for SIBO and other GI conditions Gut health, nutrient status, and stress How to use Atrantil: dosage and duration 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 Dr. Ken Brown as my guest. Dr. Brown received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical School and completed his fellowship in gastroenterology in San Antonio, Texas. He’s a board-certified gastroenterologist and has been in practice for over 15 years with a clinical focus on inflammatory bowel disease and...

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How to Become a Global Health Coach

Page Contents: As a graduate of the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program who lives in the UK, I knew when I was considering enrolling that there were lots of possibilities and avenues in health coaching to pursue after graduation. And since becoming an enrollment advisor for the program, I speak to individuals who are keen on becoming masterful health coaches. They share with me their passion for serving others and playing a key role in the transformation of healthcare outcomes, wherever they are based in the world—one conversation at a time! I also hear their hesitations and concerns about joining a U.S.-centered program when they live outside the United States. These concerns are similar to the ones I was thinking about when enrolling, and fall into three...

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How Does Nutrient-Depleted Soil Impact Our Food, and What Can We Do to Fix It?

Page Contents: Due to intense, mismanaged farming, soil nutrients are declining. Nitrogen stores have decreased by 42 percent, phosphorus by 27 percent, and sulfur by 33 percent. (3) To grow optimally, plants require these nutrients for photosynthesis, enzymes, protein synthesis, and more. As a result of declining soil fertility and selective breeding, the nutritional contents of some fruits, vegetables, and grains have also been compromised. In a 2004 study, 43 garden crops were analyzed to compare nutritional content in 1950 versus 1999, using USDA data. Some nutrients were unchanged, but calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin, and vitamin C were all lower in 1999 compared to 1950, ranging from a 6 percent to 38 percent drop. (4) Almost 99 percent of the world’s daily calorie intake can be traced...

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Over-Sanitizing: The Health Effects of Cleaning Chemical Exposure

Page Contents: The unfortunate news is that many of the cleaning products we use in our schools, hospitals, workplaces, and homes pose significant risks to our health, COVID-19 notwithstanding. (2) While keeping our indoor environments clean is essential for our health, there are better ways to accomplish this than with chemical-laden cleaning products. Read on to learn how harsh cleaning chemicals harm our health and what alternatives you should use instead for creating a safe, clean indoor environment.  Many cleaning supplies pose health risks of their own. Check out this article to learn more about the problems with over-sanitizing and get safer alternatives. #healthylifestyle #chriskresser Are We Over-sanitizing Our Indoor Environments? We humans clean ourselves and our environments for a variety of health-related, cultural, and aesthetic reasons. The...

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7 Ways to Reduce Anxiety with Lifestyle Changes

Page Contents: We’re living in uncertain, anxiety-provoking times, as what to expect becomes increasingly unclear. As our global society grapples with monumental health issues, social challenges, and natural disasters, anxiety and anxiety disorders will most likely increase. (3, 4) Yet, feeling less anxious now is important to you. You’re also seeking natural ways to reduce anxiety that are effective and sustainable. If you’re experiencing increased anxiety, you’re not alone. As our society grapples with monumental issues, finding ways to reduce your anxiety becomes more crucial. Check out this article for seven natural ways to feel less anxious. #healthylifestyle #wellness What Is Anxiety? Whereas reducing anxiety naturally has led you to this article, it might help to realize that anxiety is an important and useful emotion. Anxiety is our...

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