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How Health Coaches Help You Reinvent Yourself

Page Contents: What’s your story? How does it shape your perception of what you are capable of achieving? How does it hold you back? What if you had the freedom to reinvent yourself and be the person you’ve always wanted to be? Guess what, you do! Health coaches help their clients highlight their strengths, deepen awareness of their values, reframe their beliefs, and tap into their own innate ability to thrive. Do you feel like it’s time for a change? A health coach can help you tap into your innate power of reinvention. Check out this article from health coach MaryAnn Jones to learn more about how. #healthylifestyle #changeagent #wellness Creating a New Story with a Wellness Vision When I first start working with a health coaching client,...

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What Causes Inflammation in the Brain, and What Can You Do to Reduce It?

Page Contents: Inflammation can reach your brain, with devastating results. Read on to learn what can cause brain inflammation, the long-term consequences of chronic inflammation, and how to reduce neurological inflammation. The Inflamed Brain Inflammation is the body’s first line of immune response. Upon injury or invasion, macrophages, leukocytes, and other innate immune cells rush to the scene. A cascade of cell signaling pathways is activated in the blood to recruit more immune cells, remove the invader or damaged tissue, and increase blood flow to the affected area. The brain works a bit differently. The blood vessels within the central nervous system (CNS) are separated from peripheral circulation by a very restrictive barrier, called the blood–brain barrier (BBB). The typical blood immune cells can’t pass the BBB....

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7 Common Hypothyroidism Causes

Page Contents: Hypothyroidism is quite common, and I see it frequently in my clinical work with patients. People may seek treatment because they’re experiencing some symptoms of hypothyroidism without knowing what’s driving them, or they may have even undergone testing that showed “normal” thyroid function. It’s a frustrating situation to be in: you’re experiencing symptoms, you know something isn’t right, but your doctor hasn’t been able to identify or address the problem. What’s causing your hypothyroidism? Check out this article for seven common causes, and find out how to treat them using the Functional Medicine approach. #functionalmedicine #wellness #chriskresser In conventional medicine, the standard of care for thyroid disorders is often inadequate. They’re frequently undiagnosed, and when they are discovered, the typical treatment method is prescribing replacement...

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RHR: Setting the Record Straight on Meat, with Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Why meat consumption is a polarizing topic Whether we are eating too much meat The problem with plant-based diets for children Whether there is a difference between grass-fed and conventionally raised meat Raising livestock as an environmentally friendly practice Why regenerative agriculture is an ethical choice 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 as my guests, Robb Wolf and Diana Rodgers. Robb really needs no introduction. He’s one of the founding fathers of the Paleo movement. He’s a former research biochemist, The New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition...

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7 Foods That Promote Younger Skin and Prevent Wrinkles

Page Contents: Your food and lifestyle choices influence every aspect of your health—including the vibrancy and health of your skin. Eating a diet made up of nutritious whole foods that are rich in the vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds your skin needs can lead to fewer wrinkles and younger-looking skin no matter your age. In this article, I’ll share seven foods that can help your skin look younger, and I’ll discuss what’s causing age-related wrinkles to appear in the first place. You can lessen the appearance of wrinkles or prevent them altogether through your diet. Check out this article for seven foods to help you prevent wrinkles and achieve younger-looking skin. #paleo #nutrition #chriskresser What Causes Wrinkles? Free radicals are thought to be a major contributor to...

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8 Easy-to-Make AIP Diet Recipes

Page Contents: Astoundingly, one in seven Americans suffer from an autoimmune disease, and over 80 different autoimmune diseases have been identified: Hashimoto’s disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, lupus, and many, many more. (1, 2) When functioning normally, the immune system recognizes and attacks foreign substances like viruses and bacteria. But in an autoimmune disease, the body mistakes one or more types of its own cells as invaders and attacks itself. For example, in type 1 diabetes, the body targets beta cells in the pancreas. In Hashimoto’s disease, the body attacks thyroid tissue. In many cases, proteins or antigens in specific foods can trigger the body to attack itself. The AIP diet was developed as a way to help manage autoimmune disease and determine individual...

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RHR: Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease, with Dr. Dale Bredesen

Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Common factors for neurodegenerative diseases What a cognoscopy is The subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease How your oral health impacts your Alzheimer’s disease risk The KetoFLEX 12/3 diet Positive outcomes for people with Alzheimer’s disease Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. This week, I’m really excited to welcome back Dr. Dale Bredesen as my guest. Dr. Bredesen is an internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and the author of The New York Times bestseller The End of Alzheimer’s, which we talked about on the former show. He held faculty positions at [the University of California, San Francisco] (UCSF), [the University of California, Los Angeles] (UCLA), and the University of California, San Diego, and directed the program on aging...

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Why Overscheduling Your Child Can Contribute to Chronic Illness

Page Contents: Today, structured activities and classes begin at younger and younger ages. Modern society sends the message that these activities help children’s physical and mental development. But an overscheduled child could actually be at a disadvantage compared to their peers who engage in more child-driven, free play during the early years. Read on to learn about the downsides of overscheduling, the benefits of free play, and how to foster a childhood full of free play. A busy schedule for your child can get in the way of their ability to learn about the world—and themselves. Check out this article from Katie Melville to learn more about the downsides of overscheduling and the benefits of free play for your kids. #healthylifestyle #wellness The Overscheduled Child Parents sign up...

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The Many Types of Fiber: Your Guide to Dietary Fiber, Prebiotics, and Starches

Page Contents: We’ve all heard the advice that we should “eat more fiber,” but what is fiber, really? How does dietary fiber differ from prebiotics (another buzzword in the nutrition community) and starch? Read on to learn about the nuances of the different types of dietary fiber, starch, and prebiotics and how to incorporate more whole-food sources of these beneficial plant compounds into your diet. You’ve probably heard the advice to “eat more fiber,” but what is fiber, and which types are most beneficial for your health? Check out this article from nutritionist Lindsay Christensen for a breakdown of the different types of fiber and their benefits. #nutrition #wellness A Quick Introduction to Fiber, Prebiotics, and Starches What Is Fiber? Put simply, fiber is a type of non-digestible dietary...

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Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms, What Causes It, and How to Treat It

Page Contents: When it comes to Functional Medicine and thyroid disorders, hypothyroidism tends to get all the press. In the United States, hypothyroidism is more common than its counterpart, hyperthyroidism. However, what few people know is hyperthyroidism can be far more dangerous than hypothyroidism. Furthermore, the conventional medical treatments available for hyperthyroidism are harsh and can have lasting adverse health effects. Functional Medicine is uniquely poised to fill the need for safe and effective treatments for hyperthyroidism. Read on to learn what hyperthyroidism is, what causes it, how it is treated in conventional medicine, and how a Functional Medicine approach can improve symptoms and potentially reverse the disease’s course.  Hyperthyroidism, while less common than its more famous counterpart, can be far more dangerous. Check out this...

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