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

August 13, 2020
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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

August 7, 2020
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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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RHR: All about the Carnivore Diet, with Dr. Paul Saladino

August 4, 2020
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Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Saladino got rid of his eczema What the carnivore diet is What “well-raised animal foods” are Whether you can eat fish and seafood on the carnivore diet What a typical daily meal plan looks like on the carnivore diet If the carnivore diet is a good fit for you Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Paul Saladino as a guest. Paul is a classically trained physician who completed his residency at the University of Washington. He’s board certified in psychiatry and is a certified Functional Medicine practitioner. He went to med[ical] school at [the] University of Arizona where he studied integrative medicine and nutritional biochemistry. Prior...

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The Link between Sleep and Eating and What to Eat for a Good Night’s Sleep

July 31, 2020
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Page Contents: Deep, restorative sleep is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of health—it requires significant effort to achieve, but is incredibly valuable! Many lifestyle factors impact sleep, including your exercise routine, stress level, and the behaviors you engage in during the hours leading up to bedtime. However, nutrition also has a powerful yet underappreciated impact on sleep. Read on to learn about the link between sleep and what you eat, and how strategic nutrition interventions can help you achieve deep, restorative sleep. Four Eating Behaviors That Impact Sleep Quality Emerging research indicates that several habitual eating patterns adversely impact sleep quality. These patterns include: Eating a diet full of processed and refined foods Eating late at night or close to bedtime Low-carb dieting Inappropriately timed caffeine and alcohol...

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RHR: The Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD, with Dr. Jim Greenblatt

July 28, 2020
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Page Contents: supIn this episode, we discuss: Greenblatt’s background in Functional Medicine What ADHD is Reframing our ideas about ADHD The root causes of ADHD and how they’re addressed with the Functional Medicine approach The role that medication plays in ADHD treatment Non-biochemical treatments for ADHD How “SAIL” can help parents understand kids with ADHD How to find a Functional Medicine practitioner and get help with ADHD Show notes: [embedded content] Hey, everybody, Chris Kresser here. This week, I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Jim Greenblatt as a guest on the show. Dr. Greenblatt is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, and he’s been treating patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing a psychiatry residency at George Washington University, he completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at...

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Low Progesterone and Pregnancy: How Progesterone Affects Your Fertility

July 24, 2020
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Page Contents: True to its name, progesterone (literally meaning “pro-gestation”) helps a woman get pregnant and stay pregnant. If your body isn’t making enough, then you might suffer from recurrent miscarriages or not be able to get pregnant in the first place. Although many factors contribute to a woman’s fertility, this article will discuss the importance of progesterone, how to know if you might have low progesterone, and what you can do about it. If you’re struggling with your fertility, low progesterone could be a contributing factor. Check out this article from Katie Melville to learn more about the important role progesterone plays and what you can do if you suspect low progesterone. #functionalmedicine #wellness The Purposes of Progesterone Progesterone is important in both a woman’s normal menstrual...

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The Health Benefits of Movement (and How to Get Out of Your Own Way with the Help of a Health Coach)

July 17, 2020
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Page Contents: These are questions I ask new clients who decide they want to up-level their physical fitness and unlock the many health benefits of movement. They are a natural fit for health coaching. As an ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach, I am a change agent—I empower clients to get out of their own way, change their habits, reach their goals, and thrive. Health coaches support people who are trying to change their habits and reach their health goals. Working together with a collaborative, Functional healthcare team, coaches offer the support their clients need to implement a new, healthier lifestyle. If you’re interested in making a difference in people’s lives, a career as a health coach could be the right fit for you. Click here to learn...

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RHR: How to Cultivate Health: Beyond Diet and Lifestyle, with Dallas Hartwig

July 14, 2020
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Page Contents: In this episode, we discuss: Taking an integrated approach to health instead of a granular one Finding a sense of purpose How being “good enough” benefits your overall health and well-being The definition of health How we build resiliency The impact the four seasons can have on our approach to health The mismatch between our modern lives and the seasonal cycle 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 Dallas Hartwig as my guest. Dallas is The New York Times best-selling co-author of The Whole30 and It Starts with Food. He’s a sought after speaker, nutritionist, Functional Medicine practitioner, and physical therapist who specializes in treating lifestyle-related health issues. He’s appeared on Good Morning America, The...

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Health Coach Job Description: What Do Health Coaches Do?

July 10, 2020
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Page Contents: When I was putting together the curriculum for the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program, I spoke with a number of master health coaches. I asked each of them this question: “What do health coaches do?” My favorite response came from Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, one of our faculty members and an expert on positive psychology coaching. He said, “Coaching is about exploration, support, and accountability.” This sums up so much of the job description for a health coach. Coaches ask powerful questions to explore their clients’ values and strengths; they support their clients as an ally, without judgment or criticism; and they offer accountability by helping their clients develop actionable health goals and a process for tracking and measuring them. Health coaches are agents of change. Playing that...

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The HPA Axis Dysfunction Diet: How to Use Nutrition to Support a Balanced Stress Response

July 3, 2020
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Page Contents: While successful recovery from HPA-D necessitates a variety of lifestyle interventions, including adequate sleep and consistent stress-reduction practices, your diet is often overlooked in the context of HPA-D. However, it turns out that nutrition has far-reaching impacts on the HPA axis, and that following a strategic HPA axis dysfunction diet may accelerate your recovery. Read on to learn how you can use nutrition to support your HPA axis and a balanced stress response. HPA axis dysfunction has far-reaching effects on your health, but nutrition (along with a variety of lifestyle interventions) can help you recover. Check out this article from nutritionist Lindsay Christensen for steps to following an HPA axis dysfunction diet. #nutrition What Is HPA-D? Before we dive into a discussion on how you can...

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