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7 Foods That Promote Younger Skin and Prevent Wrinkles

August 28, 2020
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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

August 21, 2020
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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

August 18, 2020
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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

August 14, 2020
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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

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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