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Gut Inflammation: 12 Causes (and 12 Effects)

October 11, 2019
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I’ve previously discussed how your gut microbiome influences essentially every aspect of your health. However, gut inflammation is also a crucial determinant of intestinal and whole-body health. Read on to learn how various diet and lifestyle factors cause gut inflammation, the health consequences of a chronically inflamed gut, and practical strategies for alleviating inflammation and restoring gut health.  Gut inflammation can contribute to the development of a wide range of serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and more. Find out what causes inflammation and what you can do to correct it. #optimalhealth #chriskresser A Primer on the Gut Gut health is influenced by two related variables: the intestinal barrier and the gut microbiota. Disturbances in either one of these factors can induce gut inflammation,...

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RHR: Why We Need Sleep, with Dr. Matthew Walker

October 8, 2019
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In this episode, we discuss: How Dr. Walker became a sleep researcher What we’ve learned about sleep How our sleep patterns have changed Tracking your sleep Sleep patterns of night owls and morning larks How naps, meditation, and medication affect sleep Five things you can do to improve your sleep Show notes: [embedded content] Hey everybody, this is Chris Kresser. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. This week I’m really excited to welcome Dr. Matthew Walker as a guest on the show. Dr. Walker is an English scientist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California Berkeley, my alma mater. His research focuses on the impact of sleep in human health and disease. Previously, he was a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He’s also the founder and...

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Why It Makes Sense to Set SMART Goals for Health

October 4, 2019
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This article originally appeared in Paleo Magazine.  Do you want to better understand exactly how goal setting helps people shift their behaviors so that you can share the information with others who are looking to make lifestyle changes? Read on for a little motivation and discover how to use SMART goals for health. SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound—and they can take your health to the next level. Check out this article to find out how. #healthylifestyle #paleo #chriskresser Change Is Difficult: Here’s Why—And What You Can Do About It Let’s face it—change can be hard, especially when it comes to transforming unhealthy habits into healthy ones. If it weren’t, the chronic disease epidemic wouldn’t exist. We’d all eat a nutrient-dense, whole-foods diet, get enough sleep,...

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Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important?

October 3, 2019
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You’ve heard about IQ, but do you know anything about EQ? Read on to learn what emotional intelligence (EQ) is, how it affects the workplace, relationships, and health, and some practices that may help increase your emotional intelligence. What Is Emotional Intelligence? Your diet is dialed in, you get enough sleep, and you exercise regularly, but what about your emotional health? That is, your emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to be mindful of your own emotions as well as those of others, so use this information to guide your own thinking and behavior in beneficial ways. Unlike IQ, which is usually considered “fixed,” emotional intelligence (sometimes referred to as “EQ,” as in “emotional quotient”) can be improved with time and practice and can positively affect your...

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What Successful Health Coaches Need: The 5 Cs

September 27, 2019
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So what’s it like to make a big decision, invest in yourself and the promise of a fulfilling career, and have all that pay off? As someone who changed careers and is now an ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach and running my own health coaching business, I can say that making the leap was worth it and that I’m grateful to have training that set me up to be a successful, practicing health coach. In this article, I’ll share an inside look at what the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program program delivers to graduates. When I enrolled in the program, I was looking for a great education in Functional and ancestral health and world-class training in coaching. The program delivered in a big way in these areas,...

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RHR: A Deep Dive into CBD, with Will Kleidon

September 24, 2019
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In this episode, we discuss: What is CBD? The legal and regulatory environment around CBD The health effects of CBD Choosing a CBD product and determining dosage How the CBD industry is changing and what’s next for Ojai Energetics Topical uses for CBD 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 Will Kleidon on as a guest. Will is an award-winning pioneer and futurist in the cannabis industry. He’s known for cracking the CBD code by creating the most effective and clean CBD-rich hemp products on the planet. He’s been featured in Cheddar, Forbes, Money, Entrepreneur, and the LA Times and is a regular keynote of the cannabis forum and BevNET. He is a subject matter...

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Help Clients Recover from Lyme Disease with Diet and Nutrition

September 23, 2019
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Lyme disease, contracted from the bite of a black-legged tick carrying Borrelia bacteria, is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the United States. At least 300,000 people are newly diagnosed each year in the U.S., and a shocking 1.5 million have chronic Lyme disease. (1) As a clinical nutritionist working with clients who have Lyme disease, I’ve seen firsthand how a Functional Medicine approach based on simple dietary changes can boost energy, support cognitive function, and alleviate chronic inflammation, reducing the impact of Lyme disease on my clients’ lives. While nutrition cannot cure Lyme disease, it can ease symptoms and improve your clients’ overall health, complementing their Lyme treatment protocols and accelerating the healing process. As a dietitian or CNS, you are no doubt familiar with...

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12 Time Management Strategies for Your Functional Medicine Practice

September 20, 2019
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However, sometimes our commitment to wellness goes hand in hand with being consumed by our work. If your Functional Medicine practice is just getting started, you may recognize this feeling already—a round-the-clock preoccupation with work that can quickly lead to high stress and burnout. To successfully run your practice without running yourself into the ground, you must learn how to manage your time successfully. Read on to learn time management strategies for your Functional Medicine practice that will allow you to make a big difference in the world without compromising your work–life balance and your health. Burnout is common among healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs, but good time management can help. Check out this article for 12 ways to manage your time and increase your productivity.  #functionalmedicine...

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The Power of Listening: Health Coaching in Action

September 17, 2019
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In hindsight, I realize that I passively heard her say she missed me, but I wasn’t really listening. As a health coach trained under the ADAPT model, I have learned the value of practicing and honing my listening skills. It is a tool that enables me to reflect and honor my health coaching clients’ vision of wellness. It deepens understanding, so together, we can discover clues to obstacles. Listening is powerful; it helps me support my clients’ efforts to create a roadmap they feel ready to travel. If I could rescript the call with my daughter, it would start off like this: My daughter: Mom, I miss you already.Me: It sounds like you’re feeling a little homesick. Tell me more. You already know I am an ADAPT-Certified Functional...

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The Top 10 Digestive Superfoods

September 13, 2019
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Read on to learn what a healthy gut looks like and get a list of the top 10 superfoods for digestion. Digestive Issues Are on the Rise According to a survey from 2018, approximately 61 percent of Americans experienced at least one adverse gastrointestinal symptom, such as heartburn, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation, in the previous week. (1) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), characterized by recurring dysfunction of the GI system, is now the most common cause of missing work, affecting 10 to 15 percent of people worldwide. (2) Digesting food shouldn’t be this taxing. But if your gut isn’t functioning optimally, your digestion won’t be either. Are you experiencing digestive issues? These 10 superfoods could help heal your gut and reduce your symptoms. #optimalhealth #wellness #chriskresser What Does a Healthy...

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