Your Longevity Blueprint Dr. Stephanie Gray

Local doctor Dr. Terry Wahls is back on the show. This time, she joins us to share her recent clinical trials in a two-part series. 
Today, in Part 1, she shares her miraculous story, and we discuss dietary and lifestyle approaches for autoimmune conditions. Next week, in Part 2, she will share more about her clinical trials and explain how she lives her life currently, maintaining her high-functioning health.

Foods necessary for overcoming autoimmune conditions:

Leafy green vegetables, like spinach, Swiss chard, kale, and collards

Deeply colored fruits and vegetables, like carrots, beets, and berries

Sulfur-rich foods, including the cabbage family and mushrooms

Protein sources, like meat, fish, and poultry (Or beans, legumes, and gluten-free grains like rice or buckwheat for vegetarians)

Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kefir

Organ meats like liver once a week


Dr. Terry Wahls's Bio:
Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and conducts clinical research using functional medicine principles in the setting of multiple sclerosis. 
In 2018, she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. 
Dr.Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. 
Yet Dr.Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain, and now pedals her bike to work each day. 
She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.

In this episode:

How electrical stimulation therapy allowed Dr.Wahls to feel great despite her physical limitations (3:56)

How redesigning her diet and adding the right supplements improved her multiple sclerosis symptoms and increased her strength and mobility (4:18)

Foods that are necessary for improving brain health and overcoming autoimmune diseases (13:55)

How Dr.Wahls helped veterans reverse type 2 diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune diseases through diet and lifestyle changes (18:05)

How Dr. Wahls got banned from speaking at a conference after sharing about using lifestyle and diet to manage MS (19:39)

The importance of a healthy diet and quality nutrition for maintaining good health (25:34)


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Today, Dr. Monica Minjeur and I continue with our two-part series on fertility awareness, explaining how to chart and understand your menstrual cycles, regulate them without birth control, and optimize your cycle to promote fertility. Today, in Part 2, we discuss lifestyle changes that can help you, and I share some of my fertility journey. Please listen to part one first if you have not already done so.
Lifestyle changes to assist fertility:

Exercise moderately for 15 to 20 minutes three times per week

Walk for 30 minutes per day, six to seven days a week

Avoid processed foods

Watch your carb intake

Eat lean proteins, fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, and healthy fats like olive and avocado oil

Reduce your stress (You can use meditation, prayer, yoga, quiet, or deep breathing exercises)

Get at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night


Dr. Monica Minjeur's Bio:
Dr. Monica Minjeur is the founder and CEO of Radiant Clinic in Cedar Rapids, IA. The mission of Radiant Clinic is to restore natural menstrual cycles to improve health and promote fertility. 
As a board-certified family medicine physician, Dr.Minjeur specializes in testing and treatment for irregular or painful periods, PCOS, recurrent miscarriages, infertility, PMS, and other gynecological conditions. 
She is passionate about providing education for using fertility awareness methods to get to the root cause of menstrual-related concerns and improve the health of the women she serves. 
Dr.Minjeur also hosts the podcast, "Cycle Wisdom" where she talks about menstrual cycle awareness and natural ways to restore fertility.
In this episode:

Dr.Minjeur shares her tips and tools for optimizing hormones (1:15)

The differences between natural and synthetic hormones (4:12)

The link between estrogen deficiency and irregular menstrual cycles (5:34)

How stress can cause low oestrogen and progesterone levels (6:53)

Why brown bleeding is not ideal (15:49)

Lifestyle changes that could help with fertility (18:29)

Why it is essential to reduce stress for fertility (21:20)

Toxins that could impact fertility (25:26)


Links and Resources:
Use code COQ10 to get 10% off COQ10
Use code CALM to get 10% off ADRENAL CALM
Use code MAGNESIUM to get 10% off MAGNESIUM

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PCOS SOS Episodes 54 and 55
Episode 54: PCOS SOS with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 1
Episode 55: PCOS SOS with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 2 
Girl Talk Episodes 134 and 135
Episode 134: Girl Talk Part 1
Episode 135: Girl Talk Part 2
Radiant Clinic Discovery Call 

Dr. Monica Minjeur joins me today for Part 1 of a two-part series where she explains how to chart and understand your menstrual cycles and optimize them to promote fertility. She also shares tips on how to regulate your cycle without birth control, in other words, finding root cause diagnosis and appropriate treatment. I also share parts of my fertility journey along the way. 
Characteristics of a Normal Cycle:

Between five and seven days of mucus

Mucus must be clear in color, stretchy, and feel slippery


Dr. Monica Minjeur's Bio:
Dr. Monica Minjeur is the founder and CEO of Radiant Clinic in Cedar Rapids, IA. The mission of Radiant Clinic is to restore natural menstrual cycles to improve health and promote fertility. 
As a board-certified family medicine physician, Dr.Minjeur specializes in testing and treatment for irregular or painful periods, PCOS, recurrent miscarriages, infertility, PMS, and other gynecological conditions. 
She is passionate about providing education for using fertility awareness methods to get to the root cause of menstrual-related concerns and improve the health of the women she serves. 
Dr.Minjeur also hosts the podcast, "Cycle Wisdom" where she talks about menstrual cycle awareness and natural ways to restore fertility.
In this episode:

What do fertility awareness methods involve? (5:12)

Why you need to observe your cervical mucus (8:05)

The definition of a regular menstrual cycle (15:53)

How charting your cycles can improve your general health (12:09)

Why traditional medicine recommends birth control pills for most menstrual cycle irregularities (13:46)

Why it is essential to have regular menstrual cycles (17:28)

How charting cycles helps with an infertility evaluation (19:35)


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PCOS SOS Episodes 54 and 55
Episode 54: PCOS SOS with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 1
Episode 55: PCOS SOS with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 2 
Girl Talk Episodes 134 and 135
Episode 134: Girl Talk Part 1
Episode 135: Girl Talk Part 2
Radiant Clinic Discovery Call 

Warren Phillips, the founder of Non-Toxic Dad, joins me for a two-part series on non-toxic living, where we dive into the hidden toxins that rapidly destroy your ability to focus and lose weight, your sexual performance, and your joint health. Warren shares tips for quickly reducing signs of aging and explains what to avoid in the home, also shedding light on what we can do to cultivate healthier, stronger, and happier children in our modern world. 
Today, in Part 2, we focus on the bedroom and bathroom. If you have not done so already, please listen to Part 1 beforehand, where we discussed hidden toxins in the kitchen and laundry.
Non-toxic options for bedding:

Lyocell bamboo

Organic cotton

Down feathers

Wool


Warren P. Phillips's Bio:
Warren P. Phillips, M.S., is the Founder of Non-Toxic Dad. 
Warren is a health warrior. 
Battling Fibromyalgia, anxiety, weight gain, insomnia, and numerous other health challenges for years, he refused to give up on himself. 
After exploring alternative and natural methods of heavy metal detoxification, dietary changes, and cellular support restoring his health in the process – Warren became ignited with a passion for helping others facing similar challenges. 
He now devotes his time to educating people about non-toxic health solutions that can change lives. A passionate and energetic individual, he lives by what he says, and works tirelessly for this cause.
In this episode:

Why it is essential to wear non-toxic clothing (6:29)

Why you must avoid using non-organic tampons and makeup (9:12)

Why you should use bamboo toothbrushes instead of plastic ones (11:33)

Potential health risks of using toilet paper made from recycled materials (17:06)

Why you must filter your drinking water (18:59)

The importance of mold remediation (26:17) 

Methods for detecting and addressing indoor air quality issues (30:37)

The hidden dangers of Christmas trees (34:17)


Links and Resources:
Use code GLUTATHIONE to get 10% off GLUTATHIONE
Use code BVITAMINS to get 10% off METHYL B COMPLEX
Use Code DIM to get 10% off DIM
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Links to Lara Adler’s episodes:
Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Part 1
Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Part 2
Links to Andy Green’s episodes:
Creating Healthy Non-toxic Homes Part 1 
Creating Healthy Non-toxic Homes Part 2
Links to Brian Karr’s episodes: 
How to Detect Mold in Your House Part 1
How to Detect Mold in Your House Part 2

Warren Phillips, the founder of Non-Toxic Dad, joins me for a two-part series on non-toxic living, where we dive into the hidden toxins that rapidly destroy your ability to focus and lose weight, your sexual performance and your joint health. Warren shares tips for quickly reducing signs of aging and explains what to avoid in the home, also shedding light on what we can do to cultivate healthier, stronger, and happier children in our modern world. 
Today, in Part 1, we focus on the kitchen and laundry room. Next week, in Part 2, we will cover the bedroom and bathroom.
Common foods that typically contain a high percentage of lead:

Chocolate

Cocoa

Table salt


Warren P. Phillips's Bio:
Warren P. Phillips, M.S., is the Founder of Non-Toxic Dad. 
Warren is a health warrior. 
Battling Fibromyalgia, anxiety, weight gain, insomnia, and numerous other health challenges for years, he refused to give up on himself. 
After exploring alternative and natural methods of heavy metal detoxification, dietary changes, and cellular support restoring his health in the process – Warren became ignited with a passion for helping others facing similar challenges. 
He now devotes his time to educating people about non-toxic health solutions that can change lives. A passionate and energetic individual, he lives by what he says, and works tirelessly for this cause.
In this episode:

How toxic chemicals lurk in everyday products (10:20)

Warren’s personal journey of healing from chronic illness through detoxification and living a non-toxic lifestyle (16:40)

The benefits of living a non-toxic lifestyle (18:41)

Ways to reduce toxicity in the kitchen (20:20)

Why you must never use toxic items around children (20:37)

Non-toxic cookware options (20:44)

Chemical toxins found in laundry detergents (30:44)

The dangers of using chemical-based laundry products (31:44)


Links and Resources:
Use code GLUTATHIONE to get 10% off GLUTATHIONE
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Use code “DRGRAY” for 10% off Danger Coffee

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Relative Links for This Show:
Links to Lara Adler’s episodes:
Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Part 1
Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Part 2
Links to Andy Green’s episodes:
Creating Healthy Non-toxic Homes Part 1 
Creating Healthy Non-toxic Homes Part 2
Links to Brian Karr’s episodes: 
How to Detect Mold in your House Part 1
How to Detect Mold in your House Part 2

Today, I share Part 2 of the two-part series with blood sugar expert Laurie Villareal. 
We dive deeply into continuous glucose monitor use today. Laurie talks about glucose optimization and using real-time biofeedback data to understand how your body responds to your everyday nutrition, activities, and lifestyle. She also explains which shifts will impact your goals and success the most. 
If you have not already done so, I encourage you to go back and listen to Part 1 first.
Macronutrients that can help to reduce glucose spikes:

Fat

Fiber

Protein


Laurie Villarreal's Bio:
Laurie Villarreal, aka the Blood Sugar Maven, is a national board-certified health coach, functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, and a long-time endurance athlete and movement educator turned hormone specialist. 
With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry and a client list spanning the globe, Laurie is on a mission to help leading women get the life-changing tools and strategies they need to play bigger in their lives and leadership, using her unique data-driven methods for optimizing glucose, hormones, health, and performance.
In this episode:

Why women are more susceptible to insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalance during pregnancy and menopause (3:07)

Guidelines for glucose management during pregnancy (5:26) 

How hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to fluctuating blood sugar levels (7:56)

The benefits and potential drawbacks of fasting (10:06)

How using a continuous glucose monitor can help you identify your physical stressors (12:15)

How stress and sleep can affect glucose levels (14:47)

Laurie shares strategies for managing glucose levels (15:51)

Why Laurie recommends using direct-to-consumer apps to track trends in blood sugar levels and food intake (21:13)


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Laura’s Blood Sugar Quiz 
Laura’s Hormone Quiz