Eat for Life Samantha Gilbert

Did you know that 80% of light pollution occurs at night, and over 35% of people experience sleep issues? Understanding the role that darkness deficiency and melatonin play in health and wellness is critically important.
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Catherine Darley, a naturopathic physician as well as the founder and director of the Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine in Seattle, Washington, which is dedicated to patient care, public education about sleep health, and consultation with high-risk populations, such as first responders.

Dr. Darley is a leader in natural sleep medicine, combining her knowledge of sleep disorders with her training as a naturopathic physician to bridge these fields. Dr. Darley regularly writes articles and trains healthcare providers in the treatment of sleep disorders. She also co-authored the research study “Is Melatonin the “Next Vitamin D”? A Review of Emerging Science, Clinical Uses, Safety, and Dietary Supplements," published last year in the journal Nutrients.
Find out how to combat the ubiquitous darkness deficiency of the digital age, and restore balance to your hormones.

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Trauma is an interesting teacher. How we respond to it can impact us in ways we never imagined. Looking back on my life and recalling the times I struggled the most with my health, an interesting pattern emerges: It was often rooted in fear of the unknown, feeling attacked, or feeling victimized.

We know that trauma can impact us physically and create disease states. I've seen this in my own family and in the people I serve. Yet too often we walk around in a fog without the ability to make these connections.

On today's show, I'm talking with Dr. Melissa Sell, a chiropractor and awareness coach who teaches from the German New Medicine healing paradigm. She helps people understand their symptoms, guides them in developing self-awareness and body trust, and teaches inner shifts for creating a deep sense of peace and well-being. 

In this episode, Dr. Sell explains how the “five biological laws” of German New Medicine can help us understand the connection between certain conflicts and physical health. She shares a case study of a woman with psoriasis, as well as her own personal struggles with acne, and how understanding the root causes led to their resolution and healing in both cases.

In this episode, we discuss:
The importance of developing self-awareness and body trust.How trauma impacts us physically and creates disease states.The root causes of our symptoms and the connection between our emotions and physical health.The psyche-brain-organ connection, and how the body activates a biological program specific to that situation.Temporary inflammation as a sign of healing and repairingHow chronic conflicts activate a cycle of chronic inflammation.Click here to read the full transcript and get links.

If you're struggling to lose weight despite counting calories, eating a healthy diet, and regular exercise, please know that I understand your frustration. Before I understood the reasons why my body would not release the excess weight I was carrying, I fell victim to starvation diets and excessive exercise, in an effort to force my body into submission.

The result was a very depressed, anxious, suicidal, and extremely nutrient-deficient person with lots of digestive problems. But hey, I was a size two, so none of that mattered, right?

Well, in truth, the body can only keep this up for so long before crashing and burning, which leads to more weight gain in the long run, a cycle I would continue for many years. What I didn't know at the time was the role inflammation plays in the body's inability to let go of excess weight. I had no idea that biochemistry and stress were major roadblocks to my body's inability to maintain metabolic homeostasis.

So today, I'm speaking with Reid Davis, a board-certified holistic health practitioner and certified nutritional therapist. Reid is the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and the FDN certification course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries

In this episode, we discuss:
What metabolic chaos is and how it relates to weight loss and inflammation.Reed’s H.I.D.D.E.N. pattern he has recognized in his work.Reed’s D.R.E.S.S. formula for lifestyle change and healing.How chronic inflammation is linked to various health issues and the importance of testing for inflammation markers.The role of the gut microbiome in inflammation and the importance of addressing dysbiosis for weight loss.The importance of individualized approaches to health and the limitations of one-size-fits-all diets and protocols.
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Did you know that your teeth are living organs, just like your heart, liver, and thyroid gland? According to Dr. Dawn Ewing, executive director of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, your teeth can provide important clues about underlying infections and overall body health.

On Today's show, Dr. Ewing and I discuss how traditional dentistry often fails to connect the teeth to the rest of the body. When it comes to root canals and other procedures, this disconnect can cause serious problems. Dr. Ewing's journey into biological dentistry began after she witnessed firsthand the transformative effects of simple dental clean outs and extractions. She found that root canals, which create “taxidermied teeth,” can cause chronic low-grade infections and urges listeners to seek out practitioners who think outside their narrow area of expertise.

In this episode, we discuss:
The importance of a holistic approach to understanding teeth as living organs.How traditional dentistry fails to connect the teeth to the entire body.Dr. Ewing’s journey from dental hygiene to naturopathic medicine and biological dentistry.The drawbacks of root canals, and why it's crucial to consider a patient's overall health before embarking on any dental procedures.The significance of taking care of one's oral microbiome.The role of meridians, and how certain teeth are connected to specific organs.Click here to read the full transcript and links.

In May of 2022 there was a shortage of commercial baby formula here in the United States. I’ve always been very concerned about the toxicity of baby formula with it’s questionable ingredients that contribute to lack of development and thriving in babies, so today I’m excited to discuss why these formulas are so problematic and what actually led to the shortage, with Weston A. Price Foundation president, Sally Fallon Morell.

We also talk about why breast milk is best and what mother’s can do if they aren’t able to produce their own milk, as well as the best way to wean your baby.

Sally Fallon Morell is founding president of The Weston A. Price Foundation, a non-profit nutrition education foundation dedicated to returning nutrient-dense food to American tables, and editor of the Foundation’s quarterly journal.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why baby formula powders are never sterileWhy breastfeeding and homemade formulas are bestThe need for lactose to support neurological developmentHidden health concerns and issues with soy-based formulas and why iron should never be addedIndustrial seed oils and how they inhibit hormone and enzyme productionThe need for cholesterol to aid and support hormones and neurotransmitters
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Over the last several years, I've been shocked to learn how laws here in the United States have been manipulated to create false commodities designed to increase higher yields and higher profits for the global corporations of the world.

The Industrial Food Complex wants you to believe that we can live on genetically modified foods (GMOs), lab cultured meat and milk, and even insects to be healthy. 

Here in the United States, there are about 20 different cows in one pound of USDA beef, but they aren't required to share that information with you. And of those 20 different cows, they aren't even from American beef, because the US imports 20 billion pounds of beef per year from other countries, mostly South America and Australia.

So today I'm talking with Texas Slim, a seventh generation Texan, who took a deep dive into global food intelligence several years ago after embedding himself into a harvest company to increase his knowledge of the erosion of soil fertility, and pure animal protein. Slim discovered while on harvest not only the decay of nutrition within our food system, but the direct impact it has had on our society.

In this episode, we discuss:
The Industrial Food ComplexHow laws in the United States have been manipulated to create false commoditiesThe impact of seed oils on our health and wellnessCan we thrive and survive on lab-cultured meat, milk, and insects?Do food deserts and food poverty exist in the United States? The importance of the Heritage Woman and embracing old ways in today's world
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