Owning the Wait Jillian Tedesco

Nicole Burbank, a nutritional therapy practitioner with a background in functional and precision medicine, joins me for the next few episodes to dive into your endocrine system. A properly functioning endocrine system is a critical aspect of your health as it is often referred to as the “second brain”.
 
Nicole will be sharing some information about your endocrine system, the impact of system imbalances on your health, and some natural ways to boost your endocrine function. This is a fascinating episode exploring how closely related our guts are to our brains.
 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
[1:05] What is an endocrine cell?
[3:00] Why is the gut often referred to as the second brain?
[6:36] How can imbalances in our gut lead to digestive issues or impact our overall health?
[12:34] Are there natural ways to optimize the function of the endocrine cells in the gut?
[18:10] How do you uncover your specific bio-individuality traits?
[22:00] Why does stress have such a negative impact on the body and what are some quick ways to mitigate stress?
 
Connect with Nicole:
IG: @yourhealthyhappyjourney
https://www.yourhealthyhappyjourney.com/
 
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This is the final episode in our functional health mini-series with Kate Rose. The last two episodes have covered how different aspects of our lives can negatively impact our health. Once you hear that information, you may be looking for a change, but where do you start?
 
We will be discussing the best ways to get started on your functional health journey. We’ll cover the basics of what functional health practitioners can offer, and specifically what the Institute of Natural Health in St Louis offers. Functional medicine has had significant positive impacts in both Kate's and my lives and we want everyone to experience the significant shifts that we have seen.
 
What you'll hear on this episode:
[1:20] What is functional medicine foundationally?
[5:37] How can traumatic experiences impact your nervous system and overall health in the long term?
[10:19] What are some of the poor habits that Kate and I used to have that we think impacted our bodies negatively?
[15:55] What are the services that are offered at the Institute of Natural Health?
[22:41] Why is buying properly sourced and grown food important to your health?
 
Connect with Kate:
@inhstl.nursekate
 
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In our second episode with Kate Rose, we delve into the significance of the liver for overall health. Oftentimes, both individuals and medical professionals tend to overlook the liver's role in addressing health issues. Surprisingly, the liver carries out more than 500 functions within our bodies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its health.
 
Kate discusses the liver's multifaceted functions and its pivotal role in our well-being. She also highlights common issues associated with the liver and suggests some basic steps that we can take to enhance its health. When starting on a health journey, most people naturally focus on dietary changes. Nevertheless, considering the importance of the liver, it's arguable that prioritizing its well-being can provide even more substantial benefits.
 
What you’ll hear in this episode
[0:45] What significant does the liver have in our body?
[6:41] What are some ways that we can support our liver health?
[6:56] What can be classified as “clean water”?
[11:06] What impact do heavy metals have on your body?
[19:42] What are some other simple things that we can do to promote a healthy liver?
 
Connect with Kate:
@inhstl.nursekate
Book an appointment: https://inhstl.com/contact/
 
LINK Smoothie detox recipe
 
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Kate Rose, a Registered Nurse, Nutritional Therapist, and friend joins me on the show today. Our focus is exploring how our bodies respond when living in a parasympathetic state. In our current hustle culture, which emphasizes relentless effort, many of us find ourselves consistently in a parasympathetic (fight or flight) mode, neglecting the crucial downtime required for our bodies to recuperate.
 
While you might not immediately sense any abnormalities, prolonged periods in this state can severely impact your nervous system and eventually undermine your overall health. Kate is here to share some indicators and symptoms of excessive stimulation and being stuck in a parasympathetic state. Additionally, she will provide suggestions on how to start the journey back to a healthier equilibrium.
 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
[1:16] What do these terms mean: Parasympathetic vs. sympathetic, rest and digest, fight or flight
[4:57] How does caffeine affect your fight or flight response?
[6:17] How do I know if I am living in fight or flight?
[11:57] What are some ways to begin signaling to your body to get out of the parasympathetic state?
[16:12] What is the vagus nerve and what is its significance?
[20:03] What are some symptoms you may be having if you are stuck in a sympathetic state?
 
Connect with Kate:
@inhstl.nursekate
 
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Part 3 of this mini-series with Mindy focuses on diabetes. Both Mindy and I have people close to us who have been impacted by diabetes and are passionate about sharing information to reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes. 
 
Mindy’s career has focussed on helping those with diabetes overcome the disease and put it into remission when possible. We’ll be discussing how the food you eat, your lifestyle choices, and environmental factors can impact your chances of developing diabetes and what you can do to live a healthy lifestyle and minimize the possibility of developing the disease.
 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
[1:10] What is type 2 diabetes and what does this mean in your body?
[4:51] What is A1C?
[9:11] What can a dietitian do to help people who are diabetic?
[12:00] How do people typically find out that they have diabetes?
[18:11] How does inflammation relate to diabetes?
[20:50] What are some ways to enjoy sugar responsibly?
[28:10] How do the diabetes medications work?
 
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For part 2 of this mini-series with Mindy, we will be focusing on the importance of the food you eat to your energy levels. Caffeine is something that all of us tend to consume these days whether it be through coffee, tea, or energy drinks, but it is not a band-aid for poor sleep and poor eating habits. 
 
We’ll be discussing the types of foods that you should be eating, food timing around workouts, the role of sleep on your body's energy levels, and much more. 
 
What you’ll hear in this episode:
[2:15] Why is having a healthy balance of macro and micronutrients important for your energy levels?
[7:10] When your body is not getting energy from the food that you have just consumed, where is the energy coming from?
[16:25] What micronutrients play a large role in your energy?
[18:20] How can sleep impact your food intake during the day?
[31:08] Do you need to stop eating at a specific time at night?
[32:45] Does eating within a specific time window post-workout have an impact on your recovery?
[38:00] Do pre-workouts have a significant impact on performance for the average person?
 
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