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Articulate, passionate and humorous, Dr. Holly Lucille breaks down the myths and misconceptions about health and health related topics.

Dr. Cornblatt’s background in medicine and nutraceutical development has shaped his perspectives on modern medicine and the US’s approach to healthcare as a whole. While in medical school at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Cornblatt began identifying overlapping factors in cancer cases in his region that seemed to be overlooked, including physical environment, diet, and lifestyle. This sparked his commitment to asking the questions that healthcare professionals should ask their patients.

This has led him to his current role as the Chief Medical Officer for BioHarvest Sciences and co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of International Nutrition Associates (INA). BioHarvest Sciences is the first and only fully validated industrial-scale plant cell technology platform for the production of plant metabolites.

He joins us to talk about the challenge of sourcing raw, organic ingredients, why the first question you get asked when you take your pet to the vet is "What do they eat?" but why human doctors don't ask that, and more about the science and ethics behind BioHarvest Sciences.

I don't know about you, but my social media has been FILLED with programs and products promoting sobriety from drinking.

Fresh off of Dry January, sobriety and the sober curious movement have been in the mainstream for months now, encouraging people to abstain from, or at least re-evaluate their relationships with alcohol.

That idea is at the heart of our guest's mission. #BingingSober was started by Colleen Ryan-Hensley, a 10-year Navy Veteran. advocate for mental health and expert in mental toughness.

Colleen struggled with depression since she was a teenager and instead of expressing her feelings and getting help, she was taught to "rub some dirt on it and get back in the game". To cope with depression, she started drinking and going on long runs to escape the things that hurt.

When she joined the Navy, she brought this mental and physical toughness with her. Sure, it was the perfect combo for being a great sailor, but not so great for relationships, health and overall well-being. It wasn't until well after her Navy days that she started focusing more on the feelings she kept bottled up and peeling away the decades of toughness she had built up around her.

Today, Colleen shows others how to avoid making these costly decisions and live a balanced life where escape and reality can live in harmony.

Joining us today is a pioneer in Integrative Medicine, Medical Director at Sierra Integrative Medical Center and Nutronics Labs, Dr. Bruce Fong.

He’s here to talk about all things IGF-1, a hormone that manages the effects of growth hormone (GH) in your body. Together, IGF-1 and GH promote the normal growth of bones and tissues. But what does it DO for us, and how can we get it back?

Dr. Fong has been at the forefront of alternative therapies for immune-related diseases, including special treatment plans which combine the best options from a broad array of homeopathic, integrative, Chinese, Osteopathic, and traditional medicine.

As Medical Director at Sierra Integrative Medical Center and Nutronics Labs, Dr. Fong is focused on solving root causes, not treating symptoms or masking issues with compounded prescriptions.

In this episode, we're talking more about oncology nutrition, so if you missed November's episode with Jess Higgins Kelley, make sure to check that out!Curious how diet and lifestyle can help prevent, complement, or manage your cancer process? You’ve come to the right place. Dietary therapies have been used in medicine for over 5,000 years and should be a centerpiece in your care plan today. Nutrition and lifestyle modifications have been shown to impact all ten hallmarks of cancer. From decreasing the spread (metastasis) of cancer cells to promoting cancer cell death (apoptosis) to inhibiting growth factors - believe it or not, metabolic nutrition and lifestyle change can be cancer’s fiercest enemy.

Everyone has a unique genetic make-up and biological history, so the key is discovering YOUR personalized nutrition needs. Remission Nutrition uses various assessments including nutrigenomics and micronutrient testing, and experts in metabolic nutrition help you discover and integrate the most potent nutrients and therapeutic diet to match your bio-individual process. From getting you started with the basics of eating a healthy diet to the Nutrient Dense Ketogenic Diet (NDKD), therapeutic fasting, modified texture diets, tube feeding, digestive rehabilitation (GAPS, Low FODMAP), autoimmune focused dietary strategies (AIP), all plans are customized to the client. No change is too small, and compassionate consultants meet you where you are at, supporting and educating you along the way.

Jen Nolan, MS, BS, ONC is the Owner & Lead Oncology Nutrition Consultant of Remission Nutrition. She offers oncology nutrition consults and nutrition genome analysis to the clients of Remission Nutrition. With nearly two decades of experience and education in the Holistic and Clinical Nutrition field, Jen is a wealth of knowledge that she brings to inspire and connect with her clients.

When Dr. Holly was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she was pretty underwhelmed with her care. Cancer is a complex disease, and she thought there was more she could do to help her body than just take pills. It was then she remembered the work fof today's guest (who has been on the podcast before!) and called her up.

Jess Higgins Kelley MNT, ONC is a Master Nutrition Therapist, Oncology Nutrition Consultant, teacher, writer, and nutrition education program developer. An Oncology Nutrition Consultant for over a decade, Jess has extensive experience working with cancer and chronic illness clients from around the globe. She is also the co-author of two books, The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies, and Bioregulatory Medicine: An Innovative Holistic Approach to Self-Healing.

Jess is the Founder and Director of the Oncology Nutrition Institute which provides online certification programs for professionals and education for the public in therapeutic metabolic nutrition. An avid researcher and student, Jess has completed certifications in Environmental Medicine through the University of Arizona Medical School, Nutrigenomics through Nutrition Genome, Endocrinology and Blood Chemistry Analysis through Apex Energetics, Scientific Phytotherapy through alchemlife, and Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics through Bastyr University. Jess was an instructor at the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver, Colorado from 2011-2017, and believes strongly in empowerment through education.

The Oncology Nutrition Institute believes that holistic, therapeutic, metabolic nutrition should be part of the standard of care. The world needs more qualified practitioners to help support clients/patients improve quality and quantity of life using dietary therapies, nutrition interventions, and lifestyle modifications. This continuing education certification program will not only enhance your practice, it also encourages students to focus on their own health. Reducing future cancer risk starts with what we eat today.

Jess’s Cancer book: http://bit.ly/MetabolicApproach

Jess’s BioMed book: https://amzn.to/2Gv8xcY

Bioregulatory Medicine: An Innovative Holistic Approach to Self-Healing

Alexandra Dotcheva is no stranger to self-doubt and low self-confidence.As a hospital nurse and a one-time celebrated concert violinist in the insanely competitive world of symphony orchestras, Alexandra Dotcheva is no stranger to self-doubt and low self-confidence. Beginning from the time she was a young girl, she was driven to become such a skilled violinist as to eventually win a coveted chair with a world-renowned symphony orchestra.

Alexandra knows that poorly defined priorities can get in the way of anybody’s self-confidence and impact decision-making for years or even decades.

Her new book is a practical guide to overcoming those feelings and optimizing readers’ self-worth. It Really Is Simple: A Holistic Approach to Self-Confidence will show you ways to put your life in order by learning about the five essential aspects or pillars of life, to which you may not have given the needed attention.

If you could wave a magic wand right now and have your relationship with food and your body be exactly how you want it to be, what would that look like?If you could wave a magic wand right now and have your relationship with food and your body be exactly how you want it to be, what would that look like? What would that feel like? What would you notice in your surroundings?

When we go into that subject matter, we're asking people to envision something for themselves and connect to their values. This is the mission behind a brand new intuitive eating app.

Bentley Adams is a mission-oriented, three-time health entrepreneur. His latest venture is the wellness & nutrition app Way.

Bentley joins Dr. Holly today to talk about Way, shame, reevaluating your relationship with the way you eat, and finding peace with food.

Everyone knows what number to call if an emergency is happening: 911.Everyone knows what number to call if an emergency is happening: 911. But we've seen in the news, that calling 911 for a mental health emergency isn't always the best idea. So where do you turn in that scenario? Well, the new answer is 988.

Phone companies will be required to transition the current mental health emergency hotline (1-800-273-TALK) to be accessible via 988. Through this number, Americans experiencing a mental health crisis will have access to the help they need.

To tell us more about the need for an accessible mental health line is Dr. Margie Balfour. She is a psychiatrist and national leader in quality improvement and behavioral health crisis care. Dr. Balfour the is Chief of Quality and Clinical Innovation at Connections Health Solutions And an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Balfour is also a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and serves on the Quality-of-Care Council.

Today’s guest calls herself a "heart alchemist."Today’s guest, calls herself a "heart alchemist." An “alchemist” is someone who can take one substance and transform it into another. And her life has been a long process of learning how to change “lead” (anger, sorrow, pain, rage) into “gold” (love, forgiveness, light-heartedness, joy).

Christina Lopes, DPT, MPH, is a trained clinician, life coach, spiritual teacher, and entrepreneur. She reaches hundreds of thousands weekly through her popular YouTube channel and helps clients achieve life-changing breakthroughs, through her online programs and spiritual retreats.

She chats with Dr. Holly all the way from Portugal to talk about healing from trauma, connecting with nature, and combining science and spirituality in this episode.

Think you're not an artist? Our guest's book Sketch by Sketch will help you change your mind.Think you're not an artist? Our guest's book Sketch by Sketch will help you change your mind.

Sketch by Sketch will help anyone create a daily sketching practice that shifts them from negative thinking and spiraling emotions into the realm of possibility. Using art to connect the left brain and right brain, we can unlock our basic human need to create, express, and feel—regardless of whether we think of ourselves as artistic. Sheila Darcey says there is no need for training in the arts or for any artistic ‘talent.’ We are all creators.

Learn how a daily drawing practice can help you identify sources of anxiety and move beyond them, become more mindful of negative thoughts, deconstruct limiting patterns and beliefs, and tap into deeper reserves of compassion for yourself and others.

Sheila Darcey has 20+ years of experience as a facilitator and consultant in the technology and digital agency space. Her work with Fortune 500 companies informs her understanding of what drives transformative growth in individuals and teams. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis and certification in Social Emotional Arts (SEA) from UCLA. The SEA certificate empowers educators, community arts professionals, mental health practitioners, and anyone interested in maximizing the social-emotional benefits of arts experiences, and minimizing self-judgment and anxiety that can impede learning and growth.

Let’s face it—at one time or another, we’re all a little dirty.Let’s face it—at one time or another, we’re all a little dirty. In fact, given the prevalence of chronic conditions around the world, we’re all probably a lot dirtier than we’re willing to admit.

Issues like joint pain, fatigue, hair loss, eczema, and plain old smelly gas plague billions of people. Sure, we blame it on our age, we blame it on our upbringing, we even blame it on our parents. But the truth is that countless chronic illnesses develop and persist because of the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the environment around us every single day.

Toxins are everywhere and washing your hands for 20 seconds or more is only going to solve part of the problem.

Dr. Wendie Trubow’s been down this road herself and shares her own experiences with us today. Listen as she shares examples of toxins that people consume unknowingly every day, her own detoxification journey and advice for anyone beginning on that path, and the most important tips from her book *"DIRTY GIRL: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing!"

Dr. Trubow has a special offer for Mindful Medicine listeners! Head to fivejourneys.com/promo for a FREE companion guide to her book.*

There are so many companies and doctors claiming they can help ease your pain. But what options have the least harmful side effects?

There are so many companies and doctors claiming they can help ease your pain. But what options have the least harmful side effects?

Light therapy is a great passive, non-invasive option to try out. And Bright Health Therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free, way to relieve this pain at home – all with infrared light therapy. It is a class 2 medical device that helps alleviate chronic pain and enhances recovery from injury or exercise. The device delivers the ideal wavelength of infrared light via the highest quality medical-grade LED lamps. Unlike a heating pad, it works below the skin’s surface to stimulate cells, oxygenate, and increase circulation. Simply rest feet on the unit for 20 minutes (up to three times daily). Most people begin to feel relief from their symptoms right away but others may require a few sessions of regular use. Note: Bright Health Therapy is strictly for pain relief and not a cure for chronic issues like neuropathy or arthritis.

Brendan McEvoy is joining us today to tell us more about the benefits of light therapy, he is the Director of Product Management for Compass Health Brands, a market and brand leader of consumer medical products which owns Bright Health Therapy.

Interested in trying out light therapy for yourself?! Use promo code DRHOLLY25 for 25% off any Bright Health Therapy items at --https://brighthealththerapy.com/

5G is being touted as the next frontier in technology. But what does that even mean?!

5G is being touted as the next frontier in technology. But what does that even mean?!

We're diving into 5G, EMF, and all of the active and passive ways this radiation is permeating your body with R Blank.

R Blank is the CEO of Shield Your Body, which creates products that make it easy and affordable for people to reduce their exposure to wireless radiation from devices like cell phones and laptops.

Are you afraid of loneliness or failure, confrontation, or facing the unknown?

Are you afraid of loneliness or failure, confrontation, or facing the unknown? Psychologist Dr. Nancy Stella draws on decades of experience in clinical practice in her new book, “Fear Traps: Escape the Triggers that Keep You Stuck” — which presents her concept of the Courageous Brain Process, a six-step, science-based treatment plan to help people overcome fear.

Dr. Nancy Stella has been a leading clinical psychologist in the Cincinnati area for over 20 years. As former president and owner, Dr. Stella expanded BridgePointe Psychological and Counseling Center into one of Ohio’s largest private, multi-specialty mental health practices with over 75 providers.

After a shattering divorce, Dr. Stella found traditional therapeutic approaches wanting, so she developed the Courageous Brain Process (CBP) — an innovative, science-based method of therapy. Rooted in the most up-to-date neuroscience, it bypassed the shortcomings of traditional talk therapy to repattern the way our brains process fear.

Kristen Willeumier, PhD, is a renowned neuroscientist with extensive research expertise in brain function, injury, and disorders.

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a renowned neuroscientist with extensive research expertise in brain function, injury, and disorders. Dr. Willeumier holds a BA degree in psychology from Boston College, and MS degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

She is the founder of Willeumier Enterprises, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that provides an array of services including writing grants and manuscripts, designing research studies, and creating neuroscience-based brain health curricula.

In this encore episode from March 2021, Dr. Willeumier talks about losing her parents, her neurological research in football players & collision-based sports, what happens to people who have had COVID after they recover, what it means to hack your brain, and a bit about her new book BioHack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power.

There are new fad diets every few months, but they don't work for every different body type. What if you could create a diet based on your own unique DNA?There are new fad diets every few months, but they don't work for every different body type. What if you could create a diet based on your own unique DNA?

That is the basis of nutrigenomics, which is the study of the effects of food and food constituents on gene expression, and how genetic variations affect the nutritional environment.

Yael Joffe Ph.D. is an expert in the field of nutrigenomics. she started as a dietitian and then went on to obtain her Ph.D. in Nutrigenomics from the University of Cape Town, exploring the genetics of obesity. She also founded an education company teaching nutrigenomics to clinicians around the world, and a series of genetic tests. Dr. Joffe was a part of the team that created the first nutrigenomic genetic test in 2000 as well.

Listen as she tells us what types of health insights can our genes actually tell us, what the science behind DNA-based dieting says, and what questions you should be asking before purchasing a nutrigenetic test.

Our guest today is none other than the esteemed and beloved actor Alan Arkin!

Our guest today is none other than the esteemed and beloved actor Alan Arkin!

In addition to being an accomplished actor on stage and screen, Alan is an author, with his latest book being his ninth published work.

In this witty and moving book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir) Alan speaks openly about the existential crisis which brought him from analysis to the serious study of Eastern philosophy and several teachers who helped him revise his views on almost everything.

In this episode from October 2020, Alan and Dr. Holly dive into his book and talk about seeking purpose, finding peace in the current moment, his relationship with tennis, and the role of healers.

After getting sober 36 years ago from drugs and alcohol, Michael Collins wanted to get healthy as well. So he got off flour, caffeine, and sugar as well.After getting sober 36 years ago from drugs and alcohol, Michael Collins wanted to get healthy as well. So he got off flour, caffeine, and sugar as well.

Michael Collins is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Quit Sugar Summit, as well as the past Chairman of the Board and current Board Member of Addiction Institute, has been completely sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by this addictive product.

In this episode, we talk all about sugar as a gateway drug, withdrawal, the myth of the "keto flu" and how to tackle social situations without sugar on your side.

If you're a regular listener, you know Dr. Holly was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. 1 in 8 women will at some point in their life.If you're a regular listener, you know Dr. Holly was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. 1 in 8 women will at some point in their life.

So today we are talking about coping skills and pathways to healing with Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz. She is a psychotherapist in private practice in Mamaroneck, New York, as well as a cancer survivor and Zen student.

We'll hear about the ups and downs of treatment and recovery, dealing with uncertainty and anxiety and all of the emotions a cancer diagnosis brings up, and just exactly what dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is.

And while the book addresses cancer directly, the tools outlined within the book can provide guidance in dealing with many other unexpected, challenging situations, including coping with the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

After suffering from panic attacks, and battling anxiety & depression, Matana Jacobs decided it was time to help others.

After suffering from panic attacks, and battling anxiety & depression, Matana Jacobs decided it was time to help others.

Her Hope to Recharge Podcast brings hope and community to those who are personally struggling with depression and anxiety or have a loved one who is struggling with depression and anxiety.

Each week the show hears from those who have personal experience dealing with mental health issues as well as experts in the mental health world; from therapists and doctors to healers.

She joins us to share her own story, finding the right psychiatrist, medicine, and meditation.

Matana Poupko Jacobs has conquered the business world all over the globe. After working for some of Hong Kong’s most successful entrepreneurs, Israel’s leading IT provider, and becoming Vice President of Target Promos Online in the U.S., Matana decided to do something more with her life. Matana wanted to channel her business capabilities into a socially responsible venture that would give back.

According to the CDC, 1 in 5 Americans suffer from some sort of mental illness, and antidepressant use has risen 65% since 1999.

According to the CDC, 1 in 5 Americans suffer from some sort of mental illness, and antidepressant use has risen 65% since 1999. But what if the key to treating mental illness can’t be found at the pharmacy, but lies in the food we eat every day? Leading scientists Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D., and Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D. reveal their groundbreaking research in THE BETTER BRAIN: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition.

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan joins us to dive deeper into her book. She is a professor emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary with 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions. Both authors and their work have been featured in Psychology Today, Everyday Health, Body of Wonder Podcast, and more.

She. touches on why rates of mood and anxiety disorders have gone up significantly in the last decade (about 40 million Americans take some kind of psychiatric medication) despite increases in the prescription of medications, how diet and nutrition can be used to treat mental health issues, and why nutrition is the safest, most effective treatment you won’t get from your mental health clinician

Because health is a resource for everyday life and not just the objective of living, the mission of The Women’s Fund is to provide Houston area women, and girls, with the tools they need to be advocates for their health.Because health is a resource for everyday life and not just the objective of living, the mission of The Women’s Fund is to provide Houston area women, and girls, with the tools they need to be advocates for their health. Their health education classes are unique because they include preventative curriculum-based classes that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills to current health risks.

Due to COVID-19, The Women’s Fund has pivoted to offer all its programs and classes online, at no cost to the public. I think now more than ever, it’s important to have discussions about health and resiliency especially among young girls. Parents can turn to The Women’s Fund for free tools and resources with a goal that girls learn skills needed to be advocates for their health, make healthy behavior choices, and develop resiliency.

Andrea Watkins is the Program Supervisor of the Women's Fund and tells us all about how they have expanded their programming nationwide, growing resilience in women and young girls, and the importance of maintaining relationships during this time of distance and isolation.

With all these lockdowns and businesses being closed, it's been difficult to stay fit during the pandemic, especially if going to the gym is part of your wellness routine.With all these lockdowns and businesses being closed, it's been difficult to stay fit during the pandemic, especially if going to the gym is part of your wellness routine.

Molly Zientek is a registered nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and she spent four years studying nursing and playing soccer at The College at Brockport. After college, she began her nursing career in the Burn/Trauma Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital but soon transitioned to work as a COVID nurse amid the pandemic.

In this episode, she talks with Dr. Holly about transitioning to being a COVID nurse, the importance of staying fit and healthy during the pandemic, seeing how comorbidities affect COVID outcomes, and how mental health and exercise intersect.

Have you ever been around someone just so genuine? They're in their body, they know who they are all of the time, and they just radiate this vibe. Well, today we are talking all about authenticity, with our guest Ora Nadrich.Have you ever been around someone just so genuine? They're in their body, they know who they are all of the time, and they just radiate this vibe. Well, today we are talking all about authenticity, with our guest Ora Nadrich.

Ora Nadrich is the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of the new book, Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity. A certified life coach and mindfulness teacher, she specializes in transformational thinking, self-discovery, and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers.

So why is authenticity especially important in our present time? It's hard to trust anyone these days and "fake news" is claimed almost every day about something, and this opposition and polarization only fuel confusion.

Listen as she discusses with Dr. Holly shifting your perspective, raising your consciousness, dealing with the busyness, practicing gratitude in traffic, and their shared passion for mindfulness.

Kristen Willeumier, PhD, is a renowned neuroscientist with extensive research expertise in brain function, injury, and disorders.

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a renowned neuroscientist with extensive research expertise in brain function, injury, and disorders. Dr. Willeumier holds a BA degree in psychology from Boston College, and MS degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

She is the founder of Willeumier Enterprises, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that provides an array of services including writing grants and manuscripts, designing research studies, and creating neuroscience-based brain health curricula.

talks about losing her parents, her neurological research in football players & collision-based sports, what happens to people who have had COVID after they recover, what it means to hack your brain, and a bit about her new book BioHack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power.

How are you doing? It's a pretty heavy question to ask someone these days given the state of the world. Well, our guest today has an incredible story to share and loss, trauma, and resiliency.

How are you doing? It's a pretty heavy question to ask someone these days given the state of the world. Well, our guest today has an incredible story to share and loss, trauma, and resiliency.

After suffering from a stroke in 2017, Sameer Bhide's entire life came crashing down around him. From a life-changing, debilitating illness to the loss of work, and finally a divorce, his amazing story of struggle, and how he came back from the brink of despair will be an inspiration for anyone who is facing any life change or adversity.

Sameer joins Dr. Holly from Mumbai to talk about his journey, as well as his new book One Fine Day. Using captivating examples and practical tips, Sameer shares how to overcome everything that is set against you, by focusing on positivity, gratitude, and grace.

Working from home is more popular and possible than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But whether you were doing it before or forced to because of the virus, you're probably hunched over your laptop right now reading this with a sore back.Working from home is more popular and possible than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But whether you were doing it before or forced to because of the virus, you're probably hunched over your laptop right now reading this with a sore back.

Dr. Mitchell Kershner has been studying naturopathy and ergonomics since the early 90s, before it was the trend it is today.

He'll talk about the most common at-home working issues, like eye strain and carpal tunnel, the science of ergonomics, maintaining your work schedule, and some easy ways to adjust your at-home work set up.

Stress is so pervasive right now, even if we don't see it. Not only are there the obvious stressors of the pandemic but daily, passive ones as well.Stress is so pervasive right now, even if we don't see it. Not only are there the obvious stressors of the pandemic but daily, passive ones as well.

Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurvedic practitioner and a former emergency medicine doctor.

Listen as she tells us about her move from practicing Western medicine to the Ayurveda medicine she grew up with, the base elements and principles of Ayurveda, how it really is an intuitive practice, and tips to implement Ayurveda in your day to day life.

You can also check out Dr. Avanti's podcast The Healing Catalyst.

The Health Catalyst: How To Harness the Power of Ayurveda To Self-Heal and Achieve Optimal Wellness

Today we're talking all about forgiveness. In order to heal you must be willing to feel. The good, the bad, and all the experiences you encounter.In order to heal you must be willing to feel. The good, the bad, and all the experiences you encounter.

Sara Schulting Kranz exemplifies this practice. She is a professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker, and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength in their lives through guided wilderness retreats in locations such as the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim.

In this episode, she discusses with Dr. Susanne her commitment to changing the definition of “forgiveness” in The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the science of trauma, and her story as a survivor of sexual assault, rejoicing in nature, and how she made sense of it all in her new book Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness.

There is no better time than during this pandemic to get into mindfulness and meditation. Maybe it's a few minutes before you start your day or a moment of calm in the afternoon.There is no better time than during this pandemic to get into mindfulness and meditation. Maybe it's a few minutes before you start your day or a moment of calm in the afternoon.

But if you need help getting started, and maintaining a mindfulness practice, our guest today is for you.

Dr. Seth Gillihan is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Psychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-author of a new book called A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life. That's right, we're talking mindfulness every single day.

Listen as the doctors talk about finding moments of gratitude during this chaotic pandemic, emotional resiliency, and slowing down to observe.

You can also find Dr. Gillihan's podcast Think Act Be Podcast at https://sethgillihan.com/podcasts/

Remember when we all thought quarantine was going to last 2 weeks? A month, tops? Well, as we enter a winter still in some form of quarantine, we're talking about how to stay mentally fit during this ongoing pandemic.

Remember when we all thought quarantine was going to last 2 weeks? A month, tops? Well, as we enter a winter still in some form of quarantine, we're talking about how to stay mentally fit during this ongoing pandemic.

Dr. Gail Saltz is joining us today, she is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry with The New York Presbyterian Hospital and a psychoanalyst at The New York Psychoanalytic Institute.

Listen as she talks with Dr. Holly about building resiliency, mourning loss and dealing with uncertainty, the pros and cons of telehealth, how to navigate the upcoming holidays and alcohol intake.

Check out Dr. Saltz's podcast Personology at https://drgailsaltz.com/personology-podcast/

Almost a year into this pandemic now and a good chunk of us are still working from home. In fact, we may never go back to an office.

Almost a year into this pandemic now and a good chunk of us are still working from home. In fact, we may never go back to an office.

But as wonderful as it sounds to never deal with traffic, working in your pajamas from your bed or couch, it can lead to burning out in both physical and mental ways.

Joining us to talk about home office burn out is Dr. Greg Hammer, a pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and professor at Stanford University Medical Center.

We'll hear today about the stress put on our bodies from these new lifestyles, keeping work and home life separate even when they take place in the same building, creating a sleep schedule, and how to deal with the fear and anxiety heightened by this pandemic.

We here at Mindful Medicine do our best not to talk about COVID-19 too much. But, after being in this pandemic for 6 months now, it's hard not to! So today, we're talking about the health benefits of nasal washing for COVID, allergies, and much more!

We here at Mindful Medicine do our best not to talk about COVID-19 too much. But, after being in this pandemic for 6 months now, it's hard not to! So today, we're talking about the health benefits of nasal washing for COVID, allergies, and much more!

We're joined by Dr. Hana Solomon today, she is the founder of BeWell LLC and the inventor of nasal wash brand Nasopure.

Think about it, when is the last time you washed your nose? In this episode, hear all about why its important to clean this part of your body, how a nasal wash works,

Our guest today is none other than the esteemed and beloved actor Alan Arkin!

Our guest today is none other than the esteemed and beloved actor Alan Arkin!

In addition to being an accomplished actor on stage and screen, Alan is an author, with his latest book being his ninth published work.

In this witty and moving book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir) Alan speaks openly about the existential crisis which brought him from analysis to the serious study of Eastern philosophy and several teachers who helped him revise his views on almost everything.

In this episode, Alan and Dr. Holly dive into his book and talk about seeking purpose, finding peace in the current moment, his relationship with tennis, and the role of healers.

Ian Morris was on track to become a collegiate baseball star. But a series of devastating health diagnoses diverted those dreams, and sent him down a different path; one that also sent him into a deep depression. It was here Ian sought solace in sound healing.Ian Morris was on track to become a collegiate baseball star. But a series of devastating health diagnoses diverted those dreams, and sent him down a different path; one that also sent him into a deep depression. It was here Ian sought solace in sound healing.

Ian has over 21 years’ experience in the performing arts field now and has made it his life’s goal to use his gifts and passion to be of service to people in search of healing.

In this episode, he tells us his compelling story of how he got to where he is today, how sound healing works, and Ian's motto *"frequency is the fuel."

To our loyal Mindful Medicine listeners - we will now be moving to a publishing schedule EVERY OTHER THURSDAY - our next episode will be 2 weeks from now on Thursday October 20th - as always, thanks for listening!!!*

This episode is personal for Dr. Holly, as she battles her own recent cancer diagnosis. Today we are talking to Matthew Zachary, who founded Stupid Cancer, the nonprofit responsible for igniting a global movement advocating for AYA (adolescent young adult) cancer programs and support that brought dignity in the face of health adversity.

This episode is personal for Dr. Holly, as she battles her own recent cancer diagnosis. Today we are talking to Matthew Zachary, who founded Stupid Cancer, the nonprofit responsible for igniting a global movement advocating for AYA (adolescent young adult) cancer programs and support that brought dignity in the face of health adversity.

Ten years ago Matthew was a concert pianist and composer, heading to grad school when he was told he had 6 months to live after being diagnosed with brain cancer at age 21.

Spoiler alert, he is alive and on our show today, discussing what cancer advocacy means, his own media & podcasting company "OffScrip," and navigating the healthcare system we have now.

Check out his podcast "Out Of Patients" here.

With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Joe Nieusma is an expert in the field of toxicology.

With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Joe Nieusma is an expert in the field of toxicology.

He says his mission is to help people realize just how toxic our world is and how they can fight back against it. With a focus on pharmaceuticals and water quality, Dr. Nieusma also started an international scientific consulting firm called Superior Toxicology & Wellness.

He joins Dr. Holly to talk about what's in our prescriptions, why it's important to filter water, and the dangers of processed food, GMOs, and sugar.

As the pandemic continues, and social distancing and canceled plans continue to be the norm, you might be missing your old way of life, those connections to others, and even a simple hug. People are really feeling it these days. As the pandemic continues, and social distancing and canceled plans continue to be the norm, you might be missing your old way of life, those connections to others, and even a simple hug. People are really feeling it these days.

Which brings us to our guest, whos story is perfect for this moment. In 2012 he finally made his childhood dream come true and made it to Nepal. What unfolded in the mountains forced him to question his values and his own identity, a trip that would completely change the trajectory of each other’s life.

He talks to Dr. Holly about his life long draw to the mountains (specifically the Himalaya), and his new book about this journey, A Story of Karma: Finding Love and Truth in the Lost Valley of the Himalaya.

How is medicinal marijuana manufactured?
In the changing landscape of cannabis legality, the growth of marijuana has become more industrialized.

There are over 100 different active chemical properties present in the cannabis plant. THC is the psychoactive chemical that can get people high. CBD is the chemical that can do wonders for physical conditions. Different parts of the plants are used for different conditions.

Facilities for marijuana manufacture are regulated by restrictive ordinances so cannabis isn’t grown on every street corner. Cannabis efficiency experts control quality and test for pollutants and pests. Growing cannabis isn’t the same as growing food, so cultivation conditions must be precise.

Listen to this encore episode from 02/06/2018 as Bob Selan joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the manufacture of medicinal marijuana.

Mary Jo Rapini shares tips for couples on how to keep stress out of the bedroom.
With 24-hour connectivity to phones and work, people are more stressed than ever before.

And, stress oftentimes shuts down your ability to have healthy relationships. It creates conflict with your partner and can make individuals crave isolation. When stressed, everything in your body tightens, your blood pressure rises, and you feel overwhelmed and drained, which makes intimacy a challenge.

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini reminds couples that they have control over stress and their sex life. She offers tips on how to remove stress from the bedroom, re-establish intimacy, and improve communication inside and outside the bedroom.

Listen as Mary Jo joins Dr. Holly Lucille in this encore episode from 04/30/19 to discuss how to keep stress from work out of your relationship and the bedroom.

In the U.S., maternal mortality and morbidity disproportionately affect black women at a rate four to five times greater than white women. In New York City, black women are 8 to 12 times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy and birth-related causes.

Joining us to talk about these sobering statistics is Latham Thomas. She supports women in embracing optimal wellness and spiritual growth, especially during their childbearing years. A celebrity doula and maternal wellness expert, Latham is the founder of Mama Glow, a global women’s health and education brand serving women along the childbearing continuum.

In this episode Latham and Dr. Holly talk about a range of wellness topics affecting pregnancy, including what exactly a doula does, educating mothers about their choices in birthing options, environmental factors that affect comorbidities that disproportionately affect black women & families, and how quarentine could nudge us toward a (much needed) "anti hustle" lifestyle.

Learn how essential oils can reduce stress and balance your hormones.
Many women try to be everything to everyone, and self-care becomes an afterthought. They fall into a pattern of constantly living in survival mode, where hormone and stress levels are elevated. The result is reduced cognitive function, poor memory, low energy, irregular periods, and disrupted sleep.

Essential oils offer a safe, natural way to disrupt the survival response and balance your body’s hormones. Essential oils can lower cortisol levels in your brain, which improves memory and cognitive functions and lowers stress levels. It also lowers your blood pressure and gives your body a boost of natural energy.

Listen as Dr. Mariza Snyder joins Dr. Holly Lucille in this encore episode from 1/29/19 to discuss how essential oils can balance your hormones, improve cognitive function, curb cravings, and even eliminate morning sickness and hot flashes.

Ralph Haven's primary passion is helping people get over autoimmune and anxiety conditions by uncovering and clearing the protections and root causes that are keeping those conditions in place.
Ralph Haven's primary passion is helping people get over autoimmune and anxiety conditions by uncovering and clearing the protections and root causes that are keeping those conditions in place.

He is a Medical Intuitive Healer, Teacher, Coach and much, much more - and talks this episode with Dr. Holly on a wide range of intuitive topics including his path to holistic wellness, what a "soul actualized therapist" really is, the emotional reasoning behind pain, and the long term societal effects of the pandemic.

When most people think of "habits" they think of bad things. Overeating or picking your nails. But habits can be good things also, and we're going to talk about simple ways to transform your life by incorporating healthy habits day to day. When most people think of "habits" they think of bad things. Smoking or picking at your nails. But habits can be good things also, and we're going to talk about simple ways to transform your life by incorporating healthy habits day to day.

And occupational therapists are the people who help get you back to doing the things they like to and need to do in their everyday lives.

Inherently they have a holistic perspective, that focuses on adapting the environment to the needs of a patient.

Susan Roberts is an occupational therapist with a diverse background incorporating spiritual wellness, nature, and traditional healing into her practice.

In this episode, she talks about her decades-long career as an occupational therapist, what she means by "sustainable health," as well as folk and indigenous healing practices.

WFH is the newest acronym in the cultural lexicon: Working From Home. During this pandemic, it seems like a lot of people are shifting to this type of office. WFH is the newest acronym in the cultural lexicon: Working From Home. During this pandemic, it seems like a lot of people are shifting to this type of office.

Whether you're setting up shop at your kitchen table or hunched into your laptop for a Zoom call from bed, ergonomic issues are more likely to occur while working from home, especially since most people's transition to this lifestyle was quite abrupt.

Dr. Chad Henriksen is a chiropractor and has been working in the industry for 20 years now, and joins Dr. Holly today to talk ergonomics, alignment, and tips for productivity from home.

Anxiety and dread about the state of the world right now is keeping many of us awake at night.Anxiety and dread about the state of the world right now are keeping many of us awake at night.

Whether it's your health or your job, some aspect of COVID-19 is probably throwing you off and making it difficult to rest. But we hope you can find some comfort in knowing this is happening to SO many other people right now.

Dr. Michael Awad is a fellowship-trained sleep surgeon and chief of sleep surgery at Northwestern Medicine, and joins Dr. Holly to talk about sleep apnea, how sleep can build immunity, what to do when the world feels out of our control, and he tells us a bit more about this newer field he's in: sleep surgery.

Inflammation fuels the fire of most chronic diseases.
A study published this June in Nature Medicine, says inflammation after meals varies significantly among healthy adults, pointing to the need for personalized eating plans.

The study – which consisted of 1,103 subjects including 600 identical and non-identical twins – demonstrated that surprisingly genetics plays a minor role in determining personal nutritional response and even identical twins can respond very differently to the same foods.

Inflammation fuels the fire of most chronic diseases, and joining Dr. Holly to talk about that is Dr. Haya Al Khatib, one of the lead nutritionists in this study.

Mindfulness is a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment.
Practicing mindfulness can be especially helpful in times of stress. In our current health crisis, millions of people continue to be affected by COVID-19 in one way or another: Health concerns or worries, employment woes, social distancing rules making it challenging to connect with family and friends have all been familiar themes.

Mindfulness is a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment. Being present and in the moment means we put aside any negative thoughts about the past or worries about the future—and just be.

Joining Dr. Holly today is Dr. Mimi Secor, a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 41 years of experience specializing in Women’s Health. She shares her top 10 ways to practice mindfulness in our everyday lives.

We talk a lot about stress on this show. But now more than ever, stress management is key to getting through each day.We talk a lot about stress on this show. But now more than ever, stress management is key to getting through each day.

Joining Dr. Holly is Dr. Chris Mosunic to talk about holistic ways to de-stress, his company VIDA health, and diabetes management.

The temperature of your bed can be the difference between a restful night and a fitful one.From an evolutionary perspective, we’re working against ourselves when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep.

We’ve been disrupting our circadian rhythm by striving towards achieving homeostasis with air conditioning, heating, and artificial lighting. The natural sleep triggers such as the gradual darkening and cooling of our environment are gone, and we’re not sleeping as well as we should.

To get the best night’s sleep our bodies need a cool environment. But with memory foam mattresses and heavy blankets, heat is trapped in our beds regardless of the room’s temperature.

Tara Youngblood, a fusion scientist and a visionary leader in the future of sleep-driven health, and her husband have created the ChiliPad™, a mattress cover that actively cools your bed. The pad has tubing that acts like a radiator, keep your body at the right temperature all night long.

Listen as Tara joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the science of a good night’s sleep.

Our bodies have an innate ability to heal - that is the core of Dr. Holly's mission as a naturopathic doctor and a person.

Our bodies have an innate ability to heal - that is the core of Dr. Holly's mission as a naturopathic doctor and a person.

Dr. Ben Reebs is also a naturopathic doctor and joins Dr. Holly to talk about his journey to this career, and his new book The Serpent & The Butterfly: The Seven Laws of Healing.

Marianne Ingheim knows what it means to face adversity and tragedy. Raised in a rigid religious household, depression, and anxiety were constants in her life. Diagnosed with breast cancer, she underwent a double mastectomy at 41. After that, her husband, whom she had decided to divorce, committed suicide. These challenges prompted her to probe her own psychological patterns and coping mechanisms.

In her Out of Love: Finding Your Way Back to Self-Compassion, she shows readers how to be as kind to themselves as they are to others. It is written in 67 vignettes, which share stories from her personal journey and offer exercises, tips, and insights for cultivating self-compassion.Marianne Ingheim knows what it means to face adversity and tragedy. Raised in a rigid religious household, depression, and anxiety were constants in her life. Diagnosed with breast cancer, she underwent a double mastectomy at 41. After that, her husband, whom she had decided to divorce, committed suicide. These challenges prompted her to probe her own psychological patterns and coping mechanisms.

In her book Out of Love: Finding Your Way Back to Self-Compassion, she shows readers how to be as kind to themselves as they are to others. She joins Dr. Holly to talk about her personal journey and offer exercises, tips, and insights for cultivating self-compassion.

In 2018, Laura Musall woke up with terrible night sweats and texted her girlfriends to complain. That group message sparked what would later become CoolRevolution PJs - cooling pajamas for modern menopausal women.In 2018, Laura Musall woke up with terrible night sweats and texted her girlfriends to complain. That group message sparked what would later become CoolRevolution PJs - cooling pajamas for modern menopausal women.

Co-Creator of that brand Laura Musall, joins Dr. Holly to share her business journey, how little women know about menopause once they hit it, and designing clothes for women above 50.

While seeing Jimmy Fallon's kids be an active part of the virtual representation of his show, many parents are struggling to manage work and life.Parents who are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic may be encountering new challenges.

While seeing Jimmy Fallon's kids be an active part of the virtual representation of his show, many parents are struggling to manage work and life. They're suddenly faced with being both caregivers and teachers in many instances. And, the mounting boredom and inability to play with their friends is another source of stress for both kids and parents.

Amy Edgar, APRN, CRNP, FNP-C, joins Dr. Holly to share what she's seeing in her own practice, what to look for in children who may be suffering from the effects of a lockdown and pandemic, advice on how to help children cope during the pandemic, and what every parent needs to recognize when they themselves need help.

Anxiety is an underlying piece of an eating disorder, so the COVID-19 pandemic is especially problematic.We need food to survive. But, for those who have an unhealthy relationship with food, eating becomes complicated.

Anxiety is an underlying piece of an eating disorder, so the COVID-19 pandemic is especially problematic for individuals who are either struggling with an active eating disorder or are in recovery.

Dr. Allison Chase has been working in the field of eating disorder treatment for over 20 years. She joins Dr. Holly to discuss why individuals should limit social media exposure and traditional news media, and instead turn to what their real support systems are.

She also covers when in-person treatment might be needed or if telehealth services may be appropriate.

No matter if we're in the middle of a pandemic or not, the hold digital devices have on our lives is producing a negative effect.Digital devices may seem like a good escape during different times of our lives, but especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic.

No matter if we're in the middle of a pandemic or not, the hold these devices have on our lives is having a negative effect.

Dr. Lori Whatley is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage on both individuals and businesses. She joins Dr. Holly to explain why we're so drawn by our digital devices, how we can break the habit, and tips for reducing device use now and in the future.

While many nutritionists bombard readers with lists about what to eat and what not to eat, Danah Mor guides you back to basics.Certified Health Practitioner Danah Mor has dedicated her life to helping others realize their health goals with her positive, simple approach that banishes guilt and re-frames relationships with food in a sustainable and realistic way.

In her book, Shine Brighter Every Day, Danah Mor introduces readers to a new perspective on food and lifestyle that helps them understand why they are attracted to certain foods or ways of life. It shows them how non-physical nourishment is more powerful and important than physical food.

While many nutritionists bombard readers with lists about what to eat and what not to eat, Danah guides you back to basics.

Danah loves to help and inspire others, which is remarkable when you discover her incredible story: Danah will never be able to read her own book.

When she was 13 years old, Danah lost a large part of her sight, which not only changed her life but her whole outlook.

Listen as she joins Dr. Holly to share her story, as well as insights from the book.

Dr. Roger Hall, author of Staying Happy Being Productive, shares tips for easing some of the irrational fears and worries impacting us during the pandemic.Our brains are designed to keep us alive. Fear is that mechanism.

The problem is worry, which is anticipatory fear. That is occurring in rampant form during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are trying to offset some of the uncertainty by attempting to gain control -- manifested in actions like buying excessive amounts of toilet paper.

Dr. Roger Hall, author of Staying Happy Being Productive, joins Dr. Holly to share tips for easing some of the irrational fears and worries impacting us during the pandemic.

Daily Gratitude: mentally rehearsing the mildly positive events of each day makes them easier to remember.
Media Diet: I’m not telling you to stop using the media, but I am encouraging you to limit the amounts and times of day that you access it.
Screen your sources of information: If the source has a financial interest in bad news, then be wary of the accuracy of the information. If you can’t find a resource who is impartial, make sure you get multiple views, opposing views on the problem.
Sleep, exercise, good nutrition, faith, and a long-term perspective: these are some basic resources for people to cope with adversity.

Many of the "comfort foods" we crave to make us feel better during the pandemic are actually damaging your immunity.During the COVID-19 crisis, a hot topic is boosting your immunity. Unfortunately, many of the "comfort foods" that we crave to make us feel better are doing the opposite.

And, many of those foods have one main ingredient: sugar.

Jennifer Tyler Lee, author of Half the Sugar All the Love, says that quitting sugar doesn’t mean giving up the foods you love. The trick is to sweeten them naturally with fruits and vegetables instead of added sugar.

Jennifer joins Dr. Holly to share some tips for reducing the sugar in your daily diet and shares some of the simple "swaps" you probably already have in your pantry.

One recent study showed a link between hair dyes and breast cancer. Even with all this recent data, cosmetic regulations haven't been updated since the 1930s.Toxic chemicals in beauty products continue to prove harmful to our health. In fact, a recent study showed a link between hair dyes and breast cancer.

Even with all this recent data, cosmetic regulations haven't been updated since the 1930s.

Phyllis Ellis, the director and leading expert of the award-winning documentary, Toxic Beauty, joins Dr. Holly to discuss the life and death issues of public health that have been kept in the shadows by the power of pharmaceutical companies, and the weakness of government regulators.

Burnout not only affects healthcare providers themselves -- it also has a significant impact on their family members and even their patients.Burnout is on the rise.

This problem not only affects healthcare providers themselves -- it also has a significant impact on their family members and even their patients.

Greg Hammer, MD, is a pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and professor at Stanford University Medical Center. In his new book, GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals, he explores this devastating issue and what can be done to solve it.

Listen as Dr. Hammer joins Dr. Holly to describe the four steps of GAIN and how it is a path to personal resilience and happiness for health care professionals.

Are you damaging your gut health (and thus your overall health) with these bad belly habits?Your gut health has so much to do with your whole-body health.

In the gut, there are hundreds of species of bacteria. Some are friendly, while others are not. If the gut flora contains too many harmful bacteria and not enough friendly bacteria, an imbalance can occur known as dysbiosis, which has been linked to insulin resistance, weight gain, inflammation, obesity, allergies, brain fog, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colorectal cancer.

Sherry Torkos, RPh, holistic pharmacist, joins Dr. Holly to share healthy belly habits to have and belly busters to break.

Find out which popular diets can actually harm your heart.The current population in the United States is the first society in history that is simultaneously overweight and malnourished.

Back in the 70s, obesity skyrocketed because organizations like the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology promoted low-fat diets and low-fat foods that replaced fats with sugar and processed carbohydrates.

We often hear that low-fat diets, low cholesterol diets, and veganism can help you lose weight and get healthy. However, these diets are often bad for your heart. Humans need good HDL cholesterol, healthy fats, and certain vitamins found in animal products like B12 and D in order to function. By skipping these food groups, you’re actually more prone to heart disease and obesity.

Listen as cardiologist Barbara Hudson Roberts joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss diets and heart health.

Learn how to start a digital detox in your home and why it's so important.From autoplay on Netflix and YouTube to the endless scroll on social media sites, technology is intentionally designed to be addictive.

And, despite the ease and convenience it may bring to your life, technology can have detrimental effects. In any given day, the average person spends 11 hours on screens, 3 1/4 hours on smartphones, and only 34 minutes with their families.

Human beings need human connection. In order to strike a better balance between FaceTime and actual face time, most people are in need of a digital detox. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to remove all technology from your home.

Even a few simple steps like hiding addictive apps in a folder on your phone, pausing for five minutes before starting the next episode of a series you’re bingeing or putting your phone on gray scale can help.

Listen as Liza Kindred joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the importance of a digital detox.

Learn how to address your unhealthy relationship with food and break up with sugar for good.If you suffer from a sugar addition, former sugar addict Molly Carmel might have the solution you need: a sugar breakup.

Much like any relationship, you can’t cut and run when things aren’t going your way. You need to stop and assess your relationship before you can have a clean breakup.

Most addictions are two-pronged—they affect the nervous system and are substance addictions. Sugar addiction is four-pronged, because it affects the nervous system, it’s a substance that can be abused, it’s a process addiction (much like gambling or gaming), and it affects our endocrine system, meaning that we are more likely to head for the fridge when we’re tired, stressed, or feeling overwhelmed.

However, it is possible to have a healthy relationship with food, and Molly can help you develop it. Listen as she joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to break up with sugar.

When Dr. Harlan Kilstein was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and told he would virtually never be able to lose weight, he discovered the Keto lifestyle and it changed everything for him.Food can be causative of certain health conditions, particularly if you have food allergies or sensitivities. But, food can also be curative.

After years of being able to consume gluten, Dr. Harlan Kilstein suddenly developed a complete intolerance. He was also diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and told he would virtually never be able to lose weight.

In his search to reclaim his health, he discovered the Keto lifestyle and it changed everything for him. Since his own discovery, he's helped others find their own health and wellness by adopting a Keto lifestyle.

Listen as Dr. Kilstein joins Dr. Holly to explain why the Keto way works, as well as how to approach this lifestyle so it doesn't become overwhelming.

Unlike air pollution, noise pollution can't be seen—but it might be just as damaging.Because they can be clearly seen, air and water pollution get a lot of attention. But, noise pollution can be just as harmful to our bodies and our environment.

Depending on the volume, tone, and frequency, certain sounds can cause heart problems, increase cortisol levels, affect hormone secretion, and push people to a mental breaking point that causes an emotional reaction.

Noise pollution is a little talked about problem that has been affecting our society for decades. However, Founder and CEO of Quiet Mark, Poppy Szkiler, is working to change that. Quiet Mark works with organizations to develop quieter products that consumers can find to create quieter offices, homes, and outdoor living spaces.

Listen as Poppy joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss Quiet Mark’s solution to noise pollution.

Stop getting in the way of your own joy with complaints!Guess who is standing in the way of your happiness?

Yep. It’s you.

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You can stop being a powerless complainer and start actively taking control over your own life. Complainers continuously fuss about a situation without doing something to solve the problem. You might love complaining in the moment, but people aren’t going to love listening to you over time.

Complaining might feel good in the moment but it isn’t great for your health. It raises your cortisol levels, increases anxiety, makes you feel stressed or depressed.

Besting What Annoys You

Discover your triggers. Figure out what sparks your inner complainer.
Interrupt the pattern of habitual and unconscious complaining. Do you complain as small talk or have gripe sessions with a certain group of people? Determine how to have the relationships you want without the complaining.
Recognize it’s a lifelong habit. The world will give you plenty of frustrations. Build your own personal, emotional resilience so you can recover more quickly when things go off the rails.
Complaints often stand in for other emotions. Think about what is prompting those complaints.

Listen as Cianna Stewart joins Dr. Holly Lucille to share how to stop complaining and get out of your own way.
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Learn how to start a digital detox in your home and why it's so important.From autoplay on Netflix and YouTube to the endless scroll on social media sites, technology is intentionally designed to be addictive.

And, despite the ease and convenience it may bring to your life, technology can have detrimental effects. In any given day, the average person spends 11 hours on screens, 3 1/4 hours on smartphones, and only 34 minutes with their families.

Human beings need human connection. In order to strike a better balance between FaceTime and actual face time, most people are in need of a digital detox. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to remove all technology from your home.

Even a few simple steps like hiding addictive apps in a folder on your phone, pausing for five minutes before starting the next episode of a series you’re bingeing or putting your phone on gray scale can help.

Listen as Liza Kindred joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the importance of a digital detox.

Take some simple steps to improve your health today.Wouldn’t it be fantastic to transform illness into wellness?

With Dr. Samm Pryce’s advice, you can make progress with that very thing today.

Mindset. Having the right mindset is important when you’re facing chronic illness or trying to prevent a condition.
Sleep. Get the right amount of sleep so your body can heal. It assists your mood and physical function. It’s free.
Water. Drink plenty of water to move toxins out of your body.
Food. Read all the labels. Make sure you have plenty of fiber so you poop regularly.
Supplements. Take the supplements you need for optimal health.
Movement. Move your body. It needs some fitness on a regular basis.
Detox. Eliminate toxins from your diet and environment.

Listen as Dr. Samm joins Dr. Holly Lucille to share what you can do today to improve your health, how the blood type diet works, and how a naturopathic doctor can help you.

What's getting in the way of your weight loss goals?Have you ever said, “I’ll start my diet on Monday?” The week happens, you lose enthusiasm and decide to push it off until the next Monday.

Overeating comes from being overworked, overstressed and overwhelmed. Life factors throw challenges at your workout and nutrition plans.

It doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. You can work on making better choices today. See where things went off the rails. Discover what triggers choices that don’t align with your goals. Make sure your plans are manageable for your current lifestyle demands.

Listen as Gowrie Hayden joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the special challenges women face when trying to lose weight.

Work on endurance for your long-term health to manage chronic pain.One in three Americans currently suffer from chronic pain. It can be daunting to find the best way to successfully manage one’s pain.

A chronic pain diagnosis brings shock, bewilderment and grief. The loss of life before the chronic pain isn’t always acknowledged in the medical community. It is tough to come to terms with the loss of function caused by the pain.

Conventional medical practitioners receive specialized training in their areas of expertise. They don’t always know as much about alternative treatments or therapies outside of their fields of expertise.

Guided imagery and hypnosis have proven successful in helping pain management. Lowering stress, reducing the need for pain medication before or after surgery, and reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea are all benefits individuals have experienced from these alternative therapies.

Listen as Dr. Traci Stein joins Dr. Holly Lucille to share alternative therapies for addressing chronic pain.

Learn how to address your unhealthy relationship with food and break up with sugar for good.If you suffer from a sugar addition, former sugar addict Molly Carmel might have the solution you need: a sugar breakup.

Much like any relationship, you can’t cut and run when things aren’t going your way. You need to stop and assess your relationship before you can have a clean breakup.

Most addictions are two-pronged—they affect the nervous system and are substance addictions. Sugar addiction is four-pronged, because it affects the nervous system, it’s a substance that can be abused, it’s a process addiction (much like gambling or gaming), and it affects our endocrine system, meaning that we are more likely to head for the fridge when we’re tired, stressed, or feeling overwhelmed.

However, it is possible to have a healthy relationship with food, and Molly can help you develop it. Listen as she joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to break up with sugar.

More than a flashy metal, silver can help support your immune system.It may surprise you to know that silver has a number of healing properties. When taken orally or applied topically, silver can boost your immune system and heal minor cuts, scrapes, burns, bites, bruises, and skin infections.

Silver has safeguarded human health for thousands of years. Today, bio-Active Sovereign Silver supplements can be taken safely to promote a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the chemical makeup of silver supplements and how you can support your immune system with it.

Listen as Robert MacCuspie joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the healing powers of silver.

You know you need to make a change but your attempts are met with failure. Are you sabotaging yourself?You know you need to make a change but your attempts are met with failure. Are you sabotaging yourself?

There are many resources available at your fingertips to help you achieve your goals.

You probably have a good idea of what you should be doing. You also likely have an idea of what you shouldn’t be doing.

But, you’re not making things happen for yourself. What gives?

You have to get out of your own way. Self sabotage is the drive toward negative things. You have to come to terms with that knowledge in order to overcome it.

While there are conscious things you’re doing to sabotage yourself, some acts are happening on an unconscious level. You don’t recognize those factors until after the fact.

Develop self awareness. Know that you want it. Notice what drives you toward negative behavior and away from your goals. You have to be aware of it to gain control over it. See if your behavior consistently leads to negative results.

Ending Self Sabotage

First, stop being frustrated with yourself. Don’t ask why you keep doing this. There’s no reason to marvel at it like it’s a surprise that you’re sabotaging yourself. To solve the problem of self sabotage, just look at what you’re doing.

Second, recognize you’re doing it. Find the part of yourself that wants to move toward the pro-survival goal.

Finally, work through the sabotaging behavior. Once you recognize what you do, it’s easier to spot.

Listen as Mike Bundrant joins Dr. Holly Lucille to help you end your self sabotage.

Be smart with your holiday eating and carry those habits throughout the year.The holidays seem like a marathon of food temptation. With weight loss as a goal for many people, holiday feasts make it difficult.

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Tips for Holidays

Consider how you eat on a regular basis. Eat mostly plant based.
Eat for health, not just weight loss.
Physical activity is just as important as the food you eat.
Sleep and stress affect your desire for fats, carbs and sugars. Make sure you’re getting plenty of sleep and managing stress.

Listen as Dr. Felicia Stoler joins Dr. Holly Lucille to help you navigate the holiday smorgasbords.

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Learn how to become a mindful investor.Money, financial planning, and investing can be a huge source of stress for Americans. However it doesn’t need to be.

Financial analyst, Manny Weintraub, explains investing in plain English and helps his clients bring mindfulness into the investing process.

He encourages people to think about money the way you’d think about food. You may not understand the science behind it, but you can learn how to make good choices. You also need to find a partner you trust to offer advice that is in your best interests. You wouldn't take diet tips from the processed foods industry, right?

He shares tips on how to create a portfolio that is consistent with your values and eliminate stress from investing with his seven rules of mindful investing, which include:

Any mindfulness practice is better than no mindfulness practice.
If you don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish, you won’t achieve it.
Your time horizon and the time horizon of your financial advisor can be different, so it’s important to look after your own interests.
You don’t need to be first to invest in a new trend.
There were no “good ole days.”
The only constant is change.
Avoid the fear industry.

Listen as Manny joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to de-stress when you invest.

Find out which popular diets can actually harm your heart.The current population in the United States is the first society in history that is simultaneously overweight and malnourished.

Back in the 70s, obesity skyrocketed because organizations like the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology promoted low-fat diets and low-fat foods that replaced fats with sugar and processed carbohydrates.

We often hear that low-fat diets, low cholesterol diets, and veganism can help you lose weight and get healthy. However, these diets are often bad for your heart. Humans need good HDL cholesterol, healthy fats, and certain vitamins found in animal products like B12 and D in order to function. By skipping these food groups, you’re actually more prone to heart disease and obesity.

Listen as cardiologist Barbara Hudson Roberts joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss diets and heart health.

The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. Get tips for reducing holiday burnout.More so than ever before, people give too much of themselves and have issues receiving help from others.

We absorb the negative energy and anxiety of the people around us and our internal energy is dampened. This leads to stress, anxiety, and eventually, burnout.

The stress of the holidays only exacerbates this. A time that should be joyful winds up being more stressful than it should be. Jennifer Marcenelle, MBA, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, shares tips for how to care for your mind and restore your energy at home during the holiday season through meditation, better sleep habits, limiting exposure to electromagnetic radiation, and healing crystals.

Listen as Jennifer joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss holiday burnout.

Nearly 60 percent of those with IBS actually have a little known disorder called SIBO.Humans have trillions of bacteria in the gut that make up our microbiome. The majority of our microbiome live in the large intestine. However, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO occurs when there’s an overgrowth of the bacteria in the large intestine that spills into the small intestine.

This condition is a subset of IBS, and it’s assumed that nearly 60 percent of people with IBS actually have SIBO. The condition interferes with digestion and causes bloating, stomach discomfort, and constipation or diarrhea.

Dr. Nirala Jacobi, a SIBO expert, discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments for SIBO, including natural supplements that can be used to curb the effects of the condition. She also offers free resources for those with SIBO at www.TheSIBODoctor.com.

Listen as Nirala Jacobi joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss SIBO.

How are emotions tied to chronic symptoms?Do you have a chronic condition that doesn’t go away despite traditional treatment? If your physician can’t improve it with medications or treatments, there may be an emotional or behavioral component to your symptoms.

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We live in a quick fix society. Doctors conduct quick consultations. Patients are eager to dash out the door. Pharmacies are ready to dispense a rapid fix. It takes longer to discover the deep origin of long-term symptoms.

You have to express your bottled up emotions. Journal, sing or dance those emotions away. Paint to work through what’s inside of you.

The body uses pain to communicate. Listen to your body. What is happening inside that is manifesting itself outside? How does your body respond to the foods you’re eating?

Listen as Dr. Chris Gilbert joins Dr. Holly Lucille to share how emotion can provoke and stimulate symptoms.

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Learn how music can be used as a form of therapy to find clarity and calmness.Much like we need to go to the gym and eat well to maintain healthy bodies, we need to work on keeping our minds healthy through mindful practices.

Because we’re living in a more fast-paced, secular society than ever before, we lack rituals that are focused on the mind and soul. But, by creating rituals that revolve around music, we can become more mindful and find clarity.

Mindful musician Murray Hidary has created Mind Travel, live music performances -- often out in nature -- that allow listeners to shift their perception of time and get lost in a slow, contemplative state. The music is meant to relax listeners and create a sense of community. When concert goers listen to music together, their brain waves operate on the same frequency, bringing audience members together for a shared experience.

Listen as Murray joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss mindful music.

Learn what functional medicine is and how patients can take the reins on their own journey to optimal health and wellness.Functional medicine is a way of thinking. It asks doctors to look at the mind and body as a system, rather than a collection of parts.

While conventional doctors may look at a symptom and assign a treatment to cover up the symptom, functional medicine practitioners will look at a symptom and try to determine the root cause.

Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is the founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, which trains medical professionals to become functional medicine coaches. These coaches work in collaboration with conventional doctors to help patients determine where to begin their treatment and how to achieve their desired results.

Listen as Dr. Scheinbaum joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss functional medicine.

The temperature of your bed can be the difference between a restful night and a fitful one.From an evolutionary perspective, we’re working against ourselves when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep.

We’ve been disrupting our circadian rhythm by striving towards achieving homeostasis with air conditioning, heating, and artificial lighting. The natural sleep triggers such as the gradual darkening and cooling of our environment are gone, and we’re not sleeping as well as we should.

To get the best night’s sleep our bodies need a cool environment. But with memory foam mattresses and heavy blankets, heat is trapped in our beds regardless of the room’s temperature.

Tara Youngblood, a fusion scientist and a visionary leader in the future of sleep-driven health, and her husband have created the ChiliPad™, a mattress cover that actively cools your bed. The pad has tubing that acts like a radiator, keep your body at the right temperature all night long.

Listen as Tara joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the science of a good night’s sleep.

Find out how important vitamin B12 is for your body and how to replenish it.There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about supplements. Vitamins are found in the nutrients in our food. If we don’t get enough of something for proper function, we need to replenish the deficiency.

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Vitamin B12 helps keep your nervous system and blood cells healthy. Low B12 causes symptoms right away. Tingling of fingers and toes, fatigue, anxiety and depression are common.

Your B12 level may check out on your lab tests. That doesn’t prove that your cells are absorbing the vitamin. It’s a good idea to take a B12 supplement. It’s water soluble so your body can easily eliminate any excess.

Your gut health may need to be improved in order to break down B12 in your digestive tract. A sublingual tablet absorbs directly into your body.

Six Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency
1. There aren’t many natural B12-rich foods. 2. Vegetarians and vegans are at greater risk for B12 deficiency. 3. Your body doesn’t store B12 for long. 4. B12 helps make your DNA and red blood cells. 5. Heavy drinking and long-term use of acid-reduction medications inhibit B12 absorbency. 6. We need more B12 as we age but it’s harder for our bodies to absorb.

Listen as pharmacist Sherry Kelishadi joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the importance of getting enough vitamin B12.

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Screen time has a huge effect on mental health. Get tips for creating a healthier relationship with your screens.These days, we spend a good portion of our day looking at screens, whether it’s the TV, our laptop or cell phone.

And, that has a big effect on our mental health.

The anonymity and distance created by the internet allows people to say hurtful things they might not say if face-to-face with someone. The curation of social media profiles creates a false image of perfection that becomes hard to attain in real life.

Many children are so connected to their screens that having an in-person conversation or maintaining eye contact can be a challenge.

Lauren Cook identifies the signs that you or a loved one is spending too much time in front of screens and shares tips for limiting screen time.

She notes that the best way to overcome the anxiety and loneliness caused by technology is to become more mindful of your relationship with screens and focus on moderation.

Listen as Lauren joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how screen time affects mental health.

Learn how to tell if you're a food addict and how to start on the road to recovery.Much like alcoholism and drug use, food addiction is a very serious disease. It's an obsession with food and weight and occurs when someone loses control over how much and what they eat. It’s a lifetime chronic illness that only gets worse if left untreated.

Many food addicts struggle with foods high in sugar and flour, with pizza, ice cream, and chocolate topping the list of addictive foods.

When it comes to symptoms, most food addicts:

Are obsessed with food
Have dug food out of the garbage
Hide food
Lie about food and eating habits
Eat in isolation
Eat when they’re not hungry
Think about food and weight all the time
Want to stop eating but can’t
Exercise, vomit, or use laxatives to control weight

For those struggling with food addiction, Jennifer Alembik, a Food Addiction Coach and recovering food addict, recommends staying away from foods that come in bags, boxes and cans. If you know which foods are the most triggering, she advises permanently cutting those foods out of your diet. Much like alcoholism, moderation does not exist with food addicts.

She also recommends keeping a food journal, establishing and committing to morning and nighttime routines, and identifying triggers and finding new ways to cope when triggered.

Listen as Jennifer joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss food addiction.

Learn more about low dose naltrexone for treating autoimmune diseases.Frustrations with diagnosis, treatment and results from conventional Western medicine may prompt you to search for alternatives.

You want an alternative that is safe, effective and well-researched. One excellent resource where you can find research on the effectiveness of supplements is PubMed.

Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is a drug that acts like a nutritional supplement. Initially intended to treat addiction, it is now used to treat autoimmune diseases by arresting their progression.

Doses of 50mg to 100mg block opiod receptors in the brain, preventing patients from experiencing a high when they take drugs. Lower doses of 3mg can have a beneficial immune modulating effect.

It's important to educate yourself about low dose naltrexone before speaking with your doctor about it.

Listen as patient advocate Julia Schopick joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the benefits of low dose naltrexone.

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The lifestyle choices you make throughout your life will affect the aging process and your likelihood of developing chronic illnesses.More than 60 percent of Americans have one chronic disease and 40 percent have two or more chronic diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims that most of these diseases are preventable and reversible in the early stages by making simple lifestyle changes.

To avoid chronic disease later in life, it’s essential to make healthy choices early on and continue to make them as you age. Some people believe that after 50 their health is going downhill, so they stop making healthy choices.

Dr. Sally LaMont notes that we have more control over our health than most people imagine. She shares how to listen to your body and adjust choices rather than taking medicine to cover up the signs that your body is struggling.

In her program, Healthy Aging Reset, which begins on September 24th, participants will learn how the following can affect the way you age:

Inflammation and the role of sugar in tilting our biochemistry out of balance
Digestive dysfunction
Toxic exposures in our air, food and water
Hormonal imbalances

Listen as Dr. Lamont joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss healthy aging.

The foods babies eat in their first 1,000 days of life are incredibly important and affect heath outcomes later in life.Many parents make it through pregnancy and breastfeeding, carefully monitoring their own nutrition, but fail to understand the nutritional needs of their babies and toddlers once they begin eating solid foods.

Quite a bit of research has surfaced in the last few years aimed at educating parents about early childhood nutrition, and Dr. Nicole Avena shares some of these findings with listeners in this episode of Mindful Medicine.

A research neuroscientist and nutrition expert, Dr. Avena explains why the foods a baby eats in the first 1,000 days of life are so important and how they affect heath outcomes later on. She discusses the specific dietary needs of breastfed versus formula-fed babies as well as the needs of babies born naturally versus those born of a C-section.

Learn when to start your baby on solid foods, common nutrient deficiencies to look out for, and how to instill a healthy attitude towards food early on.

Listen as Dr. Nicole Avena joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss what to feed your toddler or baby.

By cleaning up your diet, you can decrease chronic pain and improve your sleep patterns.Inflammation in the body causes chronic pain and poor sleep habits. But, if you take away inflammatory foods, inflammation decreases, as does the pain. When pain doesn’t keep you up at night, you sleep better.

By removing toxic foods from your diet, everything runs more smoothly. Dr. Lynn Lipskis shares tips for how to make healthier food choices to reduce pain and improve sleep. She explains how certain foods can cause inflammation in your airways, making it harder to breathe when sleeping. Eating too much before bed will increase your body temperature, making it hard to fall asleep.

She also covers the five food groups that cause inflammation -- gluten, dairy, processed carbohydrates, alcohol (specifically red wine) and refined sugars -- and what to eat to get the best night's sleep.

Listen as Dr. Lynn joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss what and how to eat for a good night’s sleep.

Many factors contribute to depression.Our medical system is generally focused on the physical aspects of a health issue. If you visit a physician with complaints of depression, you’ll probably leave his office with a prescription for medication.

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This doesn’t address the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the condition. These tips can help.

The foundation of health is composed of diet, sleep, exercise and stress management.
Examine your thoughts, emotions and how you react in the world.
Consider the quality of air, food and water you consume. Toxins may be affecting your health, setting off genetic conditions.
You have neuroplasticity and can change your thoughts.
Spirituality embraces love and compassion for yourself. How do you feel about you?

Lab tests and symptoms should both be considered to find the diagnosis.

Listen as Dr. Christina Bjorndal joins Dr. Holly Lucille to share how other factors can contribute to depression.

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Anxiety is not a diagnosis, but rather a measure of your body’s stress chemicals.Chronic pain and anxiety are not diagnoses, but rather symptoms of stress.

When you feel physically or mentally threatened, your body produces stress chemicals to increase your chances of survival. When your stress levels remain elevated for extended periods of time, the result is anxiety.

Long periods of stress and anxiety can result in chronic pain and discomfort that can include chronic ringing in your ears, back pain, insomnia, migraines, and foot pain. However, using pharmaceuticals to treat the pain will be ineffective; you need to fix the anxiety that’s causing it.

Dr. David Hanscom shares his story of working through his anxiety to relieve chronic pain. He offers up tools that reduce stress chemicals and rid the body of the physical symptoms of stress. By using mindfulness and meditation, you can work through the three steps of overcoming anxiety: awareness, separation, and redirection.

Listen as Dr. David Hanscom joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss anxiety.

Learn how drinking water can cause chronic diseases.Deuterium is a naturally-occurring stable isotope of hydrogen that has an extra neutron. It’s present in all water on the planet, but has steadily increased in concentration.

Most drinking water now has a deuterium concentration of 150 parts per million (ppm). When we ingest deuterium, the hydrogen molecules in our body are replaced by deuterium.

When deuterium levels in the body rise above 130 ppm, it causes metabolic crowding and mitochondria dysfunction. Roughly 80-95 percent of all chronic disease are caused by mitochondria dysfunction.

Dr. Petra Dorfsman explains the rise of deuterium, how it affects the body, and how to keep it in check. Listen in as Dr. Petra and Dr. Holly Lucille discuss deuterium depletion.

Here's what you can expect to happen during menopause.Though women have been experiencing menopause for thousands of years, there is still a lot of ambiguity and misinformation about what women can expect during this period of their life.

There are a number of misconceptions that exist partially because menopause affects every woman differently, and partially because there have been significant changes in research and information recently.

Dr. Mache Seibel, one of the foremost leading experts on women’s wellness and menopause, notes that many women dread menopause, but shouldn’t. Menopause is simply a stage in life, and women can have vibrant, fulfilling lives well beyond their menopause years. For any symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia and brain fog, he explains that there are hormone treatments and prescription drugs available to treat those symptoms.

Listen in as Dr. Seibeljoins Dr. Holly Lucille to share what women can really expect during menopause and download Dr. Seibel's free magazine, The Hot Years at hotyearsmag.com.

Take the reins of your healthcare.You have to be your own primary care provider. No one is a better advocate for your health than you.

You have power over your choices. Learn about the medications that your provider prescribes. Make informed decisions about treatment.

With the ever-changing Affordable Care Act and increasing prices of health insurance, it’s important to ask your provider all the questions you can. Taking the reins of your own health can be very cost-effective.

Listen as Dr. Jade Wimberley joins Dr. Holly Lucille to share how you can take more control over your health.

Learn which nutrients you need at various stages in your life and how to get them.As we age, our metabolism and cell production changes, as do the nutrients we need to support those systems.

We also develop food preferences, which we stick to, meaning that we’re probably not getting all the nutrients we need through our diet. For instance, as women age, they need more calcium, iron and Vitamin D, some of which can be difficult to find in food. These vitamin deficiencies can cause a variety of diseases and health issues, including a general sense of fatigue.

By speaking with a specialist who can address your individual nutrition needs and taking supplements to help bridge the gap, women can lead overall healthier lives.

Listen as Dr. Nicole Avena joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how nutrition needs change as a woman ages.

When it comes to cancer treatment, your mind may be a bigger player than you'd think.No two people are the same which means that their cancer treatment shouldn’t be either. A person’s mind, microbiome, history and habits need to be considered when forming a cancer treatment plan.

It’s also important to treat the whole person when fighting cancer. While cancer cells fight the body, an emotional battle is taking place in the mind. Finding the light at the end of the tunnel can be a challenge for many cancer patients, but Dr. Tom Incledon shares the importance of maintaining the right mental state.

With a background in exercise science, he draws a comparison to athletes. Those who say, “I’m going to win,” win far more often than those who say, “I’m going to try.”

Listen as Dr. Incledon joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the connection between the mind and cancer, and how your mental health plays into treatment plans.

Learn which foods can help reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer, slow down the aging process, and beat various diseases.The food you choose to eat—and the way that food is made—can have a huge impact on your overall health. Food can be your medicine or your poison.

Dr. William Li has compiled scientific evidence about more than 200 health-boosting foods, which he shares on this episode of Mindful Medicine. He breaks down how foods like tomatoes, soy, kiwi, broccoli, coffee, and tree nuts can reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer, slow down the aging process, and help your body beat diseases.

His book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, is a guide to healing foods that support the body's defense systems.

Listen as Dr. Li joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss which foods to eat in order to live a longer, healthier life.

A diet is something you're on for life, so it's essential to enjoy the foods you choose to eat. Learn how to stop dieting and start thriving.We often associate the word diet with short-term weight loss programs, but the dictionary defines diet as habitual nourishment.

This is the basis for Harvey Slater’s nutrition coaching practice. A diet is something you’re on for the entirety of your life, so Slater insists that you better like the foods you’re eating.

A former chef and caterer, Slater became a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Certified Weight Management Specialist who focuses on helping people lose weight through delicious, healthy recipes. His program has no hard and fast rules nor does it eliminate any food groups. Instead, he helps clients create small, achievable goals and meal plans specific to their bodies’ needs.

Listen as Harvey Slater joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to stop “dieting” and start thriving.

Quality and duration of life can be improved with alternative treatments.Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation give a median survival of 14.6 months.

There are additional treatments that can improve a GBM patient’s quality of life and potentially extend the lifespan.

Nutrition: Eliminate sugar from the diet, as cancer cells love sugar. Examine your diet. Use supplements as needed. Visit www.nutrition-solutions.net or www.oncanp.com for more information.
Low-dose naltrexone: It can affect the tumor itself.
Repurposed drugs: Some drugs were approved for other purposes but can have good results on GBM.

Investigate Facebook groups for support and more recommendations.

Listen as patient advocate Julia Schopick joins Dr. Holly Lucille to share some alternative therapies for GBM.

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Stem cell therapy may help heal pained areas of your body.Stem cell therapy involves taking your own material (fat or bone marrow) and injecting it back into your own pained areas.

Stem cells have the potential to become a specific type of body cell, based on where in the body they're injected. For instance, they can recreate cartilage and ligaments.

This burgeoning therapy is a potential alternative to surgical remedies in some cases.

Regenerative therapy isn’t for everyone. There may be better options based on what you’re hoping to heal, so make sure to speak to your doctor before heading down this path.

Listen as Dr. Harris Bram joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how stem cell therapy works.

Learn about how CBD can help you and your pets.Cannabadiol (CBD) is one of 113 active cannabinoids active in cannabis. In short, it’s plant medicine.

CBD contains the anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving qualities that make a cannabis plant so special in healing. It’s been used in small doses in clinical trials.

With the opiod addiction epidemic, an alternate treatment for pain is needed.

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Congress has to write law for CBD to become more widely available for human consumption.

All mammals have an endocannabanoid system. It can help with anxiety and pain in pets. You can see results right away after dosing your pet with CBD.

Tips for CBD

Anything that comes from outside the U.S. needs to be attached to a certified farm in Europe or Canada.
Any product treated above 170 degrees has damaged CBD quality.
Make sure you get a certificate of analysis (COA) on any products you buy.

Listen as CBD expert Todd Davis joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how CBD is changing the face of pain treatment in people and pets.

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With today's opioid crisis, it's important to understand you have safer options for treating chronic pain.The opioid crisis that has plagued our country is due to a lot of factors, including a broken patient care system.

As medicine become corporatized, doctors have less time to spend with patients and therefore aren’t able to properly diagnose the root issue causing chronic pain. Physicians are only able to offer treatments covered by insurance and opioids are over-prescribed.

Dr. David Hanscom, a retired board-certified orthopedic surgeon, notes that medical professionals are throwing random, simplistic procedures and prescriptions at complex problems. In this episode, he explains the neurological phenomena that cause chronic pain and anxiety and why mainstream medicine isn’t providing an appropriate solution.

Listen as Dr. Hanscom joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how mainstream medicine needs to alter its approach to treating chronic pain.

Learn how hypnosis can reduce cravings and help people make healthier choices.The word hypnosis causes some people to feel uneasy, because they associate hypnosis with losing control.

However, we are hypnotized everyday by media, advertising and politicians. In fact, Rena Greenberg, CEO of Wellness Seminars, Inc., describes hypnosis as a very natural state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. She equates it to the state your mind is in right before you fall asleep or wake up—where you are conscious, but incredibly relaxed.

It’s in this state that the mind is most available for suggestion, making hypnosis a great tool for weight loss. Through her gastric bypass hypnosis program, Rena has helped clients lose up to 180 pounds by training the mind to make healthier choices long-term.

Listen as Rena joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how hypnosis can help people lose weight and form healthier habits.

Find out how important vitamin B12 is for your body and how to replenish it.There is a lot of misinformation and confusion about supplements. Vitamins are found in the nutrients in our food. If we don’t get enough of something for proper function, we need to replenish the deficiency.

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Vitamin B12 helps keep your nervous system and blood cells healthy. Low B12 causes symptoms right away. Tingling of fingers and toes, fatigue, anxiety and depression are common.

Your B12 level may check out on your lab tests. That doesn’t prove that your cells are absorbing the vitamin. It’s a good idea to take a B12 supplement. It’s water soluble so your body can easily eliminate any excess.

Your gut health may need to be improved in order to break down B12 in your digestive tract. A sublingual tablet absorbs directly into your body.

Six Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency
1. There aren’t many natural B12-rich foods. 2. Vegetarians and vegans are at greater risk for B12 deficiency. 3. Your body doesn’t store B12 for long. 4. B12 helps make your DNA and red blood cells. 5. Heavy drinking and long-term use of acid-reduction medications inhibit B12 absorbency. 6. We need more B12 as we age but it’s harder for our bodies to absorb.

Listen as pharmacist Sherry Kelishadi joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the importance of getting enough vitamin B12.

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Learn how to use mindful practices to overcome some of the symptoms associated with Lyme disease.The time between when symptoms emerge and when a diagnosis of Lyme disease is pronounced can be anywhere from two to 20 years. The disease is incredibly difficult to recognize, and there are very few practitioners that specialize in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment.

Meditation specialist and Lyme disease sufferer Shona Curley learned firsthand that the path to diagnosis can be long and the symptoms of Lyme disease—like GI issues and panic attacks—can be difficult to live with. However, she shares how changing her diet and bringing meditation and brain training into her life helped relieve these symptoms.

Shona shares visualization and meditation techniques she uses to help her body function harmoniously while battling this complex disease.

Listen as Shona joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how meditation can be incorporated into your treatment of Lyme disease.

Dr. Brenda Walding redefines healing and shares natural lifestyle changes to help your body heal from chronic illness.Those who have suffered from chronic illness need not only physical healing, but emotional healing as well.

Dr. Brenda Walding, a Holistic Wellness & Empowerment Coach, suffered from chronic illness and was then diagnosed with breast cancer. But, it was through this journey that she learned how to heal her body from the inside out with natural substances.

Her book, Sick of Being Sick, covers nine Whole-Hearted Healing Essentials that she used to help with spiritual and emotional healing, as well as making healthy lifestyle changes to heal her body. They include:

1- Taking Responsibility for Your Health

2- Creating a Vision--Harnessing Your Power to Heal

3- Thoughts & Beliefs

4- Feel Your Feelings

5- Live to Thrive (Key Lifestyle Factors)

6 - Eat, Drink, Detox

7- Connection & Relationships

8- Love Yourself

9- Trust & Surrender

Listen as Brenda joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to better trust that you’re capable of healing. And download a free copy of Brenda's book, "Sick of Being Sick."

Realigning your posture may reduce chronic pain and improve your health.Posture is the interpretation of external sensory stimuli on the body’s musculature.

Your body can misinterpret stimuli and create faulty motor skills. This generates bad posture and can cause chronic pain. Excessive stress and compression affects your joints, organ function and general health.

Childhood Influence
Not all women have pelvic bones that are well-aligned. This leads to difficulty in the delivery room, which can cause misalignment in babies.

It’s best to let your child improve sensory input by allowing freedom of mobility. Avoid putting him in shoes (when possible) until the age of three.

Recognizing Poor Posture
If you’ve seen more than one professional for back, joint or neck pain, your posture needs improvement. Head tilting is another compensation for bad posture. Your shoes or pants may not wear out evenly, indicating you may have a postural disequilibrium.

Fixing Your Posture
Repetitive motion like walking is built on movement patterns. Your body is used to moving this way, and your brain needs to be retrained. Constant stimulation over a period of time can change faulty motor patterns. Exercises to create new motor habits can be done in just minutes a day.

Listen as posture expert Annette Verpillot joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how your posture (and overall health) can be improved.

Mary Jo Rapini shares tips for couples on how to keep stress out of the bedroom.With 24-hour connectivity to phones and work, people are more stressed than ever before.

And, stress oftentimes shuts down your ability to have healthy relationships. It creates conflict with your partner and can make individuals crave isolation. When stressed, everything in your body tightens, your blood pressure raises, and you feel overwhelmed and drained, which makes intimacy a challenge.

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini reminds couples that they have control over stress and their sex life. She offers tips on how to remove stress from the bedroom, re-establish intimacy and improve communication inside and outside the bedroom.

Listen as Mary Jo joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to keep stress from work out of your relationship and the bedroom.

Learn how to alter your inner state and train yourself to make healthy choices.According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 91 percent of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to achieve their ideal body shape. More than 70 percent of women over the age of 20 are considered overweight or obese.

While most fad diets focus on what to eat—or avoid eating—Carly Pollack challenges women to look inside themselves to understand why they’re ignoring common sense and choosing to eat foods they know are bad for them.

She reminds us that our plate is a reflection of our inner state. We need to change our thoughts and beliefs that drive our behavior, instead of getting caught in the diet chaos.

Listen as Carly joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to redefine the word diet and find lasting solutions to eating healthy.

How can you reduce your exposure to toxins?The average person encounters environmental toxins in every day life. It’s impossible to completely avoid them.

Our bodies are enzyme machines. We need vitamins and minerals for the enzymes to work properly. The nutritional quality of our food supply has decreased in the past 50 years due to modern agricultural procedures. Toxins poison the body’s enzymes so they don’t function properly.

There is a correlation between chronic illnesses and toxin exposure. The majority of the population has been exposed to enough toxins to double the chance for disease.

Seventy percent of our toxic load comes from food. Some toxins come from the food production process. Other toxins come from the packaging process.

Consider how toxins can accumulate in your body over time. Try to reduce your toxic exposure. Stick with organic foods and grow as much food as you can. Look for foods packaged in glass. Avoid fragrances in health and beauty aids.

Listen as Dr. Joe Pizzorno joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss environmental toxins.

Learn how to help your child through the grieving process.When it comes to the loss of a loved one, the grieving process can be all-consuming and long-lasting. That process becomes more complicated when your child is experiencing grief with you.

Drawing from decades of experience as a therapist, Edy Nathan has compiled a list of the top “do’s and don’ts” for parents trying to understand their child’s grieving process. She explains how children grieve differently than adults and shares signs to be watchful for in a grieving child.

Edy explains that during the grieving process, parents need to focus on THEM:

Truth: Be honest with your child and avoid euphemisms.
Honor: Respect the time your child needs to heal.
Emotion: Allow your child to feel full range of emotions.
Memory: Work to keep your loved one’s memory alive.

Listen as Edy joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to help kids cope with grief.

Learn how to break unhealthy habits that develop under stress.It’s not uncommon to develop negative habits as a way to cope with daily stress and disappointments.

Some women drown their sorrows in food or alcohol. Others numb themselves in front of the television or complain endlessly to friends without making any effort to change their situation.

Willpower alone is not enough to change deeply entrenched habits. We must learn how to change habits by stopping to breathe, taking care of our bodies, remaining present, and celebrating little successes.

Rosemary Lombardy shares her experience with marital abuse and tactics she used to break bad habits, find self-worth and replace every bad habit with a good one.

Listen as Rosemary joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss breaking bad habits with mindfulness.