The Functional Health Show with Arjun: Recent Episodes
Arjun Chhabra
Do you feel alone? helpless? Are you struggling with health issues but don't have the time or resources? Well, not anymore! I'm here not just to share my knowledge on functional health & wellness (that you can truly use) but also to motivate, encourage & inspire you to feel uplifted! You're not alone! I am out on this journey to help & empower a million people to have a positive change in their lives using functional medicine.
Do you know what Jim Carrey & Daniel Radcliffe have in common? They are both victims of FASD! Today’s episode is going to be all about FASD. As the name suggests, they’re a group of conditions that can occur in a person hose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Its considered the world’s no 1 disability & the most concerning part is there’s almost no awareness or recognition globally about it. And around 87% of the time its misdiagnosed. However there’s hope & it begins with awareness! And to bring about a wide spread awareness. There’s a a feature-length documentary film in the making called ‘Embraced'
So today we’ll be conversing with Joel Sheagren, the director & co-producer of Embraced. Along with Cedrick Terrell, who is also the co-producer & public health advisor at Embraced. in today’s episode we’ll be discussing about the signs & symptoms, how we can uplift & improve lives of people with FASD, why is this problem so prevalent in our world, how its also impacting our society, ways in which we can resolve this issues, why its misdiagnosed, how we recognize it & can catch it early and much more. So stay tuned!
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In this episode, we discuss how we can get about fixing sub-optimal stomach acid & support the mucous membrane. The fact that vitamin B3 deficiency or insufficiency can be contributing to the problem is lightly touched upon.
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Before we begin to address low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) it's fairly necessary to address acid reflux. So in this episode, we'll be talking about acid reflux & GERD. And how we can manage them so as to reduce the use of medications & antacids. So, listen on....
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They say, the best way to defeat your enemy is to first know your enemy well! Hence, in order to beat our opponent, we must first understand what results in weakening of our stomach acid. This episode is about the factors that lead to sub-optimal stomach acid along with most common symptoms. I also share with you some simple & low cost methods you can use to test your stomach acid at home while also sharing some lab markers.
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The role of stomach acid when it comes to our health & well being is often overlooked. Hence, in today's episode we look at the role of stomach acid while also gaining an understanding of how sub-optimal levels can lead to a host of problems that you can hardly imagine!! While managing & regaining a healthy stomach acid is highly important and one of the key steps in our journey to wellness, its equally important to have an insight of how things roll in the body.
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What does it take to be successful at what you do? Today, I discuss with you some of the things that I learnt overtime through my mistakes & downfall.
"Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do" -Bruce Lee
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For many people, to recognize the healthy foods from not the very healthy ones or even the harmful ones is a BIG challenge! Its not just this confusion that continues to linger in the minds of people but also questions, as to what makes foods, healthy or unhealthy. In this episode we'll clear out this confusion along with answering the question of what makes foods, good, bad or ugly!
Article on artificial flavors (ugly foods): https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/content/natural-vs-artificial-flavors/
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Now that we have learnt, as to why magnesium is important, what are its functions & root causes of of its depletion from the previous 2 episodes. We dive into how to replete magnesium levels using food & supplementation. You'll be learning about different forms of magnesium, how to adjust the dosage as per your own unique requirement & much more. So, lets tune in!
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As the goal of functional medicine is to always go upstream & recognize the factors casing the symptoms or health problems, we dive into recognizing the factors causing magnesium depletion in the body. To address the symptom is a temporary fix but to eliminate the root cause is the real solution!! So, lets explore......
The documentary 'Kiss the Ground' - https://kisstheground.com/support-the-film/
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One of the most common deficiencies that many of us face today is that of magnesium. It is a crucial mineral involved in a staggering amount of functions, binding to almost 3,700 different sites in the body! In this episode, we look at why magnesium is important & how its deficiency can lead to downstream dis-eases & symptoms.
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We tend to think of foods as something that has calories, fibers, sugars, carbs proteins, vitamins & minerals... But is that really it? Or is there more? Sure, we have recently added compounds to the list like phytonutrients & polyphenols which too somehow falls short at times to explain the miracles of foods on human health. We keep discovering & learning something new about foods derived from nature with the passage of time & almost always, its something to do with their properties of healing & protecting! One thing is for sure, these foods derived from nature is more than what meets the eye & has far more to offer, beyond our imagination!
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Uncovering the LDL! Lesser know facts about the LDL are discussed, as we delve deeper into unmasking the real culprit behind the increased risk of cardiovascular disease!
-> Fats, Cholesterol & Heart Disease Webinar
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Speaking of the basics of health & wellness, sleep forms an integral which many of us fail to get. With this episode we start to work on optimizing sleep & eliminating the issues people generally have, not just with falling but even staying asleep as well. Today we cover the topic of circadian rhythm, how to set it up & optimization of the Cortisol-Melatonin cycle.
A Big Thanks to Dr. Andrew Huberman: https://hubermanlab.com/
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Chronic Inflammation plays a major role in weight gain & other disease dynamics like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, etc. Its also a factor involved in skin problems, fatigue, brain fog & many other symptoms which we face & think as being a part of ageing, which isn't true!
Before I dive in & we start talking about management of health issues, its best to have a little understanding of inflammation so that you are able to piece the puzzle together & gain a deeper insight with regards to your health & thus making you more confident in your journey to resilient health!
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Christmas is finally here! Today I'll be share 3 short stories with you which played a significant role in my life. And I'll also be giving out my very own healthy but delicious hot chocolate recipe which will make for a perfect Christmas drink.
Wishing You and your Family a Merry Christmas!! :)
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Do you still believe that fats & oils are you enemies? If you do, I have an interesting story for you! Also learn about a few ways to get started with re-introducing fats, back in your diet. Indulge in the first part of the series on fats.
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https://www.truehealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SCS-White-Paper.THI_.8-1-17.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Geoffrey-Cannon/publication/326655337_What_they_believe_22_Ancel_Keys_The_man_who_knew_it_all/links/5b5b334fa6fdccf0b2fa7437/What-they-believe-22-Ancel-Keys-The-man-who-knew-it-all.pdf
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Microwaves have become an essential part of our lives & with the passage of time, its presence in households & its usage has been increasing steadily. But are they really safe? In-spite of taking efforts and buying good quality, organic foods, are these foods being rendered useless or even harmful to our health!!?? Lets have a look.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jsfa.1585
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11238815/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18240290/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1557249/
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This episode is about me conversing with you. Sometimes, its just better to listen because at times things can be better said than written :)
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Recent research & discoveries in the field of human health has brought to light some amazing facts regarding the human microbiome & their influence & contributions to our health & well-being. More surprising however are how the microbes even play a role in our behavior and this makes us question, 'Are they in control?'
So, today I'll be giving you an overview of the gut & its affects on our well-being along with some tips to help our microbiome stay healthy & our health to thrive!!
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Let go of all your worries! Just sit back, relax & listen...........
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The one problem that many of us face today is that of excessive fat gain that just doesn't seem to melt away whatever we do! In this episode we explore the possible causes of weight gain & why our body doesn't want to let go. I truly believe that, if we know & understand why it happens, getting rid of all the confusions, we are likely to attain excessive fat loss with ease.
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Now that we want to get started on the journey to health and wellness, the question is how? That's what I'll be discussing with you in this episode. Small & simple steps that you can take today that will eventually lead to the bigger changes overtime. Even I got started on my health journey with these steps, the difference was, I had to figure it all out by myself & it took way too long but I'll be making sure your journey is a smoother one. All you have to do is get started :)
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When I was on my journey of discovering answers to health related questions, that no one was able to answer, not even doctors! The first thing I realized when I finally started discovering the answers, was that we haven't been educated completely on what health is all about! It's surely not something we can describe in a line or 2. Before we embark on our journey to health & fitness, I feel its important for us to know & get a complete picture of health. So, in this episode I try to give you'll a clearer & fuller picture, that we have been missing out on.
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Hi! This is Arjun, I'm a Functional Medicine Practitioner. Resilient health is everyone's birth right & no one deserves to suffer! My goal is to help at-least a Million people to make positive health changes in their life & to motivate & empower them to reach their highest potential.
I'll be sharing my knowledge in the form of practical, useable information that you can apply. In the upcoming episodes I'll be discussing about type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, weight-loss & lots more. There'll be Q & A sessions & episodes where I share your experiences & successes and leave you with a positive outlook.
This is more than just a podcast, it's a community that you can be a part of and there's lots to come that I don't think I can completely cover in this intro episode. So, stay tuned!
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