Ancient Health Podcast

In this episode of our hair loss series, Dr. Motley explores how liver issues may cause thinning hair on the crown of your head, according to Chinese Medicine. Discover the link between the meridian system, liver infections, testing, treatments, and the role of diet and emotions in hair health. #liverhealth #wellness #hairgrowth Takeaways Hair loss can be linked to liver problems. Specific hair lo...

Join Doctor Motley at the A4M Conference in Las Vegas as he dives into the fascinating science behind isometric exercise with Mark Young, CEO of Zona Health. Learn about an approach lowering blood pressure, releasing nitric oxide, and optimizing overall well-being. Mark brings his entrepreneurial expertise and passion for health empowerment to this dynamic discussion, where they explore: The scien...

In this episode prompted by a listener question, Doctor Motley breaks down the healing power of vibrational plates and their potential to improve blood flow and help improve the body’s energy. The podcast covers how vibration plates work to enhance blood flow, support the body’s organs, and improve muscular strength and balance. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube cha...

Sean Kelly of the Digital Social Hour Podcast joins Doctor Motley for a chat about his health history and the “huge wakeup call” he had about examining his health in his 20s! They discuss gene-testing, discovering deficiencies earlier in life, their shared backgrounds, the difference grounding can make and more! Plus, learn about Sean’s unusual path to success and his advice for young people.  #MT...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and hair-loss Part 2! In this episode, Doctor Motley explores hair-loss related to infections in the kidneys and bladder. Learn how old kidney and bladder infections could be connected to the hair loss you’re experiencing. Doctor Motley gives you his testing recommendations (including testing for yeast and fungal infections), as well as common signs and symptoms and na...

Today we’re joined by Dr. Michael Ruscio, a doctor of alternative medicine and host of Dr. Ruscio Radio. He brings us his amazing clinical wisdom and actionable advice all about common gut issues like SIBO and fungal overgrowth. Get ready to nerd out on gut issues!  TOPICS DISCUSSED Probiotics Best Practices Gut, Brain, Mood and Lifestyle Connection Most (and least) Necessary Tests to Take Why We’...

What is a Hiatal Hernia and what are early signs of the condition? In this episode, Doctor Motley talks about correlations in Traditional Chinese Medicine between a Hiatal Hernia and the stomach and heart. He also discusses potential techniques for relief with kinesiology and muscle therapy. Doctor Motley also explores the mind-body connection and some of the emotions that are related to this cond...

This is a repost of a valuable older episode Doctor Motley taped with Dr. Chloe Weber, an herbalist and doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She advocates for natural and herbal solutions for hormonal dysregulation women are experiencing. In this powerful discussion, they unpack organs that are important to women’s health and how from a Chinese Medicine perspective, we can see how strongly our...

In this episode Dr. Motley connects the dots between hair loss and spleen trouble in TCM and emphasizes the importance of looking at past infections and your emotional health. It’s all connected in Traditional Chinese Medicine! This podcast also gets into dietary changes, herbal remedies and other healing modalities that may support hair growth.  Takeaways Hair loss can be linked to organ weakness...

Tap into your body’s intuitive wisdom with Ayurvedic expert Nidhi Pandya. Nidhi is an Ayurvedic doctor based in NYC who pioneered the Inner Climate Method. She joins us to share her wisdom and expertise on how to find our way back to health and balance in our lives and our homes, and even optimize fertility, with a simple approach that feels natural, accessible and effortless. Nidhi also serves so...

In this episode, Dr. Motley takes your questions about trauma, emotional resilience and more. Drawing on the power of the mind/body connection Dr. Motley gives a TCM perspective on building emotional resilience. He also explains how a childhood trauma could be recorded in the body to show up late in life and why acupuncture and kinesiology could be helpful for these kinds of struggles. The discuss...

Today on the podcast, we welcome Dr. Melissa Sonners, host of the Be Inspired Mama podcast, to explore how to reset our nervous systems through rest and self-connection for long-term health. We’re diving deep into the body-spirit connection with this episode. A distinguished chiropractor specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care, Dr. Sonners is on a mission to help women fall back i...

In this episode, Doctor Motley serves up unique insights into anxiety from a TCM perspective and actionable tips. How are your emotions connected to your body? Can clearing the kidneys help with anxiety? What are some of the physical signs that you’re struggling with anxiety? Can it be genetic? Tune in to find out!  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow...

Mario Brainovic joins the podcast to share with us an innovative tool that harnesses the power of water in its coherent state and its potential for our health and wellness. He tells us all about the revolutionary project that was 15 years in the making and included 50+ scientists across 3 continents. Learn about coherent water and what a powerful difference it can make for us, our mitochondrial he...

Are you suffering from Lyme Disease? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley shares his personal experience with Lyme Disease and addresses common questions about the condition. With a TCM lens, he unpacks symptoms associated with Lyme disease, the emotional impacts it can have on individuals, and the importance of understanding the connection between emotions and physical...

Ellie Kempton, functional RDN and lifestyle architect returns to the podcast! Inspired by her trip to Scandinavia, she passionately discusses simple, everyday solutions and strategies for embracing impactful wellness with Courtney Bursich.  Topics Discussed: Resting from technology Common-sense health habits Scandinavian rules for rest How to protect your peace Mastering wellness vs doing wellness...

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley is taking on a taboo topic: hemorrhoids and all the problems of that particular sphere. He explores these issues through the unique lens of Chinese medicine, drawing the connection between emotional and physical symptoms. Learn about the Identity and Territorial anger conflict TOPICS DISCUSSED: The roles of the liver and gallbladder i...

Catharine Arnston, PhD and algae expert, has a moving story about how she fell in love with the wellness properties of algae. This episode of Ancient Health is a crash course in algae; does this ancient natural substance, the first life-form on earth, have cancer-killing abilities? Is it a cure-all for age-related illnesses? Turns out there are numerous scientific studies on the potent health pote...

This episode of the Ancient Health Podcast is all about involuntary muscle spasms, tics, and sudden movements, particularly when it comes to Lyme disease and hidden chronic infections. Doctor Motley explores the role of infections in irritating and inflaming the nerves, leading to neurological symptoms. The conversation covers the mechanism behind these symptoms, the impact of toxins on the nervou...

Today’s episode the Ancient Health Podcast features a wide-ranging, provocative and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Marty Makary, surgeon at Johns Hopkins, public health expert and author of Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets it Wrong and What It Means for Our Health.  TOPICS DISCUSSED:  The impact of groupthink and medical dogma on health recommendations Is HRT safe for women experiencing menopaus...

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley explores the profound effects of sound on the body and mind. He discusses how sound can be both beneficial and detrimental to health, the mechanisms behind sound therapy, and various techniques such as tuning forks, binaural beats, and gong baths. The conversation delves into the role of the pineal gland in spiritual connection and th...

On this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, learn how Jane Graves’ passion for using all-organic products was inspired by her mother’s health journey. Her background in science and headlong wellness journey led her to create Luxe Beauty, all-organic skincare that’s safe for all ages. Learn why Jane doesn’t use sunscreen, her best skincare recommendations, how our skin can reflect what’s happeni...

What is EFT Tapping and how can it help you? Join Dr. Motley as he unpacks how Emotional Freedom Technique works for releasing emotions today on the Ancient Health Podcast. Our bodies store trauma which can cause all kinds of issues with our health and wellbeing. Tapping is a powerful therapeutic technique that can be used at home on yourself and even your pets!  #EFT #Tapping #biofield #frequency...

Tina Anderson joins the Ancient Health Podcast to educate us on how gut health affects all kinds of health outcomes as she dives into the science surrounding the microbiome, leaky gut and probiotics. Her company JustThrive has a unique probiotic with strains that survive all the way to the gut to support a diverse, healthy microbiome. Tina shares her journey from a career in law to the natural hea...

Kids always catch a fall virus? Here’s your fall cold kit! Explore Doctor Motley’s deep-dive into seasonal viruses that seemingly come home from the classroom every season to knock the whole family down. Plus get all the Doctor’s herbal and practical recommendations. In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Doctor Chris Motley discusses the recurring issue of chronic colds, coughs, and sinus...