Confidence Through Health

In this episode, we learn from Yogi Aaron about the importance of neurologically strong muscles and how to create them. You might be surprised to find out that stretching, as we typically think of it, is doing more damage than it is helping. Yogi Aaron created Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ (AYAMA) as a technique to help us live pain free. Using movement to illicit a response from the m...

How our food tastes drives us to what we consume. If something is good for us but doesn't have the taste we like or remember, we tend to avoid that healthy option even though we know it's better for us. Gluten is one of those ingredients that can create havoc in our bodies. Jules Shepard is transforming the gluten free world with her gfJules flour and recipes. Check out this blog post to learn mor...

Dr. Dominic Brandy has journeyed through a cancer diagnosis and found the benefits of turning to a plant-based meal plan. He provides us with numerous research studies about how our body and gut microbiome interact with phytonutrients. Dr. Brandy talks about stress reduction, breathing, emotional & spiritual health and the relation to having healthy cells in our bodies. Dr. Dominic Brandy is the F...

We can all individually and collectively benefit from living healthier lives. Udo Erasmus breaks down how we can find our inner health by addressing the heartache that feeds negative energy. Many of the world's problems may just disappear when we each live with an awareness of who we truly are, how we can work together to foster peace, and live in connection with nature. Udo Erasmus is the founder...

There are multiple ways that we can react to difficult situations. Paul Weigel's story teaches us that choosing the challenging route can provide a far more beneficial outcome than the difficulty of the journey ever could be. Paul Weigel is a father, a six-time Ironman triathlete, a college professor, and a self-described professional dabbler. A lover of the outdoors and hiking, he spent much of h...

Scott Pinckard's received a diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma and was instructed to begin looking at hospice arrangements. After praying, he felt led to look at other options with Envita Medical Center rising to the top. He shares how the journey progressed and even some of the doctors at Envita were amazed at his ability to overcome such an aggressive form of cancer. Scott shares the importan...

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers have been around for years but they have recently begun to be used for medical treatments and longevity. Cloe Bohbot, owner of Oxynergy2, shares how she began using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (hbot) to help people recover from their illnesses quicker and more effectively. We discuss how important oxygen is at the cellular level and how the human body uses oxygen to help k...

When Kelly Price realized there was a treatment available to help relieve her hot flashes and night sweats, she not only decided to get treated but decided to use her years of business experience to help the Reset Medical and Wellness Center get this technology out to other women. Kelly shares that while lifestyle changes can help women who suffer from either a high number or severe hot flashes, t...

As an endurance athlete himself, Brandon Engle understands the importance of listening to your body and seeking professional help when the normal pain of running increases. He shares some great tips for preventing injuries - stretching, strength training, cross training, foot strike/proper stride, and importance of correct foot wear for both running and the rest of the day. Engle stresses that whi...

A migraine is a complex neurologic disorder characterized by significant disability due to pain and symptoms associated with attacks. According to the World Health Organization, migraines are one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses on Earth and impacts over 37 million men, women and children in the U.S. Dr. Sina Smith is an expert on migraines and acupuncture, among other health related iss...

Forget living with cancer in remission, Sandy Yozipovic was determined to be cured of cancer without a trace of it in her body. This is difficult to do in the traditional medical system but Sandy found a doctor willing to go outside the norm. She now lives without a trace of cancer in her body, healthier and happier than ever before. As Sandy shares, the human body has this remarkable ability to c...

This is a powerful conversation for anyone who suffers from a headache, no matter how painful or long-lasting it is. When we realize that a headache is a symptom of a problem elsewhere in the body, Dr. Scott Vrzal says we can start to change our overall health simply by addressing the need in the body and the headache will quickly resolve.  Dr. Vrzal has identified 7 pain patterns that indicate th...

The healthcare system, in the United States especially, can be frustrating for patients to figure out. The thing is, it can also be frustrating for medical professionals. Patrick Alonso decided to become a healthcare advocate for patients struggling with the system because he saw this frustration on both sides. Having someone like Patrick come in and help everyone be on the same page results in be...

While I brough Ben Holt on the show to discuss the importance of breathwork for our health and healing, he brought so much more knowledge about achieving our best lives. Ben shares several techniques that we can start to apply to our lives to be able to heal and evolve into the people the world needs us to be. Ben Holt is known for his work as a Spiritual Teacher, Breathwork Facilitator, Healer, a...

While cancer continues to be one of the top causes of death, it can be prevented.  Dr. John Oertle shares that a driving force behind Envita Medical Centers is not just to treat patients as they deal with the disease but to also promote preventive techniques using everything from simple nutrition changes to cutting edge technology. We discuss: the differences in the genes of a healthy cell and tho...

Michelle Oravitz's story is truly one of finding answers to her own problems and then putting herself in position to help others. Fertility issues, unhealthy menstrual cycles, and a medical system that potential overmedicates the issues are all not talked about enough in our society. Michelle not only brings these issues into the conversation but she also shares practical, ancient alternatives tha...

Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative - these are the traits we need to successfully execute any plan of action we have for our lives. As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 35 books. You can get a copy of his most recent book  The Third Day at www.th...

Dr. Torkil Færø, author of the bestselling book The Pulse Cure , explains how our heart rate variability provides real time feedback about our health. Wearable devices can detect the changes in our heart rate that are a result of both positive and negative impacts on our health. Learning how to use this information to makes changes in our daily lives can and will affect our overall health. Dr. Tor...

We tend to fill our minds with information and emotions that are unnecessary to our lives. Whether its because we feel like we need to be busy or we don't have to tools to avoid being bored, we often stress over things that we have no control over. Denise suggests that we need to "accept life for what it is." Finding the proper outlets for our emotions, connecting with people in our social circles...

Chris Manderino worked hard to achieve the dream of playing NFL football. He shares a bit about his journey and how that relates to starting a business with a mission that focuses on social impact more than profits. A key factor behind LYFE Fuel is providing a total nutrient package to combat the lack of nutrients in our current diet. Understanding what nutrients the human body needs and in what q...

Learning how to let our body take control of our healing processes is a learned behavior. Dr. Ishan Shivanand has introduced Yoga of Immortals as a way to get back to centering ourselves and healing our mental wellness. We discuss several tips for mental health and implementing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness into our recovery routines. Mental fatigue and burnout are real forms of stress that af...

Angela Zeng grew up watching family members use plants and herbs for medicinal purposes. Years later, she is now providing her own drink formulas to provide people with proper nutrition for healing. As she says, food is better medicine. Angela shares the importance of knowing the foods you need to help your cells work best. With a PhD in pathology, Angela brings a research based approach to her dr...

If you struggle with getting what you want out of life or can't seem to ever achieve the goals you have, Dr. Mike brings us several great ideas to help improve productivity. Many people in today's world must regain health first before they can optimize health and then move into biohacking. Dr. Mike explains his 5 P formula that will help you clarify where you are, where you want to go, and how to...

Laurie shares how her health challenges and seeking God's input in healing led her to co-create Elev3n. Following her lead, we are all better participants in our communities with each other when all aspects of our lives are healthy - mind, body, and spirit. Finding the holistic healing modality that fits for you is a strong driver behind the creation of Elev3n. Laurie Curtin is the Co-Founder and...

Many of us are in contact with or consuming toxic chemicals without even knowing it during the day. In his powerful new book Raising Healthy Kids , David Steinman , one of America’s premier environmental activists, shows how today’s most popular items — from bubble bath to cereal to cleaning products to snack food — are contaminated with unacceptable levels of chemical toxins and pesticides, and h...