The Simple 7 Lifestyle Podcast

Unfortunately, there is so much misinformation and myth when it comes to CBD. Most people only have a vague idea of what it is and they immediately have it connected with marijuana. So they're thinking about stoners, smoking pot to get high. Only a few people realize that CBD is different than that.  But they're still pretty unsure about what all the fuss is about it. So on today's episode we're g...

Just about every day in clinical practice I have the opportunity to teach patients about the role their digestive system plays in the grand scheme of their health. Of course, when a patient is coming in for a typical digestive complaint, like bloating, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea, that is an obvious connection. But when the person is coming in with skin problems, fatigue, stubborn weight...

In this inspiring episode, we delve deep into the topic of overcoming fatigue and explore effective strategies to regain vitality and live life to the fullest. Join us as we uncover the underlying causes of fatigue, discuss its physical and mental impact, and provide practical tips and insights for combating exhaustion. From lifestyle changes and self-care practices to nutritional guidance and men...

Everyone needs a coach. It doesn't matter whether you're a basketball player, a tennis player, a corporate executive, an entrepreneur, or a homeschooling mom.   Even the best of the best in every field of endeavor is limited by their own visual blinders. In order to change ourselves we need to surround ourselves with support. We often need friends who can be our cheerleaders or our teammates but m...

Welcome to today's episode of the Simple 7 Lifestyle Podcast. I'm Dr. Jerry Duggar and I just want to thank you for taking the time to tune in today. It says a lot about you that when you have some free time, you're choosing to learn about your health and taking the initiative to upgrade your education. Congrats to you! Ask just about anyone what health habits are needed for good health and I'll b...

Tammie and I have been focusing a lot of energy on the lifestyle habit of conscious breathwork over the past several weeks. We covered lots of information about the power of breath back in episode 5 as well, so go check that out if you want more information. Recently we met a local breathwork coach who trained us in a specific form of breath practice called SKY Breath.  And so I'm delighted to hav...

When I first started chiropractic practice nearly 28 years ago, I noticed that there were a lot of people who didn't really know much about chiropractic. Since then, the average person seems to know quite a bit more about what I do but I'm still surprised that chiropractic is still so misunderstood. It appears that there are a bunch of myths surrounding chiropractic care that continues to linger a...

One of our favorite ways to maintain a good foundation is by establishing a set routine in the morning and the evening. What you do in the first 30 minutes and the last 30 minutes sets you up for a successful and productive day and a restful night.   Your morning routine starts you off in the right direction each new day and your evening routine puts the events of the day at rest.  Although we may...

One of the most powerful ways that our natural environment is designed to influence the body is through the effect of natural light. Of course, there is no way life could exist on this planet without the presence of our sun. The sun's light is essential to life and it turns out that each part of the sun's electromagnetic spectrum has a part to play. The latest light wavelength to gain popular pres...

Every year about this time, the telltale signs of spring start to emerge and remind us that the long winter is over and we can look forward to getting back to many of our outdoor activities. If you're like me, you're probably noticing that your yard and garden need a bit of attention. After being buried in snow like we've had this year in Utah, Tammie and I are excited to clean up the outside of o...

With literally millions of concussions and other brain injuries happening each year in the US alone, we need to know what the latest science tells us to do to keep our brains healthy and recover quickly if we are unfortunate enough to be the victim of brain trauma. In this episode, Dr. Jason Smith, DC, FABBR, DACBN, FACFN, FABVR, shares some great advice and busts a few myths that you might be hol...

Everybody loves to eat. Eating is awesome! Some of us even go through our day just thinking about what we're going to eat next and if we are among the majority of people, we have enough food in our homes to last us several weeks yet we go buy more every week at the grocery store. But, what if I were to tell you that one of the most surprisingly healthy things you could do to live a longer, healthi...

Scientific research makes it clear that the quality of one's relationships not only impacts mental health and overall life satisfaction but even one's physical health. Our relationships are really strong predictors of overall longevity and happiness. Just the ability to be in a peaceful relationship with someone changes the way you feel about your entire day. But what is often overlooked is the fa...

I'm super excited to have one of my mentors and one of my teachers, Mr. Brendan Vermeer. And we're gonna be talking about some really cool stuff related to brain and mental health. That's really his forte. I think this discussion's going to be very enlightening. We'll be talking about the status of the mental health provider community and ways that we can bring a functional physiology framework to...

One of the major areas that I focus on with my clientele is hormone balance. So many of the major symptoms of ill health are tied to the function of these critical chemical messengers. Mental clarity, memory, energy, weight control, sleep, happiness, bone strength, digestive function not to mention sexual health and reproduction are all intimately tied to the balance of this complex symphony. What...

Be honest, when was the last time you had one of those days when things just didn't seem to be going your way and it was really hard to be happy? When I have those kinds of days it's hard to stay focused on the things I can actually control and I find myself wallowing in self-doubt, and self-pity.  I have a tendency to start listening to the inner critic in my head. One of the Simple 7 Strategies...

For over 2 decades now, I've spent my days working in the trenches, sitting knee-to-knee with thousands of people who are trying to improve their health. People just like you who were frustrated, depressed, demoralized, and ready to give up trying to look and feel better. Due to the fact that I'm not a medical physician, the stories I hear are of people who have been bounced around inside of the t...

Since the dawn of time, the main drivers of death have been a traumatic injuries and infection from lack of hygiene and sanitation. Only since modern medicine made significant inroads in lowering the death rate from these causes, have we even had the luxury to think about the question of human lifespan potential. Early on in my career, I picked up a fascinating book called "We Live Too Short and D...

We all prefer to be happy. Our most important job as an organism is to stay alive. In order to do that, we have evolved to find positive feelings when we do things that help us survive and negative emotions when we feel threatened. All mammals have these basic instincts and the wiring necessary to create environments that support this desire.    Viewed through this lens, we are all "self-medicatin...

Within the last 10 years, we have begun to understand more about the brain then all the past centuries combined. The human brain weighs a modest three pounds and has an energy consumption equivalent to a lowly 15-watt electric lightbulb. But it also comprises 100 billion nerve cells (neurons) and boasts amazingly complex hard-wiring 1 trillion neuronal connections. For every neuron, there are 4 su...

There are an estimated 1.1 billion people on the planet with cognitive or mood problems. 1 in 10 Americans are on antidepressants and 1 in 10 children is on stimulant medications.  Estimates are that 1 in 4 of us will experience at least 1 major depressive episode in our lifetime.  Those numbers are staggering!   We are clearly missing something really big here. We need a fundamental shift in how...

Self-care shouldn't be an escape from your life. Many people think that self-care needs to be a scheduled event like a massage or a pedicure. That is one way to give self-care, another way is just to reframe how you do certain things throughout your day. If you set your life up in a way that honors, protects, and preserves yourself so that you can show up every day as your best self. When you comm...

They say that pain is the greatest motivator. Virtually all of my chiropractic patients begin seeing me because they are in pain.  Most have tried pain medications and haven't found them helpful or they realize that medication can't get to the real root of the problem so they are looking for a better approach to eliminating the pain in their body. You've heard the saying, "if you always do what yo...

Did you know that 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy? According to the CDC, more than 1 in 10 Americans currently have diabetes.  Perhaps even more shocking is that 1 in 3 of us has pre-diabetes,  and 80% of those people don't even know they have it. I'm Dr. Jerry Duggar and in this episode, we're going to unpack what is going on here.  How we've gotten ourselves into this mess and more...

Most of us spend too much of our lives unhappy. We are caught in the trap of measuring our current status against an idealized version of ourselves and who we should be. Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Tracy have written an amazing book that helps us see the folly of this approach to life. They share how our ideals and goals should be the motivating force that drives us to become better versions of...