For over 35 years, Margie Bissinger has helped her patients learn skills and habits to increase their resilience and happiness. It’s not simply about feeling better, it’s about living better and longer. The risks for chronic diseases, including osteoporosis, heart disease, dementia, are all decreased when someone is living a happier, more fulfilled life. Margie is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, author, and happiness trainer.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For: [00:01] - Unlocking Your Full Health Potential [10:54] - Transformative Morning Energy Routine [15:23] - Happiness Set Point and Habits [29:01] - Overcoming Negativity and Building Self-Love [35:46] - Happy Habits for Personal Development [47:36] - Prioritize Habits for Health Success   Resources talked about in this episode Website:  Margiebissinger.com Social media handles: FacebookInstagramYouTube Podcast: Happy Bones, Happy Life

Every year, more than 107,000 people in the US–adults and children–die from drug overdoses. Over half of those are from fentanyl. This drug is so powerful that just a tiny amount kills. When do we stop tolerating this loss? Where is the outrage? What can we do differently? DEA Agent Rocky Herron has worked on this issue for over 30 years. Listen to what he has to say. It might save a child in your community.    Key Takeaways to Tune in For [00:01] - Fentanyl Crisis and Drug Education [10:26] - The Fentanyl Crisis and Its Dangers [19:36] - Understanding the Dangers of Drug Use [27:04] - Preventing Drug Use in Youth [32:56] - Preventing Drug Use Through Education   Resources talked about in this episode Website: www.rockyherron.com www.sdcoe.net/ichoose Some resources if you need help: https://211sandiego.org https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline https://mcalisterinc.org https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/alcohol_drug_services/adult_treatment_services_nonresidential.html Videos: Six free, short information videos for families: www.sdcoe.net/ichoose

There are lots of ways to assess bone health and strength. While none of them are fantastic, combining tests creates a better idea of your overall bone health and what changes you can make to improve it. Learn about different options and when you should talk to your doctor about getting tested.  Key Takeaways to Tune In For [01:54] - When Are Women More Susceptible [02:31] - Assessing Bone Health Through Testing[08:04] - Alternative Ways of Testing Bone Health[13:03] - Bone Turnover Marker and Other Test[16:04] - Understanding What Affects Bone Health   Resources talked about in this episode Book - Fracture-Proof Your Bones

Hormones control all aspects of your health, including your mood, metabolism, sleep, digestion, bone health, and menstrual cycle. Most people know that estrogen is important for bone health, but so are other hormones. Learn how estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormone, oxytocin, serotonin, melatonin, and cortisol affect your bones.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For: [1:30] Estrogen and bone health [7:08] Testosterone and bone health [9:22] What does your Thyroid do? [13:42] What is Oxytocin? [17:30] The happy hormone, Serotonin [1912] Complications with artificial Serotonin [22:56] How Melatonin affects your health   Resources talked about in this episode Articles mentioned: How Menopause Destroys Collagen Top Tips for Healthy Blood Pressure Willing but Unable: How Insomnia Kills a Man’s Sex Life Top Nutrients That Increase Dopamine and Serotonin Top Thyroid Nutrients You Can’t Ignore How to Reduce Your Alzheiimer’s Disease Risk How to Boost Oxytocin Why Melatonin isn’t Enough The Three Most Dangerous Drugs for Bones Top Natural Approaches for Stress Top Natural Strategies for Healthy Mood Stress Shrinks Your Brain

Olive oil is one of the healthiest foods. Including olive oil in people's diets is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, dementia, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, and more. Brandi Muilenburg is a nutritionist and entrepreneur. She loves the health benefits of olive oil; she doesn’t just use it. She started a company, Cesira Olive Oil, that sources only small-batch, sustainably grown olive oil from Italy.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For: [2:30] Olive oil within the Mediterranean diet [5:59] Importance of top-quality olive oil [6:30] Deceptive marketing strategies [9:12] Guidance on recognizing fresh oil [14:52 ] Truth behind olive oil labeling [28:30] Olive oil harvesting   Resources talked about in this episode: Website: Cesira Olive Oil  Social media handles  Instagram @brandimuilenburg Instagram @cesira_olio_doliva Facebook @cesira_olio_doliva

MK4 and MK7 are two forms of vitamin K2 commonly found in dietary supplements. Both are naturally occurring, and both have health benefits. But which one is better? When should you take one instead of the other? Dr. Neustadt answers the most common questions about these nutrients so you can make the best possible decision for your health.    Blog mentioned - MK4 or MK7, Which is Better for Bones? Website - NBI Book - Fracture-Proof Your Bones

Dr. Jocelyn Strand is the Clinical Education and Research Director at Biocidin Botanical. She is focused on researching the science of gut health and developing products that target, restore, and optimize intestinal health. Her microbiome research has been featured at medical conferences, where she helps doctors improve how they address GI system disorders, Lyme, and autoimmune conditions.   Guest website - www.biocidin.com

What does it mean to heal? How do we heal? What are the blueprints for building your health journey? These are the questions Dr. Sarah Marshall has been exploring for decades. Your body is talking to you. Dr. Marshall will help you listen.   Website: sarahmarshallND.com Book:  Food That Grows: A Practical Guide To Healthy Living With Whole Food Recipes Social media: FB  IG  LinkedIn

Dr. Gladden embarked on a personal quest to unravel the mysteries of ageless living. Through a unique blend of pioneering research, ancient wisdom, and cutting-edge technologies, he is passionately dedicated to uncovering the keys to Living Young for a Lifetime and sharing those with you.   Website: Gladden Longevity Social media: FB IG Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Book: 100 is the New 30: How Playing the Symphony of Longevity Will Enable Us to Live Young for a Lifetime

Dr. Gary Kaplan has spent his career looking for integrative medical solutions to some of medicine’s most difficult problems. As a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine, founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and author of Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections Can Break Your Immune System and How You Can Recover, Dr. Kaplan shares important information about the missing link for so many people wanting to feel their best. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine.     Website  Foundation for Total Recovery Kaplan Clinic Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Hot flashes, brain fog, hair loss, memory, weight gain, muscle aches and fatigue are all stuff women go through during menopause, or anytime their hormones are out of balance. While most docs simply prescribe a pill (or patch), Dr. Nigma Talib also understands and focuses on the important impact your gut has on your hormones and how you’re feeling. The gut-hormone connection is often the piece women (and doctors) are missing to start feeling fantastic again. Dr. Tailb is a researcher, author, speaker, clinician, and amazing entrepreneur who I’m excited to talk to today.   Website: Nigma Talib, ND Social media: Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter Book: Amazon

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million people in the US. The conventional pharmaceutical approach only treats the symptom, but addressing the underlying causes can give long term relief without any of the side effects. Dr. Sherry McAllister is President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and a clinician for more than 25 years. She was a Qualified Medical Examiner and Expert Chiropractic Witness for the State of California.     Resources talked about in this episode Website- Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Social media-  LinkedIn Instagram Podcast- Adjusted Reality

The pain of your past might still be alive in your body and influencing your health. Your body tells a story, and you can rewrite the narrative. Dr. María is a conventionally trained physician who recognized that there was a gap in her training. Her patients were struggling with the effects of earlier emotional trauma and she was never taught how to help them beyond prescribing a pill.   Websites:  www.saludRevisited.com;  www.shineMD.net   Social media: Follow FB and IG: @MDwrite2heal Follow FB and IG: @saludRevisited Questionnaire: Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire for Adults Books: Healing the Wounds of Medicine: Stories and Journaling for Physicians The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection

PCOS is the most common reproductive metabolic condition. It affects 4-12% of women in the U.S. and is linked to heart disease, infertility and much more. Here to talk about this and her own challenges with PCOS is Dr. Sarah Ellis.     Resources talked about in this episode: Website: https://ellisfamilywellness.com Podcast: The Black Girl’s Guide to Natural Medicine Social media: @dr.sarahellis on Instagram & TikTok YouTube: Dr. Sarah Ellis, ND

Dr. Joshua Levitt has been a clinician and researcher for more than twenty years. As a naturopathic doctor who also supervises Yale Medical School students through rotations in his clinic, Dr. Levitt offers the “best of both worlds” approach to medicine, and is at the forefront of pioneering integrative medical care.     Websites: https://wholehealthct.com/  www.upwellness.com   FB: https://www.facebook.com/UpWellnessNRL/  IG: @DrJoshLevitt IG: @UpWellness

Dr. Dobner has worked for a decade in fecal transplant medicine, which studies show can help people with autoimmune diseases, diabetes, allergies, cancer and more. She’s passionate about the health benefits of microbiome therapy. With her clinical and research experience she pioneered a stool-derived postbiotic that delivers unique health benefits to reestablish and promote gut and systemic health.        Website: thaena.com   Social media handles: @thaena.inc @drpiperdobner

Dr. Kaycie Grigel is a naturopathic doctor and breast cancer survivor who has dedicated her career to helping women heal faster and thrive after a diagnosis and treatment. She’s been working with patients since 1999, and has created programs and an online community to support a woman’s mind and body as she heals. Her vision is to transform cancer care so treatment isn't over until women feel healthy and vibrant again.       Website www.thriving-survivors.com Social media handles Instagram and Facebook: @BreastThrivers

We had so much fun during our first interview, that health products industry researcher and omega-3 pioneer Udo Erasmus is back to share more of his incredible knowledge and wisdom.  Before they became mainstream, he invented methods for purifying the oils from plants, writing books and lecturing. His book, Fats that Heal Fats that Kill, has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide.       Website: https://udoerasmus.com/, www.UdosChoice.com   Social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ @udoerasmus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/ / @udoerasmus  Oil social: https://www.instagram.com/udoschoiceofficial/ / @udoschoiceofficial

Dr. Brandy is a plastic surgeon turned cancer-lifestyle specialist. When he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma he started on a quest to heal himself. And in the process, has now helped hundreds of cancer patients with diet, exercise, targeted supplements, and other lifestyle changes. Dr. Brandy has practiced medicine for more than 40 years and has been passionate about health and nutrition since he was 10. Dr. Brandy is the author of the book, Beat Back Cancer Naturally. This book includes 5 scientifically proven natural and plant-based ways to prevent, survive and thrive with cancer.   Resources discussed in this episode -  Website: https://www.naturalinsightsintocancer.com/   Social media handles: https://www.instagram.com/cancerveggiedoc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dominic-brandy-md-b7a4481a4/ https://www.facebook.com/dominic.brandy.5 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ay46EoKAksvENUfC3rmxQ

Udo Erasmus has worked for decades as a pioneer in championing the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Before they became mainstream, he invented methods for purifying the oils from plants, writing books and lecturing. His book, Fats that Heal Fats that Kill, has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide. He’s passionately given 5,000+ live presentations on nutrition and health, 3,000+ media interviews, traveled to 30+ countries and graced the stage with such luminaries as Tony Robbins and Deepak Choprawith his unique message on oils, health, nature, and human nature.    Website: https://udoerasmus.com/, www.UdosChoice.com   Social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/ @udoerasmus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/ / @udoerasmus  Oil social: https://www.instagram.com/udoschoiceofficial/ / @udoschoiceofficial