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In this episode, Dr. Dina Pavilonis discusses menopause, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She'll be explaining the differences between perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms women may experience during these stages, and the importance of lifestyle support - as well as the need for proper hormone replacement therapy and the risks associated with improper use. Dr. Dina will also offer some actionable recommendations for managing symptoms and supporting overall health during perimenopause and menopause.

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About Dr. Dina Pavilonis: 
Dr Dina Pavilonis is a medical doctor board certified in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, Fellow in Anti-Aging Metabolic Endocrinology and Functional Medicine (FAAMFM), certified by Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), certified BA and Management at Cornell University She is the CEO and Founder of one of the largest Integrative Clinics in Chicago, Green Circle Wellness and the author of her first best-selling book "No More Bandaids".

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This week, we're doing a quick (but educational) dive into a controversial topic - the itchy butthole.

Yep - we said it. Itchy butthole.

If you're like most people, your first thought when you feel an itch "down there" is, "I must not have wiped well enough." - right? We're here to tell you on today's podcast that there might be more going on than you think!

In today's episode, Isabel is going to tell you about the most common causes of those "icky itches" - and how to relieve them.

This is a quick-listen episode - grab your favorite device and listen in!

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In this episode, I'm excited to have Mary-Beth Charno, a nurse practitioner specializing in tick-borne and mold illnesses. We will be discussing various topics related to Lyme disease, including co-infections, prevention, and differentiating between current and past infections, as well as the complexity of Lyme disease and how to prevent Lyme by preventing the occurrence of tick bites.

Chapters:

02:30 All Things Lyme

04:22 Lyme Co-infections

09:33 Prevention of Lyme Disease

23:47 The Complexity of Lyme Disease

24:22 Differentiating Lyme Disease from Other Infections

25:08 Treating Different Stages of Lyme Disease

26:13 The Adaptive Nature of Lyme Disease

27:11 Co-Infections and Testing

28:01 Different Types of Infections and Vectors

29:10 Sequential Presentation of Infections

30:02 The Role of Antibiotics in Lyme Treatment

31:00 Maintenance Treatment and Antibiotic Dependency

31:30 Challenges in Obtaining Antibiotics

32:23 Personal Experience with Lyme Treatment

33:18 Individual Variability in Lyme Tolerance

36:07 Increasing Prevalence of Environmental Illnesses

37:27 Improving Collaboration and Communication in Medicine

38:27 The Role of Lyme Literate Practitioners

39:30 Believing the Patient and Individualized Treatment

41:02 Finding a Lyme Literate Practitioner

41:35 The MSIDS Questionnaire

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Our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN is talking about all things gut health and chronic inflammation today! 

If you've been a long-time listener of our podcast, you know these are topics that we've spoken on before, and with good reason - because they're vitally important and absolutely connected! You already know that your gut health has a huge impact on your overall health - but did you know that it can also either cause or reduce inflammation everywhere in your body? 

Sydney is going to be giving you an amazing amount of information today about how to improve your gut health - and in turn, reduce inflammation in your body. You're going to want to take notes on this one!

Chapters & Takeaways:

00:29  The Basics of Inflammation
01:27  Chronic Gut Inflammation
06:04  Factors Contributing to Gut Inflammation
09:21  Impact of Antibiotics and Stress
10:18  Other Contributors to Inflammation
13:40  Lab Testing for Inflammation
15:58  Reducing Inflammation: Diet and Lifestyle
28:16  Consequences of Untreated Gut Inflammation
31:06  Preventing and Managing Inflammation

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We're so excited to have Dr. Dina Pavilonis as our guest today to discuss how to successfully transition off of Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs.

You've seen it, heard about it, and it seems like everyone is on it these days - Ozempic (or Wegovy, or something similar) - right? But what exactly are these drugs - how do they work, and what happens when you try to transition off of them? How do you NOT gain the weight back when you stop taking these medications to lose weight?

Dr. Dina is here to give us an absolute gold mine of information and knowledge on this topic - and we can't wait for you to listen in!

Chapters & Takeaways: 01:16 Understanding the Effects of Ozempic and Similar Drugs

05:19 Challenges of Nutritional Intake06:08Transitioning Off Ozempic

07:46 The Set Weight Number and Body's Resistance to Change

11:51 Working with a Nutritionist and Health Coach

13:19 Complexity of the Process and Chemical Changes in the Brain About Dr. Dina Pavilonis:

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In this episode, Isabel discusses the importance of keeping symptom logs in the healing journey. A symptom log can help you and your practitioner to understand the big picture AND the day-to-day details of one's body for effective healing. Isabel also shares examples from her own symptom log to illustrate what a symptom log can look like.

CHAPTERS & TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 Importance of Symptom Logs

01:22 Understanding the Big Picture

03:42 Using Symptom Logs for Better Assessments

04:40 The Value of Symptom Logs in Functional Medicine

05:10 What Does a Symptom Log Look Like?

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Are you confused about what type of sugar to eat (or not eat)? There are so many options these days: real sugar, plant-based sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, honey, maple syrup - it's no wonder consumers are confused about what type of sugar to eat!

In this episode, Isabel will help clear up the confusion and give you some real insight into the world of sugar. 

Important highlights of this episode: 

1. Sugar is Sugar, But Some Have Different Glycemic Indexes

2. The Body's Response to Sweetness and Calories

3. Artificial Sweeteners and Their Negative Effects

4. Preference for Nutritive Sweeteners

5. Negative Effects of Zero-Calorie Sweeteners

6. Preferred Natural Sweeteners: Honey and Maple Syrup

7. Opportunity to Improve Nutritional Status

8. Eat the Real Thing and Stop Looking for Alternatives

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Blood sugar: you're always hearing about it, right? But if you're not diabetic, should you even be concerned about your blood sugar at all?  The answer is a resounding YES! 

In this episode, our own Sydney Flippo, RDN - our in-house expert on Diabetes - discusses the importance of managing blood sugar levels, even for individuals without diabetes. Blood sugar, or glucose, affects everyone's health and can lead to poor energy and focus in the short term, as well as the development of serious health conditions in the long term. Sydney will explain the factors that affect blood sugar levels, how dysregulated blood sugar can lead to cellular dysfunction, fatigue, brain fog, cravings, and skin issues, as well as how it can affect weight management, hormonal function, and mental health. 

The highlights of this episode: 

1. Why Should I Worry About My Blood Sugar?

2. Understanding Blood Sugar and Glucose

3. Factors Affecting Blood Sugar Levels

4. Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Blood Sugar

5. Positive Effects of Exercise on Blood Sugar

6. Dysregulated Glucose and Cellular Dysfunction

7. Effects of Blood Sugar on Daily Experience

8. Blood Sugar and Weight Management

9. Blood Sugar and Hormonal Dysfunction

10. Blood Sugar and Mental Health

11. The Risks of Following Internet Recommendations

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You might have heard of the supplement called "DIM" on the internet, and you may be wondering: What is it? Is it safe to use? What is it even for? 

In this episode, Isabel discusses the use of DIM (Diindolylmethane) as a supplement to lower estrogen levels. She will highlight the potential negative effects of overusing DIM without proper testing and understanding of individual hormone levels, as well as the importance of testing to determine the appropriate use of DIM and to assess estrogen levels, methylation, and overall hormone processing. This episode will also help clear up the misconceptions floating around the internet about this popular supplement! 

The highlights of this epsiode: 

1. Introduction to DIM and its Popularity

2. The Potential Negative Effects of DIM

3. The Importance of Testing with a Dutch Test

4. Understanding Methylation and Estrogen Levels

5. The Risks of Following Internet Recommendations

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In this episode, our own Sydney Flippo, RDN discusses exercise recommendations for individuals with adrenal fatigue or cortisol dysregulation. Sydney will explain the concept of adrenal fatigue and how it is a dysregulation of the HPA axis and explore the various causes of HPA axis dysregulation, including poor diet, inflammation, and emotional stress. She'll also provide some actionable tips on exercise for individuals with adrenal fatigue.

The highlights of this episode:

1. Definition of Adrenal Fatigue

2. Causes of HPA Axis Dysregulation

3. Exercise as a Tool for Cortisol Dysregulation

4. Recommended Exercises for Adrenal Fatigue

5. Exercise's Short-Lived Effect on Cortisol Levels

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Juicing - we hear so much about it! It's the best thing for your health - OR - it's the worst thing for your health. The battle over juicing goes on and on. In this episode, Isabel discusses the benefits of juicing and addresses the debate around whether juicing is good or bad for you. She'll be discussing how juicing is an effective way to increase fruit and vegetable intake, improve gut health, and introduce new foods to sensitive individuals, as well as sharing personal experiences of witnessing the positive impact of juicing on people's health.

The highlights of this episode: 

1. The Benefits of Juicing

2. Juicing vs. Smoothies

3. Isabel's Personal Experience with Juicing

4. Tips for Juicing 

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In this episode, Isabel discusses the integration of Eastern and Western medicine in healthcare plans and shares her personal experience of using both prescription medication and herbal remedies to treat Lyme disease. 

Here are the highlights of this episode:

1. Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine
2. The Importance of Trusting Your Practitioner
3. The Need for Communication Among Practitioners
4. Embracing Both Sides of the Equation

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In this episode, our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN will be talking about the popular supplement Berberine. We know that Berberine has been used in Chinese medicine for a long time and is derived from various plants - but what does it do?

Chapters:

00:00  Introduction to Berberine
01:00  Potential Health Benefits of Berberine
01:55  Berberine and Weight Loss
02:54  Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Berberine
03:48  Berberine for GI Health
04:15  Berberine in Combination with Other Botanicals
05:14  Conclusion and Recommendations

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Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

In this episode, our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN discusses how to eat for blood sugar management. Did you know that healthy blood glucose levels are largely within our control through lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management? Sydney will be highlighting the importance of nutrient-dense foods and making recommendations to improve the digestion of these foods. Additionally, Sydney will discuss the role of exercise in regulating blood sugar and the impact of sleep and stress on glucose levels. 

Chapters

00:00  Introduction and Importance of Blood Sugar Management

01:26  Controlling Blood Sugar with Nutrient Dense Foods

03:19  Carbohydrates as Accompaniment to Meals

04:09  Order and Timing of Food Consumption

05:33  Exercise for Blood Sugar Regulation

07:30  Sleep and Stress Management for Blood Sugar Control

09:22  Simple Steps to Manage Blood Glucose

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See you next week!

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In this episode, I'll be discussing the use of food allergy tests and whether they are worthwhile or a waste of money. You see, the value of these tests depends on how they are used. I'll also highlight the distinction between IgE and IgG testing and how IgG testing can be useful for identifying chronic food sensitivities, and how food sensitivity tests can be used to gauge the health of the gut lining.

Chapters

00:00  Introduction and Purpose of Food Allergy Tests
01:00  Different Types of Food Allergy Tests
01:58  Proper Use of Food Sensitivity Tests
02:57  Using Food Sensitivity Tests to Identify Leaky Gut
03:53  Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Testing
05:16  Combining Food Sensitivity Tests with Other Tests

Welcome back to another episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

In this episode, I will be sharing an update on my personal journey with mold exposure, including a recent exposure and the effect that had on my health and that of my little dog, Henry. I'll also talk about the connection between co-infections and mold, as well as my experience with treating mold and the positive changes I've noticed in my symptoms.

This is a quick, easy-to-consume episode, but it's packed with information, so feel free to listen more than once!

Takeaways

• Mold exposure can have a significant impact on health and can be a hidden cause of symptoms.
• Co-infections, such as Bartonella, can be connected to mold exposure and may require treatment.
• Testing for mold may not always be conclusive, and symptoms should be considered alongside test results.
• Mold treatment may involve both conventional and herbal approaches.
• Remediation of the moldy environment is crucial for long-term health.
• Toxicity from mold can affect the nervous system and contribute to symptoms.
• Gratitude and support are important aspects of the healing journey.

Chapters

02:16 Discovering Mold in the House

03:17 Co-Infections and Mold Connection

04:38 Testing and Treatment for Mold

07:24 Toxicity and the Nervous System

07:54 Future Plans and Gratitude

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Today I'm talking with a longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Jamie Kyei-Frimpong, DNP, FNP-BC, IFMCP. Dr. Jamie shares her personal journey of healing from gut dysbiosis, adrenal hormonal issues, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and environmental toxins, and explores the impact of toxins and stress on health, the prevalence of underlying infections, such as Lyme and Epstein-Barr, and the role of trauma in chronic illness.

We'll dive into:

• The Impact of Toxins and Stress on Health
• How underlying infections, such as Lyme and Epstein-Barr, can intensify symptoms and impact overall health.
• The Importance of Immune System Resilience
• The Role of the Nervous System in Healing
• Finding the Right Practitioner 

You don't want to miss this!

To easily locate info in this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:09 Dr. Jamie's Journey to Healing

09:00 The Impact of Toxins and Stress on Health

15:37 Underlying Infections and Chronic Illness

20:03 The Prevalence of Mold and Environmental Toxins

29:26 Addressing Trauma and Emotional Healing

36:22 The Role of the Nervous System in Healing

37:16 Finding the Right Practitioner

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In this episode, our very own Sydney Flippo discusses gestational diabetes and the glucose tolerance test, the risks associated with gestational diabetes and the importance of screening. Sydney also explores alternative options for testing and the importance of being your own advocate.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Gestational Diabetes
02:24 The Glucose Tolerance Test
03:49 Alternative Options for Testing
07:40 Advocating for Yourself - So Important!

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Here's the scenario for today's episode: you're on antacids, and ready to transition off of them. But here comes your old nemesis: acid reflux - giving you heartburn, waking you up at night, and making you fearful to eat certain foods.  What can you do?

We're going to dive into this scenario with you on today's episode and talk about: 

• Why does acid reflux come back when transitioning off of antacids? 
• What's the best way to successfully transition off of antacids and keep acid reflux at bay? 
• Which foods you can safely eat, and which foods we'd suggest avoiding.

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In this episode, we're going to talk about bad breath - what causes it and how to avoid it!

We're going to do a quick dive into:

• Where does bad breath come from? (Hint: It's not always your mouth!)
• What popular "solutions" to bad breath really DON'T work - and why.
• Some quick, actionable tips you can use right now to improve your breath!

So glad you're joining us for this episode! Be sure to drop us a comment and leave a review - it really does help!

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Today's Quick Chat episode is just in time to help you through cold & flu season! Our own Sydney Flippo is going to walk you through some easy, actionable tips to boost your immune system: 

• Which foods can boost your immunity

• Supplements - which ones can be supportive to your immune system

• Stress Management and how stress affects your immune system

• Sleep - how much do you need and how to improve the quality of your sleep for better immunity

• Exercise - your body needs it for top-notch immunity!

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The holidays are officially here, and everyone is traveling to visit family and friends, eating foods that aren't on their daily plan, and dealing with stressors that are not the norm. We're here to help you navigate all of that with this quick episode of the podcast!

We're doing a quick - but thorough - dive into:

• How to handle being off your normal eating plan during the holidays
• Will eating off-plan for these few days really derail your progress?
• What about the environment you'll be in - mold & poor air quality
• How to deal with the stress that comes with the holidays - all the hustle & bustle, being around family members, etc.

You don't want to miss this episode!

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Welcome back to another episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

This week, we're talking all about mold on our social media feeds, and continuing that topic here on the podcast. I'm diving into how we at ISN diagnose and treat mold toxicity, and I can't wait for you to give this episode a listen!

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Our very own Sydney Flippo is taking you on a familiar, but difficult journey today - all about constipation.

Sydney is going to give you some amazing information on: 

• What is constipation, and what causes it?  
• What happens if constipation isn't resolved? 
• What part does diet & exercise play in all of this? Isn't it just all about eating more fiber?
• PLUS: Some immediately actionable tips to help you resolve constipation naturally and prevent it in the future!

You don't want to miss this!

Welcome back to another Quick Chat epsiode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today I'm answering a popular question: Is oatmeal a yay or a nay? 

I'm going to do a quick overview and dive into: 

• Are oats gluten-free or not? 
• The good news about oatmeal & what it contains
• The best way to eat oatmeal to support your health

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This episode is all about balancing your hormones with practical exercise tips, featuring my friend and colleague Stephania Rene.

We're going to dive into how your body reacts to exercise during the four phases of your menstrual cycle, how and when to carve out time for exercise, plus when NOT to exercise and when to change up your exercise routine during your cycle.

You don't want to miss this!

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About Stephania Rene:

Stephania has long struggled with hormonal imbalance and changes throughout her life, and faced the same challenges many of us have: trying (and failing) to get the help she needed from physicians, over-the-counter remedies, diet changes and more. Now, she is a Fitness Trainer who empowers women to harmonize with their hormones through simple, modern wellness!

Welcome back for another Quick Chat episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today we're tackling another hot-button topic that our followers have asked us to cover: Intermittent Fasting.

We're doing a quick dive into:

• What is Intermittent Fasting?
• Is it safe?
• Should you be using Intermittent Fasting for gut health and weight loss?

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Today, I'm thrilled to have my friend and mentor, Nick Pags on the podcast with me to discuss how to thrive through an impossible journey!

We've all been there - you have decisions to make in order to get where you want to be in your life, but you're stuck, right? You want to make a decision, but you're afraid of making the wrong move - so you don't. And nothing happens.

We're going to dive into how to break that cycle and get into what Nick calls "Being-ness" so you can move forward and make those decisions to get where you really want to be!

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Nick Pags, Growth Mindset Expert, Certified Behavioral Change Specialist and Inspirational Speaker, understands the desire to change, why you don’t, and the mindset shifts needed to find success – in any and all areas of your life.

Applying the motivational skills he’s used as one of NYC’s top personal trainers and group fitness leaders, as well as his behavioral change training, he has inspired thousands of individuals – from peers in the coaching space to elite C-Suite executives – to unlock their own potential.  

His gift? He is a chameleon with the ability to meet the energy of any room as he naturally provides a unique mix of high-energy coaching and empathetic listening to create a safe space for self-discovery that is as profound as it is exciting.  

Throughout his private and group work, live events, and corporate speaking, he’s served as a bold interruption to his clients’ habitual patterns. Nick has a way of getting you off of your own mental merry-go-round, and waking you up to the possibility that lives in every breath through profound connection and conversation.

Welcome back to another Quick Chat episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today we're diving into a hot, controversial topic - the newest, most popular weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Are they a miracle solution for obesity, or are they all hype?

We're going to give you some solid, fact-based information on:

• What Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs do, and how they actually work in your body
• The pros and cons of using these drugs for weight loss
• What about Berberine? Is it safe?
• What GLP-1 is, how it affects weight loss, and how to increase this hormone naturally

You don't want to miss this episode!

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Welcome back to another fact-filled episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today, my special guest is Kaitlyn Corse - an executive coach and consultant and the founder and CEO of Delightful Movement Coaching. She supports leaders and teams to be resilient, joyful, and on fire.

Kaitlyn and I are going to be talking about the ONE THING that is missing from your healing journey and your life - and you're never going to guess what it is! It's FUN. That's right - good old silly, giggling, rolling-on-th-floor-laughing FUN. When is the last time you had that kind of fun in your life?

We're going to dive into:

• How to relate to your work in a healthy way to avoid burnout
• How to get to the root cause of your burnout
• How to make room for fun and joy in your life, and to make your fun purposeful
• How fun can help influence your healing journey
• Questions to ask yourself about what fun means to you

We're also going to give you some immediately actionable steps to help bring fun and joy back into your life!

So much good information in this episode - make sure you listen to the end, and then listen again when you have time!

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About Kaitlyn Corse:

Kaitlyn is a certified coach and trained natural movement facilitator. She is a creator of Fun for Life, which teaches adults how to bring fun into their daily lives. She's also the creator of Lit From Within, a program that supports work-consumed professionals to develop healthier relationships with both work and make more room for all of life. Beyond developing people and creating healthy workplaces, her great loves are living at the beach, traveling, movement of every kind, and spending time with her beloved partner.

Welcome back for another Quick Chat episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Cold Plunging. It's everywhere, isn't it? You're seeing it in magazines, on health shows on TV, and it's definitely all over social media. But is it safe? Is it harmful to your hormones as a woman? What about the latest trend of lumping cold plunging into a group with HIIT exercise and intermittent fasting?

I'm going to answer all these questions in today's episode - grab your favorite device and listen in!

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It's our 50TH EPISODE of The Wellfuel Podcast! Celebrate with us!

Our special guest today is Dr. Rob Graham, MD, MPH, ABOIM, FACP, and chef. He is my friend, colleague and one of my own practitioners supporting me on my own health journey - so you know I trust him - and I wanted to share his knowledge with you!

I'm talking with Dr. Rob today about how to simplify your health journey. We all know there are multiple components to your health journey, right? Diet. Supplements. Sleep. Exercise. Tests. What those test show & how to handle the results. SO. MANY THINGS.

Dr. Rob is going to walk us through how to distill those many components down to a simple formula that he uses in his practice and his own life, which he calls FRESH: Food, Relaxation, Exercise, Sleep, Happiness.

Welcome back for another Quick Chat episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today, I'm going to give you some nuggets of knowledge that will help you transition off of a restrictive diet and back into eating a variety of foods.

You may have been on a restrictive diet for some time, and suddenly moving back to eating all the foods you used to eat can be detrimental to your gut health - you have to take some specific steps to make this process sucessful. But no worries - I've got your back!

I'm going to give you some easy, actionable steps in this episode to get you started!

You don't want to miss this!

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Today our own Sydney Flippo is with me, and we're giving you some gold nuggets on how to get the best out of your healing journey. 

When we embark on a healing journey, no matter what the issue is, our own actions and mindset can affect the outcome - positively or negatively.  We're going to dive into what you need to do to have success on your healing journey, with some tips on how to help your practitioners help you! 

You don't want to miss this!

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Welcome to another Quick Chat episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today I'm going to be talking about how to navigate your sleep journey on a nightly basis, and giving you some immediately actionable tips to improve your sleep!

Sleep is something everyone needs, and as a society, we're more sleep-deprived than ever. Why? What can we do about that to ensure we are sleeping better every night?

We're going to talk about what lifestyle factors might be disruptive to your sleep, and how to correct those, and I'm going to give you FIVE immediately actionable tips to help you get back to having amazing sleep!

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Welcome to another episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today I'm joined by our own Sydney Flippo to discuss how to improve and maintain the health of your hormones, and how those hormones affect EVERYTHING in your body.

Hormones. When we hear that word, the average person thinks of sex - right? That's what immediately comes to mind. But hormones control & influence so much more than just sex! Your sleep/wake cycle, your immunity, your overall health are all influenced by hormones, and so many things you do can affect those hormones either positively or negatively.

We're going to dive into:

• What can I do to have healthier hormones overall?
• What foods are best for healthy hormones?
• Water, sleep, eating - how much, when, and what is best for healthier hormones?
• What about environmental factors?

We'll also give you some easy, actionable, practical tips that you can put into place immediately to help improve the health of your hormones!

You don't want to miss this!

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Welcome back to another Quick Chat!

Today, I'm going to talk about what having Mold Toxicity looks like, and how it can present in your body. You know, in our practice, we often see patients who have been to their regular doctor or other practitioners who don't believe Mold Toxicity exists - they've been made to feel like they don't understand their own body, that they have some other condition, or worse, that it's all in their head!

I'm here to tell you - it's real - we see it often, and we understand how it works, where it can come from, and how to work on seeking treatment for Mold Toxicity.

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

On today's episode, we're diving into another Case Study with Sydney Flippo. Today's episode is about Catherine* - a client who came to us with a large set of symptoms that were making her life difficult. Catherine had multiple strong food allergies and had been reduced to a very limited diet of simple, bland foods and was also having other symptoms that alerted us to the fact that she may have a mold exposure as well.

We'll discuss how we discovered all the root causes of Catherine's issues, the treatments we pursued to help heal her gut and eliminate the mold in her system, and get her back to eating a healthy, more varied diet.

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On today's episode of The Wellfuel Podcast, we'll be talking about my personal journey with Lyme Disease: 

• How and when did this start?
• What symptoms I was experiencing that indicated I had Lyme Disease (though this is a completely individual experience for everyone)

• What treatments I've started using to deal with Lyme

You don't want to miss this!

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Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! It's time for another episode of Ask Isabel.

Fasting. Intermittent Fasting. OMAD (One Meal A Day). 
You've heard all the terms, right? 
​They all boil down to one concept:  How Often Should I Eat? 

On today's Ask Isabel episode of The Wellfuel Podcast, we'll be talking about: 

• How often you should REALLY be eating (Hint: it's really NOT any of those terms mentioned above.)

• What happens when you eat too frequently - or not frequently enough? 

• The processes in your body that are necessary for a healthy gut that can be disrupted by improper meal spacing

• Our recommendations for optimal meal spacing

You don't want to miss this!

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The newest episode of The Wellfuel Podcast just dropped - and it's our 40TH EPISODE!!  Celebrate with us!  💫💯💥💃

Have you ever felt like your hair is falling out?  Seeing what seems like too much hair in the hairbrush when styling your hair, or in the shower drain after showering?  We're going to dive into this topic today and help you understand how and why this happens, and what to do about it! 

We'll be talking about: 

• What it means when your hair starts falling out

• Is hair loss a sign of something more serious going on in your body? 

• What to do if you feel totally fine and still have hair loss

• What nutrients can support healthy hair

You don't want to miss this!

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It's time for another Ask Isabel episode of The Wellfuel Podcast! 

This time, we're doing a quick, informative dive into a topic many of you have asked about - how to support your body during a time of transitioning off of birth control. 

This is a tough topic for many, because the transition into taking or stopping birth control can go very smoothly - or not.  When it doesn't go smoothly, it can be a really rough ride and cause all sorts of havoc in your body.  

We're going to discuss how to help your body through this process today!

You don't want to miss this!

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Hello and welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

It's time for another Case Studies with Sydney episode!

These short episodes will highlight actual client case studies, and will help you get a deeper understanding of the type of health issues we help our clients with, and how we handle specific cases - and their outcomes!

Today, we're talking about Amy*, and her struggle to lose weight, relieve her chronic constipation & acid reflux (plus much more), and most importantly for Amy - to conceive.

You may wonder what those seemingly wildly different symptoms have to do with conception - but believe it or not, they can all be connected - and when the root problems are addressed, great things can happen!

Take a listen to how we helped Amy to relieve her symptoms, and with that relief, how her conception journey turned out.

*Name changed for privacy.

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Time for another episode of Ask Isabel!

This is a special series of episodes where we will be answering the questions you've asked us on Instagram - we'll provide a short-form answer on Instagram as well, but a long-form answer on the episode.

Today's question on Ask Isabel is one that I hear a LOT:  Are Endometriosis and Histamine Intolerance Connected?

• How do histamine & hormone issues overlap in the body?
• How is the gut lining involved in all of this?

This is a topic we see often with our clients, and we're always glad to hear their stories and help them through this health issue! Listen to this quick Ask Isabel episode today and get the answers you need!

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Join us for future episodes: Quick Chats, which give you loads of info in a short, bite-sized episode, and Ask Isabel episodes, featuring hot topic questions from our audience & followers! 

Hello and welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast!

Today, we're starting a new and exciting series called Case Studies with Sydney, featuring our very own Sydney Flippo.

These short episodes will highlight actual client case studies, and will help you get a deeper understanding of the type of health issues we help our clients with, and how we handle specific cases - and their outcomes!

Today, we're talking about Evelyn*, and her struggle to lose weight and feel less sluggish - give a listen to learn more about how we helped her improve her gut health, her bowel movements, and achieve slow, sustainable weight loss!

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Welcome back to another Quick Chat episode!

We're going to take a quick, but very informative, dive into The Low-Histamine Dite:

• When is this diet appropriate?
• What's involved in a Low-Histamine Diet?
• Is this diet safe to stay on long-term?
• What benefits can someone expect to see from a Low-Histamine Diet?

You don't want to miss this!

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On this week's episode of The Wellfuel Podcast, we're chatting with my good friend, Sydney Greene about body size changes during your healing journey.

When your body has inflammation or other issues, it can sometimes cause weight gain or weight loss - both of which can be concerning and difficult to navigate both physically and emotionally.

Today, we're going to dive into some questions around that tricky problem and give you some actionable tips to help you through this difficult spot in your healing journey:

• Should you be weighing yourself every day during my healing journey?
• How you can break your addiction to the scale
• How to navigate needing a clothing size change
• How to handle negative comments from those around you

You don't want to miss this!

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Sydney Greene is a registered dietitian specializing in behavioral health nutrition. She received her Bachelor's of Science in nutrition and dietetics and her Master's of Science in clinical nutrition from New York University. The focus of her private practice is in nutrition for disordered eating, eating disorders, addiction, recovery, and people wanting to give up dieting for good.

Using an integrative, customized approach, Sydney works with individuals nationwide as a registered dietitian nutritionist. Sydney has also written for publications such as Nike, Health Magazine, Shape, and sits on the Medical Expert Board for Eat This, Not That. Sydney is also the Addictions Resource Professional for the Behavioral Health Nutrition Practice Group under the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Welcome back to another Quick Chat episode!

In this episode, we're talking about parasites - and I know you're already thinking, "Parasites?!? Eww!!" - and you're right! But I'm here to tell you all you need to know about parasites and treatment for them.

We're going to take a quick, but very informative, dive into: 

• What kind of parasites are we talking about here?
• How do you know if someone has parasites? 
• What is the treatment for parasites like? 

You don't want to miss this!

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Welcome back to another full episode of The Wellfuel Podcast!

I'm so excited to have one of my RDN colleagues on the podcast with me today - Gina Jones - to talk all about thyroid, Hashimotos, and honestly anything else that comes up.  Gina is an amazing fellow integrative registered dietician. She's a registered dietician nutritionist specializing in functional medicine nutrition and holds a master's degree in clinical nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. Gina is both academically and professionally trained by Cleveland Clinic Foundation and is an alumnus of the Cleveland Clinic Center for functional medicine.

We're going to be talking about: 

• Where and what is my Thyroid and what does it control/affect in my body? 
• What is a full Thyroid Panel and why should I have one during my annual physical?
• How can I support healthy Thyroid function?
• What is Hashimotos & what does it have to do with my Thyroid?
• What are some things I can do to support & improve my health when I have Hashimotos?
• ...and much more!

You don't want to miss this!