Learn True Health With Ashley James

In this episode, I travel to Bastyr University (a prominent Naturopathic Medical College) to interview Thyroid expert Dr. Denis Wilson. In our interview, Dr. Denis Wilson discusses how there are two different thyroid problems. You can have a thyroid, the gland, the noun, problem or you can have a thyroid adjective problem. Meaning the function of the thyroid hormone is not being utilized correctly by the cells in the body which leads to a low metabolic rate and a low body temperature. Dr. Denis Wilson says, "If you are on thyroid medication you do not have to be on it for the rest of your life!" He discusses how traditional MDs will have their patient on T4 for life when that does not help the body heal or address the root issue that caused the low thyroid in the first place. He also sees a lot of people who suffer from all of the symptoms of low thyroid function because their cells are not utilizing thyroid and yet on a blood test they appear to be normal. An indication, he shares, is low body temperatu

Natural Chronic Pain Relief - Dr Joe Tatta  http://learntruehealth.com/natural-chronic-pain-relief-dr-joe-tatta/ Chronic Pain Relief Using Neuro Science Hello, True Health Seekers! I'm thrilled to bring you this guest today. He will show us how to utilize the power of your mind and the latest in NeuroScience. So that you can end chronic pain and get some advice on chronic pain relief. It is possible to help people stop using pharmaceutical drugs when there are natural alternatives in chronic pain relief that have so much science behind them. Dr. Joe Tatta helps patients achieve chronic pain relief without the need for drugs. Tatta has an incredible understanding of the science of the brain. Furthermore, he will also teach us how we can re-write the programming in our mind so that chronic pain is a thing of the past. His Inspiration "I'm 44, my mom used to be a night shift nurse during the 80s at this place for adolescents with cancer," Tatta said. "She did that for about five years, and I was eight years ol

My guest today is a fantastic example of someone in the holistic health field who is living her passion! I like to call her Controversial Kristi!  While everyone in the mainstream was promoting low-fat diets she was telling us to eat lard and avoid kale!  You need to listen to this interview to truly appreciate her sound advice for better health and more energy! "I graduated with my BSNU in holistic nutrition and have certificates in completing a certain amount of hours training in Advanced Clinical Nutrition Response Testing." Kristi Acuña was born with a severe case of psoriasis – an autoimmune disease that causes red, patchy skin from head to toe. Her childhood was filled with frequent visits to pediatricians, dermatologists, and alternative health care practitioners to help cure – or at least control – her psoriasis. Each doctor visit became one disappointment after another, as all the medical professionals focused on treating her symptoms rather than getting to the root cause of the problem – what she

When Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance. Sarah Clark is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Sarah is the author of Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge your Fertility Naturally, Fabulously Fertile Cookbook, and Fertility Preparation Program. Her fertility coaching program, which includes functional lab testing, supports couples to make diet and lifestyle changes that dramatically improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby! She is super proud of the amazing community in her Fab Fertile Support Group on Facebook where she offers free weekly challenges, motivation, and support to couples facing infertility! Sarah Clark offers: Free 15-minute health history review Fab

Watch Danny’s 3 Free Video Series On How To ChiRun and ChiWalk! Danny Dreyer is the co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking, revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T'ai Chi with running and walking. His work is based on his study of T'ai Chi with Master Zhu Xilin and internationally renowned Master George Xu, and his 35 years of experience, running, racing ultra marathons and coaching people in “intelligent movement." He has taught thousands of people the ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques with profound results. "My passion is to help runners and walkers maintain a healthy, injury-free relationship with their sport by approaching it as a mindful practice. I teach walking and running technique as well as conditioning and performance for everyday folks. My focus in not on elite athletes, but the other 90% of the running world who has to deal with poor running habits that can lead to injury, despair, and frustration. The world of running has a 65% annual injury rate for all runn

Dr. Maya Nicole Baylac is a Naturopathic Doctor and psychotherapist. She obtained her BA in psychology at the University of Toulouse France in 1964 and her doctorate in naturopathy at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2001. She is the founder and medical director of Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center, which specializes in detoxification and lifestyle changes for chronic disease reversal and prevention. She has created a unique model of recovery based on detoxification with the FIR sauna, coffee enemas, colon hydrotherapy, juicing, water fasting, raw food diet, supplementation, and IV therapy. Patients are taught to master lifestyle changes through trauma resolution and positive psychology. Dr. Maya Baylac's  compassionate staff includes experts in EFT, hypnotherapy, the work of Byron Katie, neurolinguistic programming, craniosacral therapy, and massage. She personally uses mindfulness, meditation, and powerful breathwork, to bring people to the present, let go of their fears, and release their

"Through self-discovery, I hope to cause a ripple effect in healthcare that spreads positivity and uplifts people to be their best selves." At age 25 Kimberly Lackey battled a vicious form of cancer. The treatment threw her info menopause. After beating cancer she suffered a mysterious illness that left her temporarily crippled. And if things weren't bad enough, she then went through a divorce. All of this did not break her spirit. It only fueled her passion and desire for healing and personal growth. Her attitude and mindset are what saved her. Kimberly Lackey went on to become a health and life coach! She gained her health back and participated in marathons. In our interview, Kim shares her story and the mindset it takes to overcome what life throws at us. "Improving health isn't a one size fits all solution. There are many reasons why we veer off of our personal paths but it should never be viewed as a roadblock; it’s simply a detour to get back on the right path towards your life purpose. Learning to

This episode is for those who want to become more physically fit but are afraid to injure themselves or think they are too busy or to inactive to start working out.  Anyone could benefit from what Ryan offers but for those who feel they are held back from being in control of their fitness, this is absolutely for you. After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan Hurst moved to Japan. He participated in various martial arts until another injury made him reevaluate his priorities in life. As Head Coach at GMB Fitness, his mission is to show you that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life, regardless of where you are starting from. Ryan loves to help those who have fitness challenges to become more flexible, gain more strength and have a better control over their body and balance. His focus is to help you have a better quality of life by looking at what physical challenges your day to day life holds for you.  If you have trouble squatting down,

If my guest's alphabet soup after his name doesn't impress you, I don't know what will! Today, Dr. Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM is here to teach us how we can throw away pain medications, how we can heal our gut, how we can cleanse our liver and support our body in removing toxins so we can live a healthy, happy and pain-free life! One of the benefits of cleansing the liver is weight loss becomes very easy for the body to perform.  A major benefit to healing the gut is gaining mental clarity and happiness as there is a direct link between the health of the gut and depression and mental fog! Dr. Silverman graduated magna cum laude from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic and has a Masters of Science in human nutrition. His extensive list of educational accomplishments includes designations as a certified nutrition specialist, certified clinical nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified Kinesio® taping p

Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has a BS degree from MIT in biology and a Ph.D. from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide, Roundup, and the mineral, sulfur. She has authored over two dozen peer-reviewed journal papers over the past few years on these topics. You can read about Dr. Stephanie Seneff's work by going here: http://people.csail.mit.edu/seneff sulfur/sulfate deficiency; glyphosate (Roundup); glyphosate & vaccines (especially MMR); autism. Reasons should be obvious! Dr. Stephanie shares three things we all need to do right now: 1. Switch to a 100% certified organic whole foods diet to the extent possible. 2. Spend significant time outside in the sunlight without sunscreen and without sung

"My own personal journey to healing began in early childhood. As a product of an abusive home life, developing an autoimmune disorder in my early years, constantly attracting abusive intimate relationships to my experience as I grew up, and other traumatic occurrences along the way, I knew I had to turn over every stone to heal my own life story. I went through too many relationships and divorces to keep doing the same over and over again. I began studying psychology and emotional healing at the age of 17. I sought out teachers, mentors, and healers for the autoimmune disease that was destroying my life. I searched for the answers for my relationship woes and financial gurus to change my money story. Basically, every area of my life needed transformation. My world was in turmoil! I knew I was a good person. I knew I was a good mom, sister, daughter, friend, wife, lover and friend. The life I sought, somehow, eluded me for a very long time. I was hungry, determined and committed to overcoming these obstacl

Lenny Gale left a promising career in corporate financial consulting and the CPA license he worked so hard to get to start Life is NOYOKE in 2012. Today, he is in charge of all things Vitamix, including maintaining the Vitamix buyer's guide. His favorite foods are green olives, falafel, and scotch. Life is NOYOKE (pronounced “no-YOLK”) is the online home for Vitamix affiliate, Lenny Gale. With the help of his wife, Shalva, they maintain a Vitamix guide, publish weekly vegan Vitamix recipes, and handwrite a weekly newsletter. Think of them as virtual Vitamix demonstrators. They work hard as commission-only contractors of Vitamix to show how healthy eating can be easy (and fun!) with the help of a Vitamix. As affiliates, they can focus on what they’re good at telling stories, teaching the masses, and changing the world (one Vitamix at a time). "Our main service: We will help you get a deal on a Vitamix and use it in good health. https://lifeisnoyoke.com/vitamix/ Life is NOYOKE is my middle finger to Big Foo

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest holistic “whole-body” healing systems. Developed over 3,000 years ago in India Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness can be achieved by balancing the mind, body, and spirit. In our interview, Dr. Michele shares how she gained her health back using Ayurvedic medicine by focusing on sleep, nutrition, and exercise. She loves teaching others how they can heal and get healthy again! As an MD that specializes in podiatry, many of her patients come to her with circulation issues and diabetes. Now she helped them to heal their feet and heal their life holistically so they can resolve the root causes of their health issues. Dr. Michele shares that it's important that we all do these three things for better health: 1. Eat an earlier lighter dinner (before 6 pm) 2. Go to bed by 10 pm 3. Exercise before breakfast http://www.drmichele.com/about-dr-michele/ Recommended reading: Dr. Michele's book is Body Wisdom: 10 Weeks to Transformation so You Can G

Byron Morrison - Weight Loss In A Busy World http://learntruehealth.com/byron-morrison-weight-loss-busy-world/ Weight Loss Achieved In 3 Simple Steps  I have been on around 30 diets my whole life. Being caught up in that roller coaster ride regarding weight loss is so familiar.   But how then can we stop this weight loss madness? And shift this mindset from chasing this dream, constantly judging ourselves and feeling worse?  My guest today will show us how to achieve weight loss that in 3 simple steps.   The Old Me   Byron Morrison says a few years ago, he had absolutely no interest in health, nutrition or exercise. He was 50 pounds heavier and had a negative mindset and outlook in life. Then his dad was diagnosed with cancer. That, he says, became the eye-opener to take good care of his health and achieve weight loss.    Morrison also used to work in marketing. It was a huge factor why he gained weight. Then he studied nutrition and eventually got qualified as a personal trainer. A few more years

Jill Mattson - The Science of Sound Healing  http://learntruehealth.com/jill-mattson-music-healing/ ‎ Music Healing: The Soothing Your Way To Optimal Health I'm really intrigued that we are affected by energy. How do sound and music affect us? My guest today is an award-winning musician, healer, and author---Jill Mattson. Music healing is what Mattson will explain to us in detail. She will teach us all about how we can use music, vibration, and sound to bring balance and healing to our body. Mattson's Journey to Music Healing Mattson was a musician since she was 3 or 4 years old. It's always been a core of her life. But in her midlife, she was writing a book---an autobiography of God. It was a spiritual quest. That time, Mattson says she was a very conservative Christian. She decided to rewrite the Old Testament from the viewpoint of God. "I was horrified that God was moody and did some nasty things. And I had an epiphany," she said. "Whatever concept I had of God, that is going to reflect on who I am." So M

Justin Stenstrom - How To Have More Confidence http://learntruehealth.com/justin-stenstrom-how-to-have-more-confidence/ Gain Confidence In 5 Amazingly Simple Steps My guest today will teach us some doable tips on how to gain confidence. I'm so excited to have Justin Stenstrom, who is the host of Elite Men Magazine podcast.  He is also slated to launch another podcast which is just as informative as it is entertaining. Elite Men Vs. Justin Stenstrom Podcast Stenstrom says that Elite Men focuses one topic per episode. He, along with his guest, strategize different steps on how to master that topic. The Justin Stenstrom show is more free-flowing and relaxed. This show has a more intimate vibe and dives a little more into the backstory of the guests. How He Became Elite Man First of all, when Stenstrom was 17 or 18 years old,  he had severe anxiety, depression and panic attacks 3 or 4 times a week. Furthermore, he relates had no social life and dating life. Hence, he had no self-esteem at all. It was an awful t

Esther Nagle created a mask and comfort blanket out of alcohol for over 20 years. Wracked with self-loathing and shame, she had virtually no other coping strategies in life besides drinking. When life got difficult, that coping strategy made things worse, and Esther surrendered into a breakdown. In today's interview Esther shares her story from hitting rock bottom several times to finding herself again through Yoga and self-exploration. Through Yoga, she learned tools that helped her reach a place where she no longer needed alcohol. This showed her that Yoga is far more powerful than she ever realized, and she realized she had a message to share. Esther wrote her first book last year, achieving a lifelong ambition. Bent Back into Shape: Beating Addiction Through Yoga shares both her experience and the tools that helped her so much. She has spoken internationally and in the UK to share her experiences and wisdom. She now helps people to untangle themselves and live a life of joyful sobriety, deep connecti

Amelia Comolli is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki practitioner who is passionate in all aspects of alternative healing. She received her associate degree in Holistic Massage Science at Nashua Community College. After receiving her license, Amelia immediately began working alongside Doctors of Chiropractic to treat all sorts of structural issues inside the body. She now practices out of three offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Amelia also enjoys using her intuitive sense and trained Reiki abilities to give advice on furthering an individual's health journey after treatment. "I enjoy talking about how massage therapy can help minor and major issues that a lot of people would normally go see their primary care for. I deal with a lot of similar muscle and structural issues that people are usually told by western medicine to take some sort of NSAID or anti-inflammatory to ease the pain. If the pain is really bad (or sometimes even minor!) allopathic doctors will prescribe some sort of narcot

Books by Dr. Raymond Francis: Never Be Sick Again - http://amzn.to/2gH7zIM Never Be Fat Again - http://amzn.to/2fJjVz5 Never Fear Cancer Again - http://amzn.to/2fJs7PM Never Feel Old Again - http://amzn.to/2g3H54d The Great American Health Hoax - http://amzn.to/2ghoi8E I highly recommend buying his books for your friends and family this Christmas!  The best gift you will ever give them. Raymond Francis has been cited as “one of the few scientists who has achieved a breakthrough understanding of health and disease.” On the cutting-edge of health science, Raymond is an internationally recognized leader in the field of optimal-health maintenance. He is a chemist by training, a graduate of M.I.T., a bestselling author, a world-class speaker, a pioneer in health education, and an internationally recognized leader in the field of optimal health maintenance. At the height of his career as president of a management consulting firm, Raymond’s health began declining. What began as chemical sensitivities and allergi

For some women, menopause sucks! You might be dealing with any combination of seemingly uncontrollable issues like weight gain, boiling hot flashes, soaking night sweats, or mood swings so severe they can take over your life.  Not to mention the mental fog, dry skin, and low energy. Dana LaVoie, my guest today, is an expert in helping women gain health naturally so their hormones balance and their nasty menopausal symptoms diminish or even vanish completely! Dana LaVoie is the founder and creator of Menopause Basics. Dana is a licensed acupuncturist and tonic herbalist. Her passion is helping women find relief from the hormonal symptoms of menopause. Using her 13+ years of clinical experience, Dana will provide you with simple, smart, and natural techniques based on the best of Asian Medicine and modern science. Through online courses and consultations, Dana will tailor her approach to your individual experience until she finds the perfect intervention for you. She works with clients both in-person in Eug