Learn True Health With Ashley James

Today's episode is about how our spiritual, mental and emotional health directly affects our physical health. Through an attitude of gratitude today's guest, author, speaker and executive coach, Angus Nelson, shares how we can transform our lives to have more happiness, connection and a stronger sense of purpose and belonging. In the western world, we are taught to focus on goals to achieve. We beat ourselves up for not having the body, the car, the house, the job, relationship or the income we want. Those who find themselves dissatisfied with an aspect of their life end up achieving nothing more than unhealthy levels of stress and inner conflict. In today's podcast interview, Angus teaches how to shift our mindset so we can increase our happiness and become grateful for what we have in the now. This gratitude is just the beginning. It opens our life up to feeling levels of joy, purpose, and inner satisfaction that we have been yearning for. Gratitude fosters generosity within ourselves and for ourselves.

Dr. Heidi Semanie is back on the show to teach us things we didn't know about vitamin D! It's common knowledge that vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin because our body uses the sunshine to make it. And in the winter, we can suffer from Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder (S.A.D.), or low vitamin D levels, which are linked to depression. Dr. Heidi explains that our body needs Vitamin D to utilize Calcium, a major mineral our bones, muscles, nerves and other tissues need to function!  So, without vitamin D, we cannot healthfully use calcium! Vitamin D is also linked to aiding the body in cancer prevention, and in the event the body is fighting cancer, it has been linked to helping the body create healthy tissue. Lower Vitamin D levels are found in those with neurological disorders like MS and Parkinson's as well as in mood disorders like depression. Here’s What You’ll Discover: What key roll our liver and kidneys play in our vitamin D levels Why digestive health is so important in establishing vitamin D levels

Today's interview is dedicated to my mother who passed away from cancer in 2002 when I was 22 years old.  It is her birthday today, May 18th. She would have been 69. My Mom would have LOVED this interview!  Tracy Adams is an expert in helping people achieve their health goals by utilizing the mind-body connection and gaining more emotional satisfaction. If you have any curiosity around wanting to know how to tap into the healing potential of your mind you'll love listening to today's episode! We have all of the resources we need inside of us and hypnosis simply helps us tap into our own resourcefulness to help us overcome our problems we are having trouble solving. Problems that are physical like overeating or pain. Emotional problems like anxiety, fear, and confusion. Hypnosis is a tool you can learn to gain clarity, resourcefulness, and direction which lead to emotional satisfaction in all areas of our life. Here’s What You’ll Discover: Pain can be eliminated using self-hypnosis! Procedures like dental

Forrest Knutson, an expert in Yogic Meditation, is back on the show to teach us all HOW to meditate. He gives us a simple step-by-step method to begin meditating each day, and for those who have been meditating for a while, he covers techniques to go deeper. This particular type of meditation can be a spiritual experience, in that you are encouraged to utilize your spiritual beliefs within your meditation. Christians can incorporate Jesus, Catholics can incorporate Mother Mary or one of their favorite saints. Others may choose Buddha, an angel, Allah or the Divine Light. Whoever you have a personal connection with. Forrest explains how to incorporate your spirituality into your meditation for an inspiring and profound experience. If you do not have a defined spirituality, do not worry, you can still use meditation for its many benefits! Here is a summary of Forrest's step-by-step guide: 1) Quiet Room or corner of your room. 2) Sit on the floor or sit with your back straight on a chair. 3) Straight spine w

Jennifer Saltzman is back on the show to chat with Ashley about nutrition and supplement confusion.  For over 21 years Jen has helped many people find their path to health through the physical medicine of pilates, the healing power of prayer and the nutrifying addition of healthy diet and supplements. Her biggest concern is that people have supplement confusion. Many people believe that supplementing with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs and omega fatty acids is a good thing. The problem is what to take, how much to take and when to take it! Jen offers herself as a Supplement Coach to those who are seeking to finally relieve the confusion and get on the right supplements for them. To reach Jennifer, please email her: Jennifer@takeyoursupplements.com Here’s What You’ll Discover: Eliminate degenerative diseases Prolong life and good health Increase your sense of vitality, energy and stamina Achieve deeper, more restful sleep Health AH-HA Moment: The modern era of convenience, fast food, and reactive medic

Oleg of Green Bloom For Humanity is back on The Learn True Health Podcast.  Oleg is an expert in the healing properties of raw cannabis, and his business, Green Bloom For Humanity, is leading the industry in developing RAW, non-psychoactive cannabinoids. “Don’t get high, get healthy” is Green Bloom’s motto. Oleg shares stories of healing, including his own brother, who cured his liver disease, tuberculosis and drug addiction using raw extracts of the cannabis plant. Pure RAW cannabis has unlimited medicinal value with no side effects. Oleg describes the four different cannabis delivery methods and emphasizes that anxiety and pain can be eliminated quickly and completely while those who can’t sleep will now sleep through the night.   Oleg helps Ashley and his audience understand the significance of cannabis.  The lay person thinks that marijuana is just trouble, causing highs that lead to addiction and run-ins with the law. However, consumed in raw form, it is not just a medicine, it is also a supplement.

Barnetty Kushner is treating her stage 3 breast cancer 100% naturally.  In the Fall of 2015, days after Barnetty held her sister's hand while she died from Uterine cancer, Barnetty was diagnosed with breast cancer. Barnetty, who is only 37 years old, has seen her father also pass away from cancer, or from the effects of the mainstream medical treatments that often do more harm than good. In this interview Barnetty shares her story and why she is fighting cancer naturally. A big inspiration was watching the docuseries The True About Cancer. Here’s What You’ll Discover: Different ways people are reversing their cancer naturally A diet that starves cancer cells The gut is the most important aspect of your health. Without a healthy gut, your immune system is compromised. Health AH-HA Moment: There is no sense of urgency. You do not have to get rushed through the "cut, burn, and poison" treatment. Give yourself time to do your research and get second AND third opinions! Your Challenge: Even if you do not have

What we do in the privacy of our bathrooms isn't normally up for discussion, however, this is a holistic health podcast in which I am committed to bringing you info that will help you achieve optimal health. In this episode, Dr. Heidi shares that our bowel movements are directly connected to our health. If we have constipation or diarrhea it can affect many aspects of our well-being, including our mood, energy, immune system and toxin elimination! You may think you're all set when it comes to your bowel movements but Dr. Heidi teaches how you can achieve OPTIMAL digestive health that will lead to GREAT bowel movements! Please share this episode with those loved ones in your life that you know struggle in the bathroom. Dr. Heidi is passionate about helping everyone achieve the perfect poop for optimal health! Here’s What You’ll Discover: Your gut health plays a direct role in your mood! The average American only poops 1 - 2 times a week! For OPTIMAL health, we should  have a bowel movement 1 to 3 times a D

Oleg of Green Bloom For Humanity is Ashley’s guest today on The Learn True Health Podcast.  Oleg is an expert in the healing properties of cannabis, and his business, Green Bloom For Humanity, is leading the industry in developing RAW, non-psychoactive cannabinoids. “Don’t get high, get healthy” is Green Bloom’s motto.  Oleg helps Ashley and his audience understand the significance of cannabis.  The lay person thinks that marijuana is just trouble, causing highs that lead to addiction and run-ins with the law. However, consumed in raw form, it is not just a medicine, it is also a supplement.  Cannabis can supplement 40 types of food groups and all vitamins, enhancing their curative capacities. Cannabis has been used for its profound therapeutic value for centuries. As a matter of fact he found cannabis mentioned 66 times in the Old Testament.  With his cannabis protocol he has helped a final stage cancer patient attain full remission after having been released from the hospital to die.  Oleg goes deep into th

Leiann King, originally from California now lives in Utah withher family. She is a farmer’s wife and homeschooling mother of ninechildren. She has spent a lifetime learning and exploring naturaland alternative living. She is an advocate of home birth andnatural parenting, birthing five of her nine children at home withthe support of her loving husband. She is a certified MasterHerbalist through The School of Natural Healing, an expert on thetherapeutic uses of essential oils and has begun practice in thefield of iridology. She is a raw food enthusiast and believes inthe enhanced spiritual benefits of eating close to the land.Leiann is an energetic and informative speaker with a treasuretrove of experience and insight. She walks her talk. A passion forworking with nature and blessing the lives of others are foremostin her life.Here’s What You’ll Discover:What are essential oils / aromatherapyDifferent ways to use essential oils safelyHow to NOT use essential oilsHow to support your health using aromatherapyHea

You could easily win my contest!  Want to know why? Because unlike other contests, the lottery for example, where your chances are 1 in a million, my contest is only for listeners of my podcast, like you! So, your chances of winning are HUGE! Last night while I was sipping my newest favorite organic herbal tea (it's seriously addictive because it's so delicious!) I thought to myself "I wish I could share this tea with my listeners!" and then I realized I could! I am going to put together an FUN collection of my favorite supplements, teas and other goodies for you to win. This box will be filled with $100+ worth of fantastic holistic treasures that my family and I use and enjoy. Do you know "Oprah's Favorite Things List"? Well, this is going to be  Ashley's Favorite Holistic Things List that you will be winning! I am so excited for you to win it too! Entering into the contest is simple: 1. Go to iTunes: http://bit.ly/learntruehealth-itunes 2. Give a 5 Star Rating and Review of my show ( Of course, only

Forrest Knutson is an expert teacher (and still a student) of meditation. He left the safety of the ashram to pursue a self-reliant life as a yogi householder. Through a lifetime of meditation and study Forrest observed key elements of meditation and simplified them so that anyone who applied themselves could learn and achieve a successful meditative state. Today Forrest teaches through his books and online through video training available in the Learn True Health’s membership. Here’s What You’ll Discover: The #1 most important thing to do in life. Understanding how we think and how we can change our behaviors Prayer before and after medication is a form of protection Prayer and meditation are related Holy saints would meditate Health AH-HA Moment: Four days of practicing meditation decrease our stress hormones by 25%! Your Challenge: Every day find time to practice your double breathing. At a stoplight, at work, before bed, are all good times to remember to double breathe. Resources: Adventures in Medi

This is the list of items I keep in my medicine cabinet in case I, or someone I care about, catches a cold.  I have found it to be very helpful to have all of these items on hand so at the first sign of a sore throat or sniffles I can begin to use these supplements and protocols to help my body fight off the germs as fast as possible. I have witnessed natural medicine working much faster and more efficiently than over the counter symptom suppressing drugs! All of these items and how to use them were taught to me by Naturopathic Doctors. 1. Organic Elder Berry Extract: http://amzn.to/1qVicMH 2. Organic Throat Coat Tea: http://amzn.to/1qViKSG 3. Nasal Colloidal Silver Spray: http://amzn.to/1qViZ0g 4. OLBAS (For steam inhalation and NOT for bathing): http://amzn.to/2448hqf 5. Neti Pod Kit: http://amzn.to/1qVk7Rw 6. For the 90 Essential Nutrients, Killer Biotic and the essential oil blends (1st Defence and To Be Well) Visit http://takeyoursupplements.com Chat with a True Health Coach. They will help you order

April Haugen earned her Master of Science of Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University in 2014. Between 2010 and 2014 she attended over 160 births as a student midwife.  And from the year 2000 till now she has also been working as a doula.April is trained in herbal medicine and uses its ability to support the body’s natural healing in her midwifery care.Her master thesis was titled “Using herbal medicine for labor induction and augmentation: An evidence-based practice guideline for Licensed Midwives” Resources: Organic Catnip Tincture: http://amzn.to/1SBwewA Organic Rasberry Leaf Tea: http://amzn.to/1SkaxC6 Supplements for lactation support recommended by Midwife April:Go-Lacta: http://amzn.to/1QuwOrl Motherlove: http://amzn.to/1SBwKKM VIDEOS:Reducing fear of birth in U.S. culture: Ina May Gaskin at TEDxSacramento https://youtu.be/S9LO1Vb54yk How to Calm a Crying Baby in 5 Seconds (This REALLY works!)https://youtu.be/eK4O9N3DjJM After watching that videos, get his book http://

Dr. Megan Saunders, a.k.a. "The Crazy Kombucha Lady" is back on the show today to answer the question "What the heck is kombucha?!"We also discuss the benefits of cultured foods, probiotics, gut health, and kefir!Here’s What You’ll Discover:What is KombuchaWhat is KefirHow to improve your gut healthWhat is our body's biomeHow to eat foods that will increase probiotics in your gut naturallyHealth AH-HA Moment:Fermented food has been in the diet of every ancient culture. Only in the last 50 years have we decreased our consumption of live, cultured foods. These fermented foods give our gut the healthy probiotics we need for optimal health!Foods like:SauerkrautPickled veggies (cucumbers, garlic, beets, radish, etc)Korean kimchiKefir (can be made from dairy or coconut milk)KombuchaYogurt  (can be made from coconut, almond, cow milk, etc)Your Challenge:Drink Kombucha (or Kiefer) every day for 1 month and see if you notice a difference in your digestion and immune function.Do not do this if you know you have a yeast

Dr. Megan Saunders returns to Learn True Health to discuss Chronic Adrenal Fatigue and why almost everyone has it.If you have any of these symptoms your body may be suffering from Chronic Adrenal Fatigue:Drops in blood pressure (occasional dizziness) Trouble falling asleepWaking up in the middle of the nightAnxiety / panic attacksMental fogExhaustionSex hormones out of balanceThyroid issuesDecrease immune functionChronic infectionsSpikes of energy followed by periods of crashingNeed multiple cups of coffee or energy drinks just to functionSugar addiction / cravingsAfter listening to this podcast you will want to take action towards decreasing your stress and improving the healthy balance of your stress hormones.  At learntruehealth.com you will find videos on sleep, nutrition, meditation and breathing techniques that will enhance your night’s rest, decrease your stress and help you on the road to healing your adrenals.Here’s What You’ll Discover:What is Nature CureWhat do Adrenal Glands doWhat role a cortiso

Steve Flansbaum is back on the show! Steve is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and has earned his MS in Professional Counseling and Theory. Steve offers a workshop called "Thinking Your Way Into a Thinner Body" so if you would like to attend his workshop for free, or work with him one-on-one, please contact him by visiting: http://www.steveflansbaum.com/new-page/ In this podcast, Steve shares how our body image and our relationship with our body can easily be distorted by our mind. We think this is just a problem women have but men are just as prone to body dysmorphia. Looking in the mirror and obsessing over a flaw that isn’t there.  Men want to be taller with more muscles and as Steve points out, he gained 100lbs of muscle body building and when he looked in the mirror his mind could not let him see his accomplishment, only his believe that it wasn’t enough. It will never be enough until you heal the relationship with yourself. Steve shares that the relationship to our beh

April Haugen earned her Master of Science in Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University in 2014. Between 2010 and 2014 she attended over 160 births as a student midwife.  And from the year 2000 till now she has also been working as a doula.April is trained in herbal medicine and uses its ability to support the body’s natural healing in her midwifery care.Her master thesis was titled “Using herbal medicine for labor induction and augmentation: An evidence-based practice guideline for Licensed Midwives”It’s shocking to her that nationwide the C-section rate in the United States is almost 40%.  It’s ridiculous to look at a room with 10 pregnant women and believe that 4 of them need a C-section.  Because our medical system is a for profit system we cannot always trust that our doctor or hospital has our best interests at heart. That is one of the many reasons why having a midwife and doula when going through your pregnancy, will help you have the best outcome possible.The United St

Dr. Megan Saunders, ND shares what men can do naturally to improve their sexual health and performance. Through natural medicine, men can get the root cause of their erectile dysfunction (ED) and heal whatever is causing it so they no longer have impotence. The definition of erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or to maintain an erection 25% to 100% of the time.Common known causes can range from blood sugar dysregulation, kidney issues, healthy cholesterol deficiency, circulatory issues, prostate health, and stress.Dr. Megan shares that if the ED came on suddenly to see a doctor so they can rule out nerve damage, cancer or something more serious. Often ED is easily reversed once the root cause is discovered and the right lifestyle, nutrition and diet changes are made.Here’s What You’ll Discover:•    Erectile Dysfunction means there is an issue causing it that can be reversed with natural medicine and lifestyle changes.•    Stress can cause erectile dysfunction!•    Emotional issues like conflict a

Steve Flansbaum is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and has earned his MS in Professional Counseling and Theory.He offers a workshop called "Thinking Your Way Into a Thinner Body" so if you would like to attend his workshop for free, or work with him one-on-one, please contact him by visiting: http://www.steveflansbaum.com/new-page/In this interview, Steve shares his deep insights around what is not working in the $60 billion dollars a year weight loss industry and what he is doing that is effectively helping his clients get to the root cause of their weight issues.In the weight loss industry, Steve shares, there are $60 billion dollars being spent each year and yet only a 3% to 5% success rate!  Steve has a 20% success rate with his clients but for those who stick with the program he has a 100% success rate. It’s all about sticking with it.I asked Steve what the difference was between those who stick with it and successfully achieve their weight goals and those who drop off