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In this solo podcast episode we are learning about the really awful damaging effects that greasy foods (including deep fried, fast food and processed foods) have on our health. These foods are hyper inflammatory, slow down metabolism, drive disease (including diabetes) and more. Listen and learn and let me know what your thinking! Refs; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28424256/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14668269/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27231050/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268515453_ANTI-THROID_EFFECTS_OF_PUFAS_POLYUNSATURATED_FATS_AND_HERBS https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622107625 As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to buy me a coffee and sponsor the podcast, you can here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Recently I spoke with the very beautiful and interesting Lana Kerr about how our skin and lady parts change with aging. As women, we can experience hormonal changes in the ways of perimenopause from the age of 25 onwards. So it is very important that we understand our body. This way we can hopefully make or transition through the different stages of life, a bit more doable. Lana has some fascinating insight on how to help our skins aging process and has developed a non invasive treatment that she backs with research. I hope you find this conversation interesting. You can also find the video version of this conversation over on my YouTube channel - Chemaines Model Health. Lana is the founder and CEO of Lumisque Skincare and creator of CO2Lift, LANA KERR. CO2Lift is recognized for its contributions to non-invasive carboxytherapy treatments. Lana is a fierce advocate for women’s health issues, particularly those that arise with aging and menopause. Find out more here; Website - Co2Lift.com Use DISCOUNT CODE -

This week I had a really interesting conversation with Dr Yug Varma, Cofounder and CEO of Phyla. Dr. Varma’s mission is to change the way we treat chronic bacterial diseases, specifically to acne and other skin issues, and is working tirelessly to achieve this goal with a microbiome-based technology platform. In this episode you will learn; - what causes acne - how hormones influence acne - how improving your microbiome can be a game changer for skin health - what other factors play a part in acne - how to treat acne You can find out more about Phyla and Dr Varmas work here; Web - https://phylabiotics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/phylabiotics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/phylabiotics YouTube - @phylabiotics9358 As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already, and if you would like to sponsor the show, you can buy me a coffee (to keep my brain fueled ;) ) here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Is cheese addictive??? Did you know cheese has opioid activity in the brain? Do you think you have an issue with cheese? ;) Let get straight into the topic in this short solo podcast episode. As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already.

Dark chocolate is literally one of my favorite "health" promoting foods and I insist my clients consume it daily, but why? A new client asked me recently, why do I push dark chocolate so much? The science supporting this amazing food is VAST! Including adrenal and hormone support, reduction in visceral fat, protection for cardiovascular health, and more! I hope this podcast episode answers her (and your) questions around dark chocolate. Let me know what you think in the comments. As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

MINERALS! Are you on top of your mineral intake? Did you know minerals directly influence hormones? Your thyroid hormone is made of iodine which is a mineral and your adrenal glands need lots of magnesium to be optimal. Find out more on how important minerals are for your hormone health and balance in this solo episode. As always, please like share and subscribe. And if you would like to buy me a coffee, you can here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

In this podcast episode we learn the importance of sleep for hormone balance, also which hormones are released during sleep and how these can effect your overall health, and even weight loss results. I hope you find this very informative! Feel free to let me know in the comments! As always, please like share and subscribe if your haven't already. :)

DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is one of our sex hormones that doesn't get as much attention as the others. AKA "the parent hormone", DHEA is a precursor to our sex hormones, including progesterone, and it can also get pummeled by stress. Lets take a look and learn more in this podcast episode. Let me know what you think! As always, please like, share and subscribe, if you haven't already. :)

EPIC is what this conversation is! I had this conversation with Dr Sam Shay earlier today and I wanted to share it asap because I know many of my followers, like me, like to nerd out on this stuff. Dr Sam did an incredible job delivering this information today and I think its understandable for most. I know you will love the conversation around inflammation, vitamin D3 and caffeine! Although this is a totally listenable podcast episode, I highly recommend if you can to watch it, as Dr Sam provides slides and graphs that are super helpful. I have also attached his vitamin D videos below too. Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP solves health puzzles for busy, health-conscious moms, mom-preneurs, and adults with Asperger's so that they can exit survival mode and re-enter community. Known as the friendly "lab nerd", Dr. Shay specializes in functional lab and genetics analysis for data-driven results. Dr. Shay is also a Stand-Up Comic, using clean, observational comedy to educate and entertain. He is a joy to speak to! FI

As we get well into this New Year, I hope "balance" is on your mind. And not just in health but in your life. In this episode I elaborate on what I mean by balance and why it is so important, by breaking it down into several categories that I feel are most important. I hope you find this first episode of the new year SUPER helpful and interesting. Let me know what you think! As always, like share and subscribe. And if you would like to buy me a coffee/ support the podcast, you can here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks I appreciate you and your time! Thank you. :)

Check out the recent conversation I had with Life Choice CEO and founder Dr Eldon Dahl. And check out his fun Christmas jumper too #tistheseason . Life Choice is a supplement and holistic health company based out of Cochrane, Alberta. I have no doubt you will have heard of them and recognize this integrity driven business. I was exited to have Dr Dahl on to discuss his companies natural products for progesterone, thyroid and more. This was a super fun and interesting conversation. Let us know what you think! Eldon Dahl, Doctorate of Natural Medicine, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Life Choice Ltd. Eldon graduated as a naturopathic doctor in 1988; his pathway towards natural medicine was a result of witnessing family members struggle with cancer and recognizing that environmental toxins and nutrition correlated with the disease process. Eldon has more than three decades of experience in the naturopathic and natural healing industries Find out more about Dr Dahl and Life Choice here; Website https://l

For those of use who have lost a lot of weight or plan to lose a lot of weight..."loose skin" can be something thats always hanging around at the back of your mind. Its been my experience that loose skin can be improved to an extent through nutrition, supplements, and good healing protocols. But alas some people do require surgery. Check out my opinion and tips on this topic, and how I improved my own l loose skin after my 165lb weight loss. As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to buy me a coffee for Christmas, you can do so here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks Thank you and happy holidays everyone! xoxo PS; can you believe this is episode 300!!!! Holy!!!!

Mastic gum is one of my ABSOLUTE favorite products to use for acid reflux and damage to the stomach lining - including inflammation of the gut tissue. This supplement can be particularly helpful around the holidays, especially if your eating and drinking more foods that aggravate your stomach. The mastic gum I recommend with my clients also has many other benefits including fighting h.pylori and yeast. Take a listen to this latest episode to find out more and let me know what you think! As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you are enjoying my content and would like to buy me a coffee for the holidays, you can do so here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks I appreciate each of you! xo

In this episode I had a really interesting conversation with Dr Jeffrey Gross about stem cells and more. I love the topic of stem cells and talk about them a lot, so I was excited to have this conversation. I hope you find this talk as interesting as I did, Dr Gross is treasure to the industry. Let us know what you think! In this episode you will learn; - what are stem cells - why are stem cells so important to health and longevity - how can stem cells help with inflammation, pain and regeneration - natural ways to support your own stem cell production - what is stem cell therapy Find out more about Dr Gross here; @stemcellwhisperer IG = https://www.instagram.com/recellebrate/ WEB = https://recellebrate.com/ Linkedin = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-gross As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to buy me a coffee, you can here -> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

In this episode we are revisiting apples and they are an amazing food for healing, health optimization, reducing inflammation, improving gut health, improving metabolism, improving blood sugars, reducing cholesterol and more. Seriously if you are not convinced buy the end of this episode that you NEED an apple a day... then all hope is lost.

I have been recommending krill oil forever and a day, but why? I always get asked "why?". And why I do not usually recommend fish oil? So here's why...I think you will find there is a vast difference between the two. I hope you find this helpful. Studies are below also. Let me know if you have any questions. Oh and yes, I do know I said DHA a few times, instead of DHEA. ;) Ref 1; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3024511/ Ref 2; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4559234/ Ref 3; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19399161/ As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

Today I had Dr Robert Dickson back on the podcast to give us an update on the Calgary fluoride water situation. Dr Bob first appeared on the podcast a few years back, and his return was actually (recently) requested by several of my followers. Lucky for us, Dr Bob kindly obliged. :) If you are in Calgary, Airdrie, Strathmore or surrounding areas, actually if you have any interest in knowing the issues around fluoride, then you will enjoy this conversation. Dr Bob is a family physician, kinesiologist, and founder of Safe water Calgary. He is a long term advocate of medical freedom and safe healthcare for all. Find out more and have your say here; TAKE ACTION = https://www.safewatercalgary.com/action https://www.safewatercalgary.com/ https://www.fluoridefreecanada.ca/ https://fluoridealert.org/ Link to our original conversation - https://youtu.be/sn9rlq2BZpg As always, please like, share and subscribe. And let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments. :)

#schemas #cbt #selfbelief #personalitydisorders #narcissism Earlier this week I had a really fascinating conversation with psychotherapist Dr Avigail Lev. This conversation had me totally captivated. We discussed; - how cognitive behavioral therapy helps - schemas and how they effect your life - self and core beliefs - separating self empathy from excuses - past experiences that effect our lives now - living with narcissism - gaslighting and more. Dr. Avigail Lev is a psychotherapist, author, mediator, international speaker and executive coach in San Francisco. She is the director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. Find out more and take advantage of Avigails resources and FREE quizzes mentioned in the conversation here; https://bayareacbtcenter.com/cbt-questionnaires/ https://bayareacbtcenter.com/ Avigails books here; https://www.amazo

Do you know what the "circadian rhythm" is or how it works? This is one of those things, that if you have a clear understanding, you can use it to pay dividends with your health and body goals! I really hope I explained it clearly in this podcast episode and if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the comments or email me at; support@chemainesmodelhealth.com As always, please like, share and subscribe, if you haven't already. :)

Do you know the markers of metabolic health? Clinically speaking, metabolic health is defined by optimal levels of five markers: waist circumference, blood sugar levels, triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood pressure - where medication is not present. 1 in 3 adults have metabolic syndrome - some researchers would say the number is actually higher - maybe 1 in 2. Regardless, you should know your body and where you fall in the metabolic health scale. And hopefully this podcast episode helps you do that, and even make the changes you need to improve your metabolic health should you need to do so. As always, please like share and subscribe of you haven't already. Thank you! :)