Whole Body Optimism

Dr. Chrissy's Review: Gut-Heart Axis Revealed

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During this fascinating review, I go through the science of explaining how the gut and the heart are connected. 
Did you know that what you eat can directly impact your blood vessels and your heart? Listen to this episode if you are curious about what the scientists are discovering as we speak about how the things we eat can really impact our long-term health outcomes. 
Read the full article here: ARTICLE LINK
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Interview with Dr. Carrie Holland - Fit Life

Dr. Carrie Holland is a dynamic coach passionate about working with women to create a fit life. She helps busy professional women build and maintain wellness by coaching them to Eat, Move and Think in a way that promotes better health, resulting in strength - physical and mental. She combines her skills as a family physician, certified personal trainer and life coach to provide clients with a transformative wellness experience.
If you feel like you are constantly sacrificing any one of your fitness, career, relationships, or mind, Dr. Holland is here for you. If you are a high-achieving smart woman who is burned out, overworked and busy, and you’ve had trouble losing weight, exercising, or maintaining a healthy body because your life is out of alignment, you are in the right place. Dr. Holland's mission is to coach smart women to get strong - mentally and physically - through a combination of eating, moving, and thinking.
Work with Dr. Holland
 
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Interview with Dr. Allison Menezes - MorePlantsMD.com

Take 2 minutes for plants!
Now with this current episode: As Mardi Gras is over and Lent is upon some of you, listen up! I have a wonderful episode in store for you with Dr. Allison Menezes. We actually met on a plane when I was flying back from a conference. She and I instantly bonded because she is a physician and loves talking to people about eating more plants. Now this is right up my alley! She is doing some incredible things outside her specialty of ophthalmology, and I truly believe she will have a huge impact on the future of medicine by what she is doing with her mission to get people to eat more plants! Listen in to hear more about it!
Dr. Menezes gives so many pearls of wisdom and here are some of the links to the things she mentioned that are life-changing:
1. How Not to Die - YouTube video by Dr. Michael Greger
2. Game Changers - Netflix must-see documentary
3. MorePlantsMD Newsletter - Dr. Menezes's must-read Newsletter
 
We also talk about superfoods that we both have in common that we take! Here's an Amazon link to the one I take every morning. Check it out! 
Tumeric Superfood
Ready to make a change in YOUR own gut health? I created a CLEAN GUT REBOOT specifically for you made by me, Dr. Chrissy!
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Interview with Rachel Ely - Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach

Before she was a nutrition coach, Rachel Ely navigated her own struggles with weight and the overwhelming world of diet culture and quick fixes.
This is where she found a passion for helping busy moms find sustainable, realistic paths to health and wellness.
Now, as a coach, Rachel merges her personal experience with my professional expertise to guide other Mommas through their unique wellness journeys, focusing on long-term solutions over quick fixes and diet culture mindset!
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Dr. Chrissy's Opinion on How to Maintain Clean Living during Mardi Gras!?!

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Today is a special episode exploring how to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans while adhering to a clean living lifestyle.
Key Topics Covered:
History of Mardi Gras:
Origins from ancient pagan festivals to Christian adaptations.
Development of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, blending various cultures.
Mardi Gras Traditions:
Feast of Epiphany and the Joan of Arc parade.
King cake tradition and its role in celebrations.
Formation of 'Krewes' and their influence on parade traditions.
Review of Clean Living Tips for Mardi Gras:
Incorporating physical activity during the festivities.
Staying hydrated, especially when consuming alcohol.
Making mindful food choices amidst traditional treats.
Importance of adequate rest during the celebratory period.
Building a supportive network for a healthier celebration.
Participating in bead recycling for environmental sustainability.
Conclusion:
Emphasizing Mardi Gras as a time of community and joy, and how to celebrate it healthily and mindfully.
 
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Interview with Farmer Dean - Organic Farmer

Listen up yall! This interview with Farmer Dean is full of all kinds of farming knowledge. I learned so much from this interview and I know you will too! We discussed organic vs non organic produce, grass fed and grass finished beef, types of chicken eggs, and even taked about growing tomatoes inside your house! You will learn practical tips from this episode that I know you will love! 
 
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Mentioned in the Episode, YouTube by Farmer Dean:
Feed your tomatoes calcium with uncommon things!
Growing Tomatoes with Egg Shells & Epson Salt
Baby Carrot Myth Busted by Farmer Dean!
Fake Baby Carrots
 
I you need help navigating the ingredients list, let me help! Check out my top 20 favorite pantry items! These items don't have extra preservatives that Farmer Dean warned about! These items are WBO approved and can help you start your clean living journey. 
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Interview with Cattle Rancher LaMay Family Farms

I had the pleasure of interviewing Christina LaMay, the mama bear for the cattle rancher team at LaMay Family Farms. They are a Louisiana company that ship GRASS FED and GRASS FINISHED beef to anywhere in the US. If you don't know the difference between the two then you need to tune into this episode and hear more about the major difference. If you are unsure of where your beef is coming from, where it is sourced, then you should look no further for your supply. The LaMay Family Farms provides the BEST beef I have tasted. After our interview, we enjoyed burgers that did not need any seasoning! We don't eat a ton of meat, but when we do we expect good quality. And the LaMay Family Farms really elevates the quality of beef. Check them out and let me know what you think!!
Order online - LaMay Family Farms 
 
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Interview with Dr. Malathi - Integrative Medicine Physician

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I had the pleasure of interviewing this incredibly successful physician, Dr. Malathi. She is so wise and went to more schooling to give what her patients wanted - a deeper application of how to heal and maintain health, more than what Western medicine can provide! She accepts virtual visits also. Listen in and to learn more about this fascinating approach to whole body health. 
About Dr. Malathi:
After almost twenty years in practice in the hospital and the clinic, Dr. Malathi knew that traditional Western Medicine was both invaluable and incomplete.  She also realized that she needed to learn more to support patients in their pursuit of health. Enrolling in the Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona fellowship provided her with the knowledge she needed to truly explore what makes and maintains health. She opened this practice in 2023 after a long and thoughtful consideration of how she could help people in a new way that shares the knowledge that she acquired with the love of helping people.
 
Schedule an appointment for a virtual session:
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https://www.youtube.com/@AyurIntegrativeMedicine/videos
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/ayurintegrativemedicine/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.malathi2023/
 
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Interview with Barbara Blank - Clean Creations: Meals Pre-made for ease of clean eating!

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The #1 New Year's resolution is to eat healthier! Well I have you covered in this first episode with Barbara Blank from Clean Creations! 
"Our mission is to make clean eating simple and convenient. You should never have to sacrifice quality, flavor or nutrition when it comes to your, which is why we offer the highest quality ingredients in our meals. Every meal we prepare is created with passion and care by our incredible chef and culinary team. We are more passionate than ever that we can truly change people’s lives with clean eating!"
Meal delivery in New Orleans and surrounding regions to get your New Year's resolutions the best try! 
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Dr. Chrissy's Review: Did your New Year’s Resolutions include "diets”?

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Ready to make a change in YOUR own gut health? I created a CLEAN GUT REBOOT specifically for you! 
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With New Year's Resolutions in full swing, I want to convince you of the importance of gut health by teaching you about the Gut-Brain Axis. The Gut-Brain Axis (GBA) consists of bidirectional communication between the central and the enteric nervous system, linking emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions. Recent advances in research have described the importance of gut microbiota in influencing these interactions. In this episode I will break down the details of what is a hot topic right now in the gut literature world! Download the episode to listen whenever you want. 
Here's the pubmed reference for the article reviewed in the episode:
Signaling inflammation acorss the gut-brain axis. Gulistan et al. Science Nov 2023. 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34822299/
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