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In the last of the talks recorded at Ancestral Health Symposium 2016 (AHS16), DrG has an intriguing conversation with Guillermo Ruiz, a rising star in the Naturopathic profession who is currently a final year student at SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic medicine). They talk about: -How Guillermo got into the profession -How conventional medicine is a victim of it’s own success -Why carnivorous plants are good for you -Cancer -and much, much more Find him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at 3030strong And his blog: www.3030strong.com At Aspire Natural Health we're experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2pfkCIO

Do you have SIBO? Is it really a problem? What's the best way to treat it? Can you use herbs? Can it be cured? In this episode of the ANHP, DrG talks with SIBO expert Dr. Alison Siebecker. They discuss: -What is SIBO and why is it a problem? -How much of IBS is really SIBO? -Is there an autoimmune component for IBS? -Why don’t standard tests from gastroenterologists, like endoscopies, find SIBO? -The four treatments for SIBO -Why is SIBO chronic? And what does long-term treatment for SIBO look like Resources: IBS Chek test: https://ibschek.com/ Dr. Siebecker’s website: www.siboinfo.com At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating digestive problems, autoimmune diseases, and other hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, please reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com Photo attribution: http://bit.ly/2oZOHM3

Each week at Aspire Natural Health, we have an educational hour, where we discuss some topic related to patient care. On this episode of the ANHP DrG talks about food - what is the healthiest diet? The scientific literature seems to say that plant based diets (vegetarian / vegan) are the healthiest, is that true? We also talk about food, osteoporosis and health in our elders, and did Dr. Ornish prove that plant based diets can cure heart disease? Learn all about these and more in this episode of the ANHP. Our website: www.aspirenaturalhealth.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspirenaturalhealth Youtube - http://bit.ly/1XWtAD4 At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2pcgTts

DrG talks with Dallas Hartwig, co-creator of the Whole30 and the New York Times bestselling book 'It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways'. In part 1 of our talk, we get crotechy and reminisce about “the gold old days” of the Internet, talk about ethical marketing, why Dallas is anti-biohacking, the next steps in his path and moving beyond the Whole30, and discuss thoughtful social media use and the power of human connection. You can find him at : www.dallashartwig.com - Where you can check out his More Social, Less Media program At Instagram & Twitter: @dallashartwig And find Dallas’ cohosting his own podcast at: www.livingexperiment.com At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com

DrG continues his conversation with Dallas Hartwig, co-creator of the Whole30 and the New York Times bestselling book 'It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways'. In part 2, we discuss ‘real life’ vs the ‘fake life’ that we so often see on the internet, the difference between name calling vs disagreement (and the value of disagreement), the need for compassion & love in behavior change, psychoneuroimmunology, the challenges of putting out authentic content , and Dallas’ insights for smart media consumption. You can find him at : www.dallashartwig.com Where you can check out his More Social, Less Media program At Instagram & Twitter: @dallashartwig And find Dallas’ cohosting his own podcast at: www.livingexperiment.com At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com

DrG talked with Gil Butler of the Primal Chef. They reminisced over episodes of “The Primal Chef” (on Youtube), talked about culinary school and Gil’s work in Seattle restaurants. They also covered some easy tips for home cooking, and shared the #1 secret for home chefs. Gil offers private cooking classes and personal chef services with a Paleo/Primal twist at www.theprimalchef.com At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com Episodes of The Primal Chef with Dr. Gerstmar as one of the judges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt0DB0fV4b8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cOCzhDvwWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcaVyoDjNtU And the very first episode of Primal Chef with Robb Wolf (but no Dr. Gerstmar!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDkyylRNkuQ Learn more about Gil (and book his services) at: www.theprimalchef.com And: www.facebook.com/theprimalchef

IMPORTANT NOTE: Marijuana or Cannabis is currently federally illegal in the USA. Some states allow medical use, while some allow recreational use. Please know and understand the laws where you live. This is part of a series of interviews Dr. Gerstmar did with experts to try and understand the real pros and cons of cannabis, and share it with you. DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF ANY DRUG, PHARMACEUTICAL, PROCEDURE, OR TREATMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ONLY. Educate yourself, speak with your doctor or health professional, and decide whether any particular thing makes sense for your life and situation. All things have their benefits and risks. While research shows that marijuana is extremely safe it is not harmless and can cause serious problems for some people. ======== In Part 1 of this two part series, DrG talks with Nichole Pickering, a patient and advocate for medical marijuana. They talk about common misconceptions about cannabis that many people have, including Dr. G

Become a “fly on the wall” and join DrG and the team at Aspire Natural Health at a weekly education meeting. This week's discussion is on a disease that, all by itself, is set to bankrupt the US (and the rest of the world) in short order - diabetes We discuss: -Why is diabetes a problem? -A serious warning sign of diabetes in men -The two underlying mechanisms behind diabetes -The 9 types of diabetes At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. if you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com Photo attribution - http://bit.ly/2q0jmdC

IMPORTANT NOTE: Marijuana or Cannabis is currently federally illegal in the USA. Some states allow medical use, while some allow recreational use. Please know and understand the laws where you live. This is part of a series of interviews Dr. Gerstmar did with experts to try and understand the real pros and cons of cannabis, and share it with you. DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF ANY DRUG, PHARMACEUTICAL, PROCEDURE, OR TREATMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ONLY. Educate yourself, speak with your doctor or health professional, and decide whether any particular thing makes sense for your life and situation. All things have their benefits and risks. While research shows that marijuana is extremely safe it is not harmless and can cause serious problems for some people. ======== In Part 2 of this two part series, DrG continues his talk with Nichole Pickering, a patient and advocate for medical marijuana. They discuss forms of cannabis - vaporizing, edibles, topicals - what's best f

NOTE: I was incorrect in the intro, the Naturopathic profession began in 1901, not 1908 This week DrG talks with Dr. BIll Weber, a veteran chiropractor of 37 years. They cover: -Misconceptions about chiropractic and the philosophy behind chiropractic medicine -Coming from a family of MD’s, what led Dr. Bill to chiropractic, and how chiropractic fixed Dr. Bill’s eyes and asthma. Work with cold lasers helped his multiple sclerosis (MS) -The 3 areas that will tell you if chiropractic could be helpful for you -The different types of chiropractic - why are they so many? -How to find a good chiropractor and what you should ask a chiropractor you’re thinking of seeing Also: -Why is 60 degrees an important angle? -How to not have to go to the chiropractor all the time - just getting adjustments isn’t enough -What causes the popping noise Find Dr. Bill at Health source of Kirkland - www.healthsourceofkirkland.com At Aspire Natural health, we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to

DrG talks with veteran spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom about a simple and inexpensive regimen that could help or even cure 90% of people with chronic pain! They discuss: -Acute pain vs chronic pain, pain & emotion and how all this plays out in the brain -The importance of pain - it’s not just a bad thing -A new understanding of anxiety & how therapy can make anxiety worse -The issue - the memorization of pain and how chronic pain is a maladaptive neurologic disorder -Dr. Hanscom’s health journey -An incredible case of severe chronic pain cured -Doctor burnout & suicide -The business of medicine putting patients at risk -If you’re going to do surgery why you should do pre-habilitation work first! You’ll also learn: -Chronic pain shrinks the brain -How effective standard back surgery is for chronic pain -The antidote of pain is playfulness Resources: -Back in Control: A Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, 2nd Edition -www.backincontrol.com At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating g

Holistic medicine for our dogs, cats, and other four legged friends. DrG talks with holistic vet Dr. Richard Palmquist This discuss: -Richard’s very conventional beginnings -An amazing origin story - how Rick’s efforts to put an integrative practitioner out of practice led to his conversion to integrative vet care -How treating a German Shepherd caused Rick to faint -The response of the drug reps when Rick started changing his practice -It’s all community at every level -What is chi (qi)? -Medicine as gardening vs medicine as warfare -How are regular vets and the profession of veterinary medicine in general responding to integrative medicine and practitioners? -How pets and people often share the same diseases -Building a healthier world for people and pets Teaser: Next time well discuss over-vaccination and titer levels in pets Resources: -Follow Dr. Palmquist on Twitter - @DrRPalmquist -Centinela Animal Hospital - www.LovAPet.com -AHVMF (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation) - www.ahvmf.org

IMPORTANT NOTE: Marijuana or Cannabis is currently federally illegal in the USA. Some states allow medical use, while some allow recreational use. Please know and understand the laws where you live. This is part of a series of interviews Dr. Gerstmar did with experts to try and understand the real pros and cons of cannabis, and share it with you. DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF ANY DRUG, PHARMACEUTICAL, PROCEDURE, OR TREATMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ONLY. Educate yourself, speak with your doctor or health professional, and decide whether any particular thing makes sense for your life and situation. All things have their benefits and risks. While research shows that marijuana is extremely safe it is not harmless and can cause serious problems for some people. ======== Cannabis for sex drive? Could marijuana be the new "viagra" for women? DrG talks with Karyn Wagner about this “new” treatment to help women with low libido. They discuss: -The difference between sexual fu

In this episode of the ANH podcast, DrG talks with Dr. Tommy Wood of NourishBalanceThrive. They discuss: -How you must master the basics to master the craft - many practitioners out there use cookie-cutter protocols instead of truly understanding the basics and tools -Tommy’s story - how he got into medicine as an MD and his journey into functional medicine -The importance of Specialists, Synthesists, and Popularizers -How private health insurance dis-incentivizes preventative care -How Iceland has tackled drugs & alcohol by changing the environment -The importance of community, and how good health habits can sometimes damage people’s community -The most important messages they tell their clients at Nourish Balance Thrive -How to work with MD’s to coax them into integrative medicine -Why integrative practitioners need to publish their protocols and case reports -Avoiding dogma in both conventional and functional medicine Resources: Book Recommendation - Power of Full Engagement www.nourishbalancethrive.

This week DrG talks with Dr. Mark Gordon, MD expert in hormone replenishment therapy, and a pioneer in uncovering the science behind TBI (traumatic brain injury) and hormonal deficiencies. Through his work, he has saved hundreds of veterans from suicide, and helped many other people regain their quality of life. In this episode they cover: -DrG’s story of his dad and the effects of his stroke -TBIs and neuroendocrinology (brain chemistry). Brain injury = brain inflammation = brain dysfunction & depletion of neurosteroids -Testosterone’s effects on the body and brain. How it can help Alzheimer’s disease -Dr. Gordon’s journey into hormone replacement, and into brain injury and hormonal deficiency -Psychiatric illness (anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more) and hormones -How you don’t need to have a “big” brain trauma like a concussion or big accident to have brain trauma -Do women need testosterone? -Low testosterone and sleep disturbances -Do hormones cause cancer? -Brain injury can continue to worsen fo

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