Real Health Conversations

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Download a copy of our New E-Book. It’s Free! This week we have put together a special podcast on getting started on a Low Carb Lifestyle. We hope this will be a resource you can share with your friends and family and while also give you a refresh. We advocate a Real Food Low Carb Lifestyle so listen in to hear what that is all about. Don’t forget to download a copy of our E-book with all the information from the podcast, our favourite recipes and more. Make sure to join our Facebook Group and continue the conversation. Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help. Thank you so much!

This week on the podcast Holly Jean and Leah chat with CEO and Co Founder of Real Plans, Antony Bartlett. Real Plans is an amazing Online Meal Planning Software and App that allows you to enter any dietary restriction into the system and give you a weekly plan. The database has access to over 16 000 recipes. You can sign up as a User yourself here or join Leah’s Online Group Program for only $139 (AUD) which gives you a One on One Consultation with Leah to determine which dietary profile suits you and your health needs, three months access to the meal planner and guided group support in a private Facebook Group. Why go it alone when you can have support and guidance from a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner to ensure you are getting the most out of your Nutrition. To find out more about the program or to sign up please email Leah at info@nourishingconversations.com Leah would love to work with you. Antony, Leah and Holly Jean discuss how food that you make yourself and serve to your Family is a much more meaningful experience than ordering food make commercially. Meal Planning helps you with this beautiful transaction of Love by helping you put together amazing meals. We can not control a lot of things that are happening in the world right now but we can control our meals and Meal Planning is an effective tool for this. Eat fresh food. Have less wastage food through knowing what you need to shop for. Save money, time and petrol all through Meal Planning. Referenced Articles: How our homes make us fat. And sick Meal Planning Is A Good Idea Right Now How to Eat Healthy If You Are on a Budget Six-year-old’s ‘impressive’ weekly meal plan has parents in stitches Find out more about the great range of PaleoPro Products here.

This week on the podcast Leah and Amber are back again and chatting with Doug Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Paleo Pro & True Nutrition. True Nutrition allows fully customizable dietary supplement and food powders. Paleo Pro  is committed to making purposeful and delicious ‘real-food’ paleo powders using only the highest quality ingredients available. We discuss why Doug founded Paleo Pro and True Nutrition and  the importance of bio individual nutrition. He experienced first hand many health issues with friends and family arising from poor nutrition. Doug shares his thoughts on mono crops such as corn, wheat and soy and their impact on our health and the economy. We love his philosophy on getting back to nature and eating real food. So many people are disconnected from where their food comes from these days and Doug wants people to start connecting back to the source, read labels, and empower yourself with knowledge! Next we look at the Neanderthal diet – is this closely related to the Carnivore diet of today before finishing up with a new plant based protein- fermented wood. Would you drink a fermented wood protein shake? Referenced Articles: As more go hungry and malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns Before Paleo: What Did the European Neanderthals Eat? Branching out to a new plant-based ingredient made from wood Join our Facebook Community! Find out more about the great range of PaleoPro Products here. Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   This week on the podcast Leah and Amber learn all about Real Food Carnivore with FNTP Rosemary Fotheringham. Rosemary discusses how the Carnivore diet helped her with health issues and now she is giving back by helping others get the most out of their Carnivore diet. Rosemary has a Quick Start Guide and you can grab a copy here. The ladies debunk some myths around Carnivore and Rosemary explains why applying a real food approach is so important. Rosemary discusses many useful resources and she has kindly provided the list for you below.   Referenced Articles: Real Talk: How Bad of an Idea Is the Carnivore Diet, Anyways?  Choice cuts Essays on human’s animal consumption offer food for thought  Nicotine style ‘meat patch’ developed to help wean consumers off carnivore diet Rosemary Recommended Resources Diana Rodgers’ book: Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat: Why Well-Raised Meat Is Good for You and Good for the Planet: https://amzn.to/2YRWdcv Sacred Cow documentary: https://www.sacredcow.info/ Sacred Cow downloadable poster which explains the nutritional, environmental and ethical case for better meat on her website: https://sustainabledish.com Allan Savory’s TED talk: How to Fight Desertification and Reverse Climate Change: https://www.ted.com/talks/allan_savory_how_to_fight_desertification_and_reverse_climate_change?language=en Joel Salatin “Folks, This Ain’t Normal” Talk at Google on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBZgANtcXm8 Joel Salatain’s book: Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World: https://amzn.to/3ejeIgm Paul Saladino’s book: The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet: https://amzn.to/3dhejtJ Carnivore Conference videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58DMzrONyNk&list=PLhukdepvT7QL0Y9IKcfwZ2e7gw9Vpt8KJ Apply for coaching with Rosemary: https://realfoodcarnivore.com/coaching/ Rosemary’s Quick Start Guide to Carnivore: https://realfoodcarnivore.com/guide/buy/ TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn! Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our guest today is one of the pioneers in the real food movement. He is an author of many amazing books including The Primal Blueprint, The Keto Diet Reset, Keto for Life, blogger at the hugely successful Mark’s Daily Apple, as well as creator & founder of Primal Kitchen Foods and Primal Health Coach Institute. It was so great chatting with Mark about the current state of food. A lot of the way we do things has certainly changed since covid hit, in particular the way we are sourcing our food, shopping, and “food” manufacturing. We talk with Mark about current trends in the food world, what he’s been eating, and we get his thought on lab-grown meat and breast milk. You don’t want to miss this one! Referenced Articles: Navigating the New Normal: Grocery Shopping Trends To Watch Quarantine Cooking’s Seven Biggest Trends Consumers Have Little Appetite For Insects and Lab-Grown Meat  Bill Gates’ Climate-Change Investment Firm Bets On Lab-Produced Breast Milk Find out How to Lose Weight and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Without Tracking Your Food with Data. Our Friend Marty Kendall has designed this easy to follow program and it starts 25 July. Find out more information here.   TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners.   This week on the podcast the Ladies are back together for a Co-Host catch up episode. They review the previous four podcasts. Which one did you enjoy the most? Haven’t heard them all yet? Then tune in to this episodes to hear the Host’s take on the episodes. The discussion then turns to a news article around the Gut Microbiome and growing evidence that the gut is playing a larger role in brain activity. New US dietary guidelines around sugar – a step in the right direction or is more work needed? Lastly can you hack your hormones or is there something else we should be doing for optimal hormone health? Show Articles: From microbiome to mental health: The second brain in your gut New U.S. dietary guideline recommendations take aim at sugar for children and adults Hormone Hacking Is the Weight-Loss Secret You Don’t Know   Previous Episodes We Discussed:   379: Dr. Bob Sears Discusses Misinformation vs. More Information 380: Nutrition for Injury Prevention with Bryce Turner 381: Jason Christoff on Overcoming Self Sabotage to Achieve Health and Life Goals 382: Why we Get Sick with Dr. Benjamin Bikman Find out How to Lose Weight and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Without Tracking Your Food with Data. Our Friend Marty Kendall has designed this easy to follow program and it starts 25 July. Find out more information here. - TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!   -   Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on Low Carb Conversations Podcast Leah and Holly Jean chat with Scientist, Professor and PhD in Bioenergetics,  Dr Benjamin Bikman.   Dr. Ben is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of Insulin Resistance – could it be the underlying cause of many modern diseases? Ben tells us about it in his new book Why we get sick The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease-and How to Fight It Ben is very well researched but has a very easy to understand down to earth approach – we are sure this book is going to be a favourite this year! We then discuss why there is an increased risk of Coronavirus in those with Diabetes and whether Coronavirus can trigger Diabetes in some.  We then look at the details of Insulin resistance an weight loss before finishing up with a new avocado supplement. Can this really work? Tune in to hear this and more. Ben mentions his awesome new product “Gethlth.com” you can check it out here. Show Articles: Coronavirus could trigger diabetes in previously healthy people What You Need To Know About Insulin Resistance And Weight Loss SP Nutraceuticals Launches First Avocado-based Supplement Metavo to Target Insulin Resistance, Support Healthy Metabolism Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our Guest today is Self Sabotage Coach and Holistic Health Expert, Jason Christoff. Jason owns one of Canada’s leading weight loss clinics and specializes in helping clients achieve health success by overcoming subconscious beliefs that prevent them from achieving their health goals and life dreams. Jason has a strong passion for proper nutrition and health freedom and his unconventional methods make way for interestingly motivational insight and conversation. In this episode Jason talks about the many ways in which people self-sabotage and that list includes a daily cup of coffee. To learn more about Jason’s programs, you can find him at PhysicalLimits.com and FreedomfromSelfSabotage.com  Show Articles: How To Stop Yo-Yo Dieting and Keep the Weight Off The 16:8 Diet and Heavy Lifting Helped Me Lose 70 Pounds Coffee Linked to Lower Body Fat in Women   Find out How to Lose Weight and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Without Tracking Your Food with Data. Our Friend Marty Kendall has designed this easy to follow program and it starts 25 July. Find out more information here. TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn! Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Our guest today is Bryce Turner, Founder/Owner at Beach Fitness in Seal Beach CA and ELDOAUSA. Bryce offers a unique and extensive training and an interesting perspective on the role of health – he calls it 3D Wellness and it incorporates nutrition, movement, and mind/body balance. We talk to Bryce about eating to prevent injury and the future of  gym workouts as the industry pivots business operations in the wake of a pandemic. Referenced Articles: Is Your Diet The Reason You Keep Getting Injured? Pro Tips For Preventing Strength-Training Injuries During At-Home Workouts Fitness Injury Must “Fight” To Regain Trust As Gyms Open Beach Fitness has twice been named Small Business of the Year for its district in Orange County and is regularly listed as OC’s Top 10 Hot List for Best Gyms in Southern CA. But it is so much more than a gym! Beach Fitness is a world-class facility that provides Osteopathic Fitness & Rehabilitation Techniques, ELDOA, Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning, Acupuncture, Chiropractic Therapy, Physical Therapy, Massage, Pilates, Yoga and Nutritional Counseling. Pivoting with the Covid crisis, Beach Fitness is proud to announce their online wellness and coaching platform. If you are interested in trying ELDOA, or any class you can register here for unlimited workouts. As a gift for our audience, Bryce and the Beach Fitness Team have created a free 3-Day Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan for you to incorporate with your healthy living lifestyle. In the first article we discuss we talk about nutrition being a possible reason for injury during workouts. This anti-inflammatory meal plan is a great way to get you started on decreasing inflammation and potential injury in your life. Download your meal plan here. Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention.

Our guest today is the Dr. Bob Sears. Dr. Bob is a well known, practicing pediatrician in Southern California, best selling author, speaker, television and talk show guest, and activist. We have the pleasure of picking Dr. Bob’s brain regarding the pending and anticipated coronavirus vaccine and he offers a very practical and balanced conversation on a controversial subject. No matter where you fall in the debate, this episode has something for everyone. Enjoy! Connect with Dr. Bob: https://immunityeducationgroup.org/ https://immunityeducationgroup.org/podcast https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Bob-Sears-116317855073374/ SHOW LINKS: Dr. Sears’ speech at VIE, Washington DC

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly Jean and Amber, the ladies are all together again for their monthly recap. In this episode we chat about our guests this past month and give you a highlight reel of our favorite moments. We had some wonderful guests on with a range of topics. Leah and Amber interviewed Cynthia Thurlow and Dr. Eva Detko. They talked with Cynthia about her individualized approach to Intermittent Fasting and how to tailor it to your unique needs. There are so many adjustments you can make to find something that works for you. The following week we had Dr. Eva Detko on talking about our vagus nerve and how important it is for self regulating, immune function, digestion, and overall health and well-being. The vagus nerve is like a muscle and needs to be flexed regularly, so definitely check out that episode to learn more! Holly Jean and Leah chatted with Abel James, The Fat Burning Man, about a little bit of everything from new projects, to personal and health freedom, and why you should always listen to you mother! In news this Episode Holly mentions an online Cleanse you can join. You can find out more details by reaching out to Holly here. Leah, Amber and Holly Jean discuss a new man-made fat that is low in calories and isn’t absorbed by the body. Would you give this a try? Listen in to hear what we think. Also, Amber found a great article on why breathing is so important especially when wearing a face mask. Articles Discussed in this Episode: Fat Alternative Epogee Gains Traction Out of Breath Wearing Your Face Mask? Breathwork Can Help! Previous Episodes We Discussed: Episode 375: Cynthia Thurlow –  Optimizing Intermittent Fasting For Women Episode 376: Dr. Eva Detko – What You Need To Know About Your Vagus Nerve Episode 377: Abel James – New Projects, Personal Freedom and Accountability, and Listen To Your Mother! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Our guest today is Abel James – New York Times Bestselling Author, Musician, and Online Creator and the man behind the Wild Diet. He’s host of the award-winning Fat-Burning Man Show, rated as Apple’s #1 Health Podcast in 8 countries with over 50 million downloads and 2000+ 5-star REVIEWS .  In this episode, Abel shares his shocking story of how western medicine almost killed him and the amazing ways in which proper nutrition brought him back to living in vibrant health. He reminds us that we don’t have to fear fat! With so much conflicting and misinformation circulating in the news media, we have an interesting discussion around the ways in which tactics of divisiveness are used to control messages of true health through censorship and shadow banning. He stresses the importance of being able to express and be tolerant of different ideas. Even though this episode was recorded in early May and we discuss current events, the conversation still has relevance, perhaps even more, still today. We hope you enjoy! Episode Quote: “You can get more freedom by being healthy, and your freedom is taken away – your sovereignty, your ability to be your full, best self – is taken away when you don’t have your health.”   Referenced Articles: America’s junk food diet makes us even more vulnerable to coronavirus Europeans urged to eat their way through steak, chips and cheese glut The Future Of Nutrition Isn’t What You Think   Watch the upcoming Mind Body and the Vagus Nerve Connection Online Summit Your host, Dr. Eva Detko, became a health advocate through her own healing journey. Following a viral infection, she ended up bed-ridden with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. The conventional approach had no solutions for her, so she tackled the task of finding the root cause of her condition. She realized that the real reason her body had not been able to cope with that viral infection was that she had overstimulated her nervous system for many years — the viral infection was merely a trigger for her CFS and fibromyalgia. Once she had addressed her nervous system dysfunction, she was able to get her life back. She has since helped hundreds of clients overcome complex health issues by helping them restore their autonomic nervous system balance, which is critical to healing from any chronic condition. She’s here to help you by sharing what she learned. The Mind, Body & Vagus Nerve Connection Summit will help you understand: + The location and many functions of the vagus nerve + How to measure vagal tone + Symptoms and root causes of vagus nerve dysfunction + The role of chronic stress and emotional trauma + Impacts of toxins, infections & EMFs + How to strengthen vagus nerve function + Physical and mind-based approaches + And so much more! We will see you online at The Mind, Body & Vagus Nerve Connection Summit when you register today!   Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on the Low Carb Conversations Podcast Leah and Amber interview Dr Eva Detko about the Vagus Nerve. The Vagus Nerve is so important to our health as it touches so many of our major organs.  We have always known there is something pretty important about this nerve but Dr Eva takes us on a deeper dive.  We discuss how to stimulate our immunity (and there has never been a better time!) using the vagus nerve and can we also use the vagus nerve to help other issues like digestion? Interested in learning more? Download Dr Eva’s Vagus Nerve 101 e-book. It’s free! Download your complimentary eGuide, Vagus Nerve 101! The vagus nerve is the longest nerve of the human autonomic nervous system. Its fibers connect to all of your body’s organs from the neck down (except the adrenal glands), making it the primary component of your parasympathetic nervous system. Playing a key role in areas such as heart rate, breathing rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, sweating, detoxification and more, optimal vagus nerve function is critical to maintaining one’s health and longevity. Because low vagal tone has been linked to: + Chronic fatigue + Fibromyalgia + Heart disease + Diabetes + IBS/IBD/SIBO/leaky gut + Autoimmune conditions + Neurological conditions + Cancer + And more! You simply CANNOT properly address health issues — like gut, immune system or brain disorders — WITHOUT optimizing vagus nerve function! In this 12-page eGuide, you’ll find strategies to increase your vagal tone, plus facts on polyvagal theory, indications of low vagal tone and the connection between strong vagus function and a healthy immune system.   Watch the upcoming Mind Body and the Vagus Nerve Connection Online Summit   Your host, Dr. Eva Detko, became a health advocate through her own healing journey. Following a viral infection, she ended up bed-ridden with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. The conventional approach had no solutions for her, so she tackled the task of finding the root cause of her condition. She realized that the real reason her body had not been able to cope with that viral infection was that she had overstimulated her nervous system for many years — the viral infection was merely a trigger for her CFS and fibromyalgia. Once she had addressed her nervous system dysfunction, she was able to get her life back. She has since helped hundreds of clients overcome complex health issues by helping them restore their autonomic nervous system balance, which is critical to healing from any chronic condition. She’s here to help you by sharing what she learned. The Mind, Body & Vagus Nerve Connection Summit will help you understand: + The location and many functions of the vagus nerve + How to measure vagal tone + Symptoms and root causes of vagus nerve dysfunction + The role of chronic stress and emotional trauma + Impacts of toxins, infections & EMFs + How to strengthen vagus nerve function + Physical and mind-based approaches + And so much more! We will see you online at The Mind, Body & Vagus Nerve Connection Summit when you register today!   Articles Discussed in this Episode: 3 Ways To Fire Up The Vagus Nerve & Stimulate Immunity, From An MD If There Was Ever a Time to Activate Your Vagus Nerve, It Is Now Vagus Nerve Stimulator May Help Relieve Indigestion     TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!     Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!

This week on the podcast Leah and Amber interview Cynthia Thurlow, fellow FNTP and Nurse Practitioner, Nutrition and Intermittent Fasting expert, and host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast. We had such a great time nerding out with Cynthia about intermittent fasting. We really dove into who it’s beneficial for, what type of eating window works best. As well as how a long fast in times of uncertainty and stress is probably not the best thing for your health! We also had a great discussion about the best time to fast and how to truly listen to your body to find what works for you as an individual. If you want to learn more about fasting, Cynthia has a Intermittent Fasting Guide on her website here, as well as an amazing TED talk for you to check out. Articles Discussed in this Episode: How to do Intermittent Fasting Safely Intermittent Fasting May Be a Bad Idea During Coronavirus Pandemic Intermittent Fasting Works Best At Night

Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson, Holly Jean Barrett and Amber Horn, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on Low Carb Conversations with FNTPs Leah, Holly and Amber, the ladies are all together again for their monthly recap. In this episode we chat about our guests this past month and give you a highlight reel of our favorite moments. We talked about a lot of topics this month from transitioning into your 40’s with positivity and vitality to the importance of balanced hormones in women and men. Leah also did an interview with a deathwalker! Such a needed and educational conversation. This last month was full of great interviews and we are excited to recap it for you all. We also dive into a few articles about stress induced insomnia, what Psych-K is and how it can help with anxiety, and 4 universal elements of health and well-being. Articles Discussed in this Episode: Stress, Lack of Routine Play Large Part in COVID-Induced Insomnia PSYCH-K launches free sessions for doctors, nurses, police to help them cope with stress and anxiety amid COVID-19 crisis 4 Ingredients for Human Well-Being Previous Episodes We Discussed: Episode 371: Dr. Anna Cabeca – Keto Green 16 Episode 372: Accepting Death with Deathwalker Zenith Virago Episode 373: Kathryn Kos –  Move Into Your 40’s With Energy, Joy, and Fulfillment   Leah is speaking at the Low Carb Lifestyle Long Weekend Virtual Summit – it’s free! Sign up here.   Join our Facebook Community!   Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you so much!