Super Woman Wellness by Dr. Taz

Oral hygiene affects your entire body, which is why a healthy mouth leads to a healthy self.A healthy gut, healthy heart and healthy brain starts with a healthy mouth. Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body, and poor oral hygiene and harmful products can lead to a variety of health issues including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, dementia and different types of cancer.  As a nurse and Natural Oral Wellness expert, Trina Felber, RN, breaks down why good bacteria and mouth biome are so important, how poor oral hygiene affects the rest of your body, and what warning signs (like sensitive teeth or bad breath) might signify a larger issue.  Listen as Trina joins Dr. Taz to talk about oral hygiene products that will keep your mouth—and body—healthy.

Daily schedules can be so intimidating that moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves.Busy moms often don't put themselves first. When there's so much to do -- and so many people to take care of -- little time remains for self-care. Schedules can even be so intimidating, moms don't have any idea where to start when it comes to taking care of themselves, including weight loss or weight management.  Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN, knows how the demands of motherhood can be especially challenging, as a mother of twins under one year old. She has learned personally, as well as via her practice New York Nutrition Group, some simple tips to keep moms on track: Meal planning and prepping is key. Track what you're eating in a smartphone app. Get in exercise wherever and whenever you can. Make rules that you can only eat when you're sitting down at the table. Eat every 3-4 hours throughout the day. Search for easy meal ideas and snacks. Listen as Lisa joins Dr. Taz to share more about how moms can approach weight management in a simple, healthy way.

Stress, a lack of sleep and poor food choices can seriously affect your gut health and digestion. Registered Dietitian Isabel Smith explains how your body breaks down food.Many Americans have adopted a behavior of stress, forcing their bodies to constantly function in fight-or-flight mode. This stress cause immune system issues, period disruptions, sleep issues and keeps them from being able to properly digest  food.  Food is metabolized differently when you’re stressed than when you’re relaxed. Quickly scarfing down a meal without looking at your food can cause a variety of digestion and gut issues. Isabel Smith, a Registered Dietitian, offers advice on how to become more aware of your stress levels and develop self-care practices like journaling or exercising to improve your gut health. She also shares the top foods that keep your gut functioning as it should. Listen as Smith joins Dr. Taz to discuss how stress affects your gut and digestion.

Catharine Arnston, founder ENERGYbits, details the health benefits of including algae in your diet and its role in fighting illness.A staple in Asian diets, algae is a relatively underused food group in America. However, it is the most nutrient-dense food in the world, with three times the amount of protein as steak, 25 times more calcium than milk and thousands more antioxidants than blueberries. Algae is also the most studied food in the world, with more than 100,000 studies on the food group. Catharine Arnston, Shark Tank contestant and founder and CEO of ENERGYbits, discusses how she discovered algae while her sister was battling cancer and how it altered the course of her life. Leaving a 30-year career in the business world, Arnston became dedicated to finding ways for more Americans to enhance their diets by adding in algae.  The result was ENERGYbits, algae tablets that build your immune system, helping you to heal better and faster. Listen as Arnston joins Dr. Taz to discuss the power of algae in boosting your immune system and fighting illness.

Sarah Anne Shockley's goal is to help others create a more positive relationship with pain in the body and bring more well-being back into life.Pain is prevalent and pervasive in many people's lives. The opioid crisis is just one indication of how many individuals are suffering with chronic pain. Sarah Anne Shockley has lived with debilitating nerve pain from a particularly severe form of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome since 2007 due to repeated computer use. At the time, she was a single mom, so this "attack" on her body was particularly debilitating.  Over the last decade, she has learned numerous practical ways to ease pain's emotional, physical, and mental stresses and bring greater relief and comfort. Now, Shockley's goal is to help others create a more positive relationship with pain in the body and bring more well-being back into life. Listen as Shockley joins Dr. Taz to discuss how she has been able to manage her chronic pain and advice on different approaches those in pain can take to ease their condition.

True health comes from tapping into the body's innate ability to heal instead of frantically looking for outside solutions.Whether you are dealing with cancer, autoimmune disease, or a slew of mysterious symptoms, chronic illness can cut to the core of a woman’s being. This is something that Brenda Walding, DPT, FDN-P, knows all too well. Due to the intense stress she experienced--starting with graduating from physical therapy school, a move, new job, getting engaged then married--she began to suffer from chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and severe rashes that covered her body. Her immune system collapsed and she developed a stomach infection. Brenda was bed bound for several months.  On top of all of that, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Through this horrific journey, she learned to change her health scope and turned to essential oils, dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments and being more mindful.  Brenda believes that health must encompass physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. True health comes from tapping into the body's innate ability to heal instead of frantically looking for outside solutions. In short, it's time to heal by leading from your heart. Listen as Brenda joins Dr. Taz to share her story and discuss points from her book, Sick of Being Sick: The Woman's Holistic Guide to Conquering Chronic Illness.

Elise Loehnen of Goop advocates for women asking the questions they want to get the answers they need.Elise Loehnen, Chief Content Officer of Goop, wants to provide health and wellness solutions for women. A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "wholehealth" at checkout. - sponsor Elise has lived the common tale of feeling unwell and visiting a traditional doctor, only to be told she was fine. Women’s health issues have been gaslit in the past, and women are over it. The burden of proof has been on the patient when complaining of not feeling 100 percent. Women often suffer from a lack of confidence when they aren’t experts in an area. It’s okay to ask questions. If you aren’t getting what you need, take your questions elsewhere to get the answers you seek. Listen as Elise joins Dr. Taz to share the mission of Goop and some tips for taking care of number one: you. Sponsor: A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "wholehealth" at checkout.

Getting back on track after the holidays can be a struggle. Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN, offers simple tips for realizing your health and weight loss goals this year.Many people overindulge during the holiday season but recognize it and are motivated to get back on track on January 1. However, it can be difficult to get started and maintain desired healthy habits. Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN, advises focusing on a few things you know you can succeed at so you realize changes quickly and then build upon them. Three achievable goals she suggests are:  Make sure you're meeting your water goals. This decreases bloating and increases energy, as well as helps reset your metabolism.  Fill half your plate with vegetables at every meal. Cut out "white" foods, such as breads, crackers, French fries, etc. In terms of doing a detox, Amy believes the body knows how to detox itself but that water consumption is a key part of allowing it to do it's job. Intermittent fasting (IF) is also an effective option, but it's important to ensure you're getting all your nutrients in during your eating window.  Listen as Amy joins Dr. Taz to discuss additional ways to reset your metabolism and help you achieve all your health and weight loss goals in 2019.

Dr. Zach Bush explains why we need to start making big changes now so the future of our humanity on Earth is preserved.Zach Bush, MD, has a robust history in medicine and research. His focus over the past decade has been in nutrition and he and his team have been studying glyphosate and many other dietary, chemical, and pharmaceutical toxins that disrupt our body's natural defense systems. He has also dedicated research to the negative effects of depleted soils, which also impact human health via the plants we eat--even if they have been deemed "healthy." Dr. Bush joins Dr. Taz to explain the evolution of these toxins, starting with the invention of the plow, moving on to the use of chemicals in soil management after the Great Depression, and eventually the introduction of Monsanto's glyphosate to the farming process.  He also discusses why we need to start making changes now--and what those changes are--so the future of our humanity on Earth is preserved, as well as how his product line RESTORE is making significant differences in people's lives.

Ayurvedic chef Nalini Mehta views food and the cooking process as a means to nurture the soul.When Nalini Mehta's mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it changed the way she viewed food -- namely, how it can be used to heal one's body. Now an Ayurvedic chef, Nalini has continued to use the principles behind Ayurveda in many different areas of her life. She views food and the cooking process as a means to nurture the soul and as an experience for the mind, body and soul. Recently, Nalini also received the James Beard Foundation Grant for Women in Culinary Leadership and is the creator of the The Happy Chef Program. This program is a unique and customized workshop in partnership with the International Associate for Human Values (IAHV), which creates frameworks and tools for chefs and employees in the food service industry to manage the mental and behavioral tendencies that feed stress, resulting in greater health, happiness and productivity. Listen as Nalini joins Dr. Taz to explain how she applies Ayurvedic principles to her career and life as a whole.

Chronic stress and anxiety present more than mental and emotional symptoms--they can also prompt physiological responses.Stress and anxiety have become a regular occurrence in everyday life. From financial woes to relationship angst, there are no shortage of stress triggers. Unfortunately, chronic stress and anxiety becomes more than just a mental or emotional condition. It can have a number of physiological results, such as leaky gut, food sensitivities, bloating, and an upset microbiome. Your body is constantly in reactive mode, which disrupts multiple systemic functions. Rather than turn to prescription remedies, Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE, prefers to take a more holistic approach. She utilizes a six-step approach in order to restore balance: Remove inflammation Reset the microbiome Repair the gut lining Restore micronutrients Rebound the adrenals Rebalance neurotransmitters Miller also uses a ketogenic strategy for managing chronic stress and anxiety, which helps balance blood sugar levels and grounds mood and mindset. Listen as Miller joins Dr. Taz to discuss her expertise in this area, as well as share highlights from her newest book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet: A Whole Body Program to Stop Racing Thoughts, Banish Worry and Live Panic-Free.

At the basis of Love Meditation is: Love melts all blockages, love transforms all life.Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha has a long history of practicing and teaching the many disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including qigong, tai chi, kung fu, feng shui, and the I Ching. He also teaches the Love Meditation, which is a time for people to come together to embody love, share love and feel love. At the basis of Love Meditation is: Love melts all blockages, love transforms all life. During the Love Meditation, participants are guided into a deep state of relaxation. Participants focus on the energy and light that love brings into all our lives. This creates a powerful Field of Love that is very nourishing and healing. Master Sha joins Dr. Taz to explain how Love Meditation works, as well as the myriad benefits of TCM for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

Learn how to turn your "food story" into one of deep nourishment and radiant health.Certified eating psychology and nutrition expert Elise Museles describes a "food story" as an inner narrative crafted by a lifetime of experiences, associations, and feelings we have as eaters. Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/wholehealth to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor It’s the origin point of our struggles... with food, cravings, body image, self-worth, and more. We all carry these stories with us, and oftentimes, they're really hard to shake.  Fortunately, there is a way. Elise says the key to breaking the pattern is truly uncovering your own food story. Listen as Elise joins Dr. Taz to discuss how food stories are formed, why they are so influential, and how you can overcome the narrative that may be keeping you from your best self. Sponsor: Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/wholehealth to save $35 off of your first order.

Many scientists and respected researchers believe the proliferation of glyphosate may be disrupting our ability to thrive and even to survive as a species.The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that an agricultural chemical called glyphosate is a human health hazard. And, as of July 2017, against the chemical's creator Monsanto’s unsuccessful challenge in court, the state of California EPA has declared that glyphosate is a carcinogen and causes cancer. Many scientists and respected researchers believe the proliferation of glyphosate may be disrupting our ability to thrive and even to survive as a species. The complications caused by widespread glyphosate toxicity could be in part responsible for a massive increase of physical, mental and immune challenges that are now pervasive among the general population. The common thread? The food we eat and the environment in which we live. Both of these are now sources of potentially lethal glyphosate contamination. David Sandoval, author of The Toxin that Came to Dinner, joins Dr. Taz to explore solutions to this dangerous chemical.

Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing CBD's anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties.Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends in beauty and wellness. Top athletes, celebrities, and doctors are increasingly embracing its anti-anxiety, antioxidant, and pain-relieving properties. According to Gretchen Lidicker, Health Editor at MindBodyGreen, this non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis plant can benefit the body and skin in a variety of ways. Consumers have the option from choosing from CBD that has been derived from either marijuana or hemp, both plants that fall under the cannabis umbrella.  Gretchen has authored CBD Oil: Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide to Hemp-Derived Health and Wellness in order to help consumers interested in CBD know what to look for in a high-quality product and what to expect before using CBD for the first time. Listen as Gretchen joins Dr. Taz to share insights from the book, as well as the specific health benefits one might realize from incorporating CBD into daily life.