Super Woman Wellness by Dr. Taz

Unlike adults who have had years building their coping skills, children may not know how to handle the unfamiliar feelings of stress and anxiety.Kids get stressed too.  Our fast-paced, always on-the-go society has resulted in increasing levels of anxiety for kids and teens. And, unlike adults who have had years building their coping skills, children may not know how to handle the unfamiliar feelings of stress and anxiety. 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 Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra, is avidly working to give kids the tools they need. Mallika learned the practice of meditation at a very young age, and has tapped into her own expertise to author Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More. Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges. Designed for kids age 8-12, The book includes practical advice on breathing techniques and guided meditations for a number of topics and scenarios, including: Dealing with stress Getting to sleep Building self-confidence Focusing on school/tests/other work Ridding oneself of anxiety Listen as Mallika joins Dr. Taz to explain the benefits of meditation and how Just Breathe can help kids learn to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. 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. - sponsor

Upon realizing an epilepsy diagnosis would set the stage for the rest of her life, Alisa Kennedy Jones sat in her doctor's office in shock and disbelief.At age 40, Alisa Kennedy Jones suffered her first epileptic seizure. While many believe epilepsy is a condition begun in childhood, Jones quickly learned that there are many different types of epilepsy and 40 different types of seizures, depending on the type of epilepsy you have. Upon realizing this would set the stage for the rest of her life, Jones sat in the doctor's office in shock and disbelief. 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 In her book, Gotham Girl Interrupted: My Misadventures in Motherhood, Love, and Epilepsy, Jones chronicles her experiences after her diagnosis. 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 Beginning with that first in a series of grand mal seizures, which she likens to "swallowing a bolt of lightning," she says each seizure leaves her with what Zen Buddhists sometimes refer to as a "beginner's mind"--a vast, open expanse of headspace, coupled with a creative euphoria. This state renders you less encumbered by everything you've already learned, but also challenged by having to relearn some of the more basic aspects of daily life. As she moved through denial, fright, and grief as she dealt with her disease, Jones came to address her "new life" with comedy.  Listen as Jones joins Dr. Taz to share her story and provide light for those currently suffering with epilepsy or other seizure-afflicted diseases.  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. - sponsor 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.

Concentrated breathwork -- such as that practiced with Qigong Meditation -- has incredible benefits for overall health and improved longevity.The term "Blue Zones" encompasses those areas around the globe where people live the longest. Some of this longevity is nutrition-based, but as certified Qigong Meditation expert Simon Cheng believes, concentrated breathwork -- such as that practiced with Qigong -- also has incredible benefits.  This type of breathing teaches your body to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system--the "rest and digest" system (opposite of fight or flight). 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 Simon's journey to his expertise in Qigong was not without angst. After years of being caught up in the "rat race," suffering multiple health issues, and undergoing a traumatic surgery which didn't resolve any of his medical problems, Simon went back to his roots: Eastern Medicine. Simon joins Dr. Taz to explain the benefits of breathwork, a few simple tips for getting yourself to that parasympathetic state, and additional lifestyle factors that contribute to health, well-being and longevity. For more information, you can also access Simon's blog post, entitled "Medicinal Breathwork: 3 Simple Steps To Turn Your Breath Into Medicine And Cure Illness." Simon is also offering listeners a great deal when shopping on the Pique Tea website -- Up to 28% off PLUS Free Shipping on orders. To claim your offer, click HERE. 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. - sponsor

Women who have been told repeatedly to "get your mammogram" may have been misled.For decades, women have been advised to "get your mammogram" as an early detection approach. According to Dr. Nyjon Eccles, women have been misled.  Based on research, Dr. Eccles states that mammography screening doesn't lead to survival advantage. He cites research results that show for every 2,000 women who are screened over 10 years, one life will be saved, 10 women will receive unnecessary treatment, and 200 women will receive false positive results. 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 A better alternative, says Dr. Eccles, is the use of thermography, which uses infrared cameras to detect heat radiating from breast tissue. Cancers generate heat because they are highly metabolic and cause increased blood circulation. The screening tool does not involve compression of the breasts, nor does it use radiation. It is able to pick up on potential cancer before it can be seen, structurally, by a mammogram.  Another benefit is that thermography screening isn't impeded by dense breast tissue, and therefore can be used in younger women who may have a family history or genetic risk.  While mammography may produce false positives, Dr. Eccles has seen thermography result in 90-95% accuracy.  He does caution, however, that thermography shouldn't be used as a diagnostic tool; rather, its focus should be screening and early detection. Just because heat is detected, doesn't mean it's cancer -- it could be an inflammatory response. That said, any chronic or persistent inflammatory issues should also be followed up with additional diagnostic investigation. Listen as Dr. Eccles joins Dr. Taz to discuss more about why thermography is a better option to mammography, as well as his development of  ThermoCheck®, a computer-assisted Breast Thermography system. 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. - sponsor

Dr. David Friedman explains how to navigate food in a world of eating fads.Dr. David Friedman noticed the food rules were always changing. Something that was bad for you one day was proclaimed as having great health benefit the next. To cut through the noise, Dr. Friedman advises combining these three things: Common science: Find out what the studies show. Common sense: Trust your gut instead of what you see in the media. Biology: The body should be designed to utilize the food you eat. Consider eliminating animal milk, eating more fish, and reducing your red meat consumption. Eat like your grandparents, consuming things that were available decades ago. 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 Diets often fail. The focus is on food. The problem is that there are hormone disruptors that prevent weight loss. Plastics labeled with the numbers 5 or 7 have higher BPAs and interfere with hormones. If the PLU code on your produce has an 8, it contains GMOs. Stick to produce with stickers that begin with 9. Listen as Dr. Friedman joins Dr. Taz to help address the culinary conundrum. 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. - sponsor

Too often in cancer treatment methods, the focus is on the disease, not the whole person.When it comes to cancer, conventional doctors are trained to treat their patients exclusively with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. These methods are grueling on the whole body, and they don't treat beyond the tumor or the cancer itself. The focus is on the disease, not the whole person. Because of this, the outcomes in conventional medicine can be bleak. 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 But, it doesn't have to be this way. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy has developed a whole-person approach to treating cancer, and these treatments have helped thousands of patients through her Cancer Center for Healing. In her book, The Cancer Revolution, Dr. Connealy shows you how to get to the root causes of cancer and the practical steps you can take to get back on the path to healing, including balancing your body's chemistry with nutritional supplements, following a healthy food plan, detoxifying your body and home, exercising regularly, getting deep restful sleep every night, practicing stress reduction techniques, and putting together a supportive healing team. Chemotherapy and radiation have their place in treatment, but in many cases, they are simply not enough, because cancer isn't caused by one thing, but by many different factors. All of these causes must be addressed, not just the tumor. Dr. Connealy joins Dr. Taz to discuss how you can equip yourself to make impactful, achievable lifestyle choices that fight the root of the disease, and that offer hope for recovery and a cancer-free life. 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. - sponsor

Dr. Todd Sinnett shares the link between diet and back pain.Dr. Todd Sinnett knows that there’s more to back pain that you might think. Our organs and muscular system are related. The foods you eat may be causing you discomfort. 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 Twenty percent of the world suffers from back pain. Eighty-five percent of people will suffer back pain at some point in their lives. It is the primary reason for job disability and the second most common reason for missed work days. Many people accept that back pain is part of life, not seeking remedy. Back pain comes from structural sources, tension from emotions and stress, and diet. Dr. Sinett hears back pain complaints from many individuals with an unhealthy diet of simple carbs and simple sugars. He also sees individuals who eat too much of foods considered healthy, like protein bars, salads, oatmeal and club soda. Anything that causes digestive inflammation can lead to back pain. And, not all people digest food the same way so your sister or partner may be able to eat certain foods without any of the negative effects. Listen as Dr. Sinett joins Dr. Taz to discuss how your diet may be causing your back pain. 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. - sponsor

Elissa Goodman shares simple tips for healing yourself.Elissa Goodman faced a cancer diagnosis when she was 32. She learned that we are a product of what we eat and how we live. 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 Elissa advocates for self-care, especially if you’re intending to raise a family. Therapy is helpful in dealing with past trauma or a current health diagnosis. Addressing stress and upset can contribute to overall healing and wellness. For best health, Elissa recommends eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. Reduce sugars to lower inflammation. Get plenty of sleep so your body can heal. Listen as Elissa joins Dr. Taz to discuss personal hacks to jumpstart your own healing. 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. - sponsor

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.

Dr. Jaime Kulaga empowers you with tools to get through life’s challenges.Dr. Jaime Kulaga learned through her parents’ divorce that she needed to get educated. By learning and developing her skills, she could provide the security for herself and other women so they could thrive after huge life changes. 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 Dr. Jaime suggests getting a broad view of your life and taking an assessment of what you have. When a job is lost or a relationship ends, you’ll see that your life was more than that one thing that is no more. You have family, friends and activities you enjoy. She also recommends eliminating toxic relationships. There’s no need to be a people pleaser. Dr. Jaime recognizes that women are typically worriers. Release that worry. Plan for the future but don’t dwell on the worst thing that could happen. Listen as Dr. Jaime joins Dr. Taz to share how to add happiness to your life and overcome the challenges that face you. 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.

Dr. Becky Campbell shares how overall health influences thyroid function.Dr. Becky Campbell learned firsthand how important it is to heal the thyroid. Diagnosed with a hypothyroidism, she sought treatment from a functional medicine doctor as an alternative to medication. Dr. Campbell reminds that most immune disorders generate in the gut. The adrenals are close to the thyroid, affecting its health. Viruses also influence overall health. A holistic approach to thyroid issues is imperative for healing. Take steps to improve thyroid health. Stress reduction improves wellness. Make sure your diet supports gut health. Listen as Dr. Campbell joins Dr. Taz to give tips on how to aid thyroid health.

Laura Lynne Jackson shares how she connected with her psychic ability.Laura Lynne Jackson struggled to embrace her psychic gig since childhood. It took a long time to learn to use them to help heal and teach others. Life on Earth is a fantastic opportunity to learn a lesson in love. All humans are interconnected. Laura recommends opening your mind and heart to communications from loved ones on the other side. Don’t be scared of your own psychic ability or intuition. There are four major psychic abilities: Clairvoyance: ability to see clearly outside of the physical body Clairaudience: clarity of hearing a thought that isn’t your own Claircognizance: suddenly knowing information you trust without knowing the origin Clairsentience: energy that translates as a “gut feeling” Listen as Laura joins Dr. Taz to share how she learned to connect with those who are no longer here.

Dr. David Friedman explains how to navigate food in a world of eating fads.Dr. David Friedman noticed the food rules were always changing. Something that was bad for you one day was proclaimed as having great health benefit the next. To cut through the noise, Dr. Friedman advises combining these three things: Common science: Find out what the studies show. Common sense: Trust your gut instead of what you see in the media. Biology: The body should be designed to utilize the food you eat. Consider eliminating animal milk, eating more fish, and reducing your red meat consumption. Eat like your grandparents, consuming things that were available decades ago. Diets often fail. The focus is on food. The problem is that there are hormone disruptors that prevent weight loss. Plastics labeled with the numbers 5 or 7 have higher BPAs and interfere with hormones. If the PLU code on your produce has an 8, it contains GMOs. Stick to produce with stickers that begin with 9. Listen as Dr. Friedman joins Dr. Taz to help address the culinary conundrum.

Family therapist Terry Real tells how to get what you want in your relationship, or know when to end it.Family therapist Terry Real recognizes that women’s roles have changed. They no longer require a marriage to feel fulfilled. 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 Seventy percent of divorces are initiated by women. Many find that they want deeper emotional relationships than men have been conditioned to have. Intimacy is important to your health. A bad relationship is detrimental to your wellness. 3 Ways to Get What You Want in a Relationship Dare to rock the boat. Tell your partner what is important to you. If you aren’t met with a listening partner, it’s time for couples counseling. Tell your partner what you want up front. Make it known now so you don’t have to deal with resentment later. Reward your partner when you’ve gotten what you want. Your intimacy will be greatly improved. Listen as Terry joins Dr. Taz to discuss how to improve intimacy and the resultant health. 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.

Dr. Merci Ortenzi Treaster uses physical therapy to improve women's pelvic health.Dr. Merci Ortenzi Treaster has a lifetime of women’s health education. Joining her mother when treating women’s issues, Dr. Treaster discovered that the physical therapy aspect of women’s health was lacking. Many conditions automatically mandate physical therapy after trauma or surgery. Childbirth, however, isn’t typically considered a condition that would require rehabilitation. The stretched and torn muscles deserve treatment. Weakened pelvic floor muscles can be aided by proper breathing. The pelvic floor should relax on the inhale and contract on the exhale. Dr. Treaster also recommends posture correction. Focus on achieving a neutral pelvis in daily activities. Listen as Dr. Treaster joins Dr. Taz to discuss pelvic health physical therapy.