15-Minute Matrix

Dr. David Haase takes two concepts that I’m passionate about -- systems biology and a systems-based approach to health care -- to the next level in this week’s episode. You’re going to want to listen over and over again! Functional thinking is reliant on systems and you’ll understand why after you tune in to the podcast. Warning: You may never want to implement an X for Y approach ever again! May 10, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > To learn more about Dr. Haase and his clinical approach, click here > If you appreciate Dr. Haase’s perspective as much as I do, get your hands on his book ‘Curiosity Heals the Human: How to Solve "Unsolvable" Medical Challenges with Better Questions and Advanced Technologies’   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Nick is an investigative health journalist and advocate for safe technologies. He curates the budding research on the critical topic of electromagnetic pollution (or “electro smog”) with humour, insight and common sense. He’s keen on making connections between our electronic use and chronic disease states, helping us leave no stone unturned in the care of our chronically ill patients. May 2, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to find Nick’s book ‘The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs: How to Fix our Stupid Use of Technology > Nick mentioned the work of Dr. Martin Pall who’s most recent research on Wifi can be found here > You can find more about Nick’s work and receive his free guide How 5G & EMF Radiation ImpactYour Health here.   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox! Note: FxNA may receive a small commission if you enroll in the ElectrosmogRX course via the above link. We rarely share links to outside programs, but when we do, please know that the small commissions we receive help us to provide you with more of the content you love and trust.

Dr. Lara Briden is the “period revolutionary”. She brings a powerful evolutionary biology perspective to her practice and to our understanding of periods, cycles and, in today’s episode, ovulation. I’m pleased to showcase Lara’s wisdom this week in particular, while we turn our attention to fertility to support National Infertility Awareness week and our collective awareness of the reproductive issues that impact the women we serve. April 26, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to get your hands on Dr. Briden’s ‘Period Repair Manual’ > Dr. Briden’s article, regarding periods and low-carb diets, referenced in this episode, can be found here > Here are the books that I mentioned during this episode: ‘Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick’ by Maya Dusenbery ‘Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health’ by Toni Weschler > If you’d like to learn more about addressing the complications of PCOS in practice, tune-in to Episode #24: Mapping PCOS Mindset with Amy Medling   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Sarah Sandy supports the premise that we can live and eat in a way that creates the best environment for implantation and a healthy baby. With the right food, movement, environment, nutrients, and emotional state, the body is optimized for conception. In this episode of the podcast, she’ll share her top recommendations to do just that. April 26th, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here to find more about Sarah and her work! > To learn more about the importance of eating organ meats, tune-in to Dr. Terry Wahls episode of the 15-Minute Matrix > If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy Mickey Trescott’s episode on Nutrient Density   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Neuroinflammation is one of the most common mechanisms associated with a host of symptoms and chronic disorders. It’s one of the main reasons chronic patients don’t get well. It’s also one of the least understood conditions. Dr. Kharrazian puts that problem to rest, giving us the tools we need to help those we’ve struggled to help in the past. April 19, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > The study Dr. K mentioned on the fluctuation of zonulin levels in blood can be found here > Click HERE to learn more about Dr. K’s new Treating Neuro Inflammation Course! (be sure to tell him you found the program through the 15MM)   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

“The addicted brain is a starving brain,” and Christina Veselak takes us inside the body to better understand the brain driven, bio-psycho-social illness that results in cravings and addictions. She swiftly addresses the chemical imbalances underlying addictive behavior and illustrates how we, as conscious clinicians, can do the same with both diet and lifestyle modifications. April 12, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Learn more about the Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition > Christina mentions the work of Kenneth Blum, a researcher in neuropsychopharmacology and genetics who has focused his studies on “reward-deficiency syndrome”; learn more here.   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

All anemias are responsible for low oxygen delivery to the tissues. This can result in a number of symptoms, from fatigue to brain fog to cold limbs. Iron is also necessary for a number of biological functions. It can be an indicator of an underlying condition or infection as you’ll learn when you tune-in to this week’s episode. April 5, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for Dr. Ruiz’s downloadable ‘Ultimate Iron Guide’ > Here is the study mentioned regarding iron and malaria   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Breath work is a powerful tool that every patient has access to. It has the potential to decrease stress, and improve mood, metabolism, cardiovascular function, energy levels, digestion and more. Somatic Educator Allison Post is a master at “unwinding the belly”. She uses breath as a mechanism for deep healing as she shares in this week’s episode. March 29, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > You’ll find Allison’s book, ‘The Gut Wellness Guide: The Power of Breath, Touch, and Awareness to Reduce Stress, Aid Digestion, and Reclaim Whole-Body Health’, co-authored with her husband Stephen, here > You can learn more about Allison’s hands-on, online course on gut wellness here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Dr. Jill Crista recognizes that truly comprehensive techniques and tools are not only helpful, but necessary when addressing our cases of PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Her holistic approach keeps children safe, calm, and aids them in moving through this tragic experience with more confidence, health and grace. Tune-in to learn more about this important topic, from a true master. March 22, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Click here for Dr. Jills book ‘Break the Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health’ > Dr. Jill’s website has more great resources on PANS/PANDAS for parents and practitioners   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

EVOO. We all love it! And extra virgin olive oil is touted for its many medicinal properties, from combating inflammation to supporting cardiovascular health. But does quality matter? Are all olive oils made equal? Our return guest Magdalena Wszelaki traveled to farms in Italy to determine the top criteria for getting the best benefits from this culinary favorite. March 15, 2018 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Magdalena outlines her top 7 criteria for picking the best EVOO here > Head here if you’re interested in joining the Olive Oil club Magdalena mentioned > The 2007 New Yorker article by Tom Mueller about Olive Oil’s “darker side”, can be found here > Magdalena’s previous episode, mapping FLAX, can be found here! Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox! Please note that Magdalena Wszelaki will receive a small commission if you sign up for the Olive Oil Hunter club via the link listed above. These small commissions support Magdalena and her important mission at Hormones Balance.

Gaming disorder is a form of screen disorder and Dr. Shay has battled the ill effects of this addiction firsthand. In this week’s episode he walks us through the definitive warning signs as well as the physiological impacts of this often overlooked cultural phenomenon and diagnosis. March 8, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > You can find Dr. Shay’s ebook ‘Unplug from Gaming Disorder’ here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald speaks my language in this week’s podcast! She reports that our methylation “toolkit” should incorporate diet, food-based nutrients, sleep, stress reduction, detoxification, exercise and more. Tune-in to better understand how methylation is both mediated by epigenetic factors and how it acts as a mediator itself. Confused? I promise you won’t be after listening. March 1, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Get your hands on Dr. Fitzgerald’s ‘Methylation, Diet & Lifestyle’ book here > To access her Methylation Adaptogen Handout, head to her website > Information regarding the Epigenetic Clock, from Steve Horvath at UCLA can be found here > You might also enjoy Tom Malterre’s episode of the podcast mapping sulforaphane (episode #10) > And if you don’t have my 3 Tiers to Epigenetic and Nutrition Mastery, download that now!   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

Many of our patients will suffer from vaginal dryness and other concerns related to the health of the vaginal lining as they age and their hormones shift with menopause. But our younger clients can also experience these symptoms. Dr. Anna Cabeca maps the pain and suffering that these women experience--both physically and psychologically, and she does so with empathy, humor and a fully loaded toolbox of remedies! February 22, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Grab Dr. Cabeca’s new book, ‘Keto-Green 16’! > You can find Dr. Cabeca’s scientifically formulated cream for the vulva here on her website   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

“Metabolism” is a complex series of chemical reactions that has been culturally reduced to a conversation about how we carry weight. Dr. Christianson helps us digest the facts so that we can better understand how to help clients optimize their own metabolism, not just for fat loss, but for decreased inflammation and an optimized “healthspan”. February 15, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Dr. Christianson’s book ‘The Metabolism Reset Diet’ has just hit the bookshelves! > Resources you might enjoy that are related to my discussion with Dr. Christianson include: #13 Mapping Prebiotics with Dr. Liz Lipski #52 Mapping Short-Chain Fatty Acids with Dr. Michael Ash   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!

As Trudy shares in this week’s episode, GABA is a neurotransmitter that should be understood by every clinician. Supplementally, and when needed, it can augment our toolboxes to help patients find hope, and ultimately work toward their unique root cause resolutions. Discover the powers of GABA and put it to work for you in practice! February 1, 2019 > Click here to download the completed Matrix from this week’s episode > Be sure to read Trudy’s book ‘The Anti-Anxiety Food Solution’ and gather more of her wisdom! > You can learn more about the Anti-Anxiety Summit that Trudy hosts here > The 2015 article on action selection processes improved by GABA levels can be found here > Further info on the role of GABA in pancreatic function and Diabetes outcomes can be found here > You can see a clip of Trudy with psychologist Dr. Josh Friedman right here   Get 15-Minute Matrix podcast notifications delivered to your inbox!