Hormone Imbalance and Whole Body Health: A Functional Medicine Approach with Meagan Alpha, MSN, APRN
In this episode, we explore the topic of hormone imbalances, specifically in females, and how it can affect multiple systems of the body, and ultimately whole body health. Meagan Alpha, MSN, APRN of Alpha Women's Wellness in Argyle, TX shares her expertise and unique approach.00:00:00 Introductions00:04:36 Exploring Functional Medicine in Health Care00:06:51 Hormones and their impact on women's health00:12:59 How gut health plays into hormone imbalance?00:14:31 Symptoms of gut health for women00:17:44 Thyroid health, hypothyroidism in women00:21:36 Diabetes and fasting blood sugar00:23:35 Common Myths about PCOS00:28:03 Hormone imbalance and diet00:30:33 How to maintain your body as you get older?00:32:21 How managing stress can help with hormone balance00:34:46 How to manage hypothyroidism in women?00:39:41 More on Alpha Women's Wellness Clinic00:47:02 Final thoughtsHow to reach Meagan:Alpha Womens Wellness (https://www.alphawomenswellness.com)Located in Argyle, TXemail: info@alphawomenswellness.com (mailto:info@alphawomenswellness.com)phone: 214-945-8551Social:Instagram: @alphawomenswellness (https://www.instagram.com/alphawomenswellness/)Facebook: @alphawomenswellness (https://www.facebook.com/alphawomenswellness/)
12 Aug 2023
Visceral Manipulation: Addressing the lesser known reasons for your musculoskeletal pains
[00:00 - 01:42] • Introduction to the episode and the topic of the visceral system.[01:42 - 03:24] • Explanation of what the visceral system is and its significance.[03:24 - 04:06] • How trauma in the visceral system might manifest in other bodily symptoms.[04:06 - 05:30] • The frequent oversight of the visceral system in conventional Western medicine.[05:30 - 07:06] • Role of the fascial system in interacting with organs and how visceral manipulation can help.[07:06 - 08:48] • Delving into unresolved musculoskeletal issues due to overlooked visceral components.[08:48 - 10:30] • Common conventional treatments and their inability to address the visceral aspect.[10:30 - 11:12] • Introduction and role of the parietal peritoneum in the nervous system.[11:12 - 12:54] • Analogy: Fascial system surrounding organs likened to an alarm system.[12:54 - 14:12] • Western medicine’s tendency to focus on superficial physical symptoms.[14:12 - 15:54] • Overview of the body’s fluid movement using the drainage funnel analogy.[15:54 - 17:36] • Pathway of toxins from cells to their eventual elimination.[17:36 - 18:18] • Role of vital organs like liver and gallbladder in toxin elimination.[18:18 - 19:30] • Consequences of dysfunction, such as the impacts of constipation.[19:30 - 20:42] • Fascia and its relation to musculoskeletal issues and potential treatments.[20:42 - 21:17] • Closing thoughts on the holistic approach of r3 physio in treating patients.
5 May 2023
A root cause approach to healing neuropathy with Dr. Christian Nelson, DC
in this episode we talk about root causes of neuropathy (nerve pain/symptoms) and how to help your body heal from neuropathy!Dr. Christian Nelson owns Advocate Wellness (https://keller-chiro.com)in Keller, TX.Socia Media: @advocatewellnesstx00:00 Intro1:20 Dr, Nelson speaks about his philosophy of care and his story of why he became a chiropractor7:13 How treatment at Advocate Wellness differs from a traditional approach to chiropractic13:53 structural issues vs. metabolic issues, and how treatments differ. Specifically structural neuropathy vs. metabolic neuropathy.16:42 what are the different zones of the spine, and how does that relate to treatment?21:00 4 main contributing factors to metabolic neuropathy32:31 The mind-body connection and how it can lead to issues.37:00 What treatment for neuropathy can look like40:16 Nerves can regrow if proper environment.46:01 Example of a case with. Diabetic neuropathy
4 Mar 2023
Why you need a systems based approach to get to the root of your pain and symptoms
In this episode we cover what a Systems Based Approach to Care is and what that looks like in Physical Therapy, We finish with two case examples of how this applies to chronic pain, and specifically pelvic pain and shoulder pain.
00:00 Intro
00:55 What is a systems based approach to care
3:53 PT and a Systems Based Approach
6:23 Ask “Why?” To get to the root
9:18 Are musculoskeletal pains (muscles aches/pains, joint aches/pains) always purely musculoskeletal
10:20 Review of the different systems: Nervous system. Parasympathetic vs. Sympathetic
11:35 Review of the different systems: Circulatory system
13:00 Review of the different systems: Nervous system: Lymphatic System/Glymphatic System
14:23 Review of the different systems: Endocrine system
15:14 Review of the different systems: Endocanabanoid system
15:52: Review of the different systems: Reproductive system
17:00 Review of the different systems: Digestive system
18:58 Review of the different systems: Immune System
19:55 Review of the different systems: Limbic System
22:32 Case Example: Systems Based Approach to Shoulder Pain
28:20 Case Example: Systems Based Approach to Pelvic Pain
27 Oct 2022
Healing from Breast Implant Illness: the connections of multiple systems to the fascia with Sarah Phillipe
In this episode, we talk about what breast implant illness is, what explant (removing the implants) involves, and how the fascial system is involved.
00:00 Introduction
1:56 Sarah shares her story with Breast Implant Illness and explant. The mental and emotional side of implants, the unusual symptoms
14:04 How do you know if the breast implants are causing a problem?
20:37 How our medical system has become so specialized and looking at health issues in isolation.
22:00 What the process of explant looks like
27:48 Silicone filled vs. Saline filled implants. Does it make a difference?
32:33 Why a PT is having this conversation. How implants, surgery, breast implant illness can lead to physical manifestations of pain
38:50 Connecting the dots between fascia, the nervous system, lymphatic system
42:20 Fluid exchange and build up of fluid, need for body work, and team approach to care
45:27 What does working with Sarah look like? The Explant Reset
52:41 Sarah uses a whole body approach to healing.
56:26 Final Thoughts from Sarah
Show Notes:
Website:
https:/reversingbreastimplantillness.com (http://reversingbreastimplantillness.com)
The Explant Reset:
https://r1ehpxm4.pages.infusionsoft.net (https://r1ehpxm4.pages.infusionsoft.net)
Drainage Pathways Blog:
https://reversingbreastimplantillness.com/drainage-the-first-step-to-detox-post-explant/ (https://reversingbreastimplantillness.com/drainage-the-first-step-to-detox-post-explant/)
Instagram: @reversingbreastimplantillness
10 Oct 2022
Updates on Fascia
Fascia is being shown t one more connected t the nervous system and immune system than previously thought! We talk about what some practical implications of this may be!
1 Aug 2022
Neurological Chiropractic and how understanding how the nervous system works can be helpful to healing from conditions in natural ways with Dr. Jake Herring of Innate Connection Chiropractic
In this interview with Dr. Jake, we discuss what the difference between various chiropractic treatment philosophies are. What Vitalistic chiropractic, specifically Neurological Chiropractic, is, and how this helps with families healing and improving from many conditions.
00:00 Introduction
1:46 Dr. Jake shares more about his history and how he came to treat and practice the way he does
5:23 Dr. Jake explains what “Family Chiropractic” involves. Distinguishes between 2 main types of chiropractic, Mechanistic v. Vitalistic.
7:11 More specifics about what vitalistic care chiropractic involves, and specifically Neurologically Based Chiropractic Care
14:50 Dr. Jake speaks about treating children with chiropractic care
17:15 Dr. Jake’s gentle approach to chiropractic care with children
19:16 How does chiropractic help things like bed wetting, constipation, colic, ear infection, etc in children.
22:28 The body is made up of multiple systems and they are interconnected, and need to all be considered during treatment.
26:26 Dr. Jake shares specific case examples, and specifically with special needs patients (ADHD, anxiety, stress, autism, etc)
29:50 Experiencing pain is “common,” but on-going pain is not “normal.” Treatments aren’t always just to eliminate pain, but to help people to feel the best they can.
31:48 More on autism or other disorders/diagnoses that have long been thought to be “unchangeable” have the potential to change.
38:56 Other services Innate Connection Chiropractic offers:
40:46 Final thoughts from Dr. Jake: there is help for you if you are struggling, or if your child is struggling.
Workshop: A Perfect Storm (for ADHD, ADD, anxiety)
Website: www.innateconnectionchiro.com (http://www.innateconnectionchiro.com)
Instagram/FB: @innateconnectionchiro
12 Jul 2022
How massage therapy fits into working with chronic pain and how to provide a therapeutic experience for your client that starts early with Benny Vaughn, LMT, BCTMB, ATC, LAT, CSCS, MTI
Benny has always been a "trail blazer." Hear how her ensures all of his clients get the best therapeutic experience from the very beginning!
00:00 Intro
2:45 Benny’s philosophy of care
7:22 Why the traditional medical model gets a “bad wrap.” (It’s not what you think!)
14:00 Benny’s location and the history of why he chose to build his buildings covered in upper.
17:06 The 4 agreements
24:28 How Benny got to the point he is now. How he was a trail blazer n many of the things he has done.
34:34 The power of therapeutic touch.
Book mentioned: Ashley Montagu: Touching
37:27 Many in our society are currently suffering from “touch deprivation” from the pandemic
38:50 Looking at the level of training that a therapist has lets you know what they love doing!
41:33 Benny talks fascial anatomy
51:58 How Benny makes sure every client feels comfortable and judgment free to enhance the therapeutic value of the treatment
54:45 What Benny is most proud of over his career
1:00:40 Benny’s experience with Life Coaching. What having Benny as a life coach would look like
1:09:37 How to keep up with Benny
1:12:27 Final wisdom from Benny
IG/FB @bennyvaughnofficial
Website: bennyvaughnlifecoach.com (http://bennyvaughnlifecoach.com)
23 Jun 2022
REPLAY: Functional Nutrition approach to managing pain with Katie Garrott of VivaWise Functional Wellness
Interview with Katie: we cover how nutrition and physical therapy are complimentary to each other, "what functional medicine is," natural anti-inflammatory strategies
:30 Katie’s personal journey to function medicine
7:36 How nutrition effects pain negatively and positively
12:51 What is functional medicine:
15:09 Food sensitivities:
18:00 How childhood trauma effects chronic pain/obesity/depression :
21:50 What services Katie offers (Includes an online program):
25:12 Inspiring hope that you can have a greater quality of life than you imagined:
27:17How to contact Katie:
23 Jun 2022
REPLAY: Addressing uncommon factors that affect healing through Functional Medicine with Jake Duncan, PA-C
Interview covers what Functional Medicine is and how it differs from conventional medicine, factors that affect healing (such as emotional trauma), and more!
00:00 Introduction and Jake’s Journey to Functional Medicine.
6:50 What is Functional Medicine?
10:15 Difference between Functional Medicine and Conventional Medicine.
11:49 Factors that affect healing that aren’t usually address.
17:56 Stewarding Life Wellness services and future plans
19:34 More on emotional trauma
Other topics -
24:00 Recap of Functional Medicine
26:00 Team approach to healing
29:42 Stewarding Life Wellness contact info
23 Jun 2022
REPLAY: How emotional trauma affects chronic conditions with Jenna Mountain and Kimberly Galindo of Aspen Haus Associates
Interview with Jenna Mountain and Kimberly Galindo, co-owners of Aspen House Associates.
Both specialize in trauma therapy and sexual trauma.
0:00 Introductions
10:34 Emotional trauma and chronic conditions
17:16 Emotional components contributing to visceral (organ) tightness
18:50 EMDR defined.
22:41 Picture analogy for EMDR
27:06 EMDR vs other therapies
27:50 How often is EMDR practiced?
29:41 Sleep and emotional trauma
33:42 Steps to take with emotional trauma
41:00 Healing from trauma takes time, And that’s ok!
44:10 More about Aspen Haus and future plans.
23 Jun 2022
REPLAY: Managing Chronic health issues with Naturopath, Jennifer Trejo of Abundant Life Wellness Center
Jennifer is the owner and founder of Abundant Life Wellness Center in Ft. Worth, TX.
Full interview with Dr. Jennifer Trejo, naturopathic physician and owner of Abundant Life Wellness Center in Ft. Worth, TX.
0:00 Introduction
3:15 What is Naturopathy?
4:21 What are characteristics/commonalities that people who search out Naturopathy
6:04 What is Functional Medicine and what does that look like in her practice
7:48 Types of clients that ALWC are passionate about.
9:18 What contributing factors does she see with chronic conditions
10:28 More in depth about chronic infections
11:22 Women and breast implants that lead to needing explanation due to toxicity 14:00 More on chronic/dormant infections
18:50 Chronic infections and physical pain
20:30 Epigenetics and neutrogenomics (the role we play in how our genetic predispositions to disease manifest)
24:00 Ways our bodies detox and practical suggestions for detoxing
29:30 More about Abundant Life Wellness Center and services offered
36:30 The importance of a team approach
30 May 2022
Acupuncture and Women's Health issues with Emily Kuentz of Trinity Oak Acupuncture and Holistic Wellness
Interview with owner and founder of Trinity Oak Acupuncture and Holistic Wellness, Emily Kuentz. We speak about her background in Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and the specifics of he practice. She specializes in Women's Health and Wellness as well as infertility.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
2:00 Emily introduces herself, her extensive training, and what she does as an acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine
8:07 What is acupuncture? What effects can it have on the body? What is Chinese medicine and how does it differ from western medicine?
10:40 Bulk of Emily’s practice s infertility. How acupuncture can help infertility.
11:15 Difference in Acupuncture and western medicine.
14:24 Further explanation on why pulses are checked in acupuncture
17:40 Emily explains that her business is a faith-based business and how that works its way into her practice.
18:10 The importance of “intuition” in clinical practice.
19:22 More specifics about Emily’s practice and focus on women’s health issues: PCOS, coming off of birth control, infertility/natural conception.
26:00 More on the fertility side of Emily’s practice.
29:18 Emily shares a specific case example with infertility in which there were 6 failed IVF transfers
31:21 Other approaches that Emily uses in her practice: acupuncture, functional medicine, Chinese medicine, herbal treatments, homeopathy
35:20 Clarification on methylated vitamins, epigenetic and gene SNPs (MTHFR specifically)
39:56 Emily’s mission with her practice is a ministry to women. She explains more.
46:37 Emily’s final thoughts on seeking out an acupuncturist
48:59: Emily’s one thing to leave the audience with
Resources:
Website: https://www.trinityoakwellness.com (https://www.trinityoakwellness.com)
Dirty Genes Book: https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/dirty-genes-by-dr-ben-lynch (https://www.seekinghealth.com/products/dirty-genes-by-dr-ben-lynch)
NCCAOM (find qualified acupuncturist): https://www.nccaom.org (https://www.nccaom.org)
Instagram: @trinityoakacupuncture
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