Real World Paleo

In Episode 60 of the Real World Paleo Podcast, certified nutritionist Christine chats with Matthew Tolford, founder of NewGrowth Healing & Hypnosis in northern Virginia. We talk about how being over-stressed shows up as adrenal fatigue, overeating, food cravings, and smoking, to name a few conditions. Matthew explains how he uses energy work in person and remotely and hypnosis to remove mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual blocks. This creates awareness, reduce stress and ultimately changes behaviors.  Matthew shares several fascinating stories of clients he helped heal from pain and trauma. Connect with Matthew: Website: http://newgrowthhealing.com/ Telephone:571-354-6444 Next Episode: Christine will be chatting with Dolma Johanison, L.A.c, about her holistic family medicine practice using acupuncture and herbs.

We're back with Episode 59 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Christine chats with experienced registered yoga teacher Phyllis Haney, JD, MBA, E-RYT 500, about why hatha yoga appealed to her as a non-athletic and non-"Gumby" (flexible) person and her ongoing training. We wax philosophical about the origins of yoga in India and preceding spiritual philosophy and how yoga is practiced today in India and the United States including the different styles. Phyllis explains the benefits of deep breathing, core conditioning and balance work, especially as we age to prevent falls and related yoga poses. We also talk about the research that shows that practicing yoga can improve lower back pain,osteoporosis, asthma and diabetes. Resources:  Phyllis Haney's Website: smilewithyoga.com Yoga Alliance: https://www.yogaalliance.org/Learn/About_Yoga/Yoga_Research (studies) The National Institute of Health's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: https://nccih.nih.gov/health/yoga/introduc

This is Episode 58 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Christine and co-host certified nutrition specialist and fellow NTP Amy Berger talk about what resistant starch is--a prebiotic, the different types of resistant starch, how it works in your gut, and many potential health benefits, including reduced blood glucose, improved insulin sensitivity and weight loss. We also dig into into research studies and their limitations, and give you tips on good sources of resistant starch and how best to introduce them into your diet. Resource Links: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-definitive-guide-to-resistant-starch/ https://chriskresser.com/how-resistant-starch-will-help-to-make-you-healthier-and-thinner/  Dr. Ruscio's talk the link between a low residue diet and resistant starch at 2016 Ancestral Health Symposium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69ePHDbbNoQ Next Episode: Christine will interview yoga instructor and practitioner Phyllis Haney about the eastern history and philosophy of yoga, different

This is Episode 57 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine chats with Dr. Marty Skopp, a chiropractor trained in active release techniques and sports medicine. An athlete himself, Dr. Skopp talks about how ART works as "a massage with movement" to relieve repetitive motion injuries in sports and the workplace such as carpal tunnel syndrome. We also discuss rehabilitation and addressing the kinetic chain, core stability and strengthening exercises without machines, and warming up and cooling down properly, which can also prevent re-injuries. Topics:  3:10 How did Dr. Skopp become interested in chiropractic medicine? 5:08 What was the training to become a chiropractic doctor (DC)? 7:25 What's the difference between marathon, duoathlon and triathlon events and ironman events? 9:39 What are active release techniques (ART) and is that not part of traditional chiropractic training? 14:06 What are common physical ailments that ART can relieve? 17:28 Do you need to apply ART repeatedly for new injuries? 21:56

We're back with Episode 56 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine chats with holistic physician and author Akil Palanisamy, MD, about his recently published book The Paleovedic Diet.  Dr. Akil found that the "Paleo nutrition template" worked well to heal his poor health and then he decided to learn about functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, a 3,000 year-old system in India that is based on three main body types (doshas) with a unique set of characteristics. Dr. Akil describes how individuals tend to have a dominant dosha and how you can learn about that type's characteristic to correct imbalances in your diet and your health. You can use the questionnaire in his book to determine your dominant dosha and customize the Paleo diet accordingly. Topics:  2:23 How Dr. Akil became interested in nutrition, Paleo lifestyle, and Ayurveda 4:32 How Dr. Akil defines Paleo nutrition and food quality matters 7:11 Religious prohibitions on eating meat, compromise and nutritional benefits 9:08 Blue Z

We're back with Episode 55 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Christine talks about one of her favorite cookbooks: Mediterranean Paleo Cooking by nutritionist consultant Caitlin Weeks and Chef Nabil Boumrar, a native of Algeria, and her own Mediterranean connection (Christine lived in Tunisia for 5 years). Christine describes some of her favorite childhood dishes such as chakchouka, and regional Mediterranean influences and spices.  She also focuses on unique North African tajines and harissa and Paleo swaps for some popular Middle Eastern dishes like couscous, hummus and falafel. Topics:  1:23 Back story on nutrition consultant Caitlin Weeks and chef Nabil Boumrar, wife-husband team and co-authors of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking 2:37 Shout out to Diane Sanfilippo for her food photography in the cookbook 3:10 Christine's childhood years in Tunisia, her favorite dishes and Paleo versions 6:08 Mediterranean Sea covers several regions from southern Europe to North Africa and influences on cuisine 12

We're back with Episode 54 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine chats with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND, founder and owner of the White Lotus Clinic about her new book: 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS.  Dr. McCulloch has both personal and professional experience with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which affects at least 7 million women in the United States and 116 women worldwide. Dr. McCulloch reveals some interesting research and facts about this complex lifelong hormonal condition, which impacts fertility, the skin, cardiovascular health and metabolism. Topics: 3:00 How do you define PCOS; what are some of the key criteria used in a medical evaluation? 6:30 Fiona's journey with PCOS and interest in specializing in that 7:30 Is PCOS misdiagnosed as well as misunderstood? 8:05 Is PCOS a condition solely of reproductive age? 9:19 Individual variation in PCOS and story of Elizabeth and Sophia 10:38 Why is inflammation a central factor in PCOS and which tests do you recommend? 13:12 What's the rela

We're back with Episode 53 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Christine has a conversation with certified nutrition specialist and NTP Amy Berger, MS, about the important role that the endocrine hormone insulin plays in  blood sugar regulation, and how it's possible to have abnormal levels of insulin with normal blood glucose test results and…

We're back with Episode 52 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine talks with Jo Robinson, investigative journalist, popular speaker, and book author about her New York Times best-selling book Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. Jo is  a highly regarded pioneer in the quest for more healthful food. Topics: 1:18 Jo's interest…

We're back with Episode 51 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Do you know the difference between virgin and extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)?  Christine talks with Tony G. Kassandrinos, co-owner of Kassandrinos International with his sister Effi Booth, about their small family operation producing premium-quality EVOO. Tony describes how the olives are harvested in his…

We're back with Episode 50 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Do you know what's in the supplements you're taking? Christine talks with certified clinical nutritionist and Biotics regional account manager Tori Trocki, MS, CNS, CNC, NTP about what to look for in supplements and a supplement company, neonatal glandulars, short-term vs. long-term supplement use…

We're back with Episode 49 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Christine interviews Mark Dhamma, MA. a high-performance health and mindset coach for entrepreneurs with a master's degree in psychology. Mark is also a practitioner of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and hypnosis. Learn the difference between an optimist and a pessimist with the story of Susan…

We're back with Episode 48 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine talks with nutritional therapy practitioner and freelance writer Ute Mitchell about why her gall-bladder was removed and how common gall-bladder surgery is in the United States (more than 600,000 surgeries performed annually). Ute's symptoms soon after her surgery proved that her gall-bladder was…

We're back with Episode 47 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine talks with Cynthia Thurlow, MS, a nurse practitioner, nutritional therapy practitioner and wellness coach about her personal and professional experience with adrenal fatigue syndrome. We talk about the signs, symptoms, and progression of adrenal fatigue, why the medical profession tends to overlook adrenal…

We're back with Episode 46 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine interviews Emily Rosen, CEO of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating about her journey and how she overcame her anorexia turned bulimia, found purpose and meaning in her life and dedicated her life to helping others. We also talk about why some…

We're back with Episode 45 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Christine talks with Emily Deans, MD, a psychiatrist and author of the blog Evolutionary Psychiatry about the research on whole foods diets and depression and anxiety, whether or not our Paleo ancestors had mental illness, and stigma. We also talked about the increased rates of…

We're back with Episode 44 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine interviews Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, motivation scientist and author of critically acclaimed No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness. We talk about internal versus external rewards and reframing the "shoulds" of exercise to finding a…

We're back with Episode 43 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine talks with Neil Stollman, MD, recognized expert on fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) and c.difficile infections and chairman of the Division of Gastroenterology at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California. We discuss the colon biome, how antibiotics can alter it and make…

We're back with Episode 42 of the Real World Paleo Podcast. Christine talks with nutritional therapy practitioner and Vibrant Blue Oils founder Jodi Cohen about how attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often related to inflammation in the brain and gut. The triggers include artificial flavors, sugar, herbicides, and antibiotics in primarily processed food. Jodi also…

We're back with Episode 41 of the Real World Paleo Podcast.  Christine talks with Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein, integrative pediatric neurologist and author of The Dirt Cure: Growing Healthy Kids with Food Straight from Soil (Simon and Schuster, 2016) about how US food policy affects our food supply, safety standards, research and our health.  We also delve…