Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Special Guest Segment: Florencia Fridman, cacao guide & educator joins the show to talk all things getting back to nature: -How do earth cycles affect our health? -Why does the body create disease? -How are plants essential to existence? -How do we begin to truly connect to nature? -How do rituals change your day? -Indigenous cultures and cacao. -Can cacao save the world? -How does cacao open the heart? -Easy daily practice to open you heart. -What roles do dreams play? -How child-like purpose can heal mental health. -How plants communicate. -What is the indigenous definition of spirituality? -Doing ayahuasca safely. Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G talks all things kidney health. - How common is kidney disease? - Signs of kidney disease we can’t ignore.  - The #1 threat to kidney health that no one is talking about.  - How to keep your kidneys healthy. Guest Bio: Florencia is a natural-born healer and self-empowerment artist working with heart opening therapies involving holistic nutrition, Ceremonial Grade Cacao, yoga, sound journeys, and breath work as instruments for transformation; creating a safe vessel for self-exploration. She facilitates ceremonies in different cities within the US and Central/South America. Her curiosity to learn more about her Mapuche roots and connection to the land brought her to the exploration of the sacred. Although her family is Mapuche, Florencia has found a strong calling to the Maya traditions and has felt a deep connection to the land of Guatemala, where she feels most at home. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Andrea Echeverry joins the show to to talk all about scalp and hair health. How is hair an indicator of our health? What foods are important for our hair quality? What is the fungus on our scalp that is causing hair loss? What does it feed on? Should we shampoo our hair daily? What should we use instead of shampoo? Why do we see so much eczema in children? Skin biome products are not necessary. How chemicals in the shower cause acne and bacne. How multiple showers a day effect our skin health. Should we shower every morning? Why hot water on the head and hair is most damaging. Do we need shower filter? How to optimize your scalp biome. How to tell if your hair quality is poor. How to be in tune with the body more. What is the percent breakdown for best hair? What foods are most important for healthy hair? Should we use scalp massagers on our head? Knowledge Bomb: Listen to this if you love fish or sushi! Dr. G goes in on the science of fish/raw fish and parasites. How eating raw fish has boomed. What is a parasite? How common is it? Marine parasites are increasing? Signs and symptoms of parasites? How to protect yourself when eating fish/raw fish. Guest Bio: Dr. Andrea Echeverry is a lifelong biologist with a specialty in microbial pathogenesis and chronic low level inflammation. She developed the first neonatal mouse model of intestinal infection using fully pathogenic human-isolated strains of Yersinia enterocolitica. Despite having made many discoveries and after a decade in academic research, she decided to become independent to pursue her own scientific interests in gut and skin microbiome. This led her to become a hair loss specialist. This field allows her to study microbiome interactions in the smallest human organ, the hair follicle. She's an expert in hair transplant scar camouflaging using scalp micropigmentation & biocompatible hair implantation. With these techniques, she changes cosmetically patients suffering from hair loss or hair thinning due to gut and skin dysbiosis, and environmental factors. #trichology #hairloss #dysbiosis #bacteriaisthenewblack #alopecia #eczema #psoriasis #seborrheicdermatitis #scalpmicrobiomeresearch #biomefriendly Be sure to like and subscribe to #healthyself Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Will Cole joins the show to talk about the science of the physical mental and emotional health. A true approach to holistic health with his GUT FEELINGS program. Can emotions play a role on physical health? What role do emotions have on auto immune disease? How does vagus nerve dysfunction lead to inflammation auto immune disease? What are some of the best interventions for emotions and healing? How are the gut and brain connected?Where to focus for better mental health.How does the gut dictate mood? How does polyvagal theory explain nervous system stress? How is butyrate healing for the brain? Where do we get butryrate? How is SIBO created in the body? How important are soups and stews for gut healing.Is bone broth healthy? How does generational trauma effect our health? How does diet culture and anti-diet culture confuse healing? How is mediation one of the most healing modalities for your brain? What role does self compassion have in inflammation? Is high cortisol bad? Is breathwork helpful for our health? Diet culture is toxic. Guest Bio: Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam, having started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and bestselling author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow joins the show to talk all about the bio-individuality of intermittent fasting. What type of fasting is best for you and how do we find out?! Is it better to skip breakfast or dinner? Is snacking healthy? How long before bed should we not eat? How to tell which intermittent fast is good for us. Should all women intermittent fast? Who shouldn’t intermittent fast? What does over fasting do? What happens when we eat before bed? What is the best snack to eat? What are the benefits in the body when we intermittent fast? Should we fast before a big presentation? What happens to our gut with fasting? Can someone with a history of eating disorder fast? What’s the best food to break a fast? What are the 3 most important nutrition/lifestyle interventions for women over 30? Why protein macros are essential for health. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 11 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show.   Cynthia developed this Intermittent Fasting plan after entering her forties and experiencing a health breakdown. Intermittent fasting didn’t just help her lose weight; she had more energy, fewer cravings, and lower blood glucose levels. Thurlow has now worked with thousands of women in her private practice to make her unique program of intermittent fasting work for them, too. With meal plans and 50 recipes, along with advice for supercharging your fast, this plan will transform your life, slow down the aging process, and help you reclaim your health and well-being. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Amy Shah joins the show to talk about what nutritional interventions can change our lives in just a few days. The secret to physical healing  How many days to change out gut biome? Is it the macronutrients or the quality of food? How gut diversity is reduced through generations. Why we should let our kids get dirty. How to rebuild your gut. How the food industry gets us addicted to food.  How many plant foods per week is optimal? How food sensitivity starts. How to define “ultra processed food.” Best foods for mood. Mental health and gut bacteria. How omegas help gut bacteria and weight loss. Why protein is essential for weight loss. Gut bacteria balances hormones. 6 foods to eat for the best gut. How many fermented foods per day for best gut.  Top way to reseed your gut for weight loss.  How cheap dopamine hits keep us unhealthy.  GUEST BIO: Dr. Shah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's world renowned school of nutrition. She went on to receive her Medical Doctorate with Distinction. With training from Cornell, Harvard and Columbia - She helps busy people transform their health using cutting edge nutritional and medical science. Her proven techniques to heal inflammation utilize the power of the microbiome to help digestion, obtain natural hormone balance and heal food sensitivities. She is a well known expert on intermittent fasting for women.  Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Pejman joins the show to talk about one of the biggest drivers of childhood disease. Mold is causing childhood diseases. How mold keeps children sick.  Child neurological disorders and mold toxins.  How mold destroys vitality through mitochondria.  Mold disrupts children’s memory.  First step in healing your family from mold.  What is best at home test to test mold in your home? Top insults to a child’s health that make mold poisoning worse.  How prolonged antibiotics disrupt a child’s health.  Is mold connected to inflammatory bowel disease in children?  Autism and mold.  Why mold needs to always be considered in childhood diseases.  Knowledge Bomb: Is the new weight loss miracle Ozempic. But is it safe? Does Dr. G approve of this drug? Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Molly Maloof joins the show to talk about mitochondria, love, community and technology.  How mitochondrial health dictates your health. How stress depletes libido. How healthy mitochondria prevents infections. Stress infections can be causing chronic fatigue.  Inflammation begins in the mitochondria. What are the key drivers of inflammation. What are the top 2 things that reduce inflammation.  What hormones are released in LOVE and what is the evolutionary purpose? How to get out of loneliness and depression. How technology is disrupting our love hormones.  How cell phones cause mental health issues in children. What % of longevity is based on genetics? How to create a deeper relationship.  Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes into vulnerability and how to create more space for love AND sadness.  What we learn about emotions in child development. Why do we close our hearts and fear vulnerability? What is to root of someone “having trouble crying.” How to create more vulnerability in your life. How to create deeper bonds. How to express more love.  Guest Bio: As a physician and Stanford lecturer, Dr. Molly Maloof has spent her career providing personalized medicine services to high-performing technology executives, billionaire investors, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and Academy Award winning actors. What she noticed is that women, specifically, were feeling the spark that once energized their lives beginning to dim. Not just metaphorically but in a measurable reduction in the energy output from their cells. In response, Dr. Molly developed a science-backed program focused on mitochondrial health, used successfully by her patients, which offered lifestyle changes that target the unique biology of women and provide immediate and long-term benefits--now available in her book The Spark Factor.“The idea is steady gradual improvement, not perfection. The goal is to help get your spark back, so you can spend the rest of your life empowered, alive, mobile, and resilient,” she writes. Molly’s book: THE SPARK FACTOR: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever: https://drmolly.co/the-spark-factor-dr-molly-maloof/ Molly’s online course: YOUR HEALTHSPAN JOURNEY: master your blood sugar (your energy gauge & the ultimate biomarker!) to extend healthspan (currently being offered exclusively for $500 (MSRP $1500) when you pre-order Molly's book, among other gifts & discounts!):   https://yourhealthspanjourney.mystrikingly.com/ Instagram: @http://drmolly.co Website: http://www.drmolly.co Substack: https://doctormolly.substack.com Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Aaron Kleinerman joins the show to talk about one of the most important topics ever -healing the wounded man. What does a wounded man look like? How does a healed man look like? What is healthy masculinity? What does a man and woman in a healthy masculine look like? How does the relationship between father and son dictate masculinity? How to heal a father wound. How are emotions a gateway to healing? What does judgement say about healing? What is shadow work? Why is somatic work essential to healing How a sacred pause can heal a relationship. Why do partners trigger us so much? Why stoic does not equal masculine. How masculinity can create safety for femininity. How to be the best husband and father. Why male healing groups are so profound. How to create more healthy masculinity. Shame around sexuality. Sex as a healing modality. How to move through sexual shame Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes into hair loss. How many people suffer with hair loss? Hair growth phases. Why we lose our hair. Natural solutions for hair loss. Guest Bio: Aaron Kleinerman is a Master Coach, Relationship expert, Facilitator & Speaker. He is a Transformational Tantric Practitioner, creator of several online courses for men & the author of best-selling book “The Embodied Man.” He has learned from the great masters in the field of sexuality and transformation, including earning a master’s degree in spiritual psychology. Aaron went from being a licensed captain navigating ships to a sexual behaviour and movement specialist navigating souls. His workshops, retreats, sessions and speeches help humans integrate body movement, psychology, sexuality and spirituality. He speaks and teaches honestly and transparently so that others can unlock the real reason for their human existence. Aaron’s mastery as a teacher provides the practical tools everyone needs to implement embodied awakened intelligence into daily life. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Womb trauma healing expert Anabel Vizcarra joins the show to talk about physical diseases in the womb with deeper meaning. Can a disconnect from the womb cause physical disease? Is there an emotional component to reproductive pain and endometriosis? What is womb wisdom? How do lack of boundaries connect with womb disease? What emotions are stored in the womb? How to connect the womb and the heart. How to express nurture AND sexuality simultaneously. The #1 remedy to begin to heal the womb. How men can connect more to their sacred feminine. Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes in on foods / pesticides that cause ADHD like symptoms. What is ADHD? How many people have it? What food like products are associated with ADHD? What does the science say about these foods? Do pesticides cause ADHD symptoms? What foods do we consume to help reduce ADHD? Guest Bio: Passionate about the FULL SPECTRUM power available through feminine embodiment, Anabel Vizcarra is a willing guide for courageous woman who are ready to create a Great Shift in both their lives & their ancestral lineage.  She knows that when women summon the courage to go deep into self work, grace will always meet them in their depths, lifting them to equal heights of miracles & fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Robert Waldinger, psychiatrist and expert on happiness joins the show to talk all about happiness. In the largest study on happiness ever, Dr. Waldinger has found the most important key factors. What makes a good life? How common is loneliness? What are the main reasons why we are so lonely? What are the easiest steps to creating the most amount of happiness? How cell phones are creating unhappiness in people. What are the 3 most important determinants of happiness? Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G covers one of the hottest trends in cooking…Air Fryers? Are they safe? What is the concern behind air fryers? How to find the best air fryer. Guest Bio: Dr. Robert J. Waldinger is an American psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen priest. He is a part-time Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year!! Special thank you and shout out to the entire Heal Thy Self community. Here is the perfect New Years episode to kick off your 2023. We're joined by celebrity Fitness trainer, Don Saladino to kick start the year with health and fitness tips, and today's Knowledge Bomb is Dr. G's TOP 5 Health Interventions for 2023. Don't forget to visit hts.today to get your Merch!! Special Guest Segment: Don Saladino, celebrity fitness trainer joins the show as the first guest of 2023!  How to create a sustainable fitness program. How to create a healthy diet and stick to it. The easiest at home workout routine for muscle. Easy principles to better health.  How important is muscle for staying young. What are non scale victories.  An easy mindset hack to achieve consistency. Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G reveals his TOP 5 Health Interventions for 2023. The MOST IMPORTANT interventions for your health this year are finally here. Listen in for this life changing list. Guest Bio: Don has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for over 20 years. He opened his first NYC Gym, Drive 495, in 2005. After operating brick & mortar gyms for 15 years, Don expanded to a global online fitness business. He has developed a reputation for training some of the biggest names in Hollywood for the big screen. Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Stan, Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, & David Harbour are among his roster of clients. He has been tapped as a fitness expert in publications such as Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, & Men’s Fitness. He has also been featured in People, US Weekly, Origins, In Touch, Cosmo, & Shape; and has made appearances doing live fitness demos on The Today Show, Page Six TV, People NOW, E News, & WebMD. He sits on the advisory board of Men’s Health Magazine. In March 2018 & October 2021, it was his great honor to shoot the cover of the iconic Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Don lives in New York with his wife, Mel, and their two children, Amelia and Donny Jr. - & their pups Rigatoni & Sambuca. Don's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donsaladino/ Don's website: https://donsaladino.com/ Dr. G's instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Official Heal Thy Self instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthyself.drg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the New Year, we're giving you Doctor G's top 10 moments from 2022! Enter 2023 with all of the health tips needed to get you on the right path. All of the full episodes are linked below if you want to hear more! Have a happy and HEALTHY New Year! Episode 150: Dangerous Chemicals Found in Fast Fashion - https://youtu.be/tAoYOokEkCg Episode 155: The BITTER TRUTH behind MAKEUP & how it DISRUPTS your HORMONES - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hK4eUpS5r0 Episode 170: Everything You Need to Know About Birth Control - https://youtu.be/S_HS_qi9n8A Episode 174: Are TAMPONS Safe? - https://youtu.be/UU4xKB678n0 Episode 175: The Truth Behind The Papaya Seed Tiktok Trend - https://youtu.be/OzcMfcztdsM Episode 180: Tattoo Safety - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YicADGduRVo Episode 182: Alcohol named most dangerous drug - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF9LahJC3I0 Episode 183: Benefits of Mindfulness - https://youtu.be/r57XyTHtaFw Episode 186: All Things Kidney Health - https://youtu.be/6xQqr_armuo Episode 187: Is BRITA a Good Filter? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqsfcOIFEBY Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Doctor Vivian Chen joins the show to talk about the missing link in weight loss: - What the weight loss industry and pharmaceutical industry have in common? - Why people aren’t sustainably losing weight? - What are the top toxins that cause weight gain? - How toxins disrupt fat loss? - How to avoid toxins in water, air and food? - What’s better - non-GMO or USDA organic? - What food scientists and toxicologists get wrong? Knowledge bomb: Dr. G talks all about cosmetic fillers. - How popular are cosmetic fillers? - What are the risks of getting these? - Natural alternatives to fillers? Guest Bio: Dr. Vivian Chen is a medical doctor with 15 years of clinical experience. She is board certified in the UK in both internal medicine and family practice, and now lives in California with her family. Her world turned upside down when her daughter was hospitalized soon after being born with symptoms no doctor could figure out. Through doing her own research, she was able to help her daughter recover. She also realized that the many years of chronic fatigue, acne, and brain fog she had was due to environmental toxicity. This opened the world of root causes she had never considered before as a conventional medical doctor. When she moved to San Francisco, she decided to make it her mission to help people reduce their toxin load because she believes environmental toxins to be one important root cause not enough doctors are talking about." Find out if your detox pathways might be blocked: www.joindetoxright.com/quiz Find Dr. Chen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plateful.health/?hl=en Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your Heal Thy Self merch just in time for the holiday season! Visit hts.today to learn more! Special Guest Segment: Tero Isokauppila joins the show to talk about how mushrooms are changing the world. The largest living organism in the world is a mushroom?! What are the parts and function of a mushroom.  The mycelium’s magical function. What does the mycelium teach us.  Most mushroom supplements are fake! What is the mycobiome and what does it mean for our health? How to reduce bad fungi in the gut like Candida.  How do mushrooms help with immunity? Best mushroom for performance.  Best mushroom for stress. Best mushroom for sleep. Alien mushrooms? The jaw dropping theory.  Psychedelics and our ancestors. Psychedelics and religion.  How do magic mushrooms work on the brain? How to safely do mushrooms. Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes in on Botox! How has the Botox industry grown? What is Botox? How does it work? What is the biggest risk? What are the side effects? What is a healthier option? Guest Bio: Tero Isokauppila is the president and founder of Four Sigmatic—a natural superfoods company that produces an impressive range of responsibly sourced mushroom powder supplements. He's also the author of Healing Mushrooms: A Practical and Culinary Guide to Using Mushrooms for Whole Body Health. Sign up for our newsletter! https://christian-gonzalez.mykajabi.com/newsletter Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest segment: Creative alchemist, world class photographer Nick Onken joins the show to talk about creative expression: What does it mean to truly be creative? What is the first step in getting creative? How to prioritize creativity. What is flow state? Why is flow state the remedy for mental health? Why is external validation dangerous to mental health? Setting up a creative space.  How creative challenges ignite your creativity.  What is the biggest threat to our creativity? How do we overcome distraction? Knowledge Bomb Segment: Dr. G answers one of his most requested questions… Is Brita a good filter? Plus the shocking chemicals in tap water. And including: What are Dr.G’s top water filters. GUEST BIO: Creativity is diverse and spans beyond the conventional labels we place. Every minute of the day we are creating through moments, experiences, and meaningful interactions, but according to Nick, it's the awareness of this creative journey and its infinite wellness that nourishes us the most. In other words, being here now, experiencing the magnitude and awe of our creative expressions, no matter how big or small. It's through creativity that we unlock our true potential and live to the fullest, most authentic versions of our selves. In a world saturated by fear, lack of time, and confusion, Nick offers a rare type of soothing clarity through daily creative protocols, esoteric musings, and self-expression practices, superbly delivered through the lens of art, photography, design and coherent spiritual narrative. Passionate about connecting people and actively building community, Nick hosts a popular podcast where he interviews personalities that offer 'intel and inspo' through provocative and disruptive ideas that enhance our creative flow and upgrade our daily lives. From Jim Kwik, on becoming limitless, to Mark Manson on how to prioritize which f*cks to give, Nick's carefully curated lineup of creative A-listers is the source of mental, physical and spiritual exploration for listeners and viewers worldwide. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Guy Citrin joins the show to talk all things gut, hormones and weight loss. - What is the best pre meal supplement to take? - What doctors miss in gut healing. - Stomach acid is everything! - Why heartburn medicine is unsafe. - The power of mindful eating. - The infection connected to auto immune disease. - Why is bile so essential in gut health? - New weight loss miracle. - The power of regenerative medicine. - Why are our hormones so disrupted? How to properly fix your hormones.   How to raise testosterone. Do testosterone shots work?  Cold water and hormones.  Knowledge Bomb: All about raising your BDNF and thus brain health.  - What is BDNF? - How is it connected to dementia? - How does exercise feed the brain? - How does stress destroy the brain? - Top 5 foods for brain health.  - Top foods to avoid. - What foods fo the gut and brain love most? - Is fasting good for the brain? - Do psychedelics help memory? Guest Bio: “My mission is to provide balanced solutions to help you thrive with as little medication as possible.” – Dr. Guy Citrin Driven and warmhearted naturopathic doctor Guy Citrin, ND, dedicates his time and expertise to helping men and women improve their general health and quality of life at his private practice, Doctor Guy, in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles. Dr. Guy combines innovative integrative modalities with functional, naturopathic, and conventional medicine for the best possible results. He has diverse experience, education, and training, and specializes in treating chronic disease, hormone imbalance, joint pain, gut health, anti-aging, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Guy received his naturopathic medical degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. He was a resident at a renowned affiliate site through Bastyr University before relocating to Los Angeles. Dr. Guy is a member of the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, and a nationally recognized speaker on gut health for Microbiome Labs.  He specializes in gut health, hormones, and regenerative medicine. However, he has a broad background and expertise in primary care and treats many conditions. He attempts to help the body heal naturally and therefore, take people off medication when it is safe to do so.   Many patients visit Doctor Guy feeling overprescribed and underappreciated. For Dr. Guy, he doesn’t just want to make you feel better in the moment, but he wants you to feel better into the future. He believes that health truly is wealth, and he enjoys helping patients feel better and restoring richness and vitality on a deeper level. Dr. Guy’s objective is to provide exceptional and personalized care that doesn’t just mask the symptoms but improves With initial 90-minute consultations, Dr. Guy spends ample time with patients and leaves no stone unturned. New patients are welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MERCH!! HTS.TODAY is now open to the public - just in time for the holidays! Special Guest Segment:  Shawn Stevenson joins the show to take about all things nutrition. -What is the secret ingredient to weight loss? -What role does stress play obesity? -How do optimize our metabolism? -What role does sugar play in brain health? -What is a healthy brain diet? -What is the top 3 common health foods? -Why vegetable oils are so unsafe. -What common food is destroying our health? -Is spirulina healthy? -What role does healthy gut bacteria have in weight loss. -How do our thoughts affect our gut? -How common is stress related illness? -Why is lifespan going downwards? -How to diet sustainably. -What are the top 2 things that destroy our gut? -The Pfizer corruption lawsuit. -How the CDC and government ignored the true science on the cvid vax. -The science we were never told about the vax. -How the FDA and pharmaceutical industry are in corruption.  Knowledge Bomb:  Fact or fiction: is butthole sunning healthy? Is their science on this trending practice? Are their benefits or risks? How to protect your skin with diet. Guest bio: Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, Shawn went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a successful company that provides Wellness Services for both individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn is also a dynamic keynote speaker who has spoken for TEDx, universities, and numerous organizations with outstanding reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HTS merch is dropping THIS Friday 11/11!!! Go to hts.today before the drop and sign up to receive a 10% off coupon. Special Guest Segment: Longevity & Fertility specialist Dr. Katherine Zagone joins the show to share some amazing take home gems.  - What are the top 2 causes of aging and infertility? - What toxins have been shown to destroy our hormones and cellular health? - What toxins cause damage that passes onto our children? - Where are these toxins found? - What role does stress play on cellular aging? - How long before pregnancy should we do a detox? - What is sperm DNA fragmentation and why must it be tested? - Does alcohol affect fertility? - What role does stress play when having a child? - How do we test for toxins and fertility? - Dr. G’s longevity clock results. Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G talks all about mindfulness. What is mindfulness? How do we know what it feels like to be mindful? 2 easy ways to create more mindfulness. How does mindfulness help us lose weight? How does mindfulness help with blood sugar? How does mindfulness help with sleep? How does mindfulness help depression/anxiety? GUEST BIO: Dr. Katherine Zagone combines the mind of a doctor and the heart of a healer to serve couples and women in their journey to conceive their healthiest baby and build the family of their dreams. After witnessing family members struggle with infertility for years, she felt compelled to find solutions for her patients in similar agonizing situations. She considers each client’s individual needs as she surveys the whole landscape of your life when crafting the perfect fertility formula. She empowers clients to create their healthiest lives to conceive and to create their healthiest child possible. Her holistic approach provides a nurturing experience while addressing medical, functional, environmental, emotional, and energetic causes of infertility. Dr. Zagone graduated top of her class from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine where she completed internships in natural fertility and preconception. She received her Bachelors of Science in Health Science from Benedictine University in IL, where she graduated summa cum laude. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Ingrid Murra gives us the low down on all things oral health and dentistry. Are veneers safe? How important is straight teeth to your overall health? Does straightening your teeth save you money? Do dentists do unnecessary procedures? Is brushing and flossing the best way to have healthy teeth? Can we reverse cavities? Are root canals safe? Implants vs. root canals. What happens to the jaw bone when you lose a tooth? What is the future of dentistry?  Is Invisalign safe? Is it important to wear your retainer? Dr. Ingrid Murra is the 48th LatinX woman to secure over $1,000,000 Venture Capital funding in the history of the United States, a Harvard-trained orthodontist, and the founder & CEO of the orthodontic startup, Two Front. Two Front is revolutionizing the dental industry by connecting top orthodontists to dental offices and providing orthodontists with the tools to run modern, clear aligner practices from unused office space at dental offices. In this episode we talk about the affects of the consumerization of orthodontics with companies such as Invisalign and Smile Direct Club at the forefront, and what you actually need to get a perfect and healthy smile when starting treatment. Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes in on alcohol. What you may not have ever known is revealed in this episode. Is alcohol the worst drug? What cancers does alcohol cause? What amount if alcohol is safe if any? What systems in the body are most affected by alcohol? Why are younger people choosing to not drink? The surprising boom of the non alcoholic beverage industry. Product Review: Dr. G’s top pics for the best non alcoholic beverage brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Guest Segment: Entrepreneur Justin Rezvani, founder of the social media app Zion joins the show to talk all things money. Why is the economy suffering so much right now? Why is everything so expensive? What major mistakes has the federal reserve made? What is Bitcoin? What is the benefit of Bitcoin vs. the dollar.  Guest Bio: A believer that innovation is derived from frustration, Justin Rezvani has always been at the cutting edge of enhancing and creating impactful mobile experiences. On the pulse of all things mobile consumption, Rezvani recognized an untapped opportunity as it relates to advertising and marketing, leading him to develop a proprietary and patent-pending algorithm, SharedRank, which measures and discovers audiences on Instagram. With SharedRank at its core, Rezvani founded theAmplify, an Instagram influencer marketing firm, which creates large-scale native advertising campaigns for brands. Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes into one of his best healing recommendations. What is sexual authenticity? How does a suppressed sexuality affect your health? What is the #1 exercise for better sexual health? https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/healthyself.drg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices