Undoctored with Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and best-selling author whose new book, Undoctored, aims to show people how they can regain control of their own health.

Dr. Davis explains the health care system has become powerful, and in order to show it that we can maintain our own power over our health, we need to learn how to be healthy on our own. In order to achieve this, there are a few basic steps we can take to correct the factors in our lives that lead to poor health.

In order to be your own health practitioner, Dr. Davis recommends drawing from the relatively new phenomenon of crowdsourced wisdom. Websites like Patientslikeme.com create collaborative experiences that lead to a greater dissemination of information. New technological gadgets are also helpful in gathering insights.

Dr. Davis also speaks about the issue with grains in our diet. Many proteins in grains are indigestible and can wreak havoc on your gut health. He also explains that the common practice of carb loading can actually be dangerous for athletes and non-athletes alike. Commit yourself to going four weeks without grains and you will surely notice a difference in how you feel.

Though the Undoctored program is similar to the Paleo diet, it goes further and is a more well-rounded solution for health. Specifically, the Undoctored program is a six-week program that includes a menu of six strategies:

1. Wheat and grain elimination
2. Correct Vitamin D
3. Supplementation of iodine and/or correction of thyroid dysfunction
4. Replace fish oil
5. Raise tissue levels of magnesium
6. Feed and cultivate bowel flora

The program is intended to be embraceable, simple, and inexpensive in order to get you freed from misinformation from your doctor and make you healthier than you have been in years.

To connect with Dr. William Davis or to learn more about Undoctored, visit http://www.undoctored.com.

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How to keep the weight off

On this episode of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, I respond to a Facebook Group member question.  How do you keep the weight off after you've lost it?

1. KEEP AT IT – If what you’ve been doing has been working, keep doing what you’re doing. Find your comfortable set point where your body wants to be and work to maintain that weight.
2. REVISIT YOUR WHY – Make sure that your why is solid in your mind as why you wanted to lose weight and be on this journey. Use this to help you stay on this path.
3. SET NEW GOALS – Find a new fitness goal that will keep you active and excited. Keep moving towards something.
4. FIND FIT FRIENDS – Surround yourself with like-minded people to keep you engaged and accountable.
5. THROW AWAY YOUR FAT PANTS – You don’t need the reminder and you won’t be needing them again!

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Using Essential Oils with Kac Young

Kac Young is an essential oil enthusiast and expert who shares her wisdom on the subject throughout her new book, The Healing Art of Essential Oils.

Kac explains that essential oils are actually concentrated chemical compounds from plants that work with our bodies to help to solve common problems. However, she warns that we must be cautious and careful about how we use them.

Some characteristics of essential oils include:
1. Healers
2. Holistic
3. Sacred
4. Natural
5. Green
6. Valuable
7. Complementary to human life
8. Simple
9. Potent
10. Magical

When first starting out with essential oils, it’s important to know the basics. Some important highlights include:

1. Use organic or wildcrafted oils to get the product in its purest form.
2. Always dilute the oils and perform a patch test before using.
3. Do not use them on children under the age of five and follow guidelines for the elderly and pregnant women.
4. Do not use the oils around your eyes, ears, or genital areas.
5. Keep the lids on tight, store them in a cool, dark area, and keep them away from pets and children.
6. Be mindful of expiration dates and dispose of the oils correctly.

Common uses of essential oils include freshening your bathroom, deodorizing your fridge, neutralizing pet odor, refreshing your carpet, repelling rodents, soothing headaches, loosening stiff joints, and much more.

Kac recommends that people educate themselves on the use of essential oils and find what works for them. Be sure to purchase your oils from a reputable distributor.

To connect with Kac or to learn more about The Healing Art of Essential Oils, visit http://www.healingartofessentialoils.com.

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Ageless Strength with Jeff Horowitz

Jeff Horowitz is a certified running coach and a seasoned marathon runner. He is also the author of the new book, Ageless Strength, which focuses on having the right approach to strength as we age.

Jeff explains that how we age has more to do with how we treat ourselves. As we age, our bodies stop producing as much growth hormone and lose some capability. However, if we focus on building strength, balance, and being functional with improved mobility, we will be better equipped to manage the effects of aging.

Jeff also speaks about thinking of exercise differently, more in terms of the mental component rather than just the physical motions. The goal with exercise is to enhance the number of things we can do, while continually challenging the brain in different ways to solve different problems. This improves our capability of movement and makes exercising more interesting and enjoyable.

One group that will want to focus on building more functional strength is runners, as most of their injuries come from strength imbalance. When a runner’s form is compromised, it causes stress all over the body, which can lead to injury. Runners should focus on maintaining strength laterally, which will enable their bodies to hold their form when they land each step.

The book includes different exercises that focus on meeting the challenges of each area, including strength, balance, and functionality. Create your own custom workout by choosing different exercises among the three sections. Maintain variety in your workouts to keep it challenging and fun, while allowing you to become stronger in a functional way.

To connect with Jeff Horowitz or to learn more about Ageless Strength, visit http://www.runhorowitz.com. You can also purchase the book on Amazon.

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Meditation for daily stress with Michel Pascal

Michel Pascal is a writer, singer, and spirituality and meditation enthusiast who once lived in the largest monastery in Nepal. His new book, Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being, offers real examples of how to incorporate meditation in our daily lives, causing powerful results.

Michel speaks about the common false ideas of what meditation is. He explains that Americans are educated with the wrong perception about meditation, thinking often of monks in monasteries without a clear idea of how it can apply in our real, daily lives.

The world is so active, and we often feel the pressure to be productive at a high level, which causes great stress. The key is to train the mind to meditate within our daily stress and lives, rather than viewing the process as something that must take place remotely in a quiet or stress-free environment, as this is not realistic for many people.

The goal is to recycle the stressful energy around you into calm energy, as meditation is truly a transmission of energy. This is accomplished through first diagnosing yourself as fed up with your current state and then putting the meditation into practice.

We have the ability to change our perception of our lives in just a few minutes with the help of the practices described in the book. By following these steps, we can retrain our minds and introduce more calmness into our lives.

To connect with Michel or to learn more about Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being, visit http://www.michelpascal.tv.

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An antidote for alzheimer’s with Amy Berger

Amy Berger is a certified nutrition specialist and the author of a new book entitled, The Alzheimer’s Antidote. Although this book was written for caregivers of people with dementia, it is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn these complex topics in a way that’s easy to understand.

Amy talks about certain factors that can impact susceptibility to developing Alzheimer’s Disease. One such factor is the APO E4 genotype, which is the largest genetic risk factor that increases susceptibility for Alzheimer’s Disease. Though the gene does not directly cause Alzheimer’s disease, it is a complete mismatch for how we eat and live today, as it is the least suited for the modern carb diet.

Another factor that can contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease is amyloid plaque proteins that are secreted out of cells and chopped into fragments. Some of these fragments are not cleared properly and stay in the brain where they can block spaces between cells that communicate with each other. This can result in memory impairment and behavioral problems, though it may not necessarily cause Alzheimer’s.

Amy also speaks about the importance of maintaining cholesterol within our bodies to support proper cognitive function. The increase of statin use in recent years has shown to be another hurdle to overcome. She notes that sugar and carbohydrates may be driving the majority of problems with Alzheimer’s, as they can cause the brain to lose the ability to harness energy from glucose.

One potential solution is ketogenic intervention. Ketones are proving promising in burning fat, aiding the effects of Type 2 diabetes, and fueling the brain. A brain damaged by Alzheimer’s or dementia can use ketones instead of glucose as a fuel source, and have seen improved cognition in the short-term.

To connect with Amy or to learn more about her book, The Alzheimer’s Antidote, visit http://www.tuitnutrition.com.

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Run forever with Bill Pierce and Scott Murr

Bill Pierce and Scott Murr are not only friends who have been running together for 35 years, but they are also founders of the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training and authors of the new book entitled, Runner’s World: Train Smart, Run Forever.

This new book details how one can become a lifelong runner. Starting a running program or maintaining a runner’s lifestyle can become more difficult over the age of 40. This is partly because we simply cannot train the way we did in our younger years. In addition, connective tissue becomes more rigid with age, which can restrict range of motion and lead to injury. Yet most runners over 40 have the same goal—to be a lifetime runner because it is a central part of their life.

To reach this goal, Bill and Scott discuss several steps that runners can take to make this goal a reality. These include:

1. Incorporate cross-training, which can keep you fit and active, while also improving your range of motion.
2. Add strength training to your routine. This helps to maintain muscle mass, which may help you to run faster.
3. Be sure to stretch, as doing so affects range of motion, which is the foundation of performance.
4. Add more recovery time in between workouts and hard runs.
5. Set realistic goals.

To be a healthy, productive runner, Bill and Scott offer these tips:

1. Make your running fun.
2. Incorporate variety.
3. Be consistent.

To connect with Bill and Scott or learn more about their programs and their book, Runner’s World Train Smart, Run Forever, visit http://www.furmanfirst.com.

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