Dr Lize de la Rouviere - Functional Medicine Practitioner

Join me and Dr. Michael Roizen, Cleveland Clinic’s First Chief Wellness Officer and long-time pioneer in longevity medicine, as we talk about being our own genetic engineers, emerging anti-aging interventions and much more in the latest episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine.

Listen to the podcast here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/2023/01/12/how-to-be-your-own-genetic-engineer-save-money-and-live-longer-with-dr-michael-roizen/

A wonderful opportunity to learn how to use homeopathy at home for common ailments, for free.

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Dr Kara Fitzgerald has created a program called Younger You from the research she did on reversing biological age. In just eight weeks, participants decreased their biological age by 3 and a half years, just by eating well, prioritising good sleep and incorporating stress reduction.

I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Younger You is the most accessible longevity program ever created. It doesn't rely on risky biohacking, it doesn't rely on expensive supplements, and it doesn't ask for extreme dietary restrictions.

It's a food-forward approach that relies on selecting epinutrient-rich foods. That is, the program identifies the foods that can beneficially impact the expression of your DNA. Many of those will be familiar to you, but some are overlooked (rosemary happens to be an absolute superstar).

So next time you're at the store, grab one of these items and treat your DNA to a little TLC:

1. Green Tea
2. Turmeric
3. Blueberries
4. Cruciferous Vegetables
5. Beets

More of the dynamic dozen in ! https://youngeryouprogram.com/book

This is a great opportunity! This comprehensive test will tell you in which areas you are genetically vulnerable, and give you actionable steps to decrease your risk of, for example, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, weight gain / obesity, bone loss, sports injuries, and much more.

Such good advice to get you through the holidays feeling happy and healthy.

https://academic.oup.com/advances/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/advances/nmab015/6174025?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Higher mushroom consumption was associated with a lower incidence of cancer. People with the highest intake had 80% less incidence of cancer of any type, and 65% less incidence of breast cancer.
Mushrooms are rich in bioactive compounds, including phytochemicals (plant chemicals such as flavonoids and carotenoids), fiber, selenium, vitamins, and antioxidants, such as ergothioneine and glutathione, which may help prevent cancer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9VJ_0_n6-E
There is so much benefit to knowing your genetic predisposition to health and disease. The 3x4 test gives you the insight and the tools to work with your genetics to achieve the best possible health.

Why take a Genetic Test? A short video explaining the benefits of our 3X4 Blueprint test to customers

We know that type 2 diabetes accelerates biological age in humans. Now, this first-of-its-kind study shows that rapid aging can be handed down to offspring, too!

A recent mouse study found that maternal diabetes leads to premature aging of neural tissue in the fetus and pups, leading to neural tube defects. This premature aging, or senescence, is initiated by epigenetic changes in neurogenesis.

The researchers believe this is the mechanism behind the increased incidence of congenital disabilities in mothers with diabetes. The good news is that diet and lifestyle interventions can significantly impact both blood sugar regulation and epigenetic aging. In fact, this study gives us yet another reason to lean on the power of personalized nutrition for longer, healthier lives.

Study: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abf5089

This new map is the basis of Functional Medicine. It is a rich new method, a fundamental change in our thinking, a whole different paradigm. It changes our approach to the very way we think about illness and the human body and brain.⁣
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You and the person sitting next to you could both have chronic symptoms we call a “headache,” but maybe your pain is caused by drinking too much wine every night, while his pain is the result of being hit on the head with the empty bottle every night. As you can imagine, these two chronic headaches can’t be cured in the same way, because their root causes are different. But that approach is exactly the one the current medical community is taking!⁣
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The truth is that you can’t treat mental illness effectively by using ONLY drugs or psychotherapy. You need to treat the body, because the body and brain are one interconnected system. ⁣
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What you do to your body, you do to your brain. Treat your body and you treat your brain. ONLY when you fix your body will you fix your broken brain.⁣

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Excellent article by dr Peter Attia on this important topic. The short answer - it doesn't.

Does low cholesterol cause cognitive impairment? Part I - Peter Attia Safety of lipid-lowering therapy

Consuming more vitamin K may be important for protection against atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease:
https://www.integrativepractitioner.com/nutrition/news/2021-09-09-diet-rich-in-vitamin-k-benefits-heart-health-study-finds?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter&mkt_tok=NzU2LUZXSi0wNjEAAAF_g0I936zkZoE47fFDGAUXADlxBScW4lOWBgGys2Nuls21M_imVUaBdLBEKgc74PlPobRhGkd6UO1p9Ep61CAvxLZ5TyCoCrkmtjfPDxpSmOM2pA

Diet rich in vitamin K benefits heart health, study finds People who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to a 34 percent lower risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease, conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, according to new research

Functional medicine: what it is and whether it’s right for you More large systems incorporating functional medicine as part of their care models

Extremely interesting research on the route through which SARS Cov2 can infect the brain- through specialised cells called pericytes which surround blood vessels. https://neurosciencenews.com/covid-brainn-entry-18941/

3D 'Assembloid' Shows How COVID-19 Infects Brain Cells - Neuroscience News A newly created stem cell model demonstrates a potential route of entry of the COVID-19 virus, SARS_CoV_2, into the human brain.

In this study, participants decreased their biological age by TWO YEARS in just eight weeks! All it took was some diet and lifestyle changes.
The link below takes you to a good animated summary of the study.

How 18 People Became 2 Years Younger | Study-Breakdown Using a diet and lifestyle intervention, 18 participants reduced their biological aging by approx. 2 years in only 8 weeks.Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go...

Quercetin is a powerful methylation adaptogen known to epigenetically enhance BRCA1 expression (potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer). It's also a known antihistamine, can help lower cholesterol and protect against viruses, and it is a senolytic compound, too, meaning it helps ward off old age.

The skin of apples are rich in quercetin - maybe that's why an apple a day keeps the doctor away?

Source: PMID 31878082

If you suffer with skin conditions such as skin allergies, dermatitis, eczema or hives, the issue is more than skin deep. Like a mirror, the state of your skin on the outside is a reflection of how well your body is functioning on the inside.

A natural health practitioner can help you look below the surface to explore the many factors that may be triggering your skin condition or making it worse, such as:

• Environmental allergens
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Immune reactivity
• Gut dysfunction
• Microbiome imbalances
• Poor detoxification and elimination
• Stress and poor sleep
• Nutritional deficiencies

By improving how each body system functions, you can feel healthier on the inside and your skin will look healthier on the outside. Additionally, herbs and nutrients can provide symptomatic relief, reducing redness, itching and swelling, and promote skin healing.

Contact your natural healthcare practitioner for more information, or find a practitioner by visiting: https://mediherb.com.au/find-a-practitioner.aspx

Research studies have confirmed a positive connection between high levels of psychological stress and skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, and chronic hives. Stress may trigger or aggravate allergic disease, including those affecting your skin.

In people with atopic dermatitis, stress can impair reactivity of the body’s stress response system, known as the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis. It can also lead to inflammation and changes in immune function, tipping the body towards a more reactive, allergic state.

The skin’s response to stress is complex and involves a wide network of immune cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters. These include stress hormones such as cortisol and mast cells which play a central role in allergy.
Stress hormones cause mast cells to release inflammatory mediators such as histamine which fuel the allergic response and aggravate symptoms.

Actively managing stress may help improve your skin condition, reducing severity and resulting in fewer flareups. Talk to your practitioner today about herbal and nutritional options to get on top of your skin condition and help you manage stress better.

Pondeljak N, Lugović-Mihić L. Stress-induced Interaction of Skin Immune Cells, Hormones, and Neurotransmitters. Clin Ther. 2020 May;42(5):757-770.

Aging | Potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention: a pilot randomized clinical trial - Full Text Aging | doi:10.18632/aging.202913. Kara N. Fitzgerald, Romilly Hodges, Douglas Hanes, Emily Stack, David Cheishvili, Moshe Szyf, Janine Henkel, Melissa W. Twedt, Despina Giannopoulou, Josette Herdell, Sally Logan, Ryan Bradley

If you have chronic health symptoms and are repeatedly told your lab tests are normal, you should know it takes the average autoimmune patient as many as 10 years and up to 20 doctors before they are screened for autoimmunity.

Even if you know you have autoimmunity, it often does not change your treatment.

The autoimmune patient must self-educate. This will ensure you know how to navigate the health care system, understand the limitations of both standard and alternative health care, understand the role of health insurance, and be able to intelligently choose your support team.

There is widespread lack of education and misinformation when it comes to autoimmune research. Pursuing your own education from qualified sources prevents the feelings of hopelessness and despair that affect so many patients.

If someone says they can cure your autoimmunity, or that a single-remedy approach (heavy metal detox, diet, leaky gut repair, supplements, parasite cleanse, a "challenge," medication, etc.) will resolve your autoimmunity, then you know they don't understand the complexity and individuality of autoimmunity.

When you learn about autoimmunity, what is realistic in terms of outcome, and how to manage your immune system, you can regain your balance, resilience, and power.

Join me in this talk and Q&A to learn how to navigate health care when you have symptoms you think may be autoimmune, or if you already know you have autoimmunity. Sign up to ask questions inside the Zoom webinar: https://rfr.bz/f2cefsb

A video about some of the factors which contribute to the development of autoimmunity.

The development of autoimmunity. A combination of factors need to be in place for the autoimmune reaction to self tissue to take place.

Numerous research studies show homeopathy is not placebo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oACBheCzE9U

Scientists say...homeopathy is not just placebo Experts who know the current scientific literature explain how laboratory and clinical studies contradict the idea homeopathy is only a placebo effect. For m...

This looks super helpful: https://kitchenstewardship.lpages.co/redefine-picky-eating-challenge-registration/?cookieUUID=c121d08e-6ba9-4db1-afdd-1a4ad0b2c4aa

"I just want my kids to EAT what I MAKE!" By the end of 5 days (20 minutes a day), I guarantee you will NOT ever hear yourself say that phrase again. We’re going to redefine how you think about dinnertime, how your kids interact with food, and ultimately banish “picky eating” from your household forever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWpQOkVy6Xg

What to eat to avoid blood glucose spikes The study on the link between increased consumption of ultra-processed food and cardiovascular disease: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2021.01.047Gl...