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The Randle Cycle is a metabolic switch that shows us that the body can not burn two fuels at the same time. Specifically fats and carbs. This is another reason why we need to be cognizant of our food combinations and understand they may be effecting our health more then we realize. Check out this short solo episode to understand exactly how "The Randle Cycle" works and influences your body weight and health. As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

My colleague Avigail Lev, PsyD, is back for another conversation. This time we had no agenda, we just went where ever the conversation took us. We discussed how social media effects mental health and society on a large scale. We discussed unhappiness, AI, chat GPT and more. This was a great conversation and we think you will find it really interesting! Let us know what you think in the comments. :) Dr Avigail Lev is a psychotherapist, author, mediator, international speaker and executive coach in San Francisco, California. She is the director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. Find out more about Abbey and her work here; https://cbtonline.com/ https://bayareacbtcenter.com/ https://soundcloud.com/chemainesmodelhealth/294-schemas-self-belief-narcissism-more-with-dr-avigail-lev As always, please like, share and subscribe. And if you find th

I recently had a very fun and interesting conversation with @DrJimStoppani! We discussed how important daily exercise and movement is...not just for health but for LIFE! The human body was designed to move. And the research shows us that exercise and movement are great preventative therapies for cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, hormone imbalances, mental health and more. Also - BEST EXERCISE FOR FAT LOSS and if you are a #leangainer , what should you do! This was a really fun and interesting conversation, with several laughs, we think you will enjoy this! Let us know what you think in the comments. :) Dr Jim Stoppani holds a Phd in exercise physiology from the University of Connecticut (Storrs). His deep-rooted passion for science-based fitness solutions has fueled his remarkable journey. As a multifaceted influencer, Dr.Stoppani has cultivated a robust online presence through his fitness website, JimStoppani.com, which serves as a comprehensive resource for fitness enthusiasts seeking expert gui

Proline is the 3rd amino acid in my 3 favorite amino acids list - another super amino acid which I'm sure you will agree with once you listen to this episode (along with the previous 2). Proline is NEEDED for collagen production in the body, for healing skin, immunity, and lots more. Take a listen - learning takes your health journey tot he next level! As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

I had a conversation with the brilliant Dr Romie Mushtaq on the busy brain, anxiety, overwhelm and why many of us are unhappy this week. This was a great conversation and I really enjoyed it. I hope you do too! Let us know what your thinking in the comments. Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol. She has also just released her book, "THE BUSY BRAIN CURE: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety & Sleep Again". She has been a TED X speaker, feature in Forbes and is regarded as a leading authority in stress management. Take the Busy Brain test we discussed in the conversation here; https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/ And find out more about Dr Romie here; https://drromie.com/ YouTube; @DRROMIEMUSHTAQ As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to sponsor the podcast by buying me a coffee, you can do so here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Glycine, the one ring/amino acid to bind them all. Glycine is number 2 in this episode of my top 3 favorite amino acids series, but its actually my favorite. I have been taking glycine for months now, specifically for its anti aging, anti inflammatory, and anti cancer benefits. But this little amino acids touts a LOT more when it comes to health benefits. Check out this episode to learn more. As always, please like share and subscribe. :)

Over the next few weeks we will be learning about my 3 favorite amino acids and why they are my 3 favorite. Starting with "Taurine". Taurine has many MANY awesome health benefits, many you probably haven't heard of. Taurine has important functions in the heart and brain. It helps support nerve growth, improves metabolism, reduces inflammation, supports digestion and the production of bile flow. It even helps control pathogens in the body and has research supporting potential benefits with autism. Take a listen to learn more and watch out for my new favorite amino acid - Glycine! As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already! I appreciate your support. :) Refs; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5933890/ https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/15/2337 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3501277/

Check out this very interesting conversation that I had with Dr Deborah Butler recently on menopause and how the change in emotions at this time of life can influence our eating habits. We also took a deep look at why women are so unhappy now, how to find your joy and why women stop showing up for themselves. This conversation was very interesting to me and I think you will enjoy it too. Let us know what you think! :) Dr. Deb Butler is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach, and even taught at The Life Coach School for the amazing Brooke Castillo. Before that? She spent 30 years as a Board Certified Chiropractor, Nutritionist and Acupuncturist. She is the host of the podcast ThINNER Peace In Menopause and Beyond. Find out more about Dr Deb here; Website - https://www.drdebbutler.com/ Facebook - drdebbutler Instagram - drdebbutler Podcast - Thinner Peace As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to sponsor the podcast and my work, you can "buy

This week I had a wonderful conversation with the very interesting and very wise David Steinman. David is one of Americas premier environmental activists, with a deep passion to educate people on environmental toxins and how they affect us and our families. He is author of his newest book "Raising healthy kids", and also "The safe shoppers bible" and "Living healthy in a toxic world". In this conversation you will learn; - how toxins in your water effect your kids health and what to do about it - how chemicals in the atmosphere are more prevalent then you think - how many big brand companies do not care about your health - how some health foods are far from healthy - why you should choose organic when you can - and lots more! We both think you will very much enjoy this conversation. Let us know what you think in the comments, and please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. :) To find out more about David; Web - https://www.healthylivingmagazine.us/

In this solo episode I walk you through how alcohol consumption effects your hormone health. FYI its not a small impact and it can make symptoms of perimenopause a LOT worse. It can stop fat loss and reduce thyroid function. And alcohol doesn't just effect women's hormones, it effect men too! Take a listen to learn more and let me know what your think or if you have any questions. As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

In this solo podcast episode we are learning about the really awful damaging effects that greasy foods (including deep fried, fast food and processed foods) have on our health. These foods are hyper inflammatory, slow down metabolism, drive disease (including diabetes) and more. Listen and learn and let me know what your thinking! Refs; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28424256/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14668269/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27231050/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268515453_ANTI-THROID_EFFECTS_OF_PUFAS_POLYUNSATURATED_FATS_AND_HERBS https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622107625 As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. And if you would like to buy me a coffee and sponsor the podcast, you can here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Recently I spoke with the very beautiful and interesting Lana Kerr about how our skin and lady parts change with aging. As women, we can experience hormonal changes in the ways of perimenopause from the age of 25 onwards. So it is very important that we understand our body. This way we can hopefully make or transition through the different stages of life, a bit more doable. Lana has some fascinating insight on how to help our skins aging process and has developed a non invasive treatment that she backs with research. I hope you find this conversation interesting. You can also find the video version of this conversation over on my YouTube channel - Chemaines Model Health. Lana is the founder and CEO of Lumisque Skincare and creator of CO2Lift, LANA KERR. CO2Lift is recognized for its contributions to non-invasive carboxytherapy treatments. Lana is a fierce advocate for women’s health issues, particularly those that arise with aging and menopause. Find out more here; Website - Co2Lift.com Use DISCOUNT CODE -

This week I had a really interesting conversation with Dr Yug Varma, Cofounder and CEO of Phyla. Dr. Varma’s mission is to change the way we treat chronic bacterial diseases, specifically to acne and other skin issues, and is working tirelessly to achieve this goal with a microbiome-based technology platform. In this episode you will learn; - what causes acne - how hormones influence acne - how improving your microbiome can be a game changer for skin health - what other factors play a part in acne - how to treat acne You can find out more about Phyla and Dr Varmas work here; Web - https://phylabiotics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/phylabiotics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/phylabiotics YouTube - @phylabiotics9358 As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already, and if you would like to sponsor the show, you can buy me a coffee (to keep my brain fueled ;) ) here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

Is cheese addictive??? Did you know cheese has opioid activity in the brain? Do you think you have an issue with cheese? ;) Let get straight into the topic in this short solo podcast episode. As always, please like share and subscribe if you haven't already.

Dark chocolate is literally one of my favorite "health" promoting foods and I insist my clients consume it daily, but why? A new client asked me recently, why do I push dark chocolate so much? The science supporting this amazing food is VAST! Including adrenal and hormone support, reduction in visceral fat, protection for cardiovascular health, and more! I hope this podcast episode answers her (and your) questions around dark chocolate. Let me know what you think in the comments. As always, please like, share and subscribe if you haven't already. :)

MINERALS! Are you on top of your mineral intake? Did you know minerals directly influence hormones? Your thyroid hormone is made of iodine which is a mineral and your adrenal glands need lots of magnesium to be optimal. Find out more on how important minerals are for your hormone health and balance in this solo episode. As always, please like share and subscribe. And if you would like to buy me a coffee, you can here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks

In this podcast episode we learn the importance of sleep for hormone balance, also which hormones are released during sleep and how these can effect your overall health, and even weight loss results. I hope you find this very informative! Feel free to let me know in the comments! As always, please like share and subscribe if your haven't already. :)

DHEA or Dehydroepiandrosterone is one of our sex hormones that doesn't get as much attention as the others. AKA "the parent hormone", DHEA is a precursor to our sex hormones, including progesterone, and it can also get pummeled by stress. Lets take a look and learn more in this podcast episode. Let me know what you think! As always, please like, share and subscribe, if you haven't already. :)

EPIC is what this conversation is! I had this conversation with Dr Sam Shay earlier today and I wanted to share it asap because I know many of my followers, like me, like to nerd out on this stuff. Dr Sam did an incredible job delivering this information today and I think its understandable for most. I know you will love the conversation around inflammation, vitamin D3 and caffeine! Although this is a totally listenable podcast episode, I highly recommend if you can to watch it, as Dr Sam provides slides and graphs that are super helpful. I have also attached his vitamin D videos below too. Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP solves health puzzles for busy, health-conscious moms, mom-preneurs, and adults with Asperger's so that they can exit survival mode and re-enter community. Known as the friendly "lab nerd", Dr. Shay specializes in functional lab and genetics analysis for data-driven results. Dr. Shay is also a Stand-Up Comic, using clean, observational comedy to educate and entertain. He is a joy to speak to! FI

As we get well into this New Year, I hope "balance" is on your mind. And not just in health but in your life. In this episode I elaborate on what I mean by balance and why it is so important, by breaking it down into several categories that I feel are most important. I hope you find this first episode of the new year SUPER helpful and interesting. Let me know what you think! As always, like share and subscribe. And if you would like to buy me a coffee/ support the podcast, you can here; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks I appreciate you and your time! Thank you. :)