Justin Manly, BCG’s lead on growth and innovation, explains how businesses can choose the right growth strategy given their aspirations and position in the market. Whether a company is gaining or losing share, in a booming or sluggish industry, profitable growth depends on knowing your starting point. Learn More: Justin Manly: https://on.bcg.com/4kGYyPH BCG’s Latest Thinking on Growth and Innovation Analytics: https://on.bcg.com/4kjTEIB BCG’s Latest Thinking on Corporate Finance and Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3ZeAMlX Your Growth Strategy Depends on Your Starting Point: https://on.bcg.com/43YpzZm The Vitality Code: How Growth Leaders Master Strategy, Technology, People, and Culture: https://on.bcg.com/4dMKjH1 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp…
Through inspiring, trustworthy and practical content, you’ll have all the ingredients to create a winning health routine that will get you lasting results. Whether you want to start preparing nutrient-dense meals or want to get in the best shape of your life, the Accumulate Health podcast will provide the roadmap to help you create the habits that will provide lasting transformation.
Through inspiring, trustworthy and practical content, you’ll have all the ingredients to create a winning health routine that will get you lasting results. Whether you want to start preparing nutrient-dense meals or want to get in the best shape of your life, the Accumulate Health podcast will provide the roadmap to help you create the habits that will provide lasting transformation.
In today's episode, we're talking about cellulite. It's a common topic that comes up in appointments. While there can be a hereditary factor to cellulite, it doesn't mean you are destined to have it. The first thing to consider when it comes to cellulite is what is promoting it. I would consider the following 4 promoters of cellulite: Estrogen deficiency Inflammation Sedentary lifestyle Muscle loss Along with the following collagen promoters: Maintain sufficient protein intake Utilize herbs like Gotu Kola Dry brush to support lymph flow Use a collagen powder, an hour before working out ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about diet culture. So many people are trapped in a cycle of dieting, losing, regaining, feeling worse, and starting all over again. Diets do not have the power to transform you. Real success is lasting transformation — and diets rarely deliver that. And by rarely I mean less than 1% of the time. Real change happens not by counting macros but by confronting pain. That’s where freedom lives. That’s where addiction dies. That’s where lifelong transformation begins. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Recently I had a conversation with my son that went something like this: My four year old: “Dad, I'm hungry. What can I eat?” Me: "You want some meat, eggs, yogurt? I’ll cut you an apple." Four year old: "I want cookies." Also, industrialized humans: “There is nothing to eat!” As Health accumulators, we are happy to put off momentary pleasure for day in and day out vitality and vigor. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Today I'm talking about cholesterol and why it's not the enemy of our heath that needs to be subdued by statins. Cholesterol is in fact the key building block for ALL our cell membranes - structure, integrity and fluidity are not maintained without it. ➡️It is the essential precursor needed to create all our steroid hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol. ➡️It is necessary to produce Vitamin D from sunlight. ➡️It is essential for brain health. How could we possibly expect to live our best most vibrant life, if we are suppressing the body’s ability to produce cholesterol? ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about thoughts and how they have the power to help you heal faster. It is not woo-woo. It is the truth. Often we get after our food routines, exercise, sleep hacks, sauna, cold plunges, plastic surgery, IV therapy, all the while neglecting the health magnifier, our mind. Peer-reviewed studies are showing us—what goes in our mind, doesn’t stay there. It spills into our body, shaping everything from how our immune system responds to illness, hormonal responses to menopause and menstruation, the activity of our natural killer cells and even our DNA. Our thoughts, beliefs, and thinking habits could be our greatest ally or our greatest threat when it comes to maximizing our health accumulation. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about the natural sugar found in an apple and added sugar. An average apple has about 20 grams of sugar in it. This is primarily in the form of fructose and this fructose is beautifully held in a whole foods matrix within the apple. This is why the glycemic index is around 35 and the glycemic load of an apple is around 5. What this means is that the 20 grams of sugar in an apple is in the lower 1/3 of foods consumed related to raising glucose. Studies actually show that having an apple before a meal is an effective strategy in decreasing the sugar response of your body to that meal in people who already have impaired glucose tolerance. We have done many challenges over the years related to protein intake and sugar reduction, but let me be clear, unless you're allergic to a whole food, like an apple, I would not stop eating whole foods so that you can partake of a processed food that has more protein or fat in it, or less sugar. That is not health accumulation, that is diet culture. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about why I would choose added sugars over artificial sweeteners. This may come as a shock, but every single day of the week I would choose to put into my body added sugars, rather than artificial sweeteners. Most people see added sugars as calories and are conditioned to think they are bad, while zero sugar, artificial options are supposedly better. We are a living entity. We are not artificial. We require life to sustain our lives. So what is the difference between added sugars and artificial sweeteners? ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about hinderances to fat loss. Most people trying to lose fat focus on big rocks — strength training, hydration, macro counting, 10k steps per day, cutting sugar. All of which can have great value. But what if what’s keeping you stuck in your current body composition, isn’t a lack of discipline… but the little things you don’t know you’re eating? Maltodextrin — is a common additive in dressings, sauces, spice blends, and even “health” products like LMNT and electrolyte powders — has a glycemic index of 85–105. That’s higher than table sugar. In minute doses this is generally not an issue, but at the amounts found in these powders and taco spices this can really add up. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about fiber vs protein. You’ve probably heard that fiber is good for your gut and protein is good for your muscles—but what if I told you that the magic doesn’t actually come from either one—the wow factor comes from eating both in whole food form. We live in a world of scoops, powders, pills—fiber gummies and protein isolates, all making big claims. The truth: You cannot build a body on fiber alone, and you cannot heal a body on protein isolates alone. The real magic happens when these nutrients are delivered the way God designed—inside real, whole foods. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about fruit sugar vs added sugar. Last week, we talked about the amazing benefits of natural sugar found in fruit and today we are contrasting fruit derived sugar with added sugar found in processed foods. Let's take a closer look at how our body processes these two sugars. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In this episode, I'm talking about how fruit holds the key to better gut health, disease prevention, and even mental wellbeing. Over and over patients tell me that they were told not to eat fruit because of its high sugar content. Fruit sugar is not the enemy of your health. High fructose corn syrup and the fluffy white sugar added by the tablespoon to vanilla flavored yogurt is the adversary of your health. Unlike refined white sugar, natural sugar found in fruit has blood sugar balancing fibrous material, minerals, and polyphenols. In fact, study after study shows that fat gain goes up with refined or added sugars and goes down with whole fruit intake. Let's talk about what different fruits can do for your health. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm sharing two stories of women whose health was transformed by a carnivorish diet. I'm also giving you a couple of reasons why I think eliminating all foods and just eating meat and seed bearing foods for a short time can often be the food routine that's needed for transformational health. ➡️Download 16 Delicious Goat Whey Recipes https://drwholeness.ac-page.com/goat-whey ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about artificial sweeteners and why we want to ditch them. Did you give up sugar only to swap it out for Splenda, aspartame, Ace K or erythritol? Today I'm breaking down 5 powerful reasons to ditch artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols for good! — and what happens when you do. 1. Your Gut Microbiome Starts to Heal 2. Cravings and Appetite Drop 3. Metabolic Health Improves 4. Mental Clarity & Mood Get a Boost 5. Taste Buds Reset ➡️ Support your child's gut health with new Flora Start Kids https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/flora-start-kids-1 ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we are busting myths, namely 4 health food myths. Many people are putting in an intense amount of effort to live their healthiest life, but are being derailed by the lure of gluten free, sourdough, fat free, and nut butters. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode we're talking about something that's wrecking our kids' mental focus, confidence, and overall development—smartphones. They can be crazy helpful for work and communication. But is there any benefit to our children? Is it possible that smartphones only have a negative impact when in the hands of kids? If you pay for the smart phone for your aspiring young athlete, could you be directly hindering their success? ➡️ Support your child's gut health with new Flora Start Kids https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/flora-start-kids-1 ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about the gut-brain connection. What if I told you that your gut bacteria might be controlling your focus, mood, and even your ability to sit still? Unbelievable, right? Well, like gravity, you don’t have to believe it for it to be true. Research is becoming more and more convincing that the symptoms or disease states we medicate like, depression, ADHD, and even anxiety are not actually starting in our brain... but in our digestive tract! Today, we’re breaking down the science behind the gut-brain connection, how your 40 trillion bacteria in your gut are controlling neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, and what you can do to improve focus and mood—naturally! ➡️ Support your child's gut health with new Flora Start Kids https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/flora-start-kids-1 ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Today we are talking about our home, excess, climate-controlled environments and what behavior is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. 4 non-negotiables for a health-accumulating life: Step 1 make your home a sanctuary. - It should be the easiest place in your life to eat whole nutrient dense foods. - The best place to get a great night of sleep. - A place where you watch, listen to, and talk about uplifting things. Consider all the things outside of your control already, why not set your home up to be a peaceful place, where you eat your meals, sleep, relate with your family and demonstrate hospitality? I'll walk through all four of these non-negotiables in today's episode. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about how weight loss medications work in the body and what happens if there are no coinciding lifestyle changes. Ozempic, or semaglutide, mimics a hormone called GLP-1, which your body naturally produces after eating. Patients come to me having started on these medications with the promise of easy weight loss, yet they are consuming processed foods, not given any strength training plan and sent out the door with their weekly injection. This not only leads to failure to thrive, but sabotages the potential benefits that could come from using a drug that makes it easier to improve food habits, since appetite is suppressed. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's video, I'm discussing how we can prevent or minimize the unwanted symptoms of norovirus. First, it's important to recognize that norovirus relies on oxidative stress-induced cell damage to spread and replicate in the body. So anything we can do to decrease oxidative stress by improving the antioxidant status of our cells decreases the opportunity for viral activity in our body. Norovirus also attacks and damages the intestinal lining, which is why vomiting and diarrhea are often a large part of the symptom picture. Making sure our gut health is on point is high value. Nutrient Support⬇️ Support gut health integrity and cellular antioxidant status by using probiotics like lactobacillus and bifidobacterium species as well as one of my favorites, N-acetyl Cysteine or NAC. NAC increases our master antioxidant glutathione to reduce cell damage and promote a hostile environment for norovirus. Vitamin C and selenium can also help in a similar fashion to NAC. Plus I share how to properly hydrate if you are vomiting, why I use a throat spray, and how acid blockers (proton pump inhibitor and H2 blockers) can increase susceptibility to a norovirus infection. ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about the connection between birth control and iron levels and what you can do about it. If you're struggling with low iron, talk to your healthcare provider about developing a personalized plan that looks at optimizing your whole person. Birth control pills can affect your body in multiple ways: They contain synthetic estrogen This increases a hormone called hepcidin Hepcidin is your body's iron gatekeeper -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. ➡️ Schedule an iron consultation https://calendly.com/ironconsultation/60min 📌 Purchase Blood Vitality - https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements/products/blood-vitality-1 📌 Website - https://optimizeiron.com 📌 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodvitality…
In today's episode, we're focusing on what we can do to build strength for life and identifying hidden culprits of muscle loss. Coming in at #1 (and probably of no surprise) is refined flours and added sugars. They have a special affinity for degrading muscle health. When we eat foods like white bread, pastries, or sugary snacks, our body responds with an insulin surge to bring that blood sugar back down. Over time, frequent spikes like this can lead to insulin resistance, where muscles struggle to absorb the glucose and amino acids they need for repair and growth. This isn’t just a challenge to maintain energy, it directly impacts our ability to maintain and build muscle. Ultra-refined carbohydrates (think standard bread, cracker, chips) and added sugars feed the inflammatory cascade in our body. When we have chronic low grade inflammation, the muscle repair process is downgraded, leaving us weaker and more prone to injury. Instead of rebuilding muscles after a workout, the body is sending its resources to curb inflammation. -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about enzymes (aka the fountain of life). The daily decisions we make and habits we keep, promote enzyme challenges or ease. Enzymes are proteins folded in a unique way. Like a key, each one fits a specific food and unlocks their life-giving capabilities for our bodies. In light of this, I have three ways your lifestyle can negatively impact enzyme activity and three ways to optimize enzyme function. -------- ➡️ Shake the Sugar Lifestyle Guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how to unlock opportunities to boost your nutrient absorption by up to 300% through simple every day decisions including 5 simple food hacks to help boost absorption. -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about creating a system that enables success. Our word for the year health accumulators is STRUCTURE. Build a framework that actually makes things happen. I have five simple, doable, inexpensive and effective ways for us to create structure in our day: 1. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day 2. Schedule in the time you're going to go for that brisk walk or hit that workout 3. Plan out your meals 4. Spend 30 min, 5 days a week learning a new skill or subject 5. Program your phone for rest times -------- ➡️ Shake the Sugar Lifestyle Guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about sugar! Did you know sugar doesn’t just affect your waistline—it rewires your brain? Cutting out processed added sugar for 30 days can transform your neurochemistry, your focus, and even your mood. Let's dive in to what happens to your brain when you give added sugar the heave ho. When I say sugar, I am not talking whole fruit, dates or raw honey. I’m talking about when you read a label and see numbers in the added sugar category. Recognize these added sugars hijack our brain’s reward system, leaving us craving more and feeling worse once the reward response is finished. -------- ➡️ Shake the Sugar Lifestyle Guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Today, we are dispelling the following 5 nutritional myths: Eating fat makes you fat. Carbs are bad for you. You need to eat small meals every few hours to boost metabolism. Detox teas, powders and juice cleanse your body. Protein is more important that real food. Have you fallen for one or all of these nutritional myths? I don't like to see people who are going all out for their health being conned into health myths that will derail them from their health goals. -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
The cold weather and the extra sweets and treats consumed during this time of year are calling cards for colds, coughs, and the flu.But, we don't have to succumb to sickness, with the right nutrient support, we can prevent a cold or the flu before it starts or at least lessen their severity. Here are my top supplement recommendations and DIY home remedies:(Remember this is health education, not personal medical advice.) Vitamin C NAC Zinc and Propolis Wet Sock Treatment Steam Inhalations For more effective nutrient support tips and DIY home remedies, check out this post (it also includes the Wet Sock Treatment video) https://drwholeness.com/blog/stop-a-cold-before-it-starts/ -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how we can celebrate the holiDAYS with special meals and delicious treats without going overboard all season long. Nobody is gaining weight or regressing in their health over what they ate on Thanksgiving day or Christmas Day, it’s what is being consumed throughout the holiday season. Excess is what gets us in trouble with special occasions. The last thing we want to do is make it harder for ourselves in the New Year. Keep your goals in front of you and enjoy some special, celebratory food, but don’t go crazy and continue the bad habits all season long. -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Today we are talking about 3 movements that can build strength with minimal risk of injury and can truly transform your capacity to do life. Goblet squats. Kettlebell/dumbbell deadlifts. Push-ups. What makes these exercises so special? These 3 movements do more than just build muscle – they strengthen one's ability to perform in everyday life. Not to mention these movements are infinitely scalable, so anyone at anytime in their health and age journey can get started with them. Sign-up to receive a daily email with Crossfit-style workouts. -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about epigenetics. Many people believe that what they eat doesn't matter, so long as they can fit into their jeans. However, what many people don't realize is that what goes into their mouth, changes how their genes express themselves. The food you consume can help promote a radical state of health or increase the rate of dysfunction. A couple of food items that we have cancelled in our home are corn syrup and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower oils) and this is because they are toxic to our DNA. High fructose corn syrup decreases the expression of genes that promote ideal insulin signaling which makes it really challenging for the body to regulate blood sugar. Altered gene expression is why many people still have great difficulty keeping their sugar under control and managing their body composition, even after they change their food routine and start physically exerting themselves. When it comes to gene expression, it is not an overnight phenomenon, it is the consistent barrage of processed foods that leads to the switching off of one gene and the switching on of another gene. -------- ➡️ Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about micro-habits. They are the key to accumulating lasting changes in our health. It's a small adjustment in our routine that creates momentum towards the person we want to be. -------- ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how our body is one whole being with multiple interacting systems and billions of cells all working together enabling us to function at our highest capacity. This is why it's important to use a holistic lens when deciding on a treatment plan. Beyond the physical systems present, we also have the mind and spirit which are also directly and fully integrated into our body. Are you compartmentalizing aspects of your being which could be keeping you from experiencing the life, energy, vigor your body is capable of? -------- ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about the connection between iron deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease for a multitude of reasons. Excess iron is often thought of as this inflammatory irritant, which is true, but the opposite can also be problematic. -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about 4 supplements that I believe most people will find effective in helping them maximize their life performance. The most common nutrient deficiencies I see on bloodwork are vitamin D, B12 and iron. For people who are low in these 3 nutrients, rarely do I find dietary adjustments alone to be enough to increase nutrients to a meaningful level. This doesn’t mean we don’t adjust our food routine to maximize nourishment, but it does mean that if your B12 is 200, it is not going to increase to levels of 800-1000 by eating more red meat. -------- ➡️ Download Supplement Rx PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about some natural measures we can take to lower blood pressure. Hypertension or excessively high blood pressure increases the risk of heart, brain and kidney disease, strokes, and heart attacks. On top of that, being on blood pressure medication often leads to fatigue, blood sugar issues, weight gain, decreased motivation and overall life performance. Essentially, the side effect profile of the medications, predisposes people to the very diseases they are trying to avoid. That's why we want to take every opportunity we can to improve blood pressure parameters without pharmaceutical intervention. -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In this episode, I'm talking about why soy milk isn't all that it's promoted to be. In the USA, 94% of soybeans grown are genetically modified. The reason for this is so that glyphosate can be sprayed on the field and kill everything, but the soybean plants. As soybean production surged, the soy industry looked for new markets to absorb the oversupply. Soy milk turned out to be a great way to create demand for soy byproducts, making it a lucrative business opportunity for soy producers. A non GMO soybean as eaten heavily throughout Japan does have loads of potential health benefits. However, a soybean is not the same thing as ultra processed soy milk consumed in the United States. 🎥 The Problem with Oat Milk and Recommended Milk Alternatives -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about migraines. A migraine is your body screaming for help. Turning off the signal without helping the underlying process that is promoting the dysfunction is not a recipe for long term health. Lifestyle can and does cure migraines. Today, we're talking about 7 reasons why you may be getting migraines and what to do about them. 1. Consider eating a diet of near 100% digestible foods. 2. Hydrate!!! 3. Utilize agents and breathing routines that support a parasympathetic dominant state. You can check out previous videos where I discuss specifics on breathing and herbal adaptogens. 🎥 Mouth Breathing Affects Breath, Cognitive Function, Facial Development, Energy & More! 🎥 Breathing for High Potency Health 4. Work on your posture. 5. Check your home for mold issues. 🎥 Mold Toxicity 6. Look at your hormone balance especially estrogen and progesterone. 7. Consider iron, B12, folate, omega-3 to 6 ratio, vitamin D, RBC, magnesium, all these can easily be tested via blood. 🎥 Low B12 Symptoms (and the lab tests to run) Also, not as easily tested via blood, but if you are doing all the lifestyle stuff consider looking into vitamin B2 (riboflavin), butterbur extract (herb), CoQ10, and melatonin therapy. -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how to keep your child "in the game". Most kids are consuming licorice, pizza pockets, school lunches, Gatorade, Prime energy drinks, Muscle Milk and Premier protein drinks. If you want your child to have the strongest bones, the best reaction time, the quickest first step, to possess calm in the midst of chaos, you have to fuel them nutrient dense food rather than food-like substances that are stripping them of resources with each bite. Let's talk about what to feed kids to maximize their performance and overall health. -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode I share how to prevent and get rid of a cold sore. HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex virus-1) is transmitted via saliva - think sharing drinks, lipstick, utensils, and kissing. I hear some people even share toothbrushes.😱 Once inside, the virus targets skin cells near the site of entry, where it starts replicating. After initial replication, it travels through sensory nerve fibers to the trigeminal ganglion (a nerve cluster near the brain) where it remains dormant. For many the virus gets held in ganglion jail and stays there and never becomes symptomatic. For others, the painful cold sores or fever blisters form on the lips at the most inopportune times. -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode I'm talking about B12. How do we assess for B12 sufficiency? So when it comes to B12 deficiency, the first thing to consider are your symptoms and your age. If you are over 60, you are at an increased risk of B12 deficiency. Now for the rest of us, symptoms like chronic headaches, fatigue, balance issues, cognitive or focus issues, depression, vision issues, neuropathic pains in the extremities, would all be symptoms that could be related to low B12. If any of those symptoms are present, you may want to consume B12 in a lozenge or dropper form to see if symptoms improve over 3-4 months or have some blood tests run. -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how to prepare nutritionally balanced meals. Here is my general criteria for healthy meals: 1. Eat real whole foods. 2. Eat foods that are going to produce energy, satiation, and longevity. My go-to breakfast: Eggs, turmeric, avocados, berries, sprouts, sweet potatoes, seasonal fruit (apple slices, peaches, nectarines) My go-to lunch: A2/A2 and goat whey yogurt, berries, homemade granola, 2 scoops of goat whey protein powder, apple and peanut butter. Family Dinner: Protein - 80% Beef, 15% chicken, 5% fish (how it generally works out in our home) One of the following starches - Basmati rice, black rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams. One of the following vegetables plus a big salad with a homemade vinaigrette dressing - Cucumbers, broccoli, celery, carrots, asparagus, fermented cabbage -------- ➡️Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about bowel habits, because nobody wants to be backed up. In addressing chronic constipation, we need to look at bile acid metabolism, hydrochloric acid production, the migrating motor complex, peristaltic movements, and our daily psychology. -------- ➡️Download the Constipation Relief Checklist https://drwholeness.activehosted.com/f/55 Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about foods that activate detoxification and can be used as a regular part of our routine to cleanse the body from toxic agents. When it comes to detoxification, we are looking for consistent inputs that will keep us ahead of the toxic world we reside in. We want to actually be detoxifying, as in minimizing our body's toxic burden and not just recycling toxins or enjoying a bunch of so called “Detox reaction” symptoms for no health accumulating reason. Please don’t fall for impressive marketing tactics. Detoxification is a 24/7, 365 days a year process until we die. However, through small food adjustments, we can build massive health margin. ______________________________________ ➡️ ➡️ Download the Detoxifying Foods List https://drwholeness.activehosted.com/f/53 Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking pre and post workout nutrition. We want to give each training session our best and be able to recover as efficiently as possible. The key is to find the food routine that keeps you feeling sharp and energized throughout your training session so you can get the most out of it. ______________________________________ ➡️ Download the Pre and Post Workout Nutrition PDF https://drwholeness.activehosted.com/f/51 Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about 7 reasons to conquer the pull-up bar. Why pull-ups are so great and why you want to try to master them. If you want to maintain your independence, reduce your risk of falls and injuries, decrease your risk of chronic disease, enhance your bone strength and feel really competent when it comes to managing your body, get yourself a pull-up bar and make a single strict pull up a non-negotiable in your life. ➡️ Master a strict pull-up in 6 weeks with the Pull-Up Progression PDF. https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/pull-up-progression Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about electrolytes. When I say electrolytes, I am mainly referring to sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. The reason we care about electrolytes is because they are vital for maintaining fluid balance, transmitting nerve signals, contracting muscles (including your heart muscle and the smooth muscles like your blood vessels and intestines), and electrolytes are vital for maintaining acid-base balance in the body. Too much acid or too much base and we die. Electrolytes can be beneficial in the following areas: Intense exercise Processed foods Chronic illness Body composition Find out if you could benefit from electrolytes. -------- ➡️Download the Hydration 2.0 PDF https://drwholeness.activehosted.com/f/49 Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we are discussing cooking oils, specifically palm oil and macadamia nut oil. Are they good? Are they bad? Palm oil is known for its high smoke point, which means you use it to cook at high temperatures without the oil breaking down and forming free radicals, degrading its nutritional value. Like palm oil, macadamia nut oil has a high smoke point, making it super versatile in the kitchen for baking and high heat applications. Find out the benefits and risks of these two oils. -------- ➡️ Download the Healthy Meals Made EasyPDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about health margin. I talk to friends, family, and patients on a regular basis who tell me things like “oh I just took ibuprofen or I took a Tylenol and feel fine now.” When the body is producing pain and swelling signals, whether that is your knee, stomach, sinuses, head, there is a purpose, there is a reason for these symptoms. When you pop a pill, the issue generating the symptoms did not go away. The capacity to generate the symptoms was simply downgraded or put on hold by the drug. -------- ➡️ Download the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about the interplay between low iron and hypothyroidism. They share similar symptoms from weakness to fatigue to feeling cold all of the time. For example, Iron deficiency can lead to reduced activity of the deiodinase enzyme which affects the conversion of T4 to T3 in the cells. Iron is also a key component of TPO which synthesizes thyroid hormones. -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency https://optimizeiron.com/guide/ Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode we're talking about toxicity via glyphosate. Micronutrient imbalances coupled with chronic toxic exposure lead to hormone imbalance, autoimmune disease, leaky gut barrier, and chronic infections. This past month a study came out looking at gluten-free food products and the levels of different pesticides and minerals present in them. People often rage at gluten, but the reality is gluten just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. The true culprit in this epidemic of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease is actually the pesticide glyphosate. -------- Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF https://go.drwholeness.com/healthy-meals-made-easy Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode we're talking about elevated MCV (mean corpuscular volume) and why it can cause fatigue. MCV is an indication of impaired oxygen delivery. This can result in symptoms of fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath and decreased life performance. When red blood cells are small it often associated with low iron but when they are big nutritionally it is usually related to low B12, folate, thiamine, and B6. Recognize if oxygen delivery is impaired then it is really challenging for healing to occur. The next time you get a CBC check your MCV level. The goal is to have it around 88-90. We don’t want it too low either as that also impairs oxygen delivery. -------- ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency https://optimizeiron.com/guide/ ➡️ Schedule an iron consultation https://calendly.com/ironconsultation/60min Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
With sunnier weather comes the question of sunscreen - what kind to use and how often? Today we're talking about when it's necessary to use sunscreen (and when it's not) and what kind to use. Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how breaking personal records can boost momentum. Amazingly, when you set and achieve a fitness goal, the brain not only releases dopamine each time you go out to train, but it also releases it when you achieve the goal. This sense of pleasure gathered and repeated from accomplishment sets us up for massive health success. This is because it greatly increases the likelihood that we will continue to step up to the fitness plate. However, humans are much more responsive to negativity or loss than we are to rewards and trophies. For most of us, the pain of losing something is stronger than the pleasure of gaining something of equal value. With this knowledge, it is wise to set fitness goals. Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about eggs. Eggs are pretty close to being a perfect food and here's why: 1. High-Quality Protein 2. Rich in Essential Nutrients 3. Supports Brain Health 4. Supports Eye Health 5. Supports Heart Health 6. Supports Healthy Body Composition 7. Supports Skin and Hair Health 8. A Source of Healthy Fats 9. Versatile 10. Affordable and Accessible -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's podcast, we are discussing breast implants. I don’t talk or post about this subject because I never want to come across as being judgmental as that does not inspire health accumulation. However, I feel that I need to say something because I have had more and more patients over the last decade with considerable illness that we can trace back to breast implants. I think we need to consider what is happening when we implant a foreign object into our body and especially when a woman has that foreign object placed directly into glandular tissue. You may have heard of breast implant illness. This is where the body's response to the implants creates systemic symptoms like chronic fatigue, rashes, brain fog, muscle and joint aches, fluid retention and a general feeling of inflammation in the body. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's podcast, I'm talking about how to educate yourself before buying supplements. What does Rite Aid, Walgreens, Safeway, Costco, Amazon or even your friend know about supplemental nutrition? Are they invested in your health? Your friends and family members likely want the best for you, but do they know what makes up a quality supplement? -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's podcast, I'm talking about why do we not do what we know to do? I see this play out time after time in my office. Eating real whole foods is not some new health concept, so why do we struggle to start and then stick with a whole foods eating routine? The first barrier is procrastination. The second barrier is a fear of failure. The third barrier is we do not clearly understand the value or capacity of food to transform our life. The fourth barrier is my genes. The fifth barrier is pain. Only you have to live in your body. Only you have to experience your body. Nobody else has to endure the joint pain, the knee replacement, the lightheadedness, the migraines, the anxiety and depression. Accept that being different is the better way. Search out the community of people who want to experience the best their body and mind can offer. ' -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about the 5 signs of excess sugar consumption. And by sugar, I mean added sugars in ultra processed foods and flours that come from refined grains. A refined grain is a grain that has had the bran and germ removed (fiber, vitamins, minerals) with only the starchy endosperm left over. This would be most cereals, crackers, pastas, pizza dough, pastries and bread products. It is going to take consistent vigilance on your part and simply being okay with eating different than the person next you. You will not be normal, but you will be creating massive health opportunity for yourself and your family. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about fluoride. Is fluoride a necessity in mouthwash, toothpaste and our water supply? Here are 5 things to consider before making fluoride a part of your routine: Fluoride inhibits the thyroid stimulating hormone output from the pituitary gland. Without a strong signal to the thyroid to make thyroid hormones, T4 and T3 production decrease. Fluoride is much lighter and more reactive than iodine, so it easily displaces iodine in the body. Fluoride inhibits multiple antioxidant enzymes and lowers glutathione levels. Fluoride exposure leads to cell membrane degeneration and decreases the lifespan of red blood cells. Fluoride depletes our body of energy. Whether we are talking about the thyroid, glutathione, iron or straight up depleting ATP production by inhibiting the enzyme ATPase. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
A couple of weeks ago I discussed the Dirty Dozen and today I'm talking about the Clean 15. Listen to the episide here - The Dirty Dozen and Pesticide Exposure These are fruits and vegetables that are considered to be the least problematic in regards to pesticides. However, if you have the means I would still buy them organic as the bioaccumulation of toxins is really at the root of so many illnesses. The foods with the least amount of pesticide residues in 2024 according to the Environmental Working Group are: avocados sweet corn onions papaya carrots honeydew melon asparagus pineapples sweet peas (frozen) watermelon cabbage sweet potatoes mangoes mushrooms kiwi Papaya are often genetically modified, so even though they may be low in pesticides, it is still best to get them organic. If you want to make a course correction in your food routine, join us for the 49 Day Supercharged Shake the Sugar Challenge starting May 1st. For less than $10/week you can get the knowledge, support, and accountability you need to supercharge your eating routine with real, whole foods! Register for the Supercharged Shake the Sugar Challenge -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about mindset. Our mindset is our perspective and attitude towards life. The words, activities and routines that flow from our life are the quickest way to recognize the state of our mind. As humans we tend to believe that our own self-assumed limitations based on our life experiences are hardwired into the rest of humanity. They are not. Can you relate to any of these limiting beliefs? “I am an all or nothing kind of person.” “I have never been able to get a break at my work.” “I must get a college degree to get a good job.” “My skills are not adequate.” “I have started 100’s of diets and always end up farther behind then the last time.” “My body sees food and gains weight.” “I don’t like vegetables.” “I can’t live without diet coke.” “I have tried quitting tobacco or alcohol but my body needs it.” “I just don’t like exercising.” “I struggle with mental illness, just like my mom.” Listening to 1000’s of patients and people at large, I have seen how we handicap our capabilities by our own self-imposed limitations. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how to get the most from intermittent fasting. A fasting routine is a great way to remind food who's boss. The beauty of time restricted feeding or eating within a particular window is that you can move the window around to meet the day's demands. If you are practicing the standard 8 hour feasting and 16 hour fasting windows and not feeling well, then it's time to readjust your fasting and feeding windows. ➡️Break up your fasting at least one time per week. For example, if you normally fast for 16 hours a day, then try fasting for 12 or 14. If you want this to be a lifestyle, having these breaks is high value as it releases the tension that can build up from thinking every day I don’t eat until this time and I stop at this time. ➡️I think it goes without saying, but when breaking your fast, I would choose real food. This might seem like a no brainer, but to experience the magnitude of benefits wrapped up in a fasting window, real food is a must. ➡️I would also note that in maximizing the effectiveness of fasting and getting the greatest long term health gains, it is paramount to make protein and resistance training a priority. Those who don't do this, end up seeing significant reductions in bone density and lean body mass (i.e. muscle) as part of their weight loss, this can be remedied through consistent resistance training and a minimum of 60 grams of protein during your feeding window. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we are talking about how to transform your body from a stagnant pond to a raging river. When your body is a pond, then you are collecting all the garbage from work, all the family tension, all the money tension, and all of llfe's stressors. The tension, stress, anxiety, and worry have no place to go, and the algae and muck keep building up. Unfortunately, when this happens, dysfunction is going to manifest in the body. On the other hand, if you train your body to be a river, all the junk flows downstream and you are being cleansed non stop as the water rushes over the rocks. This begs the question, "how do we become a raging river?" The first and most valuable step is to physically move your body. Shoving life tension and stressors under the rug, pushing it into the closest, scrolling on social media only creates a more murky, potentially disease-infested pond. Let's talk about some ways we can move our body. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we are talking about how to set our children up for success when it comes to their health. A child doesn’t have fully developed executive function. This is the ability to make decisions that are in their best interest rather than based on emotion or what feels or tastes good in the moment. Yet, we give them a phone at age 12-13 and expect them to not be glued to it and be able to handle it properly. Or consider what our children eat. At home they have highly palatable made-for-addiction foods sitting in the cupboard, but we are asking them to make their own lunch, loaded with whole foods. I think the question we can ask ourselves before scolding our child about their media or food choices, is did I teach my child how to master food and media? Am I modeling it for them? When we model it for them, the training becomes the easy part. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how to make a plan for your holiday eating. It's possible to accumulate health while still enjoying some festive eats. When we identify as a health accumulator, we are going to have an easier time making decisions that we will ultimately be happy with long after the holiday season is over. Here are 5 decisions that can help you make this a great health accumulating holiday season. Know your boundaries. Watch for liquid sugar. Be the last one to start eating your meal. Stay hydrated. Know your weaknesses, play to your strengths. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm sharing seven reasons why chips (potato chips, corn chips, wheat thins or similar snack chips) act as a barrier to health accumulation, body composition change and overcoming food addiction. When it comes to chips, there is a spectrum. If you are going to eat chips, then at a minimum I would aim for baked rather than fried, and choose avocado oil, olive oil, or coconut oil over vegetable oils and steer clear from all corn varieties. While enjoying chips in moderation every couple of weeks is reasonable, recognize that regular consumption, especially in large quantities, can have negative implications on health accumulation. Try to choose life giving snack alternatives, such as raw vegetables, fruit, sprouted breads, or nuts. Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about, nightshades, brassica vegetables, and beans. Are they foods to consume or avoid? One article may say, yes, eat your heart out because these foods are healthy, while another may caution against one bite, out of concern for the inflammatory cascade they could cause. In a sense both sides are right, it just depends on your digestive health. If you're experiencing digestive issues such as, acid reflux, IBS, SIBO, inflammatory bowel diseases, gas, bloating, constipation or gallbladder issues, then you'll want to consider eliminating these foods (temporarily). Once your bowels are balanced, then you can try reintroducing them again. Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about some of the roadblocks to poor digestion and lead to conditions such as SIBO, IBS, not to mention bloating, reflux and other symptoms. Questions to ask yourself to determine if you need to change things up in your food routine: How do you feel after eating? Could you hop up and go for a brisk walk or do you feel like you need a nap? Are you bloated and heavy after meals? Food should heal and empower you, not make you feel sluggish and tired. Are you giving your digestion at least 90 minutes to recalibrate before consuming another meal or snack? The migrating motor complex goes through these 90-130 minute cycles once you stop eating. Once you start eating these cycles stop immediately. Find out how you can support your migrating motor complex in today's podcast. Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Support fat metabolism through Inositol, Berberine, and Zinc. You can find these fat metabolism boosting products in the Dr. Wholeness Fat Loss Bundle: Zinc+, Peace Maker, and Sugar Shield https://drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/zinc-propolis ? Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 action steps you can take to lower insulin and transform your body composition. The prerequisite for fat loss is a decrease in overall insulin output. The more flour, added sugars, artificial sweeteners we consume, the more insulin is produced to pull glucose out of our bloodstream. With each passing year of pumping sugars, flours, and artificial sweeteners, insulin sensitivity decreases and at some point, you get full on diabetes because you cannot get the sugar out of your bloodstream. It is important to recognize that consistent large spikes of insulin, ages every part of our being, from ovaries in ladies, to testes in men, to your bones and brain. If you want to age gracefully, then you'll want to feed your body information that doesn't require a big insulin response. Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about 4 overlooked strategies to make fat loss more attainable. Struggling with getting obesity under control? Here are 4 overlooked and simple ways to attain lasting fat loss: Protein Zinc Inositol Berberine If you are decreasing your calories as part of a fat loss plan, you want to increase protein intake as this will keep you from losing metabolically supportive muscle tissue in the process. Zinc supplementation with a restricted calorie diet has favorable effects in reducing anthropometric measurements, inflammatory markers, insulin resistance and appetite in individuals with obesity, and may play an effective role in the treatment of obesity. Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Today we are talking about beef. What matters in regard to beef? Does beef cause fatty blood? There is this idea propagated by a documentary called Game Changers that eating meat leads to fatty blood. But this is just Hollywood vegan propaganda. The fatty blood I see at my office comes from crackers, cookies, alcohol, potato chips, and French fries. -------- Nourish to Flourish Bootcamp Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Today, we're talking about one of the foods I consider pretty "super" and that is salmon. It is loaded with anti-inflammatory fatty acids to build beautiful cell membranes, as well as vitamin D, B!2, selenium, and potassium. And of course the beautiful astaxanthin induced pigment that works as an antioxidant to protect the eyes, heart, and brain. However there is a big difference between wild caught salmon and farmed salmon. Straight to the point you want to pass on farmed salmon, most commonly referred to as Atlantic salmon. Today, I'm sharing five reasons we would do well to pass on farmed salmon. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we are talking about the benefits of dairy. Look for the A2/A2 variety. If you don’t feel comfortable getting raw milk then look for vat pasteurized milk. Stay away from ultra-pasteurized milk. Look out for homogenized dairy. Consider that raw milk has an enzyme for each mineral to enable us to utilize it. Be sure to check for added sugar. Let me know your experience with dairy. -------- Quick Guide to Healthy Milk Options Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In this episode, we're talking about bowel habits or more specifically, constipation, yep we're going there. By constipated, I mean not having a bowel movement at least every 48 hours. I have had so many patients over the years show up and tell me their digestion is great and then when I ask how often they have a bowel movement they say, "once a week, maybe every two weeks". Beyond digestive discomfort, constipation can affect energy levels, cause brain fog, lower motivation, and lead to skin issues. I even had a patient when I was doing clinical rounds in medical school that would get heart palpations when she got backed up. Many times you will hear "just increase your water and fiber and this will take care of your constipation" but usually "getting things moving", requires more than this. -------- Nourish to Flourish Bootcamp Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm sharing about how one of my patients got rid of fatigue, muscle aches, bladder infections, and mood swings by changing their diet. This patient was a vegetarian but she wasn’t eating vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and beans, instead she was eating processed foods, and lots of carbs. No matter what type of diet or lifestyle you're following, if it doesn't include real, whole foods, then it's not supporting your health. It may support weight loss or some other goal, but not optimal health and vitality. Could your health be a diet adjustment away from experiencing energy and vitality? If you want to make a course correction in your food routine, join us for the 49 Day Supercharged Shake the Sugar Challenge starting May 1st. For less than $10/week you can get the knowledge, support, and accountability you need to supercharge your eating routine with real, whole foods! Register for the Supercharged Shake the Sugar Challenge -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about the fruits and veggies you want to buy organicif you want to avoid excess pesticide exposure. The following whole foods have the highest levels of multiple pesticides. Peaches,nectarines Grapes Strawberries Cherries Spinach Apples Brussel sprouts Cucumbers Tomatoes Apricots Lettuce Bean pods Consuming these otherwise health promoting foods in a non-organic form can increase the risk of cancer, neurological disorders, hormone imbalance (PCOS, endometriosis), and reproductive problems (infertility, fetal death, birth defects). That's why it's important to buy organic. The only exception is if your are buying them from a trusted, local source that doesn't use pesticides. The benefits of the fruit or vegetables do not outweigh the toxicity of the chemicals. Get on the waitlist for the Supercharged paid Shake the Sugar Challenge that starts May 1st! https://drwholeness.com/superchargedshakethesugarchallenge -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about ultra-processed foods. I can’t think of a good reason to eat ultra-processed foods. Manufacturing them destroys the environment and the human. The only people helped are those who own the companies. All the while, the uninformed human is duped by the perfectly manicured packaging thinking that life sustenance can be gathered from these pseudo foods. The problem with processed foods is not just the flavour enhancers, food coloring, nitrates, sodium benzoates, foaming agents, anti-caking agents, bulking agents, and thickeners, though of course they promote dysfunction in the human body, it is also the fact that the natural matrix of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals have been removed. Ultra processed foods require the body to use precious resources to digest, detoxify and extract what it can from this defunct food substance. Get on the waitlist for the Supercharged paid Shake the Sugar Challenge https://drwholeness.com/superchargedshakethesugarchallenge -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
Today I'm chatting with Gabe Orr, a friend, and one of the founders of Plainview Beef. As Gabe shares, good beef starts with a healthy animal. At Plainview Beef, they believe that you need to be able to understand the variables that go into producing a healthy animal and meat, and then have a way of measuring and filtering the process, so you can identify any weaknesses and ensure that no contaminants ever reach the feed. Through their unique process of feeding cattle Non-GMO digestible sprouted wheat and barley grains from beginning to end, they are able to produce a healthy cow and premium quality beef. Plainview Beef stands at the intersection of century-old traditions and innovative, sustainable practices in the beef industry. In essence, they merge traditional cattle raising methods with modern technology. For more information, visit plainviewbeef.com . Find out how you can invest in Plainview Beef at equityvest.org . -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about the foundation of your food routine. What if instead of counting calories or macros, you make a habit of eating at least one of the following foods daily? Here are 5 foods that can have a major impact on your health if they are a regular part of your routine. Walnuts Berries Broccoli Sprouts Kalamata Olives Wild Salmon Find out what you need to look for when buying these 5 foods. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about apple cider vinegar. How many times have you heard about some miracle cure ingredient or food item that seems to help every disease state known to man? While most of these supposed "miracle products" are nothing more than good marketing, there are a few tried and true products that have proven themselves to be effective in catapulting our health. One of these products is Apple Cider Vinegar. So today I am going to share 20 health benefit opportunities to capitalize on with apple cider vinegar. 🍎20 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar PDF https://drwholeness.com/acv -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I'm talking about healthy snacks. While there is no perfect meal routine for all of humanity, there is a real food routine. We snack because we want to, because it brings us pleasure, not because it is helping us build and sustain life. If granola bars, candy bars, ice cream, doughnuts, breads, crackers, chips and salsa are your regular go-to snack, then your trajectory is towards fat accumulation, bone deterioration, depression, anxiety, arthritis and all the other degenerative conditions associated with pre-packaged, ultra processed foods. However, if you are grabbing apples, berries, carrots, celery, cucumbers, slices of meat, nuts, and seeds, life is being seeded into your body and you can expect a profitable health trajectory. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we are talking about labels. Sadly on most packaged foods in 6-8 font type, you’ll see bioengineered ingredients. Bioengineered food contains modified genetic material. The reason it’s done is to make it easier to make lots of processed food and to give that processed food a longer shelf life. The most common genetically modified food crops in the U.S. are: Canola Corn Soy Sugar beets Yellow squash Zucchini The thing is these bioengineered foods introduce novel organisms or proteins that trigger an immune response. One of the reasons why I recommend eliminating soy and corn products from your diet is because even on organic farms there is cross contamination since the bioengineered farm sits right next to the organic farm. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's video, I'm sharing some coffee creamers that won't derail your health and taste good too. Because coffee and coffee creamer is a daily habit for most people, it's important that they are leading us towards health and not compounding toward disease and dysfunction. Coffee mate creamer and its 25 flavors have a market value of 18.5 billion dollars and are expected to climb to 28.39 billion dollars by 2030. This means that people are going to be moving away from real food and closer to artificial, chemically engineered pseudo foods. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, I want to zero in on habits that likely affect us all on a daily basis. Because as you know, what we do daily, can compound in the direction of health or disease. In light of that, I think we ought to make sure we are receiving all the benefits and none of the associated problems. Let's discuss water, coffee, and olive oil. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about how inflammation can block iron and general nutrient absorption. Whether from stomach gastric cell atrophy due to an H. pylori infection or acid blocking medications used for heartburn, the lack of sufficient hydrochloric acid production makes it so that iron is not converted to a bioavailable form. Not to mention when you turn off HCL, (the major incinerator of food) via a proton pump inhibitor, the pH of the stomach is only getting down to a 4 or 5 instead of 2, you can’t completely break down the food, let alone absorb the minerals in the food. Iron deficiency for so many in the Western world is not due to a lack of iron input, unless perhaps you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, but it is because of chronic low grade inflammation induced by our Standard American Diet and high stress lifestyle. -------- ➡️ Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide to overcoming iron deficiency https://optimizeiron.com/guide/ ➡️ Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In this episode, we're talking about what causes a disease state? What causes a person to end up in a situation where pharmaceutical interventions are being implemented? This may come as a shock to you but protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fat and calories do not cause disease or the need for pharmaceuticals. All of these conditions are caused by and promoted via ultra processed food consumption and a sedentary lifestyle. We have been duped over and over that counting calories, reducing fat, eating low carb is the answer, all the while we are not seeing results in blood sugar, cholesterol, cognition, and abdominal fat. It is because we are being taught to eat manufactured food broken up into macronutrients on a label. How we style our life with food and drink is the bedrock for the symptoms our body manifests. What adjustment, tweak, positive forward movement can you take to style your life, so that you can experience the health state you say you want? -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're looking at a completely overlooked cause of iron deficiency and that is non-alcoholic induced fatty liver disease. The body doesn't absorb iron in a state of inflammation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a state of chronic low grade inflammation. The liver supports detoxification and elimination clearance. Overcoming iron deficiency requires a holistic approach. Without removing yourself from the Standard American way of eating you will not resolve your fatty liver and you will find yourself suffering from iron deficiency. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about the power of mindset. Have you labeled yourself as having poor willpower or no self control? In looking at addicts, their belief that they were powerless was just as significant in determining whether or not they succeeded in addiction treatment as their actual physical dependence on a substance. I was with a gentleman this past week who had started up a reading plan and a wholesome food routine, who reiterated multiple times how he'll probably "fall off the wagon" so to speak when life gets busy. This kind of thinking and speaking is premeditated self sabotage. It is like the person who does the Shake the Sugar Challenge and is planning the dessert they are going to eat the day the challenge is over. We are literally planning our own demise. The challenge is a concentrated time to set yourself up for total liberation. Physical exertion, consistent sleep, whole life giving food, is vital for health, but the thing that will actually pull it all together and enable a lifestyle where we get beyond doing challenge after challenge and perpetually accumulate health is our mindset. -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
In today's episode, we're talking about consumption in the context of habits. What could you consume this coming year to set yourself up for massive health accumulation? So many people jump straight to weight loss when they think of consumption. But I think of the patient who stopped consuming social media 30 minutes after work and instead, drove 5 minutes to her local track and started walking for 30 minutes and has been doing this now for 7 months. I also think of the patient who stopped consuming white chocolate mochas on the way to work each day and not only dropped 14lbs, but found they were not craving a sugar fix in the afternoon anymore. What we consume produces and feeds our mindset. In my experience, the patients who go the farthest in their health and see lasting results are those who focus on adjusting their life inputs, rather than writing goals like, "I want to lose 30lbs or fit into a certain pair of pants". We adjust our inputs and our body can’t help but manifest differently. What consumption habit are you going to change this year? -------- Get the 30 Day Microbiome Upgrade Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth. -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 📍 Instagram https://instagram.com/drwholeness 📍 Facebook https://facebook.com/drwholeness 📍 Website https://drwholeness.com 📍 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r…
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