Reawaken Your Health Podcast

Have you ever felt ill and had some type of health condition that no one could figure out? What if your feet were the secret to allowing you to heal?
 
This past weekend for the Weekend Wellness Hour Show, we discussed the way our feet can be used to promote healing in the rest of the body through foot zonology. Expert Tammy Artz joined us to discuss this methodology that she uses to provide holistic therapy and ease stress levels in clients.
 
Tammy shared the story of her daughter becoming very ill and working with all types of specialists who couldn't provide relief or answers.  She took her daughter to see a foot zonologist at the urging of her sister and after several sessions, her daughter improved.
 
After witnessing this incredible healing event, Tammy studied became certified in this healing art. Tammy shared the history of how foot zonology was developed. She also explained the signal system that goes from the feet to the cells of the rest of the body.
 
We dove into how Tammy approaches a new client with the use of Foot Zone Analysis and Zone Balance. She shared the various conditions where she has seen improvement in her client's health.
 
We went through what a session looks like for a person new to this type of healing art. Tammy explained how she applies pressure through her knuckles to communicate with other parts of the body. She gave a brief description of where to press on the foot to access the heart.
 
Since this is an in person modality, Tammy shared www.footzonology.com as a resource to find a local foot zonologist. As with many modalities out there, we discussed some contraindications and conditions where foot zoology is not used.
 
Besides being a Foot Zonologist and Zoning Coach, Tammy owns Wellness Gardens Foot Zoning L.L.C.  
 
Please join us to learn about how our feet signal distress in our body and how foot zonology can provide relief!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Tammy Artz at https://wellnessgardensfootzoning.com/
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Do you feel on edge and can't calm yourself because of some trauma in your life or past?  Do you feel as though you can't move forward in life or live fully in the present?
 
There are many options out there to help those suffering from trauma, and on this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show, we discussed brainspotting as one of those methods with therapist Kirsten Powell.
 
Kirsten shared her background in the mental health field, starting with a Master's degree in social work and then progressing to learn more techniques that connect the brain and mind with the body.  She studied Dr. David Grand's work that began in EMDR treatment and then moved into brainspotting, which pairs well with Kirsten's narrative style of therapy.
 
We discussed what brainspotting is and how we often use gaze spotting in our daily lives to allow our brain to process something while we have a fixed gaze on an object.  Kirsten shared how she uses a wand to help people move through different eye positions to determine the body's response in connection to emotional events.   
 
Kirsten explained how the client is in charge of the experience and leads the session through his or her experiences and story.   As the therapist, Kirsten supports the client and helps them find a safe space in their body to process the trauma.
 
We explored what a session looks like, the recovery from a session and how progression through this process is made. Kirsten uses brain spotting both in person and virtually to help those needing to become unstuck. 
 
Kirsten has over 18 years of work in behavioral health and is also certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care and Integrated Mental Health Care.  She has her own practice called The Well Rooted Life in Arizona. 
 
Please join us to learn how brainspotting can help you along in your mental health journey!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Kirsten Powell at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kirsten-powell-scottsdale-az/309724.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed to the point you don't think you can go on?  Where all you want is some hope but it doesn't seem like there is any? That's what Arjan Erkel experienced when he was kidnapped and held hostage for 20 months by Muslim rebels. 
 
We discussed human resilience on this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with author and international speaker Arjan Erkel. Arjan was working as Head of Mission for “Doctors without Borders,” when Muslim rebels brutally kidnapped him in the Republic of Dagestan situated in Russia’s turbulent North Caucasus in 2002. 
 
Arjan shared the story of his capture and the resulting 20 months held in horrible conditions with insects and rodents in a 5 foot by 6 foot cell.  He revealed his plea to his kidnappers to spare his life and the mental anguish he suffered as he figured out the correct words to say.
 
We discussed his daily fears and routine while held hostage.  He explained his sleeping and eating conditions and how he had to change his mindset to get through the monotonous days and find ways to make his situation better. 
 
He often thought about his family and his organization.  He wondered if they were trying to save him, if he would ever see them again, if he would ever have freedom.  He wondered if his captors were going to kill him at any second.
 
We discussed Arjan's surprising release and his return to his family.  Arjan touched on his recovery and how he has rebuilt his life since 2004.  He shared his desire to help save girls who are part of the sex trafficking and exploitation and how his Find A Girl organization has helped save over 5,000 girls.
 
Arjan is a cultural anthropologist and now an author of 3 books as well as an international motivational speaker.  Please check out his latest book, Held Hostage, that was just released in December 2020.
 
Please join us to learn how you can improve your mindset and human resilience even in the worst case scenario!!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Arjan Erkel at https://arjanerkel.nl/.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Is your mental health affected by your finances? Has your mental wellbeing had a setback related to money? 
 
We discussed how our money mindset can impact our mental health in this week’s episode of the Reawaken Your Health Podcast with entrepreneur and business owner Stephanie Wankel. Stephanie is a tech leader in a Fortune 500 company by day, but on the side, she is a real estate investor and business owner who has had her share of setbacks.
 
Stephanie shared with us two big financial setbacks in her life. The first, her divorce, had a lot of emotional aspects in addition to financial ones that really impacted her confidence and mental wellbeing. The second, she invested in a franchise start up and lost almost one million dollars.
 
We explored how she navigated these two challenging times in her life. She explained how she dove into learning neuroscience to change her self-talk.  She also mentioned positive intelligence and how you can use this process to approach negative situations in our lives.
 
Stephanie touching on how to rebuilt trust in herself again and some strategies to get there.  She stressed the importance of curiosity and acceptance.
 
Stephanie is a wealth of information in the business, investing and neuroscience worlds.  She offers one-on-one coaching, free articles and a workbook for finding your path to money peace.
 
Please join us to learn more about mental health and money!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Stephanie at https://hermoneycoach.com/.
 
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny

Do you ever wonder which diet or eating plan will work for you?  Have you tried keto, paleo, vegan but haven't found one that feels right?  What if there is a different approach that's based on your body type?
 
We discussed this topic on this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with naturopath Sue-Anne Hickey.  Sue-Anne developed bodytypology, a method to help clients with weight loss and energy by looking at an individual's body type.
 
Sue-Anne explained the 4 different body types in women and the 3 types in men that are determined by the dominant gland in the person's body.  She gave examples of some common body shapes, energy levels, and cravings that make up each of the body types. 
 
We also discussed some tips for eating once you have determined your correct body type.  Sue-Anne even used herself as an example to share how she lost weight and even cleared up her hypoglycemia and eczema. 
 
We also spoke about the importance of working through emotions and trauma when it comes to weight loss and restoring energy.  Sue-Anne explained her use of Rapid Transformation Therapy (RTT) to help clients who have an emotional tie to overeating. 
 
Sue-Anne Hickey is a Certified Naturopath and weight loss specialist based out of Canada.  Her passion is in helping her clients heal their ailments naturally, lose weight, and regain their energy and happiness using her personalized body type plan, Bodytypology: System for Lasting Weight Loss.
 
Please join us to learn how you can use your body type to determine when and what to eat to support your glands and health!!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Sue-Anne Hickey at https://www.bodytypology.com/.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Have you ever wondered why we have saliva?  What purpose does it serve other than to be able to spit?  It's actually important for our overall health!
 
We explored this topic on this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with Dr. Patti Milligan.  Dr. Milligan became fascinated in this topic when pursuing her Doctorate in Neuroscience of Taste and specializing in saliva’s impact in regeneration nutrition.
 
Dr. Milligan explained the components of saliva, which is surprisingly more complex than just food particles and water.  She discussed some of the enzymes that are important for the digestion of food and the passage of food to our taste buds.
 
We also spoke about the function of saliva in relation to repairing our taste buds as well as preventing dry mouth which can contribute to a choking hazard in the elderly. 
 
Dr. Milligan also touched on the importance of saliva in immune function and human resilience.  She mentioned a specific growth factor that is present in people who are more resilient.
 
We also touched on ways to improve saliva production through regulation of hormones and the foods we eat.  Dr. Milligan even gave tips for those who travel by plane since being in the air decreases saliva production by 30-50%!
 
Dr. Milligan is the founder of Jet Renewal Kit, LLC and has been a functional medicine nutritionist for over 35 years.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Consumer Sciences, Master of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry and Sports Medicine and a Doctorate in Neuroscience of Taste specializing in saliva’s impact in regeneration nutrition.
 
Please join us to learn how saliva affects digestive and immune functions as well as personal resilience and human performance!!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Milligan at patti@jetrenewalkit.com or visit https://www.jetrenewalkit.com/.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Have you had back or some type of body pain for years and tried all types of treatments but didn't find relief? Have you considered how your diet might be a factor?
 
For this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show, we discussed this topic with entrepreneur Brad Rapone whose back pain plagued him for over 16 years.  By the time he decided to change, he had searing pain down the back of his legs.
 
Brad touched on all the modalities he tried from chiropractic to spine injections to many other modalities, but he never had anything more than temporary relief. He didn't want surgery, so in 2019, when he was given a challenge of eating only plants for 90 days, he jumped in.
 
Brad explained the journey of pain elimination through the decrease in inflammation in his body.  We discussed his stress levels and stress eating as well as his reliance on fast food, processed foods and junk foods.
 
He shared some tips on switching to plant-based eating and some resources for recipes and ideas.  We also spoke about how easy it is to get enough protein from plants, and Brad shared his thoughts on vitamin B12 and the use of nutritional yeast.
 
Brad continues to lead a busy life and has a family to consider as he makes changes to his lifestyle.  He explained how he was able to integrate this new eating style into his family meals.
 
Brad Rapone is an entrepreneur, business owner of TradeWraps, real estate investor, coach and amateur chef as well as a dad and husband.
 
Please join us to learn how switching to plant-based eating can improve your health and how to integrate it into your family meals!!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Brad at Brad@rrpproperties.com.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Have you ever felt “off” like you needed to detox your body? What if I told you that a juice or food detox isn’t really a detox but eating a special type of clay is truly a detox?
 
We explored this topic of eating clay with this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with author and owner of Detox Dirt, Ran Knishinshky. Ran shared with us his journey into the clay-eating world when he had a ganglion cyst that he didn’t want to have cut out or injected. He chose to eat clay instead which resolved the cyst!
 
We discussed what happens when the body eats a substance like clay and how that truly detoxes the body by absorbing and adsorbing toxins. Ran explained how this process helps the body to return to better health.
 
He shared that you can’t eat just any clay out of the ground. There are many types and it’s critical that you get a pharmaceutical-grade clay from a reputable source that has been cleaned so that it’s appropriate for consumption.
 
We discussed the special clay, montmorillonite, that he uses on a daily basis and how he eats, or rather, drinks it. He gave the dosage and went through how much you can take as well as if there are side effects.
 
Ran also shared some insight into his book, The Clay Cure, and the new release that will be coming out in 2022 with updates.  He is a wealth of knowledge on this topic and shared even more in the interview!
 
Ran has been eating clay daily for more than 30 years. He has worked in both the naturopathic and allopathic medicine industries, first as the owner of a homeopathic dispensary and later as a consultant and marketing executive in the hospital and pharmaceutical sectors. He holds an MBA from Arizona State University and is the developer of the edible clay product, Detox Dirt. He is the author of Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine and The Prozac Alternative.
 
Please join us to learn how eating a special clay can detox your body and improve your health!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Ran Knishinsky at https://detoxdirt.com/.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Have you ever wondered what shows up in your blood that could lead to an autoimmune disease or disorder?  What are health practitioners are looking at when they order bloodwork?  How do they know what treatment protocol to use next?
 
These are some questions we addressed in this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Anthony DiNoble.  Anthony shared his background of transitioning from the tech world into studying the science of bloodwork to help those looking to reverse autoimmune diseases.
 
We briefly discussed the typical bloodwork, (CBC's, lipid panel, thyroid panel) ordered by a primary care physician, and how a certified holistic nutritionist looks at additional blood panels that examine nutrient deficiencies or the presence of microbes. Anthony even touched on a few common nutrient deficiencies and how they show up in the body.
 
Anthony also explained why doing a functional blood chemistry analysis matters to someone who feels bloated, gassy, uncomfortable after eating or even to someone who presents with an autoimmune diagnosis.   
 
He also stressed the importance of the mind and gut connection.  This led to the discussion of the concept of epigenetics and using our lifestyle and nutrition to help us express genes differently so that we don't blame genetics and give up.
 
Anthony is the Director of Wellness at Nourish.  His training includes being a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist ®, Certified Functional Blood Chemistry Analyst, Certified Nutritional Microscopist, Medical Marijuana Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and a Pastry Chef.
 
Please join us to learn what is possible through blood work and labs to help you change your diet, health and more!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Anthony DiNoble at https://www.nourish123.com/.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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Have you ever wondered how some people can radically change their lives and have a new perspective in matter of days? Plant medicine has become more popular recently for this type of transformation through its use in spiritual ceremonies.
 
We explored this topic for this week's episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with holistic healer Salvatore Liberti, a man from Peru who has great familiarity with plant medicine ceremonies that are performed in his home country.
 
Salva shared his journey into the world of plant medicine, studying with a shaman in Columbia for 12 weeks where he helped with ayahuasca ceremonies on a weekly basis to help people through various traumas and life crises.  He even explained some of his personal experiences with plant medicines and how they helped him.
 
We discussed who could benefit from the power of plant medicine and who should avoid it.  Salva went into the history of these ceremonies and how the ayahuasca brew is made.
 
We also touched on different types of plant medicine and synthetic medicine versus natural.  Salva explained what happens during and after the ceremonies as well as how often people seek this type of help.
 
Salva is well versed in the healing arts and has studied Reiki, Posturology, Qi Gong, Pranic Healing, Martial Arts, Plant Medicine, Kundalini Yoga, and various breathwork and meditation techniques.
 
Please join us to learn more about how plant medicine is used in spiritual ceremonies to help people become unstuck in their lives!
 
Please feel free to reach out to Salvatore Liberti at https://linktr.ee/salva.live.
 
-Dr. Amy Novotny
 
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