Jj Virgin Lifestyle Show

If you’re struggling with brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, or joint pain, you don’t want to miss today’s podcast episode! Clinical researcher and bestselling author Dr. Michael Ruscio reveals why an unhealthy gut may be the culprit behind your symptoms. Listen as Dr. Ruscio explains why gut problems can often come disguised as other health issues like thyroid problems or hormonal imbalances, as well as how his free quiz can help you determine the root cause of your symptoms. Dr. Ruscio also talks about the series of interventions in his book Healthy Gut, Healthy You, that can help heal your gut, including a Paleo and low-FODMAP diet, plus he shares his top recommendations for herbs that can help with female hormonal imbalances. Find out how to restore your gut health in a stepwise fashion so you can feel better from head to toe! Get Dr. Michael Ruscio’s free quiz to determine the root cause of your symptoms at drruscio.com/hghy-quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What strategies can help boost or potentiate fasting results?" asks Cason from Facebook. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. In her answer, Cynthia provides some practices on how to maximize the benefits provided by fasting. If you want to get the most from your fasting practice, this episode is for you. For more info on fasting, check out Cynthia Thurlow's free Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I noticed my hair is beginning to thin. Is this a sign that something else is off with my health?" asks Shea from Faceboook. Here to answer is Dr. Bill Cole, founder of Key Cellular Nutrition and expert in the field of functional medicine and cellular healing. Hair loss can be a difficult condition to pin down. In his answer, Dr. Cole provides us some potential health issues that could potentially cause hair loss. For more from Dr. Cole, check out his FREE 42 Day Cellular Cleanse at drbillcole.mykajabi.com/offers/qiroY2yW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Should people get blood work annually?" asks Shauna from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Steven Gundry, heart surgeon, founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute, and author of the best-selling Plant Paradox book series. According to Dr. Gundry, it depends on the situation. In his answer, he breaks down the efficacy of blood work, where it helps, and where it's not as useful. Use code JJVIRGIN25 for 25% off first time orders at gundrymd.com (bundles excluded & cannot be combined with other offer codes). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why can't I get back on a diet?!" asks Cyndi from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. The idea of a diet has long been a controversial topic. In this episode, JJ gives us her perspective on the proper place of a diet. If you struggle with diets and need motivation, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"My doctor wants me to go on a low sugar, low fat diet. What is the best way for me to address this?" asks Beverly from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet. In her answer, JJ provides her expertise on how sugar impacts us and how it can sneak into our diet. This episode is packed with actionable information on how to set yourself up for nutritional success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1996, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor had a stroke when a blood vessel erupted on the left side of her brain. The stroke left her unable to speak, read, walk, write, or remember anything from her past. Her 8-year recovery period impacts her work today. In this podcast, JJ Virgin talks with Dr. Taylor about brain health, present-moment awareness, and how to better manage stress and anxiety. Dr. Taylor begins by debunking some popular brain myths. (You know the one where we only use 10% of our brains? That’s not true.) We also talk about present-moment awareness and how being in this moment can help lower stress levels. Through what she calls whole-brain living (also the title of her new book), Dr. Taylor says that we have the power to choose who we want to be in this moment and that we can train ourselves to be present. Dr. Taylor goes on to share her definition of personal freedom, and why she believes a stroke was the greatest gift of her life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a past pattern that holds you back or

"Help... My sleep is suffering since starting to fast. What do I do?" asks Valerie from Facebook. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. Like nutrition, sleep is crucial to your health. In her answer, Cynthia helps troubleshoot your sleep troubles. If you started fasting and are having trouble with sleep, this episode is for you! For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What is the best way to break my fast?" asks Will from Instagram. Here with our answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. According to Cynthia, the key here is to use your intuition to help decide the best way to break your fast. Tune in to the full episode and learn how you can get started making the right nutritional choices. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Why is fasting bad for menopause?" asks awsmhealth from Instagram. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. In her answer, Cynthia explains that menopausal women can actually stand to greatly benefit from fasting. Check out the full episode where she explains why this is, and how we can best include fasting into our lives. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Would fasting over 12 hours shrink your ovaries?" asks Barbie from Instagram. Here with our answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. According to Cynthia, fasting is mostly safe, but certain considerations should be taken for women who are cycling. Tune in to her full answer where she breaks down how fasting can be best used to work with your menstrual cycle. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What is your opinion on intermittent fasting for women?" asks sj_explores_health from Instagram. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. Intermittent fasting will have a wide range of effects depending on the individual. In this episode, Cynthia breaks down the situations where women may want to make use of (or avoid) intermittent fasting. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about the incredible healing power of food! Listen as Dr. Li explains the science behind how to eat to starve cancer, including the concept of anti-angiogenesis, which was discussed in his widely-viewed TED Talk. Dr. Li also shares his thoughts on meal timing and why your body is hardwired for health, as well as the powerful foods that can support your body's key defense systems. Find out about the incredible health-boosting foods to add to your diet in order to help prevent disease and live a long, vibrant life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Any suggestions on a calorie burning exercise?" asks David from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet. In this episode, JJ explains the fundamentals of an effective exercise routine that leads to burning calories. If you're curious about how to optimize your health with exercise, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How do you know if you need hormone replacement therapy?" asks Susan from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Hormone replacement therapy can be a big decision, so it's important to know if it's the right decision for you. Tune into JJ's answer where she shares a blueprint to help you decide if hormone replacement is right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How do I rid bloating and make my stomach flat?" asks Chris K from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet. According to JJ, bloat is usually connected to the foods you are eating. In this episode, she breaks down the top foods which cause bloating, and how we can remedy this in our diets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I have adrenal fatigue and I don't know what to do about it. Other than a supplement I was provided, what else can I do?" asks nyc_qtpie from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Adrenal fatigue can be a confusing condition to treat. In this episode, JJ shares with us the various causes, as well as some actionable tools we can use to work with this condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"As a rule, do you recommend that women take estrogen replacements after menopause?" asks TBL Ruth from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet. According to JJ, there are many factors to consider after menopause. Tune into the full answer where she breaks these strategies down, and gives us the tools and tests we need to optimize our health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Todd White, bio-hacker and founder of Dry Farm Wines. Todd joins JJ to talk about the wine industry and the little-known secrets that may be causing unwanted side effects when you indulge in a glass or two. The truth is, most wine is made with more sugar and alcohol than is necessary - and that’s what causes unwanted side effects like headaches, nausea, or a full-blown hangover. Built on a foundation of honesty and peace, Dry Farm Wines sources pure Natural Wines and lab tests them to ensure each bottle is sugar-free (0-0.15g per glass), lower in sulfites, and lower in alcohol (under 12.5% alc/vol). And, the wines are friendly to low carb, Paleo, ketogenic, and low sugar diets. Tune in to hear Todd share the value his wines provide - with JJ as a loyal customer for life, you won’t want to miss this! Get Todd’s free Ebook: Natural Wine Facts at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nxo63xQxXAi41u5_c2_BW_ELugXV4Na0/view?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Is collagen an important supplement to take to address aging?" asks Jessica from Instagram. Here with our answer is Rachel Varga, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Collagen is a key protein needed to address aging. In this episode, Rachel explains the key factors to look at when considering a collagen supplement. If you've ever been confused by the multitude of collagen supplements out there, this episode is for you. Use the promo code JJVIRGIN for 15% off of a One on One Consultation with Rachel at RachelVarga.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices