346: The Mystery of Muscle Spasms: Could it be Lyme Disease?

This is a repost of a valuable older episode Doctor Motley taped with Dr. Chloe Weber, an herbalist and doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She advocates for natural and herbal solutions for hormonal dysregulation women are experiencing. In this powerful discussion, they unpack organs that are important to women’s health and how from a Chinese Medicine perspective, we can see how strongly our bodies and our emotions are connected. Get an introduction to a Chinese Medicine approach to women’s hormones and check out noxiherbs.com for Dr. Chloe’s herbal remedies for women! Check out Chloe's other episodes with the Ancient Health Podcast here and here! Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Follow Dr. Chloe Weber https://www.instagram.com/radicalrootsherbs/ Dr. Chloe Weber’s Websites Radical Roots.com Noxiherbs.com Her Podcast! RadicalRemedy.com Links:  * Check out these charts for information about the 5 Elements in Chinese Medicine: Organs_Emotions_of_Each_Element.pdf Associations_of_Each_Element.pdf Beneficial_Foods_for_Each_Element.pdf Traits_Characteristics_of_Each_Element.pdf DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have. Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.

In this episode Dr. Motley connects the dots between hair loss and spleen trouble in TCM and emphasizes the importance of looking at past infections and your emotional health. It’s all connected in Traditional Chinese Medicine! This podcast also gets into dietary changes, herbal remedies and other healing modalities that may support hair growth.  Takeaways Hair loss can be linked to organ weaknesses, particularly the spleen. The spleen plays a crucial role in producing red and white blood cells. Past infections can impact current health, including hair loss. Emotional health is connected to physical health, especially the spleen. Herbal remedies can support spleen function and hair health. Dietary choices, particularly sugar intake, affect spleen functionality. Red light therapy and infrared saunas can aid in lymphatic health. Understanding the body's signals is key to improving health. Self-care and emotional balance are essential for overall well-being. Holistic approaches can provide significant benefits for hair loss. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hair Loss and Organ Weaknesses 12:43 Emotional Connections and Spleen Function 22:03 Dietary Considerations for Hair Loss ------  Links: For the Spleen: Desiccated Spleen Grassfed Sheep Thimus Gland: https://bit.ly/4gjOsm2 Manjistha: https://amzn.to/3wBQOeF Uva Ursi:https://amzn.to/3K5gtPN Schisandra: https://amzn.to/4dLHci3 Red Light Therapy Ozone Therapy If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: doctormotley.com/membership.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have. Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.

Tap into your body’s intuitive wisdom with Ayurvedic expert Nidhi Pandya. Nidhi is an Ayurvedic doctor based in NYC who pioneered the Inner Climate Method. She joins us to share her wisdom and expertise on how to find our way back to health and balance in our lives and our homes, and even optimize fertility, with a simple approach that feels natural, accessible and effortless. Nidhi also serves some valuable parenting advice on passing on the wisdom of healthy living to future generations. Good health doesn’t have to be so complicated!  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Check out Nidhi’s book! Your Body Already Knows - Available for pre-order! Check out Nidhi’s 21-day program: https://www.nidhi.me/the-radical-transformation-program Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Nidhi Pandya Website: Nidhi.me or Nidhipandya.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/my_ayurvedic_life/ ------  Hunting for an excellent form of magnesium? Get a special discount ONLY with this link: bioptimizers.com/drmotley and code DRMOTLEY at checkout!

In this episode, Dr. Motley takes your questions about trauma, emotional resilience and more. Drawing on the power of the mind/body connection Dr. Motley gives a TCM perspective on building emotional resilience. He also explains how a childhood trauma could be recorded in the body to show up late in life and why acupuncture and kinesiology could be helpful for these kinds of struggles. The discussion also covers practical strategies for managing repetitive thoughts and enhancing emotional processing through various therapeutic techniques.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  Links:  Feelings Buried Alive Never Die The Body Keeps the Score Suggestions for healing the brain when it feels stuck: Omega 3, 6, 9 Choline B-Complex Vitamins Probiotics in your diet Iodine ⇾If you’re a health coach or even if you’re a hardcore health nerd who wants to dive deeper and take advantage of ALL Doctor Motley’s clinical experience, he has a membership to help you get the most out of your health and help the people you love. It includes great resources like his course ‘The Emotional Body’ which deals with these kinds of topics! Check out: https://doctormotley.com/membership/ DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have. Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.

Today on the podcast, we welcome Dr. Melissa Sonners, host of the Be Inspired Mama podcast, to explore how to reset our nervous systems through rest and self-connection for long-term health. We’re diving deep into the body-spirit connection with this episode. A distinguished chiropractor specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care, Dr. Sonners is on a mission to help women fall back in love with their lives—focusing on who they are rather than defining themselves by a to-do list. In this episode, she shares her powerful story of hitting a wall, the life changes she made (including her transformative morning routine) that improved her emotional health, and how she learned to calm her nervous system by truly listening to herself. Some of the powerful strategies we uncovered for resetting include: connecting with your true self (and others) and embracing play! Be sure to listen until the end—you’ll leave feeling truly inspired! Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.  Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormotley X - https://x.com/doctormotley Website - https://doctormotley.com/ Follow Dr. Melissa Sonners Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook ------  Links:  Check out Dr. Melissa’s Podcast: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/podcast  Website: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/ Freebies: Take her Self-with Challenge: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/5-day-challenge-of-being-self-with Check out her Connection Code: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/connection-code The Book Club! → Book Nook: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/book-nook The Beehive: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/community * If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: doctormotley.com/membership.  ------ DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have. Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.

In this episode, Doctor Motley serves up unique insights into anxiety from a TCM perspective and actionable tips. How are your emotions connected to your body? Can clearing the kidneys help with anxiety? What are some of the physical signs that you’re struggling with anxiety? Can it be genetic? Tune in to find out!  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormotley X - https://x.com/doctormotley Website - https://doctormotley.com/ Show Notes:  Herbals for your kidneys: Uva Ursi: https://amzn.to/3K5gtPN Dandelion Milk Thistle Cranberry Herbals for your stomach: Melia Supreme: https://amzn.to/3UTTNr4 Morinda Supreme: https://amzn.to/4awSYKo Slippery Elm Licorice Root Links:  * If you’re a health coach or even if you’re a hardcore health nerd who wants to dive deeper and take advantage of ALL Doctor Motley’s clinical experience, he has a membership to help you get the most out of your health and help the people you love. It includes great resources like his course ‘The Emotional Body’ which deals with these kinds of topics! Check out: https://doctormotley.com/membership/ DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have. Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.

Mario Brainovic joins the podcast to share with us an innovative tool that harnesses the power of water in its coherent state and its potential for our health and wellness. He tells us all about the revolutionary project that was 15 years in the making and included 50+ scientists across 3 continents. Learn about coherent water and what a powerful difference it can make for us, our mitochondrial health and the food we eat.  TOPICS DISCUSSED:  -a revolutionary new process to create supercharged water.  -What the studies say: how this method for excellent quality water can transform our food and our brains. Head to Analemma-water.com for a 10% discount for the Ancient Health community! Use the code MOTLEY10 for 10% off on any orders.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormotley Twitter: https://www.x.com/Doctormotley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormotley Website: https://doctormotley.com ------  Links:  * Learn more about Analemma Water! https://analemma-water.com/ ------  * If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: doctormotley.com/membership.  ------ DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have. Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.

Are you suffering from Lyme Disease? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley shares his personal experience with Lyme Disease and addresses common questions about the condition. With a TCM lens, he unpacks symptoms associated with Lyme disease, the emotional impacts it can have on individuals, and the importance of understanding the connection between emotions and physical health. Dr. Motley also explores various healing modalities, including herbal remedies, dietary changes, and emotional techniques, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to treatment. Have a question for Doctor Motley? Hop in his DMs here to ask a question: https://www.instagram.com/doctormotley/ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  Show Notes:  Treatments Emotional healing → Neuro Emotional Technique, EFT Tapping, Neurofeedback Herbals mentioned - Cat’s Claw Supreme: https://amzn.to/3wOdnNj                                   Japanese Knotweed: https://amzn.to/3KgSKMT                                     Other Remedies - Mushrooms - Fungi Perfecti/Host Defense                               Laughter                               Community                               Movement ------  Do you want to learn more about Lyme Disease and parasites? Are you wondering what supplements to take and how much is too much? Do you want to explore more about how our bodies and our emotions intertwine? Check out Doctor Motley’s membership for helpful resources, warm community and weekly lives where you get the chance to pick Doctor Motley’s brain! https://doctormotley.com/membership/

Ellie Kempton, functional RDN and lifestyle architect returns to the podcast! Inspired by her trip to Scandinavia, she passionately discusses simple, everyday solutions and strategies for embracing impactful wellness with Courtney Bursich.  Topics Discussed: Resting from technology Common-sense health habits Scandinavian rules for rest How to protect your peace Mastering wellness vs doing wellness Being true to your authentic self Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Courtney Bursich Instagram ------  Ellie's Links: Websites: https://www.simplynourishednutrition.com/ + https://elliekempton.com/  The Table Membership: https://www.simplynourishednutrition.com/the-table  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-kempton-msn-rdn-561436a0/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplynourishednutrition/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplynourishednutrition  Metabolic Mastery Image: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A544be24c-ba4e-36ec-b847-20c80ffc6807  ------  → Hunting for an excellent magnesium? Get 25% off any order at http://bioptimizers.com/drmotley with code DRMOTLEY at checkout!

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley is taking on a taboo topic: hemorrhoids and all the problems of that particular sphere. He explores these issues through the unique lens of Chinese medicine, drawing the connection between emotional and physical symptoms. Learn about the Identity and Territorial anger conflict TOPICS DISCUSSED: The roles of the liver and gallbladder in hemorrhoid-related issues Dietary influences The importance of herbal remedies The mind-body connection  Managing hemorrhoids through lifestyle changes ------  Choice herbs and Chinese medicine treatments for hemorrhoid struggles:   Bu Zhong Yiqi Granules for blood circulation: https://bit.ly/3ZbyymK Golden Thread: https://amzn.to/3UKqren Body Guard Supreme: https://amzn.to/4bPazPn Dr. Motley recommends DesBio Homeopathics for emotional support: https://bit.ly/3NIrSHk Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. We’d love to have you! ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  *If you have been enjoying this content and you’re a health coach, Doctor Motley dives eveb deeper into health teaching that can deeply benefit your clients' lives. You’ll find fascinating courses and a great community! Check out: https://doctormotley.com/membership/ ------ DISCLAIMER Please remember that the information shared in this podcast is for education purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.   No doctor-patient relationship is formed through this podcast, and the use of information here or materials linked from this podcast is at your own risk.   The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, and do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition you may have. Our content may include sponsorship and affiliate links, through which we earn a small commission on sales made through those links.