#348 EMF and Health with August Brice of TechWellness

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Isaac Pohlman who is a registered dietician. In this episode, Isaac tells me how his personal health story led him to helping adults with type 1, 2, and prediabetes. Isaac tells us why everyone should be concerned about blood sugar, what biomarkers he looks at with clients, and why regulating stress is so important. You are going to love Isaac's detailed explanations! KEY TAKEAWAYS:Type 1 diabetes conspiracy theoriesWhy should everyone care about blood sugar?What biomarkers signal blood sugar dysregulation?What blood markers signal that iron is being stored in the body?It’s not the stress that kills us, but our perception of it.ABOUT GUEST:Isaac is a dietitian originally from a small rural town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is currently residing in Chicago.During his formal education in undergrad and grad school, he studied human physiology and nutritional sciences and has since gone through a series of trainings, including internships to become a Registered Dietitian, mentorship programs under Josh Rubin and Morley Robbins, and independent research.Despite his formal education, his personal experiences with health and working with clients 1:1 have been just as if not more valuable to his work. He was inspired to pursue nutrition after developing a series of health issues, including hypothyroidism, low testosterone, chronic fatigue, cystic acne, and type 1 diabetes, during his high school and early college days.Isaac currently helps adults with type 1, type 2, and pre-diabetes improve their blood sugar control without cutting out carbs, in his coaching program, The Balanced Blood Sugar Roadmap.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.isaacpohlman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacpohlman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC13UVlKgTCNG325KpiVxXHA***WORK WITH CHRISTA***: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products. Use the code lessstressed10

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am excited to be joined by Gay Hendricks. In this episode, Gay tells us how to find our Zone of Genius, which he talks about in his book, The Big Leap. Your genius is that activity or way of being that you are uniquely suited to do. Gay tells how to discover what you love doing and how to spend more time doing it. We also talk about the power of high quality questions. Check out Gay's new book, Your Big Leap Year!KEY TAKEAWAYS:Where are you sabotaging yourself?How to find your zone of geniusWhat are the four zones of genius?What are wonder questions?What are the Five Wishes?What are high quality questions for cultivating consciousness?ABOUT GUEST:Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body/mind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. Throughout his career he has done executive coaching with more than 800 executives, including the top management at such firms as Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard, Motorola and KLM. His book, The Corporate Mystic, is used widely to train management in combining business skills and personal development tools.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://hendricks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hendricks.gay/Website: https://foundationforconsciousliving.org/ ***WORK WITH CHRISTA***: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products. Use the code lessstressed10

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by the lovely August Brice of TechWellness. In this episode, August tells us how EMF (electromagnetic fields) affects our health and wellness. We talk about the research August has done and how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to EMF protection devices. Get 15% OFF Digital Detox Collection with Code LESSSTRESSEDKEY TAKEAWAYS:My journey with the SomavedicWhat EMF Protection works - Chips & ShieldsHow to hardwire your internetNational Toxicology Study The findings of his research were most recently edified in 2018 by our government's own National Toxicology Program where links were found to cellphone radiation: Increased incidences of glioma, a rare, aggressive and highly malignant brain cancerIncreased incidence of schwannoma (a rare tumor of the nerve sheath) of the heartIncreases of these cancers were found in both sexes of rats, but reached statistical significance only in malesIncreased incidences of rare, proliferative changes in glial cells of the brain and in Schwann cells in the hears of bot sexes of rats while not a single unexposed control animal developed these precancerous changes.DNA damage was induced with both modulations of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) in both rats and mice (in the frontal lobe plus other tissues).ABOUT GUEST:August’s passion is finding solutions for mindful living in our digital world. Her online platform, TechWellness.com is the only comprehensive online source that addresses all the challenges of our modern digital world - from EMF Radiation and effects of blue light, to Cyber security and mental wellbeing with tech. On top of her on-going research, August has built an Advisory Team consisting of world-renown experts in each area, who consult with Tech Wellness and review all major content on the site. All solutions are purchased and tested, never supplied by or sponsored by manufacturers to avoid any influence.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://techwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techwellness/***WORK WITH CHRISTA***: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Patrick Sullivan, co-founder of one of my favorite supplement companies, Jigsaw Health. In this episode, we talk about how and why Jigsaw Health was created, different forms of magnesium, minerals, muscle cramps, supplement sourcing, pickleball and more! This was such a fun episode packed with great info! Get a discount on Jigsaw Health's products, including my favorite, Pickleball Cocktail. Use the code lessstressed10KEY TAKEAWAYS:What are the different forms of magnesium?What are common food sources for magnesium?Topical magnesium (spray or lotions)How did we mineralize before supplements?There are 2 types of muscle crampsHow did you make a time-released magnesium?How Pickleball cocktail got its name ABOUT GUEST:Patrick Sullivan Jr. is the Co-Founder & CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer) of Jigsaw Health, which he started with his father, Pat Sullivan, in 2005. Jigsaw's tagline is "It's FUN to feel good."  And the in-house video team produces a weekly video series called #FunnyFriday using comedic skits and song parodies to "edu-tain" customers about new products and health topics.  (Patrick has an extensive blooper reel...)Patrick lives in Arizona with his wife (and business partner), Ashley. They are diehard Pickleball Addicts.Check out the Breaking Pickleball documentary here: https://www.jigsawhealth.com/pages/breaking-pickleball/WHERE TO FIND:Website:  https://www.jigsawhealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jigsaw_health/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JigsawHealth/***WORK WITH CHRISTA***: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the rest

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am honored to be joined by holistic physician and lecturer, Dr. Bradley Nelson. In this episode, Dr. Nelson tells us his story of how he went from a computer programmer to a chiropractor who specialized in releasing trapped emotions stored within the body. He gives examples of how he alleviated physical discomforts and emotional wounds in his patients, why it's so important, and how we can do the same! KEY TAKEAWAYS:Why do you say emotions are the underlying cause of most illnesses? What are trapped emotions and how do they affect our health?What are some signs a person may have a heart wall?How do you take down the heart wall?What is the sway test?How can you move emotions out, especially when it comes to trauma? What are other strategies for releasing energy?What are the challenges of releasing stored emotions?ABOUT GUEST:Veteran holistic physician Dr. Bradley Nelson (D.C., ret.) is one of the world’s foremost experts on natural methods of achieving wellness. He is the creator of the Emotion Code, the Body Code and the Belief Code, and is the CEO of Discover Healing, a holistic education platform that provides training and certifies practitioners worldwide. His bestselling book "The Emotion Code" provides step-by-step instructions for working with the body's energy healing power. His new book is “The Body Code: Unlocking Your Body's Ability to Heal Itself" (Feb. 21, 2023, St. Martin’s Press). For more information and a free Emotion Code Starter Kit, visit EmotionCodeGift.com.WHERE TO FIND:Website:  https://drbradleynelson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdrbradleynelson/Website: https://discoverhealing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverhealing/***WORK WITH CHRISTA***: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products, including my favorite, Pickleball Cocktail. Use the code lesss

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Tom Cowan who was previously a general practicing medical doctor. He is a well known author and speaker. In this episode, we mainly discuss Tom's book Human Heart, Cosmic Heart where he studied the claim made by Rudolf Steiner that the heart is not a pump. Tom presents a new way of understanding the role of the heart in the human body. Hang on tight! Tom offers us viewpoints that many of you may disagree with but I challenge you to expand your horizons and really listen to what Tom says. KEY TAKEAWAYS:What was the reason for writing Human Heart, Cosmic Heart?Science is a series of claimsWhat does the heart do?How does blood move?What is the evidence that blocked arteries or plaque in arteries causes heart attacks?What is strophanthus?What are some solutions for heart disease?ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Thomas Cowan is a well-known alternative medicine doctor, author and speaker, with a common-sense, holistic approach to health and wellness. He has given countless lectures and workshops throughout the U.S. on a variety of subjects in health and medicine, and is the author of six best-selling books, including "The Contagion Myth” co-authored by Sally Fallon Morell, “Cancer and the New Biology of Water,” "Human Heart, Cosmic Heart,” “Vaccines, Autoimmunity and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness,” “The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby and Child Care” co-authored by Sally Fallon Morell, and “The Fourfold Path to Healing” (with Sally Fallon and Jaimen McMillan).WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://drtomcowan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/***WORK WITH CHRISTA***: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products, including my favorite, Pickleball Cocktail. Use the code lessstressed10. 

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am so excited to be joined by Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried! In this episode, Sara tells us about her healing journey after learning she was suffering from pre-autoimmune disease. Through her experience, she learned there weren't many resources to help people with their autoimmunity, so she wrote a book called The Autoimmune Cure. We dig into the tests she recommends, using psychedelics, diet, breathwork and other modalities that helped her heal her body. KEY TAKEAWAYS:How do you bring awareness to overwhelming emotional events?What are immunomodulators?What labs determine an autoimmunity?80% of patients with autoimmune disease experienced significant emotional distress before getting sickWhy is autoimmune disease on the rise?What psychedelics help autoimmunity?ABOUT GUEST:Sara Szal Gottfried MD is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, but is more likely to prescribe a CGM and personalized nutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Szal Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition, and health. Her latest book is called THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE was released March 2024. WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/ WORK WITH CHRISTA: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products, including my favorite, Pickleball Cocktail. Use the code lessstressed10. 

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have on the lovely Dr. Ellen Cutler who has a chiropractic degree, is a best selling author and international speaker. In this episode, we talk about how we both have a passion for helping people digest their food better. Ellen talks about what digestive enzymes are, what they do, and how they are connected to a number of common health conditions. KEY TAKEAWAYS:What are the different types of enzymes?What do enzymes do?What happens to enzymes in food when you cook it?What are some metabolic enzymes?What would you say about phytic acid and other anti nutrients? What are other uses of enzymes?What is the proper dosing of enzymes?Can digestive enzymes be given to animals?ABOUT GUEST:Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and international speaker. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization of food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://drellencutler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MicroMiraclesEnzymesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellencutlerdc/ WORK WITH CHRISTA: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products, including my favorite, Pickleball Cocktail. Use the code lessstressed10. 

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by McClain Haines who is a microbiome nerd. 🤓 In this episode, we talk about one of my favorite topics, immunoglobulins! We are going to nerd out on what bovine serum IgG or antibodies are, what they do, how they can truly address the underlying cause of inflammation in the gut, who they can help, dosages, and more! 🙌 KEY TAKEAWAYS:How is bovine serum immunoglobulins made?How is bovine serum immunoglobulins sourced & tested for quality?When did bovine serum immunoglobulins first come on the market?What is the difference between colostrum & bovine immunoglobulins?What is the best dosing of immunoglobulins?What antigens does ImmunoLin bind too?Who should supplement with ImmunoLin?ABOUT GUEST:McClain Haines is the Head of Nutrition for Proliant Health and Biologicals, a bio-pharmaceutical company focusing on utilizing serum antibodies for use in prescription and dietary supplement products for digestive health, immune support, and sports nutrition. A curious and dedicated problem solver, “Mac” as he goes by, has been formulating new products and driving value in the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement space for 4 years. Prior to his time at Proliant Health and Biologicals, Mac aided the placement of many healthcare providers throughout the state of Iowa. When he is not formulating new products with his team, Mac loves spending time with his fiancé, playing sand volleyball, slow-pitch softball, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones.Proliant Health & Biologicals is a Research & Development focused company. We continue to study and understand the full capabilities of this Serum IgG.Find EnteraGam here.Find more on ImmunoLin here.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://phb1.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immunolin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcclain-haines-0357b514a/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products, including my favorite, Pickleball Cocktail. Use the code lessstressed10. 

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, Jennifer Nurick joins me. In this episode we dive into insecure attachment styles, what they are, and some examples. We talk about how to help support your children to form secure attachments and we deep dive into anxious attachments. Tune in for healthy relationship tips! KEY TAKEAWAYS:When people end up in couples therapy, what dynamic is usually present?What might it look like if I'm anxiously attached?It takes 2 years for adults to form secure attachmentsHow do you help support your children and secure attachment?What is the avoidance pattern?ABOUT GUEST:Jennifer Nurick (Jen) specializes in healing anxious attachment, attachment injuries and childhood trauma. She is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, author and host of the Psychotherapy Central podcast. She is the founder and voice of Psychotherapy Central and a Director of the International Energetic Healing Association. She has been working in the healing space for over 20 years, combining spiritual and somatic (body-based) psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work) and EMDR therapy. She offers transformational courses to help individuals and couples heal trauma and build secure long-term relationships.Check out Jen's new book: Heal Your Anxious AttachmentWHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/Podcast: Psychotherapy CentralWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE: Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolvingWhole food is soul food and fed is bestSustainable, synergistic nutrition (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)You don’t have to figure it out aloneDo your best and leave the restEPISODE SPONSOR:A special thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode. Get a discount on any of their products, including my favorite, Pickleball Cocktail. Use the code lessstressed10.