483: Why Belly Weight Won’t Budge: Trauma, Toxins and Herbs

Struggling with swelling and weight gain around your belly button that seemed to come out of nowhere? This is linked to emotional trauma, stress and infections, according to many modalities. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains this connection both physiologically and through German New Medicine, and offers herbal + acupressure solutions.  Links: Dr. Schulze’s Intestinal Formula - https://shorturl.at/mzd4q Christopher’s Lower Bowel Formula - https://shorturl.at/vuNd9 Oxy Powder Capsule: Global Healing - https://shorturl.at/s7Fna Schisandra: https://shorturl.at/PmD2h Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/T63FY DesBio Large Intestine + Lung Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/lung-large-intestine/ DesBio Small Intestine Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/heart-small-intestine-meridian-opener/ DesBio BACT: https://dbscript.com/product/bacteria-combination/ ------   Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  *Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Depression and anxiety is so often linked to your gut. In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley gives us a primer on the connection between your mood and C.diff’s effect on your neurotransmitters and, crucially, what you can do about it.  Dr. Motley’s Recommendations OATS Test - Mosaic Labs https://mosaicdx.com/test/organic-acids-test/ Morinda Supreme (Noni) - https://tinyurl.com/4fv49sts Melia Supreme (Neem) - https://tinyurl.com/mr3bmkfj Golden Thread (Chinese Coptis) - https://tinyurl.com/52c6n7wr Artemisia - https://tinyurl.com/47ppr39b Cryptolepis - https://tinyurl.com/3bnedtkv BodyGuard Supreme (Chanca Piedra) - https://tinyurl.com/be27akw2 DesBio Homeopathics - https://tinyurl.com/bdsbpa9u ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * Learn more about Urolithin A supplementation at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for up to 39% off Mitopure gummies!  *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Traumatic experiences, if not properly processed and healed, can show up in our bodies and our lives in so many different ways. But how can you start healing? In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Miles Adcox, chairman and proprietor of Onsite, a mental wellness treatment center, for a deep, thoughtful conversation about what overcoming trauma looks like up close. Miles speaks vulnerably about his own story and how it inspired him to help others with their healing journey.  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Miles!  Miles Personal Instagram Human School Podcast Instagram Onsite Instagram ------  * Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Cavities aren’t just from too much sugar - they’re a sign that something else is going on in the body. Dr. Motley sat down with Nashville-based biological dentist Dr. McKinnon Forbes to learn more about this, and so many other practical nuggets for holistic dental health. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Toothcare for kids Jaw formation Ozone therapy How biological dentistry is making waves in healthcare What kind of toothpaste is best  Flossing: yay or nay? Plus other tools and tips for a healthy mouth ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Forbes! @center.for.advanced.dentistry ------  *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Do you have swollen lymph nodes or lymphedema? Why is your lymphatic system so key and what can you do to get to the bottom of lymphatic issues? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast you’ll get some key takeaways like: The link between stagnant lymph and sluggish blood. Great foods for healing up your lymph system. A stagnant lymphatic system can be a sign to examine your diet, lifestyle and emotional inner life.  ------  Show notes: Recommended Herbs: Manjistha Supreme: https://shorturl.at/2FeiF Hawthorne Berry: https://shorturl.at/DCZKM Organs of the Lymph System: Spleen Thymus Gland Appendix Adenoids Prostate More of Doctor Motley’s Recommendations Dr. Perry Nicholston - @stopchasingpain Electric Lymph Therapy Lymphatic Massage Emotional Work Movement Reduce EMFs Drink plenty of clean water ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Facebook Website ------  *If you’re looking for a safe, easy way to improve your heart health, check out zona.com and use code DRMOTLEY for $100 off the Zona Plus device! *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Check it out FREE for 15 days: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Your belief system can affect your bowel movements. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores what perfectionism has to do with constipation and how, through herbs, body adjustments, and emotional work, you can teach your body to let go and improve your bowel movements. Show notes⬇️ Recommendations: Homeopathic Remedies for Constipation: https://dbscript.com/product/ver/ Neuro-Emotional Technique Homeopathic Remedies to support NET: https://www.netmindbody.com/more-information/net-remedies-support/ Look into Cina: https://ca.iherb.com/pr/boiron-cina-30c-calm-remedy-approx-80-pellets/57886 Herbals:  Morinda: https://shorturl.at/vyRZu Scutalleria: https://shorturl.at/hlCtN Cascara Sagrada Senna Aloe Vera in herbal form Psyllium Link to Chinese Medicine Organ/Emotions Chart: https://naturalpainsolutions.com.au/chinese-body-clock-emotions/ Large Intestine → Letting go, release, boundaries Paired organ: Lung Primary emotions involved: Grief, Sadness, Holding on (to people, events, identities, or beliefs) Common TCM Constipation Patterns → Dryness (Lung–LI dryness) Often seen after grief, loss, prolonged sadness Stools are hard, dry, difficult to pass → Qi stagnation Emotional suppression, resentment, rigidity Sensation of “wanting to go but can’t” → Heat Irritability, frustration, overdrive Dry stools with discomfort → Deficiency Chronic stress, burnout, depletion Weak urge, incomplete evacuation If you can relate, here’s an internal check-in you might want to do: Ask yourself, “what am I holding onto because it once felt safe?” ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Do our family stories show up in our bodies? Dr. Sonya Jensen kept seeing women in her practice whose emotional past was deeply linked to the hormonal chaos they were experiencing. Her new book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself, explores the healing work of breaking free from emotional patterns of the past to build a healthy, happy future. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Generational trauma + how generations heal together Emotional healing starts in the physical body Learning to trust your body  How to trust your own intuition How emotional healing relates to fertility Get Dr. Sonya’s book: https://a.co/d/0bcpxVSO ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Sonya! https://www.instagram.com/drsonyajensen/ https://www.drsonyajensen.com/ https://healyourhormonesbook.com/ ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off!   *Charge your cells with pure antioxidant power! Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off your liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at livonlabs.com. *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s course on the emotional body, plus a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s in his membership. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

Can a daily teaspoon of a little-known carbon compound in olive oil be used as a migraine, sleep and detox cure-all? Scientific research and personal anecdotes all point to ESS60’s potential for longevity, improved health span and restorative sleep.  Head to https://www.myvitalc.com/drmotley for a 20% discount on subscription.  https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc https://www.amazon.com/Live-Longer-Better-Journey-Achievable/dp/B0CFCPVVH3  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * If you’re looking for a safe, easy way to improve your heart health, check out zona.com and use code DRMOTLEY for $100 off the Zona Plus device!  *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom   every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days:https://www.doctormotley.com/15

If you're struggling with inflammation and brain fog, the solution is to work with your body and not against it. Dr Shivani Gupta, ayurvedic practitioner and author of The Inflammation Code, dives into ancient wisdom to help us flourish in life by understanding what our bodies need. To try Dr Shivani's supplements head to https://fusionaryformulas.com/ and use the discount code ANCIENTHEALTH for 15% off! TOPICS DISCUSSED: Ayurvedic body types Calming physical inflammation  Preserving our energy and brain power How ayurvedic wisdom works for the whole family Turmeric: inflammation’s worst enemy? ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Shivani https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ https://www.theinflammationcode.com/ Buy The Inflammation Code on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0cRUSj7S https://shivanigupta.com/ ------  *Build Strength Without the Strain. Suji is a smart, wearable device that helps you rebuild strength, relieve pain, and recover faster - without the joint stress. Visit trysuji.com and use code DRMOTLEY for your exclusive discount. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom   every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

The presence of your phone and WI-FI in the home can accelerate anxiety, brain fog, low energy and physical symptoms you’re currently dealing with: Here's what we know and what you can do about it. This episode focuses on how the presence of EMFs affect us in the way only Dr. Motley can: diving into the biomechanics and energy-medicine side of EMF sensitivity, and offering tools for building resilience. Tools, resources + info: Faraday bags Quartz crystal Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ Vibrant Wellness labs -  test for toxins and infections that could be making symptoms worse: https://vibrant-wellness.com/ The Invisible Rainbow, Arthur Firstenberg https://a.co/d/069Bmxhd  Nutrient Power by William J Walsh https://a.co/d/0bujcMw1  Nutritional support: CoQ-10, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Omega 3,6 and 9, Vitamin D and a good B complex. LivOnLabs has some great liposomal options (you can get 10% off everything on their site with code MOTLEY): https://www.livonlabs.com/  DesBio homopathics: https://desbio.com/shop/ Evan Brand https://www.instagram.com/p/DT4JOMqDrKX/ ------   Want more of the Ancient Health podcast? Check out Dr. Motley's Youtube channel! Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Twitter/X Facebook Website ------    *Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you’re a health coach looking to advise parents and families, 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. Check out: https://doctormotley.com/15