Episode 160: Inflammation – the Hidden Cause of Disease with author Jane Durst-Pulkys

Jan 12, 2023 | Podcast | 0 comments

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In this episode, Dr. Lisa discusses the link between inflammation, hormone imbalance and weight gain with nutrition coach and author Jane Durst-Pulkys. Going into menopause doesn’t mean your metabolism has to slow down and supporting your hormones and metabolism doesn’t mean you have to go hungry!

Jane previously discussed the emotions and energetics behind perimenopause on Episode 118

Jane Durst-Pulkys is a Clinical and Holistic Nutritionist, Author, Educator, Life Coach, Confidence Coach and Weight Loss Coach who has helped thousands of clients lose over 50,000lbs! She consults with clients and teaches professionals from many regions of the world and from all walks of life. Jane is an authority on nutrition, fitness, leadership, personal development, and optimal performance. She is also a faculty member and advisor for the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto, Canada. With over 30 years of practical experience, Jane is always on the leading edge of exciting proactive approaches to personal health and enhanced nutrition.

In today’s episode, we cover:

  • What is inflammation and how you experience chronic inflammation as weight around the middle
  • How inflammation is related to conditions like arthritis, PMS and PCOS
  • The rules of Metabolic Balance
  • How your sugar and insulin spikes can impact your weight and energy
  • The importance of exercise and moving your body

You can connect with Jane at https://creativehealth.ca/

Today’s Mama Must-Have:

Dr. Lisa loves drinking Traditionals Medicinals tulsi and ginger tea after dinner with a 5 minute meditation to unwind at the end of the day and support sleep

Jane is a big fan of drinking an electrolyte mix with water to replenish minerals after sweating from hot yoga.

 

What’s Else is Happening?

Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is next month. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register

Join Dr. Lisa’s new Facebook group Wild Woman Adventures Toronto if you want to get out in nature, connect with other women and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Activities include: sunrise/sunset SUP, tree-top trekking, a new moon workshop and more!

Thanks for joining us!

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Stay safe and healthy everyone!

Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.

Episode 126: Why Less is More When it Comes to Exercise (and How to Have Fun Doing it!) with Julia Hickman

May 19, 2022 | Podcast | 0 comments

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In this episode, Dr. Lisa discusses with fitness and lifestyle coach Julia Hickman how crucial it is for women to carve out time for self-care and exercise, but probably not as long as you think. Instead of an all or nothing approach or pushing yourself harder, the key is to do it smarter. Learn how to stick to a movement routine when life gets busy or while on vacation, so you don’t suffer from exhaustion and burnout. 

Julia Hickman is an entrepreneur, wife and mother of 2 living in NJ. She left her corporate career in data analytics to become a stay at home parent to her first child and soon realized this was the ideal time to bring to reality her desire to be an entrepreneur. She started blogging and then became an online fitness and lifestyle coach helping entrepreneurial and professional women make time for fitness and self-care. After a short break undergoing stressful IVF treatments to have her second child, she decided to create a new business helping entrepreneurs focus on their brilliance by becoming their strategic partner in helping them elegantly launch and manage profitable podcasts that lead to high-ticket programs. She is the host of the Fit Femmes Movement podcast. 

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why you don’t have to workout 1 hour, 5 days per week
  • Why cardio is not the most efficient solution if you want to reduce body fat
  • Julia’s favourite full-body and core exercises
  • How to stick to an exercise routine, even when life gets busy
  • How to incorporate enjoyable movement while on vacation 
  • The benefits of starting your own podcast if you are an entrepreneur or have something to sell
  • How exercise is an act of self-love

Today’s Mama Must-Have:

Dr. Lisa is a big fan of Midday squares (Peanut Butta flavour) as a lower sugar, higher protein snack.

Julia recommends using Mini Bands as an alternative to using weights to mix up your exercise routine.

You can connect with Julia on Instagram.

Check out Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing info session for expecting parents looking to trust their instincts and their body during labour and birth. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register

Dr. Lisa’s Wild Collective and Wild Women Adventures: get on the waitlist: wildcollectivetoronto.com

Thanks for joining us today!

Email us or connect with us on  Facebook  and  Instagram. 

We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.

You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.

Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!

Stay safe and healthy everyone!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this presentation is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.