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The Pill Problem: Oral Contraceptives Deplete More Nutrients Than Any Other Class of Drugs

Worth a read if you aren't aware of birth control pills and nutrient depletions.
No judgment here. I was prescribed bcps for 15 years to manage painful and heavy cycles.
I was not well informed until my mid 30s and already diagnosed with uterine fibroids.

The Pill Problem: Oral Contraceptives Deplete More Nutrients Than Any Other Class of Drugs Like many pharmaceutical products, oral contraceptives produce nutrient deficiencies that need to be addressed in order to prevent a range of negative health outcomes.

Wow! What a lineup for the upcoming Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0?

How often do you get:
Dr. Vincent Felitti - Adverse Childhood Experiences
Dr. Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing
Dr. Gabor Maté - Addiction & Childhood Trauma
Dr. Stephen Porges - Polyvagal Theory

ALLl in ONE place, and for FREE?

See you at the Summit! Register today https://bit.ly/3A9Lpuz

A deeper understanding of you and a clear path forward.

Who do you know would love to know about the Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0? Remember, it's free! This is an event you and your loved ones will not want to miss.

How often do you get Dr. Vincent Felitti, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Stephen Porges all in one place, and for free?

See you at the Summit! Register today https://bit.ly/3A9Lpuz

As an esthetician I am really excited that Dr. Aimie is discussing the skin on your upcoming Biology of Trauma 2.0 Summit.

Your skin is your nervous system.

Sound crazy?

At the Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0, Dr. Trevor Cates will be sharing all about this. Here’s a sneak peak into what she will share:

In utero, the very first thing that forms is this ribbon of the nervous system.

Eventually, that becomes your spine. Not the bones, but the actual nervous system. This is your spinal cord, your brainstem, that eventually becomes the brain. We can see that at nine weeks of gestation.

What develops from those very same cells – and no other organ in the body is like this – is the skin. The skin is developed from the same cells that are the nervous system. Think about that for a second!

Your skin is just another version of your nervous system... it could be considered your nervous system on the outside.

Quite literally, whatever you are putting on affects the nervous system. You can't separate it.

We hug someone else in order to help them feel better, right? Why does it help? Because the skin is the nervous system.

Learn the skin care ingredients you need to avoid and how to care for your skin (and your nervous system!) with Dr. Trevor Cates at the Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0!

https://bit.ly/3A9Lpuz

Your skin is your nervous system.

Sound crazy?

At the Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0, Dr. Trevor Cates will be sharing all about this. Here’s a sneak peak into what she will share:

In utero, the very first thing that forms is this ribbon of the nervous system.

Eventually, that becomes your spine. Not the bones, but the actual nervous system. This is your spinal cord, your brainstem, that eventually becomes the brain. We can see that at nine weeks of gestation.

What develops from those very same cells – and no other organ in the body is like this – is the skin. The skin is developed from the same cells that are the nervous system. Think about that for a second!

Your skin is just another version of your nervous system... it could be considered your nervous system on the outside.

Quite literally, whatever you are putting on affects the nervous system. You can't separate it.

We hug someone else in order to help them feel better, right? Why does it help? Because the skin is the nervous system.

Learn the skin care ingredients you need to avoid and how to care for your skin (and your nervous system!) with Dr. Trevor Cates at the Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0!

https://bit.ly/3A9Lpuz

I am really looking forward to Dr. Aimie's upcoming Biology of Trauma Summit 2.0!

What is a big fear in your life you'd like to overcome? Comment to share.

Biologically, the fear response should only last milliseconds, then pass. Yet most people live their whole life in fear.

Tonight, we will be learning how to reclaim the biological gift of fear in our lives instead of letting it have a hold of us. See you there!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpf--hpjsoHt0aXiZspwubbxMmvbe1lV5K

Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0!

This is going to be an excellent summit!
Register here: https://biologyoftrauma.byhealthmeans.com/

Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0! This is "Biology of Trauma™ Summit 2.0!" by Aimie Apigian on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Shock of good news can hurt your heart as much as grief

You do not want to miss this Masterclass with Dr. Aimie happening tomorrow. Be sure to register and watch the replay if you can't watch live.

Shock of good news can hurt your heart as much as grief An analysis of people with a coronary condition known as broken-heart syndrome has revealed that extremely happy events can also trigger an attack

Photos from Dr. Aimie's post

The Biology of Trauma Digestion Module begins on Monday!💫

Join me for a deep dive into Gut Health, Emotions & Trauma starting Monday!

We will be diving deep into various aspects of gut health, and you will learn how to support your gut through Somatic Work. With sessions such as "I Have a Gut Feeling About This" with Somatic Experiencing™ Professional Anne Connor, to my session on "The Vagus Nerve and Intuition Gone Wrong" and Dr. Lauren Moses's "Emotional Eating to Eating Disorders: Somatically Moving from Self-Deprivation to Self-Nurture," you do not want to miss this!

This will be a pivotal next step for you. More trauma is stored in the gut than anywhere else in the body. The gut controls our breath. As you can imagine, addressing stored trauma in the gut is pretty vital and I would love to guide you on this journey! Be sure to sign up by Sunday.

Certification Track: https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/biology-of-trauma-certification-track-gut-health-module

Non-Certification Track: https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/take-charge-of-my-trauma-gut-health-module

Prerequisite: 21 Day Journey (sign up here for July!)
https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/21-Day-Journey-to-Calm-Aliveness-Early-Access

#308: Mapping the Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian

This is a great listen with two of my mentors!
I took Andrea's Full Body Systems in Feb 2012, a month after I completed IIN's Institute for Integrative Nutrition year long program and CNHP's (Certified Natural Health Professional), now part of Trinity School of Natural Health.

In this interview, you get a glimpse into the Biology of Trauma training I am currently learning with Dr. Aimie.

I am also in small group coaching mentorship with Dr. Aimie and recently took on a role as a Course Manager. I am so honored and grateful to be part of Dr. Aimie's community with other like minded and heart centered practitioners.

The upcoming module is focused on Digestion and I am eager to learn from this new perspective, especially the from my own personal experience with stomach cancer.

https://www.fxnutrition.com/15-minute-matrix-podcast/308-mapping-the-biology-of-trauma-with-dr-aimie-apigian/

#308: Mapping the Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian Dr. Aimie Apigian, medical expert in stored trauma, joins me to discuss biological trauma, its origins and its impact on overall health. Listen-in to learn how cellular resilience translates to emotional resilience. This episode really helps us to see the full web of interconnections! Click here to....

Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Due to Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; Bacteria Identified in this Outbreak Linked to Two Deaths

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Melioidosis, also called Whitmore's disease, is an infectious disease that can infect humans or animals. The disease is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is predominately a disease of tropical climates, especially in Southeast Asia and northern Australia where it is widespread.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Walmart-Recalls-Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Essential-Oil-Infused-Aromatherapy-Room-Spray-with-Gemstones-Due-to-Rare-and-Dangerous-Bacteria-Bacteria-Identified-in-this-Outbreak-Linked-to-Two-Deaths

Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Due to Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; Bacteria Identified in this Outbreak Linked to Two Deaths Return product to Walmart for destruction and receive a full refund and $20 Walmart Gift Card. Consistent with CDC recommendations, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aromatherapy room spray, double bag the bottle in clean, clear zip-top resealable bags, place it in a small cardboa...

I highly recommend joining the November session. I took this course in August and found it extremely helpful. Dr. Aimie is a wonderful teacher and keeps the daily practices short and sweet.

The key is maintaining consistency and showing up for yourself for at least 10-15 minutes each day. If you can make the daily live calls, even better.

Does Your Body Crave a Felt Sense of Safety?

This is exactly what we talked about yesterday in the Masterclass: 3 Dangerous Practices That Can Re-Trigger Stored Trauma

Why are they dangerous yet so common amongst medical professionals?

Because they don't honor the Biology of Trauma and follow the Essential Sequence to safely and effectively addressing stored trauma in the body.

I shared a resource with you where you can actually go on a journey and experience this Essential Sequence for yourself.

The 21 Day Journey to Calm Aliveness! And Registration is now open!
https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/21-day-journey-to-calm-aliveness?fbclid=IwAR3lP9gwQrPDIk3Iv-4hn_Yrar6ho0niXXcPxmwt__yjdPmIgHOvCqHowCQ
..And Drumroll... I am adding 3 Bonuses to make taking this next step a really easy decision for you. Jump on our homepage and scroll to the bottom to join our newsletter to find out about these bonuses! https://www.traumahealingaccelerated.com/

Spot and manage long COVID | Superfied

Great article and recommendations for long COVID aka ‘Post Viral Fatigue’:

Post Viral Fatigue can occur for several reasons. These include previous viral load, previous environmental exposure, genetic predisposition (such as having the APOE4 gene variant) as well as behavioural tendencies. Past exposure to viral infections may make individuals vulnerable to a heightened probability of long COVID, prior to COVID-19 exposure.

Former exposure to environmental stressors, such as mold or heavy metals, may also diminish the body’s post-infection resilience.

Clinically, Post Viral Fatigue often occurs in high-achieving, multi-tasking, ‘adrenal-type’ individuals, who may have carried a burden of low-level chronic stress for an extended period, thus putting extra demands on their immune system.

A blood sugar imbalance is often a contributing issue in regulating energy in chronic fatigue and research indicates that furin, (the enzyme which allows COVID-19 to enter into the cells) is associated with hypertension (and obesity) (1). Therefore, regulating any blood sugar instability also serves to reduce furin levels and may minimise post-viral fatigue in long COVID.

https://www.besuperfied.com/insights/health-hack/spot-and-manage-long-covid/

Spot and manage long COVID | Superfied Know the long-term effects of coronavirus (long COVID) and how to mange them

Alcohol Abuse Is on the Rise, but Doctors Too Often Fail to Treat It

If you are struggling or questioning your relationship with alcohol, I am here and welcome the discussion if you need any support. 💓

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/12/well/live/alcohol-abuse-drinking-treatment.html

Alcohol Abuse Is on the Rise, but Doctors Too Often Fail to Treat It People with alcohol use disorder are often seen in clinics and hospitals, but medical professionals too often ignore the condition.

Join The Biology of Trauma: Solutions Series for Mental Health, Addictions and Burnout, online and free from July 19-25, 2021!

Another great series on the biology of trauma. When you sign up you also get access to Dr. Aimies's Facebook group.

https://traumasolutionseries.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=22&rh=GYh37DUDKw

Join The Biology of Trauma: Solutions Series for Mental Health, Addictions and Burnout, online and free from July 19-25, 2021! Trauma becomes our biology, and stored in the body, becomes the unconscious program running our mental and physical health to exhaustion. Join us to find science-based solutions for resilience and recovery!

These Are All the Weird Ways Your Skin is Talking to You, According to Experts

hellogiggles.com Every blemish, bead of sweat, and goosebump is a message from your body. Here’s what it all means.

The link between early childhood stress and chronic illness

So many of my studies over the last decade has been a deep dive into childhood trauma and the nervous system. I am very fortunate to have Irene as one of my mentors.

I completed my year long Compassion Inquiry training with Dr. Gabor Mate last month and so grateful for his work too.

Definitely worth a watch and I highly recommend her programs if you are ready to take the journey within.

irenelyon.com Today I’m sharing a new video that gets into the links between early childhood stress (aka: adversity, abuse, bad stuff that happens to us, and so on) and chronic illness later in life. While this is old news on the research and science front, it is still having a tough time

Zantac Lawsuit | Cancer Risk and NDMA Contamination

⚠️ The main injury claimed in Zantac and ranitidine lawsuits is cancer. Potential claimants have to have a diagnosis of a type of cancer linked to NDMA. Lawyers list stomach, intestine, colorectal, bladder, esophageal and liver cancer as the main cancers associated with NDMA in claims.

https://www.drugwatch.com/zantac/lawsuits/

drugwatch.com Lawyers claim in Zantac lawsuits that drugmakers failed to warn the public about NDMA contamination and the risk of stomach cancer and bladder cancer.

Does Alcohol Affect Your Period? - Dr. Jolene Brighten

So much great info in this article!

I gave up alcohol 3 years ago for several reasons. As a personal decision because of my relationship with it and because of the hormonal imbalances.

I am one of those that can't just have one drink so I would often over indulge. 🥴 🥂

https://drbrighten.com/does-alcohol-affect-your-period/

drbrighten.com Does Alcohol Affect Your Period? Alcohol can lead to elevations of estrogen and testosterone, low progesterone, and change their period.

Dr Gabor Maté on Childhood Trauma, The Real Cause of Anxiety and Our 'Insane' Culture - Human Window

Really grateful to part of Dr. Gabor's Compassionate Inquiry training program. This is an excellent interview with Dr. Gabor.

https://humanwindow.com/dr-gabor-mate-interview-childhood-trauma-anxiety-culture/

humanwindow.com Dr Gabor Maté is a renowned expert in addiction, childhood trauma and mind-body health. In this interview, we spoke about a wide variety of topics, ranging from how he believes that most mental health conditions originate from unresolved childhood trauma, to why he describes current Western culture...

Hair Products Matter! ⚠️

Toxins from chemicals in hair products may deliver toxins into the brain.🧠

Overlooked by Western medicine and well-understood by Ayurveda are the 13 emissary veins that literally drain your brain through your skull.
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In most people, there are 13 holes in the skull that veins pass through, and the clinical significance of this is astounding.
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First, these veins are bi-directional, which means they can either take waste out of the brain into the veins of the scalp, back into vascular circulation, or they can potentially transport nutrients or dangerous toxins and infections from outside of the skull into the brain.
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Learn more here: bit.ly/hair-brain

Osmosis +Beauty

Ready for the low-down on retinaldehyde? Check out the link below from Skin Inc. for a break down of why we choose this version of Vitamin A and what it means for our skincare routine!

FDA adds Boxed Warning for increased risk of death with gout medicine Uloric (febuxostat)

I recently had a conversation with a friend in regards to gout and medication. The FDA released a warning that Uloric has an increased risk in heart-related deaths.

High levels of uric acid can result from a high protein diet or the inability to digest protein, shell fish and/or too much sodium.

My recommendation for gout is to always begin with the gut and kidney function. Gout is a build up of uric acid in the blood, causing crystals to form in the joint(s).

Better alternatives include:
Potassium rich foods such as tart cherries, nettle, and celery seed extract to neutralize uric acid.
Digestive enzymes with protease can assist in protein assimilation and digestion.


https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm631182.htm

fda.gov FDA adds Boxed Warning for increased risk of death with gout medicine Uloric (febuxostat)

Irene Lyon

Most people that know me know that I have a passion for diving into trauma, the nervous system and somatic therapy. I personally have a high ACE score and my adult dis-ease manifested as stomach cancer among other imbalances.

"If this might be you, if you have old junk that you are still carrying with you unnecessarily that is weighing you down, then know that you are not alone and there are ways to breakthrough this so you can run a business from a place of thriving vs surviving." ~Irene Lyon

I highly recommend Irene's 12 Week SmartBody SmartMind program if you want to go deeper.

If you are new to Irene's work you can preregister for her 3 part Healing Trauma series launching on March 6th at the bottom of her post.

Groundbreaking research has surfaced that studies the effects of childhood trauma & adult illness.
Read more: http://irenelyon.com/2015/03/24/childhood-traumas/

9 Common Human Experiences That Can Be Traumatic (but are often seen as not)

Excellent post on trauma "...the probable cause for their (mysterious) ailments; their anxiety, stress, seemingly random panic attacks, challenges bonding with their newborn, toxic relationships, digestive and immune system troubles and a host of other things…are all linked to early childhood traumatic stress."..
"What we are starting to learn is that trauma is not necessarily those big blow-up events like a massive car accident, surviving torturous abuse or being in combat."..
"So when I am faced with a client who can’t seem to figure out why they might be struggling so much, I will give them an overview of these nine types of experiences to see if any of them ring true."

https://irenelyon.com/2019/01/15/9-common-human-experiences-that-can-be-traumatic-but-are-often-seen-as-not/

irenelyon.com

Join The Toxic Mold Project from January 28 - February 3, 2019!

Dr. Christensen is a Dallas Functional Medicine doctor and is hosting the Toxic Mold Summit after her out battle with mold exposure. Sign up for this free online summit to learn more.

https://toxicmoldproject.com/?idev_id=24533

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