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The Model Health Show

By: Shawn Stevenson
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  • The Model Health Show is a fun, entertaining, and enlightening look at health and fitness. No subject is off limits here! World-renown author and nutritionist Shawn Stevenson breaks down complex health issues and makes them easy to understand and overcome. Whether it's weight loss, chronic fatigue, heart disease, diet, exercise, sex, hormones, sleep problems, or countless other health topics, the insights you get here will help you transform your health and live your best life ever.
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  • TMHS 789: 3 Simple Health Practices To Get You Fitter & More Functional This Summer

    TMHS 789: 3 Simple Health Practices To Get You Fitter & More Functional This Summer
    May 8 2024
    Fitness is a critical piece of your overall wellness, but you don’t need to be in the gym around the clock to make progress. If you want to build a better body this summer, there are certain movement inputs you can incorporate into your daily routine – and that’s what you’re going to learn on today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to discover three simple health practices to get you fitter and more functional this summer. These powerful strategies can be implemented when you’re spending time with friends and family or watching tv at home. You’re going to learn how to upgrade simple movements and practices in your daily life. Best of all, these three simple practices can be added to your existing routine – no matter what your summer plans entail. As always, we’re going to cover the science and how to implement it in the real world. So click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: How your mindset can affect the expression of your body. What it means to implement active activities. Why you need to give yourself permission to do things that are fun.How to create a culture of health and fitness in your community.Creative ideas for adding more walking to your routine.What mirror neurons are and how they work.How getting outside can make activity better. What it means to upgrade your sitting time The health benefits of sitting on the floor.What the sit-and-rise test is, and what it can tell you about your health. How to add various movement inputs to your lifestyle. The health benefits of standing instead of sitting. How standing at a desk can improve your cognitive abilities. The importance of taking advantage of the micro-opportunities in your day. Items mentioned in this episode include: HVMN.com//model - Save 30% on your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ! PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off!How Better Health Can Boost Creativity with Brett Eldredge - Listen to episode 633!Upgrading Everyday Movements with Katy Bowman - Listen to episode 689!Secret Mobility Exercises to Upgrade Your Body & Performance with Kelly & Juliet Starrett -Listen to episode 675 Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by HVMN and Paleo Valley. HVMN makes my favorite high-performance energy in a bottle. Get 30% on your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/model. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • TMHS 788: Science-Backed Secrets to Raising Healthier, Happier Kids - With Dr. Elisa Song

    TMHS 788: Science-Backed Secrets to Raising Healthier, Happier Kids - With Dr. Elisa Song
    May 6 2024
    In today’s world, our kids are up against a whole host of lot of factors that are threatening their overall health. Our modern environment presents threats like the accessibility of ultra-processed food, repeated exposure to chemicals like pesticides, and the overuse of medications that are harmful to human health in excess. If we want to raise healthy, strong children who can face these challenges head on, we have to help them build resiliency – and that’s exactly what you’re going to learn on today’s show. Today’s guest is Dr. Elisa Song. She is a Stanford, NYU, and SCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert. She’s helped thousands of families get to the root cause of their kids’ health concerns by bridging the gap between conventional medicine and functional medicine. Her new book, Healthy Kids Happy Kids, is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to whole child health. In this interview, Dr. Song is sharing so many valuable insights on children’s health. You’re going to learn what every parent needs to know about using antibiotics, how to get to the root cause of common ailments, and how our children’s mental health is influenced by their gut health. Dr. Song is also sharing her five science-backed, foundational behaviors for raising healthy, happy kids. This interview is full of tangible advice that I hope you will use to help your children thrive. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: How Dr. Song got into the field of pediatrics. Why our modern environment is hurting children’s health.What percentage of antibiotics are inappropriately prescribed. How antibiotics affect an infant’s microbiome.The ripple effect of antibiotics during infancy. How polypharmacy occurs and its impact on overall health. Why microbial health should be considered before taking any medication. What the purpose of tonsils is. How to search for the root cause and avoid a tonsillectomy. The different ways gut problems can manifest in the body. Why the first 1000 days are foundational to a child’s microbiome. How a baby’s microbiome is established. The truth about taking daily probiotics. How breastmilk promotes a healthy gut microbiome. The power of creating microbiome resilience. Three things your child should eat for microbial health. How to deal with picky eaters. The importance of breathing to regulate your nervous system.Five foundational things we can do to create healthy, happy kids (and adults!) How to take advantage of the stress performance curve and build stress resilience.What the most important prescription for life is. Which biomarker works in accordance with your gut microbiome health Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping!DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack with any order! Healthy Kids, Happy Kids by Dr. Elisa Song - Preorder Dr. Song’s amazing book!Connect with Dr. Elisa Song Website / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and LMNT. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • TMHS 787 - Cereal Killers Reloaded!

    TMHS 787 - Cereal Killers Reloaded!
    May 1 2024
    For decades, breakfast cereal has been a cornerstone of American mornings, served in homes and schools across the country as the highly regarded “most important meal of the day.” Cereal is often marketed as heart-healthy and full of vitamins, but cereal companies have a long track record of deceptive marketing practices, including making healthwashing claims and preying on innocent children. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn the truth about the cereal industry, including their misleading marketing tactics and a decade-by-decade rundown of cereal’s strange origins. You’ll hear the weird reason why cereal was created, and how it became popularized in American culture. You’re also going to learn about the ways that modern-day cereal impacts your health and your children’s health. You’ll discover the downsides of consuming excess sugar, food dyes, and pesticides. Most importantly, you’ll learn about better alternatives to breakfast cereal, including the importance of a whole foods diet, and what to eat for better metabolic health and more energy. I hope you enjoy this episode on the strange history of breakfast cereal! In this episode you’ll discover: The frequency of Kellogg’s advertisements that air during children’s programming. What percentage of ads aimed toward children had poor nutritional quality. The sneaky loophole cereal companies use to lure in children. How the ingredients in cereal can impact your hormonal function. The weird origins of breakfast cereal. How Kellogg’s and Post became household names. The history of added sugar in breakfast cereals.How sugar consumption influences testosterone levels.The truth about marketing claims on cereal boxes.What healthwashing is. How the 1950s marked a new era of marketing to children.Why artificial food dyes in ultra-processed foods should be avoided. How much sugar you can expect to consume in a bowl of cereal.What percentage of cereal companies’ budgets are targeting children. The shocking number of food advertisements children are exposed to before age 5.How cereal mascots are created to establish trust and connection with kids. The major problems associated with glyphosate. Which cereal was found to have the highest levels of glyphosate. The power of eating whole foods. How a high protein breakfast sets you up for success. Items mentioned in this episode include: PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off!Beekeepersnaturals.com/model - Save 20% on raw honey & other natural remedies! Eat Smarter Family Cookbook - Transform the health, fitness, and connection of your entire family with the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple PodcastsSpotifySoundcloudPandoraYouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Paleo Valley and Beekeeper’s Naturals. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more. Reinvent your medicine cabinet for with clean, effective products powered by the beehive & backed by science. Claim your 20% discount at beekeepersnaturals.com/model.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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