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The Natural Health Rising Podcast

The Natural Health Rising Podcast

By: Rachel Smith
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 Join Rachel Smith, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, for enlightening conversations with top health experts around the world and insightful solo episodes unraveling the power of functional medicine and holistic health. You'll learn the root causes of health issues and practical tips on how to fix them through nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes. Whether you're exploring wellness or seeking natural solutions to health challenges, this podcast is your guide to a healthier, happier life.Rachel Smith Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 116: Breast Implant Illness: The Hidden Autoimmune Trigger No One's Talking About

    116: Breast Implant Illness: The Hidden Autoimmune Trigger No One's Talking About
    Feb 12 2026
    Fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety… and your doctor says your labs are fine. What if your breast implants are the missing piece? In this episode, I join Brandi to explore the truth about Breast Implant Illness (BII) and share essential information to help you understand what to do about this growing health concern. What We Cover:What breast implant illness (BII) actually is and why it's not "in your head"The top reported symptoms of BII to look out for How breast implants increase your risk of autoimmune diseasesMechanisms of breast implant illness like the biofilm theoryThe "rain barrel effect": how long-term immune dysregulation leads to gut issues, nutrient deficiencies, and toxic overloadTimeline of symptom onset with BIIHow to safely remove implantsWhy explant is just the beginning and the next steps to true healingSponsors:EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15Connect with Rachel:Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: ⁠https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠⁠Breast Explant References:[1] Ferreira, S., Barros, A. S., & Marques, M. (2025). Breast Implant Illness: Symptoms, Outcomes with Explantation and Potential Etiologies—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 49(23), 6600–6620.[2] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2025, February 6). Medical Device Reports of Systemic Symptoms in Women with Breast Implants.[3] Suh, L. J., Khan, I., Kelley-Patteson, C., Mohan, G., Hassanein, A. H., & Sinha, M. (2022). Breast Implant-Associated Immunological Disorders. Journal of Immunology Research, 2022, 8536149.[4] Watad, A., Rosenberg, V., Tiosano, S., et al. (2018). Silicone breast implants and the risk of autoimmune/rheumatic disorders: a real-world analysis. International Journal of Epidemiology, 47(6), 1846-1854.[5] Adams, W. P., Jr., & Deva, A. K. (2020). Surgical Best Practices: 14-Point Plan. Sientra.[6] DeCesaris, L. (2022, September 22). A Functional Medicine Approach to Breast Implant Illness: BII. Rupa Health.[7] Dreyfuss, D. (n.d.). 8 Tips for a Quick Breast Implant Removal Recovery. Dreyfuss Plastic Surgery.
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    36 mins
  • 115: Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Autoimmune Healing

    115: Why Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Autoimmune Healing
    Jan 22 2026

    Are you tired of battling autoimmune symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, or gut issues?

    In this episode, I sit down with Miranda from the Wildly Thriving podcast to talk about the real root causes of autoimmune disease and why conventional medicine keeps missing the mark.


    What We Cover:

    • The 3-legged stool of autoimmunity: genetic predisposition, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and environmental triggers
    • Why 80% of people with autoimmune diseases report significant emotional stress right before diagnosis
    • How childhood trauma and adverse experiences increase your risk of autoimmune disease, heart disease, and cancer
    • The polyvagal theory and why your nervous system is either keeping you sick or helping you heal
    • Practical vagus nerve tools you can start using today
    • Why extreme diets (vegan, carnivore, etc.) might give you initial relief but aren't the long-term answer
    • The difference between functional medicine lab testing and conventional labs
    • My RISE framework: Root cause identification, Integrative protocols, Support & supplementation, and Elimination of symptoms

    Sponsors:

    • ENERGYbits: https://energybits.com/discount/NHR?rfsn=7945821.43865e Save 20% off with code: NHR


    Connect with Rachel:

    • Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Join the Natural Health Rising community to heal naturally: https://www.skool.com/natural-health-rising-6209/about?ref=77c29ce69cbf4fb2be0865f18fea6bcc
    • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠
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    53 mins
  • 114: The Molecule Behind a 90% Life Extension: Longevity, Sleep & Energy w/ Chris Burres

    114: The Molecule Behind a 90% Life Extension: Longevity, Sleep & Energy w/ Chris Burres
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode, Chris Burris, founder and chief scientist at My Vital C, discusses his journey into longevity research, the discovery of the ESS-60 molecule, and its implications for health and wellness. He shares insights on the transition from industrial applications to the supplement industry, the importance of testimonials, and the mechanisms behind the molecule's effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. Chris also emphasizes the need for careful consideration when navigating the supplement market and offers practical tips for improving health and longevity.


    What we cover in this episode:

    • How a Nobel Prize-winning molecule (ESS60) extended lifespan by 90% in animal studies
    • The transition from industrial applications to health supplements driven by customer demand.
    • The BOSS theory and how the ESS-60 molecule buffers oxidative stress.
    • Smart ways to stack ESS60 with other longevity supplements
    • The main drivers of aging and natural ways to slow them down.
    • Common supplement scams and how to identify safe, high-quality products.
    • The importance of sleep and its impact on overall health.


    Sponsors:

    • Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune Disease and Mystery Symptoms: https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar
    • EQUIP Prime Protein: https://www.equipfoods.com/NHR15 Save 15% off with code: NHR15


    Connect with Chris and MyVitalC:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos
    • Live Longer and Better book: https://amzn.to/48TKJuE

    Try MyVitalC:

    • Special discount for listeners: https://www.myvitalc.com/pages/nhr/?ref=nhr


    Connect with Rachel:

    • Free Health Consultation with Rachel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/health-consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Free Webinar to Heal Your Autoimmune & Mystery Symptoms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Free Energy Reboot Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.naturalhealthrising.net/energy-reboot-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://naturalhealthrising.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/rachel-smith11/support⁠⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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