Podcast Partner: ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet - visit prolonfmd.com/grassrootsfm to receive 20% off! In this episode, Seth speaks with Launrba Zetmaier, an ASEA Redox ambassador. Laura shares her incredible journey to better health. After facing numerous health challenges, Laura went on a quest to find ways to improve her health. She saw acupuncturists, reflexologists, and many doctors, but nothing seemed to work. Then, she stumbled upon the product, ASEA, that helped her cells work better and heal faster. Not only did she feel more energetic and sleep better, but all her allergies also disappeared. Laura's story is a testament to the power of alternative medicine and shows us that there are always ways to improve our health if we keep looking for them. Topics discussed: The Benefits of Cell Health The Importance of Cell Health on Your Body How ASEA works Why ASEA Can Be Used to Increase Your Vitality Laura’s health tip:  Add a little bit of high-quality sea salt and fresh lemon to youtube water to easily absorb electrolytes More About Laura Zentmaier and ASEA Redox Call Laura: 603-727-2800 Visit Laura on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-zentmaier-0920862b/ Check out Laura’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/laura.zentmaier/ Check out https://discoverredox.com/ Watch Redox testimonials https://realredoxresults.com/ use password: redox   Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine   

Podcast Partner: ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet - visit prolonfmd.com/grassrootsfm to receive 20% off! In this episode, Seth speaks with licensed mental health counselor and holistic practitioner, Christine Free, LCMHC, MS, about the importance of mental wellness and the shortcomings of the standard approach to mental health. From her experience working with clients, Christine highlights the frustration and confusion that stem from a medication-first approach and a lack of continuity in therapist care.  She emphasizes the need for holistic approaches that delve into the root causes of mental health issues and considers the interplay between physical and mental health. Tune in to gain insight into the complex landscape of mental wellness and potential alternative approaches. Christine Currently holds her New Hampshire & North Carolina LCMHC, a Masters in Clinical Counseling, 200 - HRYTT & Level 2 Holy Fire Reiki practitioner. and has held an ISSA personal Fitness Trainer certification. She started her undergrad program at Plymouth State Un. in Plymouth NH circa 2005, graduating in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. After completing her program she moved to Massachusetts May of 2010 & 9 – months later she embarked on her master’s program in Clinical Counseling with Bellevue University. Completing her Masters in 2016 while living in North Carolina. ​Christine has a colorful resume of various roles as teacher, healer, & health inspo. Her life story is painted & threaded with a passion for health and healing of the mind – body – spirit. Topics discussed: Christine's Background and Passion for Mental Health The Growing Epidemic of Mental Health Issues The Standard Approach to Mental Health and Potential Solutions to Improve Mental Health Treatment Alternative Treatments that can enhance a patients experience like EMDR, Reiki, Letamine Assisted Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Christine’s health tip:  Know that you are enough.  You are seen; you are important. More About Christine Free, LCMHC M.S. and Merkaba Sacred Healing: Follow Merkaba Sacred Healing on Facebook Read Christine’s Blog Check out Merkaba Sacred Healing’s Website Christine Free has been passionate about her career path since she was in high school. She knew that helping and teaching in some capacity was her calling and through life developed her core values.Those core values being: to always have  impeccability, respect, persistency and quality. Having impeccability in our thoughts, words, & actions in all that we do.Being impeccable doesn't mean being perfect, it means doing the right thing when no one is looking and to the best of our ability. Respecting all that comes in our life; whether it be people, places, things, or moments. Respect & kindness are meant to be spread all over. Having persistence in all that we do; knowing that it has nothing to do with time spent and more to do with attitude we put forth. Lastly, quality in how we execute these values. We are deserving of all that is good in our life.  Christine has overcome many life challenges & adversities, utilizing various tools to make herself a better individual and provider. She continues to constantly educate herself & further her knowledge in the field she is passionate and loves. Christine started Merkaba Sacred Healing & Counseling PLLC January 2023 & she is so excited to be able to share her skills & services with you. Merkaba Sacred Healing & Counseling aims not just to be a counseling office, but so much more, by offering other wellness services. Connecting individuals & couples to their authentic selves, uniting them back to a home deep within their bones. Merkaba Sacred Healing & Counseling is excited to share your journey with you & your healing. Wherever you may be on your path, let us work together to find the right therapeutic tools & avenues needed to help you or you and your partner to live a life that is fulfilling and is as vibrant as you truly are. Christine is EMDR, EFT Trained Trauma Informed therapist. She also has certification in CSTIP for sex & couples therapy along with many other certifications she utilizes with clients.  Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine

Podcast Partner: ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet - visit prolonfmd.com/grassrootsfm to receive 20% off! In this episode of the Grassroots Functional Medicine podcast, Dr. Seth Osgood interviews Gretchen Moulton, certified Magnetic Mind coach, about changing your perspective and looking at things differently.  Gretchen shares how this helped her on her journey to overcome chronic health issues and how she now helps others do the same through Magnetic Mind Coaching. Dr. Osgood also discusses the benefits of an integrated approach to wellness, bringing in multiple disciplines and modalities.  Topics discussed: Overcoming limiting beliefs Coping with anxiety and depression Study of Genetics and Epigenetics Changing your perspective Power of thoughts and emotions Healing and self-growth The Unconscious and Safety Creating strength from weakness Neuroplasticity and Rapid Recode Gretchen's health tip:  Pay attention to negative self-talk and use self-compassion to navigate it. Resources Discussed in this episode: Magnetic Mind Method - Christopher Duncan https://christophermduncan.com/   More About Gretchen and Chartered Coaching and Consultation Services: In a world where the focus is on problems that constantly seek solutions why not choose to drop that orientation and choose to CREATE something entirely different? I help those who are truly interested in dropping the B.S. (Belief Systems) that no longer serve them and move swiftly toward that which is wanted. At the foundation of it all lies peace, happiness, contentment, and JOY! Who doesn’t want more subscriptions to THAT?!   To contact Gretchen and learn more about her services, email her at: [email protected] Visit www.creatistblog.com Check out Gretchen’s Linkedin Page: linkedin.com/in/gretchen-moulton-90b51ab3 Visit Gretchen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchenmoulton/   Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine   

As a Certified Integrative Healing Practitioner, Sandie is living her dream of helping people achieve their health goals.  She has spent ten years researching every aspect of natural healing and has made it her lifelong quest to continue that learning. In this episode, Seth is joined by Sandie Gascon, an integrative healing practitioner. Listen in as  Sandie dives deep into the world of functional medicine and offers a wealth of knowledge on healing naturally. We hear about her experience with various elimination diets and how she eventually discovered the root cause of her illness. Sandie shares powerful insights on the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness, including the role of nutrition, gut health, and emotional well-being. Don't miss this enlightening episode, where Sandie provides valuable tips and insights on overcoming chronic illness with the power of functional medicine. Topics discussed: Types of medical practitioners Sandie’s medical model Your body and chronic disease What is the supplement mindset How to reduce your toxic load What is an organic acid test The Dutch test and Estrogen Metabolism testing The importance of mindset and mindfulness in healing and wellness Sandie’s Health Tip Listen to your body. Resources Discussed in this episode: Buy Sandie’s Book https://sgintegrativehealing.com/get-my-book-heal-yourself More About Sandie Gascon and Integrative Healing Academy Visit Sandie’s website https://sgintegrativehealing.com/ Learn more about Integrative Healing Academy https://www.integrativehealingacademy.com/ I am able to pull knowledge from many sources, including my 4 year Honor's Degree in Biomedicine, my 3-year diploma in Massage Therapy, and many different natural healing courses.  I am a high-energy, passionate woman and I love true, natural beauty.  I love yoga, golfing, kayaking and hiking, riding my horse, dog agility and traveling. I cherish every moment I am able to do the things I love because it was not long ago that I was in constant pain, fatigued and unable to do anything. On September 28th, 2018 I gave birth to my son Kaiden!  This was the best day of my life.  It wasn’t long ago that I didn’t think I would ever be able to have a child because I could barely take care of myself due to Lupus, Migraines, Interstitial Cystitis and a whole host of other symptoms. Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine   

Joseph Antoun, MD, PhD passion is to enhance human longevity by nurturing a true healthcare system alongside the current sick care system. Dr. Antoun is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra, a unique Nutri-tech company leading the Food as Medicine movement by applying cutting edge Science to Nutrition research first to uncover what humans should eat to live healthier longer and second to help patients achieve better health outcomes.  In this episode, Seth is joined by Dr. Antoun to discuss the role of nutrition in unlocking health and longevity. Dr. Antoun shares his expertise on the impact of nutrition on our DNA and aging process and how products like fasting and L Nutra's nutrition technology can make a significant difference in our health span. He also talks about the importance of nutrition in inducing disease remission and progression. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn more about nutrition's critical role in achieving a healthier and longer life. Tune in and discover valuable insights that can help transform your approach to nutrition and healthcare. Topics discussed: Big nutrition companies have only done limited trials on food, despite its impact on health and longevity. Nutrition should be one of the primary approaches to preventing and treating diseases. Normalizing nutrition as a foundation for good health and combating illnesses can benefit our society as a whole. Fasting mimicking diets can improve the immune system and slow the effects of aging. Resources Discussed in this episode: Grassroots Prolon Discount Link:  https://prolonfmd.com/GrassRootsFM The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Diet-Discover-Activation-Regeneration/dp/0525534075 Six-Month Periodic Fasting in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Nephropathy: A proof-of-Concept Study  JCEM Fasting Results: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/107/8/2167/6576281 More About Dr. Joseph Antoun and L-Nutra Visit L-Nurta’s website Learn more about Prolon Dr. Antoun has dedicated his professional experience to reforming health systems towards preventive care, to create a market for healthy aging by launching the first aging and longevity product called ProLon, and to bringing back fasting as a longevity practice to humanity. In 2016, Dr. Antoun launched the Fasting Market, which by 2018, became the #1 nutrition regimen in the US, and continues to grow in popularity. In 2018, the Fasting Mimicking Diet was granted a patent on 'promoting longevity and healthspan’. Dr. Antoun completed his Health Policy studies at Harvard University, Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, Medicine and Biological Sciences at Saint Joseph University, and his PhD studies in Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Studies at King's College. He is married to the loveliest Carine, has three amazing boys and stays healthy by practicing time restricted eating, periodic fasting and walking daily while on his phone Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine   

Kathy Washburn is a life coach who works with individuals navigating change. She is a cancer survivor and a warm connector. Kathy uses her unique mix of life experiences, education, positive psychology, post-traumatic growth, narrative healing, and neuroscience to invite clients to reconnect to their bodies, minds, and emotions. She describes herself as a conduit giving research legs as she incorporates into her coaching the latest evidence-based research to help guide clients towards living authentic, joy-filled lives. At age 36 Kathy experienced advanced-stage cancer. Her current passion is to help fill the gap in patient needs during the transition from treatment to life after cancer and has founded Carved by Cancer – a support network for cancer survivors as they continue their healing journey into the emotional and physiological.  In this episode, Seth is joined by Kathy to discuss how positive psychology and life coaching can help people improve their emotional and physical well-being. Topics discussed: How positive psychology changed Kathy’s life All about Kathy’s 10,000-mile trip What is a life coach Why can change be so difficult Nine pillars to Post Traumatic Wholeness Model Kathy's health tip:  The 90-second rule: Take 90 seconds to investigate an emotion that you are feeling. Resources Discussed in this episode: Dr. Gabor Maté Books Dr. Kate Hefferon - Post Traumatic Growth Research Institute on Character - Strength Survey More About Kathy Washburn and Carved By Cancer Kathy was formerly the Senior Vice President Business Integration, Corporate Sustainability for Breckinridge Capital Advisors where she spent 20 of her 25 years in the investment industry. Kathy graduated from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Finance, has a Project Management Graduate Certificate from Boston University, as well as a Positive Psychology and Positive Psychology Coaching Certification from Wholebeing Institute where is she on the faculty. She is a certified Narrative Coach and a graduate of the Integrative Development program from The Moment Institute as well as the Positive Neuroplasticity Professional Training with Dr. Rick Hanson. To learn more about Kathy Washburn and Carved By Cancer, head over to www.kathywashburn.net www.carvedbycancer.com Check out Kathy on Linkedin Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine 

Can you recover from chronic illness by rewiring your brain with neuroplasticity techniques? Annie Hopper is an Olympic system rehabilitation specialist and the founder of a dynamic neural retraining system. This groundbreaking program focuses on rewiring faulty neural pathways in the brain, and can be used as a treatment method for chronic illnesses such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid, and more. Annie's own journey of recovery from her own chronic illnesses was the inspiration for developing DNRS.  In this episode of the Grassroots Functional Medicine Podcast, Annie Hopper shares her story of healing and how DNRS works on a neuroplasticity level to reduce symptoms of chronic illnesses. Join Seth and Annie as they discuss the power of DNRS and how it can be used to heal and restore wellness. In this episode, Seth and Annie discuss the following: How Annie’s health journey inspired her to start DNRS The limbic system and neuroplasticity Symptoms of limbic system impairment How DNRS works Diseases and Symptoms DNRS can help Ways to experience DNRS Annie’s health tip:  Try to be present with the goodness of life that's around you. And savor it as much as you can because we need to offset our negativity bias with goodness to keep the brain in a healthy and relaxed state. More About Annie Hopper and DNRS: Annie Hopper is founder of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System  (DNRS), a drug-free, self-directed neural rehabilitation program. This unique approach directly targets limbic brain function, using the principles of neuroplasticity to regulate autonomic nervous system function and a maladapted stress response. Since 2008, the program has been helping people find relief from symptoms involved in a growing list of chronic and hard to treat conditions and is recommended by physicians worldwide. Limbic system impairment related conditions that often improve include Long COVID, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Lyme Disease, Food Sensitivities, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, and many other conditions. Author of Wired for Healing: Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses. Hopper’s speaking engagements include the Canadian Brain Injury Association, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association, the Institute for Functional Medicine, McMaster Teaching Hospital, the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illnesses, the Finnish Institute for Occupational Health and the Parliament House, Helsinki, Finland. To learn more about Annie and Dynamic Neural Retraining System, head over to https://retrainingthebrain.com Check out DNRS on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_dnrs/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0VOmiaQPmnL1I2TauZ3ow Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/dnrsystem/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DynamicNeuralRetrainingSystem/   Resources discussed in this episode: Self Assessment Survey https://retrainingthebrain.com/self-assessment-survey/ Wired for Healing, Remapping the Brain to Recover from Chronic and Mysterious Illnesses https://retrainingthebrain.com/product/wired-for-healing/ The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr. Norman Deutch https://www.normandoidge.com/?page_id=1259 Dr. V.S. Ramachandran - Phantom Limb Syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8437359/ Dr.  Taub - Constraint Induced Therapy https://www.uab.edu/citherapy/ Dr. Jeffery Schwartz - Brain Functions and Obsessive Compulsive Behavior https://jeffreymschwartz.com/ UK Biobank  Brain Study on Long COVID https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-04569-5 Retraining the Brain Research https://retrainingthebrain.com/research/    Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine 

What are peptides and how can they benefit your wellbeing?  Although peptides are short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds they pack a powerful punch! Peptides can provide many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, boosting muscle mass, and increasing wound healing. In this episode, Seth and Mike discuss: How peptides work The role peptides play in the body Why Grassroots Functional Medicine uses peptide therapy with their patients How peptides should be used in conjunction with other modalities to increase health The history of peptide use in various therapeutic settings Who can benefit from peptide therapy The 2 strategies used when administering peptide therapy How safe is peptide therapy About Mike Horner  - Health Coach at Grassroots Functional Medicine Mike earned his BS in Animal Sciences at UVM, he pursued his passion for paramedicine, and worked as a Nationally Registered Paramedic for 35 years. Through this experience, he observed up close how sedentary lifestyles, poor nutritional choices, toxic environments and poor stress management skills created an explosion of chronic disease. He saw that unfortunately, most people who become chronically ill seem to remain chronically ill, cycling from one medical specialist to the next, without the support or expectation of ever recovering. He has since navigated his own health crisis’, personally experiencing the benefits of regular exercise, healthy eating and a positive mindset. In 2015, he returned home from a four day hospitalization following open heart surgery and proceeded to walk 100 miles in the next 14 days. He is ecstatic to partner with people who are searching for root causes of their disease and are willing to commit to the work of reclaiming their innate health. Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine 

It’s no secret that life can be stressful. From little stresses like traffic to large ones like a pandemic, many of us struggle to process the impact of these events in a healthy way.  Over the long term, our bodies bear the impact of this and may present symptoms like anxiety, depression, or chronic pain. So how do we start handling our stress in a healthy way? Yoga therapy is a highly individualized process to help patients acknowledge and manage stress. Therapists work one-on-one with an individual to address a specific health challenge or manage wellness goals. Often, people who have challenges in a group class setting see great improvement through personalized Yoga Therapy. In this episode, Seth is joined by Sarah Quinttus to discuss how yoga therapy is different from typical yoga and the many health benefits that people can receive from yoga therapy.   In this episode, Seth and Sarah discuss: What yoga therapy is and how it is different than yoga Why yoga therapy is perfect for yoga beginners and experts alike How yoga therapy can help with anxiety, depression, chronic pain and post traumatic stress disorder Why stress can inhibit healing What a yoga therapy session looks like when someone is experiencing anxiety How to incorporate awareness breaks into your day How yoga therapy can help you relate differently to your chronic pain Why using talk therapy in conjunction with yoga therapy is so impactful How collective and generational trauma can affect our bodies Why using the breath to regulate the nervous system is helpful Sarah’s health tip:  Ask your body questions. Check-in with your body as if it were a personified individual outside of self.   What do you need right now?  How can I support you?  Where do you want go? What do you want do? More About Sarah Quinttus and Quinttusential Yoga Therapy As a Yoga Therapist, Sarah combines her passion for integrative healing with her gifts of compassion, empathy and deep presence to support her clients in reconnecting with the wisdom of their body to facilitate deep healing and transformational change.  She has over 1,500 combined hours of training in Yoga and Mindfulness and attended the school of Phoenix Rising Yoga therapy before opening her private practice full-time in January of 2021. To learn more about Sarah Quinttus  and Quinttusential Yoga Therapy, head over to https://www.quinttusentialyoga.com/ Check out Sarah on: https://www.facebook.com/quinttusentialyoga https://www.instagram.com/quinttusentialyogatherapy Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine   

Do you experience pain from an invisible illness?  Do you find that many around you do not believe that you are sick, including your own family and your health care providers? In this episode, Seth is joined by Dr. Jenny Tufenkian to discuss what invisible illness is and how naturopathic doctors are working to understand this illness more and find ways to help heal their patients. Dr. Jenny Tufenkian is a Naturopathic Physician and Functional Medicine Educator who teaches patients, students and physicians to increase understanding of complex chronic disease. As she educates, she empowers, no matter to what audience she instills new perspectives, awareness and ultimately hope. She sees the potential for a 'positive domino effect' of her work. By guiding others to increase their energy they, in turn, have the vitality to live their purpose, to shine their light fully- and benefit all who cross their path. In this episode, Seth and Dr.Tufenkian discuss: Mislabeled conditions that could be an invisible illness The confusion caused by chronic fatigue syndrome The lack of treatment options available for those experiencing invisible illness symptoms The five root causes of fatigue What is Hypothalamic Pituitary Access (Adrenal Fatigue) Types of chronic infections that can contribute to fatigue How your mitochondria play a role in your energy levels Best methods to overcome mitochondrial dysfunction Major sources of metal toxicity Different approaches to treating metal toxicity How do traumatic events affect recovery from an invisible illness How limbic work can help in your recovery Advice for clinicians to help support those with an invisible illness Dr. Tufenkian's health tip:  Disconnect every day.  Stop and sink into what is most true in your being.  Find that place where you find peace and expansiveness. To learn more about Dr. Tufenkian and Core Vitality LLC, head over to http://drjennytufenkian.com/ Email Dr. Jenny: [email protected] Check out Dr. Tufenkiant on: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennyT https://www.instagram.com/dr.jennytufenkian/ Resources: Dr. Sarah Myhill - specializing  in Mitochondrial Dysfunction Annie Hooper - limbic brain work Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS) The Gupta Program  Pilot Study: long COVID could be linked to the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the vagus nerve The P2V System Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine