

Ancient Health Podcast
Ancient Health Podcast
Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 10min
164. Why You’re Tired, Cell Danger Response, Caffeine and Your Brain, and Building Energy with Ari Whitten
Ari Whitten is an energy researcher and pioneer. In this episode, he describes the mechanisms of energy production and how various factors like sleep, viral load, circadian patterns, and nutrition, all impact the cell’s innate response to produce energy. Ari shares what supplements, vitamins, and herbals are his favorites for supporting healthy and balanced energy, and how to learn more by connecting with his resources. 3:36 Ari’s history with EBV and personal journey 9:55 Cell danger response15:35 What causes the energy production in your cells to shut down23:10 Gut-mitochondrial axis24:45 Caffeine and its impact on energy levels27:43 Neurotransmitters and caffeine 36:08 Light and nutritional inputs for circadian rhythms 39:20 Melatonin and mitochondrial damage52:36 Ellagic Acid from phytonutrients 56:10 Rhodiola Rosea for fatigue57:09 Hormesis59:24 Athletic performance and Astaxanthin1:06:40 Supplement review Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Feb 3, 2023 • 14min
163. The Four Seasons of Your Cycle, Optimizing Metabolism and Eating For Your Hormones
Did you know you have four seasons in your female menstrual cycle?Each week your hormones transition into a different season that requires an individual approach to your nutrition, movement and lifestyle. Learn how to eat for your metabolism and nourish your body to optimize your metabolism.Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 16min
162. Longevity, Purpose, Inner Healing and Childhood Trauma With Jason Prall
We sit down with Jason Prall to chat about longevity in various cultures around the world, childhood trauma and how it can affect us, using trauma as a catalyst for growth, finding alignment in life with right energy around you, figuring out the deeper truths of you are and what you want to do, the importance of healing yourself from outside sicknesses to live a healthy long life from a purpose perspective, and tapping into your purpose and potential.Get 20% off our NEW Ancient Remedies course & community! https://bit.ly/Ancient-Remedies-Course

Jan 24, 2023 • 30min
161. How to Build Energy in the Body to Address Hidden Infections with Dr. Evan Hirsch
Evan H. Hirsch, MD, (also known as the EnergyMD) is a world-renowned Energy expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker.He is the creator of the EnergyMD Method, the science-backed and clinically proven 4-step process to increase energy naturally. Through his best-selling book, podcast, and international online telehealth programs that can be accessed from everywhere, he has helped thousands of people around the world increase their energy and happiness.

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
160. Organ Meats: Why We Should Consume Them and How To Incorporate Them with Chef James Barry
20% OFF EATPLUCK WITH CODE "ANCIENTHEALTH" OR "HEALTHINSTITUTE" AT CHECKOUT https://shop.eatpluck.com/discount/ANCIENTHEALTH?redirect=/pages/pluck-aff?ref=wWp8BM1m We sit down with professional chef James Barry to discuss the nutrients and vitamins in organ meat and why we should consume them, myths and misconceptions around safety of organ meat, sourcing organ meats, his freeze-dried organ powder company Pluck and how it can turn kids from picky eaters into adventurous eaters, how to ease organ meats into your diet, and organ meats as prenatals.US wellness meats @chefjamesbarry: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry https://eatpluck.com

Jan 10, 2023 • 57min
159. One of the Most Underrated Tools for Healing: Infrared Redlight Saunas with Robby Besner
THERASAGE AFFILIATE CODE "HEALTHINSTITUTE" FOR 10% OFF https://www.therasage.com/discount/HEALTHINSTITUTE?rfsn=6998439.1a3fd7&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6998439.1a3fd7Rob Besner, founder of Therasage, shares the therapeutic benefits of red light and infrared saunas. You will learn what to expect when using a sauna, how infrared changes the way you detox and how everyone can benefit from this technology.

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 16min
158. Digging Beneath The Surface on Blood Work With Emily Morrow
Emily Morrow, FNTP, is a blood chemistry expert that breaks down what routine lab work means for your health. She describes the difference between conventional ranges and optimal ranges as well as what markers you should consider running. She demystifies the misconceptions of Vitamin D, Iron, and cholesterol markers and unpacks hidden root causes of liver enzyme imbalances. Theemilymorrow.com@emilymorrow

Dec 27, 2022 • 44min
157. Ancient Health Podcast Highlights: A Year in Review with Courtney Bursich and Dr. Chris Motley
Join us for a fun, end-of-year recap on where we’ve been in 2022. We discuss some highs and lows of the year, what we are personally interested in right now in the health space and how life changing experiences can shape your perspective and direct you in living out your purpose. Website: https://thehealthinstitute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthinstitute/

Dec 20, 2022 • 53min
156. Your Genetics: How They Affect Your Emotions, Anxiety, Depression & Immune Health with Dr. J Dunn
Dr. Motley and Dr. J Dunn discuss the role that genes play in how you make energy and utilize nutrients. We learn that enzymes hold the key to unlocking how nutrients are used in the body. When you understand your genetic variants through gene testing, you are better able to support the needs of your body and optimize your health outcome. Healing Leaky Gut Program: https://bit.ly/HLG-Program FREE “Advanced Strategies for Healing Your Gut” Training: https://bit.ly/Advanced-HLG Myhappygenes.com

Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 13min
155. Pregnancy, Postpartum and What it Takes to Build a Healthy Home
In this episode, Courtney sits down with Allie Hobson to chat about trusting ourselves in pregnancy, prep-work before getting pregnant and during pregnancy, caring for your body postpartum, and building a healthy home for your family with natural swaps – Mom hacks for healthier options for your kid’s medicine, food/snacks, and home.Glucometer: https://www.amazon.com/glucometer/s?k=glucometer Quintan Minerals: https://www.quicksilverscientific.com/quinton-products/ Trace Mineral Company: https://www.traceminerals.com Body Bio Supplements:https://bodybio.comRedmond Sea Salt:https://redmond.life/collections/real-salt?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-9JM2jFmkeoDiAlUGXtUsUrMuCI9Lb4Zsk-vU089EooUIvKci-GnNUaAgC-EALw_wcB Serenity Kids Food Pouches: https://myserenitykids.com/collections/meat-baby-food-pouches Siete brands: https://sietefoods.com/products/bunuelos-cinnamon-crisps-6-pack?variant=32770576810069 BerryWell Immune Support (Elderberry Powder) by Vital Kids: https://www.oakwaynaturals.com/brands/vital-nutrients/b/berry-well-immune-90-grams/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr--9kAnKpUmpxtRnCSYiXjNIm-jN_wxHN0HhItxdDsMXZSYifGMJxW4aApPeEALw_wcB


