The Spectrum of Health with Dr. Christine Schaffner

We all feel pain in our bodies from time to time. Whether you scrape your knee or pull a muscle, pain is a way of your body telling you something is wrong. Once you heal, you stop hurting. Chronic pain is different. You feel pain for weeks, months, or even years after your injury. Experiencing chronic pain can have significant effects on your quality of life. In today's episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Dr. Yoni Whitten about breaking free from chronic pain. They discuss the significant issues with chronic pain, the most common mistake people make with chronic pain, and Dr. Yoni's passion for helping people find relief from chronic pain. Dr. Yoni Whitten is an expert in the art and science of permanent pain resolution. In addition to his hands-on work with patients over the last 15 years, Dr. Whitten has spent years researching and studying manual medicine, functional neurology, and rehabilitation with experts. Through his practice, he has developed a revolutionary approach to chronic pain. Now, the system that Dr. Whitten developed has been codified and is available to chronic pain sufferers worldwide. The Pain Fix Protocol blends the latest scientific research with essential concepts from the fields of natural movement, evolutionary health, nutrition, structural hygiene, self-care, and human performance. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode118

Women are taught to believe that perimenopause and menopause are stages of life to be feared. Hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain all come to mind, right? Can women move through this stage feeling empowered instead of fearful? In today's episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner sits down with Dr. Anna Cabeca, also known as the Girlfriend Doctor, to help menopausal women become more magnetic and magnificent with diet, bio hacks, and healthy lifestyle habits. Dr. Anna Cabeca, known as The Girlfriend Doctor, is a triple-board certified, Emory University trained, OB/GYN. She speaks from experience as she rose from her own ashes of personal tragedy that spiraled into depression from not one but two rounds of menopause, weight gain, hair loss, and many other debilitating symptoms. Dr. Anna is also the author of two best-selling books: The Hormone Fix, a groundbreaking holistic lifestyle program for menopausal women, and Keto-Green™ 16, a comprehensive nutritional plan to stay healthy and slim, at any age. The Spectrum of Health Podcast with Dr. Christine Schaffner is sponsored by BioPure. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode117

Beyond our body's innate ability to heal itself, there are many additional ways we can influence self-healing. Many of these activities can include yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, biofeedback, etc. Research even shows us that many of these approaches may improve a person's psychological AND physical conditions. In this episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner is joined by Kelly Kennedy to discuss their experiences at Bioregulatory Medicine Institute's recent conference. Their discussion is empowering as they talk about the power of sound, breathwork, and the importance of letting go. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode116

Throughout many centuries, meditation has been practiced in different forms and in many different cultures. Modern meditation techniques taken from religious practices are widely used in psychological and clinical environments. Meditation has been known to improve a broad range of health and disease outcomes, such as slowing the progression of disease and improving healthy aging. Yet, little is known about the biological changes that produce these beneficial health effects. In this episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner sits down with Dr. Hamal Patel to discuss the biological effects of meditation, and some of the preconceived notions of utilizing meditation. Additionally, they also discuss Dr. Patel's research on the biology of meditation, and how he became interested in meditation. Dr. Hemal Patel is currently a Full Professor and serves as the Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at UC-SD. He runs a vibrant research program that includes budding scientists at many levels including high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, Anesthesiology residents, research scientists, and junior faculty members. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode115

We've all heard of others having miraculous experiences of spontaneous healing, how is this possible? In many of these situations, medical experts are baffled at how this occurs. So do we have the ability to heal ourselves? Is that Science Fiction or is it Science-based? In this episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner is joined by Dr. Shamini Jain and she is going to help answer that question! Dr. Shamini shares she became passionate about the field of Biofield Science, ways you can be empowered in your own health, how biofield science can work with modern medicine, as well as discuss Dr. Jain's new book, Healing Through Nutrition. Clinical psychologist, scientist, and founder and CEO of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI)—a nonprofit collaborative accelerator that connects scientists, health practitioners, innovators, and social entrepreneurs to advance the science and practice of healing—Dr. Shamini Jain is at the forefront of a necessary revolution in science, medicine, and healing. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode114

Emotion plays a role in everything we do, whether we are aware of that emotion or not. Sometimes we underestimate exactly how past trauma impacts our emotions. Research shows that what your brain produces depends in part on your thoughts, feelings, and expectations. If you're sick, but you have a positive mindset, and you believe that you'll get better, your brain is likely to produce chemicals that will boost your body's healing power. Negative thoughts and emotions can keep your brain from producing some of the essentials that help your body heal. Our emotions have specific frequencies that can accumulate over time and cause dysfunction. When these frequencies can be released, healing can occur. Joining Dr. Christine Schaffner on the show today is Dr. Kim Trager, one of the physicians at Immanence Health. In this episode, we get to know Dr. Kim better and learn how physical traumas and scars can cause emotional congestion or blockages to occur and hinder healing. Dr. Kim Trager is a healer who has a depth of knowledge about all aspects of healing body, mind, and spirit. She embraces a patient's unique health presentation and creates a personalized healing framework that supports the journey towards optimal health. Her consultations are designed to find the presenting complaints and create an attainable healing protocol. Known for transformational healing, she uses her vast background and years of experience to simultaneously heal mind, body, and spirit. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode113

With over 100 varying conditions, Autoimmune Diseases have reached epidemic levels. Many are related to your food and gut biome (which makes up almost 80% of your immune system). It's easy to see that in today's world, "modern medicine" is focused on symptom relief. For many patients, their doctor-patient conversations focus on how to live with or "manage" their symptoms when a diagnosis is made. In fact, most patients automatically assume that the only option they have is to figure out how to live with their diagnosis for the rest of their life - or until a "cure" for their condition can be found. What if there was a way to potentially reverse an autoimmune condition? Joining Dr. Christine Schaffner on the show today is Dr. Sina McCullough. She shares her own autoimmune disease story, how she found healing through nutrition, and how she completely reversed her illness without medication. They also discuss how our food system is too complicated and what to look for on labels to determine if what you're eating is truly gluten-free. Dr. Sina McCullogh is the creator of the popular online program GO WILD: How I Reverse Chronic & Autoimmune Disease (click here to learn more - and if you are interested in the program, use the code Schaffner50 to save $50). . She has also authored two books about our food supply, HANDS OFF MY FOOD and BEYOND LABELS (co-authored with Joel Salatin). After nearly dying in her early 40's, it's amazing to experience Dr. McCullough's vitality and hopefulness after fully reversing her autoimmune disease (without the use of medication). She has dedicated her life to helping others avoid the health challenges she faced and offers consultations and her online coaching program that educates others on how to reverse chronic and autoimmune diseases. She also offers cooking workshops, Corporate Healing programs, and free educational material on her website: DrSinaMcCullough.com To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode112

Our bodies have a natural, built-in ability to heal themselves. Every cell in the human body works tirelessly to keep us at a natural healthy balance. And these cells have the ability to heal or replace themselves, all to keep our bodies functioning at optimal levels. To create good health, from the inside out, we must remove the things that hinder that optimal performance. Stress is one of the main culprits that prevent us from being our best selves. Research has shown that emotional and physical stress is at the root of most diseases. Unless we address our stressors directly, how can we provide a healing outcome? In today's episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Mike Broadwell of Solara Gem. They discuss how crystals can support your body from pain and stress, how crystal fusion light works, and how it can help your wellness journey. Mike Broadwell has spent the last decade specializing in crystal fusion light therapy, working with leading specialists in integrative health and wellness. He offers training, consulting, and ongoing support for practitioners and individuals. He has recently launched his crystal fusion light device, called SolaraGem. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit, https://bit.ly/SOH-episode111

In this Spectrum of Health Podcast episode, Dr. Schaffner talks with Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D., about the role of nutritional deficiencies and toxic chemicals in disease and what you can do to protect your health, your family, and the planet. Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT. She holds a B.S. degree from MIT in biology and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer science. Her recent research interests are on the role of nutritional deficiencies and toxic chemicals in disease, focusing on the mineral sulfur and the herbicide glyphosate. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit, https://bit.ly/SOH-episode110

As Caroll Bryant once said, "Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional." Aging is associated with several physiological and physical changes along with any particular health issues someone has. What if getting older didn't have to mean slowing down or living life on the sidelines? In this Spectrum of Health Podcast episode, Dr. Schaffner sits down with Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., about how our bodies repair themselves if our home environment can hurt us and what each of us can do to live longer and healthier lives. Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., is a trend-setting pioneer in the health and healing arena. She holds an MS in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) from the American College of Nutrition, and a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition. The award-winning author of more than thirty-five books (including several New York Times bestsellers). She is highly respected as an international leader in diet, nutrition, and the environment. To get the full version of the show notes - please visit, https://bit.ly/SOH-episode109