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Functional Medicine Dr. Libby Wilson and Functional Medicine health coach Alix Payton have teamed up to help aging athletes eliminate fatigue, decrease joint pains and achiness and accelerate recovery so they can continue on in their sport for many, many years to come.
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
This week we have Carisa Peters as our guest. Carisa is a wife, mom, business owner, athlete and a great person who also happens to be a client of Best Life. She tells us about her journey through life and what brought her to the program. As she has dedicated herself the wanting to live a full healthy life span, she has made changes in every area of her life. Join us as we hear about what has not worked, what has worked and where she is today.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. In this episode, we discuss SMART goals and share how we plan to use goals to get 2021 off to a great start.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Covid has changed our daily lives. It has made some feel powerless and increased stress. What can you do to take back control of your own life? Join us as we talk about ways to improve your health, emotionally and physically.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
This week we discuss the holidays: what and where you want your health to be in January 2021. While there is no right or wrong answer here, you can indulge and wear your comfy sweatpants or keep it dialed back but make the decision and stick with it. We talk about ways to build new habits and tricks to avoid holiday treats when you really do not want them. We also talk about stress and how to manage it better, especially with COVID changing some traditions.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Today we talk to elite athlete, Dan Payton. He is ranked as one of the top male age group athletes in his age group in the US. How does an ordinary blue-collar worker become so successful not just in athletics but in life. Join us as he tells a few of his secrets.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
This week, Dr. Libby's husband, Andy, joins us on the show. He discusses who, what and how made him the success he is today.
Read the blog post on our website: https://northsidefunctionalmedicine.com/blog/four-life-lessons-mr-dr-libby/
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
There are many different types of fasts: clean, dirty, 12 hours long, and up to a week. Learn what each one is and what it can do for you. Read the full conversation at our website.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
We all are intermittent fasters. We "fast" from the last bite or calorie we eat/drink before bed until the first bite or calorie we take in the morning.
Join us as we talk about why intermittent fasting is a great option for weight loss and overall health. HINT--the key is keeping your insulin level low! Read the full blog post on my website.
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Epigenetics controls our genes. We always thought "I am just born like this, it is genetic and I can't do anything about it."
Join us as we discuss that is not true, you can have more control over the genes than you thought through environment, lifestyle and nutrition.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
This week we discuss the role that testosterone plays in our bodies as it is necessary for both men and women. Join us as we talk about what happens when we drop too low and what we can do to be at the optimal levels by making positive changes in our stress levels, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Read the full blog post on our website.