Breast Cancer, Type 1 Diabetes and Endurance Athletics with Mari Ruddy - FAM #036

07/13/15 • 60 min

Welcome to another exciting episode! My guest is Mari Ruddy, who is a friend who lives in Minneapolis, MN. Mari is a two-time breast cancer survivor who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for most of her life. She is an endurance athlete who has spoken to hundreds of audiences. She is a superstar at life, looks fear in the face and motivates people with chronic illnesses to get off the couch to movement and joy! You will not regret taking the time to listen to Mari’s story!

Mari is heavily involved in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure, both as an athlete and a volunteer. She was instrumental in beginning the “Red Riders” program for diabetes riders, who now number in the tens of thousands at the bike races held all around the US.

Mari shares the following in our conversation:

Mari gives her keys to success in managing diabetes while focusing on being a good athlete.
Mari discusses her nutrition rules.
Mari took control and changed her diet after her second cancer diagnosis.
Mari gives tips on planning ahead, shopping and making time for cooking.
Mari tells us what staple items she keeps on hand for meal preparation.
Mari gives helpful tips on reducing and managing stress.
Mari shares her secrets to success for an endurance athlete with a chronic condition.
Mari shares her favorite recipe from her favorite cookbook!
Mari gives her #1 tip for anyone wanting to get started as an athlete. It’s all about the MINDSET!

Whether you are a chronic illness sufferer, an aspiring athlete, a seasoned athlete, or someone who desires more control over your health and nutrition, you will learn volumes of helpful information from my friend, Mari! Join us!

Now it’s your turn!

WHAT changes have you made in your diet?

HOW have those changes affected your health?

WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?

WHO do you want to hear from?

Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show! I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation. So go ahead and leave a comment now.

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Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!

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Mari shares the following in our conversation:

Mari gives her keys to success in managing diabetes while focusing on being a good athlete.
Mari discusses her nutrition rules.
Mari took control and changed her diet after her second cancer diagnosis.
Mari gives tips on planning ahead, shopping and making time for cooking.
Mari tells us what staple items she keeps on hand for meal preparation.
Mari gives helpful tips on reducing and managing stress.
Mari shares her secrets to success for an endurance athlete with a chronic condition.
Mari shares her favorite recipe from her favorite cookbook!
Mari gives her #1 tip for anyone wanting to get started as an athlete. It’s all about the MINDSET!

Now it’s your turn!

WHAT changes have you made in your diet?

HOW have those changes affected your health?

WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?

WHO do you want to hear from?

And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.

Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!

BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:

My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺

Previous Episode

Chronic Disease, Heart Disease and Saturated Fats with Dr. John Whitcomb - FAM 035

Welcome! I’m excited to introduce today’s guest, Dr. John Whitcomb, who is my personal doctor. He is a brilliant and talented physician and functional medicine practitioner in Brookfield, WI, and he has a long and distinguished career. He grew up in India as the son of missionaries, then attended Johns Hopkins University and Yale Medical School. He is board-certified in internal medicine, emergency medicine, disaster medicine, and holistic and integrative medicine. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging and has completed the only masters’ program in Metabolic and Functional Medicine at the University of South Florida. Dr. John is currently completing a masters’ program in Integrative Cancer Care. Join us for this exciting conversation!

While practicing emergency medicine, Dr. John realized that doctors were waiting too late to treat illnesses instead of going back to the source to find out what is causing the disease. He has traced several of the most common chronic illnesses in the US to ONE SOURCE. That source is dysfunctional glucose metabolism. Listen to learn the relationship between blood sugar and heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and kidney failure.

Dr. John says that Americans have been distracted concerning heart disease by blaming high cholesterol. “It’s disordered glucose metabolism and carbohydrates that are the fundamental enemy of health.”

In this episode, Dr. John discusses the following topics related to high cholesterol:

When we eat more carbs than we need, the liver turns them into fat, then sends them via the bloodstream to various fat storage cells all over the body. Dr. John has an easy-to-understand analogy to help anyone understand this concept.
The relationship between HDL and LDL is crucial to understanding fat metabolism.
High cholesterol can be “fixed” in under a month by simply eliminating carbs from the diet.
Dr. John shares his personal experience with lowering his cholesterol numbers by eating a 70% fat diet! Listen to hear what he recommends.
The AHA and ADA have convinced Americans that saturated fats are the cause of high cholesterol and related illnesses. This simply isn’t true, and the truth is finally beginning to be told in medical journals.
Know your “dashboard data.” Dr. John says the numbers to notice are blood sugar, hemoglobin a1c, HDL, and insulin level.
Dr. John’s ketogenic (high-fat) diet consists mostly of eggs, butter, and cheese.
If you control your lipid metabolism, your body fat, and insulin level, then the inflammation is low, and your risks for leading chronic diseases are lowered.
Two cautions on a ketogenic diet are making sure you get enough salt in your diet and making sure you don’t eat too much protein.

Dr. John has fascinating information to share that will challenge what we have all been taught about diet and nutrition. Join us to hear his explanations and experiences!

Now it’s your turn!

WHAT changes have you made in your diet?

HOW have those changes affected your health?

WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?

WHO do you want to hear from?

And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.

Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!

BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:

My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺

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Healing Lyme Disease through Food and Natural Remedies

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Greg Lee, one of the co-founders of Two Frogs Healing Center in Frederick, MD. This episode was prompted by a listener request for more information about Lyme disease. Greg has become an expert at successfully treating patients with Lyme disease after beginning his career in the totally unrelated field of aerospace engineering. Join me for Greg’s amazing story!

Greg details the following about his life’s journey and work:

Three simple words catapulted Greg into his current path: “FOLLOW YOUR BLISS.”
Greg focused on patients’ chronic illnesses, treated his first Lyme patient 17 years ago, and has treated hundreds since then.
Greg and a colleague developed a treatment protocol for Lyme disease that is based on customization for each patient.
Greg learned the benefits of detoxification treatments from a colleague in Portland, OR, who specializes in traditional Chinese medicine.
Some of Greg’s Lyme treatments include electrodermal scans, genetic analyses, cupping, herbal treatments, laser treatments, liposomal applications, and essential oils.
Even though Greg specializes in Lyme disease treatment, he also treats patients for mold toxicity, parasitic infections, bacterial infections, fibromyalgia, and multiple chronic conditions.
Most Lyme patients are actually suffering from 4-6 different infections.
Lyme disease is prevalent all over the world and in almost every season and climate.
COMPLETE HEALING IS POSSIBLE! Greg sees it in 30-35% of his Lyme patients.
There is a nutritional component to Greg’s treatments, all of which are intended to reduce inflammation.

Greg also talks about Lyme prevention, transmission, and the emotional component of treatment. Join us to hear Greg’s advice to Lyme sufferers, which is illustrated by the famous “Stockdale Syndrome.” I hope you’re curious to hear more from Greg!

Now it’s your turn!

WHAT changes have you made in your diet?

HOW have those changes affected your health?

WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?

WHO do you want to hear from?

And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.

Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!

BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE. ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:

My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.
Summary of Pearls shared on the show
Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies J