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Holistic Nootropics


Jul 31, 2020

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Tracy Tranchitella, ND all about the importance of optimizing your circadian rhythm and how that helps overall hormonal health. Your circadian rhythm is your body's internal daily clock that modulates the balance of cortisol for wakefulness and melatonin for bedtime. Thanks to technology and the rigors of modern living, most people are not living in alignment with their circadian rhythm.

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πŸ“Ό Topics Discussed πŸ“Ό

πŸ’Ž Naturopathic medicine benefits

πŸ’Ž Foundational health: Nutrition, gut function, adrenal function

πŸ’Ž Book: Circadian code

πŸ’Ž The importance of honoring your circadian rhythm

πŸ’Ž Connection to earth and how it impacts your health

πŸ’Ž T.S. Wiley Books: Sex Lies and Menopause, Lights Out

πŸ’Ž The importance of optimizing light exposure for optimal biological rhythm

πŸ’Ž The Oura ring and biohacking technology

πŸ’Ž Cortisol patterns and its relationship to melatonin

πŸ’Ž Cortisol and its job as a glucocorticoid to mobilize sugar

πŸ’Ž The good and bad of cortisol

πŸ’Ž Mobilizing cortisol incorrectly can lead to increased adipose tissue

πŸ’Ž Salivary adrenal, thyroid, and gonadal hormone testing to measure your stress response is

πŸ’Ž The negative feedback loop of cortisol and dysregulated blood sugar and how it turns you into a sugar junkie

πŸ’Ž Roller coaster of blood sugar consumption and crashes

πŸ’Ž Alcohol before bed is not good for deep sleep

πŸ’Ž Inflammation triggers cortisol response

πŸ’Ž Importance of tuning into your body to control breathing and stress

πŸ’Ž Posture can affect mood

πŸ’Ž Brain fog is really about gut health

πŸ’Ž 90% of serotonin is made in the gut

πŸ’Ž Dysfunctional gut health leads to dysfunctional mental health

πŸ’Ž Many people can’t absorb nutrients and how that sabotages health

πŸ’Ž People on long term prescriptions when may need gut protocol instead

πŸ’Ž Using amino acids to address neurotransmitters are not optimal

πŸ’Ž Mineral deficiencies can affect hormones Join the Holistic Nootropics Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticnootropics

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Tracy Tranchitella is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine integrating the scientific principles of Functional Medicine with the sensibility and holistic view of traditional naturopathy. She provides naturopathic consultations for general health issues including digestive disorders, blood sugar management, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders, chronic fatigue, hormone and menstrual issues and general dietary and nutritional consultations. With each patient, Dr. Tranchitella emphasizes a balanced whole food diet coupled with important lifestyle strategies for stress management, quality sleep, regular exercise, and making time for the things that bring joy to our lives. Dr. Tranchitella graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and has been in practice for over 20 years. In addition to patient consultations, Dr. Tranchitella is co-founder of Integrative Medicine Academy with her partner Dr. Kurt Woeller. IMA provides in-depth courses on various areas of focus within Functional Medicine. For over 10 years, Dr. Tranchitella served as a Clinical Advisor for BioHealth Laboratory helping practitioners with lab interpretation and program development.