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Ep. 309: Is Juicing Good for Digestion? 0

May 30, 2023

Juicing is a process that involves extracting the liquid from fruits and vegetables. You've probably heard of the benefits of juicing. For example, juicing allows you to consume the nutrients from a high volume of produce with just one serving of juice. But maybe you've also wondered if you are missing out on extra goodness by not consuming the pulp and fiber from the produce, which juicing removes.

In this episode, we will debunk the benefits of juicing, specifically for digestion and gut health.

You'll discover...
🍎 The benefits of juicing for improving gut health
🍎 Tips to begin incorporating juicing in your diet
🍎 Easy juicing recipes you can try right away

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Ep. 308: Hidden Ingredients That Could Harm Your Gut Health 0

May 23, 2023

In today's world, people are much more in tune with health and wellness, and as a result there's a surge in the amount of health food stores and healthier alternatives for commonly consumed foods and ingredients.

But it's important to be aware that these foods aren't necessarily better for you just because they are labeled as "healthy" or "natural". In fact, many of these foods contain hidden ingredients that can harm your gut health, which impacts your overall health and wellbeing.

In this episode, we'll debunk seemingly healthy foods so you know exactly what to look out for when you're grocery shopping. By the end of this episode, you'll know:
🧂 The harmful effects of sugar on your gut, and the "healthy" foods that often contain hidden sugar
🧂 Oils to avoid that can cause inflammation (which are often used in snack foods that are marketed as "healthy")
🧂 Other hidden ingredients to look out for and their effects on gut health, inflammation, and food sensitivity

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Ep. 307: Hidden Signs of Poor Gut Health and Why Doctors Often Miss Them 0

May 16, 2023

You've likely heard that "all disease begins in the gut." It's easy to understand that digestive discomfort, such as gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and cramping are related to gut issues. But did you know that poor gut health can also show up as symptoms that don't directly involve the gut?

If you want to address ALL symptoms that prevent you from feeling better and interfere with your daily life, it's crucial that you know the hidden signs of poor gut health so that you can effectively heal your gut and get rid of these symptoms for good.

In this episode, you'll discover:
✅The importance of gut health when it comes to your overall health and wellness
✅Unexpected signs and symptoms that can indicate poor gut health
✅Why doctors tend to miss these signs, and what YOU can do to prioritize your gut health

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Ep. 306: Intuitive Eating: Heal Your Gut WITHOUT Dieting 0

May 9, 2023

As mentioned in previous episodes, there's a misconception that healing your gut and getting rid of uncomfortable digestive discomfort requires you to restrict what you eat and eliminate certain foods from your diet completely.

But often, these types of restricted, regimented diets cause us STRESS, which is the main contributor to gut dysfunction. So you might be wondering, "how am I supposed to eat to promote good gut health?"

I want to introduce you to the concept of intuitive eating! It's a way of eating that rejects "diet" mentality and allows you to truly enjoy food without guilt, shame, or stress.

In this episode, you'll discover:
🌱What intuitive eating is, and the 10 principles of intuitive eating that will help you break the dieting cycle and build a better relationship with food
🌱6 practical tips to start implementing intuitive eating immediately

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Ep. 305: The Missing First Step That Keeps You From Healing Your Gut 0

May 2, 2023

This episode is an encore of Part 1 of my recent Heal Your Gut Training. In this training I shared some eye-opening information on gut health and what's required to heal your gut and effectively get rid of your unwanted symptoms, so I wanted to share this training on the podcast.

If you've listened to my recent episodes, you might be starting to understand the importance of nervous system regulation when it comes to healing. In this training, I go much deeper into the exact reasons WHY nervous system regulation is so important, and why this is the missing first step that most people MISS in their health and wellness efforts.

Unless you learn how to regulate your nervous system, diets, supplements, treatments, and anything else you do for your health will only provide you with limited results.
And here's a secret – no one can regulate your nervous system except for YOU.

So if you've tried just about everything but you're still struggling with symptoms that prevent you from feeling better, you'll want to listen to this episode and discover how you can master and reset your nervous system for healing.
✅ The first step you are MISSING when it comes to healing your gut, and why looking to diets and supplements will be unsuccessful unless you incorporate this step
✅ Why your body is stuck in “overdrive” and what that means for your health
✅ The power of the gut-brain connection, and how it influences the effectiveness of your diets and supplements
✅ How to leverage Neuroscience and Ancient Wisdom to understand how your body works
✅Tapping into your natural healing power by doing this ONE thing

Click the link below where you can download the accompanying workbook for this episode to help you get the most out of this training!
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And if you want to go deeper to learn how to use yoga to master your nervous system so you can heal your gut, my Gut Healing Transformation is open for enrollment. Click here to learn more: https://am.drconniecheung.com/ght-2023
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Ep. 304: Yoga and Gut Health: The Ultimate Healing Path 0

Apr 25, 2023

Those familiar with Yoga know that it is excellent for mental wellbeing because of the meditative nature of the practice. But did you know that Yoga is also phenomenal for GUT health because of that same reason?

Your gut has its very own nervous system known as the enteric nervous system, which is in direct communication with your central nervous system (your brain). This means there is a strong connection between the gut and the brain. Learning how to tap into this connection is the key to shifting your body into a REST AND DIGEST state so that you can eliminate unwanted symptoms, such as bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, etc.

In this episode all about Yoga and Gut Health, you'll discover...
🍃The power and function of the vagus nerve, which is how the gut and brain communicate with one another
🍃How Yoga is a powerful practice that stimulates the vagus nerve, resulting in enhanced digestion and decreased inflammation
🍃Specific poses and breath techniques that you can incorporate in your daily routine to stimulate your vagus nerve for optimal gut-brain connection, resulting in improved gut health

Check out my latest Youtube video where I walk you through these specific poses so that you can do them right away to start to feel the results! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr8pkNW2lr8&t=664s

And if you want to learn more about Yoga for Gut Health, it's not too late to sign up for my FREE 3-Part Heal Your Gut Training, where you'll learn more about the power of Yoga so that you can heal your gut and get rid of your symptoms...without diets and supplements! Click here to sign up: https://am.drconniecheung.com/hyg-live

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Ep. 303: Want to Get Rid of Your Gut Issues? Regulate Your Nervous System 0

Apr 18, 2023

Gut health is all the rage these days. And while gut health is an important piece of overall health and well-being, most people approach gut health all wrong. The truth is that EXTERNAL tools and solutions, like diets, supplements, and expert advice may mask your symptoms and provide temporary relief, but true gut healing must take place WITHIN. And in order to do this, you must learn how to regulate your nervous system.

Did you know your gut has its very own nervous system? The gut and the brain are closely connected and in communication with one another at all times. So if you want to fix your gut, you've got to address your brain, which controls your nervous system.

In this episode, you'll discover:
✔️What causes your nervous system to become dysregulated, or out of balance
✔️How this imbalance negatively impacts your gut to cause symptoms
✔️Why diets, supplements, and most expert advice only scratch the surface and fail to get rid of symptoms long-term
✔️Steps you can take to start to regulate your nervous system so that you can enhance your gut healing

If you want to go deeper and learn more about nervous system regulation for gut healing, sign up for my upcoming FREE 3-Part Heal Your Gut Training, where you'll discover the MOST effective way to regulate your nervous system so you can get rid of those unwanted symptoms for good. https://am.drconniecheung.com/hyg-live

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Ep. 302: TOOLS For Your Health Are Only As Effective As The PERSON Using Them 0

Apr 11, 2023

What are tools for your health? Diets, supplements, treatments, programs, and even medications, doctors, and other experts are all just TOOLS we can utilize to help us feel better.

But the effectiveness and outcome of these tools is dependent on YOU, the person using the tools. That's why they say healing is an inside job.

If you've ever tried any of these tools to feel better and get rid of any symptoms, it's likely the tools helped to some degree, but maybe you had trouble sticking to it or the tool lost its effect after a while. Why?

Well, these tools rarely address the person themselves, and the inner limiting blocks we all have, like limiting beliefs, self sabotaging behaviors, and negative patterns. Most of us aren't even aware of these limiting blocks.

Listen to this episode as Dr. Connie shares exactly how you can enhance the effectiveness of your health endeavors so that you can address your symptoms once and for all.
In this episode, you'll discover:
✅Why the "quick fix" mentality fails our health
✅How multiple variables, including your genetic makeup, lifestyle, gut microbiome, sleep and exercise habits, and age play a role in every diet, supplement, or treatment you try
✅A powerful solution to bring awareness to your inner blocks that prevent you from experiencing optimal health

Ready to learn MORE about using Yoga to regulate your nervous system and heal your gut so you can get rid of your symptoms for good? Register for my FREE upcoming Heal Your Gut 3-Part Live Experience starting April 20th. https://am.drconniecheung.com/hyg-live

And be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel where I'll be releasing a Self Awareness Yoga Sequence this week to help you bring awareness to your inner environment and limiting blocks. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQ8ySs38wLcDpp4-VJrdhQ

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Ep. 301: 3 Most Common Pelvic Floor Problems and How You Can Fix And Prevent Them 0

Apr 4, 2023

The pelvic floor consists of muscles and tissues that support our pelvic organs, including our bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. However, millions of people struggle with pelvic floor problems that are not only debilitating, but can cause feelings of shame and a severe decline in quality of life and self confidence.

This episode unlocks the secrets of pelvic floor health so that you can be FREE from this often embarrassing and life changing problem.

In this episode, you'll discover:
🧘🏽‍♀️What the pelvic floor is and where it's located in your body
🧘🏽‍♀️The functions of the pelvic floor, including support, stability, posture, and sexual pleasure...AND why a healthy pelvic floor is optimal for good gut health
🧘🏽‍♀️The 3 MOST COMMON pelvic floor disorders, what can worsen these issues, and how you can treat AND prevent them
🧘🏽‍♀️The truth about Kegels, and why most woman aren't doing them correctly

Be sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where I'll be releasing a Pelvic Floor Exercise Sequence later this week so that you can start to strengthen your pelvic floor the proper way! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQ8ySs38wLcDpp4-VJrdhQ
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Ep. 300: 10 Ways to Boost Health If You Work Remotely 0

Mar 28, 2023

Since the pandemic, many of us have shifted our workspace to our home. Remote work is on the rise due to the increased flexibility and productivity it brings. Although there are many benefits to working remotely, there are also increased health risks that we need to be aware of. When working remotely, there is no longer a clear boundary between work and home like there is when working at an office. We are also more likely to experience prolonged sitting, increased screen time, and increased sedentary lifestyle – all of which can compromise physical, mental, and emotional health.

In this episode of the Mind Your Health Podcast, Dr. Connie discusses the importance of being mindful of how working at home influences your physical body and your mind, and what you can do to decrease the health risks associated with working remotely.

In this episode, you'll discover:
🖊️The health implications associated with working remotely, including increased isolation, loneliness, stress, and burnout, as well as increased risk of obesity, musculoskeletal issues, and physical and mental fatigue
🖊️The differences between office work and remote work that we don't think about, and how these differences impact both our minds and bodies
🖊️Consequences of dismissing the warning signs of health risks due to prolonged sitting and lack of work-life balance
🖊️10 things you can do to maintain and even BOOST your physical, mental, and emotional health while working remotely

Download this FREE handout that lists the 10 things you can do to boost your health while working remote. Print it out and keep it near your work space as a daily reminder 😊
https://am.drconniecheung.com/working-remote

And be sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel where I'll be posting a desk chair exercise sequence with simple exercises you can easily do at your desk throughout the day to maintain proper posture and alignment while working.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQ8ySs38wLcDpp4-VJrdhQ

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Ep. 299: The Bottom Line: What It Takes To Fix Your Gut 0

Mar 21, 2023

In the previous episode of the Mind Your Health Show, we wrapped up Dr. Connie’s 3-part story about what she learned throughout her personal health journey + education, and why she’s using this information to fill in the gaps for her patients so they can start to feel better, EASIER and FASTER.

If you missed any part of this series, click the links below to listen now!

Part 1: How Your Relationships Influence Your Health
https://drconniecheung.com/blogs/mind-your-health-show/ep-296-meet-dr-connie-part-1-how-your-relationships-influence-your-health

Part 2: Your Patterns Create Your Health…And Your Sickness
https://drconniecheung.com/blogs/mind-your-health-show/ep-297-meet-dr-connie-part-2-your-patterns-create-your-health-and-your-sickness

Part 3: Healing Your Symptoms Requires Looking At The WHOLE Puzzle
https://drconniecheung.com/blogs/mind-your-health-show/ep-298-meet-dr-connie-part-3-healing-your-symptoms-requires-looking-at-the-whole-puzzle

In this episode, Dr. Connie summarizes exactly HOW she uses what she’s learned to help her patients, and how you too can transform the way you feel by seeing your health in a brand new light.

📢This episode is for those who are committed to transforming their health once and for all, and willing to LET GO of everything they THINK they know about their health.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
🌿 That creating the health you dream about having doesn’t have to be so hard….once you make this ONE shift in how you approach your health
🌿 The truth about why the doctors and experts can’t fix you, and why diets and supplements only provide short lived results
🌿 Why the health and wellness industry actually SLOWS you down on your healing journey
🌿 Why healing your gut is necessary for getting rid of your symptoms, and the MOST EFFECTIVE way you can start healing your gut NOW

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Ep. 298: Meet Dr. Connie Part 3: Healing Your Symptoms Requires Looking at the WHOLE Puzzle 0

Mar 14, 2023

This is the FINAL part of our 3-part series where I share my personal health journey as both a practitioner AND a patient, with the intention of providing you with some insights that could lead to "aha" moments, so that you can take control of your health and heal your symptoms once and for all.

If you haven't listened to parts 1 or 2 yet, you can check them out by clicking the links below.

🎧 Part 1: How Your Relationships Influence Your Health
https://drconniecheung.com/blogs/mind-your-health-show/ep-296-meet-dr-connie-part-1-how-your-relationships-influence-your-health

🎧 Part 2: Your Patterns Create Your Health...And Your Sickness
https://drconniecheung.com/blogs/mind-your-health-show/ep-297-meet-dr-connie-part-2-your-patterns-create-your-health-and-your-sickness

In this episode, I'll be going deeper into all the disciplines and modalities that I studied and tried personally, and why these failed to heal my sickness...UNTIL I discovered the missing piece of the puzzle that helped me integrate these practices in a way that allowed me to get to the underlying ROOT of my issues, once and for all.

By listening to this episode, you'll learn:
🍎Why specialized medicine is ineffective in healing patients, and what the doctors MISS when treating you
🍎The moment I realized that my emotions were negatively impacting my health, and how your internal state of being might be (unknowingly) sabotaging your healthy efforts
🍎The common theme I discovered in ALL my patients who were struggling with symptoms (...and this wasn't something I learned in all my education)
🍎The deeper work required for long-term healing, and why continuing to look for the next best diet, supplement, or expert will keep you stuck with symptoms on an endless hamster wheel

If you've tried it all and you still can't manage to get a hold on those symptoms that are interfering with your daily life, and you agree that healing requires more than DOING all the healthy things, then this episode is for you.

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Ep. 297: Meet Dr. Connie Part 2: Your Patterns Create Your Health...and Your Sickness 0

Mar 7, 2023

We are back this week for part 2 of our 3-part series where I share with you my personal story and how Functional Yoga Medicine as a methodology came to be, in hopes that it helps you recognize YOUR role in your health and wellness journey.
In part 2, I'll be talking more about my personal health journey, but more importantly, the PATTERNS I now recognize looking back that I believe contributed to various health struggles I've had along the way. It's true that how you do anything is how you do everything, so I've also realized it was these same patterns that pushed me to continue searching for answers to my autoimmune and gut issues, eventually leading me to create Functional Yoga Medicine as a Self Healthcare System that has not only helped me heal, but many of my patients and clients as well.
All in all, if you want to create something you don't currently have, like optimal health, it's crucial to bring awareness to your patterns that are either bringing you closer to what you want, or further away.
In this episode, I share about:
🌿 How my health and wellness journey began, and the truth about why this journey started for me
🌿My patterns when it came to school, eating, and exercising, and how these patterns eventually led to my autoimmune diagnosis
🌿The limitations I was met with as a patient in both the conventional and holistic medical systems, as well as in my education as a clinician
🌿The one thing I've incorporated in my practice, and why it makes all the difference in the success of my patients and clients
And be sure to tune into the final part of this series next week where I'll talk more about Functional Yoga Medicine and how YOU can apply it to create your own Self Healthcare System, no longer needing to rely on external tools for your healing.

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Ep. 296: Meet Dr. Connie Part 1: How Your Relationships Influence Your Health 0

Feb 28, 2023

This week we are kicking off part 1 of a 3-part podcast series where I'll be sharing my personal story and how Functional Yoga Medicine™ and the Dr. Connie Cheung brand came to be. I've also brought my Integrator, Leslie, on the show to interview me and help me bring out the best parts of my story that I believe will be most beneficial to you. By sharing my story, my hope is that you're able to bring greater awareness to where you are in your own healing journey and figure out exactly what it is that you're needing in order to create the health you want to have.

In part 1, I'll be talking all about RELATIONSHIPS. We all know that good nutrition, exercise, and stress management promote optimal health, but there are many things that fly under the radar that have just as much of an influence on our health – our relationships being one of them. So listen as I share about different relationships from my childhood through my adult years, and how these relationships had a direct effect on my health, despite all the healthy behaviors I thought I was doing right.

In this episode, I share about:
📍The conditioning, or "programming", I received as a child, and how this created an identity that influenced all my behaviors as I got older
📍How the way I perceived myself allowed me to succeed in my education, but ultimately led to my sickness as well
📍The truth about why negative relationships (with people, food, exercise, etc.) harm our health
📍The MOST important relationship you can have that will determine your outcome with your symptoms/disease

And be sure to tune in next week for part 2, as I talk more about my personal health journey leading up to my autoimmune diagnosis, along with all the health modalities I tried that worked and did NOT work.

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Ep. 295: Could Diastasis Recti Be Causing Your Belly Pooch and Gut Issues? 0

Feb 21, 2023

Both women and men can experience a belly pooch or belly bulge, along with gut issues such as bloating, gas, constipation, and digestive discomfort. So what do most do? Try to get rid of it with typical weight loss tactics, including dieting and exercising.
But if you have a belly pooch and also struggle with pain (especially low back pain), gut issues, and poor posture, stability, and core strength, the truth is that you might have diastasis recti.

Diastasis recti is when the 6-pack muscles separate from being stretched out, and can cause the belly to bulge out. 60-70% of pregnant women suffer from diastasis recti due to the stretching of the belly during pregnancy.

So if you have a belly pooch that refuses to go away no matter how much you've tried to diet and exercise, this episode is for you. Listen as Dr. Connie, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in Women's Health, explains diastasis recti and what you can do to treat it.

In this episode of the Mind Your Health Show, you'll discover:
📌What diastasis recti is, and an easy way to determine if you have it
📌Causes and common symptoms of diastasis recti
📌How to treat diastasis recti and reverse the symptoms that come with it
📌More serious issues that can happen when diastasis recti goes untreated
📌How the pelvic floor plays a role in diastasis recti, and why most women are doing their Kegels wrong
📌The relationship between gut health and diastasis recti, and why changing your diet alone won't get rid of your pooch

Want to learn some core focused exercises to help you treat and prevent diastasis recti? Follow Dr. Connie on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQ8ySs38wLcDpp4-VJrdhQ),
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Ep. 294: The Relationship Between Yoga and Nutrition for Optimal Health and Wellness 0

Feb 14, 2023

For most people who want to improve their nutrition, they often seek to gain more KNOWLEDGE. They read books, seek out experts, or search the internet for the best foods to eat or the best diet to try.
But the truth is that we cannot achieve optimal health and well-being from knowledge alone. Application + EXPERIENCE is what gets us the health we are wanting to achieve, and this is where Yoga comes into play.
The practice of Yoga is an integration of the body and mind for self exploration and growth. But in order to get the most out of the Yoga practice, it's essential that you are adequately nourished.
In this episode of the Mind Your Health Show, Dr. Connie aims to help you integrate and optimize the effects of both Yoga + Nutrition in a way that connects the body and the mind, allowing you to applying your knowledge so that you can EXPERIENCE the health results you're looking for, once and for all.
If you've been trying diet after diet or exercise after exercise with little to no results, this episode is for you.
You'll discover:
✅Why most diets are fragmented pieces of a larger puzzle, and how principle based nutrition is the way to discover the best diet for YOU
✅Why people fail to become "well" when they're immersed in the medical system
✅How to become "internally guided" on your health and wellness journey, rather than having to rely on the next best fad diet, supplement, doctor, or expert for answers
✅A brief look into Eastern Philosophical Principles that successfully integrate Yoga + Nutrition for optimal health and wellness, and how you can apply these principles into your own life

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Ep. 293: Could Your Weight Gain Be A Result Of Minor, Repetitive Injury? 0

Feb 7, 2023

🚨This episode is for those of you who shrug off seemingly minor aches and pains, yet continually struggle with gut issues and difficulty losing weight.

Many people live with day-to-day aches and pains and ignore them for years because the pains don't actually prevent them from living their lives. But did you know that those minor aches can actually lead to systemic inflammation that makes it almost impossible to lose weight? Listen to this powerful episode where I'll help you connect the dots between your physical body and your metabolism and digestive system so that you can not only optimize your health, but lose stubborn weight once and for all WITHOUT having to rely on a diet.

In this episode of the Mind Your Health Show, you'll discover:
✅The connection between minor repetitive injury, systemic inflammation, and weight gain
✅The reason why your hormones and metabolism can make weight loss difficult to achieve
✅Why we tend to ignore minor injuries, despite the fact that the repetition of small injuries causes more harm than a singular bad injury
✅The truth about why the medical system is limited in its ability to help you address repetitive injuries that cause weight gain
✅How to prevent repetitive injury, and what you can do RIGHT NOW to promote healing that allows you to easily lose stubborn weight

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Ep. 292: Best Gut Health Supplements and Herbals 0

Jan 31, 2023

There are countless supplements out there that claim to support and enhance gut health, so how do you know which ones to choose for YOUR needs? In this episode of the Mind Your Health Podcast, Dr. Connie discusses:
✔️Why your gut health is the foundation for your overall health
✔️Why your doctor won't help when it comes to your symptoms associated with gut health
✔️The BEST supplements and herbals to promote gut health so you can be strategic about what you take
✔️What to look for when purchasing supplements for optimal quality (because supplements are not regulated)

Our Gut Detox Protocol, complete with high-quality supplements that I've personally used and researched for quality and purity, is currently OPEN for enrollment at a special discount rate.

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Ep. 291: Effective Detox Strategies for a Healthy Gut 0

Jan 24, 2023

Most people believe DETOX means getting on a restrictive diet, taking some supplements, or drinking a special juice or tea in order to cleanse the body. But true, effective detox actually involves much more than this.

Our bodies have natural detox processes – our liver, kidneys, lungs, gut, and skin work hard everyday to eliminate toxins and wastes that don't serve us. And while there are ways to optimize the functioning of these organs, a detox program cannot be fully beneficial without also detoxing our HABITS (which include stress and emotional triggers).

It's important to understand that the autonomic nervous system (which runs subconsciously) is driving our habits and our behaviors. So changing our behaviors without addressing our habits at the subconscious level is like trying to mop up water in a flooded room without first turning off the running faucet.

This is why, despite the best intentions and knowledge, many people have a hard time maintaining weight loss, healthy habits, or lasting results.

In this episode of the Mind Your Health Podcast, you'll discover:
📌What our detox organs require in order to drive the detox processes in our bodies (which is the reason why most detox programs and cleanses are ineffective)
📌Why your habits are the foundation of a successful detox, and why self awareness is an essential pillar for lasting health changes
What you can experience when you learn how to detox your body EFFECTIVELY, including decreased bloating, enhanced digestion, and improved energy
📌Mindfulness practices that promote effective detox and self awareness

Want to learn how to detox your mind and body in just 5 days? My 5-Day New Year Reset is currently taking place, but it's not too late to join and catch up on the replays! Click here to sign up now: https://am.drconniecheung.com/new-year-reset
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Ep. 290: The REAL Cause of Gut Issues and How To Heal Your Gut 0

Jan 17, 2023

Gut Health is a buzzword these days, but did you know that our gut health is influenced by much more than just the foods we eat? In the last couple of years, there's been an increase in the amount of people who've gained excess weight, accumulated pesky symptoms that the doctors just can't figure out, or picked up some mental, emotional, or physical habits that are likely adding to overall health decline. And the truth is that all of this stems from gut issues. So how do you heal your gut? While most people believe that diet is the best place to start, Dr. Connie shares why you must completely FLIP the way you approach your health if you want to actually get to the root of your gut issues and get rid of these symptoms once and for all.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The FASTEST way to start seeing results with your health, and why the conventional and holistic health systems lack efficiency
The single most liable factor that puts patients in a powerless position
The truth about why we tend to sabotage ourselves in pursuit of our health goals
The function of our gut-brain axis and detox organs, and why our behaviors only impact 5% of their functioning
Solutions to address gut issues at the ROOT so that you can turn off the cycle of inflammation and start seeing results with your health
Ditch the New Year's Resolution and join me for a New Year RESET instead!
Rather than trying to do something different by changing your behavior, let's remove what's getting in your way so that those healthy habits become much easier to do and you start to move towards your health goals FASTER!
My 5-Day New Year Reset starts on Monday January 23rd. Click the link to reserve your spot and sign up now! https://am.drconniecheung.com/new-year-reset

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Ep. 289: Debunking Restrictive Diets for Gut Health 0

Jan 10, 2023

Most people think that changing their diet is the best place to start when making changes for their health. Despite all my education and knowledge in the fields of Nutrition and Functional Medicine, almost all of it was irrelevant last year when I got really sick. None of the dietary practices I had previously lived by helped me, and this made me realize that we have to go deeper if we want to create long lasting changes in our health. So in this episode I discuss why restrictive diets for gut health don't work when it comes to addressing our pesky symptoms. So if you've made health goals for yourself this year, you'll want to listen to this episode before you jump into a diet or any other regimented program.

In this episode, I'll break down:
✔️The truth about detoxification and the impact that detox has on our symptoms
✔️What most doctors and experts DON'T tell you about the cause of allergies and food intolerances
✔️The single most critical factor you need to address if you want to improve digestion and gut health (and it's not the foods you eat...)
✔️The difference between food for the mind vs food for the body, and which is more important when it comes to making health changes
✔️How to transform your health in 2023 without forcing yourself to follow a restrictive diet or exercise plan

Want to learn how to detox your body in 5 days so that you can go into the rest of the year with a CLEAN slate? Join me for my free 5-Day New Year Reset which starts on January 23rd! Click the link to sign up today and reserve your spot. https://am.drconniecheung.com/new-year-reset.

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Ep. 288: Yamas and Niyamas in Yoga: Cultivating Mindfulness and Self Awareness for a Fulfilling Life 0

Jan 3, 2023

Whether you are new to the practice of Yoga or are a seasoned Yogi, it's helpful to understand the foundational principles of Yoga so that when you practice, you can grow, evolve, and transform both on and off your mat. Much more than the physical practice of Yoga, there's an inner peace and love that can be cultivated to help you extend your gifts to the world and help you discover and achieve your purpose, which many of us are after. The 8 limbs of Yoga provide guidance on how to obtain spiritual enlightenment, but the first 2 limbs specifically, which are the Yamas and Niyamas, help to cultivate mindfulness and self awareness which promotes a happy and fulfilling life.

Listen to this episode as Dr. Connie breaks down the 8 limbs of Yoga, and expands on the Yamas and Niyamas so that you can apply them in your life as we embark on a new year towards growth and transformation!

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Ep. 287: Boost Focus and Energy Through The Practice of Yoga 0

Dec 27, 2022

This episode of the Mind Your Health Show is a replay of my LIVE Functional Yoga Medicine Masterclass that I recently hosted.

Click here to download the workbook that goes along with this episode: https://dcclaunches.s3.amazonaws.com/Dec+2022+FYM+Masterclass/FYM+Masterclass+Workbook.pdf

It's that time of the year when we are all making plans to set New Year's resolutions and, if you're like most, health is at the forefront of your mind. But here's a secret, want to know why New Year's resolutions usually fail? It's because people are only making a change in their behavior, NOT their identity. But your behaviors are heavily influenced by your identity.

Your identity is your self-image, or the way you see yourself. It's what you think of yourself and how you talk to yourself. Your thoughts and feelings are a reflection of your identity. Not only that, but your thoughts and feelings drive your behavior. For example, many of us tend to reach for “bad" foods like ice cream, bread, cakes, and even alcohol when we're feeling uncomfortable, negative emotions.

To create long-lasting change in our health (and life), we need to shift our identity and not just our behaviors. So – what's the quickest way to start to change your identity? Change your POSTURE!

In this episode, I'll teach you how to RESET your health by helping you cultivate awareness, enhance your posture, and shift your identity through the practice of Yoga. You don't want to miss this powerful masterclass that will set you up for success in the New Year.

And for a limited time, my Functional Yoga Medicine Membership is open for enrollment for only $69/month (normally $89/month). Click this link to learn more and sign up today for this special offer before time runs out! https://am.drconniecheung.com/fym-membership

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Ep. 286: Chakras 101: Healing Through Meditation 0

Dec 20, 2022

If you've done Yoga or meditation before, whether you recently started or have been practicing for a while, you've likely heard of chakras. Chakras are typically mentioned by Yoga instructors or in guided meditations, and various Yoga poses and meditations can actually open up or unblock our chakras. But in order for this to be helpful for you, it's important that you know how the chakras apply in your life!

In this episode of the Mind Your Health Show, Dr. Connie explains each chakra system, what it means when the chakras are blocked, how to release them when they're blocked, and the importance of meditation in healing the chakras.

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Ep. 285: Boost Energy With These Simple Chair Exercises 0

Dec 13, 2022

There are many times when fatigue can limit your ability to function day to day. Even though it’s counterintuitive, gently moving your body to improve circulation and muscular and joint movements will help your body boost energy by improving your metabolism and detoxification.

In this episode, Dr. Connie will show you how you can gently guide your body’s movement so that you can boost energy just when you think you don’t have any more to give. What's great is that these exercises are simple and all you need is a chair, which means you can do them any time of the day!

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