Weight Release is not just about shedding pounds; it's a positive, holistic journey towards better health. This approach emphasizes respecting and understanding our body's needs, rather than resorting to punishing or depriving it.
In today's episode of Mind Your Health Podcast, we explore how this mindset shift leads to enhanced energy levels, improved sleep quality, uplifted moods, and increased physical strength and endurance.
Check out what you will discover during this episode:
🍏 The REAL distinction between 'Weight Loss' and 'Weight Release'
🍏 Embracing mindful and intuitive eating for a healthier relationship with food
🍏 Recognizing the link between our emotions and eating habits
🍏 The power of a positive mindset in achieving our health goals
Join me as we explore these key aspects, offering practical tips and insights to help you let go of your weight for the long haul. This episode is not just about losing weight, but about gaining a deeper understanding and connection with our body and mind for long-term health and happiness.
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0:00 - 0:12 Intro
1:13 - 5:12 Weight Loss vs. Weight Release
5:13 - 9:02 Tips For Weight Release
9:03 - 10:20 Outro
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In today's episode of Mind Your Health Podcast, we continue our journey exploring the EASE Method and go into the realm of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) - crucial to our body's unconscious functions.
Tune in today and discover the health implications of an imbalanced ANS, including the effects on mental health, digestive health, sleep quality, and immune system strength. We also delve into the physiological changes during stress and the importance of relaxation techniques that help bring balance back into our lives.
We expand on practical approaches to managing stress and supporting a healthy ANS, such as deep breathing exercises, mindfulness, and healthy lifestyle choices. Gain insights into the importance of regular practice and how these techniques contribute to long-term wellbeing.
Join us to understand the foundational role of the ANS in maintaining health and managing stress.
During this episode, you will find out...
🌿 The critical functions of the Autonomic Nervous System in managing stress, anxiety, and hormonal balance.
🌿 The connection between the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems and their impact on your health.
🌿 Insights into managing stress and supporting a healthy ANS for a balanced and healthy life.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 1:15 Intro
1:16 - 5:37 What Is ANS?
5:38 - 12:52 SNS & PNS Balance
12:53 - 20:39 ANS & Stress
20:39 - 23:14 Signs Of An Imbalanced ANS
223:15 - 30:32 Supporting A Healthy ANS
30:33 - 32:05 Outro
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In today's Mind Your Health podcast episode, we explore the intricate workings of the Enteric Nervous System (ENS) and its influence on our health. The journey begins with an in-depth look at the ENS, a complex network of neurons in our gastrointestinal tract that is fundamental in managing the digestive process.
We delve into the complex role of the ENS in various stages of digestion, including swallowing, stomach functioning, and bowel movements. The episode also sheds light on the ENS's vital role in regulating the defecation reflex and how it affects our overall digestive health.
We get into how the gut’s production of serotonin can indirectly influence brain function, affecting our mood and mental health. This leads us to explore the intriguing relationship between gut health and anxiety, revealing how stress and anxiety can alter gut motility and neurotransmitter production.
The episode also highlights the importance of the ENS in maintaining a balanced immune response and its overarching effect on the body. Throughout the episode, you will discover:
🌿 Essential insights into how your Enteric Nervous System influences digestion, hormones, mental health, and skin.
🌿 The profound impact of gut health on your mood, skin, and overall health.
🌿 Practical dietary and lifestyle modifications to enhance and support your gut health.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of gut health and its effects on our wellbeing.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 2:02 Intro
2:03- 5:02 What Is ENS?
5:03 - 8:15 How ENS Regulates Digestion
8:16 - 11:39 ENS, Serotonin & Anxiety
11:40 - 14:42 Are Gut Tests Worth It?
14:43 - 18:13 How Does Gut Health Affect Your Skin?
18:14 - 24:18 ENS & Immune System
24:19 - 31:55 ENS, Mental Health & Gut Microbiota
31:56 - 35:07 Improving Your Gut Health
35:08 - 36:04 Outro
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In today's Mind Your Health podcast episode, we delve deeply into the complex world of thyroid health. I begin by exploring the genetic aspects of thyroid problems, unraveling how heredity can play a significant role in thyroid disorders. A key focus is on the relationship between thyroid function and weight management.
You will gain insights into how thyroid imbalances can lead to weight gain or loss, and the intricate ways in which thyroid hormones regulate metabolism. I touch on practical food recommendations tailored for optimal thyroid health, emphasizing nutrients that support thyroid function.
Stress management is another critical area we cover, as stress can profoundly impact thyroid health. Of course, this product includes the implications of high thyroid levels, often leading to hyperthyroidism, and conversely, the reasons behind low thyroid levels, which can result in hypothyroidism.
Throughout the episode, you will discover:
🌿 Foundations information of what you need to know about your thyroid as a patient
🌿 How to navigate through your labs and supplement recommendations
🌿 What simple lifestyle changes you can make to improve your thyroid health
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of thyroid health and how it's interconnected with genetics, diet, stress, and overall wellbeing.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 0:49 Intro
0:50 - 2:49 Can thyroid problems have a genetic component?
2:50 - 5:49 Do thyroid disorders affect weight?
5:50 - 7:49 What foods should you eat for thyroid support?
7:50 - 9:00 Understanding thyroid lab values
9:01 - 11:39 Thyroid and adrenal health connection
11:40 - 13:08 How to manage stress for better thyroid health
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As the New Year is approaching, we all have our resolutions and habits we want to break. Let's dive back into a popular episode, where I explore the power of our subconscious mind!
Our subconscious mind plays a significant role in our daily decision-making process. It encompasses thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that operate beneath the surface of our conscious awareness. While we may not always be fully aware of its influence, it profoundly impacts our actions and choices. Past experiences, conditioning, and memories stored in the subconscious shape our perceptions and responses to various situations.
Yoga, on the other hand, is the key to tapping into our subconscious wiring. It encourages us to dive deeper into our thoughts and emotions, unlocking the hidden layers of our subconscious. As we engage in self-reflection and self-awareness on the mat, we can identify and address limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns that have been shaping our behavior.
In this episode, you will discover:
🌿 The influence of the subconscious mind in our everyday life, and the reason we tend to fall back into old patterns and habits
🌿 How Yoga can change our subconscious patterns
🌿 How to use the subconscious mind to overcome limiting beliefs that may be preventing you from achieving the health you desire to have
Dive deeper with me today and explore how we can change our limiting beliefs and develop healthier daily patterns!
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:42 Intro
2:42 - 5:17 What is Our Subconscious Mind
5:18 - 6:38 Power of Subconscious Mind
6:39 - 8:37 Yoga Reshaping Your Subconscious
8:32 - 9:14 Outro
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Discover the resonating power of sound therapy in my latest Mind Your Health podcast episode, where we delve into the fascinating science behind sound baths.
This ancient healing practice, which has gained modern momentum, harnesses the vibrations of gongs, singing bowls, and other instruments to promote deep relaxation and well-being. We'll explore how sound baths can have a profound impact on our physiological and psychological states, influencing everything from brainwave patterns to stress levels.
How do sound baths have the ability to induce a meditative state, lower anxiety, and improve mood? Learn why sound baths are more than just a trend; they're a scientifically-backed approach to wellness that can catalyze the body's natural healing processes, enhance mental clarity, and promote emotional tranquility.
Stay tuned for:
🌀 The benefits of Sound Bath that you will experience
🌀 What happens inside your body to gain these results
🌀 New research proving undeniable mental and physical benefits of sound healing
Whether you're a wellness enthusiast, a yoga practitioner, or simply looking to improve your mental health, this podcast will enlighten you on why sound baths are an essential tool for anyone seeking to foster a balanced and harmonious life.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 4:50 Introduction to Sound Baths
4:50 - 17:48 What Happens To Your Body During a Sound Bath
17:49 - 19:21 Outro
Scientific Studies and Findings
1. Reduction in Tension, Anger, Fatigue, and Depression: A 2016 study highlighted that participants experienced significantly less tension, anger, fatigue, and depression after engaging in sound meditation with a Tibetan singing bowl. This study also noted an increase in feelings of spiritual well-being.
2. Stress Reduction: Research has demonstrated that sound baths can effectively reduce stress. In studies, participants have reported feeling less stress
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Are you unknowingly putting your thyroid to sleep with synthetic hormones? Wake up to the truth in our latest episode, where I uncover the often ignored link between your gut health, brain function, and thyroid hormones!
In today's episode, let's explore why 'external fixes' could be pressing the pause button on your thyroid's natural abilities and discover empowering strategies to address the root cause of thyroid imbalances. It's time to ditch the band-aid solutions and focus on what the root issues are that causing your thyroid to be out of balance. Your body has a powerful capacity for balance and healing—let's unlock it together! Tune in now and transform your thyroid health with insights that Big Pharma , insurance companies and your doctor won't tell you about!
A sneak peak inside this episode:
🌟 We will tap into the most common hypothyroid/hyperthyroid symptoms and WHY they are occurring
🌟 I discuss dietary tips and practical actions you can take TODAY that will kickstart your healing
🌟 I dive into why the EASE Method is the key to successfully refining your health truth
Check out the EASE Method episode below: https://www.youtube.com/live/a9_wH09kxds?si=iQdDIlGKoE2zNnls
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 1:22 Intro
1:23 - 2:52 Thyroid Symptoms
2:53 - 8:30 Nervous System & Thyroid Connection
8:31 - 13:51 How To Navigate Thyroid Symptoms
13:52 - 17:02 Gut & Thyroid Connection
17:03 - 20:17 How Do You Integrate Practical Tips?
20:18 - 21:26
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In today's episode of Mind Your Health, we're diving into the intricate connection between stress, cortisol, inflammation, sleep, hormones, and weight gain. What a mouthful!
The daily stressors we face, whether from work pressures, personal or family challenges, or even environmental toxins, can elevate our cortisol levels.
Elevated cortisol levels have a cascade effect to impact our sleeping, eating habits, and weight, all through the HPA axis, aka our stress response.
By prioritizing your wellbeing and understanding these connections, you can take control of your health and steer it towards a more harmonious path, NATURALLY rebalancing your hormones and losing weight.
What's in store for you during this week's episode:
🌟Understanding the science between the HPA Axis and cortisol, inflammation, weight gain, etc.
🌟What triggers HPA Axis imbalance in your everyday life
🌟Practical tips and habits that will help you rebalance hormones and lose stubborn weight
This has been an incredibly requested episode because so many women are unsure if they should listen to their doctors and start taking bio-identical hormones. Let me know what you think in the comments below!
If you are in the Suwanee area, Functional Yoga Medicine is hosting a 7 Day Hormone Harmony Reset starting THIS weekend! Rebalance your hormones naturally with yoga, mindful eating, breathwork and more. Click the link to sign up now! https://am.drconniecheung.com/hormone-harmony-fym
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 2:06 Intro
2:07 - 5:46 Stress & HPA Axis
5:47 - 8:36 Inflammation & HPA Axis
8:37 - 10:41 Tapping Into Mental Health
10:42 - 12:07 General Overview
12:08 - 12:53 Outro
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What is missing in our current healthcare system? Often, healthcare providers fail to address the root issue of what is going on, simply putting a "bandaid" on the patient's physical symptoms. For years, as a practitioner and a patient, I saw and personally suffered from this gap in healthcare, which kept me from feeling better.
For many, there is an endless cycle of being sick, feeling okay for a while, then feeling sick again. Why does this happen? Because no one is going deep enough to figure out what the problem is. We are so used to a "pill for every ill" solution or a simple diagnosis that we forget we are a whole being experiencing emotional, spiritual and physical traumas that can create “dis-ease” or imbalance inside of us.
With years of experience, piecing together academic and ancient practice, I have come up with the EASE Method. This method lays the foundation for holistic healing in every aspect of your physical and energetic being. The EASE Method is how transformational healing happens, beyond the scope of our current health care system.
In this episode, you will learn:
✨ What the EASE Method is and how it came to be
✨ How to apply the EASE Method in your everyday life
✨ Why this method is the foundation for true, integrative healing
This method pulls functional medicine and western medicine together in a way that makes sense…using the ancient practice of yoga to cultivate a true way of knowing our bodies from the inside-out.
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0:00 - 0:49 Intro
0:50 - 7:30 What Is The EASE Method
7:31 -11:11 EASE In Practice
11:12 - 13:52 Outro
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Ashtanga is the most ancient form of Yoga that focuses on movement and breath to a very disciplined degree. The psychological and mental benefits are notable even after one yoga session…
From academia to the clinical world and entrepreneurial space, I have pushed myself in every area of my life, despite my rollercoaster of a journey with Lupus. I have a lot of people in my life to thank for their support, but Ashtanga Yoga is truly what has gotten me out of my head, through my limiting beliefs and victim mindset, so that I could rise above the difficult times.
Dive into the world of Ashtanga Yoga with me, an age-old journey woven through the 8 Limbs of Yoga that have totally changed my life. It's more than just a workout; it's a silent, meditative voyage from the chaos of our minds into the sanctity of our bodies. I've felt my own focus and awareness sharpen, and a kind of peace settle in that's hard to explain until you feel it for yourself.
If you need to get out of your head and into the present moment, Ashtanga is for you. During this episode, I go into the history of this ancient practice as well as the benefits for your wellbeing. After listening, you’ll discover:
🌿 What Ashtanga Yoga really is and where it comes from
🌿 What this ancient practice can do for your mental and physical well-being
🌿 Ways you can start practicing, whether you are an advanced yogi or beginner
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Join me at Functional Yoga Medicine for our 4-week Ashtanga series workshop, starting this weekend. Let's explore the depths of this practice and emerge revitalized together. Reserve your spot today, and let's unfold the layers of ourselves.
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0:00 - 1:11 Intro
1:12 - 4:31 What Is Ashtanga
4:32 - 8:51 Effects of Ashtanga On Our Bodies
8:52 - 10:43 Outro
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Menopause can be a confusing (and long) phase of a woman's life. It comes with a cocktail of symptoms that can disrupt your daily life. Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, hair loss, and bone density reduction are just a few of the challenges many women encounter during this transitional time.
Behind these symptoms is a complex interplay of hormonal changes that can feel overwhelming. So... what is the ROOT cause of all of your menopause symptoms and more importantly, how can you navigate through this?
In this episode, I am discussing why your hormonal symptoms occur in the first place and how to work through them with lifestyle modifications that might surprise you. In fact, dieting and over-exercising might actually make your symptoms worse, so being mindful about your actions is truly the key to alleviating your pesky symptoms.
In this episode, you will discover:
🩸 Why you have menopausal symptoms in the first place
🩸 Nutritional tips to help reduce symptoms
🩸 Why yoga is the movement you want to be practicing SPECIFICALLY during this time
🩸 How to empower yourself during this time
Ladies, you don't want to miss this episode so you can CHOOSE to live the trouble-free life you deserve.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 0:58 - Intro
0:59 - 4:58 Menopause Can Be Unpredictable
4:59 - 8:22 What Is Menopause + What Are Symptoms?
8:23 - 10:05 Impact On Quality Of Life
10:06 - 13:12 How To Tackle Symptoms
13:13 - 14:25 Yoga’s Role in Symptom-relief
14:26 - 18:27 Dietary Recommendations
18:28 - 19:12 Outro
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Lately, we have been discussing issues around hormones, the impact of stress, and the intertwined effects they have on our mental and physical well-being. Reflecting on this, I'm drawn to revisit a past episode that stirred up a lot of questions.
How to ACTUALLY Balance Your Hormones...Without Toxic Medications
Many of you expressed curiosity about the concept of "regulating your hormones," particularly when it comes to introducing medications into the mix. Year after year, I've witnessed an increasing number of women searching for holistic approaches to address hormonal imbalances that they are experiencing, whether it's the mood swings, the unwanted weight or the decreased libido.
Here's the truth: because all our hormones are interconnected and communicate with each other, it's not effective to address just ONE hormone. So how can we address and balance all hormones in the body? By balancing our chakra system.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🧘 How our ENERGY influences our body function, and why Western Medicine labs can be unreliable as a result
🧘 The faulty effects of hormone medication on our gland function and hormone production
🧘 The 7 chakras in the body, the hormones they are associated with, and the impact of chakra imbalance on our hormones
🧘 How to use Yoga and meditation as a tool for balancing chakras so that you can naturally balance hormones to get rid of unwanted symptoms
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In the latest episode of Mind Your Health, I dive into the sensitive topic of stress eating, a behavior many of us might be all too familiar with. Have you ever stopped to wonder what triggers this? Or the toll it might be taking on your mental and physical health? As a registered dietitian, I have seen the ups and downs of what a diet focused culture can bring about in women.
This is an issue that's become increasingly pervasive in our modern society: the stress induced by dieting and societal expectations around eating and body image. Stress eating has a relationship with our hormones, mental health, digetsive system and nervous system. This means that weight gain, GI issues, mood and metabolism are all related.
Dieting, often brought about by societal pressures to look a certain way, can inadvertently lead to stress eating. When people, most commonly women, feel constrained by rigid dietary rules or the constant scrutiny of societal standards, they may find solace in food as a coping mechanism. The irony is that the very act of dieting, meant to control or reduce weight, can trigger the counterproductive behavior of emotional eating.
We are living through the societal lens of eating 'right' with looking 'right.' When we are continually trying to meet these external standards, the joy of eating is overshadowed by guilt, anxiety, and judgment.
It seems like “intuitive eating” has become somewhat of a buzz phrase, but what does it mean? Let’s tune into what it means to be present and listen to our body's cues… this is how we can foster a healthier relationship with food, free from the chains of societal expectations. Embracing food as nourishment and not an enemy can change the dynamic of eating from stressful to joy.
There is so much to unpack here. In this episode, you’ll discover:
👉🏼 Where stress eating can come from
👉🏼 How overeating affects your body and mind
👉🏼 Tips on how to create a loving relationship with food
👉🏼 What eating in a state of gratitude really means
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Stress has profound impacts on our self-confidence. But why does this occur? At the heart of this lies our "monkey brain" – a primal part of our cognitive function that's wired for survival and riddled with anxiety. When under stress, our brain instinctively triggers the 'fight or flight' response, which redirects oxygen and energy to our limbs, preparing us for quick action. While this may have been crucial for our ancestors when facing predators, in today's world, it hampers our ability to think clearly, make confident decisions, and show up as our most authentic selves.
In our current day to day, our stressors look more like being on time, managing our kids and being in traffic. When we are in this state, essential systems like our digestive organs and even our brain don't receive the necessary oxygen for optimal function. This physiological shift not only clouds judgment but also erodes our self-assurance because we simply can't think clearly.
So, how do we break free from this cycle? The answer lies in mindfulness. By being acutely aware of our values and monitoring our thoughts, we can slowly train our brain to respond differently.
In this episode, you will discover:
🌟How lack of confidence can affect your daily life
🌟Where unexpected stress can come from
🌟Practical tips you can use TODAY to begin to alleviate your stress.
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In today's episode of The Mind Your Health Podcast, I am getting into a topic that affects us every second of every day: breathing. We breathe in; we breathe out. But... have you ever stopped to consider the physiological effects that breathing has on our bodies, especially when it comes to stress?
Breath is power. It's not just the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. Breathing can get us both in and out of fight or flight mode. Deep, conscious breathing can stimulate a calming domino effect in our bodies, helping to counterbalance stress and evoke calmness.
When we breathe deeper, more oxygen in our blood translates to improved cell function, enhanced thinking and focus, and better energy metabolism. By optimizing oxygen levels, we equip our bodies to better combat the wear and tear of daily stressors.
I hope this episode WAKES YOU UP and helps you realize the power of breath. In the next 15 minutes, you'll discover...
🌿 What body mechanics are affected by our breath
🌿 How intentional breathing can calm us down and reduce stress
🌿 2 different breathing techniques that you can do AT ANY TIME to start regulating your nervous system
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0:00 - 0:40 Intro
0:41 - 3:20 The Influence Of Breath
3:21 - 10:19 Our Body Is Designed To Breathe
10:20 - 13:30 Breathing Exercise
13:31 - 16:30 Intentional Breathing Benefits
16:31 - 17:17 Outro
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Symptoms like persistent fatigue, mood swings, sleep irregularities, and even digestive troubles are what we can define as adrenal fatigue… sound familiar?
Adrenal fatigue is a term that's gained momentum in the functional medicine space, but what does it really mean for our day-to-day existence?
At the core of our body's stress response lies the adrenal glands. When persistently taxed, they can lead to what's popularly termed 'adrenal fatigue', impacting everything from our energy levels to our mood, hormones and even our metabolism.
Today we are talking about how everyday challenges, from work stressors to personal upheavals, can drain us, pushing our adrenals to continuously pump out stress hormones. Over time, this consistent demand can wear them out, leading to a hormonal imbalance that affects every aspect of our health and life.
But here's the silver lining: there are natural paths to rebalancing our hormones and rejuvenating our adrenals.
Tune in to this episode, where I dive deeper into the mysteries of adrenal fatigue, uncover its effects on our daily routines, and explore what you can do TODAY to begin mending your overworked adrenal glands.
In this episode, you will discover…
👉🏼 What adrenal fatigue REALLY is
👉🏼 How adrenal fatigue affects almost every aspect of your life
👉🏼 How to naturally begin to heal your adrenal fatigue
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0:00 - 1:35 Intro
1:36 - 3:20 Physiological Foundations
3:21 - 11:28 Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue
11:29 - 15:18 How to Naturally Recover From Adrenal Fatigue
15:19 - 16:50 Outro
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In today’s episode, we are tying in two important previous episodes together (linked below) to understand just how CHAKRAS, HORMONES and YOGA connect. In the complex network of our bodies, every cell plays a role, and each function has its importance.
Chakras are like energy hubs located along our spine, helping us understand our overall well-being. Each chakra, from our lower back up to the top of our head, connects to particular glands in our body. That's where chakras and hormones come together.
So, where does Yoga fit into this? Yoga and breathing techniques are designed not just for physical flexibility and movement, but for energetic realignment. When we engage in specific yoga poses targeting a certain chakra, we stimulate the associated gland. Each gland corresponds to a specific hormone and physical, emotional and spiritual symptom.
In this episode, you will learn…
🧘🏻 Which hormone and gland correlates with each specific Chakra
🧘🏻 The symptoms associated with each unbalanced Chakra
🧘 How Yoga can rebalance your energy centers
Previous MUST WATCH episodes:
How To Actually Balance Your Hormones… WITHOUT Toxic Medications Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/live/ij4BoIRtxaQ?si=6p_L9BZHr8is81qX
How To Actually Balance Your Hormones… WITHOUT Toxic Medications Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/live/NuN0RvA1jL8?si=paAn4vCUKNFB7KMe
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Today, we're diving deep into the idea that real-world experience often outweighs any formal certificate hanging on your wall. It's not just about what you know, but how you apply that knowledge in tangible ways.
Knowledge, in its purest form, is what fills textbooks and lectures, and is often seen as the foundation of education. However, having knowledge doesn't necessarily mean you can use it effectively in real-world situations. Applied knowledge, on the other hand, is the ability to take what you know and use it in practical contexts.
It’s the bridge between theory and action. While knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, applied knowledge is using that tomato appropriately in a recipe, demonstrating that understanding something and effectively using it are two very different skills and it’s the KEY component to growing in your personal and professional life.
In this episode, you will discover…
🌿 Why my years of academic experience couldn’t teach me how to be a practitioner
🌿 What applied knowledge is and how to use it in your day to day
🌿 The power of personal experience
🌿 How to use applied knowledge to adapt and grow
🌿 The connection between applied knowledge and Yoga
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Our subconscious mind is like a massive storage room for all the things we've been through, how we feel, what worries us, our habits and everything that makes us think. It's a complex space that impacts our daily lives, changing the way we see and engage with everything and everyone around us. Changing our subconscious patterns can seem unimaginable…
But this is the ONLY way to change our habits and grow into the people we want to be. The consistent practice of Yoga challenges you both mentally and physically, tapping into your mental threshold. This allows you to challenge your limiting beliefs.
In this episode, we are diving into how crucial consistent Yoga practice is to challenging our limiting beliefs and the science to why this is possible. You’ll discover..
🌟 Why Yoga has the power to help you become the most ideal version of yourself
🌟 The connections between asanas (physical poses) and our mind
🌟 What starting your Yoga practice can look like
🌟 Practical tips for yogis and instructors on how to deepen your practice
Tune into this episode to not only understand why Yoga has the power to change your subconscious beliefs, but how to implement this into your daily yoga practice.
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Our subconscious mind plays a significant role in our daily decision-making process. It encompasses thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that operate beneath the surface of our conscious awareness. While we may not always be fully aware of its influence, it profoundly impacts our actions and choices. Past experiences, conditioning, and memories stored in the subconscious shape our perceptions and responses to various situations.
Yoga encourages us to dive deeper into our thoughts and emotions, unlocking the hidden layers of our subconscious. As we engage in self-reflection and self-awareness on the mat, we can identify and address limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns that have been shaping our behavior.
In this episode, you will discover:
🌿 The influence of the subconscious mind in our everyday life, and the reason we tend to fall back into old patterns and habits
🌿 How Yoga can change our subconscious patterns
🌿 How to use the subconscious mind to overcome limiting beliefs that may be preventing you from achieving the health you desire to have
Dive deeper with me today and explore how we can change our limiting beliefs and develop healthier daily patterns.
Are you a yoga teacher or health and wellness expert struggling with limiting beliefs about your ability to help your clients? Click the link to sign up for my free, upcoming training where I'll help you nip those beliefs in the bud so that you can stand out in your field and make greater impact in the lives you serve: https://am.drconniecheung.com/fym-live-training
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When we think of Yoga, we find ourselves thinking about the workout, maybe even the serenity it gave us for an hour or so. There is so much more that Yoga can offer. Yoga benefits our body and mind in many ways that we might not even realize what’s happening inside of our body when we practice.
There is a deep connection between our physiology, nervous system and mind that is heavily influenced by our breath and movement with Yoga. This happens when we practice properly and by not over exerting ourselves because we think that a Yoga pose has to look a certain way. Tapping into this connection occurs when we fully align during our practice, by rebalancing our chakras and intentionally moving, breathing and challenging ourselves.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
🌿 The neurological connection between our skeletal system and mind, and how Yoga promotes this connection for optimal wellbeing
🌿 How chakras relate to our glands, and how we can improve our wellbeing by balancing our chakras
🌿 What the 8 Limbs of Yoga are and why it is important to understand them when practicing yoga
🌿 How nutrition plays a role in our yoga practice and our day to day mindfulness
Understanding just how our physical being impacts our energy, hormones and mental health is a part of practicing Yoga intentionally.
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Have you ever experienced the frustration of being caught in a never-ending loop when it comes to your health? As a health professional and patient myself, I have also experienced confusion and disappointment when it came to my health issues. Today, I share my personal experiences from both sides of the healthcare system and discuss why there are fundamental problems with how care is provided and how these problems contribute to a never-ending cycle of sickness.
As the founder of Functional Yoga Medicine, I have been incredibly intentional with the methodology behind my healing methods. By combining my 27 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, Registered Dietitian, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Yoga Instructor, I have found a way to blend Western and Eastern medicine with the practice of Yoga in a way that truly integrates healing.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
🌿 WHY our broken healthcare system keeps patients sick
🌿 The limitations I experienced both as practitioner and patient, and how Functional Yoga Medicine came to be as a result
🌿 How to take your health into your own hands so you never have to become dependent on the healthcare system
🌿 How to address health issues at the root cause
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This episode of the Mind Your Health Show is Part 2 of a two part series! If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, click here to listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij4BoIRtxaQ
In Part 1, we integrated Eastern and Western Medicine philosophies by exploring the relationship between our hormones and our chakras. In this episode, we will dive deeper into the causes of blocked chakras, which results in hormonal imbalance.
Remember, hormones are chemical messengers that are influenced by our energy and state of being. And what determines our state of being? Our feelings and emotions.
So in this episode, we will explore the feelings associated with each chakra when it is balanced and imbalanced, and what you can bring attention to in order to start balancing your chakras to regulate your hormones.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
🧘 The 7 chakras and the feelings associated when each chakra is balanced
🧘 The 7 chakras and the feelings associated when each chakra is imbalanced
🧘 Symptoms of hormonal imbalance associated with each chakra
🧘 How to use Yoga to shift your energy within to bring balance, regulation, and harmony to all chakras and hormones
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This episode of the Mind Your Health Show is Part 1 of a two part series!
The aim of Functional Yoga Medicine™ is to integrate the best practices of Eastern and Western Medicine to provide you with a complete and holistic approach to your healing so that you can effectively get rid of unwanted symptoms.
Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that communicate with one another and command our organs and body systems to function. But our hormones are heavily influenced by our energy or state of being.
When something feels off, Western Medicine doctors can test our hormones, but they typically only test and address singular hormones, then prescribe medication for one hormone. Not to mention, these lab results can change dramatically at any moment, depending on our state of being.
But here's the truth: because all our hormones are interconnected and communicate with each other, it's not effective to address just ONE hormone. So how can we address and balance all hormones in the body? By balancing our chakra system.
Chakras, a foundational pillar of Eastern Medicine philosophy, are vortexes of energy in the body that correspond to and influence specific glands and hormones. Unless we address our state of being and balance the energy of our chakras, our hormones stand no chance at achieving balance.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🧘 How our ENERGY influences our body function, and why Western Medicine labs can be unreliable as a result
🧘 The faulty effects of hormone medication on our gland function and hormone production
🧘 The 7 chakras in the body, the hormones they are associated with, and the impact of chakra imbalance on our hormones
🧘 How to use Yoga and meditation as a tool for balancing chakras so that you can naturally balance hormones to get rid of unwanted symptoms
Want to get started? Sign up for my FREE Hormone Harmony: 7-Day Hormone Reset where you'll learn how to use Yoga to reset your hormones. Click here to sign up now: https://am.drconniecheung.com/hormone-harmony
And if you want to go deeper for a more tailored approach, my Gut Healing Transformation program is currently OPEN for enrollment! Click here to learn more: https://am.drconniecheung.com/ght-diy
Be sure to tune in for Part 2 next week where I'll share exactly what causes your hormones and chakras to become imbalanced and what you can do about it.
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Most of my patients come to me with mysterious symptoms that their doctors just can't seem to figure out. Despite their normal lab results, many of them struggle with chronic fatigue, aches and pains, digestive discomfort issues, weight gain, and sleep problems on a daily basis.
They start to question what's wrong with them, as their doctors can't do much other than prescribe medications. They try to change their diet, exercise more, and take supplements, but nothing seems to help.
The one commonality I've found with all my patients is elevated STRESS levels. So in this episode of the Mind Your Health podcast, I want to dive into the topic of stress and cortisol (the body's main stress hormone), and its impact on all other hormones in the body, which simply put, are chemical messengers in the body that signal our organs to function properly.
Without proper hormone regulation and function, our bodies can't do what they're supposed to do, which leads to undesirable symptoms that interfere with our day to day life.
In this episode, you'll discover:
📌The impact of stress on your physical health and body, and a hidden type of stress that we tend to dismiss or ignore
📌How your HPA axis (controlled by your nervous system) works when you experience stress to impact your digestion, immune system, mood and emotions, and metabolism
📌Signs and symptoms of a dysregulated, stressed-out nervous system
📌An effective tool you can use to start to regulate your nervous system to balance your hormones so that you can get rid of your unwanted symptoms
Click here to sign up for our FREE "Hormone Harmony: 7-Day Hormone Reset" program https://am.drconniecheung.com/chakra-charge.
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