Ancient Health Podcast

What happens when your labs look normal, but you still don’t feel well?

In this episode, Dr. Motley speaks with Dr. Efrat LaMandre about why so many people feel unheard in healthcare. They explore medical gaslighting, the importance of building a supportive care team, and how stress, emotions, and the nervous system play a central role in chronic illness.

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In this episode, Dr. Motley dives deeper into your questions on learning about and treating mold toxicity. He shares patient stories to illustrate the sneaky nature of mold-related health issues and the importance of thorough testing and treatment. TOPICS DISCUSSED: 

How can your diet be affected by mold toxicity? 

How can it affect alpha gal and what can be done about that? 

What does mold have to do with your genetics? 

What are some herbal treatments to deal with mold toxicity in your kidneys? 

Tools mentioned in this episode:

Start with homeopathics - https://dbscript.com/product/moldssr/

Soliman Auricular Ear Treatment - https://alternativemedicinecenter.info/soliman-auricular-allergy-treatment-saat/

Testing for mold toxins: Mycotoxin testing, OATS (Organic Acid Test) - https://mosaicdx.com/

Immunolytics - https://immunolytics.com/

Herbs that specifically help with mold toxicity

Morinda Supreme: https://shorturl.at/AmP3p

Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/yTH9J

Scutellaria Supreme: https://shorturl.at/Eio7a

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What if you didn’t dread going to the dentist? Dr. Kelly Blodgett is a biological dentist on a mission to remove the fear from dentistry. He uses this approach when discussing whether or not to remove a tooth, and other topics like:

What exactly is a cavitation and can it affect your health? 

How dental health affects your whole body

How your oral health affects your emotional life

Lab tests Dr. Blodgett orders

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We’re re-airing this episode, as we know many people struggle with the winter blues and feeling off this time of year! Do you get the blues when the weather turns cool? In this episode, Dr. Motley tackles seasonal depression from a TCM perspective. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is connected to the kidneys and bladder, so if you feel that you’re not your best self in the colder months, pay attention to signs of bladder issues. 

Show Notes: ⬇️

For UTI testing: https://microgendx.com/

For kidney issues: Uva Ursi https://shorturl.at/vqxmG

Your Seasonal Depression Recommendations:

Sunshine

Infrared Sauna

Mineral Support (check out BEAM Minerals. You can get 20% off with code DRMOTLEY - https://shorturl.at/W8MO5⁠)

Multivitamins: Thorne Research https://www.thorne.com/products.

EFT - https://www.thetappingsolution.com/eft-tapping/

Neuroemotional Technique - https://www.netmindbody.com/

00:00 - 01:14 - Intro

01:15 - 01:37 - History/Origins of Seasonal Depression/Winter Blues

01:38 - 02:30 - facts on SAD

02:31 - 04:07 - Winter months in Chinese Medicine

04:08 - 04:48 - Kidneys/Bladder/Fear Connection

04:50 - 10:42 - Patient Story

10:45 - 12:38 - UTI/Bladder Infections + Lab Testing

12:43 - 13:20 - Undereye Bags and the Kidneys

18:10 - 19:00 - Herbs for Cleaning out the Kidneys

25:00 - 27:00 - Relationship between Seasonal Depression and UTIs

27:01 - 29:00 - Recommendations for Seasonal Depression

29:01 - 31:44 - Addressing fears

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What kinds of protein shakes can you use if whey makes you bloat? Integrative Health Coach and health entrepreneur Jamie Maitland is here to break down the best protein shakes for you, how to source truly “clean” products, little health secrets like pairing your collagen with Vitamin C and, most importantly, how your mindset is the most important ingredient in creating your unique health routine. In this thoughtful conversation about health, wellness and nutrition, Jaimie reminds us that the most powerful supercomputer on earth can be found between our ears.

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