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Nothing is Certain Except Change Time passes quickly and change happens all around us every day. Like it or not. Enjoy the moment while you can, one day it will just be another memory. -Unknown   As I eluded to in the last post, time is fickle and health can be fleeting. Many of us are walking around with serious undetected issues. The moral dilemma is what to do about it, if anything. Perhaps it is more of a personal decision. I've known many a patient who suspected a serious malady but chose to ignore it and live on until the natural course of the disease drew their life to an end. As science and technology push boundaries, functional medicine races to keep up. The array of tests and treatments astound even a seasoned physician. In the end, the choice lies in how long and how well a person wants to live.   Opening Up This podcast episode ties together the previous topic of How Much Is Your Life Worth and reveals a personal note on how quickly things change for everyone. Given the chance to ponder, life takes on a whole new meaning and direction when the clock is ticking faster for you than everyone else.    

How are you feeling right now? Yes. In this exact moment? Are you where you expect to be? If not...you have slipped into the gray.

How NOT to Hack Growth When contemplating the best way to maximize results from your body. http://wp.me/p248wP-Pb

Project You episode 47 This week's guest, Dr. Laura, shares the hidden ingredient in many health foods that is destroying your health and putting your children at risk. She shares the #1 health problem affecting children today and we talk about stratgies to mitigate the risk. http://MitchelMD.com  

Can one shoe really define your life? This episode will cause you to pause and reflect.Time is precious - so how will you process this and adjust?http://MitchelMD.com

Reading For Life "Books wash away everyday dust from the soul of life."   Not sure who penned that but I love it regardless. Here is the list of the books I consumed in 2015. The links are those I felt most impactful. Let me know which you have read and how they impacted your life.  

http://MitchelMD.com 5 Cocktails For Life   Here are 5 things to consider drinking every day: Apple cider vinegar & water Green tea Water w/ lemon Kombucha Vino tinto   You might not agree with the above, but the data behind these five is compelling. I've included some links for those who want to dig a bit deeper. These are fun links as I am well aware no one wants to read a research article on scientific methods of drinking acv in the morning.     MBG - apple cider LifeHack - green tea Lemon Kombucha Vino

http://MitchelMD.com/fatty The balance is key. Don't rely on SAD and find yourself overweight, diabetic and struglling to live. The research supports the power of Omega

Longer episode, but I covered elements you won't want ot miss. This is an excerpt from a presentation I gave with a special bonus at the end.   photo credit: BigStock

Energy & Life Project You Episode 43   What makes your spirit come alive? Make a list: Who Place Situations Relentless prune your life from the energy draining forces. Keep the + and work to create situations and experiences to share and grow - recharge your spirit as often as possible.   Image credit: Unsplash: Greg Rakozy  

Metabolic Boost: Hacking Physiology Project You #41 The holiday season has slid by, so now it's time to get serious about improving your health.   Show Notes: Nutrient timing Pacing Sitting is the new smoking Cinnamon Cold thermogenesis Hydration Sleep Cortisol Reset Diet

Prescription Medications That Are Killing You Projet You #40   Show Notes: Fillers Roundup Renal Cancer Diabetes Environmental Toxins EWG

http://mitchelmd.com/eating-for-sleep/   Timing Of Snack For Optimal Sleep Project You #39   Show Notes: Insulin spike Carbohydrate Fat/protein timing Cortisol Sleep Better

Your Diet Will Fail, Unless.... Project You #38   Show Notes Cortisol Insulin Spike Visceral Fat Chronomorphologic Eating Genetic Variability SNPs

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http://wp.me/p248wP-MQ Spirulina Algae Essential amino acids Properly sourced and free of contaminants High in protein Chlorophyll is natural "cleaner" of the body Plastics and pthalate toxicity Rice Bran  

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Inflammation is a major player in system dysfunction. So how do you know if you are inflamed? You might feel it as soreness or edginess, but having objective data is a clear way to verify and validate how you feel.   Figuring It Out With the advent of electronic medical records, access to your results has never been easier. The two tests I want you to look for in your records: CBC with differential ESR 0r CRP (hs-CRP)   This may seem a bit scientific and tedius, but bear with me as I'll explain it in simple terms and I go over it on the podcast (click above to listen). I also covered this on the Periscope broadcast (Tuesdays 12 noon CST). CBC with Differential CBC = complete blood count This test measures things like white blood cells (WBC), hemoglobin and platelets (sticky things that keep you from bleeding). The differential is a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. These have various functions, but that's not key to know right now. Look for the following: Monocytes Eosinophils Basophils Add the percentages together.  Ideally this result should be 7 or less. Higher numbers are an indication of Gut Inflammation. Leaky gut is tied to a host of health problems and I talked about it here. [Tweet "Leaky gut is a big issue often overlooked as a cause of feeling poorly."] How Much Inflammation ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate. CRP = C reactive protein. hs-CRP = highly sensitive CRP All of these measure inflammation. None tell the exact source, but all serve as good markers for determining the presence of abnormal inflammation in the body. The ESR is a very old test, but still have value. The lab will provide a normal range and give you an idea if inflammation is out of control in your body. Put this together with the CBC with diff above and you'll have a pretty good idea of Leaky Gut is a problem for you. I'll be sharing more about this topic and related health issues in another blog post and podcast.   Self-Directed Analysis Look around and ask. You'll be surprised at how easy it can be to get lab testing done for very little. Your local clinic or hospital may have a list of tests you can order without seeing a doctor or having a doctor's order. This is a huge cost savings if you understand what the tests are and are not for. My local lab charges $10 for an ESR and $27 for the CBC with differential. It's a simple way I can track my health, particularly during triathlon season where I'm pushing pretty hard every day.   Coming Up I'll be covering a host of similar ways you can take back control of your health in the episodes to come. On Tuesday between 12-12:30 p.m. CST, I broadcast a segment on Periscope (soon to be FB live stream) where I share a highly actionable tip or two. The goal is to help you live an optimized life. Let me know if you have any questions.  

  Yoga With A Powerful Purpose It's More Than You Think Life rolls on at a frenetic pace and keeping track of kids, friends, family and everything else takes discipline. Before we know it the years have whirled by and much of what was familiar is in the past. The same goes with friends, jobs and acquaintances. Every now and then I catch a glimpse of a past friend doing something great. That's the genesis of this post and podcast. I met Kristin over 25 years ago as she attempted to quell my fears of anything equestrian. My first adventure on horseback was nothing short of comical, but her positive attitude and spirit got me back to the stable in one piece. Much has changed since then, including both of us and after learning about her journey I thought her mission and passion was a perfectly aligned with the theme of the Project You podcast. Listen in to our conversation as she shares her journey from the stress of a 9111 dispatcher to a new life. Kristin shares her vision about what's possible through the magic of yoga combined with a mother's love for children.     Autism Spectrum Disorder Statistics About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups ASD is almost 5 times more common among boys (1 in 42) than among girls (1 in 189) Studies in Asia, Europe, and North America have identified individuals with ASD with an average prevalence of about 1% A study in South Korea reported a prevalence of 2.6% About 1 in 6 children in the United States had a developmental disability in 2006-2008, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism. DATA from CDC.org