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Bracha Goetz is a Harvard-educated wellbeing expert and the author of 40 books that help children's souls shine. She is also the author of a candid memoir about overcoming food addications joyfully and the spiritual journey back to her roots.   3:30 The Pound-Demic   5:00 How to Nurture the “Hungry Soul” and the “Pleasure Ladder.”   12:00 Why eating is so addictive   16:00 Eating seasonally   19:00 Children’s Books   22:00 What does it mean to have Radical Wellness in your life?   Buy her books;  www.Goetzbookshop.com Bracha's Twitter   For more information about Radical Wellness, please visit: www.radicalwellnesspodcast.com Twitter: @TheRWPodcast Instagram: radicalwellnesspodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadicalWellnessPodcast Radical Wellness is produced by Executive Medicine of Texas. This podcast is intended for inspiration and educational purposes, not to take the place of formal medical advice for any of our listeners. We encourage you to seek that through your personal trusted healthcare providers. If you’re interested in becoming a patient at Executive Medicine of Texas, visit emtexas.com.

Hey guys it’s your girl Britt and today we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the studies cluttering your news feed. It’s almost summer time which means swimming pools may be in your near future. So when I came across an article that claimed that urinating in a pool is bad for your heart, I had to do some digging. The actual study, well more like hypothesis, was pretty cool. Researchers are suggesting that a sweetener commonly found in diet sodas secreted through urine called acesulfame (ass-a-soul-fame)potassium, or Ace-K for short can interact with the chlorine in pools to create toxic compounds. The good news is that scientists have found a way to quantify how much urine are in pools so they can start to track the effects. So in short, just don’t pee in the pool.    This Under The Microscope  has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com.   https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/03/01/517785902/just-how-much-pee-is-in-that-pool https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.estlett.7b00043

This is Britt and you’re listening to Radical Wellness’s segment Fun Fact Friday. Did you know that using certain fish scales could help heal severe burns? In Brazil, doctors are testing this theory on patients who have suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns. They’ve been using the skin of tilapia, a widely farmed fish in the area. Scientists were shocked when they found collagen proteins, type 1 and 2 in the skin. It had more collagen protein than human skin. These collagen proteins are necessary for proper healing. Using tilapia skin as treatment has cut down treatment time and pain medication use.    This Fun Fact Friday has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to  become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com.   https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/brazilian-city-uses-tilapia-fish-skin-treat-burn-victims

Hey guys it’s your girl Britt and today we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the studies cluttering your news feed. Today, let's talk about how chewing gum can sharpen focus. I’ve been hearing this for years and I finally decided to look into it. To my surprise, it may be true. A scientific article  from 2015, which is linked in the show notes, discussed 4 separate studies testing this hypothesis. The first study investigated gum and mood. The second study investigated force of chewing on mood and performance. The third study investigated the effects of chewing gum a full work day on performance and post work mood. The fourth study, investigated performance during the work-day, overall well being, and measurements of cortisol and heart rate at the end of the day. All four study findings suggested that chewing gum while working can increase alertness and productivity. Now, I am going to point out a problem with the studies. The first study only consisted of 100 participants, 81 of those were female. The second study consisted of 56 adults, 42 of those were female. The third study consisted of 126 participants, 87 were female. The fourth study consisted of 30 university students, 23 of those were females. So not only are the study numbers low, but the participants were mostly female. That’s not to say their findings were incorrect, just skewed toward a specific demographic. Personally I feel like this is a great starter study.    This Under The Microscope  has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4449949/#:~:text=Consistent%20with%20multiple%20studies%20examining,be%20increased%20by%20chewing%20gum.

This is Britt and you’re listening to Radical Welness’s segment Fun Fact Friday. Have you ever heard of a fabella? Me neither. Well at least until I found out anywhere between 10 to 30% of the population have one. The fabella is a small bone found in the tendon behind the Fibula. Why is it important? It’s most commonly found  in non-human animals, yet some humans are still born with them. The bone wasn’t even discovered until 1918.    Now you might be thinking, well that’s a cool fact, but why is it important? While most people with a fabella might not even know they have it, some develop fabella syndrome, which is characterized by sharp pain while extending the knee. People with this problem may also have pain while doing simple activities such as going up the stairs.   This Fun Fact Friday has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com.   https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/joa.12994

Hey guys it’s your girl Britt and today we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the studies cluttering your news feed. Summer is upon us and so are the mosquitos. So when I came across an article claiming that electronic music kept mosquitos away, I knew I had to do some digging. Turns out there may be some truth to it. Music has been known to disrupt flight and mating patterns of mosquitoes. So for this study, participants were put into two groups. One group, had no music, while the other had “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex playing in the background. The group without the music were more likely to get bit by the mosquitos than the group playing Skrillex. The electronic music also caused delayed response time in the mosquitos. So if you’re looking to keep the mosquitoes at bay this year, be sure to update your playlist. This Under The Microscope  has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001706X19301202?via=ihub

This is Britt and you’re listening to Radical Wellness’s segment Fun Fact Friday. Have you ever noticed that we are the only species with chins? Chimpanzees and gorillas lower jaws slope back from their teeth, so they don’t have chins. Even our ancient ancestors Homo Eructus had sloped back jaws. Nethanderthal jaws did slope back, but they ended at a vertical lane. So still, no jaw. It wasn’t until our species, the modern human, that chins really became a thing. Some scientists have speculated that we have jaws to help the chewing process, while other scientists are still looking for answers. The truth is, no one really understands the purpose of the chin….yet. So when someone asks you what makes you human, the answer is a chin.    This Fun Fact Friday has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com.   https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/01/were-the-only-animals-with-chins-and-no-one-knows-why/431625/

Judy Gaman is the CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas and is also an award-winning author, speaker, and radio show host. She's helped everyone from teens to CEOs. A graduate of the prestigious George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the School of Professional Studies, Judy learned how to tie together her knowledge of health and wellness and her desire to educate and inspire others.  She is an award-winning author of five books and is currently working on book number six. When she is not writing, you can hear her on the Stay Young America! podcast.   2:20 The journey to find a centenarian 6:05 Meeting Lucille 9:05 How friendship with Lucille changed Judy's life 11:04 Helping each other 14:25 Blueberry story 15:30 About Love, Life, and Lucille     For more information on Judy Gaman, visit: https://www.judygaman.com The book Love, Life, and Lucille: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Life-Lucille-Lessons-Centenarian/dp/1631528823   For more information about Radical Wellness, please visit: www.radicalwellnesspodcast.com Twitter: @TheRWPodcast Instagram: radicalwellnesspodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadicalWellnessPodcast Radical Wellness is produced by Executive Medicine of Texas. This podcast is intended for inspiration and educational purposes, not to take the place of formal medical advice for any of our listeners. We encourage you to seek that through your personal trusted healthcare providers. If you’re interested in becoming a patient at Executive Medicine of Texas, visit emtexas.com.

What is toxic postivity and how can you avoid it? Find out on this week's Fun Fact Friday.

Can sleeping naked help you burn more calories? Find out on today's Under The Microscope! This Under The Microscope has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com. Source: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/cool-temperature-alters-human-fat-metabolism

Today we are talking chiropractic care with Dr. Chris Tupper.  Dr. Chris Tupper, a well-established chiropractor in the San Antonio and Boerne, Texas areas, now brings his knowledge and experience to Executive Medicine of Texas. After graduating from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1997, he served most of his 20 plus year career in the medical community including rehabilitation facilities, large multidisciplinary and family practices, pain management, and neurology. He has appeared on multiple television shows including Univision News, Channel 5 News, and Good Morning San Antonio with Tangi Patton, speaking about the role of chiropractic related to musculoskeletal disorders and nutrition. 1:08 Journey to chiropractic care 3:20 FSR Therapy 6:15 Chiropractic care vs. acupuncture care 10:31 Working from home and posture/spinal care   Learn more about Dr. Tupper: https://www.emtexas.com/about-us/meet-the-staff/chris-tupper/   For more information about Radical Wellness, please visit: www.radicalwellnesspodcast.com Twitter: @TheRWPodcast Instagram: radicalwellnesspodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadicalWellnessPodcast Radical Wellness is produced by Executive Medicine of Texas. This podcast is intended for inspiration and educational purposes, not to take the place of formal medical advice for any of our listeners. We encourage you to seek that through your personal trusted healthcare providers. If you’re interested in becoming a patient at Executive Medicine of Texas, visit emtexas.com.

What are some of the benefits of drinking water? Find out on this weeks Fun Fact Friday.

Can Being Optimistic Help You Live Longer? Find out on this Under The Microscope.  This Under The Microscope has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com. Sources: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/look-on-the-bright-side-and-maybe-even-live-longer

Jewel Gobea is the newest addition to Executive Medicine of Texas. She is a nutritionist and health educator.  1:18 What go you into nutrition? 3:50 Nutrition during the pandemic 7:30 Children nutrition during stay at home 11:00 Stress and weight gain 12:45 Exercise during the pandemic 13:20 Advice to help lose weight 16:20 What does it mean to have radical wellness in your life? For more information about Radical Wellness, please visit: www.radicalwellnesspodcast.com Twitter: @TheRWPodcast Instagram: radicalwellnesspodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/RadicalWellnessPodcast Radical Wellness is produced by Executive Medicine of Texas. This podcast is intended for inspiration and educational purposes, not to take the place of formal medical advice for any of our listeners. We encourage you to seek that through your personal trusted healthcare providers. If you’re interested in becoming a patient at Executive Medicine of Texas, visit emtexas.com.

How many muscles are in the body? Find out on this week's Fun Fact Friday.  This segment is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com.  Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-many-muscles-are-in-the-human-body#types-of-muscles

Can swearing increase your pain tolerance? Find out on today's Under The Microscope! This segment has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas. If you would like to become a patient of one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com. Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32425851/

Do fingernails grow faster on one hand than the other? Find out on this week's Fun Fact Friday! This segment has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas.  If you are interested in becoming a patient one of our awesome providers, check out emtexas.com.  

What do kidney stones and roller coasters have in common? Find out on today's Under The Microscope! https://www.livescience.com/56261-kidney-stones-roller-coaster.html https://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2557373  

Hey guys, it’s your girl Britt.  Today we are taking a deeper look at some of the studies cluttering your newsfeed. I saw an article that claimed, ‘Eating chocolate can make your skin look healthier’, so I clicked on the link as fast as I could. I’m pretty sure I just really wanted this study to be true, because I was feeling hopeful when I clicked the link and then all of my hopes and dreams were crushed. The study, published in Nutrition Journal in 2014, actually set out to see if the antioxidants in chocolate could help protect skin against harmful UV rays.  There were a total of 74 female participants and they were broken up into two groups—one was given high-flavanol chocolate and the other given low-flavanol chocolate. So, not only were the groups small, but they were all female—no males were studied. But I will say, it was double-blinded study, which means neither the facilitators or participants knew which chocolate was going to who. The results? Well, unfortunately, eating high-flavanol chocolate does not help your skin look healthier. This “Under the Microscope” has been brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas.  If you are interested in becoming a patient of one of our  awesome providers, check out emtexas.com.   https://bestlifeonline.com/health-facts/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4082621/

Dr. Fran is a leading couples, relationship, and family psychotherapist in Beverly Hills. She is the author of The Self Aware Parent, and is also a regular media contributor and on-camera expert to CBS2 News, FOX News, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, The Doctors on CBS TV, and so much more.   Do you think our children pick up on our fears? (1:35) House attachment (3:19) Screen time- how much is too much? (6:28) The importance of physical play for young children and teens (13:13) How to tackle the “I miss my friends” (16:35) How to get “me-time” in while watching your children and working from home (19:50) Where can our listeners find more about you? (23:40) What is one action step that you’d like to challenge our listeners with, which if they start today, will get them one step closer to their healthiest life? (24:23) What does radical wellness mean in your life? (24:46)