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On today’s Spectrum of Health Podcast episode, Dr. Christine sits with one of her patients, Julia Derby. Julia shares the story of her emergence into this butterfly experience and her journey of having a miracle -- recovering from her cancer.    Listen in to learn more:  {00:50} Julia’s journey with her cancer {14:47} The butterfly effect {29:10} The importance of eating healthy. {31:00} Revoking Hospice {40:53} The importance of asking for help   To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode180 

On today’s episode of the Spectrum of Health Podcast, Dr. Christine talks with Danielle Valoras. Together, they discuss the dangers of breast implants and how they can make you sick. Danielle also shares her personal story of breast implant illness and what she has learned from her journey. Danielle is a Certified Physician Assistant, Founder of BIHS Breast Implant Health Summit, and Founder/Clinician of NavWellRx, PLLC, an integrative health practice. Danielle has over 20 years of experience in the medical field as a PA, field clinical engineer, and medical researcher.   Listen in to learn more: {01:35} Danielle’s journey with breast implant illness. {07:25} How and where are the breast implants placed in the body? {13:47} What is found in the lining and shell of implants? {25:05} The decision to have your breast implants removed.   To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode179 

On today’s episode of the Spectrum of Health Podcast, Dr. Christine sits down with Dr.   Steven Schwartz, also known as Dr. Vibe, to discuss all things about your vibration and your frequency and vibrational sound therapy to clear your cellular memory trauma. Dr. Steven Schwartz is a visionary technology designer, sound alchemist, and regenerative medicine expert.  Dr. Schwartz has been specializing in the advanced treatment of chronic illness, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and emotional imbalances since 2000, using exclusively energy and vibrational healing techniques and technologies.    Listen in to learn more:  {15:00} What is epigenetics, and how does it affect our cells? {21:00} How vibrations can change our energy {27:05} The living connective tissue matrix {30:00} Vibrational sound therapy is the bridge to the skin {41:20} Vibrational Individualized Body Enhancement System aka VIBES    To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode178 

Do you notice yourself struggling with changes in your body as you age? Fatigue, weight fluctuations, sexual dysfunction, and mood swings are just some of the signs that your hormones are also struggling. On today’s episode of the Spectrum of Health podcast, Dr. Christine is delighted to welcome Dr. Daved Rosensweet, her personal friend and mentor. Together, they discuss bioidentical hormone replenishment. – When did you do it? What is it, and why is it so controversial? Dr.  Rosensweet founded the menopausal technique and the Institute of Bioidentical Medicine, where he has trained medical professionals in bioidentical hormone replacement utilizing the most advanced and modern tools.  His approach has been utilized to treat over 12,000 women to date.     Listen in to learn more:  {03:42} Risks and benefits of hormone replacement {16:00} Why is there a natural decline in hormones during menopause {24:22} Tips for preventing and curing hair loss in menopausal women {35:20} The proper way to take Estrogen, determine dosages, and much more!   To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode177   

Doctor Christine Schaffner is joined today by Autumn Smith, one of the co-founders of Wild Pastures and Paleovalley. Autumn shares her health journey with IBS and anxiety issues and explains the importance of finding good supplements and healthy animal products to help our physical and mental health.  Despite having a successful career as a professional dancer and celebrity fitness trainer, her health was in ruins. Autumn Smith and her husband, Chas, were searching for a cure when they discovered the paleo diet in 2011.  Listen in to learn more about today’s episode:  {02:04} Autumn’s journey to find healing {05:20} The types of food Autumn was eating vs. what she eats now  {07:55} The importance of good supplements {10:04} Are there healthy animal products?  {17:00} Wild Pastures {22:20} Connecting  good food with people through delivery services  To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode176

This week on the podcast, Dr. Christine looks back at 2022 and what a year it was! Dr. C shares all she has been doing professionally and personally (including her brain tumor surgery), the metamorphosis she experienced in 2022, and the freedom that lies ahead in 2023.  Listen in to learn more:  {02:20} Gemmotherapy products with Immanence iPothecary  {03:50} Joe Dispenza and higher-level being experiences  {05:28} Coherence healings and patient feedback    To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode175      Dr. Christine Schaffner is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor who has helped thousands of people recover from chronic or complex illnesses. Through online summits, her Spectrum of Health podcast, the network of Immanence Health clinics, and renowned online programs, Dr. Schaffner goes beyond biological medicine, pulling from all systems of medicine and healing modalities–helping patients reclaim their wellness and reveal their brightest light.   If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Christine: Call Immanence Health at 206-659-0690 Email Immanence Health at scheduling@immanencehealth.com Schedule an appointment online - https://www.immanencehealth.com/become-a-patient

Dr. Christine Schaffner is joined today by Dr. Beebe Dericks, a naturopathic doctor, Acupuncturist, Chinese herbal medicine specialist, and the founder of Dericks Family Medicine and  Integrative Pelvic Care. On today’s show, They discuss womb wisdom, pelvic pain, c-section birth recovery, and practical tips for practicing good womb health at any age!   Listen in to learn more about today’s episode:  {09:00} Unwinding Scaring and pelvic pain {14:45} The voice of the womb {21:55} How to know if your bones have closed {27:00} Things you can do at home for pelvic health and much more!  To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode174 

Did you know that gum disease is an epidemic in over 80% of adults? On the Spectrum of Health Podcast today, we are joined by Dr. Schaffner’s dear friend, colleague, and mentor, Dr.  Gerry Curatola. We will discuss all things biological dentistry, from his journey to discovering biological dentistry and making this his life's mission. Dr. Schaffner and Dr. Curatola talk about safe mercury removal,  cavitations and their role in chronic illness recovery, as well as his passion and love of training the future leaders in this field of dentistry, and a little bit about his amusing toothpaste or ribbiting, which supports the oral microbiome.    Dr. Gerry Curatola is an internationally renowned biologic restorative dentist with more than 39 years of clinical practice experience. Dr. Curatola is the founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry®, a multi-specialty integrative dental practice in New York City based on the principles of biological healthcare. Listen in to learn more :  {01:56} Dr. Curatola’s journey in the biological dental field of study {08:07} When you go against the grain  {22:43} Stories of people helped by biological dentists {29:09} What are jaw cavitations, how do they form, and why are they significant? {38:22} The use of laser in dental work  {45:00} Training the next generation of a biological dentist   To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode173  

Due to our modern lifestyles, our health is suffering more than ever. Our lack of exposure to nature primarily causes one common denominator among all chronic diseases. On the podcast today, Dr. Christine is joined by Jim Law and Jim Girard to discuss the key elements of nature and how they impact our health at the cellular level. They also discuss Jim and Jim’s journey and how they created their business, BioCharger. Conversation Highlights: {10:19} What are the consequences of our modern lifestyle? {17:02} How modern life is disconnected from mother earth {25:26} Coherent light and water in the body {32:56} What is meant by the frequency in our bodies? {42:51} Treatments for chronic illness and much more! To get the full show notes, visit the website  www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode172

Lyme Disease is a disease that cripples families both physically and financially.  Today, Dr. Christine is joined by Phyllis Bedford, Executive Director of Lymelight Foundation, and her daughter, Dr. Sarah Bedford, an Immanence Health Resident. They share what motivated them to start the foundation, their hope for the future, and how they can help families of children battling Lyme Disease.  Two families started LymeLight Foundation with children diagnosed with Lyme disease. Through their children’s struggles, both families discovered the incredible expense of battling Lyme disease and the inability of many families to afford proper treatment. Unfortunately, most treatment plans for Chronic Lyme are not covered by insurance. Existing Lyme foundations mainly focus on funding research and awareness. LymeLight Foundation is uniquely dedicated to funding medical treatment for individuals with Lyme. The Foundation awards grants to eligible children and young adults through 25 years of age. The goal and hope of the Foundation are that through these grants, children can receive proper treatment and medications in their fight against Lyme disease. The LymeLight Foundation is recognized by the IRS and the State of California Franchise Tax Board as a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization. Contributions to the LymeLight Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law.   Conversation Highlights: {00:47} The founding of Lymelight {06:56} Inspired to become a natural path {09:00} The process for receiving donations {14:00} Sharing doctors and treatments that have worked {19:30} How Lyme treatment is improving  {25:36} Where can you find ways to donate To get the full show notes - www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode171

Do you wish that you knew more about liver and gallbladder protocols? Did you know that flushing the toxins from your body can also regulate blood pressure, support hormone production, and much more? Today on the Spectrum of Health Podcast, Dr. Christine and her special guest, Sinclair Kennally, share their masterclass that they recently did on how to repair your liver and gallbladder to reclaim your health.    Listen in to learn more:  {11:35} Three mistakes people make about liver distress {21:00} Prepare yourself for a liver cleanse and know your body {25:00} Know the root cause of the liver problems {43:27} What to do when you try things that don’t work To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode169   

If you live in an area with Daylight Savings, then today’s episode is for you!  On this mini-episode of the Spectrum of Health Podcast, Dr. Christine shares about our circadian biology with the upcoming daylight savings happening this weekend, as well as several practical steps and recommendations for support.    Listen in to learn more:  (0:31) Circadian rhythms and our exposure to light  (1:03) The grounding process and how to stabilize our electrical and energy body.  (2.00) Other recommendations to support your circadian rhythm.  To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode168/ 

On today's episode, Dr. Christine shares the Q&A that she did with Beth O'Hara and Dr. Tom Moorcroft at their recent summit. This episode is slightly different from our usual one. Still, Dr. Christine is so excited to share this knowledge. We hope that you enjoy the Q&A on Reversing Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance Summit. Listen in to learn about a story of HOPE and many other great nuggets of wisdom surrounding reversing MCAS and Histamine Intolerance. Be sure to visit the summit page for more information: https://www.mastcell.drtalks.com/ Beth O’Hara specializes in genetics, naturopathy, and emotional wellness and can see the entire picture of your mast cell activation to empower you to reclaim your well-being. Her unique Mast Cell 360º insight and analysis process reveals the many factors of your mast cell activation through Genetic Analysis, Functional Naturopathy, and Emotional Wellness. Dr. Tom treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients suffering from chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, and children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS). He focuses on optimizing the body’s self-healing systems to achieve optimal health with simple, natural interventions, utilizing more conventional approaches when needed. Each individual is a unique unity of body, mind, and spirit. He is the creator of the Thrive With Lyme Blueprint, which assists those suffering from Lyme and related illnesses to tap into the true source of radiant health within them and optimize healing. Dr. Tom’s goal is to empower his patients to get in touch with their inner source of health so they can experience optimal health.   To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode167

Recently, Bobbi Vogel was a guest on the Spectrum of Health Podcast Episode #159, Bridging Traditional Medicine. In today’s mini-episode, Bobbi is back with Dr. Christine to share more information to continue their conversation about toxic energy and breathwork.   Bobbi Vogel is the founder of the Center for Etheric Medicine. She is a spirit-taught clairvoyant healer, medical intuitive, and medium to the soul, mind, and body. She ascertains what is out of alignment, creating vibrational dis-ease in the etheric body before and after duplicating as a physical body illness. Light, intention, and reverence are the tools used as an architect of vibrational anatomy. She brings into alignment the soul, mind, and body to create the environment for intrinsic healing and release. Bobbi teaches that we must have compassion for our humanity as we consciously collaborate with our soul on the journey to health and healing. It all begins with faith. She currently collaborates with doctors as this is the now of medicine.   Listen in to learn more: {00:46} How Bobbi learned about cleaning toxic energy {08:57} why do we have a hard time accessing good energy To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode166

On today’s Spectrum of Health Podcast episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner sits down with Sarah Kleiner, aka The Carnivore Yogi! Sara shares her infertility story and the importance of Leptin to your fertility. . She also shares about the Carnivore Diet and how it completely changed her life.  Sarah Kleiner is an Ex-Vegan and now Carnivore Yogi, Certified Nutrition Coach, Quantum Health Coach, and an ERYT with over 12 years of experience working one-on-one with clients to optimize nutrition, lifestyle & mindset. Listen in to learn more:  {07:26} Sarah’s journey with health and becoming a carnivore.   {12:51} What is Leptin, and being Leptin resistant hindered Sarah’s fertility journey {14:17} Is fasting a good idea? To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode165

On today’s episode of the Spectrum of Health Podcast, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Beth O'Hara and Dr. Tom Moorcroft. They discuss Beth and Tom’s experiences and incredible practices as we discuss our recent collaboration on reversing mast cell activation and histamine sensitivity. They also discuss the upcomingReversing Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance Summit starting October 18th!   Beth O’Hara specializes in genetics, naturopathy, and emotional wellness and can see the entire picture of your mast cell activation to empower you to reclaim your well-being. Her unique Mast Cell 360º insight and analysis process reveal the many factors of your mast cell activation through Genetic Analysis, Functional Naturopathy, and Emotional Wellness   Dr. Tom treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients suffering from chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, and children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS). He focuses on optimizing the body’s self-healing systems to achieve optimal health with simple, natural interventions, utilizing more conventional approaches when needed. Each individual is a unique unity of body, mind, and spirit. He is the creator of the Thrive With Lyme Blueprint, which assists those suffering from Lyme and related illnesses to tap into the true source of radiant health within them and optimize healing. Dr. Tom’s goal is to empower his patients to get in touch with their inner source of health so they can experience optimal health. Listen in to learn more: {03:10} Dr. Christine, Dr. Tom, and Beth share their individual journeys with MCAS and sensitivity.  {22:31} Why have a summit on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? {26:35} What sets this summit apart from the others? To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode164

Dr. Christine shares some pearls in this solo episode of the Spectrum of Health podcast after attending  Dave Asprey’s 8th Annual Biohacking Conference. She shares how she was inspired by speakers new to her, new things with biohacking, and why she is so excited to share all this information with her patients. Listen in to learn more about : {01:05} Meditation and Brain Tapping  {02:51} The Keto Code  {04:20} Updates from the Biohacking world {05:05} Hormones, Psychedelics and Neuro Cycling and much more  To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode163   

On today’s episode of the Spectrum of Health podcast, Dr. Tammy Sorenson Besher joins Dr. Christine to discuss the difficult topic of miscarriage. Dr. Tammy shares her personal journey with fertility and explains the best way to approach the topic of miscarriage with another woman. She also shares some practicable tips that you can do when dealing with fertility challenges, including what nutrition and labs she recommends for preconception.   Dr. Tammy is an acupuncture doctor and received her doctorate from the Pacific College of Health Sciences (PCHS). She is certified by the NCCAOM- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is a Diplomat in Acupuncture, and holds a Colorado State acupuncture license. Her philosophy is reflected in her treatment style, which seeks to combine wellness, wholeness, and body-mind-heart coherence, not to treat just the symptoms. To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode162 

Today is an extraordinary episode where Dr. Christine shares a conversation she had with Dr. Darin Ingels of Resilience Health Radio. They discussed an overlooked component of detox - The Lymphatic System, the necessity for movement with lymphatics, and new therapies and protocols.  Dr. Christine also talked about the Lymphflo: The Lymphatic Drainage Cream and how it is clinically designed to open your lymphatic system, remove congestion, and create healthy detoxification to lighten your toxic load.  To get the full show notes - www.dr.christineschaffner.com/Episode161.