Health Podcast with Connie Sellecca: Love REALLY DOES Hurt; Take a Picture It WILL Last Longer; Stop Multi-Tasking

In this episode we feature:

An interview with the founder and director of the Center for Restorative Medicine and author, Dr. Steven Gundry.

The connection between physical pain and heartbreak.

Take pictures to make memories themselves last longer.

Use eye contact to fix your relationship.

Stop multi-tasking to boost your memory!

And more ways you can improve your health today! 

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Gib, hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. I'm Gib Gerard. Today we have another special intelligence for your health with Connie Celica, edition of the podcast, a whole bunch of things that you can do today to start improving your health. But also, most importantly, we have an interview with Dr Steven Gundry, one of my favorite experts. He's also the author of the book The plant paradox. He's got all kinds of great stuff for you today. So without further ado, here is intelligence for your health with Connie silica. It's true, a broken heart really can trigger physical pain, and science has finally figured out why. A joint study between Columbia University and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor found it's because the region of the brain linked to physical pain overlaps the area that reacts to social rejection like a breakup, and when we feel abandoned, unloved and unappreciated, that area of the brain lights up like fireworks and can trigger intense feelings of physical pain. Want to add an extra decade to your life go swimming more often, because, according to Northwestern University, the more you swim, the longer you'll live. Their studies looked at more than 355,000 people and found that swimming can add as many as 10 years to your life. The studies found that among healthy people, those who swam regularly had an 80% lower risk of heart disease. And another study done by the University of South Carolina found that over the course of 13 years, swimmers had the lowest rate of death compared to those doing other exercises. So why would this be? The researchers speculate it's because swimming works the entire body, not just the lower half, like running. Plus, since the water makes us buoyant, swimming is something almost everyone can do, even people who have bad knees arthritis or are overweight and you don't need to spend your life in the pool an hour a day was all it took to get the longevity benefits. And it doesn't matter what stroke you do, they're all equally good. In fact, jogging in water or doing water aerobics will also provide the same life lengthening benefits coming up. We'll talk to Dr Steven Gundry, founder and director of the Center for restorative medicine in Palm Springs. My husband and I have been there, and Dr Gundry will explain why people almost always say they're sick and tired, and why it's rare to ever have one without the other but first do this. The next time you're having a fight with your partner, look them in the eye, not in a staring contest way. Just really look at them and notice things about their face and eyes. That advice comes from clinical psychologist Dr Alexandra Solomon. She says it's hard to be angry when we're looking in someone's eyes because we're hard wired to be soothed by attention from another human. Also hold hands while you're having a disagreement, even kiss. Dr Solomon says couples say they've stopped being affectionate because they're angry with their partner, but usually the opposite is true. They're angry because there's a lack of physical affection in their relationship. Are we wired to share our bed with dogs? It's a fair question to ask when you consider half of all dog owners let their pets sleep on the bed with them. And scientists have some theories about why we allow it. First, it's psychologically comforting. After all, dogs provide companionship when we're lonely and warmth when we're cold. Since the average canine body temperature is about six degrees Fahrenheit, warmer than that of humans, dogs also provide an early warning system against approaching predators, which means they helped us survive when we didn't have shelter, and it explains why archeologists have found evidence of people sharing beds with dogs going back to ancient Egypt. In fact, some anthropologists think we're biologically wired to want a pet nearby while we sleep, because in almost every family with pets, children automatically curl up to sleep with animals until their parents teach them not to which suggests the co sleeping urge is encoded in both human and doggy DNA. That also explains why sales of pet stairs to help animals climb into bed with us rose 10% in the past year. Okay, listen to this tip of my tongue, moments where you know the word you want but just can't come up with it. Are usually a symptom of too much multi tasking and a distracted brain, and the solution is pretty simple when a word just won't come sit up straight. San Francisco State University researchers found that going from a slumped or slouched position to. Good posture boosted recall and memory in one minute for up to 87% of people studied, it works by stimulating the brain to produce energizing beta waves, which improves memory and recall almost immediately. Today, our special guest is my friend, cardiologist Dr Steven Gundry. He has a new book out called the Energy paradox, which breaks down where our energy comes from and why having low energy is never normal. In fact, Dr Gundry says there's a reason why we typically say we're sick and tired, and I asked him to give us an example of why the two almost always go hand in hand. One of the best examples that I tell my patients before COVID was almost everybody's caught the flu at one time or another, and the flu is just a virus, and the virus actually isn't the troublemaker. It's our immune system recognizing that the virus is a foreign protein, and so the immune system mobilizes and arms itself. And it actually takes almost all of our energy to power the immune system to fight this virus. And what that means is the immune system has stolen almost all of our energy production, and it actually makes us hurt so that we don't move, so the muscles don't take energy, and it makes our brain slow down, and we kind of want to binge watch shows instead of doing anything, so that the brain doesn't use much energy. And what's happened to us now is that an acute inflammatory process like getting the flu now becomes a day in, day out process where chronic inflammation literally saps most of the energy from our muscles and our brains, and that's why we're so tired all the time. Today, we're talking to cardiologist and long time friend of the show, Dr Steven Gundry, and in his latest book the energy paradox, he says most of our energy levels are controlled by a chemical called ATP. So I asked him to tell us more about it. ATP is adenosine triphosphate, and it's literally our energy currency we spend ATP to drive all of our cellular processes. And what's astounding is that we make over 140 pounds of ATP every day by primarily our mitochondria, the energy factories, and almost all of our cells. And like I talk about in the book, people go, Well, wait a minute, I don't eat 140 pounds of food every day. How in the world could I be? You know, where's all this ATP, going that if I make 140 pounds of it is and the answer is, you spent it, you actually instantaneously use up. ATP, it's a huge amount of energy that our mitochondria have to produce every day. If you can't fall asleep because your mind just won't stop racing, try this quick tip wiggle your toes for 60 seconds. That's a little do it yourself. Reflexology, a type of massage that triggers pressure points in the body to relieve tension and treat illness. Reflexologists say that a good toe wiggling helps release energy in the feet and triggers a relaxation response that gradually spreads through the entire body, you'll be able to drift off quickly and get a restful night's sleep. Today's medical term facial palsy, that refers to weakness in the facial muscles, which can result in temporary paralysis in the face, for example, if you try to smile but one side of your mouth droops and refuses to move. That's a common sign of facial palsy, and traditionally, the condition has been linked to nerve damage caused by trauma to the face or serious issues like a stroke or brain tumor. But facial Palsy has been in the news lately because it's a known early symptom of Lyme disease, which strikes nearly half a million people a year, according to the CDC. And while most cases of Lyme disease are found in the northeast, Middle Atlantic and Upper Midwest states, biologists say it's increasingly popping up more on the west coast, where warmer weather seems to be helping the spread of ticks that carry Lyme disease. It's why health experts recommend taking extra precautions when walking through woodlands, grasslands and even beach scrub, where ticks tend to thrive and see a doctor if you experience any symptoms of Lyme disease, including a bullseye rash, fever, chills. And muscle aches, and that's today's medical term facial palsy coming up. We'll hear more from cardiologist Dr Steven Gundry. He'll explain how we can manipulate our mood and energy through our food choices, and why diets high in sugar are almost always linked to Blue moods and low energy. But first, if you were teased when you were a teenager because you had acne, you get the last laugh because you'll live longer. That's according to scientists at King's College London, they found that people who had acne are likely to be more protected against aging because they have longer telomeres, those are the protective compounds found at the end of chromosomes in white blood cells, telomeres gradually break down and shrink as cells age. But if you have longer telomeres, your cells don't age as quickly and you live longer. So don't stress about your pimples. They're a sign of longevity. If you've got high blood pressure or your numbers are creeping up, doctors universally suggest exercise, because numerous studies show that taking regular walks, for example, can make blood vessels and arteries more flexible, so blood flows more easily, reducing the risk for heart disease. But new research from the University of Saskatchewan shows you'll get even better results by stretching everything from simple leg, arm and back stretches to programs like Pilates. Kinesiology Professor and lead researcher, Dr Phil chillibeck says stretching your muscles also stretches your blood vessels, which reduces arterial stiffness and more flexible arteries means better blood flow and improved blood pressure. This particular study found that those who stretched had better blood pressure than those who walked, but the walkers lost more body fat around the waist. That's why Dr chili Beck says the best way to lower blood pressure is to stretch and do aerobic exercise most days of the week, he recommends spending a full 30 minutes walking, running, swimming, hiking or biking, then adding at least 10 minutes of stretching, concentrating on the muscles in your legs. That's because our legs have the largest muscle groups in the body, so flexible leg arteries trigger the biggest reduction in blood pressure. Okay, listen to this. It turns out all our picture taking these days can make us appreciate experiences even more USC School of Business Marketing professor, Dr Kristen, dial says that's because when you pause to take a picture, it makes you even more aware of your surroundings, which makes the experience more memorable and enjoyable. In one experiment, researchers sent bus loads of people on tours of Philadelphia. Half the group was encouraged to take pictures, the other half had no cameras or smartphones. The result the people who could snap pictures enjoyed the experience significantly more back with more health intelligence from cardiologist Dr Steven Gundry, and in his latest book, The Energy paradox, he breaks down some of the ways our food choices impact our energy. That's because our diet helps determine the balance of microbes in our gut, for better or for worse, and ideally we want to eat prebiotic foods, like fresh produce that feed probiotic bacteria in our guts, because it's those healthy gut bacteria that make us feel good. The really exciting thing is, the more gut buddies you make by giving them the prebiotic fiber they want, the more they actually affect our levels of happiness, whether we're depressed or anxious even, whether we're sad or view the day in a good light. And what's really fun is that you can manipulate these gut bacteria with the food you eat to produce more uplifting compounds, more energizing compounds. And conversely, if you starve these guys, you will actually feed what I call gang members. And gang members will really take over your brain and make you anxious, make you depressed, if you give them what they like, and that's simple sugars and saturated fats and processed foods, the perfect American diet. More health intelligence from cardiologist Dr Steven Gundry, founder and director of the Center for restorative medicine in Palm Springs, and when it comes to assessing your overall health and well being, of course, you should get regular checkups and track things like your weight, blood pressure and glucose levels. But I asked Dr Gundry if there are any other specific tests he recommends for predicting our health. One of the things I've asked. Ask everybody to do is ask their doctor to get them a fasting insulin level and a fasting insulin level, if I have one test to ask, you know is that, if that's all I was allowed to determine my fate, it would be a fasting insulin level, and it only costs about$8 fasting insulin levels should be well under 10. If your fasting insulin level is 10 or above, you have insulin resistance or pre diabetes at the very minimum. And the lower your insulin level is, the more it predicts good health, good energy and incredible long life. If you have a really sweaty workout that's good for your skin, sweat is 99% water, but it also contains urea. It's an organic compound that's produced as we metabolize protein, and it's an amazing hydrator that skin care companies actually put in lotions. Leading Dermatologist, Dr Neil Schultz says when sweat is dripping down your face, it helps fill in fine lines and rehydrate rough, dry cells. That's why, after a good workout, you look in the mirror and your skin looks plump, fresh and smooth, more intelligence for your health from Dr Stephen Gundry, cardiologist and author of the new book The Energy paradox. And on this show, we often talk about the health benefits of consuming more polyphenols, which are antioxidant plant compounds found in foods like nuts, berries, flax seeds and red wine. Well, Dr Gundry says the latest research shows a new benefit in eating foods high in polyphenols. It turns out, they feed our gut buddies, also known as our healthy gut bacteria, giving us amazing energy. One of the most exciting things in polyphenol research is that polyphenols, in and of themselves, actually are prebiotics that gut buddies love to eat, and they, in turn, are transformed into the real powerhouses that everybody thought They were. And so it's kind of a two way street for polyphenols, your gut buddies really need them, and in exchange for feeding the gut buddies what they want, they transform these polyphenols into the energizing compounds that we've all talked about. Here are tricks proven to help you calm down the next time stress or panic takes over, they come from psychologist Dr Katherine tomasino, first grab an ice pack and hold it against the crease between your eyes and upper cheekbones for about 30 seconds. Research shows that chilling this area triggers a reflex in your parasympathetic nervous system which helps slow your breathing and heart rate. Next, imagine yourself at the top of a spiral staircase, then close your eyes and try to visualize every detail of walking down the staircase, from the feel of the handrail to the sound of your feet hitting each step. Psychologists say visualization exercises can interrupt the negative thoughts that put your brain into panic mode. One more trick to try when you're panicking, grab a piece of paper and write down every negative thought that's crossing your mind. Research shows writing out our worries helps offload them from our brain to the paper, which makes it easier to forget them. Here's an email I received at Connie, at intelligence for your health.com. It comes from Mia Love. You know who writes? Does it make a difference if I run outside or run on a treadmill? Mia, running outside is better when we run outside there's wind resistance and uneven ground, those elements engage more muscles, and we burn 10% more calories, plus the moving belt on a treadmill means we're using less muscle power to propel ourselves. Running outside will also feel easier. That's because it's not as monotonous as the treadmill. The changing scenery, even if it's city streets, engages our mind, so we don't focus as much on the effort we're exerting. Thanks for your email, Mia. I hope this information helps, but either way, keep running. Okay. Listen to this. Here's an acupressure trick for sinus pain and pressure. Firmly. Massage your hairline, starting at the base of your skull, going around your ears to the center of your forehead. Use circular motions. Scientists at Connecticut's Manchester Memorial Hospital say it can cut sinus pain by 60% in just two minutes. That's because the acupressure points involved kick start the production of natural pain killing endorphins, plus the boost in circulation. Your sinuses improves drainage. So start at the base of your skull, massaging firmly around your hairline until you get to your forehead to relieve sinus pain and pressure. Here are some relationship improvement tips. First, exercise together. Even taking a cardio class can deepen your connection. Family Studies professor, Dr Victor Harris says it makes you feel like you're on the same team, which helps you bond another happy couple. Tip, don't try resolving arguments before bed. Couples therapist Dr Tina tesna says we're more emotional when we're tired and primed to react in a more extreme way to any negativity, but don't go to bed angry either. Instead say, I love you, and I know we can figure this out. In the morning, when you wake up, you'll be thinking more rationally and able to have a productive conversation. The final piece of happy couple advice, have rituals, nothing elaborate, in fact, simply having a ritual of saying hello and goodbye with a hug and a kiss is enough. Dr Harris says men especially thrive on a hello and goodbye, connection and touch, but as long as you have something that's consistent and connects you, you are good more intelligence for your health. From cardiologist Dr Stephen Gundry, if you'd like to know more about him or his latest book, The Energy paradox, check out Gundry md.com, and he says, If you want to have more energy, it helps to adopt the habits of those who live in so called Blue Zones. For those who don't know, the Blue Zones are places where people tend to live the longest, healthiest lives. So I asked Dr Gundry to share the specific habits that lead to long, lasting energy and longer lives. These are areas in the world where people have exceptional longevity, and there's multi factorial parts that go into this. One of the things that I've been interested in, is most of these blue zones eat very little animal protein, and certainly none of the Blue Zones eat processed foods, or ultra processed foods, which, as the energy paradox shows, is one of the main drivers of really giving our mitochondria too much work to do. And lastly, almost all of these blue zones, there is an incredible social network of support. And one of the interesting things in all these blue zones is that these super old people are revered, they are cherished, and their wisdom and knowledge is sought out by these communities, rather than parking these people in a nursing home like we tend to do in the United States. That's it for our show today, our special intelligence for your health with Connie Selig, edition of the podcast. I'm Gib Gerard. Don't forget to rate comment and subscribe on Apple podcast. Spotify, wherever you get your podcast. It helps us out a lot. And also you can reach out to us on social media. All of our links are listed down in the show notes. We try to respond to every DM, every mention of the show, because ultimately, we do the show for you guys. So thank you so much for listening. You