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I had the honour to talk with the amazing Dr Theodore Achacoso.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ This is part 1! 🌟🤓⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Dr Ted as he is affectionately known as, is an incredible human being, who I was immediately fascinated by, for reasons not only that he has an incredible IQ, but because of his beliefs, his amazing way of being a fearless leader and mentor to all that he comes in contact with, but also for his humour and sense of fun and lightheartedness.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ I’m very lucky to be able to work with Dr Ted as his CEO of HOPe here in Australia, a non for profit organisation. 😃⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ We discuss in this 2 part episode, his mission to decrease suffering in himself, others and the planet through his meditative (and ⁠medicine) practices, his pioneering work @homehopeorg (www.instagram.com/homehopeorg/⁣⁣⁣⁣ and @troscriptions (www.instagram.com/troscriptions/), plus his many many other professional endeavours that span the globe. ⁠⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁠⁣⁣⁣⁣ We also discuss the perspective that Dr. Ted measures his success throughout the day on how present he has been in the moment not on the lists he has ticked and how we all should be implementing this for greater awareness and happiness.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁠⁣⁣⁣⁣ We also talk about!⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🌟Being one of the smartest people alive, what motivates Dr Ted to get up everyday?⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🌟All about his pioneering practice and academy - Home/Hope - how this is moving the needle on health.⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🌟We chat Troscriptions and methylene blue⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Plus lots more!!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Dr. Ted Achacoso attained a college degree in biology at the age of 18 and a doctor of medicine at the age of 22. He is the founding pioneer of the clinical practice of Health Optimisation Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe), which is the detection and correction of imbalances at the level of the metabolome.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Continued in comments 👇
Build Breaks Into Your Day To optimise your focus, take purposeful breaks throughout the day. Take a break to eat, meditate, exercise, make a quick call or…. How will you build breaks into your day? #innerspace
Did you know we have our very own Revital Health shop? Stocking only high quality products that we truly believe in. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🌟⁣⁣⁣ The Ultimate Hydrogen Tablet 🌟⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ *Drop One Tablet *Wait One Minute *Power Your Day ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Essential To The Origin of Life⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Approximately 3.6 billion years ago Molecular Hydrogen served as the original energy source for Primordial cellular life, fueling its metabolic processes and protecting it from the hostile environment of early Earth. Without it, life would not exist. Health researchers worldwide are rediscovering these forgotten benefits in a big way. There are now more than 1000 peer-reviewed scientific papers*, including animal and human studies, demonstrate that Molecular Hydrogen can be a beneficial nutrient in nearly every facet of human physiology, especially at the cellular level.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ What is Molecular Hydrogen?⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Hydrogen is the first and most abundant element in the Universe! Two atoms combine to form hydrogen gas (H2) the smallest and most mobile molecule. This exclusive property gives it a greater cellular bioavailability than any other nutrient or nutraceutical. Molecular Hydrogen can rapidly diffuse into cells, mitochondria and fluids throughout the body to deliver its unique and abundant benefits.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ What Can Molecular Hydrogen Do For Health?⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ The following evidence-based health benefits are among the many advantages of supplementing with Molecular Hydrogen due its ability to support cell metabolism, cell-signaling and gene expression:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🌟Anti-inflammatory effects⁣⁣⁣ 🌟Anti-allergy effects⁣⁣⁣ 🌟Anti-oxidant effects⁣⁣⁣ 🌟Anti-obesity effects⁣⁣⁣ 🌟Anti-apoptotic (premature cell death) effects⁣⁣⁣ 🌟Anti-ageing effects⁣⁣⁣ 🌟and many other natural benefits to help bring back the body to homeostasis.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Active H2 Ultra tablets are a groundbreaking new supplement for adding the benefits of high-dose Molecular Hydrogen to pure drinking water. As the tablet reacts, millions of tiny hydrogen nanobubbles infuse and saturate the water.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Continued in comments...
Breathing and it's impacts on health 😀⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 🌬️Importance of oxygen - Oxygen makes up 65% of the elements of our body such as blood, organs, tissues, and skin, and is absolutely essential for the health of all cells. Oxygen is a key component of cellular respiration, the process of which energy (ATP) is produced.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 🌬️ Vagal Tone - The vagus nerve is a key part of our parasympathetic “rest and digest” nervous system. Deep and slow breathing can increase vagal tone. Increased vagal tone is associated with improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being. (more on this coming in a different post - stay tuned 😉)⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 🌬️ Nervous system - When feeling tense, we hold our breath or breathe shallow. When we feel calm and relaxed we breathe fully and slowly. Full, slow breathing sends a message of serenity to our body even when we are stressed.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 🌬️ Lymphatic - Lymph is responsible for collecting and removing waste products left behind in our tissues. Deep diaphragmatic breathing helps stimulate lymphatic flow, improving the elimination of toxins.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 🌬️ Digestion - Conscious breathing promotes parasympathetic function (which includes digestion), increasing gastric fluid secretion and motility.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 🌬️ Spirit - A common strategy to suppress feelings is to shallow breathe and/or hold the breath. Breathing allows our feelings to flow, and support the flow of energy.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ This is just a tiny bit (tiny relative to what else gets shared) in our Base Health Course!⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ See link in Bio 'The Revital Health Academy' for more 🤓
LIFE PIE 🥧⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ What area/s do you want to nourish and strengthen?⁣⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ 🌟 Passion & Purpose - what makes your heart sing?⁣⁣⁠ What is your unique puzzle piece? ⁣⁣⁠ 🌟 Love & Support - Relationships, trust & loyalty⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ 🌟 Abundance - Gratitude, Wants vs Needs⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ 🌟 Legacy - Make a difference in the world. Leave the world a better than when you got here⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ 🌟 Connection - Nature, self & others⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ 🌟 Growth - Self-improvement & actualisation⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ 🌟 Optimised health - Allows for the other parts of the pie⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ We cover this, plus lots more in our Base Health Course.⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠ See link in bio - The Revital Health Academy for more 😀
We know health goes beyond our physical bodies, and that it also includes emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ A fundamental part of this is our self-esteem and sense of self-worth.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Self-worth and self-love are a continuous process. We never get to a point where we are done, where we feel 100% worthy or 100% love ourselves, because there's always more! Growth is infinite!!⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ When we are loving and approving of ourselves, we won't go looking for it outside of ourselves!⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Affirmation - I choose to love and accept myself. I do not need to seek approval from others. 💜
Morning wood, icing your testicles, honesty in men and so much more! This is a great episode for both men AND women to listen to.⁣ ⁣ Boosting Your Testosterone with Lucas Aoun 🌟⁣ ⁣ Lucas Aoun is an aspiring Naturopath, self-proclaimed biohacker, and researcher, with a passion for all things human performance and wellness. He is an ex-professional soccer player, formulator for a nootropic start-up and a background in sports science. He is highly ambitious and strives to SHARE unspoken information on various health topics that would greatly benefit mankind. He aims to specialise in Men's health.⁣ ⁣ Today we speak about⁣ 1. Why is low Testosterone so common in men?⁣ 2. What are the leading causes of low testosterone in men?⁣ 3. What can men do to optimize their Testosterone levels?⁣ 4. What are the signs of Low and high Testosterone in men?⁣ 5. Foods/Lifestyle Habits support Testosterone.⁣ 6. How are hormones and mental health linked?⁣ 7. Top Tips when it comes to boosting your testosterone.⁣ ⁣ You can find Lucas Here⁣ @ergogenic_health⁣ ⁣ And his Free Course Designed To Optimize Testosterone & Sexual Health here: ⁣ ⁣ https://www.ergogenichealth.com.au/masterclass/testosterone⁣ ⁣ (copy & paste link into browser)⁣ ⁣ Full Podcast episode: link in bio!
The magic rainbow of colours in real food!! ⁣ ⁣ Each color provides various health benefits and no one color is superior to another, which is why a balance of all colors is most important.⁣ ⁣ Phytonutrients in every color⁣ ⁣ Red: Rich in the carotenoid lycopene, a potent scavenger of gene-damaging free radicals that seems to protect against prostate cancer as well as heart and lung disease.⁣ Found in: strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cherries, apples, beets, watermelon, red grapes, red peppers, red onions⁣ ⁣ Orange and yellow: Provide beta cryptothanxin, which supports intracellular communication and may help prevent heart disease.⁣ Found in: carrots, sweet potatoes, yellow peppers, oranges, bananas, pineapple, tangerines, mango, pumpkin, apricots, peaches, cantaloupe, corn⁣ ⁣ Green: These foods are rich in cancer-blocking chemicals like sulforaphane, isocyanate, and indoles, which inhibit the action of carcinogens (cancer-causing compounds).⁣ Found in: spinach, avocados, asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, alfalfa sprouts, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kiwi fruit, collard greens, green tea, green herbs (mint, rosemary, sage, thyme, and basil)⁣ ⁣ Blue and purple: Have powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins believed to delay cellular aging and help the heart by blocking the formation of blood clots.⁣ Found in: blueberries, blackberries, elderberries, Concord grapes, raisins, eggplant, plums, figs, prunes, lavender, purple cabbage⁣ ⁣ White and brown: The onion family contains allicin, which has anti-tumor properties. Other foods in this group contain antioxidant flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol.⁣ Found in: onions, cauliflower, garlic, leeks, parsnips, daikon radish, mushrooms⁣
What impacts Iron absorption? ⁣⁣🤔⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🩸Iron is absorbed from food in the small intestine and transported by binding to transferrin (a protein produced by the liver) ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🩸Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract is a huge player. Therefore if you suffer from Inflammatory bowel disease, have intolerances you don’t know about or are eating lots of processed and non-organic food, it is likely that your ability to absorb iron is reduced. (see our previous posts on food sensitivities)⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🩸Our stomach acid or HCL (hydrochloric acid) helps to break down the food we eat. Inability to break this apart properly can lead to an inability to take on the right nutrients and minerals. ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🩸Hepcidin is another factor we tend to forget when it comes to iron. It is a peptide hormone produced by the liver that regulates iron intake by blocking its absorption, it responds to inflammation (mainly cytokine IL-6) and iron.⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🩸When inflammation is present it is highly likely it could be blocking your iron being absorbed. ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🩸To absorb iron we also need assistance from certain co-factors, as well as avoiding substances that block iron absorption. e.g. coffee, tea, phytates...⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ See image for how we can optimise our absorption!⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Having too much iron can also be a bad thing, causing oxidation of the cells, tissues and organs, so the balance here is key, as well as testing every 6 months to 1 year if you're prone to low iron and are supplementing. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ It’s ideal to get help from a professional to assess where you need to make changes and help you interpret your tests and levels of nutrients. ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁣⁠⁣⁠ Book in online or see us in the clinic and let us know how we can help 😊
Why is iron so important? ⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Iron is mainly known for its help in production of a protein called Haemoglobin. If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Which means not enough oxygen for your body to function. However, iron is also a component of other proteins myoglobin, cytochromes and enzymes involved in redox reactions⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ We need to get iron from our food (see image). However, the absorption of iron from food is complex and not all iron is equal in food. There are 2 types of iron; haem and non-haem. Haem and non-haem are available from animal food sources and plant foods have only non-haem. Non-haem is less bio-available for humans, meaning that is not as easily absorbed. ⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Menstruating women need around 1.5mg of iron per day, Men are required to have 1mg per day and higher levels are required with increased/rapid periods of growth and in pregnancy.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ See our next post on how we can optimise iron absorption!
Hormones are special chemical messengers that are made in the endocrine glands. We have around 50 different hormones.⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ We commonly associate them with sexual function, mood and metabolism, however they actually control most of the major bodily functions.⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ These include hunger, digestive function and how we obtain energy from the food we eat, reproduction, heart rate, temperature regulation, mood and emotion, growth and development, ⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ Symptoms of hormonal imbalance MAY include:⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Low energy⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Brain fog⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Anger ⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Mood disturbance⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Weight gain ⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Pain and inflammation⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Autoimmune issues⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Low immunity⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Low libido⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Sexual Dysfunction⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Low motivation⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Depression⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Eating disorders⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Food cravings⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Allergies⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Trouble sleeping⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Poor concentration⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ 🔶Any digestive issues.⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠As you can see numerous things can have an impact on your hormones!⁣⁠ Book in a consultation for in-depth hormonal testing and individual prescribing ✔️⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ ⁣⁠⁣⁠⁣⁠ #revitalhealth #perthnaturopath #functionalnaturopath #cuttingedge #evidencebased #evidencebasedpractice #naturopathy #naturopathicmedicine #naturalmedicine #naturaltherapies #holistichealth #functionaltesting #herbalmedicine #educate #empower #thrive #hormones #healthyhormones #hormoneimbalance #hormonehealth #endocrinedisruptors #nnemf #sunlight #vitamind #womenshealth #femalehealth
Herbal medicine 101 and the magic of herbs! 🌿 How herbs can​ be used for stress, anxiety and sleep issues. ⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ 🌟Blog Post 🌟⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Herbal Medicine is an art, the magic is in the individual formula suited to each person. Herbs for treatment of ailments and disease have been proven through research as well as thousands of years of clinical and traditional evidence. Spanning Traditional Chinese Medicine, Eclectic medicine, British herbal Pharmacopoeia, and Western Herbal Medicine. As such the magic and efficacy of herbal medicine are quite amazing!⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Here, I will take you through the basics of the creation of herbal medicines and give you an understanding of what you need to know before embarking on your herbal journey, as well as the importance of finding a qualified herbalist. ⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ History and research 🤓⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Herbal medicine was there right at the beginning of modern medicine as we know it today. The pharmaceuticals we use today, some were and are still derived from plant phytochemicals and have similar actions on the body. There are many examples of these, just a few for your understanding including Digitalis also known as Foxglove which contains a cardiac glycoside, digoxin which acts on the heart and its rate of contraction. Then we have aspirin, the similar substance found in plant medicine is Willow bark which was the first aspirin, it contains salicin which is used to create salicylic acid and is a precursor to aspirin.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Research is extensive investigating herbal medicine, many studies look at the efficacy of herbal medicine compared to pharmaceuticals. More often than not the herbal medicine proves to be as efficacious and with the added benefit of reduced or no side effects. This however in no way is saying to use these instead of pharmaceuticals, this needs to be discussed in detail with your doctor in combination with your herbalist or your naturopathic practitioner who knows the research and your individual case intricately.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Head over to our blog page, link in bio, to read the rest 🌿💚

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