TribeTalk by Modern Holistic Health

Co-hosted by Dr. Amy and Dr. Elena Villanueva, DC. Guest includes Dr. Paul Christo, author of new book, Aches Gains.

Hosts: Dr. Amy Tyler, ND and Dr. Elena Villanueva.  Guests include Dr. Daniel Barone, author of Let's Talk about Sleep: A Guide to Understanding and Improving Your Slumber; and Dr. Laurie Steelsmith, ND, author of Growing Younger Every Day: The Three Essentials Steps for Creating Youthful Hormone Balance At Any Age.

Dr. Villanueva is seasoned, both scientifically and experientially in a wide variety of complementary approaches including holistic medicine, natural organic herbs, chiropractic, mind/body medicine, and whole foods-based nutrition. In her practice, she uses these combined with the principles of functional medicine to find the root causes of disorders.

She is a provider that offers nutrigenomic testing and interpretation and shares with us how it benefits her patients.

Dr. V specializes in balancing female hormones, supporting auto immune disorders, type II diabetes, neuro chemical imbalances, weight loss support, genetic defects including MTHFR, insomnia, and metabolic syndrome.

How do you stay health during the holidays? Tune in with Dr. David Greuner, a top New York heart surgeon on staying healthy during the holidays.  Our second guest, John Assaraf, author of Innercise discusses the New Science to Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power.

Original air date: 11/03/2018

Almost Every neurological disease and condition has increased over the past 50 years, including suicide, which is at its highest level in recorded history. The incidents of mental health problems are skyrocketing around the world, with deaths coming from prescription drugs, alcohol, and other such environmental toxins.

Dr. V discusses the worst kind of toxins that impact brain chemistry, and the source at which you are probably getting exposed to them.

The great protein debate: Plant vs. Animal. What camp are you in? Both can provide our body with the essential protein, but is there a better choice?

Ann Hutyra goes into detail on what exactly the differences are between plant and animal protein.

Health is a JOURNEY, and not a DESTINATION! Surrounding yourself with family and friends can make your journey more memorable, exciting, and believe it or not...can help keep you moving forward!

Plus...you could save a life by getting those loved ones re-focused on their health.

...but not everyone is open for change...especially when there is work and lifestyle changes needed.

Dr. Torrie Thompson will give you tips and ideas for involving your family and friends with you on your health journey!

Did you know that many of us have a genetic mutation of GAD (Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase), that weakens the primary enzyme that creates GABA? Our bodies react to this weakness by increasing the amount of Glutamate, which is the primary "excitation" neurotransmitter of our nervous system, and a relative deficiency of GABA, causing an overstimulated nervous system!

Listen in as Dr. V explains in more detail the importance of GABA, and its critical role for our nervous system.

Did you know that dopamine is a chemical found naturally in your human body, and that a dopamine deficiency may be related to medical conditions like depression and Parkinson's disease?

Take control of your health and learn what you can do, and not do, to ensure your body can maintain this critical balance of dopamine.

You may have heard of "Leaky Gut", but do you really know what it is, and how it can affect you? Learn that "Leaky Gut" is more than just having a general "gut issue", but how it can impact your entire biological ecosystem.