Dr. Josh Axe (Part 1): A Conversation on Mindset Wellness
How do our thoughts impact our health? Does our mindset impact our likelihood of getting cancer?
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Josh Axe to talk about how our mindset affects our overall health. Dr. Axe is an expert in natural medicine, chiropractic care, and clinical nutrition and is a trusted source for those seeking holistic approaches to wellness.
His dedication to empowering individuals to eat healthily and live vibrantly led him to establish a functional medicine center in Nashville in 2008, which rapidly gained international recognition and solidified his reputation as a leader in the field.
In today’s episode, Dr. Axe shares the benefits of natural medicine and holistic approaches to understanding the mysteries behind cancer and empowering ourselves with the tools for a healthier tomorrow.
In this episode
[02:55] Dr. Axe’s input on Deborah’s article about the lymphatic system and its connection with Costco.
[05:37] Is there a specific age when the lymphatic system begins to decelerate or experience dysfunction?
[09:30] When we undergo blood work and discover an underactive thyroid or other issues, determining where to start can be challenging. How do you navigate this?
[11:39] How to maintain a healthy lifestyle when it’s financially burdensome.
[18:07] “If you think and believe I can get healthy, I can find a way to get real food, you will”. – Dr. Axe
[22:09] During his mother’s battle with cancer, Dr. Axe found that a key aspect of her healing involved a transformation in mindset, emotions, and beliefs.
[25:26] With prolonged exposure to the state of fight or flight, the body releases cortisol and adrenaline, the stress hormones. It can lead to fatigue in the adrenals, and affect the kidneys and reproductive organs.
[28:58] Women tend to engage in more frequent and profound thought processes. Men, on the other hand, are inclined to tune out and go numb.
[33:31] While it may be impossible to have it all, embracing joy is achievable for both men and women.
About Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine, and clinical nutritionist helping people eat healthy and live healthy lifestyles. In 2008, he started a functional medicine center in Nashville, which grew to become one of the most renowned clinics in the world.
Dr. Axe founded the website DrAxe.com, which is one the top natural health websites in the world today. Its main topics include nutrition, natural medicine, fitness, healthy recipes, home DIY remedies, and trending health news. His website includes a group of credentialed editors, writers, and a Medical Review Board.
He has also been a resource for many professional athletes. In 2009, he began working with the Wellness Advisory Council and Professional Swim Teams. He worked with professional swimmers, providing nutritional advice and performing musculoskeletal work on the athletes to increase their performance.
Dr. Axe has been a regular guest expert on The Dr. Oz Show and has taught corporate wellness programs for companies such as Nissan, Whole Foods, Mercy Ministries, and Lifeway and has been featured as a keynote speaker at conferences all over the country, including South by Southwest (SXSW), PaleoFX and the Autism Education Summit.
He is co-founder of the BurstFIT interval training program along with his wife Dr. Chelsea Axe. Dr. Josh Axe is also the co-founder of Ancient Nutrition with Jordan Rubin, where the mission is to restore health, strength, and vitality by providing history’s healthiest whole food nutrients to the modern world.
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