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Optimize Paleo by Paleovalley

Take control of your health by moving beyond the Paleo template and learning about cutting edge health strategies that really work. This podcast will give you tips and tricks from the mouths of experts and common folk alike who discovered exactly what it takes to THRIVE. Join Chas and Autumn Smith, loving and passionate husband and wife and founders of Paleovalley.com as they guide you on the journey to cultivate vibrant health and wellness.
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Now displaying: September, 2019
Sep 27, 2019

Ever wondered where we got the ideas for all of our products? Tune into this week's weekend wellness podcast to find out!

Timestamps: 

1:43 Grass Fed Beef Sticks, 3:38 Essential C Complex, 4:58 Pasture Raised Turkey Sticks, 5:39 Turmeric Complex, 6:32 ACV Complex, 7:54 Grass Fed Organ Complex, 8:51 Bone Broth Protein Powder, 10:04 Organic Supergreens, 11:40 Radiate in 28

Links:

Grass Fed Beef Sticks: https://paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks 

Essential C Complex: https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-c-complex 

Pasture Raised Turkey Sticks: https://paleovalley.com/store/pasture-raised-turkey-sticks 

ACV Complex: https://paleovalley.com/store/apple-cider-vinegar-complex 

Turmeric Complex: https://paleovalley.com/store/turmeric-complex 

Grass Fed Organ Complex: https://paleovalley.com/store/grass-fed-organ-complex 

Bone Broth Protein Powder: https://paleovalley.com/store/grass-fed-bone-broth-protein 

Organic Supergreens: https://paleovalley.com/store/supergreens 

Radiate in 28: https://paleovalley.com/store/radiate-in-28 

Sep 25, 2019

By now you’ve likely heard about the keto diet and its ability to improve fat loss, curb cravings and banish brain fog.

You’ve also likely heard about the dreaded “keto flu” or the annoying carb withdrawal symptoms that can include irritability, dizziness, nausea and brain fog.

Fortunately, in today’s fantastic podcast with 2 time best selling author, Robb Wolf, you can learn all about a science-backed way to mitigate the carb flu AND get the most bang for your buck when it comes to keto. We talk about...

Why you may want to stop skipping breakfast
What the research says is the best meal to skip (you’ll be surprised by this!)
Why he decided not to go to medical school
The mistake most keto dieters make (and why it prevents weight loss!)
The type of food that prevents overeating
Why protein shakes are not always equivalent to whole food
Two ways to eat carbs for best results in ketosis
His #1 hack for preventing the keto flu
And much more!

In the world of paleo experts, it doesn’t get better than Robb Wolf so tune in ASAP and share this important information with anyone and everyone you love. <3

Learn more about Robb Wolf’s Keto Masterclass - Everything you need to succeed on Keto!

Learn more about LMNT - The #1 sugar-free, gluten-free, paleo & keto friendly electrolyte powder that supercharges hydration.: 

Sep 20, 2019

Did you know that Mental health could be more than just a brain imbalance? Tune into this week's Weekend Wellness episode to find some ways to not only become more informed of mental illness, but find ways that you can start fighting back!

Timestamps:

3:00 Reduce Inflammation, 6:30 Vitamin C, 9:00 Vitamin B12, 10:45 Balance Blood Sugar

Links: 

Radiate in 28: https://paleovalley.com/store/radiate-in-28 

Grass Fed Organ Complex: https://paleovalley.com/store/grass-fed-organ-complex 

Essential C Complex: https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-c-complex 

Supergreens Powder: https://paleovalley.com/store/supergreens 

Chronometer: https://cronometer.com/ 

Mental Health and vitamin C deficiency: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23106783

Vitamin C and antidepressants study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22154133

SMILES Trial (Beating depression with food): https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-y

Red Meat & Anxiety Study: https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/334910 

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share or a question you'd like to ask? Email us at support@paleovalley.com!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see in this post.

Also, we'd love it if you would leave an honest review for The Optimize Paleo Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience and spread this information to more people who need to hear it. We read every review so we look forward to hearing from you! And we’ll be choosing a review every week to win a 30 day supply of one of our Paleovalley supplements.

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates…see you next time!

Sep 18, 2019

Rosacea. Dandruff. Eczema.

Most people would assume these skin issues originate in the skin but according to skin expert Jen Fugo (you may have seen her on Dr. Oz), many times they are caused by gut issues.

And that’s exciting because there are a lot of simple steps you can take today to find relief and heal from the root cause of your skin issues!

So if you (or someone you know or love) suffers from rosacea, eczema, dandruff, or another annoying skin issue, please be sure to tune in to this fascinating conversation ASAP!

Here are some of the gems you’ll learn:

  • The one natural skin oil you should never use on eczema
  • The best cream to use for eczema
  • Why essential oils are not good for certain skin issues
  • The gut issue that is commonly at the root of rosacea
  • The mistake most people make when it comes to food sensitivities
  • The link between leaky gut and leaky skin
  • A cheap way to identify your nutrient deficiencies
  • The simple steps you can take to resolve eczema, rosacea and dandruff

I LOVED this chat and I hope you do, too. Don’t forget to help us spread the good word by tagging someone in the comments below who may need this important information.

Links / Offers

Get the FREE 7 Eczema-Soothing Smoothies Recipe Booklet HERE!

Register for the FREE Online Eczema & Psoriasis Awareness Week HERE!

Skinterrupt Interview: SIBO-Rosacea Connection w/ Dr. Leonard Weinstock

Skinterrupt Article: 4 Reasons Why Coconut Oil Is Bad For Your Skin

Skin Probiotics: Indigo Calm Balm

Khus-Khus Skincare: SEN Face Serum

Sep 13, 2019

Welcome to the first Q&A Episode for Weekend Wellness! This week we'll be covering Visceral Fat and Water Retention, and a few tips for you to use to combat them!

Timestamps: 

2:00 Question Introduction, 2:50 What is Visceral Fat?, 4:23 Consequences of Too Much Visceral Fat, 5:40 Watch Carb intake, 6:40 Whole Food Carbs, 7:12 Increase Protein Intake, 9:28 Drinking, 9:55 Time Your Carbs, 11:00 Check for Hormonal Imbalance, 11:25 Reduce Cortisol, 12:47 Never Eat When Stressed, 13:12 Cold Exposure, 15:45 Water Retention, 17:00 Omega 3, 17:50 Electrolytes, 19:18 Potassium, 19:50 Check Protein Intake, 20:45 Histamine, 21:25 Thyroid Issues

Links: 

Radiate in 28: https://paleovalley.com/store/radiate-in-28 

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share or a question you'd like to ask? Email us at support@paleovalley.com!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see in this post.

Also, we'd love it if you would leave an honest review for The Optimize Paleo Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience and spread this information to more people who need to hear it. We read every review so we look forward to hearing from you! And we’ll be choosing a review every week to win a 30 day supply of one of our Paleovalley supplements.

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates…see you next time!

Sep 11, 2019

There was a time I struggled to get out of bed in the morning. I had lingering thyroid issues I couldn’t seem to fix and I felt like I had hit a wall HARD with my keto diet.

I didn’t know it then, but I desperately needed an adrenal recode.

What is an adrenal recode, you ask?

It’s an amazing system my friend Christa Orecchio, founder of the Whole Journey, created to banish unrelenting fatigue and heal the thyroid, adrenals and nervous system for good.

Not enough people talk about it, but adrenal and thyroid issues go hand-in-hand and until your nervous system is balanced, long term vibrant health will elude you.

So tune in today to find out what you can do to find balance and thrive for GOOD.

And, as always, please share this info with anyone you know who is stressed or fighting fatigue daily.

There IS a better way.

<3

Join the FREE Adrenal Recode Mini-Course NOW!

Sep 6, 2019

Worried about taking antibiotics, and the possible side effects that may occur with them? Well, you're in luck! This week we'll be discussing some simple tricks that you can apply to your own life to help yourself not only recover from your sickness better, but also help recover from your recovery!

Timestamps:

3:00 Dysbiosis, 3:50 Sugary Foods, 4:45 Fermented Foods, 5:35 High Fiber Foods, 6:15 Prebiotics, 6:52 Probiotics During Antibiotics, 7:23 Saccharomyces Boulardii, 8:10 Probiotics After Antibiotics, 9:55 Bone Broth and Vitamin C, 10:00 Medicinal Mushrooms, 11:10 Avoid Antibiotic Interfering Foods

Links:

(Please note some of these links are affiliate links which means I receive a small percentage of the sale. If you have an issue with that, please feel free to google the company and order there).

Antibiotic Effects on Gut Bacteria: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181023110545.htm 

More on the negative impacts of antibiotics on gut bacteria: https://chriskresser.com/the-high-price-of-antibiotic-use-can-our-guts-ever-fully-recover/ 

Antibiotics and Yeast: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01973996 

4. Probiotics and ADD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26695080 

Fermented Foods and the Microbiome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17217568 

Sacc. B & probiotics for antibiotic related diarrhea: https://www.bmj.com/content/324/7350/1361.full 

Just Thrive Probiotic: https://justthrivehealth.com/pages/just-thrive-probiotic-learn-more 

100% Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein Powder: https://paleovalley.com/store/grass-fed-bone-broth-protein 

My favorite vitamin C supplement: https://paleovalley.com/store/essential-c-complex 

Medicinal Mushrooms: https://foursigmatic.com/paleovalley 

Grapefruit and Medications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3589309/ 

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share or a question you'd like to ask? Email us at support@paleovalley.com!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see in this post.

Also, we'd love it if you would leave an honest review for The Optimize Paleo Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience and spread this information to more people who need to hear it. We read every review so we look forward to hearing from you! And we’ll be choosing a review every week to win a 30 day supply of one of our Paleovalley supplements.

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates…see you next time!

Sep 4, 2019

Essential oils are all the rage these days, and for good reason.

Whether you’re trying to..

Curb cravings
Boost your immune system
Improve memory and focus
Get better sleep
Fight inflammation
Detox

Research shows essential oils can do it all.

But, of course, as with anything else, quality and strategy are KEY.

Which is why this week’s podcast is ALL about how to use essential oils for detox and everything else the right way with essential oil expert and founder of Kick Cancer, Season Johnson.

Tune in now and share this info with all your other wellness warriors. <3

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