Eating is a Lifestyle

Dental Hygiene is about more than your teeth

From early signs of menopause and diabetes, to heart disease and high blood pressure, your dental hygienist can save your life. Stephanie Butler, RDH, EPP shares how she helps patients connect the dots to uncover possible serious diagnoses.
Follow her, Dr. Brannen, and the rest of the team at Lake Grove Dental 
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Nothing's TMI when it comes to resolving your pelvic pain

Tonya Yanok, the "TMI Doctor", is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy. This wildly under-discussed topic has brought relief to so many women who were desperate to relieve their pelvic pain or incontinence. Tonya talks about the simple things we can do, and not do (ahem, kegels?) to maintain a strong and healthy pelvic floor. 
Find Tonya at TMIDoctor.com
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Your Gut Health Problems Can Be Resolved

I found Sadie on Instagram @sadiehitskynutrition and immediately loved what she had to say about diet and IBS. 
Listen in as we talk about the "practical & tactical" and the misconceptions of IBS. We talked about a few misconceptions and what doctors should do with your questions.
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How Chiropractic Care Reduces Inflammation

A conversation with Dr. Brian Seitz from Spellmeyer Chiropractic reveals how good nutrition and good spinal function reduce inflammation and can help reduce our risk of chronic disease. 
To get an idea of your ratio of omega-3's:omega-6's, and therefore a sense of whether or not your diet has too much processed oils, check out Omega 3 Index: https://omegaquant.com/
Here's a link to the Vagus nerve stimulator Dr. Seitz recommends for a techy way to calm your nervous system.
 
For more on the medical controversy between the AMA and chiropractors in the 1980's, check out Wilk vs AMA Looking back at the lawsuit that transformed the chiropractic profession
 
Connect with Dr. Seitz at Spellmeyer Chiropractic in Hillsboro, Oregon
 
Thanks for listening, have a healthy day!
 
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Perimenopause: Symptoms and Strategies

Tobi is joined by fellow dietitian, Alison Bame, who shares her amazing story of beating cancer just to be thrown into early menopause and a chain reaction of hormonal imbalance. Today Alison is living her best life, full of energy, and shares her expertise in Women's Health with us!
Find Alison at AlisonBame.com 
*Fact check: Organic produce typically has been sprayed with organic pesticides and herbicides

The Origin Story of The Big 4

Meredith interviews Tobi about The Big 4. Listen in to learn how it all started. Tobi shares how her "moxie" mixed with her background in education led to the creation of this revolutionary model. Tobi shares how her clients are using the Big 4 to lose weight, manage diabetes, and improve their relationship with food. After keeping it a secret for years, Tobi is making The Big 4 accessible to everyone. 
Download the app in the App Store today!
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Meal Planning- totally worth it!

What's for dinner? Hear how Tobi and Meredith manage meal planning in their busy lives. They have some great tips and share stories of failures of the past and struggles remaining today. 
Meredith's Meal Planning Journal can be purchased through Amazon from SavvyDietitian.com https://savvydietitian.com/menu-planning-journal/
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What does hunger and fullness feel like?

Hunger, fullness, and the feeling of satiety are complex, to say the least. Tobi describes her Hunger/Fullness Scale and we talk about The Mindful Eating Script from Dr. Michelle May. Meredith shares her experiences of learning from patients with dementia.
Learn more about Dr. May at https://amihungry.com/
 

What does ”eat in moderation” mean?

Whether you're eating "100% Yum, 0% Guilt" chips or a juicy bacon cheeseburger- all foods fit, right? Tobi and Meredith talk about how to know what "eat in moderation" means for you. 

Episode 1 Intros

Tobi and Meredith introduce themselves with stories from childhood to today. Both dietitians share their passion for real-life eating and why this podcast is important. Thanks for listening!
We would love to hear from you! Send us an email. To connect with Meredith send to savvyRDN@gmail.com  Reach Tobi at tobi@eatingisalifestyle.com