Jj Virgin Lifestyle Show

In today’s Q&A, JJ answers a question from a community member who is wondering if she should opt for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy during menopause. Listen as JJ shares her thoughts on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, as well as the top diet, supplement, and lifestyle shifts that can go a long way toward balancing your hormones. Find out how to restore hormonal balance in your body so you can feel like yourself again!   Main Points From Today’s Episode One of the hormones that typically starts to decrease first during menopause is progesterone. Low progesterone levels can interfere with your sleep. All of your hormones are interconnected, which is why it’s important to be sure that your thyroid and adrenal glands are functioning well. Things that can help with adrenal function include burst training, tapping, vitamin C, and adrenal glandulars. JJ recommends strategies that you can try before considering BHRT. She shares the top herbs and supplements that can help restore hormonal bal

As JJ says at the beginning of the episode, “Fasten your seat belts!” Get ready for an information-packed episode with Dr. Mercola on the dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) in cell phones and other wireless devices, and how to protect your health. Listen as Dr. Mercola shares what EMFs are and the many ways they can harm your body, plus how their dangers have been hidden from the public. Dr. Mercola also explains simple ways that you can reduce your EMF exposure, as well as diet, supplement, and fitness strategies that you can incorporate into your routine to curb oxidative stress in your body and maintain your health. Plus, find out how you can get Chapter 7 from Dr. Mercola’s groundbreaking book for free!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Chapter 7 from Dr. Mercola’s book, EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones: Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself, for free by going to jjvirgin.com/5G.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Dr. Mercola explains why cell phones are the cigarettes of the 21st century.

If you’re struggling with uncomfortable symptoms like gas, bloating, joint pain, fatigue, headaches, or skin issues, leaky gut could be to blame! Tune in to today’s podcast episode as JJ talks all about leaky gut, including what it is, how it’s triggered, and the symptoms that can result. JJ also explains what you can do to feel better again, including foods to avoid and gut-healing foods to incorporate into your diet, as well as the supplement and lifestyle shifts that can go a long way toward improving gut health. Find out the simple action steps you can put into place today to start repairing your gut!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge by going to jjvirgin.com/leakygutsyndrome.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Tight junctions in your gut keep food and gut contents where they should be. With leaky gut, tight junctions begin to weaken and allow particles of partly digested food, waste, and toxins to escape into your bloodstream. Leaky gut can trigger sy

In today’s episode, JJ reveals the truth about cholesterol and how to optimize your cholesterol levels. Listen as JJ shares the cholesterol markers you should be asking your healthcare provider for, as well as her top diet and supplement tips that can go a long way toward helping you maintain healthy cholesterol levels. JJ also answers a listener’s question about fruit, explaining her favorite fruits and what makes them good options. Today’s Q&A is packed with information to help you be your own best health detective!   Main Points From Today’s Episode It’s not all about lowering cholesterol! Listen as JJ talks about HDL and LDL cholesterol, and what you need to know about each. JJ shares the cholesterol markers you should be looking at, as well as her top tips to help optimize your cholesterol levels. When it comes to supplements, the supplement annatto tocotrienols has been shown to help reduce cholesterol by as much as 15-20% in some people. Another listener asks if any fruits are better than others.

Nicolas Ortner, CEO of The Tapping Solution, joins JJ today to discuss how to use tapping to lower stress and anxiety. Tapping is a healing modality that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Tapping is amazingly effective for many different things, both physical and emotional. The free app offers a quick demo and multiple tapping meditations that you can apply to many different situations. Come listen to this amazing podcast episode and get excited about how tapping can change your life today!     Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Nick Ortner’s free tapping app by going to jjvirgin.com/tapping.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Tapping is a technique to address stress in the body. The free app demonstrates how this simple action step can address emotional and physical issues. Tapping has immediate results. It has amazing benefits – some people experience results after just one 10-minute tapping session. Tapping can be used alongside other therapies. It is great to use with ki

In today’s episode, JJ shares 10 simple, effective ground rules for losing weight and keeping it off for good! Listen as JJ shares the number one way to start your day to set up your metabolism to help you lose weight, as well as her top meal timing tips and culprit foods that can stall your progress. Plus, find out about the importance of getting quality sleep, managing your stress, and choosing the right type of exercise to boost fat burning. You don’t want to miss JJ’s tried-and-true strategies that nourish your body while consistently delivering results!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Stress Relief Guide, including her free Stress Quiz, by going to jjvirgin.com/groundrules.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Research shows that people who lose weight quickly tend to lose more weight and keep it off. The tips in today’s episode not only will help you lose weight quickly, they will also help you keep it off for good. The number one ground rule for fast, lasting weight loss is to start

In today’s podcast episode JJ answers 2 questions from the community about protein! Listen to find out why your body needs protein and how much protein you need to thrive. JJ also shares the best sources of clean, lean protein for vegans and vegetarians, as well as the top protein options for non-vegetarians. Plus, if you’re under stress or over age 35, find out the supplement you may need to add to your routine to ensure you’re reaping all the rewards of the protein you’re eating!   Main Points From Today’s Episode Protein is key for strong muscles and bones, as well as great hair, skin, and nails. The amino acids that make up protein are also essential for helping escort toxins from your body. The amount of protein that you need will vary, and if you’re under chronic stress or healing from an injury, you will need more. JJ’s basic rule of thumb is to get .75 grams to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. JJ shares the best sources of clean, lean protein for vegans, vegetarians, and non-vegeta

Today, Karen Martel, nutrition coach, women’s weight loss expert, and host of the podcast, The Other Side of Weight Loss, joins JJ to discuss weight loss plateaus and what you can do to bust through them! Listen to find out some of the contributing factors to leveling out your weight loss, the repercussions of long-term weight loss plans, and how you can help your metabolism get back on track. Join Karen and JJ for this super interesting and informative podcast episode now!     Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Karen’s free quiz, along with a free 2-week meal plan, by going to jjvirgin.com/variety.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Long-term diets can lose their effectiveness after a certain point. Your body outsmarts lower calorie intake by slowing down your metabolism. Decreasing your calorie intake can harm your body. You need to vary your diet to outwit your metabolism. Giving up your current diet plan may result in a few added pounds. In the long run, though, having a healthy body will shift y

Today JJ discusses health coaches, including what they do and don’t do. She also explains how health coaches are the perfect complement to your functional health doctor to help you create a plan to help maximize your healthy lifestyle. Find out why a health coach makes the perfect accountability partner to support and encourage you. Tune in today and get inspired and educated.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Healthy Habits Checklist and Calendar by going to jjvirgin.com/healthcoach.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Health coaches support your goals. They help you hold yourself accountable. Health coaches are the perfect complement to your functional health provider. Coaches offer further information and suggestions on ways to support your healthy lifestyle. Community support is huge in helping you achieve goals. When you need help or encouragement, people who are on the same path are there for you.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:40] Making shifts in our health is made so much easier wh

It’s time for another Q&A! In today’s episode, JJ answers a listener’s question wanting to know how you protect yourself if you have a fatty liver condition, and you’re already living a good lifestyle. JJ explains exactly what fatty liver is, how it affects the body, and what you can remove, as well as what you can supplement with to help reduce the risk of fatty liver. Listen in today for this information-packed podcast!   Episode Play-By-Play [0:55] One of JJ’s listeners wanted to know how you protect yourself if you have a fatty liver condition, and you’re already living a good lifestyle. [1:00] What is fatty liver? [2:00] This is one of the worst contributors to fatty liver disease. [3:00] Here’s one way to catch fatty liver early [3:20] Foods that affect the likelihood of getting or contributing to fatty liver [4:10] Types of medications that might contribute to higher risk of fatty liver [4:30] Supplements that can help lower the risk of fatty liver     Mentioned in this episode: Recipes at

Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN, has been rethinking healthcare for the last 30+ years! He joins JJ today to discuss the link between inflammation and autoimmunity, as well as what autoimmunity is, what can cause it, and what we can do to prevent it. They’ll cover the history of autoimmunity and discuss the factors that have caused it to skyrocket in the last generation. They’ll also discuss what it means to be food tolerant and how to improve the quality of the food you’re eating so you can thrive in the 21st century!     Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Jaffe’s free guide, Rethinking Inflammation and Resolving Autoimmunity, by going to jjvirgin.com/allergy.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Inflammation is delayed repair. To repair the problem, we first need to figure out the cause. Autoimmunity is self-attack. There are things you can do to restore balance in your body. Our diet plays a huge role in our health. We must consider the food we eat as nutrients and antinutrients.   Episode Play-B

Today JJ discusses the super healthy benefits of turmeric, also known as curcumin. She explains what turmeric is, what foods it can be found in, and how much you should be getting in your diet. She reviews all the amazing ways turmeric improves bodily function, including its impact on heart health, brain function, and disease prevention. Plus, JJ shares how turmeric can reduce pain caused by inflammation, doing it better than NSAIDs, without the side effects. Tune in and get ready to be astounded by the amazing turmeric!     Main Points From Today’s Episode Turmeric is a food product that has amazing benefits. You can get it in foods like curry or a turmeric latte, but probably need to supplement to get enough. Turmeric improves functions of the heart, brain, and physical health. It has been proven to protect cells from aging and cancer. Turmeric is a fantastic pain killer. It works better than NSAIDs and doesn’t have the side effects like leaky gut.   Episode Play-By-Play [4:00] What exactly is tu

It’s time for another Q&A! In today’s episode, JJ answers the question if oatmeal is good for us. JJ discusses the things to look for when buying oats and reviews the benefits. She also reminds us to pay attention to how our bodies feel after we’re done eating and to let that be the ultimate decision-maker. This short and sweet Q&A podcast has got the answer for you!   Episode Play-By-Play [0:43] Momof4transform asks JJ’s opinion of oatmeal. [1:20] When shopping for oats, look for these things [2:02] A really good rule of thumb about whether or not to eat anything. [2:25] If you notice a spike in your blood sugar, try eating this with your oatmeal [2:30] Some of the benefits of eating oatmeal       Mentioned in this episode: Recipes at jjvirgin.com Reignite Wellness 365 membership Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Savory Bone Broth & Veggie Steel Cut Oats recipe Oatmeal Co

Alisa Vitti, women's hormone and functional nutrition expert, and pioneer in female biohacking, joins JJ today to discuss how understanding your biological rhythm can make a huge difference in your health. Listen to find out what your infradian rhythm is, and why you need to pay attention to it, as well as what it affects, and how to track it. This is an amazing podcast for any woman who wants to look and feel her best. Tune in today and have your notebook and pen handy!       Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Alisa’s free 7-day quick start program from her book, In the Flo, and a quiz to get your biological rhythm score by going to jjvirgin.com/flo.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Most information about diet and exercise is based on men’s bodies. Women’s bodies are uniquely different and require different methods. Circadian rhythm impacts everyone’s bodies. Infradian rhythms affect women physically, hormonally, and emotionally. Adjusting your diet and exercise based on an infradian rhythm offer

Today, JJ discusses how important it is to establish and maintain control of your sleep environment and eating plan while traveling. Since traveling already compromises your immune system, keeping on track with food, sleep and exercise keeps your body in prime condition to fight off travel-related issues. Listen to this super informative podcast episode today, and again, right before you travel!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free blog about How to Eat Out Wisely by going to jjvirgin.com/traveltips.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Travel is hard on the immune system. Protect your health by following these tips. Protect your sleep. Make sure you’re sticking as close as possible to your healthy eating plan. Exercise every day. If you’re close to a gym, awesome! If not, find another way to get your blood pumping.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:00] The first travel hack centers around getting a good night’s sleep. [3:40] The second hack for getting a good night’s sleep is to block it out. [

It’s time for another Q&A! Today JJ answers a question from listener Margot who asks, “What are your thoughts on psyllium husks?” Psyllium husks are a great source of fiber, which has a huge amount of healthy benefits. JJ also discusses additional sources of fiber, through supplementation or food, as well as recommendations for how much fiber you should consume each day. Listen in today for this information-packed podcast!   Episode Play-By-Play [1:21] Margot asked for JJ’s thoughts on psyllium husks [1:30] Fiber’s many benefits [2:22] How much fiber you should be eating [3:45] Psyllium husk is great, but eating this kind of fiber is even better. [5:03] Getting fiber from food is just one avenue. You can also supplement to increase your intake to JJ’s recommended amount. [5:30] Fiber-containing foods     Mentioned in this episode: Recipes at jjvirgin.com Reignite Wellness 365 membership Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page

Maggie Berghoff, functional medicine nurse practitioner, joins JJ today and discusses how knowing your inflammation type gives you more information to better assess and treat your health. Maggie also gives some simple, free ways to lower inflammation in your body immediately. Listen today and learn something new!     Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Maggie’s free Inflammatory Type Assessment by going to jjvirgin.com/inflammationtypes.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Inflammation can flare up from many different things. Food, stress, the air you breathe can all contribute to increasing or reducing inflammation. Knowing your inflammation type gives you more information when you go to see a medical practitioner. This information helps them diagnose and treat you more accurately. There are some simple, free ways to reduce inflammation immediately. They are easy to incorporate into your daily routine.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:57] Maggie’s reason for becoming interested in inflammation [7:24] Wh

Today JJ shares her amazing tips on dialing down inflammation, mostly by choosing high-quality foods and supplements. Reducing inflammation is important not only for feeling better, but also for helping with weight loss and being more healthy overall. Inflammation contributes to many different health concerns, so lowering inflammation in your body is key to looking and feeling your best. Listen to this super important podcast for simple ways to decrease inflammation today.     Main Points From Today’s Episode Some inflammation is necessary for healing. But the problem occurs when inflammation becomes chronic. These 10 tips can help you reduce inflammation. Most of them are simple diet swaps that can make a huge difference. Reducing inflammation can help you lose weight. It can also contribute to better health overall.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:46] Is all inflammation bad inflammation?  [3:00] Benefits and downsides of an inflammatory response [3:56] Specific foods that can increase inflammation i

It’s time for another Q&A! In today’s episode, JJ answers a question from a listener asking about tips for healing the gut lining. Listen as JJ talks about why it’s important to have a healthy gut lining and the impact of your gut on your overall health. JJ also outlines four steps to heal the gut, including foods to eat and foods to avoid, as well as supplement and lifestyle shifts that can help. Tune in and find out more today.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:45] Why you should care about rebuilding your gut lining [0:55] Some symptoms of leaky gut [1:30] The first step in healing your gut lining [2:43] The second step in building a healthy gut is fiber. [4:20] Foods that are super helpful in healing the gut microbiome [4:50] The third step to heal your gut is related to reducing stress. [5:38] The fourth step is supplementation.   Mentioned in this episode: Recipes at jjvirgin.com Reignite Wellness 365 membership Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgi

Dr. Keira Barr, dermatologist, author, and speaker, joins JJ once again as they dive deep into the issue of skin cancer. They cover how often you should check your skin, when to call in expert help, and the things you can do every day to lower your risk of developing skin cancer, including diet, lifestyle, and supplement strategies. Dr. Keira also shares what to look for in a high-quality sunscreen and what to avoid, as well as how and when to apply sunscreen for the best protection. Don’t miss Dr. Keira’s expert tips in integrative skin cancer prevention!     Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Keira’s free guide: “Revitalize Your Life, 12 Tips to Look and Feel Great”, and her Glowing Skin Cheat Sheet by going to jjvirgin.com/sunscreen.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Skin cancer is the leading form of cancer. Check your skin often to look for irregularity. Skin cancer likelihood can be reduced by following some simple guidelines. These strategies will protect your skin when used in combination