What if there was a way to improve your health for pregnancy, delivery and recovery?  Would you take those steps?   We discussed these topics and more in the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with entrepreneur and Founder of Fit for Birth,  James Goodlatte.  James began his study of how to have a healthy pregnancy when he decided to become a father in 2007.   James had been in the health and fitness world prior to this life changing decision, but his focus changed dramatically when he began studying how to improve the health of expectant mothers.  The more he studied this subject, the more he saw three alarming trends.   We spoke about the increased rates of infertility in humans over the past several decades.  James also mentioned the increasing trend of mechanized childbirth including higher rates of C-sections and the use of drugs to induce labor.    James also touched on the increased incidence of childhood diseases including ADHD, autisms, allergies and obesity.  From his studies, he now educates others on 5 solutions: breathing, movement, nutrition, lifestyle and mind.   We briefly discussed each of James' five solutions and how each of those could be applied to pregnancy, delivery and recovery.  He stressed the importance of all of them for a healthy mother and baby, but he finds the mind being one of the most powerful influencers.   James started GetFitForBirth.com after deciding to become a father and began training wellness practitioners to help expectant mothers.  Today, Fit For Birth practitioners in 50 countries apply their progressive holistic techniques to help families around the world to not only have healthy pregnancies and babies, but also to help avoid common pre & postnatal challenges like diastasis recti and joint pains.   Please join us to learn about how to prepare for pregnancy or how you can help a loved one!   Please feel free to reach out to James Goodlatte at https://getfitforbirth.com/. Check out James' offer for 20% off here: https://getfitforbirth.com/dramy/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Do you want to improve your wellbeing and certain aspects of life?  What if the way you think and behave can help you get there?  What if you could learn tools to help you?   We discussed these topics and more in the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with social entrepreneur and Co-Founder of The Change Lab, Louis Alloro. Louis shared his love of positive psychology and why he went into this field, becoming one of the first in the world to attain a UPenn Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) degree.   We spoke about what spurs us to change our lives and some of the different types of pain, including physical, social and emotional.  We touched on loneliness as a form of pain and why it’s important to seek help for it.   Louis dove into positive psychology and offered some tips where we can make a difference in our daily life to improve our brain functioning and mental health.  He explained when positive psychology is applied in certain aspects of mental health.    We stressed the need for traditional psychological treatments when mental health has deteriorated and is in need of support to help someone through a crisis or trauma.  We even discussed toxic positivity and how that type of behavior can come across inauthentic.    Louis shared how important it is to apply positive psychology tools to larger groups, including families, work teams, companies and even on the community level.  He explained how he guides people through the Wellbeing Lab to help them create different cultures in all aspects of their lives.   Louis is a senior fellow at the Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing at George Mason University and is currently pursuing his PhD in the School of Leadership and Change at Antioch University where he studies systems informed positive psychology, and the use of appreciative inquiry and other tools to create healthy cultures that sustain wellbeing in equitable and innovative ways.   Please join us to learn about the use of positive psychology to uplift your life and wellbeing!   Please feel free to reach out to Louis Alloro at https://louisalloro.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

In this week’s episode of the Reawaken Your Health Podcast, Greg—known worldwide as “The Hydrogen Man”—shares his extraordinary journey into the world of molecular hydrogen therapy and how it became a life-changing mission born from personal necessity, deep research, and a profound desire to help others heal.   Greg explains how molecular hydrogen (H₂) works as a selective antioxidant that may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. He describes its potential to support conditions like hypertension, arthritis, liver issues, autoimmune disorders, and chronic lung problems.   He stresses that purity is essential, warning that many tablets and low-cost hydrogen generators can introduce harmful byproducts. Greg highlights why medical-grade systems from Japan, especially the Lourdes Hydrofix, produce cleaner and more reliable hydrogen.   As the conversation continues, Greg shares remarkable case studies, including improvements in advanced macular degeneration and neurological recovery in a patient with TBI and a brain tumor. These stories underscore the emotional and physical impact he has witnessed firsthand. Greg breaks down different hydrogen production methods, explaining why the dual-chamber system used in the Hydrofix is the gold standard. He also shares the origin of the device, created by a Japanese father determined to help his daughter with ALS.   To learn more, Greg directs listeners to his YouTube channel Uprising144K, where he shares research, demonstrations, and case studies. He welcomes serious inquiries but emphasizes that hydrogen therapy requires patience, consistency, and high-purity tools for true results.   Please join us to learn more about hydrogen water and its health benefits!   Please feel free to reach out to Darryl at uprisking144k@gmail.com or check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UPRISING144K     -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: www.pabrinstitute.com

Have you been told there’s something wrong with your thyroid? Are you on medication and not sure why? Have you had blood work done but are not sure what it means?   Today for the Weekend Wellness Hour Show we discussed the ins and outs of the thyroid gland and how it impacts the human body with Anthony DiNobile. Anthony described his fascination with this gland because of its impact on the whole body.   We first covered what the thyroid gland is and what influence it has on the human body. Anthony gave details on the T4 hormone produced by the thyroid and what happens to this hormone as it goes through the body.   We touched on the importance of certain vitamins and minerals that are critical for a well functioning thyroid, including iodine, zinc and selenium. He gave examples of which foods we can eat to make sure those nutrients are in high enough concentration in our bodies.   We went through some of the common blood tests that are performed and some additional tests that help describe what’s happening to the thyroid and the body. Anthony explained why it’s important to know thyroid antibody levels because it gives an idea of the health of the thyroid gland itself.   We also touched on how emotions can impact the functioning of the thyroid. He stressed the role of healing from past trauma and emotional struggles on antibodies in the production of certain hormones.   We talked about this and much more.   Anthony is the Director of Wellness at Nourish.  His training includes being a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist ®, Certified Functional Blood Chemistry Analyst, Certified Nutritional Microscopist, Medical Marijuana Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and a Pastry Chef.   Please join us to learn about the thyroid gland and what those lab results mean!   Please feel free to reach out to Anthony DiNobile at https://www.nourish123.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Have you wanted to change your life and your emotions but can't seem to find the right solution to help you? What it you need a multi-faceted approach to rewiring your emotions and soul?   We explored this concept in this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with Kirstin Carey, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Professional Chef, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Practitioner based in Arizona.  Kirstin realized early on that there is not one methodology that solves everyone's problems.   Kirstin dove into what she calls a positive trauma when she was a little girl and had an interaction with her father that led her to suppress her emotions.  She described how it took time and work on her part to be comfortable with expressing emotions so she could have more meaningful relationships.   We went into the various modalities and methodologies that Kirstin now uses to help others rewire an event in their lives.  She finds that a blend of techniques is what most people need.   We discussed frequency healing and how she uses energy to help people change their frequency to elevate them from a lower state.  This, along with cognitive behavioral therapy, helps her clients change patterns and habits that don't serve them and affect their brain neurochemistry.   Kirstin also described Emotional Freedom Technique, or tapping, as a tool for her clients to help them become unstuck.  She also explained the benefits of RIM, Regenerating Images in Memory, as another tool for helping someone transform experiences.       We touched on the importance of choosing our words in this type of mental health work so that the language we use matches the healing that takes place.  Kirstin went into the basics of NeuroLinguistic Programming as a tool for changing words that we use.    Kirstin founded Nourish 123 and is also a Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Certified EFT and TFT Tapping Practitioner and Biofield Healing Practitioner.   Please join us to learn more about how to rewire your emotions and soul!   Please feel free to reach out to Kirstin Carey at https://www.nourish123.com/   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Have you ever wondered if you’re genetically predisposed to show up a certain way in this life? Have you wanted to get more in tune with the pieces that make you up energetically?   We dove into these topics in this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with a discussion of Human Design with specialist and Founder of HEAL (High Energy Abundant Living), Katie Carlson.  Katie has been studying Human Design for several years and now teaches courses on the interpretation of the Human Design chart.    Katie explained what Human Design is and why it's a great tool to helping people understand themselves, how they behave and how they react to life's events and interactions.  She touched on how it has helped her in life and has allowed her to live her purpose.   We went into the basics of the 5 main types: generators, manifestors, manifesting generator, projectors and reflectors.  Katie described the aura of each of these types to give us an idea of how each shows up and influences energy in a room or environment.   We then explored the inner authority of each of these types.  She explained how we have a body part that we turn to and trust when we make decisions in our life.  For instance, with generators, our inner authority is our sacral area so we check in with our gut when making important decisions.   Katie also mentioned that we want to live according to our strategy and authority so we can experience our signature.  Each type has a unique strategy to handle situations.  Generators, for example, tend to respond where as manifestors inform.    We then discussed how the signature is what each type is looking to enjoy in various aspects of life.  For generators it's satisfaction.  For projectors, it's success.   Katie then walked us through an example of a chart with various shapes over the human body based on birth date, birth time and birth location.  She interpreted the chart to give more details on personality and interactions with others.    She recommended that everyone get their free chart here: https://www.jovianarchive.com/Get_Your_Chart.    Katie is also a High Energy Expert and High Performance Coach, Masculine and Feminine Expert, Speaker, Breath-Work Instructor, and Podcast host. Katie brings a unique perspective on how to leverage your own energy to HEAL physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. By leveraging non-traditional modalities, Katie takes people on a journey of transformation from the inside out. When you’re ready to HEAL from a High Energetic place, you create even more Abundance in your Life!    Please join us to learn more about self discovery through Human Design!   Please feel free to reach out to Katie Carlson at https://www.humandesignenergetics.com/yes.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Do you want to make changes to your life and habits but find yourself resisting them?  What if it's your subconscious mind that's holding you back?   We discussed these concepts in this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with international speaker and high performance coach, Nicholas Spohn.  Nicholas specializes in using hypnosis, NLP and energy healing to shape the "identity" in the subconscious mind.   We explored the meaning of the subconscious mind and how it lays the foundation for many of our habits and behavior.  Nicholas shared how we develop an identity of our subconscious and how that impacts us.   We touched on ways to influence the subconscious through 3 hypnotic influences including developing rapport, having certainty and developing focus.  Nicholas walked us through each of these to show how to apply them to your everyday life.   Nicholas also went into how the brain gets programmed through repetition and emotions.  He stressed the importance of using this information to create changes in your life.    Nicholas has also developed the antenna theory of emotions which he uses to help his clients become aware of what they are focusing on that brings their current state of emotions.  He explained how you can change your mood and emotions just like you change a radio station to listen to a different song.    Nicholas has worked with athletes and entrepreneurs from around the globe.  He blends evolutionary biology, psychology and spirituality to create the ultimate system for influence.   Please join us to learn more about how you can shape the Identity in the subconscious mind!   Please feel free to reach out to Nicholas Spohn at https://www.spohntrained.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

In this week’s episode of the Reawaken Your Health Podcast, Dr. Darryl Stickel, founder of Trust Unlimited and author of Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World, shares his remarkable journey from small-town Canada to becoming one of the world’s foremost experts on trust.   After enduring a severe concussion and vision loss as a teen, Darryl’s challenges inspired him to study human connection and vulnerability. His government work with First Nations communities led him to a key question — how do we rebuild trust where it’s been broken? That question became the focus of his Ph.D. at Duke University and the foundation of his life’s work.   Darryl defines trust as the willingness to make yourself vulnerable when you can’t fully predict another person’s behavior. Trust depends on balancing uncertainty and vulnerability, and it grows when we reduce uncertainty through benevolence, integrity, ability, and context. He reminds us that most people overestimate their own trustworthiness, focusing more on competence than genuine care. Real trust, he says, is co-created through empathy, consistency, and compassion.   In the second half of the conversation, Darryl shares how integrity and trust show up in daily life, especially in parenting and leadership. He explains how trust deepens when we make promises based on effort instead of outcomes, lead with empathy, and create psychological safety.   Through personal stories about raising his sons, Darryl illustrates how trust grows when children feel understood and valued rather than controlled. He and Amy explore how these same principles apply to resolving conflict, leading teams, and personal growth.   Darryl also discusses his podcast The Imperfect Café, his book Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World, and his mission through Trust Unlimited to help people—especially young men—build stronger, more authentic relationships.   Please join us to learn more about trust and connection!   Please feel free to reach out to Darryl at https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-stickel-phd/ or https://www.trustunlimited.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: www.pabrinstitute.com   P.S. We are now offering the Total Body Freedom Fundamentals Video-Only Course! This has been requested for years and it has now come together.  To learn more and sign up: https://www.pabrinstitute.com/total-body-freedom-video   What others had to say:   "Both Jana and I have benefited greatly from your course. I had a lot of pain because I’m bone on bone in my right knee, but refused to skydive on a fake knee so I had resolved to simply put up with the pain. My pain is much more manageable now and sometimes nonexistent. Thanks for all you do!" Randy Hubbs, Business Owner   "Lifesaving. Changed so many aspects of my life. It's such a great life skill being able to understand your Body and regulate it naturally. The Mind -Body connection is real. Dr. Amy teaches you how to fix it.  She is the Best."  David Goldstein, Executive   Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 15 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions.   She customizes all treatment plans to the individual to help them achieve their goals, whether it is to pick up a child, get through a work day pain free or play a sport.  She co-authored two #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence

Do you listen to that voice in your head that criticizes you?  What do you think will happen if you stop listening to it and create something positive that inspires you to take action?    This past weekend for the Weekend Wellness Hour Show, we discussed the health benefits of positive affirmations with author Brianna Greenspan. Brianna grew up with a chronic illness that led to countless doctor visits, medications and more damage to her body.   Brianna shared her story of illness with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder, and how it led to a failed low back surgery and a temporary inability to walk. We discussed the turning point in her health journey and why she began to change her mindset.   Brianna explained what positive affirmations are and how they can impact the actions you take and how your life unfolds.  She discussed the importance of visualization and setting intentions so that you take action on your affirmations.   We also touched on toxic positivity and how positive affirmations differ from trying to be positive all the time.  We also discussed having flexibility and allowing change in those affirmations as well as the need to practice daily.    Brianna even gave an example of how she had to use her affirmations to shift her mood and attitude since she woke up without the energy to go on a nature hike with her fiancee.      Brianna has studied Cranio Sacral Therapy, Unified Mindfulness, Jewish Energy Healing, Sound Healing, Reiki, and has become Permaculture Certified and an Xchange method facilitator.   Please join us to learn about how positive affirmations could improve your health!   Please feel free to reach out to Brianna Greenspan at https://www.briannagreenspan.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com  

How do you show up in your relationships?  Do you have good solid connections or do you feel you need to work on them?   For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed the importance of developing successful relationships with Success Coach Tina Jesso.  Tina has mentored many in her 30+ years in the financial services world and now uses her knowledge of relationship building to help others.   We discussed Tina's background in developing a dating app and what she learned during that process.  She spoke about communication as a vital feature, but she went beyond that to stress the importance of people gaining clarity on their identity and purpose.   We talked about the Passion Test and what that entails as well as how that helps people with all types of relationships in their lives.  Tina also uses the Xyte Insight Assessment to provide more information on tendencies and personal characteristics to help her clients navigate relationships.    Tina stressed the importance of doing work on yourself when examining your relationships.  She explained the difficulty people have when their energy is low and doesn't match well with others.   Tina is also a Jack Canfield Success Trainer.  She enjoys helping her clients tap into their core genius and remove barriers to relationship and career success.   Please join us to learn about some keys features of successful relationships that can impact all areas of your life!   Please feel free to reach out to Tina Jesso at https://tinajesso.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Did you get the urge to grow your own food when you saw the grocery shelves empty as the pandemic broke out?  Do you want to learn to be more self-sustaining?   For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, holistic healer and business owner Lisa Kaiser joined us to discuss her decision to live off grid and get into homesteading.  She and her family started Pinedora Farms in 2016 in the White Mountains of Arizona and now sell produce to local farmer's markets.   We discussed the most important factor when beginning to homestead: determining a water source.  She shared some stories to help those who are considering buying land to start this endeavor.   Lisa explained various aspects of homesteading such as deciding what to include to live sustainably, including building greenhouses and how to design the interior.  We discussed the importance of soil quality and fertilizer using the droppings of animals living free range on the farm.   We touched on how to control some pests and the need to be creative without compromising your produce.  She mentioned a couple ways to plant different flowers near the produce garden to ward off various insects.    Lisa is also a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner who focuses on the subtle energies that everything emits to heal others.  She and her family are developing the Pinedora Farms into an educational and wellness retreat facility as well.   Please join us to learn about homesteading and some steps to consider before taking that journey!   Please feel free to reach out to Lisa Kaiser at https://www.pinedorafarms.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Have you ever developed pain or discomfort right after an emotional experience?  Do you think about how your body seems to respond to whatever stress or trauma you're experiencing?   For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed the mind-body connection and epigenetics of trauma with intuitive psychologist Dr. Daniel Atkins.  Like many people in the health and wellness world, Dr. Atkins's own personal journey led him on a path to healing that he now uses with others.   Dr. Atkins shared his diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome after achieving his doctorate and his difficulty emerging from what felt like a daily unending flu virus.  On his path to recovery, he discovered some intuitive abilities that has allowed him to transition into helping others through his connection with emotions and the body.   We discussed the importance of emotions in the human experience and how society and culture often shames those who exhibit an emotional display like crying.  Dr. Atkins explained the importance of allowing people to release these emotions in a safe environment.    Dr. Atkins also shared on the epigenetics of trauma and how we are often born with programming or coping mechanisms from previous generations.  He even explained how young children are heavily influenced by their parents, and their response to stress as adults reflects what was engrained into their subconscious during the first few years of life.   We discussed solutions to trauma responses including energy medicine and discovering the unique needs of each person.  Dr. Atkins has moved beyond the field of psychology into a more integrative practice that incorporates the foundations of his training, his experience in the field of mind body medicine, and his intuitive guidance as an energy worker to meet the holistic needs of sufferers.   Please join us to learn about the mind-body connection and it’s role in your mental health!   Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Atkins at https://www.drdanielatkins.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Have you ever experienced depression that was so extreme that no treatment seemed to help?  Do you feel stuck with no sense of hope?   For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed the role of a psychedelic medication, ketamine, in helping those with treatment-resistant depression with psychotherapist, Leah Benson.  She began exploring this form of treatment in 2018 when she had clients who began asking questions about it.    Leah has been practicing psychotherapy in Florida since 2001 but started working with ketamine over the past couple years.  We discussed how ketamine has historically been used as an anesthetic in the military, but the benefits of it for mental health are becoming more apparent.   Leah stressed the safety of this drug and how it is the only legal psychedelic medication available to help those with severe forms of depression.  We discussed the benefit of ketamine in its role to form new connections in the brain to allow patients to view their past or their trauma in a new light.    She also noted that it’s a bit easier on the body in terms of responses to the medication and side effects, and the sessions are typically of shorter duration, ranging from 30 minutes to 20 hours, depending on the method of intake.  She advised that anyone using this medication take 24 hours to recover and avoid using heavy machinery, including driving.   We also discussed her role as a therapist while someone undergoes this treatment.  She stressed the importance of therapy in the 24-48 hours after taking ketamine to guide a person to form new brain connections to lift him or her out of the depression.    She also explained that this form of treatment, similar to all others, is dependent on the individual with some only needing 1-2 sessions but others needing more.  She described a typical dosage as being 6 treatments spaced out 1-2 times per week, but studies are currently looking at the benefit of 12 doses.    Leah has a private practice in Florida and is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist (CBT), a Certified Adoption Competent Counselor, a Licensed practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE).  She helps those suffering from depression, anxiety, panic, anger problems, personality issues that interfere with relationships or work, identity issues, addiction and eating disorders, among others.   Please join us to learn about ketamine and it’s role in your mental health!   Please feel free to reach out to therapist Leah Benson at https://leahbensontherapy.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Have you ever felt the room change when someone walks in the room with positive energy?  Have you ever felt the opposite when someone  suffering comes into the room?   We explored the topic of frequency and vibration for this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with Transformational Energy coach Susan Hayward.  Susan has been in this field of energy healing for over 30 years to help people feel alignment of their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual realms.   Susan explained the basics of vibration and frequency and how that applies to all of us and our surroundings.  She related it to her work as a city planner and designer since the environment in which we exist influences our energy levels.   We even discussed the concept of alignment and the desire to match our physical frequency to our emotional and spiritual frequencies.  She touched on shame as the lowest emotional frequency we experience with guilt just a bit above that.   Susan gave examples of how we can raise our frequency since the longer we stay down, the more our body changes to stay in that lower frequency.  She stressed the importance of nature and being outside where there is open air to allow for changes in vibrations.    We even explored how various foods and drinks can influence our energy and frequency.  Even the people around us impact our energy field and can influence the vibration and frequency within us.      Susan is also a Transformational Energy Coach and Feng Shui Master with clients both locally and virtually.  She has spent years developing and designing spaces to maximize energy flow that impacts businesses and relationships. She has also studied etheric plane surgery, a profound form of energy healing that helps people gain clarity on their limitations and help them transform into their full potential and personal power.   Please join us to learn about vibrations, frequencies and existing on a new level.   Please feel free to reach out to Susan Hayward at https://presentnowmoment.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Why are herbs used in so many cultures throughout history?  What is it about them that helps our health?  How do they complement modern medicine?   We explored this topic of herbalism as an alternative option for a variety of health conditions for this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show.  Joining us was Registered Herbalist-(AHG), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Teacher, Researcher, Iridologist and Natural Health Advocate, Carmen Adams who has a practice in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Carmen shared with us her background that led to the study of herbalism and nutrition.  She became her own first client and solved several of her own health issues.   We touched on what herbalism is and how it can be used in conjunction with modern Western medicine to help boost a person's health and possibly reduce medication use.  She cautioned that she works alongside your physician's to provide the best supplements for your unique needs.   Carmen explained the different types of ways we can take in herbs from teas, to capsules to tinctures and more.  She tailors the method based on each person and their preferences.   We discussed various conditions in which a person would benefit from an evaluation and possible herbals including cardiac conditions, diabetes, and thyroid conditions. She even explained how most people who work with her have fatigue as the main complaint.    She named a couple common herbs that have become quite popular, but she warns that too much of an herb can be detrimental to the health. For instance, she explained that turmeric is also a blood thinner which can have repercussions on certain medical conditions.      Carmen is a Registered Herbalist-(AHG), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Teacher, Researcher, Iridologist and Natural Health Advocate. She has been in this field for 11 years and specializes in metabolic syndrome.    Please join us to learn about how you can use herbs to change your energy, health conditions and much more!   Please feel free to reach out to Carmen Adams at https://www.innergymedgroup.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Do you question why you are here?  What is your purpose?  How do you discover this?   We explored this topic of self actualization with author and editor Tim Shields for this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour Show.  Tim has been studying the power of the mind to create for over a decade and recently began writing a new book on self actualization.   Tim explained his definition of self actualization as more of a process and a hero's journey to seek truth and purpose.  We discussed how travel can bring this about through the exposure to different ideas, cultures and experiences.   Tim shared his own experiences with traveling to India following his mother's passing and how it led to him learning what's possible when consciousness is guided by gratitude, intention and trust.  This laid the premise for his book, A Curious Year in the Great Vivarium Experiment.   We also touched on fear and how it keeps us stuck. Tim shared his thoughts on overcoming fear and the programming we received in our youth.     Tim is a world traveler and served as an editor for the well known Dr. Joe Dispenza for 6 years.  He has written several of his own books, and through his travels, his collaboration with great visionaries, and his work in the corporate world, he brings a unique perspective on the search for how to overcome the self and live your hero's journey.    Please join us to learn about how you can create using your mind and achieve self actualization!   Please feel free to reach out to Tim Shields at https://www.acuriousyear.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

As chronic illness and diseases become more prevalent, it’s important to look at the environment around us to consider all factors contributing to health challenges.  We discussed this and more in this week’s episode of the Reawaken Your Health Podcast with Dr. Joe Nieusma, a Senior Toxicologist and the founder of Superior Toxicology & Wellness, an international scientific consulting firm.    Dr. Joe shared a brief background of his several decades in toxicology, specifically pharmaceutical toxicology.  He confirmed that many pharmaceutical companies are in the business to retain customers, not solve health problems.    We discussed how all medications have side effects and whether or not we feel the side effects depends on how toxic our environment already is.  He touched on a few common medications that have side effects that are often disregarded.   Dr. Joe shared his perspective on why chronic diseases exist but he also gives hope on how to reduce toxicity in the environment to combat chronic disease.  He shared how he cleans his air and water to avoid the pollution in the air we breathe and the pharmaceuticals in all water sources.   We also touched on supplements and which ones he feels are needed.  He stressed the need for a good anti-oxidant and a good oxidative therapy agent to help fight inflammation that contributes to aging.    We touched on how people can get help to reduce the variety of medications they are on. Dr. Joe provides feedback on anyone who wants to submit a form on his website, www.Drjoe4hope.com, to learn what questions they need to ask their primary care physician to help reduce medication overload.   With 37 years of experience, Dr. Nieusma has built a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, where he focuses primarily on issues related to employee and patient safety. A leading expert in toxicology, Dr. Nieusma specializes in evaluating exposure to drugs, chemicals, biological agents, and environmental toxins.   Please join us to learn more about toxicology and chronic illness!   Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Joe at https://www.superiortoxicology.com/hope/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: www.pabrinstitute.com

How often do you think about your heart?  Do you only think about it when you or a loved one are sick?  What if you could make lifestyle changes now to improve your heart health?   For this week’s episode of the Weekend Wellness Hour show, we discussed lifestyle and heart disease prevention with Dr. Jherie Ducombs.  Dr. Ducombs had wanted to be a physician since she was young but chose to specialize in cardiology when her grandfather passed from a heart attack and she saw the potential of helping others.    Dr. Ducombs explained what heart disease means and how it's the leading cause of death in the United States.  She touched on the various forms and types of heart disease, including ones that are congenital.    We discussed how genetics can play a role in various heart conditions, but  atrial fibrillation, one of the most common ailments, is often related to unhealthy lifestyle choices. In fact, she mentioned that 80% of the conditions could be avoided through lifestyle improvements.    We also discussed the importance of diet and nutrition for our heart health.  She explained the most important factors when it comes to what you put in your body.   Dr. Ducombs gave more tips regarding sleep, stress, cholesterol and exercise and what to consider for each of these topics in regards to the heart.  She admitted that most changes must come from a person's desire to change and while the changes are simple, they are hard to implement.   Dr. Ducombs is a practicing Cardiologist, Assistant Chief Medical Officer of her local community hospital and previously Chairman of the Network Operations Council for it’s multi-specialty Physician Group.  She also serves as the Women in Cardiology Section Chair and past Secretary-Treasurer for the Louisiana Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.  Some of her most rewarding accolades include being named Physician of the Year by her colleagues in 2010 and being chosen as one of ten 2019 “Women in Medicine” honorees by the New Orleans contingent of the American Heart Association and FestiGals.   Please join us to learn about how to make simple lifestyle changes to improve your heart health!   Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Jherie Ducombs at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jherie-ducombs/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com

Have you ever wondered what hypnosis is all about? Does it really work? How does it help people?   We discussed hypnotherapy this past Saturday on the Weekend Wellness Hour Show with expert Anne Fernandez.  Anne has been a clinical hypnotherapist for over 20 years and works with clientele both in person and virtually.   We began by discussing process of hypnotherapy and what it does to the body and brain. Anne shares how hypnotherapy can get past the filters we have in our conscious brain to access the subconscious.   We discussed what happens in a hypnotherapy session and how Anne provides suggestions in a safe way to encourage clients to think differently or to rewrite stories that the subconscious holds onto. We touched on some fears that people might have undergoing the sessions, and Anne firmly explained that the client is always in control.   She described the typical experience of coming out of a trance and the need for a few minutes of processing the experience. We also went through some of the self care that she recommends after a hypnotherapy session and how a person progresses along in his or her spiritual and health journey.    We also touched on who might benefit from this treatment modality and why a person would choose hypnotherapy.  If you have habits that you would like to change, this might be worth exploring.   Anne has been in the healing world for over 40 years as a clinical hypnotherapist, meditation guide, and a master reiki intuitive healer.  She is also a speaker as well as a retreat facilitator.   Please join us to learn about how hypnotherapy could improve your habits and your health!   Please feel free to reach out to Anne Fernandez at https://risingawareness.com/.   -Dr. Amy Novotny   Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: https://pabrinstitute.activehosted.com/f/1   www.pabrinstitute.com