In this episode, Dr. Motley dives deeper into your questions on learning about and treating mold toxicity. He shares patient stories to illustrate the sneaky nature of mold-related health issues and the importance of thorough testing and treatment. TOPICS DISCUSSED: 

How can your diet be affected by mold toxicity? 

How can it affect alpha gal and what can be done about that? 

What does mold have to do with your genetics? 

What are some herbal treatments to deal with mold toxicity in your kidneys? 

Tools mentioned in this episode:

Start with homeopathics - https://dbscript.com/product/moldssr/

Soliman Auricular Ear Treatment - https://alternativemedicinecenter.info/soliman-auricular-allergy-treatment-saat/

Testing for mold toxins: Mycotoxin testing, OATS (Organic Acid Test) - https://mosaicdx.com/

Immunolytics - https://immunolytics.com/

Herbs that specifically help with mold toxicity

Morinda Supreme: https://shorturl.at/AmP3p

Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/yTH9J

Scutellaria Supreme: https://shorturl.at/Eio7a

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What if you didn’t dread going to the dentist? Dr. Kelly Blodgett is a biological dentist on a mission to remove the fear from dentistry. He uses this approach when discussing whether or not to remove a tooth, and other topics like:

What exactly is a cavitation and can it affect your health? 

How dental health affects your whole body

How your oral health affects your emotional life

Lab tests Dr. Blodgett orders

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We’re re-airing this episode, as we know many people struggle with the winter blues and feeling off this time of year! Do you get the blues when the weather turns cool? In this episode, Dr. Motley tackles seasonal depression from a TCM perspective. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is connected to the kidneys and bladder, so if you feel that you’re not your best self in the colder months, pay attention to signs of bladder issues. 

Show Notes: ⬇️

For UTI testing: https://microgendx.com/

For kidney issues: Uva Ursi https://shorturl.at/vqxmG

Your Seasonal Depression Recommendations:

Sunshine

Infrared Sauna

Mineral Support (check out BEAM Minerals. You can get 20% off with code DRMOTLEY - https://shorturl.at/W8MO5⁠)

Multivitamins: Thorne Research https://www.thorne.com/products.

EFT - https://www.thetappingsolution.com/eft-tapping/

Neuroemotional Technique - https://www.netmindbody.com/

00:00 - 01:14 - Intro

01:15 - 01:37 - History/Origins of Seasonal Depression/Winter Blues

01:38 - 02:30 - facts on SAD

02:31 - 04:07 - Winter months in Chinese Medicine

04:08 - 04:48 - Kidneys/Bladder/Fear Connection

04:50 - 10:42 - Patient Story

10:45 - 12:38 - UTI/Bladder Infections + Lab Testing

12:43 - 13:20 - Undereye Bags and the Kidneys

18:10 - 19:00 - Herbs for Cleaning out the Kidneys

25:00 - 27:00 - Relationship between Seasonal Depression and UTIs

27:01 - 29:00 - Recommendations for Seasonal Depression

29:01 - 31:44 - Addressing fears

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What kinds of protein shakes can you use if whey makes you bloat? Integrative Health Coach and health entrepreneur Jamie Maitland is here to break down the best protein shakes for you, how to source truly “clean” products, little health secrets like pairing your collagen with Vitamin C and, most importantly, how your mindset is the most important ingredient in creating your unique health routine. In this thoughtful conversation about health, wellness and nutrition, Jaimie reminds us that the most powerful supercomputer on earth can be found between our ears.

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Did you know SIBO can show up in the skin and as symptoms you would never have guessed like TMJ? Today, Dr. Motley is addressing everything people have asked him about SIBO, diving into meridian points and the emotions linked to the small intestines in Chinese Medicine.  Learn about herbal, homeopathic and acupressure treatments for this condition. Doctor Motley’s Recommendations:

Herbs that help with SIBO:

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Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/MUkny

Melia Supreme (for strong cases!): https://shorturl.at/4qY4U

Look for a muscle-testing practitioner through DesBio: https://dbscript.com/patient-with-no-code/

Stay off cow dairy wheat, grains and cornstarch

Treatments for children:

Homeopathics: DesBio

Herbal tinctures: Hawaii Pharm

Tests:

GI Mapping: Genova Diagnostics

OATS Test: Mosaic Labs

Mentioned in this podcast: 

DesBio’s SSR Candida Kit

Biolight.shop’s Red-Light Mouth Piece

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What can you learn about your period by tapping into TCM principles? We’re re-airing this past interview with Dr. Chloe Weber, master herbalist and TCM practitioner, to dive into what it means when you’ve skipped a period, decode PMS symptoms from a TCM lens, and figure out why the liver and spleen are critical when it comes to menstrual cycles. 

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Your oral health affects the rest of your body in ways you may not even realize. Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist, sat down with Dr. Motley to explore these systemic connections, plus the perils of mouthbreathing, what you need to know about gum disease and the pros and cons of root canals. 

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2026 is the year to change your life by identifying - and manifesting energy in - the direction you truly want to go in. Earlier this year, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with Dr. Fab Mancini, a Doctor of Chiropractic, mentor to CEO’s and global health and success expert. Learn about: 

What science tells us about the field of energy you create around you

Little steps you can take to focus on what you want: visualize, manifest, reprogram your thoughts

The power of focusing on the good: in you, in your life, in your relationships. 

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Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to your health, your health practice, or as a wellness coach? CJ Mertz has been overcoming the odds since he bounced back from a terrifying prognosis as a child all the way through his chiropractic career and as a global coach. In this interview he describes how he broke out of his limiting beliefs and feelings of unworthiness to reach his potential, and how you can do the same. Learn about how:

• Chiropractic physicians can level up their care through education

• The nervous system controls every function in the body

• Stress attacks the nervous system first

• Examining the roots of our self-limiting beliefs and choosing a different energy can make a difference in any aspect of our lives

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What is biostacking? Why is everyone talking about molecular hydrogen? Dr. Motley sat down with Dr. Howard Cohn for a rich conversation - practitioner-to-practitioner - about the most innovative wellness techniques today and their ancient roots.

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After a terrifying car accident left her with concussion syndrome, Dr. Leila Doolittle was determined to learn how to heal her brain naturally and devoted her life to helping others heal from the chronic symptoms of bodily trauma. Dr. Motley met up with her at the Changing Life + Destiny Conference to discuss powerful underrated tools to help the brain and body heal from injury, mold toxicity and more. Things like:

Herbal Remedies

Bioenergetic Medicine

Nervous System Balance (trusting in your worthiness)

And the Healing Power of the Mind

Recommendations for Brain Injury: 

Lion’s Mane

Vitamin A, E, C

Resveratrol (found in red grapes, blackberries and peanuts) can restore the blood-brain barrier.

Chinese Coptis: https://shorturl.at/TzXGI

Ginseng

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