Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

Obviously, your skin provides the physical barrier to protect what is inside of your body.  It also helps to regulate your temperature and act as a route for elimination for fluids like sweat and oils.  This is why good lifestyle with disciplines in a self-care practice should be taken seriously.

Our skin IS ruled by our hormones and is covered in small glands called sebaceous glands. They secrete an oil called sebum that helps lubricate your skin and keep it healthy. Within these glands are receptors that respond to hormones, and react according to factors like hormone levels.

“There are millions of products out on the market that claims to “fix” your skin issues, but we encourage you to stop chasing the hype and get back to basics when it comes to treating your skin.”

In this next YOUNGER podcast episode, I will discuss the basics of how to maintain good health through your skin.  There are many factors to consider, such as age, diet, exercise, sleep, and stress. Listen as I am inclusive in the opportunity for all to understand its powerful connection to living a youthful and regenerative life.

Title: Hormones and Your Skin

Key Takeaways:

·      Our skin IS ruled by our hormones

·      What are hormones

·      All about estrogen

·      Talking about testosterone

·      Cortisol imbalances

·      Self-Care for your skin

·      Is it possible to reset your hormones?

·      Skin and hormones throughout the lifespan

·      Hormones and the menstrual cycle

·      Acne and adolescence

·      Why do hormones cause acne?

·      How pregnancy affects your skin

·      Menopause and your skin

·      Balancing your hormones

·      Stay weary of sugar

·      Don’t fear fats

·      Cut back on alcohol

·      Get excited about exercise

·      Take your sleep seriously

·      Successfully manage your stress

·      Care for your skin directly

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

YOUNGER Episode #24: Make Your Skin Last No Matter What Your Age, with guest speaker Rachel Varga – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-your-skin-last-best-ways-to-care-for-your-skin/id1500339458?i=1000488449424

Acne and Hormones: https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/hormonal-acne#menopausal-acne

https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/hormonal-acne

Alcohol and Hormones: https://academic.oup.com/alcalc/article/35/5/417/206575

https://www.thehealthy.com/addiction/drugs-alcohol/alcohol-consumption-mess-hormones/

Diet and Hormones:

• https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/balance-hormones
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324031#avoid-sugars
• https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/foods-to-help-a-hormone-imbalance

Skin and Hormones:

• https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/skin-and-the-cycle-how-hormones-affect-your-skin
• https://thriva.co/hub/womens-health/understand-how-hormones-affect-your-skin
• https://www.byrdie.com/hormones-and-skin
• http://doctorclaudia.com/hormones-and-your-skin

Stress and Acne: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/does-cortisol-cause-acne/

Quotes:

“Too much cortisol can result in acne and thinning skin. Low levels of cortisol can result in changes in skin color and pigmentation.”

“It’s very common women might experience acne alongside their monthly menstrual cycle due to their estrogen levels dropping!”

“In the skin, estrogens affect the thickness, wrinkle formation, and moisture levels. Estrogens can also increase glycosaminoglycans such as Hyaluronic Acid, to maintain fluid balance and structural integrity.”

“Testosterone is the hormone responsible for coarser hair and thicker, oily skin. This hormone is heavily involved in sebum production, and too much can cause acne, clogged pores, and other blemishes.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

Many of us do not seem to meet the mark for our recommended sleep based on our age. This will certainly have negative side effects during your waking hours, and most likely you have experienced the feeling that comes from a lack of sleep during your waking hours, and it isn’t a good.

The Sleep Management Institute lists the following side effects due to sleep deprivation:

• Poor concentration and focus
• Difficulty with memory
• Impaired motor coordination (being uncoordinated)
• Irritability and impaired social interaction
• Motor vehicle accidents because of fatigued, sleep-deprived drivers

There are serious consequences to living a life without enough sleep, so learn what you can do about insomnia.  Join me in my next YOUNGER podcast episode called, “Overcome Your Insomnia” I will share with you some natural and effective ways to get the sleep you need to optimize your health and live a youthful life.

“Insomnia refers to trouble falling or staying asleep. It can affect someone for a short time, such as a few nights or weeks. In other cases, insomnia is chronic and can last for months or years”

—American Sleep Association (2017)

Title: Overcoming Your Insomnia

Key Takeaways:

• The definition of Insomnia
• The amount of sleep you must consider getting
• The negative effects of sleep deprivation
• Diet and optimal sleep
• Natural sleep recipes
• What to avoid . . .
• Learn the power of setting your routine
• Insomnia specific workouts
• Deep breathing exercises and stress reduction
• Mantras for insomnia sufferers
• How technology is affecting your sleep
• Sleep inducing sounds
• Essential oils for better sleep
• The sleepy teas that work
• Rinse away insomnia
• An ideal temperature for sleeping

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Additional YOUNGER podcast episode #80 The Truth about Inflammation with Dr. Robyn Benson: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/

Healthy Conscious Travelers Summit (HCT) interview with Dr. Michael Breus (direct transcription): http://robynbenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MichaelBreus_hts_2.pdf

Below are the resources used to put this presentation together for you:

Here are some resources we have compiled for you:

American Sleep Association. (2017). “Insomnia overview – causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment.” Retrieved from https://www.sleepassociation.org/patients-general-public/insomnia/insomnia/ , 2/12/2018.

Awesome Green, The. (2017). “Turmeric Golden Milk for a Better Sleep.” Retrieved from https://www.theawesomegreen.com/turmeric-golden-milk-for-a-better-sleep/ , 2/12/2018.

Axe, Josh, Dr. (2014). “5 Breathing Exercises to Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep”. Retrieved from https://draxe.com/breathing-exercises/ , 2/12/2018.

Axe, Josh, Dr. (2014). “Natural Cures for Insomnia.” Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=s3vaI15ICQg , 2/12/2018.

Axe, Josh, Dr. (2014). “Natural Cures for Insomnia.” Retrieved from https://draxe.com/insomnia-cures/ , 2/12/2018.

Borreli, Lizette. (2013). “Top Ten Foods That Induce Insomnia.” Retrieved from http://www.medicaldaily.com/top-ten-foods-induce-insomnia-245486 , 2/12/2018.

Find Your Balance. (2016). “Sleep Better With This Simple Banana Peel Tea.” Retrieved from https://findyourbalancehealth.com/2016/10/bananapeel/ , 2/12/2018.

Harrison, Martin Paul. (2011). “3 Sleep Mantras That Will Cure Your Insomnia Problem”. Retrieved from https://www.thedailymeditation.com/3-powerful-mantras-for-good-sleep-and-curing-insomnia , 2/12/2018.

Heartbeet Kitchen. (2017). “Pink Moon Milk.” Retrieved from https://heartbeetkitchen.com/2017/recipes/pink-moon-milk-sleep-tonic/ , 2/12/2018.

Hello Glow. (2017). “DE-STRESS WITH THIS CALMING CHAMOMILE LAVENDER LATTE.” Retrieve from https://helloglow.co/chamomile-lavender-latte/ , 2/12/2018.

Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine. (2012). “Sleep. Well. Naturally”. Retrieved from http://www.naturalsleepmedicine.net/2012/05/24/does-a-hot-bath-help-sleep/ , 2/12/2018.

Kauffman, Vyga, Dr. (2015) “How do I Sleep Better?”. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNj1Y11t_x8 , 2/12/2018.

National Sleep Foundation. (n.d.) “The Best Exercises for Sleep.” Retrieved from https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/the-best-exercises-sleep , 2/12/2018.

National Sleep Foundation. (n.d.) “How to get to Sleep on a Schedule.” Retrieved from https://sleep.org/articles/get-sleep-schedule/ , 2/12/2018.

National Sleep Foundation. (n.d.) “Scary Ways Technology Affects Your Sleep.” Retrieved from https://sleep.org/articles/ways-technology-affects-sleep/ , 2/12/2018.

North American Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Experts. (n.d.). “The Best Essential Oils for

Sleep & Insomnia | Blends for Sleep”. Retrieved from https://essentialoilexperts.com/essential-oils-for-sleep/ , 2/12/2018.

Organic 4 Green Living. (2016). “7 Herbal Teas to Help you SleepWell!”. Retrieved from https://organic4greenlivings.com/7-herbal-teas-to-help-you-sleep-well/ , 2/12/2018.

Relaxing White Noise. (2016). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwXZX7XKWMs , 2/12/2018.

Sleep Management Institute. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.sleepmanagement.md/sleepdisorders/Insomnia.aspx , 2/18/2018.

Quotes:

“When we are looking to make changes for better sleep, let’s begin assesses what may affect your sleep quality and cause restlessness.”

“Healthy fats, like avocado or sugar-free yogurt, are great choices for late-night eating because they are high in relaxation inducing nutrients, such as magnesium and potassium.”

“There is a solution for night owls according to the National Sleep Organization who suggests simply subtracting 15 minutes slowly each night to your regular sleep time until you reach your bedtime goal.”

Guest Bio: 

Shirin Etessam is an entrepreneur, seasoned media executive, and transformational speaker. She has produced films, original television series and specials, created several companies, and led campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized companies (ABC, CBS, Discovery, BBC, Facebook, Apple, Intel, Virgin, and many more).

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Shirin founded OML TV, a popular platform dedicated to streaming and curating quality, queer female, video content and OML Originals, a female led production company telling diverse female stories through a vast spectrum of film and television genres. Today, Shirin guides seekers in her six-week program, Free to Be, to disconnect their human “being” from their human “doing” to find true and lasting fulfillment.  She lives in Marin County, California, with her wife and two children.

Episode Summary:

From an early age we’re taught that in order to be worthy, to find true happiness, to be “somebody,” we have to accomplish many things. We become achievement machines, always grasping for the next big win to send a signal to the world—and to ourselves—that we’ve “made it.” That we are happy.

But do we ever “make it,” really? Are we truly happy not in the “#livingmybestlife” and “#blessed” way in which we caption our social media pages, but from a truly contented place of inner peace and joy? One where the yearning for the bigger house, the better job, the younger, more pliable spouse takes a backseat to the yearnings of our hearts and souls, a place where contentment just “is”?

Title: FREE TO BE: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul

Key Takeaways:

• Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled? Unworthy?
• Did you check all the boxes and built a life, a career, a family but still, have an empty feeling as if something is missing?
• Why is soul work important in this day and age?
• Are our listeners bound to still have bad days from time to time even after finishing the lessons in the book? How do they go about changing that?
• How did you identify the categories for reclaiming your soul and breaking them up into six weeks?

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Enjoy other related YOUNGER podcasts:

Episode #49:  Master Your Internal Energy Through Qigong with Master Mingtong Gu

Episode #48: Creating A Life of Joy Through Gratitude with Carol Adamski

Episode #45: Access Your Soul Intelligence (SQ) to Unlock Your Full Potential with Kristine Glein

Episode #40: Harness Your Quantum Powers and Become Limitless with Joshua Bloom

Episode #37: Live for Love, Not for Fear with Dr. Kim D’Eramo

Episode #34: It Is in Our DNA to Live Out to Our Full Potential with Samuel Lee, MD

Episode #33: You Have the Power to Make Positive Change with Lisa Koche, MD

Episode #26: Five Steps to Strengthen Your Intuition with Joy Martina, PhD

Episode #12: The Answers to Youth Are Inside Each and Every One of Us with Debora Wayne

Episode #8: Love Yourself, Let Go, and Connect with Joan Sotkin

Episode #6: The 90-Second Rule to Managing Your Emotional State and Living a Happier Life with Dr. Joan Rosenberg

Quotes:

“Walking our talk is never a straight line. Our path will have twists and turns.”

“The concept of a “Work-life balance” is elusive and faulty.”

“Most people have been disconnected from their souls for so long, they have no idea where to find it…let alone how to follow it.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

I am passionate about sharing this topic with people who are eager to ensure they reach and sustain optimal health! According to a study conducted in 2008 by M.D Anderson Cancer Center researchers, 90-95% of all cancer cases are due to lifestyle and environmental factors.

As quick definition of Cancer refers to a group of related diseases where some of the body’s cells become abnormal, begin to unceasingly divide, and eventually enter into surrounding tissues.   

This can start almost anywhere within the body. The abnormal cells that would have otherwise died off, survive, multiply, and initiate the growth of tumors.

My hope is this YOUNGER podcast episode will exceed your expectations and help you feel well equipped with the knowledge, resources, and tools to arm you and your loved ones from cancer!

Title: Arm Yourself Against Cancer

Key Takeaways:

• Cancer Briefly Defined 
• What Is a Tumor 
• Cancer Cells VS Normal Cells 
• Cells becoming Cancerous 
• Cause of Gene Mutations 
• Common Cancer Risk Factors 
• BELIEVE IT —Cancer is preventable 
• Ways to Lower Your Risk 
• The Importance of Weight Management 
• A Closer Look at Inflammation  
• The Gut Health Connection 
• Amp Up Your Diet 
• Cut the Booze  
• Quit Smoking  
• Get Moving 
• The Value in Slumber 
• Manage Stress

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Additional YOUNGER podcast episodes: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/

• Episode #88 – OutSmart Cancer® with Dr. Nalini Chilkov
• Episode #80 – The Truth About Inflammation with Dr. Robyn Benson 
• Episode #55 – Eliminate Cancer Permanently! with Nathan Crane
• Episode #39 – Take Control of your DNA with Dr. J Dunn
• Episode #20 – Your Gut, Your Health, Your Wealth with Vincent Pedre, MD
• Episode #2 – Your Food, Your Health, Your Wealth with Terry Wahls, MD

Additional resources used to assemble this episode for you:

http://wcrf.org/int/research-we-fund/our-cancer-prevention-recommendations

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer#drivers-of-cancer

https://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/news/online/%7Ba2bb4a67-dfab-41fe-8cf1-5536bf1c1655%7D/what-is-a-tumor

https://www.verywell.com/cancer-cells-vs-normal-cells-2248794

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20370588

http://thenatpath.com/blog/cancer-preventable-research-says-yes/

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/obesity-fact-sheet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24132111

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24302613

https://theconversation.com/how-our-gut-bacteria-affect-cancer-risk-and-response-to-treatment-75699

https://www.health.harvard.edu/cancer/cancer-and-diet-whats-the-connection

http://drhyman.com/blog/2015/08/07/5-strategies-to-prevent-and-treat-cancer/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-200838040-00002

http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/14600545

https://www.cancercenter.com/community/newsletter/article/researchers-are-studying-the-link-between-sleep-and-cancer/

Quotes:

“There is no safe level of tobacco use.”

“Based on extensive research, there is strong scientific evidence connecting drinking alcohol with several types of cancer. According to the National Toxicology Program of the US Department of Health and Human Services, alcohol is listed as a known human carcinogen.”

“According to the National Cancer Institute, obesity is one of the major risk factors for cancer.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

When forming deep, intimate relationships with a partner, it’s important to feel safe sharing our deepest dreams, desires, fears, past histories, traumas, and goals for the future.

Interdependence requires some degree of being dependent upon one another wherein each partner influences the other meaningfully, frequently, and vastly.

Genuine, selfless care is another hallmark of healthy intimate relationships, while trust is the confidence that we place in a partner to act in a way that will not cause us purposeful harm. Trust is a top characteristic when most people are asked to define what they want in a partner, and for good reason!

Title: The Intricacies of Intimacy

Key Takeaways:

• How intimacy deepens with good communication
• Effortless ways to stay safe
• The largest, most important, active sexual organ of the body
• Focus on pleasure and eliminate the need for OTC painkillers
• Androgen, estrogen, and progestin
• Learn more about erogenous zones
• Health booster
• Reduce your risk of colds
• Strengthens your heart
• Increases your circulation
• Offers a surprising tactic for Cancer Prevention
• Supports a good night’s sleep
• Helps decrease stress
• Increases your brain power
• Discover how it is the key to living longer
• Offers emotional wellness
• Choose natural sex boosters
• Best supplements for men and women

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

YOUNGER Podcast (Listen to Episodes #74, #71, #17, #4) – https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/

7 Elements Define Intimate Relationships – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/201802/the-7-elements-define-intimate-relationship

Marriage Communication – https://thehumbledhomemaker.com/marriage-communication/

Medical News –
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316954.php

Sex Drive Supplements – https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/prevention-15/vitamins/sex-drive-supplements

Safer Sex – https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/safer-sex

Whole Sexual Anatomy for Every Body – http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/with_pleasure_a_view_of_whole_sexual_anatomy_for_every_body

Quotes:

“Strong intimate relationships require partners who are mutually responsive to each other’s needs.”

“Finally, relationships that exhibit a shared commitment to one another aid the above six components of intimacy to grow.”

“To connect more deeply on a physical level, emotional closeness is key to intimacy on various levels.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

Think about it, our bones support the body structurally, protect our vital organs, and allow us to move. To add to the importance of our bone structure for the body, they provide an environment for bone marrow, where blood cells are created, and they act as a storage area for minerals, particularly calcium. 

At birth, we have around 270 soft bones and as we grow, some fuse together leaving the adult human body with 206 bones, 26 of which are in each foot and 54 in each hand and wrist.

In general, our bones stop growing in length during puberty. The bone density and strength are known to change over the course of life.

Title: Your Bones Matter

Key Takeaways:

• Bare Bones Facts 
• Multiple Functions Beyond the Obvious 
• The Structure of Bones 
• Defining the Three Osteo’s 
• Metabolic Functions 
• The Process of Bone Remodeling 
• Ways to Build Healthy Bones 
• The Power of Movement for Bones 
• A Balanced Diet 
• High Calcium Foods 
• Vit D & K 
• Say “No” to Low-Cal 
• Maintain a Healthy Body Weight 
• Magnesium, Potassium & Zinc 
• Good Fats 
• Negative Impact of Tobacco & Alcohol Use 
• Hormones Matter 
• Collagen Supplements

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Fun Facts: https://www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/blogs/wellness-insight-landing/bones-and-joints/2018/08/fun-facts-about-bones-and-joints

Osteoprosis: https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/exercise-weight-bearing#1

Nutrition: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/15-calcium-rich-foods#section5

Magnesium Foods: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-foods-high-in-magnesium#section6

Superfoods for your Bones:
https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/ss/slideshow-superfoods-for-your-bones

Bone Health & Lifestyle:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060

YOUNGER episode #53: The Importance of Posture and It’s Connection to a Healthy Life with Dr. Krista Burns – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-posture-its-connection-to-healthy-life-dr-krista/id1500339458?i=1000512204083

Quotes:

“You may not know this, but bones are living, active tissues that are constantly being remodeled.”

“More than 99 percent of our body’s calcium is held in our bones and teeth; however, bones are mostly made of the protein collagen.”

“Bones are made up of calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and other minerals, as well as the protein collagen.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of YOUNGER, I will share with you the power of your immune system as your silent defender.  I will explain how humans are born with a first line of defense known as an innate immunity and expand further with:

• The body’s protective barriers. 
• Cell-level responses. 
• Early induced responses. 

You will learn why it is important to build a strong natural force within your own body, and the importance of your first line of defense called the immune system. 

Title: The Role of Immunity!

Key Takeaways:

Learn the main parts of your own immune system: 

• Understand like fingerprints, everyone’s immune system is different.  (i.e., overactive and underactive immune systems).
• A list of top immune boosting tips.
• Important impacts stress and diet have on your immune function and system.

Now is the time to get your Qs answered in order to become proactive in the ways you can help your first and second line of defense.  Learn the ways to help your body strengthen its own natural defense against any germ or pathogen, infection or disease.

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Past YOUNGER podcast episodes: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/

Episode #80:  The Truth About Inflammation, with Dr. Robyn Benson.

Episode #46: Learn the Basics of Using Herbal Medicine for Yourself and Your Family, with Jane Barlow.

Episode # 39: Take Control of Your DNA, with Dr. J Dunn.

Episode #20:  Your Gut, Your Health, and Your Wealth, with Dr. Vincent Pedre.

Episode #11:  The Truth about Parasites in America, with Dr. Glenn Wilcox.

Episode #5:  Your Health is in Your Gut, Your Microbiome, with Ken Brown, MD.

Episode #3:  A Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Can Positively Impact Autoimmune Diseases and more, with Terry Wahls, MD.

Quotes:

“The immune system is a complex network of cells and organs that defend the body against infection.”

“The first line of defense is known as innate immunity. This is a range of protective mechanisms we are all born with, that ranges from your skin which acts like an external barrier to chemical barriers occurring naturally within.”

“Once you become familiar with the body’s early induced responses such as inflammation.  It is important to understand the significance of this early induced response as a way your innate immunity will communicate to you and the reason you want to pay attention to it.”

“The second line of defense is called, acquired immunity.”

“When your immune system is exposed to a pathogen, it learns to recognize, and record it. This is how your body naturally becomes better equipped to fight off that type of germ the next time you’re exposed to it.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

As most are finding out, sometimes the hard ways, our current healthcare model seems to focus on disease. If you feel sick, and go to a doctor the most likely outcome would be a prescription to address the symptoms related to your disease. You are, then, told you are healed because your cough is gone or your nausea subsided.

Does that sound familiar?

This is great for short-term issues as you are able to mask your discomfort fairly quickly. However, for more long-term issues, this medical model fails on addressing the real issues of disease.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines disease as, “a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.”

Many are now saying Functional Medicine is, “the future of healthcare,” and yet it is still widely unknown what sets this practice apart from the conventional healthcare provided today.

In my next YOUNGER podcast episode called, “Combat Autoimmune Challenges Naturally” will define the main differentiating principles of functional medicine such as it becoming:

• the model of personalized care
• a focus on the causes of discomfort versus the symptoms
• and a deep-seated trust in the individual’s body to self-regulate

I discuss how functional medicine is revolutionizing the medical field by empowering patients to better understand imbalances in their bodies, how these imbalances affect their health, and the solutions available to support the normal healing mechanisms within their body. And most importantly, I share how functional medicine field helps redefine how we think of “disease” by providing a more productive framework to achieve optimal health.

Functional medicine practitioners recognize that disease is the result of underlying causes, imbalances, and dysfunctions of the various bodily systems.

Title: Combat Autoimmune Challenges Naturally

Key Takeaways:

• Defining Autoimmune Dis-ease
• The unnecessary categorization
• A functional model
• Common causes of autoimmune complications
• The fight against autoimmune
• Inflammation Spotlight
• Heal your gut with the 4R’s
• Supplemental nutrition
• Maintenance stage including a whole foods diet
• The importance of detoxing your toxins
• Stress management

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Past YOUNGER podcast episodes to listen and learn from: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/

• Episode #80: The Truth About Inflammation with Dr. Robyn Benson
• Episode #58: Becoming Fully Functional with Ellen Antoine, MD
• Episode #52: Live Longer: 5-Free Things To Do Now with Dr. Dennis Harper
• Episode #31: Fighting Epstein-Barr with Dr. Kasia Kines
• Episode #23: Integrative Natural Medicine with Diva Nagula, MD
• Episode #5: Your Health, Your Gut, Your Microbiome with Ken Brown, MD

Quotes:

“When we begin to think of dis-ease as a result from an issue rather than the issues itself, treatment can be administered in a way that provides long term relief, promotes sustainable health, and empowers the patient in their individualized healing process.”

“Due to the lack of understanding of autoimmune diseases, conventional medicine works to treat the particular organs affected rather than viewing them all for what they are: dis-eases of the immune system. Therefore, there is no unified branch of medicine for these autoimmune conditions.”

“Stress and disease go hand-in-hand. When stress is not managed properly (or at all), the body takes the load, becomes inflamed, and often develops or worsens autoimmune conditions.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.

Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.

For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.

Episode Summary:

Anxiety, according to Oxford Dictionaries, is defined as, “a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.”

Everyone experiences this at some point. In fact, anxiety is a somewhat normal reaction to stress as it can initiate our flight or fight response and keep us alert to our surroundings. However, it is important to learn the difference between feelings of anxiety and a true anxiety disorder.

There are several different anxiety disorders, and they all have defining characteristics that make their diagnoses possible. On my next YOUNGER podcast episode, I will help you distinguish key factors that relate to anxiety, such as:

• Intensity and length of time
• Impairment
• Physical manifestations

I will discuss a variety of anxiety disorders and define what makes each different from one another. You might be learning more about anxiety for the first time for personal self-awareness, or maybe to help your child, a family member or a friend.

I explain the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) categories of anxiety disorders and how they are listed in three groupings:

1. Anxiety Disorders
2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
3. Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

There are many different recognized anxiety disorders that all vary in severity. Just remember, these are very serious conditions for those who suffer from them.

“Anxiety is a complicated topic due to its complexity. This information is important for all of us to feel supported, safe, and aware of the many aspects of this subject.” 

Title: Understanding Anxiety

Key Takeaways:

• Top 7 Anxiety Disorders 
• Top 5 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders 
• Top 5 Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders 
• Anxiety’s Magnifications and an Overload of Emotions 
• Behavioral Shifts 
• Physical Anxiety 
• Risk Factors 
• When, Where and Who to Seek Treatment With 
• A Spotlight on Therapy 
• Doctors’ Orders 
• The Power of Meditation and Resources 
• The Best Foods to Eat 
• Get Moving, including Yoga 
• Know You Are Not Alone

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Sedona Sacred Sounds (free meditations) – https://www.laurapenngallerstein.com/meditations-by-laura 

Other valuable YOUNGER podcast recordings (view episodes below): https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/  

• Episode #6: The 90-Second Rule to Managing Your Emotional State & Living a Happier Life, with Dr. Joan Rosenberg 
• Episode #17: Ways to Build Connection with Your Partner During Stressful Times, with Sarah Rattray, PhD 
• Episode #34:  It Is in Our DNA to Live Out Our Full Potential, with Samuel Lee, MD 
• Episode #37:  Live for Love, Not for Fear, with Dr. Kim D’Eramo 
• Episode #75: What is S.A.D.? With Dr. Robyn Benson 

Quotes:

“Anxiety manifests in a number of ways depending on both the disorder and the person experiencing it.”

“A chronic state of worry can affect a person’s ability to maintain a healthy social life, employment, and fulfilling life.”

“If you, or someone you know, is struggling with anxiety, it is important to know you or they are not alone. There is a whole army of people learning how to deal with this challenge and understand how to put their anxiety in proper perspective.”

Guest Bio: 

Dr. Nalini Chilkov is the Founder of IntegrativeCancerAnswers.com, the creator of the OUTSMART CANCER® System the author of the best-selling book, “Thirty-Two Ways to OutSmart Cancer: How to Create a Body in Which Cancer Cannot Thrive.”

 Learn how to boost your cancer immunity and get access to the same supplements Dr. Chilkov recommends in her clinic when you download your free gift.

Get Access to:

• Dr. Chilkov’s Guide: How to boost your immune system and increase Natural Killer cells
• Dr. Chilkov’s Recommended Herbs and Supplements for EVERY STAGE of the cancer journey
• Dr. Chilkov’s Restorative Shake Recipes to support your daily protein needs

Dr. Chilkov is a leading-edge authority on Integrative Cancer Care, Immune Enhancement, Optimal Nutrition and Wellness Medicine. Dr. Nalini’s OutSmart Cancer Programs are recognized as the most comprehensive, science based, safe, natural programs for supporting cancer patients, cancer survivors and those who do not want to get cancer to Get Well, Stay Well and Live Well beyond cancer.

For over thirty years, Dr. Chilkov has helped thousands of people, many with serious and chronic illnesses, achieve and maintain extraordinary health and longevity and is sought out by Award Winning Hollywood celebrities and insiders. 

Dr. Chilkov has been recognized and listed as a GO TO health care provider and clinician in Susanne Sommer’s book, “Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer and How to Prevent Getting It in the First Place.”

Dr. Chilkov is one of the original Huffington Post’s “Healthy Living Bloggers” and has appeared as a health expert on NBC TV, as well as, has been recognized by WebMD [sharecare.com] as one of the Top Ten Online Influencers in Breast Cancer.

Episode Summary:

Integrative Cancer Answers is the fruit of Dr. Nalini Chilkov’s thirty years of experience transforming the cancer journey for thousands of patients worldwide. Her OUTSMART CANCER® System offers plans that are recognized as the most comprehensive, safe and effective doctor-designed programs available today.

On my next YOUNGER podcast episode, you will meet my good friend Dr. Chilkov who will share her significant pathways to creating a body where cancer cannot thrive.  You will hear the answers to your Qs answered, such as:

• What does “creating a body where cancer cannot thrive” really mean? 
• What is the link between aging and cancer? 
• How does your OutSmart Cancer System slow down and prevent the physiology of aging to contribute to the development of cancer? 

Title: Outsmart Cancer!

Key Takeaways:

• How to outsmart cancer 
• Ways to create a body where cancer cannot thrive 
• The link between cancer risk and aging 
• Learn about the OUTSMART CANCER® System 
• Power super foods that can be targeted 
• Top supplements to taking

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle – Here are additional YOUNGER podcast episodes related to gut health: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/

• Episode #55: Eliminate Cancer Permanently! With Nathan Crane
• Episode #48: Creating A life of Joy Though Gratitude with Carol Adamski
• Episode #39: Take control of Your DNA! With Dr. J Dunn
• Episode #23: Recovering from Illness and Finding Integrative Natural Medicine with Diva Nagula, MD
• Episode #15: The Way We Think Can Affect Our Genetics with Ann Shippy, MD
• Episode #8: Love Yourself, Let Go and Connect with Joan Sotkin
• Episode #7: How Your Biggest Crisis Reveals the Greatest Gift with Dr. Debi Silber

Quotes:

“I find it disturbing to know when a cancer patient is in an oncology office, the word health rarely comes up in the conversation. This gives the patient a feeling of helplessness and can be interpreted that it isn’t included as part of the doctor’s goal for the patient.”

“You can boost your immune system and increase Natural Killer cells.”

“Since I [Dr. Chilkov] had direct experience with both parents diagnosed with cancer, I [Dr. Chilkov] discovered what patients and families want the most which is to get their health back. When the doctor can accomplish this, they allow the patient to eliminate fear of the thought of cancer reoccurring again.”

“Proactive cancer patients need to know there are specific herbs and supplements that are best used for EVERY STAGE of their cancer journey.”