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Quiet the Diet
Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.) The goal of “Quiet the Diet®” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet®," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet®" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.
Quiet the Diet
ADHD: A Holistic Perspective, Exploring the Relationship between ADHD, Histamines, Cortisol and Anxiety with Leading Naturopathic Physician Dr. Laura Gouge
This episode might change everything you thought you knew about ADHD. Dr. Laura Gouge, a licensed naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, joins Michelle to explore a holistic viewpoint on ADHD and treatment, including the RCCX genetic theory which illuminates it’s link to various health conditions and stress responses such as mast cell activation syndrome.
Tune in to hear:
- Rethinking the traditional definition and stereotypes around ADHD [9:22]
- The impact of sensory stimuli and stress on individuals with ADHD [15:28]
- Limitations of conventional allopathic models when it come to ADHD diagnosis and treatment [19:10]
- How understanding the RCCX gene theory may affect the way we approach and treat ADHD [22:19]
- The connection between histamine, mast cell activation syndrome, POTS, dysautonomia and ADHD [25:05]
- The impact of cortisol levels on ADHD [35:27]
- Approaches for addressing ADHD symptoms in children [40:13]
- The relationship between liver health and ADHD symptoms, and how we can support our liver naturally [47:26]
- Effective strategies for introducing new dietary and supplement interventions to minimize adverse reactions [49:03]
- Should you cut out coffee if you’re experiencing ADHD symptom? [55:24]
- Why certain minerals are pivotal in managing ADHD and how to address possible deficiencies [1:02:45]
Watch the full episode on the Quiet The Diet Youtube Channel
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