Healing Arts
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Welcome to Healing arts podcast! I am Dr. Alicia Armitstead where I try to make healthy living a reality by talking to my audience about eating well, how to sleep better, healthy ways to detox, stress management tips, mindfulness, exercise, the power of meditation and prayer and everything else that one can do to live their healthiest life.Whether you are suffering from headaches, arthritis, allergies, insomnia, infertility, digestive issues, pain, eczema, acne, etc. or are in good health and want to continue on that path this podcast of living well, eating well, and being well is for you!
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Poison and the Blood Brain Barrier
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBDo you suffer from anxiety, depression, brain fog, ADD/ADHD, memory loss, headaches, fatigue or migraines? You could have a leaky brain. Dr. Armitstead will explain how a leaky brain is an inflamed brain, how toxins cross the blood brain barrier to cause this inflammation and what steps to take to heal the blood brain barrier. One of the main toxins is glyphosate (Roundup) found in lots of different packaged foods. Learn how to avoid glyphosate, what eggs are healthier to eat than organi...
Foods for Better Circulation
July 20, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this follow up episode from last week's episode on Flow: For Better Circulation, Dr. Armitstead gives all the foods and drinks to add to your diet to help with circulation. She goes into details about specific herbs and even gives a Circulation Drink recipe to drink daily. Her results using food as medicine has helped hundreds of patients with circulation issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure, headaches, swollen joints, swollen ankles, chronic pain, numbness, low libid...
Flow: For Better Circulation
July 14, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBListen to this episode to learn more about the lymphatic and circulation systems. Learn what the signs and symptoms are of poor circulation and what you can do about it in order to have better flow in the body. She shares a story of helping a patient overcome atrial fibrillations. Learn Dr. Armitstead's take on fibromyalgia, how to have better, stronger hair, what to do for chronic pain, why bras are harmful, why rebounding is the best exercise and so much more! Resources: Sydney Singer ...
Flow: For Better Circulation
July 14, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBListen to this episode to learn more about the lymphatic and circulation systems. Learn what the signs and symptoms are of poor circulation and what you can do about it in order to have better flow in the body. She shares a story of helping a patient overcome atrial fibrillations. Learn Dr. Armitstead's take on fibromyalgia, how to have better, stronger hair, what to do for chronic pain, why bras are harmful, why rebounding is the best exercise and so much more! Resources: Sydney Singer ...
How to Get Rid of Parasites
July 06, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead shares how prevalent parasite infections are in America, what symptoms they can cause and what herbs are best to take and how to take them. Because other doctors aren't trained to look for parasites and medical testing isn't thorough Dr. Armitstead by default treats lots of people with parasite infections in her office. If you are having trouble sleeping, fatigue, or mood swings it might be due to parasites. If you are having trouble with your bowel movemen...
What is Nutrition Response Testing?
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBDr. Armitstead shares her experience of having asthma as a child and how Nutrition Response Testing saved her life in this episode. She also explains how natural and safe Nutrition Response Testing is and how the biofeedback of muscle testing works. She also shares her experience of visiting the Standard Process farm. This episode is great for anyone wanting to improve their health naturally. Dr. Armitstead even explains a case study of a woman in her 40s who suffered from headaches, insom...
How to Repair the Gut with Specific Supplements and Lifestyle Changes
June 22, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead continues to explain how to rebuild and repair the gut by going into details step 3 and step 4 of the 4 steps it takes to truly heal the digestive system. She explains how step 3 is repairing the gut with specific supplements and step 4 is rebalancing the gut with the right probiotics. She also shares that 80% of the immune system is in the gut, great tips for constipation, what supplements are best for healing the gut, how probiotics work, which ones work be...
Healing Foods for Rebuilding the Gut
June 13, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead talks about step 2 of the four steps in healing your digestive system. Step 2 is rebuilding the gut using healing foods. She covers many different things you an eat to heal your gut from constipation, bloating, diarrhea, IBS and more. She talks about how eating fermented foods, buckwheat, apple cider vinegar, collagen, bitter food like arugula, bone broth and more can help with digestion and also how not eating can help too. She supports how fasting can hel...
How to Rebuild the Gut
June 13, 2020 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead talks about step 2 of the four steps in healing your digestive system. Step 2 is rebuilding the gut using healing foods. She covers many different things you an eat to heal your gut from constipation, bloating, diarrhea, IBS and more. She talks about how eating fermented foods, buckwheat, apple cider vinegar, collagen, bitter food like arugula, bone broth and more can help with digestion and also how not eating can help too. She supports how fasting can hel...
Digestion, Leaky Gut and Lectins
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains the pathway of digestion, from the mouth all the way down, why anti-acids are actually harmful, how leaky gut is formed, how it can be prevented and what the four steps are to heal the gut no matter what you're suffering from. Listen to this podcast if you are suffering from bloating, gas, inflammation, constipation, diarrhea, food allergies, acid reflux or other digestive issues. Resources: YouTube Video on Digestion - https://youtu.be/jVcTYsuddB...
Digestion Leaky Gut and Lectins
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains the pathway of digestion, from the mouth all the way down, why anti-acids are actually harmful, how leaky gut is formed, how it can be prevented and what the four steps are to heal the gut no matter what you're suffering from. Listen to this podcast if you are suffering from bloating, gas, inflammation, constipation, diarrhea, food allergies, acid reflux or other digestive issues. Resources: YouTube Video on Digestion - https://youtu.be/jVcTYsuddB...
How to Change Your Belief System With Psych-K
May 31, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDr. Armitstead explains in this episode the muscle testing technique Psych K in helping your subconscious beliefs come in alignment with your conscious thoughts to create the life you want. She shares with you Bruce Lipton's Biology of Belief and how our DNA expression changes based on the cell's environment. Our cellular environment changes with hormones and how we will have different hormone secretions with different thoughts. She also explains how water structure can change based on th...
Psych-K and More
May 31, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDr. Armitstead explains in this episode the muscle testing technique Psych K in helping your subconscious beliefs come in alignment with your conscious thoughts to create the life you want. She shares with you Bruce Lipton's Biology of Belief and how our DNA expression changes based on the cell's environment. Our cellular environment changes with hormones and how we will have different hormone secretions with different thoughts. She also explains how water structure can change based on th...
Balance Your Brain for Better Health
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains how eating healthy really does help your gut make more neurotransmitters fro the brain and steps you can take to ensure a healthy balance of neurotransmitters. She explains why many patients feel better on a gluten-free diet and that happiness is a choice and steps you can take to make that choice.
Good Chemistry
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains how eating healthy really does help your gut make more neurotransmitters for the brain and steps you can take to ensure a healthy balance of neurotransmitters. She explains why many patients feel better on a gluten-free diet and that happiness is a choice and steps you can take to make that choice.
Sleep Well
May 17, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBFor better sleep Dr. Armitstead explains in this episode all her tricks to help you get a better night's sleep. They include lifestyle habits to help the body destress, Himalayan salt lamps, meditation, earthing and more. She will go into details on reasons why one has trouble sleeping so you have a better wholistic understanding. She will share with you her Sleep Snack recipe for better sleep. She also explains what to do naturally for headaches and how to prevent them. This episode is f...
How to Protect Yourself from Inflammation and Chronic Disease
May 10, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains how chronic inflammation is the root cause of all disease. She explores the differences between acute and chronic inflammation and how to prevent acute inflammation from turning into chronic inflammation by supporting the lymphatic system. The goal is always preventative healthcare for chronic inflammation is linked to allergies, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, digestive disorders, chronic pain, insomnia and ...
Chronic Disease and Inflammation
May 10, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains how chronic inflammation is the root cause of all disease. She explores the differences between acute and chronic inflammation and how to prevent acute inflammation from turning into chronic inflammation by supporting the lymphatic system. The goal is always preventative healthcare for chronic inflammation is linked to allergies, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, digestive disorders, chronic pain, insomnia and ...
Bacteria and Lyme's Disease
May 02, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead shares insight on the gut-brain axis and explains how good bacteria can help with digestive issues, anxiety and depression, insomnia, eczema and more! She explains the difference between prebiotics and probiotics and what the micro biome is. She also goes into details of how Lyme's disease is difficult to treat according to Western medicine and what you can do about it. Whether your Lyme's is acute or chronic, know that there's hope.
Stay Healthy and Strong During the Pandemic
April 25, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead shares with you all the health tips that you can do from home that are helping her loved ones and patients stay healthy during the pandemic. This includes what essential oils to use, an immune boosting tonic, what natural things to do for a fever, lung exercises and more! Dr. Armitstead also talks about what a new healthy normal should be after the pandemic. We can do this together. Here's the Immune Boosting Tonic recipe: Ingredients: 2 small fresh lemo...
Leaky Gut and Candida
April 12, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains what leaky gut is and how to support your leaky gut back to health. She also explains how leaky gut leads to symptoms such as food allergies, eczema and rashes, migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, weight gain for no reason, blood sugar issues and more. She explains how important stress management is and how having the right healthy gut flora are key for healing the gut. She then goes into detail of how Candida is a very common bad gut...
Viruses
April 05, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDr. Armitstead explains the nature of viruses and goes into details of the Epstein Barr Virus, HPV, herpes and more. She explains how there is no cure for viruses and the best thing to do is keep your own immune systems strong. She explains the myth of autoimmune diseases. This is a great podcast for anyone with any autoimmune disease, hypothyroid, Hashimoto's, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.
Heavy Chemical Detox
March 27, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains explains why heavy chemical detox is so important and takes you through the lifestyle changes necessary to detox plastic, formaldehyde, chlorine, radiation and EMFs, petroleum and more! Besides lifestyle changes she explains how nasal insufflation, salt booth therapy and herbs can help detox. References: List of all chemicals we help detox https://www.muscletestingnyc.com/testing Natural Flavorings: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29140655/ To...
Heavy Metal Detox
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBIn this episode Dr. Armitstead explains how heavy metal toxicity can cause headaches, stomach pain, Alzheimer's and more. She also explains detox symptoms, what the enterohepatic circulation is, and how eating beans can help detox. Getting rid of heavy metals in your daily life is a big part of it and Dr. Armitstead explains how to do that as well with aluminum, arsenic, lead, titanium and mercury.
Four Types of Muscle Testing
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn my office, at Healing Arts, we use four different types of muscle testing to help our patients. In this episode I explain each of the techniques, Applied Kinesiology, Nutrition Response Testing, Morphogenic Field Technique and Psych-K and how they help patients with headaches, back pain, adrenal fatigue syndrome, self sabotage and more! Www.muscletestingnyc.com
Introduction to Muscle Testing
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBFor our introduction podcast Dr. Armitstead shares with you who she is and how she became a chiropractor who specializes in nutrition and muscle testing. She explains what the four different types of muscle testing are that she uses to help thousands of people achieve better health and what muscle testing is. Www.muscletestingnyc.com