During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Back to balance: What is the work-wellness balance? [1:34]
2. How to use the end of summer as the time to renew your routine [4:32]
   • Changes in health from summer into fall [6:20]
3. Ways to regulate gut health [8:19]
   • Microbiome support from Thorne’s Complete Biotic? [11:26]
   • When is the best time to take Complete Biotic? [15:22]
4. Why you may need a foundational multi-vitamin to restore everyday wellness [16:30]
   • Benefits of Thorne’s Basic Nutrients 2/Day [18:45]
5. How omega-3 fatty acids and CoQ10 help revitalize the body and brain [22:01]
   • When to take omega-3s [25:29]
6. What botanical nootropics help the brain refocus and adapt [26:29]
7. Lifestyle tips for maintaining balance [30:26]
8. Questions from the community
   • Which supplement should I prioritize taking if I don’t have a lot of time in the morning? [35:08]
   • Is Complete Biotic OK for my kids to take? [36:45]
   • How long after starting a new supplement should I expect to feel a difference in focus or energy? [37:41]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• The Perfect Supplements for Stressed Parents
• Seven Back-to-School Supplements for Stress Relief
• Embrace a Healthy Start to the New School Year
• What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Help?
• DHA and Brain Health: An Omega-3 for Every Age
• Fish Oil Frequently Asked Questions
• How Stress Affects the Body
• How Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Promotes Cellular Energy Production
• Avoiding the Afternoon Energy Slump
• Mayo Clinic: 7 Ways to Sharpen Your Memory Offline

Products related to this episode: Complete Biotic, Basic Nutrients 2/Day, Omega-3 with CoQ10, Memoractiv™, Ashwagandha

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During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Defining sarcopenia [1:56]
   • Sarcopenia: loss of muscle mass [2:18]
   • Sarcopenia and metabolic functions [2:50]
   • Sarcopenia and weight [3:50]
   • Aging and strength training [4:20]
2. Aging is a primary factor for difficulty in maintaining muscle mass [5:21]
3. Animal protein, healthy aging, and sarcopenia [6:11]
   • Amino Acid Leucine [6:55]
   • BCAA / Amino Complex [7:24]
4. Using plant proteins [8:20]
5. Collagen and muscle mass [8:50]
   • Collagen and skin health [9:20]
6. Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) [10:28]
   • HMB and muscle mass support [10:35]
7. Osteopenia: loss of bone density [11:18]
   • Connected to the body’s inflammatory response [12:12]
   • Body’s acid/base balance [12:46]
8. Osteopenia and exercise [13:48]
   • Trampolines for osteopenia [13:55]
   • Osteopenia in astronauts [14:07]
   • Swimming for osteopenia [14:30]
9. Osteopenia and diet [15:15]
   • Drinking soda/sugary beverages and negative impact on bone health [15:45]
10. Nutrients for Osteopenia and bone health [16:00]
    • Vitamin K [16:30]
    • Calcium [18:01]
    • Magnesium [18:25]
    • Vitamin D [18:30]
11. Questions from the community [20:05]
    • How to tell if you have sarcopenia [20:10]
      • Feeling fragility, loss of power in muscle function [20:20]
      • Blood and metabolic profile [20:33]
    • How to tell if you have osteopenia [21:32]
      • Lack of symptoms / getting X-ray done [21:40]
    • Difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis [22:27]
      • Degree of bone loss [22:39]
    • Are sarcopenia and osteopenia genetic? [26:13]
      • Understanding how genes interact could help determine bone health [26:46]
    • When do you treat sarcopenia and osteopenia? [28:00]
      • Active prevention [28:20]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
• Essential Nutrients for Bone Health
• 6 Things You Can Do To Age Better
• One Giant Leap: What Space Travel Has Taught Us About Health on Earth

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During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. This week’s topic: Sleep – why we need it and how to prepare for a good night’s rest [1:34]
   • The sleep cycle: Differences between REM and non-REM sleep stages [5:35]
   • Why do we need REM sleep? [8:54]
2. Common causes of sleep disruption [9:41]
   • What causes jet lag? Tips to help reset the circadian rhythm [13:25]
   • Supplements that help regulate the sleep cycle [15:03]
   • “Body busy” vs. “brain busy”: How to pinpoint the best strategies for falling asleep [16:44]
3. Questions from the community
   • What is restless leg syndrome? [21:52]
   • Why do I feel sleepy in the middle of the day? How can I stay focused? [25:12]
   • What’s the difference between melatonin and serotonin for sleep? [28:27]
   • Do sleep supplements cause dependency? [29:40]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• What Inspires Us to Innovate, with Mario Roxas, Director of Research and Development
• Can You Disrupt Your Sleep Cycle Without Leaving Home?
• Lights Out! 5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Quality
• Stop Counting Sheep: Here's Why You're Having Trouble Sleeping
• Creating a Routine Around Sleep
• The Importance of Sleep in Athletic Performance
• Mayo Clinic Discusses Healthy Sleeping Habits for Older Adults
• A Good Night’s Sleep: How Magnesium and Other Nutrients Can Help
• What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?
• The Silent Epidemic of Sleep Deprivation
• Tired but Wired: How to Re-Think Sleep

Products mentioned in this episode: Magnesium Bisglycinate, Theanine, PharmaGABA, Ginseng Plus, Phosphatidylserine, Memoractiv

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