How much of what you hear in the media is contradicting? The sun is healing but you should stay protected from it constantly? Sunblock is bad for you but reapply sunblock every 2 hours. 

And how many of you hate the feel of sunblock?

Here I break down some common marketing myths, discuss how the sun could possibly be both healing and harmful, give some tips on being active and outdoors while preventing otherwise unnecessary future treatments and surgeries and touch on why you may get reactions to sunblock. I also cover UPF clothing and other sun protection gems.

Let's fall in love with our sunblock so we wear it and love wearing it.

Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing!

Amber

De-Demonizing the Sun & How to Fall in Love with Your Sunblock

There are so many misconceptions about fascia floating about the media, and so I asked fascia guru, Emily Newton, LMT, to explain fascia, its importance and role in acute and chronic conditions and how you as the listener can be intentional about keeping your fascia healthy.

We touch on fascia, and then we morph into ideas about managing stress, and Emily shares her perspective on how she engages with her life to keep stress minimal, and she’s living proof that some people can embrace a low stress and high engagement world.

Emily shares her thoughts and experience about fasting and shares information about her upcoming book.

Thank you for tuning in today! I appreciate the opportunity to share this conversation and expertise from Emily.

~Amber Moon, LE

**There are some portions of this episode discussing fasting, and discussions about calorie restriction may not be appropriate for all audiences.**

Notes from Ms. Emily:

Finding a Myofascial Release Therapist [https://www.mfrtherapists.com/app/interim.asp] (https://www.mfrtherapists.com/app/interim.asp)

Intentions of Healthy Fascia with Em Newton, LMT

Feel like you've struggled to achieve results for your skin, your body, your relationships, or in any area in your world?

Instead of rolling up your sleeves and forcing yourself to go through the motions to get to the end goal, perhaps changing perspective on priorities will guide you in identifying where your energy is best applied.

In this episode I touch on why consistency can add value to your world as well as 5 steps for building consistency and achieving results. The most relevant step for many is identifying true priorities, and in this episode, I examine tips for evaluating your priorities so that we can best build a foundation for consistency.

This topic specifically relates to inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne and redness, and I share some insights around why we flair and have breakouts, and how to best apply your resources to help healing and managing these conditions.

Thank you for joining today!

Amber Moon, LE

Five Steps for Building Consistency and Balancing Priorities

Find unconditional positive regard in this discussion with me and Ayla Ault, Licensed Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate as we navigate the big world of therapy and how it can help you as an individual, couple and family.  We discuss healing attachment styles, leveling up your relationship to get to that ooey gooey stage regardless of the length of your union, and Ayla gives an amazing tip at the end for a technique you can incorporate into your daily life for calming your body and mind.

Ayla also discusses when to seek therapy (not just in crisis!) and what the letters behind the therapist mean so you can seek a therapist who fits your personal goals and personality.  

Here are a few resources we touch on during this episode:

Ayla Ault - website: https://aultholistictherapy.com/about

Attachment Style Quiz (Dr. Diane Poole Heller) https://traumasolutions.com/attachment-styles-quiz/

Book on how attachment affects our relationships: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Love-Understanding-Attachment-Relationship/dp/1608820580

Explanation of polyvagal theory: https://somaticmovementcenter.com/what-is-polyvagal-theory/?locale=en

Ayla's favorite skin and self care product: https://www.rootsandcrowns.com/collections/botanical-skin-care/products/new-cedar-rose-body-oil

Attachment Nerd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentnerd/

Level Up Your Therapy with Ayla Ault, LSW MFTC

What are you doing in 20 years?  And how do you get there starting now?

Whether you are looking for tweaks to a strength program you love, or starting a program for the first time, or if you're looking for the REASON why you would start or continue a strength program, I encourage a listen to Ian Ramsey, Athletic Trainer and wonderful human being.  

Ian breaks down the what, why, when and how a strength program can attribute goodness to your world.  I am grateful for the friendship and coaching from Ian, who just rocked my world starting years ago and continues to challenge me mentally and physically.  His approach to strength and health focuses on longevity and moving well now and for years in the future.  He has helped me overcome injuries and break through lifting conundrums, but most importantly, he has helped me stay consistent in this oh-so-pivotal piece of our health puzzle: strength training.

Enjoy!

0:00  Spoiler
0:25  Bio and intro for Ian Ramsey, LAT ATC
1:57  Difference between Athletic Trainer and Personal Trainer
4:17  Philosophies for training & Sports Medicine: Movement is Medicine
6:45  Why and when is strength training important for managing and preventing pain?
11:15  Starting to pick up heavy things
12:12  Research: One to two strength training per week.  The balance between aerobic and strength training
14:42  Grip strength and injury prevention, mortality risk
15:58  Strength training: high intensity & low reps. Movement examples & differences between strength training and conditioning
17:55  Strength & hypertrophy (getting big)
18:55  Functional movements (not just muscle groups) + nervous system benefits
21:20  Five main functional movements: Upper body push/pull and lower body push/pull and grip/carries
22:45  Touch on programming: Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 Program [https://www.jimwendler.com/collections/books-programs/products/5-3-1-second-edition-hard-copy], Pavel's Simple & Sinister [https://www.strongfirst.com/achieve/sinister/]
26:20  How to learn functional movements well: finding a coach and/or online resources (StrongFirst [https://www.strongfirst.com/blog/], CrossFit [https://www.crossfit.com/essentials/movements], Starting Strength [https://aasgaardco.com/store/books-posters-dvd/books/starting-strength-basic-barbell-training/])
29:05  Do you need to find a coach?
30:40  Athletic movements & benefits of kettlebells
36:10  Choosing the weight for you
41:03  Being fit to counter health challenges
41:02  Irradiation exercise example
43:33  Overview of programming and supersets (Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 Program [https://www.jimwendler.com/collections/books-programs/products/5-3-1-second-edition-hard-copy], Pavel's Simple & Sinister [https://www.strongfirst.com/achieve/sinister/])
45:45  Example of weekly program, VO2 max work, Zone 2 jog, StrongFirst Iron Maiden & Beast Tamer [https://www.strongfirst.com/achieve/beast-tamer/]
49:48  The hardest part about getting strong: Committing to a program.  Compare heavy weight training as "loaded yoga"
51:40  Avoid losing muscle mass after age 20, balancing aerobic and strength sessions, Fast After 50 [https://joefrieltraining.com/book/fast-after-50/]
53:50  Adding into your body's retirement program and no longer being invincible
56:00  Wrapping up
58:05  Skin tip from Ian!
59:51  Closing thoughts

Thank you for tuning in!


Movement is Medicine with Ian Ramsey, LAT ATC

Wondering which retinol is for you?  Or perhaps you've used a retinol and aren't sure you like the results.  

Here I discuss retinoids and how they process on the skin to help give insights to which type of retinoid can benefit your skin without the negative side effects typically associated with this otherwise fantastic antioxidant profile.

MoonLightLaserClinic.com [https://www.moonlightlaserclinic.com/]

0:00  Intro, Demystifying Retinols, Discussing Inflammation
2:12  What are Retinols?
3:27  Cell Turnover & Aging
4:44  Formulations & Types of Retinols
6:22  Anti-Aging & Acneic Skin Concerns
7:16  Benefits of Retinols
8:29  Is Stronger Better?
9:37  Tips for Incorporating Retinoids: Titrate!
14:20  Reaching a Plateau?
16:33  When Is Retinol Necessary?
21:45  Keeping Inflammation Down
26:58  Using Retinols around the Eyes?!
28:40  Inflammation & Retinoids
31:20  Antidote: Chronic Inflammation
37:20  Inflammation: Acne & Compromised Skin
39:00  Keeping Inflammation Down with These Retinoids
39:37  Retinols Like a Retirement Program
41:31  Skin Tip for Incorporating Retinols and Keeping Retinols in the Skin



Demystifying Retinols: Efficacy, Benefits and Possible Negative Effects

"Low back care in America is pretty terrible," Dr. Noel Kite.

Managing healthy movement in your body for now and the future can be a full-time job, and having a chiropractor in your corner can help you minimize the amount of confusion and consultation with Dr. Google to get you the most optimized home protocol so you can move well for now and years to come.

Dr. Noel Kite, Chiropractor https://www.303denverchiropractic.com/about/

0:00  Introduction
1:38  Bio for Dr. Noel Kite, Chiropractor
3:38  Debunking the scary concept of chiropractic care and benefits of active chiropractic care
5:28  Patterns Dr. Kite sees in patients - Disc issues
5:38  Highest predictor of disc issues in back is number of hours you sit in a week
6:58  Lower Cross Syndrome and lower back pain
8:02  Chiropractic support for discs - Flexion Distraction: get that jelly back in, Myofascial Release: to support to help muscle health, Rehab Exercises: for home to help movement patterns at the house
DEMO - The 1st good movement: McKenzie Extension Pushups https://photos.app.goo.gl/s8SRJa83a13wenq68
10:03  Treatment schedule for chiropractic care
12:43  Injuries, form and movements: Deadlift example
14:08  Test, Treat, Re-test Protocol - Squatting for your chiropractor's entertainment and increasing range of motion in neck
17:29  Soft tissue work, ART and Integrative Diagnosis versus cracking bones
18:54  Uncooked steak versus Beef jerky
20:11  Movements to battle sitting
DEMO - The 2nd good movement: Neurological Activation Programming for Shoulder Extension and Cervical Rotation https://photos.app.goo.gl/9LYqU4HzkYJu3b4Y9
21:06  Traction pillow devices link for Dr. Kite: tinyurl.com/3n2vfs6n
22:16  Grading system for your current movement patterns and maintaining lifestyle for years to come
24:03  Thoughts on workouts: HIIT, Crossfit, Strength Training and Long-Distance Running
27:17  Healthy and athletic versus Unhealthy and athletic
30:00  Having a partner in your chiropractor in developing a home movement program - rehab, strength, etc.
31:35  Personal questions: Dr. Kite's exercise program and who does his adjustments
36:23  Skin tips from Dr. Kite and a plug for Trader Joe's
38:51  Closing thoughts
Thank you for tuning in!  It's great to have you.

Taking All The Credit: Dr. Noel Kite, Chiropractor

The debates are amongst us - are we in a recession?  And my counter question is - does it matter for how we respond anyway?

The goal is to find the opportunity through the discomfort, regardless of what you label our current economic condition.  

We don't grow in response to stagnation, we grow in response to discomfort.

0:00  Intro (with music by Ron Moon!)
1:17  Mindset: 3 pieces to managing anxiety
2:52  You are in the driver's seat regardless of economic changes
3:57  Enter skill: Six Phase Meditation by Vishen Lakhiani
5:24  Seasons of economic conditions
7:14  Cyclical events: Generations by William Strauss and Neil Howe
10:04  Discomfort and growth
13:55  Stock Market is on sale
15:55  Opportunity in the discomfort
17:49  Retirement for dummies: The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton
18:47  Antidote! To be a fly on the wall ... or a mouse under the bed
23:07  Skin Tip!  Eye cream versus moisturizer around your eyes
26:19  Closing thoughts (more music from Ron Moon)

Disclaimer:  I am not an economist, so please consult your financial professional for financial decisions.

A Dirty Word of This Time

Ever wonder why you just can't figure out why your back keeps hurting or why tests don't show why your stomach is bothering you or why you get headaches regularly? Or have you just accepted that this is the way your body will feel from now on?

Meet Isaac White, Licensed Acupuncturist and reader of patterns commonly found that can be the culprit for other symptoms showing in your body.

Isaac believes we don't have to accept discomfort as our norm, and along with a walkthrough of a typical acupuncture treatment, he also presents the idea that we don't have to struggle with dis-ease. He also explains his simple technique anyone can add to their routine for helping to alleviate all manner of symptoms that are linked to the single most common pattern that many of us share.

Thank you for joining today! I am excited you are here.

~Amber

Isaac White, L.Ac.  https://foothillsacupuncture.com/

0:00  Intro
1:00  Welcome and bio for Isaac White
2:34  Isaac: The path to acupuncture
5:48  Imbalances in the body that we live with
7:16  Common patterns in most patients and how it affects chronic symptoms
9:16  Recognizing patterns and perspectives on how the body heals
11:11  Typical acupuncture treatment and different lenses for recognizing patterns in the body
15:20  Modern lifestyle, technology, stress patterns
19:50  Philosophy of acupuncture in addressing symptoms
23:48  The patient knows best and the body gives feedback
25:10  Treating pain seemingly indirectly and distal needling
27:02  Chaos theory and linear body treatment
30:02  Treating the body with microsystems and corresponding systems
31:40  Allopathic, Chinese medicine and scientific lenses
33:35  Limits of our current knowledge
36:40  Acupuncture lens and tools
38:35  Body reveals information and checking pulses
40:25  Assessing underlying conditions  
41:26  Simple technique for reconnecting with body
42:49  Stillness exercise  
50:04  Skin healing tips in acupuncture and Chinese medicine
53:27  Facial acne and acupuncture
54:19  Microneedling and unexpected healing responses
55:32  Healing inside and out
1:00:20  Closing thoughts

Your Patterns are Showing: Isaac White, L.Ac.

Episode numero uno discusses the who, what and why of this podcast.  Amber touches on her creation story, patterns seen in the treatment room in relation to health and skin and general life hacks, and there's a readily accessible skin tip at the end. 

Enjoy!

Sleeping in a Bounce House

Amber Moon (@skinfessions) · Zencastr

Amber Moon (@skinfessions)

What happens behind closed doors remains behind closed doors, or does it?  This is a culmination of tested methods, philosophies and life hacks for a better week, improved wellbeing, amplified skin or just getting through the rest of today.

Guests are healers, movers or shakers or all of the above.

Thank you for joining.

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