holistictreatment

Today we are speaking with Author and Addictions expert, John Giordano. John has gone through incredible life transformation, from the stigma of childhood sexual abuse, homelessness and severe addiction to being a renowned addiction expert with 36 years of sobriety.

 He started his own holistic treatment center with only $300 which he eventually sold for $45,000,000. Currently he is a published author of 3 books, including his latest book 'The Kid From The South Bronx Who Never Gave Up'  and is the Chaplain for the North Miami Police Department.

In this episode we discuss:

1) Why there is only a 5-8% recovery rate for the typical addiction treatment programs. John breaks down lots of details on the current models and why he created a different recovery model that didn’t exist at the time.

2) TRT, Trauma Release Technique, that John created to help support people through their traumas to create long lasting change.

3) The resilience factor and how no matter how many challenges John faced, he chose to never give up.  His mission and purpose became so much larger than him and he continued to set out to support others in dealing with their addictions.

Connect with John
Website: https://www.JohnJGiordano.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-giordano-45648662
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.giordano.3958

Buy John’s book on Amazon: The Kid From the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up
https://amzn.to/3reSGEq

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker, and Life Coach

Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching, and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support, and impact others.

In this episode, I discuss a drink that can help with inflammation.

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to this podcast episode and stay tuned for tomorrow's!

Acupuncture is my Life TV:
https://acupunctureismylife.tv/browse/

Download our app FOR FREE:
For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acuplife.andrioid
For iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acupuncture-is-my-life/id1584082657

Our website: https://acupunctureismylife.com/

Follow our social media for more information on acupuncture:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acupunctureismylife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acupunctureismylife
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acupunctureismylife?lang=e

In this episode, I list more foods that can cause your blood sugar to spike.

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to this podcast episode and stay tuned for tomorrow's!

Our TV show on mobile:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tvstartup.acupunctureismylifetvos
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acupuncture-is-my-life-network/id1590331149


Download our app FOR FREE:
For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acuplife.andrioid
For iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acupuncture-is-my-life/id1584082657

Our website: https://acupunctureismylife.com/

Follow our social media for more information on acupuncture:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acupunctureismylife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acupunctureismylife
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acupunctureismylife?lang=en

This week we are talking about Granuloma Annulare and like most skin conditions, it is an autoimmune condition. Granuloma Annulare is often mistaken for the fungal condition, Tinea Corporis (Ringworm) because it looks similar. It is not contagious, does not hurt or burn and can be addressed quite quickly through stress levels and diet. 

The difference between Tinea Corporis and Granuloma Annulare

Tinea Corporis presents as a little raised, reddish, round lesion on the skin, with a well defined edge. It can also be flakey and/or itchy in the middle. Granuloma Annulare also has a well defined raised edge and circular appearance but it has a completely different centre. The centre of the Granuloma Annulare is flat, does not (usually) itch or flake and has a wave of different tones of pinks and purples.

It is worth remembering here that if you have any skin condition which is itchy, it is likely a result of your liver not functioning well (e.g. too much sugar and heavy foods) or you are dehydrated from the sun and/or from not drinking enough water. 

Where does it present?

Granuloma Annulare is most common in females and young adults but can occur in anyone. It presents most commonly on the hands, feet and heels but I have seen it on faces and the trunk of the body as well. Diagnosis can be done through a biopsy.

Treatment

To treat this condition we look at primary and secondary triggers (as we have discussed previously). We know the primary trigger (what caused the condition) is active if there are new lesions appearing on the skin. A calm nervous system is essential for healing so we look at how much stress the body is under and how we can reduce it to help stop the primary trigger. 

We can see if the secondary triggers (what aggravates the condition) are active by looking at whether or not the existing lesions are getting bigger or worse. 

As I said, in most cases, Granuloma Annulare can be addressed quite quickly through stress levels and diet. This is because the Granuloma Annulare affects the fibrin net of the skin which is usually the elastin and collagen. This fibrin net requires nutrients to keep producing elastin and collagen (which is why we look at diet) but it also requires certain hormones (which is case specific).

Vitamin D, Vitamin E, coconut oil and apple cider vinegar can all be helpful when you have Granuloma Annulare as they are very supportive of the skin. However, they will not treat the condition. Treating the condition will require both internal and topical support in the majority of cases for a fast recovery. The longer the condition has been present (before seeking assistance) the longer it will (likely) take to recover.

Next week we are talking about Rosacea. 

To book an appointment (over Zoom or in person) with Maria, contact Perth Psoriasis and Good Skin Clinic through the website https://www.perthpsoriasis.com.au/ 

Causenta Wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona, https://www.causenta.com/
At Causenta we do things a little differently than anyone else. Actually, we do things a LOT differently than anyone else. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Instead of taking what we call the Band-Aid type approach to your health, performance, and fitness, we focus on discovering the ROOT CAUSE.We combine the benefits of allopathic with naturopathic medicine. We look at each person at a molecular and cellular level BEFORE their treatment begins. Dr. Tom stops by to talk about the health of the nation with Mark Alyn.