A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author,and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues.
His new book, How Not to Age, lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity.
In this episode, we discuss the highlights of the book, and I share some of my thoughts on including more plants into your diet.
I had the privilege of hosting the incredible Linda Stephens, personal trainer and nutrition expert, on the latest episode of Sparking Wholeness podcast. We dive deep into the topic of women’s health during the midlife stage and discussed a range of important issues.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a renowned expert in the field of women’s health, specializing in menopause and its various stages. With a deep understanding of the confusion surrounding menopausal terminology, Dr. Haver aims to educate and empower women to navigate this significant phase of their lives.
In this episode, she sheds light on the intricacies of menopause and empowers women to understand and navigate the changes associated with declining ovarian function. Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet. Dr. Haver is working on her second book, The New Menopause, which will be released in the Spring of 2024.
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Leslie Bumpas is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and expert in Women’s Wellness. Over the last ten years she has helped frustrated, mature women overcome the hurdles of aging by utilizing science-backed protocols designed to bring energy, vitality, and beauty back so they can enjoy life to the fullest. There should be no fear about aging: no dementia, no frumpy, dumpy, and old. Leslie incorporates a unique approach to anti-aging that few in the healthcare world have access to.
In this episode, we tackle all things related to healthy hormones in perimenopause and beyond. Download and listen here or find wherever you get podcasts.
Key Topics:
Cultural misconceptions of female hormones
What really helps balance hormones
Early signs of perimenopause
What kind of tests to run for hormone support
How to consider menopause a “second spring”
The importance of managing stress for your hormone health
Maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome as you age
It’s rare that I do a two-part episode. It’s even more rare that I get to do a product review and interview in the same episode. But after interviewing Christopher Burres in Episode 147, I knew I had to do a part two.
My VitalC is a company that turns the longevity-promoting nano antioxidant ESS60 into a product for at home support. I sampled the product for two months, and I was suprised by my results. Sleep improvement, clear skin, and menstrual cycle improvements were all some of the benefits we discuss in this episode. Download and listen here or find wherever you get podcasts.
Christopher Burres is the owner of SES Research, the first company to deliver carbon nano materials, and MyVitalC, the world’s first nano antioxidant. When Chris realized a Nobel Prize-Winning chemical tested by NASA had been proven to almost double the lifespan of mammals, he decided to make ESS60 into a household item. He’s now on a mission to help people live longer, healthier and pain-free lives one dose at a time.
While I frequently share information about supporting children’s mental health, adolescent mental health, and the mental health of everyone else, I have failed to address a very important group of our population – aging adults. Like children, older adults may have symptoms that appear to be physical in nature, but in actuality are a manifestation of depression or anxiety.
Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford are co-authors of “Choose Your Place: Rethinking Home as You Age,” “Aging with Care: Your Guide to Hiring and Managing Caregivers at Home” and “Beating the Senior Blues: How to Feel Better and Enjoy Life Again.”
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We are all at risk for cognitive decline. While there can be a genetic component to Alzheimer’s, that is not the only factor. There are so many ways to protect your brain and prevent cognitive decline – and it starts 20-30 years before a diagnosis!
In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Cathy Williams, who I found on Instagram and instantly was drawn to her clear information and beautiful graphics. She gives simple tips for improving brain function that everyone can employ. Download here or listen wherever you get podcasts!