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TODAY’S GUEST: Greg Caton worked extensively in "designer foods," as well as alternative medicine and nutrition products since 1981. He graduated from L.A. Valley College ('75); am a U.S. Navy veteran ('75-'78), and is the author of 4 books, Lumen: Food for a New Age (1986, an interdisciplinary work on vegetarianism and the role of  meat analogs, with over 45,000 copies in print); MLM Fraud (1991, on corruption in the multi-level marketing industry and the tools to identify the work of its perpetrators -- since banned in the U.S.); Meditopia® (2004-2012: an ongoing project and free online read); and The Gospel of 2012 According to Ayahuasca (another free online read). In 1984 he founded Consumer Express, which later became Nutrition for Life International (briefly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange as "NFLI"). Later I founded Lumen Foods (1986), and its internet site (soybean.com, 1995), which currently manufactures the best-selling vegetarian "meat" snack on the North American continent, Stonewall's Jerquee. In 1995 he created Alpha Omega Labs (herbhealers.com / altcancer.com), which became a provider of over 300 alternative health products with 14 distributors around the world, before its closure by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in September, 2003. It successfully re-opened in Ecuador in June, 2008. Alpha Omega Labs is best known for Cansema® -- an effective cure for skin cancer, based on suppressed formulary information dating back to the 1850's. Over a 20-year period, Alpha Omega Labs has been responsible for curing thousands of cancer cases. The corruption surrounding the circumstances of its closure (from 2003 to 2008) is one of the topics in the free book called Meditopia®. Connect With Today’s guest: GREG CATON Website:  www.Meditopia.org  OR http://www.altcancer.com IN THIS EPISODE: If you took the time to listen to last week’s episode - and if you didn’t you can always go back and do that - you heard the amazing story of how Greg Caton was pursued and finally imprisoned by the American government because of the threat his herbal remedies became to the prescription drug industry. For many types of cancer, Greg has already found the cure and he’s got story after story to prove it. You can hear a handful of those stories on this episode of the show. Once Greg was able to get out of prison he moved his family to South America and learned more about the herbal remedies and medicines that could cure cancer - and he learned how to make them available without interference or disruption from the U.S. government. Greg shares many of the things he’s learned, on this episode, including particular remedies for specific types of cancer. A cure for cancer is truly within our grasp, at least for certain types of cancer. Greg Caton has found great success treating many skin cancers, prostate, and ovarian cancer, and others using the herbal medicines he has been taught about while living in South America. During our conversation, Greg and I talk about the use of one of his remedies, “Dragon’s Blood,” at length. I was excited to discover all the conditions it could be used to treat. On this episode, Greg Caton and I also discuss the importance of cleansing routines and the benefits they can bring. He discusses many of the ways he’s gone about cleansing and the herbal tonics he uses to get the greatest effect. If you are in need of detoxification or a bowel cleanse of any kind, this conversation should provide some additional options for you to consider. Before any of you listeners find yourself in a place where you need a cure for cancer it would be a good idea to do some preventative treatments. Greg Caton shares some of the detox routines he has prescribed for the prevention of cancer, on this episode, and finishes up the conversation with 3 of the most important things that anybody can do to improve their quality of life. I encourage you to listen to this episode, take notes, and get in touch with Greg to get some of his remedies. Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] Deborah’s introduction of this part 2 episode of the Greg Caton interview. [3:28] Why you should visit Greg’s websites (in the resources below). [4:34] The important thing to understand about anti-cancer herbs. [6:23] The use of “Dragon’s Blood.” [10:22] A handful of other amazing products. [18:50] A favorite book to learn about herbs. [19:55] Any experience healing neuropathies? [23:00] Detoxification and bowel cleanses. [29:40] What Greg would do if he were diagnosed with cancer. [34:28] Detox routines for cancer prevention. [44:19] 3 things Greg says you can do to improve your quality of life. Resources Mentioned On This Episode www.AlphaOmegaLabs.com www.AltCancer.net www.HerbHealers.com BOOK: Medicinal Plants of Latin America BOOK: The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs BOOK: Dirty Electricity Support (at) herbhealers (dot) com - free...

TODAY’S GUEST: A cure for cancer is not a pipe dream. It’s a reality, and it comes in the form of many different alternative treatments. As a young adult caring for both of her ill parents, Valerie Warwick realized her natural ability as a nurse, and her interest in the healing arts grew. Valerie graduated with her nursing degree in 1997. Her nursing career led her into Oncology where she spent 17 years in direct patient care, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.  During that time Valerie obtained her certification as an Oncology Nurse Specialist and developed a strong clinical background in all aspects of patient care. In 2009 Valerie's focus began to change after experiencing her own health challenges. Using whole food nutrition, and the principles and practices of Functional and Orthomolecular Medicine, Valerie realized a profound change in her own health as she incorporated these practices into her own life.  She realized that allopathic medicine perpetuated a shift in metabolism, and in the way the body was able to utilize the basics of water, oxygen and nutrients.  It was a profound awakening and it completely changed her paradigm. She realized that treating illness by suppressing symptoms and the body's immune system never brought healing to anyone. Valerie realized that toxins and micronutrient deficiencies are the most widespread and dangerous health condition of the 21st century and that true healing can only come by removing the burden of toxins, followed by restoring the immune system through nutrients, real - nutrient dense food, water, oxygen, sunlight, movement, spiritual awareness and the joy of healthy loving relationships. Valerie's desire is to help others rediscover and restore their health and vitality by supporting the body's own ability to heal itself given the right environment. Valerie’s passion and life's purpose is to help in this regard. Connect With Today’s Guest: VALERIE WARWICK, RN Website: www.MyWellnessTutor.com    On Twitter On Facebook On LinkedIn On Pinterest IN THIS EPISODE: We often hear people talk about how great it would be if a cure for cancer could be discovered. Some of the saddest news in all the world is that many cures for cancer already exist but the established medical community won’t accept them or tell the public about them. Why? It isn’t to their benefit to do so. My guest today is Valerie Warwick, a retired oncology nurse who left her chosen profession because she saw how traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy not only didn’t work, they made the patients treated by them worse. She left oncology to start her own health coaching practice aimed specifically at cancer patients. One of the most important things Valerie is able to give her clients is the knowledge that there are ways to test their blood to discover not only if they have cancer (long before other detection methods will discover it), but also what kind of cancer it is, where it is in their body, and how to treat it with alternative methods. I bet you didn’t know tests with that kind of specificity even existed. But they do. Find out how Valerie uses them to save people’s lives, in this conversation. Once you  know that you have cancer, what can you do not just to stave it off, but to cure it? Valerie Warwick talks with me on this episode of the podcast about the many varieties of treatment and how they have been shown to have tremendous results in curing cancer. If you want to get outside the box of the cancer treatment industry to find something that can really help you, this episode is the perfect place to start. In this episode, we discuss a number of alternative treatments for curing cancer. That includes detox, diet changes, ozone and oxygen treatments, chelation, intravenous treatments including Vitamin C, and a handful of machines that treat cancer in specific ways. You will hear so many alternatives to the typical chemo-poisoning routine that you’ll finish this episode with the hope that your cancer can actually be cured. And you’ll have a great, trusted resource in Valerie to turn to if you need help finding the right treatment for you or your loved one. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:59] Deborah’s introduction to this episode about alternative treatments for cancer. [4:46] How western medicine treats cancer VS alternative methods. [7:26] How testing can determine exactly what YOUR body needs. [13:00] The role of heavy metal testing in detection of cancer. [15:35] Facing the fear of finding out about your cancer risk. [18:45] Looking at alternative treatments for a positive diagnosis. [23:51] Why meat and dairy are not the best diet options. [29:48] The use of ozone and oxygen to treat cancer. [36:00] Vitamin C therapy as a cancer treatment. [40:37] Various machines used for alternative treatments. [49:30] The experience Valerie had switching to her own...

  TODAY’S GUEST: Coming from a diverse background of film production, business management and art curriculum development, Julie Mann discovered her true passion in the practice of homeopathy over 20 years ago. Trained through the School of Homeopathy in Los Angeles, Lou Klein’s Master Clinician course and years of seminars, her practice includes working with both humans and animals. She is the founder of the Homeopathic Collective of Los Angeles, better known to the homeopathic community as the “Monday Night Study Group”, where students and practitioners meet each week to study, share knowledge, and consult on cases. As current board member of the North American Society of Homeopaths, she works to define the role of the professional homeopath as well as to further research and education in homeopathy as director of the NASH Foundation. Her past teaching experience includes being on the faculty at The Los Angeles School of Homeopathy, and supervising the homeopathic clinic at the American University of Complementary Medicine and currently teaches at the Homeopathic Academy of Southern California. She is also the co-founder, grant writer and chief financial officer of The Learning Garden, an organic medicinal herb garden project in Los Angeles which has become the model for school and community garden projects nationwide. She is also a leader in the Sustainable Medicine project of the Transition Town movement in Los Angeles. She is dedicated to preserving our important medicinal plants and the knowledge by which to use them. Connect With Today’s guest: JULIE MANN 310-306-8291 ma13nn(at)aol.com IN THIS EPISODE: It only makes sense to use home remedies for dogs and other pets since you know that they do a great job treating your own illnesses. Animals are not all that different from us - and the main thing is that their bodies respond better to natural approaches just like ours do. On this episode of the podcast I’ve asked Julie Mann to help me unpack the things you can do to help your animals live a healthier life. You’re going to be amazed at some of the stories Julie Mann has to tell about how her homeopathic approach to animal care has turned around serious health conditions for many pets. This episode is not only full of miracle stories but also highlights some very specific treatments you can use for your animals to enable them to enjoy their time with you and live a long life. Today’s guest is a wealth of knowledge and I asked her to share her top 3 home remedies for dogs and other pets so you can begin to gather the things you need to care for your pets when they have ailments or other conditions. You’ll find Julie Mann’s insights and suggestions very helpful. You can treat your pet’s ailments yourself in most cases using natural remedies. Julie Mann makes some specific recommendations on this episode of the VidalSPEAKS podcast and gives you simple ways to administer and use the things she recommends. I think you’ll find this episode to be very hopeful AND helpful. One of the most important things you can do for your animals is to ensure that they are getting the proper diet - which means that commercial foods are not the best way to go. You need to know that your animals are getting a diet that is as close to what they would eat in the wild as possible. Dry foods from big companies are definitely not that. On this episode Julie shares how a simple change in diet changes health issues in a big way most of the time, so be sure you listen. Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] Deborah’s welcome and introduction to this episode. [2:47] Why Deborah wanted to do an episode about animal care and homeopathy. [5:13] Who is Julie Mann? [7:21] How Julie came to treat animals more than people. [8:22] The approach to treating animals, since you can’t ask questions. [11:10] How the treatment of animals demonstrates that homeopathy is NOT a placebo effect. [12:24] The importance of diet and lifestyle for animals. [14:38] The types of cases Juli e sees in her practice. [15:20] Cancer treatments for animals that work. [19:16] The treatment of autoimmune diseases in animals. [21:14] The controversy concerning vaccinations for animals. [24:20] Flea treatments for dogs and why they are not the best. [31:56] The most difficult cases Julie has to treat: allergies and skin issues. [37:24] Treatments for worms that are natural and work for animals. [40:08] Homeopathy in end of life issues for animals. [43:00] How human conditions impact animals in the home. [44:06] Administering remedies to animals. [45:53] Remedies you should have on the shelf just in case. [50:20] The miracle stories Julie has experienced. [53:26] 3 tips for helping your animals live a healthier life. [56:07] How to connect with Julie Mann. [58:00] Deborah’s summary to this episode with Julie. Resources Mentioned On This Episode The Homeopathic Academy of Southern California The Learning Garden BOOK: Natural...

TODAY’S GUEST: Dr. Johnny Truong Dr. Johnny Truong is one of a select few highly trained upper cervical chiropractic specialists in not only Los Angeles, Ca. but also in the world. His upper cervical chiropractic approach is gentle and does not require harsh twisting, popping or cracking of the spine. He has taken the pledge, “To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.” Dr. Truong has been a Los Angeles upper cervical chiropractor exclusively for almost 14 years. Over those years, he’s delivered over 270,000 individual chiropractic adjustments. Upper cervical chiropractic is a specialty within chiropractic which deals with the most vital part of the nervous system and that is your brain stem. The brain stem allows the brain to effectively connect with the body and helps to control all of its life giving functions. When this communication process is interfered with, pain-suffering and poor health develops. Connect With Today’s guest: Dr. Twang Website:  www.DoctorTruong.com 213-385-3858 - Dr. Truong’s phone. IN THIS EPISODE: What is Upper Cervical Chiropractic? If you can imagine a power cord running from a generator to the things that it supplies power to, then you’ve got a pretty good idea of how the spinal column runs from the brain into the rest of the body through the neck. At the base of the skull is the C1 or Atlas vertebra. It’s the very first of the vertebra that the spinal column moves through.  If the Atlas is misaligned any number of symptoms can occur. On this episode Dr. Truong shares many stories of the conditions he sees regularly and how Upper Cervical Chiropractic makes a tremendous difference. The Atlas is one of the most commonly misaligned vertebra in the entire spine and is also the most neglected in terms of regular chiropractic adjustment. That’s because typical chiropractic treatments literally can’t touch the Atlas in a way that moves it as needed. It takes someone like Dr. Johnny Truong, a specially trained Upper Cervical Chiropractic doctor to adjust it in a way that really matters. You’ll be amazed at some of the stories Dr. Truong shares about how his Upper Cervical techniques have brought healing and relief to his patients. Be sure you listen. In case you didn’t know it, I have had back and neck issues for much of my adult life. My career as a professional golfer in combination with a terrible accident have caused serious issues in my neck, the area Dr. Johnny Truong specializes in treating. I had gone to chiropractors my entire career and never received the relief I was seeking. I eventually visited Dr. Truong because of vertigo that was plaguing me and within a few treatments my vertigo was gone and the pain I’d had chronically for years was diminishing. If you haven’t heard of the Upper Cervical approach to chiropractic treatment, you owe it to yourself to hear the stories of how Dr. Truong has been able to help thousands of people. You’ll come away inspired, but more so, you’ll receive some excellent advice about how you can become more aware of your own posture to prevent injuries and upper cervical issues. Near the end of my conversation with Dr. Truong he generously offers to see any of my podcast listeners for an initial consultation for free and also offers to give you a discount on your first Upper Cervical chiropractic treatment. He’s a lifesaver to me and I can’t recommend him highly enough. Dr. Truong is the old fashioned kind of doctor who truly cares and takes the time to find out what’s really wrong so he can treat your condition properly. You won’t be disappointed. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:37] Deborah’s welcome and introduction to this episode and her personal experience. [4:10] Bio of Dr. Johnny Truong, Chiropractor. . [7:10] Why Dr. Truong was first attracted to Chiropractic. [8:24] Dr,. Truong’s different way of adjusting patients: The Blair Upper Cervical Technique. [10:30] How the C1 or Atlas vertebra is free floating. [14:22] The method Dr. Truong uses to diagnose conditions. [16:20] Deborah’s story as an example of the conditions Dr. Truong treats. [18:57] Why many patients Dr. Truong sees come as a last resort. [23:43] How Dr. Truong’s treatments are unique for treating certain conditions. [27:00] The issues caused by birth trauma. [29:30] Symptoms of infants with issues that need treatment. [31:42] What a typical adjustment is like. [35:33] How long does it take to get relief? [38:30] How you can enter Deborah’s new contest. [40:05] How people can prevent the neck problems common in our day. [44:00] How you can lie down or sleep with better posture. [48:23] How stress and lifestyle impact the ability to keep proper spinal alignment. [53:26] The story of Dr. Truong’s mentor and his own healing. [56:10] The history of this type of...

IN THIS EPISODE: Natural remedies are not as complicated as you think and on this episode - I’m calling it a “MeSpeak” episode because it’s just me - I’m going to be sharing some homeopathic remedies with you for shock and injury. I usually like to address issues individually but shock and injury are so frequently dealt with together I thought that it was appropriate and would be more helpful to address them at the same time. If you apply the natural remedies I give you in this episode in cases where someone has experienced a significant shock or an injury, you’ll be doing them a favor and learning how powerful homeopathic remedies can be for these situations. I want you to be empowered to take charge of your health and to be a help to others when situations like this arise. If you are, everyone will benefit. When you’re dealing with a situation that involves shock, there are three main homeopathic remedies that I would recommend. They are aconite, opium, and gelsemium. All three are very helpful in the treatment of a wide variety of shock conditions and in this episode I’m walking you through each of them so that you can be equipped to deal with emergency situations involving shock. But you also need to understand how situations involving shock are often related to the pain or trauma of an injury. That’s why I’m also including in this episode some of the natural ways you can address injury and the pain that often comes with it. Toward that end, you’ll hear about Arnica, Hypericum, and Nat-Sulph. With each of the remedies I describe on this episode I give you situations and stories where I have seen each work - and I describe the kinds of situations where each one of these natural approaches can be used. You will end the episode with a greater knowledge of how you can bring about significant healing in yourself and others by using entirely natural means. I hope you enjoy and apply what you learn. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:59] Deborah’s introduction to what’s going on in her life and what this episode is about. [4:15] Why Deborah is doing a “me speak” episode today (all by herself). [7:18] How you can contact Deborah or ask your own question. [7:46] The importance of treatment protocols for shock and injury. [9:52] Introducing you to the repertory book and rubrics. [11:22] What is aconite and how is it used? [14:42] The use of opium in homeopathy. [17:05] What you need to know about gelsemium. [20:06] And introduction to traumas or injuries. [23:10] Arnica is one of the most well known homeopathic remedies in the world. [28:50] Hypericum is a great remedy for injuries. [30:58] The last remedy for injuries is Nat-Sulph. [34:40] Deborah’s summary of the episode and why you need this information. Resources Mentioned On This Episode https://www.healios.org.uk/ Natural Health Pharmacy in New Mexico  

“What supplements should I take?” That’s a question Deborah and homeopathic and nutritional counselors all across the world are asked repeatedly. Why is the question so prevalent? For a number of reasons, including the fact that you hear conflicting claims regarding supplements of all kinds - and many of them seem to be based in scientific “fact.” Besides the confusion around the vitamin supplement claims you hear, there’s also the issue of government intervention in the supplement industry. There have been and will likely continue to be efforts made to bring the supplement industry under the control of the Food and Drug Administration or some other government agency. The reason given is that supplement companies are not presently required to give substantiation for the claims they make regarding their supplements. While that is true, it’s also true that when the government gets involved, the scope of the science used will be the traditional sources rather than any alternative approaches that hold just as much scientific weight. If you are curious what supplements you should take there are many, many resources out there to help you. Most of all you should check into books written by reputable authors who appeal to the science behind their claims. Understand the research and know how it applies to your situation. It’s a lot of work but for good health and confidence in your supplement choices, it’s worth it. When it comes to your health you don’t want to mess around. What other area has such a long lasting impact on your life? What other aspect of your existence is worth diligent research and depth of understanding to ensure that you are making the best choices for yourself, now and in the future? When Deborah asks, “What supplements should I take?” she goes to the source to find out what is best. You should do the same - and Deborah is going to give you some help in doing that on this episode. On this episode you’re also going to get to hear from another trusted source. Deborah has asked her partner Lloyd to come alongside her to talk about the need and importance for a certain handful of supplements. They share data, scientific studies, and their own experiences with each so you can hear the facts from a trusted source. You will benefit immensely from this episode. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:36] Deborah’s intro to this episode of the podcast. [3:11] Why the issue of supplements is so important. [4:11] Important things to keep in mind about supplement use. [6:34] Introduction of Deborah’s partner, Lloyd and his participation on this episode. [7:33] Why Deborah and Lloyd bring valuable perspectives to these “WeSpeak” episodes. [8:35] How Lloyd determined which books to trust and what to distrust. [11:25] Lloyd’s supplement history and experiences. [12:37] 8 supplements everyone should be taking. [13:40] Why Vitamin D is so important for most people. [17:40] Lloyd’s experience with vitamin B12 and why it’s vital for everyone. [20:31] Why25 probiotics are on the list (and consider prebiotics too). [26:51] The role Iodine plays in health. [31:19] How you can use Vitamin C as a health supplement. [33:38] Enzymes you can use for better health. [40:10] Why you need essential fatty acids. [42:42] The problem with minerals and what you need to do. [48:36] A caution about Vitamin D and how to properly do blood work. [49:59] The reason to use non GMO and organic supplements. [52:10] The legal issues regarding supplements. Resources Mentioned On This Episode BOOK: Empty Harvest BOOK: Whole www.LabTestsOnline.com Edward Howe book on enzymes

Deborah Vidal dedicates this episode to share with you some of her personal story, her experience recording and preparing this very special podcast, and to invite you to participate in the ideas for the future of the Vidal Speaks podcast.   Also, Deborah wants to help you manage your health and vegan diet through this Christmas season, overcoming the common difficulties presented during holidays, like stress, overeating, and lack of sleep, among others.   Listen to this amazing podcast, get involved in this important decision-making time along with Vidal, and get a list of ready-to-take-into-fast-action tips for a healthier holiday season.   Outline of This Great Episode [4:30] How the Vidal Speaks podcast is created. [11:01] Deborah´s personal story. [14:17] How reviews can help this podcast. [18:23] Frequency of Vidal Speaks episodes. [21:45] Money, Sponsors, and Donations. [24:48] The future of Vidal Speaks. [26:01] Homeopathic Detox kit. [28:56] Importance of detoxing. [30:45] How to keep your health and sanity through the holiday season. [32:18] Common problems during the holiday season. [33:50] Lack of sleep. [37:20] Overeating. [39:05] Don’t snack and drink lots of water. [41:26] Overload of stress. [44:51] Watch out for caffeine in your diet. [47:36] Diminish the amount of shopping, spend quality time more than money. [51:33] Recharge your energy, take some “me-time.”   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal and subscribe to this podcast! Vidal thanks you for using her banner for your holiday shopping. Leave your review of Vidal Speaks podcast Vidal Speaks Facebook Page

Today Vidal receives Renee King-Sonnen, today’s episode is about a love story and how love can transform us in amazing ways.   This is Renee’s personal journey before and after opening an animal sanctuary. Renee was born and raised in Houston, Texas and is the founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. Renee was a dyed-in-the-wool city girl before moving with her husband, Tommy, to their Angleton, TX Ranch in 2009. She fell in love with all the farm animals on the ranch. She had no idea that her life was about to be forever changed as a result of her husband’s ranching business.   After witnessing time and time again the ranch’s baby calves going to the sale barn, she became more and more depressed about the inherent cruelty of the ranching business. By October 2014, she had decided she no longer wanted any part of ranching. She went vegan and began her pursuit of a dream to open a farm animal sanctuary. She forged relationships with many key leaders in the vegan movement who offered insight and counsel and with tremendous determination she worked toward creating a sanctuary out of what was once a beef cattle ranch.   Renee’s background includes a star-studded career as a professional singer, songwriter, and recording artist. In her life before Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Renee traveled extensively with her band, Renee King & Wildcard, and her album, Renee King Queen of Honky Tonk. In addition to her work in the music business, which also included producing and being a publicist, Renee was a Top Producing Realtor® for five years running in Pearland, Texas. She founded and owned a wellness spa, where she was a certified Hatha and Kundalini yoga instructor and Ayurveda practitioner.   Renee’s passion is her greatest asset, and whatever she invests her time and heart into has manifested brilliantly in the world. But she believes her true calling has finally found her in her work at Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. Her desire to be a mother has been fulfilled in the care of the farm animals at RGS. And now she is a catalyst for change in a sometimes dark and cruel world to educate others about the vital importance of adopting a vegan lifestyle. Renee finds her greatest strength in the still, small voice inside her that she has come to know through her practice of yoga and meditation.   This episode leaves us full of joy and hope; changes are possible when motivated by love and awareness. Get inspired by this beautiful life journey!   Outline of This Great Episode [8:52] Destruction that Hurricane Harvey caused on the Sanctuary. [12:28] Documentary about the impact of Hurricane Harvey on ranches. [17:20] Who was Renee before she became a vegan? [21:35] The first turning point to become a vegan. [27:47] “I started naming the cows and following them around, I realized something was wrong” [37:15] Not being able eating her own animals but eating others. [38:07] How beliefs systems influence people. [47:39] Social pressure when you become a vegan. [49:50] Beginning veganism. [56:03] How her marriage was struggling. [1:00:56] Starting a Sanctuary. [1:02:55] How her husband became vegan too. [1:06:18] Connection between eating habits and climate change. [1:11:01] Accept and love other beings. [1:13:11] The entire relationship evolved. [1:14:41] When you change a ranch you change a community. [1:15:45] Reasons and tips on how you can become vegan.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal and subscribe to this podcast! Vidal thanks you for using her banner for your shopping. Leave your review of Vidal Speaks podcast   Connect with Today’s Guest Donate to Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Check the upcoming documentary Book to read when becoming vegan. Facebook Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Twitter @RowdyGirlRanch Instagram @RowdyGirlSanctuary

Today, Vidal welcomes one of the highest exponents in the environmental field, Ken Cook.   Ken Cook, president and co-founder of Environmental Working Group, is widely recognized as one of the environmental community’s most prominent and influential critics of industrial agriculture, U.S. food and farm policy, and the nation’s broken approach to protecting families and children from toxic substances.   Under Cook’s leadership over the past 20 years, EWG has pioneered the use of digital technologies to expose the harms done by misconceived crop subsidies, crop insurance, and runaway agricultural pollution. The organization has also empowered American families with easy-to-use, data-driven tools to help reduce their exposure to potentially harmful ingredients in foods, drinking water, cosmetics and other household products. These unique digital resources are searched hundreds of millions of times by consumers, journalists, and policymakers.   Cook is a widely sought public speaker on these and other environmental health issues and is frequently cited for the outsized impact that his and EWG’s work has had on policy debates in Washington and state and local governments across the country.   Cook has addressed food, agriculture, and toxics policy in countless media interviews, including with 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, the Today Show, MSNBC, CNBC, FOX Business News, CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, Reuters, The Los Angeles Times and The San Francisco Chronicle. He testifies regularly before House and Senate committees and for the past 20 years has briefed top White House officials and every U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and EPA Administrator on EWG’s research and policy positions.   He has been recognized with multiple awards from health and environmental organizations including Mount Sinai Hospital’s Children’s Environmental Health Center, the U.S. Healthful Food Council, and Epidemic Answers.   Cook is a board member of Food Policy Action (and founding chairman), Organic Voices and the Amazon Conservation Team and a former member of the board of the Organic Center. He earned a B.A. in history, a B.S. in agriculture and an M.S. in soil science at the University of Missouri-Columbia.   Get ready to learn the truth about the products you are buying. You will get many easy-to-take-into-fast-action tips. Detoxing might be way easier than you think! Outline of This Great Episode [6:30] Ken Cook career briefing. [10:25] Pesticides on golf courses. [11:26] How did Ken Cook got involved in environmental issues? [16:05] What EWG is about? [20:28] There is no regulation in the ingredients that go in personal care products. [20:50] Skin deep rate. [21:15] Healthy living: Practical tips to reduce your exposure to toxins and chemicals. [24:25] BUYcott: small changes in markets. [33:14] The most concerning toxins and chemicals currently. [34:26] Industrial pollution begins in the womb. [35:46] Not enough data on the consequences on the combination of chemicals. [37:12] Carcinogens, neural system toxins, PCBs. [43:35] By changing your diet you can reduce the toxicity caused by mercury in your body. [49:11] Passing environmental legislation. [56:51] Changes you can make today: buy locally at a farmers market, drink distilled water. [1:00:22] Organic farms. [1:02:08] Benefits of organic products. [1:03:42] There are not enough organic products. [1:04.55] We have to find out a way of scale produce organic food. [1:08:37] Farmers that change from chemicals to organic. [1:11:03] Arsenic in rice. [1:12:46] Toxins used in beauty products. [1:13:50] Check your products in skin deep website. [1:16:37] EWG app. [1:18:53] Three tips to enhance your living. [1:20:48] Reduce the amount of meat you eat.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal and subscribe to this podcast! Vidal thanks you for using her banner for your shopping. Distilled water Ionic minerals   Connect with Today’s Guest Environmental Working Group Skin Deep EWG healthy living app Healthy cleaning guide

In Today’s Episode This week Vidal decided to bring Martha Rosenberg back into her show. Along with her investigations about food, Martha also has much research into the medical industry. This time the audience will be enlightened about hormone imbalances and the truth about the drugs doctors are using to treat women and men.   Martha Rosenberg is a nationally-recognized investigative health reporter, whose food and drug exposé, Born with a Junk Food Deficiency, won an American Society of Journalists and Authors honorable mention. Rosenberg has appeared on CSPAN, National Public Radio, and lectured at the medical school and university levels.   Martha is also an editorial cartoonist, whose articles have been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Providence Journal, The Chicago Tribune, as well as in many more publications.   Most disease, including cancer, come from toxins; you need to be informed about what is threatening your health and start your way to detox as soon as possible. Take a big breath and open your eyes to the reality behind pharma and food industries. Enjoy the show! Knowledge is power and health is freedom!   Outline of This Great Episode [11:12] The marketing of the hormone replacement for women and testosterone for men. [13:18] Main disruptors of our hormone system. [15:02] BPA free is not enough. Get rid of plastic. [16:05] Why do you want fragrance free products. [16:32] How the Environmental Working Group works. [18:04] Flame retardant is hidden everywhere. [19:09] There are plastic and mercury in the fish we eat. [21:55] Avoid antibacterial in detergent and soap. [28:40] Neonics are killing the bees. [32:09] Which are the foods that are filled with hormones? [33:40] Reasons why you should not drink milk. [43:22] Prostate cancer, PSA screening test. [48:04] Overtreatment and its consequences. [49:11] Why young men are having problems getting erections? [52:06] The lies about cancer treatment. [1:00:40] Hypocrisy in the Breast Cancer Month movement. [1:01:14] Menopausal symptoms. [1:05:20] Consequences of hormone replacement treatment. [1:11:38] Osteoporosis. [1:16:19] There are alternatives for keeping hormone system balance. [1:20:22] Consume flaxseed and grind them yourself. [1:24:33] Foods to balance your hormones: chase Berries, fennel, raspberry leaf tea, maca powder, cacao. [1:30:24] Yaca is a natural painkiller.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal and subscribe to this podcast! Vidal thanks you for using her banner for your shopping. Environmental Working Group Maca Powder Thrive market   Connect with Today’s Guest Read more about Martha Rosenberg Buy Martha Rosenberg’s book. Twitter @MarthRosenberg Facebook Martha Rosenberg

In Today’s Episode This time Vidal has an amazing conversation with Martha Rosenberg, who will put light on the reality behind the meat we are eating. Martha Rosenberg is a nationally-recognized investigative health reporter, whose food and drug exposé, Born with a Junk Food Deficiency, won an American Society of Journalists and Authors honorable mention. Rosenberg has appeared on CSPAN, National Public Radio, and lectured at the medical school and university levels. Martha is also an editorial cartoonist, whose articles have been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Providence Journal, The Chicago Tribune, as well as in many more publications. Choose to open your eyes to the reality of how our society is being fed. You can still decide not to participate in this cycle, learn the truth, and choose health and life with every dollar you spend on food.   Outline of This Great Episode [12:15] Martha Rosenberg is an investigative reporter and journalist about food and drugs. [13:35] How did Martha get on this path? [23:23] They sell us food that makes us sick for later selling us the drugs. [24:50] Antidepressants and their side effects. [28:11] What is really going on in the animal factory. [29:25] The use of antibiotics is going up. [31:20] Asthma drug is given to pork and turkey since it produces more muscle. [33:05] Many countries don’t allow topamine but the U.S. does. [36:12] Antibiotic-resistant microbes in meat. [40:31] It hasn’t had a big effect to show people the brutality happening in our food industry. [43:55] What moment made you a vegetarian? [49:30] The chemicals in the meat. What is the chlorine dip? [51:39] The pink slime added to meat. [53:10] The nitrates in ham and bacon are carcinogenic. [1:01:30] We are all in trouble with the superbugs. [1:02:05] Antibiotics are even in our drinking water. [1:05:12] The world is sick, young people are dying of cancer. [1:08:20] There are sources that prove that capitalism is above our health. [1:10:42] Live and die by your choices. [1:14:30] Activist work is helping us get healthier products. [1:18:09] Drug deficiencies; the lie behind psychiatric drugs. [1:21:20] There are many sources of calcium that don't rely on the dairy industry. [1:22:50] The three darkest secrets.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal and subscribe to this podcast! Vidal thanks you for using her banner for your shopping.   Sites to visit to know the truth about the drugs you are taking:  Worst pills Ask the patients   Connect with Today’s Guest Read more about Martha Rosenberg Twitter @MarthRosenberg  Facebook Martha Rosenberg  

Today at Vidal Speaks you will get to know all about Medical Marijuana with Dr. Rachna Patel. Dr. Patel completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) and went on to become a physician and completed her medical studies at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Vallejo, CA). She stumbled on an ad that said “Medical Marijuana Physician Needed.” Knowing from first-hand experience that marijuana worked like a charm in resolving insomnia, she read every bit of research in peer-reviewed journals that she could get her hands on. Though the research was limited, it certainly showed promise, especially for conditions such as chronic pain, nausea and vomiting, and poor appetite. So, a year later, she packed her bags and headed back across the country to witness the actual results patients were experiencing. There were patients that came off of highly-addictive daily pharmaceutical drugs for chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia, and, instead, were using marijuana only on an as-needed basis for these medical conditions. Patients with epilepsy, who weren’t able to function because of the highly sedative effects of pharmaceutical drugs, now had a sense of normalcy in their lives. Then, there were patients with Parkinson’s who experienced a reduction in tremors and patients with Multiple Sclerosis who experienced a reduction of spasticity. The anecdotes are countless. After about a year and half of working at these mills, which were just churning out medical marijuana cards for patients, she decided to start her own practice in Walnut Creek, CA, so that she could perform her work with a greater level of integrity and where she has been working for over half a decade. Enjoy this amazing episode and learn everything about how Medical Marijuana has been helping lots of patients and so can do it with you.   Outline of This Great Episode [11:15] Dr. Rachna Patel career briefing. [12:22] Dr. Patel´s training in California. [20:12]  Medical marijuana reduces the tremors significantly in Parkinson's patients. [21:05] Chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia are the most common conditions treated with Medical Marijuana. [23:07] Using medical marijuana to replace medications as a safer alternative. [24:07] Insomnia treatment. [25:30] Patients with chronic pain, when treated with marijuana, can reduce the prescription medication. [26:36] Patients that suffer anxiety can avoid attacks using medical marijuana. [31:35] How does Marijuana help reduce the pain? [33:59] Marijuana impacts on both physical and mental components of pain. [35:12] Marijuana has anti-inflammatory properties. [36:13] THC and CBD can both be used depending on the condition. [38:30] Different ways of consuming medical Marijuana (smoke, vaporized, eat, sublingual, rectal, and vaginal uses) [41:30] Policies of protection differ by states for employees at jobs that have restrictions on the use of medical marijuana. [51:09] California legalizing Medical Marijuana in January 2018. [52:30] Conditions that can interfere with the use of Marijuana. [53:45] Marijuana should be used appropriately. [59:42] Quality of Marijuana plants being grown today. [1:01:25] Regulations on Marijuana growing. [1:02:21] Pesticides regulations on Cannabis is still a work in progress.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal Vidal advises you to take ionic minerals and distilled water.   Connect with Today’s Guest  Learn more about Dr. Rachna Patel Check Dr. Patel’s videos  

Vidal receives today April Danann, a medical intuitive, who is in her essence a person deeply committed to fully understanding her body, mind, and soul on the deepest levels. Guided solely by her intuition, she has learned to place all her trust, faith, hope, and belief into her body. She believes that her spiritual journey will take her where she is destined to go. With absolute certainty, she knows her body can heal itself without drugs. Perhaps this is all you need to know about April, however, here are some details about her career: Education - Dip PT — Packaging Technology.  College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Cookstown.   - Dip MI — Medical Intuition. Inner Access, Canada - Dip NT — Nutritional Therapy.  Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health.  - BSc (Hons) — Food Management & Marketing.  College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Cookstown. - MSc — Nutrition & Exercise Science.  University of Chester, UK - Ph.D. (ongoing) — Naturopathic Medicine, University of Natural Medicine, California, USA Other Courses - Diploma — Kinesiology - Diploma — Massage Therapy - Diploma — Family Herbalist Speaker Events - 2017 — Wellness Day, Ballymaloe - Happy Pear, Greystones Other Roles - 2014 - current — Secretary of Skibbereen Farmers Market board - 2007 — Founder member of NTOI (Nutritional Therapists of Ireland)   April Danann — A Short History April Danann left Canada for Europe in 1997, following a job offer in Amsterdam to start up the European branch of a Canadian company and then ended up staying, realizing her heart belonged here amongst the blow-ins and the original food culture that has become her life. She'd always longed to live in Europe. Even though she was born and raised on Canada’s East coast and loved the fresh air, the wildness and sometimes the snow, she thinks it prepared her for West Cork and the rainy days of Ireland. April has worked as a Medical Intuitive since as long as she can remember. Her interest in food and nutrition were natural companions to her ability to hear the body’s voice. Although she left the corporate world when her son was born to work on her own terms, in her own way; it prepared her for all that was to come. Starting something, anything, from scratch is something that comes easily, quite like her West Cork kombucha scobies and apple cider vinegar mothers. Capturing wild organisms and growing a business; life just gets better. Certainly, a great episode filled with useful information for you to get healthier one choice at the time, connecting with nature and becoming aware of the messages your body is giving you. Enjoy!   Outline of This Great Episode [8:35] How April Danann started as a medical intuitive. [10:09] Food and natural medicine is the way to treat your body. [11:24] DES daughter brought the biggest challenge when she found out she was pregnant. [13:25] Ramifications of being a DES child. [16:07] What does it mean to be a Medical Intuitive? [17:19] Combination of Emotional patterns and Intuitive Medicine. [19:14] We all have intuition but some people are really gifted with it. [21:18] In my family all were psychic but were terrified of it. [23:10] People are looking for quick fixes. [24:54] Reasons for mystery illnesses are emotional patterns and chemical exposures. [31:01] A toxin is something that does not support the whole. [33:45] In current civilizations we have lost the connection with the ground. [35:23] Access to clean water is basic to our bodies. [36:51] Your plate needs to be 80% vegetables. [42:04] Grow your own vegetables and herbs, and if you can’t go to the local farmers market. [43:01] Different uses of herbs. [44:38] Dandelion uses. [45:58] How does Elderberry Vinegar is produced? [50:43] Scobies and Kombucha production. [55:54] How to do different fastings. [1:02:38] The process of a Medical Intuitive session. [1:06:12] Common health problems nowadays. [1:07:30] Our immune systems are at risk. [1:10:48] Three tips for a healthier living.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Vidal Speak website. Get everything you need to support your healthy habits.   Connect with Today’s Guest Learn more about April Dannan Instagram: AprilDannan Twitter: @DanannSpl4ces Facebook: Natural Rebel Market Stall  

In Today’s Episode This week, Vidal is welcoming Dr. Reese, who will interview her about how today the world needs homeopathy more than ever! Dr. Reese Halter’s passion for the environment is lifelong. He is a powerful voice for bees, trees, seas, nature's wellness science, and saving nature now. Dr. Halter is a distinguished conservation biologist, an award-winning broadcaster, and prolific writer. Dr. Halter has the unique talent of making current complex environmental issues accessible and compelling to any audience. He believes that human beings are terrific problem solvers, and for every issue, there are at least three solutions. His passion to protect our planet is contagious. Dr. Reese Halter is an eco-stress physiologist specializing in Earth’s life support systems.  Listen to this eye-opening podcast that breaks down the reasons why we need to tune up with our bodies and nature, realizing that our world needs the wisdom of homeopathy. Mother nature has all the cures! Enjoy the show!   Outline of This Great Episode [5:44] Why homeopathy has been held back currently. [6:59] A homeopath spends three hours with each patient per session. [15:48] Medical experts usually don't have nutritional educational; a homeopath needs to know about food and its impact on the body. [18:38] A plant-based diet gets you out of many disease spectrums. [22:25] Homeopathy is the remedy for the future, current antibiotics won’t work against superbugs. [24:55] Don´t ever suppress a fever with an aspirin. [26:01] Homeopathy is not a substance, it's an energy medicine. [26:56] Homeopathy and mental illness. [27:55] Your vital force will push symptoms back if you try to suppress them with drugs. [31:05] Our thoughts and that to which we are exposed affect our mental health. [37:59] Inflammation is treated in homeopathy with bee remedy (Apis Mellifica). [43:45] Different levels of health according to homeopathy. [47:27] Everyone should learn basic homeopathy for their family. [50:08] Ten elements to have in your basic kit. [59:54] Mother nature has all our cures. [1:02:45] First, take care of how you are feeding yourself. [1:07:21] Detox, get back to nature, practice compassion to save the planet.   Mentioned In This Episode Check Distilled Water recommended by Vidal Homeopathy Today Magazine Deborah Vidal’s Website   Connect with Today’s Guest Save Nature Now, Dr. Reese’s upcoming book  

In Today’s Episode Today I’m pleased to once again be talking with Lani Muelrath. Lani has been vegetarian/vegan since 1973, when she also started teaching yoga and began a meditation practice. The ethical considerations of treatment of animals, the environment, and health were natural outgrowths of these practices. Her early studies in meditation took her to India on retreat several times. Since then she undertook the study of Mindfulness Meditation, which she has practiced for over twenty-five years. She has studied with some of the best-known leaders in mindfulness practices. She has also been featured on CBS-TV, ABC-TV, Prevention magazine, USA Today, Huffington Post, The Saturday Evening Post, and NSPR. She created and starred in her own CBS television show, Lani’s All Heart Aerobics, and has served as presenter and consultant for the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine, The Complete Health Improvement Project, and Plant Pure Nation. Lani is truly an expert on adopting a mindful, vegan lifestyle, and I hope you enjoy this interview with her! Outline of This Great Episode [5:30] Deborah introduces Lani. [8:58] Lani has just released a new book, The Mindful Vegan. [11:03] Mindfulness is trendy right now, but for a good reason. [11:55] How did Lani become interested in Mindfulness? [14:32] Mindfulness leads to dramatic reduction in reactivity and to better brain states. [18:18] You are not alone. [21:36] Mindfulness is not just a practice, it’s a way of life. [28:49] Lani noticed a disconnect in the Mindfulness world that motivated her to write her book. [31:25] Lani realized that eating dairy was causing her inner dissonance. [33:19] The goal of Lani’s book is to give people specific, actionable tools to practice Mindfulness. [35:45] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [37:00] One surgeon uses mindfulness in his medical practice. [43:13] What is the difference between formal practice and informal practice? [48:35] Everyone can find time to meditate. [51:07] It’s important to connect with physical sensations and emotions. [59:06] When practicing mindfulness we don’t attempt to change our feelings. [1:01:05] Mindfulness can increase self-confidence. [1:02:22] Lani leaves us with her final mindfulness tips. [1:05:05] Lani is in the process of recording audio segments to support the program outlined in her book. [1:06:12] Here’s how you can preorder Lani’s book and get a bonus gift.   Mentioned In This Episode The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace, and Happiness by Lani Muelrath Connect with Today’s Guest LaniMuelrath.com

In Today’s Episode Dr. Kristin Neff studied communications as an undergraduate at the University of California at Los Angeles. She did her graduate work at University of California at Berkeley, studying moral development with Dr. Elliot Turiel. Her dissertation research was conducted in Mysore, India, where she examined children’s moral reasoning. She then spent two years of post-doctoral study with Dr. Susan Harter at Denver University, studying issues of authenticity and self-concept development. She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. During Dr. Neff’s last year of graduate school, she became interested in Buddhism and has been practicing meditation in the Insight Meditation tradition ever since. While doing her post-doctoral work she decided to conduct research on self-compassion — a central construct in Buddhist psychology and one that had not yet been examined empirically. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an 8-week program to teach self-compassion skills. The program, co-created with her colleague Chris Germer, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is called Mindful Self-Compassion. Her book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, was published by William Morrow in April, 2011. In our conversation today we talk about the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion, and how self-compassion can help you heal.   Outline of This Great Episode [3:19] Deborah introduces Dr. Neff. [5:21] How did Dr. Neff become interested in self-compassion? [7:18] Self-esteem and self-compassion are intricately connected. [9:02] Parents aren’t raising their children’s self-esteem in healthy ways. [13:36] There is such a thing as healthy self-esteem. [15:14] How does abuse affect self-esteem? [17:21] Compassionate self-talk and compassionate self-touch are important. [21:52] You can help yourself through shock and grief. [25:35] It’s very important to distinguish self-compassion from self-pity. [28:44] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [30:00] Narcissism levels have raised, but there’s more to the story. [33:48] Where does narcissism come from? [39:17] Many compassionate people lack self-compassion. [45:25] Buddhism is all about compassion. [48:44] Compassion promotes healing. [50:19] Dr. Neff has developed a training course to teach people how to practice self-compassion. [53:43] Dr. Neff leaves us with three tips.   Connect with Today’s Guest SelfCompassion.org  

In Today’s Episode Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is one of the leading gut health experts in the country and the creator of the popular HappyGutMD Instagram account. He is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an integrative approach and a passion for gut health. He advocates for consuming more plants, prebiotics over probiotics, and do-it-yourself fermentation. Dr. B. has a B.S. from Vanderbilt University, an M.D. from Georgetown University, and a Master’s of Clinical Investigation from Northwestern University. He received the Rambach Award as the top internal medicine resident at Northwestern and was the chief medical resident. He also received the award as the top GI fellow at The University of North Carolina and was chief gastroenterology fellow. While at UNC he did advanced epidemiology training at the top-rated UNC - Gillings School of Public Health and received a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. B. has an accomplished background in research, with more than 20 scientific articles published and more than 40 presentations at national meetings, including being selected for the Digestive Disease Week Presidential Plenary as one of the top studies among thousands of submissions. These days he is a partner at Lowcountry Gastroenterology in Charleston, SC, and the founder of Dr. B. Gut Health. He regularly gives sold-out talks in the Charleston community and in 2016 started HappyGutMD on Instagram as a way to connect with his patients and share his perspective. It has rapidly become the most popular gastroenterology account on Instagram and the premier source for gut health tips from a trusted source. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging with his family, swimming, and experimenting with fermentation recipes. Outline of This Great Episode [2:16] A whole-food, plant-based diet has been proven to reverse chronic disease over and over again. [6:26] Deborah introduces Dr. B. [7:38] We have learned so much about gut bacteria in the past decade. [11:50] The highest concentration of bacteria anywhere is in the colon. [14:17] We are facing totally different diseases than our ancestors did. We need to reevaluate our approach to disease. [17:46] You can get data about your gut health and be a part of furthering gut health knowledge by joining The American Gut Project. [20:37] The diversity of the plants that you eat may determine gut health. [24:14] All health starts in the gut. We must eat for gut health. [30:29] What is a prebiotic and how is it different from a probiotic? [31:24] What is the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber? [35:42] Dr. B. recommends that almost everybody ramp up their fiber intake. [41:50] What are “blue zones” and what can we learn from them? [47:14] Plant-based eating is more nutritious and more exciting. [49:37] After you make the transition, your body and microbiome will crave plant foods. [51:01] Fermented foods are one of the missing puzzle pieces for developing a healthy microbiome. [54:28] Dr. B. explains how to make sauerkraut. [58:17] Kombucha is good for you. [1:01:28] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [1:02:48] Fermentation will eat up the sugar you originally put in your kombucha. [1:04:50] Dr. B. ferments everything he can, including watermelon rinds. [1:06:29] How long do fermented foods last? Can everyone eat fermented foods? [1:12:50] Probiotic supplements are helpful in certain situations, but fermented foods are usually better. [1:17:50] You should select your probiotic carefully. [1:22:03] The gut is the second brain. [1:29:58] The human body is so resilient, but it’s so important that we change our habits and help our bodies out. [1:33:21] What causes bloating? [1:38:11] Some people benefit from digestive enzymes. [1:42:52] Dr. B. leaves us with his three top tips. Mentioned In This Episode The American Gut Project The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People, by Dan Buettner The Art of Fermentation, by Sandor Katz VSL #3 Probiotic   Connect with Today’s Guest Mount Pleasant Hospital Eastcoopermedctr.com @happygutmd on Instagram  

In Today’s Episode Dr. William Bulsiewicz, also known as Dr. B., is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital as well as gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at the University of North Carolina. During his 12 years of medical training, Dr. B. was recognized for his clinical excellence and received the highest award given in both his residency and fellowship program. Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America? (Number one is lung cancer.) Dr. B. has seen some severe cases of colon cancer, often times among people younger than 50, and it is always heart breaking. On the show, Dr. B discusses why you should seriously consider a plant-based diet, why acid reflux is on the rise, the dangers of taking too many antibiotics, and why you should get a colonoscopy. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview, so tune in next week to hear more from Dr. B.!   Outline of This Great Episode [2:50] How is a vegan diet related to weather? [6:10] Who is Dr. B.? [9:40] Why did Dr. B. switch to a plant-based lifestyle? [17:55] Traditional doctors simply aren’t talking about diet or nutrition at all. [20:45] So many doctors are afraid of saying, ‘I don’t know.’ Instead, they’d rather tell you it’s dangerous before researching the facts. [21:45] Most doctors who treat inflammatory bowel diseases will tell you that diet has no effect on these diseases. This is wrong and science has proven this is wrong. [22:50] So many women are afraid of eating soy products because they do not want to get breast cancer. This information is simply false. [27:00] The average American spends 85-90% of their food budget on processed food, meat, or dairy. [28:20] What are some of the common things Dr. B. sees in his practice? [31:05] Why is acid reflux on the rise? [38:50] Good guys prevail. If you have enough good bacteria, they are able to fight off the bad guys. [40:10] Not all medicines are bad. There’s no question that the invention of antibiotics has saved lives and increased our life expectancy by 15 years. However, the regular use of antibiotics is hurting our bodies. [42:55] The idea isn’t to obliterate the bad bacteria. The idea is to empower the good bacteria. [45:20] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [48:0] You can wipe out 35% of bacteria in your gut in just 5 days with an antibiotic and never be the same again. [48:55] What is Barrett’s Esophagus syndrome? [53:00] Is there a difference between esophageal cancer and throat cancer? [54:30] When should people do a colonoscopy? [55:30] Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America. Number one is lung cancer. [1:11:35] Unfortunately, the prep before you get a colonoscopy can not be avoided. There just aren’t better alternatives out there right now. [1:13:05] What kinds of foods contribute to colon cancer? [1:17:45] Tune into next week for part 2 of this episode!   Mentioned In This Episode Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret   Connect with Today’s Guest Mount Pleasant Hospital Eastcoopermedctr.com  

In Today’s Episode   Dr. Patrick Jones is a Veterinarian, Naturopath, and Clinical Herbalist based in Buhl, Idaho. He owns and operates Fairview Animal Hospital, and is a clinical herbalist for both man and beast. Because of his veterinary credentials and license, he has had the unique opportunity to treat cases that most herbalists wouldn’t dream of addressing. He does a lot of lecturing, workshops, and herb walks to help people roll up their sleeves and get beyond the theoretical and into real applications. The culmination of this passion for teaching others can be found at the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine. My interview with Dr. Jones is perfect for anyone who wants to take a more natural, herbalistic approach to their medicine. Leverage the power of what our natural plants can do for your health, with the help of Dr. Jones’s vast knowledge of herbs.   Outline of This Great Episode [2:05] Deborah’s heart goes out to all the Hurricane Harvey victims right now. [3:25] Deborah introduces Dr. Jones. [8:00] How did Dr. Jones get into teaching people to grow and use their own herbs for medicine? [12:05] Dr. Jones grows around 150 species on his property. For the herbs he can’t grow effectively himself, where does he go? [15:40] What’s the best way for people to learn about herbs? It’s not as complex as you might think! [21:50] Take your time with learning about what each plant does. If you take on too many at once, you may get overwhelmed. [23:00] Can you use the same types of herbs with animals as you can with people? [24:55] Dr. Jones has a course on his website, HomeGrown Herbalist, that anybody can attend! Dr. Jones discusses what you can learn from it. [33:00] Traditional medicine is not the only way to go. There are alternatives! [35:35] What’s the trick to healing cats via herbs? They hate herbs! [39:50] Dr. Jones believes we over-vaccinate our animals. [41:35] What are some of Dr. Jones’s top favorite plants/herbs?  [47:35] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [53:00] Dr. Jones shares a client story about how plantain saved a man’s hand. [1:00:15] Camomile is unique because it helps protects, restores, and heals the kidneys. [1:05:20] What are some of the benefits of grape leaves? [1:14:20] If someone has a bad cough or a back spasm, what would be the best remedies for it? [1:17:35] Where can people go to find out more about Dr. Jones?   Mentioned In This Episode “Home Grown Herbalist — Don’t Just Do Something Stand There” Mountain Rose Herbs Strictly Medicinal Seeds Companion Plants  

In Today’s Episode Our guest today, Dr. Hanscom, is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in complex spine problems in all areas of the spine. He has expertise in adult and pediatric spinal deformities, such as scoliosis and kyphosis. A significant part of his practice is devoted to performing surgery on patients who have had multiple prior spine surgeries. He works for Swedish Neuroscience Specialists in Seattle, Washington, and he is the founder of the Puget Sound Spine Society, a nonprofit educational group which provides a regional forum for physicians to share ideas regarding optimum spine care.   He is the author of a book titled, Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, which I highly recommend that you read, because he explains in full detail why his method works, and what you need to do to get out of chronic pain or chronic anxiety. This book will be, and has been, a miracle for many.   Our conversation today centered around anger, anxiety, perfectionism, forgiveness and how these things connect to chronic pain.     Outline of This Great Episode [2:04] So many people are struggling with chronic pain syndromes or mystery illnesses. [4:08] Anger leads to pain. [5:22] How can you know if you’ve truly forgiven someone? [8:41] Deborah introduces Dr. Hanscom. [10:59] Dr. Hanscom’s journey to becoming a forgiveness expert began when he started having panic attacks. [14:23] Dr. Hanscom realized that he had developed a victim mindset. [15:24] Suppressing emotions causes brain damage. [17:49] How should you handle anger? [20:30] Talk therapy alone will not solve anger. [22:46] Forgiveness is a necessary selfish act. [27:20] Being present is key to healing chronic pain. [29:02] Perfectionism is deadly. [34:11] Forgiveness is letting go. [36:44] You need to become aware of your thoughts and their effects on your nervous system. [38:29] Dr. Hanscom walks us through how you might deal with anger over a spouse being late. [43:44] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [45:09] Why is it so hard for people to forgive? [48:38] Make sure you aren’t using meditation to suppress emotions. [51:12] This isn’t about getting rid of anger, it’s about handling anger in a healthy way. [52:19] There is real anger and there is perceived anger, and they both have to be let go. [56:59] Practicing awareness and compassion makes the world much more interesting. [1:00:16] Homeopathy can treat people who have a very hard time letting go of the past. [1:03:50] The Hoffman Process was life changing for Dr. Hanscom. [1:05:33] Medications and surgery treat symptoms. [1:06:52] Is it harder to forgive yourself or others? [1:09:04] Forgiveness is a process. [1:11:37] Can you have closure and forgive a person who has died? [1:12:56] Dr. Hanscom leaves us with three practical tips to begin to let go, and end chronic pain. [1:15:58] Dr. Hanscom shares a patient success story.     Mentioned In This Episode Forgive for Good: A Prescription for Health and Happiness, by Frederic Luskin Back in Control: A Spine Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, by David Hanscom The Way to Love: The Last Meditations of Anthony de Mello, by Anthony de Mello Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, by David Burns The Hoffman Process   Connect with Today’s Guest BackInControl.com  

In Today’s Episode Ellen Jaffe Jones is an inspiring motivational speaker, personal trainer, running coach, author, and instructor of healthy cooking classes.   As a former investigative reporter and anchor for 18 years in major market TV news, Ellen won two Emmys and the National Press Club award. She became known as the “Earth Mother in a Suit” when she left TV and became a successful Wall Street financial consultant for five years. She wrote her first book, Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, after seeing too many news stories saying eating healthfully was impossible on a budget.   Ellen, an accomplished endurance and sprint runner, has won 104 5K+ Age Group awards since 2006. She placed 7th in US National Senior Games, W60-64 1500 Meters in 2013, and 1st in Florida’s W60-64, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1500 meters races in 2014. In 2014 Ellen was also named PETA’s “Sexiest Vegan over 50.”   She combined all of her skill sets with her latest release, Vegan Fitness for Mortals. Recognizing that fitness and diet are two sides of the same coin, Ellen developed routines for a variety of activities along with dietary recommendations that augment fitness — a winning combination designed to help anyone achieve a healthier lifestyle. Her other titles include Kitchen Divided, which was written for vegans who are sharing a kitchen with an omnivore, and Paleo Vegan (co-authored with Alan Roettinger). Ellen researched different versions of paleo diets on the market and was able to combine the essence of paleo diets with vegan principles in a 100% vegan cookbook. Ellen’s books to be released in the next year include Vegan Sex and Vegan for One.   Ellen is a Certified Personal Trainer by the nationally recognized Aerobics & Fitness Association of America and a Certified Coach with the Road Runners Club of America. She speaks at numerous VegFests across the country.     Outline of This Great Episode [2:19] People come up with many reasons not to change their diet, but they’re just excuses. [7:33] Deborah introduces Ellen. [9:48] Ellen’s health journey began when her aunt died of breast cancer. [13:56] We need to start living a healthy lifestyle now, instead of waiting to get a terrible disease. [17:28] Ellen took a job on Wall Street because she wasn’t interested in undergoing plastic surgery to stay in a television career. [19:53] Ellen accidentally became passionate about running. [23:25] Ellen spent months crunching numbers to confirm how inexpensive it can be to eat a vegan diet. [30:07] Why do so many people believe that eating a vegan diet is expensive? [31:00] Can you eat organically for $4 per day? [32:35] Buy the least-processed foods available and cook from scratch. [34:44] It’s very hard to see loved ones refuse to adopt a healthy lifestyle. [38:41] What about nuts, seeds and berries? [41:10] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [42:48] Ellen shares some practical tips about making your favorite vegan foods more affordable. [46:37] Cooking from scratch has gotten so much easier in recent years. [50:12] Is soy bad for you? [54:10] Vegan is the true paleo diet. [58:45] What are some vegan pantry must haves? [1:00:04] We’re the only species that drinks the milk of another species. [1:01:40] How can you cope with a partner who has no interest in being vegan? [1:04:03] Ellen’s new book, Vegan Sex, assert that erectile dysfunction is much less common in vegans. [1:08:33] Erectile dysfunction is an indicator of heart disease. [1:10:06] Ellen sums up her three tips to start an affordable vegan diet. Mentioned In This Episode Local Harvest  Connect with Today’s Guest Veg Coach Eat Vegan on $4 a Day Facebook Page

In Today’s Episode Today’s guest, Jeremy Kingsley, is a best-selling author, leadership expert, and one of the most sought-after speakers in the country. Since 1996, he has spoken to over 500,000 people at live events, and given over 2000 keynote speeches. You may have seen Jeremy on television or online this year. He has been featured in/on CNBC, CBS, FOX, FOX BUSINESS, FORBES, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES, WALL STREET BUSINESS and many more large media outlets. He has endorsements from Fortune 500 companies like YUM and Whirlpool. Leadership expert Ken Blanchard has said, “Jeremy Kingsley drives home principles that all leaders need to know and apply.” His messages have reached millions through radio, television, and the internet. Jeremy is the author of four books, his latest titled Inspired People Produce Results. Jeremy is a master storyteller, and connects with audiences through the perfect blend of humor, content, inspiration, and relevant principles to help each individual. He believes that inspired people produce results, and that people can change, grow, and fulfill their personal and professional goals. His early years were spent in the frigid winters of Wisconsin, and his teen years in the politically-charged environment of Washington, D.C. In both places Jeremy learned a lot about character, integrity, and passion. After playing three years on the varsity basketball team in high school, he scored over 1000 points, and was named Conference Most Valuable Player his senior year. Jeremy has the heart of an athlete, and understands the importance of commitment, determination, and purpose. He then went on to college and graduate school. Jeremy holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Columbia International University. In our conversation today, we talked about inspiration, motivation, finding your passion and maintaining solid principles along the way.   Outline of This Great Episode [4:52] Deborah introduces Jeremy. [7:26] Jeremy realized early on that many successful people had similar stories. [8:57] Sports have been very influential in Jeremy’s life. [11:34] Why is passion so important? [14:28] Work is so time-consuming, so it is crucial to work in a field you love. [15:51] Sometimes it takes a while to find your passion. [18:42] There is risk involved in following your passion. [21:57] Are we born with passion? [24:56] What’s the difference between passion and ambition? [26:50] You need to have a “counter-move.” [27:46] The generation you were born in may have an effect on your motivation. [33:01] How can you balance confidence and humility? [36:56] Self-awareness is important. [38:41] Jeremy’s dad was one of his greatest inspirations. [40:19] You might have already heard the news, but Dr. Andy Cutler passed away on July 29th. We are all deeply saddened by his loss. He was the reigning expert on mercury toxicity and has helped millions. If you haven’t already listened to the interview I did with him, please listen to episodes 38 and 39. R.I.P., Dr. Cutler, and thank you for your amazing work! [41:50] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [42:37] Through your passion, you will bless the lives of others. [47:12] Look ahead and look back in a balanced way. [48:09] What are solid principles and why are they important? [55:45] Without integrity, your work will fall apart. [1:01:27] Forgiveness is good for your health. [1:02:45] Second chances can be inspirational. [1:03:25] Change your perspective on failure. [1:07:19] Jeremy gives us three tips to stay inspired and motivated.   Connect with Today’s Guest JeremyKingsley.com Jeremy Kingsley on Twitter   

In Today’s Episode Dr. Reese Halter’s passion for the environment is lifelong. He is a powerful voice for the bees, the seas, wellness science, and saving nature now. Dr. Halter is a distinguished conservation biologist, an award-winning broadcaster, and prolific writer. Dr. Halter has the unique talent of making current complex environmental issues accessible and compelling to any audience. He believes that human beings are terrific problem solvers, and for every issue there are at least 3 solutions. His passion to protect our planet is contagious. In my conversation with Dr. Reese today, he gave us a science lesson about bees and all they accomplish in their short lifespans. He also talked with us about using honey and bee propolis as medicine, and whether or not it is appropriate for vegans to do so.  We ended the episode with some practical tips about what you can do to protect bees and help them as they continue to do so much to sustain our beautiful planet.   Outline of This Great Episode [1:59] You can fight climate change by eating a plant-based diet. [8:10] Deborah introduces Dr. Reese Halter. [10:23] There are at least 20,000 known types of bees on planet Earth. [12:42] How do bees make honey? [14:11] Bees are electrostatically charged which allows them to collect pollen. [15:55] We’re just beginning to understand Earth’s complexity. [17:49] Why are bees important to humans? [18:51] There are social bees and there are solitary bees. [20:35] Bees make beeswax in their abdomens. [21:13] Honey, sealed with beeswax, can keep for thousands of years. [24:22] Bee society is female-driven. [25:47] The honeybee that we know came from Northern Africa and Italy. [28:33] Honeybees accomplish an incredible amount in their short lifespans. [31:32] The queen of a hive lays approximately 1,500 eggs per day. [35:45] Honey sustains a beehive through the winter. [37:23] The queen bee is fed royal jelly rather than honey. [39:21] What is bee propolis and how do the bees use it? [42:21] A bee’s stinger contains medicine. [43:31] Honeybees communicate by dancing. [46:55] Bees even vote. [49:11] Bees are helping to further many industries. [50:38] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [52:31] Should vegans eat honey or use it as medicine? [56:46] You need to be aware of where your honey comes from. [1:01:14] What is bee propolis and how can you use it as medicine? [1:02:27] Honeybees are being used for medical diagnostics. [1:06:00] Honey is not a bee secretion. [1:08:55] The poisons that are sprayed on GMO crops are killing the bees. [1:16:27] We must eat locally and seasonally. [1:19:48] What can you do personally to help the bees? [1:22:18] In Mayan culture, the top shaman would escort the souls of bees to heaven.   Connect with Today’s Guest DrReese.com   Resources Mentioned Center for Biological Diversity Earth Justice NRDC The Sierra Club  

In Today’s Episode Jane Velez-Mitchell is the founder and editor of JaneUnChained.com, a multi-platform social media news outlet that produces original video content on animal rights and the vegan/compassionate lifestyle. JaneUnChained’s #LunchbreakLIVE daily live vegan cooking show has featured dozens of chefs and nutrition experts since launching in May. It can be seen at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time at Facebook.com/JaneVelezMitchell. JaneUnChained also airs #TheVeganView, an occasional series that features movers and shakers in the vegan world. JaneUnChained’s stories are widely shared around the nation and the world. Jane is the winner of four Genesis Awards from the Humane Society of the United States for her reporting on animal issues. For six years she hosted her own show on CNN Headline News. Jane also reported for the nationally syndicated Warner Brothers/Telepictures show Celebrity Justice, and was a news anchor/reporter at KCAL-TV in LA and WCBS-TV in NY.   Jane is the author of four books. The 2014 non-fiction New York Times bestseller, Exposed: The Secret Life of Jodi Arias details a salacious trial that gripped the American public. Secrets Can Be Murder delves into the secrecy and deceit embedded in tragic scenarios. Addict Nation: An Intervention for America with Sandra Mohr, focuses on greed and overconsumption. Her other New York Times bestseller is her memoir titled iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life. She is active in the LGBT community and lives with her partner, fellow vegan and animal activist Donna Dennison, and their companion animals, in Marina del Rey.   Outline of This Great Episode [6:36] Deborah introduces Jane. [9:26] There is a pervasive myth that athletes can’t be vegan. [12:53] Jane’s mother became a vegetarian in childhood and lived to be 99 1/2. [14:29] Jane considers it her life’s mission to fight to end factory farming. [16:08] It was very difficult for Jane to get animal issues into the mainstream media. [18:27] The Universe will guide you down the perfect path to fulfill your life’s purpose. [20:55] The meat, dairy and pharmaceutical industries all have a lot to lose when people transition to vegan lifestyles. [22:45] Humans are not carnivores, they have just been conditioned to eat meat. [23:58] Everyone who loves animals needs to transition to a vegan lifestyle. [27:19] Jane gives herself permission to be joyful as she works to end animal cruelty. [30:10] Many people don’t want to know about animal cruelty. Some even laugh about it. [31:37] What can we say to people who want to ignore animal cruelty? [34:43] You cannot truly be an environmentalist and eat meat. [36:02] The meat and dairy industries have demonized soy. [37:20] The cruelty in the meat industry is so much worse than most people realize. [40:11] Society is lying to people about the consequences of eating meat, and about the history of eating meat. [42:21] Meat and dairy are addictive. [46:38] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [48:33] If you are a spiritual or religious personal, you should reject meat consumption. [50:02] Stop apologizing. [54:03] Meat consumption is disrespecting the Feminine. [54:51] Jesus Christ was an animal rights activist. [57:13] Could veganism end world hunger and war? [58:58] More people need to step up, and there are many opportunities to do so. [1:03:56] Animal rights and environmentalism are the same issue. [1:07:15] The new generation is very receptive to veganism. [1:09:57] Jane makes delicious vegan lunches in 15 minutes. [1:11:39] Jane gives us tips for those who want to transition to veganism but don’t know where to start.   Connect with Today’s Guest JaneUnchained.com   Resources Mentioned What the Health Rowdy Girl Sanctuary The Beyond Burger   

In Today’s Episode Today we’re talking with Dr. John Douillard about a surprisingly controversial topic: wheat. Dr. Douillard is the author of a great book titled Eat Wheat, so you can see where this is going. I was so excited to interview him because he believes something that I have observed in my own life and practice, that is that eliminating wheat from someone’s diet can be beneficial, but that you must heal the gut and be able to add it back in eventually. Wheat is not the root cause of illness, a weak gut is. We also talked about the lymphatic system and the importance of eating seasonally. Make sure you listen to the first part of our interview, Episode 78, before listening to this one. Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally-recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resource on the web, with over five million views on YouTube. LifeSpa.com is evolving the way Ayurveda is understood around the world, with over 800 articles and videos proving ancient wisdom with modern science. Dr. John is the former Director of Player Development and nutrition expert for the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He is the bestselling author of seven health books, a repeat guest on the Dr. Oz show, and has been featured in USA Today, LA Times, and dozens of other national publications. He has been in practice for over 30 years and has seen over 100,000 patients. Dr. John directs LifeSpa, the 2013 Holistic Wellness Center of the year in Boulder, CO. You can read Dr. Douillard’s full bio here: Dr. John.   Outline of This Great Episode [8:45] Deborah introduces Dr. Douillard. [10:51] What type of exercise is best for the lymphatic system? [13:43] If you want your lymphatic system to be healthy, you must get rid of processed foods and excess sugars. You should also eat organically grown foods, in season. [17:57] Should you have genetic testing done to test for gluten sensitivity? [21:02] What is the healthy way to eat wheat? [24:34] Focus on seasonal foods. [26:11] Never eat products with sunflower oil. [28:03] It’s not necessarily better to eat ancient wheat as opposed to modern wheat. [33:11] Detox is crucial, and you must reboot your digestion as a first step to detox. [34:58] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [36:47] Dr. Douillard offers two cleanses. [39:12] Fermented foods should be eaten in the winter. [40:58] What grains are the best to eat? [49:09] The paleo diet is not really what our ancestors were eating. [53:12] Ayurvedic medicine is much easier to understand than most people think. [55:14] Dr. Douillard recommends certain foods to start healing. [58:08] Dr. Douillard is passionate about proving ancient wisdom with modern science.   Connect with Today’s Guest LifeSpa   Resources Mentioned Eat Wheat: A Scientific and Clinically Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back Into Your Diet, by John Douillard Body, Mind and Sport: The Mind-Body Guide to Lifelong Health, Fitness and Your Personal Best, by John Douillard The 3-Season Diet Challenge