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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. I hope you enjoy this first part of our interview. There’s so much to say about this, so we’ll finish the interview next week. 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 [12:56] Deborah introduces Dr. Douillard. [14:51] Dr. Douillard quickly realized that his patients were not really getting well by eliminating foods. [16:15] Eliminating wheat from the diet may be beneficial, but it is not treating the root cause of illness. [19:09] We must look at the real science that validates wheat consumption. [23:24] We have the genes to eat wheat. [24:58] We have been eating poisons since the beginning of time. [30:07] Pesticide and herbicide use contributes to gut problems. [33:18] The liver is so important, and it is constantly abused. [37:28] 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! [39:35] What does Dr. Douillard think about coffee enemas? [42:02] What foods best support the liver and lymph system? [45:02] Herbs can be used to restart stomach acid production. [48:10] Mercury clogs your lymph system and harms your digestion. [52:08] Anything you can do to support lymphatic flow is a good idea. [53:30] Movement is crucial for lymph health. [56:42] We’ll continue our conversation with Dr. Douillard next week.   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  The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen: Finding Harmony Through Food, by Talya Lutzker Gentle Digest Supplement  

In Today’s Episode Are you eating a plant-based diet? Are you trying to? Are you curious about the benefits? Or, do you know anyone who is trying to transition to a vegan lifestyle? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then today’s interview is for you.  Today I’m pleased to 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 [6:49] Deborah introduces Lani. [10:40] Learning about Ahimsa sparked Lani’s interest in vegetarianism, over 40 years ago. [12:59] Going plant-based was an important step for Lani in mastering her habits and overcoming body image issues. [13:50] We all have our own journey, but Lani has identified five critical steps to successfully transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. [16:22] Lani’s experience with wildlife advocacy inspired her to stop eating dairy and transition to a vegan lifestyle. [18:34] Start where you can, and don’t worry about judgment from others. [19:32] How can we help people realize the harm that is being done by consumption of animal products? [27:23] What steps will you take on your journey to a mindful vegan lifestyle? [36:22] Exercise is probably more important for lifestyle change than you know. [37:44] You must become the master of your habits. [40:09] Lani’s books have different focuses but they all mention fitness, plant-based nutrition and mindfulness, because they go hand in hand. [41:27] Each phase that Lani has identified is crucial to the journey. [46:46] What are the biggest challenges for people attempting to transition to a vegan lifestyle? [48:22] Planning ahead can be very helpful in navigating social situations. [51:00] What is the difference between the terms “plant-based” and “vegan,” and which does Lani prefer? [54:15] 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! [56:04] You can’t eat healthily without learning to cook. If you don’t cook, how should you start? [1:01:18] The paleo movement is market-driven and full of misinformation. [1:03:27] Lani’s book breaks down the ratios of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and whole grains that are ideal for most people. [1:07:56] What do you need to stock up your kitchen if you are transitioning to a vegan diet? [1:09:17] Lani is giving readers of her book a free, downloadable gift of vegan sauce recipes. [1:10:08] Lani tells us a little more about her book The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace and Happiness. [1:13:59] Lani is offering a four-day virtual retreat for people who preorder her book. [1:16:10] Each month Lani offers a 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program. [1:16:38] Lani offers three final tips.   Connect with Today’s Guest LaniMuelrath.com   Resources Mentioned The Plant-Based Journey: A Step by Step Guide for Transitioning to a Healthy Lifestyle and Achieving Your Ideal Weight, by Lani Muelrath The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace and Happiness, by Lani Muelrath BONUS GIFTS: Free 40-page preview of The Plant Based Journey and “7 Sauces That Add Sizzle to Your Plant-Based Plate” Mindful Vegan Virtual Retreat

In Today’s Episode Have you heard of the “slow living” movement? If you’ve been feeling stressed out, or like you have too much on your plate, today’s show is really going to help you put things into perspective. Our guest, Carl Honoré, is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, TED speaker and the global spokesman for the Slow Movement. Carl travels the world to teach individuals and organizations how to power forward by slowing down, and whether running a small workshop or speaking to thousands from the stage, Carl is dynamic, inspiring, insightful and funny. His audiences range from C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and IT professionals, to teachers, academics, and medical practitioners. Before spearheading the Slow Movement, Carl spent a decade working as a journalist. He covered Europe and South America for the Economist, Observer, Miami Herald, Houston Chronicle, Time, National Post, and other publications. Translated into 35 languages, his books have landed on bestseller lists in many countries. His first book, In Praise of Slowness, was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, and the inaugural choice for the Huffington Post Book Club. It was also featured in a British TV sitcom, Argentina’s version of Big Brother, and a TV commercial for the Motorola tablet. His second book, Under Pressure, was shortlisted for the Writers’ Trust Award, the top prize for nonfiction in Canada. Carl recently joined the Advisory Board of Jack Media, which makes a Slow messaging app. He also sits on the Board of Trustees of Hewitt School in New York City. He lives in London with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he plays ‘slow’ sports like hockey and squash.   Outline of This Great Episode [2:43] Our society tends to glorify speed. [5:30] Deborah introduces Carl Honoré. [8:16] How would Carl define the “slow movement?” [9:52] Life is about striking a balance. [10:34] Slowness has become taboo. [12:44] We’re inching toward a turning point where attitudes about speed will change. [15:13] Carl began to see the value of slowing down when he started reading bedtime stories to his son. [18:02] We want to have it all, right now. [21:31] Because of social media, we’re losing true connection. [27:45] Carl feels optimistic about the future of slowness. [29:17] People are in a hurry because of fear. [35:54] How do you start slowing down? [38:24] It is crucial to consider what you do in your spare time. [40:56] Why are we all rushing around? [42:02] Whether with our time or with our food, it’s all about choosing quality over quantity. [43:36] It’s easy to get stuck, and it’s difficult to change. [45:05] Time restraints are destroying our health care. [47:57] How are children being affected by their parents’ hurried lifestyles? [53:09] 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! [55:29] Kids need unstructured play. [1:05:00] Countries that have “slow” cultures tend to have productive economies. [1:14:29] Carl tells us about his books and a “slow app” he has helped to develop. [1:16:33] Are people ready to slow down? [1:17:25] Carl is working on a new book about aging. [1:19:35] Do less, switch off and adopt a “slow ritual.”   Connect with Today’s Guest CarlHonore.com   Resources Mentioned Ted Talk: “In Praise of Slowness” by Carl Honoré The Slow Revolution Podcast In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed, by Carl Honoré  

In Today’s Episode Today we are talking with Michael Antoniou, PhD, a reader in molecular genetics and the head of the Gene Expression and Therapy Group at King’s College London School of Medicine in London, UK. He has 28 years of experience in the use of genetic engineering technology, investigating gene organization and control, with over 40 peer reviewed publications of original work, and holds inventor status on a number of gene expression biotechnology patents. Dr. Antoniou has a large network of collaborators in industry and academia who are making use of his discoveries in gene control mechanisms for the production of research, diagnostic and therapeutic products and human somatic gene therapies for inherited and acquired genetic disorders. Our conversation today is a long one, but a great one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!   Outline of This Great Episode [2:38] It’s amazing that we are living into our fifties with all of the toxic exposure in our world today. [4:29] Vote with your money. [6:02] Industry studies on pesticides are kept secret under commercial confidentiality rules, and there are many myths surrounding GMOs. [8:31] Glyphosate is the most widely-used pesticide. [12:47] Deborah introduces Dr. Antoniou. [15:37] What is a molecular geneticist and what do they do? [16:05] Each gene carries its own set of control elements. [17:54] We carry the totality of our DNA in every cell in our bodies. [20:32] What are epigenetics? [26:25] Dr. Antoniou saw that explanations about the safety of GM plants didn’t add up. [32:14] What are the implications of GMOs for human health? [33:38] GM crops have failed to deliver every benefit their producers have promised. [34:56] What traits are GMOs altered to have? [38:18] There have been reported cases of allergies only to GMO crops. [39:49] What does Dr. Andrew Wakefield’s research have to do with GMOs? [40:52] 50% of American children have at least one chronic illness. [41:54] The adoption of chemical agriculture has turned our food into poison. [45:02] It’s a whole chemical cocktail that is causing our problems. [48:52] Glyphosate use has increased enormously since the introduction of GM crops. [52:22] Why don’t we label GMOs in the United States? [56:41] Even at low levels, glyphosate is extremely toxic. [1:01:33] The profile of gene function is reflective of either health or disease, and Dr. Antoniou and his colleagues are looking at gene function to study glyphosate safety. [1:06:04] Glyphosate can cause fatty-liver disease. [1:07:51] 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! [1:09:37] What crops can be GMO? [1:13:28] GMOs can cross pollinate an organic field. [1:14:14] American fields are now rampant with RoundUp resistant weeds. [1:16:50] Some people may not have access to organic foods. [1:18:57] After spending a week in the U.S., Dr. Antoniou had high levels of glyphosate in his urine. [1:20:16] Does genetic modification disturb the structure of corn? [1:24:00] It can be difficult for the general public to find reliable information about GMOs. [1:27:01] What about selective breeding? [1:28:20] RoundUp is widely used, even on non-GM crops. [1:33:54] Be an advocate locally to reduce glyphosate use. [1:37:47] People are waking up. [1:43:37] Where can you follow Dr. Antoniou’s work?

In Today’s Episode Today we are talking with Laura-Jane, The Rawtarian. Laura-Jane is a leading creator of simple, satisfying raw vegan recipes. She is the author of Cook Lively, the host of The Raw Food Podcast and a featured speaker at BlogHer Food in Miami, FL and the Canadian Food Bloggers conference in Vancouver, BC. Her recipes and photography have been featured in The Huffington Post, The National Post and Vegan Life magazine. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She shares 100+ free simple, satiating raw food recipes at www.therawtarian.com.   Outline of This Great Episode [2:31] Pharmaceuticals suppress symptoms, but on Vidal Speaks you will learn to treat root causes. [7:05] Deborah introduces Laura-Jane. [9:24] How did Laura Jane become a raw foodie? [15:21] We should be teaching children how to prepare healthy food. [19:43] Add to your diet before you subtract from it. [24:30] Laura-Jane tells us about her new cookbook Cook Lively. [25:47] Everyone could add some more raw food to their diet, and it doesn’t have to be difficult. [27:29] There are challenges to switching to a raw diet, but they can be overcome. [33:54] Healthy desserts are Laura-Jane’s specialty. [38:02] What is Laura-Jane’s all-time favorite dessert? [40:08] Laura-Jane has a cashew-based Ranch dressing recipe. [43:53] Laura-Jane says there are three different stages to going raw. [49:48] 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! [51:56] You can minimize your time in the kitchen with raw food. [55:39] Plant-based eating is important for our health, and the health of our environment. [56:45] More and more people are becoming interested in the benefits of being vegan. [1:00:00] The descriptions of these vegan recipes are sure to make you hungry and motivate you to try raw/vegan cooking yourself! [1:07:51] What was it like for Laura-Jane to write a cookbook? [1:12:44] Deborah would also like to write a book someday. [1:18:32] Talking can be the cure for writer’s block. [1:23:08] Laura-Jane even has a raw lemon bar recipe! [1:24:13] What are three tips for people feeling overwhelmed about going vegan or raw?   Connect with Today’s Guest The Rawtarian Website Resources Mentioned Cook Lively, by Laura-Jane Koers   

In Today’s Episode Detoxification can help you become healthy or stay healthy. In my opinion, detox is mandatory to live a long and healthy life in today’s toxic environment. One area of the body that needs extra detoxification support is the liver. The liver can accumulate so many toxins over the course of a lifetime. These days, it just can’t clean itself enough. We’re all exposed to so many pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, pesticides and other environmental toxins. All of these toxins must be filtered out through your liver. Coffee enemas are a great way to help clean your liver, and lighten the burden you are putting on it. Coffee enemas can also help with pain management, depression, candida, and parasites. I hope you enjoy this informative “me-speaks” episode!   Outline of This Great Episode [2:40] Deborah has been doing daily coffee enemas for seven years. [2:49] It’s important to have good mentors who have already done what you’re setting out to do. [5:02] Doing a coffee enema may not sound appealing, but the benefits you will experience may change your mind! [7:02] Deborah is not a coffee drinker, and actually hates the smell of coffee. She loves her coffee enemas though. [8:03] Coffee enemas have been used for many, many years. Coffee enemas were even featured in the Merck Manual until 1972. [9:34] Dr. Max Gerson, MD popularized coffee enemas in his treatment for cancer and other chronic diseases. [11:50] So, what exactly is a coffee enema? [12:13] What does a coffee enema do? [16:39] How does a coffee enema work? [19:07] Herbs cannot take the place of coffee enemas. [20:41] If I’m sensitive to caffeine, can I still do coffee enemas? [21:51] Drinking coffee does not provide the same benefits as doing a coffee enema. [23:52] Welcome to all our new listeners! 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! [25:12] What is the difference between a coffee enema, an implant and a colonic? [28:13] Do I need to take minerals or vitamins to replace anything I may have lost while doing an enema? [29:31] What kind of coffee should I use for an enema? [30:31] How do you make a coffee enema solution? [32:12] How do you administer the coffee enema? [37:29] What is the best time of day to do a coffee enema? [38:40] Are coffee enemas safe? [40:38] Why is it important to do coffee enemas, and who should do them? [43:12] Deborah gives some final words of wisdom about doing coffee enemas.   Resources Mentioned A Cancer Therapy: Results of Fifty Cases and the Cure of Advanced Cancer by Diet Therapy, by Max Gerson MD Vidal Speaks Episode 6: Dr. Patrick Vickers — The Most Comprehensive Solution for Advanced Cancer and Disease Part One Vidal Speaks Episode 7: Dr. Patrick Vickers — The Most Comprehensive Solution for Advanced Cancer and Disease Part Two  

In Today’s Episode Have you ever considered the importance of working out your mind, just like you do your body? Do you realize that the thoughts you continually think will become your core belief system, and ultimately control your mind and health? Today we are talking with a mind expert, Lee Lovett, about mind exercises to help you take control of your future. Lee began his career as an attorney, and has authored several books on communications law. He also co-founded approximately 100 businesses (mostly related to telecommunications), nearly all of which were sold to public companies and are still operating today. Long retired, Lee is a devoted family man with a long marriage, four sons, and 13 grandchildren. In 2015-16, he released four books on Amazon: Happiness in Seven Steps; The Watergate Rhymes; Stuttering & Anxiety Self-Cures; and WORDs You Need to Know. He was also our guest on Vidal Speaks Episode 69: “How a Cure for Stuttering Can Help All of Us.” Lee’s primary charity is helping fellow stutterers cure themselves, which he does by giving away his book and Skyping with stutterers, no charge. More info about Lee can be found at LeeGLovett.com and "No More Stuttering," by Lee Lovett.   Outline of This Great Episode [5:36] You must exercise your mind, just like you do your body. [7:02] What is neuroplasticity? [12:06] There are many wonderful books available, if you are interested in studying mind control and neuroplasticity. [15:18] Placebo is powerful. [16:56] If we don’t learn to control our minds, we allow our environment to determine the course of our lives. [20:29] Autosuggestion is a mild form of self-hypnosis. [22:06] Can autosuggestion help people in chronic physical pain? [26:55] Autosuggestion is effective at controlling anger. [31:36] You get to decide who you want to be. [38:41] What is the difference between suppressing anger and controlling anger? [42:16] 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! [43:42] You can change your cells based on your beliefs. [46:02] The world will continue to learn about the power of thought. [47:15] How soon can you expect to see results from autosuggestion? [54:02] What is “squirrel caging?” [55:45] Should you make autosuggestions out loud? [59:12] Self hypnosis does not cause you to lose control. [1:05:15] Lee shares the most important lesson he ever learned.   Connect with Today’s Guest Email: info@leelovett.com Speech Anxiety Anonymous   Resources Mentioned The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen Acres of Diamonds, by Russell Conwell The Brain That Changes Itself, by Norman Doidge The Biology of Belief, by Bruce Lipton Autosuggestion: My Method, by Emile Coue  

In Today’s Episode Chronic pain is a horrible thing. After suffering from debilitating migraines for more than forty years, I can sympathize with people that say they have considered suicide because of their chronic pain. Chronic pain is the reason why many people become dependent on drugs, and why opioid addiction is such a problem in our country, even for kids and teenagers. If you suffer from any kind of pain, I can’t wait for you to meet today’s guest, Dr. David Hanscom. 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 non-profit 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.   Outline of This Great Episode [1:56] Welcome to our old friends and new friends alike! The Vidal Speaks Podcast is where you can learn about all kinds of ways to get well, why a plant-powered diet is the only diet that will reverse disease in the long run, the true causes of chronic disease, and the myths surrounding treatments. Most importantly, you will learn to take charge, and heal yourself and those you love. I hope that this show will grow into a movement of people who take charge of their health! Please tune in every Wednesday and share this podcast with your friends. [12:10] Dr. Hanscom performed state-of-the-art back surgeries for years, but was confused that they weren’t working very well. [14:48] While Dr. Hanscom was looking for something better to help his patients, he developed chronic pain himself. [17:14] When you feel anxiety you are really feeling a chemical surge. [20:56] By sharing his personal experience with his patients, Dr. Hanscom has helped hundreds become pain and anxiety free. [21:42] The human body is designed for survival. [24:16] People often don’t see that their anger is really anxiety. [24:42] Things started to change when Dr. Hanscom started writing things down, but it took him a little longer to really understand what was going on. [26:41] How does the nervous system work? [29:21] The role of anxiety is to protect us. [30:42] Anger feels powerful, anxiety feels vulnerable. [33:16] Forgiveness can give you your life back. [34:48] How can you know if you have truly forgiven? [39:18] Healing happens in phases. [42:14] Over 300 research papers support Dr. Hanscom’s approach to reprogramming the brain. [45:28] 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! [46:43] Thoughts are real, but they may not represent reality. [49:09] Writing is “mechanical meditation.” [50:06] Dr. Hanscom even practices mindfulness while performing surgery. [51:10] The past is not fixable, and acceptance of that fact is key to healing. [56:22] The goal should be to connect to the very second that you’re in. [57:20] Dr. Hanscom’s method is a four-step process. [59:13] Talking about your pain is usually not constructive. [1:00:36] Dr. Hanscom is putting on a conference this July with Dr. Bernie Siegel.    Connect with Today's Guest BackInControl.com   Resources Mentioned Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, by Dr. David Hanscom  “The Cry of Chronic Pain,” by Dr. David Hanscom “A Surgeon’s Perspective on the Hoffman Process,” by Dr. David Hanscom “Physician Suicide: My Journey,” by Dr. David Hanscom “Aching Back? Why Surgery Is Not Indicated for Lower Back Pain,” by Dr. David Hanscom  Forgive for Good, by Frederic Luskin  Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, by David Burns The Way to Love, by Anthony de Mello

In Today’s Episode Dr. Robynne Chutkan is one of the most knowledgeable gastroenterologists working in the United States today. She is the author of three bestselling digestive health books: Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, and The Bloat Cure. Dr. Chutkan has a BS from Yale and an MD from Columbia, and is a faculty member at Georgetown University Hospital. In 2004 she founded the Digestive Center for Wellness, an integrative gastroenterology practice, incorporating microbial optimization, nutritional therapy, biofeedback, and stress reduction, as part of the therapeutic approach to digestive disorders. She is a regular guest on the Dr. Oz Show, covering digestive health, and is also a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the show. She was the host of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Roundtable Series, and a medical consultant and on-air talent for Discovery Health Channel. She has been a featured expert on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and The Doctors, and is frequently interviewed as a medical expert for the Washington Post, and women's health magazines. She is an avid runner, snowboarder, and yogi, and is passionate about helping her patients live not just longer, but dirtier lives.   In today’s show I talk to Dr. Chutkan about the microbiome, probiotics, over-sanitization, corruption in the pharmaceutical industry, and how mothers can help their babies begin life with a healthy microbiome.   Outline of This Great Episode [1:57] Welcome to our old friends and new friends alike! The Vidal Speaks Podcast is where you can learn about all kinds of ways to get well, why a plant-powered diet is the only diet that will reverse disease in the long run, the true causes of chronic disease, and the myths surrounding treatments. Most importantly, you will learn to take charge and heal yourself and those you love. I hope that this show will grow into a movement of people who take charge of their health! Please tune in every Wednesday and share this podcast with your friends. [3:33] In her 20-year practice, Vidal found that almost every patient who came to her, had a gut issue. [4:40] The overprescription of antibiotics has created a large population of sick people. [8:05] Dr. Chutkan transitioned into integrative medicine, after she saw lots of patients who wanted to know what lifestyle changes they should make to get better. [11:31] Many patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease use the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. [12:29] One patient’s miraculous healing using diet inspired Dr. Chutkan to start finding ways to get her patients off of drugs. [14:09] Doctors want their patients to get better, but their educations have been hijacked by the pharmaceutical industry. [22:41] What is the “Velio Diet” for healing the gut? [25:47] Microbiota Accessible Carbohydrates are crucial for gut healing, and can be found in foods like leafy greens, oats and lentils. [28:47] Choose vegetables. [30:25] People are waking up to the importance of gut health. [31:38] We are more microbial than we are human. [33:04] Cleansers are contributing to disruption of the microbiome. [34:56] What is Triclosan, and why has the FDA said it must be taken out of personal care products? [35:30] Your hand sanitizer isn’t doing what you intend it to do. [36:14] Eat clean and live dirty. [38:51] What is the Hygiene Hypothesis? [41:29] Healthy bacteria can crowd out a virus. [42:52] Instead of focusing on Germ Theory, focus on your body’s microbial terrain. [44:07] There is no magic pill for good health. [46:08] To a very large degree, we are in control of our health. [47:32] 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! [49:27] Your doctor isn’t dangerous, but their training might be. [51:10] More physicians are becoming interested in food as medicine, often because of personal health crises. Dr. Chutkan was particularly driven by a desire to help her own daughter. [58:13] Pediatricians are much more likely to prescribe antibiotics when they feel like parents expect it. [59:13] Remember that you have the right to informed consent and refusal, and that no drugs come without side effects. [1:04:16] Dr. Chutkan’s book, The Microbiome Solution, includes a recommended birth plan to help start your child’s gut off right. There is even a solution for those that have to give birth via c-section. [1:05:53] Be open to educating your doctor. [1:07:05] During a colonoscopy, Dr. Chutkan and...

In Today's Episode I am talking with an important figure in the world of detox, Dr. Daniel Pompa. I have wanted to have Dr. Pompa on the show since Episode 1, and he’s finally here!  Dr. Pompa completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pittsburgh in 1988 and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University's College of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia in 1995. Even though Dr. Pompa no longer practices chiropractic, his understanding of cellular healing has lead to many speaking engagements at large chiropractic seminars, speaking to hundreds of professionals who learn of his detoxification program for neurotoxic conditions and other unexplainable illnesses. Dr. Pompa has established his coaching and teaching on a firm and proven conviction that the crisis of modern-day allopathic medicine is the sad result of physicians chasing symptoms with medication rather than addressing the root cause of disease. This even occurs within functional medicine. His approach to getting to the "upstream cause" is what separates him from others. In this conversation with Dr. Pompa, I ask him all about his protocol so that you guys can see how it’s done. What I love so much about his protocol is that it has three phases. First, you prepare the body and repair the cell, then you do the body detox, and finally you do the brain detox. Dr. Pompa particularly stresses the necessity of using a true binder to rid your body of heavy metals, and explains to us what that is. Through our conversation today I hope that you can learn more about how to properly detoxify your own body as part of your own healing journey.   Outline of This Great Episode  [2:11] Patients must take responsibility for their own health, rather than relying on doctors and practitioners to heal them. [3:07] So many people are struggling with undiagnosable symptoms, and the medical world has very little success in helping these patients. [4:16] Toxins contribute to illness. [5:19] Dr. Dan Pompa became an authority on detox after he healed his own mystery illness through a mercury detox. [6:20] Dr. Pompa has developed a method to detox the brain, and detox on a cellular level. [6:45] What is CytoDetox? [9:09] Regardless of our age, we all need to detox. [11:25] CytoDetox utilizes a true binder. This is especially important, as it has become difficult to get other true binders without a prescription. [14:47] What are Dr. Pompa’s Five Rs? [16:45] Vidal introduces Dr. Pompa. [20:41] Through mercury toxicity, Dr. Pompa moved from pain to purpose. [25:10] Dr. Andy Cutler’s chelation methods were a big part of Dr. Pompa’s journey back to health. [26:37] You must use chelation within a specific system or else it can lead to dangerous redistribution of toxins. [28:45] What is the difference between upstream and downstream detox? [30:27] What does phase one of Dr. Pompa’s program look like, in application? [33:49] Many practitioners are approaching methylation problems in a totally wrong way. [37:32] Phase two of Dr. Pompa’s protocol is all about setting up a correct concentration gradient within the body. [40:30] In phase three, the “brain phase,” patients use both CytoDetox and ALA. [44:18] Dr. Pompa has created formulas to move toxins clear out of the body after they hit the liver. [46:07] How do you know when you are ready to move from one detox phase to another? [46:50] Dr. Pompa is holding a training seminar in Atlanta in May. [47:20] During phase three, Dr. Pompa will sometimes add in a supplement for the thyroid and hypothalamus. [49:43] Dr. Pompa’s protocol involves cycling, similar to the Cutler protocol. [50:40] Heavy metals from fillings accumulate in the brain. [51:16] We begin accumulating toxins in the womb. [55:00] We need to have an honest conversation about vaccines, but the mainstream media won’t go there. [57:31] Welcome to all our new listeners! 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! [59:09] Dr. Pompa’s protocol is customized for each patient. [1:03:14] CytoDetox is a wonderful replacement for DMSA and DMPS. [1:07:07] Sadly, people are often very disconnected to their health until they become ill. [1:12:14] Glyphosate is even more dangerous than most people realize. [1:16:31] Heavy metals displace minerals. [1:18:00] There is no perfect test to detect heavy metal toxicity, but we all need to detox. [1:24:31] Dr. Pompa...

TODAY’S GUEST: JESSICA ORTNER is the NY Times bestselling author of “The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss and Body Confidence” and producer of The Tapping Solution, the breakthrough documentary film on EFT tapping. She has led more than 5,000 women through her revolutionary Weight Loss and Body Confidence online program, and she is also the host of The Tapping World Summit, an annual online event that has attracted more than 1,000,000 attendees from around the world. Her brother Nicolas Ortner is the producer of that summit and also a very big name in the Tapping World. He is the CEO of their company called The Tapping Solution. They both have a mission to bring into the mainstream a simple, effective, natural healing method known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or “Tapping.” Tapping is a healing modality that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Their goal is to empower people to create healthy, abundant and stress-free lives through their books, films, CDs, online events and speaking engagements attended by participants from all over the world. Nick is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System for Stress-Free Living,” and “The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing and Eliminating Chronic Pain.” Prior to that, Nick created and produced the breakthrough documentary film “The Tapping Solution,” which follows ten people who used tapping to overcome significant challenges, including chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia, devastating grief and more. Nick’s books and film document real and extraordinary results that have inspired tens of thousands to follow suit by successfully applying tapping to their lives. Nick has also produced first-of-their-kind online programs that teach easy, effective ways to apply tapping to anything limiting a person’s life or health. Some noteworthy examples are The “Tapping World Summit,” a free, annual worldwide online event that has been attended by over 1,000,000 people and Nick’s popular seven-week EFT coaching programs, which cover common issues such as financial abundance, weight loss and more. Nick and Jessica and the Tapping Solution team are committed to spreading Tapping throughout the world, and particularly to supporting its revolutionary and life-changing usage. They’ve raised over $1,000,000 for tapping-related charities such as Project Light, which aids genocide orphans in Rwanda, Africa, The Veterans Stress Project, supporting veterans with PTSD, You Can Thrive! a New York organization providing services for women with cancer, and The Tapping Solution Foundation that Nick started in 2013 to support the community of Newtown, CT after the tragic shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Jessica has been interviewing experts in the personal development field since 2007, having conducted over more than 200 broadcast interviews to date. Connect With Today’s guest: JESSICA ORTNER Website: http://www.jessicaortner.com The Tapping Solution Website World Summit Videos On Twitter On Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: Are you happy and healthy, and enjoying your life? Are you full of energy? Or are you stressed out and sick and tired of being sick and tired? No matter where you are on your journey to optimal health, today’s show can help you. Today we are going to introduce a technique called Tapping, also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). My guest, Jessica Ortner, will explain how Tapping works, and how it can make a difference in any area where you are struggling, from chronic pain to changing your thinking about money! What is Tapping? How can it help with my physical and emotional issues? Tapping is a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. In this episode, Jessica Ortner teaches us basic Tapping techniques and even guides us through a sample session. She talks about the science behind Tapping and how it works, and explains how Tapping affects your brain and its response to stressors. If you have chronic issues that you would like to see resolved, you definitely want to listen to today’s podcast! Tapping uses nine acupressure points on your upper body, combined with speaking out loud about whatever stressor you are addressing. In this episode, Jessica Ortner explains where these points are and how to tap them. In the sample Tapping session, she guides us through the kind of things we need to say as we tap. Tapping is an amazing technique to help release pent-up emotions and negative thoughts that affect our bodies and keep us from being healthy. Listen to this episode and learn one more tool that will help you on the road to optimal health! While Tapping, we make statements about whatever pain or issue is troubling us. Some may wonder what the difference is between tapping and just venting our problems. In this episode, Jessica...

  TODAY’S GUEST: Robby Barbaro Robby is the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes and the founder of Mindful Diabetic. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12, and embraced a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet 4 years after his dc Robby says that to this day, adopting this lifestyle has been one of the best decisions of his life, and since that fateful day his hemoglobin A1c value has never exceeded 6.4%. He graduated from the University of Florida in 2011 and worked at Forks Over Knives for 6 years before turning his attention to coaching people with diabetes full time. He enjoys exercising every day, spending time with friends and sharing his lifestyle on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Helping people with diabetes has gone from a desire to a true passion, and he loves inspiring others to achieve excellent health. Connect With Today’s guest: Robby Barbaro Website Instagram @diabeticrobby Snapchat: @mindfuldiabetic YouTube Channel IN THIS EPISODE: If you or someone you love is facing Diabetes or pre-Diabetes, you will want to listen to today’s show and find out the truth about Diabetes and how you can heal and help Diabetes with a plant-based diet. My guest today, Robby Barbaro, has had Diabetes since age 12. In this episode, he talks about the differences between Type I and Type II Diabetes, the myths about Diabetes and how doctors guide us wrongly when it comes to Diabetes and our diet. Listen in and learn the truth about Diabetes. You’ll want to listen to this episode more than once, and take plenty of notes! Do both Type I and Type II diabetics have insulin resistance? What is insulin, and why do we need it? Is it possible to reverse insulin resistance? Do diabetics have to be on insulin for life? These questions and more are answered today in my conversation with Robby Barbaro. He will explain how insulin works in our bodies and what happens if we have too much or too little, as well as talking about how foods relate to insulin production. Listen to this episode to learn the truth about insulin and insulin resistance. There is a lot of confusing information out there about Diabetes. The Diabetes Association takes money from the meat and dairy industry and drug companies, so their information cannot be trusted. You need to find out the truth about Diabetes for yourself. In this episode. Robby Barbaro and I talk about facts about Diabetes that you may or may not know. From the truth about eating fruit to ideas for dealing with diabetic neuropathy, this episode is loaded with excellent, research-backed information that can help you or someone you love as you face Diabetes or pre-Diabetes. We have been told for such a long time that Diabetes is caused by excess sugar. In this episode, Robby Barbaro explains the relationship of fat and sugar, and tells the truth about Diabetes - that fat, not sugar, is the culprit. Listen in and learn about the role that fat plays in Diabetes, especially animal fats from meat and dairy products. If you want to get control of your Diabetes or prevent Diabetes for yourself and the ones you love, I hope you’ll listen in and take lots of notes. The new “thing” out there in the world of diet is that fruit is bad for you, that the sugars in fruit are the same as all the other sugars and that they should be avoided, especially by diabetics. In this episode, Robby Barbaro, who has been diabetic since age 12, talks about how much fruit he eats and the science behind why fruit is good for you and is not the enemy. Listen to the evidence and find good reasons to eat fruit again! Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] Intro and dedication of this episode on diabetes [6:33] Robby’s story of dealing with Diabetes. [13:30] What does insulin do and why do we need it? [18:21] The connection between cow’s milk and Diabetes. [19:53] Can diet make a difference in helping diabetes? [20:47] How to get lab tests that show how much insulin your body is producing. [22:00] How to reverse insulin resistance. [25:32] Vidal’s brother’s story of calcium build-up and blood sugar problems. [28:26] Are Paleo eaters at risk for diabetes? [32:25] Where should my lab numbers be? [37:01] Are Type 1 Diabetics also insulin resistant? [39:08] Robby Barbaro’s 4-day retreat. [39:51] How many people in the US have Diabetes? [42:44] How fat causes diabetes. [47:26] Break and product information [49:14] How research shows the benefits of a plant-based diet over the long run. [51:22] Fruit is NOT the enemy. [1:3:46] When it feels like too much work. [6:40] Comparison of plant-based and meat diets for diabetics. [1:07:40] What about nuts, grains, seeds, and soy? {1:12:34] Green, Yellow, and Red-Light Foods. [1:13:56] Story about Patricia Walters, a diabetic who Robby Barbaro coached. [1:16:24] Is diabetic neuropathy a common syndrome? Can it be reversed? 1:20:34] Three tips to give you some hope. [1:23:03] The Diabetes...

TODAY’S GUEST: Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., is an adjunct associate professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and founder of Barnard Medical Center. Dr. Barnard is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the 2016 recipient of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Trailblazer Award, and has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 70 scientific publications as well as 18 books, including the New York Times best-sellers Power Foods for the Brain, 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart, and the USA Today best-seller Dr. Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes. As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. He hosts four PBS television programs on nutrition and health and is frequently called on by news programs to discuss issues related to nutrition and research. Originally from Fargo, N.D., Dr. Barnard received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the same institution. He practiced at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York before returning to Washington to found the Physicians Committee. In 2015, Dr. Barnard founded the nonprofit Barnard Medical Center, which opened in January 2016, in Washington, D.C. Barnard Medical’s board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians provide complete primary care. Barnard Medical also helps patients tackle the causes of illness, with extra attention on improving health through prevention and nutrition. Barnard Medical takes advantage of years of research conducted by the Physicians Committee research team and other researchers, showing how a new approach to medicine and nutrition could help prevent and reverse serious health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, migraines, and arthritis. Barnard Medical’s focus on nutrition includes comprehensive nutrition counseling with registered dietitians and group cooking classes. As a child in Fargo, North Dakota, Barnard studied piano, cello, and guitar, and took his love of music with him to Washington, DC, where he attended medical school while establishing himself in the DC music scene. Barnard started composing and recording songs in the 80s, and he played music professionally throughout his medical school and residency. With a penchant for the avant-garde, Neal constantly writes songs that defy any genre categorization. He chooses unconventional time meters as well, in order to “tilt the song ever so slightly and give you that little jolt between the ears,” as he puts it. Be sure to check out the debut CarbonWorks CD - out today on all digital music sites! More about Neal Barnard CarbonWorks music will surprise those who know Barnard as the physician who has authored more than 70 scientific publications and 18 books, whose NIH-funded research revolutionized the nutritional treatment of diabetes, and who is a recognized authority on science and health. As founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and a faculty member at the George Washington University School of Medicine, the trailblazing physician has dramatically influenced U.S. nutrition policies, arm-wrestled with the food industry, and worked to replace the use of animals in education and research with kinder methods. In keeping with the tradition of luminaries like Albert Einstein, who played violin with symphony orchestras and Harvard researcher Rudy Tanzi, who played keyboards with Aerosmith, Barnard’s scientific innovations are complemented by his explorations in music. As a way of bridging together these two worlds, Barnard gives talks about his findings on how music profoundly affects the brain and “why it beats heroin and Velveeta!” For more info: CarbonWorksMusic.com Follow Barnard Medical Center on Facebook @BarnardMedical. Follow Dr. Barnard on Twitter and Facebook @NealBarnardMD   Connect With Today’s guest: Dr. Neil Barnard Website: CarbonWorksMusic.com On Twitter On Facebook Barnard Medical Center on Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: Do you want to eat a plant-based diet but don’t want to give up eating cheese? There are reasons why cheese is the hardest food for people to eliminate when they are switching to a plant-based diet. This episode with Dr. Neal Barnard will give you the facts about cheese. Join us as Dr. Barnard talks with me about the benefits of a plant-based diet, the negative effects of cheese and...

  TODAY’S GUEST: Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. Dr. Fuhrman is an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing and has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows. Through his own hugely successful PBS specials, which have raised more than $30 million for public broadcasting stations, he brings nutritional science to homes across America and around the world Dr. Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and is a member of the Dr. Oz Show Advisory Board. His works and discoveries are published in medical journals and he is involved with multiple nutritional studies with major research institutions across America. Dr. Fuhrman is the author of six New York Times bestsellers: Eat to Live* (Little Brown, 2003); Super Immunity* (HarperOne, 2012); The End of Diabetes* (HarperOne, 2013); The Eat to Live Cookbook* (HarperOne, 2013); The End of Dieting* (HarperOne, 2014) and The End of Heart Disease* (HarperOne, 2016). To date, he has sold more than three million books. In addition to his New York Times bestsellers, Dr. Fuhrman has written several other popular books on nutritional science which include: Dr. Fuhrman’s Transformation 20 Diabetes (Gift of Health Press); 10 in 20: Dr. Fuhrman’s Lose 10 Pounds in 20 Days Detox Program (Gift of Health Press); Eat for Health* (Gift of Health Press), Disease Proof Your Child*(St. Martin’s Griffin), Fasting and Eating for Health* (St. Martin’s Griffin) and the Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Handbook and ANDI Food Scoring Guide* (Gift of Health Press). Two more books by Dr. Fuhrman are slated for release in 2017: Fast Food Genocide* and Eat to Live Quick & Easy Cookbook.* *Affiliate Link Connect With Today’s guest: Dr. Joel Fuhrman Website On Twitter On Facebook On LinkedIn IN THIS EPISODE: Do you think you’re eating healthy? Well, you might not be. There is so much misinformation out there about what healthy eating looks like. Have you heard of eating a nutritarian diet? No matter what your eating lifestyle is right now, you’ll want to listen to my conversation with Dr. Joel Fuhrman to find out the truth, based on science and good research, about how to eat for optimal health and longevity. You don’t have to be sick. Even serious illnesses can be turned around through nutritional excellence. In this episode, Dr. Joel Fuhrman explains how autoimmune diseases can be reversed and how we can avoid serious health problems through good nutrition. The nutritarian diet focuses on the science of eating the foods we actually need for optimal health. If you are sick of being sick, you definitely need to listen in on this conversation and get the information you need to start on the road back to health. Are you tired of all the conflicting information about what to eat to be healthy? Are you, like most people, utterly confused about what you should eat? In my conversation today with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, he tells me about what foods are the most important, and what foods you should definitely avoid. And it might not be what you think. Listen in to cut through the clutter of all the misinformation and get started on a nutritarian diet that will truly lead you toward health and longevity. The psychology of pills is keeping us sick. It is so appealing and so convenient to think that we can get the nutrients we need and help for our diseases by taking pills. In this episode, Dr. Joel Fuhrman explains how this mindset is actually keeping us sick. Listen to our conversation to find out why eating whole foods instead of taking pills is so important, and how changing this mindset would even have a huge effect on our society. Are you overwhelmed at the thought of trying to start eating a nutritarian diet? In this episode, Dr. Joel Fuhrman shares the two first steps you should take to get started. We also talk about why the nutritarian lifestyle is so important, what kinds of foods are good and not good for your body, and how you can get started making the changes that will get you healthy and keep you healthy. Overcome the overwhelm by taking the first small steps that Dr. Fuhrman recommends. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:43] Intro to this episode and 8 steps to leading a healthy nutritarian lifestyle. [5:42] Bio of Dr. Joel Fuhrman. [8:42] Dr. Fuhrman’s story of how a skating injury motivated him to go into medicine. [12:08] Sports performance and longevity are strongly related to healthy diet. [14:40] You don’t have to be sick. [19:02] What is a nutritarian diet? [20:20] The dangerous ramifications of the Paleo diet. [27:13] How do you know what research is good? [31:05] What kinds of foods are good for you? What kinds are bad? [36:15] How our...

IN THIS EPISODE: “Why does my back hurt?” You are not alone in asking this question. I have experienced a lot of back pain and have had many kinds of treatment. In this episode, I want to talk to you about why we have back pain and what kinds of treatment really work. If you or someone you love has back pain, or if you simply want to prevent back problems from happening, you will want to listen to this episode and find out what steps to take toward healing. Do you have back pain even though you haven’t had a specific injury? While injuries certainly can cause a lot of back pain, there are a number of other causes as well. In this episode, I’ll talk about reasons why your back hurts that you may or may not be aware of. If you listen, you will probably identify which factors may be contributing to your back problems. And then I will tell you what you can do to treat those problems, as well as how to prevent them if you are not already experiencing back pain. Standard medical treatments for back pain usually start with opioid drugs that are addictive. These drugs don’t address the cause and have so many negative effects. I don’t believe that is a good place to start. In this episode, I will tell you about many alternative treatments that really work, and why you should always try them before agreeing to standard treatments. If you do need surgery, there are some things you need to know and ask about first. Listen to this episode to learn more and start caring for your back. Would you like to prevent back problems from happening? I know I would. And in this episode, I will describe some things that you can do to keep your back healthy and strong. From what you eat to how you move, and more - so many things contribute to a healthy back. Listen in to find out how to lower your risk of ever having to ask, “Why does my back hurt?” Do you want pain relief without relying on opioid drugs? Many supplements and homeopathic remedies can help. In this episode, I’ll tell you about my favorites, and how to use them. Instead of heading to the pharmacy, try using some of these natural relievers of pain and inflammation. Your body will thank you. I’m so glad I get to share with you what I have learned from years of experience. I hope you find this podcast really helpful! Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] Intro to this episode about back pain. [4:45] Explanation of spine physiology and common areas for back pain. [9:55] Definitions of problems you can have with your back. [17:42] Why does my back hurt? [22:47] Standard medical treatments for back pain. [28:32] Break and thank-yous. [29:35] A quick list of alternative treatments for back pain. [31:01] When are massage and rolfing good choices for treating back pain? [32:55] Prolotherapy changed my life. [36:21] How chiropractic treatments contribute to back health. [37:59] How Korean acupuncture worked for me. [39:47] Physical therapy benefits for back pain. [40:47] What stretching, yoga, and pilates do for back health. [43:04] Supplements and oils that help with back pain. [45:55] A tens unit helps relieve back pain. [46:40] Homeopathic remedies for back pain. Resources Mentioned On This Episode Pain, Pain, Go Away (affiliate link) Upper Cervical Chiropractic Unlocks the Body's Power and Health, with Dr. Twong, Episode 29 Do-it-yourself Joint Pain Relief Div Table | Word to HTML | HTML Cleaner | HTML Editor | Pro HTML Editor | HTML CheatSheet – Please leave this line unchanged or subscribe for a premium HTML editor membership at htmlg.com

TODAY’S GUEST: Barry Kapp is the founder of Wisdom of the Earth; he is an accomplished healer/practitioner, who consults with clients in person or by Skype on aromatherapy use for both humans and animals. His wife, Cynthia Olivera is a certified medicinal aromatherapist and a movement/yoga instructor. She and Barry do transformational body work together, utilizing the oils and their intuitive gifts to work with clients in moving forward with grace and surety in their lives. Barry Kapp has studied aromatherapy in Turkey, France & Israel & shares his learning in seminars & through his own Medicinal Aromatherapy practice. Barry’s mentors have included the Trees and Plants, Kurt Schnaubelt, PhD., Daniel Penoel, MD, Dr., Pierre Franchomme, PhD., Malte Hozzel, PhD., and Claude LaPraz, MD. Barry has completed extensive training in many physical modalities and integrates them with the Essences in his consultations. Barry has studied and practiced herbology for 35 years, guided by a father who was a self-taught herbalist, prospering health-wise for 85+ years. Formerly a dairy and cash crop farmer, Barry used herbology to treat his animals, and they, in turn, taught him many truths about all beings’ true connection to Mother Earth.  Connect With Today’s guest: Barry Kapp Barry’s Website IN THIS EPISODE: Today’s guest, Barry Kapp, believes that the trees love being able to share their essence to heal humans and other species, and this is the foundation of medicinal aromatherapy. In this episode, Barry talks about the essential oils we get from trees and how they help heal our minds, spirits, and bodies. Listen in to this very interesting conversation as Barry and I talk about essential oils and what they can do for you in every aspect of your life. Barry’s journey into medicinal aromatherapy and essential oils began in his childhood. In today’s episode he tells his story of being raised by parents who self-taught herbal medicine, how he went from farming to aromatherapy, and many of the things he has learned in a lifetime of communing with the trees. He has such a fascinating story - I know you’ll want to hear it. Pure essential oils have an effect on us spiritually, emotionally, and physically. In this episode, Barry Kapp explains these connections, and talks with me about several specific oils and what they do, as well as the connection between what part of the tree the oil is from and what conditions it can heal. Whether you have a problem with anger, simply want a more healthy deodorant, or are facing a serious illness like cancer, medicinal aromatherapy and essential oils can help. Listen to my conversation with Barry Kapp to find out how. What if you have an aversion to an essence? Does that mean you should avoid it? Barry Kapp has a clear answer to that question in this episode, and tells me what a person with an aversion needs to do in order to clear it and get the benefit of the oil. If there are oils you simply can’t tolerate, listen to this episode and find out what that means and what you can do about it so that you get the full benefits of medicinal aromatherapy. There are so many different essential oils. It can sometimes be overwhelming. If you want to start using essential oils and medicinal aromatherapy, where do you begin? I asked this question in today’s episode, and Barry Kapp told me the six oils that he recommends to start with, and why. Listen in to find out how to get started and where you can easily purchase these pure essential oils. Outline Of This Great Episode [4:22] Intro to today’s guest, Barry Kapp. [7:00] How Barry got started on the journey of aromatherapy and essential oils. [12:18] What is the definition of Medicinal aromatherapy? [23:19] Why do trees make such powerful medicine? [29:28] Trees: The grandmother guardians of the earth. [33:50] Is there a danger to the trees because of the environment being so toxic? [37:18] Break, thank you’s, announcements about the podcast. [39:25] Is there a concern for the trees because of destructive tree farming practices? [42:06] The physical, emotional, and spiritual healing properties of Sandalwood, Jasmine, and Eucalyptus. [51:34] Frankincense - a powerhouse of healing. [58:29] Is there an essence that helps get rid of negative energy from another person? [1:01:55] Uses of vetiver oil. [1:04:34] What if a person has an aversion to an essence? [1:08:53] What oils are the best for a person who is just getting started? [1:12:27] How to connect with Barry Kapp. [1:15:43] A few last thoughts from Barry. Resources Mentioned On This Episode Ty Bollinger – Truth about Cancer website Wisdomoftheearth.com Book: Wisdom of the Earth - Medicinal Grade Plant & Tree Essences for Phyto-Aromatherapy - Essential Essences (Oils) - Book & Reference Guide (Affiliate link) Book: The Wisdom of the Earth Speaks the Truth about Aromatherapy (Affiliate link)...

TODAY’S GUEST: Dr. Reese Halter Earth Doctor Reese Halter is the recipient of the President’s Distinguished Service Award from Humboldt State University for his inimitable leadership in conservation biology, an Outstanding Environmental Awareness Achievement Award for Dr Reese's Planet from The National Society of The Daughters of the American Revolution, an Outstanding Achievement Award for writing The Insatiable Bark Beetle from California Lutheran University, an Outstanding Achievement Award for writing Shepherding the Sea: The Race to Save our Oceans from MUSE School CA, an Excellence in Conservation-in-Action Award from Sea Shepherd Australia and an Outstanding Service Award from the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise, California, for excellence in public outreach to "Save Nature Now." Join Dr Reese Halter from the tallest trees on Earth, Californian redwoods, and largest coastal forests of the Alaskan and British Columbian wilderness, Sitka spruce, to the incomparable honeybee and the incredibly delicate Monarch butterflies that migrate southward and return northward in the summer from Canada to Mexico and Baja California (which spans the life of 3 or 4 generations of the butterfly). From the land Down Under, marvel with him at breathtaking life on the Great Barrier Reef or the incredible bees that pollinate eucalypts, and express gratitude for the colossal leatherback sea turtles and remarkable whales of the Great Southern Ocean. And from Africa please take a few moments to read Dr. Reese Halter's stories on the endangered surreal cetaceans, magnificent elephants, and majestic rhinos. Or from SE Asia the latest great coal rush killing Earth and the last Sumatran tigers that loathsome poachers are mercilessly slaughtering in the bloody 'War Against Nature'. Or the repulsive ocean-killing bloodlust in Taiji, Japan, and the Danish Faroe Islands. Kudos to Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for standing up to Japan and saying "Stop Killing Endangered Whales" and Bob Barker, the late Sam Simon, Pamela Anderson, Yao Ming, Pharrell Williams and "Anonymous" for being best friends forever to the Animal Kingdom. Humans are driving The Sixth Great Extinction, destroying sea life like nothing ever before since the dawning of reproductive life 1.1 billion years ago. The bees, trees, and seas are telling us to immediately future-proof our towns and cities -- climate in crisis. To protect nature we must love it, to love it we must understand it, to understand it we must be taught. From understanding comes wonder, which The Earth Doctor is a master at evoking. Please join him and help safeguard our environment! Connect With Today’s guest: Dr. Reese Halter Website On Twitter On Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: The earth is our only home. Please take care of it! I love this episode with Dr. Reese Halter, because he not only talks about the danger our planet is in because of environmental toxins (especially due to the coal industry), but he also tells us specific things that each of us can do to be part of stopping this massive polluting of our world. Listen to this episode to find out what carbon dioxide and mercury poisoning in our environment is doing to our health and the health of the world’s bio-system. And discover what you can do about it. Even changing one or two habits can make a difference for the world and all who live here. America is second only to China when it comes to carbon dioxide emission. And new regulations are actually allowing coal pollution to be pumped into freshwater systems. What we do to our air and our water, we do to everything that lives on the planet. Listen to this episode to find out what you can do about environmental toxins. Even small efforts and lifestyle changes can make a big impact. When you eat fish and seafood from the ocean, the mercury they have absorbed gets into your body and stays there. Want to learn more and do something about it? In this episode, Dr. Reese Halter and I talk about how mercury gets transmitted and dangerous it is to your health and to the health of our world. I hope you’ll listen and find out what steps you can take to hold on to your health and to protect our oceans. Do you want to be part of helping to save this wonderful planet Earth that we live on? Listen to this episode to find out how. Even simple things like writing your senators and congressmen, or making changes to your investment portfolio or how you pay your electric bill, can make a big difference. Listen to my conversation with Dr. Reese Halter to find out just how easy it is to start being involved in cleaning up the environmental toxins that have polluted our home. What if a small change in your lifestyle could help put an end to the environmental toxins that are bringing disease and destruction to our planet? Would you do it? Do you want your children to learn to care about the world?...

TODAY’S GUEST: John Kohler John Kohler has been on an uncooked, plant-based diet since 1995 when he turned to raw foods for healing from a life-threatening illness (spinal meningitis) and has enjoyed dynamic health ever since. The focus of his research has been in the area of obtaining the highest level of health. One of John’s goals is to educate the world about the benefits of fruits and vegetables. He is the founder and creator of the largest raw food website on the internet, www.RawFoods.com that he started in 1997. John also owns and manages www.DiscountJuicers.com and is the number one expert in the world on raw foods appliances and gadgets. His latest projects are www.GrowingYourGreens.com where he teaches people how to grow food at home, and www.okraw.com, where you can learn from his wealth of raw food knowledge. This is a rare opportunity to hear John in person as most of his teaching is done on YouTube where his 2200+ videos have been viewed over 80 million times! Connect With Today’s guest: NAME Website: Growing Your Greens Website: Discountjuicers.com On Twitter On Facebook On Instagram YouTube: Growing Your Greens YouTube: Raw Foods YouTube: OK Raw IN THIS EPISODE: John Kohler is the king of juicing. In this episode, he talks with me about the life event that led him down this path, and how he got started on a plant-based raw food diet. You’ll hear tips for everything from how to improve the quality of your soil to how to make delicious chips from plant leaves, to how to choose the right juicer. I loved this conversation with John; there is so much we can learn from him. Listen in to find out how juicing and eating a raw food diet can be the very best way to improve your immune system and stay healthy so you can enjoy your life. Growing your own foods to support your raw food diet? Are you concerned about how the quality of your soil affects your foods? How can you be sure you are getting all the trace minerals that your body needs? In this episode, John Kohler explains to me how he prepares his soil and eventually gets it to feed itself! Listen to our conversation to learn about natural ways to build your soil structure to give you the best quality foods. Our bodies are self-healing machines if we give them the right food. So what is the best way to get the variety of nutrients that we need? Are the nutrients in supplements the same or different from those in whole foods? Nobody understands this better than John Kohler. In this episode, we’ll talk about why the synergistic effect of a raw food diet makes such a huge difference in your immune system and energy. When someone is making a big change in their life, it is important to know the risks as well as the benefits. In this episode, John Kohler talks to me about the risks associated with a raw food diet and how to know what foods marketed as “raw” might actually be bad for you. We have so much to learn from John’s experience with the life-changing effects of a raw food diet. Listen in to discover what it can do for you. John Kohler juices just about every whole food he can get his hands on. So what concoction is his favorite? Actually, he has a favorite formula, not a specific recipe, because he wants people to use whatever fruits and vegetables are accessible to them. Listen in to our conversation to find out what that formula is and how you can use it to get delicious, nutrient-filled juices and smoothies in your diet every single day. Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] Introduction to the podcast. [3:27] Today’s guest: John Kohler -- the number one expert in the world on raw foods appliances and gadgets. [7:58] John Kohler’s story - the life experience that launched him into a raw food diet. [13:56] John’s experience with a genetically weak immune system, and how he learned to make it stronger. [17:19] How John Kohler learned to juice, and the effect it had on his body. [22:42] You can control your genetics with diet. [25:23] John Kohler’s decision and process to grow his own foods. [28:44] How to get the best nutrients in soil, and get it to feed itself. [35:07] Importance of trace minerals and the best way to get them. [37:36] How to grow your own food in a challenging climate -- John Kohler’s example from Las Vegas. [40:20] Break and product promotions. [41:28] Instructions for making delicious plant-leaf chips. [44:15] How John Kohler learns about the foods he grows. [46:45] Getting all of the nutrients with the synergistic effect. Supplements vs diet. [48:43] What does John Kohler eat in an average day? [56:13] Eating a raw food diet when others don’t support it. [58:53] Risks of eating 100% raw foods. [1:04:30] John Kohler’s favorite markets for raw foods. [1:07:00] John Kohler’s favorite juice recipe [1:09:45] Two good first steps to take to get more raw food in your diet. [1:12:00] How to choose the best juicer for your needs. ...

  TODAY’S GUEST: Gary was born & raised in New England. He graduated from Stanford University with degrees in Economics and Political Science. He graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration 25 years ago. After studying everything he could over the years he is now giving it away via the internet to anyone he might be able to help out of pain with his techniques & understanding of the human body. That includes dogs, too! After working on over 30,000 bodies he has some valuable insights and hopes to help millions of people all over the world benefit from these insights. Connect With Today’s guest: Gary Crowley Website IN THIS EPISODE: After working on over 30,000 bodies, Gary Crowley has some valuable insights into joint pain relief. In this episode, Gary and I talk about what he has learned and how he wants to use his knowledge to help millions of people all over the world. If you or someone you care about suffers from joint pain, you will want to listen to this episode and then take advantage of the free video instruction that Gary offers on his website! Why do your joints hurt? Why are doctors so often not able to figure it out and help you with chronic pain? In this episode, Gary Crowley talks about the three reasons for joint pain. “Where it hurts is not always why it hurts.” Listen to this episode to find out you can do to go from the symptoms to the cause and do something to relieve your joint pain. Since your brain is the control center for your body, you need to communicate with it so that it knows what your body needs. In this episode, Gary Crowley tells me about the techniques that will communicate the appropriate information with your cerebellum and cause it to release the tissues that are causing the pain. If you or someone you love struggles with chronic pain, you won’t want to miss this conversation about joint pain relief! Are emotional stress and chronic pain related? What is the connection? The chemistry associated with stress can affect the tissues in your body. Need some relief? Listen to today’s conversation with Gary Crowley to understand the impact that stress has on your body, and what you can do to relieve the associated pain. People in pain don’t need to be in pain; they just need someone to show them what to do. In this episode, I talk about the chronic pain that I have experienced in my life and the help that I have received. Gary Crowley offers insights for how to use these techniques yourself for joint pain relief! Whether you are a pro-athlete training hard, or someone whose lifestyle habits are contributing to your joint pain, you will want to listen in and get started on getting well! Outline Of This Great Episode [1:58] Introduction to the podcast [6:07] Introduction to this episode on how to fix your own joint pain [9:12] Gary Crowley’s story: his journey from political science and economics to structural integration. [15:05] What is “rolfing” (structural integration)? [19:32] Vidal’s story of years of chronic pain and headaches. [24:58] Three reasons for joint pain; Gary’s website and why it’s free [35:04] Break and product promotions [37:06] How is what Gary does different from just rolling on a tennis ball or getting a massage? [42:43] Vidal’s story about an accident that caused low back pain and the help that she got from doing Gary’s techniques. [46:40] Know your spots. Know what to do to stop the pain. [50:31] Emotional stress and physical pain -- the connection. [52:01] Lifestyle habits that can cause pain. [54:15] How can a pro-athlete keep their body in balance when they are training? [56:14] Gary talks about the books that he wrote (on a different topic) [59:31] Three tips to get out of pain or stay out of pain Resources Mentioned On This Episode Do-it-yourself joint pain relief website Rolf Institute of Structural Integration Boulder CO Book: From Here To Here, Turning Toward Enlightenment (affiliate link) Book: Pass The Jelly, Tales of Ordinary Enlightenment (affiliate link)

TODAY’S GUEST: Joel Kahn Dr. Joel Kahn is a plant based cardiologist whose personal mission is to prevent 1 million heart attacks over the next two years. The 1-Million-Heart-Attacks-Prevented goal is embraced by the U.S. Department Health & Human Services and the Surgeon General. Dr. Kahn’s brand of cardiology combines the best of Western and complementary therapies for total healing. He is known as “America’s Holistic Heart Doc” and graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Kahn has been practicing invasive, interventional and preventive cardiology in Detroit since 1990. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Medicine at Oakland University Beaumont School of Medicine. In 2013, Dr. Kahn received a certification from the University of South Florida in Metabolic Cardiology and became the first physician to complete the program in the world. The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine has also certified Dr. Kahn in Metabolic Cardiology. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Kahn has improved the lives and vitality of thousands of his patients taking many of them from chronic health to vibrant living. His devotion to patient care has earned him Top Honors and he has been nominated as a Top Doctor in Cardiology for many years straight. His passion for education and prevention is recognized by his patients and peer doctors alike. Reader’s Digest magazine selected Dr. Kahn for their Holistic Heart Doc column and their publishing arm published his book, The Whole Heart Solution, an Amazon #1 Top Selling book. His second book, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses, was published in 2015 and is on the Bestseller List as well. Dr. Kahn medical views are published by the Huffington Post and Mind Body Green (combined circulation 50.1 million unique monthly visitors) and he is a frequent radio, TV and Podcast guest. Dr. Kahn also appears regularly on Fox TV 2 in Detroit as a health commentator and a Member of the Yahoo Health Advisory Board. Connect With Today’s guest: Dr. Joel Kahn Website   On Twitter On Facebook On LinkedIn IN THIS EPISODE: Why is a plant based diet the most important part of a heart-healthy lifestyle? Why are other diets unhealthy by comparison? In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn, plant-based preventative cardiologist, talks with me about the answers to these questions and more. Listen in to find out why a plant-based diet is the best choice for every aspect of your life and health! Are you confused about what really constitutes a heart-healthy lifestyle? That confusion may be intentional and related to certain industries’ desire to keep their market share. Listen to my conversation with Dr. Joel Kahn and find out about the “misinformation pit” and how you can avoid falling in. A plant-based diet is good not only for heart health, but for many other aspects of your health as well. Even your sexuality is affected by the foods you eat. In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn talks about the influence of a plant-based diet on your sexual function. Listen and find out what foods are natural “Viagra”! How much and what kind of fats are good for you? Is it the same for everyone? In today’s interview with Dr. Joel Kahn, we talk about the role of fat in a heart-healthy lifestyle and the changes you can make that will significantly improve your heart healthy lifestyle. Break through the confusion with some straight facts about fat. “Test, not guess!” In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn talks with me about the tests he considers the most important to help you prevent heart disease. Find out which tests can give you the best information, and where you can get them. Listen to our conversation to get tips on inexpensive tests that can provide valuable information! Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] Intro to the podcast and this episode [5:24] Bio of Dr. Joel Kahn, plant-based preventative cardiologist [10:16] Dr. Joel Kahn’s story - from medical school to plant-based cardiology [14:29] Wanting good news for your bad habits -- Why people continue to denounce the proven benefits of a plant based diet. [17:28] The diet misinformation pit. Why they want to keep you confused. [19:18] Why other diets are unhealthy compared to a plant based diet. [24:51] Why do many cardiologists not recommend a plant-based diet? [29:00] Your biggest step toward health and a better environment - a plant based diet. [31:33] The effect of a plant based diet on sexual function. [32:50] How much and what kinds of fat does a person need? [41:53] Break and product promotions [43:08] Conflicting sources add to the confusion about a heart healthy lifestyle. [45:18] What amounts of cholesterol and fat are good for your body?. [51:04] How does a healthy heart work? What is a heart attack? What is a stroke? [54:26] Important tests you should have to help determine...

TODAY’S GUEST: Ellen Kunz After finishing school Ellen Kunz went on to study pottery. In 1978 she went to the South of France to learn from a potter named Pierre Duterte. Later she had an amazing chance to learn from the most famous potter in Germany, named Wendelin Stahl. He was one of the first potters to build a bridge from handcrafted to artisan. Ellen says that he was a perfectionist and that he taught her to use her eyes and her passion, and that she was lucky to learn all she knows from him. The next chapter of her life began in 1984 when she gave birth to her daughter, Paula. Ellen stopped pottery at this point but went into 3-year professional training to become a retail salesperson. She opened an interior design shop called SOULEIADO, which sold handmade curtains, bedding, tablecloths and living decor made with special very colorful material from the South of France. In 1995 Ellen gave birth to her son Johann, and in 2001 she decided to close her shop to begin a study in homeopathy. She did a 3-year training with Dr. Christian Heimes and shortly after starting that, decided to go to Italy to do a master study with Dr. Massimo Mangialavori, which she did for more than 5 years. She also did a 2-year study with master homeopath Professor George Vithoulkas. Ellen went on to do many additional studies in homeopathy via seminars, webinars and short course studies that were taught by world-renowned homeopaths such as Henny Heudens, Jan Scholten, Rajan Sankaran, Dr. Farokh, Master, & Divya Chahbra. In 2003 Ellen received the shocking news that she had breast cancer. She declined western treatment & aggressively researched her alternatives which included of course homeopathy. In 2004-2006 Ellen did a 3-year training to become a Non-medical practitioner so she could legally open her own homeopathic practice. And then in Feb 2007, she opened her own homeopathic practice, which she still has today. Ellen received her second breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, which led her to further investigate life changes, including diet and so many other alternative treatments that she credits for her cure. And finally, just last year, after 33 years Ellen felt inspired to re-start her pottery. She now does pottery alongside her homeopathic practice. She is in the process of building her new pottery website & is excited to have this creative outlet to pour her passion into. She says it is a great balance for her to do both. There is some real magic to this because it shows her constantly how she is doing; when she creates a pot that is well done then she can tell she is in a very healthy place. Ellen loves the beauty of and in things. She likes to care for people. She says when you are healthy you are free and then all your inner beauty can flower out! IN THIS EPISODE: Ellen Kunz, potter, homeopath, breast cancer survivor, and my soul-sister talks with me about her experiences with finding alternatives to chemo for healing her cancer. It was a long and challenging journey for her. If you have received a cancer diagnosis or you want to know how to avoid cancer, you’ll love listening to this conversation about Ellen’s experience alternative treatments. Although her mammograms had been clear, the doctor who was doing Ellen Kunz’ breast implant surgery discovered that she did, indeed, have cancer. In this interview, Ellen Kunz talks about what it was like to wake up to that diagnosis, to process it, and make tough decisions about what path to take toward healing as she explored alternatives to chemo. She is an amazing person. You will be inspired by her courageous journey! Ellen Kunz experienced a ton of pressure, even shaming, from her medical doctors who wanted her to immediately go through chemo and radiation, even though she did not believe that was her best course of treatment. Listen to this episode to find out how she responded to that pressure and what factors gave her the courage to continue pursuing the alternatives to chemo and radiation that eventually brought health to her body. Cancer does not happen overnight. Where does it start? What factors influence its growth? What does it take to bring peace and balance back to our bodies? Can we actually heal ourselves? Find answers to these questions and more in this compelling interview with Ellen Kunz, who shares the wealth of knowledge she has gathered on her personal journey with breast cancer, as we discuss different ways that nature can help heal us. You don’t want to miss our inspiring conversation about her courageous journey to finding healing for cancer without chemo and radiation. If you want to heal your cancer through alternatives to chemo and radiation, you will need to begin with changes to your diet and your stressful lifestyle. What kinds of changes will make the most difference? Listen to this interview with Ellen Kunz to learn from her experience as a homeopath and as a breast cancer survivor...

TODAY’S GUEST: Dr. Michael Klaper, is a gifted clinician, internationally recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. He has practiced medicine for more than 40 years and is a leading educator in applied plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine. Dr. Klaper is also the author of a successful book on cholesterol-free nutrition and an upcoming title (to be announced in 2016), as well as numerous health videos. He is truly a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs Food for Thought and the award-winning Diet for a New America movie based on the book of the same name by author and former heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune, John Robbins. He teaches his students and patients that “health comes from healthy living,” and is dedicated to the healing and flourishing of all living beings and of th e planet itself. Dr. Michael Klaper graduated in 1972 from University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He served his medical internship at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, Canada and undertook additional training in surgery, anesthesiology, and orthopedics at the University of British Columbia Hospitals in Vancouver, and obstetrics at the University of California Hospitals in San Francisco. As Dr. Klaper’s medical career progressed, he began to realize (true to what science is bearing out today) that many of the diseases his patients presented with – clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, adult onset diabetes, and even some forms of arthritis, asthma, and other significant illnesses – were made worse or actually caused by the high-fat, high sugar, overly processed Standard American Diet (S.A.D.). Accordingly, Dr. Klaper resolutely believes that proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle are essential for health and, in many cases, can make the difference between healing an illness or merely treating its symptoms. As a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice, Dr. Michael Klaper served as the Director of the non-profit Institute of Nutrition Education and Research. He was also a member of the Nutrition Task Force of the American Medical Student Association, and served as an advisor to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) project on nutrition for long-term space colonists on the moon and Mars. For over ten years, he hosted the popular medical information radio program Sounds of Healing on WPFW in Washington, DC and KAOI 1110 AM on Maui, Hawaii. Dr. Michael Klaper practiced acute care medicine in New Zealand for three years and currently serves on the staff of the TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California, a nutritionally-based medical clinic specializing in therapeutic fasting and health improvement through a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Dr. Michael Klaper is licensed to practice medicine in California and Hawaii. Connect With Today’s guest: Dr. Michael Klaper Website: www.DoctorKlaper.com On Twitter On Facebook On LinkedIn IN THIS EPISODE: On this episode, I’m talking again with Dr. Michael Klaper. He’s such a generous guy and knows a ton about the medical practice of water fasting. Many people are afraid of fasting. They think it’s unsafe and bad for your body. But the truth is that it’s only been in the most modern era that humanity has had the luxury of eating as much as we do now. Our ancestors HAD to fast and it was actually good for them. And look what’s happened as a result of our modern ways: we’ve gotten fat, lazy, and sick. Fasting is clearly not harmful. Water fasting is an amazing way to cleanse the body of toxins and reset its ability to regulate good health. More and more research is coming out every day about the benefits that come from a prolonged state of fasting. Dr. Michael Klaper is my guest today because I wanted to know more about the benefits of water fasting - and you know that I wanted to share it with you, too, right? Did you know that water fasting can be used to cure many of the maladies that beset our culture these days? Diabetes, high blood pressure, bowel issues, even some depressive conditions can be cured - yes, entirely cured - using a carefully supervised regimen that includes water fasting. Dr. Klaper’s clinic in southern California specializes in helping people get the help they need through fasting, at very affordable rates. If you find yourself in a state of ill health without making much progress in the hands of conventional medicine, you need to reach out to Dr. Klaper to find out if water fasting under his care would be a way you could address your issues. On this episode I asked Dr. Klaper to share how people could get in touch with him or become a...

TODAY’S GUEST: Dr. Michael Klaper, is a gifted clinician, internationally recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. He has practiced medicine for more than 40 years and is a leading educator in applied plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine. Dr. Klaper is also the author of a successful book on cholesterol-free nutrition and an upcoming title (to be announced in 2016), as well as numerous health videos. He is truly a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs Food for Thought and the award-winning Diet for a New America movie based on the book of the same name by author and former heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune, John Robbins. He teaches his students and patients that “health comes from healthy living,” and is dedicated to the healing and flourishing of all living beings and of the planet itself. Dr. Michael Klaper graduated in 1972 from University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He served his medical internship at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, Canada and undertook additional training in surgery, anesthesiology, and orthopedics at the University of British Columbia Hospitals in Vancouver, and obstetrics at the University of California Hospitals in San Francisco. As Dr. Klaper’s medical career progressed, he began to realize (true to what science is bearing out today) that many of the diseases his patients presented with – clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, adult onset diabetes, and even some forms of arthritis, asthma, and other significant illnesses – were made worse or actually caused by the high-fat, high sugar, overly processed Standard American Diet (S.A.D.). Accordingly, Dr. Klaper resolutely believes that proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle are essential for health and, in many cases, can make the difference between healing an illness or merely treating its symptoms. As a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice, Dr. Michael Klaper served as the Director of the non-profit Institute of Nutrition Education and Research. He was also a member of the Nutrition Task Force of the American Medical Student Association, and served as an advisor to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) project on nutrition for long-term space colonists on the moon and Mars. For over ten years, he hosted the popular medical information radio program Sounds of Healing on WPFW in Washington, DC and KAOI 1110 AM on Maui, Hawaii. Dr. Michael Klaper practiced acute care medicine in New Zealand for three years and currently serves on the staff of the TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California, a nutritionally-based medical clinic specializing in therapeutic fasting and health improvement through a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Dr. Michael Klaper is licensed to practice medicine in California and Hawaii. Connect With Today’s guest: Dr. Michael Klaper Website: www.DoctorKlaper.com On Twitter On Facebook On LinkedIn IN THIS EPISODE: The dairy industry has been around for a very long time - and for all that time we’ve been told that milk is good for us. Remember? “Milk, it does a body good!” But is that true? My guest today is an expert in the field and has discovered just how much we’ve been lied to over the years. Not only is dairy NOT good for us, it actually causes much of the sickness we see in the world today. Dr. Klaper is someone I’ve wanted to have on my show for quite a while because he comes from a dairy industry background, having worked on his grandfather’s dairy farm as a boy. He knows how brainwashed everyone in the industry is because he was once in the same shoes. He also knows how we as consumers have been led to believe the exact opposite of what is true. Not only that, he’s got the experience as a physician to see the real life changes that happen when his patients get off dairy entirely. One of the things Dr. Klaper says about his medical practice is that he’s one of the happiest doctors he knows. That’s because he is constantly seeing his patients get well. The non-dairy recommendations he makes bring dramatic changes to all kinds of chronic conditions almost immediately. He’s convinced how poisonous dairy is to the human body because he’s seen the results of removing it from the diet. If you want to know what you can do to help wean our country off the poisons that exist naturally in dairy products it starts with you. You’ve got to commit yourself to getting off all dairy products for the sake of your own health first. While you’re doing that you’ll be sending a financial message to the dairy industry that won’t believe their propaganda and lies...

TODAY’S GUEST: Nicholai Jablokov is the President, CEO, and co-founder of Good State Inc, an ionic mineral and nutritional supplement company founded in 2009 based in Fort Washington, PA. A former college athlete, Nicholai had goals and aspirations of making it to the next level. He had the physical tools and mental makeup but was unable to perform at his highest level due to severe nutrient deficiencies. After personal research and due diligence, he was able to understand the benefits and importance of a complete nutritional program. From there, he worked in major vitamin & health retail stores and helped countless customers get themselves on track towards a healthier lifestyle. Over time he realized the amount of energy and effort it took to try and pick out quality supplement products from a seemingly endless selection. It then became his goal to start a company which provided top quality supplements and support to help people give their body what it needs for a good state of health. From his research and experience, he decided that highly absorbable ionic minerals were the direction he needed to go. Nearly 10 years later and thousands of customers served, it is still Nicholai's belief that the key to a good state of health is providing the body what it needs in the correct absorbable form. Connect With Today’s guest: Nicholai Jablokov Website: http://www.goodstate.com/ On Twitter On Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: One of my most downloaded episodes is the one Lloyd and I did a while back about vitamin and mineral supplements. That means you’re probably going to really enjoy the topic of this episode. It’s about how you can get the minerals for your body and their importance for our health. But it’s not only about taking supplements to ensure you’re getting the minerals you need, it’s about taking them in the right way and in the right form. My guest today has the experience and knowledge to tell us all about those variables and how to apply them to our health appropriately. I want you to meet Nicholai Jablokov. Minerals are one of the things your body CANNOT do without. But it’s not as easy as getting a multi-mineral supplement from your health food store or grocer. While those may in fact contain the minerals you need, they are likely not in a FORM your body can actually use. So they are a waste of money and effort, and worst of all get your hope up that you’ll benefit when you won’t. You’ve got to get the right minerals for the body, which means the right form of mineral just as much as anything else. Nicholai Jablokov is leading the way with his company. Find out more by listening. Ionic minerals are the right minerals for the body. They are the form that the body can actually utilize. But what makes the difference between ionic minerals and earth minerals - and more importantly, how can you tell if you’re getting the right kind? My guest today is Nicholai Jablokov, a man who has studied the issue and created the right minerals for the body to solve his own health problems. You can hear his story and find out what he’s produced to help others, on this episode. Don’t be fooled into thinking that there’s a one-size-fits-all approach to getting the right minerals for your body. You can’t expect that a multi-mineral from the health food store will solve your mineral problems because YOUR body has specific needs that are unique to you. You need to be able to do a hair test to find out exactly what minerals you are deficient in. Nicholai Jablokov chats with me about how his company, Good State approaches the issue of specific minerals for specific people, on this episode. I think you’ll be encouraged by the good work they are doing. If you need to take control of your health issues you need to be aware of the deficiencies most people experience when it comes to minerals. Magnesium and potassium are two of the most common that people need and are not getting. On this episode of Vidal Speaks you can find out how to discover your own unique needs and more importantly, how to remedy your problems. I chat with Nikolai Jablokov of Good State on this episode. Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] My introduction and welcome! New Year’s resolutions this year? [4:25] Why a plant powered diet is the best for you and for the planet. [6:12] Today’s episode on minerals and their importance. [9:10] Who is Nicholai Jablokov? [13:58] How Nicholai went from being a football player with an exciting future ahead to an expert on minerals. [16:50] The dramatic symptoms Nicholai was experiencing that led to his discovery. [22:16] The path to discovering what the exact issue was in his health dilemma. [24:55] Why it’s important that minerals are able to enter the red blood cells. [27:57] What exactly IS an ionic mineral and how are they extracted? [39:00] The importance of absorption. [46:41] How the body reacts to the rock-form minerals from the...

TODAY’S GUEST: Victoria Moran has been a Main Street Vegan® for 32 years and she currently holds the title of Peta’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, alongside the 2016/17 male winner, Joel Kahn, MD. Victoria is an obesity survivor, maintaining a 60+-pound weight loss, and She is the bestselling author of twelve books, including Creating a Charmed Life (in 30 languages around the world) and the gentle weight loss classic, The Love-Powered Diet, and the iconic Main Street Vegan. Her latest book is The Good Karma Diet: Eat Gently, Feel Amazing, Age in Slow Motion. Her college thesis became Compassion the Ultimate Ethic: An Exploration of Veganism, originally published in 1985 and the first work on vegan philosophy and practice to come from a major publisher. Victoria is also an inspirational speaker, corporate spokesperson, certified holistic health counselor (HHC, AADP), graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Foundation/eCornell program in plant-based nutrition, host of the Main Street Vegan radio show/podcast, awarded Outstanding Vegan Media Outlet 2015, and founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy, training and certifying vegan lifestyle coaches. Cited by VegNews among the Top 10 Contemporary Vegetarian Authors, Victoria appeared twice on The Oprah Winfrey Show and she’s one of the celebrity coaches for PCRM’s 21-Day Vegan Kickstart. Her articles have appeared in Yoga Journal, Mothering, Natural Health, Woman’s Day, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living, VegNews, and Vegetarian Times. Her work has been noted in USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, Self, Elle, Glamour, Allure, and O, the Oprah Magazine. She was named Vegan of the Year 2012, sharing that honor with male counterpart Michael Greger, MD, and she speaks extensively for vegetarian/vegan festivals, health events, women’s conferences, associations, corporations, and religious groups. Moran lives with her husband, writer and musician, William Melton, in a LEED-certified green condominium in New York City’s thriving Harlem neighborhood. They’re co-writers of the feature film in pre-production, Miss Liberty, and co-humans to a rescue-dog, Forbes. To keep in touch, please: Connect With Today’s guest: VICTORIA MORAN Follow Victoria on Twitter: @Victoria_Moran and @MainStreetVegan “Like” her on Facebook: Main Street Vegan Share with her on Instagram: @MainStreetVegan Subscribe to the Main Street Vegan Podcast on iTunes IN THIS EPISODE: Many more people have thought about becoming vegan than you might think. The reason is that there’s something inside each of us that knows that eating plant-based is much more sustainable and healthy than eating animal-based. On this episode, I’m chatting with a wonderful person who is one of the leading voices in the vegan lifestyle community, Victoria Moran. Victoria Moran has been sharing her story for many years about how she became vegan after discovering her own food addiction. It was that pivotal moment that inspired her once and for all to pursue a healthier life, which did include her transition to a vegan way of eating and living. On this episode, Victoria Moran and I talk about many, many important issues that the vegan lifestyle touches on. From the health impact of becoming vegan to the environmental and animal rights issues, you’ll find Victoria not only a zealous advocate of the vegan way of life but also a voice of reason and sanity in the conversation. If you are considering becoming vegan I encourage you to hear Victoria’s story and the reasons behind her passionate advocacy for the vegan lifestyle. She’s a person who looks at it not only from the standpoint of the data but also from a common sense and compassionate stance. She’s a truly amazing person who is an inspiration in so many ways. At the end of this episode, I asked my guest, Victoria Moran for 3 simple steps a person could take if they are considering becoming vegan and she gave some of the most practical and simple advice I’ve heard on the subject. I think it’s doable for anyone, even you, so please take the time to listen. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:59] My welcome to this first episode of 2017, and introduction to this episode. [4:36] Looking toward the new year in light of lifestyle changes. [8:29] Who is Victoria Moran? [11:16] The media attention around Victoria’s recent win of “Sexiest Vegan Over 50.” [12:47] Victoria’s story of becoming a vegan: food addiction. [16:16] The recovery path for her eating disorder and Victoria’s advice. [19:39] The practical practices Victoria follows as a vegan to maintain her lifestyle. [28:04] The modern ways veganism has become easier - sort of. [35:10] Why is the animal product issue so ignored - and what could happen if it were addressed more effectively? [44:20] The reason vegans and scientists need to walk the walk and talk the talk. [51:00] Is using the labels “plant-based” or...