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76 - Strengthen for Balance Aug 09, 2017

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Mel talks about the importance of good balance and announces the first in a three-part workout series – Strengthen for Balance.

In “Let’s Eat,” Lisa discusses cucumbers, a favorite summer vegetable, and provides quick and versatile tips for their use.

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75 - Juicy Bits Jul 26, 2017

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Mel and Lisa are back to chat about a variety of topics on Podcast 75. Mel talks about the book Strong Women Stay Young and how heeding its advice helped her prepare for the NFB Convention.

Lisa shares information about an upcoming free class from Mystic Access. It is called Recharge, Rest and Relax with Alexa. It takes place Thursday July 27 at 8:30 Eastern. For details, subscribe to the Mystic Access Teleseminars list.

Lisa has spoken on on a previous podcast about the process of obtaining certification as a life coach. She is offering a free 30-minute coaching session to 100 people as a way of improving her skills. The only requirement is that you fill out a brief, accessible survey. If you think you’d like to learn more about life coaching, you might want to Coach with Lisa. Mel and Lisa discuss the benefits of coaching for overall health.

Then, on “Let’s Eat,” Peggy and Wayne have a very special guest. While not an edible item, they enjoy talking about the Lug Cargo Five-Piece Packing Kit.

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74 - Sprouted Foods Jul 12, 2017

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Lisa kicks off Podcast 74 with some news and some congratulations to Jamie Pauls, our podcast editor, for receiving the Ned E. Freeman Award for excellence in writing. Read his article in The ACB E-Forum, April 2016 » Making the Transition from English Braille to UEB, by Jamie Pauls.

Mel interviews Audrey Schading about the ease and benefits of using sprouted foods. One of Audrey’s favorite resources is The Sprout House, which is an accessible site with a newsletter and a wide variety of products. You can also contact them by phone: (800) 777-6887.

In this BookIt segment, Lisa discusses Fat for Fuel: A Revolutionary Diet to Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, and Increase Your Energy by Joseph Mercola. It is available in many accessible formats.

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73 - Down a Dark Alley Jun 28, 2017

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Mel and Lisa talk about BlindAlive’s presence at the NFB Convention, and summer conventions in general. They also share creative ideas for breakfast that take advantage of summer’s bounty.

On “Let’s Eat,” Peggy and Wayne cook lima beans, which are great any time of year.

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72 - Stories I Tell Myself Jun 14, 2017

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Mel is back from her trip, and she and Lisa take you on a journey that includes travel tips, bathroom stories, spam emails, and fidget spinners. Listen to find out how they tie it all together. Then, Mel shares a FitnessSpeak about a stretch to combat prolonged sitting.

This exercise is one of many helpful moves in BlindAlive’s Whole Body Stretch.

If you would like to learn more about Fidget spinners, this link from Wikipedia may be a good place to start.

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71 - Flying Solo May 31, 2017

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Lisa welcomes podcast listeners with some good news. BlindAlive’s blog will soon be showing up in the emails of those subscribed to our newsletter. If you haven’t yet subscribed, you can do so from the main page.

We often receive questions about the best workout for customers with various kinds of limitations. Lisa explains why the Gentle Workout Set is such a good place to start for many people.

In a Bookit segment, we review

The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self - Not Just Your "Good" Self - Drives Success and Fulfillment

Written by: Todd Kashdan , Robert Biswas-Diener. This book is available in audio and electronic formats, and through a variety of websites.

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70 - Cane Not Included May 17, 2017

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On podcast 70, Lisa interviews Anna Dresner about her new book Ten Thousand Steps, Cane Not Included. This must-read is available in a number of accessible formats, and walks you through a number of audio resources, apps, and hardware to help you get and stay fit and healthy. If you purchase this resource prior to July 31, 2017, you are eligible to enter a drawing to win a FitBit Flex. You will also find a discount code in the book which will allow you to save on any BlindAlive workout.

In FitnessSpeak, Mel tells us all about lymph – what it is, and how it works.

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69 - Building a Foundation May 03, 2017

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Mel and Lisa discuss recent experiences, both as a caregiver and a patient. Lisa mentions a book, available from Bookshare and other sources. It is called Advance Directives, and deals with a number of end-of-life and healthcare decisions. Mel discusses the Five Wishes document, which can help individuals clarify their options.

They also discuss two helpful resources. The first is an article from AccessWorld: Advocating for Yourself in an Emergency Medical Situation. The second was developed by the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind’s Information Access Committee and is designed primarily for individuals to share with medical staff. The document consists of Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals with Patients who are Visually Impaired.

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68 - A BookIt Sandwich Apr 19, 2017

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On the first of two short BookIt segments, she reviews the book Back in Control: a Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain

by David Hanscom M.D. It is available in Kindle and other electronic formats.

Then, in Let’s Eat, Peggy and Wayne are using the Instant Pot to prepare Sausage Kale Soup. Here is the recipe:

Ingredient List:

1 pound chopped sausage (kielbasa or sweet Italian)
1 onion, diced
3-4 carrots, diced
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cup chopped kale
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

Method:

Saute chopped sausage in the Instant Pot. Let the sausage cook for as long as it takes you to chop 1 onion and dice 3-4 carrots (stirring once or twice). Stir in the onions and carrots. Saute 3-4 minutes more.
Stir in 1 cup uncooked brown rice, 2 C chopped kale, and 4 C chicken broth. Cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
Quick release the pressure and uncover. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp flour and 1/2 C heavy cream. Pour the cream mixture into the soup, stir to mix, and return the Instant Pot to sauté. Let the soup cook for about 5 more minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
Salt to taste and serve immediately.

Lisa concludes the podcast with a look at another book: The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, Faster, Shorter by Martin Gibala. It is available on Bookshare, and in a number of readily purchased audio and text formats.

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67 - Your New Children Apr 10, 2017

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Mel talks with Brenda Bennet about Kombucha, Water Kefir, Kimchi, and other fermented foods. In particular, Brenda recommends the GT Synergy brand of Kombucha as a good bottled product, and the Cultures for Health website as a good place to get resources for preparing your own fermented foods.

In BookIt, Lisa reviews The Secret Life of Fat: the Science Behind the Body's Least-Understood Organ, and What it Means for You by Sylvia Tara PHD.

Between the time this segment was recorded and the release of the podcast, this book has also become available on Bookshare.

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