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Remember when health podcasts were just starting out? That was us!

Health Power has been empowering listeners to live their healthiest lives for over a decade, and we’re still going strong. We’re old school in the best way possible: no fads, just facts. Host Lisa, with her Master’s in Public Health and 26 years in health media, offers time-tested wisdom and practical strategies to help you truly thrive.

On Health Power, you’ll discover:

Evidence-based guidance: Straightforward facts for a healthier you.

Holistic well-being: Connecting mind, body, and spirit.

Sustainable habits: Practical steps for lasting change.

Insightful discussions: Expert interviews that cut through the noise.

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Indoor Plants that Clean Your Air For Ultimate Self-Care Feb 03, 2016

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Something as simple as a Gerber Daisy can significantly improve your indoor air quality.Marketing tactics have misled many people to believe that air fresheners work to clean the air around you.
But, these fresheners don't actually clean air. They just mask the odors in your air with synthetic chemicals, which can cause irritation to your nose, throat, eyes, and skin.
This can become problematic when you consider that approximately 90 percent of your time is spent indoors. It's essential that your indoor air is fresh and free of toxins, and plants are one way you can achieve that.
The NASA Clean Air Study identified the top plants you can use to improve your indoor air quality. While a total of 50 plants were given accolades for this ability, some of the more common plants included the following:

Bamboo Palm
Snake Plant
Areka Palm
Spider Plant
Peace Lily
Gerber Daisy
Chrysanthemum

How many plants do you need? According to Certified Green Building Professional, Lisa Beres, it's best to have about one plant for every 100 square feet. The good news is, many of the plants on NASA's list are affordable.
The benefits expand beyond your home as well. Plants can create healthier air in hospital rooms, office cubicles, and hair or nail salons.
Listen in as Beres joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about what's lurking in your indoor air, as well as the specific plants you can use to address poor air quality.

Black Tea: Drink More for Improved Cardiovascular Health For Ultimate Self-Care Feb 03, 2016

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Green tea is often celebrated for its health benefits, but did you know that black tea also has some amazing health properties?Green tea is often celebrated for its health benefits, but did you know that black tea also has some amazing health properties?
Black tea is chock-full of antioxidants. Studies have shown that regular consumption of black tea may lead to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, and may even reduce the potential for certain forms of cancer.
Of course, it's important to choose organic, non-GMO options when selecting your tea to ensure you reap all the benefits with none of the potential toxic detriments.
Listen in as Naturally Savvy hosts, Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis, share more about the benefits of drinking black tea.

Get into the Business of Doing What You Love: A Self-Care Guide to Entrepreneurship Jan 27, 2016

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What do you want your life's work to be?Have you ever been stuck in a job that you feel neutral or even depressed about?
You may have had a feeling that you weren't fulfilling your true calling.
One question to ask yourself to get out of this rut is this: what do you want your life's work to be?
Jennifer Noel Taylor, author of Love Incorporated: The Business of Doing What You Love, joins host Andrea Donsky to share what inspired her to follow her own dream, as well as how you, too, can learn to do what you love.
Jennifer also discusses her work with energy healing.

Achieve Weight Loss Success with the Day Off Diet For Ultimate Self-Care Jan 27, 2016

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The goal of the Day Off Diet is to no longer be handcuffed to a diet that causes you to pull out of your life.If you've already faltered with your New Year's resolutions, you may have deemed yourself a failure.
Having that attitude will definitely not help your cause.
Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff says that "as soon as you acknowledge yourself as a failure, you can no longer realize success." The recurring pattern of making resolutions and not sticking to them is one of the reasons Koff jumped on the "Day Off Diet" program with other nationally recognized health experts, including Dr. Oz.
The premise of the Day Off Diet is that you get one day per week to fall off the wagon; however, the next day you get right back on.... because, no matter what, life is going to happen. It's not your fault when circumstances are out of your control.
Koff says that the goal is to no longer be handcuffed to a diet that causes you to pull out of your life. You still have to put in the effort, but you do have that wiggle room.
Listen in as Koff joins host Andrea Donsky to share more about the Day Off Diet, including how it is structured, how you can get involved, and why it's working so well.

Healing Your Soul via Courage, Hope & the Power of the Mind For Ultimate Self-Care Jan 27, 2016

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Dr. Bhupendra O. Khatri fears the essential doctor-patient relationship is in peril of being destroyed."Doctors today often depend more on computers than on their own instincts and experience in caring for patients. We are now pulled in so many different directions that it's no wonder the major complaint of patients is that their doctors do not spend enough time with them."
Those are the words prominent neurologist, Dr. Bhupendra O. Khatri, uses to describe practicing medicine in today's digital age... meaning that it is so highly regulated and changing that it adversely affects the patient-doctor relationship. In fact, he fears this essential relationship is in peril of being destroyed.
In his newly published book, Healing the Soul: Unexpected Stories of Courage, Hope, and the Power of the Mind, Dr. Khatri explores the power of the subconscious mind in healing. Stories of spirit, valor, and inexplicable medical miracles reflect his 30 years of practicing medicine and treating patients with complex neurological disorders such as MS.
Simultaneously, Dr. Khatri discusses the sobering challenges inherent in practicing medicine today. These include the influence of the healthcare industry, healthcare insurance, government regulations concerning pain treatment, an increasing reliance on electronic health records, and the rise in alternative medicine/options.
Encouraged by many colleagues, journalists, and patients to share his stories as well as his research into the many issues he raises, Healing the Soul sheds light on little-known contradictions in the U.S. healthcare system, while highlighting what Dr. Khatri calls "the incredible power of the subconscious to heal, postpone death, and deal with unspeakable circumstances."
He comments, "Healing the Soul is intended as a reminder that there is no substitute for observation, listening, and touching if you truly want to heal your patients' souls as well as their bodies."
Listen in as Dr. Khatri joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to discuss the importance of healing patients from all perspectives.

Living an Imaginative Life For Ultimate Self-Care Jan 27, 2016

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What truly occurs in the depths of your unconscious mind?So many people are suffering because of a lack of a deep inner life.
But, the world of dreams, intuitions, feelings, even visionary encounters can bring you wonder and great wisdom.
For over a hundred years, in psychotherapy rooms across the globe, therapists have helped their clients interact with their deeper selves. While this therapeutic context is, and continues to be, a great service to the world, you need not shut yourself off from your personal experience of inner life.
According to Dr. Mary Harrell, author of Imaginal Figures in Everyday Life: Stories from the World Between Matter and Mind, it's time for the nurturing of soul life to move beyond the consulting room.
Suffering, the inescapable common denominator of the human condition, is never pleasant. But, Dr. Harrell says that if you tend it well, that very suffering can transform into human compassion and love. It is so common that during times of suffering the imaginal world, animated by a host of figures, guides you in finding your personal path to transformation.
The confounding and increasing violence in the world, especially as expressed in mass shootings, is signaling a need to return to the deep wellspring of inner life. The trustworthy guides in the imaginal can become the antidote to isolation and confusion that results in so many young people who become lost to themselves.
Listen in as Dr. Harrell joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about her book, as well as what can occur in the depths of the unconscious and why it's so important to acknowledge its importance.

Carol Alt: Finding the Right Diet for You For Ultimate Self-Care Jan 27, 2016

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With all of the fad diets and diet "buzz words" out there, choosing one can be overwhelming and confusing.Have you ever jumped into a diet without really researching it?
You wouldn't be alone. With all of the fads and diet "buzz words" out there, choosing one can be overwhelming and confusing.
For instance, many people have jumped on the "gluten-free" wagon with the hopes of losing weight. However, many gluten-free products contain more fat and calories than foods with gluten and may cause weight gain instead of weight loss.
Carol Alt follows a raw diet for her health, as well as to maintain her optimal weight. But, she agrees it may not be the best fit for everyone. Every person is different; the key is to truly understand how your body responds to various foods.
Listen in as Carol joins host Andrea Donsky to share more about finding the right diet for you.

Armpit Detox: Toxic Deodorant Ingredients You Must Avoid For Ultimate Self-Care Jan 20, 2016

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Most (if not all) conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain harmful chemicals and other toxic ingredients.Your body absorbs 60 percent of what you put on it, and that includes your deodorant or antiperspirant.
Unfortunately, most (if not all) conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain harmful chemicals and other toxic ingredients... some of which have been linked to cancer, birth defects, skin irritation, allergies, and more.
These ingredients include:

Aluminum: Clogs your pores and has been linked to breast cancer and higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Parabens: Hormone disruptors linked to early puberty and hormonal cancers, including breast cancer.
Propylene Glycol: Damages your nervous system, liver, and heart. Main ingredient in antifreeze.
Fragrance: Can hide hundreds of chemicals, including phthalates.

Sweating is good for your body, because it helps you eliminate these toxins. But, if you're using conventional deodorants and antiperspirants, you're putting those chemicals back in just as fast.
If you're looking for a non-toxic deodorant, beware of the word "natural." This term is not overseen by any authoritative source. Instead, look for Certified Organic (not just "organic").
Certified Green Building Professional, Lisa Beres, joins Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about the dangers of toxic deodorants, as well as some specific brands she loves to use as an alternative.

Getting Clear through Energy Work For Ultimate Self-Care Jan 20, 2016

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What does "getting clear" really mean?2016 is the "Year of Emergence."
What does that mean?
Certified LifeLine Practitioner, Ariana Bahret, explains that ultimately it's a time when you can truly step into who you really are, as well as your purpose on this planet.
It's what she calls "becoming clear," which can be accomplished through energy work, re-programming of the subconscious mind, remembering your truth, coming from a place of love instead of fear (in every life circumstance), and loving yourself unconditionally.
How does energy healing factor in to this process?
Bahret says that everything is energy; electricity is constantly running through you. Energy healing involves releasing or "clearing" lower vibrational energy that may be keeping you down.
This allows you to get to a higher vibration, a state that's closer to how you came into the world... without judgement or negativity; with unconditional love and compassion.
Listen in as Bahret joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about how you can get clear this year, as well as why Mercury retrograde is a good time to reflect and slow down, despite the bad reputation if often receives.

Make this January VeganuaryFor Ultimate Self-Care Jan 20, 2016

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Could you go vegan for one month?Many people make the choice to go vegan or vegetarian for their health, but some individuals also make that decision based on a love for animals or to help protect the planet.
Launched in the UK in January 2014, Veganuary (pronounced vee-gan-uary) is a global campaign that encourages people to try vegan for January.
Veganuary aims to reduce the suffering of animals by inspiring and supporting people across the globe to go vegan.
As a non-profit organization, Veganuary is dedicated to changing public attitudes, while providing all the information and practical support required to make the transition to veganism as easy and enjoyable as possible. Veganuary has had an incredible degree of success in a very short time and is changing lives all over the world.
Clea Grady is Veganuary’s Marketing Manager. A vegetarian since the age of 12, she became a vegan after participating in Veganuary. Describing herself as “an unconscious vegetarian, but a very conscious vegan,” Clea is passionate about sharing information and ideas, and inspiring others to take part in Veganuary.
Clea joins Andrea and Lisa to share more about the organization, as well as how you can get involved.

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