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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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Looking Your Best During the Holiday Season Dec 09, 2015

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The winter months bring dryness to your skin, hair, and even nails. However, winter isn't the only culprit.The winter months bring dryness to your skin, hair, and even nails.
Your lips get chapped, your hands might crack and feel raw, and your nails may become brittle and break more easily.
However, winter isn't the only culprit.
As you age, certain compounds in your body decline, especially collagen.
Collagen is the second most abundant substance in your body, and is found in most of your tissues. Supplementation of collagen can help rebuild some of these tissues, both in your skin and the connective tissue in your joints.
Hyaluronic acid is another compound that can help moisturize your body, inside and out. It works very quickly, sometimes within a day or two. And, biotin is a compound that can strengthen your hair and nails.
Finally, avoid sugar as much as possible, as it can also add to dry, wrinkling skin.
Listen in as Tim Mount, CN, CCMH, the National Educator for NeoCell, joins Naturally Savvy host, Lisa Davis, to share ways to look your best this holiday season and beyond.

Avoid Over-Indulgence this Holiday Season For Ultimate Self-Care Dec 09, 2015

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"Festive food is always fattening." -Carol AltThe holidays present an opportunity to over-indulge.
Holiday parties are a big part of the problem. As Carol Alt puts it, "Festive food is always fattening."
Carol suggests eating a snack or small meal before heading out to the party, even something small like raw cheese and flaxseed crackers can give you that "base" so you don't immediately reach for the fatty, salty options.
Another big issue in terms of over-indulgence is alcohol.
When you get to the party, don't hit the hard stuff first. Start on seltzer with cranberry and lime (or orange and lime), and don't have an alcohol beverage until you have had two of those. If you haven't eaten before you get to the venue and start drinking right off the bat, your inhibitions are lowered and you might end up pigging out.
Listen in as Carol shares some of her top picks for holiday snacks and dishes, as well as other tricks she uses to prevent over-indulgence.

The Consciousness of Your Cells Dec 02, 2015

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Can your thoughts actually impact the health of your bodily cells?The mind is a very powerful tool in health and wellness.
In fact, according to Shaman Isabella Stoloff, your thoughts can actually impact the health of your bodily cells. For optimal health, you need to be able to feed both your physical body and your mental/emotional thoughts positive, healthy nourishment.
Listen in as Stoloff joins Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about the "consciousness of your cells," as well as some tips for warding off colds and flu this season.

Flu Fallacies & Getting Flu-Ready For Ultimate Self-Care Dec 02, 2015

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In the same way someone might prepare for hurricane season, you should also prepare for flu season so you are “flu-ready."Flu season is here.
Dr. Ken Redcross says that in the same way someone might prepare for hurricane season, you should also prepare for flu season so you are “flu-ready” this year.
Dr. Redcross is the founder of Redcross Concierge, a personalized medical practice designed to enhance the patient-doctor relationship while providing convenient access to a full spectrum of healthcare services and holistic and wellness counseling.
If you wait even two days after experiencing the first signs of flu-like symptoms to see a doctor, you can dramatically delay recovery time for an extra two or three weeks.
In this segment, Dr. Redcross shares the seven common flu symptoms to be on alert for this season and how to get flu-ready with his ultimate flu survival pack. These scientifically-studied flu fighters (probiotics, Oscillo, chicken soup and zinc lozenges) are items you should keep in stock and on hand for everyone in the household, because they can help you recover from the cold and flu quicker if taken within 48 hours of the first signs of symptoms (whether you have gotten your flu shot or not).
Dr. Redcross also dispels flu shot fallacies that abound this time of year and gives you the straight facts you need to get prepared this flu season.
Listen in for everything you need to know about the flu this season and for years to come.

Toxic Teeth: Best Toothpaste Brands For Ultimate Self-Care Dec 02, 2015

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Many conventional toothpastes contain toxic ingredients, some of which have been linked to cancer.You know how important it is to brush your teeth and have overall good dental and oral health.
But, many conventional toothpastes contain toxic ingredients.
Lisa Beres, Certified Green Building Professional, discusses the top five toxins you should avoid in terms of your oral and dental care.

Fluoride: very toxic when ingested at high levels.
Saccharine: a sweetener that has been linked to bladder cancer among other health issues.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS): has been known to cause microscopic tears in mouth (which can lead to canker sores).
Carrageenan: linked to gastrointestinal inflammation and ulcers.
Propylene Glycol: main active ingredient in anti-freeze that's used to soften cosmetic products. It has been linked to damage to the central nervous system, liver, and heart.

The dangers can also reach beyond these toxins. The average toothbrush can contain 10 million bacteria, including E. coli and staph.
Listen in as Beres joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about toxic toothpastes, as well as some healthy and safe alternatives.

Bullied Teens Reduce Suicide Risk through the Self-Care of Exercise Dec 02, 2015

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Approximately 30 percent of bullied teens say that they have felt sad for the past year; 22 percent of these teens say that they have considered suicide.Approximately 30 percent of bullied teens say that they have felt sad for the past year.
And, 22 percent of these teens say that they have considered suicide.
The good news is that this study also found that getting active four times a week can reduce these suicidal thoughts and actions by 23 percent.
According to special guest and Certified Personal Trainer, Joey Thurman, "These teens might think that they don't have the ability to be active.
They are ashamed to fail so they don't even want to try. The less they exercise, the more weight they gain, and the less athletic and powerful they feel."
Fortunately, there are ways to make bullied teens feel more confident about exercise.
"You have to start small," Thurman says. "These teens probably aren't going to want to exercise in public or places where they could get made fun of.
But, they might like the idea of trying a hip hop dance DVD in the privacy of their basement, or taking a hike along a nature path. Or, a bullied teen might flourish in a self defense class or in a more alternative exercise class like a tap dance class.
The idea is to help them understand that they have the right to be active... as well as the responsibility."
Listen in as Thurman joins Naturally Savvy hosts, Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis, to share more about the connection between bullied teens, suicide and exercise.

Teaching Your Body to Tap into Energetic “Sweet Spots” For Ultimate Self-Care Dec 02, 2015

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Energetic "sweet spots" can help you run on all cylinders, perform at the top of your "game," and, most of all, let you enjoy yourself."Our bodies are incredibly intelligent instruments and we can use them to discover the specific energy we need and what resources will give it to us.
Listening to your body will help you achieve the power and balance you require to live your best life." -Dr. Joseph Cardillo
Dr. Cardillo identifies an energetic "sweet spot" as when you're running on all cylinders, performing at the top of your game, and, most of all, enjoying yourself.
All of these "feel good" events or times in your life depend on energy flowing in the right direction and at optimal levels.
You have to match the right energy with the right activity; when your energies and activities are mis-matched, you become drained and lethargic.
Listen in as Dr. Cardillo joins Andrea and Lisa to share more about these energy "sweet spots," as well as tips for tapping in to your own energy potential.

Vegan-Ease Your Thanksgiving Feast Nov 18, 2015

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If you're following a vegan or vegetarian diet, what options do you have for your Thanksgiving feast?Traditional Thanksgiving dinners often include turkey, dressing, gravy, and of course, pumpkin pie.
But, what if you're following a vegan or vegetarian diet? What options do you have for your Thanksgiving feast?
Laura Theodore, the award-winning host of public television's Jazzy Vegetarian, recently released her newest cookbook, Laura Theodore's Vegan-Ease.
The book offers full menu plans, shopping lists, and over 130 delicious, quick-and-easy vegan recipes, each complete with nutritional analysis. Enhanced by over 200 full-color photographs, each recipe is ranked with an "Ease-Factor" to make it easy to choose dishes that fit into any busy schedule. There is even a "holiday" chapter, dedicated to holiday dishes... everything from stuffed butternut squash to pumpkin spice cheesecake.
Laura Theodore's Vegan-Ease includes all you need to know to embrace cost-saving, healthy, and delicious plant-based meals for you and your family.
Listen in as Laura joins Naturally Savvy host Lisa Davis to share specific recipes from the book, as well as tips for making a vegan holiday meal both simple and delicious.

Clearing the Confusion about Vitamins & Your Health For Ultimate Self-Care Nov 18, 2015

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Confused about vitamins? Overwhelmed when you walk down the aisles at your drugstore?Confused about vitamins? Overwhelmed when you walk down the aisles at your drugstore?
You are not alone.
Many individuals face questions and concerns when trying to determine the right vitamins, minerals, and supplements to take.
The tricky part is, everyone is different.
In fact, people who eat extremely healthy diets and live clean lifestyles still might suffer from vitamin deficiency.
Why?
For one, the soil is not as rich in nutrients as it used to be. Many people are eating less red meat, which can result in an iron deficiency. Cutting back on your iodized salt intake may cause a lack of essential iodine. And, the focus on skin cancer and staying out of the sun has resulted in quite a few individuals suffering from not enough vitamin D.
The goal is to achieve a balance for all vitamins and minerals. It's one of the reasons guests Romy Block, MD, and Arielle Miller Levitan, MD, created their company, Vous Vitamin, which works to personalize vitamins and supplements for each individual. The website even offers an online assessment to help determine where you might be deficient.
Listen in as Dr. Block and Dr. Levitan join Naturally Savvy host, Lisa Davis, to explain more about the specificity of vitamins, minerals and supplements, as well as why supplementation is so essential, even if you live a clean, healthy life.

The 411 on Probiotics Nov 18, 2015

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It seems everyone is talking about probiotics these days... why is that?It seems everyone is talking about probiotics these days... why is that?
According to Mitch Sirgent, Senior VP at Bio-K+, there really, truly is something to this movement of increasing your "good bacteria."
Sirgent says there are so many varying health benefits of consuming probiotics.
"Good gut health" is more than not suffering from symptoms like bloating, gas, and constipation. Gut health impacts your immunity, your nervous system, and your body's inflammatory response.
Fermented food products like kefir, kimchi, yogurt, and sauerkraut often reap the praises of probiotic proponents, but are supplements just as effective (or more effective) for gut and overall health?
Sirgent joins host Lisa Davis to share the "411" on probiotics, as well as why you should be supplementing with probiotics on a daily basis.

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