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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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Vegan-Ease with the Jazzy Vegetarian For Ultimate Self-Care Nov 04, 2015

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Eating vegan can be yummy and delicious, especially with the Jazzy Vegetarian on your side.Not everyone has access to natural food stores or markets, especially if you live in a remote area.
That doesn't mean you can't eat healthy and organic... or that you can't make tasty, vegan or vegetarian meals.
The key is getting creative with what you DO have access to.
This is something Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian, has been perfecting for years.
No organic or fresh kale at your disposal? Substitute collard greens, Swiss chard, baby spinach, or any other dark, leafy green.
But, eating vegan is more fulfilling than just eating a salad every day.
For instance, some of Theodore's favorite dishes make use of quinoa. This grain provides a dense mouth feel with all the protein, just as if you'd been eating meat.
There are also many creamy dishes you can whip up without dairy by using nut milks and other plant-based milks (i.e. coconut milk). You can also steam white potatoes or cauliflower. All of these options give you the same creamy consistency, with all of the taste.
Tune in as Theodore joins host Lisa Davis to share more about The Jazzy Vegetarian and her book Laura Theodore's Vegan-Ease: An Easy Guide to Enjoying a Plant-Based Diet, how she came to be such an expert, and some yummy vegan recipes.

Digestive Benefits of Aloe Vera For Ultimate Self-Care Nov 04, 2015

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Did you know that you can take aloe internally for benefits such as improved digestive health and reduced toxins?Aloe vera isn't just for treating your sunburn.
In fact, it can be taken internally to improve digestive health (especially for addressing acid reflux), support your immune system, reduce harmful toxins, increase nutrient absorption and soothe occasional muscle and joint discomfort.
Acid reflux is a problem for many individuals, and our fast food, processed food society doesn't help much.
Pharmaceutical and OTC acid reducers work to eliminate acid reflux, but they can have unwanted side effects, including destroying and blocking the necessary acid in your stomach.
Aloe balances your stomach acid naturally and doesn't inhibit your natural digestive acid. It brings your digestive pH back into balance.
Another benefit is that when taken orally, aloe can coat your esophagus and start to heal it.
Listen in as Jack Brown of Lily of the Desert joins hosts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis to share more about the benefits of aloe, both externally and internally.

Change Your Mind, Change Your Destiny Through the Power of Self-Care Oct 28, 2015

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Negative thinking can have just as big of an impact on health as eating a decadent piece of chocolate cake.How you eat and how you move are often thought of as the two biggest baselines of overall health.
But, how you think is also extremely important in how you express health.
According to Dr. Jay LaGuardia, negative thinking can have just as big of an impact as eating a decadent piece of chocolate cake.
Plus, mental and emotional angst can manifest as physical ailments.
In his practice, Dr. LaGuardia would often see in his patients that an underlying physical ailment was resolved, but the emotional component was not being dealt with and so the patient still suffered.
How can you start thinking more empowering thoughts?
It's not easy, especially when many of the negative internal thoughts and dialogue were "programmed" into your brain at an early age. That early programming (that you've accepted as "truth") has to be addressed and changed.
Meditation, mindfulness, and prayer can be extremely helpful in order to filter out the negative clutter.
Affirmations are also quite effective. A whopping 80 percent of your daily thoughts are negative; thoughts of what you're NOT. Affirmation helps re-program your mind by creating intentions of what you want. It recharges and reprograms your positive mind.
But, make sure you're affirming what you want, as opposed to what you don't want. "I am healthy and fit vs. I am not fat." Also, use both words and emotions; say your affirmations out loud with vigor and excitement.
Finally, Dr. LaGuardia advises to embrace the discomfort of being so positive (because it's going to feel awkward at first). It really will work, once you accept it as truth.
Listen in as Dr. LaGuardia explains more about what negative thinking does to your physical body, as well as ways to turn off that internal dialogue.

The WHO's Findings on Processed Meat (Listen For Ultimate Self-Care) Oct 28, 2015

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Do you really have to give up your bacon for good?The World Health Organization (WHO) recently came out with a report suggesting a link between meat/processed meat and cancer; specifically colorectal cancer.
Before you ditch your bacon and turn to an exclusively plant-based diet, there are some things about this study (and others) to consider.
Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff says the key, no matter what kinds of food you're eating, is to eat less. Define exactly what an "appropriate portion" is. For meat, that's typically the size of the palm of your hand.
The second factor of importance is to look at the quality of the meat you're eating. Is it grass-fed? Organic? Or, chock full of antibiotics and other preservatives?
Processing used to be a good thing; a healthy thing in fact. You wanted to be able to preserve that slab of meat so it would not go to waste. Now, manufacturers are processing food to be readily available, in large quantities, and so that they last a really, really long time on the shelf.
Finally, Koff says it's essential to maintain a healthy digestive system. If you don't, you're not able to break down those meats and it can lead to any number of health issues.
In the end, studies like these are needed, and the research will continue. But, says Koff, don't get too wrapped up in the details. Eat less, eat well, and maintain a healthy digestive system and you'll be well on your way to overall great health.

Candy, Candy, Candy: Hidden Dangers of Holiday Treats (Listen For Ultimate Self-Care) Oct 28, 2015

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As a kid, Halloween may have been your favorite holiday. As a parent, it may be your worst nightmare.As a kid, Halloween may have been your favorite holiday.
As a parent, it may be your worst nightmare.
All that candy, with all that sugar and other unhealthy ingredients, especially artificial food colors and dyes.
Food coloring has been considered a neurotoxin, causing hyperactivity and other attention issues in children.
But, it's the holiday... how can you say "no" to your kids when it comes to eating their favorite loot?
Kathryn Guylay says the worst thing you can do is just take the candy away with no real explanation. Kids don't always understand what "unhealthy" means, or the long-term consequences eating bad foods can have.
Instead, learn what motivates your child. In Guylay's own experience, she discovered her son really does not like to be taken for a fool. So, she explained to him how many of the food manufacturers paint a "pretty picture" on the front of a food box but by reading the ingredient label, the deception can be detected.
Every child is going to be different, so try to find something that will speak to your child.
Perhaps you can relate it to physicality... How does your child's body feel? How does eating badly impact their athletic or academic performances? The key is to educate and empower your kids. The more they can learn, the better able they are to make choices.
Listen in as Guylay joins Andrea and Lisa to share more tips and ideas for making sure your kids learn to eat health on holidays, as well as all throughout the year.

Cleanse/Detox Before or After the Holidays? Find Out for Ultimate Self-Care Oct 28, 2015

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Cleansing is not a one-time event. You're taking in toxins just as fast as you eliminate them from your body.With the holidays approaching, you might be in a cleanse conundrum.
Do you detox and cleanse now, so you're all ready to eat those indulgent holiday foods?
Or, do you say "forget it" until after the holidays, when the damage has been done?
Actually, special guest Dr. Stewart Lonky says if you're thinking about cleansing that way, you're thinking about it all wrong.
Cleansing is not a one-time event. You're taking in toxins just as fast as you eliminate them from your body.
Dr. Lonky says that the majority of toxic chemicals in your body that impact the way your body manages fat come in through the foods that you eat. When you understand this, you can take a conscious approach to eliminating the bad foods and adding in more of the good ones.
You can also do things to prevent the absorption of the toxins. Dr. Lonky advocates his process of AIPE:
Accept that you're exposed to toxins.
Identify the toxins that are entering your body.
Prevent those toxins from causing your harm.
Eliminate the toxins.
Eating organic is a great way to prevent toxic load. Even though there's no such thing as completely toxic-free, even if it's organic, it's a tremendous improvement.
Another thing you can do is learn to read food labels. Avoid as many processed and canned foods as you can.
And, learn which foods and elements have "special powers" in helping your body eliminate toxins. For instance, cilantro binds to heavy metals, organic toxins, insecticides/pesticides. Clay products like activated charcoal, as well as activated zeolites, all bind toxins and prevent them from being absorbed.
Dr. Lonky says that if you make these habits a daily practice, you'll be doing far more good than an occasional cleanse or detox.

Carol Alt: Prevent Colds & Flu with a Better Diet For Ultimate Self-Care Oct 28, 2015

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Why are people more susceptible to colds and flu during the winter months?People think of cold and flu season lasting from October through February.
But, it's not like the virus is just hiding out from March to September. It's always present. So, then, why are people more susceptible to colds and flu during those months?
Carol Alt has a very good explanation, something that she learned from her doctor, Dr. Timothy Brantley.
Think about what you're doing during those winter months... eating bad foods at holiday parties (comfort food too), trying to keep up with hectic schedules, stressing about the holidays.
You're also probably not getting as much exercise as the summer months because of the changes in weather.
When you're not eating properly and you're constantly stressed, of course your immune system is going to break down.
Listen in as Carol joins Naturally Savvy host, Andrea Donsky, to share ways you can keep your immunity up and stave off those colds and flu.

Social Media & Building Healthy Communities For Ultimate Self-Care Oct 21, 2015

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While social media has been blamed for detrimental behaviors like bullying, it does have value in your personal health and success.There are so many avenues of social media today, and new ones are constantly popping up... it's hard to keep track, much less keep up.
And, while social media has been blamed for detrimental behaviors like bullying, it does have value in your personal health and success.
For instance, author and motivational speaker, Cornell Thomas, says it really doesn't matter how many followers you have.
Your focus should be on your connections and friends and building an organic community where you can help each other, inspire people, and grow together.
There are a few things to consider when working on your "community," says Thomas. Post when you feel there's something truly important to share, not just for the sake of posting.
Also, ask yourself this question: what will your audience take away from your post? Is it helpful? Or harmful?
Thomas joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share how social media can be of value in inspiring others, as well as yourself.

Don’t Take that Painkiller; Do THIS Instead For Ultimate Self-Care Oct 21, 2015

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All painkillers, both prescription and over-the-counter, have potentially serious consequences.All painkillers, both prescription and over-the-counter, have potentially serious consequences.
Opioids are highly addictive, even for medical patients taking them as directed, and result in tens of thousands of fatalities a year.
All NSAIDs, including Ibuprofen and Celecoxib (Celebrex), significantly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in as little as a few weeks of use.
Aspirin can cause GI bleeding and up to 3000 deaths a year. Acetaminophen can cause liver failure.
According to Cindy Perlin, LCSW, pharmaceuticals don’t work that well for chronic pain because they don’t get to the root of the problem.
Perlis says that safe, effective, non-drug treatments for chronic pain include:

Mind/body approaches including relaxation, biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma resolution techniques, emotional expression techniques, somatic experiencing
Body-based practices including chiropractic, physical therapy and massage
Nutrition, vitamins and herbs
Exercise
Acupuncture
Homeopathy
Low level laser therapy
Energy healing

All of these treatments address underlying causes of pain. A multidisciplinary approach works best for most people, especially when you keep in mind that pain is not a pharmacological deficiency.
Listen in as Perlin joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about these non-drug options, as well as how truly effective bio-feedback can be in reducing your pain.

Food Allergies, Intolerances & Special Diets For Ultimate Self-Care Oct 21, 2015

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Even if you haven't been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may still suffer from a food intolerance.Even if you haven't been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may still suffer from a food intolerance, such as to wheat or dairy.
The difference between the two arises in how the body reacts to the "trigger."
With an allergy, your body will revolt quite suddenly; an immediate reaction. An intolerance will impact your health and wellness long-term.
Special guest, Lisa Cantkier, is a passionate holistic nutritionist who is committed to helping others live well with food allergies and special diets. She understands the importance of special diets, as she has been living with celiac disease all her life.
Celiac disease, in particular, can be difficult to diagnose, because it can have up to 300 different symptoms that range from mild to severe. These symptoms can include abdominal issues (bloating, gas, chronic diarrhea), fatigue and brain fog... all symptoms of other medical conditions.
When treating her own condition as well as helping others, Cantkier uses a functional medicine approach (as opposed to "modern medicine"). Functional medicine looks at the whole person (mind, body, soul). Diet is taken very seriously and is a huge part of the treatment plan.
Despite the rising awareness, there still seems to be a lack of understanding surrounding celiac and other allergies and intolerances. Cantkier and others are working to change that.
Listen in as Cantkier explains the basis of celiac disease, how an allergy differs from an intolerance, and why functional medicine is such a huge part of effective treatment.

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