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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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TBTCE: Natural Hormone Solutions for Perimenopause with Suzanne Somers Jan 16, 2020

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If you're going through perimenopause, you may be feeling helpless. Fortunately, there are effective treatment options.Welcome to our new series, "Throw Back Thursday: Celebrity Edition" (or TBTCE). In the following weeks, we'll be featuring various celebrity interviews from over the years. Hope you enjoy!
TBTCE: Suzanne Somers
If you're in your 30s or 40s and just aren't feeling yourself, you could be going through perimenopause.
Perimenopause occurs in the years prior to menopause when your hormones start to shift and change.
This shift used to take place closer to a woman's mid-forties, and typically only lasted a few years before the transition to menopause.
But due to all the toxins and stress in our current society, perimenopause has started to affect women at younger and younger ages... even as young as 25 years old.
Symptoms may include sleeplessness, itchy skin, bloating, weight gain, dull hair, brittle nails, and moodiness. What's truly happening is that your body is not carrying enough progesterone, and you become what's called estrogen dominant. This imbalance of hormones sets you in a tail-spin of symptoms.
And, unfortunately, it could also affect your likelihood of developing certain cancers. This is because progesterone is actually the anti-carcinogenic portion or component of your hormonal system.
Suzanne Somers, one of America's most beloved personalities, knows this all too well. In fact she attributes her breast cancer to the changes she went through during perimenopause.
So... what can you do if you're experiencing all of these symptoms?
First of all, Somers wants you to know that these symptoms do not have to be indicative of you "getting older." In fact, by recognizing what's going on with your body, and doing something about it, you can keep your youthful energy for years to come.
The important thing is to find a qualified doctor, who truly understands and is skilled in hormonal therapies.
Join Suzanne to learn more about your perimenopause options, as well as where you can find the best doctors and therapies across the nation.
Check out Suzanne's book, I'm Too Young for This!

Nutrient Matching for Self-Care: Essential Nutrients to Achieve Best Outcomes for Women and Men Jan 14, 2020

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Many people don't have a full understanding of which nutrients they should be taking in -- or how much of those nutrients are needed to optimize health.Nutrition is such an important element of a healthy body, but many people don't have a full understanding of which nutrients they should be taking in -- or how much of those nutrients are needed to optimize health.
One nutrient that can profoundly impact one's health for the positive is vitamin D3, which is sometimes difficult to get via "natural" means (e.g. food, sunshine).
Omega-3 fatty acids compose another nutrient group that is essential for health and longevity. Omega-3s are helpful for reducing inflammation, improving brain health, and decreasing risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and pre-mature aging.
Listen as Dr. Christine Horner joins host Lisa Davis to discuss the benefits of these nutrients and more. Dr. Horner also discusses the most important nutrients individuals need in their different decades of life (30s, 40s, 50s, etc.).

But You Don’t Look Sick: The Invisible Nature of Celiac Disease and Self-Care Jan 09, 2020

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Actress Jennifer Esposito knows firsthand the "invisible" aspect that makes celiac disease so difficult to deal with.Welcome to our new series, "Throw Back Thursday: Celebrity Edition" (or TBTCE). In the following weeks, we'll be featuring various celebrity interviews from over the years. Hope you enjoy!
TBTCE: Jennifer Esposito
Actress Jennifer Esposito knows firsthand about the "invisible" aspect that makes celiac disease so difficult to deal with.
Almost daily she hears the phrase, "You don't look sick."
For those with celiac, it can become a constant struggle to get people to understand the pain that you're suffering silently. Just because they can't see it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.
This is especially true if you don't have the "typical" symptoms of celiac. For years, Jennifer suffered from everything from sinus infections to digestive issues and panic attacks. She was labeled a hypochondriac and "dramatic," and doctors put her on medications like Prozac.
Even the supposed "experts" don't always listen, and it can kill your soul to go so unheard for so long... to know something is truly wrong but no one recognizes that's the case.
Jennifer has seen major resistance with the press in accepting that celiac is a serious disease, so just imagine what the normal, everyday person goes through.
What advice does Jennifer have for those suffering from celiac?
First, look your disease in the face, accept it and digest it. Accept your disease for what it is and move forward. Be clear and honest with yourself; it's a journey every day.
Once you accept this in yourself, you can look to those who support you.
Finally, understand those who can't understand; but also seek out those who will always be there for you.
Tune in to Jennifer and Lisa as they discuss the invisible nature of celiac, as well as ways to cope with this painful and often debilitating disease.

Beneath the Surface: A Closer Look at Depression, Suicide, Teens, Adults, and Self-Care Jan 07, 2020

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Grief recovery specialist Kristi Hugstad has dedicated her life to helping abolish the stigma of mental illness and suicide.Ever since her husband completed suicide in 2012, after years of struggling with clinical depression, grief recovery specialist Kristi Hugstad has dedicated her life to helping abolish the stigma of mental illness and suicide.
Hugstad says that suicide prevention must start with our teens. Teen suicide isn’t a new phenomenon, but unfortunately, it has become a tragic, disturbing epidemic in the United States.
Her book, Beneath the Surface: A Teen's Guide to Reaching Out When You or Your Friend Is in Crisis, provides the information, encouragement, and tactical guidance you need to help yourself or others experiencing:

Depression
Academic or parental pressures
Eating disorders
Bullying
Self-harm
PTSD
Peer pressure
Anxiety
Substance abuse
Technology addiction
Suicidal thoughts or actions

Listen as Hugstad joins host Lisa Davis to share insight about this troubling trend in today's youth population.

Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Oscar Winner, Alan Arkin: A Self-Care Journey Jan 02, 2020

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Even Academy Award Winners worry about being healthy.Welcome to our first episode in our new series, "Throw Back Thursday: Celebrity Edition" (or TBTCE). In the following weeks, we'll be featuring various celebrity interviews from over the years. Hope you enjoy!
TBTCE: Alan Arkin
Have you ever wondered if your favorite celebrities worry about their health?
They do. In fact, just like you they often need to make lifestyle changes in order to be the healthiest they can be.
Academy award winning actor, Alan Arkin, is one such celebrity who has made lifestyle changes to live a healthier life both on and off the set.

Benefits of Loving Out Loud: A Self-Care Guide Dec 31, 2019

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Whether it's complimenting the cashier at the grocery store on her earrings or saying thank you to your restaurant server, verbalizing your recognition of someone else can be very powerful.What does it mean to "love out loud"? It's much more than simply saying "I love you."
Robyn Spizman describes loving out loud as harnessing the power of a kind word. Whether it's complimenting the cashier at the grocery store on her earrings or saying thank you to your restaurant server, verbalizing your recognition of someone else can be very powerful -- for both the recipient and you.
Her book, Loving Out Loud: The Power of a Kind Word, explains why you have the power to make a positive impact on someone’s day, every day -- and that it isn’t nearly as hard as you may think. It also helps improve your own negative self-talk.
Listen as Robyn joins host Lisa Davis to share insights from the book, tips for loving out loud, and how you can be an active participant in a movement toward a kinder, more engaged community.

Improving Vaginal Health for Postpartum, Menopausal, and Menopausal Women Through Self-Care Dec 24, 2019

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Colette Courtion, CEO of Joylux, is working to empower women to live life confidently by improving all aspects of their intimate health.Sexual health is vital to overall health, but too often women are made to feel like their intimate struggles are "taboo."
Colette Courtion, CEO of Joylux, has been "tackling the taboo" with her company's mission of influencing change in the area of women's health and intimate wellness. -- and to empower women to live life confidently by improving all aspects of their intimate health.
Colette joins host Lisa Davis to share information on the types of issues women face and the solutions available.

Thriving as an Empath: A Self-Care Guide Dec 17, 2019

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Empaths tend to struggle with self-care. They often give too much at the expense of their own well-being -- and end up absorbing the stress of others.Empaths are individuals who are very sensitive, deep, and loving towards others.
It's a beautiful characteristic to have, but oftentimes empaths struggle with self-care. They often give too much at the expense of their own well-being -- and end up absorbing the stress of others.
In her book, Thriving as an Empath, Judith Orloff, MD, writes, “To stay healthy and happy, you must be ready with daily self-care practices that work.” A few practices she advises include:

Setting strong boundaries
Protecting your energy
Inoculating yourself against stress and overwhelm
Self-soothing techniques
Knowing that it is not your job to take on the world’s stress
Breaking the momentum of sensory overload
Tapping the vitality of all four seasons and the elements
Deepening your connection with the cycles of nature
Moving out of clock-based time into “sacred time”

Listen as Dr. Orloff joins Lisa Davis to share insights from the book and how you can grow and flourish without internalizing the emotions and pain of others.

What You Need to Know About the Organic Beauty Industry: A Self-Care Guide Dec 10, 2019

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It's just as important to know what you're putting on your body as it is to know what you're putting in it."Going organic" encompasses more than just the food and beverages you consume. It's just as important to know what you're putting on your body as it is to know what you're putting in it.
The organic beauty industry has grown over the past few years, but as Steve Shriver, President of Eco Lips Inc., puts it, his company was promoting green, organic products before it was "cool."
Shriver shares with host Lisa Davis the history of the company, what standards they hold themselves to (e.g. USDA Organic, Fair Trade Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified), and the various ways their contributing to the organic beauty industry.

Are You Washing Your Hands Wrong? A Self-Care Essential Dec 03, 2019

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Experts say that handwashing is a key strategy to prevent contracting or spreading illness to others, but many people do handwashing "wrong."It's cold and flu season, and germs are everywhere.
Experts say that handwashing is a key strategy to prevent contracting or spreading illness to others, but many people do handwashing "wrong."
In a study from Michigan State University, researchers watched more than 3,700 people after using the bathroom and reported that 95 percent did not wash their hands long enough to kill germs. The average amount of time people spent washing was only six seconds. Even more disturbing was that seven percent of women and 15 percent of men didn’t wash their hands at all.
So, what is the correct way to wash your hands -- and amount of time needed to prove effective?
Listen as hosts Andrea and Lisa discuss everything you need to know about washing your hands and how to best protect you and your kids from colds and flu this season.

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