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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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“DOG-EARED” PODCAST – Do you like to read books about dogs? Would you love to hear from the authors of your favorite dog-related books? Listen to “DOG-EARED” every Thursday!

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6 Foods for Self-Care that Enhance Sexual Performance Jul 13, 2016

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Oftentimes, men rely on a little blue pill to give their libido a boost. However, there are foods that can be just as effective.Oftentimes, men rely on a little blue pill to give their libido a boost.
However, there are foods that can be just as effective.
Stephanie McPherson, Health & Life Coach, joins host Lisa Davis to share her top picks for enhancing both men's and women's sexual performance:

Spinach
Bananas
Tomatoes
Hot Peppers
Green Tea
Ginger

The following foods are great for improving women's libido and sexual health:

Grass-Fed Steak
Salmon
Eggs
Chocolate
Oatmeal
Peaches

Give It a Go, Eat a Rainbow For Ultimate Self-Care Jul 13, 2016

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Focusing on foods that make up the colors of the rainbow can be a fun way to get kids excited about eating more fruits and vegetables.Different colors of the rainbow help the body in different ways.
Focusing on foods that make up the colors of the rainbow can be a fun way to get kids excited about eating more fruits and vegetables. This concept inspired wellness expert, media personality, bestselling and award winning author, Kathryn Kemp Guylay, to create her book, Give It a Go, Eat a Rainbow.
The book addresses healthy eating, specifically fruits and veggies, in an engaging and positive way.
Targeting early childhood and elementary school age groups, the picture book is simple yet profound in promoting healthy eating habits in children.
And, it was illustrated by her own 12-year-old son, Alexander.
Listen in as Kathryn joins host Lisa Davis to share more about the book and why it's so essential for kids to get their fruits and veggies.

The OM Factor: Essential Tools for Success & Well-Being For Ultimate Self-Care Jul 13, 2016

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Learn how you can integrate the disparate aspects of your life into a harmonious whole.How can you flourish when you're caught in a never-ending battle of seemingly conflicting interests: ambitions to pursue demanding careers, dedication to home and family, desire for intellectual self-improvement, and yearning for fulfillment of emotional and spiritual needs?
Alka Dhillon presents individuals with a unique program to integrate the disparate aspects of their lives into a harmonious whole.
TheOM Factor: A Woman's Spiritual Guide to Leadership provides seven essential tools and seven key character traits to cultivate for personal success and well-being. Women (and men) who develop their OM Factor benefit from engaging both immediate and long-term fixes to deal with stress and imbalance.
In the book, Dhillon describes seven "plug-and-play" tools designed to quickly deliver effective results in emotionally challenging situations. These tools encompass simple meditation techniques and ways to connect to the present moment.
Listen in as Dhillon joins host Lisa Davis to share the benefits behind daily mediation, as well as tips from the book.

Carol Alt: Cure Your Constipation For Ultimate Self-Care Jul 13, 2016

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Constipation can be unbearably uncomfortable. Try natural solutions instead of hitting the pharmacy. Constipation can be unbearably uncomfortable.
Instead of turning to OTC solutions, Carol Alt suggests using food and nutrients to address symptoms.
For instance, raw fats lubricate your system and help move foods through the intestine.
Probiotics are also very important. Those healthy bacteria are crucial for healthy digestion.
Another tip is to not drink water while you're eating, because it dilutes important enzymes that are beneficial for digestive health. You can also supplement with digestive enzymes if you're not a fan of a raw diet.
Other digestive issues, such as heartburn or GERD, can disrupt digestion if you're treating those symptoms with acid blockers.
Listen in as Carol joins host Lisa Davis to share her tips for curing your constipation.

GMO Labeling: Public Rights vs. Government Desires (Listen for Your Best Self-Care) Jun 29, 2016

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GMO labeling is a hot debate. Why can't we just know what's in our food?GMO labeling is a hot debate. Why can't we just know what's in our food?
Our food system is fundamentally broken.
A few companies dominate the market, prioritizing profits over people and our planet. Government policies put the interests of corporate agribusiness over the livelihoods of farm families. Farm workers toil in unsafe conditions for minimal wages. School children lack access to healthy foods, as do millions of Americans living in poverty. From rising childhood and adult obesity to issues of food safety, air and water pollution, worker's rights and global warming, our current food system is leading our nation to an unsustainable future.
Food Democracy Now! is a grassroots community dedicated to building a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers and nourishes families.
Lisa Stokke, co-founder of Food Democracy Now!, joins Andrea and Lisa to share more about what the organization does, specifically the debate surrounding GMO labeling in the United States.

For Ultimate Self-Care Wake Up, Show Up & Shine Jun 29, 2016

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Learn how to move out of over-thinking and over-doing and into being fully awake and alive.In the final race of her college track career, Cara Bradley beat her personal best by a remarkable six seconds.
Until then, Bradley had been a so-so athlete hampered by pre-race jitters and self-doubt. But, on this day Bradley was buoyed by a sense of calm confidence. She set about understanding how she could replicate this experience in every area of life.
She has distilled what she found into four practices, four shift strategies, and a series of gut-check reminders for moving out of over-thinking and over-doing and into being fully awake and alive, clear, bright, and confident.
These techniques for settling busy mind, putting body and mind in sync, and cultivating awareness and strength are simple but require practice and attention, which Bradley coaches individuals to apply daily.
The reward is what she calls "high definition, high voltage living," the ability to experience what Bradley did on the track not by accident, or in only a few memorable moments but on purpose, every single day.
Listen in as Bradley joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about her work, as well as tips from her book, On the Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine.

Tapering Off Prescription Opioids: 7 Tips for Success For Ultimate Self-Care Jun 29, 2016

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Opioid withdrawal is highly unpleasant, and for some people it feels intolerable.If you take prescription opioids, you may have experienced withdrawal symptoms at some point; perhaps when you forgot to take a scheduled dose of medication.
Opioid withdrawal is highly unpleasant, and for some people it feels intolerable.
Symptoms can include anxiety, pain, shakiness, nausea, achiness. If you experience withdrawal symptoms, this does not meant that you cannot get off opioids. Withdrawal symptoms mean that your opioid level was dropped too quickly and your body was surprised by the lack of medication.
The key is to work with your body to successfully taper your opioids by making small changes slowly over time.
Beth Darnall, PhD, author of Less Pain Fewer Pills; Avoid the Dangers of Prescription Opioids and Gain Control Over Chronic Pain, joins Andrea and Lisa to share her seven steps for successfully weaning yourself off prescription opioids.
1. Talk with your doctor. Always talk to your prescribing doctor before making medication changes. This is the first step in any opioid tapering program. Most doctors are happy to help their patients reduce their medications.
2. Timing is everything. Plan to start your taper when life is relatively calm. Avoid the holidays or times when work or family stress are particularly high. Remember that you want to set yourself up for success. Since stress creates challenges and worsens pain, you want to start your taper when you are least likely to be challenged with pain.
3. Opioids should be your only medication change during the taper. Many people fall into the trap of trying to change more than one medication at a time. They decide they will taper opioids, start an antidepressant, and go off their sleeping med all in the same month. This is a setup for failure. Think of your taper as an experiment. Then, when things are calm and you are clear about the result from that change, you can consider making changes to the next medication.
4. Go S-L-O-W: The turtle wins this race. Some doctors will suggest a quick taper of 1–2 weeks. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. By tapering slowly, you can prevent symptoms of withdrawal, stress, and anxiety. Going slow is especially important if you have anxiety, such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, or generalized anxiety. Ask your doctor to make small reductions (decrements) in your opioid dose about every two weeks. Even if you feel good, stay on a slow taper schedule and make it easy for your body.
5. Use your mind-body skills. Optimize success with opioid tapering by focusing on calming your mind and body regularly throughout each day. Calming your mind and body needs to be your main priority during the taper period.
6. Watch your choices. Resist the temptation to make many life changes during your opioid taper. If you decide to taper opioids, keep the rest of your life at a constant. If you are already walking twice weekly for 30 minutes, stay with that if it is working for you. You can ramp up your activity level or make other changes once you are through with your taper.
7. Get extra support. Your medical or psychological circumstances may require more structure and support. If your doctor recommends additional support, or if you are running into problems, consider working with a medical professional who can closely supervise your taper.

Buzz on Brew: Too Good to Be True Jun 29, 2016

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Do you really know what's in your coffee?After years of reporting about the health risks of coffee, former medical correspondent Dr. Bob Arnot says he was wrong about the bean that is now being touted as one of the most inexpensive superfoods that possess a wide range of health benefits.
However, he cautions that you need to know your coffee, and how to brew it and consume it to make sure you are unlocking all the health benefits found in those beans.
Dr. Arnot joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to break down the most compelling studies on coffee that are making health headlines today, such as how coffee can help with depression, longevity and endurance.
He also shares what you need to know to become a coffee connoisseur and reap the most health benefits from your favorite brew.

Carol Alt: How to Be Diligent in Your Digestion For Ultimate Self-Care Jun 29, 2016

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Probiotics can help heal your gut, but you need to go about your probiotic regimen the right way.So many individuals today suffer from digestive issues, including constipation, bloating, diarrhea, IBS... and the list goes on.
Drug manufacturers have made millions off the suffering of these individuals, but oftentimes the remedies only address the symptoms, not the cause: poor gut health.
If you neglect the bacteria in your gut, of course you're going to have issues. Probiotics can help heal your gut, but you need to go about your probiotic regimen the right way.
Colloidal silver, aloe juice, and fermented greens, can all help the probiotics "implant" in your gut so they can live and grow.
Carol Alt joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about the proper way to get your probiotics, as well as the health benefits of eating raw food over cooked food.

Easy DIY Skincare Recipes For Ultimate Self-Care Jun 22, 2016

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Skin care is such a huge part of retaining a youthful appearance. But, you don't want to expose your sensitive skin to harsh products.Skin care is such a huge part of retaining a youthful appearance. But, you don't want to expose your sensitive skin to harsh products.
Sheetal Rawal, Creator of the Apsara Skin Care line, joins Andrea and Lisa to share a few of her favorite DIY skin care recipes.
Dark Spots
Troubled by dark spots on face? Don’t like the look of these dots and patches in the mirror?
Try the following dark spot home remedy. Use it 1-2 times a week and no more.
1 TSP coconut water
1 TSP papaya pulp (get a spoonful of the fresh fruit and pulp it with a fork)
15 drops of vitamin E or almond oil
Enough mango powder to make a thick paste
Mix very well and apply on your face. Do not go close to the eye area. Wash in 8-10 minutes. Always follow with your serum and lotion right after.
Dry Skin
Here is a homemade remedy that is easy and nourishing to the skin.
1 TSP oat flour (oatmeal can be ground in your kitchen grinder)
1 TSP mashed banana
10 drops of sunflower oil
5 drops castor oil
Mix well into a smooth paste. Add some warm water if needed to thin it out. Apply on your skin and let it stiffen up for about 12 minutes. Then wet the mask with warm water and massage in with circular, upward strokes for about three minutes. Rinse and apply your serum and lotion for your skin type.

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