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For a multitude of reasons, anger can e a difficult emotion for many.

Happiness, Joy, and Peace of course tend to be easier to feel and share.

Most even have an easier time with sadness, anxiety, grief, or loneliness, which are all more socially acceptable than anger.

In this episode, we explore the origins of anger and hope to normalize the human experience of anger and its expressions in the world.

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For more, deep conversations on the topics of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness come on into Peace on Earth: https://alter.health/peace-on-earth

Some highlights from today's WW episode...

• There is a tendency in our culture for people to judge anger as an unacceptable emotion
• Judging oneself for experiencing anger only leads to more tension and even repression. 
• Feeling anger is actually a healthy part of being human!
• The true source of anger is not any external situation, and rather it is generated from angry thinking. 
• When we allow ourselves to feel angry, it moves through us more quickly and gives us feedback about our quality of thinking at that moment.

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
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- Stay connected on Telegram: https://t.me/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Ugh... back pain. We've probably all had it, or at least 80% of us will, according to the NIH.

It can be a real pain in the butt! Or sometimes neck.... or hip... or.... you get the idea!

Sadly, over half of the population has back pain that persists for 5+ years with 200 BILLION dollars being spent treating the symptoms... yes, treating symptoms.

In this week's episode, we talk about the root cause of 99.9% of back pain which is almost NEVER addressed by any doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or any other well-meaning physical medicine practitioner.

*This topic is very timely for us, Dr. Susanna in particular, as she is right in the midst of Healing Back Pain. She shares a bit of her story and journey today.

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

• People are so often told their back pain is due to: Herniated discs, osteoarthritis / degenerated disc disease, “Pinched nerve”, “Sciatica”, osteophytes / bone spurs, spondylolisthesis 
• People are told and reaffirmed that their backs are fragile and vulnerable and they must be sure not to "injur" or "aggravate"
• The underlying cause of back pain stress/tension (Tension Myositis Syndrome or TMS) according to the work of Dr. Sarno
• Back pain is a physical symptom with psychological roots
• Most feel it easier and more socially acceptable to deal with physical pain than emotional issues
• The “Goodists” or “Perfectionists” tend to be most vulnerable
• Conventional treatments fail to address the root of the issue: Anti-inflammatories, Physical therapy, Chiropractic, Massage, Spinal Traction, Yoga, Rest, Surgery, Etc, etc, etc.......
• Tensionmyositis is also a probable root cause of many other chronic pain conditions

Books and Resources Referenced in the episode
- Healing Back Pain - https://amzn.to/3sUmac0
- The Mind Body Prescription - https://amzn.to/3mTz1aG
- The Divided Mind - https://amzn.to/3pOqV4R
- All The Rage Documentary - http://alltheragedoc.com
- Episode 74 of Alter Your Health - https://podcast.alter.health/74

Links to some more good stuff
-  Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Overwhelm, busyness, to-do lists... there sometimes seems no end.

Amidst the craze of busy minded thought storm, there is always peace, clarity, inspiration, as well as opportunities to warp time in your favor to get what you need done exactly when it's needed.

Here we share some recent insights about our experiences of transcending the busyness of life.

Join the conversation live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

For more, deep conversations on the topics of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness come on into Peace on Earth: https://alter.health/peace-on-earth

Some highlights from today's WW episode...

• Busyness is a state of mind, not a product of a long to-do list
• We always will have thoughts of wanting to do more in less time - we can let those go!
• It is possible to be free from reality-based "deadlines" and surrender to the spiritual "lifeline"
• Dynamic "Boundaries" can be set that reflect our everchanging needs
• An open mind without external pressure lends itself to creative inspiration and the warping of time to "get more done"

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com
- Stay connected on Telegram: https://t.me/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

It's cold/flu season!

(Yes, there are different viruses than those that rhyme with shamona...)

"In the US after the summer sunshine people stay indoors out of the blustery weather and we have a candy holiday followed up by a pi and stuffing yourself holiday followed up by a candy and pie holiday, followed up with boozing holiday parties to start the new year and we call this “FLU SEASON” instead of human immune system poisoning season."
- from a meme I read a few months ago

This episode is intended to EMPOWER you to support and nourish your body as it heals itself naturally.

It goes without saying that this is NOT medical advice and we do most certainly encourage you to consult with your personal medical provider.

If you'd like to join these conversations live, be sure to Subscribe to the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's MM episode...

• Acute cold/flu symptoms are not a sign of ill health, but an immunity update and detoxification opportunity
• Fever is GOOD - hot bath or sauna can help the body appropriately mount febrile response (avoid Tylenol)
• Warming socks + wet t-shirt are great hydrotherapy treatments to promote circulation and stimulate immune function
• Keep up with nutrient-dense foods (avoid sugar, dairy, meat, eggs, etc)
• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - green juice, herbal teas, lemon water, veggie broths/soups
• Acute dosing of supplements can be helpful
  - zinc 50mg/day
  - Quercetin (500mg 2x/day) or quinine
  - Vit D 10,000 IU/day
  - Vit C 2-3 grams per day
  - NAC - 600-2300 3x/day
• Herbs - astragalus, elderberry, echinacea, lemon balm, licorice
• REST

Links to some more good stuff
-  Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Feelings can be hard to handle, but becoming more sensitive to those strong emotions can actually be an awesome strength.

This week we share some insights around living life from a place of open-mindedness where we are able to see the celebratory potential in a moment.

Join the conversation live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

For more, deep conversations on the topics of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness come on into Peace on Earth: https://alter.health/peace-on-earth

Some highlights from today's WW episode...

• Emotions are the body’s feedback showing us where our thinking is
• Sensitivity to these emotions allows us to more easily transcend limiting thought patterns
• The more sensitive we are, the more able we are to redirect back to the present moment
• Sensitivity can increase over time as a natural part of our growth and evolution
• Increased sensitivity to the inner world allows us to be more resilient in our outer world

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com
- Stay connected on Telegram: https://t.me/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Dry skin is OH SO common with so many left dependent on moisturizers to manage symptoms.

Topical moisturizers do manage symptoms, at best, but often also exacerbate underlying imbalances!

In this episode, we get to the root of dry skin to empower you to create moist and healthy skin naturally from the inside out - but also the outside in!

If you'd like to join these conversations live, be sure to Subscribe to the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's MM episode...

• Dry skin is not normal, healthy, or a natural part of eating plant-based
• Some dry skin can be a response to changes in the environment (season change, travel, etc)
• Dry skin can be a result of systemic inflammation from gut imbalances
• Dehydration often shows up first at the skin!
• The skin has its own microbiome that is often disrupted through topical products
• Hot water (baths/showers) leaves pores open and causes moisture to be lost - end showers with cold!
• The best natural moisturizer is jojoba oil that most closely resembles natural sebum from the skin

Some products referred to in the episode that we recommend

• Wise Women Herbals All Purpose Salve
• Concentrace Trace Minerals

Links to some more good stuff
-  Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

It was just my (Dr. Ben's) Birthday on Nov 28th!

'Twas a great day... an insightful day... 

This week we share some insights around living life from a place of open-mindedness where we are able to see the celebratory potential in a moment.

Join the conversation live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

For more, deep conversations on the topics of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness come on into Peace on Earth: https://alter.health/peace-on-earth

Some highlights from today's WW episode...

- Following your heart is NOT a selfish act!
- We all have access to "the flow" in each moment
- Self-judgement is just a thought and it doesn't have to control our reality
- Holding onto expectations can have some dangerous consequences
- Letting go of past experiences opens us more to the present

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com
- Stay connected on Telegram: https://t.me/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

Indulging in those "red light foods" is something that many people choose to do a little more often around the holidays.

This episode is about supporting your body (and mind!) in recovering optimally.

If you'd like to join these conversations live, be sure to Subscribe to the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's MM episode...
- Being in a state of health and peace when indulging is SO much better than stress and tension
- Digestive bitters and/or enzymes before meals can support the system in processing heavier foods
- Activated charcoal after meals can help absorb inflammatory agents and toxins to mitigate symptoms
- Super-hydration (green juices, herbal teas, lemon water, etc) is helpful in flushing the system
- Refocusing on nutrient dense and biodiverse organic fruits and veggies supports resilience of digestive system
- Walking, moving, sweating, hydrating, eating well support healthy elimination/detoxification via bowels/kidneys


Links to some more good stuff
-  Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

We've all got problems from time to time...

But, do your problems solve themselves?!

This week we talk about that state of mind where everything looks problematic, contrasted with the grace and ease state where things work themselves out.

The fact is that problems always look bigger when they are in focus.

In the right time, problems often disappear miraculously! If not entirely, we gain access to the solution needed.

Join the conversation live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

For more, deep conversations on the topics of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness come on into Peace on Earth: https://alter.health/peace-on-earth

Some highlights from today's WW episode...

- Dwelling on issues doesn't help issues go anywhere
- Most problems only appear as such due to our state of mind in a moment
- In hindsight, many problems miraculously solve themselves
- Creative solutions strike in an open and quiet state of mind
- It is OK to feel at a loss or overwhelmed

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com
- Stay connected on Telegram: https://t.me/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

This topic comes up so very often...

"Is it okay to have a "cheat day?"
"How often can I eat ______?"
"Don't you ever desire or crave ______!?"

Today we dig into the concept of "cheating" on a whole food plant-based lifestyle. However, this conversation spans far more broadly than just how we relate to food and lifestyle.

The principles covered here are applicable to maintaining a healthy and peaceful relationship to all aspects of life.

If you'd like to join these conversations live, be sure to Subscribe to the Alter Health YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's MM episode...
- When we "cheat" we only cheat ourselves
- A lifestyle should be sustainable and enjoyable
- Cravings may indicate depletion or deficiency
- There is nothing wrong with "messing up" or having a "bad day"
- When we do our best and drop judgment we are free to expand further


Links to some more good stuff
-  Join Alter Health on Locals: https://alterhealth.locals.com/
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.

Links to  more good stuff

- Work With Me - www.alter.health
- GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)
- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products