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UGH! Sometimes changes in diet and lifestyle can be hard... right?

But do they have to be?

Restriction is a feeling we commonly hear expressed when it comes to diet/lifestyle.

Like any other feeling,  it comes from state of mind in a moment.

Here we unpack this flavor of limited thinking.

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Some highlights from today's WW episode...

- Restriction doesn't come from a diet or lifestyle, but perspective in a moment
- Following inspiration from within vs a prescription
- How we can eat intuitively, moment to moment
- Discipline and willpower is unsustainable
- Freedom is a state of mind, not a set of behaviors

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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

WATER! How have we gone this long in the podcast without a hydration deep dive...!?

We know it's a critical determinant of health.

While we can survive months without food, the human body can only go a few days without  water...

BUT, for optimal health, hydration requires so much more than just filling up a glass of water from the tap or sipping at the drinking fountain!

Here we unpack the science of cellular hydration, which is a bit more complicated than it oughta be!

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

- About 60% of the body is water, and about 2/3 of that SHOULD BE inside cells
- Cellular hydration is critical to optimize metabolic function and detoxification
- Hydration starts in the gut with a healthy microbiome and a high fiber WFPB diet
- Getting water inside cells requires minerals/electrolytes that keep cell membranes charged
- A healthy metabolism also creates hydrogen ions that pull water into cells
- Mineralized spring water, lemon water, herbal teas, green juices are best for hydrating
- It's important to EAT your water too! (fresh fruits and veggies)

Links to some more good stuff

-  Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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 Practititioners! 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

Isn't life BEAUTIFUL!? It sure is here during the autumn season in the Rocky Mountains...

Nature/Beauty is a wonderful teacher, reminding us to be present and appreciate the beauty of OUR OWN true nature.

But, as with all things, our peace and presence doesn't come from the outside natural world...

We'll explain more in the episode.

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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...

- Golden leaves remind me to slow down
- We are only ever in one place - our thoughts or the moment
- Peace/beauty/creativity IS our true nature
- It's common to blame the weather/beauty/loving relationships for feeling "good"
- Aligning with truth leads to a peaceful feeling

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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

FIBER is in fact our best friend. Or more accurately, our microbiome's best friend!

Despite the clear benefits, fiber can cause some digestive issues for some.

We unpack all sorts of goodies in today's episode!

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

- Fiber comes EXCLUSIVELY from plants
- Fiber helps to optimize microbiome biodiversity
- Fiber also is crucial for detoxification and healthy bowel habits
- All sorts of fibers exist (prebiotics) that feed the microbes in your gut (probiotics)
- The key to fiber is to start LOW and go SLOW
- Cooking veggies and blending/pureeing veggies can help a sensitive gut

Links to some more good stuff

-  Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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 Practititioners! 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

Shifting things up a bit today...

Going beyond concepts, theories, ideas and into real world life.

Today we unpack a recent experience and insight in our relationship when Susanna got really upset with me (Ben) during a mountain bike ride last weekend.

We don't ride bikes that frequently because we like to go at different paces. But, ever now and again, I like to slow down, take it easy, and enjoy nature and time with Susanna.

That's what we tried to do last weekend amidst the beautiful golden aspen trees of Marble, Colorado!

Tune in to hear how it went...

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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...

- Drama is generated from internal narrative
- Assumptions make an ASS out of U and ME
- Being present in the moment is different from being present in our thoughts/drama
- Perfection is impossible in human life, but we can give ourselves grace through self-compassion

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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

Vitamin D is KEY! SO important in SO many physiologic functions - along with all other vitamins and minerals, of course!

With SO much info out there, it might be a little confusing and overwhelming...

This week, we aim to simplify the science by bringing you everything you need to know - and maybe a little bit more!

NOTE: Cleanse enrollment is OPEN! Join the fall cleanse now at: https://www.alter.health/cleanse

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

- Vitamin D activation in SKIN, liver, and kidneys
- Vitamin D roles in the body - Calcium regulation, immunity, hormones, vascular health, mood, & MORE
- The COVID + Vitamin D science and why optimal levels are key for immunity
- Reasons why Vit D deficiency are so common
- The standard reference range (20-80 ng/mL) vs optimal blood levels (50-80 ng/mL)
- Dosing schedule for maintenance and to boost levels
- Why sun exposure alone might not cut it... above the 37th parallel

Links to some more good stuff

-  Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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 Practititioners! 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

TRUST.... so much easier said than done.

BUT, when you understand how the body and mind work, trust becomes a lot more feasible.

Today we talk about how TRUSTING the body and mind naturally leads to greater health and peace.

And to trust the body and mind, it helps so very much to have a basic understanding of how the body and mind work.

We unpack this topic with some of our personal experiences here.

Join the conversation live in the Plant Based & Stress Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth

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...

- The importance of understanding how the body/mind work for us
- Being proactive from a grounded place
- The power of allowing transient symptoms/thoughts to pass
- Knowing that wisdom guides us to act/do in perfect timing

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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

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

Have you been feeling some emotions lately!?

You must be human!

Today we talk about the healthy and human approach to feeling the fullness of emotions without getting stuck or judging the process.

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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...

- ALL feelings are inherently OKAY
- The fullness of a feeling never lasts for long
-  The more we resist, the more they persist!
- Our recent personal experiences with some heavy emotions

Links to some more good stuff

- Join weekly Peace on Earth conversations: https://www.alter.health/peace-on-earth
- Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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

Most of the world enjoys alcoholic beverages from time to time.

But do you know how alcohol affects the body?

In this week's Medicinal Monday, we cover the BIG topic of alcohol, one of the most socially accepted toxins in the modern world.

NOTE: This is not a message to stop drinking,  unless of course that is what you are being called to do. This is a message to equip you with the knowledge to take control of your health as you make informed decisions to live your best life.

If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth

Some highlights from today's MM episode...

- The toxic effects of alcohol on the liver
- The toxic effects of alcohol on the brain
- Why/how we have chosen to live alcohol-free
- The health "benefits" from low alcohol consumption
- Why consider getting to the root cause of stress
- The diuretic and dehydrating effects of alcohol
- How to offset detrimental effects of alcohol on the body (NAC + Turmeric)

Links to some more good stuff

-  Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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 Practititioners! 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