Alter Life

Have you ever been completely overwhelmed, fearful, anxious, devastated yet also, at the very same time, feel a sense of peace and trust?

Yes... it sure is possible!

Today we explore the inevitable twists and turns that life throws our way and how we might navigate the waters with more grace and ease.

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

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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 first WW episode...

- The inside out nature of the human experience
- How we can trust the life preserver that is our innate wisdom
- The statistical analysis of surviving life's next challenge (100%!)
- Is it possible to actually enjoy the tough times?
- Intense river rapids and  emotional experiences does not mean you bad or broken

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

The adrenal glands take on A LOT these days, always working to keep our bodies and energy levels in balance.

Like anything else, the adrenals can become overworked and fatigued.

Reversing adrenal fatigue can be a challenge, as it generally means overhauling life, nutrition,  relationships, and understanding of stress.

Today we dig into the necessary nutritional and lifestyle factors to support your adrenals in staying happy, healthy,  and thriving in an otherwise stress-filled world.

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 role of the adrenals in keeping you alive
- How the HPA axis turns on to balance your body
- Psychological vs physiological stress in the body
- The 3 stages of HPA dysfunction/adrenal fatigue
- Nutritional approach to reversing adrenal fatigue
- Importance of eating enough and eating often
- Other foundational ingredients - air, water, movement, rest
- Our favorite herbs/supplements to support adrenals - ATOP THE FOUNDATION!

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

Emotional storms are no joke! Often it feels like the intensity of feelings will never end...

These human experiences can be opportunities for immense growth!

And, is it even possible to enjoy these stormy times, at least a little bit?

Here we talk about weathering the storm, an inevitable part of the human experience.

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 first WW episode...

- Storms are created by giving thoughts power
- Sometimes doing NOTHING is the answer
- There is always peace in the eye of the storm, i.e. present moment
- Weathering a storm creates more compassion and understanding
- Intense emotions mean you are healthy, not broken

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

Is coffee a healing beverage? Here we explain why it is NOT.

While it is one of the most widely consumed beverages globally, we know that doesn't mean that it is good or healthy.

SURE, it DOES have some benefits... actually ONE - it's antioxidants.

It also comes with a lot of negative consequences, especially in the longer term.

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 antioxidative benefit of coffee
- The effect of coffee on the circadian rhythm
- Why you should consider giving up coffee to have MORE natural energy
- Chronic effects on the adrenals and cortisol levels
- Effects on the digestive system - GERD, SIBO, etc
- The acidic nature of coffee
- Our favorite coffee alternatives - Mushroom drink + Matcha!
- Cold turkey vs tapering coffee
- What about decaf?

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

Nobody likes the feeling of JUDGING or BEING JUDGED.

Here, we unpack the nature of judgement and answer some really important questions...

What is judgment?
Why do judgments hurt?
Is it possible to live judgment-free?

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 first WW episode...

- Judgment vs criticism
- Where ALL judgment comes from
- The power of curiosity
- Imperfect nature of humanity

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

Sometimes decisions can feel difficult, and the pressure we may put on ourselves or the situation doesn't make things any easier.

Decisions can be easy, targeted, and aligned if we understand where to make them from.

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 first WW episode...

- A cluttered mind lacks clarity
- Insights may strike when least expected
- There is no rushing diving timing
- When in doubt, let go of the need to know now

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

Health starts in the gut!

We certainly weren't the first to state this fact! Gut issues are oh so common, and as a result, so are systemic inflammatory or immune-related conditions.

Here we dive deep and dissect WHY, understanding the anatomy and physiology that supports digestive and immune integrity.

Here are some more GUT HEALTH related episodes you might find useful...

https://podcast.alter.health/85
https://podcast.alter.health/91
https://podcast.alter.health/196
https://podcast.alter.health/199
https://podcast.alter.health/215
https://podcast.alter.health/227

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 function of the GALT
- The regenerative potential of intestinal cells
- The vulnerability of the gut lining
- How a healthy microbiome serves us back
- The importance of eliminating obstacles

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

We talk with people every day about changing foundational lifestyle habits.

It is so common for people to overTHINK the process and make things SO much more challenging than needed.

In reality, change always comes easy when residing in our peaceful true nature where we have full access to wisdom and common sense.

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 first WW episode...

- Hindsight is 20/20 - always!
- Problems and issues always appear larger when projected into the future
- The issues with future fantasizing
- Perfection is not possible, but progress is inevitable
- The magical medicine of 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

Balanced blood sugar is critical for survival!

Fortunately, your body knows precisely how to maintain perfect balance given the proper environment and resources!

YES... WFPB nutrition is paramount in this process.

We've covered sugar/carbohydrates as it relates to diabetes (as well as cancer) in previous episodes...

https://podcast.alter.health/68
https://podcast.alter.health/72
https://podcast.alter.health/174
https://podcast.alter.health/201

... to name a few!

Here, we get a little more nuanced...

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 actual cause of dysregulated blood sugar - insulin resistance
- The role of FAT in interfering with proper insulin sensitivity
- The importance of FIBER in regulated sugar digestion/absorption
- Phytonutrients that play a part in regulating blood sugar
- Herbs and contituents like berberine, cinnamon, chromium, and vanadium in metabolic health
- No supplement can make up for a weak foundation of health

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