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We're in New York! And, energetically feeling a bit drained. That tends to happen to me (Benjamin) in big cities.

We thought it was a good opportunity to tackle this topic of energy and how we can be energetically influenced by our environment.

The intention of this conversation is to empower you to access your innate resilience in approaching what may be energetically challenging environments.

Some take aways...

• Examples of "positive" and "negative" energy environments 
• How and why some people are sensitive to other energies
• Ways to protect energy in the midst of chaotic moments
• The physical flow of energy in the body and why it's important to nurture your physical self
• Emitting "positive energy" as a way of changing energetic relationships
• The power of approaching challenges with neutrality and acceptance

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What do you get when you combine two vegan doctor Benjamins...?

One great conversation!

I so enjoyed having Dr. Benjamin Benulis as a guest on the podcast. He's a real humble guy with an inspirational healing story. 

In this conversation we focus on Dr. Ben's story coming into the filed of holistic medicine after a career change via the path of chiropractic training and education. We talk about the many things that make his approach to chiropractic medicine unique, including of course his nutritional approach to healing.

Some highlights of this conversation include... 

• How Dr. Ben's autoimmune diagnosis inspired his health journey
• Receiving inspiration from people like "Dan The Life Regenerator"
• The resolution of symptoms on a raw vegan diet
• How to overcome fruit fear and embrace natural foods
• The importance of taking steps and embracing the process of healing

Hope you enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment, rating, or review on whatever platform you choose to tune in on!

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• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode96/
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Ironically, we haven't talked all too much about mindfulness, mental health, and mindset, despite the fact that it is integral piece of our clinical practice!

WHY is it so important?

 When aiming to treat the cause of disease, there is so often a significant cause that is beyond physical. What I mean there is only so many juices, smoothies, supplements, and protocols that can be done to support the body. Sometimes (a lot of the times) we've got to dig a little deeper.

 Not to mention that SO many people also suffer from mental dis-ease. Whether anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or any other experience related to chronic mental stress, so often we are left disempowered and at the mercy of our mental healthcare providers to help "fix" us.
 In this conversation, we talk about how that isn't the way things work. Ultimately, the intention is to empower you and remind you of the amazing creative potential harnessed within you and how that potential can be realized through your power of thought.

 Some things we talk about include...
* The difference between mental wellness and mental illness
* How feelings and emotions are made 
* The schizo on the street is no different from you
* Your creative potential and manifestation power 
* Why you really are control of your destiny
* The clinical and practical application of this all

 Want support in the holistic healing journey through mind and body? Check out our Weekly Group Coaching program!

If you'd like to read a little more on the topic, check out my personal experience shared through my latest blog: Are You Tripolar Like Me? - https://www.alter.health/blog/are-you-tripolar-like-me

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 - SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode95/
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CBD is a HOT topic in the health and wellness industry. If you are confused and overwhelmed by the products and hype, you are not alone.... in fact, I find myself being confused as well!

There is so much science and research currently being done to dig into the mechanisms CBD and other cannabinoids inside the human body. It turns out, as is the case with most every natural substance, that what we DO no is greatly outweighed by what we DON'T know. 

Our guest on the podcast today, Dr. Cade Copeland is the co-founder of Rooted Apothecary, a top notch organic source of full spectrum hemp. Dr. Cade knows a thing or two about cannabis and is able to impart his knowledge and clinical experience with us in this conversation. We dive into some of things we do know about CBD, other cannabinoids, and the endocannabinoid system in the human body, highlighting why a full spectrum extract is the way to go with hemp, or any other natural herbal product.

Some questions Dr. Cade answers include... 

• What is a cannabinoid and what makes CBD a special cannabinoid?
• What is the endocannabinoid system and what is its role in human health?
• What are some of the mechanisms that we know with regard to the effects of CBD in the human body?
• Why CBD is NOT a cure to your health ailments
• Who should consider taking hemp derived supplements?
• How is a "full-spectrum" hemp product unique, and why is it preferred?
• Tips on dosing CBD.

Try some full spectrum CBD from Rooted Apothecary HERE: https://www.rootedapoth.com/discount/alterhealth. Use this link to get 10% off, or simply use the code "ALTERHEALTH" when you check out which will also support the Alter Your Health podcast!

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode94/
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This is a huge topic that we have dabbled in before (check out the blog serious entitled Autoimmunity Goes Viral - or podcast episodes 65, 67, and 69)

https://www.alter.health/blog/autoimmunity-goes-viral-1

https://www.alter.health/episode65

https://www.alter.health/episode67

https://www.alter.health/episode69

In this episode we talk about the nature of viruses and their relationship with human health and disease.

Some things discussed include...

• Viruses are EVERYWHERE and we are all infected
• Viruses are linked with autoimmunity and cancer, as well as every other mystery illness
• Some of the specific known viruses that could be culprits
• Some environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and lifestyle stressors that could suppress your immunity
• Best foods to eat and those to avoid to combat viral illness
• Top 3 supplements that can support general immunity

One of our favorite supplements is RESTORE which came up again in this conversation. If you order through the link below, we will make a few pennies to support our podcast!

 https://shop.restore4life.com/collections/shop/products/one-time-purchase-32oz-bottle?ref=A9PYNDH

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• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode93/
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I met Edward recently here in Colorado at an even where Dr. Fuhrman was speaking in Carbondale.

When he stood up to share a bit of his journey in the realm of vegan fitness and nutrition, I thought this guy sounds like he's got a great story to share!

We were a bit all over the place in terms of the flow of the conversation. Between talks of vegan communes, track and field athletics, and tapping into the full genomic human potential, this talk had some great pearls.

Here are some highlights...
 * What a vegetarian diet looked like in the 1970s
 * How our Paleolithic ancestors really ate and lived
 * Foods to focus on to create a well balanced nutrient dense diet for optimal performance
 * Inspiration for accessing our genetic potential as a human
 * Workout and exercise tips for staying strong, flexible, and fit

 Links to learn more
- SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode92/
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- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

We've done a number of talks on gut health, and for good reason! We know that health starts in the gut, so even if you aren't experiencing and gas, bloating, or digestive issues, maintaining optimal gut health is key to maintain health and wellness in your life in general.

We recorded episodes recently on Antibiotics/Probiotics, GMOs and Glyphosate, Mineral Deficiency, and SIBO - all of which tie back around to  gut health.

Today, we go just a step further, talking about symbiosis in the gut and why it's important to think beyond health microbiome diversity.

We brink up the product RESTORE which we absolutely love and stand behind. We do have an affiliation with the company, so if you would like to give this product a try, we would be grateful if you ordered through our link HERE: https://shop.restore4life.com/collections/shop/products/one-time-purchase-32oz-bottle?ref=A9PYNDH

Some takeaways include...

• What probiotics really do and what their downsides are
• What are prebiotics and why it's important to EAT them!
• Science around the implications of a dose of antibiotics and how to optimally recover
• How humic and fulvic acid act as compost in the soil of your microbiome
• Why a soil based mineral product (on top of a diverse plant based diet) may be a fix to so many chronic diseases in our world today

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• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode91/
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Dr. Saine s an inspirational being and a wonderful naturopathic doctor. He has taught me a lot personally about the art and science of naturopathic medicine, and the path to homeopathic mastery. He has also helped me heal from an acute infection brought about by a spider bite (more on that another time...)!

Dr. Saine is a busy guy, always either teaching or learning, so I am grateful to sit down and pick his brain for an hour. He certainly has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.

I hope you are able to drop and preconceived notions around homeopathy and enjoy this insightful conversation!

Here are some highlights... 

• The History of Homeopathy and it's place in the world of alternative medicine
• Why it is not important to know the mechanism of homeopathy
• How the voluminous voice of skeptics misunderstands the power of homeopathy 
• Potential limitations of homeopathic treatment
• How homeopathic medicines act on an epigenetic level of susceptibility to illness
• When a proper homeopathic remedy is given healing will happen paraphysiologically
• The growing global presence of homeopathic practitioners
• How homeopathy is pure science, and modern scientific methods come from homeopathic principles

If this sparks interest in diving deeper to learn about the principles of homeopathy, check out these resourcews! And, if you are looking for a homeopathic practitioner, know that we provide this service at Alter Health!

Links to learn more

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YES! You should. Human beings have cleansed in some way  throughout history. It has always been seasonal, since around this time of year stored food would tend to deplete and humans would be in a period of famine as spring crops were just starting to sprout.

Nowadays, we are obviously not in any sort of famine! And, we don't need to intentionally create famine. In this episode we talk about some different philosophies and practices regarding cleansing - from water fasting, to juice fasting, to food-based cleansing. 

Some takeaways include...

• What happens in the body when we fast or cleanse
• How to approach a water fast or juice cleanse
• Why living a detoxifying lifestyle is the most important way to stay healthy
• Why we are focusing on a food based cleanse this year (specifically, Medical Medium's 3-6-9 cleanse
• You are invited to join our cleanse! Starting April 29!

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• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode89/
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Dr. Jaffe is a wealth of knowledge and experience. While we could have talked for hours upon hours about this topic or any other, we flew through the deep conversation on environmental toxicants... (by the way, the word toxicant describes a chemical in the environment compared to toxin which describes a naturally occurring substance that has toxic effects in the body, i.e. aflatoxin from mold)

We covered A LOT in this conversation, on the topic of environmental toxicants and beyond!

Here are highlights from the conversation.. 

• The 5 classes of environmental toxicants (+ the emerging 6th class)
  • Persisting Organic Pollutants (POPs)
  • Solvent Residues
  • Heavy Metals
  • Mold
  • Radioisotopes
  • (EMFs - check out www.bems.org for more)
• Indoor air quality is always worse than outdoor air - get outside/use an indoor air filter!
• Why it's important to take your shoes off indoors
• Reduce glyphosate by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
• Why Gardening, Dancing, Walking, and Laughing are the best health-promoting practices
• Specific foods to enhance natural detoxification
• What it means to really alkalinize the body and how it is important to your health
• 8 predictive biomarkers to have your doctor order: hbA1C, hsCRP, homocysteine, LRA, urine pH, Vitamin D, Omega-3 index, 8-oxoguanine 

Hopefully this is not too much INFORMATION and you can also feel a little INSPIRATION to move in the direction of health!

Links to learn more

• SHOW NOTES: https://alter.health/episode88/
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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