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- #47 | 7 Immune-boosting techniques to keep your holidays healthy and happy
Holy cow! I cannot believe the holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is 1 WEEK AWAY!
With that of course comes "cold and flu season," a time when we all need to ramp up self-care and focus on the fundamental aspects to stay healthy.
In this episode we cover...
- Fruits and veggies to focus on this season
- Why HYDRATION is key!
- The importance of getting sunlight and being outdoors - even if the sun is hiding most of the time!
- Why focusing on moving LYMPH is so important
- HYDROTHERAPY - what to do on a daily basis (check out this blog for more OR read the Hydrotherapy chapter in our book, Vital Lifestyle)
- Specific nutrients to support the immune system
- Specific herbs to cook with, and to infuse in your seasonal winter teas
Stay healthy and happy!
Links to learn more
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode47
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products30 min - #46 | The ONE MIND that heals us ALL
THIS was one powerful conversation!
I so enjoyed meeting Dr. Dossey in his Santa Fe home to record this dialogue on consciousness, health, and healing.
We dove into some really great stuff, things that Dr. Dossey has been immersed in throughout his long and fruitful career, pioneering the field of mind-body medicine.
Things we covered include...
- Dr. Dossey's personal healing experience while in medical school
- An overview of biofeedback and how it connect the mind with the body
- The concept of "One Mind" and how it influence health and healing
- The power of intention and prayer in healing
- Dr. Dossey's simple, 4-step way to access the One Mind
Links to learn more
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode46/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products59 min - #45 | Are you stressed about stress?In this episode, we use our own stressful situation as an opportunity to talk about stress and how to respond to stress in a non-judgmental or fearful way. It is true that when we become stressed about stress, the overall stress multiples and sticks around in our minds and bodies longer than it would otherwise.
We talk about the physiological effect that stress has on the body that can take a toll on our health.
And finally we talk about the possibility of relating to stress in a neutral way that that allows the stress to pass through with greater ease. A few teasers: It comes down to trust, patience, and surrendering.
Links to learn more
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode45/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalterLinks 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/products26 min - #44 | Dr. Susanna Alter: War and peace in relationships
With over 7-months of happy (and not so happy) marriage, Susanna and I are relationship experts (JOKE!).
But seriously, we are both steeped in the art and science of the principles and practice of relationships. In such, we have some unique insights that we share and explore in this episode.
We cover such things as...
- How the two of us met and fell in love in med school
- Why conflicts are awesome
- The purpose of relationships (and of LIFE!)
... and so much more. Hope you enjoy!
Links to more...
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode44/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products1 hr 7 min - #43 | The PROS and CONS of ANTI, PRO, and PRE biotics
BIOTICS!
We all know about antibiotics in this world, maybe a little more than we should! In fact, both Dr. Susanna and I have unique stories concerning our journeys and connections with antibiotics, along with the acute and chronic consequences they have - from short term life saving to long term chronic side effects.
In this episode we covered so many things including...
- ANTIBIOTICS - what they do in the short and long term
- Antibiotic Resistance - what is it, where does it come from, and why does it matter
- Probiotics - What are they? What are the best? Do they actually work?
- Prebiotics - The newest trend in the supplement world, that actually belongs on your fork!
- Elevated biotics - What are they? And why organic, fresh, local food is always best (+ ways to get elevated biotics without a farm!)
- The individualized nature of the microbiota - how our bacteria resonate with the world
Tune in to learn about optimizing your health through focusing on the health of your microbes!
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode46/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products33 min - #42 | Dr. Joan Borysenko: cultivating resilience through mind-body mastery
I am grateful to have had the pleasure and opportunity to connect with Dr. Borysenko and am excited to share this inspiring conversation.
For those who are unfamiliar with her work, Dr. Joan Borysenko has been a true trailblazer through the field of mind-body medicine, playing a significant role developing the field to where it is today, largely integrated into the conventional medical system. But, it all didn't simply come from nothing! In this conversation, Dr. Borysenko shares her part in evolution of mind-body medicine, and so much more.
We talk about...
- Her journey in self-healing and how she was put on this path
- The evolution of the field of mind-body medicine
- How cultivating resilience can be such a valuable asset for health and wellbeing
- Other practices, aside from mindfulness, that are important for health and wellbeing (i.e. nutrition!)She starts this conversation with a short guided meditation, so if you have a chance to close your eyelids and tune inward, I highly encourage you to do so!
Links to more
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health//episode42/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products1 hr 15 min - #41 | Is your liver sluggish? Learn how to promote a healthy liver!
I feel like it's been a long time coming, as the Liver literally plays a central role in every aspect of health and healing. If you want to experience your optimal health and heal from any chronic health condition, you are definitely going to want to tune into this one!
We talk many things including...- Some of the MANY roles that the liver is responsible for on a day to day, moment to moment basis
* Production of bile
* Production of certain proteins for blood plasma
* Production of cholesterol
* Conversion of glucose into glycogen for storage
* Regulation of blood levels of amino acids
* Processing hemoglobin for use in blood cells
* Conversion of ammonia to urea
* Clearing the blood of drugs and alcohol
* Regulating proteins necessary for proper blood clotting/coagulation
* Creating immune proteins
* Clearance of bilirubin from the body
* Break down and remove excess hormones from the body
* DETOXIFICATION - We dive into the the steps of detoxification and the key ingredients to carry out these processes
* We talk about the signs and symptoms of a stressed or sluggish liver
* Weight gain
* Hormonal imbalances (irregular menses, infertility, menopausal symptoms)
* Chronic skin issues (acne, psoriasis, eczema)
* Fatigue
* Irregular bowels/undigested food in stool - Finally, we talk about some of the nutritional and lifestyle keys for maintaining optimal liver health
Tune in to learn some of the most important tips to living a clean and healthy life so that your liver stays happy and functions optimally!
Links to learn more- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode41/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products30 min - Some of the MANY roles that the liver is responsible for on a day to day, moment to moment basis
- #40 | Dr. Joel Kahn: vegan nutrition for ageless living
I finally had the pleasure to connect with this thought leader and plant-based advocate out of Detroit, MI.
We were supposed to meat in person at his restaurant, GreenSpace, but he had to postpone due to a last minute invitation to fly out and be on Dr. Oz!
In this conversation, we reflected a bit on Dr. Kahn's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast where he took part in the very popular Vegan vs Paleo debate. (We didn't belabor the point too much, but if you'd like to get a more thorough reflection on the matter you can read my recent blog post).
In this conversation, Dr. Kahn and I talked a bit about:
- Caloric restriction and the fasting mimicking diet
- Specific nutrients to focus on for health and longevity
- Some of Dr. Kahn's personal tips for keeping healthy and sane throughout his busy life
Enjoy, and let me know what you think with a rating and review!
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode40/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products53 min - #39 | Releasing WEIGHT in a sustainable and satisfying way
Today we present to you a completely different approach to weight release from the norm, that is both sustainable and satisfying!
We talk about how it is not just as simple as calories in and calories out. If that were the case, those on calorically restrictive diets would have much better results than they are typically seeing!
We take a deeper look at some of the underlying causes of weight gain, mainly dysfunction in the thyroid, adrenals, and liver, and we talk about the power of food in restoring the function of these precious organs as well as other healthy eating practice to support weight release in a way that will not make you feel deprived!!
Tune in to gain a clearer understanding on what may be causing your excess weight!
Links to more
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode39/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products31 min - #38 | Michael Brian Baker: Shamanism, plant medicine, pranayama for transformation
I was so happy to reconnect with Michael for this conversation. Michael served as my introduction to breath work, now 6+ years ago. I have come to know how unique and powerful his breath work facilitation is, as it is combined with so many other potent ingredients, including those passed through shamanic lineage.
The most important ingredient is Michael’s consciousness. He has cultivated his presence of a healer from the trials and tribulations his own life offered him. We talk about this journey into a healer, among so many other things in this conversation.
For anyone who has an opportunity to sit in a ceremony with this man in any of the many festivals and gatherings he travels to nationally, I highly encourage you to drop into a magical experience!
Links to more
- Show notes and resources: https://alter.health/episode38/
- Get a copy of Dr. Benjamin's book: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3
- Apply to work with Dr. Benjamin: https://alter.health/membership
- Connect on Facebook: https://fb.me/alterhealthinc
- Follow Dr. Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminalter
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/products1 hr 21 min
About Alter Life
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Your perception shapes your reality. Alter Life is about shaking up stale thoughts, letting go of limiting beliefs, and exploring new ways to feel better, think clearer, and live more fully.…
This podcast dives into the deep connections between mindset, health, and consciousness—helping you thrive in your authenticity. From holistic health and nutrition to personal growth and expanded awareness, we explore what it really means to live well and feel fulfilled.