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Birth is a traumatic event for newborns. It may have a negative impact on bones, muscles, fascia, and more depending on how quickly labor and delivery were, position at birth, and many other factors. Danielle Burr explains the way this joyous, and difficult event can cause numerous problems in the growth and development of all infants. 

Part of being Jewish is being grateful for your body, your health, and your life. Rabbi Brett Krichiver helps us understand how Judaism encourages everyone to take care of their personal wellness by being mindful about what they eat,  how they exercise, and how they engage in daily practices and prayers for one's health.

Do you have a digestive system that is working well? How about your hormones? Sometimes the negative symptoms we have with our moods, skin, sleeping, and more are being impacted by how well our bodies digest the food we eat. In fact, this may be the underlying cause of a great deal of dis-ease in one's body. Naturopath, Melanie MacLaren helps us dive into a number of these health issues and what can be done to get you on a healthier path.

We live in a world where the food we eat, the body care products we use, and the stress we live has a significant impact on our health. Naturopath, Melanie MacLaren helps us understand how a sensitivity, intolerance, or allergy may affect us mentally, emotionally, and physically. As a practitioner of NAET, Melanie knows there are non-invasive, foundational ways to rid yourself of those sensitivities and allergies so that you may feel your best.

Have you had that important conversation with your loved ones about their final wishes? Learn how to ease into that topic with the help of Angela Dawn, End of Life Doula. Why should you or those you love suffer from fear, pain, or sadness if near death? When those important conversations happen ahead of time then everyone can focus on being a compassionate, positive presence for a family member or dear friend who is dying.

While you are here on earth today, you may also have been here before. Join this lovely conversation with Katherine Kidd on psychic readings, hypnotism, and past life regression. She's had years of experience working with individuals to help them understand how emotions, relationships, and feelings of familiarity may be from a past life.  Anything is possible.

Join Alix and personal trainer, John Simmonds for strategies, helpful hints, and more when working with seniors. Instead of more being better -- less is more -- when you're over 50 and trying to stay in shape. Functional skills, balance, stamina, and strength are all part of an exercise plan that John and his fellow trainers tailor for each individual. As John says, "Motion is the lotion" that keeps those joints working and you out of pain as you age.

For both humans and pets, inflammation is the underlying cause of much dis-ease. Long-time, integrative vet, Julie Towle discusses the newer tools that can be used to help our dogs and cats. New ways of testing, assessing, and treating everything from pain to cancer.  Find out all about these therapeutic treatments in this sweet conversation.

 CBD is such a versatile ingredient. You can put it in any baked good and make something yummy even better. Leo Colon started cooking and baking years ago but not until his son was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum did he start thinking about how to make great food and sweet treats that wouldn't impact his behavior in negative ways. Leo started giving his son CBD in smoothies and juices and eventually in cookies, muffins, and more. A great CBD journey that has helped his son feel less anxious and more settled in himself.

All of us experience grief whether it be through the loss of a loved one, a beloved friend, or our best furry friends. How can we process that grief in a manner that serves us well? Experienced therapist, Lisa Arick shares her wisdom and offers a number of ways to help each of us navigate what is a very difficult and painful emotion. Lisa says, "You have to feel to heal." Powerful advice that is a challenge for so many.