Take charge of your health by walking a spiritual path.Shamanism is walking a spiritual path.If you want to become a shaman, be prepared to walk a long road. There are spiritual pilgrimages to make. Each individual must discover his or her unique gifts and develop those. Find out what nature is telling you.Shamans drink plenty of water, bless their food, and select the best ingredients. Your diet will change if you choose a spiritual pathway. What you eat nourishes your body. Eating foods closer to what is found in nature will better nourish your body.You can increase the quality of your life. You are in charge of your health.Listen in as Celtic shamanic practitioner, Andrew Steed, shares how to walk the spiritual path for better health.

Get in touch with your spiritual side to improve your life.All things are connected. This is becoming evident through new information about the gut microbiome and overall health.Your body contains energy and the stories of your experiences. Shamans help people reclaim the stories their bodies contain. Embarrassment, shame and angst need to be reclaimed so the energy is useful again.Being mindful and grateful for your food and nature will improve your food experience and life. As an example, you start every day with water. Whether it's brushing your teeth, making some tea or hopping in the shower, every day begins with water. Your body is mostly water. You can give thanks and bless the water you use. Starting with spirituality and gratefulness will start your day positively.You can raise your consciousness, appreciate the moments in your life and help create a new, beautiful world.Celtic shaman practitioner Andrew Steed joins Dr. Mike to share how to make your live a little more spiritual.

Shamans have played an important role in civilizations.A shaman is a vessel between the spirit world and the human world. Every tribe in history has looked to a shamanic individual who could link the spiritual to the human.Communing with nature is a large part of shamanism. Our modern society doesn't teach folks to listen to nature.Listen in as Celtic shamanic practitioner, Andrew Steed, discusses shamanism.

Dr. Jennifer Berman of the Emmy-winning show, The Doctors, explains the intimate connection between food and sex.Eating is a sensual experience. There's an intimacy to dining. Enjoying a meal with someone brings you together.Food is also emotional. Sometimes, you may make bad eating choices because of emotional connections to food. This is how you wind up eating comfort foods you shouldn't, much like going back to an ex-lover for more of that old, unhealthy relationship.The brain is the biggest sex organ in the body. It governs what we do. Eating promotes intimacy and connection and can make you feel better.For the smoothest sexual experience, keep in mind what foods are best for your heart. Your heart keeps the blood pumping to your sex organs. Arousal, lubrication and libido are enhanced by a healthy heart.Inviting a date out for a shared meal represents more connection and intimacy than a coffee date. This is better for courtship, because both parties are more open to sharing, the conversations are longer, and the food can reinforce positive emotional feelings.Listen in as sexual health expert Dr. Jennifer Berman joins Dr. Mike to discuss the connections between food and sex.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest savory recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss his latest creation for Culinary CPR: Paprika Dusted Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Tomato "Butter" with Chili & Cilantro Oils. Shrimp

24 jumbo shrimp (1-1½ pounds), shelled and deveined

2 tablespoons smoked paprika

Salt & pepper

Tomato Butter

4 ripe plum tomatoes

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 teaspoons lemon juice

Cilantro Oil

1 bunch cilantro

1 cup olive oil

salt and white pepper

Chili oil

2 cups olive oil

4 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Grilling the Shrimp: Mix the smoked paprika and the salt & pepper and season the shrimp. Prepare your grill (outdoors) or grill pan (indoors). Brush the grill grate with oil. Grill the shrimp until cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Making the Tomato “Butter”: In a heavy bottom sauce pan cut up the plum tomatoes in quarters, add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Cook on medium low heat for about twenty five minutes or until the tomatoes start to break down and lose their shape. When completed take the stewed tomatoes to a blender or immersion blender and blend till smooth and buttery leaving no residual pieces. Making the Cilantro oil: Prepare a small pot of water boiling on the stove. “Blanch” the cilantro by adding it to the boiling water for about 10 seconds, making sure the leaves are in the water the whole time. “Shock” the cilantro by removing it from the boiling water and adding it to an ice and water bath. Drain the cilantro and pat dry. In a blender add your cilantro, salt, white pepper and extra virgin olive oil. Blend until it is smooth on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes. Store this mixture overnight in your refrigerator so the herb pieces that weren’t fully pureed can settle and still add flavor over night. The next day filter the oil through a coffee filter or cheesecloth and store in the refrigerator until needed. NOTE: When using extra virgin olive oil you will find that it thickens when refrigerated. Allow the cilantro oil to come to room temperature and it will regain its regular viscosity (you can substitute canola or vegetable oil instead if you like). This and another herb oils will keep up to two weeks without losing too much of its color and flavor. You can use this same method for numerous herb oils! Making the Chili oil: Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month. Keep squeeze bottles of flavored oils available at all times. If you don’t want the oil getting too spicy remove the pepper flakes through a strainer after 24 hours.

Dr. Mike dishes on how good food is like good sex.You need food to survive.But, chances are good that you would rather enjoy something flavorful and pleasurable than just eating what is simply needed for body fuel. Sex is only necessary when trying to procreate, yet it occupies so much of one's attention. Sex can be pleasurable and enjoyable, just like eating. When you love what you eat, you treasure the experience and go back for more.In some cultures, the bride's cooking ability was prized above her maidenhead. A great food experience is more memorable than the nutritional nuts and bolts. The environment sticks in memory.Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes on the relationship between food and sex.

Dr. Mike dishes on the health benefits of dietary sodium.In the literal sense, a red herring is a smoked kipper that's been heavily treated with salt which turned the fish red. In a metaphorical sense, a red herring refers to something misleading.The beliefs about sodium are a bit of a red herring.The truth is that your body needs salt. The link between cardiovascular health and sodium intake is not linear.Listen in as Dr. Mike dishes on how sodium recommendations have been a bit of a red herring.

Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss Dr. Mike's latest savory recipe.In this segment, Chef Luca Paris joins Dr. Mike to discuss Dr. Mike's latest creation for Culinary CPR: Gazpacho. Ingredients:

2 sweet red peppers, roasted

1 jalapeño pepper, roasted

1 poblano pepper, roasted

1 half sweet onion, roasted

2 medium carrots, roasted

~ 3 pounds roasted tomatoes, roughly chopped and seeded (reserve the juice)

¼ cup watermelon puree

4 cucumbers, peeled and seeded

1 head roasted garlic

¼ cup sherry vinegar

1tsp. fresh grated ginger

1 tsp. adobo sauce

¼ cup basil

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Dab crème fraiche, lime wedge and good olive oil for garnish

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly drizzle the carrots, garlic, onion and tomatoes with olive oil and roast until the carrots are tender and tomatoes start to split; about twenty minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Place the peppers under the broiler and char. Remove and place in a sealed plastic bag for several minutes. Remove the charred skin and remove the seeds; roughly chop the peppers. Combine all the ingredients including reserved tomato juice, in a food processor, working in batches if necessary. Chill the soup for several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together. To serve, ladle into a bowl, drizzle a little good quality olive oil, top with a dab of crème fraiche and garnish. Finish with a wedge of lime.

Grind your own flour for maximum health benefits.Rampant food allergies are a great reason to grind your own flour. Grains are able to be stored for a very long time. When the grains are ground, they become perishable. We now have ground white flour that is designed to have a longer shelf life. It's had the bran and germ sifted out, reducing the health benefits of flour. Diseases, allergies and intolerance have been on the rise since processed white flour hit the market.Baked goods are fantastic treats. Grinding your own flour allows you to enjoy these treats with the health benefits of the whole grains. You can grind the grains on an as-needed basis so you don't have to worry about spoilage.Listen in as Sue Becker joins Dr. Mike to talk about grinding your own flour at home.

Dr. Mike dishes about the health benefits of wine.Great news! Wine is part of the Mediterranean diet, which has long been proven to be one of the healthiest diets out there.Moderate alcohol consumption is linked with a decreased fasting insulin concentration, lowering the risk of type-2 diabetes. It also helps prevent chronic kidney disease. Red wine can help increase good cholesterol.Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the gospel of wine for health.