NHA Today Podcast

Anyone involved in the plant-based lifestyle knows about the Campbell legacy, including Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Nelson Campbell, founder of PlantPure Nation, and our guest for this episode of the Health Science Podcast, Kim Campbell.

Kim Campbell, the spouse of Nelson and daughter-in-law of T. Colin, is a renowned plant-based chef. She is passionate about making healthy, easy-to-prepare foods accessible to all. She stresses the importance of using easily obtainable ingredients, such as those found at her local Super Walmart. Kim also shares insights on essential kitchen tools and gadgets, highlighting the value of a well-equipped kitchen for an enjoyable cooking experience.

Kim's interest in nutrition and health predates her connection with the Campbells. Her love for cooking and desire to be involved in the medical field led her to explore nutrition programs and be inspired by T. Colin Campbell's research documented in The China Study. She embraced a plant-based lifestyle even before meeting her husband, Dr. Nelson Campbell.

https://www.HealthScience.org/Podcast/032-Kim-Campbell 

In this episode of the NHA podcast, our host, Dr. Frank Sabatino is joined by the NHA Executive Director, Wanda Huberman and the NHA Virtual Team, Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins talking about the National Health Association (NHA), the world's oldest plant-based organization and the upcoming 75th-anniversary celebration and conference, set to take place in Cleveland from June 22nd - 25th.

This event will offer a mixture of science-based education, enjoyable activities, and delectable whole food, plant-based meals. Esteemed speakers, including Dr. Sabatino, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Alan Goldhammer and other plant-based lifestylists and influencers, will provide valuable insights and interact directly with participants.

The conference is a hybrid with the sold-out in-person and for the third consecutive year, a virtual opportunity, widening its reach to a global audience.

Kathleen and VLynn are working hard to create an immersive virtual experience complete with live streaming, Q&A sessions, and even a virtual meal experience. To top it off, those who invest a nominal fee for the virtual event can replay the sessions for up to a year.

Wanda shares that the NHA has also announced its exciting new venture into organizing plant-based adventure trips. This initiative was born from a partnership with an NHA life member, Lisa McCarl, who is also a travel agent. As part of this initiative, the NHA is collaborating with Windstar Cruises, who are committed to offering plant-based meals and implementing environmentally friendly practices.

The conversation also touches on the importance of maintaining an eco-friendly lifestyle.

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of the upcoming NHA conference and the organization's mission to promote a plant-based lifestyle.

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Dr. Miriam Maisel, a pioneer in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, is this week's featured expert on the Health Science Podcast with host Dr. Frank Sabatino. Dr. Maisel shared her personal journey and professional experiences, as well as her work in stress management and palliative medicine.

Growing up, Dr. Maisel was inspired to become a vegetarian, driven by her love for yoga and environmental concerns. While in medical school, she had to hide her vegetarianism due to stigma.

Her exposure to the internet led her to explore medical fasting and plant-based nutrition. As a result, Dr. Maisel visited True North Health in California and began reading works by renowned experts like Colin Campbell, John McDougall, and Dean Ornish.

During her younger years, Dr. Maisel lived in a community in Israel that was among the first to practice organic farming.

She also became interested in meditation and Tai Chi, which eventually led her to Japan for three years. Her experience there inspired her to return to conventional medicine, seeking an evidence-based approach.

In Israel, she has observed a strong focus on tertiary care and hospital medicine. While there is some emphasis on prevention, diet is often overlooked. However, she emphasizes that there is a growing interest in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

Throughout her career, Dr. Maisel has been drawn to palliative and hospice medicine, working in various hospice departments in the UK.

In recent years, she has also focused on stress management, earning a qualification from the Benson Henry Institute at Harvard. The program, called Smart Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART), teaches individuals to recognize and manage stress.

Dr. Maisel believes that teaching stress management to doctors can help them better understand their patients and provide more effective care. She has taught several groups of doctors in the UK, offering continuing education credits for her course.

In her practice, Dr. Maisel takes a compassionate approach, offering extended consultations and making her services accessible to those with limited resources. As a semi-retired physician, she feels privileged to practice medicine in a way that aligns with her values and beliefs.

http://www.HealthScience.org/Podcast/029-Miriam-Maisel 

Kathy Davis, founder of VegInspired, is this week's featured expert on the Health Science podcast hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino. Kathy shared her inspiring journey of transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet, traveling in a fifth wheel, and helping others adopt a plant-based lifestyle.

Kathy's journey to plant-based eating wasn't easy, as she initially thought it would be restrictive and boring. However, after transitioning for six months, she discovered that plant-based eating opened up a world of variety, flavor, and new foods that she had previously thought were off-limits.

Eating a whole food plant-based diet has helped Kathy achieve numerous health benefits, including weight loss, better sleep, improved mood, and even reversing the markers of pre-diabetes. 

Her travels in a fifth wheel have also been an essential part of her journey. 

Kathy and her husband sold their house and hit the road in a fifth wheel, with their cat in tow, almost five years ago. They've enjoyed visiting different places and grocery stores across the country while being able to maintain their whole food plant-based lifestyle on the road.

Kathy's work at VegInspired is centered around helping others adopt a plant-based lifestyle, with a focus on mindset and individualized meal planning. 

She believes that mindset is crucial for making a successful transition and helps people change their self-image and see themselves as a plant-based eater. 

Kathy provides high-touch coaching through her Eat More Plants Academy. She also offers a Meal Plan Accountability Club, helping people create meal plans that are aligned with their goals and the foods they want to eat.

During the podcast, Kathy shared her philosophy of "Eat More Plants" and "Intention over Perfection," which are characteristics of her programs. 

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In this episode of the Health Science podcast, Dr. Frank Sabatino talks with a true champion of heart health, Dr. Columbus Batiste.

Dr. Batiste's passion for promoting heart health is deeply personal, stemming from the heart-wrenching loss of both his father and father-in-law due to lifestyle-related diseases.

Dr. Batiste's father had many healthy practices, but he was also known to disregard the dangers of excess, which led to severe diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. This caused his health to spiral downward until he could no longer walk and ultimately died a painful death.

Witnessing his father's suffering and the same fate that befell his father-in-law due to high blood pressure and kidney failure has only strengthened Dr. Batiste's resolve to help others live heart-healthy lives.

Dr. Batiste is committed to educating his patients and anyone who will listen about the importance of lifestyle changes in reversing and preventing diseases.

He believes that medicine is too focused on disease management and not enough on the root causes of those diseases. As a physician, Dr. Batiste sees his role as a guide, planting seeds of information for his patients and leading with love instead of criticism.

One of the exciting aspects of Dr. Batiste's work is in community outreach, particularly in under-resourced areas. The outreach often takes place in barbershops, hair salons, and churches.

Dr. Batiste believes that healthcare needs to transition to a model where care is brought to people where they are, rather than expecting people to come to clinics during traditional business hours. He emphasizes that every person is unique, and their approach to treatment should be individualized.

Through his experiences, Dr. Batiste offers a fresh perspective on healthcare. He encourages patients to take control of their health through lifestyle changes and advocates for personalized care that meets people where they are.

His work in under-resourced communities and his upcoming book highlight the importance of holistic health practices that prioritize the well-being of the whole person.

Visit https://www.HealthScience.org/Podcast/027-Columbus-Batiste 

Dr. Jeanne Schumacher shares her journey from being a critically ill patient to a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition.

 After experiencing a severe illness and being treated by a nutritionist, she delved into the world of nutrition and attended various courses and educational programs to learn more.

Dr. Schumacher also discusses how her background in teaching chemistry and analyzing personal care products helped her understand the impact of chemicals on human health. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of nutrition and the importance of spreading awareness about plant-based living.

During her interview with Dr. Frank Sabatino, Jeanne discusses her experience with creating and participating in plant-based challenges, such as the 10-day challenges, with a friend named Nancy Matthews in California. They realized that after completing these challenges, people need ongoing help, support, and education as they transition to a plant-based lifestyle.

Dr. Schumacher emphasizes the importance of continuous education and support not only for newcomers to plant-based eating but also for those who have been plant-based but may have slipped back into old habits.

Dr. Schumacher is heavily involved in local initiatives, such as meetups and restaurant campaigns, to spread awareness about plant-based eating in her community.

Her passion and enthusiasm have been instrumental in helping untold numbers of individuals shift to a healthier, happier lifestyle.

https://HealthScience.org/Podcast/026-Jeanne-Schumacher

Susan Hargreaves has been deeply passionate about animals since childhood. Her journey as an activist began when she visited a chicken hatchery with her aunt, only to witness the cruel separation of male chicks who were to be gassed and suffocated and females who were to be raised in cramped quarters to end up as a meal. This experience changed her life forever.

As a young girl, Susan organized walkouts to raise awareness about seal killing and conducted undercover investigations of slaughterhouses and stockyards. She has been actively involved in direct actions against circuses and rodeos, where she had been arrested and banned from the Toronto Sky Dome for life.

Susan explains the cruelty behind rodeos, including the use of electric prods and flank straps, and shares how she and her team successfully shut down a rodeo in Canada.

Inspired by her passion for animal welfare, Susan founded Animal Hero Kids, a nonprofit organization that promotes kindness to all species and recognizes bravery and compassion in youth.

She has educated elementary, middle, and high school students about animal welfare and the changing attitudes towards vegetarianism and veganism in schools.

When visiting schools, Susan emphasizes the message of kindness to all species and engages kids with her costume characters, such as Ronnie the Cow.

Her work with Animal Hero Kids has led to an annual award ceremony and a youth summit aimed at spreading the message of kindness to animals to a mainstream audience. She also collaborates with horse and cat rescue organizations and has authored several books including Animal Heroes, which recognizes female animal heroes.

Susan also shares her experience hosting the Los Angeles Animal Hero Awards, where they recognized the superintendent of the LAUSD school district for creating Meatless Mondays.

Throughout the episode, Susan Hargreaves' unwavering passion for animal welfare shines through, and she provides valuable insights into educating young people about kindness to all species.

 HealthScience.org/Podcast/025-Susan-Hargreaves 

Maya Acosta and Dr. Riz Bukhari share a passion for plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Their journey began with their personal experiences with food and health, which eventually led them to create Plant-Based DFW, an organization that aims to spread awareness about plant-based nutrition and the plethora of health benefits for those who eat this way.

Maya's interest in healthy eating began during a nutrition course in college, which opened her eyes to the impact of certain products on the body.

Dealing with her own struggles with food, Maya transitioned to a mostly pescatarian diet, but her relationship with food was off kilter.

She was afraid of gaining weight and had health problems for years, including adrenal fatigue and weight gain. 

Doctors couldn't determine the cause of her health issues until a biological dentist discovered high levels of mercury in her body. This revelation made Maya realize the impact of her seafood-heavy diet and led her to transition to a plant-based diet. With the help of her husband, she was able to heal her body and overcome her health issues.

Dr. Riz, a vascular specialist, has seen the impact of lifestyle changes on his patients' health outcomes.

He emphasizes the importance of teaching patients to live healthier lifestyles to reduce the risks and complications of surgeries and interventions. However, he acknowledges the challenges of patient compliance with lifestyle changes and the influence of cultural, social, and psychological factors on their choices.

Maya and Dr. Riz also discuss the importance of incorporating whole food, plant-based nutrition into medical education. They hope that younger generations of physicians will have a better understanding of nutrition and its impact on health and are encouraged by the interest they've seen from medical students and young doctors in training.

Their passion extends beyond work into their community. They love promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet and hosting events to build a sense of community among like-minded individuals. Maya also hosts the Healthy Lifestyle Solution podcast where she highlights individuals who support healthy lifestyle choices.

Overall, Maya Acosta and Dr. Riz Bukhari's dedication to promoting plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine is making a significant impact in their community as well as globally due to their online presence.

Day by day they are achieving their goal to educate and raise awareness to help improve the health of individuals and society as a whole.

http://www.HealthScience.org/Podcast/024-Maya-Riz 

Women's health issues can often be frustrating, confusing, and can leave one with feelings of helplessness.

Women may find themselves struggling with issues that their doctors know very little about.

However, there are many ways in which women can take control of their health, including through lifestyle choices such as plant-based eating.

In this episode of the Health Science Podcast, Dr. Frank Sabatino speaks with Dr. Debra Shapiro, a women's health specialist, about the importance of lifestyle medicine and the ways in which women can take control of their health.

For many, a decline in health can be the turning point that leads to reflection and evaluation of their lifestyle choices.

Dr. Shapiro is confident that eating with compassion and making mindful choices about what we eat can have a significant impact on our physical and emotional health.

Dr. Shapiro discusses the controversy and confusion surrounding soy and its unknown risks associated with breast cancer. She also highlights the importance of carefully considering decisions about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with a healthcare provider.

Dr. Shapiro also talks about the Pregnancy Advantage program, which helps women make informed choices about their health during pregnancy and beyond. 

Eating a plant-based diet can have a positive impact on emotional wellbeing, and Dr. Shapiro provides tips for eating out while following a plant-based diet.

Dr. Shapiro concludes by emphasizing the importance of healing trauma in the world, which can start with small changes in our lifestyle choices. By making mindful choices about what we eat, we can improve our physical and emotional health and contribute to a healthier world.

http://www.HealthScience.org/Podcast/023-Debra-Shapiro 

Is there no end in sight to the abuse animals go through? If it's up to Gene Baur there will be more accountability from people and less suffering for the animals.

Gene Baur is a prominent figure in the animal rights movement and the co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit organization that aims to end animal cruelty and promote veganism.

Baur's passion for animal welfare began in the 1980s when he started visiting farms to observe the conditions in which animals were being raised.

Horrified by what he saw, he knew that he had to do something to raise awareness about the cruelty and suffering that farm animals face.

Baur's first step to raising awareness and money was selling vegan hot dogs outside Grateful Dead concerts in the 80's. This gave him a platform to talk to people about animal welfare and veganism.

In 1986, Baur co-founded Farm Sanctuary with the aim of rescuing farm animals and providing them with a safe and loving home. The first sanctuary was in a small barn in upstate New York and was home to just a few animals. However, as the organization grew, so did the number of animals they rescued.

Today, Farm Sanctuary has three locations in New York and California and is home to over 1,000 animals. The organization also advocates for animal welfare and promotes veganism through various campaigns and events.

Baur is known for his tireless activism and dedication to animal welfare. He has appeared on numerous TV shows and has authored several books on the subject. His work has also been recognized by several organizations, including the Huffington Post, which named him one of the top 20 activists changing the world.

Gene Baur is a passionate animal rights activist who has dedicated his life to ending animal cruelty and promoting veganism.

Through his work with Farm Sanctuary, he has rescued and provided a home for thousands of animals and has raised awareness about the importance of treating animals with compassion and respect. His legacy will continue to inspire and influence animal welfare advocates for years to come.

During this episode of the Health Science Podcast, Dr. Frank Sabatino and Gene dig deep into why the work to raise awareness about animal cruelty is so important.

http://www.HealthScience.org/Podcast/022-Gene-Baur