The First Lady of Nutrition Podcast with Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S.

Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Aaron Alexander

Join The First Lady of Nutrition as she sits down with Aaron Alexander who discusses his revolutionary approach to body alignment. Aaron’s ground-breaking Align Method builds strength, reduces pain, and puts one on a direct path to peak performance that is both fun and accessible. Based on the tenets of Aaron’s new book, “The Align Method: A Modern Movement Guide for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life,” Aaron gets down to his five daily optimizations.  These can be easily integrated into any workout or daily life activity including: Floor Sitting, Hanging, Hip-Hinging, Walking and Nose Breathing. As Aaron shares “a truly aligned life isn’t limited to sweating in a gym or stretching in a yoga studio,” and he gives the essential principles to maximize your physical and mental process in any situation.

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Dr. Richard Walker

Just in time for Black History Month, The First Lady of Nutrition is honored to welcome Dr. Richard Walker to discuss his highly practical and easy-to-use guide, Black Health Matters. Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD, received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and completed his residency at the University of Michigan. It’s no secret that the Black community tops the list of groups afflicted by obesity, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, sickle cell disease and cancer. According to Dr. Walker, what the statistics do not show is the pain, misery, and despair that these conditions create—not only for the individual but also for family and friends. Join this highly informative discussion as Ann Louise and Dr. Walker discuss, from his extensive research, a number of commonsense ways to prevent, manage, and possibly eliminate these killers, turning the tide of not only African American health, but all people everywhere. Black Health Matters is an important step towards achieving a healthier, longer life for millions of people and gives us “the vital facts you must know to protect your health and that of your loved ones.”

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Dr. Leslie Taylor

Back by popular demand, Ann Louise welcomes Dr. Leslie Taylor, an expert on rainforest medicinal plants. Join the First Lady of Nutrition and Dr. Taylor as they take another journey into the rainforests of the Amazon and discuss a little known remedy called Avenca which is now showing incredible promise for helping people to lose weight. Avenca is a plant that grows in forests throughout the world, and for centuries it has been safely used as an herbal remedy for numerous upper respiratory ailments. Recently, however, new research has shown that along with its healing benefits, it can also prevent fats, sugars, and starches from being absorbed during digestion—the very elements responsible for weight gain. Based on Leslie Taylor’s personal research and testing, her new book, Avenca: Nature’s Secret for Weight Loss provides a complete guide to understanding how Avenca works and how it can be used to lose those unwanted pounds. Avenca’s weight loss potential may just make this common plant the biggest herb of commerce Dr. Taylor has ever written and educated people about…a real game changer!

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Shawn Wells

Master of Public Health, Registered Dietitian and Ingredientologist, Shawn Wells, has created over 700 supplements, food, beverages, cosmeceuticals and patented 20 novel ingredients. But behind this remarkable success is the story of a man who has struggled with suicidal thoughts, depression, and anxiety throughout his life. Tune in to this intimate conversation between The First Lady of Nutrition and Shawn Wells as he shares his breakthrough story of finding a rich and beautiful life out of this lifelong battle. Shawn discusses the important tools that helped him in his journey including a diet that relieved many of his health problems, biohacking, therapy, ‘psychedelic journeys,’ and supplements – just to name a few. He learned a vital lesson in how we can connect to and let go of our fear. This is a truly inspiring interview that you do not want to miss!

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Beverly Blass

Colon Hydrotherapy expert, Beverley Blass, has been a leader in the holistic field for nearly 40 years. She is also a specialist in Body-Centered Psychotherapy & Plant-Based Nutrition. Join the First Lady of Nutrition and Beverley Blass as she shares her own miraculous healing journey through alternative medicine which created in her a passion for sharing all she has learned with others.  Ann Louise and Beverley take an in-depth analysis into the fascinating world of Colon Hydrotherapy including how trauma and emotional issues affect the colon, the healing power of water and how colon hydrotherapy in combination with body centered psychotherapy and nutrition with a spiritual focus affects the whole being in an extraordinary way.

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Dr. Warren Hammer

Warren Hammer has authored over 300 articles on soft tissue treatment. He is truly a master of treating the fascial system – which in turn controls how the muscles work. Since 1985, Dr. Hammer has lectured nationally and internationally on the importance of soft tissue treatment and teaches on becoming a certified Fascial Manipulation®–Stecco® method (FM) instructor. He maintains that the total treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal problems must include an organized method of evaluating and treating the fascial system.  Join Ann Louise and Warren as they discuss the healing efficacy of hands-on soft tissue treatment including: the importance of fascia and its relationship to pain, the theory of Fascial Manipulation (FM), how FM differs from deep massage, treating trigger points & acupuncture, and how FM can be used for functional disorders – including reflux, digestive and breathing issues. Ann Louise is thrilled to be sharing this enlightening interview with all of you! For more information check out: www.hammer-hands.com.

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Dr. Bill McGraw

Join The First Lady of Nutrition as she welcomes back research scientist, Dr. Bill McGraw. Dr. McGraw specializes in working with detoxing clients from heavy metals – especially aluminum and mercury – and treating people using Rife technology. In this compelling interview, Dr. Bill and Ann Louise focus in on the little-known history of aluminum poisoning and toxicity including aluminum’s environmental and biological effects over the decades, how fluoride in our drinking water is a waste product of aluminum, the connection between aluminum and various diseases today, and most importantly solutions and safeguards to combat this epidemic. This is another amazing interview you won’t want to miss to learn why high silica Fiji Water may be your best heavy metal chelator.

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Maggie Jaqua

Join Ann Louise and Maggie Jaqua, Content Director of WholeFoods Magazine, as they take on the latest trends, research and supplements in the wellness industry moving into 2022.  According to Maggie, the big news in 2022 will include Resilience (the holistic approach to immunity); Vibrance (healthy aging and the reemergence of Elderberry and Ashwagandha as super immune natural boosters); Personalized Nutrition (because your body really knows best), and last but certainly not least; Healthy Comfort Foods. According to Maggie, WholeFoods Magazine is a one-stop resource for health and nutrition articles, providing valuable information regarding industry news, research, and trends.

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Deni Robinson

Deni Robinson has over 20 years’ experience in the direct sales and relationship marketing industry and is a sought-after keynote speaker for her raw and authentic guidance. Her training not only inspires, it more importantly, results in inspired ACTION.  She has been named one of the “Top 200 Worldwide Earners in MLM” since 2016 and has won numerous industry awards while amassing a sales organization of over 100,000 people and building successful teams across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Tune in with the First Lady of Nutrition to hear an inspiring and motivational dialogue as Deni generously shares her secrets for success and the traits of a super achiever in practical and easily understood steps.  In Deni’s own words, “I am passionate about health and wellness and making a difference to humanity. I believe people can come together to celebrate their prosperity of wisdom, wealth and happiness.”

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Ann Louise Gittleman Interviews Melissa Diane Smith

For the past 25 years, Melissa Diane Smith has been a pioneering health journalist and holistic nutritionist counseling clients and reporting on health-impactful nutrition topics that are not covered by mainstream media.  Join the First Lady of Nutrition and Melissa as they address head on the crisis caused by genetically modified foods (GMOs) beginning with a rundown of the two main types of GMOs on the market (herbicide-resistant and pesticide-producing), the Big Five (corn, cotton, canola, soybeans, and sugar from sugar beets), the main risks – and how people can learn more key points in Melissa’s book, Going Against GMOs. In addition to buying non-GMO and organic as much as possible, Melissa is passionate about going beyond and taking action to support regenerative farming.  This includes organic meat products from animals raised holistically through managed grazing that actually improve soil health. Improved soil health, in turn, helps conserve water, improve our environment, and produce more nutritious food.

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