Why consider a plant-based diet? There is a lot of evidence that a well-balanced plant-based diet can be beneficial for the heart and can also help people lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. In this episode, I interview Registered Dietitian Sharon Palmer, who is well known for her plant-based approach to nutrition. In our show today, she provides great information on the health benefits of plant-based eating and also shares with us many easy and helpful tips on how to include more plant-based whole foods in your diet. Join us!

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Chronic inflammation is the driving force behind heart disease and atherosclerosis as well as a host of other chronic diseases. Learn which foods are anti-inflammatory and which tend to create inflammation in the body so you can gain control over your health.

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Join us for this week's episode which features Part 2 of my interview with Ayurveda expert, Susie Colles, PhD.

In this episode, Susie discusses:

• Finding balance for those whose dosha is a dual-type
• Which types of foods restore balance and which tend to create imbalance for each of the 3 dosha-types: Vata, Pitta and Kapha
• Detailed overview of the additional topics in her new book, “The Art of Ayurvedic Nutrition”

If you haven’t yet checked out last week’s episode which features Part 1 of our interview, I encourage you to do that - it provides a good introduction to basic Ayurveda principles and it will help you understand some of the concepts we dive into today.

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Today, we continue our recent theme of discussing alternative approaches to health - this time, we turn our attention to Ayurveda. This episode provides a great introduction to the principles of Ayurvedic Nutrition. It features Part 1 of Lisa's interview with Susie Colles, PhD, a dietitian and expert in this topic - her new book is called "The Art of Ayurvedic Nutrition". Join us!

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It turns out that some of the factors that enhance longevity also improve heart health. In this episode, I discuss longevity with Scott Fulton who is the founder of a successful longevity program. His program focuses on 5 pillars of longevity - can you guess what they are? Tune in to find out!

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In my experience as a Health Coach/Dietitian, I've helped many people with their weight loss goals. I've realized that there are 3 things that are important for success with weight loss and keeping the weight off long-term. In this episode, I share and discuss these 3 qualities in detail - they represent the ideal mindset for someone to be in to prepare for successful weight loss.

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Stress Management expert, Anne Taylor, PhD, discusses how ancient practices, such as those from the Kundalini yoga tradition, can heal high-functioning anxiety and increase our health and happiness. We also discuss the vagus nerve in depth and the effects it has throughout the body, on the heart and on the nervous system. Join us!

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In this episode, Lisa gives practical tips on choosing supplements and shares her personal experience with different heart health supplements. Also, we continue our in-depth conversation with integrative physician, Dr. Stephen Sinatra. He gives additional recommendations for beneficial supplements and advises which tests are especially helpful for assessing your heart disease risk. Join us! Find episode resources at: vitalitahealth.com

In this episode, we look at heart health from the perspective of integrative medicine with a true leader and pioneer in the field, Dr. Stephen Sinatra. Dr. Sinatra is a cardiologist, nutrition specialist and psychotherapist. He has decades of experience and is extremely knowledgeable and forward-thinking about a variety of areas of heart health. This episode includes Part 1 of my interview with him, where we discuss how emotional expression (or suppression) affects the heart and we begin our discussion of the best supplements for optimal heart health.

Health disclaimer: This podcast discusses wellness strategies for heart health in an informational and educational manner only, with information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. This podcast is not intended to replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury. You should consult a physician or other trusted health care professional before adopting any of the suggestions in this podcast. Neither Lisa Henderson or Vitalita Health accept any liability for any loss or damage you may incur.

Feeling socially isolated? In this episode, discover the profound effects of social connection on your heart health as well as on your overall physical and mental health. Learn strategies for becoming more socially connected. Discover what a "vulnerability hawk" is and how you can become one! Join us for a deep and thought provoking interview with Clinical Psychologist, Jonathan Kanter, PhD, Director of the Center for the Science of Social Connection at the University of Washington.