Fasting is a not a new phenomenon, but it has experienced a great resurgence in the last few years. Knowing and understanding exactly what it is and how to go about it can mean the difference between healing at an exponential rate and making yourself more sick. Join Dr Tursha' as she talks Water Fasting 101 with Dr. Sharon Borkowski. Explore how to safely enter into a water fast and what you can expect during the process. Water fasting is powerful medicine! It's an important healing tool to be used.... safely. Please listen in to learn more!

On today's episode of The Practically Healthy Life Show, Dr. Tursha' talks to Cherie Monet, the author of "Healthy Never Tasted So Good: You Are What You Eat and Absorb". They will be discussing ways that you can eat healthy with DELICIOUS, easy to prepare foods. Eating a healthy diet doesn't have to be complicated. It doesn't have to take a lot of time. And eating healthy doesn't have to be tasteless. You CAN in fact have tasty food that will be quick and healing to your body. What are some of your favorite healthy recipes? Do you have any ingredients that are a "must-have" in all your healthy recipes? Share with us!

Fasting has seen a resurgence in popularity in the last few years and that could be a great thing!! In our efforts to improve our health, it needs to be understood the benefits, risks and potential results that can occur from fasting. In today's episode, Dr. Tursha' discusses coconut water fasting with Chef Skai Juice in beautiful Puerto Rico! Join them as they discuss the benefits of drinking coconut water, why it may be preferable to water fasting, and how to incorporate it into your life. Have you ever drank fresh coconut water straight from the fruit? Did you ever participate in a fast? What was your experience? Share your experiences below!

In the journey to health, wellness, and holistic healing there are lots of new things to learn, many things that need to be un-learned, and even more information that must be re-wired. One of the main points of struggle for most people is what to eat and when to eat it. Join Dr. Tursha' as she discusses 14 foods that you should know from Raw Foodist, Ultra Marathoner and Water Fasting coach, Kristopher Aaron. Food truly is medicine. It has the amazing power to heal us OR make us ill (often without us even realizing it). Listen in today as we share the foods that you should definitely have on your menu daily in order to reach your health goals! Have you tried any of these foods? Are there any other foods you would add to the list?

There are a lot of people dealing with mental health concerns today - Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, etc. It's a rising problem and the conventional therapies are not reaching as many people as quickly as we would like. Join Dr. Tursha' Hamilton and Dr. Jen Williamson as they discuss how to use nutritional therapies for targeted and individualized treatments of mental health disorders. Know that there IS help. There ARE ways to help you manage, maintain, and improve your mental health status. Listen in and explore the possiblities! You can also Join Dr. Tursha' on Social Media - FB, Twitter, IG - @DrTursha or on the web: www.DrTursha.com or www.PracticallyHealthy.org

Many of us live a life we don't love. We go to a job that we don't like to make enough money to pay for the things we think we want. We are stuck in traffic each day getting to and from work. Ends are barely meeting. Stress is high and happiness is low. So many of us desire a better life. One that fills us with joy and allows us the freedom to do what we want with our families. Join Dr. Tursha' as she talks to Chef Skai Juice about how to get out of the Rat Race and start living the magical life of happiness that you were meant to live. Have you taken steps to get out the Rat Race? What were some of the things you did to increase the joy and freedom in your own life? Join Dr. Tursha' on Social Media - FB, Twitter, IG - @DrTursha or on the web: www.DrTursha.com or www.PracticallyHealthy.org

Join Dr. Tursha' Hamilton as she discusses #CardioVascularDisease, what it is, how it can be assessed, and what you can do about it with Dr. Michelle Raithel. CVD is growing in prevalence as a leading cause of death in the US. More people are being diagnosed at younger ages and at varied levels of health. Aside from the regular testing and monitoring, there are other things that can be done to help decrease your chances of developing CVD and things you can do to assist in the healing process if you DO have CVD. If you would like further discussion, let us know! Join Dr. Tursha' on Social Media - FB, Twitter, IG - @DrTursha or on the web: www.DrTursha.com or www.PracticallyHealthy.org

Join Dr. Tursha' Hamilton as talks to Dr. Candace Mathers about using holistic and conventional therapies to optimize the health of those with Down Syndrome and other Special Needs. There are many health challenges that can come along with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome, but there are a lot of things that can be done to help increase the chances of a stronger, brighter future or those diagnosed. Listen in an become EMPOWERED about all the possibilties that lie ahead! Connect with Dr. Tursha' on Social Media - FB, Twitter, IG - @DrTursha Or on the web www.DrTursha.com OR www.PracticallyHealthy.org

Join Dr. Tursha' Hamilton as she discusses Diabetes and Mid-Section Weight Gain (aka Muffin Top, 'dunlap', baby weight, etc) with Dr. Steven Sabatier. "What are the causes? Is there a way to fix it? What can I eat to get rid of this gut that I have? I've tried EVERY diet out there. Is there something that I'm missing?" These are some of the many questions people often ask when trying to lose weight and get rid of belly fat. Listen in to get some answers. Have you tried any of these methods? Did they work for you? Connect with Dr. Tursha': Facebook, Twitter, IG: @DrTursha Website: www.DrTursha.com or www.PracticallyHealthy.org

Join Dr. Tursha' as she speaks to Dr. Sherline Agena about what you can do to have muscles that work optimally. When we think of muscles, we often think of the skeletal muscles. The ones we work out at the gym. What we should begin to consider is all the muscles in our body that operate outside of our visible muscles. By feeding your muscles the proper nutrition, you may find "cures" to things like Migraines, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Headaches, Restless Legs Stomach Cramps and much, MUCH more!!!! Learn what nutrients you may be lacking and how you can get them at the doses you need. Have you "cured" or reduced any of your symptoms with nutritional therapy? We'd love to hear about it. Join Dr. Tursha' on Social Media - FB, Twitter, IG - @DrTursha or on the web: www.DrTursha.com or www.PracticallyHealthy.org