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Today at Vidal Speaks you will get to know all about Medical Marijuana with Dr. Rachna Patel.

Dr. Patel completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) and went on to become a physician and completed her medical studies at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Vallejo, CA).

She stumbled on an ad that said “Medical Marijuana Physician Needed.” Knowing from first-hand experience that marijuana worked like a charm in resolving insomnia, she read every bit of research in peer-reviewed journals that she could get her hands on. Though the research was limited, it certainly showed promise, especially for conditions such as chronic pain, nausea and vomiting, and poor appetite.

So, a year later, she packed her bags and headed back across the country to witness the actual results patients were experiencing. There were patients that came off of highly-addictive daily pharmaceutical drugs for chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia, and, instead, were using marijuana only on an as-needed basis for these medical conditions. Patients with epilepsy, who weren’t able to function because of the highly sedative effects of pharmaceutical drugs, now had a sense of normalcy in their lives.

Then, there were patients with Parkinson’s who experienced a reduction in tremors and patients with Multiple Sclerosis who experienced a reduction of spasticity. The anecdotes are countless.

After about a year and half of working at these mills, which were just churning out medical marijuana cards for patients, she decided to start her own practice in Walnut Creek, CA, so that she could perform her work with a greater level of integrity and where she has been working for over half a decade.

Enjoy this amazing episode and learn everything about how Medical Marijuana has been helping lots of patients and so can do it with you.

Outline of This Great Episode

[11:15] Dr. Rachna Patel career briefing.

[12:22] Dr. Patel´s training in California.

[20:12]  Medical marijuana reduces the tremors significantly in Parkinson's patients.

[21:05] Chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia are the most common conditions treated with Medical Marijuana.

[23:07] Using medical marijuana to replace medications as a safer alternative.

[24:07] Insomnia treatment.

[25:30] Patients with chronic pain, when treated with marijuana, can reduce the prescription medication.

[26:36] Patients that suffer anxiety can avoid attacks using medical marijuana.

[31:35] How does Marijuana help reduce the pain?

[33:59] Marijuana impacts on both physical and mental components of pain.

[35:12] Marijuana has anti-inflammatory properties.

[36:13] THC and CBD can both be used depending on the condition.

[38:30] Different ways of consuming medical Marijuana (smoke, vaporized, eat, sublingual, rectal, and vaginal uses)

[41:30] Policies of protection differ by states for employees at jobs that have restrictions on the use of medical marijuana.

[51:09] California legalizing Medical Marijuana in January 2018.

[52:30] Conditions that can interfere with the use of Marijuana.

[53:45] Marijuana should be used appropriately.

[59:42] Quality of Marijuana plants being grown today.

[1:01:25] Regulations on Marijuana growing.

[1:02:21] Pesticides regulations on Cannabis is still a work in progress.

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Vidal receives today April Danann, a medical intuitive, who is in her essence a person deeply committed to fully understanding her body, mind, and soul on the deepest levels. Guided solely by her intuition, she has learned to place all her trust, faith, hope, and belief into her body. She believes that her spiritual journey will take her where she is destined to go. With absolute certainty, she knows her body can heal itself without drugs. Perhaps this is all you need to know about April, however, here are some details about her career:

Education

- Dip PT — Packaging Technology.  College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Cookstown.  

- Dip MI — Medical Intuition. Inner Access, Canada

- Dip NT — Nutritional Therapy.  Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health. 

- BSc (Hons) — Food Management & Marketing.  College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, Cookstown.

- MSc — Nutrition & Exercise Science.  University of Chester, UK

- Ph.D. (ongoing) — Naturopathic Medicine, University of Natural Medicine, California, USA

Other Courses

- Diploma — Kinesiology

- Diploma — Massage Therapy

- Diploma — Family Herbalist

Speaker Events

- 2017 — Wellness Day, Ballymaloe

- Happy Pear, Greystones

Other Roles

- 2014 - current — Secretary of Skibbereen Farmers Market board

- 2007 — Founder member of NTOI (Nutritional Therapists of Ireland)

April Danann — A Short History

April Danann left Canada for Europe in 1997, following a job offer in Amsterdam to start up the European branch of a Canadian company and then ended up staying, realizing her heart belonged here amongst the blow-ins and the original food culture that has become her life.

She'd always longed to live in Europe. Even though she was born and raised on Canada’s East coast and loved the fresh air, the wildness and sometimes the snow, she thinks it prepared her for West Cork and the rainy days of Ireland.

April has worked as a Medical Intuitive since as long as she can remember. Her interest in food and nutrition were natural companions to her ability to hear the body’s voice. Although she left the corporate world when her son was born to work on her own terms, in her own way; it prepared her for all that was to come.

Starting something, anything, from scratch is something that comes easily, quite like her West Cork kombucha scobies and apple cider vinegar mothers. Capturing wild organisms and growing a business; life just gets better.

Certainly, a great episode filled with useful information for you to get healthier one choice at the time, connecting with nature and becoming aware of the messages your body is giving you. Enjoy!

Outline of This Great Episode

[8:35] How April Danann started as a medical intuitive.

[10:09] Food and natural medicine is the way to treat your body.

[11:24] DES daughter brought the biggest challenge when she found out she was pregnant.

[13:25] Ramifications of being a DES child.

[16:07] What does it mean to be a Medical Intuitive?

[17:19] Combination of Emotional patterns and Intuitive Medicine.

[19:14] We all have intuition but some people are really gifted with it.

[21:18] In my family all were psychic but were terrified of it.

[23:10] People are looking for quick fixes.

[24:54] Reasons for mystery illnesses are emotional patterns and chemical exposures.

[31:01] A toxin is something that does not support the whole.

[33:45] In current civilizations we have lost the connection with the ground.

[35:23] Access to clean water is basic to our bodies.

[36:51] Your plate needs to be 80% vegetables.

[42:04] Grow your own vegetables and herbs, and if you can’t go to the local farmers market.

[43:01] Different uses of herbs.

[44:38] Dandelion uses.

[45:58] How does Elderberry Vinegar is produced?

[50:43] Scobies and Kombucha production.

[55:54] How to do different fastings.

[1:02:38] The process of a Medical Intuitive session.

[1:06:12] Common health problems nowadays.

[1:07:30] Our immune systems are at risk.

[1:10:48] Three tips for a healthier living.

Mentioned In This Episode

Visit Vidal Speak website.

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Learn more about April Dannan

Instagram: AprilDannan

Twitter: @DanannSpl4ces

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In Today’s Episode

This week, Vidal is welcoming Dr. Reese, who will interview her about how today the world needs homeopathy more than ever!

Dr. Reese Halter’s passion for the environment is lifelong. He is a powerful voice for bees, trees, seas, nature's wellness science, and saving nature now. Dr. Halter is a distinguished conservation biologist, an award-winning broadcaster, and prolific writer.

Dr. Halter has the unique talent of making current complex environmental issues accessible and compelling to any audience. He believes that human beings are terrific problem solvers, and for every issue, there are at least three solutions. His passion to protect our planet is contagious.

Dr. Reese Halter is an eco-stress physiologist specializing in Earth’s life support systems. 

Listen to this eye-opening podcast that breaks down the reasons why we need to tune up with our bodies and nature, realizing that our world needs the wisdom of homeopathy. Mother nature has all the cures! Enjoy the show!

Outline of This Great Episode

[5:44] Why homeopathy has been held back currently.

[6:59] A homeopath spends three hours with each patient per session.

[15:48] Medical experts usually don't have nutritional educational; a homeopath needs to know about food and its impact on the body.

[18:38] A plant-based diet gets you out of many disease spectrums.

[22:25] Homeopathy is the remedy for the future, current antibiotics won’t work against superbugs.

[24:55] Don´t ever suppress a fever with an aspirin.

[26:01] Homeopathy is not a substance, it's an energy medicine.

[26:56] Homeopathy and mental illness.

[27:55] Your vital force will push symptoms back if you try to suppress them with drugs.

[31:05] Our thoughts and that to which we are exposed affect our mental health.

[37:59] Inflammation is treated in homeopathy with bee remedy (Apis Mellifica).

[43:45] Different levels of health according to homeopathy.

[47:27] Everyone should learn basic homeopathy for their family.

[50:08] Ten elements to have in your basic kit.

[59:54] Mother nature has all our cures.

[1:02:45] First, take care of how you are feeding yourself.

[1:07:21] Detox, get back to nature, practice compassion to save the planet.

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Homeopathy Today Magazine

Deborah Vidal’s Website

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Save Nature Now, Dr. Reese’s upcoming book

In Today’s Episode

Today I’m pleased to once again be talking with Lani Muelrath. Lani has been vegetarian/vegan since 1973, when she also started teaching yoga and began a meditation practice. The ethical considerations of treatment of animals, the environment, and health were natural outgrowths of these practices. Her early studies in meditation took her to India on retreat several times. Since then she undertook the study of Mindfulness Meditation, which she has practiced for over twenty-five years. She has studied with some of the best-known leaders in mindfulness practices. She has also been featured on CBS-TV, ABC-TV, Prevention magazine, USA Today, Huffington Post, The Saturday Evening Post, and NSPR. She created and starred in her own CBS television show, Lani’s All Heart Aerobics, and has served as presenter and consultant for the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine, The Complete Health Improvement Project, and Plant Pure Nation.

Lani is truly an expert on adopting a mindful, vegan lifestyle, and I hope you enjoy this interview with her!

Outline of This Great Episode

[5:30] Deborah introduces Lani.

[8:58] Lani has just released a new book, The Mindful Vegan.

[11:03] Mindfulness is trendy right now, but for a good reason.

[11:55] How did Lani become interested in Mindfulness?

[14:32] Mindfulness leads to dramatic reduction in reactivity and to better brain states.

[18:18] You are not alone.

[21:36] Mindfulness is not just a practice, it’s a way of life.

[28:49] Lani noticed a disconnect in the Mindfulness world that motivated her to write her book.

[31:25] Lani realized that eating dairy was causing her inner dissonance.

[33:19] The goal of Lani’s book is to give people specific, actionable tools to practice Mindfulness.

[35:45] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you!

[37:00] One surgeon uses mindfulness in his medical practice.

[43:13] What is the difference between formal practice and informal practice?

[48:35] Everyone can find time to meditate.

[51:07] It’s important to connect with physical sensations and emotions.

[59:06] When practicing mindfulness we don’t attempt to change our feelings.

[1:01:05] Mindfulness can increase self-confidence.

[1:02:22] Lani leaves us with her final mindfulness tips.

[1:05:05] Lani is in the process of recording audio segments to support the program outlined in her book.

[1:06:12] Here’s how you can preorder Lani’s book and get a bonus gift.

Mentioned In This Episode

The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace, and Happiness by Lani Muelrath

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LaniMuelrath.com

In Today’s Episode

Dr. Kristin Neff studied communications as an undergraduate at the University of California at Los Angeles. She did her graduate work at University of California at Berkeley, studying moral development with Dr. Elliot Turiel. Her dissertation research was conducted in Mysore, India, where she examined children’s moral reasoning. She then spent two years of post-doctoral study with Dr. Susan Harter at Denver University, studying issues of authenticity and self-concept development. She is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

During Dr. Neff’s last year of graduate school, she became interested in Buddhism and has been practicing meditation in the Insight Meditation tradition ever since. While doing her post-doctoral work she decided to conduct research on self-compassion — a central construct in Buddhist psychology and one that had not yet been examined empirically.

In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an 8-week program to teach self-compassion skills. The program, co-created with her colleague Chris Germer, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is called Mindful Self-Compassion. Her book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, was published by William Morrow in April, 2011.

In our conversation today we talk about the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion, and how self-compassion can help you heal.

Outline of This Great Episode

[3:19] Deborah introduces Dr. Neff.

[5:21] How did Dr. Neff become interested in self-compassion?

[7:18] Self-esteem and self-compassion are intricately connected.

[9:02] Parents aren’t raising their children’s self-esteem in healthy ways.

[13:36] There is such a thing as healthy self-esteem.

[15:14] How does abuse affect self-esteem?

[17:21] Compassionate self-talk and compassionate self-touch are important.

[21:52] You can help yourself through shock and grief.

[25:35] It’s very important to distinguish self-compassion from self-pity.

[28:44] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you!

[30:00] Narcissism levels have raised, but there’s more to the story.

[33:48] Where does narcissism come from?

[39:17] Many compassionate people lack self-compassion.

[45:25] Buddhism is all about compassion.

[48:44] Compassion promotes healing.

[50:19] Dr. Neff has developed a training course to teach people how to practice self-compassion.

[53:43] Dr. Neff leaves us with three tips.

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SelfCompassion.org

In Today’s Episode

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is one of the leading gut health experts in the country and the creator of the popular HappyGutMD Instagram account. He is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an integrative approach and a passion for gut health. He advocates for consuming more plants, prebiotics over probiotics, and do-it-yourself fermentation.

Dr. B. has a B.S. from Vanderbilt University, an M.D. from Georgetown University, and a Master’s of Clinical Investigation from Northwestern University. He received the Rambach Award as the top internal medicine resident at Northwestern and was the chief medical resident. He also received the award as the top GI fellow at The University of North Carolina and was chief gastroenterology fellow. While at UNC he did advanced epidemiology training at the top-rated UNC - Gillings School of Public Health and received a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. B. has an accomplished background in research, with more than 20 scientific articles published and more than 40 presentations at national meetings, including being selected for the Digestive Disease Week Presidential Plenary as one of the top studies among thousands of submissions.

These days he is a partner at Lowcountry Gastroenterology in Charleston, SC, and the founder of Dr. B. Gut Health. He regularly gives sold-out talks in the Charleston community and in 2016 started HappyGutMD on Instagram as a way to connect with his patients and share his perspective. It has rapidly become the most popular gastroenterology account on Instagram and the premier source for gut health tips from a trusted source. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging with his family, swimming, and experimenting with fermentation recipes.

Outline of This Great Episode

[2:16] A whole-food, plant-based diet has been proven to reverse chronic disease over and over again.

[6:26] Deborah introduces Dr. B.

[7:38] We have learned so much about gut bacteria in the past decade.

[11:50] The highest concentration of bacteria anywhere is in the colon.

[14:17] We are facing totally different diseases than our ancestors did. We need to reevaluate our approach to disease.

[17:46] You can get data about your gut health and be a part of furthering gut health knowledge by joining The American Gut Project.

[20:37] The diversity of the plants that you eat may determine gut health.

[24:14] All health starts in the gut. We must eat for gut health.

[30:29] What is a prebiotic and how is it different from a probiotic?

[31:24] What is the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber?

[35:42] Dr. B. recommends that almost everybody ramp up their fiber intake.

[41:50] What are “blue zones” and what can we learn from them?

[47:14] Plant-based eating is more nutritious and more exciting.

[49:37] After you make the transition, your body and microbiome will crave plant foods.

[51:01] Fermented foods are one of the missing puzzle pieces for developing a healthy microbiome.

[54:28] Dr. B. explains how to make sauerkraut.

[58:17] Kombucha is good for you.

[1:01:28] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you!

[1:02:48] Fermentation will eat up the sugar you originally put in your kombucha.

[1:04:50] Dr. B. ferments everything he can, including watermelon rinds.

[1:06:29] How long do fermented foods last? Can everyone eat fermented foods?

[1:12:50] Probiotic supplements are helpful in certain situations, but fermented foods are usually better.

[1:17:50] You should select your probiotic carefully.

[1:22:03] The gut is the second brain.

[1:29:58] The human body is so resilient, but it’s so important that we change our habits and help our bodies out.

[1:33:21] What causes bloating?

[1:38:11] Some people benefit from digestive enzymes.

[1:42:52] Dr. B. leaves us with his three top tips.

Mentioned In This Episode

The American Gut Project

The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People, by Dan Buettner

The Art of Fermentation, by Sandor Katz

VSL #3 Probiotic

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Mount Pleasant Hospital

Eastcoopermedctr.com

@happygutmd on Instagram

In Today’s Episode

Dr. William Bulsiewicz, also known as Dr. B., is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital as well as gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at the University of North Carolina. During his 12 years of medical training, Dr. B. was recognized for his clinical excellence and received the highest award given in both his residency and fellowship program.

Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America? (Number one is lung cancer.) Dr. B. has seen some severe cases of colon cancer, often times among people younger than 50, and it is always heart breaking. On the show, Dr. B discusses why you should seriously consider a plant-based diet, why acid reflux is on the rise, the dangers of taking too many antibiotics, and why you should get a colonoscopy. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview, so tune in next week to hear more from Dr. B.!

Outline of This Great Episode

[2:50] How is a vegan diet related to weather?

[6:10] Who is Dr. B.?

[9:40] Why did Dr. B. switch to a plant-based lifestyle?

[17:55] Traditional doctors simply aren’t talking about diet or nutrition at all.

[20:45] So many doctors are afraid of saying, ‘I don’t know.’ Instead, they’d rather tell you it’s dangerous before researching the facts.

[21:45] Most doctors who treat inflammatory bowel diseases will tell you that diet has no effect on these diseases. This is wrong and science has proven this is wrong.

[22:50] So many women are afraid of eating soy products because they do not want to get breast cancer. This information is simply false.

[27:00] The average American spends 85-90% of their food budget on processed food, meat, or dairy.

[28:20] What are some of the common things Dr. B. sees in his practice?

[31:05] Why is acid reflux on the rise?

[38:50] Good guys prevail. If you have enough good bacteria, they are able to fight off the bad guys.

[40:10] Not all medicines are bad. There’s no question that the invention of antibiotics has saved lives and increased our life expectancy by 15 years. However, the regular use of antibiotics is hurting our bodies.

[42:55] The idea isn’t to obliterate the bad bacteria. The idea is to empower the good bacteria.

[45:20] It’s time to take a break! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you!

[48:0] You can wipe out 35% of bacteria in your gut in just 5 days with an antibiotic and never be the same again.

[48:55] What is Barrett’s Esophagus syndrome?

[53:00] Is there a difference between esophageal cancer and throat cancer?

[54:30] When should people do a colonoscopy?

[55:30] Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in America. Number one is lung cancer.

[1:11:35] Unfortunately, the prep before you get a colonoscopy can not be avoided. There just aren’t better alternatives out there right now.

[1:13:05] What kinds of foods contribute to colon cancer?

[1:17:45] Tune into next week for part 2 of this episode!

Mentioned In This Episode

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

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Mount Pleasant Hospital

Eastcoopermedctr.com

In Today’s Episode

Dr. Patrick Jones is a Veterinarian, Naturopath, and Clinical Herbalist based in Buhl, Idaho. He owns and operates Fairview Animal Hospital, and is a clinical herbalist for both man and beast. Because of his veterinary credentials and license, he has had the unique opportunity to treat cases that most herbalists wouldn’t dream of addressing. He does a lot of lecturing, workshops, and herb walks to help people roll up their sleeves and get beyond the theoretical and into real applications. The culmination of this passion for teaching others can be found at the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine.

My interview with Dr. Jones is perfect for anyone who wants to take a more natural, herbalistic approach to their medicine. Leverage the power of what our natural plants can do for your health, with the help of Dr. Jones’s vast knowledge of herbs.

Outline of This Great Episode

[2:05] Deborah’s heart goes out to all the Hurricane Harvey victims right now.

[3:25] Deborah introduces Dr. Jones.

[8:00] How did Dr. Jones get into teaching people to grow and use their own herbs for medicine?

[12:05] Dr. Jones grows around 150 species on his property. For the herbs he can’t grow effectively himself, where does he go?

[15:40] What’s the best way for people to learn about herbs? It’s not as complex as you might think!

[21:50] Take your time with learning about what each plant does. If you take on too many at once, you may get overwhelmed.

[23:00] Can you use the same types of herbs with animals as you can with people?

[24:55] Dr. Jones has a course on his website, HomeGrown Herbalist, that anybody can attend! Dr. Jones discusses what you can learn from it.

[33:00] Traditional medicine is not the only way to go. There are alternatives!

[35:35] What’s the trick to healing cats via herbs? They hate herbs!

[39:50] Dr. Jones believes we over-vaccinate our animals.

[41:35] What are some of Dr. Jones’s top favorite plants/herbs? 

[47:35] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you!

[53:00] Dr. Jones shares a client story about how plantain saved a man’s hand.

[1:00:15] Camomile is unique because it helps protects, restores, and heals the kidneys.

[1:05:20] What are some of the benefits of grape leaves?

[1:14:20] If someone has a bad cough or a back spasm, what would be the best remedies for it?

[1:17:35] Where can people go to find out more about Dr. Jones?

Mentioned In This Episode

“Home Grown Herbalist — Don’t Just Do Something Stand There”

Mountain Rose Herbs

Strictly Medicinal Seeds

Companion Plants

In Today’s Episode

Our guest today, Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D., attended the University of Texas School of Public Health, and then attended the University of Health Sciences Chicago Medical School. She completed her postgraduate training at the Harbor/UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Connealy began practicing medicine in 1986. In 1992, she founded the Center For New Medicine, in Irvine, California, where she serves as Medical Director. In 2009, she opened Cancer Center For Healing, and in 2015, she opened Addiction Center For Healing.

My interview with Dr. Connealy is invaluable if you have cancer or want to prevent cancer from affecting your life. She will bring you hope and vital information for getting, and staying, healthy in today’s toxic world.

Outline of This Great Episode

[6:00] Deborah introduces Dr. Connealy.

[8:58] Cancer is a world-wide burden.

[11:07] People aren’t really talking about cancer deaths.

[14:53] What are the causes of surges in cancer rates?

[16:27] You must set your mind to be healthy.

[18:48] We must optimize our food and environment.

[21:48] Liver cleansing is important.

[23:06] Electromagnetic pollution is contributing to cancer.

[29:02] Quality sleep is crucial to healing.

[29:44] You need seven-to-nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day, and good vegetarian fats.

[34:58] Dr. Connealy doesn’t practice “alternative medicine.”

[37:58] What tests does Dr. Connealy recommend for people trying to prevent cancer?

[42:03] Thank you to everyone who left us a review last week! Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products, and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you!

[44:26] Chances of recovery are not good with chemo.

[46:11] Most doctors do the bare minimum that is required of them.

[47:13] We all need to work together to be the best we can be.

[49:26] Chemo makes cancer stem cells more virulent.

[50:57] Dr. Connealy does IPT for her patients.

[53:36] So much treatment is not covered by insurance now.

[56:53] What do patients who heal from cancer have in common?

[1:02:10] The body is resilient, and you can heal from any stage of disease, but the sooner you start, the better.

[1:03:40] Don’t panic.

[1:05:26] Fasting, coffee enemas, vitamin C and pancreatic enzymes can do amazing things for your body.

[1:08:48] How can you become Dr. Connealy’s patient?

Mentioned In This Episode

The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer, by Leigh Erin Connealy, MD

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ConnealyMD.com

Cancer Center For Healing 

Center For New Medicine

In Today’s Episode

Our guest today, Dr. Hanscom, is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in complex spine problems in all areas of the spine. He has expertise in adult and pediatric spinal deformities, such as scoliosis and kyphosis. A significant part of his practice is devoted to performing surgery on patients who have had multiple prior spine surgeries. He works for Swedish Neuroscience Specialists in Seattle, Washington, and he is the founder of the Puget Sound Spine Society, a nonprofit educational group which provides a regional forum for physicians to share ideas regarding optimum spine care.

He is the author of a book titled, Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, which I highly recommend that you read, because he explains in full detail why his method works, and what you need to do to get out of chronic pain or chronic anxiety. This book will be, and has been, a miracle for many.

Our conversation today centered around anger, anxiety, perfectionism, forgiveness and how these things connect to chronic pain.

Outline of This Great Episode

[2:04] So many people are struggling with chronic pain syndromes or mystery illnesses.

[4:08] Anger leads to pain.

[5:22] How can you know if you’ve truly forgiven someone?

[8:41] Deborah introduces Dr. Hanscom.

[10:59] Dr. Hanscom’s journey to becoming a forgiveness expert began when he started having panic attacks.

[14:23] Dr. Hanscom realized that he had developed a victim mindset.

[15:24] Suppressing emotions causes brain damage.

[17:49] How should you handle anger?

[20:30] Talk therapy alone will not solve anger.

[22:46] Forgiveness is a necessary selfish act.

[27:20] Being present is key to healing chronic pain.

[29:02] Perfectionism is deadly.

[34:11] Forgiveness is letting go.

[36:44] You need to become aware of your thoughts and their effects on your nervous system.

[38:29] Dr. Hanscom walks us through how you might deal with anger over a spouse being late.

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[45:09] Why is it so hard for people to forgive?

[48:38] Make sure you aren’t using meditation to suppress emotions.

[51:12] This isn’t about getting rid of anger, it’s about handling anger in a healthy way.

[52:19] There is real anger and there is perceived anger, and they both have to be let go.

[56:59] Practicing awareness and compassion makes the world much more interesting.

[1:00:16] Homeopathy can treat people who have a very hard time letting go of the past.

[1:03:50] The Hoffman Process was life changing for Dr. Hanscom.

[1:05:33] Medications and surgery treat symptoms.

[1:06:52] Is it harder to forgive yourself or others?

[1:09:04] Forgiveness is a process.

[1:11:37] Can you have closure and forgive a person who has died?

[1:12:56] Dr. Hanscom leaves us with three practical tips to begin to let go, and end chronic pain.

[1:15:58] Dr. Hanscom shares a patient success story.

Mentioned In This Episode

Forgive for Good: A Prescription for Health and Happiness, by Frederic Luskin

Back in Control: A Spine Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, by David Hanscom

The Way to Love: The Last Meditations of Anthony de Mello, by Anthony de Mello

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, by David Burns

The Hoffman Process

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