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“Why does my back hurt?” You are not alone in asking this question. I have experienced a lot of back pain and have had many kinds of treatment. In this episode, I want to talk to you about why we have back pain and what kinds of treatment really work. If you or someone you love has back pain, or if you simply want to prevent back problems from happening, you will want to listen to this episode and find out what steps to take toward healing.

Do you have back pain even though you haven’t had a specific injury? While injuries certainly can cause a lot of back pain, there are a number of other causes as well. In this episode, I’ll talk about reasons why your back hurts that you may or may not be aware of. If you listen, you will probably identify which factors may be contributing to your back problems. And then I will tell you what you can do to treat those problems, as well as how to prevent them if you are not already experiencing back pain.

Standard medical treatments for back pain usually start with opioid drugs that are addictive. These drugs don’t address the cause and have so many negative effects. I don’t believe that is a good place to start. In this episode, I will tell you about many alternative treatments that really work, and why you should always try them before agreeing to standard treatments. If you do need surgery, there are some things you need to know and ask about first. Listen to this episode to learn more and start caring for your back.

Would you like to prevent back problems from happening? I know I would. And in this episode, I will describe some things that you can do to keep your back healthy and strong. From what you eat to how you move, and more - so many things contribute to a healthy back. Listen in to find out how to lower your risk of ever having to ask, “Why does my back hurt?”

Do you want pain relief without relying on opioid drugs? Many supplements and homeopathic remedies can help. In this episode, I’ll tell you about my favorites, and how to use them. Instead of heading to the pharmacy, try using some of these natural relievers of pain and inflammation. Your body will thank you. I’m so glad I get to share with you what I have learned from years of experience. I hope you find this podcast really helpful!

• [2:00] Intro to this episode about back pain.
• [4:45] Explanation of spine physiology and common areas for back pain.
• [9:55] Definitions of problems you can have with your back.
• [17:42] Why does my back hurt?
• [22:47] Standard medical treatments for back pain.
• [28:32] Break and thank-yous.
• [29:35] A quick list of alternative treatments for back pain.
• [31:01] When are massage and rolfing good choices for treating back pain?
• [32:55] Prolotherapy changed my life.
• [36:21] How chiropractic treatments contribute to back health.
• [37:59] How Korean acupuncture worked for me.
• [39:47] Physical therapy benefits for back pain.
• [40:47] What stretching, yoga, and pilates do for back health.
• [43:04] Supplements and oils that help with back pain.
• [45:55] A tens unit helps relieve back pain.
• [46:40] Homeopathic remedies for back pain.

• Pain, Pain, Go Away (affiliate link)
• Upper Cervical Chiropractic Unlocks the Body's Power and Health, with Dr. Twong, Episode 29
• Do-it-yourself Joint Pain Relief

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Barry Kapp is the founder of Wisdom of the Earth; he is an accomplished healer/practitioner, who consults with clients in person or by Skype on aromatherapy use for both humans and animals.

His wife, Cynthia Olivera is a certified medicinal aromatherapist and a movement/yoga instructor. She and Barry do transformational body work together, utilizing the oils and their intuitive gifts to work with clients in moving forward with grace and surety in their lives.

Barry Kapp has studied aromatherapy in Turkey, France & Israel & shares his learning in seminars & through his own Medicinal Aromatherapy practice. Barry’s mentors have included the Trees and Plants, Kurt Schnaubelt, PhD., Daniel Penoel, MD, Dr., Pierre Franchomme, PhD., Malte Hozzel, PhD., and Claude LaPraz, MD. Barry has completed extensive training in many physical modalities and integrates them with the Essences in his consultations. Barry has studied and practiced herbology for 35 years, guided by a father who was a self-taught herbalist, prospering health-wise for 85+ years. Formerly a dairy and cash crop farmer, Barry used herbology to treat his animals, and they, in turn, taught him many truths about all beings’ true connection to Mother Earth.

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Today’s guest, Barry Kapp, believes that the trees love being able to share their essence to heal humans and other species, and this is the foundation of medicinal aromatherapy. In this episode, Barry talks about the essential oils we get from trees and how they help heal our minds, spirits, and bodies. Listen in to this very interesting conversation as Barry and I talk about essential oils and what they can do for you in every aspect of your life.

Barry’s journey into medicinal aromatherapy and essential oils began in his childhood. In today’s episode he tells his story of being raised by parents who self-taught herbal medicine, how he went from farming to aromatherapy, and many of the things he has learned in a lifetime of communing with the trees. He has such a fascinating story - I know you’ll want to hear it.

Pure essential oils have an effect on us spiritually, emotionally, and physically. In this episode, Barry Kapp explains these connections, and talks with me about several specific oils and what they do, as well as the connection between what part of the tree the oil is from and what conditions it can heal. Whether you have a problem with anger, simply want a more healthy deodorant, or are facing a serious illness like cancer, medicinal aromatherapy and essential oils can help. Listen to my conversation with Barry Kapp to find out how.

What if you have an aversion to an essence? Does that mean you should avoid it? Barry Kapp has a clear answer to that question in this episode, and tells me what a person with an aversion needs to do in order to clear it and get the benefit of the oil. If there are oils you simply can’t tolerate, listen to this episode and find out what that means and what you can do about it so that you get the full benefits of medicinal aromatherapy.

There are so many different essential oils. It can sometimes be overwhelming. If you want to start using essential oils and medicinal aromatherapy, where do you begin? I asked this question in today’s episode, and Barry Kapp told me the six oils that he recommends to start with, and why. Listen in to find out how to get started and where you can easily purchase these pure essential oils.

• [4:22] Intro to today’s guest, Barry Kapp.
• [7:00] How Barry got started on the journey of aromatherapy and essential oils.
• [12:18] What is the definition of Medicinal aromatherapy?
• [23:19] Why do trees make such powerful medicine?
• [29:28] Trees: The grandmother guardians of the earth.
• [33:50] Is there a danger to the trees because of the environment being so toxic?
• [37:18] Break, thank you’s, announcements about the podcast.
• [39:25] Is there a concern for the trees because of destructive tree farming practices?
• [42:06] The physical, emotional, and spiritual healing properties of Sandalwood, Jasmine, and Eucalyptus.
• [51:34] Frankincense - a powerhouse of healing.
• [58:29] Is there an essence that helps get rid of negative energy from another person?
• [1:01:55] Uses of vetiver oil.
• [1:04:34] What if a person has an aversion to an essence?
• [1:08:53] What oils are the best for a person who is just getting started?
• [1:12:27] How to connect with Barry Kapp.
• [1:15:43] A few last thoughts from Barry.

• Ty Bollinger – Truth about Cancer website
• Wisdomoftheearth.com
• Book: Wisdom of the Earth - Medicinal Grade Plant & Tree Essences for Phyto-Aromatherapy - Essential Essences (Oils) - Book & Reference Guide (Affiliate link)
• Book: The Wisdom of the Earth Speaks the Truth about Aromatherapy (Affiliate link)
• Book: Voices of Light and Voices of Love (Affiliate link)

Why are so many people suffering from mystery illnesses? If you don’t know, you’re in good company, because most doctors don’t know, either. Today I want to talk to you about what is causing these problems, and what you can do about it. If you are suffering from chronic pain or an undiagnosable disease, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode and start your journey to a better life.

Neurotoxins are to blame for many mystery illnesses. In this episode I’ll explain what neurotoxins are, how they find their way into your body on a daily basis, the damage they cause, and how they are related to viruses. We’ll also talk about symptoms of toxic overload and, more importantly, how to begin ridding your body of these toxic substances. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to use nature to heal your body.

My own story is the reason that detoxing and natural remedies are so important to me. In today’s episode, I’ll tell you more about my own journey of struggle with illness and pain, in myself, my partner Lloyd, and in my patients. What I discovered on my journey changed the direction of my life and career, as well as putting me on the road to health and a better life. I hope you’ll listen in, because what worked for me can make a huge difference in your own life and health, too.

What type of cleanse should you use to rid your body of neurotoxins? There are so many good things you can do. In this episode, I’ll tell you about several types of cleanses that you can do, so that you can choose what will be the best starting place for you. The most important thing is that you get started (and that you don’t move too quickly). Listening to this podcast will give you the tools you need to make choices that will help heal your body.

As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” You are what you eat. Eating clean foods is the biggest thing you can do to detox and begin healing from whatever mystery illness or chronic pain has been disrupting your life. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to choose what you eat, and how those choices affect your health. I’ll also dispel some of the myths around some raw foods you may have been told aren’t good for you. Listen in, and eat well.

• [2:00] Intro to this episode on neurotoxins and detoxing.
• [6:52] Vidal’s background with mystery illness.
• [13:44] Viruses and the damage they do to your body.
• [15:41] Why are so many people suffering from mystery illnesses?
• [18:12] Neurotoxins are to blame for many mystery illnesses.
• [21:54] Review of how our body gets toxic.
• [28:00] Symptoms of toxic overload.
• [31:03] Break: Thank-you’s, and product information about distiller and ionic minerals.
• [33:21] Vidal’s own story and how detoxing has changed her life.
• [44:59] Various cleanses and how they affect your body.
• [55:10] Getting started with a cleanse.
• [57:05] Fruit is one of the most healing foods we can eat.
• [58:57] Using herbs and supplements for detox.
• [1:03:43] The five foods in the heavy metal detox from Medical Medium.
• [1:07:01] Vidal’s favorite herbs and herbal tinctures

• Video: Sweet Misery
• Book: Life Changing Foods by Anthony Williams
• Book: Medical Medium by Anthony Williams

Earth Doctor Reese Halter is the recipient of the President’s Distinguished Service Award from Humboldt State University for his inimitable leadership in conservation biology, an Outstanding Environmental Awareness Achievement Award for Dr Reese's Planet from The National Society of The Daughters of the American Revolution, an Outstanding Achievement Award for writing The Insatiable Bark Beetle from California Lutheran University, an Outstanding Achievement Award for writing Shepherding the Sea: The Race to Save our Oceans from MUSE School CA, an Excellence in Conservation-in-Action Award from Sea Shepherd Australia and an Outstanding Service Award from the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise, California, for excellence in public outreach to "Save Nature Now."

Join Dr Reese Halter from the tallest trees on Earth, Californian redwoods, and largest coastal forests of the Alaskan and British Columbian wilderness, Sitka spruce, to the incomparable honeybee and the incredibly delicate Monarch butterflies that migrate southward and return northward in the summer from Canada to Mexico and Baja California (which spans the life of 3 or 4 generations of the butterfly). From the land Down Under, marvel with him at breathtaking life on the Great Barrier Reef or the incredible bees that pollinate eucalypts, and express gratitude for the colossal leatherback sea turtles and remarkable whales of the Great Southern Ocean. And from Africa please take a few moments to read Dr. Reese Halter's stories on the endangered surreal cetaceans, magnificent elephants, and majestic rhinos. Or from SE Asia the latest great coal rush killing Earth and the last Sumatran tigers that loathsome poachers are mercilessly slaughtering in the bloody 'War Against Nature'. Or the repulsive ocean-killing bloodlust in Taiji, Japan, and the Danish Faroe Islands. Kudos to Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for standing up to Japan and saying "Stop Killing Endangered Whales" and Bob Barker, the late Sam Simon, Pamela Anderson, Yao Ming, Pharrell Williams and "Anonymous" for being best friends forever to the Animal Kingdom. Humans are driving The Sixth Great Extinction, destroying sea life like nothing ever before since the dawning of reproductive life 1.1 billion years ago. The bees, trees, and seas are telling us to immediately future-proof our towns and cities -- climate in crisis.

To protect nature we must love it, to love it we must understand it, to understand it we must be taught. From understanding comes wonder, which The Earth Doctor is a master at evoking. Please join him and help safeguard our environment!

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The earth is our only home. Please take care of it! I love this episode with Dr. Reese Halter, because he not only talks about the danger our planet is in because of environmental toxins (especially due to the coal industry), but he also tells us specific things that each of us can do to be part of stopping this massive polluting of our world. Listen to this episode to find out what carbon dioxide and mercury poisoning in our environment is doing to our health and the health of the world’s bio-system. And discover what you can do about it. Even changing one or two habits can make a difference for the world and all who live here.

America is second only to China when it comes to carbon dioxide emission. And new regulations are actually allowing coal pollution to be pumped into freshwater systems. What we do to our air and our water, we do to everything that lives on the planet. Listen to this episode to find out what you can do about environmental toxins. Even small efforts and lifestyle changes can make a big impact.

When you eat fish and seafood from the ocean, the mercury they have absorbed gets into your body and stays there. Want to learn more and do something about it? In this episode, Dr. Reese Halter and I talk about how mercury gets transmitted and dangerous it is to your health and to the health of our world. I hope you’ll listen and find out what steps you can take to hold on to your health and to protect our oceans.

Do you want to be part of helping to save this wonderful planet Earth that we live on? Listen to this episode to find out how. Even simple things like writing your senators and congressmen, or making changes to your investment portfolio or how you pay your electric bill, can make a big difference. Listen to my conversation with Dr. Reese Halter to find out just how easy it is to start being involved in cleaning up the environmental toxins that have polluted our home.

What if a small change in your lifestyle could help put an end to the environmental toxins that are bringing disease and destruction to our planet? Would you do it? Do you want your children to learn to care about the world? Listen to my conversation with The Earth Doctor - Dr. Reese Halter, to learn about both small and large lifestyle changes that can make a huge difference for our planet, the animals, and ourselves. You’ll be surprised how simple it is. Be part of the unstoppable force for goodness!

• [2:00] Introduction to the podcast
• [5:14] Introduction of today’s episode with Dr. Reese Halter, on the health ramifications of the mercury that is spewing into the environment, and what we can do about it.
• [10:35] Coal industry 101. How the byproducts of the coal industry are poisoning our planet.
• [15:50] Pollution in one part of the planet affects the rest. Toxicity loadings are only getting higher. But there are things each of us can do.
• [21:48] The consequences of carbon dioxide emissions and coal pollution being pumped into freshwater systems.
• [24:39] Why you need to drink distilled water.
• [26:54] The many things you can do to help stop the poisoning of the earth and its inhabitants.
• [36:19] How a 100% plant-based diet impacts your health and the health of the earth.
• [39:42] Break and product descriptions.
• [41:06] More on the impact of a plant-based diet.

• [45:25] How your investment portfolio, social media, and science can change the world.
• [49:49] Why growing your own food is good for the earth (and you).
• [50:59] Why you shouldn’t use plastics, and why you should volunteer in animal sanctuaries and as part of the #saturdayplasticpatrol.
• [57:22] The dangers of mercury, a neurotoxin. How to lessen your risk and be part of limiting it in the world.

• Seashepherd.org.au
• #saturdayplasticpatrol

John Kohler has been on an uncooked, plant-based diet since 1995 when he turned to raw foods for healing from a life-threatening illness (spinal meningitis) and has enjoyed dynamic health ever since. The focus of his research has been in the area of obtaining the highest level of health. One of John’s goals is to educate the world about the benefits of fruits and vegetables. He is the founder and creator of the largest raw food website on the internet, www.RawFoods.com that he started in 1997. John also owns and manages www.DiscountJuicers.com and is the number one expert in the world on raw foods appliances and gadgets. His latest projects are www.GrowingYourGreens.com where he teaches people how to grow food at home, and www.okraw.com, where you can learn from his wealth of raw food knowledge. This is a rare opportunity to hear John in person as most of his teaching is done on YouTube where his 2200+ videos have been viewed over 80 million times!

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John Kohler is the king of juicing. In this episode, he talks with me about the life event that led him down this path, and how he got started on a plant-based raw food diet. You’ll hear tips for everything from how to improve the quality of your soil to how to make delicious chips from plant leaves, to how to choose the right juicer. I loved this conversation with John; there is so much we can learn from him. Listen in to find out how juicing and eating a raw food diet can be the very best way to improve your immune system and stay healthy so you can enjoy your life.

Growing your own foods to support your raw food diet? Are you concerned about how the quality of your soil affects your foods? How can you be sure you are getting all the trace minerals that your body needs? In this episode, John Kohler explains to me how he prepares his soil and eventually gets it to feed itself! Listen to our conversation to learn about natural ways to build your soil structure to give you the best quality foods.

Our bodies are self-healing machines if we give them the right food. So what is the best way to get the variety of nutrients that we need? Are the nutrients in supplements the same or different from those in whole foods? Nobody understands this better than John Kohler. In this episode, we’ll talk about why the synergistic effect of a raw food diet makes such a huge difference in your immune system and energy.

When someone is making a big change in their life, it is important to know the risks as well as the benefits. In this episode, John Kohler talks to me about the risks associated with a raw food diet and how to know what foods marketed as “raw” might actually be bad for you. We have so much to learn from John’s experience with the life-changing effects of a raw food diet. Listen in to discover what it can do for you.

John Kohler juices just about every whole food he can get his hands on. So what concoction is his favorite? Actually, he has a favorite formula, not a specific recipe, because he wants people to use whatever fruits and vegetables are accessible to them. Listen in to our conversation to find out what that formula is and how you can use it to get delicious, nutrient-filled juices and smoothies in your diet every single day.

• [2:00] Introduction to the podcast.
• [3:27] Today’s guest: John Kohler -- the number one expert in the world on raw foods appliances and gadgets.
• [7:58] John Kohler’s story - the life experience that launched him into a raw food diet.
• [13:56] John’s experience with a genetically weak immune system, and how he learned to make it stronger.
• [17:19] How John Kohler learned to juice, and the effect it had on his body.
• [22:42] You can control your genetics with diet.
• [25:23] John Kohler’s decision and process to grow his own foods.
• [28:44] How to get the best nutrients in soil, and get it to feed itself.
• [35:07] Importance of trace minerals and the best way to get them.
• [37:36] How to grow your own food in a challenging climate -- John Kohler’s example from Las Vegas.
• [40:20] Break and product promotions.
• [41:28] Instructions for making delicious plant-leaf chips.
• [44:15] How John Kohler learns about the foods he grows.
• [46:45] Getting all of the nutrients with the synergistic effect. Supplements vs diet.
• [48:43] What does John Kohler eat in an average day?
• [56:13] Eating a raw food diet when others don’t support it.
• [58:53] Risks of eating 100% raw foods.
• [1:04:30] John Kohler’s favorite markets for raw foods.
• [1:07:00] John Kohler’s favorite juice recipe
• [1:09:45] Two good first steps to take to get more raw food in your diet.
• [1:12:00] How to choose the best juicer for your needs.

• John Kohler’s Growing Your Greens YouTube Channel
• John Kohler’s Raw Foods YouTube Channel
• John Kohler’s OK Raw YouTube Channel
• Video: Best Vertical Slow Juicers for 2017
• Cleanse and Purify Thyself by Dr. Richard Anderson (affiliate link)
• Dead Doctors Don’t Lie, by Dr. Joel Wallach (affiliate link)

Gary was born & raised in New England. He graduated from Stanford University with degrees in Economics and Political Science. He graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration 25 years ago. After studying everything he could over the years he is now giving it away via the internet to anyone he might be able to help out of pain with his techniques & understanding of the human body. That includes dogs, too!

After working on over 30,000 bodies he has some valuable insights and hopes to help millions of people all over the world benefit from these insights.

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After working on over 30,000 bodies, Gary Crowley has some valuable insights into joint pain relief. In this episode, Gary and I talk about what he has learned and how he wants to use his knowledge to help millions of people all over the world. If you or someone you care about suffers from joint pain, you will want to listen to this episode and then take advantage of the free video instruction that Gary offers on his website!

Why do your joints hurt? Why are doctors so often not able to figure it out and help you with chronic pain? In this episode, Gary Crowley talks about the three reasons for joint pain. “Where it hurts is not always why it hurts.” Listen to this episode to find out you can do to go from the symptoms to the cause and do something to relieve your joint pain.

Since your brain is the control center for your body, you need to communicate with it so that it knows what your body needs. In this episode, Gary Crowley tells me about the techniques that will communicate the appropriate information with your cerebellum and cause it to release the tissues that are causing the pain. If you or someone you love struggles with chronic pain, you won’t want to miss this conversation about joint pain relief!

Are emotional stress and chronic pain related? What is the connection? The chemistry associated with stress can affect the tissues in your body. Need some relief? Listen to today’s conversation with Gary Crowley to understand the impact that stress has on your body, and what you can do to relieve the associated pain.

People in pain don’t need to be in pain; they just need someone to show them what to do. In this episode, I talk about the chronic pain that I have experienced in my life and the help that I have received. Gary Crowley offers insights for how to use these techniques yourself for joint pain relief! Whether you are a pro-athlete training hard, or someone whose lifestyle habits are contributing to your joint pain, you will want to listen in and get started on getting well!

• [1:58] Introduction to the podcast
• [6:07] Introduction to this episode on how to fix your own joint pain
• [9:12] Gary Crowley’s story: his journey from political science and economics to structural integration.
• [15:05] What is “rolfing” (structural integration)?
• [19:32] Vidal’s story of years of chronic pain and headaches.
• [24:58] Three reasons for joint pain; Gary’s website and why it’s free
• [35:04] Break and product promotions
• [37:06] How is what Gary does different from just rolling on a tennis ball or getting a massage?
• [42:43] Vidal’s story about an accident that caused low back pain and the help that she got from doing Gary’s techniques.
• [46:40] Know your spots. Know what to do to stop the pain.
• [50:31] Emotional stress and physical pain -- the connection.
• [52:01] Lifestyle habits that can cause pain.
• [54:15] How can a pro-athlete keep their body in balance when they are training?
• [56:14] Gary talks about the books that he wrote (on a different topic)
• [59:31] Three tips to get out of pain or stay out of pain

• Do-it-yourself joint pain relief website
• Rolf Institute of Structural Integration Boulder CO
• Book: From Here To Here, Turning Toward Enlightenment (affiliate link)
• Book: Pass The Jelly, Tales of Ordinary Enlightenment (affiliate link)

Dr. Joel Kahn is a plant based cardiologist whose personal mission is to prevent 1 million heart attacks over the next two years. The 1-Million-Heart-Attacks-Prevented goal is embraced by the U.S. Department Health & Human Services and the Surgeon General. Dr. Kahn’s brand of cardiology combines the best of Western and complementary therapies for total healing. He is known as “America’s Holistic Heart Doc” and graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Kahn has been practicing invasive, interventional and preventive cardiology in Detroit since 1990. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Medicine at Oakland University Beaumont School of Medicine. In 2013, Dr. Kahn received a certification from the University of South Florida in Metabolic Cardiology and became the first physician to complete the program in the world. The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine has also certified Dr. Kahn in Metabolic Cardiology.

Over the past 25 years, Dr. Kahn has improved the lives and vitality of thousands of his patients taking many of them from chronic health to vibrant living. His devotion to patient care has earned him Top Honors and he has been nominated as a Top Doctor in Cardiology for many years straight. His passion for education and prevention is recognized by his patients and peer doctors alike. Reader’s Digest magazine selected Dr. Kahn for their Holistic Heart Doc column and their publishing arm published his book, The Whole Heart Solution, an Amazon #1 Top Selling book. His second book, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses, was published in 2015 and is on the Bestseller List as well. Dr. Kahn medical views are published by the Huffington Post and Mind Body Green (combined circulation 50.1 million unique monthly visitors) and he is a frequent radio, TV and Podcast guest. Dr. Kahn also appears regularly on Fox TV 2 in Detroit as a health commentator and a Member of the Yahoo Health Advisory Board.

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Why is a plant based diet the most important part of a heart-healthy lifestyle? Why are other diets unhealthy by comparison? In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn, plant-based preventative cardiologist, talks with me about the answers to these questions and more. Listen in to find out why a plant-based diet is the best choice for every aspect of your life and health!

Are you confused about what really constitutes a heart-healthy lifestyle? That confusion may be intentional and related to certain industries’ desire to keep their market share. Listen to my conversation with Dr. Joel Kahn and find out about the “misinformation pit” and how you can avoid falling in.

A plant-based diet is good not only for heart health, but for many other aspects of your health as well. Even your sexuality is affected by the foods you eat. In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn talks about the influence of a plant-based diet on your sexual function. Listen and find out what foods are natural “Viagra”!

How much and what kind of fats are good for you? Is it the same for everyone? In today’s interview with Dr. Joel Kahn, we talk about the role of fat in a heart-healthy lifestyle and the changes you can make that will significantly improve your heart healthy lifestyle. Break through the confusion with some straight facts about fat.

“Test, not guess!” In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn talks with me about the tests he considers the most important to help you prevent heart disease. Find out which tests can give you the best information, and where you can get them. Listen to our conversation to get tips on inexpensive tests that can provide valuable information!

Outline Of This Great Episode

• [2:00] Intro to the podcast and this episode
• [5:24] Bio of Dr. Joel Kahn, plant-based preventative cardiologist
• [10:16] Dr. Joel Kahn’s story - from medical school to plant-based cardiology
• [14:29] Wanting good news for your bad habits -- Why people continue to denounce the proven benefits of a plant based diet.
• [17:28] The diet misinformation pit. Why they want to keep you confused.
• [19:18] Why other diets are unhealthy compared to a plant based diet.
• [24:51] Why do many cardiologists not recommend a plant-based diet?
• [29:00] Your biggest step toward health and a better environment - a plant based diet.
• [31:33] The effect of a plant based diet on sexual function.
• [32:50] How much and what kinds of fat does a person need?
• [41:53] Break and product promotions
• [43:08] Conflicting sources add to the confusion about a heart healthy lifestyle.
• [45:18] What amounts of cholesterol and fat are good for your body?.
• [51:04] How does a healthy heart work? What is a heart attack? What is a stroke?
• [54:26] Important tests you should have to help determine your heart health.
• [01:11:58] Three tips for a heart healthy lifestyle

• Book: The Whole Heart Solution (Affiliate Link)
• Book: Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses (Affiliate Link)
• Dr. Kahn's Website
• Book: Dr. Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease (Affiliate Link)
• Book by John Robbins - Diet for a New America (Affiliate Link)
• American College of Cardiology
• Article about calcium in arteries

After finishing school Ellen Kunz went on to study pottery. In 1978 she went to the South of France to learn from a potter named Pierre Duterte. Later she had an amazing chance to learn from the most famous potter in Germany, named Wendelin Stahl. He was one of the first potters to build a bridge from handcrafted to artisan. Ellen says that he was a perfectionist and that he taught her to use her eyes and her passion, and that she was lucky to learn all she knows from him.

The next chapter of her life began in 1984 when she gave birth to her daughter, Paula. Ellen stopped pottery at this point but went into 3-year professional training to become a retail salesperson. She opened an interior design shop called SOULEIADO, which sold handmade curtains, bedding, tablecloths and living decor made with special very colorful material from the South of France.

In 1995 Ellen gave birth to her son Johann, and in 2001 she decided to close her shop to begin a study in homeopathy. She did a 3-year training with Dr. Christian Heimes and shortly after starting that, decided to go to Italy to do a master study with Dr. Massimo Mangialavori, which she did for more than 5 years. She also did a 2-year study with master homeopath Professor George Vithoulkas. Ellen went on to do many additional studies in homeopathy via seminars, webinars and short course studies that were taught by world-renowned homeopaths such as Henny Heudens, Jan Scholten, Rajan Sankaran, Dr. Farokh, Master, & Divya Chahbra.

In 2003 Ellen received the shocking news that she had breast cancer. She declined western treatment & aggressively researched her alternatives which included of course homeopathy. In 2004-2006 Ellen did a 3-year training to become a Non-medical practitioner so she could legally open her own homeopathic practice. And then in Feb 2007, she opened her own homeopathic practice, which she still has today. Ellen received her second breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, which led her to further investigate life changes, including diet and so many other alternative treatments that she credits for her cure.

And finally, just last year, after 33 years Ellen felt inspired to re-start her pottery. She now does pottery alongside her homeopathic practice. She is in the process of building her new pottery website & is excited to have this creative outlet to pour her passion into. She says it is a great balance for her to do both. There is some real magic to this because it shows her constantly how she is doing; when she creates a pot that is well done then she can tell she is in a very healthy place. Ellen loves the beauty of and in things. She likes to care for people. She says when you are healthy you are free and then all your inner beauty can flower out!

Ellen Kunz, potter, homeopath, breast cancer survivor, and my soul-sister talks with me about her experiences with finding alternatives to chemo for healing her cancer. It was a long and challenging journey for her. If you have received a cancer diagnosis or you want to know how to avoid cancer, you’ll love listening to this conversation about Ellen’s experience alternative treatments.

Although her mammograms had been clear, the doctor who was doing Ellen Kunz’ breast implant surgery discovered that she did, indeed, have cancer. In this interview, Ellen Kunz talks about what it was like to wake up to that diagnosis, to process it, and make tough decisions about what path to take toward healing as she explored alternatives to chemo. She is an amazing person. You will be inspired by her courageous journey!

Ellen Kunz experienced a ton of pressure, even shaming, from her medical doctors who wanted her to immediately go through chemo and radiation, even though she did not believe that was her best course of treatment. Listen to this episode to find out how she responded to that pressure and what factors gave her the courage to continue pursuing the alternatives to chemo and radiation that eventually brought health to her body.

Cancer does not happen overnight. Where does it start? What factors influence its growth? What does it take to bring peace and balance back to our bodies? Can we actually heal ourselves? Find answers to these questions and more in this compelling interview with Ellen Kunz, who shares the wealth of knowledge she has gathered on her personal journey with breast cancer, as we discuss different ways that nature can help heal us. You don’t want to miss our inspiring conversation about her courageous journey to finding healing for cancer without chemo and radiation.

If you want to heal your cancer through alternatives to chemo and radiation, you will need to begin with changes to your diet and your stressful lifestyle. What kinds of changes will make the most difference? Listen to this interview with Ellen Kunz to learn from her experience as a homeopath and as a breast cancer survivor who went to great lengths to discover the lifestyle changes that would help her the most as she sought to heal her cancer.

• [2:00] Vidal introduces her podcast.
• [4:45] How Vidal met her guest, Ellen Kunz.
• [9:10] Introduction of Ellen Kunz, potter, homeopath, and breast cancer survivor.
• [14:30] How Ellen’s breast implant surgery led to the discovery of her breast cancer.
• [20:55] How Ellen went against the pressure to do chemotherapy and radiation.
• [26:50] Ellen’s process of finding the therapy the would work for her.
• [28:45] What life issues contribute to the development of cancer?
• [31:00] Ellen’s transition to a vegan diet.
• [33:45] Break - Contest info - How to enter to win. Reminder about water and minerals.
• [35:35] How Ellen learned to cook vegetables and love them.
• [39:05] What is the process of cancer development? What role does adrenaline play?
• [46:00] Life changes that get rid of stress and heal your adrenals.
• [54:40] What Ellen would do if she had cancer again
• [56:58] Why is detox so important, and how do you do it?
• [1:00:00] How to stay strong in your choices when others don’t support you.
• [1:02:15] What Ellen would do differently if she could make her cancer treatment choices over again.
• [1:06:00] Tips for those who have received a cancer diagnosis or who want to avoid cancer.
• [1:09:30] Postscript - the other alternative therapies Ellen used.

• http://provence.souleiado.com/
• http://www.witzhelden.info/stahl.htm
• Movie: Forks Over Knives
• Vidal’s product page
• Gerson Therapy
• Vidal Speaks Website

Vanessa Sardi is a 40-year-old Cardiovascular Physiologist, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Certified Health Coach, who was born and raised in New Orleans Louisiana. As a former dancer for the NFL Saints, you might say she is a 'Who Dat' fan! Vanessa loves to travel, dance, read, spend time with her dogs, and LOVES the beach and collecting seashells. As a former pharmaceutical rep, she now believes in FARM over PHARMA. She is a recovering anorexic and bulimic; November 2016 marked 10 years in recovery! Needless to say, she had an extremely unhealthy relationship with food for most of her life. Now, food is my friend; it is the nourishment for my mind, body, and soul. And when I'm sick (which I can't remember the last time I was), it's my "go-to" medicine. I am at my absolute happiest when I am helping others; whether that's helping them to change their lifestyle, lose unwanted weight, reverse their disease, offering hope to those still suffering in the grips of addiction, or encouraging those who are on their journey to becoming the healthiest version of themselves.

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Vanessa Sardi is a former pharmaceutical rep who realized that the drugs she was pushing were not really helping anyone. In her journey out of anorexia and bulimia to better health, she discovered the freedom found in a whole-food, plant based diet. In this episode, she talks with me about her journey and exposes the role of big pharma in the drugs that physicians prescribe. You’ll definitely want to hear her perspective and why she made the switch from pharma to farm.

Are the drugs you are taking really helping you? Many of the drugs physicians prescribe are actually more damaging than helpful. There is a vicious cycle of drugs, side effects, and then more drugs to combat the side effects. The bottom line for the pharmaceutical companies is dollars, not your better health. Listen to my conversation with Vanessa Sardi to hear her talk about two types of drugs that are particularly damaging.

How much influence do pharmaceutical reps and insurance companies have over doctors? You might be surprised. In my conversation with Vanessa Sardi, she provides an insider perspective on the ways that reps get doctors to prescribe their brand. Can you always trust your doctor to prescribe what’s best for you? Who is really responsible for deciding what you should take? Will medications contribute to your better health? Find answers to these questions and more on today’s episode!

What is the point of lowering your numbers with pills, if it doesn’t equate to better health outcomes? In this episode, I talked with Vanessa Sardi, a former pharmaceutical rep, about how to educate yourself about the medications your doctor prescribes, and how to lower your numbers through whole-food plant based nutrition instead. Please join us and listen to our conversation about treating the cause instead of the symptoms. You’ll be glad you did!

Making the transition to a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. But the benefits are worth it! Do you need to know how to get started? In today’s episode, Vanessa Sardi gave three tips for beginning the journey from illness to wellness. If you want better health, listen to this conversation and find out the benefits and how-to’s of moving to a whole-food, plant based diet. It’s not as hard as you think!

• [2.00] The need to educate ourselves to conscious choices that will impact our health and our world.
• [4:25] Introduction of Vanessa Sardi, former pharmaceutical rep, recovering anorexic/bulimic, certified health coach.
• [9:30] Pharmaceutical rep to plant-based health care advocate: Vanessa Sardi’s story.
• [12:25] How a whole-food, plant-based diet led to freedom from anorexia/bulimia.
• [22:14] Vanessa’s role as a cardiovascular physiologist.
• [26:30] Why Vanessa left her cardiovascular work to become a pharma rep.
• [33:24] Intermission and contest drawing info.
• [35:50] How does a pharma rep influence the way doctors treat their patients?
• [44:35] The influence of insurance plans and pharma manufacturers on how doctors treat their patients.
• [48:27] For long-term health, address the cause instead of the symptoms.
• [49:54] Skewed statistics and conflict of interest in the world of doctors and medication.
• [57:16] The value of taking responsibility and doing your own research.
• [1:01:33] Nutriception’s Mission: to change perception about what healthy really is, using nutrition, so people can start reversing chronic conditions.
• [1:05:01] The biggest benefits of eating a whole-food plant-based diet.
• [1:09:37] Three tips for listeners to begin their journey from illness to wellness.
• [1:13:09] Vidal’s conclusions about how illness is coming from our foods.

• Colin Campbell Nutrition Course
• Vanessa Sardi's Nutriception Website
• Cowspiracy
• Deborah Vidal's website

TODAY’S GUEST:

Dr. Michael Klaper, is a gifted clinician, internationally recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. He has practiced medicine for more than 40 years and is a leading educator in applied plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine. Dr. Klaper is also the author of a successful book on cholesterol-free nutrition and an upcoming title (to be announced in 2016), as well as numerous health videos.

He is truly a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs Food for Thought and the award-winning Diet for a New America movie based on the book of the same name by author and former heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune, John Robbins. He teaches his students and patients that “health comes from healthy living,” and is dedicated to the healing and flourishing of all living beings and of th e planet itself.

Dr. Michael Klaper graduated in 1972 from University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He served his medical internship at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, Canada and undertook additional training in surgery, anesthesiology, and orthopedics at the University of British Columbia Hospitals in Vancouver, and obstetrics at the University of California Hospitals in San Francisco.

As Dr. Klaper’s medical career progressed, he began to realize (true to what science is bearing out today) that many of the diseases his patients presented with – clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, adult onset diabetes, and even some forms of arthritis, asthma, and other significant illnesses – were made worse or actually caused by the high-fat, high sugar, overly processed Standard American Diet (S.A.D.).

Accordingly, Dr. Klaper resolutely believes that proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle are essential for health and, in many cases, can make the difference between healing an illness or merely treating its symptoms.

As a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice, Dr. Michael Klaper served as the Director of the non-profit Institute of Nutrition Education and Research.

He was also a member of the Nutrition Task Force of the American Medical Student Association, and served as an advisor to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) project on nutrition for long-term space colonists on the moon and Mars.

For over ten years, he hosted the popular medical information radio program Sounds of Healing on WPFW in Washington, DC and KAOI 1110 AM on Maui, Hawaii.

Dr. Michael Klaper practiced acute care medicine in New Zealand for three years and currently serves on the staff of the TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California, a nutritionally-based medical clinic specializing in therapeutic fasting and health improvement through a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Dr. Michael Klaper is licensed to practice medicine in California and Hawaii.

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On this episode, I’m talking again with Dr. Michael Klaper. He’s such a generous guy and knows a ton about the medical practice of water fasting. Many people are afraid of fasting. They think it’s unsafe and bad for your body. But the truth is that it’s only been in the most modern era that humanity has had the luxury of eating as much as we do now. Our ancestors HAD to fast and it was actually good for them. And look what’s happened as a result of our modern ways: we’ve gotten fat, lazy, and sick. Fasting is clearly not harmful.

Water fasting is an amazing way to cleanse the body of toxins and reset its ability to regulate good health. More and more research is coming out every day about the benefits that come from a prolonged state of fasting. Dr. Michael Klaper is my guest today because I wanted to know more about the benefits of water fasting - and you know that I wanted to share it with you, too, right?

Did you know that water fasting can be used to cure many of the maladies that beset our culture these days? Diabetes, high blood pressure, bowel issues, even some depressive conditions can be cured - yes, entirely cured - using a carefully supervised regimen that includes water fasting. Dr. Klaper’s clinic in southern California specializes in helping people get the help they need through fasting, at very affordable rates.

If you find yourself in a state of ill health without making much progress in the hands of conventional medicine, you need to reach out to Dr. Klaper to find out if water fasting under his care would be a way you could address your issues. On this episode I asked Dr. Klaper to share how people could get in touch with him or become a patient in his clinic, so be sure you listen to get all the details.

Can fasting be used for weight loss? Yes - but no. You will likely lose weight when doing a water fast but the purpose of fasting is not for weight loss, it’s for better health. If you approach fasting just to lose weight you’re not addressing the real issue - the dietary habits you practice every day. On this episode, Dr. Klaper makes that distinction very clear and advises you how to think about weight loss as it related to fasting so that you can not only get healthy by fasting but also think about it in a healthy way, too.

• [2:00] My introduction to this episode about detoxing from fasting, with Dr. Klaper.
• [4:23] The historical benefits of fasting.
• [6:38] The REAL definition of fasting.
• [7:48] The use of fasting in medical ways throughout history.
• [10:58] Where and what is True North Health Center?
• [14:50] Is fasting really healthy? Should we all be doing it?
• [19:25] A good formula for relatively healthy people to fast.
• [23:08] Should a person try to stay in a state of ketosis all the time?
• [26:35] The carbohydrate myths going around in our culture.
• [29:30] The truth about beans.
• [31:10] Who is and who is not a good candidate for water fasting?
• [42:14] Should distilled water be used in fasting?
• [47:54] Can fasting remove heavy metals from the body?
• [49:25] How brain chemistry changes during a fast (for the better).
• [51:57] How to break a fast of any length.
• [55:40] How should people without extra body fat approach fasting?
• [58:18] Dr. Klaper’s best tips for you.
• [1:00:19] How you can make use of the True North Facilities and care.

• www.DoctorKlaper.com
• www.HealthPromoting.com - the True North website
• True North: 707-586-5555
• The Fast Mimicking Diet
• BOOK: The Blue Zones (affiliate)
• Forks Over Knives movie
• www.PCRM.org