Donna Schwenk, founder of Cultured Food Life, shares the incredible healing power of fermented food.  Faced with her own health crisis and that of her infant daughter, she stumbled upon the idea of creating fermented vegetables and experienced an incredible vitality transformation. Feeling energetic and youthful, Donna is incredibly knowledgeable and conversational on this topic and generously shares tips for getting started. Fermented foods have historically been mainstays in every culture globally; our ancestors relied on these skills for food security and nutrition. The availability of home refrigeration and modern prepared foods have squelched this incredibly easy method to preserve food and increase the nutritional value as well as the beneficial probiotic microbes.  Check out Donna’s blog, free recipes and best-selling books at www.culturedfoodlife.com. 

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Let's talk all about the health benefits of laughter with Jollytologist Allen Klein.  
Allen is an Ambassador of Light who shows people worldwide how to use humor and positivity to deal with life’s not-so-funny stuff.  A TEDx presenter,  Allen has authored over 30 books.  I found him via The Healing Power of Humor, which I bought probably 20 years ago.  This book is timeless; we all need more humor and laughter in our lives! 

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How do beans impact your stress response and stress resilience?  Enjoy this fascinating interview with Nutritionist Karen Hurd, who chronicles the extraordinary detoxification journey of her 18-month old daughter who was dying from accidental poisoning.  When the most esteemed doctors in the country had given up, Karen was relentless in hope and pursuit of answers. As a result of her experience, Karen has committed her life to helping people heal themselves through simple nutritional strategies.  This episode will inspire you!

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Deanna Minich, PhD, shares insights from her book, Quantum Healing and introduces us to “flower essences,” which are liquid extracts used to address profound issues of emotional wellbeing and mind-body health. Fascinating and articulate, Dr. Minich is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, a nutrition scientist, an international lecturer, an educator, and an author - with six consumer books on wellness topics and over 50 scientific publications.  She is also an artist and has masterfully interwoven color into the science of nutrition.  This is information that can increase your vitality, improve your relationships, and take the stress out of being healthy! 

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Do you need more energy and want to learn how to recharge your mitochondria?  Thomas Levy, MD, JD, shares his fascinating research about how Methylene Blue impacts our cellular powerhouses. Dr. Levy, a board-certified cardiologist and a bar-certified attorney, is now focusing his energy and incredible expertise on educating both physicians and the public. You can connect with Dr. Levy via his website www.PeakEnergy.com or on Instagram at drthomaslevy.  He has generously provided free downloads of several of his books on my website:  www.drdebbieozment.com. This is information that can increase your vitality, improve your relationships, and take the stress out of being healthy! 

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Emeran Mayer, MD, Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist, and distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, generously shares his insight and experience in this relaxing conversation. As a clinician and researcher, Dr. Mayer brings a unique perspective in helping simplify the connection between the gut microbiome, immunity, and the brain. This podcast will inspire you in some surprising areas related to health and vitality.  

Dr. Mayer’s most recent books, The Mind-Gut Connection (2016) and the Gut-Immune Connection (2021) are excellent reads.  Connect with his wisdom and upcoming projects via Instagram @emeranmayer or via his website www.emeranmayer.com . He is currently working on a MasterClass and a PBS documentary about the Mind-Gut-Immune connection.  Dr. Mayer is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2016 David McLean Award from the American Psychosomatic Society and the 2017 Ismar Boas Medal from the German Society of Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disease.  

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Aging is not a disease to be feared; it is an adventure to be enjoyed.  In some medical arenas, however, the definition of aging is being redefined as a chronic disease rather than a natural process that we all experience.  In today’s podcast, I have somewhat of a “rant” to explain the irrationality of this new definition.

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Unfortunately, sub-optimal Vitamin D3 levels and Insulin Resistance are “normal” in our current society.  However, Vitality Made Simple listeners do not want to be normal!  We know that normal is only what is typical at a certain time in history.  In our world, normal is dehydrated, irritated, constipated, frustrated, overscheduled, overstimulated, under rested, under nourished, and totally stressed out.  In today’s episode, we are exploring how to optimize Vitamin D3, improve Insulin Resistance, and decrease your chances of ever developing Type 2 Diabetes. This is information that can increase your vitality, improve your relationships, and take the stress out of being healthy! 

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Change is tough!  We humans tend to move toward “Lesser Pain” even if that lesser pain is not good for us in the long run. In Episode 119, I’m talking about five simple ways to help someone who is “finally ready” to make health improvements. Because new habits can be overwhelming, I have devised the “Five R’s of Vitality” which help simplify moving into new healthy habit formation. These five strategies will also improve all medical outcomes.  How good do you want to feel? This is information that can increase your vitality, improve your relationships, and take the stress out of being healthy! 

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Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, is the world expert on Magnesium and author of The Magnesium Miracle, the authority on Magnesium’s influence on health, fitness and chronic disease. With unique dual qualifications as medical doctor AND a naturopath, Dr. Dean is truly a world expert in Integrative Medicine.  I pray that Dr. Dean’s curiosity, experience, and youthful energy will be an inspiration to you as she is to me.  You can find her at www.drcarolyndean.com for her weekly radio show and https://rnareset.com/?ref=QhxhSMu5p9eDwW to access her excellent formulations.  Use the promo code VITALITY10 to save 10% off your first order and to support the podcast. You can also donate to relief efforts in Maui via www.parageniusfoundation.com.

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