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"Health Power" Lisa Davis MPH
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- Health & Fitness
Unleash Your Health Power: Heal, Laugh, Thrive
Ready to ditch the fad diets and gym selfies for a deeper approach to wellness? HEALTH POWER is your passport to vibrant living.
Join veteran health journalist Lisa Davis, with 25 years of wisdom and a sprinkle of humor, as she peels back the layers of what it truly means to thrive.
Dive deep into:
Trauma Healing: Learn how to heal from the inside out with science-backed tools and a healthy dose of self-compassion.Mindfulness Magic: Open conversations about anxiety, depression, and navigating life's curveballs with a mindful approach.Movement that Moves You: Discover ways to move your body that spark joy and laughter.Fueling Your Fire: We've got delicious recipes for every palate, whether you're paleo, vegan, gluten-free, or just love good food. Celebrating Neurodiversity: We embrace different minds and unlock their unique strengths – because everyone's a superhero in their own way.Real People, Real Stories: Find inspiration and connection through everyday journeys of health and healing.
Every week, you'll get:
Bite-sized Quickies: Two days a week, get practical tips and tricks on air fryer cooking, allergy-friendly meals,and actionable wellness hacks (all delivered with a smile).Deep Dives:Three days a week, we go long-form, exploring complex topics with experts, with genuine curiosity and in-depth conversations.HEALTH POWER is your roadmap to living with intention, finding joy in your body, and embracing life to the fullest. Buckle up, friends, because we're reclaiming our health, laughing our way to healing, and unleashing our inner power together. Subscribe now and join the adventure!
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EP #1404: 10 Life Changing Health Benefits of Stand Up Paddle Boarding
In this Health Quickie, Lisa talks about the artcle, 10 Life Changing Health Benefits of Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
https://thursosurf.com/blog/health-benefits-of-stand-up-paddleboarding/
Here are the benefits
BENEFIT #1: SUP is a low-impact activity that reduces wear and tear on your body.BENEFIT #2: Paddling provides an intense, full body workout.BENEFIT #3: Stand up paddleboarding is excellent for cardiovascular health.BENEFIT #4: Paddling is an outstanding way to strengthen your core muscles.BENEFIT #5: Paddle Board is great for improving balance.BENEFIT #6: Paddleboarding is a good way to boost endurance.BENEFIT #7: SUP Board helps with stress relief.BENEFIT #8: Combat depression.BENEFIT #9: Stand up paddleboarding is an effective way to lose weight.BENEFIT #10: Get some sun.Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Surfing! by automaticbananas https://tunetank.com/track/5070-surfing!/ -
EP #1403: How to Get the Most Out of Your Pool for Your Ultimate Fitness
In this Health Quickie, Lisa talks about the article, Get more out of your pool: 5 pool exercises for a full-body workout
Here is the link to the article:
https://mypoolmygym.com.au/blogs/news/get-the-most-out-of-your-pool-this-summer-with-a-water-bike
Here are the highlights
Pool Cycling on a Water Bike: A New Spin on SpinPool Running on a Water Treadmill: All the Gain, None of the PainPool Strength Training Using Water Resistance Bands: Exercise Anywhere, AnytimePool Trampolining Using an Underwater Trampoline: Take a LeapPool Float Fitness Using a Floating Fitness Mat : Go with the FOW Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Surfing! by automaticbananas https://tunetank.com/track/5070-surfing!/ -
EP #1402: How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Codependent Behaviors for Healthier Relationships
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Making Movies in Our Minds: Working Through Our Anxiety - July 3, 2023:
https://tinyurl.com/b7kp2etk
Connecting In A Disconnected World: Activities That Build Connections With Children:
https://tinyurl.com/53vswdby
Summary
In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Dr. John Trentalange discuss the difference between being codependent, being empathetic, and wanting to help someone. They define codependency as sacrificing oneself for others and emphasize the importance of being aware of one's sacrifices. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries and not crossing them when trying to help others. They highlight the difference between true empathy, which is understanding someone's perspective, and codependent empathy, which involves trying to feel someone else's feelings. They encourage listeners to slow down, think about their motives, and offer help without imposing it on others.
Keywords: codependency, empathy, helping others, sacrifices, boundaries
Takeaways
Codependency involves sacrificing oneself for others without being aware of it.True empathy is understanding someone's perspective, while codependent empathy involves trying to feel someone else's feelings.Setting boundaries and not crossing them is important when trying to help others.Slowing down, thinking about motives, and offering help without imposing it on others can help avoid codependent behaviors.
Sound Bites
"Codependency is often giving up ourselves to get something and then we become resentful.""Treat others the way that they want to be treated, not the way that we want to be treated.""We have to pay attention to our investment and really doing a reality check with ourselves about what is my motivator."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview
03:18The Difference Between Codependency and Empathy
08:06Setting Boundaries and Avoiding Codependent Behaviors
14:57Slowing Down and Thinking About Motives
25:00Understanding Empathy
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EP #1401: How to Unmask Hidden Inflammation & Ignite Your Journey to Lifelong Health
Summary
Dr. Efrat LaMandre discusses inflammation and its role in illness and wellness. She explains that inflammation is a state of feeling unwell, characterized by aches, pains, and other symptoms. If left unchecked, inflammation can lead to illness. Dr. Efrat emphasizes that illness and wellness exist on a spectrum, and it takes time for inflammation to progress to an illness. She also discusses the importance of understanding the context of inflammation, such as CRP levels, and the need for personalized approaches to nutrition and lifestyle based on individual genetics and sensitivities. In this conversation, Dr. Efrat LaMandre discusses the importance of inflammation and its impact on health. She emphasizes the need to reduce inflammation through dietary choices and lifestyle changes. Dr. LaMandre also shares her personal approach to nutrition, including intermittent fasting and protein supplementation. She highlights the concept of bio-individuality and the importance of finding what works best for each individual. The conversation concludes with a discussion on indulgences and the importance of balance in a healthy lifestyle.
Keywords: inflammation, illness, wellness, autoimmune disease, CRP, cholesterol, nutrition, leaky gut, gluten sensitivity, inflammation, health, dietary choices, lifestyle changes, intermittent fasting, protein supplementation, bio-individuality, balance
Takeaways
Inflammation is a state of feeling unwell, characterized by aches, pains, and other symptoms.Illness and wellness exist on a spectrum, and inflammation left unchecked can progress to an illness.Understanding the context of inflammation, such as CRP levels, is important for accurate assessment.Personalized approaches to nutrition and lifestyle based on individual genetics and sensitivities are crucial.Leaky gut and gluten sensitivity can contribute to inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Inflammation is a key factor in the development of illness and disease.Reducing inflammation can be achieved through dietary choices and lifestyle changes.Intermittent fasting can be an effective strategy for reducing inflammation and promoting overall health.Protein supplementation can help support muscle health and prevent muscle wasting.Bio-individuality means that what works for one person may not work for another, and it's important to find an approach to nutrition that suits your individual needs.Indulgences can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Sound Bites
"Get your affairs in order. I would like to be named.""Wellness, let's just say it's all the way in my left hand, and then we have illness all the way in the right hand.""Listen to your patient. If your patient comes in and says, my joints hurt all the time, especially when I first wake up and then after I move, I feel a little bit better, that's rheumatoid arthritis.""I'm in a constant state of inflammation. That's the inflammation we don't want. That's the one that causes illness.""I try to be, so okay, so I fast. I like intermittent fasting. I try to fast like 16 to 18 hours.""It's like, hey, why is half my container missing? It wasn't me. You probably lost track."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Book Recommendation
07:11The Role of CRP in Assessing Inflammation
10:10Personalized Nutrition and the Ideal Plate
25:00The Spectrum of Inflammation
28:35Understanding Inflammation and its Impact on Health
30:20The Role of Intermittent Fasting in Reducing Inflammation
35:46Bio-Individuality: Finding What Works for You
41:14Balancing Indulgences in a Healthy Lifestyle
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EP #1400: Cooking with Kayla: Kayla's Italy Food Adventure - Where she Went, What She Ate, and What She'll Make at Home
Summary
Kayla shares her experience of eating gluten-free in Italy and the amazing food she had. She did extensive research and found that Italy is one of the best countries for gluten-free options. The food was fresh, not processed, and tasted incredible. She highlights specific meals she had in Rome and Sienna, including gluten-free paninis, risotto, and pasta. She also visited wineries and enjoyed wine tastings. Overall, Kayla had a fantastic culinary experience in Italy. Kayla shares her experiences with gluten-free dining in Italy, highlighting the delicious and accommodating options available. She discusses the unique flavors and ingredients she encountered, such as pears, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze on pizza, as well as risotto dishes with cacio e pepe and tomato sauce. Kayla also mentions the use of coconut milk and oat milk as alternatives for creating creamy sauces. She plans to recreate these dishes at home and shares her recommendations for gluten-free dining in Florence. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Spain and future recipe recreations.
Keywords: Italy, gluten-free, food, fresh, research, Rome, Sienna, paninis, risotto, pasta, wineries, wine tastings, gluten-free, Italy, dining, pizza, risotto, coconut milk, oat milk, recipe recreations, Spain
Takeaways
Italy is a great country for gluten-free options and the food is fresh and delicious.Kayla did extensive research and found specific restaurants and dishes to try in each city she visited.She enjoyed gluten-free paninis, risotto, and pasta in Rome and Sienna.Kayla also visited wineries and had wine tastings, adding to her culinary experience in Italy. Italy offers a wide range of delicious gluten-free options, including pizzas with unique toppings like pears and arugula.Risotto dishes with cacio e pepe and tomato sauce are popular and can be easily recreated at home.Coconut milk and oat milk can be used as alternatives for creating creamy sauces in gluten-free recipes.Kayla recommends trying gluten-free dining options in Florence, such as the entirely gluten-free restaurant Sangro and the gluten-free pizza at Mama Eats.Future recipe recreations include the risotto with tomato sauce and mozzarella pockets.
Sound Bites
"Italy is one of the best countries to eat gluten-free food in.""The food in Italy was fresh, not processed, and tasted incredible.""I found a fully gluten-free restaurant in Rome that had delicious paninis.""I got one with pears, mozzarella, provolone, and like a balsamic glaze on top and arugula.""The pizza is like incredible. Like pizza will never be the same for me. It's so light. It's not dense. It's not heavy.""Everything is like lighter. It's baked for a shorter amount of time. So it's not like oozing oil. It's, you know, just strategically placed on the pizza."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview
00:40Choosing to Eat Gluten-Free in Italy
01:34Fresh and Delicious Food in Italy
06:03Exploring Sienna and Tuscan Cuisine
16:13Unexpected Stop in Montepucciano
25:32Gluten-Free Dining in Italy
29:16Unique Flavors and Ingredients
30:11Numbering System on Menus
32:30Gluten-Free Pizza in Florence
37:36Future Recipe Recreations
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EP #1399: How Injectable Filler Can Smooth Scars from Self-Harm and Re-Shape Your Nose in Minutes
Summary
Dr. Alexander Rivkin, a cosmetic surgeon, discusses non-invasive treatments for self-harm scars and other aesthetic procedures. He shares insights on the impact of scars on mental health and the use of fillers to address scars and other cosmetic concerns. The conversation covers a range of topics related to cosmetic procedures, beauty standards, and societal influences. Dr. Alexander Rivkin provides insights into non-surgical cosmetic treatments and addresses the impact of social media on beauty standards. Lisa Davis shares personal experiences and concerns about aging and cosmetic procedures.
Keywords: cosmetic surgery, non-invasive treatments, self-harm scars, mental health, aesthetic procedures, fillers, permanent filler, acne scars, cosmetic procedures, beauty standards, non-surgical treatments, societal influences, aging, social media, body dysmorphia
Takeaways
Non-invasive treatments can have a significant impact on addressing self-harm scars and other aesthetic concerns.Scars from self-harm can have a profound effect on mental health and self-confidence.Fillers, including permanent fillers, can be used to address scars and other cosmetic issues.The use of permanent fillers for acne scars and other specific defined scars is a viable option for long-term results. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments can address concerns related to aging and skin laxity.Social media and media influence have distorted beauty standards, leading to unrealistic expectations.The impact of societal influences on body image and beauty standards is a growing concern.The importance of setting realistic expectations and considering mental health when pursuing cosmetic procedures.Dr. Rivkin's approach to cosmetic treatments emphasizes precision and natural-looking results.
Chapters00:00Non-Invasive Treatments for Self-Harm Scars and Aesthetic Procedures
03:11The Impact of Scars on Mental Health and Self-Confidence
07:00Addressing Scars and Cosmetic Concerns with Fillers
16:25The Viability of Permanent Fillers for Acne Scars and Specific Defined Scars
23:47The Influence of Social Media on Beauty Expectations
27:08Addressing Unrealistic Expectations in Cosmetic Procedures
32:45Balancing Aesthetic Goals with Mental Health Considerations
35:37Precision and Natural Results in Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments
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