Salsa Sol Food Angela Spignese

In today's episode we interview the Director of the Boston Ayurveda School, Kim Valeri Povey. She is a yoga therapist, Ayurvedic practitioner and activist for holistic health. She discussed with us how your specific mind quality can show if you have a tendency towards clarity (sense of calm), over activity (anxiety) or heaviness (depression). She describes her work practicing a healing therapy called Sattva Vajaya and how she first learned to start a dialogue within her own body after a near death experience. Please find Kim and the services she provides here: https://www.bostonayurvedaschool.com/ayurveda-faculty/kim-valeri-povey The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon. Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters


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In today's episode we interview the fabulous Helen Spignese. She is a mental health counselor and also my sister. She is an advocate for families dealing with an autoimmune disease known as PANS/PANDAS after her son Jackson was diagnosed. This is a condition where inflammation and stealth infections in the gut/body lead to the brain and create neurological symptoms.  Helen continues to explore the importance of the mind gut connection to not only help her own family, but to also assist her clients. She is currently studying to become a health coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to deepen her knowledge of holistic approaches. Please take a listen and check out the resources below if you or a loved one may be suffering. PANS/PANDAS awareness day is October 9th 2021. 
Books and cookbooks:
https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Under-Attack-Caregivers-Encephalitis/dp/0692133275
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748
https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Assassin-Changed-Course-Medicine/dp/1524799173
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Anti-Inflammatory-Diet-Beginners-No-Stress/dp/1623159040
https://www.amazon.com/Whole30-Cookbook-Delicious-Totally-Compliant/dp/0544854411
Websites:
https://www.pandasppn.org/
https://www.mminds.org/
http://pandasnetwork.org/
Initial blood work to rule out/in a PANS/PANDAS diagnosis:
1.  Strep titers:   Anti-DNase B and ASO
2.  Mycoplasma titers: IgM and IgG
(Mycoplasma is linked to autoimmune encephalitis, as well as PANS. An elevated IgM is suggestive of a recent infection such as pneumonia or bronchitis, but can persist in autoimmune disorders also)
3.  Lyme titers

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In today's podcast we interviewed the deeply knowledgeable Dr. Anjali Singh. Dr. Anjali walks us through what Ayurveda is and how it is deeply connected to her upbringing and family. She discussed how she ended up studying Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery at  Banaras Hindu University and eventually got a Ph.D in Herbal Pharmacology. She talks about herbs versus herbal formulations and shares important information about synthetic probiotic use. Lastly, she shares Ayurvedic tips to stay healthy as we transition into the Spring season.

You can find Dr. Anjali Singh here:

https://www.bostonayurvedaschool.com/ayurveda-faculty/dr-anjali-singh



The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon. Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters


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In today's episode we interview one of my good friends Mariana Garcia. She is a talented & innovative fashion designer who talks us through how she discovered her creative side after growing up a shy child . She also shares with us how creativity and having confidence are deeply connected. Her experience with going to therapy has also changed her perspective of herself and her overall outlook on wellness. It was cool to learn more about the fashion industry and thinking more consciously about fast fashion and what we store in our closets as well. Find Mariana here at the company she currently works for: @praise.official www.praiseendurance.com The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon. Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters


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In today's episode we speak with Alexa Gray who shares her experience working in the health and wellness marketing world. She is also an entrepreneur who has worked as a professional photographer and marketing consultant with Alexa Gray and Co. This was a fun conversation to learn more about the connections between wellness, branding and inclusion. Alexa currently is the Head of Social and Community for Olipop which is a sparkling herbal tonic promoting digestive health. We loved hearing about this amazing company as well as her journey transitioning from fulltime entrepreneur to an in house employee.
Find Alexa and Olipop below:
@alexagrayandco
alexagrayandco.com
@drinkolipop
Olipop is a sparkling prebiotic tonic filled with plants and botanicals. It’s high in fiber, low in sugar and absolutely delicious. They are launching lots of exciting flavors and our next drop is in April. You can order OLIPOP at drinkolipop.com.
The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon.
Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters

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In today's episode we interview the fabulous Lucinda Accime. She is one of the most selfless people I know having dedicated her life to helping those in her community. Lucy is the Manager of Employment Services at Jewish Vocational Service in Boston assisting immigrants of various backgrounds obtain employment. She also is a milieu counselor at Teen Learning Choices in Malden. During our chat we discuss the importance of self-care for those who work in human services and how her faith has played a key factor in keeping her grounded. She also shares with us her passion for photography and how she keeps cozy during these winter months.

Cool things mentioned:

Chocolate Bombs @glittermaryx

Photography Company @Missgeephotography

The Salsa Sol Food Podcast is hosted by Angela Spignese and edited by Mark Damon.

Intro Music by Beautiful Headquarters 


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