Health Matters Sonoma

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Sonoma's weekly program devoted to health and well being. moderateddf652d2726bd44d880ef877.substack.com

  1. 01-11-06: Author Steve DeMasco - The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster

    06/12/2021

    01-11-06: Author Steve DeMasco - The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster

    About he Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster Paperbac Born in the projects of Spanish Harlem to a disabled mother and an abusive father, Steve DeMasco spent most of his childhood lost and angry. Drifting from one job to another, he stalked the streets as a troubled youth, barely surviving while all of his peers were either dead or in jail, until he found himself on the steps of the Shaolin Temple. Originating more than 1,500 years ago in ancient China, the Shaolin monks were simple farmers and worshippers of Buddhism who learned to protect themselves from the constant danger of bandits and overlords with a kind of "meditation in motion," a nonlethal form of self-defense that didn't violate their vows of peace. As their legend grew, they became known as the Shaolin Fighting Monks, revered across the land for their spiritual dedication, enlightened message, and amazing fighting skills. DeMasco entered the Shaolin Temple to battle the demons of his past. But he got more than he bargained for. Besides learning how to wield weapons and take on multiple attackers at once, he discovered an ancient philosophy that helped melt away preconceived notions of the world, and gave him a powerful platform on which to live and grow. In The Shaolin Way, he adapts these teachings for the modern world, singling out ten secrets of survival that can help anyone live a more fulfilled life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit moderateddf652d2726bd44d880ef877.substack.com

    1 hr
  2. 05-23-21: Author Dr. Robert Lustig - Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

    05/23/2021

    05-23-21: Author Dr. Robert Lustig - Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

    About Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine  Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science, challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government. You can’t solve a problem if you don’t know what the problem is. One of Lustig’s singular gifts as a communicator is his ability to “connect the dots” for the general reader, in order to unpack the scientific data and concepts behind his arguments, as he tells the “real story of food” and “the story of real food.”  Metabolical weaves the interconnected strands of nutrition, health/disease, medicine, environment, and society into a completely new fabric by proving on a scientific basis a series of iconoclastic revelations, among them:  * Medicine for chronic disease treats symptoms, not the disease itself * You can diagnose your own biochemical profile  * Chronic diseases are not "druggable," but they are "foodable"  * Processed food isn’t just toxic, it’s addictive * The war between vegan and keto is a false war—the combatants are on the same side * Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government are on the other side Making the case that food is the only lever we have to effect biochemical change to improve our health, Lustig explains what to eat based on two novel criteria: protect the liver, and feed the gut. He insists that if we do not fix our food and change the way we eat, we will continue to court chronic disease, bankrupt healthcare, and threaten the planet. But there is hope: this book explains what’s needed to fix all three. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit moderateddf652d2726bd44d880ef877.substack.com

    43 min
  3. 05-18-21: Readings from Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

    05/18/2021

    05-18-21: Readings from Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine

    About Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science, challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government. You can’t solve a problem if you don’t know what the problem is. One of Lustig’s singular gifts as a communicator is his ability to “connect the dots” for the general reader, in order to unpack the scientific data and concepts behind his arguments, as he tells the “real story of food” and “the story of real food.”  Metabolical weaves the interconnected strands of nutrition, health/disease, medicine, environment, and society into a completely new fabric by proving on a scientific basis a series of iconoclastic revelations, among them:  * Medicine for chronic disease treats symptoms, not the disease itself * You can diagnose your own biochemical profile  * Chronic diseases are not "druggable," but they are "foodable"  * Processed food isn’t just toxic, it’s addictive * The war between vegan and keto is a false war—the combatants are on the same side * Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government are on the other side Making the case that food is the only lever we have to effect biochemical change to improve our health, Lustig explains what to eat based on two novel criteria: protect the liver, and feed the gut. He insists that if we do not fix our food and change the way we eat, we will continue to court chronic disease, bankrupt healthcare, and threaten the planet. But there is hope: this book explains what’s needed to fix all three This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit moderateddf652d2726bd44d880ef877.substack.com

    32 min
  4. 04-26-21 A Report from La Luz on the Pandemic with Juan Torres

    04/26/2021

    04-26-21 A Report from La Luz on the Pandemic with Juan Torres

    About La Luz Center In 1985, the wine industry was booming in Sonoma Valley. Hundreds of workers were hired from Mexico, Central and South America to work in the vineyards. On weekends they attended church where they met Ligia Booker.  Born in Colombia to a large philanthropic family, Ligia saw Sonoma Valley through the eyes of an immigrant. She learned that the vineyard worker families had basic unmet needs like language skills and access to food, clothing and housing; assistance with medical, legal and financial issues presented more complicated, longer term challenges. Ligia and a group of Sonoma residents came together to provide needed assistance and began to call themselves La Luz, Spanish for “The Light”. Over the years, La Luz Center has  expanded capabilities through strong community partnerships and a talented, resourceful La Luz staff that now delivers a wide-range of programs, services and responsive support to families in Sonoma Valley. Ligia understood the unique relationship between the people of The Springs and the economy of Sonoma Valley. The Latino community, now comprising approximately 28% of the Sonoma Valley population and 58% of our public school enrollment, significantly contributes to the vitality of the Valley. La Luz Center continues to bring “The Light” to Sonoma Valley residents and we invite you to explore our website to learn more about current La Luz Center partnerships, services, and programs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit moderateddf652d2726bd44d880ef877.substack.com

    52 min

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