Voices in Health and Wellness

Dr Andrew Greenland
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 Voices in Health and Wellness is a podcast spotlighting the founders, practitioners, and innovators redefining what care looks like today. Hosted by Andrew Greenland, each episode features honest conversations with leaders building purpose-driven wellness brands — from sauna studios and supplements to holistic clinics and digital health. Designed for entrepreneurs, clinic owners, and health professionals, this series cuts through the noise to explore what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next in the world of wellness. 

  1. Building a High-Trust Plastic Surgery Clinic: Why Specialisation Beats Scale with Alon Ben Arie

    23h ago ·  Video

    Building a High-Trust Plastic Surgery Clinic: Why Specialisation Beats Scale with Alon Ben Arie

    Send us Fan Mail Most cosmetic and plastic surgery clinics can tell you they’re “specialist”. The harder question is: how do you prove it in a way patients can feel from the first enquiry to the final follow-up? We talk with Alon Ben Harry, Director of CREO Clinic in London, about what it takes to build a high-trust private healthcare business in one of the most competitive markets in the UK.  We get into the decisions that shape real differentiation: premium positioning that is backed by consultant-led care, high clinical standards, and a patient experience designed to reduce anxiety. Alon explains why CREO bundles value into the core fee rather than upselling essentials, including unlimited consultations, generous follow-up, and practical post-op support like lymphatic drainage and scar treatments. We also explore how clinics can earn trust consistently through reviews, organic visibility, and a team culture that gives clinicians the space to do their best work.  From there, we zoom out to what’s changing across aesthetic medicine and private plastic surgery: shifting demand away from exaggerated BBL looks, rising skin tightening needs linked to weight-loss drugs, and the “comparison shift” driven by social media. On the business side, Alon is candid about marketing spend, lead conversion rates, why hiring for accountability can make or break expansion, and the growing uncertainty as AI and search reshape how patients discover clinics.  If you run a clinic, lead a patient-facing medical business, or you’re simply curious about how high-quality private care is built, subscribe, share, and leave a review. What’s the single biggest lever for trust in your world: outcomes, communication, or consistency? Guest BiographyAlon Ben Arie is Director and Co-Founder of CREO Clinic, a London-based specialist plastic surgery practice focused on consultant-led care, patient experience, and clinical excellence. Before entering private healthcare, Alon trained and worked as a solicitor before moving into the medical devices sector, where he managed international markets across the Asia-Pacific region. After relocating to the UK, he worked on introducing innovative medical technologies into the NHS before co-founding CREO Clinic alongside Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Omar Tillo. Today, Alon leads the commercial and operational side of the business, overseeing growth strategy, marketing, patient acquisition, and service delivery. His approach centres on specialisation, premium patient care, and building sustainable healthcare businesses through trust and long-term value creation. Links Website (Main): https://creoclinic.com Website (Gender-Affirming Surgery) https://gender.creoclinic.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-ben-arie-73b3b168/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    41 min
  2. The Truth About Weight Loss: What GLP-1s Can't Do Alone with Dr Seun Sowemimo

    23h ago ·  Video

    The Truth About Weight Loss: What GLP-1s Can't Do Alone with Dr Seun Sowemimo

    Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 injections are everywhere, bariatric surgery numbers are shifting, and patients are arriving more informed than ever. We sit down with Dr Seun Sowemimo, a board-certified bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon and founder of Prime Surgic Care, to make sense of what actually works for sustainable weight loss and better metabolic health when real life, real budgets, and real habits collide.  We talk candidly about how GLP-1 receptor agonists affect the role of weight loss surgery, why access and insurance changes can derail progress, and why many people need ongoing medication to maintain results. Sean explains how he assesses whether someone is best suited to bariatric surgery, GLP-1 therapy, or a combination, including the importance of psychological readiness and structured follow-up. If you have ever wondered why some people keep weight off for a decade while others regain, his “escalator” analogy gives a clear, memorable answer.  Nutrition and lifestyle medicine run through the entire conversation. We dig into a whole foods, plant-forward approach, how processed food culture shapes chronic disease, and why exercise supports health even when diet drives most weight change. We also explore the business realities behind modern obesity treatment, from corporate consolidation to how small practices can use technology and AI to improve care without losing the human touch.  If this conversation helps you think differently about obesity care, medical weight loss, bariatric surgery, or long-term weight maintenance, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. What tool or habit has made the biggest difference to your health journey? 👤 Guest BiographyDr Seun Sowemimo is a board-certified bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon and founder of Prime Surgicare in New Jersey. With advanced training in surgery, metabolic health, and healthcare leadership, he combines surgical expertise with lifestyle medicine and medical weight management strategies, including GLP-1 therapies. Dr Sowemimo is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable health improvements through evidence-based obesity treatment and comprehensive long-term care. Links Website: https://primesurgicare.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seunsowemimo/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    38 min
  3. From Fear to Freedom: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Behind Food Allergies with Dr Amanda Whitehouse

    6d ago ·  Video

    From Fear to Freedom: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Behind Food Allergies with Dr Amanda Whitehouse

    Send us Fan Mail A food allergy can turn ordinary moments into high-stakes calculations, and the hard part is not always the ingredient. We sit down with Dr Amanda Whitehouse, a licensed psychologist and founder of The Food Allergy Psychologist, to unpack the psychological impact of food allergies on children, parents, and adults who are trying to live safely without shrinking their lives.  We talk about why food allergy anxiety so often gets misunderstood: the very behaviours that keep you safe (label checking, questioning restaurants, advocating at school) can look like “overreacting” to anyone who does not grasp the real-world gaps in labelling and food environments. Amanda explains how chronic fear and hypervigilance build over time, how trauma can come from more than just a severe reaction, and why vicarious trauma can keep the nervous system on constant alert.  From there we get practical, using a nervous system lens to make sense of vagus nerve signalling, stress responses, and why classic mindfulness advice can feel impossible when the body believes danger is near. We also explore the mental health side of oral immunotherapy and other emerging treatments: choice can be calming, but the process can trigger deep fear, guilt, and shame if families are not supported properly.  If you care about food allergy mental health, multidisciplinary care, and evidence-informed ways to feel safer in your own body, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Guest BiographyDr Amanda Whitehouse is a licensed psychologist, food allergy anxiety and trauma specialist, speaker, author, and founder of The Food Allergy Psychologist. Drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience as a food allergy parent, Amanda has spent more than 14 years helping individuals and families navigate the psychological challenges that accompany food allergy management. She specialises in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, anxiety treatment, and supporting patients through food allergy therapies such as Oral Immunotherapy (OIT). Amanda is also host of the popular Don't Feed the Fear podcast and author of From Fear to Freedom: A Guide for Navigating Allergy Immunotherapy. Links Website: https://www.thefoodallergypsychologist.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-desio-whitehouse-phd-4661a0357/Podcast: https://www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com/podcastBook: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=From+Fear+to+Freedom+A+Guide+for+Navigating+Allergy+Immunotherapy+Amanda+WhitehouseAbout Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    39 min
  4. Precision Psychiatry: Why Treating Diagnoses Instead of People Is Failing Mental Healthcare with Dr Sonia Diaz

    Jun 10 ·  Video

    Precision Psychiatry: Why Treating Diagnoses Instead of People Is Failing Mental Healthcare with Dr Sonia Diaz

    Send us Fan Mail Most mental health care is built for speed, not understanding and patients feel it. When appointments are short and the plan is mostly symptom management, even smart, motivated people can end up “stable” but nowhere near well. We sit down with psychiatrist and healthcare innovator Dr Sonia Diaz, founder and medical director of Wellmivia Medical, to talk about what changes when you stop treating diagnoses like destinations and start treating the whole person. We dig into precision psychiatry and metabolic psychiatry, including why blood sugar swings can destabilise mood, how thyroid dysfunction can look like depression or anxiety, and why hormonal health such as testosterone may sit quietly behind fatigue, low drive, and poor sleep. Dr Diaz also explains how pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics can guide medication choices, not as a gimmick, but as a way to reduce trial-and-error and tailor treatment to real biology and real life. You will also hear the practical side of building a modern practice: direct pay and concierge psychiatry, a 90-minute evaluation model, what patients actually value most (time, trust, and direct access), and why some premium telehealth platforms deliver slick experiences without better outcomes. We finish with a grounded look at AI in healthcare, where it helps, where it does not, and how smart documentation tools can restore human connection instead of replacing it. If you care about better mental health outcomes, more personalised care, and the future of psychiatry, subscribe, share this with a colleague or friend, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway. Guest Biogrophy  Dr. Sonia Mia Diaz, MD is a psychiatrist, healthcare innovator, and founder of Welmivia Medical, a direct-pay precision psychiatry practice serving patients in Virginia and Florida.   Drawing on experience in academic medicine, community psychiatry, and healthcare innovation, Dr. Diaz takes a root-cause approach to mental health by integrating psychiatric care with metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors. Her work focuses on helping high-performing professionals optimise both mental wellbeing and overall function.   Dr. Diaz has also worked as a physician expert in AI and is exploring how artificial intelligence can help clinicians deliver more personalised care while reducing administrative burden. Through Welmivia, she is building a modern model of psychiatry that combines technology, accessibility, and deeply individualised care. Links Website: https://welmivia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-mia-diaz-md/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    39 min
  5. Most Therapy Mows the Lawn. EMDR Pulls Out the Roots with Lynne Douglas

    Jun 4 ·  Video

    Most Therapy Mows the Lawn. EMDR Pulls Out the Roots with Lynne Douglas

    Send us Fan Mail Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, confidence that never quite arrives: what if the real issue is not the symptom you can name, but the experience you never processed? I’m joined by Lynne Douglas, founder of Healthy Minds for You, to unpack how trauma can sit underneath everyday struggles and why EMDR therapy can help people move past “coping” towards genuine change. We start with Lynne’s path through mental health nursing, CBT, and the moment she realised she was spending too much time firefighting. From there, she explains EMDR in refreshingly simple terms, using an analogy of a wound that cannot heal until what’s blocking it is removed. We also dig into the idea that trauma is not limited to PTSD or headline events. Repeated “smaller” experiences, especially early in life, can quietly drive patterns of fear, hypervigilance, low mood, and a world that keeps getting smaller. A powerful part of our conversation focuses on carers and traumatic grief, including families supporting loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Lynne describes the repeated losses, the guilt beliefs that can trap people in a grief loop, and why carers so often neglect their own wellbeing. We then switch to the realities of building a sustainable online EMDR practice: what makes online therapy work, how admin can erode work-life balance, why hiring a virtual assistant can protect mental health, and Lynn’s push towards outcome-focused therapy rather than selling by the hour. If you care about effective trauma therapy, EMDR, online counselling, and sustainable mental health practice in the UK, this one will give you both insight and practical takeaways. Subscribe for more conversations, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review: what part of the discussion hit closest to home for you? 📧 Guest BiographyLynne Douglas is the founder of Healthy Minds 4U and an accredited EMDR therapist specialising in trauma, anxiety, grief, and emotional wellbeing. Beginning her career in mental health nursing before training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Lynne later discovered EMDR and became passionate about helping clients address the root causes of emotional distress rather than simply managing symptoms. Today she leads a fully online practice supporting individuals affected by trauma and traumatic grief, while also supervising and mentoring EMDR therapists. Her work includes supporting family members caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and helping clients navigate experiences that continue to impact their lives long after the original events have passed. Links Website: 🌐 https://healthyminds4u.co.ukLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-douglas-4222329b/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    35 min
  6. Can AI and Regenerative Dentistry End the Drill-and-Fill Era? with Dr Roumiana Tzvetkova

    Jun 4 ·  Video

    Can AI and Regenerative Dentistry End the Drill-and-Fill Era? with Dr Roumiana Tzvetkova

    Send us Fan Mail Drill and fill is not the only story dentistry can tell anymore. We sit down with Dr Roumiana Tzvetkova, a dentist and practice owner with a prevention-first philosophy, to talk about what it looks like to preserve natural teeth in the real world, especially when patients arrive carrying years of delay, anxiety, and limited dental benefits. If you’ve ever wondered whether modern dentistry can be gentler, clearer, and less reactive, this conversation brings practical answers.  We dig into two game-changers reshaping clinical decisions and patient trust: AI in dentistry for earlier, clearer radiograph interpretation, and enamel regeneration for non-cavitated lesions. Roumiana explains how she uses the VIDIA AI platform as an aid, not a replacement, to spot small lesions the human eye may miss and to show patients what the clinician sees through colour-coded visuals. That transparency matters because it reduces suspicion, supports informed consent, and often improves treatment acceptance without turning care into a sales pitch.  Then we get scientific and practical about prevention-focused dentistry, including Curodont by vVardis (Vivardis) and how enamel remineralisation works by rebuilding hydroxyapatite using minerals from saliva. We also tackle common oral health myths, from “I stopped flossing because my gums bleed” to the belief that implants are a simple cosmetic upgrade. On the business side, we talk dental practice ownership challenges, rising costs, the limits of insurance incentives, and why dental fear still drives no-shows and last-minute walkouts.  If you care about minimally invasive dentistry, early cavity detection, better patient communication, and a future where healthcare prevents disease instead of managing it, you’ll get a lot from this one. Subscribe for more conversations on innovation in healthcare, share this episode with someone who avoids the dentist, and leave a review with your biggest question about AI-assisted diagnosis or tooth preservation. Guest Biography  Dr Roumiana Tzvetkova, DMD is a dentist and practice owner at Aspen Dental in Long Island, New York. Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, she has over a decade of clinical experience and is passionate about minimally invasive, prevention-focused dentistry.   A graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Dr Tzvetkova is recognised for her work with AI-assisted diagnostics and regenerative dental technologies. She has become one of Aspen Dental's leading providers of Curodont, a groundbreaking treatment designed to regenerate enamel and reverse early-stage tooth decay.   Her mission is simple: preserve natural teeth whenever possible and help patients avoid unnecessary and costly dental procedures through early intervention and education. Links Website: https://www.aspendental.com/providers/roumiana-tzvetkova/1508426123/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roumiana-t-55b97119a/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    36 min
  7. Why Neurodivergent Women Struggle More in Midlife (And What Most Doctors Miss) with Dr Sarah Secor-Jones

    Jun 4 ·  Video

    Why Neurodivergent Women Struggle More in Midlife (And What Most Doctors Miss) with Dr Sarah Secor-Jones

    Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause is hard for most women, but for many neurodivergent women it can feel like someone turned the volume up on everything: emotions, sensory load, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, sleep problems, and the everyday friction of ADHD or autistic traits. We sit down with Dr Sarah Secor-Jones, an integrative and functional medicine physician and founder of Left Lifestyle, to unpack why this happens and why so many patients are misdiagnosed, dismissed, or treated with a one-size-fits-all plan that never quite fits.  We talk candidly about what clinicians often miss when they focus on mental health alone: hormone changes, progesterone and oestrogen sensitivity, neurotransmitter balance, and the role of mitochondrial health in energy, mood, and resilience. Sarah shares practical nuance around HRT dosing, why “standard” protocols can backfire for sensitive nervous systems, and how a root cause approach connects symptoms that look unrelated on paper but are tightly linked in real life.  You will also hear what relationship-based medicine looks like day to day: longer appointments, rapid check-ins, and care that adapts as the body responds. We zoom out into the business and systems side too, including the challenge of building a clinic without transactional care, the power of honest patient education, and why platforms like Substack can help create supportive communities for late-diagnosed women asking “now what?”. If you care about women’s health, menopause care, ADHD and autism in adults, functional medicine, and longevity, this conversation offers both clarity and a better standard to aim for.  If this resonates, subscribe, share it with someone navigating midlife, and leave a review so more people can find the support they deserve. 👤 GUEST BIOGRAPHYDr. Sarah Secor-Jones, DO, CHSE, FACEP is an integrative and functional medicine physician, founder of Lesh Lifestyle, and former military physician with 25 years of service. She specializes in helping neurodivergent women in midlife navigate hormone changes, brain health, and longevity through a personalized, root-cause approach. Sarah combines expertise in emergency medicine, functional medicine, and women's health to help patients optimize mitochondrial function, neurotransmitter balance, and overall wellbeing. She is also the creator of the rapidly growing Substack Neurodivergent Women in Midlife, where she educates thousands of readers worldwide on health, hormones, and neurodivergence. Website: https://www.leshlifestyle.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-secor-jones-6b8884299/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    32 min
  8. Why Traditional Cardiology Is Failing Women with Dr Hwaida Hannoush

    May 24 ·  Video

    Why Traditional Cardiology Is Failing Women with Dr Hwaida Hannoush

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling “just tired” should not be the reason a heart problem gets missed. We sit down with Dr Hwaida Hannoush, a specialist in metabolic cardiology and functional medicine and the founder of Pressi Med Clinic, to unpack why women’s heart disease is still under-recognised and under-treated, even when the stakes are life-changing. We talk about the real-world ways women present differently, from fatigue and breathlessness to vague chest pressure or stomach discomfort, and how that can lead to delayed care. Dr Hannoush explains why women’s cardiovascular risk is more complex than the standard checklist, including microvascular disease, HFPEF, autoimmune links, and the often-forgotten impact of reproductive history. We dig into pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes as early warning signals that should trigger prevention, not a shrug after delivery. We also get practical about what “functional medicine” looks like when applied to heart health prevention. Rather than treating cholesterol numbers in isolation, we discuss a whole-body cardiometabolic approach that considers inflammation, gut health, hormones, and the deeper “why” behind persistent symptoms. Finally, we go behind the scenes of building a virtual clinic: rapid access, direct messaging, remote testing, automation, and the hard parts too, like mindset barriers and the cost of testing. If you care about women’s heart health, prevention, and smarter risk assessment, listen now, share this with someone who needs it, and leave us a review to help more people find the show. Guest BiographyDr Hwaida Hannoush is a specialist in metabolic cardiology and functional medicine and the founder of Precimed Clinic, a virtual prevention-focused practice dedicated to women’s cardiovascular health. After years in conventional cardiology and academic research, she transitioned into root-cause medicine to better address the overlooked drivers of heart disease in women. Her work focuses on prevention, patient empowerment, and bridging the gap between traditional cardiology and functional medicine. Website: https://precimedclinic.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hwaida-hannoush-md-fase-02523130/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

    38 min
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 Voices in Health and Wellness is a podcast spotlighting the founders, practitioners, and innovators redefining what care looks like today. Hosted by Andrew Greenland, each episode features honest conversations with leaders building purpose-driven wellness brands — from sauna studios and supplements to holistic clinics and digital health. Designed for entrepreneurs, clinic owners, and health professionals, this series cuts through the noise to explore what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next in the world of wellness. 

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  • Creator
    Dr Andrew Greenland
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
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    © 2026 Voices in Health and Wellness
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