Essence of Health Tea Time

Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO
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Essence of Health Tea Time

Join Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and friends as she spills the tea on all things health, wellness, and plant based nutrition! The Essence of Health is in YOU! Send inquiries to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com.

  1. The Tea On SAD: Food, Mood, and Your Winter Attitude

    1 DAY AGO

    The Tea On SAD: Food, Mood, and Your Winter Attitude

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! As the days become shorter and the temperatures drop outside, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause challenging concerns for some individuals. Studies show that 5% of adults in the United States, or around 10 million people, are affected by seasonal affective disorder with a predominance in Women. These symptoms tend to last about 40% of the year, through the fall and winter months and can cause debilitating mood disruption. However, there are solutions for balancing your mood healthfully during this season of SAD. On today’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐀𝐃: 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞.” Synopsis Discover the connection between what you eat and its impact on your mood Understand those mood regulators in your brain and how certain foods can enhance their impact for boosting your mood and how certain foods can inhibit their impactLearn strategies to combine certain foods to achieve better absorption of vital nutrients that are important for your moodGet Dr. Shayla’s “well timed tea” on how to properly plan your meals throughout the day to optimize those nutrients for your moodDiscover lifestyle solutions that have been shown to help boost your mood with SADMental Health Crisis Support: –United States: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Call or Text 988, available 24/7. –International: The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), go to www.iasp.info and visit their “Resources” section. Connect with Essence of Health: – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD –Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expert –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. The Essence of Health is in You!

    28 min
  2. The Tea On Raising Little Veggie Lovers

    NOV 5

    The Tea On Raising Little Veggie Lovers

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! Research shows that children who follow a plant-based diet tend to have a lower fat mass, lower blood cholesterol levels and lower fasting glucose levels. This can be helpful in lowering their risk of developing certain chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol when compared to their peers. Adopting a plant-based diet early in life can help set children up for a lifetime of better health. However, we understand that sometimes children can be picky little eaters, leaving parents with the frustration of figuring out how to get more plants on their child’s plate. So, on today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Margaret Towolawi and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬”. Dr. Margaret Towolawi is a double board certified physician in family medicine and lifestyle medicine, and founder/medical director of Nurture Well Center and aesthetic practice - SkinStatMD. She is also the published author of “Ayomide and Seyi's Kitchen : A kids' guide to plant based nutrition from A to Z” where she shares tips that she and her own children have found helpful to improve their health and wellness. Synopsis: Discover the effect of your children’s environment and its impact on how they prioritize their health.Understand the many health benefits that a plant based diet can offer to children throughout their spectrum of growth.Gain insight on how to overcome some of the barriers to pursuing a plant based diet for your family.Get Dr. Margaret’s “Icy Smooth Tea” on helpful and flavorful ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies!Connect with Essence of Health: – www.DrShayla.com/EOH - FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge – FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! – FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Margaret Towolawi: www.margarettowolawimd.com Grab a copy of “Ayomide and Seyi's Kitchen”: https://www.margarettowolawimd.com/shop —----------------------------------------------------------------- Plant Based Plate for Kids ; African American Vegan Starter Guide

    25 min
  3. REHEAT: The Tea About Breast Cancer

    OCT 22

    REHEAT: The Tea About Breast Cancer

    Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! Today we are "reheating" The Tea About Breast Cancer with a fresh listen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on important information to know about Breast Cancer. Synopsis: Learn some important facts about Breast CancerDiscover the disparities for women of color as it relates to Breast CancerWhat is Triple Negative Breast Cancer and why is it important?Examine one’s risk for the development of breast cancerGet some “crackling hot tea” on the link between processed meats and cancer in our Ask The Expert SegmentAmerican Cancer Society - Breast Cancer: https://essenceofhealth.link/ACS-BreastCancer Breast Cancer Support Groups: https://essenceofhealth.link/BreastCancerSupport How to perform a Self Breast Exam: https://essenceofhealth.link/Self-Breast-Exam Mammogram Resources: https://essenceofhealth.link/ABCF-Mammogram-Assistance https://essenceofhealth.link/CDC-Mammogram-Assistance Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) Breast Cancer Fact Sheet: https://essenceofhealth.link/PCRM-BreastCancer Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email. Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD –Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. The Essence of Health is in You!

    21 min
  4. The Tea On What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer

    OCT 15

    The Tea On What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men, with about 1 in 8 men being diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Early detection through regular screening is crucial, as prostate cancer is often without symptoms in its early stages. One key to early detection and proper diagnosis is through having an important discussion with your Primary Care Physician regarding your personal risks and timing of screening. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Byron Jasper and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫”. Dr. Byron Jasper is a Board Certified Family Physician and the esteemed Founder and CEO of Byja Clinic, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) Clinic located in Baton Rouge, LA. He also has extensive expertise in the fields of Community Health Leadership Development, HIV and Hepatitis care. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Jasper is the author of the widely praised book Byja Blueprint: An Introductory Guide to Direct Primary Care For Doctors, Patients, and Businesses. Synopsis: Discover the importance of the prostate gland and its role in men’s healthUnderstand the current screening guidelines and why discussing these guidelines in detail with your PCP is of great importanceExplore what risk factors you may personally have for increasing your risk for Prostate CancerUnderstand how Prostate Cancer impacts communities of colorGet Dr. Jasper’s “piping hot tea” on common myths about Prostate Cancer and why a drive by exam can be detrimentalConnect with Essence of Health: –FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD –Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching: www.DrShayla.com/EOH –FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide: https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Byron Jasper: www.byja.org Linkedin: Byja Clinic Instagram: @byjaclinic Facebook: @byjaclinic Byja Radio Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/byja-radio/id1735755360 Byja Blueprint Book: https://books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC The Essence of Health is in You!

    40 min
  5. The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth - Part 2

    OCT 8

    The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth - Part 2

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies have shown that there is a portion of the general population that may have some degree of thyroid hormone dysfunction leading to a variety of symptoms, with normal test results. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we'll have a two-part episode with guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Dana will be spilling "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝: 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐". Listen to last week’s episode for Part 1. Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist, thyroid surgeon, and founder of Consultants in Metabolism. She specializes in the medical treatment of Hashimoto's disease and helps patients regain their energy and vitality. Synopsis: Discover the impact of stress on our thyroid and overall healthUnderstand the thyroid gland’s role in optimizing your Gut Health Get insight on certain foods that may or may not be helpful in promoting healthful thyroid functionExplore some of the environmental toxins that may disrupt your endocrine system and how to identify themGet Dr. Dana’s "thyroid nutrition tea" on dietary measures for thyroid health and metabolismConnect with Essence of Health: – FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge: www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge – FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD –Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching: www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! – FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide: https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs: Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/ Facebook: @consultantsinmetabolism Instagram: @danagibbsmd YouTube: @danagibbsmd8190 TikTok: @dana.gibbs.md Podcast: “Beyond The Thyroid” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373989 Resources to avoid Toxins: EWG’s Healthy Living/Skin Deep App Think Dirty App

    27 min
  6. The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth, Part 1

    OCT 1

    The Tea on your Thyroid: Testing, Toxins and Truth, Part 1

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies have shown that up to 60% of the population may have some form of thyroid dysfunction that they are totally unaware of. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we'll have a two-part episode with guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Dana will be spilling "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 - 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏". Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist, thyroid surgeon, and founder of Consultants in Metabolism. She specializes in the medical treatment of Hashimoto's disease and other complex thyroid-related illnesses and chronic fatigue. Dr. Gibbs helps patients who have not responded to levothyroxine or who were not offered treatment due to normal TSH regain their energy and vitality. Synopsis: Discover the most common thyroid disorders and their typical symptoms.Learn about often-overlooked symptoms of thyroid dysfunction that might surprise you.Understand why TSH alone isn't enough and explore the comprehensive thyroid testing approach Dr. Gibbs uses.Gain insights into the intricate balance of your thyroid hormones and how other thyroid tests may be helpful.Get the "thyroid tea" on how proper thyroid balance affects everything from weight management to brain function.Stay tuned next week to hear part 2 of this episode...Connect with Essence of Health at www.DrShayla.com/EOH – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs: Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolism Instagram: @danagibbsmd YouTube: @danagibbsmd8190 TikTok: @dana.gibbs.md LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danagibbsmd/ Podcast: “Beyond The Thyroid” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373989 The Essence of Health is in You!

    28 min
  7. The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 2

    MAY 21

    The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 2

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! The three most common cancers in women are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer. Studies show that 13 percent of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. While we know there are a variety of factors that can play a part in the development of cancer, there are ways to reduce your risk and enhance your overall quality of life. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we’ll have a two part episode with guest, Dr. Simran Malhotra. On today’s episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Simran will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐”. Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine as well as a certified health and wellness coach. She is a BRCA 1 previvor with a strong family history of breast & female reproductive cancers and has an encouraging story of how she has managed this medical history at such a young age. She founded Wellness By LifestyleMD, a platform where she aims to educate people, particularly women at high risk of cancer like herself, on the powerful impact that positive lifestyle changes can have on their quality of life and even longevity. Synopsis: Discover the problem with processed foods and how they increase your cancer riskGain an understanding of how exercise can lower your cancer riskExplore other lifestyle factors that may be increasing your cancer riskGet the “motivating tea” on practical strategies to maintain overall health and wellness to lower your cancer riskConnect with Essence of Health: – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expert –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Simran Malhotra: Awaken Your Wellness Columnist at Everyday Health: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/awaken-your-wellness/ Website: https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ Instagram: @Drsimran.malhotra LinkedIn: @Simran Malhotra The Essence of Health is in You!

    20 min
  8. The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 1

    MAY 14

    The Tea About A Plant Powered Lifestyle To Lower Your Cancer Risk - Part 1

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! The three most common cancers in women are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer. Studies show that 13 percent of women will be diagnosed with female breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. While we know there are a variety of factors that can play a part in the development of cancer, there are ways to reduce your risk and enhance your overall quality of life. This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we’ll have a two part episode with guest, Dr. Simran Malhotra. On today’s episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Simran will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏”. Dr. Simran Malhotra is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine as well as a certified health and wellness coach. She is a BRCA 1 previvor with a strong family history of breast & female reproductive cancers and has an encouraging story of how she has managed this medical history at such a young age. She founded Wellness By LifestyleMD, a platform where she aims to educate people, particularly women at high risk of cancer like herself, on the powerful impact that positive lifestyle changes can have on their quality of life and even longevity. Synopsis: Hear Dr. Simran’s and Dr. Shayla’s plant based journeys and their motivation to put more plants on their plates.Discover those important genetic mutations to be aware of for female related cancers.Gain an understanding of hereditary versus non-hereditary risk factors for cancer and those details that are most important.Explore your family history and those factors that you should be aware of as it relates to your health.Get the “crunchy tea” on the connection of your nutrition to inflammation and how this plays a part in cancer prevention including those micronutrients to look out for.Stay tuned next week to hear part 2 of this episode…Connect with Essence of Health: – Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge –Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH –Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! –Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book –Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok. —----------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Simran Malhotra: Awaken Your Wellness Columnist at Everyday Health: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/awaken-your-wellness/ Website: https://www.coachsimranmd.com/ Instagram: @Drsimran.malhotra LinkedIn: @Simran Malhotra The Essence of Health is in You!

    27 min
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Join Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and friends as she spills the tea on all things health, wellness, and plant based nutrition! The Essence of Health is in YOU! Send inquiries to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com.

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    Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    71
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