BodyBalance Talk: Recent Episodes
Lucy Hewitt, BA, NTP, Madeline Hewitt , and Jeanne Schmit
Over 30% of Americans are obese. Diabetes and auto-immune disease is climbing astronomically, heart disease and cancer are still top killers, and those numbers continue to rise. Doctors and the media tell us to eat low fat, count calories, avoid red meat, and exercise a lot, but you still have cravings, your weight is going up, and energy going down. We’re here to tell you it’s not your fault. We believe the body has a tremendous ability to heal itself and stay healthy, and that “disease” is simply physiology gone wrong. We’ll separate the fact from fiction by looking at proper physiology: how your body is supposed to work. We’ll discuss how proper digestion, balanced blood sugar, detoxification, and adequate rest and movement play a role in the well-being of your mind, body, and spirit. We’ll provide practical steps for you to take in supporting how your body is supposed to work so you can achieve weight loss, more energy, better moods and vibrant health.
A body will be poised to drop fat when conditions are right. Simply giving your body fewer calories than you expend is ignoring all the other circumstances necessary for body fat loss. Learn how excess estrogen and xenoestrogens creates a condition where your body doesn’t easily let go of unwanted fat, no matter how hard you try. Learn simple ways to aid your liver's ability to detoxify and push you into the fat-burning mode.
How can you eliminate the fear of making diet and lifestyle changes and finally get going to a better you? Today we discuss a solution to your problem! Motivation, tips, and... a new recipe. Finally, a healthy homemade mayo that tastes good! Once you clean up your diet and get rid of all those salad dressings and sauces with “bad” oils and chemicals such as MSG - not to mention the excess sugar and high fructose corn syrup - you'll need new, exciting, delicious replacements.
Are food sensitivities and immune reactions preventing you from dropping the pounds? A body will be poised to drop fat when conditions are right. Simply giving your body fewer calories than you expend is ignoring all the other circumstances necessary for body fat loss. Learn the reasons your body doesn’t easily let go of unwanted fat, no matter how hard you try. Learn how to create the right conditions in your body so you can easily let the fat go. Today we discuss how to start the 21 Day Elimination Diet.
A body will be poised to drop fat when conditions are right. Simply giving your body fewer calories than you expend is ignoring all the other circumstances necessary for body fat loss. Learn the reasons your body doesn’t easily let go of unwanted fat, no matter how hard you try. Learn how to create the right conditions in your body so you can easily let the fat go. Not detoxifying properly? That can lead to unwanted fat. Today we talk about how supporting your organs of elimination allows your body to process toxins more effectively.
A body will be poised to drop fat when conditions are right. Simply giving your body fewer calories than you expend is ignoring all the other circumstances necessary for body fat loss. Learn the reasons your body doesn’t easily let go of unwanted fat, no matter how hard you try. Learn how to create the right conditions in your body so you can easily let the fat go. Today we talk about how INTERMITTENT FASTING allows your body detoxify and ultimately become a fat burning machine.
A body will be poised to drop fat when conditions are right. Simply giving your body fewer calories than you expend is ignoring all the other circumstances necessary for body fat loss. Learn the reasons your body doesn’t easily let go of unwanted fat, no matter how hard you try. Learn how to create the right conditions in your body so you can easily let the fat go. Today we talk about how CARDIO can be preventing you from slimming down.
A body will be poised to drop fat when conditions are right. Simply giving your body fewer calories than you expend is ignoring all the other circumstances necessary for body fat loss. Learn the reasons your body doesn’t easily let go of unwanted fat, no matter how hard you try. Learn how to create the right conditions in your body so you can easily let the fat go.
Our special guest is Robert Rakowski, DC, CCN, DACBN, DIBAK who is a chiropractor, kinesiologist, certified clinical nutritionist and the clinic director of the Natural Medicine Center in Houston, Texas. He has helped thousands of people regain health through good nutrition, detoxification and lifestyle change and we're so lucky to have him join us! We'll discuss coffee with Dr Bob. Get the inside scoop on the good and bad of coffee. Did you know that the people who drink the most coffee live the longest? Does that mean everyone should drink coffee? Learn what makes a healthy coffee and an unhealthy one, who should have coffee and who not, if you drink coffee, how much, and what should you (or not) put in your coffee?
You’re thrilled with your recent weight loss, you have new clothes, people compliment you. But something doesn’t seem right. You may feel an unrest, an uncomfortable feeling of not knowing really who you are, maybe an emptiness. Adding to this issue is the stress of holiday traditions and family dynamics which may conflict with your new slender and healthier self. It’s not only physical. You notice that you think differently now, as if you really are a different person with a whole new life. Learn how to navigate the “new you” territory and start to feel the confidence and comfort while enjoying the company of friends and family who have not made these lifestyle changes. Learn how to nourish yourself both physically and spiritually to continue your progress toward better health while enjoying the holiday festivities.
What is all the hype and talk about gluten? Is it good or is it bad? Should we eat gluten free? Why was this not a problem in the past? Do you feel confused about all the conflicting information about wheat and gluten? We'll discuss the history of wheat from 8000BC up to present day. We'll talk about the health issues with present day wheat and how it can affect your body fat percentage. We'll discuss how wheat affects your gut and most importantly how wheat affects your brain. You'll learn the science behind it all so you feel confident to make the best choices for yourself.
We know that gastrointestinal issues such as Irritable bowel syndrome, reflux, excess gas and bloating affect millions of people in this country. But did you know that osteoporosis, depression, anxiety, ADHD, food cravings, and low energy all can originate in the gut? Even autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis have their origins in the gut. How can this be? In this show we'll focus in on the gut microorganisms including the gut bacteria and yeasts, and how they impact your health. You'll learn the connection between the gut and the brain and why the gut is called the second brain. Leave with practical information to help you build up the good bacteria in your gut for health restoration.
You've seen the packages in the store. The chicken is natural chicken, you see free range chicken and eggs, cage free or vegetarian fed eggs, natural drinks in a can or bottle and lots of gluten free muffins, breads, cookies and crackers. Some labels state the food is from local, family owned farms, maybe even an Amish farm. Foods are labeled as fat free, sugar free, trans fat free, low fat, heart healthy or dairy free. Is your head spinning yet? What is natural food? What do these labels really mean? Should you be eating these foods? Are they nutritious, healthy foods? Why are they labeled that way? And what does it mean for you, as a consumer and person wanting to eat a healthy diet and live a healthy life? We'll discuss all these terms and more and help you navigate the grocery store and health food store. You'll be empowered to understand which foods are healthy and which ones look like they might be, but are not. get practical, useful food and health information to make better food choices.
Learn how minerals have everything to do with good health, high energy, a good mood and stress management. We'll focus on magnesium, a mineral most everyone is deficient in. Find out how magnesium can help you relax, address anxiety problems, get better sleep, eliminate muscle cramping, avoid constipation, and more. Magnesium has far reaching health benefits because it's involved in more than 200 enzymatic reactions in your body! Learn the connection between minerals and osteoporosis and why it doesn't make sense to use dairy products to prevent osteoporosis. We'll discuss how to use minerals for basic detoxification. You'll learn how to boost your mineral intake through food, but also through a few innovative yet effective and easy to make products.
95% of people fail to keep weight off (after weight loss) and the same percentage fail to maintain a healthy diet. Off sugar and processed foods one week, on the next. Why is it so hard to eat healthy? How do you manage the candy jars and donuts at work?Just saying no doesn't work! How do you eat healthy without spending long hours cooking in the kitchen? What are easy and convenient foods to eat when you live a busy life with work, kids and travel? Learn the 4 main reasons people fail after good intentions to eat well. Learn simple, easy and no-guilt ways to keep yourself on track, and the best part, to love the foods you're eating. You'll come away with practical ideas you can start tonight.
You already know sugar is not good for you, but most people find they cannot stay away from sugar for long, and feel like something in life is missing without sweet treats. Others have difficulty limiting bread and other processed carbs. Why is that? Does sugar and bread actually taste better than everything else? People don't have trouble overeating broccoli and green beans. Why sugar and bread? Learn the science behind the issue and how you can outsmart this insidious sugar addiction without deprivation and regain your health. We'll talk about how the hormone insulin and neurotransmitters such as dopamine can prevent you from weight loss and keep you fat. You'll learn how to manage and stabilize your blood sugar to reduce cravings, mood swings and low blood sugar symptoms. Leave with easy to use and unconventional tools to dramatically improve your diet and your health. You'll never have to go on a diet and feel deprived again!