Tag: health and wellness
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Blogpost: Does Your Doctor Know You:
Joe was becoming more tired. Doing a little yard work would require an afternoon nap. It’s ok he thought, after all, he is getting up there. One day trying to pull a heavy bag of mulch, he developed a little pressure in his chest that went away quickly. He though he felt the same thing…
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Podcast: Long Haul 100 Trail Run and Life Lessons
Welcome! and Thank you for listening I raced the Long Haul 100 Mile Trail Race this past weekend. There were many surprises and challenges over the 31 hours and 5 minutes that it took me to cross the finish line. In fact, there was a time when I did not think I would see or…
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Podcast: Interview with Sandy Geisel: Running 60 marathons in one year at age 60: Plant Based
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Today I have Sandy Geisel as a guest. She is a long time ultra runner and adventure racer. Sandy just completed 60 marathons in her 60th year of life. Sandy also has a significantly high calcium score. Listen to the episode to find our our approach to an elevated…
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Podcast: Minutes that Can Save Your Life
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. The year is coming to an end, but that does not mean we should ignore our health journey until next year. It matters right now and every day. Early onset dementia, meaning occurring before 70 years of age, is associated with several risk factors that can be addressed now…
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Podcast: Holiday Survival Tip and Boosting Your Mitochondria
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. We had a fabulous potluck yesterday with the members of the practice. It is hard to imagine why anyone would struggle with food choices when such great plant based recipes are everywhere. The holiday season is a time for friends and families to come together to celebrate another year…
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Podcast: Vegan Diet Wins a Controlled Trial
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Finally we have a randomized controlled study on a plant based diet versus an omnivore diet. It was only 2 months, but it gives a lot of information to contemplate. We are by history omnivores. That means we digest meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Buts…
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Podcast: Running with Dr. Matt Minard
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Today I have a guest, Dr. Matt Minard. He is a physical therapist that specializes in running injury prevention and running mechanics. There is a high incidence of runners that get injured. Some would say that that is an excuse not to run. However, the benefits of running markedly…
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Podcast: Thanksgiving Survival Tips
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Today I am joined by Addie Majnaric, RDN to discuss Thanksgiving Survival Tips. We will discuss Thanksgiving Dish Substitutes as well as hidden ingredients in what may seem like a plant based dish. Thanksgiving food and overeating is not just hard on your waistline but can be very hard…
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Podcast: Author Mel Weinstein of Fast Food Ingredients Revealed
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This podcast features author and chemist Mel Weinstein. After working in industry for many years he became fascinated with processed food ingredients. He shared that every ingredient in food has a purpose. Most are to provide shelf life, texture, and stability. As time has passed more of these ingredients…
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Podcast: Austin Rattler 50K Race Recap
Welcome! and Thank you for listening. The Austin Rattler 50K trail run is in the books. The race venue was Reveille Peak Ranch which is a 1300 acre ranch which hosts various endurance events and even hunting courses. Three 10 mile loops to completion on various terrains made it a very interesting event. Ultra running…