"The single most powerful determinate of healthy gut microbiome is the diversity of plants." ~Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Did you know that over 70% of the immune system lives in the gut?  And the Covid-19 virus can hit people with a weakened immune system harder. That is why I am delighted to have Dr. Will Bulsiewicz as our guest on today's podcast. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist in clinical practice in Charleston, SC. He is one of the leading gut health experts in the country and creator of the popular TheGutHealthMD Instagram account. In his new book, "Fiber Fueled", Dr. Bulsiewicz lays out a path to improving gut health that's accessible, inspiring, and, more importantly, achievable. In this episode, Dr. Bulsiewicz breaks down why the bacteria in our gut influences all aspects of our health. From immunity to anxiety to disease. Along with What is gut microbiome How to improve gut microbiome Dietary preferences of microbes Fiber and microbes Fad diets and restrictive eating Good bacteria and bad bacteria Bacteria vs. human cells High fiber diet Dysbiosis and disease The connection between Covid 19 and gut health and much, much more I hope you enjoy today's podcast with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. You can find Dr. Bulsiewicz's new book "Fiber Fueled" on Amazon. Also, follow him on Instagram or visit his website. Furthermore, you can find my new book "The Easy 5 Ingredient Cookbook" HERE and all my natural vegan CBD products from hemp on my website. Thank you to Hover for sponsoring this podcast. Head over to Hover.com/ordinaryvegan to receive 10% off your domaine purchase.  Please share this podcast so our community can grow. And if you have time, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The more reviews we receive, the better chance of spreading the compassion.  Stay strong and stay well! Til next time 

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Ordinary Vegan Podcast #77-How To Improve Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

“My mission is to empower people to take control of their own health, well-being and fitness using simple breathing exercises proven to improve body oxygenation”.Patrick McKeown Most people take their breathing for granted. Why shouldn't they? They have been doing it since birth without any effort.  But my guest, Patrick McKeown, takes breathing very seriously, and he is convinced that breathing correctly can change your life. Patrick McKeown has written seven books on improving your body's oxygen use. His latest book, "The Oxygen Advantage," is a simple yet revolutionary approach to improving your body's oxygen use. Furthermore, his book explains why chronic over-breathing can contribute to problems such as anxiety, asthma, fatigue, insomnia, obesity, and heart problems. Today Patrick shares why one of the biggest obstacles to better health and fitness is how we breathe. Also,  he shares breathing exercises to help increase endurance, weight loss, and improve cardio-fitness. I am very happy that Patrick was willing to share his expertise in lung health, breathing, and oxygen use. Because,  as we all know, Covid-19 is a respiratory disease. The virus affects cells in the airways, from the nose and throat down to the lungs. Therefore,  learning techniques to help us breathe better during this outbreak is more crucial than ever. Please welcome Patrick McKeown to today's podcast. Free Buteyko Children's Breathing Program Free Guided Breathing Exercises with Relaxation - 20 Minutes Nasal Breathing During Exercise Coronavirus Free Breathing Exercises by Patrick McKeown Buteyko Clinic Myotape  Book - The Oxygen Advantage YouTube - Buteyko Clinic International Measure BOLT Score (The Body Oxygen Level Test) Patrick McKeown's Ted Talk - "Shut Your Mouth and Change Your Life" Book: Asthma-Free Naturally Follow Patrick on Twitter Follow Patrick on Instagram Follow Patrick on Facebook The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook Ordinary Vegan all natural CBD from Hemp 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #76-Breathing Exercises with Patrick McKeown

People often significantly underestimate the quantity and value of the foods that they have stored in cupboards and pantries.  Today’s podcast will teach you how to make the most out of your pantry food. The uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus is the most challenging thing to handle. Unquestionably, food, and having enough of it is of the utmost importance. And seeing bare shelves at grocery stores is fueling that fear. People are trying to minimize the risks associated with frequent shopping so they are buying in more significant quantities. But experts do agree that there is enough food in the supply chain, grocery stores just weren’t prepared for this. So my recommendation is to begin by doing a pantry, cupboard inventory. A thorough list will help make good use of what you have and perhaps calm your nerves about not having enough food. Also, pantry food is often thought to be less nutritious than fresh foods, but research shows that is not always true. Actually, some canning can preserve most of the food’s nutrients. Especially when it comes to canned beans and canned tomatoes. Today, we will learn lots of new ways and recipes to make the most out of our pantry food. Thanks to today’s podcast sponsor, Osea Malibu. You can go to Osea Malibu to receive $10.00 off your purchase of $50.00 or more. You can find me all my pure vegan CBD from hemp products at Ordinary Vegan. My new book “The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook’ is available on Amazon. References: Vegan Tomato Soup with Fire Roasted Tomatoes & Crunch Roasted Chickpeas 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #75: Healthy Pantry Food & Canned Food Recipes For Isolation

Did you know what you eat can benefit your lung function and improve your respiratory system health? Today we explore food and exercises to improve conditions in the air passageways to make your lungs stronger. We often don't consider the important role our lungs play in keeping us well. It is not until we experience problems breathing that we take notice. Recently there has been a lot of attention about lung function and the respiratory system. The new Covid-19 virus attacks the lungs and researchers are trying to understand why.  But until they figure it out, we need to protect ourselves as best we can. Most people don't know this, but lung function starts to decline at age 30. After the age of 35, breathing becomes gradually more difficult. The respiratory system does two critical things. It brings oxygen into our bodies, which we need for our cells to function properly. It also helps us get rid of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide must be removed from the bloodstream before it reaches harmful levels. When the air sacs become inflamed, we are unable to get enough oxygen to the bloodstream and it reduces the body's ability to get rid of carbon dioxide. This can cause severe pneumonia. Lung and respiratory disease are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. The goal of today’s podcast is to get your respiratory system and lungs in tip-top shape to reduce your risk of severe infection. Ways To Improve Your Respiratory System Health Thanks for joining us today, and thanks to my sponsor, Osea Malibu. Go to www.OseaMalibu.com/ordinaryvegan for $10.00 off any purchase of $50.00 or more. Many people in the wellness world are turning to cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD Oil from hemp, for its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects. Ordinary Vegan's pure CBD Oil from hemp is organically grown in the USA and carefully tested for any impurities. You can learn more about CBD oil from hemp here. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have at Questions@ordinaryvegan.net Ordinary Vegan's new book, "The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" is available on Amazon. Maximum flavor. Minimum effort. Totally vegan! Please follow Ordinary Vegan on Instagram and join our large, compassionate community on Facebook for inspiration. Thanks for listening. 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #74-Best Foods For Respiratory System Health

Even in the best of times, many people struggle to get high-quality sleep.  So today's podcast is devoted to foods to help you sleep. Since my last podcast, our life, as we know it, has changed drastically. Stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. The coronavirus has changed how we conduct our daily lives, and change is hard. The first thing I would like to say is stimulate don't isolate. Meaning, take this downtime as an opportunity to do something different. So many of us rush through our moments in life because we are so busy. And now we have literally been forced to stop what we are currently doing. If you are sick, I am sending you compassion. Here's to you getting steadier, stronger, and healthier every day. I know you can do it. With big change, comes stress. When we are stressed, it is hard to sleep soundly. And sleep deprivation, weakens your immunity. Virus outbreaks are not the time for a weak immune system. The good news is, there are foods to help you sleep. Foods To Help Your Sleep and Strengthen Your Immune System Not only that, these foods can help you build a stronger immunity to disease. Because, according to Mayo Clinic, the strength of your immune system is dependent on a good night sleep. Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick. Thanks for joining us today, and thanks to my sponsor, Osea Malibu. Go to www.OseaMalibu.com/ordinaryvegan for $10.00 off any purchase of $50.00 or more. Many people in the wellness world are turning to cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD Oil from hemp, for its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects. Ordinary Vegan's pure CBD Oil from hemp is organically grown in the USA and carefully tested for any impurities. You can learn more about CBD oil from hemp here. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have at Questions@ordinaryvegan.net Ordinary Vegan's new book, "The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook" is available on Amazon. Maximum flavor. Minimum effort. Totally vegan! Please follow Ordinary Vegan on Instagram and join our large, compassionate community on Facebook. Thanks for listening. 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #73-Foods To Help You Sleep & Boost Immunity

Given the heightened risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, today’s podcast is dedicated to the single best thing you can do to avoid it. Unquestionably, I am not an alarmist, but sometimes we need to prepare for a possible disruption in our lives like the novel coronavirus.  Also, as of today, March 5, the chances of contracting the novel coronavirus is very low, so please don’t panic. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take precautions.  First off, we are being inundated with new, unfamiliar words and phrases. For example, SARS-CoV-2 is the official name of the novel coronavirus that is spreading. COVID-19 is the disease it causes.  Most media outlets use the term coronavirus to describe SARS-CoV2.  Coronaviruses CoV is a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe disease. There are hundreds of coronaviruses, most of which circulate among animals including pigs, camels, bats and cats As a result, the term novel coronavirus (nCoV), means this virus is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.  It should be noted, that odds are you won’t contract novel coronavirus. Especially if you know how to protect your body from the infection. Learn today your best defense against the novel coronavirus and the best protection against any flu.  Today’s podcast includes a recipe from “The Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” available now on Amazon. My sponsor for today’s podcast is Ordinary Vegan’s pure organic vegan CBD Oil made from Hemp. In short, as more research comes in, we are learning that CBD is especially helpful for seniors with aches, pains, and overall wellness. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan’s CBD products made from Hemp here.  Please follow me on Instagram and join our incredible community of like-minded, compassionate people on Facebook, over 310,000 strong.  You can find me, show notes and all my recipes at OrdinaryVegan.net. Vitamin C Salad - Kale, Blood Orange and Walnut - available in this week's show notes. 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #72-The Single Best Way to Prevent Novel Coronavirus Infection

If you need more incentive to eat your leafy green vegetables, this podcast is especially for you. Did you know leafy green vegetables are superfoods? They are rich in vitamins and minerals. Low in calories and high in fiber and calcium. Greens can lower your risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Dark leafy green vegetables can even help manage your weight.  Not only that, evidence keeps piling up that leafy greens such as spinach and kale can keep your brain sharp and save your memory. Today’s podcast explores all the new and extraordinary breakthrough studies that could change the way you look at dark leafy green vegetables. Furthermore, we discuss tasty ways to eat and include more greens in your diet. I hope you enjoy today’s podcast. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan’s recipes and CBD Oil products at OrdinaryVegan.net. My new book, “The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook”, is now available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle edition. Over the years, my philosophy on cooking plant-based grows, and how I execute recipes keeps evolving. When I was presented with the challenge of developing 100 plant-based recipes with only five ingredients, at first, I was hesitant. But then I realized that one of the most common barriers to eating plant-based foods was the learning curve and the time it took to cook. And I wanted to share my knowledge and everything I have learned to help make things easy and delicious for you. Thanks for listening. Please follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan, and please join our Facebook community over 310,000 strong. Don't miss any of Ordinary Vegan's recipes by signing up here. Additional thanks to Bone Char Free, Vegan Certified Non-GMO Zulka Sugar for being February's sponsor. Sugar as, mother nature intended it to be. Find out more here. https://amzn.to/36YcAaq https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29263222 https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-2018/vegetables-brain-health-fd.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6436180/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6747195/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4553014/ https://www.facebook.com/zulkasugars/ 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #71-Leafy Green Vegetables for Weight Loss & Cognitive Health

Are you looking to increase serotonin and dopamine naturally? Maybe to fight the winter blues or perhaps to help with more serious mental health issues. Let”s face it. People are feeling more and more anxious these days. Between the threat of global warming, the coronavirus, and every day news events being stressed and sad it at an all time high. Feeling sad is part of being human and temporary. Depression is more than ordinary sadness. It can cause anxiety, fatigue, trouble with concentration, and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.  Researchers have been studying the link between serotonin and depression for more than five decades. Their conclusion is that having too little of this neurotransmitter can cause or contribute to depression or mental health problems. In addition, multiple studies now show a major correlation between decreased serotonin and the  food we eat. Today we learn how the two neurotransmitters,  serotonin, and dopamine, stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.  We also learn how these neurotransmitters work in our body and how we can increase serotonin and dopamine by the food we consume.  Not only that, there is an exact serotonin formula that you can use whenever you are feeling sad or depressed.  HOW TO INCREASE SEROTONIN & DOPAMINE NATURALLY WITH FOOD I am constantly tapping into the vast pool of studies that connect food and disease, and I hope today’s podcast can help you.  Thank you to Zulka Sugar for being today’s sponsor. It is sweet tooth February and a little sweet now and then won’t hurt anyone. You can find Zulka’s Bone-Char Free, Certified Vegan, Organic Sugar here. Follow them on Facebook to learn more. Last but not least, my new cookbook, “The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook” is now available on Amazon. I was motivated to write this book because I wanted to make your transition to a plant-based diet easy as possible. Please pre-order because pre-sales on Amazon matter and will help me get my book into bookstores. Thanks for your support! You can find me, my book and all my pure CBD products made from hemp on my website.  Follow me on Instagram and join our health community on Facebook, over 310,000 strong! Until next time! Resources for "How To Increase Serotonin Naturally with Food” https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0222768 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924977X19317237?via%3Dihub https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6455094/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6071228/ https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0180067 https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/197465/depression/depression-increasing-among-american-teens-young-adults 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #70-How To Increase Serotonin Naturally with Food

We all have bad habits that we struggle with, from unhealthy eating to smoking.  Today’s podcast examines how to break a bad habit with psychiatrist and addiction expert, Dr. Judson Brewer. Judson Alyn Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. had devoted his career to the mechanisms of habit, and his discoveries have been life changing for many people. His Youtube video “A Simple Way To Break A Bad Habit” has over 8 million views. He has published numerous articles, and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, CNN, NPR, and in multiple magazines. As director of research at the Center of Mindfulness, Dr. Brewer has developed mindfulness programs for the treatment of addictions. He is also an author and wrote a book called “The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits.” What we learn today is that the key to breaking bad habits is not white-knuckled willpower, but with mindfulness. And Dr. Brewer shares the steps you can take to implement mindfulness into your daily life. I hope this podcast can help you break a bad habit. In addition, I made a big announcement in today’s podcast. My new book, “The Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook” is now available for preorder on Amazon. When I was presented with the challenge of developing 100 plant-based recipes with only five ingredients, at first, I was hesitant. But then I realized that one of the most common barriers to eating plant-based foods was the learning curve and the time it took to cook. And I wanted to share my knowledge and everything I have learned to help make things easy and delicious for you. Please preorder on Amazon today because pre-sales matter. When you preorder a book, it's a clear message to Amazon that there is a demand for my book, and it will show up more readily in Amazon search. As always, thank you for your support, kindness and for listening. How to Break A Bad Habit Resources: Dr. Judson Brewer’s Youtube Video The Craving Mind mindsciences.com Dr. Judson Brewer’s Website The Easy 5-Ingredient Vegan Cookbook 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #69 -How To Break A Bad Habit with Dr. Judson Brewer

“I try to encourage people to shift to plant protein. I think that’s the No. 1 thing that people can do in their lifetime to positively impact climate change.” Ethan Brown, Founder Beyond Meat Many companies are entering the plant-based meat business, and sales are booming. But is vegan meat healthy? And what about all the other plant-based products targeting meat-eaters? What does "plant-based" actually mean? Simply put, plant-based is now the buzz-word for health, and marketers have seized the moment. But plant-based doesn't always equal healthy. In today’s episode, we break down the nutrition and ingredients from the two best-selling plant-based meat companies, Beyond Meat & Impossible Foods. “Every living plant or animal cell contains heme. From a food standpoint, what matters is that heme catalyzes very specific types of chemical reactions that transform abundant, simple nutrients into this explosion of hundreds of diverse volatile odorant molecules. When you experience them together, they add up unmistakably to the smell and taste of meat.” Pat Brown, Impossible Foods Founder Their vegan meats have become so popular they are now available in dozens of chain restaurants ranging from Burger King to Kentucky Fried Chicken. While plant-based meat has taken the world by storm, most consumers fueling this market don’t know what they are eating. All they know is that it is an animal meat alternative and better for the environment. Now let's get back to the question. Is vegan meat healthy? What about the ingredients? Every plant-based meat has different components, some healthier than others. The brands who are capturing the imagination of people -- and I’m not going to name these brands because I’m afraid I will be associated with the critique of it,” Mackey told CNBC Make It, “but some of these that are extremely popular now that are taking the world by storm, if you look at the ingredients, they are super, highly processed foods.” John Mackey, Co-Founder Whole Foods In an ideal world, we would only eat whole foods. But, that often doesn’t fit our lifestyle. But, before you eat another plant-based burger, know what you are eating. I strongly encourage you to look at a label or research online to get a full picture of the food you are consuming. In addition, we also discuss which food chains are offering complete vegan versions of those fast-food plant-based burgers now available everywhere. Thanks for listening to Podcast #68: Is Vegan Meat Healthy and for being part of our healthy community. If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please let me know by leaving a review on iTunes. You can find show notes at Ordinary Vegan. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Ordinary Vegan Organic CBD Oil made from Hemp. Unfortunately, we live in stressful times, and stress often depletes our endocannabinoid receptors that produce serotonin or protects us from pain. Experts are still trying to fully understand the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). But so far, we know it plays a role in regulating a range of functions and processes, including sleep, pain, inflammation, mood, appetite, and memory. Experts aren’t entirely sure how CBD interacts with the ECS, but many believe it works by preventing endocannabinoids from being broken down. CBD also enhances those receptors. I chose to create my Ordinary Vegan CBD so that you could always purchase a safe and reliable vegan brand. I hope it can help you. Til next time. Resources: Eater.com Instagram                    Ordinary Vegan                 Linkedin YOU CAN SUPPORT THE ORDINARY VEGAN PODCAST AT PATREON 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #68-Is Vegan Meat Healthy

Unlike diets that tell you what to eat, time-restricted eating focuses on when to eat. Today’s podcast is devoted to the latest studies on time-restricted eating and the recently revealed health benefits.  Time-Restricted eating is becoming an increasingly popular way to lose weight. Furthermore, this fasting technique is showing a lot of promise.  In the past, many of the studies on time-restricted eating have involved animals rather than people.  For example, one study in 2014 found that mice that only ate food during an 8 to 9 hour period each day lost weight and had improved metabolic fitness. Also, another highly touted peer-reviewed 2015 study in PLOS One, examined a possible interplay between the frequency of eating and metabolic health like low-grade inflammation. They found that more extended fasting periods and less food consumption in the evening may lower inflammation. This study is essential because low-grade inflammations are an underlying contributor to numerous cancers and insulin resistance. Both of these studies involved mice, not human beings.  Finally, in November 2019, a new comprehensive study was done on humans, and the results were very favorable. Learn more about how you might benefit from time-restricted eating by listening to today’s podcast. Lastly,  today’s podcast was sponsored by Ordinary Vegan’s CBD from hemp.  Ordinary Vegan provides all-natural vegan, organically grown, non-gmo, gluten-free, and tested to ensure the best quality CBD Oil available.  I am proud to say, Ordinary Vegan’s CBD was featured in Retirement Magazine. Getting older is a fact of of life, but aches, pains and anxiety don’t have to be. CBD would make a great present for your mom or dad.  If you are not familiar with CBD, CBD oil from hemp is a plant-based natural additive containing cannabidiol, or CBD. While CBD is not intended to treat or cure any specific conditions, it is becoming more recognized amongst the medical community as a key component to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Just go to ordinaryvegan.net to learn more. Hope CBD oil from hemp can help you.  Thanks for being here everyone! Til next time. Resources: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acel.12966 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0136240  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413114004987 https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdfExtended/S1550-4131(19)30611-4 https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2019-12-05/time-restricted-eating-intermittent-fasting-metabolic-syndrome https://www.niddk.nih.gov https://ordinaryvegan.net/cbd-hemp-oil-questions-answered/ https://ordinaryvegan.net/shop/ https://retirementlifemagazine.com    

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #67-Time Restricted Eating - New Studies Update

Every November, we commemorate World Vegan Month. What better way to celebrate than welcoming long-time animal advocate, author, and all-around inspiring vegan, Colleen Patrick Goudreau. In addition, she is an acclaimed speaker, and her award-winning Food for Thought podcast has been changing hearts and minds for over 14 years.  Colleen is also a recognized expert and leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately. She is the author of seven books, including her newest book, The Joyful Vegan: Everything You Need to Stay Vegan in a World That Wants You to Keep Eating Meat, Dairy, and Eggs.  I was first introduced to Colleen back in 2011 when she was a speaker at Vida Vegan Bloggers Conference in Portland, Oregon. At the time, I was only plant-based for three months, and I was pretty clueless about what embracing a vegan diet really meant. After hearing Colleen speak about the bigger picture, the true meaning, and spiritual journey of not eating animals, I knew there was no going back. In today’s podcast, we discuss Colleen’s practical advice and wisdom on how to live a compassionate lifestyle.  She will inspire you to find your vegan voice and how to share that voice with others. In addition, her boundless devotion to protecting animals will motivate others to do the same. You can find all her books, including The Joyful Vegan on Amazon and on her website.  Please welcome Collen Patrick Goudreau! Today’s podcast is sponsored by Ordinary Vegan’s organic, vegan CBD Oil From Hemp. CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments  without the side effects of commonly prescribed drugs. If you have any questions about CBD, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at questions@ordinaryvegan.net . Please follow me on Instagram @ordinaryvegan. And join our health and wellness community on Facebook, over 310,000 strong.  Don’t forget to subscribe, so you never miss any of Ordinary Vegan’s podcasts. If you get a minute, please leave a review on iTunes, Spotify or your favorite pod-catcher.  I appreciate all of you so much. Thank you for listening. Always remember, every plant-based plate of food you eat impacts humanity on a global level. 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #66- with Colleen Patrick Goudreau

Combined drug intoxication (CDI), also known as multiple drug intake, is an unnatural cause of human death. This shouldn’t be confused with drug overdose because CDI is due to the simultaneous use of multiple drugs.  CDI is becoming more common in recent years because mental health problems are on the rise, and many people are taking some kind of anti-anxiety or depression medication. What many of these people don’t know is that these prescribed medications can interact badly with common over-the-counter medications or other prescribed drugs.  Not only that, cough syrups, antihistamines, cold, and flu medications can be utterly confusing. Often people are using the same ingredients just in different packaging, thinking they’re different when in reality they have the same ingredients. Today’s podcast is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of mixing medications and thinking twice about what you put in your body.  We are also heading into flu season so before you reach for your go-to medication, make sure you listen to this podcast.  Above all, to be safe, read the active ingredients list before you buy any over-the-counter medication, and if you are on prescribed medication, talk to the pharmacist before combining any medications. Thanks for listening. I hope today’s podcast information helps you live a long and healthy life. Please visit my sponsor, Osea Malibu, for their incredible plant-based skin care. And use coupon code Ordinaryvegan for $10.00 of your purchase of $50.00 or more. You can find all of Ordinary Vegan’s organically grown CBD products made from hemp here. CBD is helping people with an array of health problems, and they could possibly help you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask at questions@ordinaryvegan.net. 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #65 - Over-The-Counter Medications & Prescribed Drugs With Serious Side Effects

In Podcast #63 "How Not To Diet", Dr. Greger discussed fat burning foods to help lose weight. Today's podcast is a follow-up to a few of the foods he mentioned. First, we discuss which foods contribute to weight loss and why it works. For example, there are certain foods that increase energy expenditure. Meaning, they have metabolic boosting properties. Metabolism is the process by which our body converts what we eat and drink into energy. Often when we diet, our metabolism slows down because we need less energy to maintain our body. Having a high metabolic rate not only burns calories but also gives us more energy. There are also ingredients in foods that increase fat oxidation, which can increase fat burning by as much as 10-15%. Furthermore, many scientific studies now show when a person adds these fat burning foods to their diet, they can lose weight permanently. You can learn more information in Dr. Michael Greger's new book "How Not To Diet." Thanks for listening. Please support today's sponsor Osea Malibu. Check out all their plant-based beauty products and use coupon code ordinaryvegan for $10.00 off your purchase of $50.00 or more. Hope you can join Dr. Michael Greger, Ocean Robbins and myself for a 5-day, all-inclusive retreat at Balance For Life in Deerfield, Florida. The program, the speakers, the all plant-based food menu, and the beautiful beachfront location will make this a life-changing wellness retreat you will not want to miss. The event takes place February 28 through March 3, 2020. Use the code ORDINARYVEGAN when you make your reservation, and you will save an additional $100 per guest. You can find the Red Chili Sauce recipe here. Last but not least, you can find all my recipes and vegan CBD products on the Ordinary Vegan website. 

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #64: Fat Burning Foods To Help Lose Weight

The primary cause of weight gain and disease is what we eat. Dr. Greger's new book "How Not To Diet" empowers us with the knowledge on how to live a healthy, obesity-free life without dieting. If you are not familiar with Dr. Michael Greger, you should be. He is a physician, best selling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important health issues. He is the founder of the non-profit NutritionFacts.org and the author of the New York Times bestseller "How Not To Die." In a nutshell, Dr. Greger relies on the gold standard of medical research and devotes his life to the science of nutrition so we can live a long and healthy life. It is a great honor to have him on my podcast. Today, Dr. Greger discusses his new book "How Not To Diet," being released on December 10, 2019. "How Not To Diet; The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss" explores all the cutting-edge science behind long-term weight loss success. In addition, Dr. Greger hones in on the optimal criteria to enable weight loss while considering how these foods affect our health. And he lays out the key ingredients of the ideal weight-loss diet. He also reveals the twenty-one weight loss accelerators available to our bodies. All included in "How Not To Diet." Above all, topics covered in today's podcast include fasting, time restrictive eating, metabolic boosters, and exercising. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Greger. Please pre-order "How Not To Diet" here. All pre-sales help Dr. Greger spread the plant-based message on the New York Times bestselling list. If you would like to join Dr. Greger and I on a 5-day, all-inclusive retreat called Balance For Life in Deerfield, Florida, click on this link. And use coupon code OrdinaryVeganfor $100.00 off for each guest. The program,the speakers, the all-plant based food menu, and the beautiful beachfront location will make this a life-changing wellness retreat. So, please join us February 28 through March 3, 2020. You can find all my recipes, my vegan CBD products, and all the resources you need to live a long and healthy life at OrdinaryVegan.net. Join our healthy community on Facebook, which is over 310,000 strong. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for exclusive content.

Ordinary Vegan Podcast #63-How Not To Diet with Dr. Michael Greger

Ordinary Vegan Podcast - Are you sick of being sick? Do you want more energy? Do you want to treat yourself with more compassion? Ordinary Vegan addresses all aspects of eating and living healthfully. Each episode addresses commonly asked questions about being vegan, including food, cooking, recipes and nutrition. This unique podcast empowers and inspires the listeners to live a long, healthy life that is also kind to the planet and animals.

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