031 - Eat Your Greens! Microbes Are Nothing, Terrain is Everything!

The coronavirus pandemic has created health and wellness problems beyond just the virus.  Some people have not fared well with the social challenges the pandemic brought. Maladaptive coping mechanism like overeating and indulging in unhealthy foods have been a struggle for many. Those with addictive behaviors and substance abuse problems have been tested as well as the very antidote to addiction is connection. Under these emotionally challenging circumstances we believe it very important to have the mindset of focusing on what we have and what we can do under the circumstances and learn to be content and grateful with what is. In this episode Dr. Baylac discusses these issues that have been created as a side effect of the pandemic and what we can do to improve our outlook and circumstances. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Unconditional love is a term that has gained a diverse social meaning.  At its foundation through it is a bond between the mother and the child at birth.  Not all people end up receiving unconditional love which can lead to unforeseen problems not only when the child becomes an adult but also if and when that person also has a child of their own and so on, which compounds over time.  Another interesting topic that will be discussed in this episode is misplaced unconditional love.  What many believe is unconditional love is actually considered conditional and we need to understand the important differences between the two.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Inflammation wears two different hats.  One is acute inflammation such as when you experience swelling around an injury or you drink excessive amounts of alcohol and the day after you look puffy or swollen.  Chronic inflammation is when you fail to identify or correct the cause behind the acute inflammation and it can ultimately lead to much more severe outcomes.  In this episode, Dr. Baylac breaks down the different categories, causes and some things to pay attention to. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Hypothyroidism is a thyroid condition that affects a large portion of our population.  It has a variety of symptoms and causes, and our special guest Marcie will be sharing her unique story from discovery of the condition to her success in treating with a natural approach to her eventual adoption to the raw vegan diet we can learn valuable lessons from her journey that led her into a healthy and inspired life. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Creativity is something we are born with that oftentimes gets diminished as we grow out of childhood weather from the type of schooling we go through or how we are raised by our parents or society in general.  This critical component of a happy life seems to be generally overlooked by the majority, or is associated with artists or musicians but we must be aware of its importance in our own lives.  Dr. Baylac & Ian discuss various topics of creativity and how it can be incorporated into our daily lives to increase our mental wellbeing and ultimately lead to a better qualify of life.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Most people are aware of the physical symptom of anorexia but many are unaware of the cause of this devastating mental illness.  In this episode Dr. Baylac will share her experience in treating the condition from a therapist's perspective.  There is a way to treat this condition that requires patience and the right combination of therapies and support.  Eating disorders can be lethal.  The challenge of anorexia in particular is that it is prevalent in children as young as 12 years old.  Understanding the markers for anorexia can help families identify it and get to working on the problem before it develops into a full blown illness.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Happiness is a state of mind - it is a choice. Oftentimes we discover this state by way of a medium such as a mentor, a journey or some sort of process.  In this episode, Dr. Baylac shares her own personal experience with the discovery of her own state of happiness.  The subject brings up some societal beliefs, and the realities of what true happiness is and what it could mean for the state of our planet. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Motivation is something that isn’t always present and often we must look to therapies or other strategies to help us get motivated.  Freeing your mind from preventative and damaging thought processes is part of the path to strengthen your motivation muscles.  Like most good things in life, it is work.  Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss these topics in a conversational format.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

There have been some good and some bad outcomes as a result of the coronavirus.  We’ll be discussing both sides of the story and some or the more concerning effects we all need to be paying attention to.  And just as important as what to be concerned with is how to keep your immune system up so we can increase our bodies' chances of being able to withstand the virus and any other infectious disease or ailment in addition to the coronavirus.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

The power of green leafy vegetables goes beyond a balanced diet.  Life on earth depends on the unique ability of plants to transform the energy of the sun, air, water and earth into nutrients absorbable by animal species.  Plants produce oxygen, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins essential to animal life on this planet.  Plants recycle carbon dioxide, a waste product from our cellular respiration, into oxygen which is our number one nutrient needed to sustain life.  Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss the importance of greens and the relationship to the health of our planet and ultimately, the health of us all. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.