Alive & Well Into Your 100's

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 often times gets diminished as we grow out of childhood weather from the type of schooling we go through our 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 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 relate her experience in dealing with the condition from a therapist perspective.  There is a way to treat this condition and it needs patience and the right mix of therapies and support.  Eating disorders can be lethal and the challenge of this particular eating disorder is it is prevalent in children as young as 12 years old.  Understanding the markers can help families identify and get to the problem before it gets too far along.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Happiness is a state of mind and often times we must 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 sometimes look to therapies or other strategies.  Freeing your mind from preventative and damaging thought processes is part of the path to opening up 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 bad outcomes as a result of the corona virus.  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 corona virus.  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 plans 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.

There’s been quite a bit of media regarding treatments and vaccines for the corona virus & Dr. Baylac received a letter from the FTC as did a long list of other smaller practitioners regarding unfounded claims to treat or prevent COVID-19.  We’re discussing the reality of the various treatments and vaccines the big pharma has been working with or testing and what we all should be paying attention to with what may be coming on the horizon when it comes to giving your body what it needs to boost our immune systems.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

The economy is slowly starting to open back up and this leaves the Corona virus opportunity to spread further.  Dr. Baylac is giving us the rundown here of what types of areas are of the highest risk such as public restrooms and enclosed areas.  We’ll also be looking at other things like getting outside & boosting your immune system to help you cope with this new virus that is likely to change our society for the unforeseeable future.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Throughout this pandemic we’ve been paying attention to the results and or the reaction of regulators and the direct and immediate effects of things like isolating in place, social distancing in public, etc.  What’s not being talked about nearly as much are things like the impact of our emotions, or the benefits of cleaner air & the overall change this will be creating in our society as a whole.  In this episode we’re going to address these items with Dr. Baylac as well as looking at the importance of bringing awareness to how to help prevent the spread of this through proper nutrition. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

We’re back with another episode, adjusting as needed to our changing environment. In this episode we have a candid conversation about the challenges that we’ve identified as a result of the COVID-19 'stay at home' policies. We’re all in this together, and we’re discussing some of the good and bad results that have been created during these unprecedented times. Keeping a positive mindset and taking advantage of your current circumstances could be a huge benefit. Staying aware of the challenges we must navigate in order to stay healthy, boosting our immune systems and ultimately coming out of this stronger is something all of us can create for ourselves and infuse into our communities. Stay well, smile, and we will all get through this. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

This is a special episode, based on current events surrounding the novel coronavirus. Dr. Baylac addresses what the particulars are around the covid-19 pandemic and what we can do to boost our immune systems in an effort to better prepare ourselves for this new wave of influenza-type sicknesses.  Depending on how the situation progresses, we may address this next week as well.  Stay tuned. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Cancer and other degenerative diseases have traditionally been treated with western techniques such as chemo and radiation therapies, however as far back as the early 1900’s a man named Dr. Max Gerson was successfully treating these conditions with natural means.  In this episode, Dr. Baylac and Ian talk about her experience in using the Gerson Therapy in her practice for these types of conditions. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

In the spirit of this week being National Eating Disorders Awareness week, we’ll be discussing the relationship with Disordered Eating & Obesity. When food becomes a substance of abuse in the same way cocaine is, treatment must include a quantum transformation of the mind, from addiction to awareness.  Dr. Baylac will be addressing various issues concerning the various causes & treatments of this growing issue.    For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

A raw food diet and more specifically a raw food detox diet is one of the key modalities and dietary approaches Dr. Baylac uses in her residential Lifestyle Change programs. In this episode Ian talks to Dr. Baylac about the raw food diet, what it is, how foods are prepared, the techniques used, the lifeforce factor, the importance of enzymes, toxic compounds in cooked foods, activating nuts and seeds and sprouting seeds and legumes.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

In this episode we discuss three liquid fasts or diets that Dr. Baylac uses at Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center for detoxification and treating medical conditions. These fasting approaches include coconut water, broth and vegetable juices and can also be used to mimic some of the effects of water fasting. For some people a liquid fast is a great introduction to fasting from where the person can build up to a full water fast at another time. Link to Dr. Tateishi Kazu’s 5 elements miracle broth that was mentioned in the show:  https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com/2014/02/5-elements-miracle-soup/ For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Water fasting is a spiritual, mental, emotional and physical detoxification and revitalizing practice.  This has been one of the foundational methods in which Dr. Baylac has approached the healing process and variations have become popular amongst health enthusiasts.  In this episode we are talking about the benefits of water fasting and also some things that you might not know and should consider before beginning a self guided water fast program. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

We’re revisiting some of the fundamentals of detoxing, specifically some of the methods Dr. Baylac has had success with.  Following up our three part series on the vegan Keto approach this should serve as a nice refresher course on what the benefits of detoxing are for the human body and its direct and obvious impact on longevity. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

This episode is the last part on the 3 part series of Dr. Baylac’s raw vegan ketogenic 10 day retreat.  In this episode we’re going to be discussing what happens after the retreat.  Life at home following a 10 day lifestyle change and detox….what people can expect and how to even extend your program beyond your retreat in Hawaii. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

This episode is the 2nd in a 3 part series where we are discussing the Keto diet, and specifically the vegan method of approaching the diet.  In this episode, we will walk through an actual day in the life of the Keto vegan detox program at Dr. Baylac’s retreat in Hawaii.  We will go through the meal plan, the exercising and the treatments involved in the 10 day Keto detox package that has been a great success for patients of Dr. Baylac.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

The Keto diet is super popular among fitness enthusiasts and dietitians, and is typically accomplished by eating a diet composed of lots of different types of animal products which research has shown to perhaps be contradictive for our health and wellbeing.  In this episode we are going to cover the basics of what the ketogenic diet is.  This is part one of a three part series where we will be dissecting the approach of this diet and how to adapt it to a vegan lifestyle where Dr. Balyac has had superior results.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Detoxing is the process of eliminating toxins from the body.  There is a variety of different options when it comes to detoxification, from a full water fast to the Gerson method or a Raw Vegan approach.  Ian and Doctor Baylac will be discussing the various different ways in which you can accomplish your detoxing goals and what methods might be appropriate for each individual situation. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Its been well known now by most people that weather your dealing with weight loss or something else that requires changes in your behavior, diet or activity level that you need to do more than just run a program.  You must make a real change in your lifestyle, which for a lot of people can be very challenging.  In this episode we are going to discuss how Dr. Baylac has used certain methods in her practice to create lasting lifestyle changes in the people she works with and how this directly impacts your longevity.  Enjoy! For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Fasting, especially intermittent fasting has recently become very popular and is a great way to give your body the chance to eliminate and rejuvenate.  Dr. Baylac has been incorporating fasting into her life and practice for over 20 years, in this episode we are talking about the various types of fasting, benefits and challenges from straight water fasts, juice & intermittent fasting and how they prevent chronic illness and add to longevity. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Staying fit is more than just exercise, it’s a lifestyle that can keep you healthy and prevent disease and illness.  Most people are aware of this, however fitness encompasses more than just exercise and diet….it includes things we mostly take for granted, such as the air we breath and the water we drink.   In this episode we will be discussing the importance of fitness & longevity.  Enjoy! For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Anxiety is a multifaceted disorder that can have its roots in poor nutrition, stressful lifestyle, genetic mutation, trauma, medical condition, social and family environment or belief system.  In this episode, Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss the natural methods of addressing anxiety disorders. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

The treatment of choice for anxiety consists of benzodiazepines and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).  Benzodiazepines stimulate the activity of GABA and SSRIs increase serotonin, two inhibitory neurotransmitters.  The first benzodiazepine on the market was Valium but now there are 15 different types of benzodiazepines, the most popular being Xanax and Ativan. The treatment with benzodiazepines raises several issues.  In this episode, we discuss anxiety in conventional psychiatry and the issue in general.  Next week we will be discussing the natural treatment approach.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Addiction is the obsessive-compulsive desire to consume a substance to reach a state of enhanced pleasure regardless of health consequences. Addiction is a behavior dictated by conscious and unconscious mental emotional components. Consciously the addicted person feels that he is unable to cope with stressful circumstances in his life and wants to avoid them. The addict may be a pleasure seeker and may not have developed skills to move through difficulties. He may have learnt during his childhood to cope with stress with substance abuse modeling his friends or family. The substance abuser cannot cope with feelings of failure and/or does not have the resources or the hardiness to fight. He is usually unaware of his belief system.  In this episode, Ian & Dr. Baylac discuss various aspects of the behavioral, biochemical & health consequences of addiction.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

The most successful treatment approaches to depression address a wide range of potential contributing factors such as nutritional deficiencies or excess, use of prescription or illicit drugs, hypoglycemia, allergies, hormonal balances, environmental factors and psycho-emotional factors.  In this follow up episode, Dr. & Ian talk about the natural approach to treating the underlying causes of this condition.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Depression has become a major problem in our modern times and in the United States approximately 17 million Americans suffer true chemical depression each year and over 28 million Americans take antidepressant drugs or anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medication). It can affect people of all races, ages and groups.  In this episode, Dr. & Ian talk about the problem in general, & how western medicine has tried to adapt its version of managing the symptoms.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

In the previous episode, Dr. & Ian discussed the issue of obesity in our current society and its impact on chronic and degenerative disease.  In this follow up episode, they’re talking about what it really takes to create real change.  This is more than a cosmetic issue, a lot of the reasons for weight gain are mental or emotional and that gets missed most of the time when assessing weight gain.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Obesity was recently measured as one of the top five leading causes of death in the world.  Being overweight or obese adds extra stress on the body and increases risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, stroke, sleep apnea, and/or cancer-especially breast, colon, endometrial and kidney.  In this episode, Dr. and Ian discuss the issue of obesity and what is causing this serious health problem in our world today.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Type 2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes accounts for 90% or more of the diagnoses of diabetes in adults.  This is a very well-known disorder which is now also affecting our youth.  In the previous episode, we discussed the problem of this rapidly growing condition in our world and how the western style maintenance treatments are being conducted which typically doesn’t present an actual remedy or cure for the issue.  In this follow up episode, we are going to discuss how Dr. Baylac has been treating the condition using naturopathic techniques and the successes she has seen. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Type 2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes accounts for 90% or more of the diagnoses of diabetes in adults.  This is a very well-known disorder which is now also affecting our youth.  In this first episode on this subject, Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss the problem and how western medicine has traditionally treated it.  The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the United States is growing with over 347 million people having the disease plus a growing number of people dying from high blood sugar related illnesses.  Type 2 diabetes is not inevitable!  There are solutions for improving blood sugar metabolism, even if you are already diagnosed and being treated.  Listen to this episode where we address the problem. Also, stay tuned for next week’s part 2 episode to hear about natural solutions to reverse the effects of this widespread condition.  For more information, visit us on the web at: https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

In this episode, Dr. Baylac & Ian discuss the subject of Wellness.  This is a very broad topic that is broken down & narrowed.  To be ‘well’ extends beyond feeling well.  This is a general state of homeostasis.  As a society somehow, we have lost this balance of wellbeing.  Dr. & Ian discuss this relative disorder in society & give their feedback on not only the problem but the cause & reactive nature of the body or organism’s response to the way our world impacts our wellbeing.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Here we are following up our conversation from last week on Longevity with the number one reason people are not living out their natural lives.  Chronic Illness has evolved over the centuries, with each point in time finding the cause and treating it such as hygiene & the plague for example.  Now we are faced with the 21t century version of this in various forms, such as cancer and heart disease.  The cause is what needs to be treated but has been generally overlooked in order to treat the symptoms in a more reactionary approach instead of taking a defensive or preventative approach.  Ian & Dr. Baylac discuss this problem & the challenges the more ‘traditional’ western treatments have been facing.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

In this episode, we’re discussing the topic of longevity and the impacts of chronic illness.  For most people, the goal of living a long and healthy life is what everyone strives for, but these days people are getting sick which impedes the aging process and hinders our natural abilities to age properly.  Centenarians are a rapidly growing part of our population, and there have been several studies done to see what their secrets are.  Aging is a natural biochemical process in our bodies and society has come to think that chronic illness is part of aging, which is not true.  We should be living long, healthy, disease free lives.  Ian & Dr. Baylac discuss these issues and how society somehow has come to accept something that we should consider taking another look at….living a long, disease-free life.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Welcome to the Alive & Well Into Your 100's podcast!  In this intro episode we will introduce ourselves and give you a description of what we will be discussing in the following podcasts.   We will be releasing a new episode every Tuesday on a specific lifestyle subject, and will be getting real conversation with Dr. Maya Baylac who has been a Psychologist since 1966 & a Naturopathic Doctor since 2001.   Ian Grove, her former chef at the retreat center has a unique relationship with the dr. and has personally experienced the life changing effects of what she teaches and implements in her practice.   We hope you find this educational podcast helpful, and of course please share with folks you think may benefit from these conversations.   Enjoy! Aloha!