The Healthy Brain Podcast

Have you been hearing about a Whole Foods, Plant-based diet? Kathy Anne Rodriguez is here to share her amazing story of healing her own body with a Whole Foods, Plant-based dietary plan. As a health coach, she shares with us some key strategies to implement for a healthier lifestyle without the use of prescription drugs. Kathy advocates for others to educate and research for... The post 034 Keys to Healthy Living with Kathy Anne Rodriguez appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

As a husband/wife team, Drs. Chawla and Chawla, teach us how they incorporate a whole-food, plant-based diet, and other lifestyle choices with their patients at their Lifestyle Medicine clinic in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Munish Chawla is a board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine. A long time practitioner of meditation and yoga, he adopted a plant-based lifestyle in 2013. Upon becoming aware of... The post 033 Evidence-based Approach Lifestyle Medicine to Treat and Reverse Chronic Diseases by Drs. Chawla and Chawla appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

At the age of 27 Katherine Lawrence-Ireland was told she had Stage 4 endometriosis. The doctor said that she had ovarian and uterine cysts, an advanced reproductive disease, and he offered only one option…a hysterectomy. Katherine is a former aerospace engineer and military veteran. She has been teaching nutrition and cooking classes for PCRM and was the national instructor trainer for 11 years now. ... The post 032 How a Whole Foods Plant-based Diet Can Change Your Life with Katherine Lawrence-Ireland appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

Board-certified in internal medicine for both adults and pediatrics, Dr. Felice Howard highly encourages her patients to adopt a whole food, plant-based diet along with other lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing. With the epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S., we look at the clear health risks posed by animal products and how the government continues to be swayed by Big Agriculture. Dr. Howard recommends her go-to... The post 031 Going Green: Plant-Based Diet For Clean Living With Dr. Felice Howard appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Karoline Mueller has struggled with obesity and depression for decades while she obtained her PhD in Chemistry at the University of Houston. In 2011, she decided to start actively searching for help, to not only combat her struggles, but also to support a friend who had triple bypass surgery. In 2015, she acquired her certification as a Food for Life instructor, teaching plant-based cooking... The post 030 Food For Life: Going Plant-Based For Optimal Health With Karoline Mueller appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  There is a bigger pandemic out there that has been wreaking havoc long before the coronavirus – the pandemic of chronic diseases that affect not only our bodies but also our brains. There is, however, a way for you to protect yourself and that is not through prescription drugs but through a healthy diet. What could be the healthiest eating plan for your... The post 029 Brain-Healthy Diet: Plant-Based Whole Food Nutrition appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Believe it or not, but your mouth is connected to the rest of you. A recent analysis suggests that bacteria that cause gum disease are also associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease and are related to dementia, especially vascular dementia. In this episode, biological dentist Dr. Kalli Hale sits down with Carrie Miller to talk about the relationship between some dental solutions and having a... The post 028 Unconventional Dental Solutions For A Healthy Brain With Dr. Kalli Hale appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Music changes lives, literally. This episode's guest, Hope Young, greatly believes in this, and she joins host, Carrie Miller, to talk about the power of music therapy to help support those patients coping with treatment. Hope is the founder and president of one of the most technologically advanced music therapy facilities in the world, the Center for Music Therapy, Inc. Here, she takes us into the... The post 027 Healing Through Music Therapy And Advocating For Assisted Living With Hope Young appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  We have been brought up to put so much trust in conventional medicine to cure whatever ails our bodies that we tend to underestimate the power of a healthy lifestyle in preventing disease and promoting a healthy life. Health is what distinguishes thriving from mere surviving. It allows us to feel alive, feel well, grow, expand our horizons and flourish. Naturally, everyone wants... The post 026 Healthy Lifestyle – The Difference Between Surviving And Thriving appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  If you have a loved one in a nursing home or a long-term care facility, it's probably been about four months since you've seen or spoken to them. How are you, and how do you feel about this lockdown? On today's show, Carrie Miller talks about the unfortunate reality about there being no plan to open up or allow visitation of any kind... The post 025 The Need To Protect The Elderly During COVID appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  With everything that is happening in the world today – from a pandemic to civil unrest and corrupt politics – many people are losing hope and asking where God is in all this chaos. The end is at hand, and what we need is a return to spirituality in these chaotic times so that we can be ready for judgment when it comes.... The post 024 Returning To Spirituality In Chaotic Times With Brother Tony Anthony appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adults ages eighteen and older. With the COVID-19 keeping us all isolated, depression and anxiety have become even more felt. Addressing this very important conversation that we all need now more than ever, Carrie Miller interviews Amy Lyles—a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Ropes Course/Challenge Course... The post 023 Holistic Approaches To Overcoming Anxiety During This Time Of COVID-19 With Amy Lyles appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  What has soil got to do with the brain? Cath Conlon, the CEO and Founder of Blackwood Educational Land Institute, sees a direct chain leading from soil health to brain health and advocates using regenerative practices in agriculture to achieve a positive impact on both physical and mental well-being. When you come to think about it, it is hard not to be disgusted when we... The post 022 Regenerative Farming: Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy Brain With Cath Conlon appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  We are in the midst of so much uncertainty created by COVID-19 that nearly half of Americans report that COVID-19 is harming their mental health. A federal emergency hotline for people in emotional distress registers a more than 1000% increase in April 2020 compared to the same time last year. As sad as it sounds, this wave of mental injuries is not going... The post 021 The Mental Health Crisis: How To Reduce Anxiety And Depression appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  One of the greatest tradeoffs humanity has had to make is between the ability to feed its ever-growing population and the need to protect the planet that sustains that very ability. Regenerative agriculture offers a way to do both by emulating the workings of natural ecosystems to bring back soil health, which ultimately impacts the health of humans who consume its plant and... The post 020 Reclaiming Earth And Human Health Through Regenerative Agriculture With Taylor Collins appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

One of the heaviest feelings we have to carry is knowing that the only way to remove the bitterness and anger in our hearts towards another person is through forgiveness. It can be so easy to miss all the good things because that hate already clouds our hearts. Bearing her soul in this episode, Carrie Miller shares a touching story between her and her... The post 019 Forgiveness: The Path To Healing Your Mind, Body, And Soul appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  What is a community? According to the dictionary, it is a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share a government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage. For us here, that would be America. However, in the current state of the world, do you think we are a community in our country? In this episode,... The post 018 The Community That Is America appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  We are fundamentally social animals, so humans, as we are, we naturally crave connection the most. However, we sometimes forget that connection is all-encompassing, that it is not only limited to person to person; it can also be with your pets and even nature. Dedicating this episode in praise of that, Carrie Miller talks about our connection with nature and the reasons why... The post 017 Three Reasons Why We Should Connect With Nature appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  We all remember the good times when we would move and groove to the music of youth and innocence. As we age, however, many of us lose that free-flowing connection with physical activity. We go about with our sedentary lifestyles day by day, accumulating stress in our bodies and our minds. Carrie Miller reminds us that neither our brains nor our bodies can... The post 016 Moving And Grooving To A Healthy Body And Brain appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Do you have a brain that never shuts off before bed? Do you find yourself often tossing and turning trying to figure out how you can sleep because your mind just never stops with its endless lists of ideas? If so, then this episode is perfect for you. Host, Carrie Miller, continues with the series on brain health by shedding light on how... The post 015 Brain Health: Six Things You Can Do To Get A Good Night's Sleep appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  It's easy to underestimate the importance of a healthy diet in maintaining the health of your brain, but such is the nature of our body being its own little interconnected ecosystem. Whatever you put into your body will have a severe impact on your brain as well, so you've got to start eating right. Carrie Miller talks about what a healthy diet means... The post 014 Eating Right For Your Brain appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  As Americans, you are free to make your own choices when it comes to your health. During this Coronavirus pandemic, social connections are not the only aspects that are being tested, but also social awareness towards freedom. In this episode, Carrie Miller opens up this discussion about the social, economic, psychological, and even political aspects that are being stirred because of the pandemic.... The post 013 Social Awareness: Making Our Own Choices About Our Health appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Human as we are, we all long to connect. However, in this time of social distancing due to the current global health crisis, we are forced to retreat to our homes and socially isolate. This undeniably can take a toll on our mental health, which, as research says, is worse than high blood pressure, drinking, smoking, and obesity. In this episode, Carrie Miller... The post 012 Social Connection Versus Social Isolation During The COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  The Healthy Brain Podcast is the voice for those of you who are having issues with their brain. In this episode, Carrie Miller explains why she started the show in the first place, sharing the story of her mother's battle with Alzheimer's. She also gives some highlights of what she will be covering in a series of upcoming episodes, including physical activities that... The post 011 The Healthy Brain Podcast: How It All Began appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Eating healthily does not necessarily mean turning over great and delicious foods. Today's special guest proves that healthy eating could just be as flavorful as the day to day processed foods we eat. What is more, it is life-changing. Carrie Miller sits down with Patricia Greer of Pat Greer's Kitchen—the hotspot for clean, organic foods for healthy eating. In this episode, Pat shares... The post 010 Patricia Greer: Change Your Life With Clean And Healthy Eating appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  With the dramatic growth in the elder population and the staggering number of people with dementia, now more than ever, there is a need to find ways to enhance the quality of life for both the patients and caregivers. On today's show, Carrie Miller is joined by Rachelle Baum, the Founder and owner of CASA Healthcare to talk about caring for aging individuals.... The post 009 Caring For Aging Individuals With Rachelle Baum appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  We can all embrace the idea that many of us are taking too many medications to the point that it is doing more harm than good. The term that best describes this is polypharmacy, and in this episode, Carrie Miller speaks with Dr. Holly Holmes to give us a great view of it. Dr. Holmes is the Director of the Division of Geriatric and Palliative... The post 008 Polypharmacy: Understanding The Appropriate Use Of Medication With Dr. Holmes appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  It is heartbreaking to see your loved one suffering from dementia. That is why an amazing program could really make a difference in their day to day lives. In this episode, host, Carrie Miller, takes us to a place like no other—the one and only Amazing Place. It is the only Day Program in Houston, Texas, exclusively for adults with mild to moderate forms... The post 007 What Differentiates An Amazing Dementia Day Program With Tracey Brown And Chef Michael appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  The body has a lifelong power to heal and regenerate with natural methods. However, that sometimes raises a few eyebrows because some people simply don't believe in holistic approaches. On today's show, Carrie Miller interviews Dr. Richa Joy Gundlapalli, an expert on brain health and a board-certified integrative practitioner, certified biological medicine practitioner expert on bioenergetics. Dr. Gundlapalli addresses some brain health issues... The post 006 Addressing Brain Health With Dr. Richa Joy Gundlapalli appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Prescription drugs may have helped millions live illness-free lives, but they have also destroyed many families. This episode opens our eyes to the reality of how misprescription or over-prescription of medication can deplete years of supposedly good family time. Today, Carrie Miller interviews Cheryl Anthony Alexander, the owner of ROAM Yoga Retreats, about her own mother's suffering from stress and opioid addiction. Cheryl... The post 005 The Heartfelt Story of How Prescription Drugs Can Effect a Family and Key Strategies to Heal Your Mind, Body, and Spirit | Cheryl Anthony Alexander appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  There are scenarios when conventional medicine is necessary especially when a quick fix is called for. Nonetheless, going natural or using alternative medicine can be equally as efficient and is much safer to our overall gut health. Today, Carrie Miller is joined by Dr. Amber Horsley, a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, and Clinical Nutritionist at The Hayden Institute, to talk about conventional medicine and why... The post 004 Why Is Conventional Medicine Missing The Mark, And How Can We Take Control Of Our Health In Today's World | Dr. Amber Horsley appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Do you know that gut health can equal to brain health? Carrie Miller sits down with renowned chef Elizabeth Johnson to talk about how your brain and gut are directly related. Referred as “the medicine guru” by the James Beard Foundation and the chef and mastermind behind the most anti-inflammatory restaurant of its kind called Pharm Table, Elizabeth shares how she surfaced into... The post 003 How You Clean Up Your Gut Health to Heal your Body and Prevent Disease | Elizabeth Johnson appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  With all the food choices surrounding us, how can we keep a healthy brain and body? In this episode, Carrie Miller interviews Dr. Serge Grégoire, a doctor in nutrition who is certified in clinical herbology and the author of Fats, Cholesterol and You. Being healthy and healing is as simple as taking in the right herbs and vitamins for your body. With this... The post 002 The Prescription For A Healthy Brain And Body | Dr. Serge Grégoire appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.

  Dementia is a hard battle to fight, not just for the patients but for the family and health care providers, too. However, this becomes harder when misdiagnosis enters the scene, and time, money, and resources have been wasted. Today, in the first episode of the Healthy Brain Podcast, Carrie Miller gets down to the essentials about how you can find the right choices... The post 001 Why You Seek Unconventional Medicine to Battle Dementia appeared first on My Texas Table Blog.