Alter Life

In this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we are talking about MOVEMENT! For us, movement is distinct from exercise. In truth, we do not need to exercise to be healthy, but we do need to MOVE! If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth It's common to jump into an exercise routine or sign...

In this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we are discussing the extremely important and empowering topic of your autonomic nervous system. > If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! So many are concerned about what they're eating, how they're living, or supplements they're taking. The truth is that none of this real...

In this week's Medicinal Monday episode, we talk about that pesky little protein, GLUTEN! > If you'd like to join these conversations live, join the Plant Based & Stress Free FB group! The innocent little guy has gotten quite the rotten reputation over the years... Is it really worthy of the hate?! Is it really doing something to your gut? If not, then who is to blame!? Some topic...

Fat may be the sexiest of all the macronutrients... am I right? But, did you know there is FAT in a potato!? Or even a bowl of white rice! That's right, every whole plant food has carbohydrates, protein, and fat, along with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to support your body in healing. In this episode we talk about the ideal quantity of fat to eat in your whole food plant base...

This is about growth and evolution of the collective. This is about waking up to your power to live in peace. There is no better time to be right here, right now.  There is no better time to be alive and awake in this amazing life! In this episode, I share from my heart my insights and perspective on how we can come together t support the healing of our human race. Some takeaways... Health and pea...

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN!? Are you still being asked this silly question? In this episode we dive deep to understand WHAT protein actually is, WHAT it does for your body, and HOW MUCH you actually need. In the end, we debunk a lot of misconceptions held about proteint requirements and your plant based diet. In this episode we get a little sciencey to discuss some critical information to under...

Episode Summary Dr. Ben Benulis is back for another great conversation! This time, he's guiding me out of the 'controversy closet' as we both speak up and share our passion about vaccine safety and medical freedom. We most certainly could have gone on and on in any number of directions here, but we stay focused to the science of vaccines (or lack thereof) and also what to think and...

A whole food plant based diet is a carbohydrate-rich diet... and that is a good thing!!! This is because carbohydrates are the preferred fuel source for each of the 10 trillion cells in your body. In this episode we get a little sciencey to discuss some critical information to understand so you can fuel your body optimally. DISCLAIMER: We do NOT recommend counting macronutrients, or any other nutr...

My mom is back! She was here to talk about ' grace and ease with pain and disease ' in episode 126 and we take the conversation deeper in this episode as she shares her intimate experience with ' the virus .' Upon emerging on the other side of her experience with the viral infection, Ellen wrote a letter to The Virus.   Dear Virus,  I was wondering if you were coming for a visi...

Have results from food sensitivity testing left you feeling disempowered and hopeless? We get SO many questions about food sensitivities and allergies, and there is so much misunderstanding and misinformation about the topic. In this conversation we get right to the root of what's behind food sensitivities and how to reverse them for good!   Some important takeaways include... The difference...

We all have different perspectives, beliefs, and opinions. With the seemingly increased polarization in our world it might feel daunting or difficult to share one's own truth - at least it has been for me (Dr. Benjamin)! When it comes down to it, there are relatively few hard truths in the world that are unarguably factual. Nevertheless, we all have our own personal truth, and the world needs...

Thyroid health! So many people suffer with hypo or hyperthyroidism, most often diagnosed as an "autoimmune" condition. We know that the body doesn't attack itself! There must be something deeper going on... In this episode we get to the root of hypo and hyperthyroidism and share with your the immune stimulating diet and lifestyle strategies that will allow your body to heal naturall...

Health starts in the gut. Dr. B brings his expertise of the microbiome and digestive system to the podcast in this great conversation! We covered so much information that is truly fundamental for any and all humans looking to enhance health within their gut and beyond.   Some highlights include...  What an optimal microbiome looks like and how to achieve it How dysbiosis lies at the root of virtua...

We have a pandemic of insomnia and fatigue in this world, which comes down to the widespread disruption of the circadian rhythm. Your body has immense wisdom and is harmoniously tuned with nature. There are so many normalized social habits and tendencies that have lead to a deranged connection with thy natural cycles such as our own circadian rhythm. In this episode we cover important information...

My thoughts have turned from individual health to the collective... and I feel I am not alone. In this episode, I share something I wrote on the topic of the cultural transformation that we are in the midst of right now. We might call it a coronavirus pandemic, but I think we can also agree that our culture and world will never ever be the same - and this is a good thing as far as I'm concern...

When we talk about eating a whole food plant based diet we are (still!!!) often met with questions and criticisms about the expense. The truth is, this way of eating is MUCH less expensive than you nay have been led to believe! The amazing thing is that once you start to simplify your diet and eat more real, whole, nutrient dense foods, you will spend LESS money as your health INCREASES! Some impo...

We all seek CHANGE , but only few want TO CHANGE . Here is another Doctor Ben monologue, this time on the topic of change, in a healthy, sustainable, and even effortless way. Force, willpower, and structured protocols are a thing of the past. They simply don't work in any sort of reliable and sustainable way. In this talk, we go into the natural and organic process of effortless change of hab...

The Vitamin B12 talk...! We've probably all heard bits and pieces of information and misinformation about where vitamin B12 actually comes from and what is does for us in the body.   In this conversation we address the. topic full on, and hopefully put to rest any questions you may have held about your plant based diet being a suboptimal way of eating due to the fact that it 'doesn'...

This is a first. Just me, Dr. Ben, sharing my thoughts. In some ways, this feels like a right of passage for me as a podcaster. A lot of energy has been building to move me to take this step and share. So here I am, in my long form monologue!  Some takeaways... Your innate immunity is dependent upon a healthy relationship with microbes Side effects of a strong immune system Maintaining sanity and...

As Naturopathic Doctors, we know that Food IS Medicine... AND, we know the healing power of herbs! We are both herbalism nerds, and appreciate the vast healing properties that all medicinal herbs provide. BUT, we often forget about the healing power of the most basic, common, overlooked and under appreciated medicinal plants that are probably held hostage in your spice cabinet right now! Today we...

We are in the middle of another WFPB Challenge and want to share an excerpt from one of our latest sessions! Here we open it up to all sorts of questions spanning a huge breadth of topics, all pertaining to an optimal WFPB diet for health and longevity. We encourage you to come on into the Facebook group and join the Plant Based & Stress Free community at www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth Pl...

Fear is pervasive, especially in current times. Where is it all coming from?  What does it all mean?  What can I do about it?  And what is the real opportunity here? Let’s take some time to talk about peace. Where to find that nice feeling and how to live from that centered place. In this episode we reflect on what's going on and how we have been responding to the current coronavirus pandemic...

Philip and I connected via social media, and on some level I feel like soul brothers. He sent me a copy of his book, "You Are Beautiful," and his words and message resonates deeply. In this conversation we hear about how Philip went from a cycling fanatic growing up in LA to a plant based nutrition coach working and living abroad, now for the majority of his life. Philip is a fascinating...

Covid-19 pandemic, aside, life is full of ups and downs, challenges and wins. It's human nature to feel good in the ups and struggle with the lows. In this conversation we present lots of tips for navigating tough times while also taking your health to the next level. We present reframes that span from body to soul. Some important takeaways include... The benefit of keeping your food preparat...

This is a first! I'm reading an essay on the podcast.   I was so touched by this essay, that I just needed to share it with the world - beyond simply posting the link on social media.   It is about the opportunities that lie ahead for humanity, thanks to Covid-19.   Yes - Thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic , humanity is awakening to new opportunities... how will we move forward???   Eve...