Essence of Health Tea Time

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! Ever wondered how your mental health may be impacting your physical health? In part #1 of this TWO PART episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda, Holistic Psychiatrist, and they will be spilling the tea on boosting your mental health as a part of your overall health and wellness plan. Part 1 Synopsis: Dr. Ssemanda br...

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! The Tea Time Podcast went on the road recently to the Tampa Bay VegFest. Dr. Toombs-Withers was a guest speaker with the topic “Food as Medicine - Where do you get your protein?” This question is so common amongst those who are considering starting a plant based diet as well as amongst those who recently started a plant based diet. We are obsessed...

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! Have you been wondering about how to incorporate something new and different into your exercise routine? In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers and Special Guest, Ivory Howard, MPH will be spilling the tea on Yoga, Pilates and Wellness. Synopsis: Learn the health benefits of Yoga and Pilates. Discover how Yoga and Pilates can improve health disparitie...

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on important information to know about Breast Cancer. Synopsis: Learn some important facts about Breast Cancer Discover the disparities for women of color as it relates to Breast Cancer What is Triple Negative Breast Cancer and why is it important? Exam...

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! Confused about the components of a plant based diet when it comes to actually creating a meal? In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on the essential food groups to ensure adequate nutrition on a plant based diet. Synopsis: We’ll discuss the history of our USDA food guidelines. Compare the My Plate food guidelines to The Powe...

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! Does stepping on the scale at the doctor’s office trigger negative thoughts and create a stressful experience when you seek healthcare? In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on more objective ways to measure health beyond the scale. Synopsis: • Important reasons for measuring weight • Objective measurements of health/Body Com...

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! Heard about the term "plant based" but not quite sure what it means? In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on a plant based way of eating and all of its benefits to your health. Synopsis: The categories that fall under the plant based umbrella The chronic conditions a plant based diet can prevent and reverse How a plant based...

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers. As a double board certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician, with over 12 years of experience in medicine; I teach motivated individuals how to achieve their desired quality of life while preventing and reversing chronic diseases. Tea time is the time where we discuss important topics, we share what...