NHA Today Podcast

Susan Hargreaves has been deeply passionate about animals since childhood. Her journey as an activist began when she visited a chicken hatchery with her aunt, only to witness the cruel separation of male chicks who were to be gassed and suffocated and females who were to be raised in cramped quarters to end up as a meal. This experience changed her life forever. As a young girl, Susan organized wa...

Maya Acosta and Dr. Riz Bukhari share a passion for plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Their journey began with their personal experiences with food and health, which eventually led them to create Plant-Based DFW, an organization that aims to spread awareness about plant-based nutrition and the plethora of health benefits for those who eat this way. M aya's interest in healthy eating be...

Women's health issues can often be frustrating, confusing, and can leave one with feelings of helplessness. Women may find themselves struggling with issues that their doctors know very little about. However, there are many ways in which women can take control of their health, including through lifestyle choices such as plant-based eating. In this episode of the Health Science Podcast , Dr. Frank...

Is there no end in sight to the abuse animals go through? If it's up to Gene Baur there will be more accountability from people and less suffering for the animals. Gene Baur is a prominent figure in the animal rights movement and the co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit organization that aims to end animal cruelty and promote veganism. Baur's passion for animal welfare began in the 1980s whe...

To look at Geoff Palmer today, there is no obvious trace of a troubled background. Yet, at one point, Geoff lived in a private prison of a dark depression with no apparent way out. Just three days before his 18th birthday, Geoff Palmer's father, whom he had a very close relationship with, passed on. This was the start of descending into an emotional bottom. Soon after, Geoff's mother and brother p...

"If we can learn to live without causing harm to animals and the environment, we can learn to live in harmony with each other and the planet," claims Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder and content editor of UnchainedTV. Jane shares her inspiring journey of overcoming addiction, embracing a vegan lifestyle, and coming out. She speaks about the horrors she witnessed as a journalist and how they compelled...

"It's never too late to change," states Dr. Akil Taher. At 75, Dr. Taher, author of Open Heart; Transformational Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains , is on a mission to share his story of redemption.   Dr. Taher went from a self-proclaimed couch potato to an example of what health can look and feel like when one is a plant-based lifestylist.  ...

"Veganism is not just about personal health or animal welfare, it is about social justice and creating a more conscious society," according to Dr. Will Tuttle, best-selling author of The World Peace Diet; Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony. Dr. Tuttle shares his spiritual exploration journey with Dr. Frank Sabatino, ranging from his interest in philosophy to veganism and religious trad...

As one of the most recognized authorities in the plant-based and plant-exclusive industries, Dr. Joel Fuhrman holds nothing back in his conversation with Dr. Frank Sabatino. Dr. Fuhrman, who coined the phrase nutritarian, is himself a long-time nutritarian who advocates for everyone to eat a nutrient rich diet. In the last few decades, Dr. Fuhman has impacted the lives of thousands of people who h...

What began as a search for information to relieve a condition that literally stopped Cyrus Khambatta in his tracks, turned into his life's work. As a healthy college student who prided himself on his physical and athletic abilities, any type of illness was the furthest thing from Cyrus' mind. Yet, life had a different plan for Cy. Cy's world turned upside down when he was diagnosed with several co...

Imagine being on the inside of an industry veiled in secrecy, deceit, and suffering. An industry that most people would be horrified to learn the truth of, yet even when they uncover the atrocities, many choose to ignore the reality of what goes on within the dairy industry.   One person who could no longer deny the truth of the dairy industry is former dairy farmer, Jackie Norman.   With her iden...

Growing up in an era where being overweight was the exception rather than the norm, Victoria Moran began her battle with weight and yo-yo dieting from a very early age. Not only did she have her own issues to deal with, but her parents ran a business addressing weight issues for adults.   Realizing her weight was not good for their business, Victoria tried multiple diets that literally brought her...

From traditional medicine as a registered nurse to an advocate for children's health, Meryl Fury is on a mission to plant the seeds of health around the globe.   Meryl's transition to a plant-based lifestyle began when beef prices in the 70's were skyrocketing. Watching her mother fret about the food budget, Meryl and her best friend, both age 15, decided to quit eating meat. She'll be the first t...

Growing up in the fifties and sixties, being overweight as a child was unusual. Yet, for Chef AJ, her struggle with weight was something that started in her youth. Reaching close to 200 pounds, it wasn't until she dealt with a health challenge, that she even considered changing the way she ate. It took someone helping her to understand the connection between what she ate and her health crisis that...

How does one go from being unhealthy and obese to becoming a beacon of hope when it comes to personal health? Such is the case with Plant-Based Telehealth founder, Anthony Masiello. Anthony's passion for health was not a part of his life plan. An early pioneer of understanding the internet, Anthony loved technology and science. In this episode, Dr. Sabatino and Anthony "geek out" on science and ho...

Never in his wildest dreams did Dillon Holmes think he would be vegan, let alone a YouTube sensation. He sure didn't set out to be, but when he and his wife, Reebs, changed their eating and subsequently started Well Your World YouTube Channel, they had no idea how popular the show would become. Boasting nearly 100,000 subscribers on the YouTube Channel and over 25,000 in the Well Your World Facebo...

It's one thing to go plant-based, and something very different to completely transform your life with one life-changing decision. Such is the case with Brittany Jaroudi. Growing up, Brittany lived with the constant fear that her parents would die. She saw her mom go through cancer on three separate occasions as well as her father having a massive heart attack at a young age. During all this, Britt...

Colin Campbell, PhD has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the  China Study --one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted, and recognized by  The New York Times  as the "Grand Prix of epidemiology"--Dr. Campbell's prof...

It has been said, "The world is in a world of hurt." Many people feel there is nothing they can do to change the trajectory the earth and the climate are on. Yet, one man who is on a mission to heal the planet and heal the climate is Dr. Sailesh Rao. What began as a "pinky promise" to his granddaughter, Kimaya, to do all he could to raise awareness about veganism and the benefits to the environmen...

While most people begin slowing down long before they need to, Linda Middlesworth will likely never fall behind. At nearly 79 years old, Linda is an inspiration to men and women everywhere. Living a plant-exclusive lifestyle for over 34 years, Linda beat cancer, heart disease, prediabetes, and obesity. By making this change, she lost over 50 pounds. As a result, she has made it her mission to insp...

One of the world's top cardiologists, Dr. Joel Kahn, has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. In a perfect world, heart disease would come to an end. Yet, we don't live in a perfect world. We live in a world where people's health is being challenged more every day. Dr. Kahn has made it his life's work to do all possible to raise awareness about the benefits of a plant-based,...

Chuck Carroll is truly "The Weight Loss Champion" and host of the wildly popular podcast, The Exam Room™. At his heaviest, Chuck weighed 420 pounds and had amassed a 66-inch waist while requiring a size 6xl shirt. At just 5-foot-6, his tiny frame struggled to support his enormous figure. A severe food addiction continued to fuel an unhealthy lifestyle as his waist expanded at such a pace that soon...

Is water fasting a fad or a tried-and-true method of healing? Is water fasting here to stay or just the latest diet gimmick? In this episode of the Health Science Podcast , Dr. Frank Sabatino digs deep into the truth of what Dr. Alan Goldhamer has staked his career and reputation on. Join in for a lively discussion on what water fasting is and is not, why many people miss the mark, who should neve...

Long before plant-based eating was "cool" there were a handful of doctors who knew health, or lack thereof, was a direct result of what people eat. Ahead of the times, Dr. Michael Klaper was among the few and far between doctors who intuitively understood the healing power of food. As an early adopter of a whole food, plant-based diet, Dr. Klaper didn't shy away from letting his patients know that...

As the plant-based movement experiences exponential growth, more people around the globe want to learn what they can from those who have been living this way for any length of time. Additionally, these very same people are eager to feel a sense of community as they discover the benefits of this lifestyle. This is where the National Health Association has focused their attention for nearly 75 years...