Positively Anti-Inflammatory

094. Do you ever ask yourself questions like, “Why in the heck did I do that? It makes no sense,” “I have no idea what I want” or, “I don’t understand why I get so angry”? Not understanding why you do or say certain things, or react the way you do in some situations are signs that indicate you will benefit from working on self-awareness, which helps you become a “self-expert.” Tune in today as I d...

093. “Food is fuel” is a common saying that you’ve probably heard countless times. Of course food is fuel, but viewing food or striving to only view food from that viewpoint diminishes the power of food and the many ways food benefits us and enhances our life. Tune in as I discuss how and why food is more than fuel.  Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has ins...

092. ​​In today’s episode I introduce you to Miranti Kisdarjono, the founder of The Joy of Feasting, a lifestyle brand exploring the intersection of food and culture. Listen to Miranti’s story of growing up in Indonesia, living in a bi-cultural world and how family, friends, food, society, art, and culture have influenced and inspired her path to becoming a culinary provocateur. She discusses the...

091. Do you consume to distract or procrastinate? Do you wake up and immediately check your email or social media? Binge Netflix or podcasts? Ever gone down a rabbit hole of watching YouTube videos or Amazon shopping? Our culture encourages consuming, and it has an effect on our health. Join me today as I explore the concept, create before you consume and why it’s important to be aware of both wha...

090. If you’re feeling stressed, dreading each day or living with a scarcity mindset, you might be closing yourself off to receiving all the abundance, love, and goodness life has to offer. Join me today as I explore the concept, Let Life Make Love to You Today. Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I...

089. Happy September! Join me today as I guide you in finding inspiration from the energy of this transitional time of year, an opportunity for new beginnings. Let’s make the most of this shift of seasons and harness the possibilities of newness and back-to-school energy as an opportunity for a fresh start. Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you,...

088. Today I introduce you to the world of micronutrients. I share what they are, what they do, and consequences of micronutrient deficiencies. There are dozens of vitamins and minerals we need to consume regularly and while all micronutrients have an impact on our health and well-being, I selected five to focus on and give you their their functions, their deficiencies and food sources. Don't...

087. Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They are a nutrient-rich, low-sugar, high fiber fruit, packed with antioxidants that provide a number of impressive health benefits. Tune in today to learn all about the health benefits of berries, including their anti-inflammatory properties which help prevent and protect our bodies from certain health conditions including heart disease, ty...

086. ​​In today’s episode, I introduce you to the moving, insightful beauty of international burlesque star, Michelle L’amour, who was diagnosed with alopecia areata at a very young age. Listen to Michelle’s story of living with this autoimmune disease, hair loss, body image insecurities, and feelings of isolation. Hear how she overcame hiding her condition and feeling she had lost herself to emba...

085. How do you know if you have a good self-relationship? How can you nurture a better one? Join me today for an exploration of the importance of nurturing your relationship with yourself. I share signs that help identify the current status of your self-relationship, offer three things that a healthy self-relationship depends on, and recommend journal prompts to explore and give thoughtful attent...

084. Do you experience joint pain and inflammation? Most adults experience it from time to time and there are a myriad of causes. There are a number of joint disorders and, while two of the more familiar are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, their differences are not well understood. Osteoarthritis is a common diagnosis as we age, whereas rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. While...

083. I bet you’ve had the experience of feeling energetically drained by certain situations or people. We’re constantly engaging with people and things around us and it's important to be aware of how we are exchanging our energies. Join me today as I discuss the concept of protecting your energy. I explain what it means, why it’s important, and how to identify if you need to protect your ener...

082. Listen in today for a lively and exploratory discussion about the concepts of spirituality and woo with Healing Arts Practitioner, Anna Brooke. In our candid conversation, we consider what these concepts mean and how we relate to them. We discuss how incorporating them into our lives has the potential to enhance our sense of meaning by helping us find a deeper connection to ourselves, others,...

081. There are many misconceptions about calories and their impact on health and weight loss. In today’s episode I explain why counting calories is BS. I dispel the outdated and false notion of the “calories in calories out” diet for weight loss and how calorie restriction negatively impacts mental, emotional, and physical health. I share my personal story of dieting, counting calories, and lettin...

080. Today I discuss the importance of dietary fats and their impact on your brain and mental and physical health. I will explain why healthy dietary fat is essential in your diet, the benefits, and how fat is metabolized in the body. I will also clarify good fats versus bad. You’ll walk away from this episode with a better understanding of healthy dietary fat and which fat-rich foods support an a...

079. In today’s episode I introduce you to Dr. Lordedana Shapson, PharmD, FNTP who is passionate about helping people regain control of their health naturally so they can live a healthy and energetic life. You’ll hear Loredana’s journey to becoming a pharmacist, her experience working with patients in the pharmaceutical field, and why she shifted directions to become a holistic health practitioner...

078. Do you consider yourself a worrier? What happens when you allow the worry and anxiety to consume you? If you’d like to let go of worrisome thoughts, especially when you’re waiting to receive important information, this episode is for you. Join me today as I share my recent experience of having a biopsy, what I did to support myself while waiting for the results, and I recommend 3 tips for how...

077. Welcome to mid-year 2022! Join me today as I invite you to check in and reflect on how you’re doing, where you’re going, and where you want to be for the rest of the year. I will suggest journal prompts to reevaluate your goals and intentions to help you realign with your goals for 2022. Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you,...

076. Do you find yourself focusing on what you don’t have instead of being appreciative for what you do? Join me today as I discuss how paying attention to the abundance of things you already have in your life enhances your health and wellbeing and I recommend a writing exercise to help you identify them. Work with Alyssa www.thewellnessheadquarters.com AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, i...

075. Nourishing your soul is foundational to wellness and holistic health and healing. It is fundamental to living a healthy and happy and meaningful positively anti-inflammatory life. But what does nourishing your soul mean and how can you incorporate it into your life? Join me today as I share a recent soul-nourishing experience and then I'll offer journal prompts to help you determine how...

074. Do you tend to see life filled with obstacles? Or filled with opportunities? It’s all about your point of view. How we choose to see things makes the difference. Join me today as I talk about the possibilities that open up when obstacles are seen as opportunities and I share a personal story of transformation doing just that. You will also receive a step-by-step process of how to turn obstacl...

073. Do you find yourself ignoring or making excuses to avoid addressing health issues? With everything going on in life, paying attention to our health often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. In today’s episode I talk about the importance of prioritizing your health and what happens when you do. I recommend journal prompts to help give you clarity on the how and why of prioritizing your heal...

072. In today’s episode I introduce you to Transformational Coach, Selena Lael who has been passionately serving others through her 1:1 sessions, retreats, and workshops for over 15 years. Hear Selena’s story of growing up in a meditation community and how that influenced her to guide people to go beyond the limited mind and emotions in order to access the power of life that awaits each and everyo...

071. You’ve probably heard that probiotics are good for gut health, but do you understand why? And what’s with prebiotics? Join me today as I explain what probiotics and prebiotics are, their differences and their functions. I will discuss how they are related to and necessary for gut health. I will also share what natural probiotic and prebiotic foods you can eat to help foster a healthy gut. Wor...

070. Tune in today as I talk about digestive health and a key ingredient to digestion, hydrochloric acid (HCL). I will explain why HCL is needed and what happens when there’s a deficiency, which is referred to as hypochlorhydria. You’ll learn common symptoms of hypochlorhydria, what causes it, and chronic health issues associated with low stomach acid. I will recommend 5 mindful eating tips to inc...