Barbara Mendez Nutrition

Podcast: The Raw Food Movement: Interview with Rhio

This podcast episode focuses on High Blood Pressure, otherwise known as Hypertension. I discuss the causes, effects and nutritional consequences of this condition, often called ‘The Silent Killer’ as it can have no obvious symptoms. Hypertension occurs when there is too much pressure on the arterial walls and can be a contributing factor in heart attacks and strokes. High Blood Pressure can be due the overconsumption of sodium which causes fluid retention, increased pressure due to obesity, the narrowing of the arterial walls from elevated cholesterol levels or even a predisposition to the condition based on hereditary factors combined with poor nutrition and lifestyle habits, or a number of other reasons. Hypertension is a nutritionally driven disease that can and should be managed with a whole foods diet. Whole foods have very modest amounts of salt compared with processed foods which are laden with hidden sodium and deficient in other important nutrients. Kevin Wilson, a food scientist from England joins me on the show to share his knowledge on the subject along with tips on how to manage hypertension. We also discuss the interesting work he is doing in England to lower the sodium content of supermarket foods in the UK. Please check out my other nutrition podcasts and subscribe if you enjoy the show. Your comments, questions and feedback are welcome and encouraged!

In this podcast episode I'm joined by relationship specialist Dr. Karen Sherman, author of 'Mindfulness and the Art of Choice'. The book focuses on overcoming our conditioning to help us make positive changes in our lives. We discuss how our minds are patterned to work and how we often operate from an habitual way of thinking or reacting to things. Dr. Sherman wants to encourage us to fearlessly make choices and explore our options so that we're able to make fresh decisions for each new day. “It’s important to recognize that there are always choices and options,” Dr. Sherman says. “I see choice as the tool that opens the doorway to emotional freedom. When we walk through the door, our fullest potential is available to us as well as to others.” I found the book fascinating and enjoyed talking with Dr. Sherman about the life transforming concepts within it. If you've read the book or have any feedback after listening to the show, please comment sharing your thoughts and feedback. Please check out my other nutrition podcasts and subscribe if you enjoy the show. Your comments, questions and feedback are welcome and encouraged!

This podcast episode focuses on celiac disease and gluten-free diets. Celiac disease, an intolerance to gluten - a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, oats and rye - is an increasingly prevalent autoimmune disease that often goes undiagnosed and can give rise to other conditions such as migraines, allergies, arthritis, lung disorders and diabetes. It is also a devastating issue in and of itself, affecting the absorption of nutrients, digestion and elimination. On this show, I am joined by Kevin Wilson, a food scientist in England who has been developing gluten-free foods for almost 10 years, and we discuss the challenges involved in creating gluten-free comparable alternatives to popular food items, how to establish a gluten-free lifestyle and the variety of foods and options available to the celiac patient. Please check out my other nutrition podcasts and subscribe if you enjoy the show. Your comments, questions and feedback are welcome and encouraged!

Podcast: Physical Detoxification with Lisa Charles

Discusssing acupuncture and fertility.

Building on the previous show on cancer prevention, Barbara reviews what causes the proliferation of cancer cells and dives into the nutritional factors involved in preventing and managing this often preventable disease. Learn about free radical damage and how it weakens the system, laying the groundwork for cancer cells to thrive as well as what foods to eat to promote antioxidant activity in the body. Barbara also discusses the benefits of a plant based diet in preventing cancer as well as the importance of keeping a healthy Omega 3 to Omega 6 balance in order to keep inflammation at bay and thereby helping to prevent chronic disease. Also included are vitamins and minerals that have been shown to prevent cancer.

In this show I will explain how cancer develops, what environmental and nutritional factors play a role and what you can do right now to optimize your health. The show will cover what makes cancer cells proliferate, how alcohol plays a role in the development of almost all cancers except one, and the role of the liver in cancer prevention and overall health. You will learn what foods you should eat and lifestyle habits you can adopt to avoid this often preventable disease.

Aging is inevitable, but aging poorly is not. In this show, I discuss the elements of radiant, healthy skin and how you can begin to cultivate a lifestyle that will allow you to slow the aging process. You will learn which foods will promote inflammation which can translate into sags and lines on your face, how your morning cup of coffee may leave you looking tired and the importance of enzymes in maintaining healthy, glowing skin. I talk about the foods which cause inflammation, which foods to avoid because they deplete the body of vitally important nutrients, and the healthful practices and foods to be sure to include in your diet and lifestyle that will help you retain the functionality of a healthy, youthful body and encourage that internal beauty to shine externally! Also included are the top ten foods for healthy aging.

In this weeks’ show, Barbara talks with Doris Casella, LSW, a New York City based psychotherapist about the emotional factors that contribute and often control weight related issues such as obesity and anorexia. This show is for anyone who has ever tried to change their eating habits only to be defeated by their minds. Barbara and Doris dissect the self-talk involved in emotional eating, the process of weight management and the conditions for change. Learn what the Yogic chakra system says about weight issues and hear Doris’ check list for making peace with and begin healing your body.

http:///podcasts/audio/25.VegetarianismNatalieUllman.mp3 Barbara discusses adapting a Vegetarian lifestyle with yoga teacher and shiatsu practitioner Natalie Ullmann.

http:///podcasts/audio/22.KidHealthDianeSimeone.mp3 Kid Health with Diane Simeone, dietician. Diane is a nutritionist and the mother of two healthy vibrant children and today she will be discussing how to feed your kids healthy foods that they’ll also enjoy. A discussion on supplements for children is included.

http:///podcasts/audio/13.SleepDisordersCatherineStapleton.mp3 Bodyworker Catherine Stapleton joins Barbara to discuss sleep disorders and their impact on your weight and the quality of your health.

http:///podcasts/audio/29.EmotionalDetoxJaneGatanis.mp3 This episode continues the discussion of detoxification after the summer months – preparing the body for the autumn, and following cooler months where the foods become heavier and greasier. After focusing on physical detoxification last week, this week my guest Jane Gatanis and I discuss mainly the detoxing of emotional toxicity. We focus on two major organs, that play a significant role in this process, the large intestine & the lungs. Jane Gatanis has a masters degree in Occupational Therapy, and is also a practitioner of Craniosacral, Visceral and SomatoEmotional release therapies which she studied at the Upledger Institute in Florida.

http:///podcasts/audio/28.PhysicalDetoxLisaCharles.mp3 Detoxifying the body is an important component in maintaining good health, improving energy and mental clarity and shedding unwanted pounds. The change of seasons is always a great time to begin a detox protocol. On today’s show, Barbara discusses detoxification techniques with Lisa Charles, RD. Lisa is also the representative for Standard Process in New York City.