Summary: <br> <br> <br> “We can’t understand our own health or what it means to be healthy without understanding the context of our lives.”<br> Colin Hudon<br> <br> Welcome to a special mid-week episode of the podcast.<br> During our most recent Plantpower Italia retreat, we hosted a panel discussion on the subject of holistic health and alternative healing modalities. I’m glad we decided to record it, and I’m excited to share it with you today.<br> The three-person panel is comprised of:<br> <br> * Angela Bäuml-Nicolas – Osteopath & physiotherapist practicing in southern Germany;<br> * Jennifer Ayres – Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and teacher certified by the internationally known Ayurvedic doctor, writer, and teacher <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0914955004/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ricroloffweb-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0914955004&linkId=63c345d72c54e66b4e992a78004ae7f8" target="_blank">Dr. Vasant Lad</a>; and<br> * Colin Hudon – Physician of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and founder of Living Tea, which imports some of the finest living teas in the world from Taiwan and China.<br> <br> In addition to covering the panelists’ various areas of practice, this is a super engaging round table conversation designed to get you thinking pro-actively about long-term health, disease prevention and the power we all hold and exert over the quality of our well-being.<br> Specific topics covered include:<br> <br> * being present in life<br> * connectedness between mind, body, emotions & spirit<br> * relationship to nature & ill health<br> * digestive health and Ayurveda<br> * emotional connection to food<br> * biodynamics, craniosacral therapy, & embryology<br> * traditional Chinese medicine <br> * genetic determinants & environmental factors<br> * seasonal foods that nourish the body<br> * custom cleansing for the individual<br> * Ayurvedic & Chinese medicine pulse reading<br> * supplements & key nutrients<br> * navigating holistic medicine in the western world<br> <br> I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange!<br> Peace + Plants,<br> <br> <br> Listen & Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-roll-podcast/id582272991?mt=2" target="_blank">iTunes</a> | <a href="https://soundcloud.com/richroll" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> | <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/30437" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ik2a22yi44ypcky7h6vnjvran4e?t%3DThe_Rich_Roll_Podcast" target="_blank">GooglePlay</a><br> Spots are now available for Plantpower Austraila, Feb. 20-27, 2017. For info visit <a href="http://www.plantpowerworld.com/" target="_blank">plantpowerworld.com</a><br> Check out Julie’s podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/divine-throughline/id1069738551?mt=2" target="_blank">divine throughline</a><br> Thanks to this week’s sponsor:<br> StrideHealth: The first health insurance recommendation engine tuned & tailored to the life of the individual. Find the perfect health plan for you—go to <a href="http://www.stridehealth.com/roll" target="_blank">www.stridehealth.com/roll</a> and save over $400 for the year. It’s easy coverage in 10 minutes or less, built just for people like us.<br> <br> <br> <br> SHOW NOTES<br> Background, Context & Reference<br> <br> Colin Hudon: <a href="http://www.livingtea.net/pages/about-us" target="_blank">livingtea.net</a><br> Jennifer Ayres<a href="http://www.bloominglotusayurveda.com/" target="_blank">:</a> <a href="http://www.bloominglotusayurveda.com/" target="_blank">bloominglotusayurveda.com</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BW8IF8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?"></a>
