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From fertility issues waning libido, food can be a great method to overcome sexual health struggles.From fertility issues waning libido, food can be a great method to overcome sexual health struggles. The number-one most important step to take is to eliminate processed foods, which will reduce overall inflammation in your body.  Second, make sure you're getting an adequate intake of micronutrients, ideally from whole foods, but if necessary supplementing with vitamins and minerals.  Erin Macdonald, RDN, joins host Lisa Davis to discuss which foods and nutrients you should be eating for a boost in the bedroom.  Buy on Amazon No Excuses! 50 Healthy Ways to ROCK Breakfast!

There is a place beyond wishful thinking and fantastical affirmations.In his book, Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life But This Book Will! The Myth of Positive Thinking the Reality of Success, David Essel has combined his 30 years of work in the field of personal growth along with stories from some of the top authors and success experts of our day, to shatter “the myth of the power of positive thinking.” David reveals that the real "secret to success” requires much more than positive thinking, affirmations or vision boards, and that no one ever made a milion dollars, got the perfect body or found their soulmate through positive thinking alone. There is a place beyond wishful thinking and fantastical affirmations. Listen as David joins host Lisa Davis to share his wisdom and why you have to put in more effort than just positive thinking.  Buy on Amazon: Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life But This Book Will! The Myth of Positive Thinking the Reality of Success

Eating peppers in the capsaicin family play a role in digestive health, cardiovascular health and other health benefits.Eating peppers in the capsaicin family play a role in digestive health, cardiovascular health, and other health benefits. Peppers that contain capsaicin include jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne, serrano, cherry peppers and even bell peppers. Michael Farca, founder of Devil's Envy Handcrafted Mexico Spice, joins host Lisa Davis to discuss the health benefits of spicy peppers, as well as some delicious recipes. Spicy Caesar Chicken (submitted by Devil's Envy fan Jane) Spicy Hummus (submitted by Devil's Envy fan Kristina) Football & Family Style Chili Chicken Wings Dry Rub Pasta Fra Diavlo

What can be done to address testosterone depletion in a natural, safe way?As men age, they may experience reduced energy, lagging sex drive, poor sleep, loss of confidence, and a foggy brain. The symptoms become especially apparent as men enter andropause, the male version of menopause, when testosterone depletion becomes evident. What can be done in a natural, safe way? Nutrition should be the first and foremost approach.  Get your blood tested to see what nutrients you're lacking, where your hormone levels are, and any other blood lab concerns such as cholesterol.  Eat grass-fed meats, white button mushrooms and cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and similar green leaf vegetables), which help block or slow conversion of testosterone to estrogen. Drink at least eight ounces of water first thing in the morning, in order to hydrate your body at a cellular level.  Also, limit exposure to endocrine-disrupting materials included in personal care products, household products and certain fabrics and wood products.  Listen as Clark Bartram, Performance & Nutrition Industry Expert for Test Max Nutrition and Lead Advisor to the International Sports Sciences Association, joins host Lisa Davis to share information on the connection between nutrition and testosterone.  **Get a 15% discount on Seniority Health by going to the checkout page and typing the promo code TESTMAXTIPS in the box on the right that says “DISCOUNT.”

Pamela Salzman has a simple but powerful mantra that she shares with the students who attend her famed cooking classes: eat well, live well, be well.Pamela Salzman has a simple but powerful mantra that she shares with the students who attend her famed cooking classes: eat well, live well, be well. In her book, Kitchen Matters: More than 100 Recipes and Tips to Transform the Way You Cook and Eat -- Wholesome, Nourishing, Unforgettable, Pamela includes recipes customizable for vegetarian, vegan, and grain-free diets. The recipes rely on accessible veggie-forward ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and nutrient-dense. Pamela joins host Lisa Davis to share tips and tricks for incorporating more nutrient-dense foods in your cooking, as well as staple items for your pantry/fridge/freezer and kitchen tools you should not be without. Buy on Amazon Kitchen Matters: More than 100 Recipes and Tips to Transform the Way You Cook and Eat -- Wholesome, Nourishing, Unforgettable

What is the difference between having empathy and being an empath?What is the difference between having empathy and being an empath? According to Dr. Judith Orloff, author of The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People, having empathy means our heart goes out to another person in joy or pain. But, for empaths, it goes much further. You actually feel others’ emotions, energy, and physical symptoms in your own body, without the usual defenses that most people have. The book is an invaluable resource for empaths and anyone who wants to nurture their empathy and develop coping skills in our high-stimulus world, while fully embracing their gifts of intuition, compassion, creativity, and spiritual connection. Dr. Orloff joins host Lisa Davis to share information from the book, as well as discuss the ways empaths can find peace with their "power." Buy on Amazon The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People

Discover some amazing recipes containing coconut oil, from Perfect Cassava Fries to Easy Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese.Coconut oil has incredible internal and external benefits.  Abel Gonzales, Co-Founder of Solococo, joins host Lisa Davis to discuss the various health boosts coconut oil can provide. Abel also shares more information about the Solococo company, including its Fair Trade standards and the mission to hire single moms. Links to some of Abel's favorite recipes: Solococo Peanut Bites Chef Pandita’s Choco-Coco Zucchini Loaf Chocolate Covered Strawberries Perfect Cassava Fries: A Magical Side Dish Dan’s Post-Workout Smoothie Dan’s Easy Truffles Lobster Mac & Cheese

Most of us believe that we live in only three states of consciousness: wakefulness, sleep, and dreaming. But there is so much more.Most of us believe that we live in only three states of consciousness: wakefulness, sleep, and dreaming. But there is so much more. In his new book, Super Mind, clinical psychiatrist and bestselling author Norman E. Rosenthal shows how the incredibly simple daily practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) can permanently improve your state of mind during the routine hours of waking life... placing you into a super-mind state of consciousness where you consistently perform at peak aptitude. Dr. Rosenthal explains how TM is more than a tool for de-stressing or for general wellness. It is a gateway to functioning physically, emotionally, and intellectually at levels you never knew you could attain. Listen as Dr. Rosenthal joins host Lisa Davis to discuss how Transcendental Meditation permanently alters your daily consciousness, resulting in greater productivity, emotional resilience, and aptitude for success. Buy on Amazon SUPER MIND: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation

With the rise in food allergies or sensitivities in both children and adults, it may seem overwhelming to find recipes that are safe for your entire family.With the rise in food allergies or sensitivities in both children and adults, it may seem overwhelming to find recipes that are safe for your entire family.  Heather Christo's book, Pure Delicious: 150 Allergy-Free Recipes for Everyday and Entertaining, is a collection of family-friendly recipes that eliminate the need to make multiple meals. Everyone can enjoy every single dish, because all are free of the major allergy triggers. Recipes are made entirely without dairy, soy, nuts, peanuts, gluten, seafood, cane sugar, or eggs. The book also contains an eight-week elimination diet to help you identify allergens and a game plan for transitioning to a cleaner, safer way of eating that is kid-tested and parent-approved. Listen as Heather joins host Lisa Davis to share why she decided to write the book, how the elimination diet works, and some of her favorite recipe ingredients and recipes. Buy on Amazon Pure Delicious: 150 Allergy-Free Recipes for Everyday and Entertaining

Many women are perpetually unhappy with their appearance, whether it be weight, shape or signs of age. What if you could look past the details to embrace and accept your body?Many women are perpetually unhappy with their appearance, whether it be weight, shape or signs of age.  What if you could look past the details to embrace and accept your body? Might that be the key to body happiness?  In her book, If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat a Skinny Girl?, Nathalie Botros, the "Bon-Vivant Girl" shares true tips and secrets to losing weight without sacrificing your appetite for life.  Nathalie joins host Lisa Davis to provide advice on mending your relationship with food so you no longer have to yo-yo diet. Learn to accept yourself so you can start looking in the mirror once again. Buy on Amazon If You Are What You Eat, Should I Eat a Skinny Girl?

Growing up in Germany with a mother who loved to cook was the basis for Meike Peters' love of food. Meeting a man with ties to the Mediterranean impacted her philosophy.Growing up in Germany with a mother who loved to cook was the basis for Meike Peters' love of food. Meeting a man with ties to the Mediterranean impacted her philosophy. Meike's book, Eat in My Kitchen, contains recipes that mix a Mediterranean influence with classic German cuisine.  While many individuals find cooking to be stressful and overwhelming, Meike says being in the kitchen can be a very relaxing and special time. When you make it a part of your everyday routine, you'll find that you miss spending time there. Instead of heading out to eat, appreciate that home dinner parties can bring people closer together, even strangers. Meike shares the example of a recent dinner party where a couple she'd never met before came for lunch at 1:00 p.m. and stayed 12 hours.  On rule Meike keeps is this: if you're cooking with a partner or friend, it's usually a good idea for one to be the chef and one to be the sous chef, and then reverse those roles depending on the recipe you're preparing. Meike joins host Lisa Davis to share her history with food and recipes, the top items she keeps in her pantry (a good olive oil, seasonal produce, fennel seeds, cumin, cinnamon, and fresh citrus zest), and one of her favorite recipes that combines Mediterranean flair with German comfort. Maltese Minestrone with Tyrolean Crêpes Frittaten

As the world evolves, the high cost of the automobile is made clearer... for a number of reasons.Car culture has ensnared much of the world, and it's no wonder. Convenience and comfort (as well as some clever lobbying) have made the car the transportation method of choice for generations. But, as the world evolves, the high cost of the automobile is made clearer... with its dramatic effects on pollution, the way it cuts people off from their communities, and the alarming rate at which people are injured and killed in crashes. Peter Walker argues that the simplest way to tackle many of these problems at once is with one of humankind's most perfect inventions: the bicycle. In How Cycling Can Save the World, Walker takes readers on a tour of cities like Copenhagen and Utrecht, where everyday cycling has taken root, demonstrating cycling’s proven effect on reducing smog and obesity, and improving quality of life and mental health. Interviews with public figures such as Janette Sadik-Khan, who led the charge to create more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly infrastructure in New York City, provide case studies on how it can be done, and prove that you can make a big change with just a few cycling lanes and a paradigm shift. Meticulously researched and incredibly inspiring, How Cycling Can Save the World delivers on its lofty promise and leads readers to the realization that cycling could not only save the world, but have a lasting and positive impact on their own lives. Listen as Peter joins host Lisa Davis to share more from the book, as well as why this is an incredibly important issue in today's society. Buy on Amazon How Cycling Can Save the World

Learn how to tweak your current diet in order to turn it into a balanced nutritional platform.Completely cutting out sugar, dairy, wheat and caffeine just isn't realistic for most individuals. People want to eat fun, good food, so there need to be options that allow that to happen in a healthy way. Diana Stobo's book, Get Naked Fast: A Guide to Stripping Away the Foods That Weigh You Down, is not a diet in and of itself, but rather a way of changing your lifestyle so that you will still enjoy the wonderful sensations of amazing foods while cleaning your body, your organs, and your mind. Once you start to incorporate healthy alternatives to your favorite foods, your body will start listening and adapt. Diana joins host Lisa Davis to discuss how you can make adjustments and tweaks to your current diet in order to turn it into a balanced nutritional platform. Buy on Amazon Get Naked Fast! A Guide to Stripping Away the Foods That Weigh You Down

Discover how you can get your life back on track, no matter what it is that’s pulling you astray.Everyone reaches a place in life where concerns or conflicts have raised hurdles, either low or high, in their path. It can be easy to lose your footing during life’s most challenging times. Obstacles such as health issues, financial concerns, and family troubles, as well as life-changing events such as marriage, divorce, new careers, relocating, and even the death of a loved one can leave you feeling off balance and without focus or hope. Renowned radio host and health, fitness, and beauty expert Jane Wilkens Michael’s Better Than Before program is designed to help you get your life back on track, no matter what it is that’s pulling you astray. With nine achievable rungs covering the most important aspects of physical and emotional wellness, her book, Long Live You!, motivates and inspires you to live your life to the fullest. Whether you’re hoping to make positive health decisions, improve your emotional well-being, establish a support system, find your creativity, reconnect with your spirituality, or simply give something back to your community and the world, Jane can help you realign your life and discover your "Better Than Before." Nine Rungs 1) Doctor's Orders 2) Emotional Well Being 3) Nutrition 4) Fitness 5) Beauty 6) Natural Remedies 7) Support 8) Spirituality 9) Giving Back Listen as Jane joins host Lisa Davis to discuss more about the program and these nine rungs.

Learn how a raw-food diet can help you feel better, both inside and out.Markus Rothkranz never smoked a cigarette in his life, drank a drop of alcohol or did any drugs other than what the doctors prescribed for him. Yet, by the time he was in his late 20s, his heart was collapsing, he needed thick eyeglasses, his lungs were filled with fluid and his digestive system was bleeding. Little did he know it was all because of what he was eating: the standard modern diet (SAD). Now, at age 55, Markus says he looks and feels younger than when he was 30. Markus and Cara Brotman (who has also been eating a raw-food diet for over a decade), join host Lisa Davis to share information from their newest book, Love on a Plate: The Gourmet Uncookbook, as well as some raw-food tips and tricks. Buy on Amazon Love on a Plate: The Gourmet Uncookbook