26 APR 2024 · Summary In this episode of Health Power, Lisa Davis interviews Dr. John Trentalange about the topic of attachment. They discuss the difference between secure and insecure attachment, the origins of attachment theory, and the impact of attachment on relationships and mental health. Dr. John explains that attachment is internal and is formed in early childhood with primary caregivers, creating a blueprint for all future relationships. He also discusses different types of insecure attachment, such as anxious ambivalent and avoidance, and the potential long-term effects of insecure attachment, including reactive attachment disorder and sociopathy. Dr. John emphasizes the importance of consistency, predictability, and gentle connections in enhancing attachment. Keywordsattachment, secure attachment, insecure attachment, attachment theory, relationships, mental health, anxious ambivalent, avoidance, reactive attachment disorder, sociopathy, consistency, predictability, gentle connections Dr. John is available for psychological assistance in either therapy, consultation, conferences, trainings, presentations or speaking engagements. You can text him at 719-310-9495 or email: trentalange@netzero.com Takeaways - Attachment is internal and is formed in early childhood with primary caregivers, creating a blueprint for all future relationships. - Insecure attachment can lead to various issues, such as anxiety, avoidance, and reactive attachment disorder. - Consistency, predictability, and gentle connections are important in enhancing attachment. - Attachment is a key factor in mental health and can impact relationships throughout life. - Attachment can be repaired and improved through therapy and self-reflection.

25 APR 2024 · Hi, I'm Lisa Davis. So glad you are listening to Health Power. You can see some clips from the shows if you'd like, if you go to my Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at lisa.davis.mph. All right, today we're talking about an article from Naturally Savvy, how pink noise boosts memory and improves sleep. Now, I didn't even know there was such thing as pink noise until I came across this article. I have a white noise machine and that helps me tremendously, but let's jump in and find out what this pink noise is all about. So, changes in sleep patterns occur as we get older. with the most common ones being more trouble staying asleep and a harder time falling asleep. And according to the National Sleep Foundation, these are a normal part of the aging process. But now researchers say they may have a solution to these problems and it may even boost your memory as well, which is pink noise. So I mentioned the white noise machines, which according to noise sound engineer, Stephane Pigeon, is not what most of us typically think of when we hear the term comforting sounds. that help us block out the surrounding environment. Now, Pajone explains white noise as the following. A true white noise deals in the second fundamental component of the sound wave, the frequency. Frequency is how fast the waveform is vibrating per second. That's pretty technical. It's easier to understand if you associate it with a single note. Take the middle C note on a keyboard. That note has a frequency of about 261.1 hertz. To make white noise, a sound engineer combines an equal amount of energy of every frequency a human can hear. Imagine it like hundreds of musicians playing every single note you can hear at once at the same volume. That's white noise. Wow, I didn't realize it was really interesting. Okay, so what's pink noise? So pink noise is a soothing, gentle sound composed of octaves possessing equal energy. It is essentially the background noise we are used to hearing every day and don't even notice. Researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois discovered that if they synced pink noise to the brainwaves of older men and women while they slept, the subjects experienced better quality of deep sleep as well as an improvement in memory. That's so interesting. Now it's been shown in numerous studies over the years, sleep is critical for converting short-term memories into long-term memories. The type of sleep that is necessary for this conversation is deep sleep, AKA, Lisa Davis (02:23.29) slow wave sleep or non dream state sleep, which is part of the non rapid eye movement sleep cycle. And as we get older, the quality of deep sleep declines, which in turn can have a significant impact on memory as well as sleep quality. Deep sleep is also important because it's a stage when the body cells increase production and there's a reduction, the breakdown of proteins. Thus, this is a time of tissue repair, giving meaning to the term beauty sleep. Other benefits of deep sleep are a slowing of activity in the areas of the brain involved with emotion, social engagement, and decision-making, which suggests deep sleep helps people maintain an emotional balance. So let's talk about how scientists use pink noise. So in previous studies in young adults, they found a link between acoustic sound stimulation of deep sleep brain activity and an improvement of memory. Now these findings prompted Dr. Phyllis Zee a professor of neurology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern and her colleagues to try acoustic simulation in a group of older adults and see how it affected sleep and memory. So if you want all of the details of the study, you can see the show notes. I'll just tell you briefly that the study group consisted of 13 men and women ages 60 to 84, who each were subjected to one night of acoustic stimulation involving pink noise synced to the participants' brave waves. and one night of sham placebo stimulation. So I'm gonna guess what happened is, and this is what happened, that memory recall was three times better after acoustic stimulation. Well, I might not have known it was three times better. With pink noise in it was with the placebo stimulation, the improvement in memory correlated with the boost in the quality of deep sleep and therefore an improvement in sleep quality. So I think I'd like to get a pink noise machine. I think it sounds absolutely fascinating. So... Check that out, check me out, check out the show notes. Keep coming back to Health Power five days a week, rate, review, subscribe. Thanks so much. Have a great day.

24 APR 2024 · Summary In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Kayla Cappiello discuss their love for warm weather and salads. They share a recipe for an easy barbecue salad that can be made vegan, dairy-free, or with chicken. The salad includes sweet potatoes, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, onions, and optional protein. They also talk about their favorite condiments and dressings, including barbecue sauce and dairy-free options. Kayla mentions her weeknight meal plan email subscription, which provides five recipes and grocery shopping lists each week. Keywordssalads, barbecue salad, recipe, vegan, dairy-free, chicken, sweet potatoes, condiments, dressings, weeknight meal plan Takeaways - Salads can be made more enjoyable by adding a variety of toppings and a one-to-one ratio of toppings to greens. - Barbecue sauce can be a versatile and healthier alternative to traditional salad dressings. - There are options for dairy-free and vegan condiments and dressings, although finding ones that taste exactly as desired can be challenging. - Kayla Cappiello offers a weeknight meal plan email subscription that provides five recipes and grocery shopping lists each week. Sound Bites - "I just want all the salads" - "If they're a little smaller, they'll cook faster. If they're a little bigger, they'll just cook a little slower." - "You can also mix it together with if you have a dairy free ranch or a regular ranch that you like." Chapters00:00Enjoying Warm Weather and Salads 06:07Kayla Cappiello's Weeknight Meal Plan

23 APR 2024 · SummaryIn the book 'In Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today,' Dr. Elizabeth Comen explores the historical mistreatment of women in medicine and its impact on women's health today. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the blaming and shaming of women's bodies, racial disparities in healthcare, the influence of beauty standards, the stigmatization of women's sexuality, and the problematic nature of plastic surgery. Dr. Comen emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and changing the narrative around women's healthcare. The book provides a comprehensive look at the legacy of misogyny in medicine and encourages readers to challenge and overcome these harmful beliefs. Takeaways - The historical mistreatment of women in medicine has had a lasting impact on women's health today. - Women have been blamed and shamed for their bodies and have been subjected to harmful medical practices. - Racial disparities in healthcare persist, with black women facing higher mortality rates for certain conditions. - Society's beauty standards have influenced women's health, leading to harmful practices and unrealistic expectations. - Self-advocacy and changing the narrative around women's healthcare are crucial for improving women's health outcomes. Chapters00:00Introduction and Book Recommendation 01:04Apologizing and Women's Health 03:20Women's Health and Emotional Expression 04:26Historical Mistreatment of Women in Medicine 05:39Blaming and Shaming Women's Bodies 07:10Contagious Women and the Stigma of Disease 08:24Racial Disparities in Women's Healthcare 09:08The Influence of Beauty Standards on Women's Health 10:29The Stigmatization of Women's Sexuality 11:45Forced Incarceration and Treatment of Women 12:36The History of Women's Mental Health Treatment 13:20The Repair of Fistulas and the Exploitation of Slaves 14:42The Mistreatment of Women in Asylums 16:04The Problematic Nature of Plastic Surgery 18:01The Ridiculous Medical Beliefs of the Past 19:32The Fear of Women's Mobility and Exercise 20:31The Fear of Bulky Muscles in Women 21:56The Anemia of Good Looking Girls 23:15The Persistence of Harmful Beauty Standards 24:07The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare 25:27Empowering Women to Change the Narrative 26:31Where to Find the Book and Connect with the Author 27:39Conclusion and Thank You

22 APR 2024 · Summary In this episode, Lisa Davis and Jenny Munro discuss how older individuals can determine if they need help and when it may be time to consider moving to a care facility. They highlight the signs to look out for, such as difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills. They also discuss the challenges of aging in place and the importance of personal care, especially for individuals with dementia. Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia are also explored. The episode concludes with information about Home Instead and a preview of the next episode on the Home Instead 47 rule. Takeaways - Signs that an older person may need help include difficulty with stairs, recent falls, medication mismanagement, inability to cook or maintain a proper diet, and unpaid bills. - Aging in place may not be suitable for everyone, and it is important to consider the individual's safety and well-being. - Personal care, especially for individuals with dementia, is crucial and may require communication strategies to ensure the individual's comfort and dignity. - Financial indicators, such as unpaid bills, can be a sign that it may be time to consider moving to a care facility. - Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges, and it is important to have open and honest conversations with loved ones about their needs and preferences. Chapters00:00Introduction 00:20Services provided by Home Instead 01:02Signs that an older person may need help 04:18The importance of personal care 05:10The role of dementia in activities of daily living 06:12Communication strategies for bathing individuals with dementia 07:36Financial indicators that it may be time to consider moving 09:38Gradual transition to care 10:21The importance of care professionals as additional eyes in the home 11:15The impact of driving ability on the need for care 12:09The role of socialization and loneliness in considering a move 13:24The challenges of long-distance caregiving 14:18Conclusion and information about Home Instead 14:50Preview of next episode

20 APR 2024 · Lisa is joined by Jordan Tishler,  MD, a cannabis specialist, accomplished author, teacher, nationally sought-after speaker, and tireless patient advocate. Through his training in internal medicine and years of practice as an emergency physician, Dr. Tishler brings his knowledge, reason, and caring to patients at his practice inhaleMD and through his advocacy work at the local and national levels. Dr. Tishler graduated from both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, trained at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and is faculty at both the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He has spent many years working with the underserved, including 15 years as an emergency physician at the Veterans Administration hospital in Boston. He has been instrumental in the implementation and improvement of medical cannabis regulation in many states including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Texas, and Hawaii. Dr. Tishler is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of topics related to the medical applications of cannabis. He is the President of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists (ACS), which aims to educate clinicians, lawmakers, and the industry about best practices and needed tools for proper patient care. He has designed educational courses on cannabis medicine for ACS and Green Flower Media, and he is a member of the Sex & Cannabis Professional Alliance. In this interview,  you'll hear about:  - Dr. Tishler’s motivations for founding ACS  - How patient safety has been left out of conversations to legalize cannabis, both at the state and federal levels - Policies that ACS recommends to ensure patient safety (e.g. only giving patients exactly what’s on their prescription) - How recreational cannabis has been edging out medical cannabis in legal markets, and what can be done to prevent that from happening - ACS’s goal to get cannabis physicians and other clinicians a seat at the table in DC to discuss how current bills impact patients and of course how Lisa is still trying to get the right dose for her and much more! 

19 APR 2024 · Summary In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Amber Romaniuk discuss the connection between emotional release and weight loss. Lisa shares her experience of feeling better and losing weight after releasing emotions through crying. Amber explains that emotional release helps to reduce inflammation and water retention in the body. They also discuss Lisa's food sensitivities and the importance of eating whole foods and avoiding processed ingredients. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of addressing emotional well-being and making mindful food choices for optimal health. In this conversation, Amber Romaniuk and Lisa Davis discuss the impact of chemicals and pesticides on the body's sensitivity to certain foods. They explore the connection between gut health, candida overgrowth, and food sensitivities. Amber provides recommendations for soothing and strengthening the intestinal lining, including the use of collagen, marshmallow root, and L-glutamine. They also discuss the integration of antifungal foods and spices, as well as the importance of addressing emotional eating and hormone imbalances. The conversation concludes with a reminder to approach the protocol gently and to monitor symptoms throughout the process. Keywordsemotional release, weight loss, inflammation, water retention, food sensitivities, whole foods, processed ingredients, chemicals, pesticides, sensitivity, food, gut health, candida overgrowth, food sensitivities, intestinal lining, collagen, marshmallow root, L-glutamine, antifungal foods, spices, emotional eating, hormone imbalances Takeaways - Emotional release can contribute to weight loss by reducing inflammation and water retention in the body. - Addressing emotional well-being is just as important as physical healing for overall health. - Food sensitivities can impact overall well-being and it's important to make mindful food choices. - Eating whole foods and avoiding processed ingredients can help improve health and reduce symptoms. Chemicals and pesticides in food can contribute to the body's sensitivity to certain foods. - Gut health and candida overgrowth can play a role in heightened food sensitivities. - Soothing and strengthening the intestinal lining can help reduce food sensitivities. - Integrating antifungal foods and spices can support the body's ability to clear out unhealthy candida. - Addressing emotional eating and hormone imbalances is important for overall health and well-being. Sound Bites - "Releasing emotions can help release weight." - "Reducing inflammation can lead to weight loss." - "Weight loss is never just physical, there's a huge emotional component." - "Thank you body for speaking to me." - "The sensitivity can be a superpower." - "The gut flora plays a role in heightened sensitivities to foods." Chapters00:00Introduction and the Impact of Emotional Release on Weight Loss 05:07The Connection Between Emotional Well-being and Physical Health 09:19Navigating Food Sensitivities and Making Mindful Food Choices 22:07Addressing Emotional Eating and Hormone Imbalances AI show notes are experimental. Did you find them useful?

18 APR 2024 · Lisa Davis (00:00.558) Hi, I'm Lisa Davis. So glad you're listening to Health Power. You can watch clips from every episode by going to my Instagram, my TikTok, and my ex, formerly known as Twitter, at Lisa Davis MPH. So if you want to check me out, check out my guests, see what we're doing beyond just listening to us, that is an option for you. As well as I have a YouTube page now, if you look up Lisa Davis MPH. All right, today we're going to be talking about an article from NaturallySavvy .com. There's a new nut in town, Peely Nuts. When I hear there's a new nut in town, I think of that song by the Eagles. There's a new kid in town. Hi, everybody's talking. So there's a new nut in town, Peely or Piley. I don't know. P -I -L -I Nuts. Let's jump into this dense superfood and find out about it. Okay. So it is also known as Canary and it is the product of a tropical evergreen tree. The tear shaped nuts are about 1 .6 to 2 .8 inches long and each end of the nut is pointed, one being less pointy than the other. That's really interesting. So each kernel is composed of approximately 8 % carbohydrate, 11 .5 to 13. % protein and 70 % fat. Now, if you listen to the show, you know, I'm a big fan of healthy fats. Peeling nut trees are found throughout Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. And the nuts are harvested from natural strands of the trees in the mountains. These nuts are popular for their taste and nutrition as well as their oil, which can be used for making soaps and cosmetics. That sounds fantastic. So what do the nuts taste like? Raw peely nuts are said to taste similar to sunflower seeds, while others say they're closer to macadamia nuts or even a combination of all types of nuts together. When you roast them, they have a chewy exterior and a buttery interior. Okay, that really sounds delicious. So what are some of the health benefits? All right, they're high in nutrition. They are reportedly a complete protein, which means they contain all the essential amino acids you need. That's incredible. They are high in calories, coming in at 650 calories per cup. However, eating just a few of these nutrient -dense nuts slowly will satisfy your hunger and give you a nutritional boost as well. In fact, peeling nuts contain the most magnesium of all nuts. Lisa Davis (02:19.086) A single serving completes your daily dose of copper and manganese as well. That's pretty cool. Ooh, anti -inflammatory properties. There's a lot of focus on the impact of inflammation on health today. We talk a lot about it here on Health Power. And these nuts are up to the challenge. Peeles contain many antioxidant compounds, including vitamin E to fight inflammation at all levels in the body. They can lower cholesterol. Oh, that's so interesting. So they have omega -3 fatty acids, which are super important. They help our skin, they help our hair, but they also help balance cholesterol levels, especially lowering bad cholesterol, LDL. They aid in anti -aging. Now I don't like the word anti -aging. I would just say they help in aging. So the botanical antioxidants in peeling this, are your friends when it comes to aging powers and helping you stay looking the way you'd like as well? Well, you know, that's a whole nother conversation. Including these KC morsels in your diet can help fight free radicals and promote. wrinkles and other signs of aging. Oh, that promote wrinkles. Promote better sleep. Magnesium is a mineral known for its ability to support sleep and the release of relaxing hormones. I gotta get my hand on these because I am sensitive to most nuts. So I need to, or actually just not all nuts, not seeds, but I don't like seeds as much, but I'm gonna give this a try because if this tastes anything like a macadamia nut, I am on board. Wow, there is so much these nuts do. They support your bone health. Your bones need more calcium to stay strong and peeling nuts provide several of those bone supporting nutrients, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, all necessary for bone strength. Boost brain power. Peeling nuts contain, like I said, omega -3 fatty acids, which have been shown to help with improving cognitive function in the brain, including learning, concentration, awareness, and memory. Omega -3s also appear to be helpful in offering some protection against neurodegenerative associated neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. All right, where can I get these Peely Nuts? Because I literally am going to run out the door after this and try to find them. Now you may not see them on the shelves next to the wall nuts from Academia Nuts in most stores. They are beginning to make their presence known in a few large retailers. Another option is to go on Amazon and type in Peely Nuts. Lisa Davis (04:38.222) So definitely check them out. Check me out. Again, go watch the clips if you'd like on my Instagram, TikTok and X at Lisa Davis, MPH. Also be sure to rate, review, subscribe and keep coming back to Health Power. Thanks so much.

17 APR 2024 · Summary In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Kayla Cappiello discuss Kayla's training for a charity run and share a recipe for an egg and potato skillet. They also talk about the importance of fueling yourself well for running and share tips for making a good scramble. The conversation transitions from discussing the run to the recipe, with a brief mention of salads at the end. Keywordsrunning, charity run, training, motivation, recipe, egg and potato skillet, fueling, tips, scramble, salads Takeaways - Training for a charity run can be challenging, especially when the weather is bad and motivation is low. - Fueling yourself well is important for running, and a pre-run meal can help provide energy. - The egg and potato skillet recipe is a simple and customizable dish that can be made with different types of potatoes and toppings. - Adding milk and stirring constantly can help achieve a light and fluffy scramble. - Salads can be a refreshing and healthy option for warm weather. - Recipe: Egg and Potato Skillet Sound Bites - "I love the sunshine and spring has been late where I am." - "What is the run exactly? And is it some kind of fundraiser or just a run for running sake?" - "I have been making this egg and potato skillet recipe on repeat." Chapters00:00Introduction and Weather 06:21Tips for Making a Light and Fluffy Scramble 11:30Conclusion

16 APR 2024 · Summary In this episode, Lisa Davis interviews Cedric X. Bryant, the President and Chief Science Officer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE). They discuss various fitness trends and the importance of researching and testing these trends to provide reliable information to consumers. They also emphasize the need to be cautious when following fitness influencers and to listen to your body to avoid overexertion and injury. Cedric provides advice for setting up a good exercise program for people over 50, including the importance of resistance training and mobility. He also discusses the benefits of muscle fitness and the role of personal trainers in achieving fitness goals. The conversation concludes with a discussion on body image and the use of weight loss drugs. In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Cedric Bryant discuss various topics related to exercise, weight loss, and overall health. They address weight bias and the importance of not demeaning individuals who are overweight. They emphasize the need for sustainable weight loss and the role of exercise in weight management. They also touch on different dietary approaches and the importance of finding an eating plan that works for each individual. The conversation highlights the importance of finding enjoyable physical activities and the benefits of social connection. They also discuss joint-friendly aquatic activities and overcoming body image concerns. Finally, they touch on personal interests and the process of becoming a personal trainer. Takeaways - Research and testing of fitness trends are important to provide reliable information to consumers. - Be cautious when following fitness influencers and consider individual differences in response to exercise. - Listen to your body to avoid overexertion and injury. - Resistance training and mobility are important for people over 50 to maintain a high quality of life. Chapters00:00Introduction and Background 01:12About ACE 03:10Researching Fitness Trends 04:08Testing the 12-3-30 Workout 05:27Being Cautious with Fitness Influencers 06:23Importance of Listening to Your Body 07:51Avoiding Overexertion and Injury 08:07The Myth of 'No Pain, No Gain' 09:12Exercise Program for People Over 50 09:49Importance of Resistance Training and Mobility 10:46Recommended Exercise Guidelines 11:43Muscle Fitness and Overall Well-being 12:10Starting a Strength Training Program 13:26Using Household Items for Resistance Training 15:20Not Needing a Gym Membership 16:10Working with a Personal Trainer 17:56Body Image and Weight Loss Drugs 19:39Weight Bias and Exercise 21:16Sustainable Weight Loss 21:48The Role of Exercise in Weight Management 22:35Nutrition and Weight Loss 25:19Finding Enjoyable Physical Activities 26:26The Importance of Social Connection 27:10Favorite Recreational Activities 28:38Joint-Friendly Aquatic Activities 29:26Overcoming Body Image Concerns 31:25Personal Interests and Family 32:09Becoming a Personal Trainer