Carolina Schneider, MS, RD, a registered dietitian specializing in plant-based nutrition has followed a whole-food, plant-based diet for her entire adult life. Schneider says the top question she receives from followers is, “How do you become a vegan?” As an advocate for eating more plants, Schneider educates her audiences on practical ways to transition to …
Since the pandemic most people are hypersensitive to any red flag from their body that might signal sickness, such as a sniffle, cough or lethargy, especially during the height of cold and flu season. What they may be less aware of are the stress signals leading up to sickness that are often dismissed as fallout …
Blood sugar is an essential part of our overall well-being, but when it’s out of balance you could face serious health risks including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Having too much sugar in the blood, known as hyperglycemia or high blood glucose, is a health risk often associated with diabetes. It occurs when …
Amy Summers became an entrepreneur in her mid-20s, launching her first company, Pitch Publicity, in February 2003, during a rapidly changing climate for communication and media relations. As Pitch Publicity prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, Summers discusses her internship mentorship program and passion behind launching new careers in the Public Relations industry. Learn more about …
For over three decades, Scott Morris has been serving the underprivileged population of Memphis with free healthcare for the working uninsured (and then some). Formerly and affectionately known as “The Wish Building,” Morris’ work takes place in a vast converted Sears, Roebuck and Company distribution center. Coming in late October, Scott Morris presents the work of …
Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, MD, author of “The Prime” and “Sound Medicine,” says what you eat could be causing your mood disorder, but consulting your dosha could help. Dr. Chaudhary is an internationally recognized experWhether you are feeling anxious, irritable, depressed, restless or empty could have a lot to do with your dosha type and what …
Greg Macpherson, biotechnologist, pharmacist and author of “Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging,” says the source of some of the best immune nutrients can be found in egg yolk, but simply serving them up for breakfast may not be enough. In the late 60s, egg yolks got a bad rap for raising cholesterol. Half a …
Teachers, plumbers, doctors, lawyers…the list is endless– all with cardiac events triggered by work stress so I felt compelled to provide a solution for people, regardless of industry, to effectively reduce stress at work. Employees feel overworked, underpaid, and at risk for Burnout, especially now in the post-pandemic world with people working from home, hybrid-home/office, and …
Darrell Wayne sits in for Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health. Serving underserved communities is the mission of the Polk Institute. They provide FREE social entrepreneurship training with the goal of ending welfare withdrawal and creating family legacy businesses. Gary L. Polk, Sr. the co-founder and CEO of the Polk Institute speaks …
Alexander Alvarado, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and founder of Thriving Center of Psychology says many people seek therapy when facing a breaking point, be it in a relationship, career or other big life moment. A breaking point is some major event that finally is the proverbial straw that breaks the “camel’s back.” Others seek help after …