Alternative Food Network Archives

About Alternative Food Network Archives

The Alternative Food Network Archive episodes are early podcasts from when we started talking about topics related to food and health. If you'd like to hear our more recent podcasts, search Alternative Food Network or our series, "Plant Based Diet" and "Doctors+".

Publisher

Alternative Food Network

Category

arts · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 May 2017

Latest episode

6 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Dec 2023

   What is Lifestyle Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Dexter Shurney (Doctors+)

   Is there a better way to prevent and treat chronic diseases? The concept of lifestyle medicine is explored in this episode with renowned lifestyle medicine expert Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM. We discuss how lifestyle medicine approaches can improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and create sustainable healthy habits. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:30 - What is lifestyle medicine? 4:20 – The pillars of lifestyle medicine. 6:15 – Does the general public currently have access to lifestyle medicine? 7:00 – Fee for service medicine vs other reimbursement mechanisms. 11:00 – Lifestyle medicine, health equity and chronic stress. 15:50 – What does ‘food as medicine’ really mean? 19:30 – What are the Blue Zones? 21:15 – The Blue Zones Wellbeing Institute. 24:15 – Easy-to-remember tip to lower cholesterol. 26:10 – What does a lifestyle medicine practice look like? 30:45 – Dr. Shurney’s professional journey. 36:30 – Is lifestyle medicine the future? 38:30 – Dr. Shurney’s favorite meals. As Referenced in episode: https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/well-being/ (https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/well-being/) https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/ (https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/) Credits: Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS Sound and Editing - Will Crann Executive Producer - Esther Garfin ©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

2. 

   29 Nov 2023

   Integrating Ayurveda Into Modern Medicine with Dr. Sheila Patel (Doctors+)

   Dr. Falquier has the privilege of interviewing Dr. Sheila Patel, a board certified family physician and an expert in Ayurveda who has served as Chief Medical Officer for Chopra Global. Dr. Patel shares her insights into Ayurveda, how it promotes well-being and balance, and delves into the concept of the “six tastes of life”. Discover the unique qualities and benefits associated with each taste, and how to incorporate them into your diet for optimal health. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:00 - What is Ayurveda? 10:30 - Dr. Patel’s professional journey that led to integrating Ayurveda in her medical practice and working at the Chopra Center. 15:45 - How do other physicians respond to Dr. Patel’s work? 17:25 - What is the rationale for Ayurveda from a science perspective? 19:45 - Ayurveda for digestion, sleep, stress management. 25:45 - The six tastes of life in Ayurveda. 39:30 - Dr. Patel’s work with Chopra Global & Civana Wellness Resort & Spa. 46:10 - How you can learn more about Ayurveda. Credits: Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing - Will Crann Executive Producer - Esther Garfin ©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc. Referenced in the episode: https://chopra.com/ (https://chopra.com/)

3. 

   22 Nov 2023

   Nutrition for Healthier Skin with Dr. Phillip Lee (Doctors+)

   In this episode, dermatologist Phillip Lee, MD, chats with Dr. Falquier how the foods we put into our bodies can affect our skin. They discuss the different foods that can help promote better skin health, as well as lifestyle changes you can make to prevent skin problems from occurring. Topics include anti-aging, collagen, acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Tune in to learn how nutrition can be the key to unlocking beautiful, glowing skin. In this episode you’ll hear: 1:45 – What food choices are helpful to treat acne? 9:40 – Tips to lower inflammation and flares for eczema/atopic dermatitis & psoriasis. 19:40 – Microbiome/gut-skin axis. 20:30 – What is rosacea and what foods exacerbate it? 27:30 – UV light and sun protection; What SPF is recommended? 35:40 – Anti-aging – can diet affect wrinkles? 42:50 – Other lifestyle choice that can affect skin aging. 46:00 – Probiotics and prebiotics for skin health 52:20 – Is collagen all hype or can topical and oral collagen be effective? Guest link: https://www.dermartsla.com/ (https://www.dermartsla.com/) Credits: Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM Sound and Editing - Will Crann Executive Producer - Esther Garfin ©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.