Alive & Well Into Your 100's

The coronavirus pandemic has created health and wellness problems beyond just the virus. Some people have not fared well with the social challenges the pandemic brought. Maladaptive coping mechanism like overeating and indulging in unhealthy foods have been a struggle for many. Those with addictive behaviors and substance abuse problems have been tested as well as the very antidote to addiction is connection. Under these emotionally challenging circumstances we believe it very important to have the mindset of focusing on what we have and what we can do under the circumstances and learn to be content and grateful with what is. In this episode Dr. Baylac discusses these issues that have been created as a side effect of the pandemic and what we can do to improve our outlook and circumstances. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Unconditional love is a term that has gained a diverse social meaning. At its foundation through it is a bond between the mother and the child at birth. Not all people end up receiving unconditional love which can lead to unforeseen problems not only when the child becomes an adult but also if and when that person also has a child of their own and so on, which compounds over time. Another interesting topic that will be discussed in this episode is misplaced unconditional love. What many believe is unconditional love is actually considered conditional and we need to understand the important differences between the two. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Inflammation wears two different hats. One is acute inflammation such as when you experience swelling around an injury or you drink excessive amounts of alcohol and the day after you look puffy or swollen. Chronic inflammation is when you fail to identify or correct the cause behind the acute inflammation and it can ultimately lead to much more severe outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Baylac breaks down the different categories, causes and some things to pay attention to. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Hypothyroidism is a thyroid condition that affects a large portion of our population. It has a variety of symptoms and causes, and our special guest Marcie will be sharing her unique story from discovery of the condition to her success in treating with a natural approach to her eventual adoption to the raw vegan diet we can learn valuable lessons from her journey that led her into a healthy and inspired life. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Creativity is something we are born with that oftentimes gets diminished as we grow out of childhood weather from the type of schooling we go through or how we are raised by our parents or society in general. This critical component of a happy life seems to be generally overlooked by the majority, or is associated with artists or musicians but we must be aware of its importance in our own lives. Dr. Baylac & Ian discuss various topics of creativity and how it can be incorporated into our daily lives to increase our mental wellbeing and ultimately lead to a better qualify of life. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Most people are aware of the physical symptom of anorexia but many are unaware of the cause of this devastating mental illness. In this episode Dr. Baylac will share her experience in treating the condition from a therapist's perspective. There is a way to treat this condition that requires patience and the right combination of therapies and support. Eating disorders can be lethal. The challenge of anorexia in particular is that it is prevalent in children as young as 12 years old. Understanding the markers for anorexia can help families identify it and get to working on the problem before it develops into a full blown illness. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Happiness is a state of mind - it is a choice. Oftentimes we discover this state by way of a medium such as a mentor, a journey or some sort of process. In this episode, Dr. Baylac shares her own personal experience with the discovery of her own state of happiness. The subject brings up some societal beliefs, and the realities of what true happiness is and what it could mean for the state of our planet. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Motivation is something that isn’t always present and often we must look to therapies or other strategies to help us get motivated. Freeing your mind from preventative and damaging thought processes is part of the path to strengthen your motivation muscles. Like most good things in life, it is work. Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss these topics in a conversational format. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

There have been some good and some bad outcomes as a result of the coronavirus. We’ll be discussing both sides of the story and some or the more concerning effects we all need to be paying attention to. And just as important as what to be concerned with is how to keep your immune system up so we can increase our bodies' chances of being able to withstand the virus and any other infectious disease or ailment in addition to the coronavirus. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

The power of green leafy vegetables goes beyond a balanced diet. Life on earth depends on the unique ability of plants to transform the energy of the sun, air, water and earth into nutrients absorbable by animal species. Plants produce oxygen, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins essential to animal life on this planet. Plants recycle carbon dioxide, a waste product from our cellular respiration, into oxygen which is our number one nutrient needed to sustain life. Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss the importance of greens and the relationship to the health of our planet and ultimately, the health of us all. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

There’s been quite a bit of media regarding treatments and vaccines for the corona virus & Dr. Baylac received a letter from the FTC as did a long list of other smaller practitioners regarding unfounded claims to treat or prevent COVID-19. We’re discussing the reality of the various treatments and vaccines the big pharma has been working with or testing and what we all should be paying attention to with what may be coming on the horizon when it comes to giving your body what it needs to boost our immune systems. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

The economy is slowly starting to open back up and this leaves the coronavirus opportunity to spread further. Dr. Baylac is giving us the rundown here of what types of areas are of the highest risk such as public restrooms and enclosed areas. We’ll also be looking at other things like getting outside & boosting your immune system to help you cope with this new virus that is likely to change our society for the unforeseeable future. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Throughout this pandemic we’ve been paying attention to the results and or the reaction of regulators and the direct and immediate effects of things like isolating in place, social distancing in public, etc. What’s not being talked about nearly as much are things like the impact of our emotions, or the benefits of cleaner air & the overall change this will be creating in our society as a whole. In this episode we’re going to address these items with Dr. Baylac as well as looking at the importance of bringing awareness to how to help prevent the spread of this through proper nutrition. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

We’re back with another episode, adjusting as needed to our changing environment. In this episode we have a candid conversation about the challenges that we’ve identified as a result of the COVID-19 'stay at home' policies. We’re all in this together, and we’re discussing some of the good and bad results that have been created during these unprecedented times. Keeping a positive mindset and taking advantage of your current circumstances could be a huge benefit. Staying aware of the challenges we must navigate in order to stay healthy, boosting our immune systems and ultimately coming out of this stronger is something all of us can create for ourselves and infuse into our communities. Stay well, smile, and we will all get through this. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

This is a special episode, based on current events surrounding the novel coronavirus. Dr. Baylac addresses what the particulars are around the covid-19 pandemic and what we can do to boost our immune systems in an effort to better prepare ourselves for this new wave of influenza-type sicknesses. Depending on how the situation progresses, we may address this next week as well. Stay tuned. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Cancer and other degenerative diseases have traditionally been treated with western techniques such as chemo and radiation therapies, however as far back as the early 1900’s a man named Dr. Max Gerson was successfully treating these conditions with natural means. In this episode, Dr. Baylac and Ian talk about her experience in using the Gerson Therapy in her practice for these types of conditions. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

In the spirit of this week being National Eating Disorders Awareness week, we’ll be discussing the relationship with Disordered Eating & Obesity. When food becomes a substance of abuse in the same way cocaine is, treatment must include a quantum transformation of the mind, from addiction to awareness. Dr. Baylac will be addressing various issues concerning the various causes & treatments of this growing issue. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

A raw food diet and more specifically a raw food detox diet is one of the key modalities and dietary approaches Dr. Baylac uses in her residential Lifestyle Change programs. In this episode Ian talks to Dr. Baylac about the raw food diet, what it is, how foods are prepared, the techniques used, the lifeforce factor, the importance of enzymes, toxic compounds in cooked foods, activating nuts and seeds and sprouting seeds and legumes. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

In this episode we discuss three liquid fasts or diets that Dr. Baylac uses at Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center for detoxification and treating medical conditions. These fasting approaches include coconut water, broth and vegetable juices and can also be used to mimic some of the effects of water fasting. For some people a liquid fast is a great introduction to fasting from where the person can build up to a full water fast at another time. Link to Dr. Tateishi Kazu’s 5 elements miracle broth that was mentioned in the show: https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com/2014/02/5-elements-miracle-soup/ For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

Water fasting is a spiritual, mental, emotional and physical detoxification and revitalizing practice. This has been one of the foundational methods in which Dr. Baylac has approached the healing process and variations have become popular amongst health enthusiasts. In this episode we are talking about the benefits of water fasting and also some things that you might not know and should consider before beginning a self guided water fast program. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.