Essence of Health Tea Time

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!I am your host, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers.As a double board certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician, with over 12 years of experience in medicine; I teach motivated individuals how to achieve their desired quality of life while preventing and reversing chronic diseases.Tea time is the time where we discuss important topics, we share what’s on our mind, and we learn about how we can improve our health and our lives.As a practicing physician my goal is to provide a more holistic level of care that focuses on the factors contributing to disease and working on removing those obstacles to help individuals improve, prevent, and reverse chronic disease.With that in mind, I bring to you Tea Time so that I can spill the tea on all things health, wellness, and nutrition related.Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put Ask The Expert in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your free "Tips For Healthy Living Guide" to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookUpcoming Webinar on 10/9/2022 - Register TODAY: https://rebrand.ly/MBBwebinarRegistrationFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Heard about the term "plant based" but not quite sure what it means?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on a plant based way of eating and all of its benefits to your health.Synopsis:The categories that fall under the plant based umbrellaThe chronic conditions a plant based diet can prevent and reverseHow a plant based diet can lessen health disparities in communities of colorHow to get started on a plant based dietGet the "milk infused tea" from our first question asked in our Ask The Expert segmentSubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put Ask The Expert in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your free "Tips For Healthy Living Guide" to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookUpcoming Webinar on 10/9/2022 - Register TODAY: https://rebrand.ly/MBBwebinarRegistrationFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Does stepping on the scale at the doctor’s office trigger negative thoughts and create a stressful experience when you seek healthcare?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on more objective ways to measure health beyond the scale.Synopsis:• Important reasons for measuring weight• Objective measurements of health/Body Composition Analysis• The Problems with Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements• Obesity as a chronic disease• Get the "high energy tea" from our question asked in our Ask The Expert segmentSubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness.Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your free "Tips For Healthy Living Guide" to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Confused about the components of a plant based diet when it comes to actually creating a meal?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on the essential food groups to ensure adequate nutrition on a plant based diet.Synopsis:We’ll discuss the history of our USDA food guidelines.Compare the My Plate food guidelines to The Power Plate guidelinesThe healthful components of a whole food plant based plate and ways to meet your nutritional goalsGet the “bargain basement tea” on low cost foods to get adequate nutrition in our Ask The Expert segment The Power Plate: https://www.eohcoaching.com/resourcesMy Plate: https://www.myplate.govSubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on important information to know about Breast Cancer.Synopsis:Learn some important facts about Breast CancerDiscover the disparities for women of color as it relates to Breast CancerWhat is Triple Negative Breast Cancer and why is it important?Examine one’s risk for the development of breast cancerGet some “crackling hot tea” on the link between processed meats and cancer in our Ask The Expert SegmentAmerican Cancer Society - Breast Cancer: https://essenceofhealth.link/ACS-BreastCancerBreast Cancer Support Groups: https://essenceofhealth.link/BreastCancerSupportHow to perform a Self Breast Exam: https://essenceofhealth.link/Self-Breast-ExamMammogram Resources: https://essenceofhealth.link/ABCF-Mammogram-Assistancehttps://essenceofhealth.link/CDC-Mammogram-AssistancePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) Breast Cancer Fact Sheet:https://essenceofhealth.link/PCRM-BreastCancerSubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in enrolling into the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Have you been wondering about how to incorporate something new and different into your exercise routine?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers and Special Guest, Ivory Howard, MPH will be spilling the tea on Yoga, Pilates and Wellness.Synopsis:Learn the health benefits of Yoga and Pilates.Discover how Yoga and Pilates can improve health disparities in communities of color.Discover how to get started with a Yoga or Pilates routine if you've never tried it before.Get the “relaxing tea” on how one can perform a strength training workout from a chair.You can find Ivory Howard, MPH and join her in Yoga and Pilates here:Website: http://www.ivoryhoward.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/flatbellypilatesFacebook: http://facebook.com/flatbellypilatesYouTube: http://youtube.com/channel/UCHzMf9y94sLqxMIwfhAhzXgTikTok: http://tiktok.com/@flatbellypilates Twitter: http://twitter.com/flatbellySubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness.Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast! Don't forget to leave a 5 star review!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in enrolling into the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!The Tea Time Podcast went on the road recently to the Tampa Bay VegFest.Dr. Toombs-Withers was a guest speaker with the topic “Food as Medicine - Where do you get your protein?”This question is so common amongst those who are considering starting a plant based diet as well as amongst those who recently started a plant based diet. We are obsessed with protein when reality is, we’re getting plenty.In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea live at the Tampa Bay VegFest on how a plant based diet can provide a sufficient amount of protein.Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Ever wondered how your mental health may be impacting your physical health?In part #1 of this TWO PART episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda, Holistic Psychiatrist, and they will be spilling the tea on boosting your mental health as a part of your overall health and wellness plan.Part 1 Synopsis:Dr. Ssemanda breaks down for us the difference between a Psychiatrist, a Psychologist and a Therapist.Discover when you should see a Psychiatrist versus when a Therapist or Psychologist is more appropriate.How does your mental health affect your physical health?Ways to Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda:–New U Psychiatry Pllc: www.newupsychiatry.com–Instagram: newupsychiatry–Facebook: www.facebook.com/newupsychiatry–YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8pCtbyvrZI7IAXPEBP_ciQ–Soulinyou llc: https://soulinyou.com–Instagram: @inspiresoulinyou | Facebook: www.facebook.com/inspiresoulinyou–YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzA2XnfAS_p7ASow6K0q5g?app=desktop–Stepping into Soul Power Podcast: https://anchor.fm/stepping-into-soul-power-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness.Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow Essence of Health on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Ever wondered how your mental health may be impacting your physical health?In part #2 of this TWO PART episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda, Holistic Psychiatrist, and they will be spilling the tea on boosting your mental health as a part of your overall health and wellness plan.Part 2 Synopsis:Discover the Mind-Gut Connection and how your gut affects your brain.Mental Health issues can have physical symptoms. What are they?How does your diet affect your mental health?Learn some new strategies to develop a more positive mindset and find joy this holiday season.Take notes as Dr. Ssemanda shares some quick tips for overcoming a panic attack.Ways to Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Ssemanda:–New U Psychiatry Pllc: www.newupsychiatry.com–Instagram: newupsychiatry–Facebook: www.facebook.com/newupsychiatry–YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8pCtbyvrZI7IAXPEBP_ciQ–Soulinyou llc: https://soulinyou.com–Instagram: @inspiresoulinyou | Facebook: www.facebook.com/inspiresoulinyou–YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzA2XnfAS_p7ASow6K0q5g?app=desktop–Stepping into Soul Power Podcast: https://anchor.fm/stepping-into-soul-power-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Has maintaining a healthy weight been a lifelong challenge for you?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on the science of Obesity and how this condition is far more complex than the credit it is given.Synopsis:We’ll review the formal definition of Obesity and populations of individuals most affected by Obesity.Discover how genetics play a role in Obesity.Discuss the connection between psychological conditions and Obesity.Find out how where you live may be affecting your waistline and may be affecting your ability to reduce your risk for Obesity.Discuss the benefits of weight loss and what percentages of weight loss provide certain benefits.Get the “hydrating tea” on the importance of water in your diet and its role in weight loss in our Ask The Expert segment.Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Does the thought of chocolate, cookies, or potato chips make you salivate?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on the phenomenon of Food Addiction and how certain ingredients found commonly in processed food contribute to our most common chronic diseases.Synopsis:Discover the connection between Food Addiction and Substance Use Disorder.Learn the 3 ingredients you should aim to limit in your diet.Discuss the connection between the cost of food and the cost of chronic disease. Learn healthful ways to overcome Food Addiction.Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Plants can be used to fuel your body to achieve incredible goals!In part #1 of this TWO PART episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with Zsa-Zsa Porter, Plant Based Triathlete, Restaurateur, Military Wife, Mom and Author, and they will be spilling the tea on fueling your body to health with plants.Zsa-Zsa is on a mission to encourage women and young girls to dream big and reach for the stars.Zsa-Zsa’s story reminds us that Anything is Possible. Sharing her failures and lessons learned she wants to guide others with her story. It’s this burning desire to positively impact her community which led her to open Exposed Vegan. As a restaurateur, Zsa-Zsa created a West Charlotte hotspot, serving fresh and nourishing plant-based cuisine.Let her show you her proven method of a well-planned vegan diet that can fuel the highest performance fitness levels, while reducing risks of injury and chronic diseases. She is the author of “Running For My Life.” In this book, Zsa-Zsa shares several easy-to-follow recipes, nutritional tips, and a customizable food journal to help you kickstart your new healthy lifestyle. Part 1 Synopsis:Zsa-Zsa discusses how she and her family have overcome health conditions by adopting a plant based diet.Zsa-Zsa gives us the tea on the foods she eats to fuel her body through several full distance triathlon races completing a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile run all in the same day, fueled by plants.Dr. Toombs-Withers and Zsa-Zsa discuss the importance of finding your why in accomplishing a goal and Zsa-Zsa gives us a heartfelt, inspiring message as she shares the why behind her most recent race, Ironman Cozumel.Ways to Connect with Zsa-Zsa Porter:–Exposed Vegan: https://www.exposedvegan.com/–”Running For My Life”: https://a.co/d/8fg8ioT–Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expvegan–Instagram: @expvegan; @zsazsaporter-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Plants can be used to fuel your body to achieve incredible goals!In part #2 of this TWO PART episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with Zsa-Zsa Porter, Plant Based Triathlete, Restaurateur, Military Wife, Mom and Author, and they will be spilling the tea on fueling your body to health with plants.Zsa-Zsa is on a mission to encourage women and young girls to dream big and reach for the stars.Zsa-Zsa’s story reminds us that Anything is Possible. Sharing her failures and lessons learned she wants to guide others with her story. It’s this burning desire to positively impact her community which led her to open Exposed Vegan. As a restaurateur, Zsa-Zsa created a West Charlotte hotspot, serving fresh and nourishing plant-based cuisine.Let her show you her proven method of a well-planned vegan diet that can fuel the highest performance fitness levels, while reducing risks of injury and chronic diseases. She is the author of “Running For My Life.” In this book, Zsa-Zsa shares several easy-to-follow recipes, nutritional tips, and a customizable food journal to help you kickstart your new healthy lifestyle.Part 2 Synopsis:Zsa-Zsa discusses how she fueled her body to the finish line of two full distance Ironman triathlon races within just a 6 day timeframe.Zsa-Zsa gives us the tea on how her restaurant has served as a beacon of health to her community.Dr. Toombs-Withers and Zsa-Zsa discuss the importance of using food to heal your body as well as some key components to endurance training recovery.Ways to Connect with Zsa-Zsa Porter:–Exposed Vegan: https://www.exposedvegan.com/–”Running For My Life”: https://a.co/d/8fg8ioT–Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expvegan–Instagram: @expvegan; @zsazsaporter-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness.Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!This is our last podcast episode of 2022. Have you made your New Year Resolutions for 2023?This episode is all about setting and achieving goals!–Synopsis:Discover how setting goals are helpful in making meaningful change in our health.Learn the fundamental components of setting an achievable goal.Learn how to overcome those challenges that keep us from achieving our goals.In the Ask The Expert Segment, get the “sugary tea” on how to reduce sweet cravings.Don’t miss our first FREE, Live, Interactive Webinar Event of 2023, “New Year Jumpstart - 5 Daily Habits to Reach Your Health Goals This Year!” This event will be held on Tuesday, 1/17/2023 at 7:30pm EST. Register TODAY at https://essenceofhealth.link/New-Year-JumpstartSubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment to TeaTimeEOH@gmail.com and put “Ask The Expert” in the subject line of your email.Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!This is the time of year for making new health goals which likely includes exercising more which may lead to inflammation within your muscles or joints.This episode is all about how what you put on your plate can increase your risk for inflammatory conditions!–Synopsis:Discover the most common chronic inflammatory conditions including Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Gout.Learn more in depth information about what causes these conditions and if you are at increased risk for the development of one or more of these conditions.Learn how to eat in a way that not only prevents the development of these inflammatory conditions, but also in a way that reduces inflammation.In the Ask The Expert Segment, get the “orange and spicy tea” on turmeric and how it can help with inflammation.Don’t miss our first FREE, Live, Interactive Webinar Event of 2023, “New Year Jumpstart - 5 Daily Habits to Reach Your Health Goals This Year!” This event will be held on Tuesday, 1/17/2023 at 7:30pm EST. Register TODAY at https://essenceofhealth.link/New-Year-JumpstartInterested in trying Beet Boost, you can purchase it here: https://essenceofhealth.link/beet-boostSubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expertClick the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical care with your personal physician. Information obtained on this podcast should not be used to diagnose nor treat any health condition. The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Ever wondered if the food you consume is sufficiently providing you with enough vitamins and nutrients?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with Dr. Judy Brangman, Lifestyle Medicine Physician Hospitalist, and they will be spilling the tea on how to ensure that you are getting a sufficient amount of vitamins and nutrients in your diet.Synopsis:Discover fact versus myth regarding nutrient deficiency in a plant based diet.Learn what vitamins you should routinely take as supplements.Learn what blood tests you should have your doctor check before taking a supplement.Discover what specific foods can be consumed to make sure you are getting the nutrients that you need.Learn more about the field of Lifestyle Medicine and how this practice of medicine could help to improve your health beyond traditional healthcare.Ways to Connect with Dr. Judy Brangman:–Website: https://www.theplantbasedmd.com–Facebook: The Plant Based MD–Instagram: @theplantbasedmd -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don’t miss our first FREE, Live, Interactive Webinar Event of 2023, “New Year Jumpstart - 5 Daily Habits to Reach Your Health Goals This Year!” This event will be held on Tuesday, 1/17/2023 at 7:30pm EST. Register TODAY at https://essenceofhealth.link/New-Year-JumpstartSubmit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expertClick the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Have you avoided changing your diet due to concerns about the challenge this change may present for you?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with Yaqutullah Ibraheem Muhammed, Nutritionist and Recipe Developer, and they will be spilling the tea on practical tips to get you started with a new, healthier way of eating.Synopsis:Discover some quick and easy ways to get more plants on your plate.Learn how having the right resources and community can play an important part in successful achievement of your health goals.Discover how to get a healthy meal even if you don’t enjoy cooking.Learn what staples you should always have on hand to create a healthy meal.Ways to Connect with Yaqutullah: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionprescriptionshttps://linktr.ee/Resilient.rdn.nutriscripts-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expertClick the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-bookFollow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealthInterested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Have you heard the hype about the weight loss medications on the market? Wondering if they are safe and effective? In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on the FDA approved medications available for the treatment of Obesity.Synopsis:We’ll review the science of Obesity and the important statistics of obesity in America.Discover how multiple factors play a role in Obesity and the shift of healthcare to be more weight inclusive.Learn about the currently FDA approved medications for the treatment of Obesity, how they work to actually promote weight loss and how much weight you can expect to lose on these medications.Discover the importance of choosing an expert for the treatment of obesity and how this choice can impact your health.Get the “skinny tea” on some supplements that can be used to aid in weight loss in our Ask The Expert segment.–Article “Why clinicians need to be weight inclusive.”: https://essenceofhealth.link/weight-inclusive-article–Find a Board Certified Obesity Medicine Doctor: https://essenceofhealth.link/ABOM-obesityphysiciansearch–Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expert–Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!–Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book–Follow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealth–Interested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Have you ever tried a Gluten Free Diet in hopes of weight loss or other health benefits?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on gluten free!Synopsis:What is gluten and why is it in our diet?What health conditions may warrant a gluten free diet?Can a gluten free diet be harmful?How to consume a healthy gluten free diet?Get the “loose leaf, wheat free tea” on the difference between a wheat allergy and Celiac Disease in our Ask The Expert segment.–Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness.Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expert–Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!–Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book–Follow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealth–Interested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Have you ever wondered if work life balance truly exists?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea with guest Laurel Rutledge, MBA. Laurel is a former, long term corporate executive and she shares her story about how she made the tough decision to leave her corporate job and chose her health as her top priority.Synopsis:Discover the importance of having the appropriate resources in the form of mentors to help you make tough decisions.Learn how to recognize when it may be time to make an important decision regarding changing the dynamics of your work/life relationship.Discover how the stress and challenges of your career may contribute to health challenges.Hear Laurel’s story about how she faced Diabetes, Body Dysmorphia, Disordered Eating, and Chronic Fatigue while being at the height of her corporate career.Learn steps that you can take to make the big leap into choosing to prioritize your health and self love over your career.Discover tips to get your health back on track after overcoming tough challenges.About Laurel Rutledge, MBA:Laurel Rutledge, Chief Navigation Officer is a former Senior HR Executive with global, multi-industry experience. Laurel has built teams and departments, led large-scale projects, andcoached individuals from the plant floor to the boardroom. With a background in peoplestrategy and analytics, internal audit, consulting, and risk management, she knows that it takesboth people and strategy to build a business or career.Laurel holds a B.S in Accounting from the University of Houston-Downtown, and MBA fromIndiana University-Bloomington/ESADE - Barcelona and multiple certifications. She hosts “TheRutledge Perspective”, a weekly live radio show and pre-recorded podcast and “Alignment,Vision, Action” on Fireside.Ways to connect with Laurel Rutledge, MBA:Website: ​​​​https://laurelrutledge.com/Instagram: @laurel.k.rutledge-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------–Submit a question to our "Ask The Expert" segment of this podcast so that you can get my opinion on your questions related to plant based nutrition, health and wellness. Submit your questions for this segment here: https://essenceofhealth.link/ask-the-expert–Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!–Get your FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide to get you started on your health and wellness path. https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book–Follow me on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at dr.twateohwc on TikTok. https://linktr.ee/essenceofhealth–Interested in becoming a member of the Essence of Health Coaching Program, head on over to www.eohcoaching.com.The Essence of Health is in You!