Power Plant Podcast

On this episode of the Power Plant Podcast we get into the power of Mushrooms and how they work in our bodies. This is the second podcast in a three part series where we talk about Immune Support.  This immune system support blend we discuss on this podcast uses adaptogenic mushrooms to provide potent free radical scavengers, a healthy stress and inflammatory response and a safe way to boost the body’s natural resistance. For more information, you can find this Immune Blend at drvims.com You can also get 10% off the formula by using the discount code: powerplant  at checkout.  About the Magnificent Mushroom Immune Blend BUILD RESILIENT IMMUNE SYSTEM: Agaricus mushroom is commonly used for its immune-supporting properties, but it also works as an antioxidant helping to keep your body in tip-top shape. It may also be helpful for anyone dealing with emotional stress which can be extremely taxing to the immune system. Agaricus also contains beta-glucans which can help prevent infections.   STAY HEALTHIER DURIN

On this episode of the Power Plant Podcast we get into the power of Mushrooms and how they work in our bodies. This is a 3 part series starting with Mushrooms for Athletic Performance, Stamina and Energy.  The Athletic blend we discuss on this episode is specifically good for creating ATP Energy, Improving Recovery, Increasing Energy and Stamina. It's a great blend for your pre workout or just looking for an overall boost in what ever it is that you do.  For more information, you can find this Athletic blend at drvims.com You can also get 10% off the formula by using the discount code: powerplant  at checkout.  About the Magnificent Mushroom Athletic Blend RECOVER FASTER: Our Athletic blend is driven by Cordyceps which is an energizing adaptogen that helps reduce inflammation, fight fatigue and prevent muscle aches. It also has been shown in clinical trials to balance cortisol and other stress hormones, helping accelerate recovery and restore balance.   IMPROVE STAMINA AND DECREASE FATIGUE: Our blend is de

On today’s show we talk about CBD, also known as Cannabidiol. CBD is the non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant and is used to treat a long list of conditions including chronic pain, cancer, Crohn’s, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, PTSD, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, antibiotic-resistant infections, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and more.   We are joined by Dr. Matthew Ruiz whose the founder of http://www.lifeforcehempextract.com Which is a website where he not only offers high quality hemp extracts but also offers lifestyle counseling on using CBD Hemp extracts.   SEIZURES: We talk about 5 year old Charlotte Figi who went from 300 seizures a week to not having one after the first seven days of treatment. It was the story that really helped change the laws for Medical Marijuana and really shined a light on CBD oil in particular. It was the Stanley Brothers in Colorado that developed the strain called Charlottes Web which is a non psychoactive oil that contains less than 0.3% THC.   RESEARCH:

Ayurveda Show Notes:  On this week’s show, we talk about the topic of Ayurveda which translates to “Life Knowledge” from sanskrit. Ayurveda therapies originated in India and have varied and evolved over more than two millennia. We were lucky enough to have a special guest on the show who not only knows a thing or two about Ayurveda but is also a holistic health and wellness counselor and is the star of numerous fitness and Yoga DVD’s, Jennifer Galardi  If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy and stress reduction. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensuring that every batch delivers a full dose of the most powerful phytonutrients on the planet.      

Our guest today is Matt Shook, Matt is the owner of Juice Land here in Austin, TX and on the show we'll talk about the benefits of juicing fresh vegetables and fruits. When you juice vegetables and fruits you access digestive enzymes that are normally locked away in the fiber. Most commercial juices are processed and lacking in nutrition, while freshly juiced veggies and fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. We'll also explore other adaptogens and extracts that work really well with raw juices.   Herbs and superfoods that boost stamina, energy and / or recovery:   Raw beets or beet juice - boosts nitric oxide levels and supports heart health. Pineapple - has the enzyme bromelain, an enzyme known to support inflammation response.  Spirulina -  energizing blue green algae known as great source of minerals, carotenoids, vitamins, and all sorts of other micronutrients.  Turmeric - supports inflammation response. You can enhance the absorption of turmeric when you add black pepper or

Today’s show is about relieving symptoms of Chronic Pain. We call it chronic pain because it’s the type of pain that persists even after an injury has healed. It’s when Pain signals continue to be active in the nervous system for weeks, months or even years. The effects of it include limited mobility, tense muscles, lack of energy and after a while, can lead to depression and anxiety.   Common types of chronic pain include: Headaches Lower Back Pain Arthritis Nerve damage   Some of the questions on today’s show are from people who are dealing with serious pain issues and although this is a show where we talk a lot about plants, we’re excited to switch gears and have special guest Dr. Sarah Dunagan from Axis Chiropractic join the show today. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy, stress reduction and a healthy libido. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensuring that every batch deli

  Today’s podcast is on Seasonal Allergies. Millions of us suffer from pollens, molds, trees, grasses and weeds, and like many of you we turn to some kind antihistamine off the shelf. Many of these can have adverse effects on your kidneys and liver. On today’s show we are going to talk about some alternatives to going down that road.   If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question.   This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy and stress reduction. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensuring that every batch delivers a full dose of the most powerful phytonutrients on the planet.       SHOW NOTES:   Things you can do to prepare for allergy season: Get a homeopathic remedy for the zone you live in.  Look for trees, grasses, weeds or a

Today on the show we talk about what to look out for when buying a supplement. There are many things that can be misleading when trying to find a high quality product and this show will help you quickly become an expert.    Things to look for when shopping for a high quality supplement:   Look for supplements made in GMP facilities. GMP stands from Good Manufacturing Practice. A high end GMP facility is more likely to test the ingredients to insure that they are free of heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.    High quality trademarked extracts.  High quality brands use name brand and trademarked extracts when they are available.  These ingredients are more expensive, but they provide peace of mind.    Look for trademarked extracts that are backed by human clinical trials.  Not all companies can afford to do this, but if you find companies that do, it provides a little peace of mind. These are the holy grail of plant extracts. You know exactly what they do, and they are backed by science. 

Today’s Podcast is on Cholesterol. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 31% of the US population has high Cholesterol and people with high cholesterol have twice the risk of getting heart disease. Now before you get freaked out by that statistic we’re going to talk about some of the myths surrounding Cholesterol as well as some herbs and extracts that can help reduce your risk of heart disease. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy, stress reduction and a healthy libido. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensuring that every batch delivers a full dose of the most powerful phytonutrients on the planet.   If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or have a question about something that ails you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to get your questions on the next Power Plant!

  Today’s show is about sustaining energy, whether you are an avid runner, cyclist or workaholic we all have a need to sustain energy during the day and not fall into a slump. There are many herbs and extracts that can help maintain your energy throughout the day and we will talk about some of them on this week’s show, we are also going to talk about cycling. Cycling is great because it’s something that is low impact and perfect for those with knee issues. It’s much more gentle on your joints than running or walking long distance, and as a bonus enhances mood support by getting you out in the sun a bit. We’re fortunate enough today to have Hill Abell on the show, Hill is the owner of Bicycle Sport Shop here in Austin, TX, and has been an advocate for cycling in Texas for over 30 years. He helped found the Austin Ridge Riders, Austin’s IMBA affiliated club and has done so much work in helping develop new trails in Texas. If you live in Austin or plan on visiting, we wanted to provide you with some of our favor

Today’s Podcast is on Acupuncture and Herbs. Acupuncture originated in China dating back to 6000 BCE so roughly 8000 years. It’s based on the theory that energy (called Chi) flows through and around the body along pathways called meridians. Many people believe that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances Chi and acupuncture along with various herbs and extracts work to get that back in balance. This week’s show features licensed acupuncturist Matt Dorsey. Matt is also into herbal nutrition and holds a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine. On the show we talk about how acupuncture works with herbs. We’ll take a call from Donna in Frisco, TX who is looking to get off of anti-depressant medication and is looking to see if acupuncture can help. We’ll also hear from Carl from La Grange, TX who has issues with trauma and is looking for some suggestions to help relieve his symptoms. If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please giv

Today’s Podcast is on women’s health and our guest is Certified Professional Midwife Leonora Colen. Leonora has been a midwife for the past 6 years at the Austin Area Birthing Center here in Austin, TX and has been voted to be one of the best midwives in the city according to Austin's Mom Blog 2015. In the article she is quoted as "being the best baby catcher this side of the Mason-Dixon." On the show she answers your questions about birth control, Urinary Tract Infections, Yeast Infections and more. We are excited to let you know Leonora has agreed to come back on the podcast again soon to discuss more on Women’s Health so if you have more questions for her please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to get your questions on the next PowerPlant! This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy, stress reduction and a healthy libido. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensu

Today’s Podcast is on PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD was first added to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1980 by the American Psychiatric Association. When I first heard the term PTSD in the 80’s and 90’s it was something that I thought was tied to veterans coming back from war. Now when I hear about someone suffering from PTSD I recognize it as a someone who has experienced trauma in some way. Could be a car accident, a sexual assault, a mugging or in the case of today’s guest, a bike accident. Today’s guest is David Field. Before becoming a Trauma Therapist in training he worked with artists that included Radiohead, Crowded House and Carly Simon. After a traumatic bicycle accident in California, David spent years in pain and rehabilitation and suffered from depression and PTSD. Last year he made a life changing decision to go back to school and become a trauma therapist.   DAVID’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION:  Peter Levine: In an Unspoken Voice: How the Bo

Finding Balance: Today’s podcast is about finding balance in life. Our guest on today’s show is Rey Cardenas. Rey is the owner of Practice Yoga here in downtown Austin, TX. We asked Rey to be on the show after hearing about his past profession as a professional poker player who would look to Yoga to help him with the feeling of isolation, dealing with the occasional big loss, and finding calm when playing the game. What seemed like a tool to help him play better, became a life changing moment that resulted with him leaving the world of professional poker all together and starting his own Yoga studio. We'll also take a call from Nathan in Austin Tx. who is coming up on three years of recovery from anorexia and is looking for some recommendations related to digestive issues.  If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's

Today’s podcast is on cancer prevention. Sadly, cancer is one of the more common subjects that comes up for our wellness co-host Fon. On today’s show we will discuss some of the ways you can go about preventing it. The calls we have gotten this week are from people with family histories of cancer. We’ll hear from Cathy who has a family history of breast cancer as well as Ed in Philadelphia who grew up in a house with second hand smoke, we’ll also take a call regarding symptoms of prostate cancer. We will discuss the kinds of foods, herbs and vitamins you can take to increase your red and white blood cell counts and also go over some pretty amazing mushrooms that have been associated with cancer prevention. If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and

Today’s podcast is our “Feel Good” show where we will be joined by Adriene Mishler who is the co-founder of the website findwhatfeelsgood.com, she also leads a Yoga community of over a million people on YouTube with her weekly class called Yoga with Adriene.   When we talk about herbs and extracts on the show we often talk about how it makes us feel. It’s important to have a sense of connection with your body and this goes for anything you do, whether it’s things you put into it or things you do with it.  If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy, stress reduction and a healthy libido. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensuring that every batch delivers a full dose of the most powerful

Bone Health: Today’s show is about bone health and density. When it comes to bone density issues the two most talked about complications are Osteopenia and Osteoporosis. Osteopenia basically means your bone density is lower than normal. And Osteoporosis is a more severe condition and is diagnosed when your bones become brittle and fragile due to the loss of tissue. Typically, these issues are a result of hormonal changes or a deficiency in calcium or vitamin D. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) say that the percentage of men 50 years of age or older with osteoporosis of the femur neck or lumbar spine is 4% The percentage of women 50 yrs. of age and over with osteoporosis of the femur neck or lumbar spine: 16% making it 4 times more likely for women to get it. This is mainly due to estrogen levels decreasing after menopause and the fact that most women have smaller and thinner bones. If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales

Repair and Recovery: Today’s podcast is about Repair and Recovery after a workout. Our guest on today’s show is Jeremy Shore. Jeremy is the Group Education Director of Matrix Fitness as well as a Reebok Master Trainer. He’s also been a certified strength & conditioning coach, performance enhancement specialist and corrective exercise specialist for many years. If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas are designed for men and women to mental focus, physical energy, stress reduction and a healthy libido. They use only filler free high potency botanical extracts. ensuring that every batch delivers a full dose of the most powerful phytonutrients on the planet.     Things you can do to help prevent injury before exercise: Stretch Stay hydrated Get protein and carbs into t

Today’s show is about sexual function. The two key issues we run into when talking about sexual function is the desire to have sex and the actual function of having sex. When we talk about sexual function it applies mostly to the physical function of sex, mainly erectile dysfunction. This might explain why there are 24 FDA approved treatments for men and as of 2015 only one approved treatment for women. What’s interesting is that sexual dysfunction effects 43% of women compared to 31% of men and yet we only see commercials for correcting male erectile dysfunction. When we look at why sexual dysfunction happens, it’s mainly due to a lack of desire due to stress and anxiety which can lead to depression and low energy. We’ll explore herbs and extracts that can help with these symptoms and we’ll also be taking your calls. We’ll hear from Jenn in Buffalo, NY who is in the early stages of menopause and is dealing with low estrogen levels as well as a lack of desire to have sex. We’ll also hear from William in Boise

Having issues with sleep? Maybe you wake up often in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep or you find yourself unable to fall asleep. Sleep issues effect 50 – 70 million people in the US alone. In this episode we'll break down how sleep works and what you can do to try and get back on track. We'll will be taking calls from Jerry in Philadelphia, who has Parkinson’s Disease and is looking for some natural suggestions to get a better night’s rest, we’ll also hear from Liz in Los Angeles who travels a lot and is looking for an alternative to ambien. Finally, we will hear from Jeff in Los Angeles who has gone from being a deep sleeper to a light sleeper and is looking for suggestions to get back to a good night’s rest. If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to something that ales you, please give us a call at 512 853 9005 and we will try our best to answer your question. This show is sponsored by Dr. Vim's Herbal Nutrition. Dr. Vim's herbal formulas a