Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

There are four things that impact how long and healthy your life will be: physical activity, mental prowess, stable mood and proper nutrition.

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Featured Speaker Dr. Dennis Kravetz
Book Title A Sound Mind in a Sound Body: Live Long, Live Healthy
Guest Website Long Life 4 Me
Guest Bio Dennis Kravetz is a psychologist, physical fitness buff, business consultant, and writer, whose lifelong passion has been to study and research how to extend the human lifespan and improve the quality of one's life with a healthy lifestyle. He is the author of eight books, most recently A Sound Mind in a Sound Body: Live Long, Live Healthy (KAP Books, 2013).
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received Yes
Host Dr. Michael Smith, MD

Learn how to exercise free of pain by improving the health of your connective tissues.

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Featured Speaker Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST
Book Title The Melt Method®
Guest Website Melt
Guest Bio Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST, NMT, is a nationally recognized somatic movement educator and manual therapist. Her decades of practice, research, and study of connective tissue science and complementary therapies have culminated in the creation of the MELT Method, a revolutionary approach to pain-free fitness and longevity. She lives in New York City.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received Yes
Host Dr. Michael Smith, MD

Learn how to release trapped tension and ease pain from repetitive motions and physical stressors.

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Audio File healthy_talk/1332ht4b.mp3
Featured Speaker Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST
Book Title The Melt Method®
Guest Website Melt
Guest Bio Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST, NMT, is a nationally recognized somatic movement educator and manual therapist. Her decades of practice, research, and study of connective tissue science and complementary therapies have culminated in the creation of the MELT Method, a revolutionary approach to pain-free fitness and longevity. She lives in New York City.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received Yes
Host Dr. Michael Smith, MD

The most important meal of the day, breakfast, can actually lower your risk of developing diabetes.

Tart cherries provide relief from everyday muscle pain and aches without dangerous side effects.

Massage therapy used to be just a way to relax. But these techniques are now proving to be beneficial for a whole host of specific conditions.

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Audio File healthy_talk/1330ht4d.mp3
Featured Speaker Dr. Kathy Gruver, PhD
Book Title Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker
Guest Website The Alternative Medicine Cabinet
Guest Facebook Account Facebook.com/DrKathyGruver
Guest Twitter Account @klgruver
Guest Bio Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author and the host of the national TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has just authored her second book entitled Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker. Her third book, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Therapies will be released shortly. She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and has been featured as an expert in countless publications including Yahoo.com, Ladies Home Journal, Massage and Bodyworks Magazine and Massage Magazine. She has written dozens of health and wellness articles and contributing posts. She has appeared as a guest expert on over 100 radio and TV shows including NPR, CBS Radio and Lifetime Television and has done over 60 educational lectures around the country.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received Yes
Host Dr. Michael Smith, MD

Ten easy-to-follow tips for improving your nutritional state and well being.

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Audio File healthy_talk/1330ht4c.mp3
Featured Speaker Dr. Kathy Gruver, PhD
Book Title Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker
Guest Website The Alternative Medicine Cabinet
Guest Facebook Account Facebook.com/DrKathyGruver
Guest Twitter Account @klgruver
Guest Bio Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author and the host of the national TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has just authored her second book entitled Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker. Her third book, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Therapies will be released shortly. She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and has been featured as an expert in countless publications including Yahoo.com, Ladies Home Journal, Massage and Bodyworks Magazine and Massage Magazine. She has written dozens of health and wellness articles and contributing posts. She has appeared as a guest expert on over 100 radio and TV shows including NPR, CBS Radio and Lifetime Television and has done over 60 educational lectures around the country.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received Yes
Host Dr. Michael Smith, MD

Are you stressed out? Here are some herbs and spices that can safely help you de-stress.

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Audio File healthy_talk/1330ht4b.mp3
Featured Speaker Dr. Kathy Gruver, PhD
Book Title Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker
Guest Website The Alternative Medicine Cabinet
Guest Facebook Account Facebook.com/DrKathyGruver
Guest Twitter Account @klgruver
Guest Bio Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author and the host of the national TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has just authored her second book entitled Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker. Her third book, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Therapies will be released shortly. She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and has been featured as an expert in countless publications including Yahoo.com, Ladies Home Journal, Massage and Bodyworks Magazine and Massage Magazine. She has written dozens of health and wellness articles and contributing posts. She has appeared as a guest expert on over 100 radio and TV shows including NPR, CBS Radio and Lifetime Television and has done over 60 educational lectures around the country.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received Yes
Host Dr. Michael Smith, MD

Do you get unhealthy food cravings? There are healthy substitutes that will still satisfy without all the guilt.

New research shows that omega-7 fatty acids facilitate weight loss by decreasing hunger.