Alive & Well Into Your 100's
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA place for honest conversations about what it REALLY takes to create vibrant health, well-being and longevity.
Each week host, Ian Grove, interviews naturopathic doctor Maya Nicole Baylac on her unique lifestyle medicine approach and philosophy.
They talk health, wellness, self-care, purpose, stress management, medical conditions, mental health, treatments, procedures and everything in between.
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Episodes
The Stress Of The COVID-19 Pandemic & Unhappiness
November 02, 2020 22:36 - 27 minutes - 23.5 MBThe 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 t...
Unconditional Love
October 09, 2020 18:31 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MBUnconditional 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 ...
Inflammation, Good and Bad For You
September 16, 2020 16:34 - 36 minutes - 30.8 MBInflammation 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 informat...
A Story About Hypothyroidism & Nutrition with Marcie & Dr. Baylac
September 07, 2020 22:23 - 35 minutes - 26 MBHypothyroidism 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.co...
Creativity For All
August 23, 2020 21:21 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBCreativity 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 d...
Anorexia - The Fear of Food
August 03, 2020 00:06 - 33 minutes - 28.7 MBMost 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. Unde...
Motivated to be Happy!
July 28, 2020 23:12 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MBHappiness is a state of mind and often times we must 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...
Motivated To Be Happy!
July 28, 2020 23:12 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MBHappiness 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 ...
033 - Motivation & Freedom
July 13, 2020 02:06 - 44 minutes - 37.4 MBMotivation is something that isn’t always present and often we must sometimes look to therapies or other strategies. Freeing your mind from preventative and damaging thought processes is part of the path to opening up 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.
Motivation & Freedom
July 13, 2020 02:06 - 44 minutes - 37.4 MBMotivation 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.
Masks, Social Distancing & Getting Healthy
June 29, 2020 17:44 - 27 minutes - 23.6 MBThere 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://...
032 - Masks, Distancing, & Getting Healthy
June 29, 2020 17:44 - 27 minutes - 23.6 MBThere have been some good and bad outcomes as a result of the corona virus. 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 corona virus. For more information, visit the website https://www....
031 - Eat Your Greens! Microbes Are Nothing, Terrain is Everything!
June 12, 2020 16:14 - 26 minutes - 22.6 MBThe 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 disc...
030 – Truth about COVID-19 drugs, vaccines and how to actually boost your immunity
May 28, 2020 21:06 - 29 minutes - 25.5 MBThere’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 boo...
030 – The Truth about COVID-19 drugs, vaccines and how to actually boost your immunity
May 28, 2020 21:06 - 29 minutes - 25.5 MBThere’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 boo...
029 - Alive & Well Into Your 100's in the COVID-19 Era
May 18, 2020 04:40 - 30 minutes - 26.2 MBThe 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.haw...
028 - Lessons We're Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 07, 2020 01:03 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBThroughout 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 imp...
028 - Lessons We're Learning during the Corona Virus Pandemic
May 07, 2020 01:03 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBThroughout 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 imp...
027 - COVID-19 - Last Call for Change!
April 16, 2020 03:32 - 31 minutes - 27.4 MBWe’re back, adjusting as needed to our change in environment. In this episode we’re having a candid conversation about the challenges that we’ve identified as a result of the COVID-19 isolate in place recommendations. 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, and staying aware of the challeng...
COVID-19 - Last Call for Change!
April 16, 2020 03:32 - 31 minutes - 27.4 MBWe’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 challen...
Coronavirus & What We Need to Know About It
March 12, 2020 00:09 - 27 minutes - 23.7 MBThis 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.
Gerson Therapy as a Natural Cancer Treatment
March 04, 2020 14:08 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBCancer 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 80...
Disordered Eating & Obesity
February 25, 2020 22:06 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBIn 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.hawaiinaturopathicretrea...
Raw Food Diet: What It Is, How It's Prepared, and How It's Used in Lifestyle Change Programs
February 18, 2020 22:34 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBA 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.hawa...
3 Liquid Diets for Detoxing the Body: Coconut Water, Broth and Vegetable Juice
February 12, 2020 18:31 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn 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 ...
Liquid Diet
February 12, 2020 18:31 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAs a follow up to the water fasting episode last week, we’re talking about variations of juice fasting and how this can be a great alternative to water fasting. There are important differences that we will be discussing and what conditions each would be appropriate for. From coconut water, carrot or green juicing and even some different types of vegetable broths there are many different combinations that Dr. Baylac has worked with to help her patients accomplish their goals. For more in...
Water Fasting
February 04, 2020 17:44 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWater 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 ht...
Dive Into Detox
January 28, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29 MBWe’re revisiting some of the fundamentals of detoxing, specifically some of the methods Dr. Baylac has had success with. Following up our three part series on the vegan Keto approach this should serve as a nice refresher course on what the benefits of detoxing are for the human body and its direct and obvious impact on longevity. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.
Keto The Vegan Way, Part 3 of 3
January 21, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBThis episode is the last part on the 3 part series of Dr. Baylac’s raw vegan ketogenic 10 day retreat. In this episode we’re going to be discussing what happens after the retreat. Life at home following a 10 day lifestyle change and detox….what people can expect and how to even extend your program beyond your retreat in Hawaii. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.
Keto The Vegan Way part 2 of 3
January 14, 2020 18:02 - 31 minutes - 28 MBThis episode is the 2nd in a 3 part series where we are discussing the Keto diet, and specifically the vegan method of approaching the diet. In this episode, we will walk through an actual day in the life of the Keto vegan detox program at Dr. Baylac’s retreat in Hawaii. We will go through the meal plan, the exercising and the treatments involved in the 10 day Keto detox package that has been a great success for patients of Dr. Baylac. For more information, visit the website https://www...
Keto the Vegan Way, Part 1 of 3
January 07, 2020 13:21 - 34 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Keto diet is super popular among fitness enthusiasts and dietitians, and is typically accomplished by eating a diet composed of lots of different types of animal products which research has shown to perhaps be contradictive for our health and wellbeing. In this episode we are going to cover the basics of what the ketogenic diet is. This is part one of a three part series where we will be dissecting the approach of this diet and how to adapt it to a vegan lifestyle where Dr. Balyac has ...
Detoxing for Life
January 01, 2020 17:51 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDetoxing is the process of eliminating toxins from the body. There is a variety of different options when it comes to detoxification, from a full water fast to the Gerson method or a Raw Vegan approach. Ian and Doctor Baylac will be discussing the various different ways in which you can accomplish your detoxing goals and what methods might be appropriate for each individual situation. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.
Mastering Lifestyle Changes
December 23, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIts been well known now by most people that weather your dealing with weight loss or something else that requires changes in your behavior, diet or activity level that you need to do more than just run a program. You must make a real change in your lifestyle, which for a lot of people can be very challenging. In this episode we are going to discuss how Dr. Baylac has used certain methods in her practice to create lasting lifestyle changes in the people she works with and how this directly ...
Fasting for Longevity
December 17, 2019 16:15 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBFasting, especially intermittent fasting has recently become very popular and is a great way to give your body the chance to eliminate and rejuvenate. Dr. Baylac has been incorporating fasting into her life and practice for over 20 years, in this episode we are talking about the various types of fasting, benefits and challenges from straight water fasts, juice & intermittent fasting and how they prevent chronic illness and add to longevity. For more information, visit the website https://...
Fitness For Life
December 03, 2019 19:39 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MBStaying fit is more than just exercise, it’s a lifestyle that can keep you healthy and prevent disease and illness. Most people are aware of this, however fitness encompasses more than just exercise and diet….it includes things we mostly take for granted, such as the air we breath and the water we drink. In this episode we will be discussing the importance of fitness & longevity. Enjoy! For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-44...
Anxiety No More! Part 2 of 2
November 19, 2019 22:13 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBAnxiety is a multifaceted disorder that can have its roots in poor nutrition, stressful lifestyle, genetic mutation, trauma, medical condition, social and family environment or belief system. In this episode, Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss the natural methods of addressing anxiety disorders. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.
Anxiety No More! Part 1 of 2
November 12, 2019 15:30 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBThe treatment of choice for anxiety consists of benzodiazepines and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Benzodiazepines stimulate the activity of GABA and SSRIs increase serotonin, two inhibitory neurotransmitters. The first benzodiazepine on the market was Valium but now there are 15 different types of benzodiazepines, the most popular being Xanax and Ativan. The treatment with benzodiazepines raises several issues. In this episode, we discuss anxiety in conventional psychia...
Anxiety Overview
November 12, 2019 15:30 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBThe treatment of choice for anxiety consists of benzodiazepines and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Benzodiazepines stimulate the activity of GABA and SSRIs increase serotonin, two inhibitory neurotransmitters. The first benzodiazepine on the market was Valium but now there are 15 different types of benzodiazepines, the most popular being Xanax and Ativan. The treatment with benzodiazepines raises several issues. In this episode, we discuss anxiety in conventional psychia...
Addiction
November 05, 2019 15:30 - 28 minutes - 24.1 MBAddiction is the obsessive-compulsive desire to consume a substance to reach a state of enhanced pleasure regardless of health consequences. Addiction is a behavior dictated by conscious and unconscious mental emotional components. Consciously the addicted person feels that he is unable to cope with stressful circumstances in his life and wants to avoid them. The addict may be a pleasure seeker and may not have developed skills to move through difficulties. He may have learnt during his chil...
Depression Part 2
October 29, 2019 15:30 - 30 minutes - 26.7 MBThe most successful treatment approaches to depression address a wide range of potential contributing factors such as nutritional deficiencies or excess, use of prescription or illicit drugs, hypoglycemia, allergies, hormonal balances, environmental factors and psycho-emotional factors. In this follow up episode, Dr. & Ian talk about the natural approach to treating the underlying causes of this condition. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com ...
Depression Part 1
October 22, 2019 15:30 - 28 minutes - 24.8 MBDepression has become a major problem in our modern times and in the United States approximately 17 million Americans suffer true chemical depression each year and over 28 million Americans take antidepressant drugs or anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medication). It can affect people of all races, ages and groups. In this episode, Dr. & Ian talk about the problem in general, & how western medicine has tried to adapt its version of managing the symptoms. For more information, visit the website ...
Obesity 2 of 2
October 15, 2019 15:30 - 24 minutes - 21 MBIn the previous episode, Dr. & Ian discussed the issue of obesity in our current society and its impact on chronic and degenerative disease. In this follow up episode, they’re talking about what it really takes to create real change. This is more than a cosmetic issue, a lot of the reasons for weight gain are mental or emotional and that gets missed most of the time when assessing weight gain. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-...
Obesity 1 of 2
October 08, 2019 15:30 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBObesity was recently measured as one of the top five leading causes of death in the world. Being overweight or obese adds extra stress on the body and increases risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis, stroke, sleep apnea, and/or cancer-especially breast, colon, endometrial and kidney. In this episode, Dr. and Ian discuss the issue of obesity and what is causing this serious health problem in our world today. For mo...
Diabetes 2 of 2
October 01, 2019 15:30 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBType 2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes accounts for 90% or more of the diagnoses of diabetes in adults. This is a very well-known disorder which is now also affecting our youth. In the previous episode, we discussed the problem of this rapidly growing condition in our world and how the western style maintenance treatments are being conducted which typically doesn’t present an actual remedy or cure for the issue. In this follow up episode, we are going to discuss how Dr. Baylac has been t...
Diabetes 1 of 2
September 24, 2019 15:30 - 24 minutes - 21.4 MBType 2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes accounts for 90% or more of the diagnoses of diabetes in adults. This is a very well-known disorder which is now also affecting our youth. In this first episode on this subject, Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss the problem and how western medicine has traditionally treated it. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the United States is growing with over 347 million people having the disease plus a growing number of people dying from high blood sugar related...
Wellness
September 17, 2019 19:29 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Baylac & Ian discuss the subject of Wellness. This is a very broad topic that is broken down & narrowed. To be ‘well’ extends beyond feeling well. This is a general state of homeostasis. As a society somehow, we have lost this balance of wellbeing. Dr. & Ian discuss this relative disorder in society & give their feedback on not only the problem but the cause & reactive nature of the body or organism’s response to the way our world impacts our wellbeing. For more ...
Chronic Illness
September 10, 2019 15:30 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBHere we are following up our conversation from last week on Longevity with the number one reason people are not living out their natural lives. Chronic Illness has evolved over the centuries, with each point in time finding the cause and treating it such as hygiene & the plague for example. Now we are faced with the 21t century version of this in various forms, such as cancer and heart disease. The cause is what needs to be treated but has been generally overlooked in order to treat the s...
Longevity
September 10, 2019 15:30 - 25 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, we’re discussing the topic of longevity and the impacts of chronic illness. For most people, the goal of living a long and healthy life is what everyone strives for, but these days people are getting sick which impedes the aging process and hinders our natural abilities to age properly. Centenarians are a rapidly growing part of our population, and there have been several studies done to see what their secrets are. Aging is a natural biochemical process in our bodies and ...
Introductory Episode
September 01, 2019 04:08 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBWelcome to the Alive & Well Into Your 100's podcast! In this intro episode we will introduce ourselves and give you a description of what we will be discussing in the following podcasts. We will be releasing a new episode every Tuesday on a specific lifestyle subject, and will be getting real conversation with Dr. Maya Baylac who has been a Psychologist since 1966 & a Naturopathic Doctor since 2001. Ian Grove, her former chef at the retreat center has a unique relationship with the ...