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Under The Avocado Tree

11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Experts in the Functional Medicine field bring forward their knowledge and expertise to empower communities to succeed in the restoration of personal, family and community health.

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Episodes

Behavioral Change Ninjas. Health Coaching and True Health w Maggie Morrison

July 29, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

In this episode, we dive deep into a new vision for health. Lead Health Coach for Novis Health of Wesley Chapel, Maggie Morrison provides deep insight into a completely new understanding of health.  "Healthcare" as we have believed it to exist consists of a person that is broken and needs fixing by the all-mighty doctor, drug, or procedure. But the truth is that most true healing, up to 90% of it actually happens outside the doctor's office (in the words of Dr. Mark Hyman) In this episode we...

Episode 10- Dr. Tom O'Bryan Gut Strategies for Resilience

May 22, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

On this Episode of Under The Avocado Tree, Dr. Tom O'Bryan. Dr. Tom holds teaching faculty positions with The Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. His 2016 groundbreaking book, The Autoimmune Fix, won the National Book Award and ranked first in several categories on Amazon. The book outlines the step-by-step development of degenerative diseases and gives us the tools to identify our disease process years before the symptoms are obvious. He is the ...

Episode 9- Dr. Kristi Hughes, Why COVID19 Becomes So Deadly, The Burden of Chronic Disease and The Future of Healthcare

May 01, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

On this Episode of Under The Avocado Tree, Dr. Kristi Hughes, chair of education and board member for The Institute for Functional Medicine, Global Advocate for the Movement to Transform Healthcare through Functional Medicine Breaks Down the realities of COVID19 and it's present and future health implications. ✔ The Genetics of those with Fatalities ✔How to influence our Genetics ✔The Burden of Chronic Disease ✔The Old ways of Dysfunctional Healthcare and SickCare ✔ A Model of Healthcare th...

Episode 8- Financial Stress Solutions During COVID19

April 08, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Liz Barhydt is a CPA and CMA and the CEO and Founder of She Speaks Numbers, a platform that empowers business leaders to increase their financial literacy. Has served as CFO to many corporations and is highly sought after in personal finance. Support the show (http://www.avocadotreepodcast.com)

Episode 7- HOW TO NOT GET FAT DURING COVID19

April 08, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Dr. Angela Tran, DO is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and an Active Member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. Dr. Tran expertly lays out a structured strategy to not only avoid weight gain in a very practical way, but also come out healthier on the other side.  Support the show (http://www.avocadotreepodcast.com)

Episode 6- COVID19 Infection through THE EYE! What To Know!

April 06, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Dr. Ivette Mercado, OD explains an unspoken form route of infection through the eye. Earliest signs of infection infiltration when infection enters the body through the eye.  Wise strategies for anyone that is wearing eyeglasses, contact lenses and/or is working in the healthcare field. Dr. Mercado has so much experience and brings so much valuable and actionable information on this episode. Thanks for joining! Support the show (http://www.avocadotreepodcast.com)

Episode 5- Developing a Meditation Practice Transforms Life- COVID19 Tools

April 05, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

During time of crisis and social isolation, one tool more than any other has the potential to profoundly transform our minds, lives and overall quality of lives. Learn about the incredible transformative powers of a consistent practice over time on our minds and actions. Could crisis be an opportunity to engage in the transformative practice many of us know is immensely powerful, yet never seem to make the time for.  Mariah's recommended resources: Anapana Meditation Spotify:  https://open....

Episode 4- Eating to Better your Immune System

April 01, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

On this Episode we take a deep dive into the connection between our diet and our immune system. Dr. Whitney Cronin, ND creates a foundational roadmap for those wanting to understand the initial and critical steps that we can begin to take to use food to improve our immunity. This information is of high value to those wanting to improve their immunity. Support the show (http://www.avocadotreepodcast.com)

Episode 3- Emergency Room Physician Breaks Down her Experience during COVID19

March 29, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Dr. Brandy Drake, MD Board Certified Emergency Room Physician from Colorado gives us an inside understanding of how COVID19 is changing Emergency Rooms around the country. She speaks about how patients are being managed, issues they are facing, recommendations and ultimately the tremendous sacrifices that herself and doctors all over the country are making to be in the frontline of this Aggressive Infection. With so much LOVE! Dr. Valdes. Support the show (http://www.avocadotreepodcast.com)

Episode 2- COVID19 Crisis Sucks. Mental Health is the MasterKey.

March 28, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

In this episode Dr Valdes interviews Mental health Expert Fernando Rodriguez, MS as we tackle the profound complexity of the COVID19 Crisis, the many areas that have already been impacted and that will continue to be impacted by this Global Pandemic. We are all worried, stressed and in fear to one degree or another how can we avoid, self destructive behaviors and attitudes that can escalate our personal situation. This one is going out with tons of love! My best, Dr V! Support the show (http...

Episode 1- Lifestyle Change is Hard

October 14, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Join us on this Podcast Episode together with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Manuel Manotas in understanding why Lifestyle and Nutritional Change can be so HARD for many people. Begin to understand the mental, emotional and physical roadblocks to transformation. Learn from a Clinical expert in human behavior and change why mental health issues so commonly drive chronic diseases like diabetes, autoimmune, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular, idiopathic diagnosis amongst many others. Understand why w...