Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!

Today we are “reheating” The Tea On Starting A Plan For Healthy Nourishment with a fresh listen to reignite your motivation to get started on achieving your health goals!

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.

Connect with Essence of Health:

– Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge

–Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD

–Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH

–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 Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok.

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Ways to Connect with Yaqutullah:

https://www.instagram.com/nutritionprescriptions

https://linktr.ee/Resilient.rdn.nutriscripts

The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!

Studies show that over 70% of Americans have a metabolic condition including overweight and obesity conditions. We now have medication therapy available to treat these conditions. However, studies show that less than 8% of Americans are using an anti-obesity medication for treatment, despite their proven effectiveness when used as part of a comprehensive weight management plan. Certain injectable medications have gained widespread notoriety amongst weight management medication options. However, many Americans simply are unable to access these medications due to lack of availability and cost. This highlights the need for greater awareness of the available FDA-approved medications beyond the injectable medications that are effective and accessible to help more individuals who are challenged with the condition of obesity to achieve their health goals.

On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Lindsay Ogle and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭.”

Lindsay Ogle, MD is a Board Certified Family and Obesity Medicine Physician whose goal is to help patients stay healthy so they may live longer and fuller lives. She recently started a telehealth clinic called Missouri Metabolic Health where she helps adults all throughout the state of Missouri treat and prevent metabolic conditions through lifestyle optimization and utilizations of safe and effective medications.

Synopsis:

• Discover the four main FDA-approved medications for treatment of Obesity that don’t require an injection
• Understand the importance of finding an Obesity Medicine Specialist to manage your care safely and effectively
• Explore sustainable, long term, cost effective options for medication assisted weight management
• Get Dr. Lindsay’s “Success Tea” on how to combine comprehensive lifestyle changes with medication options to optimize your success with your weight management plan

Connect with Essence of Health:

– FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge

–FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD

– Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching: www.DrShayla.com/EOH

–FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide: https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book

–Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok.

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Connect with Dr. Lindsay Ogle:

Missouri Metabolic Health: https://missourimetabolichealth.com/

Instagram: @dr.lindsayogle

YouTube: @Dr.LindsayOgle

Facebook: @Lindsay Ogle

TikTok: @dr..lindsay.ogle

The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!

As the days become shorter and the temperatures drop outside, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause challenging concerns for some individuals. Studies show that 5% of adults in the United States, or around 10 million people, are affected by seasonal affective disorder with a predominance in Women. These symptoms tend to last about 40% of the year, through the fall and winter months and can cause debilitating mood disruption.

However, there are solutions for balancing your mood healthfully during this season of SAD.

On today’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐀𝐃: 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞.”

Synopsis

• Discover the connection between what you eat and its impact on your mood
• Understand those mood regulators in your brain and how certain foods can enhance their impact for boosting your mood and how certain foods can inhibit their impact
• Learn strategies to combine certain foods to achieve better absorption of vital nutrients that are important for your mood
• Get Dr. Shayla’s “well timed tea” on how to properly plan your meals throughout the day to optimize those nutrients for your mood
• Discover lifestyle solutions that have been shown to help boost your mood with SAD

Mental Health Crisis Support:

–United States: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Call or Text 988, available 24/7.

–International: The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), go to www.iasp.info and visit their “Resources” section.

Connect with Essence of Health:

– Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge

–Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD

–Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH

–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 Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok.

The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!

Research shows that children who follow a plant-based diet tend to have a lower fat mass, lower blood cholesterol levels and lower fasting glucose levels. This can be helpful in lowering their risk of developing certain chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol when compared to their peers. Adopting a plant-based diet early in life can help set children up for a lifetime of better health. However, we understand that sometimes children can be picky little eaters, leaving parents with the frustration of figuring out how to get more plants on their child’s plate. So, on today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Margaret Towolawi and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬”.

Dr. Margaret Towolawi is a double board certified physician in family medicine and lifestyle medicine, and founder/medical director of Nurture Well Center and aesthetic practice - SkinStatMD. She is also the published author of “Ayomide and Seyi's Kitchen : A kids' guide to plant based nutrition from A to Z” where she shares tips that she and her own children have found helpful to improve their health and wellness.

Synopsis:

• Discover the effect of your children’s environment and its impact on how they prioritize their health.
• Understand the many health benefits that a plant based diet can offer to children throughout their spectrum of growth.
• Gain insight on how to overcome some of the barriers to pursuing a plant based diet for your family.
• Get Dr. Margaret’s “Icy Smooth Tea” on helpful and flavorful ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies!

Connect with Essence of Health:

– www.DrShayla.com/EOH

- FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge

– FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health”

–Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!

– FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide

–Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok.

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Connect with Dr. Margaret Towolawi: www.margarettowolawimd.com

Grab a copy of “Ayomide and Seyi's Kitchen”:

https://www.margarettowolawimd.com/shop

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Plant Based Plate for Kids ; African American Vegan Starter Guide

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!

Today we are "reheating" The Tea About Breast Cancer with a fresh listen for 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 Cancer
• Discover the disparities for women of color as it relates to Breast Cancer
• What is Triple Negative Breast Cancer and why is it important?
• Examine one’s risk for the development of breast cancer
• Get some “crackling hot tea” on the link between processed meats and cancer in our Ask The Expert Segment

American Cancer Society - Breast Cancer: https://essenceofhealth.link/ACS-BreastCancer

Breast Cancer Support Groups: https://essenceofhealth.link/BreastCancerSupport

How to perform a Self Breast Exam: https://essenceofhealth.link/Self-Breast-Exam

Mammogram Resources: https://essenceofhealth.link/ABCF-Mammogram-Assistance

https://essenceofhealth.link/CDC-Mammogram-Assistance

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) Breast Cancer Fact Sheet:

https://essenceofhealth.link/PCRM-BreastCancer

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!

– Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge

–Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD

–Learn more about Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching at www.DrShayla.com/EOH

–Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok.

The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men, with about 1 in 8 men being diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Early detection through regular screening is crucial, as prostate cancer is often without symptoms in its early stages.

One key to early detection and proper diagnosis is through having an important discussion with your Primary Care Physician regarding your personal risks and timing of screening. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Byron Jasper and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫”.

Dr. Byron Jasper is a Board Certified Family Physician and the esteemed Founder and CEO of Byja Clinic, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) Clinic located in Baton Rouge, LA. He also has extensive expertise in the fields of Community Health Leadership Development, HIV and Hepatitis care. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Jasper is the author of the widely praised book Byja Blueprint: An Introductory Guide to Direct Primary Care For Doctors, Patients, and Businesses.

Synopsis:

• Discover the importance of the prostate gland and its role in men’s health
• Understand the current screening guidelines and why discussing these guidelines in detail with your PCP is of great importance
• Explore what risk factors you may personally have for increasing your risk for Prostate Cancer
• Understand how Prostate Cancer impacts communities of color
• Get Dr. Jasper’s “piping hot tea” on common myths about Prostate Cancer and why a drive by exam can be detrimental

Connect with Essence of Health:

–FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge

–FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD

–Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching: www.DrShayla.com/EOH

–FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide: https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book

–Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok.

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Connect with Dr. Byron Jasper:

www.byja.org

Linkedin: Byja Clinic

Instagram: @byjaclinic

Facebook: @byjaclinic

Byja Radio Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/byja-radio/id1735755360

Byja Blueprint Book: https://books2read.com/byjablueprintDPC

The Essence of Health is in You!

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast! Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies have shown that there is a portion of the general population that may have some degree of thyroid hormone dysfunction leading to a variety of symptoms, with normal test results.

This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we'll have a two-part episode with guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Dana will be spilling "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝: 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐". Listen to last week’s episode for Part 1.

Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist, thyroid surgeon, and founder of Consultants in Metabolism. She specializes in the medical treatment of Hashimoto's disease and helps patients regain their energy and vitality.

Synopsis:

• Discover the impact of stress on our thyroid and overall health
• Understand the thyroid gland’s role in optimizing your Gut Health
• Get insight on certain foods that may or may not be helpful in promoting healthful thyroid function
• Explore some of the environmental toxins that may disrupt your endocrine system and how to identify them
• Get Dr. Dana’s "thyroid nutrition tea" on dietary measures for thyroid health and metabolism

Connect with Essence of Health:

– FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge: www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge

– FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD

–Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching: www.DrShayla.com/EOH

–Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!

– FREE "Healthy Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle" Guide: https://essenceofhealth.link/e-book

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Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs:

Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/

Facebook: @consultantsinmetabolism

Instagram: @danagibbsmd

YouTube: @danagibbsmd8190

TikTok: @dana.gibbs.md

Podcast: “Beyond The Thyroid” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373989

Resources to avoid Toxins:

EWG’s Healthy Living/Skin Deep App

Think Dirty App

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!

Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies have shown that up to 60% of the population may have some form of thyroid dysfunction that they are totally unaware of.

This month on The Essence of Health Tea Time podcast, we'll have a two-part episode with guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs. On today's episode, Dr. Shayla and Dr. Dana will be spilling "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 - 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏".

Dr. Dana Gibbs is a board-certified otolaryngologist, thyroid surgeon, and founder of Consultants in Metabolism. She specializes in the medical treatment of Hashimoto's disease and other complex thyroid-related illnesses and chronic fatigue. Dr. Gibbs helps patients who have not responded to levothyroxine or who were not offered treatment due to normal TSH regain their energy and vitality.

Synopsis:

• Discover the most common thyroid disorders and their typical symptoms.
• Learn about often-overlooked symptoms of thyroid dysfunction that might surprise you.
• Understand why TSH alone isn't enough and explore the comprehensive thyroid testing approach Dr. Gibbs uses.
• Gain insights into the intricate balance of your thyroid hormones and how other thyroid tests may be helpful.
• Get the "thyroid tea" on how proper thyroid balance affects everything from weight management to brain function.
• Stay tuned next week to hear part 2 of this episode...

Connect with Essence of Health at www.DrShayla.com/EOH

– Join the FREE Nourish & Flourish 5 Day Challenge at www.DrShayla.com/NFchallenge

–Take our FREE Class “Ditch The Diet: Mindful Strategies for Lasting Metabolic Health” at www.DrShayla.com/DTD

–Click the SUBSCRIBE button on your favorite podcast platform so that you never miss a moment of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!

–Follow Dr. Shayla on social media at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at DrShayla on TikTok.

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Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs:

Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consultantsinmetabolism

Instagram: @danagibbsmd

YouTube: @danagibbsmd8190

TikTok: @dana.gibbs.md

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danagibbsmd/

Podcast: “Beyond The Thyroid” https://www.buzzsprout.com/2373989

The Essence of Health is in You!