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• Male Hormones: What Every Man Needs to Know with Dr. R. Kumar

  Low energy, low libido or body changes? Hormonal changes aren’t just a female issue. Learn how male hormones, including testosterone, affect your health and vitality. We cover signs of male hormone imbalance, andropause and the lifestyle tweaks that can make a difference. Integrative physician, Dr. R. Kumar, shares science-backed insights and actionable tips to help you feel your best.  In this episode you’ll hear:2:30 – About male hormones including testosterone4:45 – Low testosterone levels7:20 – What is the function of testosterone in men?8:15 – Hormonal imbalance for men and the causes9:30 – When does testosterone start to drop naturally?9:45 – What supports testosterone production?10:30 – Alcohol’s effect on male hormones11:00 – When to check testosterone levels?12:15 – DHEA14:15 – Bioidentical testosterone15:40 – Lifestyle and diet strategies to support healthy testosterone16:40 – Food sources of zinc18:00 – Whole food plant-based diet to support hormones and the microbiome20:15 – Is soy bad for men?24:30 – Testosterone and cognition25:30 – Cost of testosterone27:00 – Finding an integrative physicianGuest Link: https://www.ommanicenter.com/Resources referenced in the episode:·      Understanding How Our Body Works webinar by Dr. Rose Kumar·      Balancing Female Hormones in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. R. Kumar podcast·      Reversal of cognitive decline: A novel therapeutic program CREDITS:Executive Producer and Host: Esther GarfinSound Recording and Editing: Will Crann  Click here to sign up for our free newsletter.  To become a podcast supporter, click here.

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• Balancing Female Hormones in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. R. Kumar

  Feeling off lately - mood swings, weight changes, low energy, or poor sleep? It could be your hormones. In this episode, Integrative physician, Dr. Rose Kumar, is coming to the rescue! She breaks down the confusing world of hormone balancing vs. hormone replacement, including what you need to know about bioidentical hormones, hormone testing, symptoms of estrogen dominance, and the role of diet and lifestyle. Whether you’re in your mid-thirties and your hormones are starting to change or you’re adjusting to life post-menopause, this episode gives you practical tools to understand your hormones and support your body through every stage.  In this episode you’ll hear:1:10 – Why an episode about hormones?3:15 – Who is Dr. Rose Kumar?5:30 – What should women understand about hormones?8:00 – Danger of high dose hormones8:45 – Premenopause & perimenopause hormonal changes in your 30’s & 40’s12:00 – Hormone balancing vs. hormone replacement13:00 – What are bioidentical hormones?14:00 – What hormones are FDA approved?15:30 – Therapeutic use of hormones17:10 – Are there any BHRT studies?19:30 – Estrogen and progesterone hormone ratios and doses24:00 – Symptoms of estrogen dominance         25:30 – Can you have hormone imbalance even without symptoms?27:00 – How does plant-based eating and lifestyle affect hormones?28:15 – Is soy good or bad for you?31:30 – Which food helps hormonal imbalance?36:15 – The expanding waistline36:45 – Hormone testing: what to check and how often in your 30's, 40's & 50's44:45 – Menopause by definition45:00 – How long should a postmenopausal woman be on hormones?46:00 – How do you reverse bone density loss?Guest Link: https://www.ommanicenter.com/CREDITS:Executive Producer and Host: Esther GarfinSound Recording and Editing: Will CrannPlease consider supporting us on Buy Me a Coffee.

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• Easy Energy Ball Recipe with Emmanuelle Bonham, Part 2

  Looking for a delicious, no-fuss snack that fuels your day and fits your plant-based lifestyle? Emmanuelle Bonham shares her go-to energy ball recipe – a perfect blend of nourishment, simplicity and feel-good ingredients. Whether you need a pre-workout bite, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a kid-friendly treat, this is your new favorite recipe. Bonus: no oven required!CREDITS:Executive Producer and Host: Esther GarfinSound Recording and Editing: Will Crann©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.RECIPE (Courtesy of Emmanuelle Bonham)Energy Balls – Nut-Free Option Included🛒 Ingredients (Metric) ·      130 g oat flour (or rolled oats if you like a chewy texture)·      40 g chia seeds·      40 g flaxseeds·      ½ tsp salt·      85 g high quality maple syrup·     180 g smooth peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)·      ½ tsp vanilla extract🛒 Ingredients (US/Canada Cups)·      ½ cup oat flour (or rolled oats if you like a chewy texture)·      ¼ cup chia seeds·      ¼ cup flaxseeds·      ½ tsp salt·      ¼ cup high quality maple syrup·      ¾ cup peanut butter (or SunButter)·      ½ tsp vanilla extractInstructionsMix dry: In a large bowl, combine oats, chia, flaxseeds, and salt.Add wet: Stir in maple/honey and peanut/sunflower butter until fully combined.Add vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract. Chill for 20–30 minutes if mixture is too soft. Shape: Roll into 22-23 balls (approx. 20 g or 1 tbsp each). Chill: Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm.Storage                                                                                            ·      1 week at room temp·      2 weeks in the fridge·      3 months in the freezerTo support our show, please consider "buying us a coffee" at https://buymeacoffee.com/alternativefoodnetwork

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• Emmanuelle Bonham on Redefining Luxury, Part 1

  What if luxury wasn’t about excess—but about intention, compassion, and alignment? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Emmanuelle Bonham, founder of Kind Luxury, a lifestyle movement that's changing the way we think about what it means to live well and beautifully without causing harm.In this episode you’ll hear:2:30 – Summer in Dubai4:30 – What is Kind Luxury?12:40 – What are the roadblocks to diet change?14:15 – Energy balls and their benefits15:40 – How to identify cruelty free, ethically sourced brands?20:40 – Helpful tools to make informed purchase decisions  As referenced in the episode:  ·      Leaping Bunny: https://www.leapingbunny.org/·      Peta: https://www.peta.org/living/personal-care-fashion/petas-ultimate-cruelty-free-list/·      Cruelty Free International: https://crueltyfreeinternational.org/·      EWG: https://www.ewg.org/CREDITS:Executive Producer and Host: Esther GarfinSound Recording and Editing: Will Crann©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.To support our show, please consider "buying us a coffee" at https://buymeacoffee.com/alternativefoodnetwork.

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• Do You Have Chronic Inflammation?

  Chronic inflammation may be silent but its impact on your health is loud. This 8 minute episode highlights what it is, what causes it, and its role in the development of serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues and even cancer. Learn how to take control of your health, starting with what’s on your plate.References:Reducing Inflammation in the Body, Culinary Medicine Recipe podcast, Episode 40  Alternative Food Network Youtube Channel  Free Alternative Food Network Newsletter Sign-UpCREDITS:Executive Producer and Host: Esther GarfinSound Recording and Editing: Will Crann©2025 Alternative Food Network Inc.

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