Age Less / Live More

Moringa is known as the “miracle tree” due to its many healing properties. With over 92 macro and mirco-nutrients, nearly every part of the tree can be used to heal and sustain life. This week, Lucas and Lisa Curtis discuss the power of moringa, and how the tree of life can help with malnutrition globally.     Lisa Curtis is the founder of a Morgina-based nutrition company called, Kuli Kuli. She began working on Kuli Kuli while in the Peace Corps in West Africa. As a volunteer in her village’s health center, she gained a first-hand understanding of the common nutritional challenges faced in West African villages and how moringa can play a role in helping to address those challenges.   Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic, wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House and worked at an impact investment firm in India.   You can learn more about her company at KuliKuliFoods.com   In this Show, You'll learn: All about moringa, and other micro and macro nutrient dense plant foods To what extent moringa can help with malnutrition, and other diseases How much moringa you should be consuming What is the future of food? Links & References from the Show: http://www.yogabody.com/yoga-talk-show/   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals   http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

Pop health losing weight advise tells us to, "eat less and exercise more" - but research has shown this rarely works. This week, Lucas and Dr. Lori Shemek deep dive into the research around inflammation on our waistline, which anti-inflammatory exercises and foods are best for “cooling” off, and lesser-known tips for finding balance.   Dr. Shemek has been a featured health expert on numerous radio and televisions programs including: Ladies Home Journal, Shape Magazine, Woman's Day Magazine, Health Magazine, I-Village, Yahoo, Livestrong, CNN, Fox News, The Ricki Lake Show and many others. Lori also has a new book, How to Fight FATflammation, which is available now on Amazon.   While you're listening, you can check out her site at:  www.dlsHealthWorks.com   In this Show, You'll learn: How inflammation can contribute or even cause weight gain Why inflammation is a modern day pandemic   Which forms of exercise are good and which are bad for inflammation The superfoods that “cool” your inflamed body Links & References from the Show: http://www.yogabody.com/yoga-talk-show/   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals    http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

The art of Feng shui was developed in China over 3,000 years ago, and it’s based on the notion that what's happening in our homes is essentially a reflection of what’s going on inside us. The idea is that if we succeed in achieving good Feng Shui in our living and working environments, this will invite happiness, health and fortune in our lives.   In this week’s episode, Lucas talks to Dana Claudat about the ancient art of Feng Shui. Dana Claudat is a Feng Shui and art expert that helps people create harmonious homes and lives using this ancient Eastern practice. Dana is the founder of, The Tao of Dana, a popular blog on Feng Shui, and a contributing writer and editor to a number of popular sites. The Tao of Dana was a Finalist in the 2014 Apartment Therapy Homie Awards for Best Home Design & Inspiration.   While you're listening, you can check out her site at:  www.fengshuidana.com     In this Show, You'll learn: the basics behind the art of Feng Shui how to improve the energy of your home what you can do to improve the Feng Shui at work   Links & References from the Show: http://www.yogabody.com/yoga-talk-show/   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals    http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

Fear is one of the most powerful motivators on the planet. Unfortunately, it usually motivates us to play small, hide in our own shell, and avoid the awkward and personally challenging situations needed for us to self actualize. But to face your fear, almost by definition, means to embrace rejection. And for most people, rejection is scary.     This week, Lucas and guest Jia Jiang discuss the power of “rejection therapy”. Jia Jiang is an entrepreneur, blogger, speaker and writer. He's the founder of the online site Fearbuster.com that aims to beat fear one rejection at a time. He conducted a personal experiment where he asked for 100 different whacky things 100 days in a row just to completely break down the fear of reaction and welcome the world of possibilities—and that's why I have him on the show here today.   While you're listening, you can learn more about his work at Fearbuster.com   In this Show, You'll learn: What is “rejection therapy” , and where the idea came from How you can go about defeating your fear of rejection Some exercise you can start practicing at home to improve your self-confidence   Links & References from the Show: http://www.yogabody.com/yoga-talk-show/   Got questions? Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals    http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

The Yoga Talk Show had over 200,000 listeners in 2014, and we’ve had the pleasure of hosting a number of amazing experts. From best-selling authors and medical doctors to yoga misfits and mind-body researchers, The Yoga Talk Show continues to attract thought leaders around the world. In this special episode, we compiled “best of” soundbites to highlight interviews you may have missed. We hope you enjoy these little gems of knowledge.   In this Show, You'll learn: The challenges faced by our food system, agriculture and sustainability The impact of stress and anxiety in our lives - and how to deal with it The benefits of a healthy, raw food diet Yoga, handstands, practice, meditation, teaching children, and more!   Links & References from the Show: http://www.yogabody.com/yoga-talk-show/   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals  http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

We all know green juice is good for you, but you can take it much deeper and actually “reboot” your health and detoxify your body. This week, Lucas Rockwood talks with Joe Cross about juicing for health, and the powerful impact of an all-plant diet. Joe Cross is an Australian entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and wellness advocate. You probably know him from his documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead in which he tells the story of his own 60-day juice fast and road trip . He is the founder of Reboot with Joe, a health and lifestyle company, and he's just released a new book called, The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet: Lose Weight, Get Healthy and Feel Amazing that is a best-seller.   In this Show, You'll learn: The benefits of juicing for health All about Joe’s 60-day juice cleansing story What juices you should be drinking if you want to reboot Blended drinks: juices vs. smoothies   Links & References from the Show: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals     http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

Back pain is pandemic, and it’s one of the top reasons people come to yoga class. In this week’s Yoga Talk Show episode, Lucas Rockwood and Esther Gokhale discuss how primal posture can help with chronic back pain. Esther Gokhale (Go-clay) has been involved in integrative therapies all her life. She studied biochemistry at Harvard and Princeton and, later, acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Oriental Medicine. After experiencing crippling back pain during her first pregnancy and unsuccessful back surgery, Gokhale began her lifelong crusade to vanquish back pain.   She is the founder and creator of, The Gokhale Method®, a unique, systematic approach to help people find their bodies’ way back to pain-free living.   Gokhale's book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated into eight languages. In 2010, Gokhale hosted the nationally televised program Back Pain: The Primal Posture Solution (available on DVD).   In this Show, You'll learn: how primal posture can help with back pain the benefits of "tucking in your tailbone" and other exercises for the back Esther’s thoughts on ergonomic chairs, body-forming mattresses and lumbar spine pillows   Links & References from the Show:   http://gokhalemethod.com   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals   http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

Do you have an irregular spinal curve? This week, Lucas Rockwood and Deborah Wolk talk about holistic healing and yoga. Deborah Wolk has been teaching students with scoliosis and other back conditions since 2000. She was the co-founder and co-director of the successful Yoga Union Center for Backcare and Scoliosis, and is founding member and manager of Samamkāya Yoga Back Care & Scoliosis Collective in New York City.   In this Show, You'll learn:   To what extent yoga can help with back pain Which poses are helpful or harmful if you suffer from scoliosis How much yoga you should be committing to on a daily basis to see results More about Deborah’s work and her success stories   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals   http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

  Chocolate-covered ants and other novelty foods have been around for ages, but is anyone moving beyond the novelty foods and taking a deeper look at the real nutritional benefits of edible insects? This week, Lucas Rockwood and Kevin Bachhuber discuss the topic of insects-as-food. Kevin has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Steven's Point, one of the nation's top schools for wildlife conservation and natural resources.   A lifelong urban farmer, Kevin founded Big Cricket Farms in response to growing water shortages, the rising costs of protein production, and a simple desire to eat bugs with friends. In 2006 his travels to Thailand, Kevin was able to sample a variety of edible bugs including crickets, and found them to be delicious! Upon returning to the USA, he also discovered that there were essentially no commercial sources of crickets for people to eat, so he decided to create one. In 2014, the time was ripe, and Big Cricket Farms was born.   In this Show, You'll learn: Why bugs might just be the future of food The farming of bugs in real life (what it’s like) Whether insects-as-food is truly sustainable Living off bugs: is it actually possible?   Links & References from the Show   http://nutritionstudies.org/ www.BigCricketfarms.com   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals    http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness

This week, Lucas Rockwood and Dr. Thomas Campbell discuss food, nutrition and the health of our planet. Dr. Campbell is the co-author of, The China Study, an extremely influential and highly-debated book on food, nutrition, and plant-based diets specifically. He is an instructor of clinical family medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. A board certified family physician, he has a primary care practice in Rochester, NY.   In addition, Dr. Campbell is the executive director and an educator at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, a nonprofit organization in Ithaca, NY, which promotes optimal nutrition through science-based education, advocacy, and research in partnership with eCornell, Cornell University’s online course provider. In this Show, You'll learn: The benefits of plant-based nutrition, raw foods and living foods The challenges of a wheat, soy, and starch-based approach to eating The healing impact of a plant-based diet on the human body The future of nutrition: how are we going to feed the world? All about Dr. Campbell’s new book, The Campbell Plan” Links & References from the Show   http://nutritionstudies.org/ http://www.thecampbellplan.com/   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals    http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness