Navigating Relationships, Wellness, and Everyday Life as an Animal Advocate vshvideo 2018-03-11 | Casey Taft, Ph.D. explains how to navigate relationships, wellness, and everyday life as an vegan and animal advocate.In addition to his work managing Vegan Publishers, Casey is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. He is an internationally recognized researcher in the areas of trauma and the family, winning prestigious awards for his work from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has published over 100 journal articles, book chapters, and scientific reports, and has consulted with the United Nations on preventing violence and abuse globally. He sees the prevention of violence towards animals as a natural extension of this work.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
The Scoop on Poop: Unleash Your Bowels Superpowers - Scott Harrington, DO vshvideo 2023-08-25 | Discover the secrets to optimal elimination with a vegan diet.● Explore the spectrum of normal elimination, foster a healthy gut microbiome, and harness the power of healthy fiber types. ● Dive into the utility and safety of bowel cleanses, validate the mind-body connection, and decode your gut's messages. ● Learn to diagnose digestive problems and unlock self-healing techniques for improved digestion. Join Dr. Scott Harrington on this captivating journey through the fascinating world of bowel health. Don't miss out as we reveal the benefits of going vegan for your bowel's superpowers!---Scott Harrington, DO, is a Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Physician dedicated to optimal health and wellness. He completed his education at West Point Military Academy and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2003. In 2012, Dr. Harrington adopted a vegan diet and his health dramatically improved. He vowed to share his experience with his patients. He founded Vegan Primary Care, a telemedicine practice available throughout most of the United States including Hawaii. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Eat Up Slim Down and Get Healthy - Chef AJ vshvideo 2023-08-07 | Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for over 46 years. She was the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ which aired on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor and professional speaker, she is the author of three best selling books, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquer Cravings, Overcome Food Addiction and Lose Weight Without Going Hungry, Own Your Health and The 10th Anniversary Edition of Unprocessed, all which have received glowing endorsement by many luminaries in the plant-based movement. Chef AJ was the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles where she was famous for her sugar, oil, salt and gluten free desserts which use the fruit, the whole fruit and nothing but the whole fruit. She broadcasts CHEF AJ LIVE! on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter daily. She is the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has helped hundreds of people achieve the health and the body that they deserve and is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol. In 2018, she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support#diet, #nutrition, #plantbased, #vegan, #weightloss, #health, #wholefoods,, #plantbaseddiet
Prostate and Breast Cancer: Lower your Risk! - Peter Rogers, MD vshvideo 2023-07-22 | Peter Rogers MD, also known as the Spartan Vegan, is a radiologist/neuroradiologist. He also did a fellowship at Harvard imaging guided surgery (interventional radiology). While in his mid-30s, with the increasing responsibilities of his growing family and a heavy workload, he found his health deteriorating as his weight increased. However, inspired by the teachings of Dr. John McDougall, he learned his way to health and an ideal weight range in about 6 months through a whole food, plant- based diet. He is the author of books about nutrition & study skills including "How to improve blood flow," and "Hot topics in nutrition," among many others. He was an outstanding student in medical school and shares his skills with others through his prolific writing. He believes most disease is caused by poor nutrition & toxins, and that major medical textbooks are 50-100 years out of date. See more Peter Rogers's lectures at: youtube.com/c/PeterRogersMD/videosThese videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support#cancer, #prostatecancer, #breastcancer, #cancerrisk, #weightloss, #vegandiet, #plantbased, #hormones, #estrogen, #PSA, #cancerscreening, #wholefood, #nutrition, #Warburgeffect, #metaboliccancertheory, #mitochondrialmetabolictheory, #somaticmutationtheory
Improve Health, Hormonal Balance and Fertility with a WFPB - Richard Schmidt, MD vshvideo 2023-07-12 | Richard Schmidt, MD, talks about the benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet (for both men and women) on optimizing hormonal and fertility health, how it helped him to overcome gout, and on how to maximize general health through nutrition and exercise, no matter your age! Dr. Schmidt, whose diet has been WFPB since 2016, studied Biochemistry and Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He attended the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, did his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California, and later completed training in Reproductive Endocrinology. He is the Medical Director at NOVA IVF in Mountain View, California where he emphasizes the benefits of whole food, plant-based nutrition for maximizing his patients’ fertility potential. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, a Food for Life Instructor through the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine, and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support#hormoneimbalance, #hormones, #fertility, #fertilitytreatment, #gout, #wholefoods, #plantbased, #vegan, #nutrition, #exerciseforhealth, #reproductivehealth, #healthylifestyle
Increasing Life-Expectancy - Ruben J Guzman, MPH, LMP vshvideo 2023-05-01 | What if you could live a longer, healthier and happier life, without the pain of chronic disease? Over 75% of the early deaths in this county are caused by chronic diseases that are completely preventable and, in many cases, reversible. Research also shows that most people with heart disease, cancer and strokes have shorter lives and have a higher degree of complications in the last ten years of their lives. How do we prevent or reverse these conditions? We need to begin with the right information. In this seminar, you will learn: New cellular-physiology based science. Seven lifestyle medicine tips. What to eliminate and what to do. Ruben J Guzman, MPH, LMP is the author of Evolving Health and living proof of what it takes to lose weight, eat healthy and stay fit. Ruben possesses over 40 years of experience in the health field: attended 3 years at the UC Davis School of Medicine, holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from UCLA specializing in behavioral sciences/health promotion, and is a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has helped many of his clients to completely reverse their heart disease, diabetes and cancer markers. Having gone through his own health challenge and then losing 50+ pounds in 1995, Coach Ruben provides a living demonstration of what it takes to enjoy a lifestyle filled with energy, vitality and productivity. For more information, visit coachruben.com .NOTE: This is the fullest published version of this lecture. It is about 1-1/2 hours long. If you'd like to view or present the 58 min. 30 sec. version, which fits in a 1-hour TV time slot, please write to info@vsh.org.Books mentioned in this talk:Evolving Health: Maximize Your Energy Using the Wisdom of Science and Divine DesignRuben J Guzman MPHhttps://a.co/d/dDoDJoZPrevent And Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based CureCaldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., MDhttps://a.co/d/3S3lj9rConnected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our LivesNicholas A. Christakis MD PhDhttps://a.co/d/eRsBmeCAllen Carr's Easy Way To Stop SmokingAllen Carr https://a.co/d/6rEk3WQThe 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Kindle EditionGary Chapmanhttps://a.co/d/31JMAB9The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging PeopleGary Chapman and Paul White https://a.co/d/dGhSbMbThese videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
This Stinks! Industrial Animal Agriculture Victimizes Animals and the Planet - Joyce Tischler, JD vshvideo 2023-03-17 | The meat industry raises and kills 10 billion land animals in the United States each year for food, many of them in overcrowded unhealthy concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Some people call this "factory farming," but that term is misleading -- this massive industry is nothing like Old McDonald's Farm!Learn what attorney Joyce Tischler teaches law students about• the conditions in which these animals are raised, transported and slaughtered,• the policies that brought this system into existence and support its continuation,• the negative impacts on the animals, the environment, climate change, neighboring communities, workers, food safety and public health, and• how to challenge this system in the courts and legislatures.This presentation will provide you with the facts and figures you need to take action against this dirty, destructive industry!Joyce Tischler is Professor of Practice in Animal Law at the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon here in the U.S. She teaches Industrial Animal Agriculture Law, and Animals in the Law (survey course). She co-authored Animal Law: New Perspectives on Teaching Traditional Law, and is now co-authoring the first casebook on industrial animal agriculture law in the U.S.Joyce Tischler has devoted her career to advancing the field of animal law. In 1979, she co-founded the first U.S. nonprofit dedicated to protecting animals using the legal system, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). She served as the ALDF’s executive director for 25 years and then its general counsel until the spring of 2019.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Being Vegan with Persia White vshvideo 2023-02-16 | I will take you through my vegan journey: how I managed to influence almost every member of my family, my husband (Joseph Morgan, 22:45), and many friends to become vegan or vegetarian; what inspired me to become a vegan, and what helped me stay vegan. I’ll talk about the award-winning film Earthlings, and the impact of working on it for me and the people in my life. I’ll explain the benefits of eating a plant-based diet physically, emotionally, and creatively, and how the power of plants has affected my artistic health and slowed the effects of aging on my body. I’ll take a look at the connection between how we treat animals and our earth, and the impact it has had on society as a whole. Above all, I hope to inspire those who are considering transitioning to a vegan diet or are already on a journey to a plant-based diet; and help you to navigate family, friends, and travel as a healthy vegan. Actress, musician and filmmaker, Persia White is well known for her eight years as a series regular in the award-winning TV series Girlfriends, as well as for her recurring role on the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries. As a musician, Persia has worked with great artists such as Gary Wallis (of Pink Floyd), Dominic Miller (of Sting), Tricky (of Massive Attack), and Big Boi (of Outkast), to name a few. As a filmmaker, Persia co-produced the award-winning documentary Earthlings (narrated by Joaquin Phoenix), and has written and produced several award-winning independent film and television projects. Persia has been a vegan for over 25 years, and a lifelong advocate for human, environmental and animal welfare. She received a Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2005 from PETA, and has sat on the board of directors for the Humane Society of the United States (8 years), and for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society with Captain Paul Watson, working to protect the world’s oceans, and the creatures who dwell in them. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Dangerous Misconceptions About Your Body - Janice Stanger, PhD vshvideo 2023-01-19 | You may be confused about which food choices are healthiest. How do you decide, when so many knowledgeable-sounding people argue for competing diets?Understanding how your body works cuts through this chaos. What you don’t know can definitely harm you.Learn surprising facts that clarify dangerous misconceptions on nutrition and your body – going well beyond simplistic assumptions on “good” and “bad” foods and nutrients. Instead, you will begin to build a nuanced view of your body to confidently make the best decisions. Question: which macronutrient(s) – proteins, carbohydrates, or fats – are most important in the structure of your body, and why?Janice Stanger, Ph.D., author of The Perfect Formula Diet, is an educator and nutrition expert. She specializes in busting common myths about food, health, and aging, and in presenting science-based information in a way that’s clear and understandable. She enjoys sharing information to help people, our planet, and animals. Janice has spent 27 years critically analyzing plant-based nutrition research. Her Ph.D. is in Human Development and Aging from University of California, San Francisco – a leading health sciences campus. She is certified in plant-based nutrition through the T Colin Campbell Foundation. Janice also has an M.B.A from University of California, Berkeley.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
A Unifying Theory for Lifestyle Medicine - Dean Ornish, MD vshvideo 2022-12-19 | The same lifestyle changes—eat well, move more, stress less, love more—have been documented to help prevent and often reverse the progression of a wide range of the most common and costly chronic diseases. Why?Dean Ornish, M.D., is the founder and president of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF and Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSD. He received his M.D. from the Baylor College of Medicine, was a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He earned a B.A. in Humanities summa cum laude from the University of Texas in Austin, where he gave the baccalaureate address.For over 43 years, he has directed clinical research demonstrating, for the first time, that comprehensive lifestyle changes may begin to reverse even severe coronary heart disease, without drugs or surgery. Medicare created a new benefit category, “intensive cardiac rehabilitation,” to provide coverage for this program. He directed the first randomized controlled trial demonstrating that comprehensive lifestyle changes may slow, stop or reverse the progression of early-stage prostate cancer. His research showed that comprehensive lifestyle changes affect gene expression, “turning on” disease-preventing genes and “turning off” genes that promote cancer and heart disease, as well as the first controlled study showing that these lifestyle changes may begin to reverse cellular aging by lengthening telomeres, the ends of our chromosomes which regulate aging (in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, Nobel Laureate in Medicine & Physiology). He is currently directing the first randomized controlled trial to determine if comprehensive lifestyle changes may reverse the progression of early Alzheimer’s disease.He is the author of seven books, all national bestsellers, including four New York Times bestsellers. UnDo It! (coauthored with Anne Ornish) was published by Random House as their lead nonfiction title in January 2019. His three main-stage TED.com talks have been viewed by over seven million people.He was appointed by President Clinton to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy; by President Obama to the White House Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health; and by Governor Newsom to the Governor’s Brain Trust on Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Preparedness. He is also a member of The Lancet Oncology “Moonshot Commission.” He has been a member of the board of directors of the San Francisco Food Bank. Dr. Ornish and colleagues established a lifestyle medicine clinic at the St. Vincent de Paul Homeless Shelter in San Francisco where over 30,000 homeless people were treated.The “Ornish diet” has been rated “#1 for Heart Health” by a panel of experts at U.S. News & World Report for eleven years from 2011-2022. He co-chaired the Google Health Advisory Council with Marissa Mayer 2007-9.He received the 1994 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from the University of Texas, Austin; the University of California, Berkeley, “National Public Health Hero” award; the Jan J. Kellermann Memorial Award for distinguished contribution in the field of cardiovascular disease prevention from the International Academy of Cardiology; a U.S. Surgeon General Citation; a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association; the inaugural “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; the Beckmann Medal from the German Society for Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases; the “Pioneer in Integrative Medicine” award from California Pacific Medical Center; the Stanley Wallach Award from the American College of Nutrition; the Glenn Foundation Award for Research; the Bravewell Collaborative Pioneer of Integrative Medicine award; the Sheila Kar Health Foundation Humanitarian Award from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Plantrician Project Luminary Award; and others. Dr. Ornish has been a physician consultant to President Clinton since 1993 and consulted with the chefs at The White House, Camp David, and Air Force One to cook more healthfully (1993-2000).Dr. Ornish was recognized as “one of the 125 most extraordinary University of Texas alumni in the past 125 years;” by TIME magazine as a “TIME 100 Innovator;” by LIFE magazine as “one of the fifty most influential members of his generation;” by People magazine as “one of the most interesting people of the year;” and by Forbes magazine as “one of the world’s seven most powerful teachers.”These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Why is Nutrition So Confusing For So Many? - T. Colin Campbell, PhD vshvideo 2022-11-22 | Since the discovery of protein in 1939, nutrition has been ill-defined, in a way that primarily depends on the consumption of animal-based protein and on the summed activities of another 30-40 individual nutrients acting independently. Animal protein is not high quality as often said and the serious illnesses suffered (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and many autoimmune diseases) 70-80% of all deaths can often be reversed (treated) by the same nutritional protocol that prevents these diseases. Instead, we rely on the use of pharmaceuticals whose side effects are the fourth leading cause of death, at least.T. Colin Campbell, PhD, who, at Cornell University, presently holds his Endowed Chair as the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. His primary focus is on the association between diet and disease, particularly cancer. Although largely known for the China Study, one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted, and recognized by The New York Times as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology” —Dr. Campbell’s profound impact also includes extensive involvement in education, public policy, and laboratory research. He has received over 70 grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding (mostly with NIH), served on grant review panels of multiple funding agencies, actively participated in the development of national and international nutrition policy, and authored over 350 research papers, most published in peer-reviewed science journals.To synthesize his findings over his career, and to give back to the public whose lives are threatened by rampant misinformation and special interests, Dr. Campbell co-wrote The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health (2005, 2016), which has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 50 foreign languages. He’s also written the New York Times bestseller Whole (2013), The Low Carb Fraud (2013), and The Future of Nutrition. An Insider’s Look at the Science, Why We Keep Getting It Wrong and How to Start Getting It Right (2020). Several documentary films feature Dr. Campbell and his research, including Forks Over Knives, Eating You Alive, Food Matters, and PlantPure Nation. He is also the founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and the online Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate powered by eCornell. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Nutrition and Mortality in the Dual Pandemic - Kim Williams MD vshvideo 2022-10-10 | Heart disease, kidney disease and stroke mortality are increasing, driven by diet, exercise and lifestyle choices, mediated by a risk conferred by the microbiome. Poor nutrition promotes health inequities and ethnic disparities. Plant-based diets are associated with lower rates of obesity and diabetes, high quality of life and longer life expectancy, as well as less hypertension, dyslipidemia, peripheral artery disease, coronary disease, myocardial infarction, erectile dysfunction, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, stroke and death, much of which is mediated by the microbiome. In our dual heart disease and COVID-19 pandemic, we need to advocate for risk factor reduction, whenever and wherever possible by improving our microbiome to reduce mortality associated with nutrition-related illnesses. Dr. Kim Allan Williams is currently the Chairman of the University of Louisville Department of Medicine. He specializes in cardiology, cardio-nutrition, cardio- rheumatology, cardio-nephrology, preventive cardiology and cardiovascular radiology. He is a past President of the American College of Cardiology, past President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Black Cardiologists. He is also the founder of the Urban Cardiology Initiative in Detroit, Michigan, aiming to reduce ethnic heart care disparities. He continues community-based efforts in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center, including the H.E.A.R.T. program (Helping Everyone Assess Risk Today), screening for heart disease and intervening with education, nutrition and lifestyle changes. He has been a delegate for cardiology to the American Medical Association for over 20 years and has served as a consultant for the FDA and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. His current professional focus is on preventive cardiology, synthesizing data on cardiovascular risk and mortality due to nutrition. He has over 600 research and guideline publications, online resources, movies and lectures, most recently on the topic of cardio-nutrition. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention (ijdrp.org/index.php/ijdrp).A native of Chicago’s South Side’s inner-city schools, and a former professional tennis player and national tennis coach, Dr. Williams has over 40 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and clinician focused on advocacy for nutrition, national and international health care disparities, health care delivery, and advanced access to cardiac imaging.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Building Aloha Animal Sanctuary: How a Community Came Together to Help Farmed Animals vshvideo 2022-08-30 | How and why Aloha Animal Sanctuary was created and what it's plans for the future are.We take you on a virtual tour of our two-acre sanctuary, and introduce you to the 30+ residents who call the sanctuary home!The animals are always their own best advocates, so we share a few of their stories, including: a three-legged sheep named Gaia who uses a prosthetic and a wheelchair to keep up with her baby Felício, or recovering chickens Pomaikai and Andi, who were victims of the cockfighting industry.It has never been easy--especially not with the addition of a global pandemic--but thanks to the unwavering devotion of our community, the sanctuary continues to grow every single day!To donate, volunteer, or learn how you can help, please visit: http://www.alohasanctuary.orgPresented by:Lolita Ayala, whose whole ‘ohana volunteers, is also working towards her PhD in Communication and Behavior Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, researching consumer behavior in the shift towards plant-based foods.andJessica Palomino is also a pediatric nurse who, through her animal activism, first met the sanctuary’s three other co-founders: Nick Pecoraro, Hannah Mizuno, and Anchi Howitz.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Ruth Heidrich, PhD - Plant-Fueled Triathlete and Cancer Survivor vshvideo 2022-08-04 | Ruth Heidrich, PhD explains how a plant-based diet helped her beat cancer and become a world class athlete.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Your Body in Balance - The New Science of Foods, Hormones, and Health - Neal Barnard MD, FACC vshvideo 2022-07-13 | Dr. Neal Barnard is president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and the author of a great many books on nutrition, including his latest, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health. Dr. Barnard’s research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many people. In his latest study, his research team found a way to knock out menopausal hot flashes for many women, using just a simple diet change. Dr. Barnard is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Die- tary Guidelines for Americans. In 2015, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 2016, he founded the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, DC, as a model for making nutrition a routine part of all medical care.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Nutrition-Based Medicine: The Key to Healing in the 21st Century - Michael Klaper MD vshvideo 2022-07-12 | "Wake Up Doctor!"Your Patients Are Eating Themselves to Death!Presented by Michael Klaper, MDObesity, clogged arteries, Type-2 diabetes, many cancers and autoimmune diseases -- in fact, most of the chronic diseases that absorb most of the time, energy and finances in the health care system, are driven largely by the Standard American Diet, which is laden with an excess of animal-based products, refined carbohydrates and processed oils, along with many other adulterants. Changing to truly health-supporting food choices predictably results in dramatic improvement - if not complete resolution - of these fearsome diseases. Dr. Klaper will explain the (mal)nutrition-based pathophysiology of these common maladies, and present practical (and tasty) methods for instituting food choices that can effectively ameliorate these fearsome diseases! Michael A. Klaper, M.D. is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He received postgraduate training in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and orthopedics at University of British Columbia teaching hospitals in Vancouver and obstetrics at the University of California at San Francisco. He has practiced acute care medicine in Hawaii, Canada, California, Florida and New Zealand. Far more fulfilling to him is his current practice, focusing on health-promoting food and lifestyle choices to help people prevent the need for hospitalization and surgery. A long-time radio host and a pilot, Dr. Klaper has served as nutrition advisor to NASA’s programs for space colonists on the Moon and Mars. He makes the latest information on health and nutrition available through his website, DoctorKlaper.com, where visitors can find the numerous videos and DVDs he has produced, as well subscribe to his free newsletter, “Medicine Capsule.”These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Diet Impact on Climate Change, Chronic Disease, and COVID - John McDougall MD vshvideo 2022-05-15 | Dr. McDougall explains how what you eat can impact climate change, chronic disease and even COVID-19.John McDougall, MD is a board-certified internist, author of 13 national best-selling books, the international on-line “McDougall Newsletter,” and co-founder of the 10-day, live-in McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. He is a clinical instructor for 4 schools training young physicians and licensed in 5 states in the US to practice. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Plant-Based Diets in Chronic Kidney Disease - Shivam Joshi, MD vshvideo 2020-11-05 | Patients with kidney disease have historically been told to avoid plant-based diets for fear of raising serum potassium or phosphate levels, developing kidney stones, or becoming nutrient deficient. However, many patients with kidney disease who eat plant-based diets do not experience these issues and actually experience several health benefits, including improved blood pressure; reduced acid and phosphate levels; reductions in mortality and proteinuria; and a slower progression - if not reversal (in select cases) - of their underlying renal disease. As a result, an optimal diet for patients with renal disease is one that emphasizes the consumption of plant-based foods. Shivam Joshi, MD, is an internist, nephrologist, and plant-based physician practicing at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. He is a faculty member of NYU's School of Medicine with research interests in plant-based diets, evolutionary diets, fad diets, and nephrology. He received his BS from Duke University and his MD from the University of Miami. He completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and his nephrology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. You can follow him on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter (@sjoshiMD) or on his website (http://www.afternoonrounds.com).These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
How Not to Diet: Evidence-Based Weight Loss - Michael Greger MD vshvideo 2020-10-14 | What does the science show is the best way to lose weight? Dr. Greger has scoured the world’s scholarly literature and developed this new presentation based on the latest in cutting-edge research based on his new book How Not to Diet. An interesting Q&A follows the lecture.A founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in the defense of Oprah Winfrey in the infamous “meat defamation” trial.In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. His book How Not to Die became an instant New York Times best seller and his latest book How Not to Diet is projected to follow suit. His videos on more than 2,000 health topics freely available at NutritionFacts.org, with new videos and articles uploaded every day. He donates all proceeds from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements to charity. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
COVID-19 Awareness: Masks, Aerosols and More - Grace O’Neil, MD, FACEP vshvideo 2020-10-09 | We’re thrilled to have Dr. Grace O’Neil give this timely and informative presentation on COVID-19, including information on a preventive lifestyle and diet, and how people can stay safe and also do their part in keeping others safe. You’ll also learn about the effectiveness of different types of filter masks, about how aerosols and droplets spread disease, and one of the things you can do while staying at home to enjoy eating healthily.Grace O'Neil, MD, and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians is an emergency physician who practices in Hawaii. She graduated from New Jersey Medical School and completed her residency in New York. She steadily made her way westward, finally settling in Hawaii in 2013. She has been a vegetarian for over 27 years and a vegan for the past 11 years. After seeing many patients afflicted with chronic preventable diseases, she was inspired to create her blog “365 Days of Graceful Living” at http://graceinhawaii.com, which is dedicated to educating people about how chronic diseases can be prevented through lifestyle choices. She and her husband Tom live here in Honolulu where she also serves on the board of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
The End of Heart Disease 2020 - Joel Kahn, MD vshvideo 2020-09-10 | Heart disease has been the number one killer of men and women in the USA every year since 1918. Dr. Kahn will discuss what heart disease is, how it is detected early, how it is halted, and how it is reversed. His program is proven to reverse aging of arteries and restore health and vitality with a whole food plant-based diet,Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School. Known as "America’s Healthy Heart Doc", Dr. Kahn has triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. He was the first physician in the world to certify in Metabolic Cardiology with A4M/MMI and the University of South Florida. Dr. Kahn has authored scores of publications in his field including articles, book chapters and monographs. He writes health articles and has five books in publication including Your Whole Heart Solution, Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses and The Plant Based Solution. He has regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors Show, Dr. Oz, Larry King Now, Joe Rogan Experience, and with Bassem Yousef. He has been awarded a Health Hero award from Crain’s Detroit Business. He owns 3 health restaurants in Detroit and Austin, Texas. Find Dr. Kahn at http://www.drjoelkahn.com.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Improving Healthspan: Tools to slow Down Aging Irminne Van Dyken, MD vshvideo 2020-08-19 | Irminne Van Dyken MD, is a general and trauma surgeon who lives on Maui and works for the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. She thoroughly enjoys her busy practice. It is especially rewarding for her to see her patients do a 180 and completely restructure their lives around plant based living - the changes are unprecedented. Dr. Van Dyken is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also the first physician on Maui (and first surgeon in Hawaii) to be board certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, which she obtained in October 2018. She is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society for Endoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgeons, and the Southwestern Surgical Society. In her spare time Dr. Van Dyken loves yoga, photography, sailing, cycling and playing various musical instruments including the guitar, ukulele and violin. She shares her life with her husband Russell, 16-year-old dog Chaucer, 2-year-old dog Watson, and two cats. She has been vegetarian since she was 9 years old and strictly plant-based since 2010. She is a board member of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii and has a passion for educating others and sharing the benefits of healthy plant-based living. She and her husband Russell created "Out of the Doldrums" - a YouTube Channel (youtube.com/channel/UCl9qgv-QTihuFpxERmHvjYQ) and online presence promoting healthy, active, plant based living (on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube).These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Reversing Autoimmune Disease with Supermarket Foods - Brooke Goldner, MD vshvideo 2020-07-01 | Brooke Goldner, MD presents:* The protocol that reversed Lupus in Dr. Goldner and a multitude of diseases in others including various autoimmune diseases as well as other chronic diseases.* Three foods that are making you sick,* The three foods essential for healing,* The simple thing you can start doing right away that can save your life and make you feel younger, healthier, and more energetic using simple supermarket foods. Brooke Goldner, MD, has written two best-selling books: Goodbye Lupus and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health & Healing. She has been featured in multiple documentaries such as Eating You Alive, Whitewashed, and The Conspiracy Against Your Health, on TV news and the Home & Family Show, as well as many radio shows and podcasts, and is a highly sought after keynote speaker. She’s been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She is a regular contributor to T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and she was featured in the Journal of Disease Reversal reversing lupus in herself, as well as multiple cases studies in reversing end-stage kidney failure with her hyper-nourishing nutrition protocol. She is a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She is the founder of VeganMedicalDoctor.com, GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Lupus Recovery.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Preventing Heart Disease Rizwan Bukhari, MD vshvideo 2020-05-26 | The harmful effects atherosclerosis can have on the body, mainly as a result of lifestyle dietary choices such as consuming saturated fat, trans fats, and dietary cholesterol.Where these fats are mainly found, in animal products, including milk and eggs, and highly processed foods.What foods to stop eating to prevent or reverse atherosclerosis.What a diet rich in whole plant-based foods can do to help the arteries heal.Additional lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke.Rizwan H. Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who attended Johns Hopkins University, and medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.He has been practicing vascular surgery in Dallas for more than 20 years. His primary hospital is Baylor Sunnyvale, where he formerly was the Chief of Surgery. Currently, he serves on their Board of Directors and Board of Managers, and next year will be the Chief of Staff of the hospital.He also specializes in minimally invasive out-patient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage. He is a strong advocate of incorporating plant-based nutrition into his patient lifestyle modification programs.Website: plantbaseddfw.com Podcast: plantbaseddfw.com/podcastThese videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
COVID-19 Awareness vshvideo 2020-04-11 | Dr. Grace Chen O'Neil, MD, FACEP, is an emergency physician in Hawaii. She will be speaking about COVID-19 in this online lecture.
Food, Mood, and Women’s (& Mens) Health: What’s the Connection? - Linda Carney, MD vshvideo 2020-03-30 | How can food influence fertility, hot flashes, and the risks for cancer? Do vegans really suffer less depression than those on low-carb, high-protein diets? If studies show that whole food plant-based diets promote better moods, how does that work? Find out the scientific evidence that shows how food choices can enhance women’s health, emotional health, and financial health. Linda Carney MD, is double board-certified by ABEM and ABLM, and practices Lifestyle Medicine in her private Family Practice near Austin, TX. She documented corporate cost-saving health improvements for Whole Foods Market employees while serving as the first medical director for Rip Esselstyn’s Engine 2 Immersions. As a co-founder of http://www.ATXalive.com, she promotes oil-free vegan restaurant events and free health presentations at PlantPure Communities potlucks. She blogs regularly on http://www.DrCarney.com offering photos of her patients’ success stories, where viewers find more than 1000 scientific abstracts of studies supporting the plant-based lifestyle. Dr. Carney’s life-changing seminars, videos, and food coaching phone consults are offered through http://www.Veggievore.com.Mentioned in this talk (in no particular order):Ruth Heidrich PhD - http://www.ruthheidrich.comJohn McDougall MD - http://www.drmcdougall.comRip Esselstyn - http://plantstrong.comCaldwell B. Esselstyn Jr, MD - http://www.dresselstyn.comForks Over Knives - http://www.forksoverknives.comNeal Barnard MD - http://www.pcrm.orgNeil Nedley MD - http://nedleyhealthsolutions.comNina and Randa Nelson - http://www.ninaandranda.comT. Colin Campbell - nutritionstudies.orgPlant Pure Nation - plantpurenation.comMichael Greger, MD - nutritionfacts.orgThese videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
What Your Doctor Didnt Learn in Medical School Could Kill You - Laurie Marbas, MD vshvideo 2020-03-18 | Upon graduating from medical school, physicians take the Hippocratic Oath, the original of which says, “I will keep them from harm and injustice.” Most physicians don’t want to harm their patients and only want what is best for them. Unfortunately, the one thing that could reverse chronic disease and stop the need for most prescription medications, physicians didn’t learn about in medical school, so they continue to practice medicine the way they were taught, with a pen and prescription pad, and a scalpel. Those prescription medications have side effects and kill 106,000 Americans every year, according to one study. That would place your doctor as one of the leading killers of Americans. Scary isn’t it? Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA, is a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician utilizing food as medicine since 2012.She is the Managing Editor for the Plantrician Project’s International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention and works closely with the journal’s Editor in Chief, Dr. Kim Williams. She is also co-founder of the Healthy Human Revolution(http://healthyhumanrevolution.com) whose mission is to provide individuals with the knowledge, tools and mindset to successfully adopt and sustain a whole food plant-baseddiet.She received her dual degrees (MD and MBA) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and the TTU School of Business. She was awarded the Texas Tech University School of Medicine Gold Headed Cane Award, a symbol for excellence in the art of medicine and the care ofpatients.She is a USAF veteran who’s served in the Middle East and South America. She is a wife, mom of three grown children, author, speaker, and an avid runner.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
How Not to Go Extinct - Sailesh Rao, PhD vshvideo 2020-02-10 | This talk examines the top causes of premature extinction on Earth - climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystems collapse, chemical pollution and more, and explains how a nonviolent Eco-Vegan lifestyle mitigates all of these causes. It advances the hypothesis that an ecosystem’s role for human beings as the "Thermostat Species" is in harmony with scientific facts as well as with the foundational stories of major cultures. With strong scientific evidence, it shows why we need to transform to a largely Vegan World to continue fulfilling this ecosystems role as compassionate "Climate Healers" by 2026, seven short years from now, or risk our own extinction.Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers (climatehealers.org), a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. A systems specialist with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA, conferred in 1986, Dr. Rao worked on the Internet communications infrastructure for twenty years after graduation. In 2006, he switched careers and became deeply immersed, full time, in the environmental crises affecting humanity. Dr. Rao is the author of the books:* Carbon Dharma: The Occupation of Butterflies (2011) * Carbon Yoga: The Vegan Metamorphosis (2016). He is an Executive Producer of the documentaries:* "THEY Don't Want You To See", The Human Experiment (2013), * Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014)* What The Health (2017)* A Prayer for Compassion (2019)This presentation was co-sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii and these University of Hawaii at Manoa entities:* The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UHM (OLLI)* The Department of Linguistics (DoL) at UHM* The Institute for Sustainability and Resilience (ISR) at UHM.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Living in a World Where All Animals Matter - Liv Baker, PhD vshvideo 2020-01-27 | Humans and other animals are enmeshed in Nature, and all wildlife is impacted by human behavior. Compassionate Conservation is an emerging, multidisciplinary field of science that reimagines our relationship with and responsibility for wild animals by recognizing that we need a conservation ethic that prioritizes the protection of other animals as individuals, valued in their own right, not just as units of populations and species. It seeks to inspire scientifically and ethically sound conservation practice by embodying four core principles: 1) Help or do no harm: Harms to wild animals should be eliminated and minimized regardless of intention and purpose; 2) Individuals matter: Individual animals are important to the health of their social groups and populations; 3) Good labels or no labels: Negative labels (e.g., pest, nuisance) should not be used as they often belie the intrinsic and ecological value of animals, leading to inhumane treatment; 4) Foster co-existence: Human behaviors should be adopted that promote the sharing of space, and respect for animal wildness.Dr. Liv Baker is a conservation behaviorist and an expert in wild animal welfare. She researches the role individual, wild animals have in the health of their social groups and populations; exploring the similar patterns of well-being seen across the animal kingdom: that individuals want to hold sway over their lives; that good psychological health and social context matter, and that challenges and positive emotions are integral elements to being alive.Liv’s conservation and welfare research involve a range of animals, including elephants, cetaceans, primates, arachnids, rodents, and macropods. She teaches at Hunter College, USA in the Animal Behavior and Conservation program; is executive director of the Institute for Compassionate Conservation and research director with Mahouts Elephant Foundation, UK. Dr Baker is advisor for Elephant Aid International’s integrative health team, as well as scientific advisor for the Whale Sanctuary Project, and past fellow with the Centre for Compassionate Conservation, Australia. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
From Hunter to Gatherer - An Indigenous Woman’s Journey vshvideo 2019-12-13 | An indigenous woman’s journey from omnivore to vegan activist & entrepreneurThis storytelling type gathering will share the journey of Antoinette Ortiz-Sharfin who was raised in a small farming community in northern New Mexico and the evolution of her thriving vegan cafe business, “Herbivores” on the Big Island of Hawaii. Antoinette Ortiz-Sharfin grew up next door to her grandfather's farm in a pristine valley in Northern New Mexico. After her mother’s passed away, ending a 12-year battle with breast cancer, she began a healing journey which led her to Alaska where her husband worked as a commercial longline fisherman, and eventually to the Big Island of Hawaii, where they now run their vegan cafe businesses together.Mentioned in this talk:Taos, New Mexicoen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taos,_New_MexicoNative Americans and Vegetarianism by Rita Laws, Ph.D.ivu.org/history/native_americans.htmlThe World Peace Diethttp://www.worldpeacediet.comThe Four Agreementsen.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_AgreementsPeace Cafepeacecafehawaii.comLoving Hut (King Street, Honolulu)lovinghut.us/honoluluHerbivoresfacebook.com/HerbivoresCafeyelp.ca/biz/herbivores-kailua-kona?start=60These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Top Vegan Myths Debunked Mic the Vegan vshvideo 2019-09-13 | Mic the Vegan presents a highly visual presentation covering the top myths surrounding a vegan diet. Topics that are covered range from “Vegans can’t get enough protein” to “Cows are the only way to save the planet.” The presentation not only looks at the myths that are used to bring vegans down but also the myths that vegans create. As with any Mic the Vegan content, all significant claims in the presentation will directly cite research. Also true to any Mic the Vegan content, the presentation will be lighthearted and full of bad jokes.Mic (pronounced “Mike”, as in microphone and his first name Michael) the Vegan, has a bachelor’s degree in sustainable living, and is an industrial designer who designs water purification systems for the developing world. He is also a vegan science YouTuber who covers a variety of topics from the health benefits of a vegan diet and the environmental impact of eating animal products to the sociological phenomenon of casual animal exploitation. Based in the U.S., he regularly tackles debunking the myths that perpetuate harmful dietary and lifestyle behaviors - all with a drop of humor that he says only he thinks is funny. He is currently studying for a master’s degree in public health and his YouTube Channel has over 290,000 subscribers and 25,000,000 total views.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
How To Feed Your Cancer: Dietary Strategies to Keep Cancer at Bay vshvideo 2019-07-15 | A presentation by: Irminne Van Dyken, MDAt any given time a few of the 37 trillion cells in our human body have mutated into cancer cells. Our bodies, when given the right conditions, regularly perform targeted attacks on these mutants. What happens when conditions worsen to the point that our body can’t keep up, or can’t adequately attack these cells? Join us for a riveting discussion on how the simple decisions you make every day can have the most profound impact on your life. We will talk about lifestyle and dietary strategies to keep cancer at bay. We will talk about the controversial stuff like soy, fasting, and the keto diet.Irminne Van Dyken MD, is a general and trauma surgeon who lives on Maui and works for the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. She thoroughly enjoys her busy practice. It is especially rewarding for her to see her patients do a 180 and completely restructure their lives around plant based living - the changes are unprecedented. Dr. Van Dyken is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also the first physician on Maui (and first surgeon in Hawaii) to be board certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, which she obtained in October 2018. She is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society for Endoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgeons, and the Southwestern Surgical Society.In her spare time Dr. Van Dyken loves yoga, photography, sailing, cycling and playing various musical instruments including the guitar, ukulele and violin. She shares her life with her husband Russell, 15-year-old dog Chaucer, 1-year-old puppy Watson, and two cats. She has been vegetarian since she was 9 years old and strictly plant-based since 2010. She is a board member of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii and has a passion for educating others and sharing the benefits of healthy plant-based living. She and her husband Russell created "Out of the Doldrums" - a YouTube Channel and online presence promoting healthy, active, plant based living (on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube).These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
How to Live to be 120: Healthy Longevity in the 21st Century vshvideo 2019-06-15 | Dr. Shintani, Harvard-trained nutritionist and medical doctor, will present the latest information on healthy longevity. Topics include:* 5 steps to control inflammation naturally* The Great Gluten Goof-up* Why detox is important* Control blood sugar with more carbs* The emerging role of gut flora in health * Surprising secrets to longer life.Terry Shintani, MD, JD, MPH, KGCSJ, received his master’s degree in nutrition at Harvard University and his Medical and Law degrees at the University of Hawaii. He is board certified in Preventive Medicine, is the Chair of the International Holistic Therapy Association, and a Member of the Council of Elders of Traditional Hawaiian Healers. In 1992, he published his results showing a reversal of markers for chronic disease such as a reduction in cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and weight, and has updated his program over the years to stay current with scientific research. He has been featured in Newsweek, on CBS This Morning, CNN News, Dateline NBC, and the Encyclopedia Britannica.Dr. Shintani has written 15 books including the Eat More, Weigh Less Diet, The Hawaii Diet, and The Peace Diet (see PeaceDiet.org). He is formally designated a “Living Treasure of Hawaii”. He has conducted health programs in Hawaii over 29 years, and has a YouTube channel atwww.AskDrShintani.com. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
The Pillars of Health: Your Foundations for Lifelong Wellness - John Pierre vshvideo 2019-05-14 | Learn the four solid principles that provide everyone with a strong foundation for lasting, lifelong well-being. John Pierre will share practical life-enhancing modalities and easy-to-implement information that will get everyone on the path toward attaining and maintaining vibrant health. He'll convey tips and tricks that are fun, enjoyable, and doable. The presentation will include information about the benefits of wholesome, delicious plant-based foods, along with the importance of engaging and expanding our mind with cognitive fitness modalities to keep them sharp and clear. Additionally, John will demonstrate how challenging our body with joyous physical motion is imperative to our well-being and how to invite more movement into our daily life. Finally, John will share how embracing a loving and compassionate outlook will create the solid “pillars” that lead to lifelong wellness. Nutrition and fitness consultant John Pierre has trained hard-core athletes, Hollywood celebrities, rock-stars, and Fortune 500 executives. Assisting a wide range of clientele and people of all backgrounds and fitness levels, John’s passion is to help everyone. Credited as being one of the first pioneers in the U.S. to create “brain-building” classes that enhance cognitive fitness in our geriatrics community, 30 years of experience has provided John with a unique understanding and ability to help others with cognitive challenges. John Pierre was recently inducted into the North American Vegetarian Society Hall of fame, and continues to contribute widely to magazines and publications in the area of health and fitness. John is the author of several books, including: The Pillars of Health, and Strong, Savvy, Safe, available at www.johnpierre.com, and has starred in numerous health-promoting DVD’s and online programs that reach countless individuals all over the world.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Meat Eating and Mind Games - Milton Mills, MD vshvideo 2019-04-08 | Humans have the anatomy, physiology and palate of herbivores! We naturally love and crave the tastes, textures, colors and varieties of various plant foods. Although we often eat meat, we really don't like it! That’s why we are compelled to change its form, taste and texture to make it acceptable, and palatable. But, as medical science has shown us, meat and other animal foods are detrimental to our long-term health, promote chronic disease and lead to premature death.Learn what our biology and psychology are trying to teach us about who we are as a species, and what we should eat for our health, well-being and longevity, as opposed to what many of us choose to eat out of habit, custom and lack of knowledge! Dr. Milton Mills is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine and a practicing Critical Care physician in the Washington, DC metro area. Dr. Mills’ compassionate and encompassing worldview has led him to apply his knowledge about preventative healthcare toward the unique challenges of those who are under-served by the mainstream medical model: minority and less affluent populations. In the past Dr. Mills has served as Associate Director of Preventative Medicine for Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine and co-authored published articles on the Racial Bias in Federal Nutrition Policy. Dr. Mills is a powerful public speaker, an empathetic healthcare ally, and most importantly a foremost advocate for a whole food, plant-based diet. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Food Sovereignty: The Power of Food vshvideo 2019-03-09 | From providing our bodies with optimal nutrients to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, eating a plant-based vegan diet is the number one choice we can make to improve personal and global health.To truly understand the power of food and its impact upon our ecological, socio-cultural, and economic health we need to look at the entire system holistically. Food sovereignty’s culturally systemic approach supports people working collaboratively to produce their food locally, centering on the importance of healthy nutrients, the environment, and promotion of social justice and equity.Learn how plant-based pilot projects in Waimānalo, using this framework, are implementing this community-based approach to health!Dr. Malia Smith graduated from Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, going on to receive a BA and Masters in corporate communication, and a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles where she graduated with distinction. Currently, she is the owner/president of Sustainable Ideation, LLC, which has been contracted to provide sustainability solutions, research and reports for groups like the OHA, and the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture.Dr. Smith has an extensive background in education administration, strategic planning, and sustainable development, and has provided services to various organizations, schools, political candidates, and governmental agencies.She also owns and operates ʻAi Love Nalo store and wellness center, (http://ailovenalo.com) which features contemporary vegan versions of traditional native Hawaiian dishes such as laulau, and is also a healing center in Waimānalo on the island of Oahu.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
The Humane Hoax - Hope Bohanec vshvideo 2019-02-09 | This presentation explores Hope Bohanec’s book, The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat?, examining the new trend of alternative, small scale animal farming. It is becoming popular to support cage-free eggs, family-farmed dairy, and organic meat— but is this trend really the answer to the plentiful problems of raising animals for food? What do the labels really mean? Is free-range better for the environment? Is organic more humane? This presentation offers answers to these critical questions.Hope Bohanec has been active in animal protection and environmental activism for over 25 years, and published the book The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? (http://www.the-ultimate-betrayal.com). A nationally recognized leader and speaker in the animal protection movement, she serves as Projects Manager for United Poultry Concern (http://www.upc-online.org) Hope is also the Executive Director of Compassionate Living (http://www.compassionate-living.org), a Sonoma County, California based vegan advocacy organization, as well as the primary organizer for UPC’s annual Conscious Eating Conference at UC Berkeley, the Sonoma County VegFest and the Berkeley Earth Day.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Preserving Brain Health: Impact of Nutrition on Alzheimers vshvideo 2018-12-25 | Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai will describe the profound effect of lifestyle on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. In their research at Loma Linda, one of the healthiest places on earth, they were able to demonstrate the remarkable influence of lifestyle on cognitive health. What was consistently demonstrated was that a whole food, plant-based diet conferred protection against brain diseases such as stroke and Alzheimer's despite genetic risk. They’ll further discuss other lifestyle factors alsoimportant in preventing and even reversing cognitive decline.Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, is co-director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. Dean trained in Neurology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and completed fellowships in neurodegenerative diseases and dementia at the National Institutes of Health and UC San Diego. He also has a PhD in Healthcare Leadership with a focus on community health from Andrews University.Ayesha Sherzai, MD, is a neurologist and co-director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University, where she leads the Lifestyle Program for the Prevention of Neurological Diseases. Upon completing a Preventive Medicine and Neurology residency, she received a fellowship in Vascular Neurology and Epidemiology at Columbia University. She is also a trained plant-based culinary artist.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Food. Health. Planet. Our Future as a Species - James Morris Hicks vshvideo 2018-11-29 | Our future as a species is riding on our food choices in the 21st century. It is the most important topic in the history of humanity. Jim Hicks’ presentation will help you to put all the pieces of the puzzle in the proper perspective: our planet itself (as a tiny piece of the universe), our time on this planet, and what we humans must do to help make it possible for Mother Earth to sustain us indefinitely. He draws on both history and science in reaching conclusions, and explains the simple steps that all of us can take to promote health, hope, and harmony on planet Earth.Jim Hicks, a senior corporate executive for many years, began a comprehensive study of the optimal diet for humans and what we eat from a global perspective in 2002. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University and an MBA from the University of Hawaii, a degree he earned while serving as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard in Honolulu. In 2009, he earned a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, where he has served on the board of directors for six years. He published his first book Healthy Eating, Healthy World in 2011. Four years later, he teamed up with a medical doctor to publish the 4Leaf Guide to Vibrant Health. Concurrently, he has posted over 1100 articles about food, health and sustainability at http://hpjmh.com. Most recently, as a writer, speaker and activist, he has focused on the crucial issue of food choices in this century.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Delaying Death and Avoiding Disability - Don Forrester, MD, FACPE vshvideo 2018-11-08 | Learn a new perspective and information on how you can prevent and reverse significant chronic conditions. Dr. Forrester reviews important concepts from the fields of engineering, medicine, quality improvement, human learning, sustainability and complex systems. Combining these concepts with the best science, he focuses on diabetes, weight loss, high blood pressure and dementia. Learn the distinction between “normal” and “healthy” and get a new “prescription” for delaying death and avoiding disability.Don obtained his undergraduate Chemical Engineering degree from Lehigh University; his medical degree from Georgetown University; and completed his residency in Family Medicine in Sacramento. He is board certified in Family Medicine, a fellow with the American College of Physician Executives and a graduate of Intermountain Healthcare’s Advanced Training Program in quality improvement.He practiced with The Permanente Medical Group in Sacramento from 1978 to 2008 while also serving in a variety of leadership positions. Since 2008 he has done research, writing and presentations on the prevention and reversal of chronic conditions. He provided the clinical care for EarthSave’s Meals for Health programs in Sacramento and Berkeley. Currently, he serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Switch Healthcare. He is a part-time staff physician at the McDougall clinic and serves on the board of http://NutritionFacts.org. He and his wife Beth live in Sacramento, CA.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
The Vegan Heart Doctor’s Guide to Reversing Heart Disease, Losing Weight, and Reclaiming Your Life vshvideo 2018-09-23 | If you suffer from heart disease, you are all too familiar with the standard treatment plan of pills, doctor’s appointments, and tests. What happens inside medical offices and hospitals is only a tiny part of what it really takes to heal heart disease. Most conventional doctors barely mention lifestyle. And yet, what you eat and how much you move are central to attaining optimal health. Learn what heart disease is, how a plant-based diet can prevent and reverse heart disease, and some tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet.Heather Joy Shenkman, MD, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist in practice in the Los Angeles area. While she performs complex angioplasties to open up clogged coronary arteries, she prefers to help her patients reduce their risk of heart disease through a healthy lifestyle, including a plant-based diet and regular exercise, in addition to medication when appropriate. She is an avid athlete, having completed over a hundred events of various distances, from sprint triathlons to Ironman distance triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons, and several hundred-mile century cycling events. Dr. Shenkman is a strong believer in a plant-based diet for heart health, as numerous studies have demonstrated prevention and even reversal of coronary artery disease. She has written the just-published: The Vegan Heart Doctor’s Guide to Reversing Heart Disease, Losing Weight, and Reclaiming Your Life. Her website is www.drheathershenkman.com and she can be followed on Twitter at @veganheartdoc.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Paradise Found! - What Farm Animals Teach Us About Compassionate Living vshvideo 2018-08-12 | Have you ever cuddled a soft chicken, brushed a cow, or given a belly rub to a pig? These can be life-changing experiences for people fortunate enough to visit Leilani Farm Sanctuary, a joyful place both for rescued farm animals and for the humans who learn to appreciate them as individual beings, not as food. Embark on a journey of learning the truth about animal exploitation, questioning the status quo, and exploring better ways to live; and how we can make new, informed food choices, aligned with compassion, that will optimize our physical health in ways that are ecologically sustainable. Laurelee Blanchard, Leilani Farm Sanctuary’s founder, will also share some beautiful stories and photographs of the animals who live there!Laurelee Blanchard, founder and president of Leilani Farm Sanctuary, left a successful career in the business world to devote her life to animal protection. Leilani Farm Sanctuary of Maui--an all-volunteer, non- profit organization--is home to nearly three hundred rescued animals, including goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, donkeys, geese, deer, cats, pigs, sheep, turkeys, guinea pigs, tortoises, and a cow. The Sanctuary provides educational programs for school groups and special- needs visitors; it also offers tours to the general public. Her newly released book, Finding Paradise: Leilani Farm Sanctuary of Maui, chronicles her dramatic journey from corporate America to a life with farm animals. Amazon: amazon.com/Finding-Paradise-Leilani-Farm-Sanctuary/dp/0692857605These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
James Aspey - Almost Dying Inspired Me to Become a Vegan Animal Advocate vshvideo 2018-07-09 | Accompany James Aspey on his journey from drugs, cancer & bulimia to surfing, veganism & meditation.To stop animal suffering and make this world a better place, James took a one year Vow of Silence, cycled 5000km, got tattooed for 25hrs and gives free speeches all over the world.Learn more about James Aspey:★ http://www.jamesaspey.com.au/★ YouTube: http://youtube.com/voiceless365★ Facebook: http://facebook.com/jamesaspeyactivism★ Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamesaspeyWebsites and movies mentioned in James Aspey's Honolulu lecture:Earthlings (Movie) http://www.nationearth.comDominion (Movie) http://www.dominionmovement.comForks Over Knives(Movie) forksoverknives.comCowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (Movie) http://www.cowspiracy.comSpeciesism: The Movie (Movie) speciesismthemovie.comVegan leather made from pineapple: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi%C3%B1atexvegankit.com (information for new vegans) http://vegankit.comchallenge22.com (22 day vegan challenge) challenge22.comBreaking My 365 Day Vow of Silence (You Tube) youtu.be/zgR_zz8KmbsThis talk was sponsored by:Vegetarian Society of Hawaii http://www.vsh.orgSenator Mike Gabbard capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=gabbardDown to Earth downtoearth.orgThe venue was arranged by 'Iolani Peace Institute at 'Iolani School iolani.orgThis event was organized by:The Good Food Movement goodfoodmvmt.orgAnonymous for the Voiceless anonymousforthevoiceless.orgThese videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Why I Dont Eat Fish vshvideo 2018-06-25 | A lot of people mistakenly think that eating fish is healthy. Suzanne Frazer will talk about why fish is not a healthy food and why she personally does not eat fish. Learn about the chemicals manufactured into everyday plastic items, how plastic gets more toxic in the ocean from the accumulation of POPs (persistent organic pollutants) and the implications for seafood eaters of an ocean of plastic.Find out how our everyday choices including what we eat and buy can make a difference in protecting our health, the environment and marine life. Come and be inspired and empowered with knowledge to make simple, easy changes to your lifestyle to protect your long term health and that of our ocean planet. Suzanne Frazer is the Co-Founder and President of Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai‘i (B.E.A.C.H.) - an award winning, non-profit organization she founded with Dean Otsuki in 2006. B.E.A.C.H. brings awareness and solutions to plastic marine debris through: environmental education in schools and the community; marine debris removal and research; and plastic reduction/litter prevention campaigns. The purpose of B.E.A.C.H. is to inspire actions on an individual and community level that reduce and prevent marine debris, resulting in protection for Hawai‘i’s marine life, sea birds and ocean/coastal environment. Suzanne and Dean received the 2008 Living Reef Award for going above and beyond in their actions to protect the reef and B.E.A.C.H. received the 2012 Marine and Coastal Zone Advocacy Council Douglas Tom Award for preserving and protecting Hawai‘i’s marine and coastal environment and actively engaging the community, especially youth, among various other awards and recognitionsThese videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Inflammaging: How Inflammation Speeds Up Aging vshvideo 2018-06-07 | Learn about the connection between inflammation and cellular aging with Dr. Van Dyken. She will discuss the science behind how chronic low grade inflammation results in many chronic diseases suffered by people today such as diabetes, obesity, dementia and many cancers. She will then discuss the latest scientific research exploring the connection between our dietary choices and inflammation levels in our body. Irminne Van Dyken, MD, is a general and trauma surgeon at the Queen's Medical Center in Hawaii. She thoroughly enjoys her busy practice. It is especially rewarding for her to see the positive changes in her patients as they do a 180 and completely restructure their lives around plant-based living.In her spare time, Dr. Van Dyken loves yoga, photography, sailing, cycling and playing musical instruments including the guitar, ukulele and violin. She shares her life with her husband Russell, 14-year-old dog Chaucer and two cats. She has been vegetarian since she was 9 years old, and strictly plant-based since 2010. She has a passion for educating others and sharing the benefits of healthy plant based living. She and Russell created "Out of the Doldrums" - a YouTube Channel and online presence promoting healthy, active, plant based living (on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube).These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Happy Gut, Happy Life vshvideo 2018-04-27 | Learn about the trillions of symbiotic micro-organisms that live in and on your body, especially about the bacteria in your gut. Dr. O'Neil will talk about how you can optimize your diet and lifestyle to improve the health of these micro-organisms, which in turn will improve your health so that you can live a long, happy, and healthy life!Dr. Grace Chen O'Neil is a board certified emergency physician who practices on Oahu. She graduated from New Jersey Medical School and completed her training in New York. She has always loved Hawaii and decided to make Hawaii her home in 2013. Dr. O'Neil has been a vegetarian for more than 25 years and a vegan for the last 8 years. She advocates a plant-based diet for her patients to improve their health. In her free time, she blogs and creates videos about healthy living for her website 365 Days of Graceful Living (graceinhawaii.com).Dr. O'Neil also loves practicing yoga and preparing vegan treats in the kitchen. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Why Be Vegan? What Animal Communication Research Can Tell Us vshvideo 2018-03-31 | A presentation by Victoria Anderson, PhDBees recognize faces. Rats laugh when they’re tickled. Elephants have huge social networks. Crows tell their babies which humans are dangerous. Pigs like to play miniature golf. Octopuses can hold two conversations at once, using color patterns on different sides of their body. These are more than fun facts—they show that, although different from humans, other animals are sentient, and are much more like us than many of us allow ourselves to believe. In this presentation Dr. Anderson relates recent findings about animals’ sentience, and shares how this knowledge has convinced her of the truth of Jenny Brown’s statement, “Animals are here with us, not for us.” Victoria Anderson is Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. In June 2010 she attended Rory Freedman’s Get Real lecture at VSH O‘ahu, and became a VSH “homegrown vegan”. Two other things happened that year: she created a course at UHM in Animal Communication, and she began volunteering at an elephant sanctuary for abused and injured elephants in northern Thailand. Since then she has learned a great deal about how animals communicate within and across species. She will share some of this information in her presentation, and reflect on how it has affected her lifestyle choices. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Are GMO Plant Foods Better than Eating Animals — Why Are We Vegetarian? vshvideo 2018-02-20 | John Kelly, MD presents:Could the reasons that cause people to choose to consume a plant diet be altered by ever-advancing technology in such a way as to materially undermine those reasons? Will vegetarianism always be better than eating animals, regardless of what may happen to the growing and producing of plant foods? If you’ve already considered this question, you may want to do it again—food production technology is a fast-moving target, leading one international food scientist to point out that the nutritional content of our diet is changing faster than science can ascertain its effects on our health, or our planet. Dr. John Kelly completed his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Shepherd College in West Virginia, graduating Summa Cum Laude as a McMurran Scholar. He then completed the Dual MD/MPH Degree Program at Loma Linda University with honors. He is trained in Preventive Medicine and has done private and government-funded research in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Kelly was the founding President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and serves as adjunct faculty at two medical schools. He currently practices Lifestyle Medicine at the Black Hills Health & Education Center in Hermosa, SD. These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Food Choice and Sustainability—Tipping Point Realities vshvideo 2017-11-27 | A presentation by Dr. Richard OppenlanderDr. Oppenlander addresses the fact that our current choice of foods is the single leading contributing factor for the comprehensive effect of Global Depletion—climate change, land use inefficiencies/desertification and freshwater scarcity, irreversible damage to our oceans, loss of biodiversity and rapid mass extinctions of species, world hunger and food insecurity, and loss of our own health. Importantly, Dr. Oppenlander frankly discusses the imminent and narrowing time lines, or tipping points, that we face in terms of resolution and that time may, indeed, be running out for our own survival as a species. He challenges audiences with new insights regarding how this has occurred and what factors impede us from realizing positive change.Dr. Richard Oppenlander is a sustainability consultant, researcher, and author whose award-winning first book, Comfortably Unaware, is endorsed as a must-read by Ellen DeGeneres and Dr. Jane Goodall, among others. Dr. Oppenlander's most recent book titled Food Choice and Sustainability has won numerous awards including the 2014 International Book Award and the 2014 Green Book Festival Award and is being used by think tanks and strategists for developing initiatives to advance global change. Dr. Oppenlander is a much sought after international lecturer on the topic of food choice and how it relates to sustainability, speaking most recently to the European Parliament, and served as the lead consultant for two full-length environmental documentary films. Dr. Oppenlander has spent the past 40 years studying the effects food choices have on our planet and on us. Visit http://comfortablyunaware.com for more information.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support
Dangerous Foods, Beneficial Foods vshvideo 2017-11-14 | A VSH presentation by Janice Stanger, PhDFood Friends, Food EnemiesHave you ever been confused by conflicting advice on what to eat? It's easy to end up avoiding beneficial foods, while filling your plate with foods that are harmful. How can you get the facts about nutrition so that you make the best choices?Transform your understanding of what to eat and what to steer clear of, and most importantly, why. Foods contain thousands of substances that impact your body. What specific substances in foods make them healthy, and which make them dangerous? Just looking at sources of calories - fats, proteins, and carbohydrates - is too simplistic. You'll learn a better approach. Janice Stanger, PhD, is a nutrition expert, educator, speaker, and author of "The Perfect Formula Diet: How To Lose Weight and Get Healthy Now With Six Kinds of Whole Foods." Her mission is to provide you well-researched, solid, yet little-known, information on whole foods, plant-based diets so you can choose your diet based on facts, not myths. Janice has a PhD in Human Development and Aging from the University of California, San Francisco. She is certified in plant-based nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Foundation and has an MBA from University of California, Berkeley. She has spent over 22 years critically analyzing scientific studies on nutrition and health.These videos are made possible by the generous support of viewers like you. Please consider supporting these videos: http://www.vsh.org/support(c) 2017 Vegetarian Society of Hawaii
