The coronavirus pandemic has created health and wellness problems beyond just the virus.  Some people have not faired well with the social challenges the pandemic brought. Maladpative coping mechanism like overeating and indulging in unhealthy foods have been a struggle for many. Those with addictive behaviors and substance abuse problems have been tested as well as the very antidote to addiction is connection. Under these emotionally challenging circumstances we believe it very important to...

Unconditional love is a term that has gained a diverse social meaning.  At its foundation through it is a bond between the mother and the child at birth.  Not all people end up receiving unconditional love which can lead to unforeseen problems not only when the child becomes an adult but also if and when that person also has a child of their own and so on, which compounds over time.  Another interesting topic that will be discussed in this episode is misplaced unconditional love.  What many...

Inflammation wears two different hats.  One is acute inflammation such as when you experience swelling around an injury or you drink excessive amounts of alcohol and the day after you look puffy or swollen.  Chronic inflammation is when you fail to identify or correct the cause behind the acute inflammation and it can ultimately lead to much more severe outcomes.  In this episode, Dr. Baylac breaks down the different categories, causes and some things to pay attention to. For more...

Hypothyroidism is a thyroid condition that affects a large portion of our population.  It has a variety of symptoms and causes, and our special guest Marcie will be sharing her unique story from discovery of the condition to her success in treating with a natural approach to her eventual adoption to the raw vegan diet we can learn valuable lessons from her journey that led her into a healthy and inspired life. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com...

Creativity is something we are born with that often times gets diminished as we grow out of childhood weather from the type of schooling we go through our how we are raised by our parents or society in general.  This critical component of a happy life seems to be generally overlooked by the majority, or is associated with artists or musicians but we must be aware of its importance in our lives.  Dr. Baylac & Ian discuss various topics of creativity and how it can be incorporated into our...

Most people are aware of the physical symptom of anorexia but many are unaware of the cause of this devastating mental illness.  In this episode Dr. Baylac will relate her experience in dealing with the condition from a therapist perspective.  There is a way to treat this condition and it needs patience and the right mix of therapies and support.  Eating disorders can be lethal and the challenge of this particular eating disorder is it is prevalent in children as young as 12 years old. ...

Happiness is a state of mind and often times we must discover this state by way of a medium such as a mentor, a journey or some sort of process.  In this episode, Dr. Baylac shares her own personal experience with the discovery of her own state of happiness.  The subject brings up some societal beliefs, and the realities of what true happiness is and what it could mean for the state of our planet. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call...

Motivation is something that isn’t always present and often we must sometimes look to therapies or other strategies.  Freeing your mind from preventative and damaging thought processes is part of the path to opening up your motivation muscles.  Like most good things in life, it is work.  Dr. Baylac and Ian discuss these topics in a conversational format.  For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

There have been some good and bad outcomes as a result of the corona virus.  We’ll be discussing both sides of the story and some or the more concerning effects we all need to be paying attention to.  And just as important as what to be concerned with is how to keep your immune system up so we can increase our bodies chances of being able to withstand the virus and any other infectious disease or ailment in addition to the corona virus.  For more information, visit the website...

The power of green leafy vegetables goes beyond a balanced diet.  Life on earth depends on the unique ability of plants to transform the energy of the sun, air, water and earth into nutrients absorbable by animal species.  Plants produce oxygen, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins essential to animal life on this planet.  Plants recycle carbon dioxide, a waste product from our cellular respiration, into oxygen which is our number one nutrient needed to sustain life.  Dr. Baylac and Ian...

There’s been quite a bit of media regarding treatments and vaccines for the corona virus & Dr. Baylac received a letter from the FTC as did a long list of other smaller practitioners regarding unfounded claims to treat or prevent COVID-19.  We’re discussing the reality of the various treatments and vaccines the big pharma has been working with or testing and what we all should be paying attention to with what may be coming on the horizon when it comes to giving your body what it needs to...

The economy is slowly starting to open back up and this leaves the Corona virus opportunity to spread further.  Dr. Baylac is giving us the rundown here of what types of areas are of the highest risk such as public restrooms and enclosed areas.  We’ll also be looking at other things like getting outside & boosting your immune system to help you cope with this new virus that is likely to change our society for the unforeseeable future.  For more information, visit the website...

Throughout this pandemic we’ve been paying attention to the results and or the reaction of regulators and the direct and immediate effects of things like isolating in place, social distancing in public, etc.  What’s not being talked about nearly as much are things like the impact of our emotions, or the benefits of cleaner air & the overall change this will be creating in our society as a whole.  In this episode we’re going to address these items with Dr. Baylac as well as looking at the...

We’re back, adjusting as needed to our change in environment.  In this episode we’re having a candid conversation about the challenges that we’ve identified as a result of the COVID-19 isolate in place recommendations.  We’re all in this together, and we’re discussing some of the good and bad results that have been created during these unprecedented times.  Keeping a positive mindset and taking advantage of your current circumstances could be a huge benefit, and staying aware of the...

This is a special episode, based on current events.  The 'Corona Virus' is mainstream & most certainly threatening.  Dr. Baylac wants to address what the particulars are & what we can do to boost our immune systems in an effort to better prepare ourselves for this new wave of influenza type sicknesses.  Depending on how the situation progresses, we may address this next week as well.  Stay tuned. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or...

Cancer and other degenerative diseases have traditionally been treated with western techniques such as chemo and radiation therapies, however as far back as the early 1900’s a man named Dr. Max Gerson was successfully treating these conditions with natural means.  In this episode, Dr. Baylac and Ian talk about her experience in using the Gerson Therapy in her practice for these types of conditions. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call...

In the spirit of this week being National Eating Disorders Awareness week, we’ll be discussing the relationship with Disordered Eating & Obesity. When food becomes a substance of abuse in the same way cocaine is, treatment must include a quantum transformation of the mind, from addiction to awareness.  Dr. Baylac will be addressing various issues concerning the various causes & treatments of this growing issue.    For more information, visit the website...

A raw food diet and more specifically a raw food detox diet is one of the key modalities and dietary approaches Dr. Baylac uses in her residential Lifestyle Change programs. In this episode Ian talks to Dr. Baylac about the raw food diet, what it is, how foods are prepared, the techniques used, the lifeforce factor, the importance of enzymes, toxic compounds in cooked foods, activating nuts and seeds and sprouting seeds and legumes.  For more information, visit the website...

As a follow up to the water fasting episode last week, we’re talking about variations of juice fasting and how this can be a great alternative to water fasting.  There are important differences that we will be discussing and what conditions each would be appropriate for.  From coconut water, carrot or green juicing and even some different types of vegetable broths there are many different combinations that Dr. Baylac has worked with to help her patients accomplish their goals.  For more...

Water fasting is a spiritual, mental, emotional and physical detoxification and revitalizing practice.  This has been one of the foundational methods in which Dr. Baylac has approached the healing process and variations have become popular amongst health enthusiasts.  In this episode we are talking about the benefits of water fasting and also some things that you might not know and should consider before beginning a self guided water fast program. For more information, visit the website...

We’re revisiting some of the fundamentals of detoxing, specifically some of the methods Dr. Baylac has had success with.  Following up our three part series on the vegan Keto approach this should serve as a nice refresher course on what the benefits of detoxing are for the human body and its direct and obvious impact on longevity. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

This episode is the last part on the 3 part series of Dr. Baylac’s raw vegan ketogenic 10 day retreat.  In this episode we’re going to be discussing what happens after the retreat.  Life at home following a 10 day lifestyle change and detox….what people can expect and how to even extend your program beyond your retreat in Hawaii. For more information, visit the website https://www.hawaiinaturopathicretreat.com or call 808-933-4400.

This episode is the 2nd in a 3 part series where we are discussing the Keto diet, and specifically the vegan method of approaching the diet.  In this episode, we will walk through an actual day in the life of the Keto vegan detox program at Dr. Baylac’s retreat in Hawaii.  We will go through the meal plan, the exercising and the treatments involved in the 10 day Keto detox package that has been a great success for patients of Dr. Baylac.  For more information, visit the website...

The Keto diet is super popular among fitness enthusiasts and dietitians, and is typically accomplished by eating a diet composed of lots of different types of animal products which research has shown to perhaps be contradictive for our health and wellbeing.  In this episode we are going to cover the basics of what the ketogenic diet is.  This is part one of a three part series where we will be dissecting the approach of this diet and how to adapt it to a vegan lifestyle where Dr. Balyac has...