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Your Health Is Wealth Podcast

Your Health Is Wealth Podcast

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 Greetings, health seekers! Welcome to Your Health Is Wealth Podcast - The podcast invites you to embrace the profound truth that your health is your wealth. I'm your host, Kristen Burke. This Podcast aims to take you on a journey into the landscape of alternative medicine, integrative practices, and holistic healing options that empower you to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. A community where diverse perspectives converge, knowledge is shared, and growth, healing, and peace become collective endeavors. We're here to create a space where connections are forged and we become agents of change.Your Health Is Wealth Podcast Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Episode 10: Ayurveda Alchemy: Transforming and Healing the Soul, Mind, and Body

    Episode 10: Ayurveda Alchemy: Transforming and Healing the Soul, Mind, and Body
    Oct 15 2025

    In this episode of the 'Your Health is Wealth' podcast, host Kristen Burke delves into the ancient healing system of Ayurveda with special guest Radhika Irving, an Ayurvedic practitioner. They explore the principles of Ayurveda, which focuses on balancing the soul, body, and mind. Ika shares her personal journey from a health-conscious upbringing and a diagnosis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis to discovering Ayurveda in college, which led to her healing and a new career path.

    The conversation covers the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, including the importance of diet, lifestyle, and the connection between mental and physical health. Radhika and Kristen emphasize preventative care, the impact of trauma on health, and the benefits of integrative practices like TM Meditation and Reiki. They also discuss practical ways to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into daily life and the powerful impact of healing through a holistic approach.

    Chapters

    (00:00) Introduction to the Health is Wealth Podcast

    (00:35) Exploring Ayurveda with Radhika Irving

    (02:39) Radhika's Journey to Ayurveda

    (07:58) Understanding Ayurveda and Doshas

    (22:26) The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle

    (40:36) Healing Through Panchakarma

    (50:01) Understanding Nutritive Fluids and Ojas

    (51:31) The Microbiome and Its Impact on Health

    (52:14) The Role of Fear and Diet in Health

    (54:44) Introduction to Reiki and Energy Work

    (57:23) Exploring Marma and Consciousness

    (59:46) The Importance of Listening to Your Body

    (01:08:28) The Benefits of Milk and Ghee

    (01:19:03) The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health

    (01:35:13) The Impact of Processed Foods on Health

    (01:41:21) The Pitfalls of Processed Plant-Based Foods

    (01:42:05) Homemade Alternatives to Store-Bought Products

    (01:43:36) The Impact of Processed Foods on Health

    (01:44:43) The Addictive Nature of Sugar

    (01:47:10) Ayurvedic Beauty and Health Practices

    (01:50:20) Success Stories in Ayurvedic Treatment

    (01:55:08) Practical Tips for Maintaining Ayurvedic Practices

    (02:03:34) Ayurveda for Children

    (02:08:34) The Future of Ayurveda

    (02:20:11) Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Episode 9- Stuck in the System: How Our Healthcare Misses the Mark and the Collaborative Model That Could Make the Difference

    Episode 9- Stuck in the System: How Our Healthcare Misses the Mark and the Collaborative Model That Could Make the Difference
    Mar 12 2025

    ✨ Stuck in the System: How Our Healthcare Misses the Mark & the Collaborative Model That Could Make the Difference ✨


    In this episode, we’re taking a hard look at the U.S. healthcare system 🏥—the challenges, the flaws, and, most importantly, the solutions that could transform it. 💡I’m beyond excited to be joined by three incredible guests 🌟, each with unique expertise, as we dive deep into the issues we face in healthcare today.

    From emergency medicine 🚑 to integrative oncology 🎗️, functional medicine 💪, and public health 🌍, our conversation will shed light on what’s working, what isn’t, and how a collaborative approach could make a difference.

    We’ll explore how Western medicine, though vital, often falls short of addressing the whole person 🧠❤️. Together, we’ll talk about how we can build a system that’s truly patient-centered and more holistic 🌱.

    If you've ever felt frustrated or confused by our current healthcare system or believe there's a better way forward, this episode is for you! 🎧

    ✨Stay tuned—this is one you won’t want to miss! 🔥 Our guests; Michael Guirguis, M.D., ER Doc, serves as a medical rescuer for San Bernardino Sheriffs and has his own medical protection business Raven Medical Support Group. Ariel Causey, a Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Medicine Specialist who teaches at a Nursing School, has her own business and is one of the Providers of Connect4Healing, Inc. Evin Toomey, FNP-S, Nurse, Public Health Specialist, Ozone & UVBI Infusion Specialist, finishing up her Nurse Practitioner training and a Provider on the Connect4Healing, Inc. Platform.

    References:

    CDC Drug OD Deaths: https://lnkd.in/gkn_cNxQ

    Rx Drug Abuse Stats: https://lnkd.in/gTHR-24n

    Anand, T.V., Wallace, B.K. & Chase, H.S. Prevalence of potentially harmful multidrug interactions on medication lists of elderly ambulatory patients. BMC Geriatr 21, 648 (2021). https://lnkd.in/gt56Jb2v


    #HealthcareReform #CollaborativeCare #PatientCentered #Forensictoxicology #Yourhealthiswealthpodcast #Connect4healing #Rootcauseapproach #Prescriptionmedication #
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Episode 8: No Pills, Just Protein: How I Overcame 25 Years of Mental Health Struggles

    Episode 8: No Pills, Just Protein: How I Overcame 25 Years of Mental Health Struggles
    Feb 22 2025
    In Ep 8: No Pills, Just Protein: How I Overcame 43 Years of Mental Health Struggles 💪🧠, we learn a truly inspiring story about breaking free from decades of chronic depression, anxiety, and insomnia—without relying on traditional medications 💊❌. Instead, our guest turned to the Carnivore diet 🥩🍖, and the results were nothing short of transformative.Now, I know what you might be thinking—eating only meat? That sounds radical 🤔. But after hearing this story, it may open our minds to the power of food 🍽️, not just as fuel, but as medicine 💥. Imagine waking up every day with a sense of pure joy 😃, free from the weight of constant mental health battles. That’s what happened after being on this diet for less than a month—his depression lifted, and a flood of happiness replaced it 🌞❤️.What really struck me was how his journey wasn’t just about losing weight ⚖️—it was about regaining his mental clarity 🧘‍♂️ and peace 🕊️. It’s a powerful reminder that healing can come from unexpected places 🌱, and diet is not a one-size-fits-all approach 🚶‍♂️. This approach may not work for everyone, but it is an option for people to choose if it feels right 🌟.It made me think about the connection between what we eat and how we feel 🍏❤️. Sometimes, we underestimate the impact food has on our mental state 🧠, but this story proves it can be life-changing 🌈. Whether through nutrition, exercise, or mindset, the key is treating ourselves with the care we deserve 🫶.So, if you’re struggling with mental health or simply looking to improve your well-being 🌿, this episode proves that healing is possible. No pills, just protein 🥩. It might seem like a big leap, but maybe it’s time to trust the process and give your body what it truly needs 🙏💪. Huang, H., Jiang, J., Wang, X., Jiang, K., & Cao, H. (2024). Exposure to prescribed medication in early life and impacts on gut microbiota and disease development. EClinicalMedicine, 68, 102428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102428SSRIsEdinoff, A. N., Akuly, H. A., Hanna, T. A., Ochoa, C. O., Patti, S. J., Ghaffar, Y. A., Kaye, A. D., Viswanath, O., Urits, I., Boyer, A. G., Cornett, E. M., & Kaye, A. M. (2021). Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Adverse Effects: A Narrative Review. Neurology international, 13(3), 387–401. https://doi.org/10.3390/neurolint13030038SSRI - DiabetesBarnard, K., Peveler, R. C., & Holt, R. I. (2013). Antidepressant medication as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose regulation: systematic review. Diabetes care, 36(10), 3337–3345. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc13-0560Processed Foods on Gut-HealthShi Z. (2019). Gut Microbiota: An Important Link between Western Diet and Chronic Diseases. Nutrients, 11(10), 2287. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11102287Processed Foods - linked to IBDBabaei, A., Pourmotabbed, A., Talebi, S., Mehrabani, S., Bagheri, R., Ghoreishy, S. M., Amirian, P., Zarpoosh, M., Mohammadi, H., Kermani, M. A. H., Fakhari, H., & Moradi, S. (2024). The association of ultra-processed food consumption with adult inflammatory bowel disease risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 4 035 694 participants. Nutrition reviews, 82(7), 861–871. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad101Over prescribedSafer D. J. (2019). Overprescribed Medications for US Adults: Four Major Examples. Journal of clinical medicine research, 11(9), 617–622. https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr3906https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/americans-take-prescriptions-a-large-portion-of-their-livesCarnivore Diethttps://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/what-is-the-carnivore-diet#MentalHealth #CarnivoreDiet #NoPillsJustProtein #FoodAsMedicine #WellBeing #MentalHealthAwareness #DietAndMentalHealth #yourhealthiswealthpodcast #connect4healing
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    1 hr and 38 mins
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