Posts by David Gottfried
Episode 33 Izabella Wentz
Are you often cold or have body temperature swings? Do you experience fatigue? Is brain fog or forgetfulness part of your day? Is your gut stable? Allergies? Many of us struggle with physical challenges and consider it just part of daily life. And for some, the symptoms become chronic, making it hard to live fully.…
Read MoreEpisode 32 Rob Bernard
Have you ever thought about how we could leverage the internet and IT capabilities to boost health? If you think of new opportunities like sensor technology, DNA sequencing, and the nearly unlimited data crunching capabilities of computers, our future has the potential to be much healthier. The question is how to harness IT best and…
Read MoreEpisode 31 Rob Bennett
“Just, resilient and sustainable neighborhoods are imperative for environmental, social and economic health. Yet business, as usual, is a brick and mortar linear machine that doesn’t embrace the totality of urban life,” according to Rob Bennett a recognized leader in the sustainable cities movement. Our cities have significant economic displacement and marginalization, resulting in health…
Read MoreEpisode 30 Dr. Daniel Amen
There are many facets of personal health, from diet and exercise, to blood sugar and heart strength. But one could argue that our brain health is paramount. Without a sound mind, we aren’t living whole. And this is one of our greatest fears! Yet, few of us know how to measure and improve our brain…
Read MoreEpisode 29 Dr. Srini Pillay
How we think is of the utmost. Yet we’re still in the infancy of learning about how our minds work. Have you noticed that many of your best breakthroughs come when you’re not focusing on problem-solving and checking off boxes on your to-do list? Perhaps this occurred in the shower, or a slow hike in…
Read MoreEpisode 28 Kevin Gianni
As I age, I not only want to improve and sustain my health, increasingly I want to connect with those that inspire me and speak the truth, grounded in wisdom. The essence of life is health. For me, it’s health of the planet, our home, and living and nonliving species, including us. What’s up for…
Read MoreEpisode 27 Terry Wahls, MD
I often find that what can change someone most dramatically and alter their entire life is a personal health problem. Perhaps you’ve experienced this personally with yourself or a loved one. Well, that happened to Dr. Terry Wahls in 2000 when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Before then, she practiced traditional medicine, mostly treating…
Read MoreEpisode 26 Brent Constantz
This month’s reading of CO2 is 407 parts per million. That’s sixteen percent [57 PPM] beyond the highest level advocated by scientists. When I was born we were at 317 PPM. Now, climate change is in full swing with melting glaciers, ocean rise, increasing annual hurricanes, floods, and ocean acidification. It’s depressing to witness a…
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