Power Plant Podcast

On this episode of the Power Plant Podcast we get into the power of Mushrooms and how they work in our bodies. This is a 3 part series starting with Mushrooms for Athletic Performance, Stamina and Energy. 

The Athletic blend we discuss on this episode is specifically good for creating ATP Energy, Improving Recovery, Increasing Energy and Stamina. It's a great blend for your pre workout or just looking for an overall boost in wh...

On today’s show we talk about CBD, also known as Cannabidiol. CBD is the non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant and is used to treat a long list of conditions including chronic pain, cancer, Crohn’s, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, PTSD, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, antibiotic-resistant infections, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and more.

We are joined by Dr. Matthew Ruiz whose the founder of

http://www.lifeforc...

Ayurveda Show Notes: 

On this week’s show, we talk about the topic of Ayurveda which translates to “Life Knowledge” from sanskrit. Ayurveda therapies originated in India and have varied and evolved over more than two millennia. We were lucky enough to have a special guest on the show who not only knows a thing or two about Ayurveda but is also a holistic health and wellness counselor and is the star of numerous fitness and Yoga DVD...

Our guest today is Matt Shook, Matt is the owner of Juice Land here in Austin, TX and on the show we'll talk about the benefits of juicing fresh vegetables and fruits. When you juice vegetables and fruits you access digestive enzymes that are normally locked away in the fiber. Most commercial juices are processed and lacking in nutrition, while freshly juiced veggies and fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrie...

Today’s show is about relieving symptoms of Chronic Pain. We call it chronic pain because it’s the type of pain that persists even after an injury has healed. It’s when Pain signals continue to be active in the nervous system for weeks, months or even years. The effects of it include limited mobility, tense muscles, lack of energy and after a while, can lead to depression and anxiety.

Common types of chronic pain include:

Headach...

Today’s podcast is on Seasonal Allergies. Millions of us suffer from pollens, molds, trees, grasses and weeds, and like many of you we turn to some kind antihistamine off the shelf. Many of these can have adverse effects on your kidneys and liver. On today’s show we are going to talk about some alternatives to going down that road.

If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for a natural solution to somethi...

Today on the show we talk about what to look out for when buying a supplement. There are many things that can be misleading when trying to find a high quality product and this show will help you quickly become an expert.

Things to look for when shopping for a high quality supplement:

Today’s Podcast is on Cholesterol. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 31% of the US population has high Cholesterol and people with high cholesterol have twice the risk of getting heart disease.

Now before you get freaked out by that statistic we’re going to talk about some of the myths surrounding Cholesterol as well as some herbs and extracts that can help reduce your risk of heart disease.

This show...

Today’s show is about sustaining energy, whether you are an avid runner, cyclist or workaholic we all have a need to sustain energy during the day and not fall into a slump. There are many herbs and extracts that can help maintain your energy throughout the day and we will talk about some of them on this week’s show, we are also going to talk about cycling. Cycling is great because it’s something that is low impact and perfect fo...

Today’s Podcast is on Acupuncture and Herbs. Acupuncture originated in China dating back to 6000 BCE so roughly 8000 years.

It’s based on the theory that energy (called Chi) flows through and around the body along pathways called meridians. Many people believe that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances Chi and acupuncture along with various herbs and extracts work to get that back in balance.

This week’s show features ...

Today’s Podcast is on women’s health and our guest is Certified Professional Midwife Leonora Colen. Leonora has been a midwife for the past 6 years at the Austin Area Birthing Center here in Austin, TX and has been voted to be one of the best midwives in the city according to Austin's Mom Blog 2015. In the article she is quoted as "being the best baby catcher this side of the Mason-Dixon." On the show she answers your ...

Today’s Podcast is on PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD was first added to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1980 by the American Psychiatric Association.

When I first heard the term PTSD in the 80’s and 90’s it was something that I thought was tied to veterans coming back from war. Now when I hear about someone suffering from PTSD I recognize it as a someone who has experienc...

Finding Balance:

Today’s podcast is about finding balance in life. Our guest on today’s show is Rey Cardenas. Rey is the owner of Practice Yoga here in downtown Austin, TX. We asked Rey to be on the show after hearing about his past profession as a professional poker player who would look to Yoga to help him with the feeling of isolation, dealing with the occasional big loss, and finding calm when playing the game. What seemed like...

Today’s podcast is on cancer prevention. Sadly, cancer is one of the more common subjects that comes up for our wellness co-host Fon. On today’s show we will discuss some of the ways you can go about preventing it. The calls we have gotten this week are from people with family histories of cancer. We’ll hear from Cathy who has a family history of breast cancer as well as Ed in Philadelphia who grew up in a house with second hand sm...

Today’s podcast is our “Feel Good” show where we will be joined by Adriene Mishler who is the co-founder of the website findwhatfeelsgood.com, she also leads a Yoga community of over a million people on YouTube with her weekly class called Yoga with Adriene.  

When we talk about herbs and extracts on the show we often talk about how it makes us feel. It’s important to have a sense of connection with your body and this goes for anyt...

Bone Health:

Today’s show is about bone health and density. When it comes to bone density issues the two most talked about complications are Osteopenia and Osteoporosis. Osteopenia basically means your bone density is lower than normal. And Osteoporosis is a more severe condition and is diagnosed when your bones become brittle and fragile due to the loss of tissue. Typically, these issues are a result of hormonal changes or a defic...

Repair and Recovery:

Today’s podcast is about Repair and Recovery after a workout. Our guest on today’s show is Jeremy Shore. Jeremy is the Group Education Director of Matrix Fitness as well as a Reebok Master Trainer. He’s also been a certified strength & conditioning coach, performance enhancement specialist and corrective exercise specialist for many years.

If you have questions regarding herbal nutrition or are looking for ...

Today’s show is about sexual function. The two key issues we run into when talking about sexual function is the desire to have sex and the actual function of having sex. When we talk about sexual function it applies mostly to the physical function of sex, mainly erectile dysfunction. This might explain why there are 24 FDA approved treatments for men and as of 2015 only one approved treatment for women. What’s interesting is that s...

Having issues with sleep? Maybe you wake up often in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep or you find yourself unable to fall asleep. Sleep issues effect 50 – 70 million people in the US alone. In this episode we'll break down how sleep works and what you can do to try and get back on track. We'll will be taking calls from Jerry in Philadelphia, who has Parkinson’s Disease and is looking for some natural sugg...