The Wellness Spotlight with Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Weight Loss Coach

Can you really remove plaque from your arteries, reverse high cholesterol and blood pressure, and decrease your dependence on medications? Dr. Ola Akinboboye, an internationally-known cardiologist, answers these questions and more.
To learn more about Dr. Akinboboye’s practice, visit his website, http://www.topheartdoctors.com, or call his office, 718-210-1793. 

About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritioni...

Cholesterol can clog your arteries, setting you up for a heart attack. But you can get rid of excess cholesterol by eating plaque-busting foods. In this Facebook Livestream episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I share 5 foods that will get rid of that cholesterol so you can keep your heart and arteries running smoothly. And I promise, these foods are tasty!! 
For more information on how to fight cholesterol, Text HEALTHYHEART to ...

Diabetes is a preventable, reversible and manageable disease. You are not doomed to have it for life. There are strategies that can help you get control of this disease so it doesn’t have control of you. 
I’ve worked with 100s of clients, helping them overcome or effectively manage diabetes. 
In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I give you a ‘Diabetes 101’ and some successful strategies to empower your wellness journe...

In part 2 of this podcast, I share the last 3 of the 6 surefire ways to prevent, reverse or effectively manage diabetes. Assaf Gal, Owner of three Crunch Fitness Centers in New York, discusses the role of fitness in diabetes management. 
My guests on our Diabetes Roundtable discuss how these strategies resulted in the reversal and/or improvement of their A1c. amazing results. If they can do it, so can you!
 
For more i...

Sleep plays a critical role in health. Poor sleep can affect every life area. It can increase your risk of developing some diseases like diabetes. It can make it harder to lose weight or fight off diseases. This is especially critical for communities of color who have unique traits that predispose them to sleep challenges
This week’s guest, Dr. Azizi Seixas, Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, in the Department of Popul...

Don’t sabotage your salad with high calorie, high sodium, super-processed salad dressings. On this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I share 5 of my favorite salad dressings PLUS other tasty and healthy toppings.
Want to watch the video? Click here - https://youtu.be/i1CRzybGJrk

About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:
I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in...

This webinar is sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.
Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the 
community center programs, please call 718-276-5700. 

Topic: 5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System - That Really Work
What are the best strategies to keep your immune system in top fighting condition? Should you tak...

There are many misconceptions about the coronavirus.  These misconceptions can stoke fear and anxiety. They can also give you a false sense of security if you practice some of these ineffective strategies.
In this Wellness Spotlight Thursday FB live edition, I review 7 ‘strategies’ that have been touted as ways to fight the coronavirus. I then let you know if they are fact or fiction.
I pray this information is helpful to...

What exactly IS stress? How does it affect us physically and mentally? What are some the best ways to control stress so it doesn't manage you?
In this webinar, we discuss:

- What IS Stress?
- Types of Stress
- Types of Stressors
- What’s Stressing You Out?
- How to Cope

This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.
Roc...

In part 2 of Let's Talk About It: Stress, we'll discuss the best strategies to manage stress and how to get control over emotional eating. This webinar is highly interactive so bring a pen and pad!
This free webinar was sponsored by the Rochdale Village Community Center, as part of their community health and wellness initiatives.
Rochdale Village is located in Jamaica, Queens, New York.  To learn more about the co...

Is working from home wrecking your weight loss goals?

A lot of us are now working from home due to the pandemic. This has probably caused major changes to your routine - when and what you eat, your exercise schedule, even how you interact with the people you live with, especially if they are also home all day. 

All these changes can have a negative effect on your weight. It's incredibly easy for the pounds to...

Emotional Eating - 5 Ways to Get Control - Rochdale Village Webinar

Do you eat when you're stressed, bored, angry, anxious, tired? Do you eat to reward or comfort yourself? Do you eat :
- late at night?
- when you're past full?
- when you're not really hungry?
Are you frustrated because you can't stick to your diet for long?
Are you snacking more than usual?
Are you eating after dinner?

Is there too much on your plate: too many responsibilities, obligations, commitments? Do you feel like you have more things to do than time to do it? Do you feel like time for self-care is in short supply? When your ‘plate’ is too full, it can lead to seeking comfort, distraction or reward with food. In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I discuss how to identify what’s on your plate, how you’re using food to cope, and how to ...

Now that we're home, it's a great opportunity to try some new meals that are budget-friendly, healthy and the whole family will love. Chef Andrea Fordyces shares two great recipes that are quick and easy. What makes them healthy is the Banza chickpea pasta and rice. Get the recipes with this link.
https://weightlosstransformation.lpages.co/andrea-fordyce-recipes/
The stay-at-home orders forced a lot of us into a ...

56.6% of individuals who contract coronavirus also have hypertension. These individuals are at risk for having significantly more severe symptoms and higher mortality rates.  

In this episode, I discuss the connection between hypertension and the coronavirus and  how to get control of your blood pressure to be in the best position to fight off disease.

About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:

I a...

Is sugar addiction a real thing? There is some controversy to qualifying those intense cravings as an addiction. However, there IS a connection between your brain and those powerful feelings to eat sugary sweets. In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, I'll show you why you crave those sweets, why it's hard to stop once you've started, and how to get control. 

About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian...

The summer's here, and with it comes lots of outdoor cooking. Though we love to enjoy the fresh air and our favorite BBQ foods, we have to practice safe cooking in order to avoid food borne illnesses. In this webinar podcast, I provide valuable tips and resources that will help you enjoy the outdoors and keep you safe. 

About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:

I am the Director of The Weight Loss Tra...

In this episode of The Wellness Spotlight, we shared the challenges Men of Color face prioritizing their health and how to overcome them. My panelists have made great strides toward optimal health and want to share tips with you! 

Our Panelists:
Darryl Christopher Madison is a Special Education Teacher with the Department of Education. He is a teacher at the Bay School in Far Rockaway, NY. He has been with the DOE for 6 years no...

In this episode, our panel of amazing African-American men dedicated a segment of the show to the George Floyd murder and the subsequent protests for racial equality. The sharing between these amazing men was powerful. 

Our Panelists:
Darryl Christopher Madison is a Special Education Teacher with the Department of Education. He is a teacher at the Bay School in Far Rockaway, NY. He has been with the DOE for 6 years now. When he ...