http://rootsandseeds.com Nutrition for Life with Barbara Mendez Mon, 14 May 2012 10:03:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/raw-food-movement-interview-rhio http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/raw-food-movement-interview-rhio#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:51:40 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1283

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/raw-food-movement-interview-rhio/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/managing-hypertension-foods-diet http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/managing-hypertension-foods-diet#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:05 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1167 This podcast episode focuses on High Blood Pressure, otherwise known as Hypertension. I discuss the causes, effects and nutritional consequences of this condition, often called ‘The Silent Killer’ as it can have no obvious symptoms. Hypertension occurs when there is too much pressure on the arterial walls and can be a contributing factor in heart [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/managing-hypertension-foods-diet/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/mindfulness-art-choice http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/mindfulness-art-choice#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:38:51 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=484 In this podcast episode I’m joined by relationship specialist Dr. Karen Sherman, author of ‘Mindfulness and the Art of Choice’. The book focuses on overcoming our conditioning to help us make positive changes in our lives. We discuss how our minds are patterned to work and how we often operate from an habitual way of [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/mindfulness-art-choice/feed 2 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/nutrition-podcast-celiac-disease-gluten-free-diets http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/nutrition-podcast-celiac-disease-gluten-free-diets#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:31:12 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=448 This podcast episode focuses on celiac disease and gluten-free diets. Celiac disease, an intolerance to gluten – a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, oats and rye – is an increasingly prevalent autoimmune disease that often goes undiagnosed and can give rise to other conditions such as migraines, allergies, arthritis, lung disorders and [...]

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]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/physical-detoxification-lisa-charles/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/infertility-acupuncture-intervie-wwith-aradhna-bell http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/infertility-acupuncture-intervie-wwith-aradhna-bell#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:06:11 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1285 Discusssing acupuncture and fertility.

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/infertility-acupuncture-intervie-wwith-aradhna-bell/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/cancer-preventable-disease-2 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/cancer-preventable-disease-2#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:00:18 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1159 Building on the previous show on cancer prevention, Barbara reviews what causes the proliferation of cancer cells and dives into the nutritional factors involved in preventing and managing this often preventable disease. Learn about free radical damage and how it weakens the system, laying the groundwork for cancer cells to thrive as well as what [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/cancer-preventable-disease-2/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/cancer-preventable-disease-1 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/cancer-preventable-disease-1#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:00:37 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1157 In this show I will explain how cancer develops, what environmental and nutritional factors play a role and what you can do right now to optimize your health. The show will cover what makes cancer cells proliferate, how alcohol plays a role in the development of almost all cancers except one, and the role of [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/cancer-preventable-disease-1/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/aging-gracefully-nutrition-healthful-practices http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/aging-gracefully-nutrition-healthful-practices#comments Wed, 30 May 2007 16:00:28 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1152 Aging is inevitable, but aging poorly is not. In this show, I discuss the elements of radiant, healthy skin and how you can begin to cultivate a lifestyle that will allow you to slow the aging process. You will learn which foods will promote inflammation which can translate into sags and lines on your face, [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/aging-gracefully-nutrition-healthful-practices/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/emotional-issues-weight-management http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/emotional-issues-weight-management#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:00:24 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1162 In this weeks’ show, Barbara talks with Doris Casella, LSW, a New York City based psychotherapist about the emotional factors that contribute and often control weight related issues such as obesity and anorexia. This show is for anyone who has ever tried to change their eating habits only to be defeated by their minds. Barbara [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/emotional-issues-weight-management/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/adopting-vegetarian-diet-natalie-ullman http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/adopting-vegetarian-diet-natalie-ullman#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:00:28 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1164 Barbara discusses adapting a Vegetarian lifestyle with yoga teacher and shiatsu practitioner Natalie Ullmann.

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/adopting-vegetarian-diet-natalie-ullman/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/healthy-food-healthy-kids http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/healthy-food-healthy-kids#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:00:35 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1174 Kid Health with Diane Simeone, dietician. Diane is a nutritionist and the mother of two healthy vibrant children and today she will be discussing how to feed your kids healthy foods that they’ll also enjoy. A discussion on supplements for children is included.

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]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/sleep-disorders-affect-health/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/emotional-detoxification-large-intestines-lungs http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/emotional-detoxification-large-intestines-lungs#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:00:09 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1182 This episode continues the discussion of detoxification after the summer months – preparing the body for the autumn, and following cooler months where the foods become heavier and greasier. After focusing on physical detoxification last week, this week my guest Jane Gatanis and I discuss mainly the detoxing of emotional toxicity. We focus on two [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/emotional-detoxification-large-intestines-lungs/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/physical-detoxification-improving-energy-mental-clarity http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/physical-detoxification-improving-energy-mental-clarity#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:00:13 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=1180 Detoxifying the body is an important component in maintaining good health, improving energy and mental clarity and shedding unwanted pounds. The change of seasons is always a great time to begin a detox protocol. On today’s show, Barbara discusses detoxification techniques with Lisa Charles, RD. Lisa is also the representative for Standard Process in New [...]

]]> http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/physical-detoxification-improving-energy-mental-clarity/feed 0 http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/treating-allergies-nutrition-acupuncture-chinese-medicine http://rootsandseeds.com/archives/treating-allergies-nutrition-acupuncture-chinese-medicine#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:00:32 +0000 Barbara Mendez, RPh, MS http://rootsandseeds.com/?p=605 As we head into the spring season, this episode focuses on the treatment of allergies. I’m joined on the show by Tsao-Lin Moy, a licensed acupuncturist also specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Among other styles, Tsao-Lin uses Japanese style acupuncture and is strongly influenced by the teachings of Kiiko Matsumoto. Japanese acupuncture focuses on Hara [...]

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