We live in a time where in this world we need more people exercising the art of empathy and compassion. In this episode, learn about what it means to have compassion, how to develop compassion and what are the obstacles in expressing compassion. Compassion requires...
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Episode 7: How to know if the root cause of disease is physical, mental, spiritual or behavioral?
Distinguishing the root cause of disease is important before taking measures to cure. Find out how Dr. Lara works with people in discerning what is the root cause of disease, disorders and dysfunctions. Sometimes the roots are much deeper than we imagine them to be....
Episode 6: Naturopathic Conversations w/ Dr. Brett Butterfield, ND
Join in the conversation with my colleague, Dr. Brett Butterfield, who is the founder and owner of NAMPA Naturopathic Health Clinic in Nampa, Idaho. We will talk about Applied Kinesiology, eating organ meats and other topics. If you are interested in working with Dr....
Episode 5: Sleep and Stress Management
Join us on discussing the importance of sleep, quality sleep, how much sleep is required. Learn about the harmful effects stress has on our health, and how trauma plays a role in our stress response. Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast empowering you to...
Episode 4: Exercise is Medicine! Get moving! – with Casey Nichols
Exercise is Medicine! Learn about the benefits of exercise and how there is more than the benefit of physical appearance. Join me with Casey Nichols, founder, owner and trainer of Valley Fitness Kickboxing in Glendale, AZ. For more details on Valley Fitness Kickboxing...
Episode 3: Nutrition: What do I eat to be healthy?
In Episode 3: Nutrition: What do I eat to be healthy?, learn about what is a “macronutrient”, the basics of nutrition; and how to eat according to your needs. Hey, welcome back everyone. This is episode three. Today we're going to talk about nutrition and what you...
Episode 2: Foundations of Health and Wellness
Welcome to another episode of the Physician Heal Thyself podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about the foundations and pillars of health and wellness. We’ll discuss the difference between “health” and “wellness,” and uncover how each plays a unique role in your...
Episode 1: Intro to Physician Heal Thyself Podcast, Meet Dr. Ana Lara
The Physician Heal Thyself Podcast was created because healthcare practitioners do NOT listen to their patients. They are dismissive of things they just “don’t know how to approach”. Instead of saying, “I don’t know, let me look into it, let’s refer you out.” They...
The Secret to a Successful Diet
If you’re anything like me, you’ve struggled with weight management your entire life. When it wasn’t intentional, the thoughts of weight, food, and fitness filled your subconscious. Can I let you in on my secret to improving my relationship with weight and food? It’s...
Breastfeeding & Naturopathic 101
August is Breastfeeding Month! According to the CDC, approximately 81% of infants born in 2013 started out breastfeeding - a clear indication that most mothers want to breastfed and try to. However, more than 50% of infants were only breastfeeding at 6 months. By the...
Childhood Obesity & PCOS
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month About 1 in 5 children in the United States are obese. In Arizona, 15.7% of all children ages 2 through 5 are overweight, and 14.6% of all adolescents grades 9-12 are overweight. National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month...
Back to School
For those of you who are parents, you know this all too well: your kids return to school and in that first week or two, they get sick! Wouldn’t it be nice if they didn’t start off the school year being sick? As moms, we know this struggle too, which is why we have...
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