I have recently become acquainted with the importance of diet in treating the diseases that I treat. And so if we can somehow stem that by changing our diets and our exercise patterns, it will save us a lot of livers for patients who have congenital diseases or diseases that were certainly nothing to do with their diets or their lifestyle. Dairy, in particular, is a major cause of gas, belching, reflux, and abdominal pain. So, I think the dairy elimination can start to do wonders for patients who have upper gastrointestinal illnesses. Plant-based diets are hugely filled with fiber and nutrients that encourage water excretion by the colon.

If you look at the top 15 causes of death, a plant-based diet can help to either improve, arrest or even - in some case - reverse 14 of the top 15 causes of death. Now, the only cause of death that it doesn't have any influence over is an accidental death, like a car crash. So the plant-based diet is really great for health, but not a lot of medical institutions promote it. My hope is that in the years to come, with the increased knowledge that we have, that more and more medical professionals will start to include the plant-based diet within their recommendations.

A team of scientists from Harvard University’s School of Public Health in the US completed a meta-study in October 2016 using data from 131342 participants who were tracked for more than 26 years in two separate medical studies to determine how diet relates to wellness and longevity. As reported in the “Journal of the American Medical Association,” the researchers concluded that replacing animal protein with plant protein was associated with a decreased risk of death. The most important factor in maintaining health and vitality has got to be what we put inside our bodies, and luckily that’s also what we’ve got the most control over.

In today’s program, we will discuss the wisdom of living a quiet and humble life，ways to lead such a lifestyle and highlight the untold benefits simplicity brings us. We’re brainwashed by society into believing that an abundance of material things will give us long-lasting happiness and peace of mind. However, the sages and wise persons of the past and present have shared with our world a much different perspective. Albert Einstein, often regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century, perceptively wrote: “ A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.”

The Macrobiotics Cooking School Lima has been in operation for over 50 years. The culinary school received the 2019 Vegetarian Award Grand Prize. While some macrobiotics practitioners consume animal products, many choose to omit meat, dairy, and eggs. When we continue on macrobiotics, our body changes in various way. If our food changes, our blood will change. If our blood changes, our cells will change. If our cells change, we become healthier. Consequently, our mind will become calmer, this world will be more peaceful.

Speaking of long life, the Japanese are famous for their exceptionally long lifespans. According to the World Health Organization, as of 2018, Japan ranked first in life expectancy at birth at 84.2 years. This may be attributed to the Japanese people’s eating habits such as modest food intake and diversity in diet including the famous seasoning miso and sea vegetables. The vegan macrobiotic lifestyle is about longevity and quality of life. It is a holistic approach to achieving vibrant health and is easy to follow.

Osteoporosis is where the bones become so brittle that they may break easily. The disease elevates one’s risk of sustaining a spine, hip or wrist fracture and over 200 million people globally suffer from the condition. Choosing calcium－rich foods is one of the recommended ways to prevent the disease. Dr.Lo now discusses the relationship between osteoporosis and diet. While we nourish our body, we should also avoid consuming toxic elements.

On today’s program, surgeon Dr. Lo Lai-Oi will share her practical knowledge about the connection between food and health. Owing to her medical training, she knows how to find reliable sources of nutritional information, and can easily discern what is anecdotal and what is based on science. From her research and experience, Dr. Lo has found four equally essential strategies for healthy eating. First, she makes sure her food is free of contamination. After that, she tries eat most of her food raw. The other two strategies are that her diet is plant-based and whole food.

Ayurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical systems in our world. In Sanskrit, the word “Ayurveda” has two components, “ayur” meaning longevity and “veda” meaning science. In the beginning, this method was passed down through the generations by Indian physicians and sages through oral teaching. Later, this precious healing knowledge was recorded in books. The three key ancient texts that document Ayurvedic medicine practices are famously known as the “Great Trilogy,” namely the “Charaka Samhita,” “Sushruta Samhita” and “Astanga Hridaya.”

Plants purify this trapped air by pulling contaminants into the soil, where root-zone microorganisms convert VOCs into food for the plant. Plant parts such as stems, leaves, branches, and trunks absorb sound. Just one plant per workspace can provide a very large lift to staff spirits, and so promote Well-being and performance. Many hospitals grow plants both outside and inside their facilities. Another benefit of growing indoor plants is that growing indoor plants is that they can help patients recover more quickly.

Have you noticed that most advertisements use images of smiling people? What is it about a smile that is so important or powerful? Smiling is an Innate Emotional Expression. Smiling Sets the Stage for Human Relationships. Even if it doesn't come naturally at first, you can train yourself to smile regardless of the situation. Smiling Can Improve Your Health and Help Your Live Longer. Smiling is not only innate; it is universal. Smiling is Recommended by Saints and Enlightened Masters, to change their attitude and be happy by smiling as much as possible. Try! Keep smiling!

Tourette syndrome is characterized by involuntary movements and sounds. A child may have abnormal circuits in his brain, usually due to consuming too many unhealthy foods. These abnormal brain circuits lead to attention deficits, motor agitation, hyperactivity, and the involuntary movements of Tourette syndrome. We change his diet to include plant-based foods, often the symptoms will be greatly reduced.

Do you often have difficulty falling asleep? Do you wake up feeling unrested? Have you experienced persistent in digestion and poor appetite? Are rapid mood swings part of your daily life? Do you have cold hands and feet, or catch frequent colds? These conditions could be warning signals from the autonomic nervous system about a compromised health status. There are two main reasons. Firstly, our diet is far from natural; and secondly, overwhelming stresses in life. But aside from clinical methods, we can also help regulate our autonomic nerves by upgrading to a plant-based diet.

The human body is about 60% water. Around 2/3 of body water is intracellular fluid, and 1/3 of body water is extracellular. If we remain standing or sitting for an extended period, the leg muscles remain stationary and blood circulation in the veins will slow down. The blood flowing to the legs will not flow smoothly back to the heart. This increased pressure on the blood vessels may lead to excessive accumulation of extracellular fluid between the cells, resulting in edema, or swelling, in the calves,ankles and/or feet. Apart from long-distance travel, edema can also be caused by other conditions such as chronic heart failure, kidney diseases, arthritis, and hypothyroidism.

Alzheimer’s disease does not currently have an effective conventional medical treatment. There are some drugs for the condition, but most of them can have serious side effects and cannot stop the disease’s progression. However, we may be able to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease dramatically —simply by avoiding meat and consuming vegetables and fruits that are full of essential vitamins and antioxidants. Vitamin E is crucially important to protect the brain cells. It’s a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the delicate membranes from free radical damage.

Now, Let’s look at the highly destructive impact the livestock industry has on our planet. We have to start realizing food is what keeps the world going. Food is the energy of the world. And we have to know exactly where in that chain we entered so that we don’t do more harm. Once we admit that we humans are not the only beings with personalities, minds, and feelings, once we realize that we are part of the animal kingdom, then it becomes quite as important how we treat animals - all animals – as how we treat each other.

In 2006, Nina Messinger of Austria started giving talks and organizing seminars about nutrition and health. Her growing awareness of the terrible consequences of the animal-based Western diet prompted her to start working on a documentary called “HOPE FOR ALL” IN 2012. After the film was released in Germany in 2016, Ms. Messinger spent a year working on an English version of the film that was renamed “H.O.P.E. What You Eat Matters.”

Dame Dr. Effie Chow on using Qigong to promote wellness. She is a Qigong Grandmaster with 40-plus years of experience and a licensed acupuncturist in California. So, it’s super-oxygenating the body to promote circulation, blood circulation, which then the blood circulation brings oxygen to the cells in your body. Dr. Chow calls her healing system “Chow Qigong.” Her many patients are deeply appreciative for her assistance regarding bettering their body, spirit, and mind. And it is your mind that really helps you improve. So, it is good to live a life of gratitude and forgiveness with love and compassion.

We are honored to hear from Dame Dr.Effie Chow on using Qigong to promote wellness. In 1973, she established the East West Academy of Healing Arts in San Francisco, USA. Some many wonder how Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine differ. Dr. Chow now shares with us her insights on the two medical systems. “Yin,” “yang,” ”qi” and “Qigong” are terms all heard when speaking of the ancient thought of China. Dr. Chow now explains these fundamental terms for us. Dr. Chow now further elaborates on qi including other ways to define this force.