Holy Health Podcast (Dara Saker)
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| 06 Feb 2022 | Episode 4 | Simcha Gluck - Can cancer be cured with Orthomolecular Medicine? | 00:59:56 | |
In this fascinating episode Dara speaks with Simcha Gluck of Salves of Jerusalem about the role of orthomolecular medicine in helping to get rid of his son's cancer, dealing with his wife's breakdown and subsequent healing post partum . Additionally, what is a salve and what they can be used for. The Gluck family is now selling their organic salves all over the world. YouTube: https://youtu.be/OljJiIFOoN8 Find the Glucks on: - - - - - | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 | Episode 5 | Breathing and Meditation with Strong Man - Jonathan Fernandez | 01:08:49 | |
One man's incredibly inspiring story from suffering to healing through breathing and meditation. This "strong man" helps others to live their best lives no matter their circumstance. This week's extro features former Israeli MK Rabbi Dov Lipman. Instagram: @immaculatedissessection YouTube: strongmanfernandez, Breathing videos scroll down @musachaguf page - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | Episode 6 | Dr. Perry Nickelston - The crucial role of the Lymphatic System in maintaining your health. | 01:16:06 | |
In this 6th episode Dara interviews Dr. Perry Nickelston of Stop Chasing Pain on how he developed from a regular chiropractor to someone who really began looking at and treating the body from a more holistic perspective. How the lymph system is the body's aquarium and how through the simple exercises he shows you can help to maintain it. Fascinating torah extro by Yehudis Leiter who beautifully manages to tie this fascinating episode into torah. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qs3muvXZMWU 'Stop Chasing pain ' - on all social media platforms. Dr. Perry Nickelston - - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Episode 7 | Elyokim Cohen - Is there such a thing as a healthy addiction? | 00:49:18 | |
In this week's pre purim episode Dara interviews Elyokim Cohen former addict turned Baal Teshuva who now lives here in Israel. Are any addictions healthy? Joining for the extro Dara welcomes back former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman to discuss what the torah says about drinking, and how much should we be drinking on Purim? Or on his website www. elyokimcohen.com Rabbi Dov Lipman can be contacted through www.yadlolim.org
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| 13 Mar 2022 | Episode 8 | Judy Kizer breaks down all things Sugar. Is there such a thing as healthy sugar? | 00:57:54 | |
In this weeks Pre purim episode Judy Kizer helps get to the bottom of all things sugar. Real Sugar, chemical sweeteners, Plant based sweeteners, Natural sugar. What's the difference and how much is Ok? Rabbi Shlomo Ben Ze'ev joins us again for some inspiring words of torah with some excellent points about all things sweet and what the torah really says. Email: feinerkizer@gmail.com
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| 07 Apr 2022 | Episode 9 | with Dr. Emily Splichal - Building healthy Feet and improving foot sensitivity | 00:33:41 | |
Description: In this episode Dara interviews Dr. Emily Splichal , a pioneer in the barefoot movement about foot health, her journey to becoming a functional podiatrist and the importance of sensory stimulation to the feet (and body). As an added bonus, ever wondered why so many hospitals and medical centers have the name Sinai in the title? Find out. This weeks extro conducted by Dara with a little help from Bracha Krohn and Dini Coppersmith. YouTube: https://youtu.be/5Fw3GKpQcms Naboso discount code: MHG Xero shoes discount code: MHG - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Episode 10| David Weinstock creator of Neurokinetic therapy. How the brain influences movement | 00:57:38 | |
In this week's episode Dara is joined by David Weinstock the creator of NKT. Hear David's fascinating story of how he became an incredible healer and came to develop this truly life changing protocol. Joined by Rabbi Shlomo Ben Ze'ev we learn the connection between the brain, the body, and the Neshama (soul) YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ia5it_WuTo - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 11 May 2022 | Episode 11/| Physical Therapist Dr. Joe LaVacca, What would you be willing to give up for your health? | 01:12:01 | |
In this week's episode Dara speaks with Dr. Joe Lavacca a fellow physical therapist, about communication, emotions, the difference between happiness and contentment. So many fascinating topics were discussed. Eliyokim Cohen is back for this week's extro, and as usual he does not dissappoint. YouTube: Instagram - https://instagram.com/strengthinmotion_pt?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website - https://www.strengthinmotionpt.com/ - - - - - | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Episode 12 | Gut Health with Nomi Levy | 00:58:00 | |
In this episode Dara and Nomi discuss gut health. Huge buzzword recently. What is the gut, what keeps it healthy, what's the difference between a pre biotic and a probiotic? Come learn about your gut and why keeping it healthy is key in keeping you healthy! This week's torah extro is given by Atara Weissberger-from episode 12 on the environment. Atara has worked for years as a health and wellness coach, and is currently writing a book on personal development with Rabbi Dov Lipman.
Links: Instagram: @nomiknowshealth Facebook: nomiknowshealth Rambam book: https://www.amazon.com/Health-Directives-Maimonides-Jonathan-Rietti/dp/1943726027 - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | Episode 13 Health benefits of CBD with Genevieve Newton of Fringe | 01:00:04 | |
What if there was a substance so powerful it was found to effect nearly every disease, autism, as well as mental health. Is that something that might benefit nearly everyone? Cannabis is a long discussed plant that shows a myriad of health benefits. It is so old that it is mentioned in biblical times as you will find out in this week's torah extro with Eliyokim Cohen.
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| 14 Jun 2022 | Episode 14 | (Part 1) Sexual Health, Coming out in the Orthodox Community with Danny Cohen. | 01:15:05 | |
How much courage does it take for young person to come out -particularly in the Orthodox Community. How much more so 30 years ago when homosexuality was barely tolerated in mainstream society and was certainly hush hush in the Orthodox one. This week I interview my long time friend Danny Cohen, his full interesting and entertaining story (he is a comedian after all!) Where he holds today, and how he views himself in regards to this "torah prohibition " in order to keep this episode from being 3 hours long, we decided to break it into 2. The feedback I received from so many Rabbis and those involved with the LGBTQ community was so overwhelming that I could not cut anybody it. So this week the interview and next week the "extros" Instagram: https://instagram.com/dannycohencomedy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Episode 15 | (part 2) Sexual Health, Coming out in the Orthodox world | 01:54:19 | |
Last week we heard the story of my friend Danny, this week the Rabbi's respond( with a few extras thrown in for support). Rabbi Shalom Hammer tackles this issue mainly from the mental health perspective. Miryam Kabakov is a co-founder and the Executive Director of Eshel, Dr. Mark Shinar, a life long Jewish educator, Rabbi Avidan Freedman a teacher at the Hartman School in Jerusalem, and Rabbi Mike Moskowitz scholar in residence at Bet Simchat Torah in NYC. - Rabbi Shalom Hammer: - Dr. Mark Shinar: - TOI podcast link: - Rabbi Avidan Freedman: - Rabbi Mike Moskowitz: - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Episode 16 | Fascial Health with Dr. Steven Capobianco | 00:41:26 | |
What is fascia? Why is it important? How does it relate and connect pain in different areas of the body? In this fascinating episode I speak with Dr. Steven Capobianco the educational director at Rocktape. Learn a few simple things that you can do each day to help keep you moving well and feeling good. After months of asking Bracha Krohn finally joins me for this week's fascinating torah extro. https://instagram.com/fasciadoc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | Episode 17| Pelvic Floor health with Lauren Ohayon | 00:44:29 | |
What constitutes a pelvic floor problem? If you have had children (and even if you haven't) you may have a pelvic floor problem, it's more complex then coughing and urinating. Guess what? Men have pelvic floors as well, and often can have an issue without realizing it. Lauren is a powerhouse, a wealth of knowledge, and a dual Israeli/US citizen Back for another fascinating extro is Rebbetzin Dini Coopersmith. https://laurenohayon.com/offerings/restore-your-core/ - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Episode 18 | Paradigm Buster, How this Orthotist completely changed her way of thinking regarding the myth that all feet need support. | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode I speak with Miranda Clements an orthotist who no longer recommends orthotics or supportive shoes . Seems impossible right? Find out what you should be doing if you are concerned at all with your foot health. The torah has a lot to say about Feet, my brother Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev joins me again to put it all into perspective.
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Belenka: Unshoes: Anya's Reviews: https://anyasreviews.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307279189 - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Episode 19| Dating Health with Derek Saker the CEO of JWED, and Tova Weinberg a matchmaker who has successfully made over 400 matches! | 00:51:19 | |
In honor of the Jewish day of Tu Bav, which is a very happy day and thought to be a day when successful matches can be found I decided to release an episode called ",Dating Health" Joining me is Derek Saker, the CEO of one of the most successful Jewish dating sites-and also my ex husband! This episode comes out 2 days after we married off our oldest son, I just felt it all fit together so well! I am also joined by Tova Weinberg a matchmaker with many years experience and many years of successful matchmaking with some tips on how to be healthy as you navigate the dating process. This weeks extro comes all the way from Camp Stone with my friend and teacher Bracha Krohn one of the co directors of Midreshet Moriah a girls seminary here in Jerusalem. Jon and Julie Gottma: - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | Episode 20 | Hormone Health and the importance of using Bio -identical hormone replacement with Dr. Mel Litman | 00:52:57 | |
So you got through menopause totally proud of yourself for not needing any hormones. You survived and pulled through like a champ. So you thought. Hormones have a huge impact on things like brain, bone and heart health, not to mention skin elasticity, and when they are gone things in the body start to change. What should you do about it? Listen to this fascinating episode where Dr. Litman explains why hormone replacement is essential, the difference between Bio- ifentical and "natural" hormones, and why Bio-identical is better. Joining me once again is my teacher, mentor and friend Bracha Krohn, who helps put this topic into perspective-what does the torah say? - - - - - | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Episode 21 | Pelvic floor and more | 01:34:34 | |
In this episode we take a dive back into the importance of a properly functioning pelvic floor. https://si421.isrefer.com/go/goochballus/dsaker/ link to Metta district with discount: https://si421.isrefer.com/go/mettadistrict/dsaker/ Link to Jana's 4 part course for free https://si421.isrefer.com/go/timetotransform/dsaker/ - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | Episode 22 | Can this ancient oil be an easy answer to so many issues? | 00:36:17 | |
In this week's episode I am joined by Sherri McKnight the medical advisor of Queen of the Thrones , the maker of a variety of castor oil packs. - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | Episode 23| The Danger of EMFs | 01:08:09 | |
In this episode, Dara interviews Daniel DeBaun the founder of Defender Shield a company whose mission is to help reduce the harmful effects of technology with a variety of EMF shielding products and resources.
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| 30 Nov 2022 | Episode 24 Anti Aging Medicine with Dr. Barry Diner | 00:49:40 | |
In this weeks episode I am joined by Dr, Barry Diner a family physician turned Functional medicine doctor who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many years. Website: https://beyoung.life/ - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | Episode 25 No Grain No Pain with Dr. Peter Osbourne | 01:30:23 | |
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Peter Osbourne author of the book No Grain No Pain. Youtube: Link to gluten sensitivity test: Link to Dr. Osbourne website: Link to Book - 'No Grain No Pain': - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Episode 26 | Could this salt water based solution be a miracle cure? | 01:06:09 | |
In this episode I am joined by Dr. David Silverman who is on the medical advisory board of ASEA. I first heard of this miraculous company over a year ago and I was immediately fascinated. Dr. Silverman explains the origin of this "biotech" substance which may possibly be a miracle cure for many things that ail you. Is it too good to be true? Kislev is the month of miracles, ASEA may well be a miracle for many. Joining me for this week,s extro is the fabulous Eliyokim Cohen whose torah insights are spot on. YouTube: Websites: To Order: - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | Episode 27 Financial Health with Rifka Lebowitz | 00:55:48 | |
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| 05 Jan 2023 | Episode 28 - Joint Health preventing and treating Osteoaarthritis naturally. | 01:00:42 | |
In this week's episode I interview Dr. Andrew David Shiller about preventing and treating Osteoarthritis naturally. Dr. Shiller is such a spiritual man that he brings torah and spirituality in throughout the episode. So this week he is his own torah extro! - - - - - | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | Episode 29 Gum Health. Is the health of your mouth a predictor of systemic disease? | 01:00:46 | |
In this week's episode I speak with Dr. Elan Katz a periodontist from NY (and my son's father in law!) Is your gum health a good predictor of systemic disease? Is it genetic? What happens if you don't take care of your gums? Joining me for the first time as well my friend Lara Rhine who does an excellent job linking your mouth with torah. - - - - - | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | Episode 30 Healthy Body Image with Rebecca Sigala | 01:05:13 | |
In this week's episode I am joined by Rebecca Sigala a boudoir photographer and coach from my own community of Efrat. In this episode we discuss body image and the importance of having a healthy one. In her first appearance as a torah expert my friend Emma Sass who does a great job of figuring out what body image means in torah! Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebeccasigalaboudoir
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| 02 Feb 2023 | Episode 31 | Menopause health with Jaqueline Rose | 01:07:56 | |
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| 05 Feb 2023 | Episode 32 Foot Health with Dr. Courtney Conley | 01:21:48 | |
In this week's episode I am so excited to speak with an amazing mentor and foot guru Dr Courtney Conely. We start out speaking about different common foot disorders but the conversation ends up turning to general foot health, spirituality and how to get all my patients (and children ) to jump on the natural footwear train. Joining me for this week's extro is one of my favorite people my friend Yehudis Leiter whose insights are always spot on. As always she makes fabulous connections between healthy feet and torah. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ft9UZKjNIqU - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | Episode 33 | Brain Health with Dr. Barry Diner | 01:09:44 | |
This weeks episode starts off with my friend Adina Elbaz telling the story of her brain injury 9 years ago. Adina's mother is currently suffering with brain cancer and we would like to request that everyone please daven for Chana bat Bruriah. - - - - - | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Episode 34 | Is there a supplement so powerful that it can treat any pathogen? | 01:32:58 | |
In this week's episode I am joined by Professor Leonard Sonnenschein an incredibly educated man who has degrees from multiple universities in multiple subjects. Approximately 3 years ago he created a supplement so incredible that it was utilized by a segment of the orthodox community to treat their patients during the pandemic. The results? Shocking. - - - - - | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | Episode 35 | Emotional health and your relationship with food | 01:08:47 | |
This week I am joined by Naturopath Shana Neril where we discuss emotional health and our relationship with food. This is an excellent topic especially following Passover and the terribly emotional events of this past week. This week's podcast is in memory of Lucy, Maia, and Rina Dee, HY"D. Joining me for the extro is my friend Lara who always has something inspiring to say. Shabbat Shalom and Besorot Tovot. - - - - - | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Episode 36 | DNA and your health | 01:19:15 | |
In this week's episode I am joined by Kashif Khan of The DNA Company for one of the most riveting discussions I have had yet. Imagine having a plan for your health that was so personalized it could tell you what you should eat, how you should exercise, how do you sleep, how do you respond to different situations, what kind of career are you best suited for and so much more. That's what this company is doing. They are helping you avoid the guess work and have access to solutions in what is the best way for you to live your life to ensure good health. Not only was this fascinating, but Kashif is one of the nicest most knowledgeable people around whose primary interest is in helping the world. For this week's extro I am joined by Shoshana Judelman my friend and my teacher for her first visit and she does not disappoint! Found out what the torah has to say about our DNA Instagram: - https://open.spotify.com/show/46OaVEpdIZcITpfbYw1zzK?si=UCmTiYjVQCaf3iMsLbE2Gw&dd=1 Shoshana Judelman - - - - - - | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Episode 37| Mental Health EFT tapping with Pearl Lopian | 01:00:09 | |
Every one of us is different. That's what makes the world such a fascinating place. I personally love the idea of something that allows you to help regulate your emotions in different situations a technique that helps give you control. That's what EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is. - - - - - | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Episode 38 | Fibromyalgia, with Dr. E (Efrat LaMandre) -What does the diagnosis actually mean? | 00:58:19 | |
In this week's episode I am joined by functional medicine practitioner Efrat, or Dr. E as she is known on social media. Whose video on fibromyalgia caught my attention. What is this diagnosis actually telling us about your health? Are you doomed to live a life of chronic pain and depression? Or is there something you can do about it? My friend and teacher Rivky Krest is back for her second extro and she finds some excellent parallels between what Dr.E has to say and torah. Registration for Menopause Summit - - - - - | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Episode 39| Quantum Healing using Scalar light energy with Tom Paladino. | 00:39:22 | |
On this week's episode, Tom Paladino joins me to discuss his life's work. Using Scalar energy to promote healing. According to Tom, scalar energy is a natural energy that is G-d's light. Tom has figured out how to harness this light and treat people remotely using only their photographs. Tom breaks down this seemingly difficult-to-understand process in an easily digestible manner. Back for another extro is my brother Rabbi Shlomo Ben Ze'ev. Who helps us connect this topic to where we might find such healing light in the torah. - - - - - | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Episode 40 | Essential Oils and their impact on health with Ally Raskin | 00:55:46 | |
In this episode I interview Ally Raskin on the health benefits of essential oils. Something I knew little about. Ally is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate on this topic. I personally had no idea about the power that can be found in these plant based oils. - - - - - | |||
| 02 Jan 2025 | Episode 69| The incredible health benefits of Sauna usage and near infra red light therapy with Brian Richards | 01:49:24 | |
In this episode I am excited to be joined by Brian Richards of Sauna Space where we discuss the incredible benefits and detox associated with sauna usage. Things such as Alzheimer's and dementia prevention as well as the benefits to mental health and just general detox of the body. What is the difference between red light and near infra red light and how can they benefit your health? All this and more in this episode. Joining me for the first time for a Torah extro is Rabbi Peretz Segal. He does not disappoint and manages to bring strong connections between Torah and sauna and light therapy. - - - - - | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Episode 41 | Reversing MS or any autoimmune disease with Dr. Ben Galyardt | 01:16:33 | |
In this week's episode I speak with Dr. Ben about the possibility of reversing MS or any autoimmune disease. Did you know there are approximately 190 known? Their root cause is all coming from a similar place and as Dr. Ben likes to say if you have one it's really only 1 that you know of. Once the body is attacking itself it will continue to do so unless you discover and treat the root cause. That is what he has been doing for over 20 years. - - - - - | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | Episode 42 | Is your spinach smoothie poisoning you? Toxic Superfoods, the dangers of oxalate poisoning with Sally K. Norton | 01:13:50 | |
In this episode I am privileged to interview Sally K. Norton author of the book Toxic Superfoods. We dive deep into one of the greatest fallacies of the health world. Super foods. Many of these foods touted to be super healthy are also very high in oxalic acid, and many people have a difficult time getting them out of their body. If you believe yourself to follow a healthy diet but still don't feel good, I highly advise you to check out this incredible eye opening conversation with Sally. Back for another episode is Edan Green who explains how exactly this fits into Torah! - - - - - Links: Website: https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/ IG: https://instagram.com/toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== IG Edan: https://instagram.com/soulfulmedia__?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== - - - - - | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Episode 43 | Part 1 of the Teenage mental health crisis | 01:30:03 | |
This week begins a special 3 part episode on teenage mental health, a problem that seems to be ongoing world wide but I feel is hitting our community particularly hard. - - - - - | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 | Episode 44 | Teenage Mental Health part 2 | 01:59:26 | |
This week is part 2 of our series on Teenage Mental Health. This week I speak with 2/3 therapist friends of mine who deal with adolescents to get a sense of what they believe is happening. I am joined by Caryn Green and Blair Gove (unfortunately Rochelle Dweck and I couldn't make it happen) Additionally I am joined by PT Helen Porat who dives into the importance of breathing and exercise when it comes to mental health. Devorah Goldblatt is a holistic counselor who takes and discusses her 3 step approach in tools for teens, Kimberly Miller discusses what blood work can tell you and how certain deficiencies can mimic mental health symptoms. And finally Dini Coppersmith discusses the Torah view and approach to mental health. It's a lot of pieces but a subject like this deserves it! Jerusalem Counseling - http://www.crossroadsjerusalem.org For Blair Gove please contact Dara and I will provide the number Helen Porat - https://instagram.com/brainbodydpt?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== For Devorah Goldblatt - https://www.devorahgoldblatt.com Kimberly Miller - https://www.healingwithexcellence.com/ Dini Coppersmith - https://youtube.com/@dinacoopersmith5505 - - - - - | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Episode 45 | Teenage Mental Health part 3 with Functional Psychiatrist Dr. Achina Stein | 01:08:51 | |
This week is the third and final installment in our series on Teenage Mental Health. I saved Dr. Stein for last as she practices what I believe is critically important if we are going to solve someone's struggle with mental health -Functional (or root cause) medicine. Author of the book "What if it's not depression", and mother of a child who struggled , she is an incredible resource. - - - - - | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Episode 46 | Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? What is over exercising? | 01:14:48 | |
In this week's episode I speak with Jim Laird of Stillman Wellness about the inflammatory effects of too much of a good thing. Jim learned the hard way often pushing his body beyond the limit and has spent the past many years training (mainly type A women) in how to exercise safely and effectively for the long haul. We also delve into the myriad of health benefits of sunshine. For this week's torah extro Malka Hubscher ties it all together so beautifully and presents the Torah view of these topics. - - - - - | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | Rerun | Paradigm Buster, How this Orthotist completely changed her way of thinking regarding the myth that all feet need support. | 00:43:21 | |
In this episode I speak with Miranda Clements an orthotist who no longer recommends orthotics or supportive shoes . Seems impossible right? Find out what you should be doing if you are concerned at all with your foot health. The torah has a lot to say about Feet, my brother Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev joins me again to put it all into perspective. - Xero Shoes: MHG
Belenka: Unshoes: Anya's Reviews: https://anyasreviews.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/0307279189 - - - - - | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Episode 47 | How the brain influences chronic pain, cancer and autoimmune disease with Dr. Tovah Goldfine | 01:19:00 | |
In this week's episode I speak with Dr. Tovah a chiropractor and Sarno method practitioner on something I have long believed. The brain and our emotions have a huge connection to what is going on with our body . Joining me for her first extro is my friend Yael Warhaftig Miller, she absolutely blew me away. This episode is being released on the 9th of Av and she connects it all to 9 Bav as well. - This episode is in memory of my friend Liz Shapiro who passed away last week -
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| 03 Aug 2023 | Episode 48 | The Dangers of Glyphosate poisoning and how you can mitigate your exposure with Stephanie Seneff | 01:18:01 | |
In this week's episode I am privileged to speak with Stephanie Seneff PhD a senior researcher at MIT with more experience ,knowledge and degrees then I believe anyone else who I have been lucky enough to speak with! Author of the book Toxic Legacy Stephanie is an expert on the dangers and havoc wreaked by the toxic substance glyphosate (also known as round up) that is sprayed on most crops and grains. Is there anything we can do or are we doomed? Don't miss this fascinating conversation. Joining me for this week's Torah extro with what I believe is a brilliant tie in to this difficult to tie to Torah concept is my friend Lara Rhine. - - - - - https://ilp.mit.edu/node/49971 Books will be discounted to $12.50 each with the promo code, valid July 31, 2023 to August 7, 2023. Links to the books: and http://www.urimpublications.com/ani-ledodi-hebrew-edition.html - - - - - | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Rerun/No Grain No Pain with Dr. Peter Osbourne | 01:25:50 | |
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Peter Osbourne author of the book No Grain No Pain. Youtube: Link to gluten sensitivity test: Link to Dr. Osbourne website: Link to Book - 'No Grain No Pain': - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Rerun:|What happens when your lymphatic system is functioning suboptimally? Dr. Perry Nickelston gives us the details on this critically important topic | 01:14:56 | |
In this episode i interview Dr. Perry Nickelston of Stop Chasing Pain on how he developed from a regular chiropractor to someone who really began looking at and treating the body from a more holistic perspective. How the lymph system is the body's aquarium and how through the simple exercises he shows you can help to maintain it. This was the first extro from my friend Yehudis Leiter who beautifully manages to tie this fascinating episode into torah. - - - - - | |||
| 24 Aug 2023 | Episode 49/Can TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) provide a new cure for a variety of mental health issues and addictions? | 01:34:00 | |
Episode 70 Can TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) provide a new cure for a variety of mental health issues and addictions? - - - - - | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Episode 50 Protect your health with algae (the astounding health benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella) with Catherine Arnston | 01:34:27 | |
In this week's episode I interview Catherine Arnston of Energy Bits - https://energybits.com. There are few supplements that I believe are actually worth taking, but these tiny little bits are one of them. Catherine is incredibly knowledgeable about the amazing impact that algae can have for your health and preventing disease, and as Catherine points out-they aren't actually a supplement! - - - - - | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Episode 51/Relationship Health with Aleeza Ben Shalom | 01:01:17 | |
This week I interview Aleeza Ben Shalom, shadchan (matchmaker), relationship coach and the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking on relationship health. - - - - - | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Episode 52 | Grounding (Earthing) the easiest and cheapest way to decrease systemic inflammation, with Clint Ober. | 01:48:11 | |
In this episode I am so fortunate to speak with grounding (earthing) creator Clint Ober. From his own health struggles to how he created this incredibly powerful method that is literally one of the cheapest and easiest ways of treating systemic inflammation. Everyone can try this, just take your shoes off and connect to the earth. Though we do discuss how you can have access indoors and overnight, everyone has access to the ground. Hear the myriad of benefits of this powerful tool that everyone should be doing. Joining me for this week's Torah extro Rabbi Peretz Segal who does an excellent job of connecting this not so hard to connect subject (as he points out, I'm just reiterating what he says!) The website with articles and research: https://earthinginstitute.net/ Buy products: - Coupon code holy health - https://www.earthing.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/earthing?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== - - - - - | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Episode 53| The Truth about salt with Darryl Bosshardt | 01:08:59 | |
In this episode, I speak with Darryl to find out the truth about salt. Does it cause high blood pressure? Should we eat less of it? Is there a difference in the types of salt? What is an electrolyte and do we actually need them? Joining me for the extro is Rabbi Dov Lipman CEO of Yad L Olim. The Torah has a lot to say about salt.
The 1954 salt study - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13196737/ Sodium intake and mortality - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16490476/ Low-salt diet increases insulin resistance in healthy subjects - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3036792/ The dietary guideline for sodium: should we shake it up? - https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/71/5/1013/4729102 The wrong white crystals: not salt but sugar as aetiological in hypertension and cardiometabolic disease - https://openheart.bmj.com/content/1/1/e000167.abstract?sid=c54c2137-b11a-4f90-9d80-93745a54a856 And here are a few of my favorite books on salt in case anyone is interested in learning more: - - - - - | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | Episode 54 | The truth about your thyroid-why you may still be feeling symptomatic even though your taking meds, with Elle Russ | 01:18:23 | |
In this week's episode I am so fortunate to speak with author Elle Russ, who literally had to solve her own thyroid problem after being let down by so many doctors, she is an incredible and inspiring educator who makes this complex topic simple. She also has a free thyroid course linked below. Though our interview was conducted back in August, she said some pretty enlightened things about anti semitism, and that was pre October 7. For a variety of reasons she is one of my new favorite people. This week's extro recorded not long before October 7 is with another of my favorite people Bracha Krohn. As always her Torah insights are super inspiring. https://freethyroidclass.com - - - - - | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | Episode 55 | The truth about HBOT - Hyperbaric Oxegyn Therapy with Dr. Jason Sonners. | 01:33:21 | |
In this week's episode I speak with Dr. Jason Sonners about the incredible health benefits of Hyperbaric O2 therapy. This is something that truly has a myriad of benefits, from pain to wound healing to long term neuropathy, this is a treatment that can absolutely be beneficial for so many things. Back for another incredible Torah extro with her unique style is one of my favorites- Edan Green. https://youtube.com/@HBOTUSA?si=dhum1MB1lx-36POW Be inspired mama podcast To contact or donate to Just One Chesed - - - - - Links: www.Hbotusa.com - Be Inspired Mama podcast - - - - - - | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Episode 56 | Gut health is all the rage-could fecal transplant change your Microbiome? With Dr. Sabine Hazan | 01:33:56 | |
In this week's episode I speak with Dr. Sabine Hazan about all things gut and poop related. Dr. Hazan is an expert and has years of experience researching the Microbiome and performing fecal transplantation in order to help those with various gut related issues. Her research is on going and she made some incredible discoveries early on during Covid. So many people have gut issues, gut health is probably one of the most talked about health topics. You definitely want to hear what Dr. Hazan has to say Joining me for the first time for a Torah extro is my friend LIllian Aharon who when I mentioned that I was covering this topic immediately started speaking to me about what the Rambam says, so I turned it around and said please come on and tell everyone. - Designer Shit: - - - - - | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Episode 57 | Manopause, yes it's a thing! With Bryce Wylde | 01:14:51 | |
This week's episode has been a long time coming, it was recorded over the summer. Though I know that it is primarily women listening, many of you are married or partners with Men. Find out what happens to men as they age and what they can do to combat these changes and live longer, healthier lives. This week's extro is brought to us by my cousin Pinchas Levy. There are a lot of places where the Torah mentions men and aging. Links: https://wyldeonhealth.com/ Level Up Reconnection Trip: - - - - - | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | Episode 58| A "Healthy" view of Anti Semitism with Avi Abelow | 00:59:50 | |
After a very upsetting experience with a colleague in the health field who shockingly turned out to be an anti semite, I turned to The Pulse of Israel's Avi Abelow to try and understand why. Avi tells as he likes to put it "the politically incorrect truth" I felt like getting a Torah understanding of anti semitism and defense of this land could really help put this into perspective as well. So I asked my brother Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev to join me for his straight from the Torah views. As he put it they may not be politically correct but it's what the Torah says. Just like Avi!
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| 08 Feb 2024 | Episode 59 | Mold 101 with Jason Earle - Could your home be making you sick? | 01:50:22 | |
In this week's episode I had the privelage of interviewing Jason Earle of Got Mold. I actually remember his commercials for 1-800- got mold from when I lived in NJ. Jason is an absolute expert when it comes to mold and mycotoxins and I really enjoyed speaking with him. Joining me for the Torah extro is my friend Lara Rhine, who manages to combine this topic in a such a unique way with Torah and the state of the world. This week's episode is sponsored by Sonia Kogul in memory of her father Yona Wolf. - - - - - Links: Book about Yona Wolf: Links for Jason: Instagram: - - - - - | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Episode 60 | How to create a Healthy environment using the principles of Feng Shuei with Marie Diamond | 01:21:52 | |
Episode 83 How to create a Healthy environment using the principles of Feng Shuei with Marie Diamond - - - - - | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Episode 61| From Carnivore and Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia - The truth about cholesterol and heart health. | 00:57:32 | |
In this week's episode I was fortunate to interview author of the book Stay off My Operating table, Dr. Philip Ovadia. In this episode he discusses the unknown truths about inflammation, insulin resistance, cholesterol and what is actually a good predictor of heart health. Joining me for this week's Torah extro is Malka Hubscher whose beautiful insights tie not only into what Dr. Ovadia had to say but also the upcoming holiday of Passover. - - - - - Links: - - - - - | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Episode 62 | Circadian Rhythm and Quantum Biology - A story of Light Water & Magnetism - Fitness to Wholeness with Andreas David Christou | 01:33:57 | |
Quantum Biology? Circadian Rhythm? What on earth do these things mean and why are they important? I highly suggest that you listen as Andreas makes these topics easy to understand, and explains why they are so impactful to our health and longevity. I am excited to welcome back Rabbi Peretz Segal who can always find such wonderful ways to bridge the topic to Torah. - - - - - Links: https://www.mobility-fitness.com/andreas-david-christou https://www.instagram.com/andreas_david_christou?igsh=MTVkbm12bm1tY2gxOA== https://www.instagram.com/mobility_fitness.com_?igsh=aGVndWR4bTlsdHBk https://youtube.com/@AndreasChristouSaltwater?si=p4pNJd86yY4jUXd5 - - - - - | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Episode 63/ Military prep and training with Coach Jason Curtis of SCC Academy | 01:41:46 | |
This week I interviewed Jason Curtis who is a highly sought out strength and conditioning coach, the author of several books on fitness, the founder pf the SCC Academy who got his start as a Military trainer in the British military. While all of that made him worth speaking with it was his military training that really peaked my interest. With Israel 7 months into a war, with aemy service mandatory for all of our children, as a PT who helps rehab soldiers as well as prepare many before drafting. I knew that we could all benefit from hearing Jason. Web: www.strengthandconditioningcourse.com Key Links: www.linktr.ee/sccacademy Books: www.jasoncurtis.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/strengthandconditioningcourse Deadly Dozen: www.deadlydozen.co.uk - - - - - | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Episode 64/Healthy Community | 00:57:24 | |
In this week's episode the first in several months I spend time talking with entrapaneur Ben Bowen about his new venture into creating healthy communities. Community is something really powerful within the Jewish- Community. Are people really healthier in a community? Listen up to find out - - - - - | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | Episode 65 | Back to Basics - Why I started Holy Health | 00:30:36 | |
In this first episode back after a lengthy hiatus, I decided to review why I started Holy Health and what makes it different from the other excellent health podcasts already available. - - - - - | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | Episode 66 Functional Fertility with Dr. Jessica Christie | 01:08:04 | |
This episode is a long time coming. It was recorded over a year ago. - - - - - | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | Rerun- Understanding your thyroid and how to truly fix it with Elle Russ | 01:13:06 | |
This week's episode is a replay of an earlier episode with Elle Russ who is the thyroid master. - - - - - | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | Episode 67/Treat ADHD and PTSD using Neurofeedback with Dr. Connie McReynolds | 01:14:22 | |
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| 19 Dec 2024 | Episode 68/Restore your original setting using stem cells-with Dr. Jeffrey Gross | 01:03:16 | |
In this week's episode I am joined by Dr. Jeffrey Gross an expert in Regenerative medicine and an anti aging expert and bio hacker. - - - - - | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | Episode 70: The Sun, Vitamin D-does sunscreen cause Cancer? Things you thought were true! With Dr. Joel Gould | 01:06:57 | |
In this long over due episode -that was recorded over a year ago (Thanks Hamas!) I am joined by Dr. Joel Gould, a dentist with a passion for sharing the truth. About the sun, vitamin D levels, sunscreen and living life as a Modern Hunter Gatherer. - - - - - | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | 71 -Body and Soul, Exploring Somatic Experiencing Therapy with Shibolet Felsher | 00:47:39 | |
In this week's episode I speak with Shibolet Felsher. Somatic Therapy delves into the power of the body in healing emotional and psychological trauma. Through this insightful conversation, we discuss how somatic practices like breathwork, body work,and movement, can help rid the body of past trauma. Joining me for the extro is Wellness Coach Atara Weissberger. The Torah, with its emphasis on the mind-body connection, spiritual health, and emotional well-being, aligns with somatic therapy's focus on healing. You don't want to miss this episode! Links: Shibolet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shibolet_felsher?igsh=bGh5a2RrajlkYjBv Atara: https://tribeholistichealth.com/ - - - - - | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | Episode 72 | Reclaiming Hormones, Menopause Unfiltered with Dr. Miri Ben Ami | 01:15:19 | |
This week's episode is dedicated to helping women navigate menopause with confidence. Dr. Miri Ben Ami is an expert on this topic. We dive into the latest science on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), natural remedies, and lifestyle changes to ease symptoms and improve well-being. .We break the stigma and bring you the facts . Joining me for the extro is Chayala Akerman a family practice nurse who specializes in autoimmune and osteoporosis. While In the Torah, menopause is not explicitly mentioned, but themes of aging, wisdom, and transitions are deeply woven into its teachings. Chayal helps us make those connections. Links: Dr. Ben Ami https://www.drbenami.co.il/ Chayala Akerman https://www.instagram.com/infinitewellnessisyours?igsh=MW93NmdhY3ZlbHkx - - - - - | |||
| 13 Mar 2025 | Rerun: Manopause-What happens when testosterone declines with Bryce Wylde | 01:08:42 | |
In this episode, we dive into andropause, often referred to as "manopause" joining me is expert Bryce Wylde who explains what andropause is, how it differs from menopause, and why it happens as men age. We discuss the hormonal shifts—especially declining testosterone levels—that can lead to symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, and reduced libido. This week's Torah extro is compliments of myself and Chat GPT. Links: IG https://www.instagram.com/wyldeonhealth?igsh=MTk2Z2lydGQxaXFjYQ== Website www.wyldeonhealth.com - - - - - | |||
| 10 Apr 2025 | Ep.73 Less is More: Exploring Blood Flow Restriction for Maximum Gains with Steven Munatones creator of Kaatsu. | 01:15:39 | |
Would you believe it if I told you that it's possible to sit on the couch and exercise at the same time? I wouldn't have thought it's possible, but this week's guest Steven Munatones is going to teach you how. Links: https://kaatsu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kaatsuglobal?igsh=OXk0emRudDRtcGhv - - - - - | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | Inaugural episode with Dara Saker - Why Holy Health? | 00:08:00 | |
In this short inaugural episode Dara talks about why she started Holy Health, and how important the torah views the commandment of Guarding your health. - - - - - | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | Episode 1 | Dr. Ephraim and Batya Ben Ze'ev - Setting a good example. Kibud Horim (honoring your parents) | 00:27:57 | |
In this first episode Dara interviews her parents to gain a better understanding of her interest in health. - - - - - | |||
| 23 Jan 2022 | Episode 2 | Dr. Kathy Dooley - Why is understanding anatomy so important? | 00:34:41 | |
In this first expert interview Dara speaks with Dr. Kathy Dooley, Chiropractor and Clinical anatomist on why understanding anatomy is so important, and how lack of knowledge can contribute to misdiagnosis. Anatomy is the first subject studied in any health science field. Dr. Dooley has created an incredible educational series called Immaculate Dissection to help make the study of anatomy easier for everyone. Her shorter series on things like Anatomy of Autism are fascinating even for the lay person. Anatomy is the study of the human body- how does that tie in with torah? Don't miss this fascinating episode. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Lslk4W_cU_I Immaculate dissection courses Email: immaculatedissection.com - - - - - - - - - - | |||