Essence of Health Tea Time

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!It’s Heart Health Awareness Month! While you may be aware that Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, did you know that Cardiovascular Disease takes the life of one woman every 80 seconds?It's important to be proactive about your health, particularly for women who are disproportionat

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!Studies have shown that gardening provides significant physical and mental health benefits and have found that regular gardening can lower risk of developing age related cognitive issues and lower one’s risk of cardiovascular disease when compared to non-gardeners. Additionally, research has demonstrated the superior n

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!Neurodivergent conditions affect both children and adults alike. According to a 2022 report, approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States has been identified with autism spectrum disorder and around 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years (9.8%) have an ADHD diagnosis. Amongst adults, it is estimated that 4.4% of U.S

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!Today we are “reheating” The Tea About Cycling For Healthful Aging with a fresh listen to reignite your motivation to get started on achieving your health goals this year!Are you a former athlete who has found it challenging to “get back in the game” and enjoy your previous level of activity?Have you never considered yoursel

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!According to a 2019 study published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, approximately 39 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, with women being about three times more likely than men to experience them. Studies also show that about 85% of chronic migraine sufferers experience 15 or more h

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Today we are “reheating” The Tea On Starting A Plan For Healthy Nourishment with a fresh listen to reignite your motivation to get started on achieving your health goals!Have you avoided changing your diet due to concerns about the challenge this change may present for you?In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be chatting with

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!Studies show that over 70% of Americans have a metabolic condition including overweight and obesity conditions. We now have medication therapy available to treat these conditions. However, studies show that less than 8% of Americans are using an anti-obesity medication for treatment, despite their proven effectiveness wh

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!As the days become shorter and the temperatures drop outside, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can cause challenging concerns for some individuals. Studies show that 5% of adults in the United States, or around 10 million people, are affected by seasonal affective disorder with a predominance in Women. These symptoms te

Welcome to Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!Research shows that children who follow a plant-based diet tend to have a lower fat mass, lower blood cholesterol levels and lower fasting glucose levels. This can be helpful in lowering their risk of developing certain chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol when compare

Welcome to the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast!Today we are "reheating" The Tea About Breast Cancer with a fresh listen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!In this episode Dr. Toombs-Withers will be spilling the tea on important information to know about Breast Cancer.Synopsis:Learn some important facts about Breast CancerDiscover the disparities for women of color as it relates t