In this episode I hang out with Culinary Health Coach and chef Alanna Sucher. We talk about the current state of the holistic health scene in NYC, wellness culture in social media and using the principles of food combining to simplify modern dining. 

Alanna completely completely healed her gut issues using the practice of food combining and now operates a meal delivery service based on those principles. You can find her at combinedbyalanna.com or on Instagram @combinedbyalanna

I later realized we never really walked through the actual practice of food combining. So here is the most straight forward explanation that I send to all of my clients: 

The 2 major themes of ideal food combining are: 

1) Fruit should be eaten away from other foods and never as a dessert following heavy or cooked food. Although not commonly practiced, fruits will mix with greens like lettuce or spinach, celery and fennel. It’s popular now to make green smoothies by blending greens with fruits. 

Any other combination with fruits and other foods causes the fruit to get held up in the stomach with those denser foods. The end result of this is gas, alcohol and acidity. The best time to eat fruit is the first meal of the day and not again until the next day. 

2) Proteins and Starches do not mix in the same meal. The digestive secretions for each type are very different and nullify the other when secreted at the same time. Resulting in undigested food traveling through the intestines and a greater demand for enzymes. 

Transit time of meals: 

It’s important to note that some foods have different transit times through the digestive tract than others. Raw juices and fresh fruits need to move very quickly out of the stomach where denser foods like starches and proteins may require many hours in the stomach. If a faster moving food is held up in the stomach it will eventually ferment into alcohol and gas. For this reason it is best to precede heavy foods with light food. 

For example, let’s take apples and almonds. Two excellent foods. Apples move very quickly through the stomach and almonds move much more slowly because they are proteins. If we eat the almonds first then follow with the apples or if we eat them together the apples will be held up in the stomach for many hours. Most likely resulting in a lot of gas. Eating the apples first and waiting 20 minutes allows the apples to pass and the almonds to take their time. Digestion will be more harmonious. 

- Fresh fruit and raw vegetable juice always on an empty stomach. Wait at least 10 minutes for juice and 20 – 30 minutes for fruit to leave the stomach before eating. 

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Finally! In this episode drop back to the end of 2019 to the first ever live audience podcast. Dr. Fred Bisci gets fired up and answers questions from a live audience at the peak of Vitality NYC (now known as Alivio Wellness). 

This episode is so close to my heart. It’s a moment in time where everything I had worked for came together at it’s brightest moment. 

Oh, and the Black Friday extension code for podcast listeners is: PODCAST200 for $200 all masterclasses and bundles. It’s good only till the end of the year @ https://bit.ly/everydaydetoxacademy.

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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandgravitycolonics.com.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

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And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

In this episode I share with you seven of the most valuable self care practices I use to keep my life straight. 

1) Hanging: Several times a day I grip a bar and swing freely for 60+ seconds. The deep stretch and lengthening of my spine leaves me feeling taller and pain free. This practice alone has saved me significant time and money on body workers. 

2) Raw vegetable juicing: This was the first act of self care I took almost 30 years ago when I bought a Juice Man Juicer after watching a late night infomercial. Although the models have changed the practice remains. On average I drink about 32+ ounces a day. Concentrated nutrition, high alkalinity and superior elimination. It’s truly the original superfood. 

3) Intermittent Fasting: I started this practice around 2000-2002. However, in the last 12 months I made a significant and critical change. Instead of skipping breakfast, I now skip dinner. My last meal ends at about 4:30 PM. I aim for a 17 hour fast, but depending on my schedule it can reach about 20 hours. Finishing the last meal early sets up the overnight rest for maximum detoxification and rejuvenation. 

4) Prioritizing Sleep: After years of staying up late to edit podcasts, respond to messages, pay bills.. I finally realized that anything I think I gained in efficiency I end up losing in effectiveness the next day. It’s always more productive (and healthy - cleansing doesn’t happen in an exhausted body) to be properly rested. 

5) No longer overthinking exercise: So many times my busy day would go off the rails and I would think oh well I don’t have 45 minutes to an hour today. Try again tomorrow… In reality we always have 5 minutes and we actually have at least 15. It’s amazing what can be accomplished in minutes. If you are out of shape or out of practice and simply need to build momentum check out Mike Chang’s Flow Training 

6) Cold Immersion: I no longer own a Cryo sauna, but luckily I live in a place where the fall, winter and spring ground water is perfect for cold showers. 3 minutes over the head, face, neck and torso is all it takes to drop inflammation and increase focus and attention. 

7) Essential Supplements: Although I do intentionally skip days, my consistent supplements are Vitamin D3, Valasta Astaxanthin and a plant based multi. I take other things, but these are the critical ones.

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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandgravitycolonics.com.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

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We are quickly approaching sloppy season! This can be a very turbulent time for those of us struggling with consistency and self care. Leftover Halloween candy, holiday food, travel stress, meeting up with old friends over wine..  I’ve heard it a thousand times in my practice and we see the results on the table. There’s something else we hear a thousand times as well. “I’m just going to get through the holidays and do a New Year’s cleanse”. This my friends is the ultimate exercise in procrastination. The only thing different on January 1st is that you’re deeper in the mess of your food drama. In this episode I offer some sage advice that’s been exceptionally valuable to myself as well as my clients. 

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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

You can always find me on social: 

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And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

Is the holistic health community naive and gullible? 

Well… sometimes. I’ve certainly been guilty of it. 

In this episode I chat with my Insta friend Meghan Swidler. Meghan is a holistic nutritionist with a foundation in the cleansing arts. We chat about The Carnivore MD, unnecessary parasite cleanses and other misconceptions in the holistic health community. 

You can find Meghan here: https://meghanswidler.com

On Insta here: @thatplantbasedgal

You can get her book here: https://meghanswidler.com/products/from-within-book

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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

You can always find me on social: 

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And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

The 4 most powerful influences in my life have been Malcolm X, John Robbins, Dr. Fred Bisci and Gil Jacobs. Listen to this episode to find out how and why the synergy of their lives affected mine.

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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

You can always find me on social: 

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Find all the important things here: https://linktr.ee/everydaydetox

And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

Interesting comment/question came up last week on a reel I posted on Instagram. "How would a 7 day water fast affect a cemented colon"? 
Not too good.. Watch to find out. 

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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

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#vegan #plantbased #detox

And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

No editing! No over thinking. I don't have time to be precious these days..

Someone on social media asked me if I ever cheat on my diet and the answer is NO. However, it's not because I'm an ultra disciplined, rigid purist. It's because I've been consistent for decades and successfully changed my pleasure seeking pathways and microbiome. There's also consequences to dumping toxic food back into a deeply cleansed system. Listen for the full breakdown. 

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• Join us at Everyday Detox Academy: https://bit.ly/everydaydetoxacademy for the most concentrated detoxification masterclasses.  Instructors include: Michael Perrine, Gil Jacobs and Dr. Fred Bisci. 

• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

You can always find me on social: 

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#vegan #plantbased #detox

And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

Lindsay Gasik is one of the most knowledgeable people in the western world on the controversial durian fruit. She spends 99% of her time in the countries where durians grow. Following the durian season she guides tours, imports durian to the US and creates some of the best social media on durian you will ever see.  And she also happens to be from Southern Oregon!  I was thrilled to catch her doing instagram stories from a neighboring town one day. I immediately hit the DM's and set up a podcast. 

Only months later the world changed and it delayed the release of this episode. I'm so happy to finally post it. 

You can find Lindsay on social here: https://www.instagram.com/durianwriter/

Year of the Durian on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YearoftheDurian

You can order the best durian on the planet (if you live where durian doesn't grow) or sign up for a tour here: https://www.yearofthedurian.com/shop


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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

You can always find me on social: 

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#vegan #plantbased #detox

And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

In 2003 DARPA research scientist Sam Sheperd was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation were not even options.

He tasked his team with finding out which animals do not get cancer and why. They found that there were five animals that all shared a common molecule in their chemistry. Pink flamingos, sharks, salmon, elephants and the naked mole rat.

That molecule is astaxanthin, an extremely powerful antioxidant. 

After posting an insanely popular video about his story on TikTok and Instagram, the comment section was so dense I thought a podcast was the only logical next step. In this podcast we go deep into Sam’s background and the health challenge that led him to consume saltwater algae as a path to healing. 

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• Join us at Everyday Detox Academy: https://bit.ly/everydaydetoxacademy for the most concentrated detoxification masterclasses.  Instructors include: Michael Perrine, Gil Jacobs and Dr. Fred Bisci. 

• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

You can always find me on social: 

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Full disclaimers:

# 1 This is not a cure all. It’s another tool in the toolbox. 

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Use the discount code: PURE 

#vegan #plantbased #detox

And remember, we’re just talkin’ here! Nothing said is intended to replace medical treatment or the advice of your healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. We strongly suggest you consult your physician or health care provider before attempting or engaging in any of the ideas, methods or practices described in this podcast. Any information or statements made in this podcast regarding dietary supplements or health remedies have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The creators, producers, webmasters, podcasters and distributors of the content of this podcast do not assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability or loss in connection with the improper use of the content of this podcast.

A lot went down the last 3 years and here's what happened to the podcast.

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• And as always you can find your favorite colon hydrotherapists @ https://www.ashlandcolonhydrotherapy.com (Ashland, Oregon)  & https://aliviowellness.co (New York & NewJersey)

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