Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast

02/05/2025

Have you subscribed to the Essence of Health YouTube Channel?

You can view the latest episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast on YouTube as we share the tea on…

☕️ Some of the most common nutritional gaps that may be affecting those with neurodivergent conditions
☕️ The gut brain connection and the part our gut plays in our brain health
☕️ Ways to expand the palate for those with food aversions in a healthful way
☕️ Tips beyond medication therapy that can help to improve brain health
☕️ Dr. Adame’s “veggie tea” on key foods to integrate to nurture neurodivergent and neurotypical brains alike

Find us and get “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and guest, Board Certified Pediatrician and Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Noemi Adame. Culver Pediatrics Center

https://youtu.be/ziqO0Ohrcjk

It's Tea Time!☕

02/04/2025

It's Tea Time Tuesday!☕️

We’re excited to share Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast with you!

On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Noemi Adame and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬”.

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. adults aged 18 and over have been diagnosed with ADHD, highlighting the prevalence of these conditions across the lifespan.

There are targeted integrative approaches that can be helpful in optimizing the brain and cognitive function for thriving with these conditions.
Listen today to get the tea on…

☕️ Some of the most common nutritional gaps that may be affecting those with neurodivergent conditions
☕️ The gut brain connection and the part our gut plays in our brain health
☕️ Ways to expand the palate for those with food aversions in a healthful way
☕️ Tips beyond medication therapy that can help to improve brain health
☕️ Dr. Adame’s “veggie tea” on key foods to integrate to nurture neurodivergent and neurotypical brains alike

Check out today's episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more!

✨Subscribe, follow, download, listen, and share! And if you like what you hear, a 5-star review is always greatly appreciated.✨

01/28/2025

It's Tea Time Tuesday!☕️

On today’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast we are “reheating” 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 with Confident Cycling Collective’s Coach Marissa Axell.

Accomplish your “New Year New You” goals by listening now to get the tea on…

☕️ New ways to level up in your fitness safely as you age
☕️ How our bodies physically change as we age and how that can impact your fitness
☕️ The importance of what you eat, and how and when you incorporate rest into your fitness routine
☕️ Options for developing your own inner athlete through cycling whether indoors or outdoors
☕️ A few important tips to stay healthy, strong and fit as you age

Check out today's episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more!

✨Subscribe, follow, download, listen, and share! And if you like what you hear, a 5-star review is always greatly appreciated.✨

12/04/2024

Have you subscribed to the Essence of Health YouTube Channel?

You can view the latest episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast on YouTube as we share the tea on…

☕️A deeper level of understanding about how migraines develop and why they develop
☕️Common and uncommon migraine triggers
☕️Options for migraine treatment beyond prescription management
☕️Dr. Alford’s “Splitting Tea” on ways to track your migraines that may be helpful for optimizing your treatment options

Find us and get “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and guest, Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Alison Alford of Pediatric Headache Center of Richmond and Nourish.

https://youtu.be/0GugMYyWx_A

It's Tea Time!☕

12/03/2024

It's Tea Time Tuesday!☕️

We’re excited to share Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast with you!

On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Alison Alford and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.”

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 headache days per month, with at least 8 of those being migraines. Many individuals suffer in silence, however, there are practical solutions that can help you to find support and relief right now.

Listen today to get the tea on…

☕️A deeper level of understanding about how migraines develop and why they develop
☕️Common and uncommon migraine triggers
☕️Options for migraine treatment beyond prescription management
☕️Dr. Alford’s “Splitting Tea” on ways to track your migraines that may be helpful for optimizing your treatment options
Check out today's episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more!

✨Subscribe, follow, download, listen, and share! And if you like what you hear, a 5-star review is always greatly appreciated.✨

11/27/2024

It's Tea Time!☕️

We’re excited to share Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast with you!

On today's episode, just in time for some motivation through the holidays, Dr. Shayla will be reheating and spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭” with our special guest, Nutritionist and Recipe Developer, Yaqutullah Ibraheem Muhammed of Nutrition Prescriptions, LLC.

Listen today to get the tea on…
☕️Some quick and easy ways to get more plants on your plate
☕️How having the right resources and community can play an important part in successful achievement of your health goals
☕️How to get a healthy meal even if you don’t enjoy cooking
☕️What staples you should always have on hand to create a healthy meal

Check out today's episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more!

✨Subscribe, follow, download, listen, and share! And if you like what you hear, a 5-star review is always greatly appreciated.✨

11/22/2024

Metformin has been prescribed for decades. While it’s indicated for treatment of Diabetes, it can also be a useful tool in treating insulin resistance and for adjunctive treatment in medication assisted weight management. Check out this sneak peek of a discussion between Dr. Shayla and Dr. Lindsay as they share how they use this multipurpose med in their practices as Obesity Medicine Specialists. On this week’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast we are spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭” with guest, Board Certified, Family and Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Lindsay Ogle. Get the full cup of “The Tea On Medication Assisted Weight Loss Without The Shot” on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube! It’s Tea Time!☕

11/19/2024

Have you subscribed to the Essence of Health YouTube Channel?

You can view the latest episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast on YouTube as we share the tea on…

☕️The four main FDA-approved medications for treatment of Obesity that don’t require an injection
☕️The importance of finding an Obesity Medicine Specialist to manage your care safely and effectively
☕️Sustainable, long term, cost effective options for medication assisted weight management
☕️Dr. Lindsay’s “Success Tea” on how to combine comprehensive lifestyle changes with medication options to optimize your success with your weight management plan

Find us and get “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and guest, Board Certified, fellow Family and Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Lindsay Ogle. Lindsay Ogle

https://youtu.be/1Y6vSrhuAfE

It's Tea Time!☕

11/19/2024

It's Tea Time Tuesday!☕️

We’re excited to share Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast with you!

On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Lindsay Ogle and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭.”

Over 70% of Americans have a metabolic condition including overweight and obesity conditions. We now have medication therapy available to treat these conditions. However, less than 8% of Americans are using an anti-obesity medication for treatment, despite their proven effectiveness when used as part of a comprehensive weight management plan. Certain injectable medications have gained widespread notoriety amongst weight management medication options but many people are simply unable to access these medications due to lack of availability and cost; highlighting the need for greater awareness of the available FDA-approved medications beyond the injectable medications that are effective and accessible to help more individuals who are challenged with the condition of obesity to achieve their health goals.

Listen today to get the tea on…

☕️The four main FDA-approved medications for treatment of Obesity that don’t require an injection
☕️The importance of finding an Obesity Medicine Specialist to manage your care safely and effectively
☕️Sustainable, long term, cost effective options for medication assisted weight management
☕️Dr. Lindsay’s “Success Tea” on how to combine comprehensive lifestyle changes with medication options to optimize your success with your weight management plan

Check out today's episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more!

✨Subscribe, follow, download, listen, and share! And if you like what you hear, a 5-star review is always greatly appreciated.✨

11/15/2024

11/14/2024

Check out this sneak peek from Dr. Shayla as she shares how our mood regulators within our brain are affected by sunlight and darkness.On this week’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers is spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐀𝐃: 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞”! Get the full cup of “The Tea On SAD: Food, Mood, and Your Winter Attitude” on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube! It’s Tea Time!☕

11/12/2024

Have you subscribed to the Essence of Health YouTube Channel?

You can view the latest episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast on YouTube as we share the tea on…

☕️The connection between what you eat and its impact on your mood
☕️Those mood regulators in your brain and how certain foods can enhance their impact for boosting your mood and how certain foods can inhibit their impact
☕️Strategies to combine certain foods to achieve better absorption of vital nutrients that are important for your mood
☕️Dr. Shayla’s “well timed tea” on how to properly plan your meals throughout the day to optimize those nutrients for your mood
☕️Lifestyle solutions that have been shown to help boost your mood with SAD

Find us and get “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐀𝐃: 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers.

https://youtu.be/vAqlAV5ir6k

It's Tea Time!☕

11/12/2024

It's Tea Time Tuesday!☕️

We’re excited to share Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast with you!

On today’s NEW EPISODE, Dr. Shayla will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐀𝐃: 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞.”

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 tend to last about 40% of the year, through the fall and winter months and can cause debilitating mood disruption.

However, there are solutions for balancing your mood healthfully during this season of SAD.

Listen to today’s episode to get the tea on…

☕️The connection between what you eat and its impact on your mood
☕️Those mood regulators in your brain and how certain foods can enhance their impact for boosting your mood and how certain foods can inhibit their impact
☕️Strategies to combine certain foods to achieve better absorption of vital nutrients that are important for your mood
☕️Dr. Shayla’s “well timed tea” on how to properly plan your meals throughout the day to optimize those nutrients for your mood
☕️Lifestyle solutions that have been shown to help boost your mood with SAD

🧘𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅. 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔.

Check out today's episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon and more!

✨Subscribe, follow, download, listen, and share! And if you like what you hear, a 5-star review is always greatly appreciated.✨

11/10/2024

Got a picky eater at home? Wondering how to get more quality nutrients into your kid without a struggle? Catch up on the latest episode of The Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast with this sneak peek of a discussion between Dr. Shayla and Dr. Margaret as they discuss some tips that they have employed with their own picky little eaters to get more essential plant based nutrients into their diet. Picky eaters can also be adults, so even if you don’t have kids in your life, take notes and get this tea! On this week’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast we are spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬” with guest, Double Board Certified Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Author of “Ayomide and Seyi's Kitchen”, Dr. Margaret Towolawi. Get the full cup of “The Tea On Raising Little Veggie Lovers” on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube!It’s Tea Time!☕

11/06/2024

“What’s Up with My Libido?”

Are you wondering where intimacy comes from and how to nurture it through every season of life?

Join us on November 14th for a FREE Ladies Night Out at Club Pilates in Mount Kisco at 6:30 PM EDT!

We’ll be uncovering the Root of Libido, exploring what hormones like estrogen and testosterone have to do with desire, and diving into practical ways to cultivate it—even as life stress, body image, and changes from menopause show up.

With food, drinks, and good company, you’ll get a real understanding of libido through the menopausal lens—what’s normal, what’s not, and how to embrace it all.

Spots are LIMITED, so don’t wait—RSVP now to secure your seat!

👉🏻 https://drsadaf.com/ladies-night-out

11/06/2024

Milk doesn’t always do a body good! Did you know that cows milk can actually worsen some conditions in children? The goal of milk in the diet is to provide calcium and fat to a growing child. But there are healthier, plant focused ways of providing these nutrients without compromising their health. Check out this sneak peek of a discussion between Dr. Shayla and Dr. Margaret as they discuss the milk myth that many parents think milk is necessary for their child. Get the tea on how essential nutrients for your growing children can be achieved with plants instead. On this week’s episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast we are spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬” with guest, Double Board Certified Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Author of “Ayomide and Seyi's Kitchen”, Dr. Margaret Towolawi. Get the full cup of “The Tea On Raising Little Veggie Lovers” on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube! It’s Tea Time!☕

11/05/2024

Have you subscribed to the Essence of Health YouTube Channel?

You can view the latest episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast on YouTube as we share the tea on…

☕️ The effect of your children’s environment and its impact on how they prioritize their health
☕️ The many health benefits that a plant based diet can offer to children throughout their spectrum of growth
☕️ Insight on how to overcome some of the barriers to pursuing a plant based diet for your family
☕️ Dr. Margaret’s “Icy Smooth Tea” on helpful, flavorful and practical ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies

Find us and get “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and guest, Double Board Certified Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Author of “Ayomide and Seyi's Kitchen”, Dr. Margaret Towolawi.

https://youtu.be/VfalVKfzA3E

It's Tea Time!☕

11/05/2024

It's Tea Time Tuesday!☕️

We’re excited to share Season 3 of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast with you!

On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be joined by a special guest, Dr. Margaret Towolawi and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬”.

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 compared to their peers. Adopting a plant-based diet early in life can help set children up for a lifetime of better health. However, we understand that sometimes children can be picky little eaters, leaving parents with the frustration of figuring out how to get more plants on their child’s plate.

Listen today to get the tea on…

☕️ The effect of your children’s environment and its impact on how they prioritize their health
☕️ The many health benefits that a plant based diet can offer to children throughout their spectrum of growth
☕️ Insight on how to overcome some of the barriers to pursuing a plant based diet for your family
☕️ Dr. Margaret’s “Icy Smooth Tea” on helpful, flavorful and practical ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies

Check out today's episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and more!

✨Subscribe, follow, download, listen, and share! And if you like what you hear, a 5-star review is always greatly appreciated.✨