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Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta

Healthy Lifestyle Solutions

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 396

The Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast is dedicated to empowering everyday women to make healthier lifestyle choices. Host Maya Acosta, a health and wellness educator, has improved her quality of life through a vegan, plant-based lifestyle and other healthy options. After battling various health issues, Maya turned to whole, plant-based foods and experienced a transformation in her health. The podcast motivates and educates vegans, pre-vegans, and plant-curious women looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Maya invites health experts in lifestyle medicine to discuss how women can prevent, halt, or reverse chronic conditions. Join us on the journey to a healthier, happier you! IG: https://www.instagram.com/healthylifestylesolutions_/Website: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - alternativeHealth
08/07/2026
#95
🇨🇦 Canada - alternativeHealth
17/12/2025
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - alternativeHealth
17/11/2025
#99
🇫🇷 France - alternativeHealth
04/08/2025
#99
🇫🇷 France - alternativeHealth
03/08/2025
#81
🇫🇷 France - alternativeHealth
02/08/2025
#68
🇫🇷 France - alternativeHealth
01/08/2025
#48
🇩🇪 Germany - alternativeHealth
10/05/2025
#99
🇩🇪 Germany - alternativeHealth
09/05/2025
#64
🇫🇷 France - alternativeHealth
08/02/2025
#98

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https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/
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https://www.speakpipe.com/HLS
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https://www.instagram.com/healthylifestylesolutions_
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https://www.instagram.com/maya_hls_podcast
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https://www.instagram.com/dr_riz_bukhari
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https://www.youtube.com/c/HealthyLifestyleSolutions1
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395: Nurturing Your Gut: The Key to Holistic Health | Dr. Pritesh Mutha

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 • Duration 34:27

This insightful lecture by Dr. Pritesh Mutha explores the critical role of the human gut microbiome in overall health. The discussion covers the impact of dietary choices, lifestyle factors, and the environment on gut health, emphasizing the connection between the gut and the immune system. Dr. Mutha highlights the prevalence of autoimmune diseases and the reversible nature of poor gut health through conscious dietary and lifestyle changes. The lecture concludes with practical advice on replenishing the microbiome through exposure to nature, soil, and a whole-food, plant-based diet.

Key Takeaways:

Diverse Microbiome is Essential: A diverse and healthy gut microbiome is crucial for overall well-being. Dr. Mutha stresses the importance of maintaining diversity through dietary choices and exposure to nature.
Holistic Approach to Immunity: Boosting the immune system is not just about vaccines; a healthy gut plays a fundamental role. The lecture advocates for focusing on strengthening the immune system through lifestyle choices, including diet and stress management.
Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet: The cornerstone of a healthy gut is a whole-food, plant-based diet rich in fiber. Consuming various fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds is key to supporting a thriving gut microbiome and reducing the risk of various diseases.

About Dr. Mutha:
Dr. Mutha is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology physician with advanced training in Interventional Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. He is an associate professor at UT Health Houston and has published several peer-reviewed publications in top medical journals. In this session, Dr. Mutha will discuss the role of plants in a healthier gut microbiome and how that translates to better gut health and overall health.

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Connect with Us
Website: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions
Instagram: @healthylifestylesolutions
YouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions
Subscribe to our newsletter: Our Newsletter
Leave us a message: Speak Pipe Voicemail
Rate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls

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394: Unveiling the Power of Personal Branding with Mary Quintero

Episode 394

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Duration 01:20:52

In this episode, we delve further into the remarkable career of Mary Quintero. Mary is an outstanding entrepreneur who successfully went from working as an assistant engineer in Venezuela to heading Marka Design & Marketing, a rapidly expanding web business in Latin America. The skilled staff at Marka Design & Marketing is devoted, adaptable and quick to respond to emergencies. It offers cutting edge graphic designs, web development, digital marketing, audio visual production and expert photography as a creative agency.

Throughout the episode, Mary shares her experiences of transitioning careers, the challenges she faced as a working mother, and how these struggles inspired her to build a business that helps doctors establish their online presence.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

The Challenges and Rewards of Career Transition: Mary Quintero’s transition from an assistant engineer to a successful online business entrepreneur, pointing out her struggles, her motivation and the ultimate rewards of her entrepreneurial journey.
The Role of Website Design and SEO in Business Success: How significant are website design and SEO in the digital era, highlighting the elements that can help businesses rank high on Google search results and attract more clients.
The Power of Branding: Branding in business and how it functions as its DNA. Mary collaborated with Maya to change the company’s name from Plant-Based DFW to Love in Balance.
Building a Supportive Community and Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Although having a supportive community is crucial, juggling personal and professional obligations can be difficult, particularly for working women. Mary offers her perspective on these issues as well as her methods for preserving a positive work-life balance.

Links:

Email: sor.quintero@markadm.com
Website: https://www.markadm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pc911ec/ Instagram: YouTube: Marka DM (Facebook):

385: Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout for Well-Being and Sustainability" | Dr. Devika Srivastava

Episode 385

Friday, November 10, 2023 • Duration 18:01

The lecture features Dr. Devika Srivastava, a licensed psychologist, discussing strategies to cope with stress, anxiety, and burnout. She emphasizes the importance of awareness, social support, physical activity, nature, realistic thinking, and seeking professional help. The presentation aims to promote well-being and sustainability in the face of everyday stressors.

Key Takeaways:

Awareness and Reframing Thoughts: Recognize stress triggers, understand the difference between stress and anxiety, and work on reframing thoughts to manage emotions effectively.
Social Support and Community: Building a supportive community is crucial for resilience. Seek help from friends or family, and reciprocate support to create a positive network that aids in coping with stressors.
Physical Activity and Self-Care: Engage in regular physical activity, even in small doses, as it positively impacts mental health. Incorporate self-care activities, prioritize enjoyable moments, and avoid sacrificing personal time for increased well-being.

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295: 7 Reasons Why Your Gut Needs Fiber for Optimal Health | Maya's Health Tip

Thursday, April 13, 2023 • Duration 19:30

Fiber is essential in regulating blood sugar levels, reducing cholesterol levels, and promoting a healthy weight. The consequences of not consuming enough fiber can lead to short-term digestive problems and long-term chronic diseases. The benefits of a high-fiber diet include improved digestion, reduced inflammation, enhanced immunity, and better mental health. A varied and thriving gut microbiome is essential for good health, and a fiber-rich diet can promote its growth.

Key Takeaways:

Fiber is important for overall health.
How to slowly add fiber-rich foods into your diet.
3 Fiber-Rich recipes

Resources

Check out the blog Why You Need Fiber.
Sign up to download Dr. Riz's new Cardiovascular Guide: https://bit.ly/JoinDrRiz.
Our Sponsor on the podcast, Megha Shah
Shop TrueV
Leave a review here: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/reviews/
Leave me a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/HLS

All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:
https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/

Support the Show.

Connect with Us
Website: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions
Instagram: YouTube channel: Subscribe to our newsletter: Leave us a message: Rate Me:

294: Unlocking the Power of Vibrators: Dr. Soumyadip Rakshit's Medical Solutions for Women's Sexual Health

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 • Duration 53:14

Dr. Soumyadip Rakshit co-founded Mystery Vibe, a leading sexual wellness brand that uses vibration frequencies to enhance sexual health. He has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and has worked with leading urologists, menopause specialists, OB-GYNs, pelvic floor therapists, and more to create medically designed products.

He was inspired to develop medical devices to help couples in long-term relationships maintain intimacy after major life events. He worked with ophthalmologists to create the first vibrator, a device meant to replace the manual stimulation of a doctor's hands. Over the years, the device has been improved and perfected in medical trials and is now recommended by doctors for pelvic floor therapy and arousal. With the help of vibrators, Dr. Rakshit is helping people take charge of their sexual health and reclaim their intimacy.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How a Doctor Originally created a Vibrator to Replace Doing it with His Hand

2. The Challenges of Accessibility and Usability with Wireless Charging

3. The Benefits of Keeping the Pelvic Floor Healthy to Reduce the Chances of Incontinence.

Resources:

Crescendo Device

TheraGun

Tenuto

Visit Dr. Soumyadip Rakshit's Socials:

Website: https://world.mysteryvibe.com/

Email:

293: Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Risks, and Preventions | DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 21:43

Summary:

In this episode, Dr. Rizwan Bukhari and Maya Acosta discuss type 2 diabetes, its symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures. Dr. Bukhari explains that diabetes can be silent for many years, but some common symptoms are increased thirst and frequent urination. Other symptoms might include neuropathy and slow healing. They also talk about risk factors such as genetics and lifestyle choices. Dr. Bukhari emphasizes the importance of regular checkups and blood sugar monitoring to prevent or manage diabetes.

Key takeaways:

Diabetes can be silent for many years, but some common symptoms are increased thirst and frequent urination.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include genetics and lifestyle choices such as unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity.
Preventive measures such as regular checkups, blood sugar monitoring, and healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent or manage diabetes.

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Dr. Rizwan H. Bukhari
Rizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.

Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.Connect with Dr. Riz

292: Our Experience at the Couples Retreat with Relationship Expert Katie Hendricks | Maya's Health Tip

Saturday, April 8, 2023 • Duration 15:15

Maya Acosta talks about her recent experience attending a couple's retreat led by relationship expert Katie Hendricks in Ojai, California. The podcast host shares how building healthy relationships is a key pillar of lifestyle medicine and how relationships can affect one's health.

Here are three key points from the episode:

Learn about the Hendricks Institute and the foundation of its work.
Get insight into a couple's course in Ojai, CA.
Learn which Hendricks books Maya recommends if you are interested.

Resources

Sign up to download Dr. Riz's new Cardiovascular Guide: https://bit.ly/JoinDrRiz.
Our Sponsor on the podcast, Megha Shah
Shop TrueV
Leave a review here: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/reviews/
Leave me a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/HLS

All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:
https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/

Support the Show.

Connect with Us
Website: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions
Instagram: @healthylifestylesolutions
YouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Leave us a message: Rate Me:

291: Life Changing Improvements Using Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Rakesh Jotwani

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 • Duration 50:58

Dr. Rakesh Jotwani is a physician and lifestyle medicine advocate, having worked as a hospitalist for 11 years. He is passionate about connecting with people and helping them to understand the power of simple lifestyle choices to improve their quality of life and longevity. Struggling with depression and feeling overwhelmed, he embarks on a journey to discover a better life balance and lifestyle medicine, only to find himself battling the ironic conflict of having to choose between his dream of connecting with people and his demanding hospital job.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

How did Dr. Jotwani become a physician and develop an interest in lifestyle medicine?
How did volunteering and taking courses on cultural anthropology and death and dying to help him make this decision?
How did his experience of depression and the challenges of being a hospitalist propel him to seek lifestyle medicine?

Resources:

Peace Corps

Mora Medical

Visit Dr. Rakesh Jotwani’s Socials:

Website: https://www.thehealthfeast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rakyourlife/?hl=en

Support the Show.

Connect with Us
Website: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions
Instagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Subscribe to our newsletter: Leave us a message: Rate Me:

290: DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Preventing Heart Disease: Changing Your Lifestyle to Change Your Outcome

Monday, April 3, 2023 • Duration 21:08

In this episode, Dr. Riz, a vascular surgeon, joins the host to talk about heart disease and how lifestyle plays a crucial role in its development. The host specifically addresses concerns from a listener named Lisa who is worried about developing heart disease due to it running in her family. Dr. Riz explains that genetics does have an impact, but the expression of genes is greatly influenced by lifestyle choices. He also shares his story of how he learned about the benefits of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and how he incorporates it into his practice to help his patients improve their outcomes. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of heart disease, its causes, and how listeners can take control of their health to prevent or manage it.

Key points:

Making lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. These changes include eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, and managing stress.
It's important to know your risk factors for heart disease and to get regular check-ups with your healthcare provider. Your provider can help you identify potential risk factors and provide guidance on how to make the necessary lifestyle changes.
Small changes can add up over time and lead to significant improvements in heart health. For example, taking a 10-minute walk after dinner each night can help you reach the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Dr. Rizwan H. Bukhari
Rizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.Connect with Dr. Riz

289: What's New with Healthy Lifestyle Solutions: A Quick Update for Our Loyal Listeners

Thursday, March 30, 2023 • Duration 15:16

In this episode, Maya shares that she is taking a couples retreat to California with her husband, Dr. Riz. She also mentions that her life coach will be returning to the podcast to talk about her work as a trauma-informed coach. The podcast has a Doctor in the House segment with Dr. Riz, where they discuss topics related to vascular health, heart disease, and diabetes. Maya shares future episodes that you can expect. Lastly, Maya turns seven years vegan in April and shares her journey of discovering the vegan lifestyle through Dr. John McDougall's book and YouTuber Freelee, the Banana Girl.

Key takeaways:

The importance of taking time to connect with a partner and attend Couples Retreats.
The value of working with a life coach, especially one who is trauma-informed.
The benefits of a plant-based diet and the role of fiber in promoting good health.

Resources

Sign up to download Dr. Riz's new Cardiovascular Guide: https://bit.ly/JoinDrRiz.
Our Sponsor on the podcast, Megha Shah
Shop TrueV
Leave a review here: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/reviews/
Leave me a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/HLS

All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:
https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/

Support the Show.

Connect with Us
Website: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: YouTube channel: Subscribe to our newsletter: Leave us a message: Rate Me:

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