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Healthy California
Linda Brown, MPT
31 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text In this episode of Healthy California, I’m coming to you from the highest city in the world—La Paz, Bolivia—where breathing takes on a whole new meaning. We’ll explore what really happens when we breathe, how oxygen moves through the lungs and tissues, and why this simple act is the foundation of life. You can go weeks without food and days without water, but only minutes without air. We’ll dive into the many factors that can reduce oxygen delivery—altitude, tight clothing, pol...
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Health & Fitness,
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Send us a text In this episode of Healthy California, I’m coming to you from the highest city in the world—La Paz, Bolivia—where breathing takes on a whole new meaning. We’ll explore what really happens when we breathe, how oxygen moves through the lungs and tissues, and why this simple act is the foundation of life. You can go weeks without food and days without water, but only minutes without air. We’ll dive into the many factors that can reduce oxygen delivery—altitude, tight clothing, pol...
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Nutrition
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health,
Medicine
Episodes (20/31)
Healthy California
Just Breathe – The Power of Oxygen and the Gift of Life
Send us a text In this episode of Healthy California, I’m coming to you from the highest city in the world—La Paz, Bolivia—where breathing takes on a whole new meaning. We’ll explore what really happens when we breathe, how oxygen moves through the lungs and tissues, and why this simple act is the foundation of life. You can go weeks without food and days without water, but only minutes without air. We’ll dive into the many factors that can reduce oxygen delivery—altitude, tight clothing, pol...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Healthy California
Whole Body, Whole Life – A Blueprint for Healthy California Living - a recap of the last 30 episodes
Send us a text In this episode, we take a 30,000-foot view of the first 30 episodes — connecting the dots between food, movement, stress, sleep, and spiritual well-being. Health is not just the absence of disease; it’s the presence of vitality, purpose, and balance. We began by addressing access to healthy foods and how food insecurity affects every stage of life — from development in utero to chronic disease in adulthood. From there, we explored gut health, inflammation, metabolism, hormones...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Healthy California
The Power of Physical Therapy – Why PT is more than just rehab
Send us a text Physical therapy isn’t just about stretches or rehab—it's a science of movement. It is a clinical discipline focused on restoring motion, reducing pain, and improving function. PT goes deeper than exercise. It's about understanding biomechanics, neuromuscular patterns, and the body's natural healing timelines. PTs are true movement detectives—assessing, diagnosing, and guiding recovery with precision. As therapists often say, "Motion is lotion." Movement heals—but only when it'...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

Healthy California
Micronutrients—Small but Mighty
Send us a text This week we're zooming in on micronutrients—the vitamins and minerals your body needs in tiny amounts to run big, life-sustaining processes. In this episode, I break down what vitamins and minerals are, where they come from, and why they’re essential. You’ll hear how vitamins (organic compounds from plants and animals) power immunity, energy, vision, and repair—and how minerals (inorganic elements like calcium, magnesium, iron) support bones, muscles, nerves, electrolyte balan...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Healthy California
Protein – Building Blocks for a Healthy Life
Send us a text In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of protein—one of the three essential macronutrients alongside carbs and fats. Proteins are often called the building blocks of life, but what does that really mean? Think of amino acids like Lego pieces—when linked together, they create the structures your body relies on every day. From building muscle and repairing tissues to producing hormones, enzymes, and antibodies, protein plays a vital role in growth, immunity, metabol...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Healthy California
Fats: Friend, Foe, or Functional Fuel?
Send us a text Today we’re diving into a subject that often sparks confusion and controversy: fat. Last week, we explored sugar, and next week we’ll round out the macronutrient trio with protein. But today, it’s all about unpacking the complex world of dietary fats—what they are, why we need them, and how to make smarter choices for better health. We’ll break down the different types of fats—saturated, unsaturated, trans fats, triglycerides, and cholesterol—clarifying their roles in the body....
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2 months ago
35 minutes

Healthy California
Don’t Sweet Talk Me: Understanding Sugar – The Good, The Bad, and the Hidden
Send us a text Welcome back to Healthy California! I’m here to empower you with the knowledge to make simple, sustainable, and science-backed health choices. In this episode, we dive into the sweet—and not-so-sweet truth about sugar. From table sugar and honey to high-fructose corn syrup and stevia, we break down what sugar actually is, how it's metabolized in the body, and the difference between natural, added, and artificial sugars. You’ll learn about the chemical structure of monosaccharid...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Healthy California
The Dairy Dilemma
Send us a text Dairy: Is it the perfect food or a hidden trigger for inflammation and illness? In this episode of Healthy California, I dive deep into the controversial world of dairy. With so much conflicting advice online and in the media, it's hard to know whether dairy should have a place on your plate. I break down the science, the pros and cons, and encourage you to make an informed choice based on your unique body—not a one-size-fits-all opinion. I explore what dairy is (hint: it’s not...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

Healthy California
Spiritual Health: The Missing Piece in Your Wellness Journey
Send us a text Welcome to the Healthy California podcast. In this special episode, I explore a frequently overlooked dimension of wellness: spiritual health. Health isn’t just physical or emotional—it’s also spiritual. Without this key component, we’re often left chasing after happiness, clarity, and purpose in all the wrong places. To help unpack this topic, I invited Pastor Dan from Restoration Life Church in Sacramento, someone I deeply respect for his spiritually and physically grounded l...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

Healthy California
The Truth About Gut Health: It's More Than Just Digestion
Send us a text Gut health has been a hot topic—but if it’s been talked about so much, why are we still struggling with digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and brain fog? In this episode, I break down what gut health actually means—beyond digestion—and why it plays a central role in your mood, immunity, metabolism, and disease risk. With over 100 trillion microbes living in your digestive tract, your gut microbiome is a delicate ecosystem that needs the right balance of good bacteria to th...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

Healthy California
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life – Understanding Brain Health
Send us a text Your brain is the command center of everything you do—how you think, move, feel, breathe, and interact with the world. It’s what helps us focus, regulate emotions, remember important things, and connect with people. But while we focus so much on our physical health, brain health often goes unnoticed until something feels off. Let’s bust a common myth right now: we do not use only 10% of our brains. We use 100%—and every part is working together in amazing, complex ways. But bec...
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4 months ago
40 minutes

Healthy California
Hormones Part 2. Women’s Hormones: Balance, Disruption, and What You Can Do About It
Send us a text Today we’re continuing our hormone series with Part 2: Women’s Hormones. Last week, we focused on men’s hormones. Now, it’s time to explore how female hormones work, what happens when they’re out of balance, and what you can do to support them naturally and effectively. In this episode, we’ll uncover: What hormones are and how they function in women’s bodiesThe key hormones released by the pituitary gland, including TSH, prolactin, LH, FSH, and growth hormoneHow hormones like e...
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5 months ago
49 minutes

Healthy California
Hormones 101: Male Hormones
Send us a text Episode Summary: This week on Healthy California, we’re diving into the incredible world of hormones—what they are, how they work, and why they’re crucial to your overall health. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we focus on men’s hormones and how they’re impacted by everyday lifestyle choices. We explore the most important hormones that influence men’s health: insulin, cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and of course, testosterone. You'll learn how things like sleep, stress, diet...
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5 months ago
29 minutes

Healthy California
Sunscreen, Sunlight, and Skin Health: What You Need to Know
Send us a text Summer is here, and so is sun exposure! In this week's episode of Healthy California, we dive into the heated topic of sunscreen. Should we use it? How much? What kind? And what are the health implications of both using sunscreen and skipping it? I unpack the science behind UV radiation, explain the crucial role of vitamin D, and explore the complex relationship between sun protection, skin cancer, and environmental impact. I also raise important questions: If God created the s...
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5 months ago
22 minutes

Healthy California
Food Allergies vs. Sensitivities – What’s the Difference?
Send us a text In this episode of Healthy California, we break down the often misunderstood world of food allergies and food sensitivities—what they are, how they differ, and why understanding them is crucial to your long-term health. Many of us (or someone we love) suffer from mysterious symptoms like fatigue, headaches, digestive issues, or skin flare-ups with no clear cause. Could it be what you’re eating? 🔍 What you'll learn: The key differences between food allergies (IgE response) and s...
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5 months ago
15 minutes

Healthy California
Understanding Chronic Pain – More Than Just a Symptom
Send us a text In today's episode, we're diving deep into chronic pain—what it is, how it affects your body and mind, and why it’s not just about pain that lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain often involves a complex interaction of physical symptoms, emotional responses, and systemic inflammation that can impact your entire life. 🔍 This Episode Covers: What is chronic pain? Pain is a natural signal from the body warning us that something's wrong. But chronic pain goes beyond that—it...
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6 months ago
27 minutes

Healthy California
Understanding Stress — The Good, The Bad & How to Cope
Send us a text 📌 Episode Summary: Welcome to the Healthy California Podcast, where we explore practical, holistic approaches to well-being. I'm your host, Linda Brown, and my goal is to educate and empower you to make better daily choices for a healthier life—because you, your family, your neighbors, and your entire community deserve to live well. In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that affects nearly everyone: stress. We’ll explore: What stress really isWhy it’s not always the enemyHow...
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6 months ago
20 minutes

Healthy California
The Plastic Problem — How Microplastics Affect Your Health
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Healthy California podcast! I’m your host, Linda Brown, and I’m here to help you make empowered, informed decisions about your health, your family’s well-being, and the wellness of your community. Every week, we explore practical, science-backed solutions to help you thrive. In this episode, we dive deep into a growing environmental and health concern: plastics and microplastics. These synthetic materials are everywhere—from food packaging and ...
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6 months ago
20 minutes

Healthy California
What Is Cancer & How to Lower Your Risk
Send us a text In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of cancer—what it is, how it forms, and why it matters to your long-term health. Cancer occurs when the body’s natural cell regulation fails, leading to uncontrolled cell growth. These rogue cells can form tumors and, in some cases, spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis. But not all tumors are cancerous, and understanding the difference is key. You’ll learn about the three major risk factors for can...
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6 months ago
39 minutes

Healthy California
Should I be Gluten Free?
Send us a text Welcome back, California! In this episode of the Healthy California Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that’s often talked about—but rarely understood: gluten. Should you be gluten-free? Is gluten really that bad? And what actually happens inside your body when you eat it? I’m breaking it all down: What gluten is and where it hides (hint: it’s in more than just bread!)How gluten affects your gut—especially if you have a sensitivityThe link between gluten and leaky gut, inflamma...
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6 months ago
18 minutes

Healthy California
Send us a text In this episode of Healthy California, I’m coming to you from the highest city in the world—La Paz, Bolivia—where breathing takes on a whole new meaning. We’ll explore what really happens when we breathe, how oxygen moves through the lungs and tissues, and why this simple act is the foundation of life. You can go weeks without food and days without water, but only minutes without air. We’ll dive into the many factors that can reduce oxygen delivery—altitude, tight clothing, pol...