Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast

02/21/2025

Get this “tea” before opening your snack pack! Your “healthy snack” may actually be contributing to high Triglycerides and Heart Disease.

Check out this sneak peek from Dr. Shayla as she shares how processed snacks and processed carbohydrates can contribute to Hypertriglyceridemia and increase your risk for Cardiovascular Disease.

On this episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast Dr. Shayla is spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮”.

Get the full cup of The Tea on Lipid Testing: What Your Standard Cholesterol Test May Not Be Telling You on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube!

It’s Tea Time!☕

02/19/2025

Do you know what your Bad Cholesterol Levels and your Good Cholesterol Levels mean for your Cardiovascular Risks?

Check out this sneak peek from Dr. Shayla as she shares how Good and Bad Cholesterol can be compared to a traffic jam on a busy highway in your body. There is a balance between those pesky trucks dropping litter all over the place and those street sweepers who can clean it up.

On this episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast Dr. Shayla is spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮”.

Get the full cup of The Tea on Lipid Testing: What Your Standard Cholesterol Test May Not Be Telling You on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube!

It’s Tea Time!☕

02/19/2025

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…

☕️Evidence Based recommendations for Cholesterol Screening
☕️What exactly is included in cholesterol testing and why
☕️Your hormones and how they may be impacting your Cholesterol and heart health
☕️Advanced Lipid Testing that is available that goes beyond traditional testing to determine your cardiovascular risks
☕️Dr. Shayla’s “Fat Free Tea” on Lifestyle Factors and practical strategies to lower your cholesterol without medication

Find us and get “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers.

https://youtu.be/h2E66j_06lI

It's Tea Time!☕

02/18/2025

It's Tea Time Tuesday!☕️

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

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?

On today's episode, Dr. Shayla will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮”.

It's important to be proactive about your health, particularly for women who are disproportionately affected by heart disease and knowing your risks with lipid testing is a good place to start. We’ll tackle this “heavy hearted” subject in today’s episode by looking at our “internal highways” and the “trucks” and “sweepers” that help us to keep cardiovascular balance.

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

☕️Evidence Based recommendations for Cholesterol Screening
☕️What exactly is included in cholesterol testing and why
☕️Your hormones and how they may be impacting your Cholesterol and heart health
☕️Advanced Lipid Testing that is available that goes beyond traditional testing to determine your cardiovascular risks
☕️Dr. Shayla’s “Fat Free Tea” on Lifestyle Factors and practical strategies to lower your cholesterol without medication

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.✨

02/13/2025

Feeling limited by your gardening options due to having a smaller living space?

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 Karen as they share with you some tips for obtaining homegrown garden benefits even within a small living space.

On this episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast we are spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and guest, Retired Nurse and Gardening Coach, Karen Creel. Gardenchick

Get the full cup of “The Tea on Reaping the Rewards of Homegrown Nutrition” on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube!

It’s Tea Time!☕

02/12/2025

Homegrown Versus Store-Purchased Produce…What’s the difference?

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 Karen as they share with you the health and nutrient benefits achieved through consuming home grown produce.

On this episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast we are spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and guest, Retired Nurse and Gardening Coach, Karen Creel.

Get the full cup of “The Tea on Reaping the Rewards of Homegrown Nutrition” on your favorite podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and more! Or watch on YouTube!

It’s Tea Time!☕

02/11/2025

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…

☕️ The best “easy-to-grow” plants and how to get started as a new gardener
☕️ Options for Gardening even when you have limited spaces using specified growing methods
☕️ The physical and mental benefits of growing and consuming your homegrown produce
☕️ Gardener Karen’s “rooted tea” in the best ways to avoid common mistakes and achieve success from the moment you get started on your garden

Find us and get “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” with Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and guest, Retired Nurse and Gardening Coach, Karen Creel.

https://youtu.be/eSiL-NBWd6c

It's Tea Time!☕

02/11/2025

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, Karen Creel, and they will be spilling “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧”.

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 nutritional value of homegrown fruits and vegetables compared to store-bought produce including providing more natural vitamins and antioxidants in their homegrown state.

Listen today to get the tea on…

☕️ The best “easy-to-grow” plants and how to get started as a new gardener
☕️ Options for Gardening even when you have limited spaces using specified growing methods
☕️ The physical and mental benefits of growing and consuming your homegrown produce
☕️ Gardener Karen’s “rooted tea” in the best ways to avoid common mistakes and achieve success from the moment you get started on your garden

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.✨

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