122 ~ Dr. Robyn Benson ~ Boosting Your Immune System During a Pandemic
Release Date: 04/07/2020
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Big announcement ~ I'll be taking a break from podcasting until I can return with more in-person conversations with amaaaazingly BOLD women. Take a listen to hear a bit more about it... ***** Connect with me: (join our growing community!) (women-only) Enjoyed this episode? Tell a friend! Be Bold, Beth
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info_outline** If you find yourself struggling and need something to lift you up, the Be Bold Facebook group (for ladies only) has been a wonderful way for us to encourage each other. Normally we post the things we’re doing to Be Bold but over the past few weeks, we’ve been posting each day the things that we’re doing to stay happy and healthy right now.
There are some great ideas that others have shared so please join us!
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As you likely know from last week’s episode, I’m doing something a bit different for the foreseeable future.
Normally, this podcast features long-form, in-person conversations with Bold women. But that requires not only sitting down with these ladies in person but also more normal circumstances when we’re maybe not so distracted by external events.
So I am currently recording shorter episodes via Zoom that can provide a bit of helpful guidance as we collectively move through this trying time called a pandemic.
If you find yourself struggling and need a bit of support, the Be Bold Facebook group (for ladies only) has been a wonderful way for us to encourage each other. Normally we post the things we’re doing to Be Bold but over the past few weeks, we’ve been posting daily the things that we’re doing to stay happy and healthy right now.
There are some great ideas that others have shared so please join us there!
So, today’s conversation is with a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Robyn Benson. You might recall that Robyn’s been on the podcast a couple of times before. If you haven’t already heard those conversations or would like to re-listen to them, you can go back to episodes #11 and #50.
Robyn specializes in regenerative medicine and is the founder of Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health. She’s really on the cutting edge of the self care revolution, encouraging people to take control of their health in order to live a long, vibrant and abundant life.
Today, we talk specifically about things you can do to boost your immune system. Whether you are feeling great right now, or you’re feeling any kind of illness coming on or, yes, even if you or someone you know has Covid-19, these tips can really help you out.
With that, please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Robyn Benson.
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Links/books/people mentioned
Devi Prayer by Craig Pruess
Pub Med
NE Journal of Medicine
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