#3 The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in Helping the Body to Heal - Amy Rutledge
Release Date: 05/22/2020
#6 Dietary Calcium, Sodium Intake and Kidney Stones - Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG
Low Oxalate Kitchen
This episode is the second part of my conversation with Melanie Betz, a registered dietitian who is board certified in renal nutrition and works in the nephrology department at the University of Chicago Medical Center. We discussed the effects of dietary calcium on kidney stone formation, as well as the effects of sodium intake. Melanie also talks about her new e-Cookbook, that's dedicated to the prevention of calcium oxalate kidney stones. Be sure to check out Melanie's blog https://thekidneydietitian.org
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#5 Dietary Protein, Sugar Intake and Kidney Stones - Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In this episode, I talked to Melanie Betz, a registered dietitian who is board certified in renal nutrition and works in the nephrology department at the University of Chicago Medical Center. We discussed the effects of dietary protein on kidney stone formation, as well as the effects of sugar intake. In addition, Melanie also took the time to answer some questions from the Low Oxalate Kitchen Facebook group. Be sure to check out Melanie's blog https://thekidneydietitian.org
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#4 Homemade Infused Oils and Pickled Vegetables - Alexandra Cleanthous
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandra Cleanthous of Food & Thoughts. We chat a little bit about her experiences becoming a chef and then Alex walks us through her processes for infusing oils and pickling your own vegetables, and then shares one of her own recipes with us, adding a little extra flavor to a simple and delicious meal.
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#3 The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in Helping the Body to Heal - Amy Rutledge
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In this episode, I sit down with actress, singer, artist, meditation instructor and my beautiful girlfriend Amy Rutledge. We sat down to talk a little bit about her health struggles and journey towards wellness, and how mindfulness and meditation have helped her along the way. She also shares a 14 minute meditation that is perfect for anyone who is struggling with their physical health.
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#2 Experimenting in the Kitchen - Alysha Melnyk
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In Episode 2 of the Low Oxalate Kitchen podcast, we talk to biologist and chef Alysha Melnyk. Alysha is the founder and content creator for The Kitchenologist©, a blog that is dedicated to healthy eating and experimenting in the kitchen. In addition to creating content for her blog, Alysha is the Recipe Creator for Taproot Farm, an organic farm in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In this episode, we talk to Alysha about how she got into cooking, and then talk about a few recipes of hers that are low in oxalate.
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#1 Oxalate Content and Absorption - Michael Liebman, PhD
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In Episode 1 of the Low Oxalate Kitchen podcast, Dr. Michael Liebman I attempt to help clear the waters for people just starting out on a low oxalate diet. We also give a bit more detail for the people who have been trying to figure this out for some time and are at the point that they want take a deeper dive.
info_outline[If you are interested, Amy and a friend of hers are hosting a free online meditation event this Tuesday, May the 26th at 7PM and anyone is welcome to join. If you want to sign up for that, you can click the link here to register. If you aren’t able to attend, make sure to follow Amy on social to be notified of upcoming events.
Click here to sign up for the Live Online Meditation Event Tuesday, May 26th at 7PM
INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE #3
In this episode, I sit down with actress, singer, artist, meditation instructor and my beautiful girlfriend Amy Rutledge.
This episode may be a little bit different than what you would expect, but I want to make sure I’m creating content for everyone that’s on this diet. That includes people that have issues with kidneys and kidney stones, any women out there that are struggling with oxalate issues that seem to be specific to them, and also just anyone who is having a tough time with their health in general, and feel like oxalates might be a contributing factor.
Amy has had quite the ride in the life as far as health issues go, and has done an unbelievable amount of work, both physical and emotional, to get to a place where she is feeling good and able to help other people get to that same place.
We sat down to talk a little bit about her journey, and how mindfulness and meditation have helped her along the way. She also shares a 14 minute meditation that is perfect for anyone who is struggling with their physical health.
If you are like me, wanting to get into meditation, and have had some trouble finding a style that fits you, maybe this can be that resource you have been looking for.
There are lessons in this episode for everyone, no matter your spiritual or religious beliefs. Mindfulness is, in extremely plain terms, just focusing on and enjoying the present moment, and meditation can be whatever you want it to be for you, so I hope you will enjoy this episode.
Feel free to reach out to me or Amy if you have any questions, and send her an email at [email protected] if you are interested in her current schedule of online meditation classes that you can join.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
SHOW NOTES
[02:32] Amy shares her health struggles over the years with Lyme Disease and fibroid tumors
[06:35] How things changed when meditation entered the picture
[09:20] Serendipitous introductions to the work of Deepak Chopra and Louise Hay
[10:38] Types of meditation and meditation tools
[14:45] What is mindfulness?
[19:48] Mindfulness in daily tasks, mindful walking and showering
[23:20] Safe space/calm place creative visualizations
[28:35] Meditation (~14 mins)
LINKS
Click here to sign up for the Live Online Meditation Event Tuesday, May 26th at 7PM
Deepak Chopra 21 Day Meditation Challenge
Book – You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
Nalanda Institute
Sound Bowl
Meditation Cushion
Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Soap
Amy’s Instagram
Amy Rutledge on Insight Timer
Amy’s Facebook Page
Dr. Wayne Dyer
Manifesting Your Destiny YouTube series