In this episode, Dr. Riz and I visit friends Russell and Irminne Van Dyken. We chat with Dr. Irminne Van Dyken about her work in both Maui and Oahu. She is the first and only surgeon in Hawaii who is board certified in Lifestyle Medicine through the American College of…
Dolly Vyas-Ahuja is an Ahimsa animal activist and a voice for the voiceless. Her mission is to spread awareness and education about the cruelty of the Dairy Industry. She comes from a Gandhian family and is the granddaughter of a Freedom Fighter for social justice in India. One of her…
In this episode, Hilary Cosby will give us a quick look into her grocery tours held in Midland, Texas. Learn where you should spend most of your time, how to read labels and what foods to avoid as you transition to eating more plant-based foods. Hilary Cosby is certified in…
Today we are at the Dallas Arboretum enjoying nature. We sit down to reflect on this past year. We've had wonderful opportunities and connections. Did you know that we are part of Plant Pure Communities? We are a pod dedicated to helping people learn about the power of plant-based nutrition…
Every month our Dallas walking group walks with leading physician Dr. Rizwan Bukhari. The Walk With A Doc organization has over 500 chapters throughout the world. Every walk begins with a brief health topic by the physician and then we walk at our own pace. Walk with a Doc was…
There is a relationship between the foods that we eat and the health conditions that can develop. In this video, Dr. Riz talks about how the standard American diet has greatly contributed to the top leading causes of death including heart disease. Watch the rest of the video to learn…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. This disease is characterized by increasing breathlessness. COPD is a progressive and (currently) incurable disease, but with the right diagnosis and treatment, there are many things you can…
Dr. John McDougall is a board-certified internist, the author of 13 national best-selling books, the international on-line “McDougall Newsletter,” and co-founder of the 10-day, live-in McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. He is a clinical instructor for 4 schools training young physicians and licensed in 5 states in the US…
Marla Ablon is a registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionist who graduated with honors from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas. With over 13 years of experience, her areas of expertise include pediatric/adult weight loss or gain; specialty diets for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, chronic digestive diseases, food intolerances,…
Dr. Bandana Chawla is a board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School and completed her residency training at the Texas Medical Center. She has been practicing as an internist in the Houston area for over 20 years. Over the years she…
Meet Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, co-founder of Plant-Based DFW and co-host of the Plant-Based DFW Podcast show. Dr. Riz grew up in Dallas, Texas and has been practicing vascular surgery for more than 20 years. His primary hospital is Baylor Sunnyvale, where he formerly was the Chief of Surgery. Currently he…
Andrea Pender is a business development executive, a dedicated yogi, an avid learner (especially about health and wellness), and lover of all animals. She applies her signature spark of energy to every project that she engages in. The Plant-Based Executive is her passion project where she helps educate executives and…
Meet Pat & Dianne, enthusiastic advocates of living a Whole Foods Plant Based (WFPB) lifestyle, who focus on raising awareness of the benefits and teaching new followers how to easily prepare delicious meals. They also believe in the importance of community support, and organize events such as WFPB Informational Meetings,…
As a board certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Bukhari treats a variety of vascular issues including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has a specific interest in minimally invasive procedures such as atherectomy, angioplasty, and stenting for limb salvage and amputation…
This is a recap video of the benefits of walking. Dr. Rizwan Bukhari promotes movement for overall health. This is a FREE event and open to everyone! DATE: Every 3rd Saturday of the month TIME: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. WHERE: The Village Lake 8820 Southwestern Blvd, Dallas, TX 75206…
Pat & Diane Doyle recently shared their story to an audience who attended the screening of Eating You Alive. Follow them on social media and visit their website to learn more about how they took control of their own health. Today they share their message with hundreds of people. "In…
Today you will hear from Lee Stroy. He is one of 4 stroke patients featured in the recently released documentary called A Teachable Moment. You can view the film on Amazon Prime. We recently screened this film in the Dallas area and invited experts in the field. Mr. Stroy was…
As the Texas Veggie Fair approaches, Dr. Riz speaks about the health benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. Dr. Riz is a Dallas-based vascular surgeon with over 20 years of experience in vascular surgery. Today he incorporates plant-based nutrition as part of his treatment plan…
In this video, Dr. Riz shares about cardiovascular disease and the foods that contribute to atherosclerosis. He also recommends various ways to incorporate green leafy vegetables into your daily meals. Dr. Riz is a Dallas-based vascular surgeon with over 20 years of experience in vascular surgery. Today he incorporates plant-based…