In this episode, Dr. J shows you how to grow your own healthy food source right in your backyard using simple 5 gallon buckets. Whether you have a large yard, small patio, balcony, or limited space, container gardening can help you grow fresh vegetables, herbs, and nutrient-rich foods at home.

Learn beginner-friendly tips for growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, greens, herbs, and more while improving your health through fresh plant-based nutrition. Dr. J also discusses how growing your own food can reduce grocery costs, improve food security, lower stress, increase physical activity, and reconnect families to healthier eating habits.

Topics covered include:
• Best vegetables for 5 gallon buckets
• Soil and drainage tips
• Watering and sunlight basics
• How container gardening supports better health
• Food as medicine and disease prevention
• Easy gardening tips for beginners

Growing your own food is not just gardening. It is an investment in your health, wellness, and future.

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In today’s episode of The Healthy You, I’m joined by Dr. Kathryn Pearson, a seasoned breast imaging radiologist. She shares her journey and expertise about the importance of mammograms and early breast cancer detection.

Dr. Pearson emphasizes that while mammograms might seem intimidating, they are the most effective way to catch breast cancer early. Did you know that 96% of the cases she encounters are curable? That’s why understanding your risk is crucial! She encourages women to start their breast cancer risk assessments in their 20s, especially if they have a family history.

Transformation requires growth. Its not replacing or adding to old habits. Its shedding the old, which include habits, environments and sometimes people so you can begin anew!