In this episode, Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari recap their experience at the Peaceful Planet Foundation's 5th Annual Peace and Wellness Retreat. They share insights from various speakers, including Dr. Michael Klaper, and discuss topics related to whole food plant-based nutrition, self-care, and overall well-being. They also explore the Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston and their stay at a unique location through Harvest Hosts. The episode concludes with information about upcoming events and webinars.Key Takeaways:The importance of food as medicine: Dr. Michael Klaper emphasized the significant impact of diet on health, advocating for a shift towards plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic diseases.Self-care goes beyond superficial treatments: Danielle Vann discussed the misconception of self-care and highlighted the need for intentionality, self-reflection, and addressing various aspects of well-being, including emotional, physical, mental, social, spiritual, practical, and professional.The power of community and collaboration: The episode underscores the importance of community support, collaboration, and leadership in promoting lifestyle changes and plant-based nutrition. The hosts encourage listeners to get involved in various events and webinars to enhance their well-being and support others on their health journeys.Sources mentioned in this episode:Oct 18 Plant-Powered  Connections Webinar: https://mailchi.mp/3a8540fe27f0/find-or-start-a-plant-powered-community-101#Reserve%20SpotOct 22- Walk With A Doc in October: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wwad-tickets-720588699197?aff=oddtdtcreatorOct 23 Nutrition Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-eating-the-what-the-why-and-the-how-tickets-722513606647?aff=oddtdtcrHarvest Host: https://harvesthosts.com/About Dr. Rizwan H. BukhariRizwan H, Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified vascular surgeon who treats various vascular issues, including aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on his patients’ health. Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, hypertension, and diabetes, are mainly diseases secondary to the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices.Dr. Bukhari promotes food as medicine and lifestyle medicine to help his patients and the general public prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. He owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures largely related to amputation prevention and limb salvage.Connect with Dr. RizDr. Riz Instagram: htSupport the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls