Is it Wrong to Eat Meat? What if Veganism is Unhealthy?

Classic of Difficulties: Difficult Questions in Medicine, Acupuncture, and Beyond

Vegan? Carnivore? Who's right and who's wrong? Is meat evil? Or is it necessary for your health?
Join Dr. James Mohebali as we take a deep dive into the positives and the negatives of a plant-based diet, and the possible spiritual consequences from meat consumption.
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COOL STUFF I MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
ZUO YUE ZI/SITTING THE MONTH BOOKS
"The Postpartum Recovery Plan: How to Adapt the Ancient Practice of Zuo Yue Zi to Your Patients" by Dr. Lia Andrews — This is an excellent book, with lots of very tasty recipes. The book is very detailed, and geared at practitioners—but the recipes are accessible for anyone. My #1 book for organ meat recipes (mostly liver and kidney).
"Zuo Yue Zi: An American Mother's Guide to Chinese Postpartum Recovery" by Guang Ming Whitley — A very nice little book written from one mother to another. It gives a great overall sense of the practice of Zuo Yue Zi, and has great images detailing helpful, gentle postpartum exercises.
"Sitting Moon: A Guide to Natural Rejuvenation after Pregnancy" by Dr. Daoshing Ni and Jessica Chen — A great book that is written by very knowledgable two practitioners of Chinese medicine, but geared towards patients and laypeople with no knowledge of Chinese medical theory. The most comprehensive introduction available for laypeople. Good recipes too!
"The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother" by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Melisa Belger — A very stylish and modern approach to traditional postpartum recovery. It has great information about different traditional cultures and their practices. A beautiful book with lots of useful information. Aimed at and written for the modern woman.
ULTRA NOURISHING SOUP RECIPES
Silkie Chicken Soup Recipe
An Herbal Pill Version of Silkie Chicken, to fit into your hectic life
Pork Foot and Peanut Soup Recipe
Herbs for a Postpartum Recovery Soup
"Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings" — The source of the story of Zahhak, the snake-shouldered king. This 10th century epic poem details the history, genealogy, and mythology of the Persian people.
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Chapters

1. Is it Wrong to Eat Meat? What if Veganism is Unhealthy? (00:00:00)

2. What's at stake in our meat? (00:01:01)

3. Problem Solving with an Inward vs. Outward Focus (00:02:58)

4. What are your Goals? (00:03:37)

5. The Yin and Yang of Food (00:06:09)

6. The Introvert and their Body-Type (00:08:17)

7. How to Become an Extrovert (00:09:10)

8. The Problem with Vegan Bodybuilding (00:10:54)

9. The Truth Behind Gluten and Soy (00:13:21)

10. Are You Eating the Right Diet for your Body? (00:14:26)

11. How to Prevent Blood Deficiency with Self-Care: Silkie Chicken Soup (00:15:47)

12. How to Stay Alive While Breastfeeding (And Have Plenty of Milk) (00:17:30)

13. Postpartum Recovery (Sitting the Month / Sitting the Moon / Zuo Yue Zi) (00:18:35)

14. Variations in Chinese Medical Traditions (00:21:09)

15. Superfoods are Necessary for Healthy Veganism (00:22:36)

16. Why Monks Don't Eat Meat (00:23:44)

17. The Tale of Zahhak, the Snake-Shouldered King (Persian Mythology) (00:25:58)

18. Traditional Views on Childbirth (00:30:28)

19. Modern Life is War (00:34:49)

20. How Exercise is Killing You (00:36:41)

21. Outro (00:39:48)