Rizwan H. Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a highly skilled vascular surgeon who is board-certified and specializes in treating a range of vascular issues. These include aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He founded North Texas Vascular Center, offering diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures to prevent amputation and limb salvage. With a focus on preventative care, Dr. Bukhari recognizes the impact of lifestyle choices on his patients’ health and has witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of poor diet and exercise habits. As an advocate of lifestyle medicine, Dr. Bukhari promotes using food as medicine to prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. Dr. Riz became board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine in 2019. Today he educates podcast listeners on the risk factors associated with chronic diseases. He makes lifestyle recommendations using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. Doctor In The House episodes: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/category/doctor-in-the-house/ Read more...

Maya Acosta is a health and wellness educator, podcaster, and content creator from Dallas, Texas, advocating for whole-food, plant-based living. As co-leader of the Plant-Based DFW Pod, she educates the public on healthy living through various initiatives such as lectures, potlucks, and walks with the doc. Maya hosts the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Women’s Health Interest Group. She promotes female health and covers pregnancy, thyroid issues, menopause, and more. Maya serves as a Pod Action Committee member for PlantPure Communities, creating courses to teach other leaders how to share their messages and support their communities online. Maya’s passion for helping women take control of their health has become her “ikigai,” meaning her life purpose. Maya’s dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle and empowering women to take control of their health Read more...

Marla Ablon is a plant-based, Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner with over 16 years of clinical experience. Areas of expertise include evidence-based diets for weight loss, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, chronic digestive diseases and food intolerances. Marla works with those who wish to be vegetarian, vegan or plant-based as well as those who are simply plant-curious. She works with individuals and families of all ages who are seeking a healthier relationship with food and an overall healthier lifestyle. Marla has earned Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Certificates of Training in Childhood, Adolescent and Adult Weight Management and a Certificate of Training in Vegetarian Nutrition. Marla is a member of the Vegetarian Nutrition Practice Group and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Read more...