125 Live

Join us monthly at 125 Live for the Healing Steps to Wellness with Dr. J and Mei Health Talk and Cooking Demo, free presentations on lifestyle medicine, followed by plant-powered food samples and recipes from Mei Liu.

April 4/13: Sleep, Your Body Clock, and Metabolism: Why Rest Matters More Than You Think

Sleep is a key regulator of metabolism and whole-body health. Poor sleep and disrupted circadian rhythm can affect metabolic balance, contributing to diabetes, weight gain, cognitive decline, arthritis, and chronic inflammation.

In this 30-minute presentation, Dr. Jengyu Lai from Rochester Clinic will explain how sleep influences hormones, metabolism, and energy. Participants will learn how irregular sleep schedules, late-night eating, screen exposure, and stress disrupt the body's natural rhythm, and simple strategies to restore it.

May 5/11: Osteoarthritis: A Root-Cause Approach to Lasting Joint Health

Osteoarthritis is not just "wear and tear", it is also driven by inflammation, metabolic changes, muscle weakness, and joint misalignment. Learn how lifestyle medicine, regenerative therapies, and proper movement can improve joint function and mobility.

June 6/8: Strong Legs, Sharp Mind: How Muscle Health Protects Your Brain

Research shows brain health begins in the muscles, especially the large muscles of the legs. Learn how leg strength improves circulation to the brain and helps reduce insulin resistance, plus simple ways to build muscle and protect cognitive vitality.