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From Boots to Roots | Adria Garcia | TEDxLadyBirdLake

206 views · Published 28 June 2018 · 11:39 · Indexed 24 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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As a Disabled Combat Veteran, coping daily with invisible wounds became too much. In combat, and in the Military overall, you are trained to adapt and overcome. No time to process, no time for self-care, just roll with the punches and keep on keeping on. I woke up one day sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and decided to take control of my health. Through plant-based cooking and growing my own food I was able to not only reverse an autoimmune disorder but improve my overall health, to include my mental health. On my journey to feeling better, I was fascinated by the similarities of soil health and gut health and that is when "From Boots To Roots" was born. Working with the soil and growing my own food reminded me to also nurture my body. I am a true testament of what food can do for you at a cellular level and I want to share it with my fellow Veterans. As a Disabled Combat Veteran, coping daily with invisible wounds became too much.   In combat, and in the Military overall, you are trained to adapt and overcome.  No time to process, no time for self-care, just roll with the punches and keep on keeping on. I woke up one day sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and decided to take control of my health. Through plant-based cooking and growing my own food I was able to not only reverse an autoimmune disorder but improve my overall health, to include my mental health.  On my journey to feeling better, I was fascinated by the similarities of soil health and gut health and that is when "From Boots To Roots" was born. Working with the soil and growing my own food reminded me to also nurture my body. I am a true testament of what food can do for you at a cellular level and I want to share it with my fellow Veterans. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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