Food Heals

While studying to become a nutritionist and raising her children, today's guest Shanais Pelka faced a respiratory infection that led to a platelet disorder. Traditional treatments didn't work, so she took her health into her own hands. Through extensive research and experimentation, she discovered the power of herbs and supplements in improving her health and healed herself. Today she is an herbal...

In a world filled with stories of cruelty and neglect, Ellie Laks stands as a beacon of hope and compassion. As the Founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation, Ellie has dedicated her life to rescuing and rehabilitating unwanted animals, while also providing a sanctuary for individuals with similar experiences of abuse and neglect. Her tireless efforts have earned her the reputation of being a celebrat...

Ignite your mental well-being and unlock true health as we dive into the transformative power of forgiveness in the latest episode of The Food Heals Podcast. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we dive into the crucial topics of putting our mental well-being on the forefront of our lives. In Part 1, I'm sharing my number one tool for improving your mental health: Forgiveness. Just like we n...

Throughout the years we have heard some crazy, sometimes shocking stories on Food Heals and this is the third installment of our shocking series. Last time you heard from Milo Runkle and Cody Carlson, two undercover investigators for Mercy for Animals who were able to shed light on animal cruelty and continue to fight to change the laws around animal abuse on factory farms. And today, we have two...

In today's episode of Food Heals, you'll hear from two incredible undercover investigators from Mercy For Animals who endured witnessing animal cruelty to shed a light on animal abuse and change the laws around factory farming. In our first clip we hear from Mercy For Animals Undercover Investigator, Cody Carlson. Cody heard about Mercy For Animals when he was a private investigator for a business...

Throughout the years, we have heard some crazy and sometimes shocking stories on Food Heals. In this series, we're sharing the best of the best. You'll hear about a woman who had only 11 hours to escape from an abusive husband with her daughter in tow without letting him find out. You'll also hear from an actress who survived not one but TWO near-death experiences, a basketball player who proved t...

Get your green juice and buckle up! It's time for another episode of Ask Alli on Food Heals! This week, Allison Melody is back with a solo show that is sure to leave you feeling empowered and informed. In Part 1, Allison is spilling the tea on peptides and the latest updates on her wellness & weight-loss journey. She'll be sharing her thoughts on semaglutide and Ozempic and what the differences ar...

Are you ready for a juicy, hilarious, and informative episode? Look no further than the latest installment of the Food Heals podcast, featuring the fabulous trio of Allison Melody, Ashley Fillingim, and Katie Krimitsos. In this episode, the ladies tackle some of the most buzzworthy health headlines of the moment, with their signature wit and wisdom. First up, the co-hosts dive into the controversy...

Could your household skincare and beauty products be destroying your health? Today's guest found out the hard way and after healing herself made it her mission to help others do the same. Stephanie Greenwood was suffering from a whole host of hormone related conditions including PCOS. After discovering that many environmental toxins mimic estrogen in the body, and these xenoestrogens were present...

No topic is left unturned on this episode live from Miami where Alli catches up with Ella Magers and Ashley Fillingim. Tune in to hear the crazy stories about how they all met, their retreat to Italy, what they ate at Planta, and a candid discussion about Ayahuasca vs. Antidepressants. Check out Ashley's brand new podcast, Kick Ash Life: We have permission to begin again. We are meant to thrive, t...

Lyme disease can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, rash, joint pain, and fatigue, even arthritis, heart problems, and neurological issues. In the last two episodes, we spoke to Devon Dionne, Adrienne Nolan-Smith, and Robin Shirley who all used varying combinations of nutrition, detoxification, and alternative medicine to heal their Lyme disease. In this episode, you will hear Dr. Stephan...

Robin was diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and chronic Lyme disease when she was just 11 years old. She suffered from painful joints, inflammation, rashes, fatigue, fevers. The heavy medication she was prescribed caused digestive problems, nausea and hair loss. The drugs also suppressed Robin's immune system, causing frequent infections and affecting all parts of her life. At...

Let's talk about Lyme disease. It's a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected tick and it's pretty prevalent in the US with over 300,000 cases reported each year. But here's the thing, conventional medicine usually only treats the symptoms of Lyme disease with antibiotics, which can have negative side effects and don't address the root cause of the disease. That's where functional me...

Did you know that chronic disease is the number one thing killing us in 2023? Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year worldwide, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. That statistic is staggering. Don't become a statistic! Instead listen to today's episode of Food Heals with Katherine Maslen, Naturopath and Founder of The Shift Clinics in Australia. When addressing the...

What is Vitamin L and why is it important? What are cover crops and what do we need to know about them? How can we grow wheatgrass, sprouts, microgreens and more at home? In episode 412 of Food Heals, Allison Melody interviews Parker Garlitz, co-founder of True Leaf Market, an independent non-GMO seed company that has been curating premium seed brands since 1974 to answer these questions and more....

What if meal prepping, working out, and biohacking your health could be easy? That's what today's guests will help you do. Learn how to workout for weight loss, meal prep like a boss, and bio-hack your health with simple things you can add to your healthy routine. This is part two of our healthy AF series where I am featuring some of the best content from Healthy AF which is my total transformatio...

Emotional eating is a common phenomenon that many people struggle with, but often goes unnoticed. It involves turning to food to cope with difficult emotions, rather than eating because you are hungry. Emotional eating can lead to consuming more calories than your body needs or can use, which can cause health problems. However, there are ways to overcome emotional eating and manifest true health b...

His shoes were hanging off the ledge and he was about to let go. He was trapped in a deep depression. At this crossroads moment of his life, he had a realization - he would let his depression make something of him or he could make something of it. He chose the latter and Cured Nutrition was born This is the story of today's guest, Joe Sheehey. What are cannabinoids and how can they help us when it...

What if it were possible to create a super convenient, organic, nutrient-dense, delicious, vegan food delivery company without compromising on taste, quality, or sustainability? Sounds like a dream right? Well, my guest today has made this dream into a reality with his company BIO RAW. I met Oren Epstein years ago at Expo West and have had the pleasure of watching his company not only grow but flo...

Today we've got the health hazards that are not making enough headlines and what you need to know to keep yourself healthy after a disaster. Then I'm talking about the future of plant-based protein with Jonathan Golan and how his company Brevel is making microalgae for the masses. How to Detox After A Chemical Exposure: It's been 13 days since a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Pale...

Still suffering from the holiday blues? Is anxiety and depression holding you back from living the life of your dreams? What if a simple age-old practice could change everything? That's right, we're talking about meditation. Specifically, The Women's Meditation Network and how Katie Krimitsos created a meditation empire that can help you heal - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Anxiety and...

Black mold, also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, is a type of fungus that can grow in damp or humid environments. It is commonly found in homes, and can have serious health effects on those who are exposed to it. Exposure to black mold can cause a wide range of symptoms, including allergic reactions, respiratory problems, headaches, cold and flu-like symptoms and so much more. People who have a w...

What do you do when you go to your doctor for help with a chronic condition and he says microwaving your body is your own option to feel better? In my opinion you get the f**k out. That's exactly what today's guest Juli Kramer did and luckily - lived to tell about it! During her early 40s, Juli Kramer experienced severe gynecological problems with debilitating physical symptoms. Her doctor's solut...

Could toxic mold be affecting your health? Mold is a tricky thing. It's affected people since the dawn of time – yet conventional medicine rarely addresses it. But make no mistake: it is a serious issue. Mold produces mycotoxins that can drive up estrogen levels, overburden the body with toxicity and elevate inflammation – so if you're sensitive to mold (25% of people have the gene that make them...

Some may call him a mad scientist but don't let the lab coat fool you! Chris Burres is the owner of SES Research, the first company to deliver carbon nano materials, and MyVitalC, the world's first nano antioxidant. Chris has an extensive background in a diverse range of areas including Mechanical Engineering, Comedy Improv Artist, Oil and Gas Explosives and Competitive Soccer to name a few. When...