Health From The Hive Podcast

We look at why applying a topical skincare product will not necessarily work its magic. Healthy skin starts from the inside out. 

Our optimistic promises of podcasting more seem to fade over the year as we get busy with markets, bees, gardens, life, etc, etc...... But we're here again to recap 2024, the year's highs and lows, and the loss of most of our bees this fall. The website is cloverhoneypot.com which is where you can find things we were chatting about today

In this episode, we discuss what we've been up to this year. We give an update on the bees and the plan for this year with them. Also, we announce our exciting Farmers Market project coming up next month we are organizing and here is the website link as Karen promised https://mbhomesteadingshow.com  

We discuss what winter can do to your skin and how to shield your skin from winter's harsh elements with our winterizing skincare essentials. Nourish, hydrate, and protect for a radiant, healthy complexion all season long Clover Honey Pot website

Today we chat about the anti-inflammatory properties of propolis and honey, why we add them, and why they are key to optimal skin health. We also compare the differences between propolis collected manually from our hives, and commercially sold propolis that undergoes solvent extraction processes, and why direct from the hive matters.

We chat about the end of the market season, funky weather and how it affects the bees, Karen's ride in an ambulance and much more......

After another seemingly long hiatus, we're back with a fall update on us, bees, markets, life, etc, etc  

In this episode, we share our exciting news about opening up the bee hives for the first time since October 2022 and also about colony collapse and varroa mite infestations affecting honey bee health    Image from wikipedia

In episode 109 we discuss propolis that we harvest from our bee hives, its properties and health benefits and all the usual banter interjected   Propolis Video 1  Propolis Video 2  Propolis Diagram Skin Facts

In episode 107  we go back a year and replay episode 84 where Karen and Richard talk about New Years Resolutions Why we set them at this time of year Habits Behaviours SMART Goal setting Handling saboteurs Sustainability Tips for success and much more...........................................      

In episode 106, Karen and Richard discuss the health benefits of raw, unpasteurized honey  - Antimicrobial - Skin hydrating - Anti-inflammatory - Moisturizing - Exfoliating - Animal wound healing   and much more.............. Clover Honey Pot Website  

In episode 105, Karen and Richard discuss nutrition and fitness for shift workers Meal timing Anabolic and catabolic metabolism Circadian rhythm Weight gain with stress  Finding the right exercise program Sleep deprivation effects   and much more.............. Nutrition for shift work PDF RPE Fitness online programs 8 Minute Tabata Workout    

In episode 104, Karen and Richard answer two interesting listener questions from Alicia and Karen   Post Gallbladder removal weight gain Weight gain with age and yo-yo dieting  

In episode 103, Karen and Richard discuss some strategies to help improve your sleep   Basic sleep hygiene Changing habits Start with the easier things first Make small changes in stages Progress monitoring   and much more.....  

In episode 102, Karen and Richard discuss the physiological and mental aspects of reduced sleep The blue death Brain chemistry changes Physiological changes Hormonal imbalances Shift work Circadian rhythm   and much more.....    

In episode 101, Karen and Richard discuss all things fasting and finding your niché The different types of fasting The health benefits of fasting How to make fasting work for you The history of fasting Where to start Contraindicators   and much more.....   Fasting Study Link    

In episode 100, Karen and Richard discuss the past 99 episodes   Our consistent message Stress Management Lifestyle factors The best diet for you Exercise trends Looking forward to the next 100   and much more.....   PLYOGA Video Link

In episode 99, Karen and Richard discuss the easiest diet to follow ever... What is this great diet? No food weighing or calorie counting How it improves gut health What is resistant starch? Karen's recent experience on the diet and much more.....

In episode 98, Karen and Richard discuss the big Y! - What is our why - What is your why? - What is important now and in your future - Mental health and inflammation - Finding your buy-in - Karen's upcoming webinar and much more Karens' webinar link

In episode 97, Karen and Richard discuss whether health equals fitness and vice versa? - What is optimum health - Is being fit the same as being healthy? - Finding a balance - The optimum exercises for general fitness   and much more.....   sunnysidehoneypot.com    

In episode 96, Karen and Richard talk about their core values What we stand for Why we don't give food plans or recipes It's a lifestyle! Sustainability How to make your own easy food plan Karen's natural candles and body scrubs ingredients and much more.....   sunnysidehoneypot.com    

In episode 95, Karen and Richard discuss another mishmash of things....... Clean eating challenge rant The home office and good posture Homemade Tomato soup Our new Fandana's Focus on movement rather than exercise Karen's natural body scrubs, lotions and soaps and much more..... Homemade Tomato Soup Video Posture Strap   sunnysidehoneypot.com Fandana    

In episode 94, Karen and Richard discuss dealing with anxiety and stress in these uncertain times What is anxiety?  Mindset Tips to stop the mind racing at night How stress and anxiety are linked and much more.....

In episode 93, Karen and Richard discuss how inflammation caused by poor lifestyle factors can increase the risk of the COVID-19 virus affecting people more severely if contracted. - COVID-19 and inflammation  - The link to metabolic syndrome - How chronic stress raises inflammation - Where unforeseen stress can come from and much more.....