Health Power: The OG Health Podcast & Dog-Eared Podcast

Send us Fan Mail You're not a bad parent if you sometimes yell. It happens. The key is not getting carried away or falling into a pattern of shouting at your kids. When your kid is having a meltdown in the middle of the grocery store, or has disobeyed you for the fifth time that day, it can take everything in your will to keep yourself from having your own meltdown. You're not a bad pare...

Send us Fan Mail You recognize something is wrong, but you’re not sure what exactly... only that you feel trapped and alone. When your life looks perfect, but you’re silently falling apart... If you were raised to believe that painful emotions are a sign of weakness, or if being vulnerable has always made you feel unsafe, then you may have survived by creating a perfect-looking life -- a life wher...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for heart attack season? Cardiac mortalities are higher around Christmas and New Year’s than any other time of year, giving this time of year a label of "heart attack season." According to the American Heart Association (AHA), lapses in healthy eating and exercise, increased alcohol consumption, and strained finances are a handful of reasons why cardiac eve...

Send us Fan Mail Experts say the more processed foods you eat and the longer you eat them can lead to inflammation, leaky gut syndrome, and a host of health conditions in the future. Processed foods are those that have been altered in some way. This category can include food that has been cooked, canned, frozen, packaged. Or, it can be food that’s been fortified, preserved, or prepared.  Minimally...

Send us Fan Mail Learn about all of the internal and external benefits of using aloe vera. Aloe vera isn't just for putting on sunburns. It can also be used internally for a number of health benefits -- so much so that Lily of the Desert has termed it "the original super juice." Some of aloe vera's best-known benefits include supporting healthy digestion, enhancing antioxidant...

Send us Fan Mail From allergic reactions to potential links to chronic conditions, many common household products have a variety of disruptive side effects. No one wants a dirty home. Yet, some of the household cleaning products on the market do more than clean -- they actually contain chemicals that can damage one's health.  From allergic reactions to potential links to chronic conditions, m...

Send us Fan Mail Paralympic skier Danelle Umstead joins host Lisa Davis to talk about the importance of genetic testing and why she encourages patients to take action. At the age of 13, Danelle Umstead was diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease (IRD)—retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a rare genetic eye condition that involves the breakdown and loss of cells in the retina. The condition means she has...

Send us Fan Mail It's a great time to take advantage of the fall produce that is coming into its own this time of year. The leaves are starting to change, the air is a bit crisper, and pumpkin spice lattes have made their debut... all markers that autumn has arrived.  It's also a great time to take advantage of the fall produce that is coming into its own this time of year, such as apple...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to be in control of your moods so they're not in control of you? It's a common struggle for women to get enveloped by their moods. Suddenly, your mood is dictating how you think, feel, and act. Go-to Master herbalist RH(AHG) and classical homeopath, Sara-Chana Silverstein, has walked thousands of women through a focused, natural regimen that nourishes their...

Send us Fan Mail Uncle Matt's Organic, which was started by Matt McLean 20 years ago, uses only premium, 100% organically-grown fruit that is free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Uncle Matt's Organic is not your average, everyday citrus company. The company, which was started by Matt McLean 20 years ago, uses only premium, 100% organically-grown fruit that is free from synthet...

Send us Fan Mail Ronnie Citron-Fink had dyed her hair for 25 years... until she started to think about what's really in that hair dye. It's estimated that approximately two-thirds of women color their hair. Some do so to "switch things up," while others do so to cover grey.  Ronnie Citron-Fink had dyed her hair for 25 years, visiting the salon every few weeks to hide gray roots...

Send us Fan Mail All of MadeGood products are made in a facility free from the most common allergens. If anyone in your family has food allergies, you know how difficult it can be to find healthy treats. Many of the popular choices contain nuts, gluten, or dairy.  The Fotovat family has long worked to provide healthy, nutritious snack options like their granola bars and soft baked cookies. All of...

Send us Fan Mail Can you really trust that food labels accurately reflect what they appear to claim? When you're trying to shop "healthier" it can be overwhelming to understand what labels like USDA certified organic, grass-fed, Non-GMO, or free-range actually mean. Can you really trust that these labels accurately reflect what they appear to claim? What about foods that use natural...

Send us Fan Mail What is the real reason you want to change? A lot of people want to make healthy lifestyle changes. Some even start to make those changes, but then "fall off the wagon." The key is uncovering what your "why" is. What is the real reason you want to change? It's not something that can necessarily be answered overnight; it requires peeling away all the layers...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Davis discusses the myriad benefits of vitamin C, which foods are highest in the nutrient, and what can happen if you get too much in your system. Are you getting enough vitamin C in your daily regimen? While a diagnostic deficiency is rare, the benefits of including more of this nutrient in your diet are plentiful.  Stimulates the production of collagen, which is critical fo...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Andrea and Lisa chat about their journeys to healthy living. When you're on vacation, it's easy to cheat on your diet. After all, you are on vacation... right? It doesn't have to be all or nothing. You can still indulge in your favorite dishes while keeping a healthy balance. In the end, it's all about living an overall healthy lifestyle. In this episode,...

Send us Fan Mail Learn more about Chris Kilham's work with herbs as health solutions. Chris Kilham, "The Indiana Jones of natural medicine," returns to Naturally Savvy to continue the conversation with host Lisa Davis about his work surrounding herbs, his passion for travel and photography, and why it's so important to expose ourselves to other cultures and experiences.  He als...

Send us Fan Mail With a burst of recent studies in pharmacology and medicine, herbs like ashwagandha are gaining popularity in mainstream medical applications. Herbs have been used for centuries, particularly in Ayurveda. With a burst of recent studies in pharmacology and medicine, herbs like ashwagandha, kava, maca, rhodiola, schisandra, tamanu oil, cat’s claw, dragon’s blood, and ayahuasca are g...

Send us Fan Mail With her farmer's market, trade show, and online selling experience, Kyyeetha (Ky) Archinard has some tips for potential sellers. Farmer's markets are becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people are seeking to buy local, organic, or farm-raised products.  If you're a person who has something to sell, there are a few things to know that can make or break y...

Send us Fan Mail Bonnie McDaniel shares tips for getting your kids to eat more healthy and fresh foods. Summer brings with it plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Even so, your kids might turn their noses up at eating these healthy options -- and instead clamor for ice cream and slushies.  Bonnie McDaniel, author of Farm Girl in The City: Of Food and Love, suggests making a day of going to a loc...

Send us Fan Mail Nutrition Consultant Lila Volkas says you can make your own kombucha at home for as little as 50 cents per gallon. Kombucha is a bubbly drink that has taken over grocery store refrigerators across the country. It not only tastes great, it has healthy properties such as probiotics and antioxidants. Plus, it's a healthier alternative to sugary sodas. But, buying it from the sto...

Send us Fan Mail Self-guilt can turn into a vicious cycle that's hard to break. Self-guilt is prevalent in so many people's minds. It's particularly problematic when people are trying to lose weight.  Think of how many times you've beat yourself up after eating an extra slice of pizza (or pizza at all) or didn't get to the gym for the fourth day in a row. It can turn into...

Send us Fan Mail Health expert Adita Yrizarry-Lang roots her health education in four pillars: Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, and Happiness. Are you living your healthiest life? Would you know what that looks like? As health expert Adita Yrizarry-Lang puts it, "We are all doing the best we can. We were not born with an instruction manual." Lang roots her health education in four pillars: Ex...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to the stresses of everyday life, restorative sleep often escapes us. When was the last time you had a truly deep and restful night's sleep? Thanks to the stresses of everyday life, that type of restorative sleep often escapes us. Many individuals turn to sleep aids that aren't exactly healthy -- and sometimes even dangerous. And yet, without sleep, we cannot func...

Send us Fan Mail Are there safe sugar substitutes? Limiting sugar in your diet is more important than ever. Research has shown how damaging sugar is to the body -- not just in terms of weight gain, but also because of its inflammatory properties, diabetic influence, and the changes it can even make in the brain.  But, everyone likes to have a little something "sweet" now and again. Synth...