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Send us Fan Mail "Fear ambushes me." Those words, written by Andrea Petersen in her book, On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety, resonate with many individuals."Fear ambushes me." Those words, written by Andrea Petersen in her book, On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety, resonate with many individuals. Andrea was a sophomore in college when she had her first noticeable encounter with...

Send us Fan Mail The Twitter hashtag #theysaid recently went viral with the premise of women sharing hurtful and damaging statements said to them over the years.#theysaid This Twitter hashtag recently went viral with the premise of women sharing hurtful and damaging statements said to them over the years. "You'd be pretty if you lost weight." "No one likes fat girls." &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Learn practical advice for approaching life in a more balanced, spiritually informed manner. Ellen Tadd believes that instead of relying on intellect or instinct, individuals should learn to perceive their circumstances through an objective lens, what she refers to as your “third eye.” Drawing on the counsel from her spiritual guides, Ellen provides practical advice for those seek...

Send us Fan Mail Discover why “letting go” is the worst advice for healing, and how to really move on. Leah Guy believes that disconnection is the root of all fear, and the attempt at letting go causes more problems than it solves. Debunking the myth of detachment and other popular New Age ideologies, she emphasizes that there’s no escapism in emotional healing. Rather, the process is about puttin...

Send us Fan Mail A severe deterioration is happening in the collective health of our nation's children. But, drugs should be a last resort, not an automatic response. A severe deterioration is happening in the collective health of our nation's children. 1 in 10 has ADHD (more than half received diagnosis by age six) 1 in 10 has asthma 1 in 9 has seriously contemplated suicide 1 in 8 suff...

Send us Fan Mail New research sheds light on the dangers of oxybenzone, a chemical found in conventional sunscreens. Natural sunscreens have always been the better choice. But, it's now known to be even more important to avoid chemical sunscreens in light of recent research indicating that oxybenzone, a harmful chemical used in many conventional sunscreens, is absorbed directly into the blood...

Send us Fan Mail When you're not being mindful, you miss out on small moments that are often incredibly valuable... be it a beautiful park that you walk through on your journey to work or the taste and texture of a delicious meal. Many people find it difficult to simply appreciate the present moment. We either dwell on the past or worry about the future, moving mindlessly from one activity to...

Send us Fan Mail If you struggle with your eating habits, getting proper nutrition and achieving whole health is also a challenge. If you struggle with your eating habits, getting proper nutrition and achieving whole health is also a challenge. Joan Gregerson, Holistic Health Coach, thinks the answer lies in looking first at why you eat, then how, then what. It makes sense to say that the "wh...

Send us Fan Mail Most of us know how important it is to put good things in our bodies to help us stay strong. What if it was as easy as drinking tea daily? Most of us know how important it is to put good things in our bodies to help us stay strong. But, not everyone knows the best way to get those elements into a daily regimen. Bigelow Teas' newest line, Benefits, is designed to help support...

Send us Fan Mail Motivation can be hard to come by, especially if you're living a stressed-out, frenzied life. Motivation can be hard to come by, especially if you're living a stressed-out, frenzied life. And, just because you accomplish tasks throughout the day, doesn't mean you have motivation. Joyce Knudsen, PhD, author of the book, Refusing to Quit, joins hosts Andrea and Lisa t...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking of changing up your diet? Learn about five foods you might think you need to eliminate, but don't! Thinking of changing up your diet? Here are a few foods that you might think you need to give up, but don't! Dark Chocolate. Should be at least 70% dark. Aim for organic and fair trade. Eggs. Try to get pasture-raised, organic. Keep the yolk soft (sunny-side up). C...

Send us Fan Mail We all get an itchy scalp from time to time, but imagine a burning, painful sensation (similar to a sunburn on your scalp) that never goes away. We all get an itchy scalp from time to time, but imagine a burning, painful sensation (similar to a sunburn on your scalp) that never goes away. It's a condition referred to as burning scalp syndrome. Unfortunately, many doctors have...

Send us Fan Mail While there is a time and place for stringent detoxes, Dr. Holly Lucille explains there are also simple ways you can perform daily detox activities. Toxic exposure is at an all-time high. In fact, recent research uncovered that blood from current babies' umbilical cords has been found to contain more than 300 chemicals. While there is a time and place for stringent detoxes, H...

Send us Fan Mail Hot off Natural Products Expo West, 2017, Ashley Koff, RD, returns to discuss what she saw as the top trends, as well as her "9 Commandments of Better Nutrition."Hot off Natural Products Expo West, 2017, Ashley Koff, RD, returns to Naturally Savvy to share what she saw as the top trends. 1) Gummy supplements. More companies are doing these, and doing them right. 2) SIBO...

Send us Fan Mail The traditional approach to easing chronic pain is a failing solution. Medical marijuana is proving to be a viable alternative. During Dr. Rachna Patel's time spent in the ER, she frequently ran into two medication-based issues: patients who had overdosed on pain (opioid) medications, and drug seekers who were looking for those same medications.  Her goal, as a doctor, was to...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone experiences trauma at some point in their lives, but it doesn't have to hold you back from living your best life. Everyone experiences trauma at some point in their lives. Trauma doesn't have to be something severe; it can result from being fired from your job, infidelity, abuse, or just a loss of purpose... anything that happens to you that causes a chronic neg...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how you can use "good vibes" to manifest the life you came here to live. Your mind can be a treacherous place. Wherever thought goes, energy follows. Once you're stuck in a negative vibration and have gone down the rabbit hole, all that rumination takes over... disallowing you from moving forward and creating positive progress. The problem is compounded by the...

Send us Fan Mail In order for your body to properly digest wheat or gluten from other grains, you need to repair your digestive system. Many individuals experience negative effects from eating foods that contain wheat (gluten) or dairy, including digestive distress, rashes or hives, and brain fog. Why would you eat something that makes you feel bad? While you may temporarily solve those issues by...

Send us Fan Mail The ancient practice of Kundalini yoga opens up an entryway to longevity, holistic balance, and emotional and mental clarity. At it's very core, the practice of yoga works with the human body's operating system. Guru Jagat, deemed the modern face of Kundalini yoga, teaches Kundalini as a technology and tool to work with that operating system, particularly by stimulating...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how the low-FODMAP diet works and why it can be beneficial for your child or teen. Your gut health is integral to overall health.  Unfortunately, many adults have lost the core concepts of how to be nutritionally sound, and they're also unable to teach their children healthy eating habits. Because of lapses in nutrition and other evolving factors surrounding certain foo...

Send us Fan Mail While there are many collagen supplements on the market in pill form, other types of consumable options are available as well. Supplementing with collagen can provide head-to-toe benefits, not just beauty. Your bone, joint, cardiovascular and digestive health all benefit, because you're rebuilding ALL tissues from the inside out.  Studies have shown that collagen helps reduce...

Send us Fan Mail Many people are lackadaisical about exercise, simply because they have not found the right "fit" for fitness. Many people are lackadaisical about exercise, simply because they have not found the right "fit" for fitness. However, research is telling us over and over that being active is non-negotiable. You need to make the time to do something. Kathleen Trotter,...

Send us Fan Mail From proper digestion to fighting migraines, magnesium is truly the miracle mineral. Does your body have the resources it need to perform optimally? Magnesium is one of the most essential mineral to ensure your body runs smoothly, particularly in regards to combating inflammatory stress. Unfortunately, 70 percent of American diets don't meet the baseline minimum for magnesium...

Send us Fan Mail As humans, we enjoy being lost (or perhaps found) in wildness and the grandness of nature. Nature is a powerful, spiritual source.  As humans, we enjoy being lost (or perhaps found) in wildness and the grandness of nature. Julianne Skai Arbor, aka TreeGirl, is a photographer, certified arborist, conservation educator and forest ecotherapist. In her new book, TreeGirl: Intimate Enc...

Send us Fan Mail Motivation can be hard to come by, especially if you're living a stressed-out, frenzied life. Motivation can be hard to come by, especially if you're living a stressed-out, frenzied life. And, just because you accomplish tasks throughout the day, doesn't mean you have motivation. Joyce Knudsen, PhD, author of the book, Refusing to Quit, joins hosts Andrea and Lisa t...