Healthy Home Hacks Podcast

Bad air, toxic household products, and everyday materials that we take for granted could be making us and our loved ones sick. And they are. Approximately 25 million Americans have asthma today; that's about 1 in 13 Americans. Studies reveal the average pillow contains millions of fungal spores, with four to 16 different species per pillow tested. While that's enough to make anyone's skin crawl, o...

Today, 97 percent of Americans own a cellphone of some kind; an increase of over 50 percent in the past decade. An average cell phone user today interacts with their phone more than 2,000 times every day . But is all of this smart technology improving our quality of life or harming our health? Our guest today, founder, CEO, and president of AiresTech , Dimitry Serov, is here to tell us. Dimitry ex...

You may remember her for winning the coveted Miss USA title. Or, perhaps seeing her don the 1998 Doritos commercial (still to this day the most memorable Super Bowl commercial of all time). Either way, Ali Landry leaves an impression wherever she goes. This Louisiana-born southern belle was touted as one of People's 'Most Beautiful,' but she isn't just another pretty face. Ali's got the talent and...

Wireless radiation. It's all around us. From Wi-Fi routers, cell phones, cordless phones, wireless earpieces, and headsets to computers, smart TVs, baby monitors, smart meters, gaming devices and the thousands of towers stretched across the United States that transmit and receive signals. Otherwise known as radiofrequency radiation, electromagnetic radiation emits from everyday devices that make o...

Spring is in the air and we've got your bottoms and tops covered…in green. Why does this matter? Today, 85 percent of the clothing people dispose of ends up in landfills, totaling 14.3 million tons of textile waste each year, 95% of which could be reused or recycled. Someone who is here to shed light on these fashion fails went from rocking the runway to greening the poolside with her new line of...

Are you stressed? Stress statistics worldwide reveal that stress has risen dramatically. Approximately 75% of people in the US reported experiencing moderate to high-stress levels in the past month. Of the people who suffered a major stressful event, 43% report that the event was health-related. Stress can lead to inflammation and unfortunately even more serious health issues. Dr. Patrick Flynn is...

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we've got you, your bae, and your HEART – covered! According to surveys, Americans spent a whopping 41% on a special celebration or dinner at home in 2021. While eating out is fun, cooking in can be so much more romantic and healthier. Our guest, Chef Mareya Ibrahim, "The Fit Foodie," is a nationally recognized food safety and clea...

Continuing from episode #51, Tonya Stafford endured a childhood riddled with trauma and was ultimately sold by her mother for drugs. Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery involving the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain. A survivor, activist, humanitarian, & advocate. Tonya shares how she turned her pain into her path, how gratitude helps her and how her work i...

Today's show is riveting and, while it isn't a healthy home hack, it's a life hack. We discuss a highly sensitive, but highly important topic…human trafficking. Our guest, Tonya Stafford, endured a childhood riddled with trauma from sexual molestation, physical abuse, rape and ultimately being sold by her mother for drugs. Human trafficking is real and isn't limited to the Hollywood elite. Human t...

Our guest is a world-renowned Naturopathic Physician, a published author, entrepreneur, mother, researcher, formulator, and television personality. Dr. Gina Nick is also the founder of Apothicaire by Dr. Gina , a new supplement company that's all about something you may or may not be familiar with -glutathione. She is a leading authority for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, inflammation, addi...

Have you ever wondered if the product you pick up at a store to slather on you or your child's skin is safe? Today's consumers must go far beyond reading a label. We now require trusted and reliable sources to keep us safe from marketing names and terms that sound or look and environmentally friendly, but maybe anything but. Our guest today, Amy Ziff, is the founder and Executive Director of Nonto...

Research shows that there is a strong relationship between our physical spaces and our mental wellbeing. Our environments – including our offices and homes - impact the way we think, feel and behave. It turns out, by using colors consciously in your space and understanding the meanings and influence of colors on the human mind and body you can enhance the psychology of your space to improve your w...

Did you know there are over 6 billion bacteria, including 700 different species that reside inside our mouth or what scientists term the Human Oral Microbiome? While some bacteria are helpful, others are harmful and can lead to all types of oral health issues such as cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. Our special guest today is a holistic dentist. Holistic dentistry doesn't treat your dental...

Craig Allen is the co-founder of Home Jungle ; a revolutionary houseplant nutrient system created by a small team of botanists and plant chemists. Together, Craig and his team design sustainable nutrients that are proudly made in the US and designed for the plant lover and planet lover that are simple, safe, and organic. Turns out – plants don't just need water, so if your beloved greens are wilte...

If you're remodeling or renovating an existing home, or building a new house, you DON'T want to miss this show. Our guest, Jay Watts, has been the VP for technical services and special projects at AFM Safecoat (the leading provider of environmentally responsible, sustainable, and non-polluting paints, stains, wood finishes, sealers, adhesives, and related green building products) since 1994. AFM h...

You may recognize her from gracing the covers of some of the world's most famous glossy magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, People, and more. Besides making men swoon on a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, there are some other secret superpowers you may not know about today's guest, Supermodel and fashion Icon, Kathy Ireland. Kathy cat walked her way to being named one of the 50 most i...

Are you one of the 40 percent of people who suffer from asthma by living in a damp or moldy home? Mold exposure can be linked to negative health effects such as sneezing, itching, runny nose, congestion, and dry skin, depending on the type of mold and the health status of the person. Mold spores can cause health issues by triggering allergies or asthma attacks as spores enter the lungs. Michael Ru...

Wireless radiation from cell phones and other wireless devices is not only unhealthy but can also be downright dangerous. We receive high doses of harmful radiation every single day from numerous sources of exposure. A comprehensive meta-analysis of case-control studies found significant evidence linking cell phone use to increased tumor risk, especially among cell phone users with cumulative cell...

Murray Hidary is the creator of  MindTravel , an immersive, meditative journey that has spanned cities across the world in the form of SilentWalks and "silent" piano concerts. Can music heal? Yes, according to our guest. In bringing MindTravel to a broad audience through digital offerings, Murray's goal is to create a space for people to have a powerfully provocative, reflective, healing, and tran...

Does meditation control your thoughts – or does it stop letting them control you? Our guest today is shedding light on this very question. Suzanne Adams' TEDx talk, How to use Quantum Physics to Make Your Dreams Your Reality, has received almost 1.5 million views. Suzanne, a transformational speaker, is the co-founder and CEO of Ignite and Expand, a program which helps heart-centered entrepreneurs...

Want to live in the lap of organic luxury like Leonardo DiCaprio, but don't quite have enough green to splurge on a sustainable chateau? No worries. Our guest and TV host of Alive and Well , Michelle Harris shares affordable home-wellness design trends that you can implement right away to live more eco-friendly – and stylish.   Michelle explains how we can save water both inside and outside of our...

You've heard it said before: Water is essential to life. Our bodies are comprised of 50 to 70 percent water — our brains 75 percent, our blood 85 percent, and our bones 25 percent. But, according to the scientists at the Environmental Working Group, out of almost 50,000 water utilities studied, 45,000 detected contaminants linked to cancer. The scientists also discovered up to 110 million people m...

You're likely part of the 4.88 billion mobile phone users worldwide. Today, 2.52 billion more mobile connections exist than there are people worldwide making cell phones making the fastest-growing human-made technological phenomenon ever. So, what's the problem with all of this wireless radiation besides the fact that the World Health Organization classifies RF (radio frequency) radiation from cel...

Are you sleeping with the enemy? In this episode, we go undercover – literally – by taking a deep dive into what's lurking in your mattress and explore the HEATED topic of flame retardants (FRs). After his grandchild was born, Barry A. Cik was fed up with the toxicity of crib mattresses while discovering that the majority of them are made of polyurethane foam and treated with flame retardant chemi...

What's gut got to do with it? There is so much talk about preventing COVID and other illnesses, but few conversations about how the body's immune system determines recovery. Most people are shocked to learn that 70 percent of the immune system lives in the gut microbiome and that the tissue that lines our gut contains all of our immune cells Together with Holistic Health Practitioner and founder o...