Holistic Health Heroes

Ironically, I recorded this while very tired! I edited my mistakes -- something you can't do while drowsy driving. Let this episode be your motivation to take a 30-60 minute nap, find out if you're an owl or a lark and get the truth on melatonin.  For sleep aids in tea and supplement form visit: NGVitamins.com or call Tony and ask him about your specific situation at 239-643-4959  Send u...

Sara-Chana  Silverstein  is a master herbalist, classical homeopath, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), she teaches people how they can safely integrate alternative medicine with conventional medicine. For the past 30 years she's specialized in pediatrics and women’s health and she's author of the best-selling book-MOODTOPIA: Tame Moods, De-stress and Find Balance Using He...

Like I said, this was a RICH episode! I did intend that pun because when you taste the quality of Rallis Co. olive oil, you'll understand. We found Rallis Co. sometime back and were intrigued by family business that goes back centuries, the full-of-life flavor profile of their oil and then the uniqueness of their brand. If you're in Naples, FL you can find Rallis Olive Oil at our store,...

I find it ironic that I was stressing about getting this episode done on time and I was talking all about how holy basil can help overcome stress! :) My curiosity has been piqued about herbalism lately. How fascinating is it that plants that have existed for centuries can still help support our bodies today?! I, for one, love that!  And with chronic stress of the modern world forcing our minds and...

I often say "I'm gluten free" -- but feel there needs to be a longer explanation as to "why" I do this even though I don't have Celiac Disease. Since there is much to say about modern-day wheat and how it compares to the wheat of yesteryear,  let's dive into 3 reasons why "gluten-free" has become such a popular term. The featured "hero" of thi...

Travel to Australia with me and meet Naturopath, Herbalist and founder of Botani skincare, Barbara Filokostas. Listen to her story about how her Greek grandmother inspired her with her youthful skin, eating fermented vegetables and taking a minimalist approach to skincare. Since she was 16, Barbara knew she wanted to surround herself with botanicals and use the tools taught to her by her grandmoth...

Candida is not what you think... it's MORE. There is so little known about this that most think it's just one thing: yeast infections. But in fact, it's a lot more harmful. Especially when it comes to an overgrowth or Candidiasis. In this episode, I aim to raise awareness about how common candida (or having an overgrowth or imbalance of it) is, what illnesses or diagnosis may be lin...

In this episode I welcome a woman full of integrity and commitment to holistic health, Kris McNeal. Kris is one of the founding representatives for Crunchi makeup which I found in my search for clean makeup some years ago. We've stayed in contact and I've followed her journey through breast explant surgery and as host of the Facebook Group Conscious Living VIP. This show will inform and...

Ever meet someone and ask, how is it possible for one woman to go through so much emotional pain only to come out on the other side stronger and still smiling?  I have. It's my dear friend Robin Gargano that makes me think those thoughts.  After enduring much emotional trauma, Robin  wrote the book, The Beauty within Tragedy: How a Resilient Soul can Turn Grief into Gifts .  She has become a...

It was a true honor to have Brenda Watson join me for this episode. We are big fans of her product line at our store, Nature's Garden because it's all about QUALITY.    I had the opportunity to ask Brenda her thoughts on: rotating probiotics, weight loss, cleansing, parasites and hydrotherapy! (to name a few) We covered a lot of ground including Brenda's own healing journey, pitchin...

From time-to-time I have "food episodes." You know, when you eat something that just makes you feel like total and complete cr*p! That's why I always make certain I have activated charcoal in my toolkit at home. I think it's high time we all understand how this helpful supplement can be used in times of upset. Whether it's detoxing from a "food poisoning" of sort...

Turns out, a low salt diet is "miserable and dangerous," according to Dr. James DiNicolantonio in his book, The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong--and How Eating More Might Save Your Life. Not only does a low salt diet put stress on your organs, it may cause you to eat more food and more of the wrong foods. This can result in weight gain and potentially more serious negative hea...

Many people think of magnesium as a supplement to help you sleep better or to alleviate constipation. However, there's a lot more to the magnesium story than that! In this episode, I share a bit of research about the various types of magnesium and what these types are known to support.    And a few magnesium options to check out: People are raving about this one: https://ngvitamins.com/produc...

Castor oil has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations but what good can it do for us now? Turns out, A LOT! From skin benefits to muscles and joints, colon cleansing and more, castor oil is working dramatically well for many people. Especially when you know what to look for... Want to read about it? Check this article:  https://ngvitamins.com/blogs/learn/benefits-of-castor-oil-topical...

The EPA says Americans spend 90% of our time INDOORS! Wow, that's a lot of time indoors, ya'll. When we are inside all this time there are a lot of chemicals and VOCs we are breathing in that can cause some horrible health conditions - both in the short term and long term as well. In this episode I talk about a great testimonial we heard from one of our customers suffering from migraines...

Ah coffee. I love it. And there are a lot of guru's these days telling you that it's "good" for you. Of course, that's not the whole story. There are reasons that coffee can be good for you. And at the same time there are negative effects to the caffeine in coffee. It's important to listen to your body and because I'm doing that in the new year I know I want to k...

It's Christmas Day... so Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Since we are surrounded by colorful lights during the holiday season, I thought it would be fun to use color as our theme for this episode. Namely, the negative effects we get from artificial blue light and the potential health benefits from red light therapy. A few topics we cover in this episode: What should you do if you w...

What if being hydrated properly resolved 99% of health problems? If so, what will you drink to stay properly hydrated? If you're relying on tap water... are you drinking in 21 heavy metals, 6 forever chemicals, 68 pharmaceuticals, 7 hormones, 45 pesticides and herbicides,  and 15 other disinfectants from your tap? In today's day and age, we can no longer rely only on the filtration metho...

At the young age of 15 Garrett Kopp was inspired by his Grandmother to dive into the world of functional fungi. At 18 and just one month after raising $60,000 to start his company, he lost his grandmother to pancreatic cancer. It was then that Birch Boys made it's official debut. Garrett  describes his grandmother's journey as well as the role that functional fungi played with his dog, J...

Welcome Mitzi Wilkinson Champion! Eleven years ago, Mitzi says she was obese with a long list of medical conditions including: depression, ADD, fatty liver, pre-diabetic, insulin resistant, sleep apnea, acid reflux, joint pain, planter’s fasciitis, brain fog, gas and bloating, acne, and dry eye syndrome. In 2020 she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Her own healing journey  prompted her...

This product is the #1 best selling supplement at Nature's Garden of Naples! Not to mention there are numerous testimonials from people telling me how much it's helped them with their allergies. It's also my go-to whenever I get the sneaking suspicion that I might be getting a cold. And with us going into the holiday season, you need some of this stuff on hand. Stock up on your supp...

Truth bombs are going off! This episode is inspired by the book, "The Big Fat Surprise: Why butter, meat and cheese belong in a healthy diet." I find so many people are confused about what to eat. And why wouldn't we be when we are bombarded with marketing for "diets" all the time? Not to mention the 100 years of lobbying regarding nutrition. Nina Teicholz is an investigat...

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Heather Holmes, President & CEO of Eco Balanced Technologies, Inc. and P2 Probiotic Power Products . In this episode, we cover a lot of ground... from how Heather's scientific testing done in a barn led to creating a line of environmental probiotics that help support the immune system by helping balance gut flora.  Being a founder, creator, entr...

It's a challenging topic to tell people in person because it's often misunderstood. In this episode I share a bit about  fragrance sensitivity aka multiple chemical sensitivity.  There are extremely harmful ingredients  in laundry detergent and perfume! It's time to understand how it harms you - regardless of whether you "feel" it or not.  Products mentioned in this episod...

In this episode your host recalls some experiences teaching a 5-week Sugar Detox class and goes over 5 main points including exploring some supplements to help you manage sugar cravings.  1.) Sugar is Addictive - how many lbs of sugar a year do you think the average person consumers (in the US)  2) Sugar is de-mineralizing -  minerals are in a delicate balance in the body and that's what keep...