Holistic Wellness | Exploring the Science & Metaphysics Of Health

Last time, we talked about preservative regulations in skincare here in America compared with Europe.  Referencing the EU's "List of Approved Preservatives in Skincare" alternative preservatives are ingredients that aren't found in that list.  Why is that?  These ingredients are multifunctional meaning that in addition to their antimicrobial nature, they also have additional benefit...

GOODONYA founder Kris Buchanan shares why she's so passionate about offering truly natural foods prepared with healthy cooking oils, pesticide & herbicide free ingredients, typically sourced from local farms.  She also shares her quest to feature biodynamic and no sulfate added wines at this Encinitas restaurant. Find the shownotes here:  Where do you find the healthiest restaurant?

What's the difference in skincare regulations in Europe and the US? Over 1300 ingredients. We'll talk what's banned and regulated in European skincare and particularly focus on preservatives (including parabens).

What's the need for preservatives in skincare?  We talk about how skincare products are manufactured, the difference between sanitary and sterile manufacturing conditions, FDA regs for preservatives in your skincare, and hacks for ciphering just how much preservative is in your skincare (check out that link below for a walk through three different ingredients lists).  Find the shownotes...

In today's episode, founder of Wag Theory, Jenny Ostoj Singh shares  how adding a couple of fur babies into her life has helped her manage  anxiety. She also shares some of her other favorite tips and tricks for  managing anxiety including decluttering (and offering advice on how to  get organized and tips for reducing clutter in your life... hello  minimalism!) and tappin...

Animals, kiddos, aging parents, best friends, and anyone and anything (like plants) else you may be a caregiver for offer lessons for better caring for your own health and wellness. Today's episode is part therapy for me (thank you for listening) and mostly sharing some of the lessons learned from caring for dogs. Go ahead and share this with a fur mama in your life. Find the shownotes here: &nbsp...

Stephanie Center, founder of The Holistic House and host of Revolutionary Health podcast, joins me for a conversation around Round-Up, and how a weed killer just might be responsible for an uptick in digestive problems.  Stephanie also shares her health journey and why she's so outspoken for non-toxic food choices and a toxin free lifestyle. Find the shownotes here:   https://rainorganic...

Why is Celiac Disease on the rise (and why are so many of us with autoimmune conditions sensitive to wheat)?  The wheat of today is not the wheat of our ancestors.  Listen in as we discuss how today's wheat is genetically different from ancient wheat and how this impacts the structure of the gluten proteins in wheat.   Find the shownotes here:   https://rainorganica.com/blogs/p...

Have you ever been told your vitamin D levels are low?  Have they been low for years despite vitamin D supplementation?  In this episode, we're talking about: how your body converts the vitamin D from the food you eat into the form of vitamin D measured on a blood test the nutrients necessary for proper vitamin D conversion how stress, gut microbiome, and organ function might impair your...

How can a 10,000 year old view of how your body functions possibly help you improve your quality of life when you struggle with autoimmune conditions? In this episode, Angela Perger, host of Simple Ayurveda, shares how this ancient wisdom is helping her navigate two heavy autoimmune conditions, specifically ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangytis (PSC). You're invited to this reveali...

Why is Dead Sea mud so great for your skin?  The skin benefits of Dead Sea mud are so renowned that Queen Cleopatra claimed the exclusive rights to the region where this mud is found (the Dead Sea of course :).  With its rich variety of minerals and micronutrients like humic acid, Dead Sea mud is purported to soothe skin and reduce the appearance of redness.  Its superior adsorption...

Ayurveda, an ancient system of wellness, sees your body as more than just its physical form. You are matter and energy, a tiny ecosystem reflecting the nature of the entire universe. So, the things you consume alter your internal state. In this episode, we'll explore an Ayurveda diet from 10,000 feet... and you'll discover the connection between your health and how and what you eat. Find the shown...

In today's episode, we talk about how  it's possible to "cure"/treat 60% of most issues through diet and  lifestyle changes alone.  Bernadette references autoimmune and  anti-inflammatory diets, and throughout today's episode she shares how  she elevates her client's awareness of their food choices and their  physical symptoms. You'll hear how Bernadette's personal &n...

Ayurveda is so much more than just a food list or set of herbs that were used in ancient times and are regaining popularity today.   This holistic health system considers the entire body plus the mind and the spirit and views disease as a result of an imbalance between your current state and your state of being at conception.  Ayurveda perceives all things in the universe as made up of 5...

Have you ever been on a diet? Maybe a fairer question... how's your relationship with your weight? Chances  are, if you identify as woman, you have a complicated relationship with  your weight regardless of the number on the scale and the reflection in  the mirror. And,  metrics like BMI and numbers on a scale do nothing to help clear up any  confusion.  I've struggle...

Why don't children get acne?  And, how is your skin's pH linked to acne?  We're talking about skin pH and how it relates to a number of skin conditions from acne to psoriasis to eczema plus how your skin changes throughout your life.  What's covered in today's episode?  A plain English conversation around: sebum, what it is and what it has to do with acne and dry skin skin pH t...

In this episode, Jill Kosdrosky shares how she became interested in clean candles...with a few bites of shrimp in 2004 that led to repeated headaches and allergic reactions to everything from lipstick to perfume, even though she'd never had a problem before that day. Seeking to avoid all allergens (okay, toxins), she discovered that many ingredients in our everyday  products are unregulated a...

Flo Reed, founder of Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) shares her vision to achieve food security for 5 million people while sequestering 18 million tons of carbon dioxide and restoring 8 million acres of degraded land in Central America by 2030.  Sustainable Harvest International works one on one with small farmers across Central America implementing sustainable agricultural practices (like...

In an attempt to relieve her own anxiety, Jen Miller discovered tapping and was so thrilled with the results that she decided to share this gift with the world.  In today's conversation, Jen reveals tapping techniques and how tapping works to reduce stress and anxiety within the body, pulling you out of your fight-or-flight state and into a rest-relax-digest state.  She also talks about...

Bon Crotzer reveals that tightness and tension in your body might just be constricted fascia rather than true muscle tightness.  Listen in as she shares the technique of myofascial flossing and how you're able to regain space and comfort in your own body.  Many of these myofascial exercises can be performed anywhere, while standing or sitting, making it convenient to floss it out while you're stan...

Chances are if you've been diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid condition (specifically autoimmune hypothyroidism) you might have been advised to restrict your iodine intake.  Did you know your breasts, ovaries, testicles, even your cardiovascular health (and the health of fetal development, babies, and children) depends on iodine?  Here's why the restricted iodine intake camp has it wrong.

Autoimmune conditions may be considered incurable by Western medicine.  But, would complete remission, normal thyroid antibody levels, no meds, and no symptoms, couldn't that be considered cured?  We're talking about Hashimoto's (autoimmune hypothyroidism) on today's show, specifically: some of the symptoms of Hashimoto's what blood tests are required for diagnosis (hint, it's not TSH, T3, T4, or...

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Lyndsay Levingston was thriving and she didn't let a cancer diagnosis stop her.  Tune in as Lyndsay shares this out of the blue diagnosis and how she turned it into a movement and a mission to raise awareness around breast health. 

Have you ever wondered why the "sensitive skin" deodorants still cause irritation?  And, just how are deodorants different from antiperspirants anyway?  In this episode, we're answering all the questions about deodorants.  How do they work?  What to look for in a pH balanced natural deodorant.  What's the deal with probiotics in your natural deodorant, and what's the best...