Jen and Dan's Natural Healing with Plants

Today we discussed lifestyle trends and somethings that we found that are shocking!  Why are celebrities taking injections of diabetes meds for weightless?  Why would someone put themself in danger?  And a daycare gave the children WHAT?!  Just because something can be bought over the counter does not mean that it is safe!! To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe gui...

Eating WFPB on a budget Check the EWG guidelines.  ewg.org for foods you should be buying organic and those you can be more lenient about. Plan your meals! And find ways to use the same ingredients in different dishes. It's cheaper to buy a lot of one thing that a few different ones. Reducing food waste. Plan for everything item you purchase, so you actually use it. Make your own "cheese...

Our thoughts on the Healthcare System Selling sickness-We talk about an article written by doctors. Medicine is a Business and insurance dictates our care. This can lead to unnecessary procedure/tests. Fear-based medicine. Should we put our trust into one doctor and look to doctors as the expert ? Medicine is NOT a cure. Drs don’t learn all of the tools for your whole body. It's not their fau...

Meal Planning Increase your nutrition by adding variety and more plants. Setting yourself up for success to avoid processed foods, sugars, hidden ingredients, inflammatory foods Tips to make food prep easier -planning ahead, don’t buy food that you don’t have a plan for Reducing food waste To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find D...

Do you know what’s in your medicine and what it’s doing to you? Find a doctor that will work with your to improve your health not increase your meds. Do you know about your meds and their interaction?  Check the ingredients! Look for foods and herbs that can supplement your meds while you work to reduce them. There are foods that can help meds/conditions. Be your own advocate. Pick up a book that...

This week we talk about nutrients and exercise and exercising for optimal health What are the benefits of exercise? There’s no one size fits all even with exercise,  Plantbased nutrients and exercise, and forms and amount of exercise for optimal health. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

This week we talk about the mucosal system and the microbiome. Did you know that gut bacteria affects mental health and inflammation. Your microbiome dictates your health, absorbs nutrients,  controls cravings, and it’s involved in our weight management. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

This week we are talking about supplements. We are NOT medical providers.  Always listen to your medical provider and run this info through your medical provider.  Do you due diligence.  We are only educators. This we we talk about synthetic supplements vs herbs, how they are absorbed, herbs you can use for vitamins and minerals.  We discuss toxicity and calcification and more! To your health! Fin...

This week we talk about immune health and herbs. From  Echinacea the time tested immune booster to Golden rod that people think causes their allergies. We also mention Elderberry, and Astragalus, garlic, ginger, and some essential oils.  Things to help with colds and flus, sinus issues, and even nutrition that can help you stay strong. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab som...

How to prepare for a detox or cleanse. Whats the best way to prepare for a cleanse? 1st clean up the diet.  Eat whole food plant based. 2nd Open the eliminatory pathways. 3rd Include nutrient dense fruits and vegetables to aid in detox To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

Cleansing methods for a more effective detox: Oil pulling Tongue cleansing Castor oil packs Dry skin brushes Enemas Hot and cold therapy Deep breathing Sleep hygiene To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

Your mental health really can affect your physical health.  Today we discuss: Mind over matter Negative thoughts Fear anger  Meditation Body scan Epsom salt baths To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

Soy is such a controversial subject.  Today we discuss: Soy, whole form, food options we like, and forms to avoid Estrogen, should we be concerned about the estrogen in soy Red clover, black cohosh, evening primrose, Chaste tree Milks and protein. I also referenced my Soyabella.  It's a great way to make your own soy milk and other milks, as well. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic...

This week we talk about protein!  This can really be a HOT TOPIC as people are considering a plantbased diet.  The first question anyone asks is, "Where do you get your protein?"  Do we need to track?  Do some people need more protein?  Can you eat too much protein?  We even talk a bit about powders. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks...

Today we talk about Water. How much water should you drink, why, and which water.  Dan and I both use countertop water distillers in our homes.  We'll tell you why and how to store it, as well. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

This week we talked about the importance of cleansing and detoxifying with the current environment.  THere are 87,000 new chemicals in our environment  There are safe ways and tools to make cleansing easier To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

This week we talked about healthy weightless and the importance of not undereating and being sure you are eating nutrient dense foods. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

In this episode, we talked about plantbased nutrition and why plants are a better choice for recovery than animal foods. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

In this episode, we talked about tips to eat more plants.  We also talk about the difference between eating "vegan," plantbased, and whole food plantbased. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

In this episode, we defined natural healing.  How does natural healing compare to he conventional medical system.  We talked about some herbs and natural remedies for colds and flus and touched on the importance of bowel habits.  It is so important to keep the eliminatory channels open and moving. To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You ca...

Jennifer, Wholistic Jen, grew up eating the standard American diet but loved ALL foods and all things concerning health and fitness.  Even after taking graduate level courses, she was still eating foods that she thought were healthy, but later learned they were not healthy for her. She had gestational diabetes with her first child and was shocked.  She had none of the risk factors related to gesta...

This podcast goes into my backstory and the road that led me to natural healing.    https://www.danthenaturalman.com/ To your health! Find out more about Wholistic Jen and grab some recipe guides and ebooks here. You can find Daniel at Danthenaturalman.com

Jennifer, Wholistic Jen, struggled with finding her passion and purpose after graduating from college in the mid 90's.  Her grandmother challenged her and told her to do some soul searching, and she would help her go back to school.  After realizing that she LOVED all things food, fitness, and health, Jen went to school to get a masters in health science and started working with herbs.  After...