Healthy Foods

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’ve talked before about how I believe that kids are born with many of the skills they need to thrive as an adult, like creativity, imagination, connecting the dots (pattern recognition), critical thinking (asking why), and many others. In my opinion, much of our work as parents is just keeping them from having these skills … Continue reading 439: An Interview With My Five-Year-Old About Family Culture ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This natural sleep tincture recipe is made with some of my favorite herbs. It’s naturally relaxing, calming, and great for a better night’s sleep. We don’t need it often, but if I’ve got a sick kiddo, or we’re traveling and schedules are crazy, this is the one I reach for. And it doesn’t just work … Continue reading Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A few weeks ago I published a recipe for gochujang; a Korean red chili paste. This week I’m sharing a recipe for gochujang mayo, which uses that paste. What Is Gochujang Mayo and Why Would I Want to Make It? Gochujang mayo is a condiment that’s super easy to make and packed full of flavor. … Continue reading Korean Gochujang Mayo Recipe ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve gotten several requests from husbands of a few readers for gift ideas for Mom when regular chocolate won’t cut it anymore. I’ve compiled a list of some of the things I’d want to get (hint-hint honey) and feel free to add your favorites in the comments! Some of these are … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom (She Will Use and Love!) ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Martha Tettenborn, a registered dietitian and health coach whose health journey began with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. It led her to deep research on the science of cancer metabolism and eventually to her own recovery. Now she helps so many others do the same. I walked away from this episode amazed by how … Continue reading 438: Hacking Chemo: Metabolic Factors That Affect Cancer Recovery With Martha Tettenborn ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sixteen million bras are purchased every year, and yet an estimated 80% of us are wearing the wrong size bra! I’ve covered some of the pitfalls of the modern bra in this post, but today I want to discuss how to find the healthiest bra, and also consider the position of whether bras are healthy … Continue reading Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Bra? ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m here with Dr. Ted Achacoso, a polymath doctor with one of the most impressive resumes I’ve ever seen. He is multiple board-certified and an expert in many things, including what he calls health optimization medicine. It’s an entirely different approach to medicine, beyond even functional medicine and naturopathic medicine, that specializes in things like … Continue reading 437: Health Optimization Medicine, Nootropics, and Anti-Aging With Polymath Dr. Ted Achacoso ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Moving can be a pain, but finding a house that’s safe and healthy to call home can be even trickier. There’s more to finding the best house than the number of bedrooms and kitchen size. Just like toxins in personal care products, toxins can hide in homes. Here are the questions to ask before buying … Continue reading Healthy Home Buyers: What to Look for When House Hunting ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Salads are such a great meal that when I’m inspired by seasonal ingredients to make a new one, I just can’t resist. I came up with this spring greens salad with crispy prosciutto out of a desire to suit my new Green Goddess salad dressing. I also needed to use up some ingredients in the … Continue reading Spring Greens Salad With Crispy Prosciutto ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sydney Ross Singer is a medical anthropologist, which is a term maybe not many of us have heard before. As director of the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease, Sydney uses his training in medicine, biochemistry, and anthropology to discover the cultural causes of disease and how they link to medical causes. When his … Continue reading 436: Are Bras Making Us Sick? The Breast Disease Link With Sydney Singer ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J For those of us interested in nontoxic personal care, trying to navigate the ever-growing list of chemicals to avoid can be overwhelming. Phthalates are on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen List Endocrine Disruptors,” but what exactly are they and what harm do they cause? What Are Phthalates? Phthalates are a group of chemicals used … Continue reading What Are Phthalates & Why to Avoid Them ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After many years, I was finally able to overcome past trauma, reverse my autoimmune disease, and shed some pounds (more than 50 of them actually!). As many of us moms know though, weight loss can come an unfortunate downside… stretched out, loose, or sagging skin. For the most part I’ve learned to become comfortable with … Continue reading How to Tighten Loose Skin After Weight Loss ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I am back today with Eileen Durfee, a former nuclear power plant engineer who, like many of us, has battled through a lot of her own health problems. Eileen has figured out a really innovative solution called the Neck Shaper that helps the misalignment of spinal posture that causes many back and neck problems. There … Continue reading 435: The Cause (and Solution) of Back and Neck Pain With the Neck Shaper ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ever heard of green goddess salad dressing? I’d heard of it, but never paid too much attention to what it was because it just seemed kind of weird. Turns out it’s a super simple, fresh, and delicious dressing that makes use of spring and summertime garden herbs. Since I make a lot of my own salad … Continue reading Green Goddess Salad Dressing ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This episode is all about creating joy and strong community, something we’re all longing for about now! I’m here with Radha Agrawal, who is quite simply a force for community-building in the world. She is the co-founder, CEO, and chief community architect of a company called Daybreaker, which is a dance and wellness movement company … Continue reading 434: Biohacking Joy and Creating Strong Community With Radha Agrawal of Daybreaker ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When it comes to discussing nutrition and food, organ meat certainly isn’t the most glamorous subject. For some, the very topic evokes a sense of panic and horror! Perhaps it brings to mind a memory of being served dense, glossy liver and onions. Maybe it reminds you of walking past a city butcher shop with … Continue reading Are Organ Meats Healthy? ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I’m a huge proponent of getting great sleep, but when snoring is an issue, it’s likely that no one is getting very good sleep! Snoring is a common issue in adults (and can happen to kids too!), so it’s something worth investigating if you or your child are not sleeping well or just don’t feel … Continue reading How to Remedy Snoring Naturally ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I am here today for a round two with a much-requested return guest, Dr. Steven Gundry. He’s one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in all things nutrition. Dr. Gundry is well-known for his books, including The Plant Paradox, The Longevity Paradox, and his newest, The Energy Paradox: What to Do When … Continue reading 433: The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone With Dr. Gundry ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sometimes the simplest recipes end up being our favorite. This yogurt fruit dip is one of those recipes. It’s so easy to make that it seems a little crazy to even call it a recipe. And since I make my own yogurt, making this yogurt dip was extra easy. Straining Yogurt: Whey and Greek Yogurt Have … Continue reading Creamy Yogurt Fruit Dip ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I am here with my friend Jodi Cohen from Vibrant Blue Oils, talking all about olfactory and transdermal methods of using essential oils for things like calming anxiety, helping the body achieve parasympathetic, improving sleep and focus, reducing inflammation, and much more. Her story is pretty incredible. She’s been through some pretty tough things and … Continue reading 432: Using Olfactory and Transdermal Methods to Calm Anxiety With Jodi Cohen ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Interior decorators know the classic design tip: when working with a small space, look up! Using empty wall space in creative ways can make all the difference in an apartment or small home (I learned this firsthand), and it can work in a garden too! If your outdoor space is limited, these vertical gardening ideas … Continue reading How to Grow More in Less Space With a Vertical Garden ...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Today we’re talking all about whole bodyweight vibration, what that is, and how to use it to your advantage. Jason Conviser is an expert in sports medicine, metabolic syndrome, and fitness and wellness. He is one of the developers behind the Power Plate, which I’ve been using in my own home and with my kids. … Continue reading 431: How to Use Whole Body Vibration for Strength, Bone Health and Fat Loss With Power Plate ...