Insights
Are EMFs Harmful?
Nick Pineault Nick is known widely in the industry as the EMF Guy. He’s a researcher who’s done a lot of work digging up the science and helping us navigate the wild world of EMFs and health issues. Listen to the episode on Spotify here or on your favorite podcast
Healing through Grief
Dr Pedram Shojai Today I share a conversation about grief and how to properly feel it to heal it. Listen to the episode on Spotify
Testing the gut instead of guessing
Dr Pedram Shojai Today I share changes in our thinking around testing the microbiome and what we’re finding to be more effective for patients. HERE
The Pineal Connection From Fluoride to Spiritual Zombies
Dr Pedram Shojai Today I explore this idea of fluoride in the water and what it does to our pineal gland. Is it putting us
Popular Now
Are You Leaning on your “Emotionships” While You’re Struggling?
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reported nearly a month ago that, although we were only several weeks into lockdown at that point, their offices were experiencing a barrage of calls… Unhappy married couples pushed to the brink by quarantine were trying to secure a spot in line for when
Physiological Gut Responses and their Emotional Connections
If you’ve ever felt your stomach twist into knots and recognized you felt nervous, congratulations. You’re human!
Now that science is getting wise to the brain-gut connection, we’re realizing that we’ve been intuitively paying attention to the subtle signal of the gut for much longer than we knew. But for
3 Common Health Issues You Had No Idea Were Gut-Related
When Hippocrates famously said, “All disease begins in the gut,” he likely had no idea how right he was.
For example, could he have known that the gut contains 10 times more bacteria responsible for regulating your health than the rest of the body?
Or that the bacterial transfer
Get Familiar with your Gut Feelings: 4 Digestive Phases PT 2
In part one of this article, we discussed the first two phases of digestion: intake and breakdown.
Although it may seem obvious to some, most people are vastly unaware of how their digestion actually operates. And if you don’t understand the mechanism itself, fixing the mechanism is a moot point.
Diet and Nutrition
The Role of Nutrition in Managing Alzheimer’s Disease
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats can supply the brain with the nutrients it needs to function optimally.
How Your Microbiome Influences Your Mood
The microbiome isn’t just a passive passenger in our bodies. It’s an active participant in numerous bodily functions, from helping to digest our food to supporting our immune system.
Wellness
Good Health Starts in Your Kitchen with the Kids
Katie Kimball Katie Kimball has shared her journey to real food and natural living for over 8 years at Kitchen Stewardship, a blog that encourages other moms to take baby steps to better nutrition for their families while balancing their limited time and budget Listen to the episode on Spotify
Quantum Biology is here and getting cooler
Dr Catherine Clinton Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician, has spent over 17 years helping people overcome their health issues. She completed her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine. Diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease while in medical school, she began the
The Godfather of Functional Medicine
Dr Jeffrey Bland Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a nutritional biochemist, educator, and thought leader who has dedicated his career to improving human health. He is known for founding the functional medicine movement and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI). Listen to the episode on Spotify here or on your favorite podcast platform and
Food, the gut and our mental health with Dr Nicole Beurkens
Dr Nicole Beurkens Dr. Nicole Beurkens is the world’s leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 25 year career to providing parents with simple, effective, research-based strategies that get to the root of children’s attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges so they can reach their highest potential. She’s built
Health 1.0 with Ari Whitten
Ari Whitten The Founder of The Energy Blueprint is Ari Whitten, M.S. He is the best-selling author of The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy, and Eat For Energy: How To Beat Fatigue, and Supercharge Your Mitochondria For All-Day Energy. He’s a natural health expert who takes an evidence-based approach to human energy
Come Together for Meals with Shawn Stevenson
Shawn Stevenson Shawn Stevenson is the creator and host of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Fitness & Nutrition podcast on iTunes. He’s one of my favorite people in this space. You’ll see why… Listen to the episode on Spotify here or on your favorite podcast platform and check
Gardening
“Plants Tell You What They’re For,” Says Evan Cohen
What did people do when they felt anxious 300 years ago? Were they too uncivilized to recognize it? Did we consider it simply part of
Golf Courses Transform our Natural Landscapes and… What Else?!
Much like manicured and homogenized lawns and yards, golf courses are something of an oddity when considered within the context of the natural world. Since
Controlled Burns, Indigenous Practices, and the California Wildfires
2,000 year-old trees in one of America’s most storied parks have been fighting for their lives since the California wildfires started raging in the last
Gut Health
The Power of Probiotics: Understanding the Role of Good Bacteria in Our Gut
Recent studies have shown that the balance of bacteria in our gut can impact our immune system, mood, and even weight management.
The Microbiome and Aging: How Our Gut Bacteria Changes as We Get Older
While the composition of the microbiome is unique to each individual, there are certain patterns that emerge as we age.
Fitness
Gee, I’d Never Heard of That! Isn’t that NEAT…
Calorie-counters and gym junkies alike generally have a baseline understanding of how many calories different exercises can burn, what various levels of intensity feel like, and what to expect from a body that’s in a calorie deficit rather than a calorie surplus. But in reality, the body is always burning
Replace Glory Gains with these 5 Vital Movements
The internet is saturated with advice on how to manicure your body and finetune it like a microchip — washboard abs, Madonna arms, digestive purges, leg day, chest day, back sculpting, squat thrusts, etc.
In the noise, you may find yourself confused about where to start and what’s important.
The
Is Low Energy Really Just a Pitfall of Advancing Years?
At a certain point in the Western world, it can feel like your doctor has given up on finding solutions for the creaks and strains your body experiences with growing frequency as you age. Have you ever heard your doctor say, “Ah, yes, that’ll be happening more now that you’re
How Can We Increase our Heart Rate Variability?
And why do we want to? In the West, we worry about heart disease. But in ancient belief systems – like Taoism and the tenets of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – they worry about the heart in a different context. In Taoism, equilibrium is achieved by nurturing the heart-mind – the balance between
Mental health
Ancient Practices for Modern Stress
Ancient practices, honed over thousands of years, offer profound insights into managing stress and cultivating inner peace.
The Intersection of Mind, Body, and Alternative Health Practices
The state of our emotions, thoughts, and beliefs can have a direct and profound influence on our physical health.
Sleep
The Benefits of Co-Sleeping: How Sleeping with Your Partner Can Improve Your Relationship
Co-sleeping, or sleeping in the same bed with your partner, has been a controversial topic for years. However, research has shown that there are many benefits to sharing your bed with your loved one. In this article, we will explore the benefits of co-sleeping and how it can improve your
Five Ways You’re Setting Yourself Up for A Long, Dark Winter
People are starting to get nervous. The sun is going down much earlier these days, the weather in most parts of the country has started to turn cold, the coronavirus rates are rising, and the holidays are on a freight train coming straight at us. We’ve barely caught our breath
The Four Different Kinds of Rest
From the very beginning of our consciousness, rest is a catch-all palliative for any number of maladies. Cranky? Take a nap. Can’t think straight? Close your eyes. Have a headache? Have a lie down. And there’s plenty to be said for that simple advice – rest should be restorative and a
Sleep Disorders 101: What You Need to Know to Find the Right Treatment
In this article, we will provide an overview of the most common types of sleep disorders, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Relationships
Unveiling the Mystery: What Is the 6th Love Language?
In the realm of interpersonal connections and intimate relationships, the concept of “love languages” plays a pivotal role.
Beyond Words and Actions: The 6th Love Language and Its Impact
In this article, we delve into the depths of this sixth love language and explore its profound impact on our connections with others.
Finance
Do You Know What Kind of Money Manager You Are?
And make no mistake – if you have any money at all, you are a money manager. Those of us not ranked among the financial 1% may not consider our relationships with money… well, managed. But
Is Debt a Dirty Word? Looking Outward from Our Current Financial Framework
Right now, you’re stuck in a financial paradigm. Paradigms are cognitive frameworks. They’re the belief systems in which you function. Paradigms can be grand, sweeping systems, like the internet paradigm most of us live in.
Digital Money Somehow Still Disastrous for the Environment
Shifting commerce from in-person, cash closings to blockchain-enabled online exchanges sounds like it ought to clear up the highways and save the trees… But the reality is that our new fascination with digital dealings may
Buddhist Principles for Financial Freedom
By applying Buddhist principles to our financial lives, we can cultivate a healthier relationship with money and achieve true abundance.