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“Blood sugar instability is the leading cause of cognitive issues”

“The average American consumes 152 lbs of {added} sugar each year”

“The average woman is going to put on 168 chemicals each day”

-Dr. Mary Pardee

Modern-day America has cultivated the perfect environment for a half-asleep, cognitively challenged, overweight and sugar-crazed population. So where do we turn from here? What habits can we take on to pivot from this harsh environment? 

Dr. Pardee is a naturopathic practitioner that sheds some light on what it means to improve our cognitive function and what little adjustments we can make to see long-lasting improvements. Take a listen and peak the time stamps below:

1:57 Fecal Microbiota Transplantation….what?!

5:40 Dr. Pardee’s new gut health course 

7:00 Cognitive function 

8:11 The missing links for cognitive function today

10:00 Oxygenation to the brain

10:52 Brain protection from free radicals

11:20 Nutrition destroying brain health - blood sugar

13:36 Craving sugar or caffeine can indicate insulin resistance

15:50 Alzheimer’s in young people

16:50  Chemicals on the body

19:00 Best practices for cognitive health

24:00 Sleep deprivation, metabolism, & the brain

31:45 Brain activities

41:00 Importance of doing your own research

45:00 Memory

51:00 Curcumin, Berberine, Resveratrol 

To learn more about Dr. Pardee’s Gut Health course visit: 

www.onecommune.com/gut

@dr.marypardee

https://www.modrnmed.com/

In the spirit of listening and empathizing, we look to continue to act on the fight against racism. Today we have the honor of highlighting the voices and experiences of three amazing leaders of color within the Clean Juice brand. Take a listen to today's (different, but very important) #BeOrganic podcast.

Today, we highlight current events regarding the death of George Floyd with our guest, Whitney Miner, and speak out about the change we must see from the inside out. 

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9-10

What is the Daniel Fast? How does one get protein on a vegan diet? Is soy an enemy or a friend? What are the vegan junk food traps?

There are so many different narratives when it comes to the human diet, that sometimes it can be hard to dissect the information overload. Today we sit down with Whitney Miner, who gives us her perspective on plant-based nutrition and its critical role in helping those who are overcoming chronic illnesses. Certified in Holistic Nutrition, Whitney focuses on education about the benefits of achieving optimal wellness through a plant-based lifestyle, fitness, and faith. 

Check out our timestamps below:

2:50 Touching on current events in the nation and loving on our black brothers and sisters

5:00 Resources on donating funds to support our BIPOC community

8:55 Whitney's battle with sickness 

13:00 The Daniel Fast and its history in the Bible

22:00 Honey and its controversy

23:54 Vegan Junk food? How to avoid the traps

26:00 Fasting 

27:35 Where can we turn for plant-based protein?

30:24 B12 Supplementation?

33:30 Soy: The enemy or the friend?

35:00 Seamoss - The magic supplement

What exactly is kombucha? What should one be looking for on a kombucha label? Will Kombucha make me “caffeine jittery” like tea and coffee? How much alcohol is in Kombucha? 

“Kombucha is medicine.” 

-GT Dave

Many of us have hopped on the trend of this fizzy drink, Kombucha, without knowing much about it or its benefits. Today we sit down with the pioneer of Kombucha to talk about what it is and the delicate process as to how it is made. GT Dave is founder of GT’s Living Foods (and arguably Father of Kombucha) and led the charge of bottling kombucha commercially and making it accessible in households in the early 90’s. Kombucha is one of the many beautiful fermented foods we have that acts as medicine. Check out our timestamps with GT Dave below:

3:02 GT and the influence of his holistic childhood

11:29 What is kombucha and how is it made?

16:50 Kat’s craving of Kombucha after pregnancy

17:26 How much caffeine is in kombucha?

19:56 How sugar works in Kombucha 

21:09 Many kombucha brands under-ferment Kombucha

22:58 Read the Kombucha label 

30:30 Kombucha alcohol percentage

35:30 “Sugar” is overly demonized

38:53 A day in the life of GT Dave

What is cholesterol and why do we need it? What is the difference between good and bad cholesterol? Do eggs negatively affect cholesterol levels?

“Cholesterol in the body is used to build cell membrane stability. It's also used to build hormones that we need - testosterone and estrogen, and Vitamin D that is very important too.”

Dr. James Wudel, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Wudel completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He currently practices at Nebraska Heart Institute and is affiliated with Bryan East Campus. Dr. Wudel is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. 

Tune in to listen to Dr. Wudel explain the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to cholesterol and our health:

1:48 “Good” cholesterol and “Bad” cholesterol 

3:40 Cholesterol in the food doesn't mean cholesterol in the blood

6:00 Cholesterol with different diets and populations

8:00 Egg consumption and cholesterol 

18:50 Ketosis 

25:40 Things you can do to lower cholesterol or prevent high cholesterol

“Your thyroid is your mood, your menses, your metabolism, and your motility in regards to gut health.” -Dr. Brighten 

The thyroid gland is an important regulator of many functions of the body, and now we are hearing more dysfunction than ever as 1 in 8 women will experience thyroid issues in her lifetime.

We had the honors of chatting with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a naturopathic physician, best-selling author, and a leader in women's health. She addresses autoimmunity and many of the links we see to thyroid dysfunction.

3:30  What is the thyroid? Function? Malfunction symptoms in males & females?

10:00 Thyroid & Pregnancy

11:23 Thyroid pathophysiology

19:37 Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism 

27:07 Supporting your thyroid

34:00 Young children presenting precursors to thyroid conditions

35:50 Foods to support thyroid health

43:23 Molecular mimicry

What is the controversy with mammograms? What is thermography and how does it work? Are wired bras a problem for breast tissue? 

If you or someone you love has ever fought the hard fight against breast cancer or have just been wondering how to take care of your breast health, this episode is for you. Dr. Kat says “Love yourself enough to do your own research.”

Dr. Kat is a specialist in Thermography, a technique that uses infrared cameras to detect abnormalities in tissue in the body sometimes earlier than conventional technology. Today we sit down with Dr. Kat to discuss breast cancer, wired bras, EMFs, and how to combat fear when it comes to your health. 

4:20 Early detection in physiology with Thermography

5:40 Controversy in healthcare for breast health

6:50 Getting rid of fears when health is challenged

8:00 What to do to help the body do its job

15:30 Cellphones and bras

21:00 Magnesium and calcium with breast health

24:50 Listening to your gut

What oil is best to cook with? What oils should we be avoiding in foods? Why does a high smoke point for cooking oils matter? 

If you have ever been incredibly confused about oils (like us all),  this episode is for you. 

In this episode, Kat debunks the confusion around good vs. bad cooking oils and what to be looking for. From high smoke points to fake olive oils, you will be a pro in the grocery store after this!

Check it out:

0:55 Oils to absolutely avoid

2:08 What are the good oils?

3:14 Smoke Points of Oils

4:20 Beware of olive oils on shelves

4:40 Other oils that are beneficial

Have you ever wondered what the big hype is around organic food? Does conventional farming really harm the environment as people claim? Is it worth spending the extra money to go organic?

If you have been wondering about the battle of these two sections in the grocery store, then this episode is for you. 

Today we sit down with organic expert and activist, Max Goldberg, who gives us some insights to the industry as well as what’s going on in the white house, and some organic travel tips. Max Goldberg’s website www.livingmaxwell.com is a global resource for the organic industry. 

1:45 How Max went organic

9:20 Feeling good going Organic

11:15 Organic Food vs Conventional Food

12:45 Watch out for Glyphosate 

16:00 Tangible tips to find organic

19:00 Max’s food on a typical day

21:25 Food activism in Washington

27:47 Where you put your money in the grocery store

30:10 Is Denmark the best place for organic?

What can your mouth say about the rest of your body? 

Everything consumed via the mouth eventually makes its way down the gastrointestinal tract and can be absorbed into different systems all throughout the body. The mouth can be the “canary in the coal mine” and has been linked to a wide range of different diseases, which is why proper oral care is so critical. That’s right, pick up that floss! 

Join us for some tips today on improving oral hygiene:

3:10 Supplements and vitamins to boost oral health.

4:14 Brushing your teeth right after eating acidic foods is a no-no.

4:55 Getting rid of that plaque.

5:50 Oil pulling.

6:15 What toothbrush are you using?

Additional Plugs:

• @organic_olivia is a great resource
• Biocidin oral flush 
• Dr. Axe has supplements supporting oral health 
• Ionicbrush: https://theionicbrush.com/
• Mind Body Green Oral Hygiene Article:

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-27155/you-need-this-a-holistic-dentists-5step-routine-for-perfect-oral-hygiene.html