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Jill Blakeway, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, is our special guest today, and we spend time talking about energy medicine and how energy has the ability to heal us. We discuss how energy medicine works, look at new scientific research behind hands-on healing techniques, and even take a deep dive into the placebo effect’s effect on modern medicine.

Connect with Jill Blakeway:

Instagram: @jillblakeway & @yinovacenter

Facebook: @jillblakeway & @yinova

Twitter: @jillblakeway & @yinova

Today’s episode is all about sugar! One in three people are diabetic. What does that mean for you and what steps can you take to lessen your sugar intake? There are some sneaky foods out there with hidden sugars. Do you know how much sugar you are actually consuming? We spend some time talking about where to look for sugars, how to beat those sugar cravings, and what your body might actually need when you are craving sugar!

This episode is all about sleep! We talk about how much sleep or rest you need in a 24 hour period and what time you should try to fall asleep by. We also dive into what it means when you consistently wake up at a certain time each night, and what you can do to fix that (the answer might not be what you think)!

Eco-conscious cook, author, and creator of @conscious_cooking Instagram, Christine Wong joins us on today’s episode to remind us of the harmful effects of plastic on the world around us, and offer some easy tips and tricks to help reduce the amount of plastic we use each day.

Books by Christine:

"Living Without Plastic" with them (Nov 2020).

Related Episode:

Conscious Cooking

References:

Book: Living without Plastic Co-authored with “Plastic Oceans international” by Christine Wong, out in November

Documentary: “A Plastic Ocean”

What’s better for you - white rice or potato? Learning to eat healthier shouldn’t be difficult but for many it can be a little confusing.  In this episode, we are going to get clear about healthy food choices. We’ll evaluate the glycemic and insulin index, keto diet, weight loss versus maintenance diets, organic versus non-organic local foods, macronutrients, micronutrients, healthy and unhealthy carbs, balanced meals, and more. Get ready to feed your body with nutritional balance and change your life.

Prominent makeup artist Prerna Kumar shares her top secrets for flawless skin beyond topical treatments. Passionate about helping others feel beautiful and confident, she is living proof and shares how healing hormonal and cystic acne is possible. Get ready to be inspired and glow from inside out!

Connect with Prerna:

http://www.prernaco.com/

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We need to eat every day to survive but let’s look beyond what we are eating, to thrive! Explore with us as we look at current eating habits, the art of planning ahead, knowing your why (in eating healthy), and how to be more mindful and satisfied with your food.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common condition which touches the lives of one in 10 Americans and 1 in 5 globally! We are super excited to have Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist, social media sensation, blogger, and author shed light on this topic which includes:

 - Debunking the myth that all women with PCOS will experience infertility

Connect with Dr. Lora Shahine on Instagram: @drlorashahine

Premenstrual Syndrome is a phenomenon that affects close to 40% of women from reproductive age to perimenopause. From mild to severe, PMS is often ignored and overlooked. Symptoms can be worse if you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).  Ashley Levinson, aka PCOSGurl, a public health influencer, a PCOS awareness advocate and educator shares her personal story and how we can make it better for both the women who experience PMS and how their partners can help.

Connect with Ashley...

on Instagram:  https://bit.ly/32tgg4f

on Facebook: https://bit.ly/32BuBvu

In our past episode we covered WHY it’s important, today we are talking about WHEN to nourish you and what does this look like.

We were always taught the first meal of the day is the most important.

Myth or fact? We will unveil the truth about and discuss:

  - How the food industry has impacted our choices

  - How sugar impacts fat and metabolism

  - Where did this concept come from

  - When the best time is to eat our first meal

  - Concept of fasting- what it is; the science; the health benefits when done correctly

  - Fasting and weight loss.

Depending on your body type and time of life, you may forego intermittent fasting. Always seek the medical advice of your health provider. More on this in When to Nourish You (Part 2).