LA is under an unprecedented siege of wildfires. Ron and I decided to republish this critically important episode on wildfire dangers, including what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Many people are now without homes, cars, and belongings, while local schools and businesses have been burned to the ground; most affected people are just trying to survive with in many cases just the shirts on their backs.

Smoke can travel miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the Western United States drifted for almost 5,000 miles, eventually being detected as far away as Europe. That’s important when considering that smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death from wildfires; according to the National Fire Protection Association, 50 to 80 percent of fire deaths are from smoke inhalation.

Keeping your air clean even if you don’t reside in Southern California is essential! Use the right certified masks outdoors and air purifiers indoors. We’ll include links to these resources and offer discounts.

Our guest and CEO of IQAir North America, Glory Dolphin Hammes, is an expert in environmental control, a Certified Indoor Environmentalist, and a licensed HVAC contractor.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. How wildfires impact people
2. The percentage of wildfires that humans cause
3. The amount of damage wildfires do, how fast they move, and how much space they burn annually
4. How wildfires impact our health
5. The type of VOCs and other dangerous contaminants present in smoke
6. The individuals most at risk for severe health consequences from smoke
7. The factors and conditions that could drive wildfire risk in the months ahead
8. Tips to protect yourself both indoors and outdoors from poor air quality

Whether you’re in the LA area or know someone who is – please know we’re praying for everyone, animals included!! There’s so much we can all do to assist whether it donating your time, your efforts, supplies or even offering your prayers…it all matters. Please share this episode with anyone and everyone – lives depend on it. Please stay safe and healthy everyone!! Together…we will RISE!

To learn more about IQAir, please visit www.IQAir.com. We will include a list of helpful resources in the show notes at www.healthyhomehacks.com including a Wildfire Checklist, help for animals, donation centers are more.

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Our guest has found that the key to living your best life lies in identifying your unconscious programming—driven by your personality type—and overcoming its limitations. In her new book, YOUR VITALITY PERSONALITY: Decode the Real You and Hack Into Happiness, Candice Thomas, an award-winning holistic health professional, Enneagram researcher, and international speaker, asserts that, “Decoding your secret inner programming and releasing self-sabotage allows you to discover the most potent and mighty aspects of yourself. It allows you to consciously see what has previously been hidden within your unconscious – power, love, genius.” 

Candice further explains that there are two opposing aspects to someone’s personality type – “The Real You” and “Your Primal Persona.” The latter causes people to live in a permanent state of survival mode causing them to make reactive choices. With YOUR VITALITY PERSONALITY, Candice helps people break free of their Primal Persona and access their Vitality Personality – the most enlightened version of their personality type.

Candice holds a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology, a master’s degree in acupuncture, and certifications as an Enneagram Accredited Professional and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Why people need to identify their personality type

2.  What the Primal Persona and Vitality Personality mean

3.  How people can discover which type they fit into

4.  How to transition out of the unconscious programming that is holding you back

5.   Why journaling is recommended, no matter what your personality type is

6.   Trends among personality types when it comes to happiness and wellbeing

7.  How someone’s personality type impacts their love relationships

8.  Why it’s helpful for parents to know their personality types  

--> You can learn more about Candice and her work at www.yourvitalitypersonality.com

--> And head there to take her free online quiz there also.

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Up to 50% of homes today have toxic conditions. A building that is making you sick, is a building that is sick.

Our guest’s health took a dramatic turn after a personal encounter with something called Building-Related Illness (BRI). Seth Jones is dedicated to healing the estimated 66 million U.S. homes contributing to toxic conditions affecting 170 million people. Seth’s mission is to elevate our health by purifying the environments we live in. 

Seth Jones is the CEO of Hygia Living Corp; a holistic building service company with health as the priority, where he and his team developed Superstratum, the first patent-pending process to remove mycotoxins from homes. His work has focused on understanding the hidden causes of Building-Related Illness (BRI) and developing products and solutions to address these issues.

Seth believes that our health can only rise to the level of our environment and that a pure, toxin-free environment is essential for healing the body, mind, and soul.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.    How to identify if you have BRI or Building Related Illness 2.    How modern buildings can lead to Building-Related Illness 3.    Why is detoxifying our homes so important today 4.    Hygia’s company mission is to combat mycotoxins 5.    Why mold remediation is often not enough for sensitive people 6.    How healing our homes also heals our bodies

You can learn more about Seth and his work at https://hygia.life/. And Even good mold remediation can leave behind mycotoxins. Seth offers affordable do-it-yourself tools to destroy mycotoxins throughout your entire home. Visit https://Superstratum.co to learn more! Invisible mycotoxins in your home could be the reason behind your health issues – be sure to take their quick quiz while you’re there also!

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Calling all weekend warriors, DIYers, HGTV fanatics, flippers, floppers, and quite frankly – anyone who wants to improve the aesthetic of their home! If you appreciate good design then you’ve certainly found yourself starting at your old, dated kitchen or bathroom cabinets visualizing how much better they’d look in a different color or fresh coat of paint…but maybe you don’t have the funds or don’t want the headache, stress and mess that comes with a full cabinet overhaul. And, you’ve probably heard about a cabinet paint that requires no sanding, stripping or even priming! It might even sound too good to be true. Good news? It’s not!

Our guest today is Stephanie Laue, Marketing Directory, Beyond Paint, a novel new paint solution that takes the long-standing concept of paint and turns it on its head incorporating numerous features into one handy, effortless product that does everything. Their all-in-one paint combines the features of a bonder, primer, and finisher into a single product saving you money, time, lots of dust, and headaches. 

Beyond paint isn’t limited to cabinets; you can use it on countertops, furniture, and more! Plus, Beyond Paint has a greener side including that it’s:

·  made in the USA

·   is low VOC 

·    has a Water-based formula

·    is safe for people and pets- no ventilation required

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. The inspiration for Beyond Paint’s all-in-one formula, and the key challenges during its creation

1. How Beyond Paint differentiates itself in a competitive market

1. What makes Beyond Paint different than regular paint

1. Who Beyond Paint is ideal for

1. How long can you expect a Beyond Paint surface to last/ how durable is it?

àTo learn more about all of the gorgeous color and texture offerings from Beyond Paint, head to www.BeyondPaint.com

àAND…We’re giving away a kitchen makeover: One GRAND PRIZE Winner will receive a gallon of Beyond Paint for a cabinet makeover and a Countertop Makeover Kit. That’s a total prize value of $240.00. Click below to enter (and share with a friend or loved one who could benefit from a fresh coat of all-in-one paint to spruce up their home). Head to -->bit.ly/beyondpaintsweeps to enter for a chance to win!! Good luck friends :)

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He’s baaaaaaaaaack! Udo Erasmus is with us again for part two. Udo is the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion-dollar industry that we discussed at length in episode #102. Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including the best-selling Fats That Heal Fats That Kill which has sold over 250,000 copies.

In this episode, we’re tackling the state of the world and how to navigate in today’s chaotic times when the number of people seeking mental health care is trending upward including those with anxiety such as OCD and panic disorder, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia. Mental health is definitely taking its toll and costing a lot of money. Depression and anxiety have a grave impact on the global economy equating to $1 trillion in lost productivity each year.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depressive disorders have grown exponentially. Depressive symptoms grew about 28% and anxiety disorders rose 25%.

Young adults ages 18 to 25 in the U.S. have the highest rate of experiencing any mental health concerns. The percentage of U.S. adults receiving mental health treatment rose from 19.2% in 2019 to 21.6% in 2021.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.    Mental health for modern times  2.    How to find and keep your power and light no matter how dark, confusing, and chaotic the world becomes 3.    Some go-to tools to keep our minds healthy and our hearts happy 4.    Simple steps anyone can do right now to improve their mood and uplevel their energy

--> Be sure to snag your FREE gift: the first draft of Udo’s new, upcoming book Your Body Needs An Oil Change" as well as a bonus video course at: https://udoerasmus.com/HealthyHomeHacks where you’ll learn Bad oils out. Good oils in. If you do it right, you will look better, feel better, think better, do better, and be better!

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Real or fake? The million-dollar question, right (um, we’re talking about grass, people…grass!)?

Synthetic grass may look uniform and appear to be maintenance-free, but environmental and health concerns are prompting many people to rip out their artificial lawns.

You’ve heard of microplastics showing up at alarming rates in our drinking water, our food, and more. But you’ve probably never considered that that picture-perfect green artificial grass that you and your family love to play on could be hazardous to your health! Turns out, artificial grass can release microplastics and forever chemicals known as PFAS, so it’s no surprise that many people now think of their artificial lawns as hazmat sites, and they are ripping them out. 

Our guest, Dani North is a Horticulturalist and Turfgrass Professional at WEST COAST TURF specializing in Kurapia drought-tolerant ground cover sod and turfgrass management. With degrees in Horticultural Science, Sports Turf Management, and Integrated Pest Management, it is a personal goal of Dani’s to assist others in achieving a successful and aesthetically pleasing outdoor landscape or playing surface.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The current challenges California homeowners with lawns are facing
• The dangers of artificial/synthetic turf
• How homeowners can safely remove their synthetic turf
• The steps homeowners should take for a more climate-appropriate lawn?
• What TheRealCaliforniaLawn.com is and why it’s the ideal lawn for Californians
• Some of the newer California Lawn varieties
• Where people can go to get started

To learn more about The Real California Lawn, head to --> TheRealCaliforniaLawn.com. We’ll put the link in the show notes!

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Is too much clutter weighing you down? We’ve all been there at different times in our lives and while it’s nothing to be embarrassed about – today’s show is your wake-up call to take action. You don’t need more bins, boxes, or Instagram-inspired organizing hacks. You need to look at the deeper meaning of your stuff to figure out WHY it has accumulated there in the first place.

Our guest is here to clear the clutter! Star Hansen is the Clutter Whisperer, a Certified Professional Organizer, and the Author of Why in the World Am I Still Not Organized? She assists successful people finally clear the chaos and living a life of freedom, joy, and peace. Star created the Chaos to Calm Organizing Community in 2019 to support people from across the globe in their organizing transformations. She is also a member of The National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. Star’s humorous and thought-provoking TEDx Tucson talk explores what the monsters in your closet are trying to tell you. Her approach has been featured on OWN, TLC, HGTV, Style, A&E, NPR, and more.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.    What the deeper meaning of our stuff is and WHY it's accumulated there in the first place

2.    Tricks and resources to help kickstart the back-to-school prep

3.    Spaces we can refresh before the kids head back to school this year

4.    The most cluttered place in most homes

5.    How to eliminate clutter to feel lighter and freer immediately

6.    How to determine when your clutter is a big problem and needs professional help as in a hoarding situation. 

-->To learn more about Star and her decluttering services, head to: https://starhansen.com/.  -->To snag a FREE copy of Star’s book, Why The F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized? head to https://starhansen.com/whythefbook-pc/ -->For all of the links & show notes, head to HealthyHomeHacks.com

You’ve heard of leaky gut, but have you ever heard of leaky gums? If not, you’re about to. Beyond gum issues, there’s much more to oral health than meets the tooth! There’s even a correlation between root canals and depression that we cover in this episode.

Biological -also known as holistic or natural- dentistry is based on the principle that oral health is intrinsically linked to our overall physical health and wellness. Biological dentistry is a revolutionary approach that integrates the entire body's health with dental care, extending beyond just the teeth and gums.

Biological dentists prioritize minimally invasive treatments and avoid harsh chemicals while offering healthy alternatives such as low-radiation X-rays, root canal alternatives, patient education, and biocompatible materials. Biological dentists often employ methods like ceramic dental implants and mercury removal techniques.

Our guest, Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, DDS, (aka “Dr. Dome”) is a pioneer of Biological Dentistry and one of the 1st Ceramic Implantologists in the world. He is the published author of the bestselling book It's All in Your Mouth. He is a founder of the DNA Health & Aesthetics – Center for Biological Dentistry, and an International speaker and author of numerous specialist publications. He specializes in Holistic Odontology, Ceramic Implants, Nutrition, Holistic Health, Health Optimization and Whole-Patient Solutions.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 

1.    How to know if you have leaky gums

2.    The correlation between root canals and depression, the science behind this, and why this isn’t more well-known

3.    Is there a link between root canals and breast cancer?

4.    How to identify and eliminate common household toxins that affect oral health

5.    Recommendations for natural and safe oral care products for the family

6.    The importance of the oral microbiome

7.    The risks associated with traditional treatments such as root canals and amalgam fillings

8.    The importance of nutrition for oral health

9.    Why a holistic approach to dentistry naturally strengthens immunity against chronic diseases

 

To learn more about Dr. Dome, head to:  https://drdomeofficial.com/. You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drdome1 Dr. Dome also offers training for other dentists at: https://theinstituteofbiologicaldentistry.com/ 

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Beyond being useful and beautiful, a home must be a healing sanctuary—a place where we can rest and recover from daily exposure to toxins.

Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, so it’s crucial to prioritize the health of our homes. From the water we drink and the air we breathe to the furniture we sit on, the bedding we sleep on, and the paint on our walls, everything we eat, wear, touch, and use to furnish our homes affects our health daily.

Someone who understands the importance of creating a healing, visually beautiful oasis is our guest, Mahwish Syed. An award-winning fashion and interior designer, celebrated author, cancer survivor, and devoted mother, Mahwish has adorned homes for over two decades, fostering spaces that nurture and heal. She offers her clients a step-by-step system to design their living spaces for optimal alignment and health.

Mahwish’s book, "Purgatory to Paradise," unveils her triumphant cancer journey, showcasing how design became her healing sanctuary. Committed to empowering others, she advocates for personal paradises, affirming that genuine beauty is immediate and attainable for all.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How Mahwish’s cancer diagnosis led her to realize that embracing beauty and pleasure is vital to a healing journey
• How beauty in our physical environment affects our biology
• How we can decorate our homes to support our health and healing
• What biophilic design is and why incorporating it is important for greater well-being
• How listeners can transform their homes into a healing oasis and design their homes like a goddess
• How listeners can access beauty now without waiting—especially on a budget

--> To grab a copy of Mahwish’s Healing Beauty Product List, head to: Claim Your Paradise.

--> You can find her book, "Purgatory to Paradise: How Cancer Helped Me Design An Authentic Life," in paperback, Kindle, and Audible on Amazon. Amazon Link. #affiliate

--> To work with or learn more about Mahwish’s services, visit her at Claim Your Paradise.

--> Head to Healthy Home Hacks for all the links and show notes.

Unless you’ve been living under a canola-, corn-, safflower-, soybean-, grapeseed-, cottonseed- oil rock – then you’ve heard a LOT about seed oils lately – the good, the bad, and the ugly. According to our guest, Udo Erasmus, more health problems come from bad (damaged) oils than any other part of nutrition. More health benefits come from good oils (made with health in mind) than any other part of nutrition. Udo is the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion-dollar industry. Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of several books, including the best-selling Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, and his upcoming book, Your Body Needs An Oil Change.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.    Udo journey of overcoming adversity as a child (a war immigrant) how he became poisoned by pesticides

1. How Udo’s grassroots/inspirational journey led to the success of the Udo’s Choice brand
2. Why the YOU in business the most important aspect
3. The definition of healthy fats and oils
4. What kind of oils the body needs the most, how and why oils can become damaged, and why it is detrimental
5. Sexy Health, Udo’s 8-step process that takes into consideration all of the elements of whole health, including mental health, presence and awareness, life energy, and being in harmony with nature and humanity
6. The most polluted food we eat and other bad foods

 

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