Holistic Health Heroes

When people sneeze around you, do you get worried? 
Are you a big fan of hand sanitizer? What if I told you it was doing you more harm than good? 
This episode dives into why we think the way we do about germs. Where did it come from? Who was the man behind the theory? 
And new challengers of the dominantly accepted view. 
I'm not saying the jury is out and I have a verdict here, but I am interested in sharing that there are two sides of this story. 
Here's the article mentioned, take a look for another side to the commonly-accepted story that most of society accepts as truth.    https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/notes-from-yesteryear/germ-theory-versus-terrain-the-wrong-side-won-the-day/#gsc.tab=0 

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Weight loss is a popular topic. It always has been and likely, always will be. And it's especially popular right now with an estimated 74% of Americans being categorized as obese.

I'm not talking about beauty standards when I mention weight loss. I'm talking about health, quality of life and longevity.

Obesity is a health issue because it is a co-morbidity, meaning it increases the likelihood to get type 2 diabetes, cancer or heart disease (to name a few).

There's so much attention on popular weight loss drugs on the market these days and with Berberine being called "Nature's Ozempic" I felt like I needed to do a little research...
Listen in as I attempt to provide a fair and balanced overview and add my personal perspective.

Oh, and if you're interested in the product mentioned in this episode you can find it at: https://ngvitamins.com/product/berberine-phytosome-2/ 

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What if there was no grocery store? Where would you get your food? Our lives are so busy, it can be easy to take things like food and water for granted. 
But it's time we figure out how to function because farms are under attack! Since 2017, 150,000 family farms have been shut down. And working farmland has been reduced by 21 million acres. Why? 

We are facing a big problem with our food systems and my guest has a revolutionary solution.

AJ Richards and Brooke Ence co-founders at From the Farm. They're on a mission to revolutionize the food supply chain by connecting family-owned farms and ranches directly to consumers. There's so much more to learn from AJ in this conversation so I do hope you'll listen all the way through and consider joining their cause! 
Find out how you can get involved at: https://fromthefarm.org/

Florida farm list I started: https://ngvitamins.com/florida-farm-list/ 

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Eat chocolate! Well, the healthy kind anyway ;) Tune in for my top 10 reasons why raw cacao supports health. I don't know about you, but for me, life is too short not to enjoy some kind of chocolate. Turns out there is a guilt-free way to gain nutrients -- even stem cells -- from chocolate.

In this episode I talk about the difference between healthy candy and candy that is poisoning you with lead and cadmium.

I share my top 3 brands of chocolate that I would indulge in - if I'm buying it. And list a few brands to avoid. 

Ingredients for my receipe:
Raw Cacao: https://ngvitamins.com/product/raw-organic-cacao-powder-16-oz/
Cacao Butter: https://ngvitamins.com/product/organic-cacao-butter/
Coconut Mana: https://amzn.to/3YxZFcv (we have in store but not online)

A few articles for reference:
https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/dark-chocolate-lead-cadmium/
https://draxe.com/nutrition/benefits-of-dark-chocolate/ https://drwilliamli.com/health-benefits-of-cacao/ 

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We are living in historic times. There is a movement going on that's been going on for many years actually. But only now is it making some headlines.
The challenge is, it takes courage to speak up about all that is wrong with our food and healthcare systems these days. People are being vilified for it!
Well, I look at those speaking up and I admire their courage. It makes me think... what correlation is there between health and courage?
That's what I explore in this episode as I talk about the book, “Good Energy: The surprising connection betweet metabolism and limitless health.”

Get the book and read it with me:  https://amzn.to/405a40n

Senate roundtable discussion I mention: “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion.” 
https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2024/9/video-release-sen-johnson-s-full-roundtable-discussion-american-health-and-nutrition-a-second-opinion  

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Kava Kava the drink that some say stinks has gotten a makeover! 
Today kava drinks taste good! I've tried a few so far and I'm really excited to tell you all about the things I've recently learned about this amazing herb. 

Kava root has been used as medicine as well as a recreational and ceremonial drink  for centuries and hails from Polynesia. Kava is being used more and more as an alternative to alcohol but some stories I've heard actually make it sound healing to the nervous system. That's exciting! Kava is: 

• Mildly intoxicating
• Improves mood, eases anxiety and boosts sociability
• Stimulates dopamine receptors
• Influences GABA receptors  

Tune in and find out more about my kava story so far... the journey continues!

Kava at our store in tincture: https://ngvitamins.com/product/kava-gold-1oz/
Kava in liquid capsule: https://ngvitamins.com/product/kava-60-liquid-veggie-caps/ 

Kava brands mentioned in this episode: 
https://www.calmingco.com 

https://botanicalbrewingco.com

https://trukava.com  

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Ouch! My feet ache....
...and there's no reason for it. It's not like I stand all day. So what gives? Maybe it's a touch of plantar fasciitis?
In this episode, I dig into the topic of plantar fasciitis. What is it... really? What causes it? What can I do to relieve my achey feet? And what other holistic modalities can support me in getting through this painful condition?
Let's find out!
Here are the links I mentioned in this episode, many from NGVitamins.com:

Curcumin: https://ngvitamins.com/product/curamin-low-back-pain/

Castor Oil: https://ngvitamins.com/product/organic-castor-oil-16-9oz-100-pure-hexane-free-extra-virgin/ 

To Roll with Oil:  https://ngvitamins.com/product/fascia-body-roller/  

Foam Roller:  https://amzn.to/4eafUSl 

Pokey Balls: https://amzn.to/4eafUSl 

Farm List Blog: https://ngvitamins.com/florida-farm-list/ 

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I have known for some time now that I need to up my game when it comes to sourcing my meat. I want to eat the healthiest choice I can find and I now know I can no longer rely on the "grocery store" (even the 'healthy'/expensive ones) for good, quality protein. Sure, I get what I can in Naples at our store Nature's Garden when I'm there but what about when I'm back on the East Coast?
That's why I am so thrilled I was able to speak with Chris Muneio of Ranchers Reserve on this episode. Chris and his business partner decided to open a restaurant in downtown West Palm Beach, FL just a few years ago and one year later decided to become ranchers. Talk about making bold moves... mad respect! Ranchers Reserve is a privately owned, 85 acre cattle farm in Okeechobee raising wagyu beef and Berkshire pork. I was also thrilled to find out he is opening a butcher shop in Fall 2024 (of which, I'm sure to be a regular customer!). More big plans on the horizon for this entrepreneur and I can't wait to see what is in store.
Thank you for being a creator of new things, Chris! And of course, for joining me as a guest.
Find Chris at his creations:
https://ranchersreservewagyu.com/
https://www.fernstreetwpb.com/ 

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Susan Winograd, has a background in physical therapy and has been owner/ operator of Pelvicore Rehab & Wellness in Boca Raton, Florida for 10 years.
In this episode, we learn how Susan found her path in this area of specialization -- and it's something I found surprising.

Her pelvic health and wellness practice serves both women and men of all ages and part of our goal here is to raise awareness that pelvic health is for everyone, no matter their age.

Her practice areas of specialization include: Women's Health, Men’s Health issues, and Pre and Postnatal Care, Menopause Health and digestive, bowel, bladder and sexual issues.

Connect with Susan at:
Website: https://www.pelvicorerehab.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PelvicHealthWellness

Products to consider for frequent urination from Nature's Garden of Naples:
Bladder Health:
https://ngvitamins.com/product/sagapro-bladder-health/ and https://ngvitamins.com/product/bladder-health/ 

Prostate:
https://ngvitamins.com/product/curamed-prostate/ 

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Don't you just love it when you meet someone and right away think to yourself, "I like her!"? Such was the case when I met Diane Marie, a creative entrepreneur and founder of BloomCitrus.com (slated to launch in Sept. 2024). 

Not only did Diane have her own health journey to share  (regarding thyroid health) but she also has a love and appreciation for healthy brands of all kinds.

Diane is also a coach in Tribal Physics, which is a method to help you thrive in your relationship with yourself and others. She’s had much success in her past sales career using this philosophy to generate millions of dollars in sales.

Check out Diane's links mentioned in the show:
https://bloomcitrus.com
Find her course here: https://www.instagram.com/dianedecollibus/

And if you need support with vitamin supplements, don't forget to stop by our store at https://ngvitamins.com/ 

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