Sleep is undoubtedly the single most important thing that can deliver optimal health. Sleep promotes cancer cell destruction, hormone production, and strengthens neural pathways. In this podcast I will talk about how important sleep is to the body and mind and I will touch on some things that we can all do to promote healthy deep sleep. 

The holiday season is here again, time for family, friends, and fitness. Yes I said fitness. Most people use the holiday season to indulge just a little for being so good all year long and rightfully so. That being said the average American can gain anywhere from a half a pound  to 5 pounds during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. In this podcast I talk about a few things you can do to avoid the extra pounds all while still enjoying good food and making lasting memories with your loved ones. 

This is part 2 of a 2 part podcast series where I discuss allergies in relation to food, the environment, consumer goods, autoimmune diseases, and a number of other subjects tied into allergies.  In addition I will discuss things we can all do to limit our exposure to allergens. 

Allergies are a problem that many people face. They can be an inconvenience and they can also be profoundly detrimental resulting in death. Although allergies can be overlooked as not being as serious as other chronic illnesses. Allergies are a growing concern as Millions of Americans suffer from allergies every year. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast series. 

Here is the link regarding Madaya Mcpike and the FDA banning sulfites in produce.

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/FDA+to+ban+sulfites+from+fresh+produce-a03898120

Acid reflux is one of the most common problems in gastroenterology. Everyone can experience that problem every now and again. However for some it is a chronic issue, about 30% of the population suffer from this condition at one time or another. If left unchecked this condition can lead to complications involving coughing, hoarseness, hiatal hernia, throat cancer, and vocal cord cancer. in this podcast I will discuss the illnesses involving acid reflux and what you can do to help alleviate and cure the ailment. 

Sugar naturally occurs in foods, this is why there is no daily nutritional recommendation for sugar. Unfortunately a lot of processed foods have added sugar to make them more appealing. This is bad for the waist line and overall health as excess sugar can lead to weight gain, resulting in undue stress to the joints, back pain, and diabetes. In this podcast I will discuss sugar and diabetes and describe ways to avoid them. 

Per- and Polyfluoralkyl substances or PFAS are manmade chemicals that were introduced in the 1940’s. These chemicals were created with the very best intentions to make life easier and to be useful in modern life. However, these same chemicals have been linked to endocrine disruption, infertility, birth defects, and cancer. 

Here are the two links that I mentioned in the podcast. 

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/perfluorooctane-sulfonate-pfos

https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/PFOA_FactSheet.html

Organic foods are gaining more and more traction every year as people aim to improve their lives by eating healthier. Organic foods are healthier for you than conventional foods as the pesticides used in their cultivation have been linked to cancer and endocrine disorders. In this podcast episode I will discuss the potential dangers of conventional foods and the proven benefits of organic foods. 

In this podcast I will talk about a major cognitive issue then I will discuss superfoods you can eat and brain exercises you can do that can improve cognition and overall brain health.

I decided to address sustainability and climate change in regard to living a healthy life. In order to live healthy, a big part of that is having a healthy environment to do it in. Whether its our generation or generations to come. How we treat our planet is just as important as how we treat our bodies.