It is crazy how much we don't know about our own bodies. It is amazing when we return to how ancient cultures understood what we are still trying to learn. In this episode, we learn just how crucial our kidneys are to, not just how our body operates, but also to how we process emotion. We find out that, just like everything, there are layers to all that we can understand about our kidneys and our inner-most self. Just how important are the kidneys? Where does fear hang out? Have we been using a popular term of affection wrong all this time?

We learn more about our kidneys as our winter series continues and the importance of not overworking them in this season. We find out that our brains, bones and tissue all benefit from healthy kidneys while getting a reminder of the danger of sugar. What is brown fat? Why do we need a scarf? What kind of exercise should be done this time of year?

With winter comes cold and with cold comes overworked kidneys. Ms. Karon takes us into the importance of our kidneys and why we should make sure our diet is helping these vital organs operate at their best. She points out that we get lots of energy from our kidneys and that they could be considered our batteries - so, keep them charged. We also learn about the emotions that are tied to our kidneys and what connection the kidneys have with our hearing. We are reminded yet again about the dangers of sugar to yet another important part of how our bodies work. Keep warm and enjoy this foundational episode for our winter series introducing you to the crucial kidneys.

We have been in the lungs because of the fall season, but we do a little short time travel (fittingly on Back to the Future Day) to bring you some remarkable information that most in the western world do not know.

MIND BLOWING EPISODE ALERT!

We have all heard about how the spleen is basically useless. Medical doctors are quick to remove it. In this episode, Ms. Karon shares with us what she has discovered about just how important the spleen is to our holistic health. There is so much to learn about what this crucial organ does for us that we won't ruin it for you by including the details here - listen to the episode and share it with your friends, but, be prepared to have your mind blown.

We take a look at some of the ways to prevent and even get rid of those pesky fluids called flem and mucous. Ms. Karon points out some of the foods that are good for this battle and even gives the recipe for "the shot." We also take a look at some of the other things connected to flem and mucous issues that you may not have thought of before.

In our lungs series we continue to encourage ways for us to strengthen the immune system as prevention is the best "medicine." Ms. Karon gives some more insight on the power of Vitamin D while also sharing benefits of vitamin K2 and vitamin A. Do you remember that our immune system is an army? We learn that the thymus gland is the traning camp for our army. We also talk about zinc and find out why sometimes we need to "mega dose" if we have quality, food-based suppliments.

We take a look at recovering once things catch up to us. Specifically in regards to COVID and other flu-like viruses, we need to have a strong immune system so that we can recover quicker and better. We need the right, food-based suppliments (not synthetic) and Ms. Karon points out that our food/diet is not enough in today's world. We learn again about the importance of sleep and the negative effect of sugar. We touch on natural vitamin C, apple cider vinegar, garlic, vitamin D (complex), vitamin K2 and more as ways to strengthen our immune system for our battle against invaders.

We take a look at how our respitory system is impacted by a certain virus and Ms. Karon shares with us how the immune system works while also pointing out a discovery about one of our natural barriers that she recently realized does more than expected. We also get a warning against some of the things that have become common place in our world to "fight" against sickness. 

In this episode Ms. Karon sets the foundation for our Lungs series as we transition into the Fall season. We take a look at how the eastern mindset views the connection between our lungs, large intestines and emotional health. We also learn a little bit about how the Fall Feasts of the Biblical calendar connects to our holistic health in this season as well.

This week, we take a look at the connection between heart health and gut health. Ms. Karon highlights the importance of gut health and shares with us that there is a distinct connection between the health of our heart and the small intestines. We learn that SIBO (small intestine bacteria overgrowth) can effect many of us due to overuse of antiacids and impacts our micro biome balance. We also get tips on intermittent fasting and that digestion loves bitter.