20 years later, I can still see that day on replay in my mind.  The first plane crashing into the North Tower and everything that came after. We can't control the moments and the events that define our lives and our world views, and yet, we can find meaning even in the debris, even when the after doesn't look like the before.  Join me for a few moments as I reminisce over a day that largely shaped my world view and as an introduction to our next series on wellness & protecting your mindset.

If phytoestrogens mess with your estrogen levels are they also endocrine disruptors? And, if phytoestrogens are enodcrine disrupting, why aren't they bad for your health like synthetic endocrine disruptors? We'll answer those two questions in today's episode.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/are-phytoestrogens-endocrine-disruptors

Of the 16 sunscreen ingredients the FDA allows into sunscreens sold in America, the FDA is reclassifying 14 sunscreen ingredients.  Find out what prompted the FDA to make this bold move, when the proposed order goes into effect, and what that means for your summer in this episode.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/new-fda-sunscreen-regulations

We're talking about two common endocrine disruptors... one, almost all of us are exposed to on a daily basis, and the second... if you're a woman, chances are high this one's been in your medicine cabinet.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/endocrine-disruptor-the-birth-control-pill-and-your-liver

Whether natural or man-made, endocrine disruptors alter your normal hormones. We'll talk about why that's a good thing sometimes (using aromatherapy to reduce cortisol levels) and why it's so problematic at other times.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/what-are-endocrine-disruptors

Since the days of Cleopatra, aloe has been coveted for skincare.  Battles have been fought over aloe.  It's been so widely used by so many cultures that tracing its origin required DNA testing.  So, why is aloe so great for your skin?  And, why is it on the Prop 65 list in Cali?  We're diving into all those topics in today's episode.  So, strap in, and get ready for a quick and mind-blowing episode where you'll find out what the FDA is really doing to protect consumers and why humanity has over a 6,000 year love affair with aloe.

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/is-aloe-vera-good-or-bad-for-your-skin

What's the difference between a sunscreen and an antioxidant, and which one is better?  Plus, why don't skincare products containing antioxidants contain an SPF number on the label?

Looking for more sunscreen episodes?  Check out these:

Find the shownotes here:  https://rainorganica.com/blogs/podcast/whats-the-difference-between-sunscreens-and-antioxidants

What's the lymph system anyway and why's it important to encourage lymph flow (even if you're not sick right now)?  You'll also discover natural ways to quickly boost your lymph flow.

The exercises of Contrology, now known as Pilates, were born during the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 to 1920.  The Spanish Flu ravaged the world in waves propelled by the massive movement of soldiers during World War I, killed people between the ages of 20 and 40 at alarming rates, and ultimately caused more deaths than the war itself.  Joseph Pilates refined his exercises while working with patients at hospitals on the Isle of Man, and according to Joe, not a single one of them (roughly 8000 in total) succumbed to the Spanish Flu.

In this episode, we're talking about why Pilates is such an incredible healing form of exercise, how it works to stimulate deeper lymph flow, and why the equipment (the Cadillac and Reformer) looks so strange.

Dr. Leslie Deems, DACM, shares how acupuncture can help play a key role in maintaining and restoring (& supporting) good health.  She also shares information on two types of cosmetic acupuncture, Mei Zen and microneedling and how these natural treatments can help encourage your body to build back collagen & revitalize your appearance.

Lastly, we talk about how acupuncture can support your body during detox.