The Organic View

In America, obesity has become a severe problem that affects people of all ages. While there are many diets, fitness chains and other methods to help shed unwanted pounds, sometimes, you must reach rock bottom in order to take action.

One day, Joe Cross found himself, 100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating auto-immune disease. He decided enough was enough and began his journey to good health. He decided to film his transition so that he could inspire others to do the same. Along the way, he spoke to more than 300 Americans, from all walks of life, about what they ate and (more importantly) what they didn't eat. He found a nation full of honest, hard working, friendly and caring people that just need some motivation and inspiration.

His documentary, FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health. With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long term, Joe turns to the only option left, his body's ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road armed with a juicer and generator, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and get healthy.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Joe Cross, about his journey and how juicing can improve and restore your health. Stay tuned!

When a woman is pregnant, it should be a joyous experience. Unfortunately, for many women, regardless of the amount of medical information that is available, there is a lot of unnecessary fear and stress that is caused by misinformation. There are so many questions and so many different answers, of course, depending upon who you talk to. Some of the most common questions are about the effectiveness of using cocoa butter for stretch marks, whether or not you should fly during your first or last trimester to “walking makes you go through labor faster”, etc.

In The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth the common myths about pregnancy are debunked from conception to post delivery. The book was written by three board-certified OB/GYM’s , Dr. Yvonne Bohn, Dr. Allison Hill and Dr. Alane Park, who’ve been in private practice in Los Angeles for more than a decade. Between the three, they have delivered more than 10,000 babies. All three women star in the television series Deliver Me, previously seen on Discovery Healthy and premiering soon on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network).

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Dr. Allison Hill, about what you can expect from your pregnancy. Stay tuned!

There is a great deal of concern that our honeybees do not have enough food to eat because of the amount of pesticides being used. However, most homeowners do not realize that their demand for pristine lawns and continuously flowering plants that have low to zero maintenance are a huge part of the problem. The lack of food not only effect honeybees but other pollinators such as butterflies.

Are we sacrificing sources of food so that our yards can be free from the site of plants such as clover, and dandelions, etc? Even roadside maintenance poses an issue as wildflowers and other beneficial plants are mowed down for aesthetics. Is there anything we can really do to keep our yards looking nice and not take away food from pollinators?  

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Dr. Vera Krischik about how we can help pollinators by practicing IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and take an active role in replenishing available food sources. Dr. Krischik is an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Entomology at the U of Minnesota and an Extension Specialist in Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Stay tuned!

Although the economy may not be thriving, people will always take advantage of a bargain because the bottom line is saving money any time of the year is always welcome. It doesn’t matter if it is a simple discount that is run during lunchtime or from a coupon, consumers today are more savvy than ever. Some shoppers actually have their strategy down to a science.

Author, Kathy Spencer, offers such advice gleaned from years of coupon clipping and discount hunting. In her book, How to Shop for Free: Shopping Secrets for Smart Women Who Love to Get Something for Nothing, she takes finding a good bargain to a whole new level by acquainting readers with the little-known tricks of the retail world. She offers valuable tips and tricks on how to score organic food, products and other items for free as well as how to take advantage of giveaways from many popular stores.

Kathy uncovers  the  secrets  of  store  club programs; the ins and outs of eBay; the keys to avoiding consumer scams; the truth about rebates, buy-one-get-one offers, rain checks; and the best deals by month. She  also provides a guide to the all-out, price-slashing, retail competitions  in December.

No matter what your goal is, How to Shop for Free offers strategies designed to save you money, without sacrificing quality or brand names, from someone who has thoroughly tested and researched the stores and techniques. 

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to author, Kathy Spencer about how you can save money.  Stay tuned!

Many people who are struggling to improve their health often seek a quick fix solution for something that has taken years to create, if not an entire lifetime. This can apply to everything from obesity, cardio vascular diseases, diabetes, smoking, drug dependency, alcoholism and other lifestyle related health conditions.

Most people fail to recognize that these issues did not happen overnight nor will they be resolved in a short space of time. They require guidance from an expert that can help them bring about the necessary changes needed to restore their health in addition to appropriate medical advice.

This choice is something that has proven to be effective as opposed to simply popping some pills or following another fad diet.  This has become a more sought after alternative that can actually bring about a permanent lifestyle change needed in order to develop healthy habits. One very popular and effective method is called Emotional Freedom Techniques. This healing modality has been used by high profile personalities, corporate executives, celebrities and athletes for years as a valuable tool to cope with the stresses that arise from high pressure lifestyles.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Advanced Energy Psychology Practitioner, Lydia Proschinger. Lydia is a life coach, advanced (level 3) EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Matrix Reimprinting practitioner, experienced in working with clients on emotional challenges and serious health conditions such as trauma, phobias, and addiction. Lydia has made it her mission to prevent avoidable lifestyle related diseases who has dedicated her life to help people implement the changes they need for a lifestyle change as opposed to a quick fix type solution.

When you think about honey, you think about bees and typically use it for tea or as a sweetener. But did you know that the ancient Egyptians used honey for medicinal purposes? Anyone who is a beekeeper or has proper knowledge of honeybees will tell you that honeybees are one of the primary sources for healing.

Author Marina Marchese, who wrote the book Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper is a true renaissance woman and is also an entrepreneur. From her love of honeybees, she discovered the medicinal benefits created by her beloved honeybees. She decided that this was something that needed to be shared with the world and launched Red Bee ® Artisanal Honey. Marina has created an entire line of skin care products that are derived from the honeybee. As a true lover and defender of honeybees, she also educates people about the many misconceptions about bees and why people need to embrace the power that these special beings offer.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to honey connoisseur and defender of honeybees, Marina Marchese.

Imagine your life at twenty years old. Now imagine it with cancer. This was the bewildering situation Dr. Sandra Steingraber faced as a college student. However, instead of allowing the diagnosis to devastate her, she went on a mission to gather as many answers as she could as to why she and other members of her adoptive family had developed cancer in the first place. She was determined to find out what really needs to change in order to prevent other people from going through what she had.

Living Downstream  An Ecologist’s Personal investigation of Cancer and the Environment, takes a very close look at the actual relationship that cancer has in conjunction to the environment, genetics and lifestyle as a combination. Dr. Steingraber shares her own personal story of being a bladder cancer survivor and addresses the scientific findings that have emerged in the dozen or so years since the book’s original publication—including the role of endocrine disruption, chemical mixtures, prenatal exposures, and epigenetics. She also shows how developments in green energy will benefit not only the environment but human health.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to Dr.Sandra Steingraber about her story and how people can empower themselves to bring about change.

Everywhere you go, people are stressed out and easily succumb to the pressure brought about by these stresses due to fear. So, what exactly is fear and how do we recognize it? Is the fear of what may or may not happen ruling how we live? What about the future and all of the conspiracy theories that have a myriad of potential outcomes? How much is conspiracy and how much is actually fabricated to instill fear in the masses? There are so many rumors around 2012 that people are succumbing to the stress inflicted by the rumors and are racing to hoard supplies as they build underground bunkers. Is this how we should be living our lives? The most recent example pertaining to the Rapture back in May made a lot of people think about what exactly they are subjecting themselves to. Is this something that serves us or is it all derived from fear?

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to spiritual healer and wildlife advocate, Laura Lluellyn-Lassiter from Soul Be It about understanding fear and coping with the stressful changes of our lives in this dynamically changing world.

Today, everywhere you go, you hear people talking about “going green”, “being eco-friendly” and doing their part for the environment. When Al Gore’s documentary, An Inconvenient Truth hit theaters, people were up in arms. Schools, newspapers and celebrities raced to demonstrate that they were going to take action. Ironically, the whole concept of being good to the environment, harness solar power and trying to “live off the grid” has actually been around for centuries.

In Powering The Dream: The History and Promise of Green Technology, Alexis Madrigal reflects on a century and a half of American innovations in energy. He explores both the astonishing and the failed attempts to create new technology and presents them as learning opportunities for reshaping how we think about energy today.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to author, Alexis Madrigal. Stay tuned!

Genius Of Place, The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted Abolitionist, Conservationist and Designer of Central Park is biography about an amazing man who is a key pioneer of landscape architecture in the United States. He not only created New York City’s infamous Central Park but also played a crucial role in the early efforts to preserve such treasured places as Yosemite and Niagara Falls.

As most successful people know, greatness is not always easy to cope with. His personal life was one that had a myriad of heartaches and tragedies. Although he also suffered tremendous physical ailments and ironically spent his final days in an asylum, he accomplished more than most people could ever hope to in three lifetimes.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will speak to author Justin Martin about the life one of America’s most important environmentalists. If you are a history buff or just want to learn more about the people who contributed to the beauty of America, stay tuned!