Our teeth can be one of the biggest energy zaps in so many ways. For some people just the word dentist can trigger an energy zapping fight or flight stress response. So being able to interview and learn from holistic dentist, author and genuinely wonderful human being Dr. Judene Benoit was such a pleasure. She shares so much empowering information in this interview that just may stop the dentist from pulling out the drill (that just made me internalize that awful drilling sound) for you and your kids at your next visit and teach you how to heal your teeth naturally!

Tweet: Learn what to do to help your teeth heal naturally.

• What factors make a tooth susceptible to decay
• What remineralization means and how it can make your teeth even harder
• What diet is best for the health of your teeth
• The incredible realization learnt from treating homeless people and drug users
• The effect that malnutrition in children may have on their adult teeth
• The importance of checking PH levels and a fun way to do it with your kids
• The simplest way to neutralize your mouth
• Why overall body health is so important for your teeth
• Why brushing your teeth won’t totally offset the impact of sugar on your teeth
• How stress directly affects your teeth’s susceptibility to cavities
• The effect that fluoride has on our teeth and body
• How to replace the good bacteria in our mouth
• The effect that kissing our children has on their teeth
• How estrogen mimicking chemicals like BPA plastics and pesticides affect our teeth
• Why Thyroid health can affect tooth health
• Why oil pulling may be beneficial for oral health
• 3 tips to Feel Energized again.

• How to Stop Cavities: A Natural Approach to Prevention and Remineralization by Dr. Judene Benoit (Amazon link)
• Western A Price protocol
• Fermented foods and their benefits
• Benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil
• PH strips for testing acid levels in your mouth (Amazon link)
• Dr. Judene’s Website and Facebook pages

Believe you can and you’re half way there.

Intro & Outro Song "Bitters at the saloon" by Bird Creek

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In the last Energy Boost episode 19 I discussed why being dehydrated in the morning will result in your body having less energy and a simple 3 step scientific method to determine whether or not you are in fact dehydrated. You can check out that episode here for more info.

In this episode I discuss the key ingredient that has a direct effect on our mental and physical energy when we consume chocolate. A well made chocolate can be delicious and it's been mentioned many times that as a bonus it can be beneficial to us, although an excess of other fillers such as sugar can quickly negate any benefits. But the key ingredient being cacao becomes a confusing subject when you hear other words thrown around like raw cacao or cocoa or Dutch processed cocoa powder with lots of claims made for one over the other. You can easily learn by listening to this short Energy Boost episode of TheEdTalks what is actually best for you - raw cacao, cocoa or some other version of the dark brown treat most of us enjoy.

• The difference between Raw Cacao, Cocoa, Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder and Natural Cocoa Powder
• The important role Cacao played in the Aztec empire
• Why Cacao beans are fermented
• What role chocolate played in the longest confirmed recorded lifespan
• The amazing benefits associated with consumption of Cacao, Cocoa and Chocolate
• The stimulant found in Cacao, Cocoa and Chocolate that it lethal to dogs
• The negatives associated with Cacao, Cocoa and Chocolate
• Why milk may not be a beneficial addition in chocolate bars and chocolate drinks
• Why lead poisoning is a good excuse to prevent children from eating too much chocolate
• How much is too much.

• First hints of cocoa consumption and more info here
• Chocolate and The Aztecs
• Longest confirmed human lifespan on record, Jeanne Louise Calment
• The Kuna Indians
• Consumption of cocoa containing foods associated with a reduced risk of mortality
• High antioxidant activity of cocoa
• Dutch processed cocoa powder has a reduced antioxidant and flavanol content
• Chronic fatigue improvement
• Cocoa's possible ability in prevention or treatment of allergic diseases
• Benefits of high flavanol cocoa for skin health
• Interactive National Geographic chart on risk level of Theobromine for various dog breeds
• Theobromine and caffeine and more info here
• Cocoa flavonoids and brain energy
• Reducing Phytic acid
• Kidney stone prevention and more info here
• The effect of milk on antioxidant and flavonoid benefits and more info here and here and here
• Lead contamination in chocolate
• David Wolfe's RDI of raw cacao.

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Ed Talks. What is the best chocolate you’ve ever tasted? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below or on the Facebook page.

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The health of our children is something that we as parents often worry about. That incredible love that you feel for your child and wanting to keep them safe and sound usually comes before your own wellbeing which is not a great recipe for feeling energized. So I think that becoming informed about possible solutions for improving your child's health can definitely help us feel more empowered and in this episode of TheEdTalks, Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor Stephan Cabral shares with us simple tips and strategies for improving not only the health of our children, but also us the parents. He has helped many many children and adults overcome lots of illnesses and thankfully gave up his time to share with us his knowledge to help change our lives and that of our families for the better.

Tweet: Simple tips for improving your child's health. @stephencabral explains in this podcast.

• A common drug that may set you up for future infections and potential autoimmune disorders
• The importance of what food we put in our kids and our bodies
• Why you don't always need to turn to antibiotics
• Simple to treat childhood health issues
• An approach for dealing with autism spectrum disorder
• Something that may be missed when dealing with urinary tract infections
• A natural protocol for dealing with urinary tract infections
• The easiest way to fix the cause of childhood health issues quickly and cost effectively
• What may be a reason for kids misbehaving
• A simple way to overcome a key mistake many of us make that wastes our energy
• 3 Tips for feeling Energized again
• Simple tests to order to discover if your child has food sensitivities.

• Super Nutrition for Babies: The Right Way to Feed Your Baby for Optimal Health by Katherine Erlich & Kelly Genzlinger (Amazon link)
• Trace Elements  and Analytical Research Labs - Dr. Cabral's recommended (2016) Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis labs
• Great Planes Laboratory organic acid test - Dr. Cabral's recommended (2016) Urinary Test lab
• Dr. Cabral's Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Podcast pages and Youtube channel.
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!

If you can find a way to change your body it can change your life.

Intro & Outro song “Lagos 2030 AD" by Otis McDonald

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In the last Energy Boost episode 18  I dived into the Brazil nut which I discovered is in fact a seed and how it may protect us against cancer, improve sexual performance and boost our metabolism; so a biggy when it comes to our energy levels. But you can definitely do harm to yourself if you eat more than a few each day because of selenium toxicity and it’s definitely not a good idea to be giving kids too many Brazil nuts. You can check out that episode here for more info.

In this episode of TheEdTalks I bring us back to the importance of water and our energy, which is a topic that I’ve talked about before in WEB Episode 3 and WEB Episode 4, but in this episode focusing on new science. Quality water has been such a key part in improving my energy levels that it is always worthy of discussing and a big reason why I bring it up again is because there have been lots of articles recently about drinking too much water, which is definitely not a good thing, but the focus for the most part of these articles are on studies that say most people are adequately hydrated. Well that is definitely not the case for me first thing in the morning and I imagine it’s the same for many of you. So to make it easy to check, science has come up with a new simple, more reliable 3 step method which you can easily learn by listening to this short Energy Boost episode of TheEdTalks.

• How much of our body is made up of water
• How much water we may actually loose during sleep
• The huge impact that morning dehydration may have on our energy levels
• The link between water and other morning habits
• Why too much water is bad for your energy and wellbeing
• How to get your physical and mental energy off to a great start
• Why just checking the colour of your urine is not a perfect indicator of dehydration
• 3 steps to check if you are adequately hydrated in the morning.

• EB18: Fighting Cancer With Super Brazil Nuts
• WEB03: Energize Your Mornings With Water
• WEB04: How Lemon Or Lime Water Will Energize You
• Water intake tracker App
• Am I Drinking Enough? Yes, No, and Maybe – new study with 3 step method for seeing if you are dehydrated.

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Ed Talks. So what do you think of all this? Do you think you’re not drinking enough water or perhaps have you been drinking too much? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below or on the Facebook page.

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Most people I think love thongs and I’m talking about the onesyou put on your feet, although I’m sure the other type of thong isalso loved by many – ha ha, he he - made my simple mind have achuckle! Flip flops, thongs, jandals or what ever you like to callthem are such a winner as they’re easy to slip on and off, they letyourfeet breath and they’re comfy – what’snot to like? Yes they can look a little daggy when you wearthem with a pair of white socks (like I unashamedly do), but whenyou learn of various problems attributed to thong style flip flopuse such as muscle soreness, back and hip pain and possibly clawingof toes it becomes evident how a humble pair of thongs can leave usfeeling fatigued and adding another burden to our energylevels.

Podiatrist (or as referred to in the UK, Chiropodist) Dr. BrieShepherdson educates us with simple yet powerful advice on makingthe right decision in regards to our feet and footwear andimportantly that of our children.

Tweet: Learn how to stop yourthongs from zapping your energy - really!

• Why you shouldn’t wear thongs for long periods of time
• Energy draining problems that can arise from thong use
• Why it’s beneficial for children to be barefoot
• What type of thongs are best suited for most children
• The ridiculously simple strategy to determine if thongs arecausing other ailments
• When you should stop using your thongs
• What are the best design and material types of thongs tobuy
• Recommended brands to consider
• 3 Tips for feeling Healthier, Happier and more Energized

• Love YourSister by Samuel Johnson & ConnieJohnson (Amazon link)
• Shoe suppliers recommended by Dr. Brie: FitflopAustralia, Scholl Orthaheel, (Note these brands areavailable in Australia only)
• Sandal supplier recommended by Dr. Brie: Birkenstock (Amazon link)
• Kids shoes recommended by Dr. Brie: KeenFootwear (Note this brand is only available inAustralia)
• PodiatryWA
• Dr. Brie's Website and Facebook pages
• Audible Free Trial forTheEdTalks listeners!

Problems are not stop signs, theyare guidelines.

Intro song"Moses" by Aquaman’s Lab
Outro song “Just strolling” by Eddie Donato

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In the past few Energy Boost (EB) episodes of TheEdTalks I’ve been focusing on superfoods. Particular foods that are overflowing with goodness or exhibit a few particular traits that can be extremely beneficial for us. In the last Energy Boost episode 17  I discussed the superfood Acai. It is definitely a powerhouse when it comes to antioxidants, nutrition and consequently energy, but deceptive marketing and the inclusion of other not so healthy ingredients in acai products, can negate its benefits and definitely does not justify its high price tag. You can check out that episode here.

In this episode I discuss a nut which I discovered is in fact a seed. And that is the Brazil nut or should I now be saying The Brazil seed? I’ll go with nut as that seems to be what’s stuck. The Brazil nut is not your average nut for many reasons but some biggies are that it may protect us against cancer, boost our metabolism and get you rocking when it comes to the loving department. But you can definitely do harm to yourself if you go on a Brazil nut bender and start chowing down handfuls of them.

• Where most of the Brazil nuts come from
• The amazing facts about the Brazil nut tree
• Why they can be so good for our energy
• Why they can keep you looking good
• The essential trace mineral that makes Brazil nuts so special
• How the nut can help if you are trying to conceive
• The benefits linked with Brazil nuts and thyroid health
• How they may be protective and improve survival against various types cancers
• The severe symptoms that may arise from eating too many (more than 2/day)
• The dangerous connection between aflotoxins and Brazil nuts
• Why you should never buy Brazil nuts from big tubs/bins
• The best way to store Brazil nuts to stop them going rancid.

• EB17: The Amazon Superfood Acai
• The Brazil nut tree
• List of the oldest trees in the world
• Brazil nuts: an effective way to improve selenium status
• Selenium, selenoproteins and human health: a review
• Low T3 Syndrome I: It’s Not About the Thyroid!
• Selenium treatment in autoimmune thyroiditis
• Selenium: The Missing Link for Treating Hypothyroidism?
• Vitamin E benefits
• Brazil nuts and testosterone
• Improved sperm production and motility
• The influence of selenium on immune responses
• Brazil nuts intake linked to improved lipid profile
• Selenium improves stem cell potency
• Selenium intake and breast cancer mortality in a cohort of Swedish women
• Selenium Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Rates
• RDA of  Selenium
• Brazil nuts and the variation in their selenium content
• Putting the Toxicity Issue into Perspective
• Phytate Reduction in Brown Beans
• Phytic acid. A natural antioxidant
• The influence of phytic acid in wheat bran on early biomarkers of colon carcinogenesis
• Phytate (IP6) is a powerful agent for preventing calcifications in biological fluids
• Selenium and aflatoxin levels in raw Brazil nuts
• Storage of brazil nuts to reduce rancidity.

Thanks for listening to this episode of The Ed Talks. So what are your thoughts on Brazil nuts now after listening to this episode? I'd love to hear from you in the comments section below or on the Facebook page.

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Many people think that meditating and increasing your energy are not related, especially if you picture someone meditating it doesn’t seem like they’re doing much, which funnily enough is actually the aim of many forms of meditation. But it's been shown that it can be a highly effective way to increase energy and de stress. The laboratory of neuro imaging at the University of southern California claims that the average person may have up to 70,000 thoughts per day – which makes me feel tired just thinking about it. Now if these thoughts involve lots of stressful stuff it could result in your hormone levels becoming unbalanced, which in turn may affect your immune system and bam you feel exhausted. There’s also research that suggests that meditation helps regulate sleep and may boost DHEA a hormone linked to energy that decreases as we age. It sounds all good, but there are reported side effects which before I did the research I knew nothing about such as nausea, release of hidden memories and depression. So to help us understand more in this episode of TheEdTalks we speak with meditation expert Davidji. Having apprenticed under Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, he has become an internationally recognized stress-management expert, meditation teacher, Vedic Master and author, training more than 200,000 people to meditate and certifying more than 1,000 meditation teachers.

Tweet: @davidji_com explains a 16sec easy habit that leads to more energy.

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

Intro song "Lagos 2030 AD” by Otis McDonald
Outro song “Floating On A Breath” by Eddie Donato

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Many people think that meditating and increasing your energy are not related, especially if you picture someone meditating it doesn’t seem like they’re doing much, which funnily enough is actually the aim of many forms of meditation. But it's been shown that it can be a highly effective way to increase energy and de stress. The laboratory of neuro imaging at the University of southern California claims that the average person may have up to 70,000 thoughts per day – which makes me feel tired just thinking about it. Now if these thoughts involve lots of stressful stuff it could result in your hormone levels becoming unbalanced, which in turn may affect your immune system and bam you feel exhausted. There’s also research that suggests that meditation helps regulate sleep and may boost DHEA a hormone linked to energy that decreases as we age. It sounds all good, but there are reported side effects which before I did the research I knew nothing about such as nausea, release of hidden memories and depression. So to help us understand more in this episode of TheEdTalks we speak with meditation expert Davidji. Having apprenticed under Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, he has become an internationally recognized stress-management expert, meditation teacher, Vedic Master and author, training more than 200,000 people to meditate and certifying more than 1,000 meditation teachers.

Tweet: @davidji_com explains a 16sec easy habit that leads to more energy.

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

Intro song "Lagos 2030 AD” by Otis McDonald
Outro song “Floating On A Breath” by Eddie Donato

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In this episode of TheEdTalks we continue along a little series on superfoods. In the last Energy Boost episode 16 I discussed the superfood coconut oil. There are loads of scientifically proven energizing health benefits that can result from including coconut oil in your life, but for some people depending on what other foods you include in your diet, the type of coconut oil you use and how your body functions, coconut oil can in fact be harmful to you. You can check out that episode here.

In this episode I discuss a superfood that I discovered when travelling in Brazil, the acai berry. It is definitely a powerhouse when it comes to antioxidants, nutrition and consequently energy, but deceptive marketing and the inclusion of other not so healthy ingredients in acai products, can negate its benefits and definitely does not justify its high price tag.

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In this episode of TheEdTalks Dr. Jack Wolfson shares how through his own journey as a practicing cardiologist, the tragic death of his father and words of wisdom from his wife, led him to give up fast food and soda pop and discover a palaeolithic lifestyle approach to life and disease. It is this simple approach that is having lifechanging results for his patients. There is lots to learn in this episode that may help us avoid not only the world's biggest killer heart disease, but so many other ailments and all you need to do is listen, apply some of Dr. Wofson’s advice in conjunction with that of your health practitioner and see how your life changes for the better.

Tweet: @thedrswolfson explain why a simple Palaeolithic approach saves lives.

Always do your best, what you plant now you will harvest later.

Intro and outro song “Bush" by Aquaman’s Lab

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