Speaking with naturopath and nutritionist Victoria Martin was so valuable. She specializes in wholefood nutrition advice, educating on the importance of nutrition and how this can improve family health and help us feel energised again. Victoria makes health information so accessible to the everyday person and she offerssimple but life-changing tips to improve our well being. There is so much to learn in this episode and all you need to do is listen, apply some of Victoria’s advice, and see how your life changes for the better.

Tweet: Easy ways to keep your family healthy. Victoria Martin explains how in Ep20 & Ep21.

• What does wholefood Nutrition mean
• What is a good diet
• How to choose the healthiest meats
• How to reduce inflammation in your body
• What may be making you feel foggy, have skin issues and feel fatigued
• Why buying gluten free bread may not be a good idea
• Tips to help busy mums and dads shift to a wholefood way of eating
• The benefits of bone broths
• What are the good and bad fats for you
• What ingredient is a major health concern for so many people
• Why eating eggs may not be as bad for you as once believed
• Foods to avoid from the supermarket
• The importance of gut health
• Why you may be wasting your money on supermarket brand supplements
• 3 Tips to become healthy and happy and feel energized again

• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (Amazon link)
• Environmental working group in America
• The Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Foods to Eat (Foods that are found to have the most and least amount of pesticide residue)
• WHO report on sugar intake for adults and children
• US Dietary guidelines (Cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption)
• Instagram
• How to raise Healthier, Smarter Kids using Real Food – Step by Step guide & Recipe Book by Victoria Martin
• Victoria's facebook page
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!
• Quotes of the day:

  You’re never to old to set another goal or dream a new dream.

  Music:

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So we’re at Part4 of this WEB episode series of “Is Organic Food Better For You” and I hope by now that you've been empowered with enough information by listening to Part1, Part2 & Part3 that you’ve been able to answer that question.

In this episode I’m going to talk about how easily (definitely me included) we can get mislead by the media and what we should really be focusing on when making a decision about organic vs non-organic.

• A typical statement used by the media which can cause confusion with consumers
• Why you should question if you are being told the whole story
• A research paper that is often quoted, but important parts of it that get left out in reporting
• Why you should allocate a part of your weekly budget to organic produce

• Stanford University study from 2012: Report, Article
• Critique of Stanford study
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Lyme disease is a major threat to public health and a growing source of chronic illness globally. And it’s a topic that hits close to home. A few years ago a dear friend went from being one of the bubbliest people I knew to a woman who could barely get out of bed. It took several years for her to be properly diagnosed and right now she is undergoing dramatic treatment for the disease.

But she and thousands like her living with Lyme disease have so many unanswered questions. So I tracked down a brilliant expert on the topic, Dr Greg Emerson, to help. This guy is super passionate about life, our planet and about tackling Lyme disease head on. His unrelenting quest to truly understand the disease combined with a genuinely holistic approach to treatment is what really sets him apart from most doctors.

There is so much useful information in this episode and I think it’s vital that we are aware of this disease. Please share this with others who you think it may help.

Tweet: Low energy? Lyme disease may be the issue. Dr. Emerson explains it in Ep18 & 19.

• What is Lyme disease & What are the symptoms
• Some of the conspiracy theories around Lyme disease
• How Lyme disease is contracted
• Why so many people have undiagnosed Lyme disease
• How Lyme disease can lie dormant in healthy people
• The 3 best ways to test for Lyme disease
• Implications for pregnant women
• The treatment alternatives and what works best in different scenarios
• 3 Fast Track tips to health & happiness and feeling energised again.

• Dr Greg Emerson’s website, & facebook pages
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!

Lyme Disease Association of Australia website & Facebook pageLyme Disease Association Inc (USA) website & Facebook page

You have the incredible gift of being able to make people laugh.

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Lyme disease is a major threat to public health and a growing source of chronic illness globally. And it’s a topic that hits close to home. A few years ago a dear friend went from being one of the bubbliest people I knew to a woman who could barely get out of bed. It took several years for her to be properly diagnosed and right now she is undergoing dramatic treatment for the disease.

But she and thousands like her living with Lyme disease have so many unanswered questions. So I tracked down a brilliant expert on the topic, Dr Greg Emerson, to help. This guy is super passionate about life, our planet and about tackling Lyme disease head on. His unrelenting quest to truly understand the disease combined with a genuinely holistic approach to treatment is what really sets him apart from most doctors.

There is so much useful information in this episode and I think it’s vital that we are aware of this disease. Please share this with others who you think it may help.

Tweet: Low energy? Lyme disease may be the issue. Dr. Emerson explains it in Ep18 & 19.

• What is Lyme disease & What are the symptoms
• Some of the conspiracy theories around Lyme disease
• How Lyme disease is contracted
• Why so many people have undiagnosed Lyme disease
• How Lyme disease can lie dormant in healthy people
• The 3 best ways to test for Lyme disease
• Implications for pregnant women
• The treatment alternatives and what works best in different scenarios
• 3 Fast Track tips to health & happiness and feeling energised again.

• Dr Greg Emerson’s website, & facebook pages
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!

Lyme Disease Association of Australia website & Facebook pageLyme Disease Association Inc (USA) website & Facebook page

You have the incredible gift of being able to make people laugh.

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So far in this WEB episode series (check out Part1 & Part2) of “Is Organic Food Better For You” we’ve looked at the definition of what certified organic means, how to identify a product that is truly certified organic when shopping and that when it comes to overall nutritional value, freshly picked organic fruits and vegies are better for you than non organic because of the increased quantities of antioxidants that you’ll be consuming.

So now in Part3 of the series, we’re going to look at “What are the risks associated with non organic food” because the risks are what can potentially have the biggest effect on our energy levels and overall wellbeing.

• How organic compares to non-organic when looking at concentrations of the toxic heavy metal cadmium
• Why cadmium is such a concern for our health
• The incredible reduction in pesticide residue in people's urine that results from eating organic produce for a week
• How the exposure to pesticide residue in foods impacts our health
• How organic chicken and pork reduces your exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
• Which type of milk children should drink to possibly reduce their eczema.

• Cadmium levels significantly lower in organic fruits and vegetables: Full Paper, Overview
• Cadmium and possible implications for Alzheimer's, Thyroid and Cardiovascular diseases and Endocrine (hormonal) System function
• Non organic crops have 4 times more residue of pesticides
• Eating an organic diet for a week can cause pesticide levels to drop by almost 90% in adults
• The exposure to pesticide residue in foods and how it impacts human health (especially children and mothers): Report, Article
• Organic chicken and pork reduces exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
• Children consuming organic milk and milk products have a 36% reduction in risk of having the allergic skin disorder eczema
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For many of us, life is jam packed and not necessarily with things we love doing. Obviously our journey in life comes with sacrifices we just have to make sometimes and depending on where you are on your journey, trying to do it all when you are juggling things like family, career, relationships, and just life itself, can leave youfeeling constantly fatigued and stressed out. There comes a point when you should stop and asses your own situation, before you burn out. I really enjoyed chatting openly with founder and owner of "Create amazing health" Pamela Levin, who explains easy approaches we can take to feel energized again and stress less when trying to do it all.

Tweet: Doing it all and stressing less @PassionatelyPam helps us out in Ep17.

• How to better prioritise what you are doing each day
• How to optimise your wellness
• Simple ways to replenish your energy levels
• Tips to help you slow down
• How to practice self growth
• An easy way to reduce stress in tasks that need to be done
• How to ensure you get some enjoyment in your day
• 3 Tips to feel energised again and be healthy & happy.

• The Karma Queens' Guide to Relationships by Carmen and Alexandra Harra (Amazon link)
• Pam’s Website, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest pages
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!

The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched, they must be felt with the heart.

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Not only is human breast milk an incredible source of nutrition, it also plays a key role in protection against infection and inflammation and contributing to immune development, organ development, and a healthy gut. So it's a pretty important aspect of child development, but although breast feeding looks so peacefuland relaxing, so many women have difficulties with it and then add on top of that the fact that it is incredibly energy draining and I’m sure you realize why it’s such an important subject to discuss.

On this episode, we have lactation Guru, Lori J. Isenstadt, to bare the ins and outs of breast feeding and human milk. Lori is a passionate childbirth educator, a birth doula and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has taught classes since 1987 in hospitals, birth centers and private homes of clients.

Tweet: Breast feeding help with lactation expert @breastfeedingaz Lori Isenstadt.

• How many calories the average mum burns per day just with the act of breastfeeding
• The nutritional value of human milk
• What women should eat during nursing
• The importance of not being influenced by others around you
• How to deal with situations when they don’t work out the way you want them to
• The natural high that breast feeding can bring and when it happens
• Why nursing is a lot more than just nutrition
• Techniques to use even if you are bottle feeding
• How breast feeding can help with calming down your child if they are in pain or suffering
• The many varied uses of human milk
• The affects of breastfeeding on sleep
• How to share milk as safely as possible
• 3 TIPS to be healthier & happier and to get more energy into your life.
• The 7 natural laws for nursing mothersQuote:

• TheEdTalks interview with Dr. Jack Tips re gut health
• TheEdTalks interview with Mark McAfee re raw milk and its benefits for children
• Breast Feeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher (Amazon link)
• www.eatsonfeets.org (community based milk sharing)
• www.breastfeedingmadesimple.com
• Ingredients in breastmilk versus artificial breastmilk formula
• Informational breastfeeding posters
• International Lactation Consultant Association
• Lori's Website, Facebook & Twitter pages
• Lori's Podcast
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!

You create your opportunities by asking for them.

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So in the last WEB episode 06 of this “Is Organic Food Better For You” series we looked at the definition of what certified organic means, which included terms such as produce grown free from synthetic chemical pesticides, herbicides, sewage, fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics and Genetically Modified Organisms. And then I described the markings or logos that you should become familiar with to ensure that the produce you are purchasing is certified organic such as the USDA logo in the United States or the NASAA logo in Australia.

In this episode we look at one of the most often debated topics surrounding organic foods; whether or not they are more nutritious for you compared to so called conventional foods or non organic foods. 

• How organic compares to non-organic if only comparing essential nutrients (nutrients that are essential to our survival)
• The best way to get the most nutritious produce you can get
• How organic fruits and vegetables compare with their non-organic counterparts in terms of antioxidants
• The role antioxidants play in our energy levels
• If considering all nutritional value researched, which is best - organic or non-organic?
• The meanings of Biodynamic and Demeter Biodynamic

• Study showing that nutrient content is higher when fruit and veggies are picked ripe from the plant
• Most comprehensive scientific review of organic versus non-organic food thus far: Full Paper, Overview, Article
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Raw milk is a natural, highly nutritious whole food that unfortunately is not available legally for many people around the world. Why? Well the big reason is because milk is prone to contamination by bacteria (good and bad) from cows and the environment, that could cause severe illness in humans. But, what if quality controlled and regulated food handling standards and production processes were put in place at dairies to ensure a premium, safe product was produced? And what if the farmer had an open policy and educated the public and other farmers about their processes and procedures?

Well that is what Organic Pastures Dairy has been doing in the state of California since the early 2000's with great success for the benefit of both them and consumers.

In this episode of TheEdTalks we have an informative discussion with inspirational founder and CEO Mark McAfee. He’s an internationally recognized expert in raw milk safety and production, hailing from an experienced background as a medical educator and is truly passionate about whole food nutrition and its importance in feeling energized and being healthy and happy.

Tweet: Raw milk can be produced and consumed safely. Dairy expert Mark McAfee explains how in Ep14.

• The rationale why you would want to consume raw milk
• Why raw milk is considered a whole food
• The complex differences between pasturized and raw milks
• The best way to nourish growing children
• Illnesses related to raw and pasteurized milks
• How to easily test if the milk you brought is of a high quality or not
• Questions you can ask farmers to ensure you are getting a high quality product
• What causes raw milks to taste so different
• Why raw milk isn’t currently widely accepted
• Foods to avoid in supermarkets
• 3 tips to feel energized again.

• The Raw Milk Answer Book by David E. Gumpert (Amazon link)
• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (Amazon link)
• Raw Milk Institute.org
• Organic Pastures Website & Facebook pages
• Email: [email protected]
• Camping with the cows retreat – memorial day 23rd & 24th May
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Get on with living and loving, you don’t have forever.

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Life is definitely jam packed for so many of us these days from work, home chores, kid's activities, family commitments and so on. One of the challenges as a result of all this is staying truly connected to your partner. Boredom, feeling out of touch, and a seemingly stagnate platonic relationship can easily become the norm. It's not a nice feeling, leaving you fatigued, stressed and inevitably unhappy.

Clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Rebecca Jorgensen explains to us on todays show the importance of connection and she shares some simple tips for achieving it with your partner.

Tweet: Connect with your partner again. @EFTdoc Dr Jorgensen teaches us how in Ep14.

• What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Why EFT may be a better option for couples wanting relationship help
• What science has shown is a really important part of love
• Why being independent is not the ideal way for us to exist
• The physical and mental benefits of being connected to your partner
• How to overcome a pattern of disconnection with your partner
• Tips for couples to grow that special connection
• The key emotion that results in a lot of suffering for many people
• The big mistakes that couples are making
• How to resolve arguments healthier
• What are some simple tips to be healthy and happy and feel energized again.

• Thích Nhất Hạnh 4 Mantras For Couples Or Lovers
• Love Sense by Dr. Sue Johnson (Amazon link)
• Social by Matthew D. Lieberman (Amazon link)
• Dr. Kristin Neff – self compassion
• Relationship Quiz
• Dr. Rebecca's website for therapists, website for couples, talk time
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!

You are never to old to set another goal or dream a new dream.

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