Are you confused about the benefits of buying organic foods? Well, if you are you're not alone. Lots of listeners have asked me to do a podcast on Organic Foods. So I decided to do a Weekly Energy Boost 5 Part Series on the subject to help you determine whether Organic Food is better for you and worth the premium price you usually have to pay.

In this episode we’ll start with "What Does Organic Really Mean" and "How Do You Know That a Product or Produce is Truly Organic" because unfortunately it’s not as simple as you may think.

• What the real definition of certified organic is
• The types of organic produce available
• The meanings of Biodynamic and Demeter Biodynamic
• How to tell if something you buy is certified organic
• How to take it to the next level in knowing that your food is truly organic

• List of other USA reputable certifiers
• Consumer Reports' Eco-Labels food label verifier - great search tool for checking the validity of a label on USA produce

• Other Australian trustworthy logos
• Other Australian accredited certifying organisations
• Wikipedia information on how Organic Certification varies from region to region
• What was your understanding of Organic Foods? Was it confusing for you – I’d love to know, leave a comment below or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
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Modern life has not been very kind to our guts and as a result, we are increasingly susceptible to disease. Today’s expert Dr. Jack Tips helps us to understand the complexities of gut health and how we can turn our health around to dramatically improve the quality of our lives.

Dr. Jack Tips got interested in health at the tender age of thirteen and he never looked back. He is a clinical nutritionist who has been practising for over 30 years. He is the author of a number of books on natural health, fitness and cellular healing and has lectured at numerous medical and naturopathic institutions around the world.

Tweet: Learn about the power your gut has on your health & relationships with Dr Jack Tips in Ep12.

• What is the microbiome & microbiota and how these relate to health & human relationships
• The role of good & bad bacteria
• Why a healthy gut helps prevent disease
• How epigenetics can be influenced to turn your health around
• Modern threats to our good bacteria
• Foods & supplements that can improve our gut health
• What are 3 ways to feel energised again and to become healthy & happy.

• Microbiome – New Discoveries in the Micro Universe by Dr. Jack Tips (Amazon link)
• Missing Microbes by Martin Blaser (Amazon link)
• Dr. Jack’s website (where you can access his free report Microbiome: Your Foundation of Health)
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With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts

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Modern life has not been very kind to our guts and as a result, we are increasingly susceptible to disease. Today’s expert Dr. Jack Tips helps us to understand the complexities of gut health and how we can turn our health around to dramatically improve the quality of our lives.

Dr. Jack Tips got interested in health at the tender age of thirteen and he never looked back. He is a clinical nutritionist who has been practising for over 30 years. He is the author of a number of books on natural health, fitness and cellular healing and has lectured at numerous medical and naturopathic institutions around the world.

Tweet: Learn about the power your gut has on your health & relationships with Dr Jack Tips in Ep12.

• What is the microbiome & microbiota and how these relate to health & human relationships
• The role of good & bad bacteria
• Why a healthy gut helps prevent disease
• How epigenetics can be influenced to turn your health around
• Modern threats to our good bacteria
• Foods & supplements that can improve our gut health
• What are 3 ways to feel energised again and to become healthy & happy.

• Microbiome – New Discoveries in the Micro Universe by Dr. Jack Tips (Amazon link)
• Missing Microbes by Martin Blaser (Amazon link)
• Dr. Jack’s website (where you can access his free report Microbiome: Your Foundation of Health)
• Audible Free Trial for TheEdTalks listeners!

With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts

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So many people struggle to control their weight. You have done every diet known to man but just can’t keep the weight off. Lots of mental and physical energy is wasted in frustration and stress and perhaps all that’s needed is a new approach to food. On today’s show we have addictions specialist Dr. Vera Tarman, who will shed some light on the topic of food addiction. Dr. Tarman has been immersed in addiction medicine since 1994 and is the author of the book “Food Junkies - The Truth about Food Addiction”. She has educated thousands of people across the world and today she is going to help us understand food addiction and how to beat it!

Tweet: Are you a food addict? Addictions specialist Dr Vera Tarman can offer real help

• Are you a food addict?
• Can you be genetically predisposed to certain food addiction i.e. sugar
• What foods are most addictive
• How to overcome food addiction
• 3 Tips to fast track your journey to health and happiness and to feel energised again.

• Food Junkies - The Truth about Food Addiction by Dr. Vera Tarman (Amazon link)
• Salt, Sugar,Fat by Michael Moss (Amazon link)
• Fat Chance by Robert H. Lustig (Amazon link)
• My Fitness Pal App
• Support Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Food Addicts.org, Food Addicts Anonymous.org, Over Eaters Anonymous
• Dr. Vera’s website, facebook & twitter pages
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You create your opportunities by asking for them.

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In the last WEB03 episode I discussed how the simple ritual of drinking water first thing in the morning leads to more energy. But what about taking it to another level? Part of my ritual is adding lemon or lime to the water and I do that for a few reasons. One of the main reasons is simply because I like the taste of it and how it leaves my mouth feeling refreshed and clean and also it seems to settle my tummy if it’s not feeling quite right. But I wanted to know what science has to say about it and in this episode you'll learn exactly how lemon or lime water will energize you

• How lemon or lime water will help keep your skin, tendons and ligaments healthy
• How it will assist to maintain and repair cartilage and bones
• How it may assist in reducing the aging process
• The process for decreasing the risk of kidney stones
• How it aids digestion and general gut health
• How it can assist in reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
• The positive impact it can have on physical and psychological stress

• Lemon vs Limes
• The Benefits of Vitamin C
• Relationship Between Iron Absorption and Citrus Fruits
• How Vitamin C can Reduce the Aging Process
• Immune Enhancing Role of Vitamin C
• Reduced Risk of Kidney Stones
• Prebiotic and Digestion Benefits
• Reduced Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
• Physical and Pyschological Stress Reduction
• What do you add to your water that gives you a natural boost? - TheEdTalks Facebook Page
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Many of us don’t feel as healthy as we would like to be, or perhaps we are worried we don’t have control over our future health because a certain disease or condition runs in the family. Would you like to transform your health destiny and take control of your health the easy way? Today’s guest, Dr. Eva Selhub shares with us how we can reach our health potential without making extreme changes in our lives. Dr. Eva is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and trained in Eastern medical practices. She is a Clinical Associate of the Benson Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and runs her own private practice. She has written several books including “Your Health destiny”.

Tweet: Get control of your health with simple tips from @drevaselhub in Ep10.

• Where to begin when you want to change the state of your health and happiness
• How to address imbalance between stress and self nurture
• Changing your health destiny even when you have a genetic predisposition to a disease
• The importance of tuning into what is wrong and right for your individual needs
• 3 Tips to fast track your journey to health & happiness

• Your Health Destiny, The Love Response & Your Brain on Nature by Dr.Eva Selhub (Amazon link)
• The Heart Speaks by Mimi Guarneri M.D. (Amazon link)
• Primal Blueprint by Mark Scisson (Amazon link)
• Grain Brain by David Perlmutter M.D. (Amazon link)
• Where Ever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Amazon link)
• Dr Eva’s website, Facebook, twitter & YouTube pages
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If you can dream it, you can do it.

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Speaking with Dr. Carl Greer was a blast. What really makes him tick is freeing people from feeling “stuck” in their lives. As a clinical psychologist he listened to many patients tell him that they aren’t living the lives they want to be living -  they work so hard but never get anywhere, they are the bridesmaid but never the bride or life has just lost its flavour.

I found it totally fascinating to learn how he uses Jungian philosophy and shamanic practices to “unlock” the reasons people feel stuck and how he helps them change their entire lives for the better by helping them “re-write” their life stories.

Dr. Greer is the author of the empowering book "Change Your Story, Change Your Life" and in this episode we explore some of the most potent pearls of wisdom in the book and how to transfer them to your own life.

Tweet: Tired of feeling stuck in your life. Learn how to break free with @CarlGreer in Ep09.

• How to change your life story and become healthier & happier and have more energy
• How delving into your unconscious mind can help you overcome resistance to positive change
• How dreams are a way to learn about what your are unconsciously thinking
• Is your current life story true?
• What are shamanic practices and how can they help heal your life
• Methods of self healing
• How understanding where we fit into the bigger picture can help us
• How energy influences our state of being
• How to make connections between past and present and make better decisions about how you want to live your life
• Fast track: 4 ways to change your life story.

• Change Your Story, Change Your Life by Carl Greer (Amazon link)
• Jung's Map of the Soul: An Introduction by Murray Stein (Amazon link)
• Dr Carl Greer’s Website, Facebook & Twitter pages
• Greer Foundation
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The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.

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Welcome to the “Weekly Energy Boost” (WEB) podcast episode of The Ed Talks, where you get a short episode on either facts, tips or goodies relating to your energy and your overall health and happiness.

In this weeks episode I talk about a simple routine that will help to Energize your life and kick start your day in a positive way. Everyone knows that water is essential for life, but I go a little deeper and describe the effect that water has on our energy, including how it can help you loose weight and stop feeling stiff and reduce disc injuries.

• The key reason why you should start you day by consuming water before anything else
• How much weight we loose whilst we sleep – way more than I expected!
• How our energy is enormously affected by water
• The shocking reality of how many of us are chronically dehydrated

• Water, Hydration and Health
• Weight loss increased during sleep
• Voluntary dehydration and electrolyte losses during prolonged exercise in the heat
• Hydration and Temperature in Tennis - A Practical Review
• Fluid Balance and exercise performance
• Water induced Thermogenesis
• Do you struggle to hydrate in the mornings? Discuss it with us - TheEdTalks Facebook Page
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Most couples are faced with relationship challenges and it can quickly become one of you’re biggest energy drains. Over time we can become complacent, critical and lose the ability to connect and communicate with our partners. But it doesn’t have to be like this! On today’s show we speak with Luis Congdon who is incredibly gifted at tuning into couples successful stories and translating them into tangible tips for us.

Tweet: Stop fighting and start loving your partner again with simple tips from Luis Congdon in Ep08.

• Why proper communication is key to successful relationships
• What couples do wrong
• How to build a bank of positivity in your relationship
• How to correctly frame issues with your partner
• How tuning into your partner’s emotions can resolve issues
• How to reprogram your relationship and make things fun again
• The importance of Love Maps and scheduling intimacy
• How to understand your partners needs
• How to take responsibility and resolve issues faster
• Luis Congdon’s tips to fast track your health & happiness

• Conscious Loving by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks (Amazon book link)
• Non Violent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg (Amazon book link)
• Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix (Amazon book link)
• Intimacy and Desire by David Schnarch (Amazon book link)
• Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch (Amazon book link)
• Technoference Research Paper & Article
• Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks & The Gottman Institute Apps that will walk through issues
• 47 Awesome Date Night Ideas
• The Lasting Love Connection Intimacy Game
• Luis's website, podcast, facebook & twitter pages
• Share your thoughts with Luis on how this show impacted you
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With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts.

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You can be affected by chronic pain at any time in your life and unfortunately the cause of the pain can’t always be pinpointed. This can lead to frustration, depression and more pain. In this show we speak with neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, who has helped thousands deal with their chronic pain. Dr. Warren’s holistic methods empower his patients to create positive realities and move away from the disparaging narrative of chronic pain. We need more Dr. Warren’s in this world!

Tweet: A holistic approach of managing chronic pain. Ep7 with Dr Lee Warren.

• What is Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS)
• Important steps to take when you have CPS
• Alternatives to medication
• Self Management of pain
• Dr. Warren’s 3 Tips to fast track your health & happiness

• Dr. Warren’s Books “No Place to Hide”, “Peak Under the Hood”, “Called Out” (Amazon book links)
• “The Art of Work” by Jeff Goins
• “Love, Medicine and Miracles” by Dr. Bernie Siegel
• www.nlm.nih.gov
• Dr. Warren’s website, podcast, facebook & twitter pages
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As Dr. Lee Warren says – “If you want to become healthier, feel better and be happier, you have to start today”.

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