Today we discuss how music sets the tone for our home (and helps to keep anxiety at a minimum). New research suggests one song might be better than most for reducing anxiety and we have a clip! Is chocolate good for the heart? Not exactly but cocoa on its own has been...
In today’s episode we discuss some of the ways we use coconut oil. We got on to this topic because of recent news that shows one of the fatty acids in coconut oil is effective against colon cancer cells. Listen today to hear some of the ways we use coconut oil. Are...
In today’s episode we discuss the natural birth of our beautiful baby girl and the vegan pregnancy experience that we had. Our journey was exciting, emotional and so rewarding. This episode details everything we did from diet, exercise, supplementation,...
*This blog post was sponsored by Vega and Silk. So this week was eventful. I worked, worked out, explored, prepared for baby and gave birth. What a whirlwind. Without going into too much detail here I have to say that I found the birthing experience shockingly...
Here we are headed into the end of September. I can barely believe it. For those of you who follow me on Instagram you will know that I am personally shocked that I do not have a baby yet. I am well overdue and considering I thought I would go early I am very...
In today’s episode we discuss how the sugar industry paid researchers in the 1960s to downplay sugar’s role in cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes and label saturated fat as the sole culprit. This set off years of low-fat products and diets. Today...
In today’s episode we discuss how environmental and industrial chemicals can affect our health. Two new studies are out that show significant harm from two completely different sources. The FDA has banned certain anti-bacterial soaps because of their hormone...
Today we introduced a new segment to the show – Current Obsessions! In this segment we will be discussing our favorite new products, books, podcasts, or anything that we are currently obsessed with and want to share. These items either make our lives easier or...
In today’s show we discuss the secrets of healthy aging. A positive mindset can have a significant impact on our health as we age. New research supports the theory that positive perceptions about aging improve cognitive and physical performance later in life....
Have you ever been skeptical of the impact of your lifestyle choices on your future health? We have all had someone in our lives who was extremely healthy and died young. It is discouraging to think about. It has caused many of us to question everything we do....
