Today, we highlight current events regarding the death of George Floyd with our guest, Whitney Miner, and speak out about the change we must see from the inside out.
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9-10
We also discuss what the Daniel Fast is, how to get protein on a vegan diet, if soy is an enemy or a friend, and what are the vegan junk food traps.
There are so many different narratives when it comes to the human diet, that sometimes it can be hard to dissect the information overload. Today we sit down with Whitney Miner, who gives us her perspective on plant-based nutrition and its critical role in helping those who are overcoming chronic illnesses. Certified in Holistic Nutrition, Whitney focuses on education about the benefits of achieving optimal wellness through a plant-based lifestyle, fitness, and faith.
Check out some resources that Whitney mentioned in the episode:
Check out our timestamps below:
2:50 Touching on current events in the nation and loving on our black brothers and sisters
5:00 Resources on donating funds to support our black community
8:55 Whitney’s battle with sickness
13:00 The Daniel Fast and its history in the Bible
22:00 Honey and its controversy
23:54 Vegan Junk food? How to avoid the traps
26:00 Fasting
27:35 Where can we turn for plant-based protein?
30:24 B12 Supplementation?
33:30 Soy: the enemy or the friend?
35:00 Seamoss – The magic supplement
“Your thyroid is your mood, your menses, your metabolism, and your motility in regards to gut health.” -Dr. Brighten
The thyroid gland is an important regulator of many functions of the body, and now we are hearing more dysfunction than ever as 1 in 8 women will experience thyroid issues in her lifetime.
We had the honors of chatting with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a naturopathic physician, best-selling author, and a leader in women’s health. She addresses autoimmunity and many of the links we see to thyroid dysfunction.
3:30 What is the thyroid? Function? Malfunction symptoms in males & females?
10:00 Thyroid & Pregnancy
11:23 Thyroid pathophysiology
19:37 Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
27:07 Supporting your thyroid
34:00 Young children now presenting precursors to thyroid conditions
35:50 Foods to support thyroid health
43:23 Molecular mimicry
Want to learn more from Dr. Brighten?
Check out her website www.drbrighten.com
And her Instagram @drjolenebrighten
What is the controversy with mammograms? What is thermography and how does it worK? Are wired bras a problem for breast tissue?
If you or someone you love has ever fought the hard fight against breast cancer or have just been wondering how to take care of your breast health, this episode is for you. Dr. Kat says “Love yourself enough to do your own research.”
Dr. Kat is a specialist in Thermography, a technique that uses infrared cameras to detect abnormalities in tissue in the body sometimes earlier than conventional technology. Today we sit down with Dr. Kat to discuss breast cancer, wired bras, EMFs, and how to combat fear when it comes to your health.
4:20 Early detection in physiology with Thermography
5:40 Controversy in healthcare for breast health
6:50 Getting rid of fears when health is challenged
8:00 What to do to help the body do its job
15:30 Cellphones and Bras
21:00 Magnesium and Calcium with breast health
24:50 Listening to your gut
What oil is best to cook with? What oils should we be avoiding in foods? Why does a high smoke point for cooking oils matter?
If you have ever been incredibly confused about oils (like us all), this episode is for you.
In this episode, Kat debunks the confusion around good vs. bad cooking oils and what to be looking for. From high smoke points to fake olive oils, you will be a pro in the grocery store after this. Check it out:
0:55 Oils to absolutely avoid
2:08 What are the good oils?
3:14 Smoke Points of Oils
4:20 Beware of olive oils on shelves
4:40 Other oils that are beneficial
Have you ever wondered what the big hype is around organic food? Does conventional farming really harm the environment as people claim? Is it worth spending the extra money to go organic?
If you have been wondering about the battle of these two sections in the grocery store, then this episode is for you.
Today we sit down with organic expert and activist, Max Goldberg, who gives us some insights to the industry as well as what’s going on in the white house, and some organic travel tips. Max Goldberg’s website www.livingmaxwell.com is a global resource for the organic industry.
1:45 How Max went organic
9:20 Feeling good going Organic
11:15 Organic Food vs Conventional Food
12:45 Watch out for Glyphosate
16:00 Tangible tips to find organic
19:00 Max’s food on a typical day
21:25 Food activism in Washington
27:47 Where you put your money in the grocery store
30:10 Is Denmark the best place for organic?
What can your mouth say about the rest of your body?
Everything consumed via the mouth eventually makes its way down the GI tract and can be absorbed into different systems all throughout the body. The mouth can be the “canary in the coalmine” and has been linked to a wide range of different diseases, which is why proper oral care is so critical. That’s right, pick up that floss stick!
Join us for some tips today on improving oral hygiene:
3:10 Supplements and vitamins to boost oral health.
4:14 Brushing your teeth at the right after eating acidic foods is a no-no.
4:55 Getting rid of that plaque.
5:50 Oil pulling.
6:15 What toothbrush are you using?
Additional Plugs:
- @organic_olivia is a great resource
- Biocidin oral flush
- Dr. Axe has supplements supporting oral health
- Ionicbrush: https://theionicbrush.com/
- Mind Body Green Oral Hygiene Article:
Dr. Jana Hibler is the first naturopathic doctor to be welcomed into the hospital system of west Michigan. As a third-generation physician, Dr. Jana has gone against the grain of traditional medicine in her family and focuses on integrative components. In this episode, we get to ask Jana tips on balancing the “Hormone Triangle” involving cortisol, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones.
3:06 Dr. Jana talks about allopathic versus naturopathic, especially in her household
4:20 Dr. Jana discusses the “Hormone Triangle” of the thyroid, cortisol, and sex hormones
7:40 Addressing Thyroid disease and adrenal fatigue
9:15 Zinc Selenium and Iron as cofactors for good thyroid function
11:09 Gluten and Thyroid function connection
13:45 Sex hormones and the shift to an estrogen dominant state
16:00 Stool and its indicators
17:29 Five things to recalibrate this “Hormone Triangle”
20:30 Sleep’s healing properties
34:10 Nutrition & GMOs
41:00 Navigating the harmful/hidden ingredients
45:45 Best advice to live life organically
Jana references “Food Fix” by Dr. Mark Hyman
www.empowered-medicine.com
@empowered_medicine
How does this healing molecule fly so under the radar?
Glutathione is the “mother” of all antioxidants and is one of the key molecules that are usually deficient when looking at chronic diseases.
Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of three amino acids (Glycine, Cysteine, Glutamine) and is naturally produced in the liver, as well as in meats and produce. Glutathione also acts as a magnet for things like free radicals and heavy metals!
Listen to learn more about this powerful molecule.