“Blood sugar instability is the leading cause of cognitive issues”
“The average American consumes 152 lbs of {added} sugar each year”
“The average woman is going to put on 168 chemicals each day”
-Dr. Mary Pardee
Modern day America has cultivated the perfect environment for a half-asleep, cognitively challenged, overweight and sugar crazed population. So where do we turn from here? What habits can we take on to pivot from this harsh environment?
Dr. Pardee is a naturopathic practitioner that sheds some light on what it means to improve our cognitive function and what little adjustments we can make to see long lasting improvements. Take a listen and peak the time stamps below:
1:57 Fecal Microbiota Transplantation….what?!
5:40 Dr. Pardee’s new Gut health course
7:00 Cognitive function
8:11 The missing links for cognitive function today
10:00 Oxygenation to the brain
10:52 Brain protection from free radicals
11:20 Nutrition destroying brain health – blood sugar
13:36 Craving sugar or caffeine can indicate insulin resistance
15:50 Alzheimer’s in young people
16:50 Chemicals on the body
19:00 Best practices for cognitive health
24:00 Sleep deprivation, metabolism, and the brain
31:45 Brain activities
41:00 Importance of doing your own research
45:00 Memory
51:00 Curcumin, Berberine, Resveratrol
To learn more about Dr. Pardee’s Gut Health course visit:
@dr.marypardee
In the spirit of listening and empathizing, we look to continue to act on the fight against racism. Today we have the honor of highlighting the voices and experiences of three amazing leaders of color within the Clean Juice brand. Take a listen to today’s (different, but very important) #BeOrganic podcast
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: