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192: The Truth About Toxins in Your Skincare, Tips For Glowing Skin, & How Worms Might Be the Key to Health

03/13/2018

Growing up in Romania, Andrea was surrounded by Europe’s most gorgeous women who taught her the secret to perfect skin: oils! She gained expert understanding of what makes skin glow thanks to her 8 years as a cosmetic surgical intern. Paired with her philosophy of simplicity and good health, she created an ethical, raw, organic and unprocessed skincare range with her husband Cameron: Apothecary 90291 was born!

Our skin is our biggest organ. And yet every day the average American woman comes into contact with over 500 different chemicals: from make-up, shower gel, laundry liquids, clothes, moisturizer, etc. Heavy metals, plastics, pesticides—all these go into your body. They might be trace amounts, but every day they bio-accumulate in tissues and cells, and can eventually lead to chronic health problems.

It’s crazy to think that while in Europe over 1,600 skincare chemicals are banned or heavily regulated, only 30 are (partially) banned in the United States! Why isn’t our government protecting us from these toxins? Cameron’s answer: Follow the money. Who’s profiting from this?

The same goes for the medical profession. Cameron had to stand up to doctors who tried to force him and even trick him into having unnecessary surgery. But thanks to his wife, he was able to find a treatment plan that was right for him and learn about other less-invasive options… and one of the natural treatments involves worms! Tune in to find out more!

Tips for cleaning up your skincare:

If you can’t read or pronounce the ingredients, avoid it
Avoid mineral oils (they’re petroleum based)
Avoid fragrance oils (they’re extracted through hexane, a toxic chemical)
Stick to steam distilled essential oils and plant-based oils
Buy from farm-to-face companies

SPECIAL OFFER:

We use Apothecary 90291 products and LOVE them. Get a generous 20% off with coupon foodheals!

What you’ll learn in Episode 192:

The crazy number of chemicals you may be coming into contact with
Why we’re in the middle of a huge pollinating crisis and how the Farm to Face movement can help
The acne-preventative chemical that causes autoimmune disease
Why water-based moisturizers could be harming your health
Why oils are good for your skin, even if your skin is oily
The role of pharmaceutical reps and how this impacts the health system
The worm eggs that could heal your health
Have we cleaned ourselves into ill health?

Our favorite moments:

@30:10 Nose snob

@38:18 It’s a privilege to age

@49:00 Cam’s horrifying doctor malpractice story

@1:12:05 Best way to use oil on your face

LINKS:

10degreescooler.com

Instagram.com/10degreescooler

Facebook.com/10degreescooler

Pinterest.com/apothecary90291

This American Journey Documentary

Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU!

The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

The loss of a child is one of the most unimaginable experiences a parent can go through. And that’s exactly what happened to Marie White. Three and a half years ago, her toddler was abducted. As of this writing, her child is still missing. This tragic occurrence is more common than you might think, in fact, 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States – that’s roughly 2,000 per day. This can destroy families, lead to failed marriages and often lead to suicide.

But today’s interview is a tale of resilience.

Marie has not seen her child in almost four years. And yet, instead of sinking into despair, Marie turned her pain into her purpose. Noticing that there were no resources to help people like her, she decided to be a beacon of light for parents who had lost their child, whether through divorce, illness, or abduction. She started a YouTube channel and has written five books dedicated to helping parents back to strength after trauma, including the best seller Strength for Parents of Missing Children.

Head to Marie’s website and grab yourself a free copy of Changing Your Life in Just 10 Days.

What you’ll learn in Episode 191:

Why Marie decided to share her story
How to stop traumatic thoughts ruling your life
Why it’s OK not to be OK
Marie’s simple tips to let go of unbearable sadness
A mood boosting superfood you probably already have in your kitchen
How to move through the stages of grief and loss
The best thing to say to someone going through trauma (and what NOT to say!)

Join us at New Media Summit in sunny San Diego!

“What happens at New Media Summit Stays at New Media Summit” Totally kidding… here’s what happens:

The New Media Summit is a conference for coaches, authors, speakers, holistic practitioners and entrepreneurs to receive detailed training on leveraging, and monetizing, the power of new media… and, to pitch today’s top ‘Icons of Influence’ who will be there for one specific reason… to meet YOU and find guests to feature on their shows!

Allison met Marie and first heard her story at New Media Summit and was blown away by her willingness to put herself out there and share her traumatic story in order to help others. Allison booked Marie on the spot!

If you have a story to share and you want to get booked on top podcasts, like The Food Heals Podcast and 40 other shows, this is a can’t-miss event!

The next New Media Summit is April 12th-15th in San Diego, California! You can get $500 off the conference price using coupon code foodheals. Go to www.foodhealsnation.com/newmediasummit

Links:

Grief Share

Instagram

Twitter

Our favorite moments:

@6:15 I actually got chills

@7:54 This is a spiritual battle

@17:54 It’s OK to not be OK

@21:12 Pass the Ben & Jerry’s

@26:23 Change happens when pain happens

@39:10 Suck it up and press on

Three years ago, Jeff’s wife was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. She was told her life would change forever: surgery, chemo, radiation, a life without an essential organ. They decided not to take the doctor’s word for it, and traveled to Germany to treat the cancer naturally. Juicing, plant-based meals, hyperthermia (targeted heat therapy), oxygen therapy, intravenous vitamins, minerals and amino acids, colonics—it was like a spa, with a difference. Within 30 days, she was completely cancer free. Listen now!

She’s not an isolated case. Natural cancer therapies have an 80 to 90% success rate. And yet, when Jeff went to the newspapers to share this story and inspire hope, he was turned down time after time. Western medicine is a business, and it can’t profit from a natural cure for cancer. The system is rigged to support big pharma: in the US, clinical trials are only performed on drugs, alternative therapies are never tested. The only cancer treatments to get any major media airtime are pharmaceutical options. Jeff didn’t let that stop him, he made the film Cancer Can Be Killed to share the truth about healing cancer. It will also be shown at the Sonoma International Film Festival in March.

And the truth is that curing cancer is a journey. It’s not as simple as just eating this food or taking this supplement. Cancer is a manifestation of things being out of balance—that could be your diet, your emotions, past trauma, not standing up for yourself, constant self-criticism, unexpressed anger. Healing must involve mind, body and spirit.

Natural Ways to Kill Cancer

Hyperthermia: cancer cells can’t survive above 105 degrees. By simply heating the area where the tumor is, you can kill the cancer cells. This treatment has a 90% success rate. Some US providers will do it, you can also go to Mexico or Germany to have the treatment.
Remove toxicity from your life: unresolved conflict and unaddressed emotional issues block your body from detoxing, which creates the perfect environment for cancer. Look at where your life is out of balance—food, relationships, career, self-criticism, pent-up emotions—and take time to heal.
Go on a plant-based diet: create an alkaline environment in your body by filling your plate with plenty of vegetables, beans, fruits, probiotics, and fermented foods.
Clean up your diet: Get off sugar, red meat, processed foods and anything fizzy.
Find out what’s going on: If you know what’s going on in your body, you can treat it. RGCC testing will show you which substances work with your immune system to kill your cancer cells.
Take care of your teeth: One of the major causes of cancer is root canals. They cut off the tooth’s blood and nerve supplies, and eventually it becomes gangrenous and infected. Because the immune system is focused on the tooth, the rest of the body gets neglected, and cancer can develop. It’s best to take the tooth out.
Natural therapies: Coffee enemas, infrared saunas.

What you’ll learn in Episode 190:

A natural therapy that zaps cancer cells
How the FDA stands in the way of natural cancer treatments
The big secret about Ronald Reagan
A test so accurate traditional doctors don’t want it
The eye-popping truth about chemo
The two major causes of cancer (and they’re not what you might think!)
Which character traits make you more prone to cancer
Why bottling up emotions might be putting you at higher risk of cancer
The scary truth about the US medical system
The herbal remedy that stops cancer in its tracks
How Allison healed her dog Jackson completely naturally

Our favorite moments:

@8:21 Your lives are going to change forever.

@13:43 It works!

@41:50 Throw the kitchen sink at cancer!

@50:01 Healing is a journey.

LINKS:

Cancer Can Be Killed

The Beautiful Truth film about Gerson therapy

The Infusio Concept for healing cancer

Today’s guest is Emunah Malinovitz, a relationship coach, intuitive healer, and founder of the Sacred Love Academy. We couldn’t think of anyone better to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us! She believes everyone has the right to feel true, soulful, juicy, connective love, and is on a mission to help us attract that into our lives.

Emunah knew that there had to be more to relationships than what she had previously experienced. She spent 20 years researching, studying and traveling the world to learn the secrets to long-lasting love. She discovered the key to falling in love with herself, the universe, and nature, and unlocking the magic of authentic relationships.

Maybe you also feel that there is more to love. Perhaps you’re still looking for that perfect mate, or maybe you feel unsupported by your partner. The first step to finding true love is accepting that the kind of love portrayed in films and fairy-tales simply doesn’t exist. We’re told we must find the person who “completes” us, but the truth is that we need to feel complete in ourselves in order to attract our soulmate. We need to learn how to fall in love with ourselves and surrender to the love of the universe, in order to invite blissful relationships into our lives.

Emunah’s tips for tuning into love:

Let go of fear. We guard our hearts because we are afraid of pain and hurt, but when we do this we cannot let love in. Honor your past wounds, heal them, and create a safe space for love.
Put out the right vibration. A closed heart attracts a closed heart. An open heart attracts an open heart.
Heal your sexual energy. Experiencing pleasure is part of our birth-right. When you consciously connect and make love, you’re sending that energy out into the universe. Reconnect with your sacred sexuality.
The more willing we are to love, the more the universe will support us. Be willing to let love into your life.
Start by loving yourself. Don’t pine for someone else’s attention, give yourself what you need.

Emunah’s tips to reconnect with your partner on Valentine’s Day

Forget the hustle of eating out and keep it simple instead; order in or cook together.
Make time to connect with your partner: no cell phones, no tv, no to-do lists.
Sit in front of each other and breathe together; synchronize your breath, look into each other’s eyes and be present. This alone is a hugely powerful practice. Begin to open your heart. Choose to be open, to let your partner in, to be vulnerable.
Hold the space for safe sharing. Tell your partner something you appreciate about them, something you find attractive, a fantasy you have. Then have them tell you.
Practice sacred orgasmic meditation.

The divine feminine is powerful in her sex and in her heart. In ancient cultures sexuality was honored. Now we’re repressed, sex is mainstream, we’re ashamed of our genitals. It’s time to heal those wounds and come back to our sacredness.

If you’re ready for deep meaningful connected love, Emunah’s one-on-one and group coaching programs will help you do the deep work to heal your relationship past, open your heart, and attract the perfect partner. Hot Love That Lasts for Couples is an online program that launches just in time for Valentine’s Day. Click here to get your free gift: 3 keys to sacred love that lasts. Now is the perfect time to begin!

What you’ll learn in Episode 189:

What kind of energy attracts relationships into your life
One thing to do right now to attract your soul partner
How to find love without losing yourself
How to save your relationship
A two-minute practice to feel connected and supported
How to reconnect with your partner
A simple strategy to resolve conflict
How to know when it’s time to leave a relationship
The golden rule for clitoris stimulation (think butterfly!)
A powerful bonding practice that will bring you and your partner closer
The secrets to hot love that lasts

Our favorite moments:

@4:55 That’s the golden ticket!

@10:23 No wonder we have so many problems in our relationships!

@16:55 We’ve never done this on the podcast before!

@19:02 Be more generous with sex!

@21:32 That’s where the juiciness is!

@23:44 Hot sacred love that lasts.

@25:20 Good advice for all your relationships.

@31:02 It’s going to get dirty.

@35:04 This really is the key.

LINKS:

www.sacredlovethatlasts.com

Sacred Love Academy

New Media Summit: an amazing platform created by bestselling author Steve Olsher to help podcasters get their message out there. Next one is in San Diego on April 12^th to 15^th! If you’ve got a business and would like to be on the podcast, come and pitch to us!

We are 70% water. If the water we drink is toxic, of course our health suffers! The average tap water contains a cocktail of chemicals: pesticides, plastics, chlorine and fluoride, to name but a few. Today’s guest, Travis Chappell, is at the forefront of a movement for clean, pure, healthy water. Listen now!

Travis was always pretty active, playing several hours of basketball every day when he was in college. But when he started doing door-to-door sales, his health deteriorated. He gained 40 pounds, and was constantly suffering with aches, pains, and various health issues. And one day, he couldn’t fit into 38-inch trousers—he knew something had to change. That’s when he bought a water filtration system, and started drinking a gallon a day and going to the gym. Eighteen months later, he’d lost 60 pounds and 6 inches off his waist. Water changed the way Travis thought about health, and now he’s on a mission to help others transform their wellbeing through the water they drink.

There’s a direct correlation between water and health. Our modern diets are acidic, even the air we breathe is acidic. The body produces fat cells to neutralize the acidity that it simply isn’t equipped to deal with. It also stores toxins from water, food and environment in our adipose (fat) tissue. Result: weight gain. But when you drink filtered, alkaline water, you change your body’s pH and help it to detox, which means it doesn’t need to produce extra fat cells, and you naturally lose weight. What’s more, alkaline water contains a higher number of negative ions—powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals and keep you younger.

Now you might be thinking, “Well, this doesn’t apply to me, I buy bottled water.” But what about the water you cook with, the water you shower in? The crazy thing is that in a 10-minute shower, you absorb the same amount of chemicals that you would if you were to drink 8 glasses of that water! And it’s actually worse, because when you drink water, your kidneys and liver have a chance to filter out some of the toxins. When it’s absorbed through your skin, all those chemicals go directly into your bloodstream.

So, what’s the answer? The first step is to get your water checked to find out exactly what you’re dealing with. Travis’s company Revive Water carries out water testing, and specializes in designing water systems tailored to your unique needs. And if you’re renting, no worries—you can take the system with you when you move! Click here for more info!

Travis is also a dear friend and fellow podcaster. He was inspired by John Lee Dumas to start his own podcast about something he’s super passionate about: networking. If you want to be successful, you need to surround yourself with successful people. And if you want to become an entrepreneur and wave goodbye that that office cubicle, then you need to reach out to like-minded people, to your network. A great place to start learning how to do just that is Travis’s podcast, Build Your Network. We think it’s a fantastic resource for anyone thinking of starting their own business, so check it out!

What you’ll learn in Episode 188:

The best place to get your news (no talking heads!)
How filtered water will change your life
How long it takes for chemicals to reach your bloodstream
The frightening facts about tap water
The surprising power of cod liver oil
The best water filter you can buy
How to turn your water from toxic soup to antioxidant elixir
Why it’s important to invest in your network
The greatest thing Travis learned from door to door sales
How podcasting will open doors in your life
Is it who you know, or what you know?
How to get into conferences for free
How to use Facebook groups the right way
The two core skills you need to build your tribe

Our favorite moments:

@6:30 The best definition of entrepreneur we’ve ever heard!

@16:29 You don’t have to torture yourself to be healthy

@21:00 The crazy thing about showers

@42:18 If you want to be successful, you need to…

@58:52 Now is the shift!

LINKS:

Facebook.com/travis.chappell15

Revivewater.co

Buildyournetwork.co

Instagram.com/travischappell

Puronics water systems

The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck

Buildyournetwork.co/FB – discover the secrets to using Facebook groups successfully!

Kangen Water

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us at the Podfest Multimedia Expo Podcast Conference on February 8^th – 11^th

Join Allison in Orlando at Podfest MultiMedia Expo with the talented Katie Krimitsos. If you’re interested in podcasting, want to meet influencers and change makers, grow your brand and maximize your income, then this event is for you! Lots of inspirational podcasters will be there, including host of The NewsWorthy Podcast, Erica Mandy—we can’t get enough of her fun, unbiased news show, so check it out! Click here for a chance to win a NewsWorthy swag bag worth more than $300!

Last few spots on our Italian Vegan Getaway!

We still have a couple of spots left on our Vegan Italian Getaway with Leslie Durso! Who else is coming? We’ve planned the retreat of a life-time on the spectacular Amalfi coast in Italy. Go to Foodhealsnation.com/italy to download our brochure and learn all about the trip. If you love delicious healthy vegan food, wine, having fun with like-minded ladies, swimming in infinity pools and relaxing in gorgeous surroundings, then join us in Italia!

Food is fundamental to health—it is the primary thing that makes us sick or well. And that’s also true for our brain! Yes, that’s right, food heals—the body and the mind! Today’s guest totally gets that. While most doctors simply don’t care about nutrition, Dr. Masley is one of the rare MD’s to take it seriously. Right from the start, he knew that if he wanted to make a real difference to his patients’ lives, he needed to do more than simply tell them how many grams of fat or fiber to eat: he had to share recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and that nourish the heart, brain and soul. He’s our kind of M.D.! Listen now!

Dr. Masley is a physician, nutritionist, chef and creator of the number 1 health program 30 Days to a Younger Heart. He’s also authored the books 10 Years Younger, 30 Day Heart Tune-Up, and The Better Brain Solution. His goal is to help people improve their brain health, reduce cognitive decline, and feel better than ever.

Having witnessed the devastating impact of memory loss on his family, Dr. Masley is on a mission to stop it from affecting more people. His latest book, The Better Brain Solution, shares lifestyle strategies that are proven to make your brain younger, sharper, quicker and more productive.

Here are some of Dr. Masley’s brain-boosting tips:

FOOD
- Make sure you add these foods to your diet:
  - Plant pigments: Colorful fruits and vegetables (like blueberries, leafy greens, beetroot, etc.), cacao, matcha green tea, organic coffee (in moderation – 2 cups a day), and red wine (also in moderation!).
  - Smart fats: If you’re on a low-fat diet, stop! Your brain is made up of 60% fat, so you need smart fats to keep it functioning at its best. Good sources include nuts, seeds, olive oil, and avocados. Also take an omega 3 DHA supplement.
  - Herbs and spices: These are packed with anti-inflammatories and anti-oxidants which fight free radicals and keep your brain young. The best combinations are Italian herbs (like rosemary, basil, oregano, etc.) and curry spices (like turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, etc.).
  - Probiotics: Your gut is your second brain. Most of the neurotransmitters needed for proper cognitive function are made in your digestive system, so keep it healthy by including gut-friendly foods like miso, sauerkraut, and kombucha.
- Avoid the following foods:
  - Refined carbohydrates (sugar, flour): These carbs hike up your blood sugar and are the number one cause of memory loss!
  - Nitrosamines: These are preservatives used in processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, sausages, etc. They are neurotoxic, and increase your risk of cancer and diabetes.
  - Tuna and large fish: They’re high in mercury, which is toxic to our brains!

FITNESS
- Physical exercise: Both aerobic exercise and strength training are essential to keep your brain young.
- Mental exercise: Never stop learning! Gaining new skills, taking classes and feeding your brain with knowledge creates more neural connections and improves your brain speed.

STRESS
- Stress actually shrinks your brain! When you’re stressed, your cortisol levels go up, and this raises your blood sugar which increases your risk of artery plaque and heart disease. Take some time out every day to meditate, make sure you get proper sleep, and do something that makes you feel good. Romance and sex are good for both your heart and your brain!

Doing all of these things not only boosts your brain but also even prevents Alzheimer’s disease – the sixth leading cause of death in the United States

If you want to improve your cognitive health, there’s no better place to start than Dr. Masley’s brain quiz. It only takes 90 seconds, and you’ll get his Better Brain Solution Shopping List! Don’t wait until you have symptoms: take action today to protect your brain, prevent Alzheimer’s and keep it fit and healthy for years to come.

What you’ll learn in Episode 187:

The foods that make your brain 11 years younger
The number one thing you can do to protect your brain
Diet habits that cause brain fog
One vegetable that does wonders for your sex life
Which foods literally shut off your brain
The best oils to cook with (hint: it isn’t coconut oil!)
Two surprise superfoods that boost your brain power
How to assess your memory
Top tips to prevent Alzheimer’s
The best exercises to keep your brain in great shape

Our favorite moments:

@13:59 You’re speaking our language!

@15:50 Super sexy.

@16:20 This is new information!

@41:28 We want to have fun.

@45:47 Don’t forget the dark chocolate.

LINKS:

www.drmasley.com

https://www.facebook.com/masleymd/

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 21^st: Join Us At Sundance!

We’re so excited to be going to Sundance, the US’s largest indie film festival! We’ll be interviewing documentary filmmakers who are using cinema to make the world a healthier place. Join us on January 21^st for a social network mixer, cocktail party and panel discussion from 1.30pm to 4pm. Tickets are free!

June 2^nd to 9^th: The Ultimate Vegan Italian Getaway – Come to the Amalfi Coast With Us!

Who’s coming to the Amalfi coast with us? Infinity pools, Italian food, wine, pizza, vegan cheffing, nature walks, and soul connections that will last a lifetime… Are you coming? There are only 6 spots left so make sure you sign up and register your interest at www.foodhealsnation.com/italy. Here are just some of the fabulous things you’ll enjoy on our ultimate vegan getaway (download the brochure for more!):

Exploring the stunning Amalfi coast, Ravello, the Duomo, gardens and historical church (don’t worry, this isn’t like a tour group where you’re forced to tag along, you have total flexibility—if you want to take it easy, you can!)
Espresso and olive oil tastings
Hike to Santa Croce beach
Visiting the local farmer’s market
Learning vegan recipes with the fabulous Leslie Durso
Nature walk to the Path of the Gods
Lunch on the beach
Homemade face scrubs, hot and cold therapy, chill out in the infinity pool
Vegan tasting dinner curated by Leslie herself
Boat ride along the coast
And of course, plenty of time to relax, connect, and enjoy everything this gorgeous part of Italy has to offer. We can’t wait to see you there!

There are over 77,000 man-made chemicals in the environment right now. The average woman wears 26-28 cancer causing chemicals, just from cosmetics. We’re facing an onslaught of toxins every single day and this doesn’t just affect your overall health. It also causes weight gain because the body stores toxins in adipose (fat) tissue. Listen now!

If you want to lose weight and improve your health, detoxing is the number one thing you can do. But with so much conflicting advice, it can be hard to know where to start.

Wherever we are, emotionally, health-wise, we are the sum of all our actions up to this point. Symptoms like irritability, low mood, fatigue, joint pain, low libido, not loving life, are simply a result of a lifestyle too full of components that stress our body. In the new year, we all focus on adding things in: more exercise, more supplements, more green juice. But we can also shift the focus on to what we can take away as well: slow down and begin removing some of the things that are dragging our health down.

Dr. Stephen Cabral is a naturopathic doctor specializing in both functional and Ayurvedic medicine. He developed his passion for health & wellness after going through severe health complications at the age of 17. He saw over 50 different doctors, tried over 100 different treatment protocols, but still saw no hope of recovery.

It wasn’t until he met an alternative health doctor whom explained to him how he got here and how he could become well again, that he began his recovery process. It was at this young age that he knew his life would be dedicated to helping others rebalance their bodies and renew their health.

Today, Dr. Cabral uses the best of ancient healing combined with state of the art functional medicine testing (blood tests, stool tests, biomarkers, etc) to give his patients a full spectrum view of what is going on in their body and the tools to rebalance their health. Dr. Cabral’s mission is to spread what he’s learned through his studies in India, China, Sri Lanka, Europe and the US to help people return to a state of energy, vitality, and happiness.

He’s authored the best-selling book The Rain Barrel Effect, and hosts the podcast The Cabral Concept. If you have any health questions, he’s probably already answered it—we’re completely addicted to his show!

Dr. Cabral’s tips for sustainable changes you can make today to help your body cleanse, detox and heal:

Fast for at least 12 hours a day. If you’re constantly putting things into your digestive tract, it doesn’t have time to “catch up” and filter out the bad stuff so instead it is stored. When you fast, you allow your system to go into autophagy, a process whereby your body kills cancer cells, releases toxins, rejuvenates and repairs itself!
Crowd out the bad foods. Make 60-80% of your diet fresh produce
Sauna (infrared or traditional)
Epsom salt baths
Dry body brushing in the morning
Banish stress from your life

If you want to kick-start your health with a detox, check out Dr. Cabral’s 21-day detox plan, which combines the best of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with the best modern medical knowledge. You can transform a lot in 21 days: reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar and hormones, increase your energy, vitality, and libido. This 21-day plan is the next best thing to actually working with Dr. Cabral. We’ve tried it and LOVE it!

What you’ll learn in Episode 186:

What makes Dr. Cabral say “There’s no such thing as disease.”
The difference between functional medicine and a traditional MD
How to lose 15 pounds in 21 days
Why everyone should fast at least 12 hours each night
The surprising effect of fasting during the day
A detox practice that pulls heavy metals out of your body
How acid blockers affect your health
Why your liver is your best detox friend
The best foods for your liver health
The best foods to eat at breakfast
How to detox your blood
The true cause of inflammation blew our minds!

Our favorite moments:

@14:52 We no longer have to guess

@16:57 There’s no such thing as a disease

@37:31 Inflammation information!

@53:17 The truth of life

@54:44 Small smoothie question

@1:02:47 It’s not just about us

Links:

Instagram.com/stephencabral
Facebook.com/drstephencabral
StephenCabral.com
DrCabralDetox.com
StephenCabral.com/podcasts
StephenCabral.com/store (labs & supplements used in Dr. Cabral’s practice)

Release What Weighs You Down Workshop: THIS WEEKEND!
JJ Flizane’s Release What Weighs You Down workshop is this weekend and there are a few tickets left! Allison will be speaking alongside mind-body-spirit nutritionists, energy practitioners, and personal development coaches dedicated to truly helping you thrive in 2018 and beyond. This is a mind-body-spirit event that will help you release physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual blocks that prevent success and lasting change. Heal yourself from the past trauma that holds you back and create the life you desire.

Score! We’ve got a new discount code for a HUGE 25% off. Go to www.foodhealsnation.com/januaryevent and use coupon code 25OFF. You can get 15% off on the virtual ticket if you can’t join us live (Coupon code 15OFF).

June 2nd-9th The Ultimate Vegan Italian Getaway on the Amalfi Coast
Infinity pools, wine, Italian faire, relaxation, hiking, vegan cheffing & memories that will last a lifetime… What more could a girl want? Join us in Italy in 2018! We hope you’re coming because you’re invited! But it’s an intimate group, so if you’re interested, make sure you sign up as soon as possible.

It’s going to be an amazing, delicious, beautiful, healthy retreat in a villa above the Amalfi coast, the most gorgeous place in the world. You’ll enjoy cooking lessons with vegan chef, Leslie Durso, hiking, exploring, and building life-long soul connections. The villa has an organic garden, natural spring grotto, and an infinity pool… and all the Italian charm you’ll ever need! Join us in Italia!

Podcast

185: Make 2018 the Best Year Ever with Weight-loss & Wellness Tips from Sophie Uliano & the Jing Slingers

Affectionately known as Mary Poppins for the new millennium, Gorgeously Green’s Sophie Uliano is a New York Times bestselling author passionate about helping people live life in a more holistic way (check out her previous episode 178). And you know our other two guests from episodes 112, 151 and 179, Joy and Jay the Jing Slingers, superfood organic chefs, experts in anti-aging, longevity and tonic herbalism, and authors of the Food with Benefits recipe book. They’ve cracked the code to create culinary masterpieces packed with health-boosting superfoods and tonic herbs. We couldn’t think of anyone better to start the year with! Listen now!

Let’s set those New Year intentions! How can we feel more empowered, more gorgeous, and healthier than ever?

First tip: resolutions are out! New year’s resolutions simply don’t work. In fact, over 90% fail. Why? One reason is because when we set ourselves rigid goals, we set ourselves up to not carry them through long term, and this leads to feelings of shame, blame and judgement. The underlying emotion is: I’m not good enough. And that feeling makes positive change almost impossible, and keeps you feeling like a failure. So much for a “happy” new year!

We all want change because we think it’s going to make us happier. It might be losing weight, getting a new job, buying a bigger house, getting married. But that’s the lie. Because happiness doesn’t come from external factors. Happiness comes within. If you can be happy by being grateful with what you have right now, you’re vibrating at a higher energy, and that’s when beautiful things happen.

So why not ditch the new year’s resolutions, and have a new year’s evolution instead? Evolve to be more at home and comfortable in your own skin, be more present, and be there for those who matter in your life. Here are our New Year VIP Health Panel’s tips on making your 2018 happier and healthier than ever!

Take baby steps—otherwise you won’t keep it up long term. Make small manageable goals that are sustainable.
Return to the present—when you’re present, time becomes more malleable. It’s not about the coming year: it’s about the now.
Change the way your talk to yourself. Set intentions in a gentle way and trust in the flow of the Universe.
Have a rampage of gratitude. Wake up and be grateful for your pillow, the roof over your head, the comfort of your body… If you start your day with gratitude, you open your heart to see the beauty all around you.
Open yourself to guidance. The Universe will steer you to the right path.
Expand your perspective to get yourself out of the ego state that locks you into your mind.
Be willing to take what you want—there’s no need for shame.
Be grounded in the present—what’s going on with you right now? Journaling can help you work out what you’re feeling, and let go of difficult emotions.
Realize that the ups and downs are all part of the experience of life, and part of being human. Experiencing the darker emotions helps you to appreciate the lighter ones.
Allow yourself to feel the whole range of your emotions. Even depression can lead you to something better.

Tips to release weight in a healthy way:

Know where your weight came from.
Be really clear about why you want to lose weight and where you want to be.
Get to know your body, it will help you work out the best diet for your unique needs.
Weight loss is a metabolic and hormonal response—you need to take a long-term sustainable approach. Crash diets don’t work. It’s about quality of food and nutrients.
Exercise is a huge component of health—strength training can turn your body into a fat burning machine. Challenge yourself to do something you couldn’t easily do last week, or change it up and do something completely different.
Focus on a whole food plant-based diet.

What you’ll learn in Episode 185:

Why New Year’s resolutions are bound to fail
How to make change sustainable
A powerful mantra to return you to the present moment
How to stretch time
How to surrender to the flow of the Universe
How to balance your left and right brain
Why life is a game to be played
The magic combination for happiness
How to change your vibration
How to allow the cosmic plan to step in
Why your environment might be stopping you from losing weight
How to release weight the healthy way
When you burn the most fat
How to burn hundreds of calories in a few minutes
Two proven ways to activate your body’s natural weight loss capacity
Why calorie restriction will trigger weight gaining hormones
How cardio could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts

Our favorite moments:

@6:35 Can you feel the love in the room?

@15:25 Lets get esoteric!

@27:05 Don’t wait!

@28:14 Rampage of gratitude!

@31:00 That’s living in the magic!

@52:20 That was hot!

@1:04:30 Let them have cake!

Links:

www.SophieUliano.com

Gorgeous for Good book

Facebook.com/sophieuliano

www.jingslingers.com

Food With Benefits recipe book

Dr. Jack Kruse

Cows, pigs, and hens are sentient beings, just as intelligent as we are. They feel loss, love, pain, shame, fear, and solidarity. They want to be free, nurture their young, and play. Yet the factory farming industry is built with total disregard for these animals’ needs. It’s all about maximizing profits. The good news is that there are amazing people doing ground-breaking work to expose animal abuse and change legislation. Listen now!

Cody Carlson heard about Mercy For Animals when he was a private investigator for a business intelligence firm. Moved by their work, he reached out to the founder, Nathan Runkle (check out his episode). Before he knew it, Cody had quit his job, grown a goatee and become an undercover animal rights investigator.

It was a wild ride. Working undercover as a farm hand is exhausting physical work and emotionally intense. He witnessed how over 4,000 cows were kept constantly pregnant, saw newborn calves torn from their mothers and left to die, or sold for slaughter. He saw how much the animals wanted to play, to be loved. His footage of workers’ cruelty and the atrocities committed in the farm was broadcast by the media and resulted legislation that changed how these animals are treated. And that was it. He was hooked. He went to law school and is now one of Mercy for Animal’s attorneys.

Part of the work Cody is doing with Mercy For Animals is overturning ag-gag laws. Instead of reforming, the animal farming industry lobbies to amend legislation and keep their inhumane practices within the law. From around 2010, ag-gag laws made it a crime to conduct undercover investigations that reveal what goes on in factory farms. Mercy For Animals is winning the fight against ag-gag laws, but some states still have them: Montana, Utah, North Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and North Carolina. If you’re a resident of one of these states, you can help overturn these laws by contacting your local representative and encouraging them to speak out.

Are we ever going to see a world without slaughter houses? YES! With the rise of plant-based milks, dairy profits are plummeting. With growing public support, a radical movement away from meat and towards plant-based eating, changes in legislation and corporate policy, and delicious plant-powered options, we’re going to see the end of factory farming in our lifetimes. Additionally we can all be healthier, protect the environment, help the animals, and feel better than we’ve ever felt by ditching factory-farmed meats and adding more plants to our diets.

What can you do today to help the animals?

Contact your law-maker and encourage them to speak out about animal cruelty and ag-gag laws.
Join an animal activism group. Mercy For Animals is the leading international farm animal protection organization. You can sign up on the website and check out how you can get involved.
Share Cody’s video of footage of how dairy and animals are produced in modern farms. You can check out the viral video at http://www.whatcodysaw.com/.
Join Hen Heroes to take part in animal activism.
Reach out to the Oink writers’ group if you want to get involved with writing letters to the editor and raising awareness.
If you’re a California resident, you can help get legislation passed that would change the game for animals raised in California. Half a million signatures are needed—you can volunteer at PreventCrueltyCA.com/volunteer to sign up. Please share the link with your friends!
You can also donate. Donations help Mercy For Animals run undercover investigations and petition for real change in animal protection legislation.

Cody and Leslie’s tips to eat healthier and plant-based wherever you live:

Veganize your meal when you eat out (for example, you can order Denny’s scrambled egg platter and swap the eggs for potatoes).
Stop eating processed foods.
Eat real, whole foods.
Always look at the ingredient list. If it doesn’t read like a recipe, put it down.

This is our last episode of 2017… happy almost new year!! And we’re super excited to announce 4 events for 2018!!

January 12th – 14th Releasing What Weighs You Down Wellness Workshop
Allison will be speaking at the Releasing What Weighs You Down Wellness Conference with JJ Flizanes on January 12th – 14th in Los Angeles. Allison will be speaking on how to transform your trauma into triumph and your pain into purpose. There are only a few tickets left for the live event, but you can book a virtual ticket and take part online. A great gift to give yourself or a friend! Coupon code 10OFF will get you 10% off!

January 21st – The Indie Film Showcase & Cocktail Party in Park City
Sundance is the largest independent film festival in the United States and Suzy and Alli will be there interviewing documentary filmmakers who are using cinema to make the world a healthier place! Come see Allison LIVE at The Indie Film Showcase speaking on the panel and then have cocktails with us at the after party. Tickets are free!
February 8th – 11th – Podfest Multimedia Expo Podcast Conference
Join Allison in Orlando at Podfest MultiMedia Expo with Podcast Fave Katie Krimitsos. If you’re interested in podcasting, want to meet influencers and change makers, grow your brand and maximize your income, then you can’t afford to miss this. Coupon code BWR will get you $20 off.

June 2nd-9th The Ultimate Vegan Italian Getaway on the Amalfi Coast
Infinity pools, wine, Italian faire, relaxation, hiking, vegan cheffing & memories that will last a lifetime… What more could a girl want? Join us in Italy in 2018! It’s going to be an amazing, delicious, beautiful, healthy retreat in a villa above the Amalfi coast, the most gorgeous place in the world. You’ll enjoy cooking lessons with vegan chef, Leslie Durso, hiking, exploring, and building life-long soul connections. The villa has an organic garden, natural spring grotto, and an infinity pool… and all the Italian charm you’ll ever need! Go to Foodhealsnation.com/Italy for all the info!

What you’ll learn in Episode 184:

What got Cody started in animal activism
How Cody got his first undercover job
What happens to newborn calves
Why milk is liquid meat
Why grass-fed meat is a myth
How you can help fight ag-gag laws
How to emotionally deal with witnessing animal cruelty
Ways to get involved with animal activism
Why we find it so hard to give up cheese (and how to give it up!)
The most vibrant, healthful diet we can eat
How a vegan diet teaches us to cook
How to never get bored with what we eat
The truth about gestation cages
A heart wrenching story about a mother sow’s solidarity

Our favorite moments:

@10:50 It was a wild ride

@15:19 Dairy is liquid meat

@40:44 You guys are amazing!

@41:50 Better than real cheese!

@59:49 Google it right now!

@1:01:40 The sweetness of doing nothing

Links:

Mercyforanimals.org

The Cambridge Declaration of Consciousness

LeslieDurso.com

Whatcodysaw.com

Twitter.com/codycarlson_

We’re here with one of our favorite guests, the super cool, super stylish Leslie Durso (check out Episodes 95 and 96 for her story). She’s a vegan chef, healthy living educator and has been plant-based since she was 8 years old. Leslie grew up in an Italian household, making vegan versions of whatever her mom was cooking. Now, she loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge and passion for veganism with as many people as possible. Her farm fresh, plant-based recipes are broadcast to over 130 countries, and she’s just partnered with Plant Lab Culinary School offering pop-up cooking courses all over the world. Leslie has also created vegan dishes for all the menus at the Four Seasons Punto Mita in Mexico, where she will be running retreats in 2018. Listen now!

With just one week until Christmas, how can we bring more plant-based recipes and more love to our holiday? How can we bring more acceptance to the table, particularly to those who might not completely understand our healthy choices? Leslie’s answer: cook for them. Make something so good they are begging you for the recipe. Let them start the conversation. When it comes to spreading the vegan word, nobody wants to be told what to do, they want to be inspired. Let’s inspire them with delicious food. You can find tons of tasty, easy-to-make vegan recipes on Leslie’s website.

Drumroll please, we’ve got a very special announcement!

We are so excited to announce that we are taking Food Heals Nation to Italy! We’ve partnered with Leslie Durso to bring you the most beautiful retreat on the Amalfi coast, the most spectacularly stunning coastline in the world. You’ll spend six nights in a villa built into the side of a mountain, with its own organic farm, in the picturesque town of Ravello. This is a magical, healing place: the villa has its own grotto for cold plunges (a natural rejuvenation technique), an infinity edge pool, hot tubs, and the water comes from pure mountain springs. Allison, Suzy and Leslie will be on hand to answer all your questions on health, wellness, veganism, nutrition, building your own brand, podcasting and living the life of your dreams. We’ll hike, swim, play, enjoy, experience real Italian culture, shop, and you’ll learn how to make delicious vegan food with Leslie. But best of all, you’ll make friendships that will last a lifetime. This is a women-only retreat, and a very special kind of sisterhood is forged on these types of retreats. Here’s a little of what you can expect:

Tons of vegan organic food!
Wine tasting
Olive oil tasting
Daily hiking
Boat rides
Swimming in the sea
Sampling all the local restaurants have to offer
Vegan gelato
Relaxed pace – plenty of time to relax and unwind
Pajama party with wine and pizza
Leave your heels behind!
Infinity edge pool and hot tubs
Boost your immune system and lose weight

To find out more go to www.foodhealsnation.com/Italy. There are limited spots so make sure you’re in the know by signing up for updates. Don’t miss out on the retreat of a lifetime with experts on health and wellness. We can’t wait to see you there!

What you’ll learn in Episode 183:

The best, and prettiest, vegan champagne you can buy
How to engage people about veganism
How to spread the plant-powered message with love
Why cheese is addictive
Why NOW is the best time to be plant-based
What happened at Leslie’s first State dinner
How Leslie got involved with global hotel brands
How to support friends and loved ones to eat more plants
How to build your homeostatic capacity (your ability to bounce back)
A great practice to replace your morning caffeine
A rejuvenating therapy you can do in your shower

Our favorite moments:

@1:55 Magical lady!

@12:20 Trend setter

@12:45 Start a podcast, your life will change

@15:41 How can I be better today?

@22:35 Game changer

Links:

Lesliedurso.com

Facebook.com/cheflesliedurso

Instagram.com/lesliedurso

Moo Moo cheese

Dr. Joon Yun (longevity scientist)

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