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Today I’m here with Paul Jaminet, who had a very

Today I’m here with Paul Jaminet, who had a very strong early influence on me with his “Perfect Health Diet.” As a key leader in the health and wellness world, he also influenced people like Chris Kresser and Mark Sisson.⁠
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If you aren’t familiar with Paul, he’s MIT-educated in both physics and philosophy and has a Ph.D. in physics. After working in astrophysics, 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬.⁠
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𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ✨⁠
•What the Perfect Health Diet is and how Paul created it⁠
•The reason he thinks carbohydrates are important (within a certain ratio)⁠
•Key lifestyle and nutrition interventions for health and how circadian biology plays a pivotal role⁠
•Paul and his wife Shou-Ching’s work on effective cancer treatments and what sets them apart⁠
•Natural vs pharmaceutical approaches to cancer and how they work best together⁠
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Listen to our conversation linked in the bio- as we talk about a wide range of topics from diet and natural health, circadian biology, and these novel cancer treatments.⁠
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Tag your no-matter-what friend below! ⁠ ⁠ Link

Tag your no-matter-what friend below! ⁠
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Linked in the bio- 5 Reasons to Have a Moms' Night Out + How to Start a Girls’ Night (& Keep It Going) 💃

White rice. It is a controversial food in nutritio

White rice. It is a controversial food in nutrition circles. On the one hand, some nutritionists warn us away from rice and grains as a nutritionally empty source of calories, phytates, and even toxins like arsenic. Others consider it a safe starch and say it is ok in moderation.⁠
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Is White Rice Healthy?⁠
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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞⁠
•Contains Vitamins and Minerals⁠
•Lower Oxalates⁠
•Longer Shelf Life⁠
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞⁠
•Lower Vitamins and Minerals Than Brown Rice⁠
•High Glycemic Index⁠
•Often Artificially Enriched⁠
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I get asked about rice often and why I choose to eat white rice (in moderation), so I felt that it deserved its own post which you can find linked in the bio!

Today’s episode is a little different than our u

Today’s episode is a little different than our usual health topics and I’m excited to explore the extremely versatile uses of #hemp, the carbon equation and how that comes into play, and how hemp can truly help save our planet.⁠
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I am here with the Deanna Byck who is the chief global engagement officer of a hemp company that’s working to do some of this work worldwide. She talks about how hemp can be used for everything from plastic to paper, and how right now our paper use alone is taking down several billion trees a year. And we’re below replenishment, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝟔𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬.⁠
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𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ✨⁠
•The difference between hemp and cannabis (in traditional thinking and definition)⁠
•How hemp is carbon sequestering and takes carbon from the atmosphere and puts it back in the soil where it is needed⁠
•The reason we aren’t growing enough hemp at scale for environmental change right now⁠
•Why carbon isn’t a bad thing, but it is out of balance on a large scale⁠
•How her company, Santa Fe Farms, is helping with the mission and also supporting indigenous people⁠
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You can listen to our conversation on this very fascinating episode about a very important topic - linked in the bio.

For our family, buying organic, grass-fed and past

For our family, buying organic, grass-fed and pasture raised meats is a first priority, since conventional meats are often much higher in pesticides, antibiotics and unhealthy fats (and lower in Omega-3s and CLA). ⁠
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For produce, we prioritize buying the “Dirty Dozen” organic and don’t sweat the “Clean 15” when budget is tight.⁠
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•The simplest and least expensive natural produce cleaner is plain white vinegar. For most produce with a skin, this is all I use. I’ll place the fruits and veggies in a freshly cleaned kitchen sink (or a large bowl), fill with water, and add 1 cup of white vinegar.⁠
•I let soak for up to an hour, scrub gently and rinse.⁠
•To prevent decay, I let dry fully before returning to the fridge.⁠
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What do you use to wash your fruit and vegetables?

It’s no secret that we’re all about natural re

It’s no secret that we’re all about natural remedies around here. Every mom should have a few tricks up her sleeve for remedying minor ailments at home without resorting to harmful chemicals. Here are five natural remedies for a pesky problem that has ailed many of us from time to time… icky, peeling athlete’s foot!⁠
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Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot⁠
•Thick, red, scaly, or cracking skin⁠
•Itchy rash⁠
•Symptoms concentrated between the toes, where fungus is more likely to grow⁠
•Blisters⁠
•Discolored toenails⁠
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Use the link in the bio for five natural remedies for athletes foot.

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These roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon will con

These roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon will convert even the most adamant opponent into a fan.⁠
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𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⁠
➙ 1 lb Brussels sprouts⁠
➙ 1 medium yellow onion⁠
➙ 4 slices bacon⁠
➙ ½ tsp salt⁠
➙ ¼ tsp pepper⁠
➙ ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)⁠
➙ 2 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)⁠
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𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬⁠
➙ Preheat the oven to 400°F.⁠
➙ Wash and dry the Brussels sprouts.⁠
➙ Slice each Brussels sprout in half.⁠
➙ Place them on a large baking sheet.⁠
➙ Slice the onion and add it to the baking sheet.⁠
➙ Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces and add it to the baking sheet.⁠
➙ Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and toss to mix.⁠
➙ Place the baking sheet in the oven⁠
➙ Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts are starting to brown and the bacon is cooked.⁠
➙ Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the Brussels sprouts in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking to let it caramelize.⁠
𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲!⁠
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Link to the recipe and Air Fryer instructions are in the bio!

Some costume and makeup from last Halloween and wo

Some costume and makeup from last Halloween and working on planning for this year. Kids costumes are almost done. Do you dress up? What costumes are happening at your house this year? #halloweencostumes #halloweenmakeup

This podcast was so much fun to record! ⁠
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I’m here with Laila Ali, my personal friend and a former four-time world boxing champion. She’s also a cookbook author, a health and wellness advocate, a TV personality, and most importantly, a mom to her two children!⁠
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She is heralded as the most successful female in the history of women’s boxing. Today she talks about her mindset related to her boxing success and how that transferred into other areas of her life.⁠
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Episode Highlights ✨⁠
•Her journey to becoming a boxing world champion (it isn’t what you think)⁠
•The mindset shift she discovered and how it helped her continue despite other people’s opinions⁠
•One of the toughest things she has ever done (and it’s not boxing!)⁠
•How she created spice blends and the story behind each one⁠
•The key to her confidence and how she teaches her daughter to be more confident⁠
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Our conversation is linked in the bio.

Healthy hydration isn’t just about drinking wate

Healthy hydration isn’t just about drinking water. ⁠
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𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬. ⁠
For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack - you only cover the cost of shipping.⁠
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You get one of each flavor: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Orange Salt, Raw Unflavored, Mango Chili, Chocolate Salt, Lemon Habanero and a new fave Watermelon Salt.⁠
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If you haven't tried @drinklmnt yet.. this is a great way to try them all! ⁠
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For those who love #LMNT already... What is your go-to flavor? ⁠
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Link in bio for the limited time offer!

Diving into more depth on Nootropics and Smart Dru

Diving into more depth on Nootropics and Smart Drugs on the blog today and exploring the ups and downs of these 👆 nootropic supplements and cognitive enhancers.⁠
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Nootropics can come in many forms, including:⁠
• 𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - such as ginkgo biloba, B vitamins, rhodiola rosea, and l-theanine⁠
• 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 “𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬” - including Adderall, Ritalin, Selegeline, and other amphetamines⁠
• 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 - like coffee, coconut oil, MCT oil, green tea, and omega-3 fatty acids⁠
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Link in bio to learn more!⁠
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Ever tried any nootropics or smart drugs? What did you think? Please share them below!⁠

This podcast is all about the brain, and specifica

This podcast is all about the brain, and specifically how to build a better brain at home starting with sleep. ⁠
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I’m here with the neuroscientist I trust my own brain to, Dr. Andrew Hill, who is a previous guest on this podcast. We spoke in the first episode about neurofeedback and very specific brain training for things like attention issues, TBIs, and much more. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧. ⁠
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Episode Highlights ✨⁠
•What QEEG is and ways it can be used to create a picture of the brain⁠
•Why screens might not be as bad as we think but why morning light is much more important that we realize⁠
•What a nootropic actually is and why we mislabel a lot of them⁠
•Why he isn’t a fan of modafinil and doesn’t recommend it⁠
•How to successfully abuse caffeine 🙂⁠
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Listen to our conversation on https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/487/

Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of natur

Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of natural makeup options. While I’ve already shared some of my simple eye makeup recipes here, this article gives more details on how to make your own DIY natural eyeshadow in a variety of shades!⁠
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Favorite Pigment Options:⁠
➙Purple/blue – freeze-dried blueberry powder⁠
➙Pink – freeze-dried raspberry powder, hibiscus powder, or beetroot powder.⁠
➙Green – spirulina or moringa powder⁠
➙Orange/yellow – turmeric powder⁠
➙Brown – cocoa powder⁠
➙White – kaolin clay⁠
➙Dusty rose – rose kaolin clay⁠
➙Light green – french green clay⁠
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Use the link in bio to see the full recipes on making your very own eyeshadow.

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠.. 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐧! 🍲⁠
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This simple bacon chicken alfredo comes together in under half an hour in a single pan. One of my go-to meals on a really busy night.⁠
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Ingredients:⁠
▪️¼ cup olive oil (or coconut oil)⁠
▪️1 lb chicken breasts (diced)⁠
▪️8 oz fresh spinach⁠
▪️1 tsp onion salt (or sea salt)⁠
▪️½ tsp white pepper⁠
▪️2 tsp garlic powder⁠
▪️1 TBSP onion powder⁠
▪️1 TBSP dried parsley⁠
▪️8 oz cream cheese⁠
▪️21 oz angel hair shirataki noodles⁠
▪️½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)⁠
▪️4 slices bacon (precooked and crumbled)⁠
▪️¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional)⁠
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Instructions⁠
➔ In a large skillet, heat the olive or coconut oil.⁠
➔ Add the diced chicken to the preheated skillet and saute until the chicken is cooked through.⁠
➔ Once the chicken is cooked, add the spinach and saute just until wilted.⁠
➔ Sprinkle with the onion salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley and stir to combine.⁠
➔ Cut the cream cheese into 1-inch pieces and add it to the skillet.⁠
➔ Stir often until the cream cheese is melted.⁠
➔ While it is melting, rinse the shirataki noodles as directed.⁠
➔ Add the noodles to the pan and stir until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened. If your sauce is too thick, you can add ½ cup milk or coconut milk.⁠
➔ Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until evenly mixed in and melted.⁠
➔ Remove from heat.⁠
★ Top with crumbled bacon and parsley, if using, and serve.⁠
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𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐨!

I’m really excited to have Sara Gustafson back o

I’m really excited to have Sara Gustafson back on the podcast today and we focus on the mental, emotional and spiritual side of women’s health. ⁠
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Today, we cover what she calls the four feminine archetypes and how those each relate to women in various periods of their lives, and even in a smaller basis throughout the month.⁠
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Episode Highlights ✨⁠
•What an archetype is and the most common ones within the heroes journey⁠
•How overexcited or underdeveloped archetypes can express⁠
•The seven dark arrows and how they affect relationships⁠
•Ways to nurture intuition⁠
•Why Sara paints everyday and how she starts her day⁠
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To listen to our conversation head over to the link in the bio or you can find this podcast and all other episodes where you enjoy listening to podcasts.

Aluminum... Of all the toxic ingredients in person

Aluminum... Of all the toxic ingredients in personal care products, aluminum is a misunderstood and controversial substance. Some claim it is safe, while other sources report that baking powder can be harmful, even in tiny amounts. So what is the real story?⁠
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Do you use aluminum in your home? Why or why not?⁠
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You can use the link in the bio to read more!

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This podcast is all about an amazing and inspirati

This podcast is all about an amazing and inspirational story of overcoming #cancer, how mindset can impact your health and also dives into other areas such as sexual health and biohacking. I am here with Dr. Kanwal Bawa, who is a Board Certified physician and founder of Bawa Medical Boca Raton (@bawamedical) and Chief Medical Officer at New Wave. She is committed to her philosophy of rejuvenation from the inside out.⁠
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In this episode, she shares her story of overcoming breast cancer and becoming a beauty queen in the process. She shares the reason she did that and how she used that platform to show her scars, her hair loss and all the things that came along with her cancer diagnosis and treatment.⁠
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She also dives into some taboo topics and talks about sexual health quite a bit and some really surprising statistics on health and hormones related to both men and women. It’s definitely, a fact-packed episode and her story is really incredible.⁠
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Episode Highlights ✨⁠
•How she was misdiagnosed for three years before receiving a breast cancer diagnosis⁠
•Why she joined a beauty pageant shortly after cancer and did it without a wig or covering her scars⁠
•The reason sleep issues in men is causing a drop in important hormones⁠
•The reason many women have trouble with orgasms and why only 18% of women can orgasm from penetrative sex⁠
•Two pieces of advice: do monthly breast exams and get tested, and be an advocate for yourself⁠
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You can find a link in the bio to listen to our conversation!

You all know I’m a fan of using coconut oil and

You all know I’m a fan of using coconut oil and olive oil on skin and hair, but another all-star natural moisturizer around the home is pure shea butter.⁠
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Shea butter is more than just a nice lotion or butter for dry skin. It is nutrient-rich and may help with some skin conditions when part of a healthy lifestyle.⁠
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Here are a few benefits:⁠
➼ Moisturizes⁠
➼ Smoothes Skin⁠
➼ Penetrates Skin⁠
➼ Supplies Vitamins A and E⁠
➼ Reduces Joint Pain⁠
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To read more about shea butter and the benefits ... head over to the link in the bio.⁠
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