"Health Power"
1,500 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsUnleash Your Health Power: Heal, Laugh, Thrive
Ready to ditch the fad diets and gym selfies for a deeper approach to wellness? HEALTH POWER is your passport to vibrant living.
Join veteran health journalist Lisa Davis, with 25 years of wisdom and a sprinkle of humor, as she peels back the layers of what it truly means to thrive.
Dive deep into:
Trauma Healing: Learn how to heal from the inside out with science-backed tools and a healthy dose of self-compassion.Mindfulness Magic: Open conversations about anxiety, depression, and navigating life's curveballs with a mindful approach.Movement that Moves You: Discover ways to move your body that spark joy and laughter.Fueling Your Fire: We've got delicious recipes for every palate, whether you're paleo, vegan, gluten-free, or just love good food. Celebrating Neurodiversity: We embrace different minds and unlock their unique strengths – because everyone's a superhero in their own way.Real People, Real Stories: Find inspiration and connection through everyday journeys of health and healing.
Every week, you'll get:
Bite-sized Quickies: Two days a week, get practical tips and tricks on air fryer cooking, allergy-friendly meals,and actionable wellness hacks (all delivered with a smile).Deep Dives:Three days a week, we go long-form, exploring complex topics with experts, with genuine curiosity and in-depth conversations.HEALTH POWER is your roadmap to living with intention, finding joy in your body, and embracing life to the fullest. Buckle up, friends, because we're reclaiming our health, laughing our way to healing, and unleashing our inner power together. Subscribe now and join the adventure!
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Conquer Cravings, Retrain Your Fat Cells & Lose Weight
March 23, 2016 18:22 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBThe weight loss concept of "eat less, move more" is a myth. Which foods should you be eating?For the last many decades, we've been told that to lose weight, we must "eat less and move more." This concept is a myth. Fortunately, experts like Dr. David Ludwig are helping to spread the word. In the past, if you couldn't lose weight by restricting calories and upping your exercise, it was implied that there is something wrong with you. But, as Dr. Ludwig puts it, "humans aren’t toaster ovens;...
Succulent Wild Love: Feel More Love More Often
March 23, 2016 18:11 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBSix powerful habits can transform any relationship or open you to create the partnership you want... or, provide you with the tools to be "soulfully single."SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) has made a career out of sharing her personal, journal-like writings and art, and inspiring others with her vulnerable and honest journeys toward self-acceptance. She has helped her legions of fans craft lives filled with joy, creativity, and self-love, and she even married herself in a “statement of s...
Carol Alt: Healthy Travel Tips
March 23, 2016 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBWhat can you do to make sure you stay healthy when traveling?There always seems to be that one person on the plane who is coughing and hacking away for much of the flight. You're a fortunate soul if you don't end up sitting next to the ill passenger. What can you do on your part to make sure you stay healthy when traveling? Carol Alt joins Naturally Savvy hosts, Andrea and Lisa, to share her tips for healthy travel, including packing your own mask and wiping down the surfaces surrounding y...
How Can Clean Eating Heal Your Body?
March 16, 2016 18:33 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBAfter visiting countless doctors and the Mayo Clinic with no results, Amie Valpone was able to heal herself from a decade of chronic pain and multiple ailments.After visiting countless doctors and the Mayo Clinic with no results, Amie Valpone was able to heal herself from a decade of chronic pain and multiple ailments, including lyme disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, and heavy metal and mold toxicity. For years, Amie had suffered with unwanted ...
Chronic Disease Prevention & Lifestyle Medicine
March 16, 2016 18:22 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBScience has proven that conditions like diabetes, obesity and heart disease are preventable, and even in many cases reversible, with proper diet and exercise.According to the CDC, as of 2014, 29 million Americans have diabetes, while 86 million have pre-diabetes; 70% of adults are overweight or obese. As a country we spend $315 billion annually on treating cardiovascular disease alone. Yet, science has proven that all of these conditions are preventable, and even in many cases reversible, w...
Winning & Losing: No Losses, Just Lessons
March 16, 2016 18:11 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBInstead of looking at life's events as wins versus losses, what if you focused on the lessons you've learned from those experiences?People experience many losses in life. Perhaps you lost a job you wanted or lost a job you had. There are relationship losses, and losses of loved ones. Sometimes, the losses seem to outweigh the "wins," which can put you into a downward spiral. Instead of looking at it in terms of wins versus losses, what if you focused on the lessons you've learned from tho...
Toxins & Carcinogens in “Healthy” Products
March 16, 2016 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBIt's been suggested that the average person can be exposed to as many as 100 different chemicals before she even heads out the door.It's been suggested that the average person, a woman in particular, can be exposed to as many as 100 different chemicals before she even heads out the door. It's not hard to believe, when you think about it. From the products you use in the shower (body wash, shampoo, conditioner, face wash) to the lotions and face creams you apply after, you're continually bein...
Spiritual Healing: Release Your True Self
March 09, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBHow can you heal yourself through spiritual methods?Yol Swan's book, The Indigo Journals, is half fascinating memoir and half guidebook for wayward Indigo and feminine souls. The book follows her life from childhood in Mexico where she perceived herself as the unloved Ugly Duckling, through her world travels, personal relationships, mystical experiences, encounters with enlightened teachers, marriage to a controlling husband, the self-awareness spawned by motherhood and finally, her emergen...
4 Pillars to Better Health
March 09, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBAll of the conflicting nutrition information can be incredibly confusing. It's what Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff calls "nutrition whiplash."Ever notice how one day coffee is good for you, and the next it's leading to your early death? Or how eggs were once a big no-no and now they're almost a superfood? All of this conflicting information can be incredibly confusing. It's what Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff calls "nutrition whiplash." Koff also uses the term, "nutrition over-simplific...
Stop Waiting to Feel Good about Yourself
March 09, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBAre you continually striving for perfection, but still feel disappointed when you achieve that "perfect" career, relationship, or family life?Are you constantly looking for the next best thing in your life? Are you continually striving for perfection, but still feel disappointed when you achieve that "perfect" career, relationship, or family life? These thoughts and feelings can be extremely debilitating in living a happy, fulfilled life. Diane Altomare, Integrative Life Coach, joins Natura...
ADHD: Fuel for Adventure
March 09, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBNew research points to an "adventure" gene in those who have ADHD.There are a rich number of examples of "restless youths" who went on to become celebrated iconoclasts, including John Muir and Frederick Law Olmsted. That restlessness may have actually been an indicator of our modern-day ADHD. In fact, science suggests that there is an "adventure gene." One mutation pops up in those with ADHD, a variant called 7R on the DRD4 gene that helps regulate how signals from dopamine are processed. ...
Carol Alt: Emerging Use of Sonogram & Doppler Exams
March 09, 2016 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MBSonograms and Doppler exams are often able to diagnose disease without biopsy.If you aren't feeling well, the typical steps you take are to visit your doctor, who may then order tests or even biopsies for certain concerns. What if you could skip the biopsy? The use of Doppler and sonogram technology may be the answer. These tools are often able to diagnose disease without biopsy. These methods can be used for so many different things, including potential tumors. You don't want to stress an...
Tea: Good for You, Inside & Out
March 02, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBDrinking tea is good for your health and appearance.Drinking tea is not just a wonderful way to warm up or relax. It also provides health benefits. Certain teas are full of antioxidants. Tea is good for heart health, it can stimulate your organs, and some teas are wonderful for skin health. Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins Andrea to discuss just how great tea is for you. Bigelow also discusses some of the company's newest flavors and why we should all hav...
How to Create a More Peaceful Existence
March 02, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBHow can you be more peaceful in daily life?How can you be more peaceful in daily life? How do you find beauty in every moment? Shaman Isabella Stoloff, founder of Orange County Healing Center, recently led a group into the jungle of the Riviera Maya. Participants were from around the world. The Asian participants were so peaceful and continually found beauty throughout the adventure. Listen in as Stoloff joins Andrea to guide you on creating a more peaceful existence.
Home Chemical Connection to Autism?
March 02, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBSome home chemicals have been linked to autism.The cause of autism has been long sought but remains unknown. Recent studies have linked autism to certain chemicals. Exposure to certain pesticides, flame retardants, solvents, and more have been linked to autism. Certified Green Building Professional, Lisa Beres, joins Naturally Savvy host, Andrea Donsky, to share more about the dangers of home chemicals and how to avoid those dangers.
Gut Care: Recovery from Vaccines & Antibiotics
March 02, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBLearn how to restore your gut after vaccines and antibiotics.Vaccines and antibiotics are beneficial in most cases. However, they take a toll on the body. Those who have been vaccinated and who have recently used antibiotics need extra care to restore the damage done by treatment. The gut takes a substantial hit from these foreign bodies. Robert Scott Bell joins Naturally Savvy host, Andrea Donsky, to discuss gut health restoration after vaccines and antibiotics.
Have You Read Your Candy Label Lately?
March 02, 2016 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBKnow what's in your candy so you treat your body nicely when you treat your sweet tooth.The brightly colored wrappers and joyful associations with candy can blind you to what's in those appealing bundles. The basic chocolate bar contains far more than cocoa, milk, and sugar. Here are some things to consider when you're shopping to handle your sweet tooth: Avoid artificial coloring. Consider candy that uses organic ingredients. Pay attention to allergens. There are candy options available...
Cellulite 101: 3-Prong Approach to Smooth Your Skin
February 24, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBAre you forever stuck with those dimpled, lumpy areas of cellulite?Cellulite is a condition in which the skin appears to have areas with underlying fat deposits, giving it a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It is most noticeable on the buttocks and thighs. Although cellulite can affect both sexes, it is much more common in females, mainly because they are more likely to have particular types of fat and connective tissue. There is a genetic component to the severity of cellulite, but there are way...
Organic Dairy: Doing Dairy Right
February 24, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBThink of your dairy intake as an accessory, not as a foundation food.Dairy has gotten a bit of a bad rap over the last few years, with issues ranging from lactose intolerance to the inauthentic way dairy can be processed. According to Registered Dietitian and frequent guest of Naturally Savvy, Ashley Koff, "If you're going to dairy, dairy right." Koff says the two keys to eating dairy are to eat less of it and eat dairy of better quality. Think as an accessory, not as a foundation food. C...
Warming Soups to Get You through the Winter
February 24, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBWinter is the perfect time to enjoy a hot, steamy bowl of soup. But, you want to watch out for soups that are full of fat or processed ingredients.Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a hot, steamy bowl of soup. But, you want to watch out for soups that are full of fat or processed ingredients. Liz Weiss is a registered dietitian and one-half of The Meal Makeover Moms (the other half being Janice Newell Bissex). These two moms aim to build recipes that are easy to make, appeal to kids, and m...
Hot Food Trend: Super Bowls
February 24, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBFrom a Peanut Power Smoothie Bowl to a Tuscan Tuna Bowl, "super bowls" are the hottest new food trend.Liz Weiss is a registered dietitian and one-half of "The Meal Makeover Moms" (the other half being Janice Newell Bissex). As two of the nation’s top experts on family nutrition, they’re on a mission to help busy families eat better. The Moms give family-favorite recipes a healthy makeover by weaving in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy oils and more. Their recipes are easy to make, ...
Carol Alt: Raw Chocolates & Other Healthy Raw Treats
February 24, 2016 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBRaw foods are far more extensive than carrot sticks and celery stalks.When you think of eating "raw," you might immediately assume that you'll be restricted to snacking on carrot sticks and celery all day long. That couldn't be farther from the truth. Carol Alt, bestselling author on Raw Food Nutrition, including her book, Easy Sexy Raw: 130 Raw Food Recipes, Tools, and Tips to Make You Feel Gorgeous and Satisfied, has extensive experience in eating the highest quality raw foods that are b...
Does Someone You Love Have an Invisible Disability?
February 10, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBRight now, the person next to you may be suffering from an invisible disability... and you wouldn't even know it.We live in a time when 26.2 percent of American adults are struggling with mental illness, when one in 88 of our children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, when an estimated one in a hundred children have a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and when 4.4 percent of adults are living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These numbers are not strangers. Thes...
Better Beauty: Why Your Makeup May Be Messing with Your Diet
February 10, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MBDid you know that the U.S. government hasn't passed any cosmetic regulatory laws since 1938?Your skin is your largest organ. So, just as important as it is to consider what you put in your body (food, beverages, supplements), you also want to be conscious of what you're putting on your body, including make-up and skin care products. That can be difficult, especially considering that the U.S. government hasn't passed any cosmetic regulatory laws since 1938. Add to that the fact that the U.S. ...
5 Changes You Can Make Now to Help Fight Cancer
February 10, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBExperts are recognizing the key elements in warding off an initial diagnosis of cancer or preventing its return.Cancer is so prevalent in our society. Much has been learned in the world of cancer prevention and treatment, and experts are recognizing the key elements in warding off an initial diagnosis or preventing cancer's return. Matthew McCurdy, MD, PhD, DABR, is a board-certified radiation oncologist who treats all types of cancer. Dr. McCurdy has identified five key factors that you can...
Smart Strategies for Women Who Are Dating
February 10, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBWhether you've never been married or you're post-divorce, there are a few key things to consider when entering the dating sphere.The dating world is far different than it was even 10 or 20 years ago. Whether you've never been married or you're post-divorce, dating coach Katy Clark says there are a few key things to consider when entering the dating sphere. Effort: Is he putting forth enough to survive the long term? Fun/Funny: Does he make you laugh? Reality: Do your realities meet? Chem...
What Makes You Happy?
February 03, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBHave you ever sat down and asked yourself, "What truly makes me happy?"Have you ever sat down and asked yourself, "What truly makes me happy?" The answer might be very simple. However, in our society, it's easy to get bogged down by all of the negativity. Stress, finances, relationships, and the state of the world can certainly add to a depressive state. How can you beat that negativity? According to Shaman Isabella Stoloff, founder of Orange County Healing Center, you can start by learn...
What’s the First Step to Cleaning Up Your Child’s Diet?
February 03, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBNow, more than ever, your kids should get dirty but eat a clean diet.A lot of parents keep their children indoors, because they’re worried about safety issues, and those parents that actually want their children to be able to play outdoors find that school and homework get in the way. But being outside and "getting dirty" is important... and for more than just getting all the energy out of your little ones. According to Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein, author of The Dirt Cure: A Whole Food, Whole P...
The Microbiome Approach to Weight Loss
February 03, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBHow can keeping your microbiome healthy help you lose weight?Your microbiome is essentially a large collection of bacterial cells; a number so vast that it's incomprehensible. In fact, these cells are thought to outnumber your human cells. The microbiome plays an important role for keeping you healthy, both in the prevention of disease and overcoming health conditions, as well as promoting healthy aging. Keeping your microbiome healthy is a constant job, and you must feed them properly. W...
Indoor Plants that Clean Your Air
February 03, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBSomething as simple as a Gerber Daisy can significantly improve your indoor air quality.Marketing tactics have misled many people to believe that air fresheners work to clean the air around you. But, these fresheners don't actually clean air. They just mask the odors in your air with synthetic chemicals, which can cause irritation to your nose, throat, eyes, and skin. This can become problematic when you consider that approximately 90 percent of your time is spent indoors. It's essential ...
Black Tea: Drink More for Improved Cardiovascular Health
February 03, 2016 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBGreen tea is often celebrated for its health benefits, but did you know that black tea also has some amazing health properties?Green tea is often celebrated for its health benefits, but did you know that black tea also has some amazing health properties? Black tea is chock-full of antioxidants. Studies have shown that regular consumption of black tea may lead to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, and may even reduce the potential for certain forms of cancer. Of course, it's important...
Get Into the Business of Doing What You Love
January 27, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBWhat do you want your life's work to be?Have you ever been stuck in a job that you feel neutral or even depressed about? You may have had a feeling that you weren't fulfilling your true calling. One question to ask yourself to get out of this rut is this: what do you want your life's work to be? Jennifer Noel Taylor, author of Love Incorporated: The Business of Doing What You Love, joins host Andrea Donsky to share what inspired her to follow her own dream, as well as how you, too, can le...
Achieve Weight Loss Success with the Day Off Diet
January 27, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBThe goal of the Day Off Diet is to no longer be handcuffed to a diet that causes you to pull out of your life.If you've already faltered with your New Year's resolutions, you may have deemed yourself a failure. Having that attitude will definitely not help your cause. Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff says that "as soon as you acknowledge yourself as a failure, you can no longer realize success." The recurring pattern of making resolutions and not sticking to them is one of the reasons Koff ...
Healing Your Soul via Courage, Hope & the Power of the Mind
January 27, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBDr. Bhupendra O. Khatri fears the essential doctor-patient relationship is in peril of being destroyed."Doctors today often depend more on computers than on their own instincts and experience in caring for patients. We are now pulled in so many different directions that it's no wonder the major complaint of patients is that their doctors do not spend enough time with them." Those are the words prominent neurologist, Dr. Bhupendra O. Khatri, uses to describe practicing medicine in today's dig...
Living an Imaginative Life
January 27, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBWhat truly occurs in the depths of your unconscious mind?So many people are suffering because of a lack of a deep inner life. But, the world of dreams, intuitions, feelings, even visionary encounters can bring you wonder and great wisdom. For over a hundred years, in psychotherapy rooms across the globe, therapists have helped their clients interact with their deeper selves. While this therapeutic context is, and continues to be, a great service to the world, you need not shut yourself of...
Carol Alt: Finding the Right Diet for You
January 27, 2016 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBWith all of the fad diets and diet "buzz words" out there, choosing one can be overwhelming and confusing.Have you ever jumped into a diet without really researching it? You wouldn't be alone. With all of the fads and diet "buzz words" out there, choosing one can be overwhelming and confusing. For instance, many people have jumped on the "gluten-free" wagon with the hopes of losing weight. However, many gluten-free products contain more fat and calories than foods with gluten and may cause ...
Armpit Detox: Toxic Deodorant Ingredients You Must Avoid
January 20, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBMost (if not all) conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain harmful chemicals and other toxic ingredients.Your body absorbs 60 percent of what you put on it, and that includes your deodorant or antiperspirant. Unfortunately, most (if not all) conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain harmful chemicals and other toxic ingredients... some of which have been linked to cancer, birth defects, skin irritation, allergies, and more. These ingredients include: Aluminum: Clogs y...
Getting Clear through Energy Work
January 20, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBWhat does "getting clear" really mean?2016 is the "Year of Emergence." What does that mean? Certified LifeLine Practitioner, Ariana Bahret, explains that ultimately it's a time when you can truly step into who you really are, as well as your purpose on this planet. It's what she calls "becoming clear," which can be accomplished through energy work, re-programming of the subconscious mind, remembering your truth, coming from a place of love instead of fear (in every life circumstance), and...
Make this January Veganuary
January 20, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBCould you go vegan for one month?Many people make the choice to go vegan or vegetarian for their health, but some individuals also make that decision based on a love for animals or to help protect the planet. Launched in the UK in January 2014, Veganuary (pronounced vee-gan-uary) is a global campaign that encourages people to try vegan for January. Veganuary aims to reduce the suffering of animals by inspiring and supporting people across the globe to go vegan. As a non-profit organizati...
How to Make the Most Out of the New Year
January 20, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBHow can you make the most out of the coming year?With the new year comes exciting possibilities. How can you make the most out of the coming year? A big part of that is discovering what you love and how to make more time for that. Oftentimes, it can be as simple as one word, such as "balance." Another tactic is to identify your old belief systems and work on changing them. For example, if you're constantly berating yourself with negative self-talk, try listening to yourself like you ...
7 Apps for Tracking Everything in Your Life
January 20, 2016 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBWhich smartphone apps will give you the best results?There are so many smartphone apps available these days, it can seem quite overwhelming to choose the ones that you'll actually use and benefit from. Digital lifestyle enthusiast Kelly Wonderlin has a background in social media, marketing, and video, which has kept her up to date on the latest technology, apps, gadgets, how-to’s and more. Kelly joins Andrea and Lisa to share some of her favorite apps for managing your life, travel, and fin...
Nutrition Nuggets: Best Combos for Optimal Health
January 13, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBThe very concept of "change" can subconsciously indicate you're doing something wrong. Instead, Ashley Koff, RD, suggests focusing on exchanges.Transitioning into a new year can be inspiring, but it can also be discouraging. All around you are blasts encouraging you to change: "new year, new you" is just one of the popular phrases. But, the very concept of "change" can subconsciously indicate that you're doing something wrong. Instead, Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff suggests focusing on...
Magnesium 101: Mother Nature's Muscle Relaxant
January 13, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBUp to 60 percent of women are not getting enough magnesium on a daily basis.With our compromised soil and the over-processing of modern-day food, research suggests that there's been a 30-90 percent reduction in magnesium intake over the past few decades. And, up to 60 percent of women are not getting enough magnesium on a daily basis. Why is magnesium so important? According to Registered Dietitian, Ashley Koff, magnesium is like Mother Nature's muscle relaxant. Remember, you have many di...
How to Achieve Your Best Body
January 13, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBWhether you've fallen off the wagon or are starting to exercise for the first time, what is the best way to reach your fitness goals?Getting to the gym is one of the biggest resolutions people make in the new year. Whether you've fallen off the wagon or are starting to exercise for the first time, what is the best way to reach your fitness goals? Bedros Keuilian is the founder and CEO of the world's fastest growing indoor fitness boot camp franchise: Fit Body Boot Camp. He joins Andrea and...
Best & Worst Treatment Options for Sensitive Skin
January 13, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBWhy do some people have such sensitive skin?If you suffer from chapped, cracked, dry hands, redness and flushing, or if your skin is easily irritated by chemicals or other elements in the environment, you might have been diagnosed as having sensitive skin. Those individuals with eczema are especially subject to irritation. Dr. Cheryl Lee Eberting is a board-certified dermatologist and a past clinical research fellow of the Dermatology Branch of the National Cancer Institute at the National ...
Carol Alt: The Problem with Coffee
January 13, 2016 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBWhether you use coffee as a kick-start to your day or you drink it simply because you love the taste, there are certain health detriments you'll want to consider.Whether you use coffee as a kick-start to your day or you drink it simply because you love the taste, there are certain health detriments you'll want to consider before you pour your next cup. For instance, coffee is very acidic to the body. It takes 35 cups of alkaline water to neutralize one cup of coffee or cola. Also, even if y...
Celebrating Hot Tea Month
January 06, 2016 20:45 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBWinter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea.Winter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea. January is "Hot Tea Month," and Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about her family's business and the many health benefits of tea, including its high levels of antioxidants. Bigelow also discusses some of the company's newest flavors, as well as tips for brewing the perfect cup of tea (hint: use fresh water every ...
What the Body Needs to Heal Itself
January 06, 2016 20:33 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBCan your body truly heal itself, even from serious diseases like MS?In 1990, Christine Albright was diagnosed with her greatest fear, multiple sclerosis. After being told that it was incurable and she would live with it the reset of her life, but “knowing” there was an answer and listening to her instincts, she began healing the MS. After four years of intense inner healing Albright completely healed herself from the disease. She has been symptom-free for 21 years and established the MS A...
Resolutions vs. Lifestyle Choices
January 06, 2016 20:22 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBInstead of resolutions this year, perhaps you can take a hard look at some of your lifestyle choices.Immediately after the clock strikes midnight on January 1, many people are geared up for their New Year's resolutions. It's evidenced mostly at your now-busy gym. If you're a regular gym-goer, have no fear... it's predicted to be back to "normal" as soon as January 17. Why do so many people fail at resolutions? For one, resolutions present a great deal of pressure. If you're not ready to ac...
Finding Joy in Every Moment
January 06, 2016 20:11 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBWhether you're making dinner, commuting, or brushing your teeth, every moment of your life offers an opportunity to uncover happiness.Happiness is already here in this moment, just waiting to be discovered. Mindfulness expert Tzivia Gover joins Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis to offer an inspiring treasury of small, creative ways to shift your perspective and uncover surprising bits of joy over the course of your day. Whether you're making dinner, commuting, exercising,...