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How to Keep Your Home Healthy and Lower Your Cancer Risk with Tee Forton-Barnes

Green Living with Tee - July 22, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes
This episode is dedicated to my mother, Mary Forton, as her birthday is this week and she would have been 94. She taught me as a young child in the ’60s and ’70s about organic food, avoiding processed and fast food, staying away from chemicals in cleaning supplies and personal care products and ...

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Marla Mervis-Hartmann: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating

Green Living with Tee - July 15, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode, Tee welcomes Marla Mervis-Hartmann, creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself. Marla opens up about her struggles with emotional eating and body image issues. She shares her transformative journey of self-compassion and self-friendship, which helped her overcome years of dysfunct...

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46 Secrets for Aging and Compromised Skin

#ASKDRBEN™ - July 11, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes
Listen to this episode to learn how the skin functions and how to reduce the physical signs of aging. "Your skin is always doing the right thing for its best health. That is why we shouldn't interfere with it." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0...

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102. Wildfires: How to Protect Yourself at Home

Healthy Home Hacks Podcast - July 10, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And, guess what friends? It’s wildfire season. Think you don’t live in an area that’s affected? Think again. Smoke can travel for miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the Western United States drifted for almost 5,000 miles, eventually bei...

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George Siegal: Homeowners Be Aware

Green Living with Tee - July 08, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes
This week Tee is delighted to welcome George Siegal for an informative conversation about what to look for and what questions to ask when you are buying or renting a home. George is an impassioned filmmaker, with a new documentary coming out this summer titled Built to Last: Buyer Beware, castin...

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Dr. Richard Chen: How to Deal with Toxicity for Your Health

Green Living with Tee - July 01, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes
This week Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Richard Chen for a wonderful conversation about integrative medicine and taking control of your health and well-being. Dr. Chen is an integrative medical doctor with 31 years of experience. In this chat, Tee and Richard discuss the burden of toxins and the...

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101. Ways Nasal Hygiene Can Improve Your Health

Healthy Home Hacks Podcast - June 24, 2024 21:26 - 36 minutes
Do you or have you suffered from allergies, chronic sinus issues, dry nose with chronic crusting (yup, we’re going there), or use a CPAP machine? If so, you are in the right place. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into your nose, no really!  The health of our nose is often overlooked as an im...

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Ways Nasal Hygiene Can Improve Your Health

Healthy Home Hacks Podcast - June 24, 2024 21:26 - 36 minutes
Do you or have you suffered from allergies, chronic sinus issues, dry nose with chronic crusting (yup, we’re going there), or use a CPAP machine? If so, you are in the right place. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into your nose, no really!  The health of our nose is often overlooked as an imp...

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Mory Diané: Revolutionizing Green Beauty with the Rover Refillable Skincare Roll-On

Green Living with Tee - June 24, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Mory Diané the founder and designer behind the revolutionary Rover device, created under his engineering design company, Cleyx. Mory shares his journey from the Ivory Coast to the U.S., his academic and professional background in civil engineering and the po...

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Chwynyn Vaughan: Why Botanicals Are Better for Your Health Than Artificial Fragrance

Green Living with Tee - June 17, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes
This week Tee is excited to welcome Chwynyn Vaughan to the podcast for an incredibly insightful look at the benefits of organic botanicals for our health and skin. For more than 3 decades, Chwynyn has embraced a clean, toxin-free lifestyle. Chwynyn’s desire to use pure products coupled with a de...

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E75. How to Design a Cleaner Home to Support Your Health with Alison Davin, Jute Interior Design

Practical Nontoxic Living - June 11, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This episode features Alison Davin, founder of Jute Interior Design, which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Ne...

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Jenn Trepeck: The Facts About Food Labels

Green Living with Tee - June 10, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes
This week Tee is excited to welcome Jenn Trepeck for an in-depth conversation about how we can truly read labels on our food products. Jenn has been described as “A Force of Nature” in the wellness space, recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40, and nominated for the 2022 Internation...

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Ginny Dent Brant: The Relationship Between Plastics and Cancer

Green Living with Tee - June 03, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes
This week Tee is happy to welcome her Friend Ginny Dent Brant back to the show for a talk on the emerging research regarding the relationship between plastics and cancer. Ginny is a speaker and writer who has battled cancer, ministered around the world, and served as a counselor, educator, welln...

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Sage Dammers: Why Adaptogens Are Great for Your Health

Green Living with Tee - May 27, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Sage Dammers for a deep dive into the many health benefits of adaptogens and natural herbs. Sage is the Co-founder and CEO of Addictive Wellness, an innovative and environmentally-conscious chocolate retailer who are committed to providing the world’s most d...

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45 Insights to Aging, Part 2

#ASKDRBEN™ - May 23, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes
Today is the second part of my series on insights into aging. In this episode, I focus more on the skin and what it takes to reverse the decline in our skin over time. "Anything that stresses your skin's immune system is going to weaken your ability to re-invest in the dermal collagen." - Dr. ...

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Tanya Willis: Chemicals That May Promote Obesity

Green Living with Tee - May 20, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes
This week Tee is excited to welcome her friend and fellow podcaster Tanya Willis to the show for an insightful and eye-opening look at obesogens and how they are affecting our health and happiness. In this chat, Tee and Tanya discuss the prevalence of these obesogens—environmental chemicals foun...

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Dr. Sharon Surita: How Plastics Can Wreak Havoc on Your Body

Green Living with Tee - May 13, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Sharon Surita for a harrowing talk about the effects of plastics on our bodies. Dr. Sharon is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and triumphant chronic illness warrior. Her passion for holistic well-being is shaped by her four-year ...

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44 Insights to Aging, Part 1

#ASKDRBEN™ - May 09, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes
Listen to this episode to learn how to look and feel better as we get older and things to avoid to age well.  "Your brain is the dumbest part of you. The smart part of you is the cells." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT LEARN MORE ABOUT T...

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Sweta Vikram: Practicing Self-Care with Ayurveda

Green Living with Tee - May 06, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes
This week Tee welcomes Sweta Vikram for a wonderful conversation about Ayurvedic self-care practices and her journey into embracing an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Sweta is an international speaker, best-selling author, and Doctor of Ayurveda with a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition. Sweta’s journ...

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David Medansky: Avoiding Processed Foods and Deceptive Marketing

Green Living with Tee - April 29, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes
In this episode, Tee welcomes David Medansky to discuss deceptive marketing tactics in the food, pharmaceutical, and weight loss industries that prioritize profits over health. David is a best-selling author and speaker known for helping people lead healthier lives. In this chat, David shares hi...

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Matthew Frederick: Avoiding Toxins in Personal Care Products

Green Living with Tee - April 22, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes
This week Tee is excited to welcome Matthew Frederick the founder of Nobiesse Laboratories. His mission is to push the boundaries of what's possible in these fields, of skincare and he is committed to creating high-quality, personal care products and services designed to enhance and extend human...

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43 Acne - The Holistic Medical Explanation and Complete Solution

#ASKDRBEN™ - April 18, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes
Listen to this episode to learn about one of the rare times I agreed with a dermatologist and why you should stay away from most probiotics as a general rule. "Logical reasoning is one of my favorite tools." - Dr. Ben. Learn more about this episode of Ask Dr. Ben at osmosisbeauty.com/43

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43 Acne: The Holistic Medical Explanation and Complete Solution

#ASKDRBEN™ - April 18, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes
Listen to this episode to learn about one of the rare times I agreed with a dermatologist and why you should stay away from most probiotics as a general rule. "Logical reasoning is one of my favorite tools." - Dr. Ben. SUBSCRIBE TO #ASKDRBEN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3xP0UJT...

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100: Green Your Laundry Routine

Healthy Home Hacks Podcast - April 17, 2024 19:12 - 37 minutes
Spring has officially sprung and for most of us, that means (you guessed it!) spring cleaning! If you have a pile of laundry waiting for you to scrub, suds, fluff, and fold, you’re not alone. In the U.S., 660 million laundry loads are washed every week, totaling a whopping 35 billion loads each ...

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Dr. Leona Allen: How Toxins Contribute To Weight Issues

Green Living with Tee - April 15, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes
This week Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Leona Allen, a licensed chiropractor and founder of Freedom Health Systems. In this episode, Dr. Allen and Tee discuss the often-overlooked relationship between toxins and weight issues. Dr. Leona also shares her journey from struggling with weight loss af...

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Professional Inspections for a Healthier Home; Amanda Klecker

Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness - April 13, 2024 15:38 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratings
The first rule in real estate is that you should NEVER waive your right to an inspection before closing the deal. The second rule is, make sure your inspector understands building biology, as well as the typical home systems and materials.  Your inspector needs to understand moisture, mold, chem...

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Xenia Brandstetter: Recovering Naturally From an Autoimmune Disease

Green Living with Tee - April 08, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Xenia Brandstetter who shares her transformative journey from battling multiple autoimmune diseases in her twenties to becoming a symptom-free wellness coach. Initially working in finance and living a seemingly dream life, Xenia’s health deteriorated, leadin...

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My Healthy Home Summit, Caroline Blazovsky

Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness - April 05, 2024 21:45 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratings
Starting on April 22, I will be speaking at a wonderful online summit called My Healthy Home.  Hosted by Caroline Blazovsky, there will be over 40 experts in the multi-faceted "healthy home" space, to discuss all aspects of this incredibly important topic.  Caroline is my guest on this episode o...

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My Healthy Home Summit, Caroline Blasovsky

Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness - April 05, 2024 21:45 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratings
Starting on April 22, I will be speaking at a wonderful online summit called My Healthy Home.  Hosted by Caroline Blazovsky, there will be over 40 experts in the multi-faceted "healthy home" space, to discuss all aspects of this incredibly important topic.  Caroline is my guest on this episode o...

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42 Product Focus: Skin Aid

#ASKDRBEN™ - April 04, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes
This episode focuses on Skin Aid, our latest supplement from Osmosis Beauty. Listen in to learn the benefits of Skin Aid and when and why you should use it.  "It is when candida changes or increases in quantity in the gut that we start to see the skin telling us: hey, something is unbalanced i...