Single-use plastics are wreaking havoc on our planet. Did you know that 80% of plastic water bottles end up in landfills in the United States alone? And it takes up to 1,000 years for one plastic water bottle to decompose. 1,000 years! Not only are
When the pandemic hit, everyone became painfully aware of how reliant they were on grocery stores, online delivery services and other outside goods and retailers. Or for those of us in society who were already prepping for the unexpected, we became aware of just how
Since loss is a part of life, grief is as well. While grief can be extremely debilitating emotionally, it can also be uniting. Sorrow is a universal emotion– no matter where you’re from, how old you are, what your background is, you know the intensity
Does nature determine human fate? Not exactly. But it does play a key role in the future of our planet. If we paid more attention to the laws of nature, perhaps it would make our mission clearer– and give us a better idea on how
At this point, there isn’t a soul on Earth who isn’t aware of the environmental issues surrounding us all. Sure, some may be in denial about the severity of these issues, or their role in them– but they’re still aware. Today’s youth are plagued with
Did you know that a large amount of the products we use every day are filled with invisible endocrine-disrupting chemicals? These toxins creep into your bloodstream via food wrappers, plastic water bottles, makeup, and cosmetics products. Then, they change the chemical makeup of your endocrine
We’re getting older every day. Every morning we wake up, our body has aged since the day before. Some cultures regard this aging process with esteem and cherish it. They treat their elders as wise fixtures in their society, whose knowledge is priceless. But here
According to the CDC, over 20% of Americans reported experiencing chronic pain in 2004. In fact, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. It’s been linked to restrictions in mobility, anxiety and depression, and most disturbingly, dependence on opioids.
Your mental health is your health. Most Americans will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Yet the stigma surrounding mental health issues is what will prevent them from seeking help. Are you prioritizing your mental health?? On a recent episode
Do you understand how your immune system works? Do you know all the components that make up your immune system? How do you know if it’s strong, or weak, or functioning properly? Don’t worry, most of us don’t know the answers to these questions. But
Cancer is a major problem in our country. In fact, every year in the United States, 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 60,000 die from it. While those statistics are staggering, what’s even more devastating is that behind each number is a
You’ll hear me reminding you to drink plenty of clean, mineralized water pretty often in my podcast. However, we don’t focus a lot on the importance of hydration in the respiratory system. The truth is, your lungs need hydration, too. But it’s not as simple
My dog, Chaga, is my best friend. You probably already knew that since I can’t seem to ever stop talking about him. I can’t help it! From day one, I wanted to make sure that he lived a happy, healthy life. So since I’m a
You may have heard me mention certain products on social media or on the podcast. I hope you know that any product, brand or company I pair with is because I 100% believe in the work they’re doing. I would never put my stamp of
We all make mistakes. And we all have a past. Sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel if we’re used to making choices from a victim mentality. The things that happen to us when we’re younger are not our
We are a nation of mouth breathers. Well, a large portion of us is, anyway. And when I say mouth breather, I’m referring to people that breathe in and out of their mouth most of the time, sometimes unknowingly. This is not what the mouth
Aging. It’s a process in life that we’re all going through- right from the second we’re born. Although aging isn’t actually a disease, it does bring many risks. Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and cancer are just a few examples. But what if everything we think
Living inside every person are trillions of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other life forms. These microorganisms are collectively known as the microbiome. If each one of us put in some real effort to understand the microbiome and how it related to our health,
What’s in your underwear? Have you really thought about it? You should. The fabric around our most sensitive skin could be negatively impacting our health in a big way. Instead of cheap, toxic fabrics, we should be focusing our energy on incorporating strong, sustainable fabrics
There are over 9 billion metric tons of plastic on the planet today. That figure sounds massive because every single piece of plastic ever made still exists today. It doesn’t go anywhere, guys. It doesn’t dissolve, it doesn’t disappear, it stays with us, in one