Naturally Savvy

As you head into the winter months, your daily diet may change to adjust to the cooler temperatures and shorter days.As you head into the winter months, your daily diet may change to adjust to the cooler temperatures and shorter days.For instance, instead of an iced tea, you may choose a chai tea latte. Rather than a salad with raw veggies, you may turn to hearty soups and stews.While these warmer options may taste delicious, it's important to remember that you're also getting more salt and less water. Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff says one way you can combat all that extra salt is to keep a food journal as the weather is transitioning. If you notice you're thirsty or having sweet cravings after a hearty soup, it's a sign of too much sodium.You can always choose smaller portions or look for low-sodium options. Or, add avocado and/or potato, which are good sources of potassium and will balance out the extra salt.You can also turn to the foods and spices that are naturally warming. Chai has spices that have

Most skin disorders, like acne, eczema, and psoriasis, involve inflammation.Inflammation can exist in a number of areas of the body, including the skin. In fact, most skin disorders, like acne, eczema, and psoriasis, involve inflammation.Probiotics are just a part of the right direction for treating skin inflammation; but, a more complete anti-yeast program is required to resolve these issues effectively.How are yeast, gut health and skin health related?According to Alan M. Dattner, MD, the connection is quite clear: yeast overgrowth leads to gut inflammation... gut inflammation leads to leaky gut... and, leaky gut distributes allergens throughout the body. Dr. Dattner has been a pioneer for over 30 years in integrating nutrition, dermatology, Applied Kinesiology, and Holistic Medicine into the practice of dermatology, and says that because our culture is so high in sugar consumption, high yeast and high inflammation follows.Tune in as Dr. Dattner joins Naturally Savvy hosts, Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis, to

Can greater productivity, increased confidence, and a more balanced life be attainable in three simple steps?For almost a decade, life coach Dr. Renate Reimann has moved people from stuck to done. In her latest book, she shares her proprietary Beyond Procrastination™ Program... an easy and effective path to greater productivity, increased confidence and a more balanced life.This simple three-step method is extremely flexible and can be tailored to anybody’s procrastination issue. First, you identify reasons for getting stuck. Procrastination is information. If your'e not doing something, it's for a reason.Next, learn techniques that address your hot spots. The last step is dedicated to implementing positive new behaviors for the long-term.Dr. Reimann’s success lies in her focus on unresolved internal or external conflicts that cause procrastination rather than on personality deficits. Instead of wasting energy on self-blame, she directs all resources toward solving very specific procrastination challenges.Lis

A new procedure is giving hope to aging hands.It's always been said, especially in women, that your hands show your age. Now, a new procedure is giving hope to aging hands.Carol Alt joins Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis to share more about this procedure, which is very similar to the procedure to eliminate and minimize varicose veins. Essentially, a saline solution is injected into the veins and they close up. Because these are superficial veins, the process is very safe.Carol also discusses how your diet can contribute to healthy skin, including eating more raw oils, as well as the importance of collagen.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5948889/advertisement

Are you one of those people who wants the holidays to be "perfect"? Might that make you more stressed than happy?Are you one of those people who wants the holidays to be "perfect"? Do you aim to cook that perfect dinner or buy the perfect gift, and your worth is based on the success of those goals?While admirable, does that really make you happy or bring you peace?Shaman Isabella Stoloff has a better idea...She says, "Enough with the consumerism." Put aside the money you'd spend on gifts and travel next year with your loved ones. Cherish memories, not stuff.Stoloff also advises to approach the holidays from an essence of love, instead of focusing on them being religiously-based or consumer-based.Listen in as Stoloff joins host Lisa Davis to share more about this consciousness shift and how it can bring you joy, peace and happiness.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5948889/advertisement

When you're in pain, exercise may seem like the last thing you want to do.One out of three people suffer with chronic pain, and upwards of six million individuals in the U.S. suffer from fibromyalgia.When you're in pain, exercise may seem like the last thing you want to do. But, if you remain sedentary, it could lead to weight gain, which causes even more pain. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum has been working with fibromyalgia and chronic pain patients for many years. He joins Naturally Savvy host, Lisa Davis, to share some tips for performing healthy and safe exercise if you're suffering from either of these debilitating conditions.Start off with doing water exercises in a warm-water pool. The weightlessness is easy on your joints, and the warm water helps loosen your muscles.When you stretch, put heat over the areas that give you the most pain. If you have widespread pain, all throughout your body, soak in a hot bath with Epsom salts before you stretch.When you're comfortable to ramp up your exercise, get a pedometer

You wouldn't paint your nails with paint used in the automotive industry, would you?You wouldn't paint your nails with paint used in the automotive industry, would you? Well, that's how nail polish came about, based on the lacquer used in that same paint. Unfortunately, with pretty, polished nails comes toxic exposure. Lisa Beres, Certified Green Building Professional, says you need to watch out for the "toxic trio" which includes:formaldehyde: a carcinogentoluene: a toxin that may cause birth defects and developmental problems in children of pregnant women who have had extended exposuredibutyl phthalate (DBP): has been linked to birth defects in studies involving lab animalsBeres says you should be looking for polishes that are "3 Free" or "5 Free" (in addition to the toxic trio, nail polishes can also contain camphor and formaldehyde resin).Now, a new chemical in nail polishes, TPHP, is ending up in human bodies. TPHP is an endocrine disrupting chemical commonly used in plastics and in foam furniture.Even p

Eating vegan can be yummy and delicious, especially with the Jazzy Vegetarian on your side.Not everyone has access to natural food stores or markets, especially if you live in a remote area. That doesn't mean you can't eat healthy and organic... or that you can't make tasty, vegan or vegetarian meals.The key is getting creative with what you DO have access to.This is something Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian, has been perfecting for years.No organic or fresh kale at your disposal? Substitute collard greens, Swiss chard, baby spinach, or any other dark, leafy green.But, eating vegan is more fulfilling than just eating a salad every day. For instance, some of Theodore's favorite dishes make use of quinoa. This grain provides a dense mouth feel with all the protein, just as if you'd been eating meat.There are also many creamy dishes you can whip up without dairy by using nut milks and other plant-based milks (i.e. coconut milk). You can also steam white potatoes or cauliflower. All of these options give you

Did you know that you can take aloe internally for benefits such as improved digestive health and reduced toxins?Aloe vera isn't just for treating your sunburn. In fact, it can be taken internally to improve digestive health (especially for addressing acid reflux), support your immune system, reduce harmful toxins, increase nutrient absorption and soothe occasional muscle and joint discomfort.Acid reflux is a problem for many individuals, and our fast food, processed food society doesn't help much. Pharmaceutical and OTC acid reducers work to eliminate acid reflux, but they can have unwanted side effects, including destroying and blocking the necessary acid in your stomach.Aloe balances your stomach acid naturally and doesn't inhibit your natural digestive acid. It brings your digestive pH back into balance.Another benefit is that when taken orally, aloe can coat your esophagus and start to heal it.Listen in as Jack Brown of Lily of the Desert joins hosts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis to share more about the b

Negative thinking can have just as big of an impact on health as eating a decadent piece of chocolate cake.How you eat and how you move are often thought of as the two biggest baselines of overall health.But, how you think is also extremely important in how you express health.According to Dr. Jay LaGuardia, negative thinking can have just as big of an impact as eating a decadent piece of chocolate cake.Plus, mental and emotional angst can manifest as physical ailments.In his practice, Dr. LaGuardia would often see in his patients that an underlying physical ailment was resolved, but the emotional component was not being dealt with and so the patient still suffered.How can you start thinking more empowering thoughts?It's not easy, especially when many of the negative internal thoughts and dialogue were "programmed" into your brain at an early age. That early programming (that you've accepted as "truth") has to be addressed and changed.Meditation, mindfulness, and prayer can be extremely helpful in order to fil

Do you really have to give up your bacon for good?The World Health Organization (WHO) recently came out with a report suggesting a link between meat/processed meat and cancer; specifically colorectal cancer. Before you ditch your bacon and turn to an exclusively plant-based diet, there are some things about this study (and others) to consider.Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff says the key, no matter what kinds of food you're eating, is to eat less. Define exactly what an "appropriate portion" is. For meat, that's typically the size of the palm of your hand.The second factor of importance is to look at the quality of the meat you're eating. Is it grass-fed? Organic? Or, chock full of antibiotics and other preservatives?Processing used to be a good thing; a healthy thing in fact. You wanted to be able to preserve that slab of meat so it would not go to waste. Now, manufacturers are processing food to be readily available, in large quantities, and so that they last a really, really long time on the shelf.Finally,

As a kid, Halloween may have been your favorite holiday. As a parent, it may be your worst nightmare.As a kid, Halloween may have been your favorite holiday. As a parent, it may be your worst nightmare.All that candy, with all that sugar and other unhealthy ingredients, especially artificial food colors and dyes. Food coloring has been considered a neurotoxin, causing hyperactivity and other attention issues in children.But, it's the holiday... how can you say "no" to your kids when it comes to eating their favorite loot?Kathryn Guylay says the worst thing you can do is just take the candy away with no real explanation. Kids don't always understand what "unhealthy" means, or the long-term consequences eating bad foods can have.Instead, learn what motivates your child. In Guylay's own experience, she discovered her son really does not like to be taken for a fool. So, she explained to him how many of the food manufacturers paint a "pretty picture" on the front of a food box but by reading the ingredient label,

Cleansing is not a one-time event. You're taking in toxins just as fast as you eliminate them from your body.With the holidays approaching, you might be in a cleanse conundrum. Do you detox and cleanse now, so you're all ready to eat those indulgent holiday foods? Or, do you say "forget it" until after the holidays, when the damage has been done?Actually, special guest Dr. Stewart Lonky says if you're thinking about cleansing that way, you're thinking about it all wrong.Cleansing is not a one-time event. You're taking in toxins just as fast as you eliminate them from your body. Dr. Lonky says that the majority of toxic chemicals in your body that impact the way your body manages fat come in through the foods that you eat. When you understand this, you can take a conscious approach to eliminating the bad foods and adding in more of the good ones.You can also do things to prevent the absorption of the toxins. Dr. Lonky advocates his process of AIPE:Accept that you're exposed to toxins.Identify the toxins that a

Why are people more susceptible to colds and flu during the winter months?People think of cold and flu season lasting from October through February.But, it's not like the virus is just hiding out from March to September. It's always present. So, then, why are people more susceptible to colds and flu during those months?Carol Alt has a very good explanation, something that she learned from her doctor, Dr. Timothy Brantley. Think about what you're doing during those winter months... eating bad foods at holiday parties (comfort food too), trying to keep up with hectic schedules, stressing about the holidays.You're also probably not getting as much exercise as the summer months because of the changes in weather.When you're not eating properly and you're constantly stressed, of course your immune system is going to break down.Listen in as Carol joins Naturally Savvy host, Andrea Donsky, to share ways you can keep your immunity up and stave off those colds and flu.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if

While social media has been blamed for detrimental behaviors like bullying, it does have value in your personal health and success.There are so many avenues of social media today, and new ones are constantly popping up... it's hard to keep track, much less keep up.And, while social media has been blamed for detrimental behaviors like bullying, it does have value in your personal health and success.For instance, author and motivational speaker, Cornell Thomas, says it really doesn't matter how many followers you have. Your focus should be on your connections and friends and building an organic community where you can help each other, inspire people, and grow together.There are a few things to consider when working on your "community," says Thomas. Post when you feel there's something truly important to share, not just for the sake of posting.Also, ask yourself this question: what will your audience take away from your post? Is it helpful? Or harmful?Thomas joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share how social media

All painkillers, both prescription and over-the-counter, have potentially serious consequences.All painkillers, both prescription and over-the-counter, have potentially serious consequences.Opioids are highly addictive, even for medical patients taking them as directed, and result in tens of thousands of fatalities a year.All NSAIDs, including Ibuprofen and Celecoxib (Celebrex), significantly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in as little as a few weeks of use. Aspirin can cause GI bleeding and up to 3000 deaths a year. Acetaminophen can cause liver failure.According to Cindy Perlin, LCSW, pharmaceuticals don’t work that well for chronic pain because they don’t get to the root of the problem.Perlis says that safe, effective, non-drug treatments for chronic pain include:Mind/body approaches including relaxation, biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma resolution techniques, emotional expression techniques, somatic experiencingBody-based practices including chiropractic, physical therapy and

Even if you haven't been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may still suffer from a food intolerance.Even if you haven't been diagnosed with a food allergy, you may still suffer from a food intolerance, such as to wheat or dairy.The difference between the two arises in how the body reacts to the "trigger." With an allergy, your body will revolt quite suddenly; an immediate reaction. An intolerance will impact your health and wellness long-term.Special guest, Lisa Cantkier, is a passionate holistic nutritionist who is committed to helping others live well with food allergies and special diets. She understands the importance of special diets, as she has been living with celiac disease all her life.Celiac disease, in particular, can be difficult to diagnose, because it can have up to 300 different symptoms that range from mild to severe. These symptoms can include abdominal issues (bloating, gas, chronic diarrhea), fatigue and brain fog... all symptoms of other medical conditions.When treating her own condition

Like food, your body needs some stress to function optimally. The problem arises is when you have too much of it.We all experience stress, whether it's good or bad.Unfortunately stress is seemingly more present than ever in today's society.As special guest Jan Bruce puts it, "stress is the new fat," in that how it affects your well-being has become of utmost importance. Like food, your body needs some stress to function optimally. The problem arises is when you have too much of it, especially too much of the bad kind.To address this increasingly problematic issue, Jan created meQuilibrium, a "digital resilience platform," which helps both individuals and corporations achieve measurable results in emotional well-being, stress management and performance optimization. “Stress and overwhelm are the new norm, so today’s workforce needs resilience as a front line defense, not strictly when crisis occurs," says Jan. "meQuilibrium delivers high impact, including extremely high engagement, so everyone can experience t

How can you best teach kids kindness and respect for others, as well as kindness and respect for themselves?Confidence is often rooted in what other people think of you, rather than what you think of yourself. It's an unfortunate problem in many adults but perhaps impacts kids even more, because they really haven't had a chance to discover who they are yet.Kids who do choose to "shine," often receive negative feedback, even bullying behavior, from other kids (and sometimes even adults).Joshua Coburn is a motivational speaker, mentor, and author who has spent his life and career redefining stereotypes, living his passions, and assisting others to dream big, believe big, and succeed big.Joshua travels the country with this Manners & Motivation speaking tour, in which he helps teach kids kindness and respect for others, as well as kindness and respect for themselves.Three big tips Joshua offers during his speaking engagements are this:Communicate. If you don't understand, ask.Be vulnerable and take a chance;

What really IS hypnosis? And, can anyone fall under this "spell"?You may have seen someone hypnotized on TV, or during a stage show, or perhaps have even been hypnotized yourself.What really IS hypnosis? And, can anyone fall under this "spell"?In simple terms, hypnosis involves actively focusing your attention and allowing your subconscious mind to put "suggestions" into your conscious mind.All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis. Any time that you day-dream, or miss your exit because you're deep in thought about something else, you're in somewhat of a trance state. This trance state is the cornerstone of hypnosis.Performing for 40 years as a magician, Mark David Kroll wanted to expand his talents to include comedy stage hypnosis. He studied for and received a certification as a certified hypnotist and has been offering various hypnosis approaches to help with such things as smoking cessation and weight loss.Kroll describes it as "subconscious reprogramming" in order to help people overcome their bad habits and