Healthy Home Hacks Podcast

Wireless radiation from cell phones and other wireless devices is not only unhealthy but can also be downright dangerous. We receive high doses of harmful radiation every single day from numerous sources of exposure. A comprehensive meta-analysis of case-control studies found significant evidence linking cell phone use to increased tumor risk, especially among cell phone users with cumulative cell phone use corresponding to just 17 minutes per day over 10 years. In this episode, we dive into something called Tech Toxins – from too much screen time and tech addiction to the dangers of blue light exposure and online privacy with our special guest, August Brice, the founder of Tech Wellness. August shares the biggest culprits of EMF radiation in our homes and simple ways to reduce exposure.

Murray Hidary is the creator of MindTravel, an immersive, meditative journey that has spanned cities across the world in the form of SilentWalks and “silent” piano concerts. Can music heal? Yes, according to our guest. In bringing MindTravel to a broad audience through digital offerings, Murray’s goal is to create a space for people to have a powerfully provocative, reflective, healing, and transcendent journey. Murray’s experiences are a fusion of contemporary and classical musical styles, wisdom traditions, theoretical physics, and the power of communal elevation. Murray shares how music plays a role in healing, the importance of meditation, and how MindTravel can help people deal with that anxiety and grief as so many are struggling with in these challenging times. Murray leaves us with us a few simple breathing techniques and a mini surprise piano concert.

Does meditation control your thoughts – or does it stop letting them control you? Our guest today is shedding light on this very question. Suzanne Adams' TEDx talk, How to use Quantum Physics to Make Your Dreams Your Reality, has received almost 1.5 million views. Suzanne, a transformational speaker, is the co-founder and CEO of Ignite and Expand, a program which helps heart-centered entrepreneurs create and scale soulful businesses. She shares essential tips anyone can implement to thrive during these uncertain times. Suzanne explains simple ways people can experience a Quantum Leap (up their vibration) in their life or business. Suzanne shares her personal breakthrough moment that changed her life for the better and how anyone listening can use their energy to create the life that they desire. She leaves us with a strategic plan to implement now to live your best life.

Want to live in the lap of organic luxury like Leonardo DiCaprio, but don’t quite have enough green to splurge on a sustainable chateau? No worries. Our guest and TV host of Alive and Well, Michelle Harris shares affordable home-wellness design trends that you can implement right away to live more eco-friendly – and stylish.   Michelle explains how we can save water both inside and outside of our homes, and reveals her picks for the best natural cleaning products. From luxe towels to jewel-infused water bottles, Michelle shares her favorite home products that are sure to knock your organic socks off. She leaves us with simple steps people can do right now to start living a cleaner and greener life.

You’ve heard it said before: Water is essential to life. Our bodies are comprised of 50 to 70 percent water — our brains 75 percent, our blood 85 percent, and our bones 25 percent. But, according to the scientists at the Environmental Working Group, out of almost 50,000 water utilities studied, 45,000 detected contaminants linked to cancer. The scientists also discovered up to 110 million people may be drinking PFAS-tainted water (listen to Healthy Home Hacks episode #33). Our guest today, Eric Kurbanov from RKIN Water Systems, ‘filters’ through the misconceptions and myths around drinking water as we tackle some of the most common contaminants found in today’s tap water across the country including heavy metals, bacteria, fluoride, chlorine, and its byproducts, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and parasites. Eric shares the best filtration methods for your specific home and budget and explains the difference between a point of use and a point of entry filtration and if you need a water softener. Stay tuned till the learn how to win your own ZIP Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water Filter valued at over $400.00!

You’re likely part of the 4.88 billion mobile phone users worldwide. Today, 2.52 billion more mobile connections exist than there are people worldwide making cell phones making the fastest-growing human-made technological phenomenon ever. So, what’s the problem with all of this wireless radiation besides the fact that the World Health Organization classifies RF (radio frequency) radiation from cell phones as a Group 2B carcinogen; possibly carcinogenic to humans? A 10-year study by the National Toxicology Program of mice and rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation from cell phones, found: DNA damage in some of the animal groups tested, children were the most vulnerable to cancer risk due to their skull thickness and developing brains and increased rates of cancer were found in male rats exposed to cell phone radiation. In this episode, a former engineer and founder of SafeSleeve, Cary Subel, shares technology for EMF protection that is certified in an FCC laboratory. We leave you with some simple ways to reduce your radiation exposure and protect yourself and your loved ones (and a special discount code for listeners).

Are you sleeping with the enemy? In this episode, we go undercover – literally – by taking a deep dive into what’s lurking in your mattress and explore the HEATED topic of flame retardants (FRs). After his grandchild was born, Barry A. Cik was fed up with the toxicity of crib mattresses while discovering that the majority of them are made of polyurethane foam and treated with flame retardant chemicals that are linked to endocrine disruption, lowered IQ, hyperactivity, altered sexual development, fertility issues, thyroid dysfunction, and cancer. Barry did what any board-certified environmental engineer and concerned grandfather would do, he founded his own certified organic mattress company, Naturepedic. Barry reveals natural alternatives to toxic flame retardants, the current laws around FRs, common sources of exposure, and the negative health impacts from dangerous chemical fire retardants. He leaves us with practical tips to avoid exposure in our daily lives.

What’s gut got to do with it? There is so much talk about preventing COVID and other illnesses, but few conversations about how the body’s immune system determines recovery. Most people are shocked to learn that 70 percent of the immune system lives in the gut microbiome and that the tissue that lines our gut contains all of our immune cells Together with Holistic Health Practitioner and founder of New Bloom Media, Saarah Samadani, we tackle the importance of building and maintaining a strong immune system, naturally. Saarah’s struggled with an autoimmune disease and postpartum anxiety which left her frustrated with the failures of traditional medicine. She turned that pain into her passion and, today, she educates women about what they put on and in their bodies. Saarah shares foods that can boost our immunity with superfoods and immune-supporting recipes and explains the gut’s role in one’s overall health and wellness. Saarah leaves us with hacks to destress.

Are you getting enough quality, healthy sleep? According to the CDC, more than 80 million American adults are chronically sleep-deprived. But most people ignore the materials they’re sleeping on 8 hours a night. Turns out, your mattresses can be host to toxic contaminants that can have negative health consequences by exposing your body to chemicals linked to cancer, fertility problems, hormone disruption, and more. Our special guest, Barry Cik, the founder and Technical Director of Naturepedic, a manufacturer of award-winning certified organic mattresses, sheds light on the difference between an organic mattress and a conventional mattress. He advises tips to avoid getting greenwashed, how most baby mattresses are loaded with chemicals and how to avoid toxic flame retardant chemicals. Barry breaks down the proper certifications to seek when shopping for a healthy mattress. Plus, ENTER NOW for a chance to win your own certified organic Naturepedic mattress valued up to $3,599.00!

Are you still stuck on nonstick or other stain-, grease- and water-resistant chemicals found in coatings on cookware, carpets, and clothing, in microwave popcorn bags and fast-food wrappers; even on waterproof and stain-repellent clothing? In this episode, we interview Tasha Stoiber, Ph.D., a senior scientist from the Environmental Working Group. Tasha explains what PFAS chemicals are, how you and your family are exposed, and shares the associated health implications including the impacts on cancer, immune function, metabolic outcomes, and neurodevelopment. Found in the body of virtually every person tested, Tasha explains the biggest source of exposure to PFAS’s and why they’re often referred to as ‘forever’ chemicals. Tasha leaves listeners with steps people can take right now to reduce their exposure to these poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).