The Wellness Witch Podcast

What are some of the things that you don’t realize are impacting your stress? Learn more about the not-so-obvious things in your day-to-day life that impact your hormones and adrenal health.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode119.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Secret stressors:Blood sugar swingsInadequate proteinOxidative stressInflammationDehydrationPoor oxygen deliveryEssential fatty acids Key Takeaways:Insulin and cortisol work hand in hand to bring your body into balance as you experience sugar swings all day long.Overshooting your carb tolerance is eating too many carbs in one sitting.At a minimum, somewhere around 90-100 grams of protein per day is recommended for women.Protein is what’s going to stabilize your blood sugar and satiate you so that you don’t overeat and end up overshooting your carbs.When you have excessive inflammation in your body, it quickly creates a stress burden on all of your hormonal systems.Oxygen is the fountain of youth. Without oxygen, you not only feel cold and tired but pretty much every tissue in your body is going to suffer big time.Essential fatty acids help us better adapt to stress, and help with adrenal fatigue. Action Step:Balance out your meals appropriately with protein, fat, and fiber.Increase your protein intake if you’re not eating enough of it.Get a high-sensitivity CRP test for inflammation, and get on an anti-inflammatory protocol.Drink 3-4 liters of water a day.Supplement with fish oil. Samantha said:“Our modern life stressors expose us to much more oxidation, and our antioxidant system can really get overwhelmed.”“If you think of a hormone as a key and a receptor as a lock, inflammation is like sticking gum over the keyhole, making it harder for your hormones to bind to their specific receptor and create an effect inside your cell.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:We are launching the Healthy Hormones Monthly Recipe Club for $9 a month. Stay tuned!If you’re looking for an amazing community to connect with and a group of women that are all on their journey to healing and optimizing their health and their hormones, join our Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook. If you haven’t downloaded our FREE 5 Day Sugar Detox Challenge yet, download it now! It’s so easy to follow and you’re going to love it.Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links to things I talk about in the show:Learn more about our 12-Week Dutch Hormone Program and Testing here Save 15% off ALL Organifi products at organifishop.com. My favourites are the Organifi Gold in Chocolate and GLOW. Use code HEALTHYHORMONES Save 20% off ALL Alitura Naturals SkinCare at https://alituranaturals.comThe Clay Mask is the BEST!Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONESMy ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca.Check out CANPREV products across Canadian Health Food Stores and online at Natures-Source.ca - I personally LOVE their MYCO10 and Collagen powder. They are great to add to smoothies and elixirs.Where you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Would you ever consider doing the carnivore diet? Certified nutrition consultant and owner of the popular Keto blog, Grass Fed Girl, Caitlin Weeks talks about why we should think about doing the carnivore diet and puts us up to the challenge.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode118 Topics Discussed in this Episode:The carnivore diet and its benefitsWhy Caitlin started to implement the carnivore dietWhat a day in the life of eating carnivore looks likeBeing on the carnivore diet during pregnancy Key Takeaways:The carnivore diet is basically eating anything that comes from an animal. A lot of people who come into the carnivore diet are people who have an autoimmune disease.The carnivore diet is the ultimate elimination diet. You can easily identify which foods you’re sensitive to.Any kind of discomfort you’re having while on the carnivore diet is going to be helped by taking in electrolytes or salt. Action Steps:If you’re going to do the carnivore diet, start doing it with 0 carbs.To get the best results, don’t include too much dairy on your diet. Treat dairy as a condiment.Anytime you have lean meat, you have to add fat to it.Any kind of discomfort you’re having while on the carnivore diet, it’s going to be helped by salt. Caitlin said:“You can’t ever regulate your hormones if you’re not detoxing properly.”“If you’re struggling with digestion and you’ve tried everything… experiment and see if it could be helped with [the carnivore diet].” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:If you’re looking for an amazing community to connect with and a group of women that are all on their journey to healing and optimizing their health and their hormones, join our Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook. If you haven’t downloaded our FREE 5 Day Sugar Detox Challenge yet, download it now! It’s so easy to follow and you’re going to love it.Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links to things I talk about in the show:Grab Caitlin's 30-Day Carnivore Diet Challenge ebook here Get the FREE PDF on the 10 Steps to Start the Carnivore Diet here Learn more about our 12-Week Dutch Hormone Program and Testing here Save 15% off ALL Organifi products at organifishop.com. My favourites are the Organifi Gold in Chocolate and GLOW. Use code HEALTHYHORMONES Save 20% off ALL Alitura Naturals SkinCare at https://alituranaturals.comThe Clay Mask is the BEST!Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONESMy ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca. Where you can find Caitlin:Caitlin's Instagram (@grassgedgirl)Caitlin's FacebookCaitlin's WebsiteWhere you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How can you optimize your brain? How does sleep play a role in this? Find out as Dr. Paul Hrkal shares some amazing strategies for optimizing your brain health.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode117 Topics Discussed in this Episode:The most important factors for optimizing the brain The role of sleep, hormones, and the gut in optimizing brain healthRevamping your sleep routine and hygieneThe benefits of melatonin and personalizing its dosageThe different types of magnesium supplements and their benefitsNutrition hacks for better focus and concentrationFixing concussions Key Takeaways:Shift work, especially where you’re always working nights, is very detrimental to your health.Melatonin is a neuro antioxidant, so it not only helps you fall asleep but it also helps protect your brain from some of the damaging effects that might occur from being exposed to all kinds of different things. It also has beneficial effects on inflammation.In general, a melatonin spray works better than tablets.Fueling your brain the right way is key to improving focus and concentration.Hormones play a big role in neurochemicals and neurotransmitters. When it comes to brain health, sleep, and chronic pain, the stress hormones especially play a big role.Our bodies always want to have this balance between action and rest/recovery/digest/repair.A lot of the chemicals that your brain uses are produced by your gut microbiome. At any given point, 40% of what’s in your bloodstream has been produced by bacteria.Concussions can happen to anybody, not just athletes.  Action Step:If you’re doing shift work and your health issues continue to stack up, consider looking for alternative work.Use melatonin to help you get back to your sleep routine after doing shift work.Observe proper sleep hygiene.Take a magnesium supplement.Eat more fiber.Remove from your diet the things that continue to irritate your gut lining. Paul said:“If I’m going to get at the root cause of people’s health issues, I need to have the ability and the structure to be able to do that and not be limited by a cookbook style.”“If you get 4 or 5 hours of sleep, that’s like driving drunk. You’re almost like inebriated. That’s the impact of short-term sleep deprivation.” Thanks for listening!Important Announcements:If you’re looking for an amazing community to connect with and a group of women that are all on their journey to healing and optimizing their health and their hormones, join our Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook. If you haven’t downloaded our FREE 5 Day Sugar Detox Challenge yet, download it now! It’s so easy to follow and you’re going to love it.Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links to things I talk about in the show:The Concussion Fix Program Learn more about our 12-Week Dutch Hormone Program and Testing here Save 15% off ALL Organifi products at organifishop.com. My favourites are the Organifi Gold in Chocolate and GLOW. Use code HEALTHYHORMONES Save 20% off ALL Alitura Naturals SkinCare at https://alituranaturals.comThe Clay Mask is the BEST!Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONESMy ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca. Where you can find Dr. Paul Hrkal:Paul's Instagram (@drpaulhrkal)Paul's WebsiteWhere you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Have you ever used cannabis, CBD, or medicinal mushrooms for healing? Author of The Rebel's Apothecary, certified health coach, and creator of the wellness blog Healthy Crush, Jenny Sansouci talks about the healing magic of these three things.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode116 Topics Discussed in this Episode:The story of Jenny’s dad using cannabis, CBD, and medicinal mushrooms throughout his cancer treatmentWhat CBD is and how it’s different from THCThe benefits of using cannabis, CBD, and mushroomsWhat the endo-cannabinoid system isWhy people would want to use CBD for wellnessMedicinal mushrooms and psychedelic mushrooms Key Takeaways:In the United States, it’s federally legal to sell CBD products that have 0.3% THC or less. Anything higher than that, you have to get it from a licensed dispensary.CBD and THC are two of the most prevalent compounds in the cannabis plant and both have therapeutic benefits. If they’re in a product together, they can boost each other up.CBD helps with sleep, anxiety, and pain.THC is the compound in cannabis that gives you the high. Inhalation is the fastest acting but lasts for the shortest amount of time. The oil tincture under the tongue can take 15-20 minutes to have an effect but lasts anywhere from 4-6 hours. An edible or a capsule will take longer to set in because it has to go through your digestive system but it lasts longer. Action Step:Consider using CBD to help you with sleep, anxiety, and pain. Jenny said:“The more CBD in the product and the less THC, the less likely you are to get high.”“That’s why I wanted to put them in one book, mushrooms and cannabis, because the stigma is changing so much… they can be very therapeutic if we learn how to work with them correctly.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:If you’re looking for an amazing community to connect with and a group of women that are all on their journey to healing and optimizing their health and their hormones, join our Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook. If you haven’t downloaded our FREE 5 Day Sugar Detox Challenge yet, download it now! It’s so easy to follow and you’re going to love it.Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links to things I talk about in the show:Get the Free immunity chapter from Jenny's book here Grab Jenny's book, The Rebel's Apothecary here Learn more about our 12-Week Dutch Hormone Program and Testing here Save 15% off ALL Organifi products at organifishop.com. My favourites are the Organifi Gold in Chocolate and GLOW. Use code HEALTHYHORMONES Save 20% off ALL Alitura Naturals SkinCare at https://alituranaturals.comThe Clay Mask is the BEST!Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONES Save 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15%My favourite product for sleep is HEMPANOL PM AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts.My ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca. Where you can find Jenny Sansouci:Jenny's WebsiteJenny's FacebookJenny's Instagram (@jennysansouci)Where you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How can you use your intuition to bring your hormones into balance? Holistic nutritionist and founder of Good Witch Kitchen, Kristen Ciccolini talks about going beyond the food and how you can get off the dieting mentality.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode115 Topics Discussed in this Episode:What it means to connect to your intuitionHow you lose your intuition around foodUsing your intuition to balance your hormonesEating intentionallyMeal planningPhysical hunger vs emotional hungerWhat it means to be weight inclusiveJournaling as a tool to connect to your intuitionPositive body image Key Takeaways:Connecting to your intuition means listening to your body. It’s not the easiest thing to do, but once you get the hang of it, it can lead to a lot of improvements in your health.It’s a huge stress reliever to not follow any arbitrary rules and it feels really good to give your body what it wants. That enjoyment alone can be very healing to the body.When you honor your body’s hunger signals without restricting foods you like or restricting your food intake to certain times of day, you’re eating when your body needs food so you’re regulating your blood sugar.Intuition is really just information coming into your conscious and subconscious that helps you make more informed decisions. When you continuously use it to make food decisions that feel good, your hormones will eventually fall back into balance.Eating with intention allows you to enjoy the experience more because you’re more present.Having a positive image is separating yourself from what other people expect of you.  Action Step:Listen to what your body is telling you in terms of hunger and all different areas of your health.Acknowledge that time is a construct. There is no reason that you have to wait a certain time of day to have a meal.Practice eating intentionally.Plan your meals.Practice journaling.Clean out your social media feed and get rid of anything that doesn’t make you feel good or gets you in that comparison trap. Kristen said:“For some people, dieting can go beyond what’s mentally healthy for them and it causes anxiety around food -- they’re afraid to eat the wrong things.”“Meal planning can be a tool that really supports your intuitive practice because it ensures that your needs are met throughout the day.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links to things I talk about in the show:Download Kristen's 6 Ways to Superpower Your Intuition Every Day ebook here Learn more about our 12-Week Dutch Hormone Program and Testing here Save 15% off ALL Organifi products at organifishop.com. My favourites are the Organifi Gold in Chocolate and GLOW. Use code HEALTHYHORMONES Save 20% off ALL Alitura Naturals SkinCare at https://alituranaturals.comThe Clay Mask is the BEST!Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONES Save 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15%My favourite product for sleep is HEMPANOL PM AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts.My ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca. Where you can find Kristen Ciccolini:Kristen's Instagram (@goodwitchkitchen) Kristen's FacebookKristen's WebsiteWhere you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you wondering what I got in my latest DUTCH results? Dive into the episode with me as I talk about my hormone status, adrenal health, and the results I got from my most recent DUTCH test.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode114 Topics Discussed in this Episode:My 2017 DUTCH results vs my 2020 DUTCH resultsThe strategies I’m going to implement based on my DUTCH resultsKey Takeaways:It’s recommended that you do your DUTCH test every year.If you haven’t done the DUTCH test before, know that it’s important that you test at the right time of your cycle. In a 28-day cycle, you would typically want to test somewhere around day 19 to day 21.Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) comes from the adrenal glands and is the “mother hormone” to your sex hormones.B vitamins are involved in every neurological process in the body and taking them in methylated form is more potent.Wherever you are in your health and your hormone journey, the more you can dive in on all these different areas of your health and your life, it all has an impact and you deserve making this commitment to yourself.Action Step:Work with a practitioner who can gauge where you’re at in your cycle and help you find the right timing to get the DUTCH test. Samantha said:“If you haven’t done the DUTCH test before, the biggest reason why I recommend it is because you can look at your hormone metabolites, which is something you can’t see through blood work.”“If you’re not sleeping, you’re not healing.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:If you don’t have my book yet, The 30-Day Hormone Solution, grab a copy over at hormonesolutionbook.com and get over $350 in free bonuses. Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links to things I talk about in the show:Learn more about our 12-Week Dutch Hormone Program and Testing here Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONES Save 15% off any Organifi Products at organifishop.com. In today's episode, I spoke about the GLOW product. Use code HEALTHYHORMONESSave 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15%My favourite product for sleep is HEMPANOL PM AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts.My ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca. Where you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you struggling with environmental allergies? Find out some of the natural ways that you can treat them.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode113 Topics Discussed in this Episode:The link between hormones and histamine intoleranceThe pollen apocalypseThe 411 on histamineSeasonal allergiesSome common allergy symptoms and their underlying causesThe side-effects of over-the-counter antihistaminesWhat to avoid and what to include in your diet during allergy season Key Takeaways:Where you might be in your menstrual cycle and having elevated estrogen levels during your menstrual cycle can induce a histamine release in your body.There have been increases in pollen counts in the environment as one of the effects of climate change, and experts predict that allergies will get worse in the next three to five years.Histamine is a chemical compound that’s very important in our immune system and plays a vital role in the inflammation that occurs in the body.The severity of symptoms of allergic rhinitis can vary widely from season to season and can impact your day-to-day life.Your risk of suffering from seasonal allergy symptoms dramatically increases if you have an underlying medical condition, unmanaged stress, and pregnancy.Allergies are considered disorders of the immune system. The body is over-reacting to harmless substances and produces these antibodies to attack the substance, which is what is causing your symptoms.Acupuncture can reduce the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies without any side-effects. Action Steps:If you’re spending a lot of time outdoors and you know you’re reacting to pollen, make sure that you take a shower once you get home. If you have pets that have spent time outside the house, hose them down or wipe them down as well.Avoid the following foods that can aggravate your allergic symptoms:AlcoholCaffeineConventional dairyChocolatePeanutsSugarArtificial sweetenersProcessed foodsMelonsBananasCucumbersSunflower seedsShellfishBottled citrus juiceEchinaceaCamomileWheatSoyDried fruitsInclude the following foods in your diet during allergy season:Raw, local honeyHot and spicy foods like cinnamon, cayenne, cayenne pepper, ginger, onion, garlic, etc.Bone brothProbiotic-rich foods like kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, and raw cheese and other raw organic dairy productsPineappleApple cider vinegarSwiss chardCarrotsYamsBeetsCabbageWild-caught salmonGood quality poultryOrganic grass-fed beef and lambFresh herbs and spicesDried herbsHorseradishTake supplements that will help to fight allergies:SpirulinaQuercetinButterburProbioticsVitamine ABromelainZincStinging nettleUse a Neti pot to relieve nasal congestion and flush out mucus.Use essential oils.Get acupuncture.Stay hydrated.Shower before bed.Wash your clothes and your bedding frequently.Consider replacing your carpets at home.Declutter. Samantha said:“Not all individuals have a heightened sensitivity or an allergic reaction to all pollens so it’s important to pay attention and recognize what really is triggering your allergies and the time of year they’re showing up.”“A strong immune system is key to fighting seasonal allergies, and as we know, your immune system lives in your gut, which is why it’s so important to be supporting your gut health and your microbiome.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:If you don’t have my book yet, The 30-Day Hormone Solution, grab a copy over at hormonesolutionbook.com and get over $350 in free bonuses.Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.Links to things I talk about in the show:Save 20% off Energybits Spirulina and Chlorella at energybits.com. Use code - HEALTHYHORMONES Save 15% off any Organifi Products at organifishop.com. In today's episode I spoke about the GLOW product. Use code HEALTHYHORMONESSave 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15%Check out the LIVALATTE Check out HEMPANOL PM AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts. Check out their My Blueprint Genetic at-home test kit My ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away.You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca. Where you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Do you want to know more about the superfood that not only satisfies hunger but is good for detox, inflammation, energy, and gut health? Catharine Arnston is on the show to talk about spirulina and chlorella, the power couple for health and wellness.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode112 \Topics Discussed in this Episode:What are algaeThe benefits of spirulina and chlorella and their differencesWhy chlorella is great for cleansing and detoxifying Getting rid of the lead in chlorellaSpirulina for babies and petsSpirulina dosageFighting COVID-19 with algaeKey Takeaways:Algae is a food group not a supplement. Macroalgae, like seaweed and kelp, is high in fiber, usually has iodine in it, and doesn’t have a lot of nutrients.Microalgae is microscopic and it’s everywhere. Spirulina and chlorella belong to this category.Spirulina is the blue-green algae that has remarkable healing capabilities. It satisfies your hunger, gives you energy, and improves your mental focusSpirulina has the highest concentration of protein in the world. It has 3x the amount of protein as steak, and it’s already in amino acid form. It also has the highest concentration of all the B vitamins.Spirulina is a vasodilator and helps your body release nitric oxide.Spirulina is second only to breast milk in its concentration of an omega-6 called GLA, which is important for a baby’s brain development.Chlorella is a wellness algae that helps you recover your health. It has the highest concentration of chlorophyll in the world.  Action Steps:Consider taking spirulina and chlorella instead of vitamin supplements. Catharine said:“There’s nothing in the world that can be more nourishing than spirulina, it’s unbelievable.”“If you don’t eat a lot of greens, chlorella is your answer because you’ll get all of this chlorophyll which is so important for your health and for your immune system.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:If you don’t have my book yet, The 30-Day Hormone Solution, grab a copy over at hormonesolutionbook.com and get over $350 in free bonuses. Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.  Recommended articles:ALGAE ARTICLESWhy algae is FOOD not a supplementWhy the world needs algaeDosage ChartsAlgae Comparison: Spirulina algae v.s chlorella algae COVID-19 ARTICLESCOVID-19 – overview/press release on algaeCOVID-19 – how algae helps protect with a strong immune systemCOVID-19 – how spirulina algae helps  WELLNESS WITH ALGAE ARTICLESImprove Wellness With AlgaeImprove Athletic Performance With AlgaeAlgae for Keto Diets  Prevent Aging and Disease With AlgaeSpirulina and mothers breast milk have similar nutrient profilesAlgae has the highest concentration of chlorophyll in the worldAlgae is the most eco-friendly and sustainable crop in the worldLinks to things I talk about in the show:Save 20% off any of the products at energybits.com with the coupon code healthyhormonesSave 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15%Check out the LIVALATTE Check out HEMPANOL PM AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts. Check out their My Blueprint Genetic at-home test kit My ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca.  Where you can find Catharine Arnston:ENERGYbits’ Instagram (@energybits)Where you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you at that stage in life where you’re starting to see grey hair? How do you go about embracing it? My good friend Nicole Scott is on the show to talk about all that and more!You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode111. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Nicole’s inspiration for the Gorgeous Grey Movement and her book, Get Naked With Your Natural Hair ColourParaphenylenediamine (PPD) and other toxins present in hair productsHealthy solutions and healthy options to dyeing your hairWhy women are afraid to embrace their grey hairChanging your diet according to what’s right for YOU Key Takeaways:You don’t have to give up dyeing your hair when you’re not yet ready to embrace your grey hair but choose products that are safe and healthy.Your body speaks to you every single day so when you tune in to it, you can know what’s going on and know what the symptoms could mean.Having dogmatic approaches to your diet can work against you. Action Steps:Opt to go to an organic hair salon and use natural dyes like henna.Tune in to your body and stay on top of your blood work.Invest in YOU. Nicole said:“Health has to trump over vanity.”“It’s so easy to forget about ourselves as women and we take care of everybody else. But let me tell you, the worst thing that you can do is forget about YOU.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:If you don’t have my book yet, The 30-Day Hormone Solution, grab a copy over at hormonesolutionbook.com and get over $350 in free bonuses.Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.  Links to things I talk about in the show: Get Naked With Your Natural Hair Colour by Nicole Scott Let's Get Checked - Get your at home women's health test kits here - https://trylgc.com/healthyhormones  Save 20% off with coupon code - HEALTHYHORMONESSave 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15%Check out the LIVALATTE Check out HEMPANOL PM AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts. Check out their My Blueprint Genetic at-home test kit ORGANIFI - save 15% off any of their products with the coupon code HEALTHYHORMONES. Head to - organifi.com/healthyhormonesMy favourite product is ORGANIFI Gold Chocolate and GLOW My ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca.  Where you can find Nicole Scott:Nicole’s Instagram (@own_your_sparkle)Nicole’s WebsiteWhere you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How can we navigate these challenging times and do the work of creating a better world starting with ourselves? Become a guru of your own health and happiness. Listen in as life coach Dr. Laura Hughes shares her thoughts on how we can reclaim our power over our health with the help of essential oils. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode110 Topics Discussed in this Episode:Getting into essential oils and what it means to be a doTERRA advocate and create a businessWhat epigenetics is all aboutHow essential oils play a role in epigeneticsReclaiming your power over your healthManaging your brain, your thoughts, and our hormonesHow you can integrate essential oils to support your journey of reclaiming your healthWhat makes doTERRA different from other brandsLaura’s essential oil routine Key Takeaways:Your genes aren’t your destiny. Just because you have a gene, it doesn’t mean it’s going to express itself.Whether a gene gets turned on or off is largely dictated by your dietary choices, your stress, your environmental toxins, and your physical activity.The essential oils fit into all the things in our life that we should be thinking of in terms of having the healthiest epigenome that we can have. Action Steps:Think about what feelings are coming up in your body and what thoughts are creating those feelings because it’s your feelings that drive your actions that in turn create results.Look at the thoughts in your head and where they’re coming from and look at how you can change them to further influence the emotions that drive your actions.Do thought work.Make sure your brain is as sharp as it can be. Dr. Laura said:“Basically everything we know that creates a foundation for good wellness influences these epigenetic mechanisms that can turn on and off our genes.”“We have so much power over our health, and we’ve never been taught that.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:Join our webinar with CanPrev on Strategies to Optimize Your Hormone Health. Just go to bit.ly/hormonehealth101 and get the chance to win amazing CanPrev prize packs valued at $175.Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.  Links to things I talk about in the show:Let's Get Checked - Get your at home women's health test kits here - https://trylgc.com/healthyhormones  Save 20% off with coupon code - HEALTHYHORMONESSave 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15%Check out HEMPANOL PM - My favourite product!AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts. Check out their My Blueprint Genetic at home test kitORGANIFI - save 15% off any of their products with the coupon code HEALTHYHORMONES. Head to - organifi.com/healthyhormonesMy favourite product is ORGANIFI Gold Chocolate and GLOWMy ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away. Where you can find Dr. Laura Hughes:Laura’s WebsiteLaura’s Instagram (@drlaurahughes)Laura’s Podcast: Earthling 101Where you can find me:Samantha’s FacebookSamantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s TwitterHealthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today!Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands