Podcasts by Wise Traditions

198: The buzz on bees&honey from 2019-07-29T10:00

Why are bess disappearing? What contributes to "colony collapse disorder?" Do we need bess to survive as a human race? And what about honey? Why is it so hard to find the real d...

197: School lunch makeover from 2019-07-22T10:00

It’s time to disrupt the trend of chronic illness in the next generation of kids. Hilary Boynton has a bright idea for achieving this goal. Hilary is the head of nutrition services at The Manzan...

196: Hold hands with the earth from 2019-07-15T10:00

John Arbuckle of Singing Prairie Farms is a 9th generation livestock farmer. Today, he helps us take a deep dive into the heart of regenerative farming practices. He explains how we need to see ...

195: Feet first from 2019-07-08T10:00

Plantar fasciitis, back, knee, and leg pain all seem to be nothing out of the ordinary these days. And yet, up until roughly 50 years ago, we walked with little complaint. That’s when modern sho...

194: Thyroid help from 2019-07-01T10:00

Known as a “master gland,” the thyroid works with other endocrine system glands and hormones to govern our body's growth, metabolism, and reproduction.  Thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's or hypo...

193: RFK Jr. speaks out from 2019-06-24T10:00

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known environmental attorney and human rights activist. On a mission to stem the tide of threats to the health of our planet and our own, for decades, Kennedy has...

192: Cancer: what next? from 2019-06-17T10:00

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like a personal crisis and a medical emergency. Treatment is necessary, but a knee-jerk reaction can lead to poor outcomes. Today, Dr. Nasha Winters offers ...

191: Cancer: how did we get here? from 2019-06-10T10:00

Cancer is increasingly identified in young people under the age of 35. One in 2 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer. One in 2.4 women will also be diagnosed. What is happening? What fa...

190: Bucking the system from 2019-06-03T10:00

We're told cannabis is a cure-all; we need fluoride in the water to prevent tooth decay; and aluminum in vaccines cannot possibly cause autism. Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the Weston...

189: Secrets of the Biggest Little Farm from 2019-05-27T10:00

John Chester, of Apricot Lane Farms, explains on today's show how a small farm can make a BIG difference. And he challenges those of us who are not farmers to look for ways to do the same. 

188: Primal posture from 2019-05-20T10:00

From the time we are born, we are conditioned to sit, sleep, walk and stand in a certain way. We are directed to “sit up straight” and to stick our “chest out” when we slouch. T...

187: Home birth: a safe&beautiful option from 2019-05-13T10:00

Is a homebirth a viable option for mothers-to-be? Is it safe? What happens if complications arise?Katelyn Fusco answers these questions and more on today’s show. Katelyn is the host and creator ...

186: The problem with fluoride from 2019-05-06T10:00

For decades we’ve been told that fluoridation of water helps prevent cavities, but science doesn’t support that claim. As a matter of fact, fluoride is a waste product that is so toxic it is not...

185: Mimicking ancestral living from 2019-04-29T10:00

Sometimes we over-complicate healthy living. Today, author, coach, and nutrition & fitness expert Ben Greenfield, brings insights on how to improve our health based on ancient wisdom. While Ben ...

184: What is homeopathy? from 2019-04-22T10:00

Ananda More was skeptical about homeopathy until she fell ill during a trip to India. She took the two little "sugar pills" figuring she had nothing to lose. Now, Ananda is a homeopath herself a...

183: Is sunscreen okay to use? from 2019-04-15T10:00

For decades, we’ve been told to protect ourselves with sunscreen from the sun’s harmful rays or risk getting skin cancer. However, melanoma has increased, in tandem with the use...

182: Sports survival guide from 2019-04-08T10:00

Why are sports injuries so common? How can we not only avoid injury, but maximize performance? Dr. Tommy John owns and runs the Dr. Tommy John Performance and Healing Center in San Diego and is ...

181: Food lies exposed from 2019-04-01T10:00

Chances are, your great-great-grandmother didn’t obsess over what she ate. She didn’t count calories, measure out carbs, or worry about the fat content of what was on her dinner plate. And chanc...

180: Joel Salatin tells all from 2019-03-25T10:00

Joel Salatin is the most famous farmer in the world! A prolific author and engaging speaker, he's a man at the forefront of the regenerative agriculture movement. Today he shares the secrets of ...

179: The oiling of America from 2019-03-18T10:00

Unfortunately, traditional fats have been replaced in many kitchens by so-called "heart healthy" processed oils and spreads. Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the President...

178: Improve eyesight naturally from 2019-03-11T10:00

Carlos Moreno wore glasses and contacts for over 22 years; today, he is free of both. Carlos corrected his own imperfect vision which included nearsightedness ...

177: Eating light from 2019-03-04T11:00

Human beings have been called "light-eaters." Basically, food is light "slowed down," so that we can ingest it and get energy from it. In today's episode, Dewey Layman explores how the light in ...

176: Junk light from 2019-02-25T11:00

Depression. Weight gain. Eye problems. Auto-immune conditions. The wrong light can lead to health concerns on a number of fronts. Our computers, cell phones, and indoor lifestyle are jeopardizin...

175: Slow diet in a fast world from 2019-02-18T11:00

Tara Couture is a farmer, holistic nutritionist, devoted mother, and wife. She lives with her family on Slow Down Farmstead, a small, organic, grass-based farm in Canada. Today, Tara shares with...

174: Toxins that assail us from 2019-02-11T11:00

What can we do to mitigate the toxins that seem to be just about everywhere? Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, reveals what’s assailing us and what we ...

173: Big fat lie from 2019-02-04T11:00

Dietary fat is our friend, not our foe. Although this may seem like a radical statement, it is true. Today, Jennifer Isenhart, journalist and documentarian, reveals the weak science behind the d...

172: The soilution from 2019-01-28T11:00

It’s one of the most important parts of the earth’s ecosystem. We get our food from it, walk on it, and even breathe it in, but many of us hardly give it a second thought! It's the soil. The qua...

171: 5G near me from 2019-01-21T11:00

There is a push to roll out small cell towers in our neighborhoods and cities. The radiation from these small wireless antennas is not small at all. The installations--placed on streetlights, la...

170: Gut issues from 2019-01-14T11:00

Gut issues are unfortunately far too common in this day and age--people are struggling with everything from constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, and upset stomach, to more complex conditions lik...

169: Million-year-old food from 2019-01-07T11:00

We have lost the ability to think for ourselves when food is concerned. We’re the only animal on the planet that hires nutritionists and dieticians to tell us how to eat. But we’re the sickest s...

168: Best of 2018 from 2018-12-31T11:00

Discover the benefits of eating a low-carb, high-fat diet for health and weight loss. Learn why we don’t need to wear a mental illness label for life. And find out why there’s no such thing as a...

167: Health from the inside out from 2018-12-24T11:00

Do you see exercise as punishment for food you ate? Do you diet to make your body conform to someone else's idea of what it should look like? Strength coach and nutritional therapist Steph Gaudr...

166: Say no to the flu shot from 2018-12-17T11:00

Are you still on the fence about the flu shot? Do you find yourself wondering if you should vaccinate your family, just to “play it safe"? Are you afraid of what people will think if you don’t v...

165: Too many meds? from 2018-12-14T11:00

We know that pharmaceutical drugs have their place. But often we are too quick to prescribe and take medications when dietary or lifestyle changes could very well address our health concerns. To...

164: The "heal your leaky gut" diet from 2018-12-10T11:00

Many people are struggling with health conditions that stem from a leaky gut. These can include eczema, allergies, autoimmune conditions and more. But what is a leaky gut, exactly? And how can w...

163: Mystery ailments from 2018-12-03T11:00

It is increasingly common for children to develop strange rashes, eczema, eye and speech problems, and the like that seem to appear out of the blue. Doctors seem flummoxed, unable to explain wha...

162: A wise diet from 2018-11-26T11:00

Dietary trends come and go. How can we possibly know what’s best to eat? Dr. Weston A. Price traveled the world to find what the healthiest people ate. The diets varied greatly depending on what...

161: Biohacking our health from 2018-11-19T11:00

You wouldn’t settle for the second-best partner in your life or for a job that you dislike, so why would you settle when it comes to your health? Thaddeus Owen, a personal trainer with a Masters...

160: Centenarian dietary secrets from 2018-11-12T11:00

What should we eat to live a long, healthy life? Gina Baker, a writer, farmer, and researcher, who has lived in Costa Rica for over 20 years, went to the Nicoya Peninsula to learn about the trad...

159: Walking on the wild side from 2018-11-05T11:00

Did you know that we’re more bacterial DNA than human DNA, and that we’re only as happy and healthy as those beneficial little bugs that live inside of us? Today, we take a walk on the wild side...

158: Tech side effects from 2018-10-29T10:00

Technology makes our lives easier, there’s no doubt about it. We share information, connect worldwide, and communicate in ways unimaginable just 5-10 years ago. However, our devices have uninten...

157: Crowd-sourced wisdom from 2018-10-22T10:00

Where do you turn when it comes to dietary advice? For too long, most of us have listened to "the anointed"--that is, experts who have promoted erroneous information to the expense of our health...

156: Diversify your diet from 2018-10-15T10:00

We understand the beauty and benefit of diversity. We switch up our exercise routines. We diversify our investment portfolio. But did you know that it’s a good idea to diversify our diets, as we...

155: The "Isaac Newton of Nutrition" from 2018-10-08T10:00

Dr. Weston A. Price, a Cleveland dentist and researcher from the late 1800s, has been called the “Isaac Newton of Nutrition.” His research is just that pivotal to our understanding of the role d...

154: Local spotlight: one hundred meals in Pasadena from 2018-10-01T10:00

Can you imagine hosting a potluck every month for eight years, without missing a single one? We can't, either! This is no small feat! But this is exactly what Karen Voelkening-Behegan has done! ...

153: Primal play: the joy of movement from 2018-09-24T10:00

Chained to a desk all day with little or no time to exercise? Is your enthusiasm for exercising waning? London-based movement coach, play advocate and personal trainer Darryl Edwards knows just ...

152: Optimize your gut health from 2018-09-17T10:00

There’s much buzz about gut health these days. If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or other digestive ailments, you unders...

151: Is raw milk safe? from 2018-09-10T10:00

Why is raw milk illegal in some states? What are the risks associated with drinking it? How could a simple, straightforward product—like milk from a cow—have become so controversial? On today’s ...

150: The power of community&consciousness from 2018-09-03T10:00

How do we relate to the people around us? What is our relationship to nature? How do our choices (food and otherwise) affect the ecosystem we live in and the world, as a whole? Jessica Prentice,...

149: The vaccine trade-off from 2018-08-27T10:00

Vaccines are a controversial topic. Some say that they are effective; others disagree vehemently. Dr. Tom Cowan, a holistic physician, author, and speaker, sees both sides and sheds needed light...

148: Get cooking from 2018-08-20T10:00

As evening approaches, we ask ourselves "What should we have for dinner?" Exhausted from a full day of work, we try to come up with something semi-decent to put on the table. Sometimes we punt a...

147: Why cook? from 2018-08-13T10:00

In this hectic day and age of modern convenience foods, where you can grab food on the go practically anytime, anywhere, why would anyone decide to spend time cooking at home, from scratch?! Nev...

146: Keto for cancer from 2018-08-06T10:00

Most people turn to the ketogenic diet to lose weight or to enhance athletic performance. Today, nutritionist Miriam Kalamian, author of “Keto for cancer,” explains how this diet is a powerful t...

145: Why GMOs are bad for us from 2018-07-30T10:00

We're told that GMOs can help feed the world and that they are perfectly safe to eat. And yet there is growing evidence that GMOs (genetically-modified organisms) are damaging our health.

144: A chicken revolution from 2018-07-23T10:00

Many of us are able to buy quality vegetables in enough quantity to satisfy our hunger. It’s so easy we may become convinced that the world doesn’t need animal products to survive. But what abou...

143: Emu oil: the best fat you've never heard of from 2018-07-16T10:00

It has helped bring relief from joint pain, asthma, vision issues, Lyme’s disease, heart conditions, digestive problems, wrinkles, and more. What is it exactly? It's emu oil, the best fat you've...

142: How to have the healthiest babies (principle #11) from 2018-07-09T10:00

Is it important to detox before conception? Are prenatal vitamins helpful? What foods should we include in our diet, pre-conception, and when pregnant and nursing? What role does birth control p...

141: Reconnecting with the wild from 2018-07-02T10:00

Most of us have removed ourselves from the natural dance and cycles of nature. We see ourselves as separate from all of the other living creatures and this has a negative impact on our health. W...

140: Óptima salud con sabias tradiciones (Spanish bonus episode) from 2018-06-29T10:00

En este primer episodio de Sabias Tradiciones (Wise Traditions) en español nos enfocamos en las raíces de la buena salud. No provienen de la última moda para perder peso o jugos para desintoxica...

139: Curbing cravings (part 2) from 2018-06-25T10:00

Why do we crave certain foods and what we can do to end food cravings for good? In the second of this two-part series, Julia Ross, author of "The Craving Cure," offers practical recommendations ...

138: What drives our cravings? (part 1) from 2018-06-18T10:00

Do you often crave a bowl of ice cream late at night? Does stress lead you to ply yourself with cereal and carbs? Julia Ross, author of "The Craving Cure," has a deep understanding of the brain/...

137: The Sioux Chef&indigenous food wisdom from 2018-06-11T10:00

The United States is a country of many cultures and food traditions. However, the traditions of the land’s indigenous ancestors have largely been forgotten. Sean Sherman, an award-winning chef, ...

136: Joel Salatin: worldwide to hyperlocal from 2018-06-04T10:00

Joel Salatin is likely one of the most influential farmers on the face of the planet. He runs Polyface Farms in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. For decades he has been an influential author a...

135: Mercury: the hidden toxin from 2018-06-01T10:00

Mercury is considered by the World Health Organization as one of the top ten chemicals of major public health concern. Why? Because mercury is a poison, more toxic than lead or arsenic. And it i...

134: Anti-aging hacks from 2018-05-28T10:00

What’s the secret to a long, healthy life? Dr. Alvin Danenberg recently participated in the "Human Longevity Project," a documentary that explores the world’s “bl...

133: The dangers of glyphosate from 2018-05-21T10:00

Many people use Roundup without questioning its safety. It’s advertised on TV, and sold at hardware/garden stores all over the country. The herbicide is viewed as a miracle spray that gets rid o...

132: Foraging: finding food in the wild from 2018-05-14T10:00

Fiddlehead ferns, dandelions, mushrooms--these are just a few of the many foods that can be found in your own backyard (or in your neighborhood, perhaps) that are free for the taking and good fo...

131: From picky kid to healthy eater from 2018-05-07T10:00

It is now so common for children to be “picky eaters” that most consider it a normal childhood phase. There are special menus at restaurants and at social events shaping this whole “children’s f...

130: Soy what?! from 2018-04-30T10:00

Some say soy is heart-healthy. Others consider it a food that is a perfect protein, making it an ideal meat substitute. <...

129: Inside "Generation Zapped" from 2018-04-23T10:00

We let our kids play with them, sleep with them next to our heads, and can’t seem to live without them. But cell phones just may be one of the most hazardous objects in our house. Our guest, Dr....

128: Myth-busting dental health from 2018-04-16T10:00

Most of us believe that our dental health is directly related to how much we brush and floss. But what if there is more to it than that? The traditional ...

127: Regenerating soil, regenerating ourselves from 2018-04-09T10:00

Farmer Paul Grieve, of Primal Pastures in Southern California peels back the curtain on how life on the farm affects our own lives. We all want to be healthy and eat real, nutrient-dense food. T...

126: Helping kids with cancer from 2018-04-02T10:00

"Cancer" is a word that should never be uttered in the same sentence with the word "child." But it is, and with increasing frequency. In 2018, it is estimated that 16,000 kids will be diagnosed ...

125: Don't throw away the bones! from 2018-03-26T10:00

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to nourish ourselves and our families is to use animal bones! Across the ages, traditional cultures around the world have included them in their diet in vari...

124: Hormone health (winter journal highlights) from 2018-03-22T10:00

Hormones are chemical messengers that manage many major functions of our bodies. How do we support our hormone health so that our bodies can run optimally? Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the W...

123: Depression: a symptom, not a disease (part 2) from 2018-03-19T10:00

What if we approached mental illness differently? What if we treated it holistically, as a symptom of a problem with the entire body? How can nutrition support the body’s natural healing capacit...

122: Depression: a symptom, not a disease (part 1) from 2018-03-12T10:00

Depression is escalating, world-wide, as is the use of psychotropic drugs to treat it. What is happening? Why is mental illness increasing at alarming rates? Are drugs the best way to treat it o...

121: Low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet on trial from 2018-03-05T11:00

Low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diets are trending, but how healthy are they really? Are they for everyone? What does the science say? Professor Tim Noakes, co-author of "The Real Meal Revolution," is...

120: Learning to thrive in this modern world from 2018-02-26T11:00

As time passes and humanity develops new technologies, we would expect new generations to be healthier and live longer. Sadly, the opposite is true for children in the United States: our childre...

119: Homeopathy and your health rights from 2018-02-19T11:00

Homeopathy has been around for over 200 years, so it is clearly a wise tradition that we need to rediscover! It is a natural, holistic way to stimulate the body's own healing ability, and it has...

118: The story behind "Kale vs. Cow" from 2018-02-12T11:00

A lot of people think being healthy means having a meat-free diet. Dietician Diana Rodgers goes to bat for why meat--even red meat--should be a part of a healthy diet. Her plan is to make the en...

117: Benefits of heat&light therapy from 2018-02-05T11:00

As a young man, Brian Richards had a laundry list of health issues: mind-racing, insomnia, acne, adrenal fatigue, and more. Doctors wanted to give him Accutane and other pharmaceutical drugs to ...

116: Cod liver oil controversy from 2018-01-29T11:00

Cod liver oil is one of the main foods that the Weston A. Price Foundation recommends for a healthy diet. It abounds in nutrients that are sadly lacking in our diets today. Cod liver oil provide...

115: Chemicals that wreak havoc on our health from 2018-01-22T11:00

Did you know that there are chemicals that we encounter on a daily basis--in our food, water, even in our personal care products--that are detrimental to our health? The chemicals, called estrog...

114: The wild world of fermentation from 2018-01-15T11:00

Traditional people groups around the world have long valued fermentation as a process that preserves food and makes its nutrients more bio-available. Today, fermentation “revivalist” and well-kn...

113: It takes guts from 2018-01-08T11:00

There's a lot of buzz about gut health these days. It is key to our overall wellness. But some people think you can just pop a probiotic pill to protect it and you're good to go. Dr. Zach Bush h...

112: Fasting for weight loss&better health from 2018-01-01T11:00

Losing weight is a popular new year's resolution. Holistic physician Dr. Tom Cowan makes a strong case for why we should aim for getting healthier, rather than just hitting a particular number o...

111: Best of 2017 from 2017-12-25T11:00

Learn how to avoid blood sugar dips and spikes throughout the day. Discover how you can lift brain fog and protect yourself against Alzheimer's through diet. And benefit from tips on how to shor...

110: Vaccines, autism,&Wakefield's side of the story from 2017-12-18T11:00

Dr. Andy Wakefield was the lead author of a research paper, published in 1998, that indicated that there was a ...

109: Vegetarianism explained from 2017-12-11T11:00

Vegetarianism and veganism are becoming more and more popular with each passing day. You walk into a bookstore and the cooking section is overflowing with vegan cookbooks; restaurants all around...

108: Preventing autism from 2017-12-04T11:00

"Preventing autism" is such an audacious goal! Is it possible? How can we prevent it if we don't know what causes it? Dara Berger is a mom whose son was diagnosed as autistic before he was three...

107: Focus on cancer (fall journal highlights) from 2017-11-30T20:02:14

More and more people are diagnosed with cancer every day, including children. The rates of invasive cancer in the general population in the U.S. (and abroad) are alarming. Those who are diagnose...

106: Why we still love coconut oil from 2017-11-27T11:00

Plant-based and delicious, coconut oil has become more and more popular in recent years. Studies point to its many beneficial properties which include boosting the immune system, decreasing infl...

105: Salt: friend or foe? (Principle #9) from 2017-11-20T11:00

Although conventional medicine may recommend a low-sodium diet, is this really the best for us? Low salt consumption has been linked to metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, poor digestion, pa...

104: Raw milk on the move from 2017-11-14T14:41:49

How easily we forget! Raw milk has been part of the human diet for thousands of years, yet only after a centu...

103: Farming: a trend or here to stay? from 2017-11-06T11:00

In some circles, it seems that sustainable farming is on the rise. Farmers markets are growing more and more popular, and young people are volunteering to work on organic farms. But sales at far...

102: Be awesome from 2017-10-30T10:00

Adventure. Activity. Mindfulness. Community. Risk. Vanessa and Adam Lambert are expert health coaches who understand the need to nourish ourselves on many levels. Adam has a background as a Cros...

101: Protect yourself from radiation from 2017-10-23T10:00

There’s no doubt that we rely heavily in the day-to-day on our devices for entertainment and connection: we seek out wifi, work on our laptops, watch Netflix on our Apple TV, and scroll through ...

100: From soup to nuts: Q&A w/ Sally Fallon Morell from 2017-10-16T10:00

What's the story behind the Weston A. Price Foundation? How did Sally Fallon Morell, the founder and head of the foundation, come across Dr. Price's discoveries? What motivated her to write a co...

99: Soul and soil from 2017-10-09T10:00

Farming is a back-breaking, weather-dependent, uncertain profession that often does not turn a profit. No wonder the average farmer in the United States is 58 years old. Not many are interested ...

98: From "Farmageddon" to farm from 2017-10-02T10:00

Kristin Canty is the filmmaker behind “Farmageddon: the unseen war on American family farms.” She is proud and pleased at how the documentary has shed light on the dangers of modern industrial f...

97: Hello tallow from 2017-09-25T10:00

In today's society, a lot of effort is being invested into skin care and beauty products. There are plenty of modern treatments and products touted as able to reduce wrinkles, remove callouses, ...

96: What the health...what the heck!? from 2017-09-18T10:00

Lately, the documentary "What the Health" has been receiving a lot of attention. It is persuasive and provocative. The movie is causing widespread concern about the dangers of consuming animal p...

95: Bonus episode: Vitamins, minerals&more (summer journal highlights) from 2017-09-14T10:00

Every Wise Traditions journal is full of articles that are relevant, scientific, and significant for our health. In today's episode, the President of the Weston A. Price Foundation, Sally Fallon...

94: Why is losing weight so difficult? from 2017-09-11T10:00

Why is losing weight so difficult? This is the question Zoe Harcombe set out to answer while studying at Cambridge University. We are trained from an early age to seek solace in food. Sweet trea...

93: Rediscovering ancestral sexual instincts from 2017-09-04T10:00

As a society, we have become disconnected from our ancestral food traditions. In a similar way, many of us have also lost touch with our primal instincts when it comes to sexual intimacy. Dr. Ma...

92: Healing Lyme from 2017-08-28T10:00

Have you or has someone you know been diagnosed with Lyme Disease? Transmitted by ticks and often contracted due to weakened immunity, this condition seems to be on the rise. Unfortunately, many...

91: Find your health sweet spot from 2017-08-21T10:00

How can you tell if a dietary recommendation is right for you? Is there a diet that works for everyone? What is the best way to measure what works or doesn't work for you? How can you find your ...

90: Strike the right balance of omega-3&omega-6 fatty acids (Principle #8) from 2017-08-14T10:00

Chances are that you and many people you know take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement. These supplements are among the most popular on the market, yet they are highly misunderstood. For optimal h...

89: Migraine relief from 2017-08-07T10:00

Jodi Ledley was fighting a life-long battle with migraines and chronic pain to no avail. These were not simple headaches but rather debilitating incidents of excruciating pain that sent her to t...

88: Get off the sugar rollercoaster from 2017-07-31T10:00

Many of us are stuck on a blood sugar rollercoaster and we don't even know it. We find ourselves reaching for a muffin at 10 a.m. and can’t make it through the day without a mid-afternoon cup of...

87: Simple&fearless healthy living from 2017-07-24T10:00

In an age of information overload, it is easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the choices we have to make on a daily basis. Today, Hilary Boynton reminds us to slow down, take a deep...

86: The benefits of acupressure for children from 2017-07-17T10:00

Rather than providing a “one size fits all” approach to wellness, Oriental Medicine recognizes that each of us has a unique constitution.This Eastern practice dates back at least 3000 years, but...

85: Let's heal the planet from 2017-07-10T10:00

Many conservation groups hold a piece of the puzzle when it comes to saving our planet. They focus on saving a particular species or on planting trees. Sarah Savory suggests that we must step ba...

84: Ground zero of health disorders from 2017-07-03T10:00

Do you eat all the right foods but still struggle with health concerns? Do you feel like your health recovery is characterized by forward progress, followed by inevitable setbacks? Microbiologis...

83: The power of real food to treat MS from 2017-06-26T10:00

Over 15 years ago, physician Terry Wahls was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. Being a doctor, she dove into the scientific literature looking for a cure to this progressive disease. Though she...

82: How to fix our broken food system from 2017-06-19T10:00

What can we do to help those in food deserts? How can we address food insecurity and inequality? Pam Hess, the Executive director of Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, discusse...

81: Why our food system is broken from 2017-06-12T10:00

Why is fast food cheap while real, organic food is so expensive? Why are there “food deserts” not only in cities, but in rural areas around the country? How did the invention of the automobile a...

80: Wise Traditions for really busy people from 2017-06-05T10:00

Do you feel like you're often on the run? Does the idea of improving your diet (or your family's diet) overwhelm you? Susana Hill and Leslie Schall can help! They are young moms who have been on...

79: Vegetables: our vitamin pills from 2017-05-29T10:00

“Eat your veggies!” We’ve heard this over and over and today we learn more about the “why” behind the charge! Author and holistic physician Dr. Tom Cowan refers to vegetables as our vitamin pill...

78: Bonus episode: nutrition hacks from 2017-05-27T03:30:34

Is fasting good for you? How should your diet change as you age? What's the best way to lose unwan...

77: Throw off your toxic burden from 2017-05-22T10:00

Toxins in our food and in our environment are wreaking havoc on our health. In today's episode, Zen Honeycutt, the founder of Moms Across America, describes the most common toxins, what they do ...

76: Childbirth: keeping it natural from 2017-05-15T10:00

Childbirth is unpredictable, wild, and primal. We have "modernized" childbirth, making it clinical, sterilized, and on a timetable. Genevieve Howland, a/k/a Mama Natural, recognizes that pregnan...

75: How much fat should we eat? (Principle #7) from 2017-05-08T10:00

Some of us eat low-fat diets. Others eat high-protein/low-carb. But very few of us eat high-fat diets. All of the healthy people groups that Dr. Weston A. Price studied ate diets higher in fat t...

74: The farm as healthcare provider from 2017-05-01T10:00

Health care today is often, in reality, "sick care." We turn to medical professionals for the treatment and management of sickness and disease. Farmer Doug Flack is an activist who suggests a ve...

73: Drink your bugs from 2017-04-24T10:00

Do you crave sodas? You're in luck! You can drink "the original sodas" when you add naturally fizzy fermented drinks to your diet! They are more hydrating, and re-mineralizing than plain water. ...

72: Fighting for health freedom from 2017-04-17T10:00

One in six children in the U.S. has a developmental disability; one in four is medicated; one in 48 has autism. (This means that approximately every 7 minutes, a child is diagnosed with autism.)...

71: Holistic choices from 2017-04-10T10:00

Many of us want to care for our bodies, our families, our community. Tré Cates of the Savory Institute challenges us to consider how our individual choices impact the whole world! Living holisti...

70: The antidote to Alzheimer's from 2017-04-03T10:00

Alzheimer’s disease seems to strike indiscriminately and those receiving the diagnosis have little reason for optimism. Conventional medicine offers medication that is designed to slow the pace ...

69: Improve your microbiome from 2017-03-27T10:00

We are not alone! Did you know that we are 10 times more bacteria than we are human? The bacteria that live in (and on us) play a significant role in how our body responds to stress, food, and o...

68: The "healthy" label from 2017-03-20T10:00

The Food and Drug Administration is considering changing the "use of the term 'healthy' in the labeling of human food products." At a recent public hearing on this topic, registered dietician Pa...

67: Negative charge creates positive energy from 2017-03-13T10:00

We have often heard it said that water is critical for our health, but Dr. Gerald Pollack adds a surprising twist to that familiar conversation. Water has long been considered to have only three...

66: Fibro hope from 2017-03-06T11:00

Leah McCullough was in pain, discouraged, and exhausted. She had spent the last six years of her illness in bed for 12-16 hours a day. She had tried over 50 medicatio...

65: Why we need animal fats from 2017-02-27T11:00

There's a lot of confusion around what constitutes a healthy fat. In today's episode, Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the Weston A. Price Fo...

64: The vaccine industry and your rights from 2017-02-20T11:00

Vaccines in the United States are required at birth, for daycare, school and college enrollment, for military members, foreign adoptions and ...

63: Heal your gut from 2017-02-13T11:00

Processed foods, prescription medicines, sugar, toxins in and around us--these are feeding the bad bacteria in our gut and compromising our gut health, and consequently our overall health. Certi...

62: Diabetes and diet from 2017-02-06T11:00

Daphne Olivier has a genetic pre-disposition to diabetes. Since she doesn’t have it (yet), she is doing all that is within her power to keep it that way. But she is not keeping her secrets to he...

61: Glyphosate: the weed-killer that hurts people too from 2017-01-30T11:00

Glyphosate is a weed-killer considered "safe" and "non-toxic" by the FDA and EPA but scientist Stephanie Seneff believes otherwise. And she is not alone! An avid researcher and brilliant mind (S...

60: Energy, health&vitality from 2017-01-23T11:00

There is more to food than meets the eye! Food has energy that ascends and descends, and warms and cools our bodies. Conventional western medicine focuses on the physical. But Dr. Kenneth Morehe...

59: What causes heart attacks? from 2017-01-16T11:00

For decades, heart patients have been treated with stents, bypass procedures, low-fat diets, and drugs to lower their cholesterol. The theory that heart attacks are caused by blockages in the ar...

58: Should we eat grains? (Principle #6) from 2017-01-09T11:00

Some trendy diets restrict the intake of grains. It's no wonder why! Many people seem to be gluten-intolerant or have sensitivities to wheat. Others are simply trying to eat low-carb for weight ...

57: Beyond food: invisible variables that affect our health from 2017-01-02T11:00

Forget the resolutions! Fitness guru Ben Greenfield wants you to look beyond food and exercise to improve your wellbeing in this new year! In today's episode, he discusses the importance of invi...

56: Best of 2016: Go with your gut! from 2016-12-25T11:00

Do you feel like a ball of symptoms? Like one thing after another is going wrong with your body? Your body is sending you a message that something is off. It's time to stop suppressing symptoms....

55: The motherhood diet from 2016-12-19T11:00

All of us want to have happy, healthy children. Diet makes a difference in our own health; naturally, it makes a difference for our children's health, as well. But can what we eat before we even...

54: Vaxxed: producer's commentary from 2016-12-12T11:00

This is an important episode on a very controversial topic: vaccines. Producer Del Bigtree gives the back story on how he got involved in the making of the movie “Vaxxed.”  The focus of the movi...

53: Make mead like a Viking from 2016-12-05T11:00

What is mead and why should you make it? (And why should you make it like a Viking, of all things?!) Jereme Zimmerman, the author of “Make mead like a Viking,” explains all of the above in this ...

52: Practical tips for parents from 2016-11-28T11:00

Tired of food battles and complaints at the dinner table? Do you worry that your kids not getting enough of the good stuff? Does your idea of whipping up a quick meal include a visit to the neig...

51: Farming as it should be from 2016-11-21T11:00

Will Harris. a fourth-generation cattleman, is the owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA. Will attended the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture, where he was trained in industria...

50: Myths and truths of GMOs from 2016-11-14T11:00

Jeffrey Smith is is the founder and leader of the institute for Responsible Technology. He is also a bestselling author, filmmaker, and expert on genetically-modified organisms. In today's episo...

49: Avoiding mold from 2016-11-07T11:00

Many of us see mold as an unsightly annoyance or an occasional irritant to our breathing, but it's much more than that! Cheryl Ciecko, a licensed architect, explains how it is a toxin that can e...

48: Detox mercury safely from 2016-10-31T10:00

Mercury is recognized by health organizations across the globe as toxic to humans. However many of us are unaware of our exposure to it and how it is negatively impacting our health and causing ...

47: Fuel for the athlete from 2016-10-24T10:00

Athletes seek to maximize their performance, often at the expense of their long-term health and longevity. Ben, a former bodybuilder, is an ironman triathlete, speaker, and author who understand...

46: Why are our children so sick? from 2016-10-17T10:00

This is the question many of us are asking! There is a grave health crisis that is affecting the next generation. In increasing numbers, children and young people are struggling with allergies, ...

45: The skinny on fat from 2016-10-10T10:00

Nina Teicholz spent nearly a decade researching nutrition policy and dietary fat, culminating in the publication of her spellbinding book "The Big Fat Surprise." In it, she explains the politics...

44: Principle #5 - Lacto-fermented foods from 2016-10-03T10:00

Traditional diets are high in enzymes and beneficial bacteria. Lacto-fermented foods are prepared by cultures worldwide to preserve food, boost their vitamin and mineral content, and aid digesti...

43: Beautiful broth from 2016-09-26T10:00

Bone broth is growing in popularity for all of the right reasons. It offers an astounding number of benefits for our health. In today's episode, chef Lance Roll explains how first and foremost, ...

42: Real food changes lives from 2016-09-19T10:00

After fostering and adopting a number of children, Mandy Lee became inspired to step out and reach more people with the message of health recovery through real food. Her vision is to impact fost...

41: On fat, raw milk,&ghee from 2016-09-12T10:00

Sandeep Agarwal had a young son with chronic health conditions--he caught colds easily, had chest congestion, and developed asthma. As Sandeep began to research ways to help him, he came across ...

40: Autoimmune help with LDN from 2016-09-05T10:00

Linda Elsegood suffered from MS and was wheelchair-bound, when she first heard about LDN, low dose naltrexone. She researched it and began taking it around 2000. Her health and life turned aroun...

39: Radical medicine from 2016-08-29T10:00

Dr. Louisa Williams is a naturopathic doctor who is committed to helping people restore their health by getting to the true root or underlying cause of disease. In today’s episode, she touches o...

38: Principle #4 - All traditional cultures cooked some food and ate some of their animal products raw from 2016-08-22T10:00

Every traditional culture ate some form of their animal foods raw. Every culture also cooked some of their food. In today's episode, Sally Fallon Morell ...

37: Bonus episode: Behind the scenes at WAPF from 2016-08-18T21:19:31

When the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) says that it's committed to "food, farming and the healing arts," they mean it. In today's episode, you'll hear directly from the office staff members ...

36: Protecting food freedom from 2016-08-15T10:00

Do you want the option of buying raw milk legally in your state? Would you like to have chickens in your backyard? The Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) works hard to defend your righ...

35: The green vaccine? from 2016-08-08T10:00

There is lots of controversy and discussion on the topic of vaccination these days—some touting their benefits and others, their risks. Cilla Whatcott stays above the fray. She is not interested...

34: Tired of being tired from 2016-08-01T10:00

In her twenties, Razi Berry was suffering from fibromyalgia, fatigue, and pain. Her doctors told her that she should go on medication and disability for the rest of her life. Unwilling to accept...

33: Allan Savory (Part 2) - Livestock only hope from 2016-07-25T10:00

As a young environmentalist, Allan Savory was convinced that animals were overgrazing, and therefore, turning fertile land into deserts. Many scientists held that same opinion (and some still do...

32: Allan Savory (Part 1) - Holistic Management from 2016-07-18T10:00

Are you concerned about our planet's degradation? Allan Savory, of the Savory Institute, has fresh ideas for how to reverse the situation and restore our deteriorating grasslands. As a young man...

31: Vegetarianism reconsidered from 2016-07-11T10:00

Vegetarians and vegans are often motivated to avoid animal products out of concern for animal welfare and the environment. Lierre Keith is no exception. As a teenager, she became convinced that ...

30: Principle #3 - Nutrient density from 2016-07-04T10:00

Do you want to get the most out of your food? There are so many different approaches to eating healthily, how do you know what's best? Sally Fallon Morell explains, in clear, simple terms, how t...

29: Bonus episode: A Maasai story from 2016-06-28T22:44:42

Dickson Ole Gisa, a leader in his Maasai village, contacted the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) in 2014, saying, "Please send someone over. We're all getting sick!" Dickson had found out about...

#28 Fat does a body good from 2016-06-27T10:00

Confused by fat? One minute we're told to stay away from it; the next, we're told to embrace it. What's best? Chris Masterjohn demystifies the matter in today's discussion. Chris has a PhD in Nu...

27: Take charge of your fertility from 2016-06-20T10:00

Vicki Braun has over 30 years of experience helping couples understand and enhance their mutual fertility. She has a background in the sciences--a B.S. in biology and chemistry and an M.S. in mi...

26: Myths and truths of sleep and exercise from 2016-06-13T11:00

Physical therapist Sandra Van Gilder dispels myths related to our sleep and exercise habits in this episode. She explains how our hormone function can be disrupted (or improved) by our patterns....

25: Open wide from 2016-06-06T11:00

Biological dentist Felix Liao is building on the work of Dr. Weston A. Price. He is convinced that oral health is tied to our overall health, and he understands the pivotal role of nutrient-dens...

#24 Nutrition and sleep are key for kids from 2016-05-30T11:00

Dr. Ann Childers had a health crisis that made her examine the role of nutrition in physical and mental health. Soon she began applying her new-found information in her practice. She began empha...

#23 Raw milk revealed from 2016-05-23T11:00

As President and Founder of the Raw Milk Institute, Mark McAfee has lectured on the subject of raw milk all over the United States. A consummate educator, Mark elucidates its benefits, even as h...

#22 The wisdom of our ancestors from 2016-05-16T11:00

Stress, autoimmune diseases, obesity. These modern epidemics were not a part of the paleolithic landscape, but they certainly plague us now. Chris Kresser, author of "The Paleo Cure" and functio...

#21 Principle #2 - All traditional cultures consume some sort of animal food from 2016-05-09T11:30

All traditional cultures consume some sort of animal food:fish and shellfish, land and water fowl, land and sea mammals, eggs, milk and milk products reptiles, and insects. Sally Fallon Morell, ...

#20 A life unburdened from 2016-05-02T11:30

For Richard Morris, walking to work was a struggle akin to hiking Mount Everest. Weighing over 400 pounds made most of life difficult and burdensome. His wife and daughters also had an unhealthy...

#19 Fight autism and win from 2016-04-25T11:30

Of the twelve characteristics or markers of autism, Tressie’s young son had 11 of them. Behavioral therapy is recommended as the treatment of choice for autistic children. But Tressie wanted her...

#18 The marvelous pigness of pigs from 2016-04-18T11:00

Joel Salatin is the renowned farmer of Polyface Farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Today's episode centers around the concept behind Joel's upcoming book "The marvelous pigness of pigs."...

#17 Vaccines (part 2): what's all the fuss about? from 2016-04-11T11:30

Are you willing to take a closer look at the vaccine issue? Where does the truth lie? The media tells us that anyone who questions the efficacy of vaccines is anti-science. In fact, there are "h...

#16 Vaccines (part 1): what's all the fuss about? from 2016-04-04T10:30

Don't vaccines keep us healthy and disease-free? Aren't they the greatest invention of mankind? Many of us, including Leslie Manookian, once held these beliefs. In this episode, Leslie brings to...

#15 Straight talk from a farmer from 2016-03-28T11:00

Jesse Straight is a local farmer and father of five young children. A few years back, he never would have imagined the life he leads today. As a student at the University of Virginia, Jesse was ...

#14 In the garden from 2016-03-21T11:00

Whether you are just beginning to garden or whether you have had a green thumb for a while, you will glean much from today's episode with Celeste Longacre. Celeste is an author, speaker, blogger...

#13 Principle #1 - No refined or denatured foods from 2016-03-14T11:00

The healthiest, most robust, vibrant, fertile peoples around the world have no refined or denatured foods in their diets. Nothing important was taken out, nor were foods unnatur...

#12 Kombucha craze from 2016-03-06T03:35:30

Kombucha is the fermented tea that is sweeping the nation! This bubbly, effervescent drink is popular because it is chock-full of enzymes, acids, and probiotics...and, quite simply, because it t...

#11 A fresh take on real food from 2016-02-29T12:00

Are you a yo-yo dieter? Uptight or super careful about "clean" eating? Wherever you're coming from, nutritionist Adrienne Hew has a word for you! Adrienne has a fun, light-hearted approach to li...

#10 Raw milk: one story from 2016-02-22T12:00

Have you heard about raw milk? Some say it's dangerous but others say it's an amazing food. Charlotte Smith falls into the latter camp. Listen to her story which led her from being a mother of c...

#9 Start here from 2016-02-15T13:00

Confused about nutrition? This podcast episode is a great place to get a handle on an approach to eating that is sensible and satisfying, with no need for deprivation or fad dieting. In today's ...

#8 Food, glorious food! from 2016-02-08T14:00

Alternative farmer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms is well-known for his commitment to raising the best food---food that is nutrient-dense, wholesome, organic, and natural; in short, food that is...

#7 Hidden dangers to our health from 2016-02-01T14:00

For years we've seen cholesterol and fat as enemies to our health. Research scientist Stephanie Seneff makes it clear that we've been looking in the wrong direction. Because of her husband's dia...

#6 Make yourself better from 2016-01-25T14:00

Philip Weeks gives practical ideas on how to make yourself better. A naturopath, herbalist, and acupuncturist, he has traveled the world and has been trained in a myriad of healing traditions. I...

#5 The gut: key to good health from 2016-01-18T04:48:50

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride explains how a variety of physical, psychological, neurological, and autoimmune disorders—from allergies and asthma to digestive problems and mental health issues—ca...

#4 Gentle detox from 2016-01-11T04:14:42

Lots of groups promote detox plans that involve serious fasting, special products, or costly programs. In contrast, nutritionist Kim Schuette gives us detox home therapies that are simple, effec...

3: Holistic health for the two-legged and the four-legged from 2016-01-08T00:19:50

Will Winter is a charming storyteller. A holistic veterinarian, Will demonstrates a keen understanding of both two-legged and four-legged animals. He touches on a number of topics in today's dis...

2: The deeper reasons behind why people get sick from 2016-01-07T05:13:28

“My name is Tom. They nicknamed me 'Doubting Thomas' when I was young. Don’t believe anybody. Don’t believe me. Don’t believe your doctor.” 

Dr. Tom Cowan is a holistic doctor who is extr...

1: Introduction to Wise Traditions from 2016-01-07T04:34:25

"So the foods that people are avoiding today, that they think they shouldn’t eat, are the foods that we really do need to eat!”  Sally Fallon, the President of the Weston A. Pr...