Naturally Savvy

If you're "floaty" and "out there," you're not present or productive. Alternately, if you're too grounded and "flat," you can also be limiting your potential.If you're "floaty" and "out there," you're not present or productive. Alternately, if you're too grounded and "flat," you can also be limiting your potential.  Ariana Bahret, Certified LifeLine Practitioner, joins host Lisa Davis to share three simple ways to get grounded and centered in a balanced way: Meditation: guided meditation, mantras, affirmations. Exercise: running, walking, swimming, hiking. Food: root vegetables, animal protein, chocolate. Listen in to learn more about how these three easy steps can improve your life and health.

Spring is a great time to make the adjustment from comfort food to fresh salads and vegetables.Spring is a great time to make the adjustment from comfort food to fresh salads and vegetables.  Salads can be much more than iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing or the "bonus" you get at a restaurant.  However, whether you're making your own salads at home or hitting up a salad bar, you still have to pay attention to how you construct your leafy masterpiece. What are some salad mistakes you can make? Adding cooked food with hidden calories and that were likely cooked in rancid oil. Vegetables that haven't been washed correctly. Salad dressings that have artificial ingredients. Listen in as Carol Alt joins host Lisa Davis to share her favorite salad ingredients, as well as some tricks and tips for creating delicious, healthy salads... even for breakfast.

What exactly is the significance of those "meaningful coincidences"?Synchronicity is the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection. Renowned psychiatrist Carl Jung explained it as a "meaningful coincidence."  According to Live Science, the concept of synchronicity came to Jung during a period of mental illness in the early 1900s. Jung became convinced that everything in the universe is intimately connected, and that suggested to him that there must exist a collective unconscious of humankind. This implied to him that events happening all over the world at the same time must be connected in some unknown way. Listen in as Shaman Isabella Stoloff joins host Andrea Donsky to explain what synchronicity is, how it works, and how it can help you be more conscious and aware in your everyday life.

The aloe plant has been a staple for addressing burns and sunburn. But, it can also provide plenty of internal benefits by drinking the juice.The aloe plant has been a staple for addressing burns and sunburn.  But, it can also provide plenty of internal benefits by drinking the juice.  Some of these benefits include supporting healthy digestion, enhancing antioxidant support, supporting a healthy immune system, reducing harmful toxins, increasing nutrient absorption and soothing occasional muscle and joint discomfort. Aloe is also an adaptogen, which is a substance that essentially helps the body better cope with mental or physical stress. According to Kim McClure, for best results, try to drink the juice about 15-30 minutes before your meals. McClure joins host Andrea Donsky to explain all of the health positives of incorporating aloe vera into your daily regimen.

When it comes to toxic exposure, radon is something that is often overlooked; even though it's a known carcinogen.When it comes to toxic exposure, radon is something that is often overlooked; even though it's a known carcinogen. Radon is the number-one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of cancer among smokers. It's becoming such an issue, that lung cancer is now surpassing breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer death in women. The tricky part is that radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Most people won't test for a toxin if there is not an immediately recognizable threat.  Recent reports cited granite counter tops as a culprit. While there is some validity to this, it's often not the main problem. Radon is a gas; a byproduct of the decomposition of uranium (which is found naturally in the soil). It creeps up through the cracks in the lowest levels of homes and other structures. How can you protect yourself and your family members? Test your home. Some helpful resources include the website sosradon.org, as well as the American Lung Association. Tests are affordable and you can do them yourself. Certified Green Building Professional, Lisa Beres, joins host Andrea Donsky to explain the dangers of radon, as well as simple yet effective ways to test your home.

If you're living in the past, there's something in the present that's not being fulfilled.If you're living in the past, there's something in the present that's not being fulfilled. Motivational speaker and author, Cornell Thomas, asks you to think about it this way... your car has a rear view mirror for a reason. If you drive your car looking only in your rear view mirror, you're going to crash. Of course, you can't fulfill your present and future without looking back in your past. You can use your past experiences to shape your present and future. But, it's a dangerous thing to continually live in your past.  Thomas suggests waking up every day and asking these questions: What can you do today to make it great? What goals can you accomplish today, or work towards accomplishing, no matter how big or small they are? Listen in as Thomas joins host Andrea Donsky to share strategies for moving out of your past and focusing on the present.

Drinking tea can satisfy more than just your palate. It can be an opportunity for shared experiences.Drinking tea can satisfy more than just your palate. It can be an opportunity for shared experiences. In the Bigelow clan, tea has always been a familial tradition.  Cindi Bigelow is the third generation President & CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, the U.S. market leader of specialty teas that produces over 1.6 billion tea bags annually. In this segment, she joins host Andrea Donsky to share what's new in the tea world, including the benefits of different types of tea. She also discusses the new Steep line within the Bigelow Tea brand.

What can you learn about anti-aging from cultures around the world?Naomi L. Whittel is passionate about anti-aging strategies and natural beauty practices from around the world. Since 2009, Naomi has searched the globe for time-tested traditions for maintaining health/wellness and natural beauty, and has become the face and spirit for beauty in the natural products industry. Her travels to China revealed the skin benefits of ingestible collagen, via foods like bone broth. Naomi's company provides customized forms of collagen that work with the different parts of the body, such as bones, joints, and skin. Listen in as Naomi joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about the importance of collagen in terms of anti-aging, as well as bone, joint and skin health. 

How can you best address the anti-breakfast eater in your household?Not everyone is a breakfast fan. Many individuals, kids included, just can't stomach something that early in the morning... especially if they're off to school or work before the sun even rises.  But, as they say, breakfast is "the most important meal of the day."  How can you best address the anti-breakfast eater in your household?  Registered Dietitian, Ashley Koff, has some helpful tips. First, it's important to remember that hunger sets in when the body is actually awake. So, get the body moving or drink some water to stimulate the digestive system. You can also turn breakfast into a "treat" opportunity, with yummy-tasting smoothies, fresh juices, and even breakfast "cookies." A great way to approach the morning is to break up your breakfast. School kids often have snack time early in the school day and lunch earlier than what they may experience at home.  Listen in as Koff joins Andrea and Lisa to share tips for dealing with the folks in your family who just can't do breakfast (you included).

How can the use of tarot help guide you in your life?Jayne Wallace has been a natural clairvoyant since the age of seven, and has studied across the world honing her craft, to become a world-renowned and respected psychic. Jayne's Oceanic Tarot Cards (and accompanying book) is an ocean-themed set of 78 cards, stunningly illustrated by Jane Delaford-Taylor. The traditional major and minor arcana are translated into a magical world of mermen, mermaids, and sea creatures. The book reveals the interpretations for each card, as well as explains how to lay the cards out for different types of reading, so you can easily learn how to draw out meaning from the past, gain insight into the present, and predict the future. Jayne joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about the concept of tarot, as well as the connections you can make with your angels on a daily basis.

“Now more than ever in our frenetic, divided, 21st Century lives, it’s time to find a way to de-stress and calm our minds." -Dr. Norman RosenthalScientific evidence proves that expanded states of consciousness exist, optimizing body and brain functioning to transform the fabric of everyday experience. “Now more than ever in our frenetic, divided, 21st Century lives, it’s time to find a way to de-stress and calm our minds,” says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical School and New York Times bestselling author.  “When we expand our state of consciousness beyond sleeping, waking and dreaming, we experience the super mind state of heightened awareness. This is where we’re optimized for problem-solving, emotional balance and resiliency to stress, as well an unshakable state of inner happiness.” Listen in as Dr. Rosenthal joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about transcendental meditation and how you can use it to develop your own super mind.

A recent report has indicated that the number-one growing cancer, rising fastest among 24-year-old individuals, is lung cancer... but not from smoking.A recent report has indicated that the number-one growing cancer, rising fastest among 24-year-old individuals, is lung cancer... but not from smoking.  Could the reason be synthetic fragrances? From the personal products you use and your laundry detergents to the air fresheners you use in your vehicle, these synthetic fragrances are everywhere. Carol Alt joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more information about this report, as well as the dangers of synthetic ingredients. 

What does it mean to be an urban eco-woman?What does it mean to be an urban eco-woman? For Crystal Habans, it's her life-long journey. Urban: Crystal was born and raised in the city and still resides in the city; she has never owned a car her main modes of transportation are her bicycle, yeezy running shoes and the TTC.  Eco: After volunteering with various Indigenous tribes across Canada, Crystal was influenced by the way they relate to the planet/nature. Hence, concluding that the only way to preserve our planet is to become eco-conscious and eco-active.  Woman: She is a feminist (and not ashamed of it), she is a body-positive advocate, critiquing and challenging the mainstream beauty industry. Her online store is dedicated to only selling and promoting non-toxic beauty products. She also works with other conscious female Entrepreneurs in assisting them with amplifying their voices. Listen in as Crystal joins Andrea and Lisa to share more about the lessons she's learned along her journey as the Urban Eco-Woman, as well as tips for instilling positive vibes in women of all ages.

From nail salons to your new car, you're being exposed to toxins on a daily basis.You may have purged your life of non-stick cookware, store left-overs in glass containers only, and use a “green” hand laundry instead of a dry cleaner for you shirts and other clothing.   Dr. Stewart Lonky says these are all good moves on your part. But, with 84,000 chemicals in commercial use right here in the U.S., there is simply no way for you to have overcome your toxic burden. You're taking in toxins just as fast as you eliminate them from your body. However, you can continue to reduce your toxic load by recognizing where toxic components are prevalent.  Here are nine places that are high in toxic exposure: Hair Salons Nail Salons Cosmetics Counter at Department Store Gasoline Stations Commercial buildings that are “sealed” Indoor construction sites Antique furniture or used furniture shops New Cars Airports Listen in as Dr. Lonky joins Andrea and Lisa to explain why these nine places are so toxic and some tips for dealing with the exposure.

Studies have shown that millions of pre-teen and teenage girls already experience symptoms around compromised pelvic health.Studies have shown that millions of pre-teen and teenage girls already experience symptoms around compromised pelvic health, including too many UTIs and too much constipation. These symptoms alone can follow girls into adulthood, creating negative bladder and bowel conditions, not to mention the discomfort they may feel now (and the discomfort they have in talking about it). Pelvic health disorders (PHDs) affect one out of three women in the U.S. and cost Americans over 30 billion dollars per year for the care and treatment of many largely preventable issues. Empowering girls with knowledge now may begin to diminish the rising costs of women’s pelvic healthcare. Most importantly, teaching our girls to “be large and in charge of their own pelvic region” will help them avoid the physical pain and social isolation that can accompany poor pelvic health... and instead, thrive with vibrant quality of life. Missy Lavender, Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Health Foundation joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to discuss pelvic health in young girls, as well as the research she and her cohorts conducted to prepare for her co-authored book, Below Your Belt: A Girl’s Guide To Pelvic Health.