Made For Living Well

No one likes to talk about poop but we all encounter it. Not to mention, it can tell you a lot about your health. Here is the inside scoop on what your poop is telling you and how to fix it! Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/100

Breaking Bad habits is less about taking out and more about what you add back in. It's being so emotionally invested in the good you can't say no. Here you'll learn how to break bad habits and build new ones. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/099

Personality types are all the rage these days, but can they tell you practical information about your life? Specifically, do you have a health personality? Learn right here how knowing your personality can change everything! Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/098

There are few things in life worse than you're deodorant not working only to end up a sweaty, hot and smelly mess half way through the day. In this post, you'll learn how to do an armpit detox and how to get rid of body odor for good. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/097

Weight loss, promotions, marathons, becoming debt free, having a life plan are all goals, dreams and hopes that many of us wish to accomplish. But do you feel like you always end up back at square one? In this post, we talk about how to get rid of what's holding you back. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/096

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Question one in our series on your most embarrassing health questions answered, how do you get rid of bad breath naturally? We're breaking it all down right here. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/094

What if health as more than just an accumulation of our habits and forcing ourselves to eat well and move more? What if health was compromised of what's inside your mind? In this post we're breaking down the mind/body connection and how to achieve health by simply creating a healthy mindset. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/093

Change starts with your thinking and your thinking is a choice. In this post, you'll learn the 5 mindset shifts to change your health for life. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/092

Summer is here and the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen. But on the other hand, it's one of the seasons where you crave health. So how do you get the best of both worlds? Today we break down how to create healthy meals on the fly. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/091

I used to be a person who didn't like the idea of supplements. I specifically remember in college having a massive and somewhat heated debate with husbands roommate over his protein supplement. Of course being a nieve collagen student studying nutrition I thought I already knew everything. But I didn't. At the time, I clearly wasn't a fan of supplements. I thought it was a cop-out to just eating healthy and nourishing foods. Fast-forward a solid 10 years and my view has changed dramatically. In fact, my life has forever been helped because of supplementation. I can honestly say I may not be the person I am now without them. I learned, through my own health journey and blood work that I was actually very deficient in many nutrients even though in the health world, I was doing "everything" right. I was eating well, exercising and eating all my veggies. Trust me when I say my eyes were opened to the power that "supplements" can have on our bodies daily functioning as well as in prevention and healing. Today on the podcast I have guest expert Dr. Erin Stokes to talk more in-depth about supplementation, and answering the question, do you need supplementation? Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/090

Stop working to achieve habits and step into rhythms. Lasting change is found here and in this podcast, you'll learn five ways to set healthy summer rhythms. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/089

What if you could detox your body for free? Would you do more of it? Today I'm sharing 5 free ways to detox daily. Is it time to say goodbye to that cayenne lemon mixture? Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/088

Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood diseases of all time. In fact, the confusion around Lyme disease is so great that it's shocking. Today we're going to uncover the answers to healing from Lyme disease and give you a natural tick repellent. When it comes to Lyme, you can find information on all sides, do this not that and then the exact opposite information from another practitioner. While I have my own thoughts on what I've studied I did want to take time to interview a Lyme's expert to dig into his. On today's podcast, we dive into what Lyme's disease is, how you can get infected and most importantly healing tips and in the post below I share a quick homemade tick repellent that takes the place of harmful DEET. Today I interview Dr. Darin Ingels author of the new book, The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight The Inflammatory Auto-Immune Response and Beat Lyme Disease. It's tick season and even if it's not, there are an estimated 823 new cases of Lyme Disease reported every day. This is no longer a subject to take lightly and I hope this interview answers some of your questions whether you have Lyme disease or are working to prevent it. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/087

There is a lot of opinions on cleansing and detoxing and if it is safe. Some good, others not but in this podcast I undercover the truth about the best way to detox your body and the one thing you need to know. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/086

There is so much controversy, so much confusion, and so much frustration in the health world today. So today on the podcast I wanted to break down hormones into the nitty-gritty and share the five hormone balancing rules to live by. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/085

The world of saunas can be confusing. From wet saunas to dry saunas, infrared, far infrared or your typical steam sauna, how do you know what to use? Today I share your guide to infrared saunas. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/084

In the past few months, I've received a handful of questions around the concept of seed cycling and I thought I would answer them here. Now I have to be honest, while I had heard of seed cycling I really didn't know a ton about it. So of course, I decided to go on a quest to learn more about seed cycling and the value of it. If you combine what we already have known, that food can be used as medicine and add the value of cycling nutrients at specific times, seed cycling does make sense. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/083/

I get a lot of questions about organic versus not organic and what about herbicides and pesticides they're spraying on the food? What is it really doing in our body and is organic better for you? Listen in to hear my take on this controversial topic. Learn More: https://simplerootswellness.com/082

How do you live with more joy? Find out my five best tips in this special bonus episode. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/081

Could confidence change your health? There is a lot of talk that our mindset matters more than diet and exercise combined. Today I show you 6 ways to have more confidence. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/080

Taking back your hormones and cycle syncing were two things I never knew existed. But I can surely tell you I would have done more if I had known. Like most people, I just thought that cramps, PMS, and an irregular menstrual cycle were all part of being female. I thought we had to learn to deal with it. Now I know that couldn't be farther from the truth. Today on the podcast we overcome that myth and talk about how to take back control of your hormones. Yes, today it's for women only and we dive into fixing your hormones with something called cycle syncing. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/079

I'm answering my top 5 most asked questions in this Q&A. It's all about poop, libido, sleep and more!

Menopause, PMS, moodiness, pregnancy, menstruation, you've probably at some point heard about all of these, or maybe even been lucky enough to experience being a bystander to one of these. These moments in a woman's body that are strictly hormonal. The 28-day cycle of what seems like highs and lows in energy, mood, and even libido. But did you know, that men suffer from a similar swing in hormones? While woman run off of a more well-known 28-day cycle, there is some speculation that men have their own monthly cycle as well. However, as of now, you are still recognized to be fluctuation on a strict 24-hour cycle. Regardless, they are finding that men are undergoing the same hormonal swings as women, maybe just not in the same fashion. Of course, all of this research is coming off the startling statistics about men's testosterone levels, rates of erectile dysfunction and even sperm counts. Today on the podcast, I bring an episode just for the men. We dive into the core of the issues, testosterone, from how it's regulated, what is causing low testosterone and how to get more of it to achieve optimal performance.

There is a lot of movement in the work of what our environment is doing to our health. Which is exciting coming off an age when all we focused on and talked about and treated were symptoms. An age where dieting was the answer, not to mention all the rage. But times are changing. We're learning more and discovering that while diet and exercise are beneficial and necessary, they definitely aren't the end all be all. We know this because of the countless thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of people who eat right and exercise well and yet cease to see any results. The dreaded fear we all think about when embarking on yet another health regimen. But I'm here to tell you that we know there is so much more to the health equation than simply what we eat and how much we exercise. In fact, our lifestyle, our environment, our mindset equate to over half of that equation. So it's time to start talking about it and today we're doing just that. Today's podcast is with expert Dr. Hannah Anderson. We dive into everyday items that could be destroying your hormones. It's not something to fear but something to take action on because in most cases we still have control.

Today we're digging into menopause. On the podcast, we have a menopause expert and here in the post 7 facts, every woman needs to know about menopause. The truth comes out. Speaking of truth, I've learned, there isn't a lot of solid information on menopause. Instead, it tends to be this looming phase of life that nearly everyone dreads and few talk about, aside from the table talk complaints of the latest annoying symptoms it's pestering women with. Today I hope to uncover that with guest expert Cynthia Thurlow who breaks down menopause. I'll be asking her what menopause actually is if we have to suffer from symptoms, how to treat it naturally, the prevention methods younger woman should start taking now and her thoughts on hormone replacement therapy. We really dig it all up into one thought-provoking and insightful podcast I know is going to revolutionize how you think about menopause.

Humans are fascinating, well life in general is. Every day I marvel at the intricacy of life itself and that is no different than the human body. What is even more amazing is that by structure we are all nearly the exact same and yet when we look closer we are incredibly different. Just like a snowflake, there are no two humans that are exactly alike. Given this, I've always wondered why scientifically speaking and nutritionally speaking we've always been given the same recommendations. We are told we need the same amount of water, the same ratio of food groups, the same type of exercise, etc. Even looking at most clinical research studies, we see that in nearly every study it is dominated by men in a near 3:1 ratio. And we wonder why woman have a hard time seeing results, feeling better and healing? This could be the answers. So today in this Friday Five in Five I wanted to give five stand-out points that make men different from women and what to do about it.

Today we're breaking down the fat burning hormone leptin. We'll discuss what it is and how in the world do we regulate it in our favor, along with how to lose weight, gain energy and feel better.

Why does knowing your values really matter? In this episode, I interview my husband and explain why this made all the difference for him.

The scoop about caffeine and your hormones. Everything you need to know and why you should consider this painless caffeine detox.

Fight fear and overcome anxiety with this no-nonsense approach that will encourage you how to cut through the daily clutter of life and step out in fierce faith. Expert Alli Worthington gives all the advice we need to overcome fear and live fiercely.

The 2018 wellness trends and predictions were just released and I have to say I'm impressed. I picked my top five favorite trends I think will change your health. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/069

How do you actually love to eat healthy? It's a big feat, isn't it? I mean it sounds good initially but once we get in it seems so scary, so unrealistic and not something you are willing to do. So what is the secret? It's right here inside this podcast!

Getting healthy isn't just about how many macronutrients you eat or how much you move. It's about living nourished. Here are my 5 essentials to living well nourished to create health that lasts.

Looking to improve memory, concentration and eliminate brain fog? Stop eating these six foods for better brain health with Dr. Steven Masley. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/066

Today on the podcast we have Trisha Hughes who has opened up to us about her own journey with mental health illness and what drove her to seek help. It's deep, raw, vulnerable and healing all in one.

First ask yourself, have you ever meet the resolutions you've set? Don't worry if you haven't, the majority haven't either, at least in the way we know resolutions. Today we're going to uncover why you should stop making health resolutions and what to do instead! Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/064

There seems to be a theme running in the holistic health world today where more and more we tend to look at the body as one living organism rather than broken into separate components. Granted there is a time and place for that but at the end of the day, we have to see how our body is working together as a unit. Even when one system gets sluggish, it tends to affect numerous other systems. That's why you rarely see just one health symptom and if you do you're like most of us {including myself} you most likely ignore it. It's like the domino effect, once the first one crumbles they are start to get knocked down one right after the other. Which brings us to the question, which system kicks it off? What is that master foundation of health and how can we heal that to experience healing throughout our entire system? Today on the podcast I interview Dr. Stephanie Gray and we dive into her concept of looking at your body as a house blueprint. Learn More: http://simplerootswellness.com/063

Outside of the food, the family and friends, endless games, laughter and conversation comes the gifts. Oh how I love to give during the holidays. and I'm happy to share my favorite gifts for 2017. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/062

Calories have been such a hot topic in health for the last fifty plus years. They go away and come back and in the end really never go away. New things always manage to sneak their way in the mix but don't you wonder why counting calories in food never seems to work? Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/061

Vibrational frequency may sound like some term you fell asleep learning in physics class, but this term is a new topic in the health world. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/060

Whether you have mold-illness or not, this episode is good for anyone looking to better understanding where healing comes from in any disease case. It's something you do everyday, you just have to expand on it. Tune in to find out more and get the final details on my health crisis and what made the final change in my journey. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/059

No one likes to think about it, I mean it's our home. A Place of shelter and comfort, a place of rest. Yet, I think the question, "is your house making you sick" is definitely valid, especially if you have a "mysterious" illness that you can never seem to shake. Whether you think you struggle with mold or not, the scary statistic is they estimate over 85% of buildings in America have some elevated levels of mold and if you happen to be one of the 25% of the population who has a genetic variation that doesn't allow your body to break it down, eventually you could have symptoms. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/058

Two years ago I found myself on a high, or a high in the world of nutritionist status. I had finally figured out an eating plan that seemed to be working. I had energy {or so I thought}, I had lost the majority of the baby weight I carried for over a year and I had just completed a half marathon. Yet, what I didn't realize that while my external appearance seemed to be paying off my internal show was a mess. Stressed, overworked, fatigued and ready to buckle I didn't realize that on this high I was about ready to crash into a health-obsessed individual's worst nightmare. Sickness, weight gain, depression, and more fatigue than I could possibly tell you. Yes, right after this crash, of having the best Christmas we had in a long time, I lost it all. It started out with just a minor cold, which quickly turned into a raging fever, weakness, dizzy spells, unknown diagnosis at doctor appointments, headaches, steroids, body aches, weight gain, blood tests, daily doctors appointments, x-rays, and depression. I literally had lost it all in a matter of weeks. Listen in to see the 5 tips that I've learned through it all and have started the process of changing my health for the better. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/057

Back pain runs in my family. In fact, I'm not immune to it having my own share of back struggles well before the age of 30. I often question what my life will be like in 30 years if I already struggle with pain. I have a feeling I'm not alone. Pain is everywhere and is often just chalked up to the 'aging' process, but what if there was a way to retrain your brain to overcome pain? I interviewed a leading expert in the pain field, Dr. Joe Tatta, and his response will blow your mind! Yes, you can actually retrain your brain to overcome pain and create a new lifestyle free of it! Listen to the podcast to get all of the details and make sure you check out his book, Heal Your Pain Now. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/056

I have yet to talk much about the nitty-gritty of losing my health and fighting to get it back. Actually, it's been less of a fight and more of a learning process. The short story is I was doing everything right, eating well, exercising and living the traditional busy life of hustle. Not to mention raising three little girls all under the age of six. I was doing it, chasing the shiny objects all while forgetting the essentials of life. I was giving, going, doing and becoming. I was trying desperately to be everything for everyone. Unfortunately, this all came crashing down and quickly. Just after the first of the year in 2016, I found myself in multiple doctors offices, medical tests, blood work and ultimately begging for someone to help get my health back. Fortunately, I found a practitioner who helped change not only my health but my overall beliefs about health. It was here, through daily {yes daily} appointments I had for a few weeks that I had an epiphany. Not just one but many along with many wake-up calls and many decisions I had to make about my lifestyle. This "healthy" life I thought I was living was actually making me sick and I believe it could be making you as well. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/055

Unhappiness. Some say it's our greatest epidemic of our day. In fact, statistics show that nearly 50% of Americans are unhappy at work and less than one-third of people describe themselves as "very happy." That means that nearly 70% of the American population are considered unhappy. To me, this is one of the most startling statistics we are faced with. Not just because the majority of the population is walking around in a less than exciting trance, but that this is a direct relationship to our overall health. Yes, stress {happiness} is one of the biggest factors underlying health and one that is hard to measure and impossible to fight against. The bottom line, happiness is a make it or break it factor in our health. Not to mention what fun is living without happiness? Today on the podcast I am beyond excited to have a very special guest who has lived to make her life happier with simple and easy steps, Sarah Von Bargen. Sarah is the founder of the site Yes and Yes helping people all over the globe have more fun. Her slogan states, "Because yes is more fun than no," and she shows us exactly how to do this in a chaotic and busy world. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/054

A question I've pondered all the way back to my pre-adolescent phase; how to get rid of body odor? The thought {and smell} of body odor takes me back to my 6th grade classroom. The time and place when everyone starts to smell but no one knows how to take care of it. Only to soon be masked through the 7th and 8th grade by body sprays, perfume, cologne and every other measure that is humanly possible to take away the awkward conversation of body odor. I'm sure we've all had our fair share of embarrassing encounters with personal body odor issues. Or maybe you haven't and in that case go on and judge me. Because let me tell you body odor runs through my pores, literally. While I could be alone, I'm going to assume by the statistics on deodorant sales we all have issues with body odor. Yes I'm proud to now know statistics on body odor. Don't bother looking it up, I got your back. In the latest podcast you can hear about my body odor detox and how to stop smelling for good. I'm a proud testimonial that it can happen. And I'm not joking when I say I literally have struggled with body odor for as long as I can remember. Find out how you can detox and overcome your own smell by listening to this podcast. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/053

There is a lot of hype around detox diets and cleanses. While the stigma holds out that most detox for a quick weight loss scheme, I think it is due time we talk about how detoxing is so much more than that. In fact, it is essential and critical that our body detoxify itself daily. The good news is we have plenty of mechanisms to help us do this. The bad news is the "traditional" lifestyle can slow this process down, making our body slow, sluggish and even clogged. Today we are going to learn about one powerful supplement that not only enhances your liver health encouraging natural detoxification. But this supplement also is a foundation in keeping your body youthful, strong, vibrant and healthy. Today we're breaking down collagen and detoxification. In addition to this, on the podcast, we break down five additional ways to enhance your detox today. The better news, there is no tricks, gimmicks or crazy potions you need to do this. Just real food, simple lifestyle changes and the right mindset. Learn about these five ways to detox on this week's podcast here. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/052

Today we uncover a lot of heated topics, from cellulite, bloating, cancer and detoxing we're going to see how each of these is actually related into one intricate system that is often overlooked and understudied, the lymphatic system. Each of these subjects is something we're all affected by whether directly or indirectly. Although the common thought is that detox diets don't work, I may twist the tables and show you exactly why a detox diet could be exactly what your body needs to help fight off and reduce {or eliminate} cellulite, bloating, cancer and just help you feel better overall once you fully understand the function of the lymphatic system. Be sure to listen to today's show and learn 10 simple ways to get your lymphatic system revving today click play below. It's an exciting show that will help answer a lot of your questions and shed some light on this confusing subject. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/051