Ep 125: On this episode we explore the topic of the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body that sends information to and from the brain to every vital bodily system. We chat about how the vagus nerve impacts our heart, lungs, digestive…
Ep 122: While we cannot choose our genetics, we do have the power to decide what we put in our bodies and how we care for them. This insight has become a guiding principle for Madeline Lee, the creator of Superfree Food, a company focused…
Ep 114: On this episode I do a quick overview of the Huberman Lab‘s podcast episode all about alcohol and health. This was an excellent episode by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, where he discusses the overall effects of alcohol on the body, brain, and health. I…
Ep 110: When I started having digestive issues years ago, one of the first things I did was become gluten-free. Of course at the time I had no idea why, it was just a buzz word floating around, but it did help. I felt lighter…
Ep 107: The health of our GI tract is finally getting the attention is deserves. However, many people believe they can just take a probiotic and call it a day. But just as everything in the supplement industry is concerned, not all probiotics are created…
The one about mental health! Mental health is a big topic these days and it should be. Honestly it should be discussed even more. And not just how it’s increasing, but WHY it’s happening at such alarming rates. Of course there’s the obvious state of…
Microbiome. Gut Health. These are hot topics these days and for good reason. The health of our gut dictates the well-being of our entire bodies. But this is fairly new information. The term microbiome wasn’t even coined until 2006. Up until that point most scientists…
I know. I know. Avocado toast. But as an avid avocado toast connoisseur, I can tell you that not all avocado toast is created alike! This particular version is full of healthy natural probiotics so it’s extra good for our microbiome! It also tastes delicious!…
The gut. It’s not the most glamorous region of the body, but it is the most important! On this episode of The Refined Hippie Podcast I explain the vital role the gut microbiome plays on our overall health. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune that…
