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In this episode I host Niels Wandler, producer and creator of Vita Biosa a carefully fermented probiotic drink that has amazing health benefits, and Dr. Shah - Milk Thistle Expert.  Dr. Shah has just joined the Vita Biosa team and together will be launching a version of Vita Biosa with milk thistle to support the body.  This combination will be very powerful, listen while they talk about the process, the product and what to expect!  You can find Niels at Vitabiosa.com.

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whenever there are so many studies linking the beneficial effects to one particular thing in our diet that they are too numerous to count, there's probably a "There there".
Such is the case with naturally fermented dairy and pickled vegetables. We refer to them as probiotics. But what are probiotics exactly? The NIH has an excellent article explaining, in general terms, what they are and how they affect us. It can be found here. 

Here is another NIH article that discusses how these beneficial microorganisms from fermentation can improve our general health.

In this article, Lactobacillus plantarum was found to be effective in fighting off a biological toxin in an in-vitro study.

A strain of Lactobacillus gasseri was tested in overweight subjects and found to be effective for losing a small amount of weight in a double-blind study. That article can be found here.

bifidobacterium may have beneficial effects as well. Preliminary studies have shown that this bacteria may decrease the number of cancer cells in the colon. That article can be found here.

Are you a sourdough newbie, how to start a starter, what is the role of fermented foods in your gut microbiome, and more with special guest Sarah Leitner, the Sourdough Queen!

This week on the Thriving Beyond Belief podcast, Lauren Mones!

A note from our founder.

Hi, welcome! I wholeheartedly believe in the healing power of plants. As a young girl I would take refuge in Nature. The natural world was the safest place for me to be me. I felt a deep connection to the life force of the forest, lake, mountains and ocean. Little did I know as a young girl how this powerful connection would heal my body.

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2014

At the time, I was what some people considered “Uber healthy”. I was racing triathlons. A normal workout day consisted of running, swimming and biking for up to 6 hours per day. I ate a mostly clean diet. I had a great career as a nationally certified Occupational Therapist.  My personal relationships with family and friends were solid. But I began to show signs of terrible gut health. I was sick. Very sick.

Chronic disease with no cure and a life time of medication?

You can imagine my shock after my first colonoscopy. When the post drug drowsiness wore-off, the physician whispered in my ear "this is a life-long disease with no cure. You will need to be heavily medicated for the rest of your life." I was then told to go home, take my medication and eat anything I wanted, that food had nothing to do with the activity of the disease.  My physician encouraged me that I would be able to “live an average life with Crohns”.

faith in the healing power of food and a new way of life

Well, that didn’t sound exactly right to me. I didn’t know anything about Crohn’s at the time, but what I did know, is that food, in particular plants, have always had a healing effect on me. And I’ve never been one to live an average life. That fueled my fire! I changed everything. I eliminated inflammatory foods and added more foods that were closest to nature. I managed stress levels better with personal growth practices. I became particular about my circle of people with whom I interacted everyday. I ended toxic relationships.

A simple jar of sauerkraut changed everything

One of the biggest shifts came to me when I bought and consumed my first jar of sauerkraut. I felt a huge surge of energy. I was intrigued. I began diving head first into the art of fermentation and gut health.

I began making sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi, kombucha.  I started studying the microbiome in depth.  Not only was my body healing with these foods but I developed an absolute awe for the microbial world. A world that is teeming with life. A world of balance, symbiosis and chaos. A world that I couldn’t touch, see, hear, or smell but was doing wonders for my body/mind/ Spirit.

Living, medicinal foods transformed me from the inside out

I threw away all of my medications and committed to a path of the Warrior.  And then the most amazing thing began to happen. I started to really trust in my body’s own healing capacity.  I continuously practiced slowing down to learn and listen to what I needed.  I trusted.  I trusted. And I trusted. Even in the face of fear, I chose to trust.  Fermenting Fairy was born from this place of trusting my own inner compass and a deep desire to share these living, fermented, medicinal foods with you. Nothing makes me happier than knowing you are feeling your best and that Fermenting Fairy is part of your journey to the healthiest and most vibrant you!

Why Choose Fermenting Fairy?

• We have the cleanest ingredients in the industry. We will NEVER add anything to our products that is harmful to your body or the environment.
• We are innovators who have created unparalleled products that are effective and delicious. Our vegan coconut milk kefir and probiotic lemonades are unlike anything else on the market. Our sauerkrauts have unique bold flavor combinations.
• Our high-quality standard is unmatched. We make everything from scratch with the finest ingredients. We are unwilling to compromise your health for money or time.
• Our products appeal to everyone and span generations. We have choices for children, teens, adults and elders. Even people who HATE fermented foods LOVE our foods and drinks!
• Grounded by Nature and fueled by kindness
• Our ethos is grounded in nature and fueled by kindness.  We treat all humans, no matter race, sex, social status or sexual preference, with kindness, respect and Grace. We care for Mother Earth in every action we make and strive to have zero waste by 2025. Thank you for being on this journey with us!

Fermented foods author, Sandor Katz, talks with me about the essential body functions that are directed by good bacteria in our digestive tracts (A.K.A. gut flora, microbiome), explains that bacteria exchange genetics with each other, current research about good bacteria, whether probiotic capsules are worth the cost, how often to eat fermented foods, and whether fermented foods may help our health. Mr. Katz is the author of several books about making fermented foods and the science around it. See the titles Wild Fermentation, The Art of Fermentation and Basic Fermentation. [This interview took place at the Wise Traditions 2012 Conference, in Santa Clara, California. It was organized by the Weston A. Price Foundation.]

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Today we are chatting with the co-founder behind Healthy Hooch Kombucha. She shares her unique journey to co-creating her company and product, what kombucha actually is, how it is made, how she goes about creating her unique blends but also what being a pro cyclist taught her that has helped her as an entrepreneur! So get comfy with a cup of organic tea or maybe even a glass of kombucha and let’s dive on in! PROJECT LOVE INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/projectloveco | LOVE UNPLUGGED SHOW NOTES: http://www.projectloveco.com/episode-37-brewing-goodness-with-healthy-hooch-kombucha

Have you heard of kefir? It's an amazing probiotic drink that offers vitamins, minerals, metabolites, enzymes, amino acids, peptides and more to help sustain and regain health. Victor Cozzetto, of Vitagenics, explores the wonders of this ancient drink on today's episode.

He discusses gut health (and how kefir can help repair the gut lining), the importance of a holistic mindset when it comes to healing, why it's better to get bacteria from our food and drink (as opposed to a pill) and why making kefir is so very satisfying and gratifying. 

If you're new to kefir, this podcast offers a sweet introduction to the drink. If you love it already, you'll find more reasons to do so.

Visit Victor's website: vitagenics.net

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Have you heard of kefir? It's an amazing probiotic drink that offers vitamins, minerals, metabolites, enzymes, amino acids, peptides and more to help sustain and regain health. Victor Cozzetto, of Vitagenics, explores the wonders of this ancient drink on today's episode.

He discusses gut health (and how kefir can help repair the gut lining), the importance of a holistic mindset when it comes to healing, why it's better to get bacteria from our food and drink (as opposed to a pill) and why making kefir is so very satisfying and gratifying. 

If you're new to kefir, this podcast offers a sweet introduction to the drink. If you love it already, you'll find more reasons to do so.

Visit Victor's website: vitagenics.net

Check out our sponsor: Ancestral Supplements 

Give a gift to WAPF here: westonaprice.org

Write a note to WAPF:

The Weston A. Price Foundation
PMB 106-380
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016 USA

What exactly are fermented foods and why should we be eating them? Rick and Kate have no idea and think they might be gross, but their guest Vicki Shanta Retelny has all the answers everyone needs. What are some common fermented foods? What are the types and processes of fermentation? What are the benefits for health and immunity, and what role do bacteria play in our digestive tract? Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN, is a nationally-recognized lifestyle nutrition expert, culinary and media consultant.  She walks Kate and Rick through gut health, the power of kombucha, and why is everyone so hopped up on probiotics.

You Won’t Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weight loss, weight management, health, fitness, compassion, kindness, meditation, mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship, weight gain, a foodie, podcasts, and healthy eating. Vicki Shanta Retelny is the author of two books, The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods and latest book, Total Body Diet for Dummies, is available on Amazon now. With a particular interest in mindful eating, her byline has appeared in dozens of national publications, and numerous tv shows including The Costco Connection, EatingWell Magazine and Chicago Health Magazine.  Vicki has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, contributes to WGN-TV’s Medical Watch, CBS-TV and ABC-TV in Chicago. Vicki’s blogs her recipes and writings at SimpleCravingsRealFood.com. 

Fermented foods are SO popular right now: from kimchi to kombucha to kraut to kefir. But do they live up to the hype? Why are they thought to be so good for us? Can you ever eat too much of them? What does die-off look like? Which are the best ones to incorporate into our diet?

In front of a LIVE audience in Southern California, fermentation experts Monica Ford and Elaina Luther answer a wide variety of questions related to ferments. Monica is an ancestral cuisine chef, who launched Real Food Devotee, the first ancestral cuisine delivery service in the country. Elaina Luther is the founder of Culture Club 101, a "beyond organic" nourishing café, specialized grocery store, and community learning center.

Together, with fun and flair, they explore the myths & little-known truths about ferments. How do they boost our health exactly? Which help to fight eczema? Which fight fungal infections? Is it true that eating ferments counterbalances the carcinogenic effects of grilled meats? And what’s the deal with kombucha? Is there too much sugar in it for it to do us much good?

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about the subject, Monica and Elaina bring up some surprising revelations about these ancient, nearly magical foods. 

For more from Monica, visit her website: realfooddevotte.com.

For more from Elaina, visit cultureclub101.com

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Fermented foods are SO popular right now: from kimchi to kombucha to kraut to kefir. But do they live up to the hype? Why are they thought to be so good for us? Can you ever eat too much of them? What does die-off look like? Which are the best ones to incorporate into our diet?

In front of a LIVE audience in Southern California, fermentation experts Monica Ford and Elaina Luther answer a wide variety of questions related to ferments. Monica is an ancestral cuisine chef, who launched Real Food Devotee, the first ancestral cuisine delivery service in the country. Elaina Luther is the founder of Culture Club 101, a "beyond organic" nourishing café, specialized grocery store, and community learning center.

Together, with fun and flair, they explore the myths & little-known truths about ferments. How do they boost our health exactly? Which help to fight eczema? Which fight fungal infections? Is it true that eating ferments counterbalances the carcinogenic effects of grilled meats? And what’s the deal with kombucha? Is there too much sugar in it for it to do us much good?

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about the subject, Monica and Elaina bring up some surprising revelations about these ancient, nearly magical foods. 

For more from Monica, visit her website: realfooddevotte.com.

For more from Elaina, visit cultureclub101.com

Check out our sponsor: Ancestral Supplements.

And donate to WAPF's fundraising drive here.

We visit with the enthusiastically scientific and downright pro-biotic David Klingenberger of The Brinery in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Day two of our cross-country trek. David shares how a bumper crop of cabbage turned into a entrepreneurial adventure and shares his love of fermented foods in a deliciously inviting way. 

Back-to-school means back to germs! We chose to air this encore episode before school starts so that we can build up our immune systems and be ready. There are many foods and lifestyle practices that can help support your body and immunity.  We talk about several of them in addition to some helpful vitamins and essential oils.  Various things that you may not associate with a healthy immune system such as cold exposure, gut health, and fermented foods are discussed. There are even some tips on experimenting with making your own pickles, sauerkraut, and bone broth.  The “what, why, and how" of these different areas are addressed so that you feel empowered to implement them in your day-to-day life.

Intro

[01:43]    Kim and Laurie share about Kim’s birthday and life in our 40’s 

[05:50]    Shifting perspective on being sick and taking care of yourself

[08:45 ]   Lifestyle practices to boost immunity — detoxifying body, hand washing, sleep, decrease stress, meditate, say “no”, exercise, socialize, laugh, sauna, cold exposure

[17:45]    Gut health, probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods, and bone broth — 75% of the immune system is in the gut. Avoiding antibiotics unless necessary. 

[31:26]    Foods that support the immune system — soups, vitamin C-rich foods, seasonal foods (gut microbiome shifts with the seasons), garlic, mushrooms, honey, spices, Brazil nuts, salmon, herbal teas, lots of water, pastured/organic poultry, sunflower seeds. Avoid — alcohol, sugar, processed foods

[40:12]    Essential oils potency, quality, and usage — oregano, cinnamon, clove, orange. Diffusing, topical application (esp. bottom of your feet), carrier oils

[44:00]    Vitamins discussed— multivitamin, vitamin D3, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, ALA, quercetin, turmeric curcumin, echinacea, elderberry

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Colette answers listeners questions on a range of topics which include:

• Improving digestion without aggravating Pitta dosha.

• Lacto-fermented foods that won't aggravate the Pitta dosha.

• Ayurveda's perspective on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
• Ayurveda's advice on gaining weight.

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French Riviera Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019.

Breath work tutorial video (see episode #25).

Thanks for listening!

Painful episodes of indigestion or acid reflux are common, and so are medications meant to address them.  It's a classic case of the cure being worse than the disease.  

Our systems need acid to function properly.  Medications that reduce acid in the stomach actually make the problem worse.  And failing to address digestive issues can lead to more serious issues, including ulcers.

So what's the answer?  How do we fix digestive issues in a way that provides more than a short-term solution?

 Why are you not drinking Cider? Do you think Cider is a "sweet, wussy" drink? Cider is craft, Cider is regional, Cider is fascinating! Cider is so good, we had to delve back into a second episode with Mattie Beason to find out why he thought Stem Ciders was so delicious that he needed to bring them to NC. 

Stem Ciders is coming to NC in a big way, not only with distribution but with a dynamic bottle shop and tap room called The Northern Spy! Stem Ciders has something for everyone, from a salted cucumber cider, to bone dry cider to off dry and even a bourbon barrell aged edition. Drink Cider, it will improve your life!

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 Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast.

Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. 

Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor.

For questions, comments and booking, contact us at max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

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While CBD is all the rage right now, there is still a lot of misinformation surrounding it. My guest today is here to clear up some of the common confusions relating to CBD and hemp. 

Gretchen Lidicker is a scientist, journalist, and the health editor at mindbodygreen.com. She has a masters in physiology and biophysics with a concentration in complementary and alternative medicine from Georgetown University and has worked on the academic and clinical side of integrative medicine for many years.

She's originally from Sedona, Arizona, where she was first exposed to natural medicine. Gretchen is the author of two books, CBD Oil Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide To Hemp-Derived Health & Wellness and Magnesium Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide To Magnesium Oil, Epsom Salts, And Nature's Relaxation Mineral.

Today, we'll be talking more about CBD to help answer some of your questions and hopefully remove some of the mystery surrounding it and its products. 

Have you started incorporating CBD into your routine? Leave a comment!

In this episode

• Some CBD and hemp basics. 
• How do you know that you are purchasing a good quality CBD product? What to look for.
• CBD used in skincare products.
• Is CBD just a fad?
• Best way to consume CBD.

Quotes

“Cannabis Sativa includes both marijuana (which is the psychoactive version) and hemp (which is non-psychoactive, and used a lot for clothing, fuel, paper, things like that. ” [2:12]

“The FDA does not test and approve supplements or CBD before it goes on the market. So it's up to you to make sure you're finding a brand that has your health in mind. There are so many great CBD brands out there. But, sort of like with supplements, there are a few that are ruining it for everybody.” [5:20]

"You want a company that's going to be able to provide lab tests that show you the potency and purity of your exact batch number of oil." [5:55]

Links

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CBD Oil Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide To Hemp-Derived Health & Wellness

and

Magnesium Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide To Magnesium Oil, Epsom Salts, And Nature's Relaxation Mineral

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Fermented foods have skyrocketed in popularity because they're a great source of probiotics. However, should those of us with skin rash issues be including ferments in our diet? My friend Summer Bock joins us again to discuss. 

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Summer is a leading gut health expert who coined the term “Gut Rebuilding.” She integrates her traditional studies in herbalism with modern research and a background in microbiology. After resolving her own slew of health concerns naturally by focusing on the gut bioterrain, she started teaching others how to do the same. She is certified in Integrative Nutrition through Columbia University and a three-time Good Food Award winner for her sauerkraut recipes. She is the founder of the Better Belly Project and CEO at Guts & Glory, an online business that offers live coaching and natural solutions for digestive problems.

In this episode, we talk more about fermentation, and whether fermented foods can be a trigger or problem for chronic skin rash issues.  

Do you eat fermented foods? Which ones? Tell us about it in the comments!

In this episode

• Does it matter what type of ferment you eat?
• What is histamine, and why can it be an issue for some people?
• Are pickled foods fermented foods as well?
• Do people with candida need to worry about ferments as far as yeast is concerned?
• Supplements that help lower histamine levels or reactions
• How to consume carbs when you have a histamine issue as well as candida

Quotes

“People who are struggling with eczema, hives, even an overabundance of histamine...even some cases of candida and SIBO—these are all issues that I tell people, 'You need to steer clear of the ferments for now.'” [2:55]

"Fermented foods are filled with histamines. Histamines are a part of our immune system. They are created by mast cells. It's also produced by bacteria." [7:50]

"Eczema is super complex. It's one of those issues where it's not a cookie-cutter situation." [13:37]

"Eating carbs gives your liver the glucose that it needs to break down this neurotransmitter." [18:30]

Links

Find Summer online here

Summer's first appearance on The Healthy Skin Show

My interview with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald about mast cell activation

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So you want to eat healthy, but you don't want to hassle with lengthy preparations and ingredients.  You don't have to, procrastinating chefs of the world.

There are many tasty foods you can acquire easily and prepare handily, and your body will thank you for it.