Detoxify your skin with activated charcoal
10-SECOND SUMMARY: Activated charcoal pulls impurities and is effective for blackheads and oily skin You can use my recommended “Cleansing Bar” daily Try the Fig & Yarrow “Black Clay” mask or the Balancing Charcoal Mask and the Black Peppermint Tooth Powder weekly THE DETAILS: Recently, my skincare routine has changed. Where I used to have time to […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #244: Unhealthy Oils, No-Poo, Night Terrors, Loose Skin, and Coffee & Sugar
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:09] 2. Shout out: Holly Marshall on Instagram [4:42] 3. Why are oils so important to avoid? [6:56] 4. pH balance of shampoo (versus no-poo) [18:14] 5. Night terrors and restless sleep habits [23:30] 6. Loose skin after weight loss [33:41] 7. A little sugar with your caffeine […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #243: Hydration, Orthorexia, Adaptogens, & Poop
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:17] 2. This week’s shout out: Chris Masterjohn’s new podcast [11:47] 3. More about pee and overhydration [14:41] 4. Orthorexia and paleo [25:58] 5. Adaptogens during pregnancy [35:47] 6. Question about poop [43:24] 7. #Treatyoself: kombucha and kale chips [53:31] Links: Subscribe to […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #242: Low Carb & Low Fat, Gluten Free Grains, & Bruising
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:39] 2. Shout out: Juli Bauer of @PaleOMG[12:03] 3. Tips on shaving; razor burn and itchy regrowth [18:32] 4. Paleo low-fat, low-carb [24:06] 5. Underarm odor [35:46] 6. Gluten-free grains on paleo [41:11] 7. Increase in bruising [51:07] 8. Try this at home: swapping conventional body […]
Sustainable Dish Episode 2: Interview with Tamar Haspel, Oyster Farmer and Washington Post Columnist: Unearthed
On this episode of the Sustainable Dish Podcast, we talk activism and oyster farming with Tamar Haspel, author of Unearthed. Unearthed monthly column in The Washington Post Writer and oyster farmer Barnstable Oyster Issues consumers are concerned about Activism 10 Things We Should Do To Fix Our Broken Food System At the end of […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #241: Staying on Track During a Stressful Time
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:17] 2. Shout out: Nutritional Therapy Association [16:47] 3. Today’s topic: Stress management [18:46] 4. How we tackle things [26:16] 5. Getting big chunks of work done [31:26] 6. Doing the big hairy scary things first [35:18] 7. Staying on track with healthy eating during times […]
Butter is back!
Have you heard? Butter is back! It’s healthy, it’s delicious, and yep. It’s back. Back like the Backstreet Boys. Or Britney. Or…what’s another re-surging teen obsession that starts with “B?” Fact is, GOOD butter can be enjoyed safely and with health in mind. If you’re skeptical, check out my book Eat the Yolks or the […]
Eye Cream: the magic ingredient!
Quick note: my mom has had such a positive experience changing up her skincare routine & switching to safer products that she’s here (again) to recommend one of her favorites – the Rejuvenating Eye Cream. For speed readers: check out my 10-second summary below 10-SECOND SUMMARY: Eye creams (& serums!) containing caffeine are the best […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #240: The Myth of Balance & “Doing it All”
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [2:22] 2. Today’s topic: balance and doing it all [11:55] 3. Dealing with the worry [15:41] 4. Choosing the top priority of priorities [27:57] 5. How to handle the expectation [33:50] 6. Questions to ask yourself [39:21] 7. Where is the threshold [53:05] 8. Try this […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #239: Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Dan Kalish – Part 3
Topics: 1. Flashback news and updates from Diane [3:19] 2. Introducing our guest, Dr. Dan Kalish [8:23] 3. Proper adrenal function [12:09] 4. Early warning signs of adrenal fatigue [17:08] 5. Why fertility is so important [26:32] 6. Adrenal fatigue in men [30:53] 7. Four big lifestyle factors [35:12] 8. Signs of overtraining [38:54] 9. […]