The weekly podcast featuring conversations in alternative and integrative health, nutrition, new natural products and engaging documentaries. Brought to you by TheHolisticOption.com.
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07.02.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 42: Health Freedom, an interview with Gretchen DuBeau, Executive Director of the American Association for Health Freedom (AAHF) on "protecting the right of the Consumer to choose and the Practitioner to practice". Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
06.25.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 41: Marketing Your Holistic Practice, an interview with Kelly Robbings, founder of A Marketing Connection and The Copywriting Institute, on effective strategies to successfully market your holistic health care practice. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
06.18.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 40: Try It On Everything, an interview with EFT practitioner and film producer, Nicolas Ortner, on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or meridian tapping. Learn more at www.TryItOnEverything.com or check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
06.11.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 39: Clean Plates NYC, an interview with nutritionist and co-author, Jared Koch, on how to navigate the Manhattan dining landscape, healthfully. Learn more at www.CleanPlatesNYC.com/holistic or check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
06.04.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 38: GenGreenLife.com, an interview with Charisse McAuliffe, Founder and CEO of GenGreen Life discusses how to find the green in everything, locally! Now, GenGreenLife is also partnered with TheHolisticOption.com, click here to learn more. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
05.28.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 37: The Whole Truth with Andrea Beaman, an interview with natural/organic food chef, Andrea Beaman, from Bravo's Top Chef, Veria's Wise Up! and Fed Up! and author of The Whole Truth: How I Naturally Reclaimed My Health And You Can Too! Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info, links and a preview announcement about a summer dining event with Andrea!
05.21.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 36: Beyond Pesticides, an interview with Jay Feldman, Executive Director of non-profit organization Beyond Pesticides, on the harmful impact of pesticides on environment and humans as well as viable alternatives. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
05.14.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 35: Ultimate Conversational Hypnosis, an interview with Steve G. Jones, on utilizing conversational hypnosis to attract abundance into your life. www.HypnosisToControl.com/holistic Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
05.07.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 34: Dr. Mercola on Natural Health, an interview with Dr. Joseph Mercola, alternative osteopathic physician and founder of Mercola.com, on Vitamin D, hypothyroidism, the dangers of vaccination, MSG, genetically modified foods (GMO), and more. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
04.30.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 33: It's Our One-Year Anniversary of TheHolisticOption.com and of the podcast show! Anniversary Edition: Integrative Nutrition, an interview with Joshua Rosenthal, Founder and Director of Institute for Integrative Nutrition, on bio-individuality, dietary theories, educating health counselors, and the future of health in the U.S. and the world. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
04.23.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 32: Grow Your Own... Even in NYC!, an interview with Valerie Block on the basics of how to start and maintain an urban garden of tomatoes, peppers, herbs and much more with terrace plantings. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
04.16.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 31: Meat Market Medicine, an interview with Dr. Ann Covalt on the issues and limitations of the current healthcare system and how holistic health practitioners and their patients are affected. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
04.09.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 30: Holler For Your Health, an interview with Teresa Holler, author of Holler For Your Health: Be the Key to a Healthy Family on environmental toxins (water fluoridation, mercury in vaccines, hormone disruptors, among others) and how to protect yourself and your family. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
04.02.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 29: We Like It and Love It... Raw!, an interview with Philip McCluskey and Dhrumil Purohit, raw foodists and integral parts of the raw food movement in the United States. Check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
03.26.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 28: Spring Cleansing For Your Body, an interview with Dr. Edward Group III on his experience with the FDA, the importance of detoxification, colon cleansing and much more. Learn more at www.GHCHealth.com OR check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
03.19.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 27: The Health Ranger, an interview with Mike Adams, founder of NaturalNews and inspiration to all in the health and wellness community. Read articles and natural product reviews at www.NaturalNews.com OR check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
03.12.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 26: Vital Juice Daily, an interview with Amanda Freeman, co-founder of Vital Juice daily email newsletters on fitness, nutrition, beauty and wellness. Sign up for free at www.VitalJuice.com OR check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
03.05.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 25: Focus on Natural Sinus Health, an interview with Dr. Diane Heatley, on the importance of natural sinus health with nasal washing. www.sinucleanse.com - Enter to win a SinuCleanse Starter Kit or Kid's Mist by signing up as a community member (enter SinuCleanse when asked how you heard about us) or, if you're already a member, email info@theholisticoption.com, subject line "SinuCleanse", and include your username in the body of the email. Or, check out the Holistic Health & Wellness Blog for more info and links!
02.26.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 24: The Back Pain Diet: Let Food Be Thy Medicine, an interview with Brian Dean, on which foods increase and reduce inflammation and treat chronic back pain using the information in the new book, The Back Pain Diet. www.stoplowerbackpain.org – Use promo code HOLISTIC for 10% OFF at checkout.
02.19.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 23: Benefits of a Raw Food Lifestyle, an interview with Angela Stokes, the inspirational raw foodist who lost 160lbs. by adopting a raw food lifestyle and author of Raw Emotions.
02.12.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 22: Larabar: The All-a-Merriken Snack, an interview with Lara Merriken, founder of the original fruit and nut bar, Larabar, that is unprocessed, raw, kosher, vegan, non-GMO, dairy-free and gluten-free.
02.05.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 21: The Beautiful Truth: The World's Simplest Cure for Cancer and Chronic Disease - Gerson Therapy, an interview with Charlotte Gerson, daughter of Dr. Max Gerson, and documentary filmmaker, Steve Kroschel.
01.29.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 20: Your Cup of Tea!, an interview with Joseph Simrany, president of the Tea Council of the USA, for National Tea Month (January).
01.22.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 19: Focus on Natural Pediatric Health, an interview with Dr. Jeanne Ohm about natural childbirth, chiropractic in pregnancy and infancy.
01.15.09 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 18: New Year Special Edition, an interview with Mallika Chopra, daughter of Deepak Chopra, UNICEF spokesperson, author of 100 Promises To My Baby and 100 Questions From My Child, and co-founder of Intent.com
12.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 17: Alternatives to Artificial Sweeteners, an interview with Jessica Newman, co-founder of Zevia, as well as Nancy Dince, founder of LIV-Organic Sports Drinks. For $10.00 off each case of Zevia (www.Zevia.com), use coupon code HOLISTICOPTION at checkout through 3/30/09.
12.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 16: What is Homeopathy?, an interview with Dr. Lauri Grossman (DC, CCH, RSHom(NA)) about homeopathic medicine and the essence of health conditions.
11.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 15: What is Nutritional Therapy?, an interview with Karen Roth (MS, NC) about the importance of whole food nutrition and uncovering common food and diet myths.
11.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 14: King Corn: THE American Diet, an interview with Curt Ellis and Ian Cheney, co-producers of the feature documentary, King Corn - a film that raises troubling questions about how we eat and how we farm. You can also view the trailer for this film: click here.
10.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 13: What is Veterinary Naturopathy?, an interview with Drs. Kim Bloomer and Jeannie Thomason (VNDs) about a holistic approach to caring for our pets, as well as environmental effects;
*Support for this episode comes from TheNaturalDogShop.com, online retailer of organic biscuits and treats, eco-friendly shampoos and conditioners, collars, leashes and toys made from hemp and organic cotton - TheNaturalDogShop.com
10.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 12: Special: Focus on Holistic Parenting, an interview with Nancy Massotto (Executive Director of the Holistic Moms Network) about raising a family the holistic way, as well as breastfeeding and natural childbirth
09.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 11: What is Holistic Dentistry?, an interview with Dr. Victor Zeines (DDS) about the differences between conventional and holistic dentistry, as well as the role of nutrition in the prevention of gum and other diseases
09.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 10: What is Massage Therapy?, an interview with Lisa Detres (CMT, LMT) about what happens to our bodies during a massage, the differences in styles of massage, as well as required training and licensure of massage therapists
08.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 9: What is Integrative Medicine?, an interview with Dr. Hyla Cass (MD) about integrative medicine, nutrient supplementation, cholesterol medication and the effects of stress on the body
08.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 8: What is Ayurvedic Medicine?, an interview with Felicia Marie Tomasko (RN, EYT)
07.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 7: What is Holistic Podiatry?, an interview with Dr. Sherri Greene (DPM);
*Support for this episode comes from Topricin, homeopathic pain relief and healing cream - www.topricin.com
07.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 6: What is Naturopathic Medicine?, an interview with Dr. Donielle Wilson (ND)
06.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 5: What is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine? (Part 2) , an interview with Bianca Beldini of Sacred Space Acupuncture
06.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 4: What is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine? (Part 1) , an interview with Kevin Doherty of Boulder County Acupuncture
05.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 3: What is Chiropractic? and 'Vaccination vs. Natural Immunity', an interview with Dr. Christina Petersen of New Life Chiropractic, as well as a discussion on the controversial issue of mass vaccination in the U.S.
05.15.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 2: What is TheHolisticOption.com and How Does it Work?, an interview with Kelly Campbell, President and Founder of TheHolisticOption.com
04.30.08 | Holistic Health & Wellness - Episode 1: What is Holistic Medicine?, an interview with Dr. Hal Blatman, President of the American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA)