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Natural Motherhood, Breastfeeding, Baby Wearing and Green Living.
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Natural Moms Podcast #153 | My guest this week is Katy Bowman of Aligned and Well and Restorative Exercise. Katy is a Biomechanist and her blog is a wealth of helpful information for anyone who wants to prevent and reverse diseases caused by habits of modern life. Our focus for this show: Habits and daily disciplines to prevent aches and pains in pregnancy and prepare for an easier labor. Katy answers my questions about belly bands for postpartum use, proper squatting form, the skinny on sucking in your stomach and getting back into shape postpartum, pelvic floor issues and more. Listen by clicking on the grey arrow below. (A transcript of this interview appears below if you would rather read. It’s a work in progress, it was unfinished by a transcriptionist I hired so I’m doing it myself. I’ll be adding to it throughout the week.) Carrie : We are joined this week by Katie from alignedandwell.com. Good morning Katie. Katy : Good morning. Carrie : I am so excited to be talking to you. I am a huge fan of your philosophies and blog. I have three of your exercise DVDs and have some questions. Katy : Yes. Go for it Carrie : It is funny how sometimes you just happen upon something on the internet and don’t really know how you got there. You follow that little rabbit hole… I don’t remember how I found out about your website, but when I did I just started digging in and reading archives and searching various things and thought, “oh my Gosh this is really awesome. Makes a lot of sense.” So please tell us about yourself and your background and what you are all about. Katy : Well, I am a Biomechanist. Biomechanics is the science, the physics of Biology, I guess it is the easiest way to say it. My specialty is applying the field of biomechanics to injury and disease. And I have always been most interested in where disease comes from… the mechanisms … the actual cause. I don’t think there is a lot of work being done to try to find the cause as much as there is a lot of work done to take care of the problem. An engineer will usually figure out what the problem is before trying to find the solution. It is a lot easier to reverse engineer something than it is to kind of stab in the dark to make a solution. So I have always that natural interest, but I have always come from a platform regarding the human from its original state, not the modern human because the modern human which is you know, not just the human living in the 21st or 22nd Century, but really the human as it is lived since humans were. So your earliest humans before there were cars and before there was abundant food, even agriculture. That population had all the same equipment. We have all the same equipment, but the habits are different. So I have always kind of investigated how do the habits of modern living contribute to a set of diseases that we call affluent ailments. Affluent ailments are all the stuff that you will likely have and that your parents have and that your friends have. And they are very normal they become very common within our population, but it is always important to maintain the prospective of they are still diseases and injuries based on the way we live. They’re not genetic issues and they are certainly preventable if you know enough information and you know, can change the large components of the way you live. And you don’t have to give up your house and give up your food, but for example just not sitting as much in chairs makes a big difference. And then I would say that my focus has really become the pelvis. Pelvic floor disorder, female pelvic floor disorder was my specialty in graduate school so I did my research and my thesis on. So probably how you stumbled onto the blog was through something related to pregnancy or pelvic floor disorder because even though I do the whole body it seems like that where most people are coming from. They are coming to fix something with their pelvis or their [...] | 5/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #152 | My guest this week is Dr. Shekhar Challa. Dr. Challa is a Board- Certified Gastroenterologist with 25 years of experience and the author of 3 books, including his most recent, Probiotics for Dummies. We’re discussing the importance of probiotics for health, specifically women’s health – during pregnancy, and for babies and kids. Dr. Challa answered my questions about: What probiotics (and prebiotics) actually are; Why are probiotics especially important for pregnant women and their babies? Illnesses that are associated with dysbiosis (improper balance of good to bad bacteria in the gut) What are some foods that contain beneficial bacteria? Can we get enough beneficial bacteria from food? How can you find a high quality supplement? In reading Dr. Challa’s book, I was surprised to find that in many studies, probiotics have shown to improve a variety of health conditions – and not just those directly associated with gut health. We’ve probably only scratched the surface, but research points to probiotics being useful in preventing or treating a variety of illnesses including asthma and allergies, weight gain, even cancer and depression. Dr. Challa has even developed a video game to educate players about the importance of probiotics. You can get it free at http://microwarriorsvideogame.com/ (Sounds like a Science project the kids will enjoy!) Probiotics for Dummies also features recipes for foods you can make at home to get more good bacteria into your gut as well as recommendations for choosing a good probiotic supplement. Note: Dr. Challa has generously offered to answer questions you may have after listening to the interview. Please leave them in the comments below! Related reading: Health benefits of kefir Breastfeeding and yeast infection Homemade lacto-fermented salsa Funky fermented food Raw milk yogurt in the slow cooker | 5/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #151 | My guest on this show is Geraldine O’Keefe of Escape To Sleep, an all-natural sleep aid made from organic aloe, herbs and flowers used traditionally for insomnia to help you relax and even aid in easing gastrointestinal problems. Geraldine is an Aromatherapist and Certified Herbalist who is talking to us about how to get a good night’s sleep. Some points discussed on this show: Why so many struggle with sleep these days. Side effects of poor sleep habits What is a sleep routine? Why women in particular suffer from poor sleep. What women can do during pregnancy and the postpartum period to sleep restfully. Tips everyone can implement to improve their sleep quality tonight. Be sure to check out Geraldine’s sleep tonic at Escape to Sleep if you need help in this area. Note: The audio was a little low on this recording, so please turn up your speakers or use earphones! | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #150 | My guest on this show is Melinda Friedman of The Dental Essentials. The Dental Essentials is the first and only nutritional supplement specifically formulated to promote cavity resistance. The ingredients in The Dental Essentials have been clinical proven to reduce the incidence of cavities by up to 95%. When taken daily, The Dental Essentials can also “re-mineralize” or heal tooth decay that may have already started. Topics discussed on the show: Why parents who feed their kids a healthy diet find that they still have tooth decay The role of supplements in preventing cavities How the research and work of Dr. May Mellanby and Dr. Weston A. Price align with the science behind Dental Essentials You can listen to this show by clicking on the mp3 link below. A transcription of this show is below if you prefer to read rather than listen. Speaker 1: You’re here with Carrie at Natural Moms talk radio and my guest on the show today is Melinda Freedman of Dental Essentials. Welcome Melinda. Speaker 2: Welcome, thank you. Thank you. It’s nice to be here. Speaker 1: Yeah, I’m excited to talk about this subject because since becoming a parent, it’s something I’ve done a lot of research about and kind of had a lot of emotional distress about it, so I’m thrilled to find your company and your website and your products. I’m really looking forward to our discussion, but first of all tell us a little more about Dental Essentials. Speaker 2: Sure, the Dental Essentials is a small company. It’s only been around for just under two years. We create a very small line of nutritional supplements, specifically designed to help reduce the instance of cavities and it is basically following in the nutritional approach. So we have looked at sort of the history of research that has been done sort of attempting to limit the number of cavities that children get or completely eradicate them through a nutritional approach and we’ve taken the key ingredients, identified the key ingredients, the minerals, the vitamins that were used and distilled them down into a product that’s very simple for people to use. We have a liquid formulation for younger kids and a tablets formulation for kids who are able to take pills. Speaker 1: Right, well I mentioned that a lot of parents like myself, have had kind of an emotional distress when it comes to dental decay and I think that’s because we are trying so hard to feed our kids “healthy diets.” There is so many different ideas about what that means and it’s really a topic I have researched for years and years since I was a teenager, really. And when I became a parent I assumed my children would have the same experience I had, which is that I never had a cavity. I’m 36. I’ve never had a cavity. My friends kind of made fun of me growing up, they said you ate “bird seed” at your house. My parents were really health nuts, you know and I just knew that was going to be the way it was going to be with my kids. And so when they developed cavities, it made me feel like a failure. Speaker 2: Yeah. Speaker 1: So a lot of parents find that, even if they are trying to feed their kids a whole food diet, their children still develop decay. What is contributing to that even in an otherwise healthy diet? Speaker 2: Good question and I just want to say that the people that I have encountered and also my personal experience mirror yours dramatically. I mean, I also expected my children to have the, you know, just the stellar examples of cavity free living and I was shocked, but the thing that shocked me even more then my child getting a cavity, when I thought OK, my diet growing up even though I would have thought it would have been New York City in the 70′s and had flouridated water. Yeah, my background wasn’t great. Lots of cavities year after year and I thought, OK, I don[...] | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #149 | My guest this week is David Luks of Honeydrop beverages. Honeydrop offers delicious, fresh brewed all natural teas sweetened only with honey. We’re talking about the recent controversy over honey: how you can avoid buying “fake” honey, why honey from China is not real honey at all (and why this matters to you), why honey is superior to refined sweeteners and artificial sweeteners, and how Honeydrop ensures that the honey that goes into their product is the real deal. I got a chance to try the Ginger-Lemon flavor and it was awesome! You can find Honeydrop teas in natural food stores such as Whole Foods and they’re also available to order online. To listen, just click on the grey play button below. P.S. a recent listener told me she has been having trouble with the audio player. If you’re having difficulties listening, please let me know in the comments so I can troubleshoot! | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #148 | My guest this week is Rachel McFadden of HappyGreenBabies. We’re talking about Minimalism and Minimalist Parenting. You can listen to the show by clicking on the grey audio player below the transcript (at the bottom, just before the comments). Or you can read the transcript below. Carrie: Today we’re going to be talking about minimalist parenting. For those of you that have been following the blog for the last few weeks, Rachel is the mom behind the Green Mom’s Weekly post that we’re doing every Monday. So, she is the originator of that and we hope that you guys can all join and link up to her weekly green mom’s post on her blog. Okay so minimalism. Rachel: Yeah. Carrie: It’s definitely becoming a thing online. Like last night, I was doing a little bit of googling because I follow a few minimalist logs, but I was looking for some that were a little bit more geared towards moms and parenting. And I found several that I’ll mention later on, but how would you define minimalism? Rachel: The simplest thing I can say is a simple life. Simplifying the way that we live, and not cluttering it up with stuff. Enjoying the simple things, and not needing actual “stuff” to make us happy. C: Yeah, definitely. You know, it’s interesting because ten years ago the buzz word was “organization”. There were all these books, blogs and magazines centered around organization. And then there was a kind of an evolution into simple living and I think people realized, wait a sec. I don’t think we can organize this stuff, we have too much! You basically defined minimalism as a simple approach to life, making more room for life, having less stuff, less clutter. Many times when we find websites and blog and ebooks about minimalism we find a single person who has a very… R: …free life? C: Yeah! What’s the word I’m looking for? Nomadic! A nomadic lifestyle is enviable, but now that we’ve settled down with a family and children, how can we embrace minimalism? R: Sometimes we get bogged down… like when I was pregnant with my first, with all of the stuff that consumers feel they have to have to have a baby, that’s getting pushed on them by Babies R Us and all these massive baby stores and you have thousands of items you think you need. For this tiny little baby! I was kind of the same way. I got all this stuff and realized you don’t need it! What’s more important is spending time with the baby, like what we talk about on Green Moms Weekly – attachment parenting. My son is beside me, looking for his underwear. C: Even minimalists have underwear! R: Exactly. So after having my second child I realized that those things you really don’t need. What’s important is spending time with your baby. Being able to “wear” your baby, co-sleeping for me was one of the simplest things I could have done. It made my life a lot less hectic. The bedtime routine, what i remember with my first, trying to get him to sleep in a crib was never successful. He ended up in our bed anyway. So it just seemed simpler to cut out that whole struggle in life anyway. C: My first crib was a really, really large … laundry basket. R: Wow.That’s really cool. C: Another thing that we mentioned briefly is that minimalism seems to be kind of an offshoot from the organization movement of maybe the 80′s and 90;s. There were so many great books being written, blogs and websites and stuff. There was the Get Things Done (GTD) movement, and all the things that shot out from that. And then it was about simple living, so it transitioned from organizing to simple living. because I think people just realized, wait a minute, I have too much. Too much stuff, too much running around, too many activities, too much house, too much stuff in the house. I need to simplify it. And now it’s kind of even further trickled down to minima[...] | 11/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #147 | My guest this week is Lisa Aman, LM of New Life Home Birth. Lisa is a licensed midwife of over 25 years with a thriving homebirth practice in South Carolina. We’re talking about her Midwife To Be correspondence course for aspiring midwives. Lisa is also hosting Homesteading classes for girls ages 7-12 to learn recycled crafts, gardening, herbs, natural health, and healthy cooking. Lisa encourages midwives who are interested in her mission trip to Uganda to contact her. Be sure to listen to get more details! Lisa’s blog is at DancingMidwife. | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #146 | My guest this week is Dr. Linda Miles of derma e natural bodycare. Derma e is an award winning 25 year old company who was just rewarded the 2011 “Natural Choice Award for Best Skin Care Products” by Whole Foods Magazine. Dr. Miles spoke with me about: Ingredients to look for in your skin care products How to read product labels Ingredients to avoid for use on the skin The role supplements play in younger looking skin Lifestyle choices that keep you younger looking The scoop on sunscreen and parabens How to find high quality natural skin care products | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #145 | This week I spoke with Melissa Fay Greene, fellow Atlanta resident and author of several books, including No Biking in the House Without a Helmet. Melissa is the mother of 9 children. Her first 4 came to her the usual way, and the second set came via adoption. Melissa talked with me about her beautiful large family, her decision to adopt internationally, suffering with post adoption depression, the challenge of bringing a new child into the family, life with several spirited boys in the house, whether her mothering style has adapted over the years, and how her biological children have benefited from her decision to adopt. I loved this interview! It lasts a little longer than most. I hope you take the time to read Melissa’s book. Instead of painting a perfect picture, it portrays a realistic one, complete with tears and laughter. You can read more about Melissa and her family at her website. | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #144 | My guest this week is Cathy Daub, founder of BirthWorks.org. BirthWorks is a non-profit organization that certifies women to become childbirth educators and doulas (for more information about hosting a workshop, click here). They offer childbirth preparation classes and can assist you in locating a doula. We’re talking about the instinctive wisdom of birthing women, why birth doesn’t need to be “taught”, and why childbirth education is still valuable. We also discuss why birth has such an impact on early mothering experiences. Cathy has also written a book; Birthing In The Spirit, you can view a movie about the book on YouTube. | 6/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Creating a Natural First Aid Kit | My guest this week is Dr Heather Manley, N.D. “Dr. Heather” is a Naturopathic physician, homeschooling mom and author. Dr. Heather is sharing some great advice on creating a natural first aid kit for your family. See which “must have” homeopathic products she recommends you keep on hand for bumps, bruises, burns, bites and stings, as well as advice on administering homeopathic remedies for the beginner. Heather also spoke with me about her books, Human Body Detectives, a series for children that educates them about the body’s systems in a fun way. Be sure to check out Dr. Heather’s Twitter and Facebook page. Mentioned on the show: Environmental Working Group’s skin deep page | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #142 | My guest this week is Dr. Michal Regev. She is a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. Her website is at http://www.drregev.com/ Our topic is mood disorders and depression during pregnancy. We discuss why women get depressed during pregnancy, symptoms that present and what treatment options are available. While postpartum depression has received much media attention, many of us are in the dark regarding mood disorders during pregnancy. According to Dr. Regev, “Between 10-15% of pregnant women develop serious depression while some struggle with anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bi-polar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.” Health care professionals (and families) often fail to recognize the symptoms, so it’s important that we educate ourselves for the well-being of ourselves and our babies. | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #141 | My guest for this episode is David Burton. David is a registered nurse who works in Tampa, FL at an acute care cardiac ward. David is also the director of a new movie called InGREEDients, a documentary about chemical food additives and nutrition in America. InGREEDients is educational for the whole family (although you might want to be careful when viewing certain scenes with some sensitive children). My children have even told some of their friends and grandparents about its message and have become even more avid label readers. InGREEDients exposes the shocking lack of education in the medical community about how food affects our health, and the manufacturer’s refusal to be honest about what’s in their products. * Friend InGREEDients on Facebook * If you want to buy the DVD, enter the code “naturalmom” at checkout to get another copy for a friend FREE! (Buy one get one free) | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #140 | photo credit: N.R. (Does this child look unsafe to you?) Safe Babywearing On Friday, March 12, 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about carrying babies in sling carriers. Is babywearing dangerous? Are some baby carriers safe? How can a parent distinguish which ones are safe and which ones aren’t? My guest this week is Stephanie Banguilan of GentleJourneysBirthing.com. Stephanie is a childbirth instructor who also hosts babywearing classes in her Georgia hometown. We’re discussing the specifics of the CPSC warning, which baby carriers may be unsafe, some of the benefits to babywearing as well as common sense safety tip for parents who embrace this ancient practice. Read more posts and interviews on babywearing. Please share your thoughts in the comments below! | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #139 | My guest this week is Dr. Charlotte Reznick, nationally recognized child educational psychologist, and associate clinical professor of psychology at UCLA. Dr. Reznick is the author of The Power of Your Child’s Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success The book describes easy to use imagination techniques that can help kids with stress, pain, fears, and even treat sleep issues. Most parents realize that children are very good at using their imaginations, why not teach them imagery techniques that they can use for a lifetime? Find Dr. Reznick online at Imagery for Kids and on Twitter. | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #138 | My guest this week is Dr. Denise Lamothe, clinical psychologist, doctor of holistic health and the Bach Resident Psychologist. She is also author of the popular book, The Taming of the Chew. Dr. Denise is talking with us today about Bach Flower essences, especially for use with kids. Bach Flower essences are natural plant essences which are used to restore emotional balance. They are safe, not habit forming and are used around the world. You can learn more about using Bach Flowers for kids at http://www.bachkids.com/ (Note from Carrie: Last week when my youngest had some dental work, she asked for Rescue Remedy specifically. I had given her an OTC pain reliever for soreness in her mouth, but she didn’t want another dose. She wanted the Rescue Remedy instead!) Mentioned on the show: Bach Flower Essence Remedy Chooser and Bach Flower Essences Emotional Eating Support Kit | 3/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #137 | My guest this week is Ivanna Campbell. She is a mom of 3 little ones and the owner of an online advocacy site, community and resource site for mothers called Empowered Mommies. Ivanna shares her vision with us of what an empowered mom looks like and how she hopes to provide support to moms who want to make the best decisions for their families. | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #136 | My guest this week is John Monroe. He is sharing “eye-opening” information with us on natural vision improvement based on the work of Deborah Banker, M.D., an ophthalmologist/general practitioner and internationally known expert on health and vision improvement. Is it possible to eliminate the need for glasses and improve and prevent eye diseases? Have you ever wondered if eyeglasses actually accelerate the degeneration of your eyes? Listen in and find out! Learn more about Dr. Banker’s Home Study Vision Improvement Kit here. | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #135 | My guest this week is Joyce Cooper-Kahn PhD, coauthor of “Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents’ Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning” While it sounds complicated, “executive functioning” basically refers to kids with weaknesses in planning and organization. These kids face all kinds of challenges–at school, in sports, in the family, and among their peers. Do these traits sound familiar? : Your child often forgets to turn in assignments at school. : S/he arrives at important places unprepared. : Underestimates the effort involved in projects, has trouble getting started. : Has trouble organizing space. Dr. Cooper-Kahn is a clinical psychologist and learning specialist and offers tips for gently parenting a disorganized child. | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #134 | My guest this week is Laurel McCarthy of CarryMeAway.com Laurel’s topic is how babywearing can make life with littles a whole lot easier – especially when traveling and visiting relatives, such as around the holiday season. Laurel contributed an article with more tips on holiday babywearing that you can read here. Read Carrie’s reviews of two of her favorite baby slings: the Maya Wrap and the Moby Wrap | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #133 | My guest this week is ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Dr. Raymond Hatland, DDS We’re talking about bottled versus tap water. In our modern age with its focus on convenience, bottled water has become extremely popular. But the plastic bottles are also spawning massive amounts of trash. The debate between whether or not bottled water or tap water is better to drink has recently become a hot topic for discussion. Dr. Hatland breaks down the pros and cons of bottled and tap water. Among them: Bottled water may contain unacceptable levels of the plastic chemicals. i.e. Bpa. (Bisphenol-A) is made from a combination of phenol and acetone. Bottled water usually has a very acidic pH – this can lead to more inflammation in the body, fluid retention etc. Tap water generally has a neutral or slightly alkaline pH. If you opt for tap water, try an activated carbon filter with silver to reduce bacterial count as well as an alkalinizing unit. Carrie recommends: Kleen Kanteen stainless steel water bottles photo credit: SuperFantastic | 12/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Detoxification | My guest this week is Dr. Arculeo of Peak Performance Health Care Our topic? Detoxification. Detox is a buzz word but the concept is certainly not new, and there are many approaches to detoxification that are appropriate for everyone. How do you know you need to detox? A few signs of the body not eliminating waste properly: dandruff, psoriasis, acne, dry skin, ezcema, fatigue, headaches, poor digestion, constipation. This interview will explain what a “nutritional cleanse” is and tell you which foods produce congestion in the body. You will also learn: Why detoxification is necessary and beneficial Signs your body needs to detoxify Who should not go on a cleanse How to find a health care practitioner who can guide you through a cleanse More info on this site about detoxification: The Detox Bath photo credit: tallkev | 11/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #131 | Vitamin D is critical for health. Vitamin D promotes your immune system, and your body needs vitamin D in ample quantities to provide protection against microbial invaders like bacteria and viruses (including the H1N1 ‘swine flu’ virus). Are you a good host (to disease), or a bad one? Recent studies show that as many as 87% of adults are vitamin D deficient by late winter, and 61% remain deficient even during summer months. My guest this week is Steven V. Joyal, MD, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the Life Extension Foundation Did you know these facts about Vitamin D? It benefits cardiovascular function Women with higher blood levels of Vitamin D have reduced breast cancer. Vitamin D also helps prostate issues Vitamin D is not a vitamin! (explained in the interview) Current levels of supplementation frequently recommended (such as the RDA) are inadequate – listen to find out what is the proper dose. 30 minutes of sun exposure at noon = 10,000 i.u. Vitamin D. Learn about a safe and healthy level of sun exposure. Carrie’s favorite source of Vitamin D: Nordic Naturals – Lemon Flavored Arctic-D Cod Liver Oil | 11/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #130 | My guest this week is Dr. Perry Wolk-Weiss, D.C. of Get Well Center Dr. Wolk-Weiss is a Chiropractor and author of Ten Commandments for a Healthy Lifestyle. We’re talking about NAET (Allergy Elimination Technique). Let’s face it, allergies are a pain. Avoiding foods and other substances that cause reactions is time consuming and frustrating. NAET utilizes acupressure to retrain the brain to not overreact to allergens. NAET is not painful and can be done even on babies. While it’s impossible to say exactly how many treatment sessions a patient will need, typical scenario is 6-12 sessions, making NAET less expensive than a life of allergy suffering! Dr. Perry shares stories of individuals whose lifestyles have dramatically changed because of their allergies resolving thanks to NAET. Read about NAET and its founder: Naet: Say Good-Bye to Your Allergies | 10/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #129 | Hysterectomy Risks and Alternatives My guest this week is Nora Coffey, president of the HERS Foundation. Nora was a guest on the show about a year ago. You can listen to that interview here. Now she joins us again to talk about her new book (co-authored with Rick Schweikert). The H Word: The diagnostic studies to evaluate symptoms, alternatives in treatment, and coping with the aftereffects of hysterectomy. If you think you don’t need to listen to this interview because noone is telling you to get a hysterectomy (castration) right now, I respectfully disagree. Every woman should inform herself NOW before she’s faced with the decision. photo credit: cliff1066™ After talking with Nora these two times, reading her book and from my own life hearing stories of women and their experience with hysterectomy (castration), I am convinced that there is a dreadful LACK of appreciation and understanding of the purpose of the female organs – on the part of medical professionals and we women ourselves. The H Word tells you why hysterectomy is so commonly recommended, the diagnostic studies that should be performed first to evaluate suspect diagnoses, the treatment alternatives that exist, the benefits and risks of those treatments, and probably most importantly – the lifelong functions of the uterus and ovaries, and the lifelong consequences of their removal (castration). I urge you to listen to this interview and spread the word amongst women you care about! | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Excitotoxins – What are they, why avoid them? | Mindy Meyer (@Meymin) of Nourish Your Children is our guest this week. Mindy is a homeschooling mom of 5 who recently completed an ebook and is generously offering a free copy to a listener! More info below. photo credit: dslrninja What Are Excitotoxins? Just as it sounds, excitotoxins “excite” the body tissues, starting with the tongue (wow! that tastes good! want more!) – but not in a good way. Many of us think of “Chinese restaurant syndrome” and MSG (monosodium glutamates) when we hear the word. Glutamates exist naturally in some natural, healthy foods but your body is able to handle those without problems. During certain processes (for instance the refining of foods) these are turned into “free glutamates” that do damage to the body. Sadly, even “organic/natural” foods that are highly processed can contain these excitotoxins. Mindy’s free worksheet with more information on excitotoxins and how to avoid them is available here: Nourish Your Children Mentioned on the show: - The Weston A. Price Foundation To win a copy of Mindy’s ebook: Simply leave a comment below (with a valid email address so I can contact you). The winner will be chosen and notified on Wednesday, October 21 at NOON Eastern time. | 10/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #128 | Our guest this week is John Roulac, the CEO & Founder of Nutiva, who since 1999 has operated as a values-driven company dedicated to nourishing people and planet. We’re talking today about the wonders of coconut oil, its many benefits and uses. John has offered to giveaway a jar of coconut oil to a listener! Please leave a comment below to qualify. Tell us your favorite way to use coconut oil. A winner will be chosen on Friday, September 18th at noon Eastern time. You can also buy Nutiva products online. | 9/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #127 | My guest this week is professional dancer and fitness instructor Jennifer Jimenez of Prenatal Dance Fitness. After a difficult and protracted labor with her first child, Jennifer was left feeling disappointed and depressed. And she wanted answers. Her search led to the creation of her Prenatal Dance Fitness program. Jennifer’s DVD helps women connect with their bodies, relax and be more comfortable during pregnancy, stay in shape and prepare for an easier (and shorter!) delivery. “Women have danced to prepare for labor and celebrate birth for centuries,” says Jennifer. What’s more, many women naturally dance during labor to ease their pain and help bring baby into the world. Jennifer is giving away a DVD to one NMTR listener! I would like to limit this giveaway to just the pregnant ladies. If you’re expecting a baby and would like to win the DVD, leave a comment below (with a valid email address so I can contact you if you win), and your due date. The winner will randomly be chosen on September 2 at NOON Eastern time. Leave your comment before then! Follow Jennifer on Twitter | 8/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #126 | My guest this week is Shoshana Bennett PhD, author of the newly released Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide to Making the Best Decision for You and Your Baby as well as Postpartum Depression For Dummies Clinical depression affects 15-20% of pregnant women, sometimes becoming so severe that the moms-to-be attempt suicide. Mothers of multiples are at even higher risk with more than 25% suffering during pregnancy and postpartum. Many moms want to avoid taking prescription medication to manage their depression during pregnancy and nursing, so are there viable alternatives? “Dr. Shosh” discusses some of the various natural treatment options available for pregnant women today. | 8/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #125 | My guest this week is Wendy Priesnitz of Life Learning and Natural Life magazine. (Now defunct, Life Learning magazine is currently integrated into Natural Life magazine.) Natural Life is the brainchild of Wendy and her husband Rolf and has been in publication since 1976, allowing them to “unschool” their children at home while they ran their business. It is a refreshing publication that families who endeavor to life simply, respect the earth, and educate their children at home will love. Wendy also talked about her newest book called Life Learning: Lessons from the Educational Frontier. It’s a collection of essays on unschooling. You can see Wendy’s other books on Amazon here | 7/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #124 | My guest this week is Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She is the author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome. The GAPS diet has proven helpful in treating autism, ADD/ADHD dyslexia, depression and even schizoprenia. In this interview, Dr. Natasha talks about how gut health impacts emotional and psychological health, how the GAPS diet came about and the science behind it, and helpful tips for implementing the diet. Natural Moms Talk Radio listeners have been offered a discount code (enter NMTR at checkout). Any new customer who uses this code will receive 10% off all products on their first order. Get more info on the diet and order the book: http://www.gapsdiet.com/ | 7/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #123 | My guest this week is Dr. Richard Selznick of Shut Down Learner. He is a psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist and author of The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child. Our topic today is the “high spatial learner”, children who thrive with visual-spatial learning (the so called “Lego kid”) but who may struggle with learning in a traditional classroom setting. Within the first few pages of the book, I recognized my 8 year old son, who can build anything and pick out songs by ear on the piano, but who has difficulty reading and following instructions. If you have a child with this learning style, the book will help you appreciate your child’s unique strengths and point you to resources to assist them so they don’t become discouraged. Follow Dr. Selznick on Twitter! | 6/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #122 | What if everything you thought you knew about postpartum fitness was wrong? This week my guest is Helene Byrne. She is a nationally recognized prenatal and postpartum fitness expert and founder of BeFit-Mom. Helene is the author of the award winning DVD “Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning” and the acclaimed book “Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best“. Helene is on a mission to educate moms about some of the common misconceptions regarding pospartum exercise, including the fact that so many moms are doing ab work totally wrong! Many fitness routines, including the ever popular Pilates, are simply not designed for the postpartum body, and some exercises can do more harm than good. Helene’s DVD and book offer an effective exercise routine that a postpartum mom can begin at anytime – even hours after her birth, or years after – to help her recover from childbirth and the effects of pregnancy. Note to moms: If you’re doing endless crunches to get your abs back in shape with little results, you MUST listen to this show! | 5/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #121 | My guest this week is Bill Osmunson DDS, MPH, and Fluoride Action Network Spokesperson. Dr. Bill is a Dentist with 30 years experience. Though an early promoter of fluoride, he has become an outspoken opponent of the overuse of fluoride and urges parents to inform themselves of the risks. There are several problems with fluoride. For one, it has not been proven to be effective in preventing tooth decay. Second, there are health risks associated with the use (and overuse, which is the current situation with fluoridated water in most U.S. cities) of fluoride. These include: lowered IQ, endocrine disorders such as thyroid disease, weakened bone, severe enamel fluorosis, rheumatoid or arthritic-like pain, and others. Interesting facts on the risks of fluoride: – Researchers reporting in the Oct 6 2007 British Medical Journal indicate that fluoridation was never was proven safe or effective and may be unethical. — The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Canada’s leading voice on environmental health issues, released a statement opposing fluoridation. – The National Kidney Foundation dropped its fluoridation support replacing it with this caution: “Individuals with CKD [Chronic Kidney Disease] should be notified of the potential risk of fluoride exposure.” – Scientific American editors wrote in January 2008, “Some recent studies suggest that over-consumption of fluoride can raise the risks of disorders affecting teeth, bones, the brain and the thyroid gland” For more reading, visit the Fluoride Action Network website. This is an hour long show. Please be sure to listen to it in its entirety! Below is a video of Dr. Bill talking about some of the concerns with fluoridation. Please spread the word about this show – it’s too important for us not to be informed. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #120 | My guest this week is Jo Robinson of EatWild and author of Pasture Perfect: The Far-Reaching Benefits of Choosing Meat, Eggs, and Dairy Products from Grass-Fed Animals. Eating animal products and meat from grass fed animals is the environmentally friendly choice. Animals raised in confinement are unhealthy and not eating their natural diet. Therefore they require antibiotics and hormones in order to turn a profit for their owners. Their meat and milk is also much more likely to be contaminated with e.coli, salmonella and other pathogens. When you buy meat and milk from a local, small farmer, you are supporting healthy green eating! Not to mention that grass fed meat is tastier and much healthier. One reason for this is because of the higher amounts of certain nutrients, such as Omega 3 fatty acids and CLA in grass fed. | 4/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #119 | My guest this week is Patrice London. Patrice is a Christian unschooling mom of 3 and a doula in training. In her book Empowered to Birth Naturally, she shares the story of her 3 births. The first took place in a hospital, the second at a birthing center, and the third at home. I loved Patrice’s book because in a straightforward, nonjudgmental way, she illustrates from personal experience how much our attitudes affect our birthing experiences, and how interfering with the natural childbirth process really does become a “slippery slope” leading to more interventions. You can find her book at Amazon.com EMPOWERED TO BIRTH NATURALLY: One Woman’s Journey to Homebirth | 3/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #118 | My guest this week is Christy Funk of Belly Sprout. Christy owns a retail shop in Orange County, California that sells products like cloth diapers and baby slings that support natural mothering. She shares how she ended up with a “real” brick and mortar store and some of the challenges she has experienced running the business while being mom to her 3 and 5 year old children (you’ll hear her little ones playing in the background during this interview!). She also runs Bloom, a non profit organization that supports and educates moms in all aspects of mothering. Did you see our special series last week on natural beauty treatments? Amazon.com is currently offering special deals on organic foods. Annie’s Homegrown is up to 45% off regular price. Other brands on sale includes Seventh Generation, Newman’s, Bob’s Red Mill, Tastybaby, and more. | 3/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #117 | This week we are joined by Cynthia Lair of Cookus Interruptus, an online cooking show that helps us learn how to cook fresh local organic whole foods “despite life’s interruptions”. Cynthia is also the author of Feeding the Whole Family, a wonderful primer for anyone who wants to eat foods closer to their natural state, but especially helpful for moms who are cooking for people of different ages. You can put a meal on the table that puts a smile on the hubby’s face as well as small kids and an infant – without spending all day in the kitchen. You can read my review of the cookbook here: Feeding the Whole Family cookbook review Cynthia gave me permission to post a sample recipe so I offer you: Three Sisters Stew 1 cup dried Christmas lima beans*, soaked 6-8 hours 4 cups stock or water 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or ghee (note from Carrie: ghee is clarified butter and it belongs in every kitchen!) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons sea salt 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dry oregano ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon chili powder 2-3 cups delicatta winter squash, cut in chunks 1 14 -ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen corn Optional garnish: ½ cup grated cheese Drain soaking water off beans. Place beans, 2 cups of stock or water and 1 teaspoon of cumin in a pot; bring to boil. Cover and simmer until beans are tender (50-60 minutes) or pressure-cook (45 minutes). Heat a 4-quart pot, add oil. Add onion, salt and garlic; sauté until onion is soft (5 minutes). Add cumin, oregano, and cinnamon and chili powder and cook for about 30 seconds. Add squash and tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook until squash is soft, (about 20 minutes). Add ½-1 cup stock or water if mixture is dry. Add cooked beans and corn; simmer until corn is tender. Adjust seasoning to your taste. Serve hot with grated cheese garnish if desired. Preparation time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Makes 6-8 servings FOR BABIES 6 MONTHS & OLDER: Reserve some peeled squash cubes, steam well and puree. FOR BABIES 10 MONTHS & OLDER: Puree some cooked Christmas limas before adding to stew and puree with steamed squash cubes. Serve beans in small amounts to babies. * kidney, pink or pinto beans can also be used. | 3/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #116 | My guest this week is KerryAnn Foster. She runs a weeky menu mailer for those following a traditional foods diet. (I’m also a big fan of this way of eating, as promoted by groups like the Weston A. Price and Price-Pottenger foundations.) KerryAnn has been eating a traditional foods diet for years and has some great advice for moms who want their kids to eat real food. She answers such questions as: What are “nutrient dense” foods? Feeding children nutrient dense traditional foods. How do I get my kids to take cod liver oil? How to tweak your food preparation methods for maximum nutrition. Dealing with picky kids or husbands. Tips for using alternative grains. KerryAnn also shares some information on having success with a gluten free diet and the health issues she faced before going GF. Her traditional foods forum has lots of resources and members so you can learn more. If you need more assistance, KerryAnn offers consulting and custom designed, specialty menu mailers. More related resources you might enjoy: Green smoothies for kids Cooking with Coconut Flour (see Carrie’s post about coconut flour pancakes!) Buy coconut flour in bulk online | 3/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #115 | I apologize for this week’s “lo fi” show. I’m sick and also have a vomiting 6 year old, so we’re couching out for a few days. I didn’t want this week’s show to be any later so I decided to publish the interview as is. My guest this week is Lafe Larson of Lafe’s Natural Bodycare. While some skin care companies are concerned about BPA in their products, Lafe has gone a step further. His company recently released the first-of-its-kind organic certified baby line packaged in “baby-safe” plastic, free of estrogenic chemicals. Listen to find out what Carrie’s favorite product was and how she put it to the ultimate test! In addition to safe skin care for babies and mothers, Lafe’s offers deodorants and intimate products, free of questionable ingredients such as parabens, glycol, PEGs, and sodium laureth. Lafe also helps clear up some of the confusion around plastics and their affects on the body. You can also read more information at EAFREE.com | 2/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Green Designers | Lara Fishman is here to talk about creating study friendly spaces for kids. Whether it’s for doing schoolwork or just relaxing and reading, kids need a space to “chill”. Lara shares tips on how to create these spaces even if your home is small or siblings are sharing a room. On her site Designers Call you can learn more about her interior design services for budget conscious families. We’re also hearing from new mom Jill Fehrenbacher of Inhabitots. She is a green design consultant and blogger. Inhabitots is all about sustainable design and green products for the next generation. Jill helps women keep their sense of style even after becoming a busy mom. Mentioned on the show: Elimination Communication – reducing the need for diapers gDiapers – the cloth/disposable hybrid diaper | 2/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Smarter Homemaking | This week “Smarter Homemaking” is the theme for this special hour long show, and I have two guests. First I spoke with New Zealand’s own “ecoman” Malcolm Rands of EcoStore. After years of success in New Zealand, EcoStore has brought their products to the US. Malcolm wants to educate Americans about the benefits of using plant-based ingredients for household cleaning, and shares the results that New Zealanders have experienced in terms of family health. Many people have seen eczema and allergy symptoms improve or disappear all together. Next you’ll hear from Heather Legler of Modern American Housewife. She is sharing her love and knowledge of homemaking with us. Our topic is the Art and Science of Homemaking. Check out some of Heather’s book recommendations: Art of Homemaking and Joy of Homemaking by Daryl Hoole Organized Home by Real Simple Worlds Healthiest Foods by George Mateljan Clutter’s Last Stand: It’s Time to De-Junk Your Life! by Don Aslett Now about our giveaway! One commenter will win a Simply Pilates DVD and book set by Jennifer Pohlman. The DVD is a complete beginner or intermediate Pilates workout and the book has full color instructions to make learning the moves easier. In order to win, just leave a comment below. The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, February 4th at (12:00) NOON Eastern time. Leave one comment to enter once. To increase your chances of winning, do each of the following: Mention the contest on your blog, linking to this page Twitter about the contest Email your friends Let me know what you did to help spread the word in your comment and please leave a valid email address so I can contact you! (You must be a resident of the USA or Canada in order to win.) | 2/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The CPSIA and You | [Note: The screaming you hear in my intro comments are my daughters playing together in their room!] This week on the show I spoke with Jennifer Vetere, co-owner of a small, local handmade business for babies, toddlers and their moms at Made By Moms. No doubt you’ve come across blog posts or news stories about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Just What Is the CPSIA? According to Jennifer, The act, in a nutshell, states that all objects intended for a child 12 or under to use must be “final product, component tested” for lead. This means that every component in the final product must be tested to meet requirements — the lowest cost I’ve found (at an actual lab) has been $75 per component. This translates into costs ranging from $375 for a bib to over $600 for one of our Take-Me-Too blankets — quilts wouldn’t even be feasible, as there are usually quite a few fabrics that go into them. This cost wouldn’t be a burden for a company who manufactures 1,000 of an item, but I make (perhaps) ten blankets or bibs in a line before moving on to my next one. The worst part is that it covers ORGANIC fabrics — so even my certified-by-the-GOTS Harmony Art blankets would have to be tested. In addition to hand crafted items, used items for kids will be affected by the CPSIA. Jennifer states: This act doesn’t just affect handmade, however, it affects our second-hand stores and libraries as well. Come February 10th, anything that has not been tested becomes a “hazardous material” and banned from sale, trade, or gift. Libraries with children’s books are face with the option of either a) defying the law and accepting they might be liable for penalties, b) destroying their books or c) testing every children’s book in stock. According to http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322: General Counsel of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that would require public, school, academic and museum libraries to either remove all their books or ban all children under 12 from visiting the facilities, beginning on February 10. “I sincerely doubt that Congress intended to require libraries to be subject to this law, but if Congress does not act soon, libraries across the country will be forced to remove books from the shelves, rather than keep them available to serve the educational needs of our nation’s children.” At this time of enormous economic upheaval, where more families than ever are using our library system, this is an unconscionable decision to force them to make. In addition, second hand retailers face the same situation. Test, be liable or stop dealing in second-hand children’s articles like clothing, toys and cribs. Again, at a time when families are relying on the cost savings of places like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, this is unfathomable. Jennifer continues: I hope to raise awareness as to how much this will devastate many stores, artisans and small businesses throughout the United States. Many people devoted to green living are reliant on small-scale manufacturers to supply organic, quality, safe cloth diapers, bibs, blankets and clothing — these same people will be at a loss when the government’s good intentions backfire. Come the 10th, I won’t be able to sell, trade, donate or give away my stock — it will have to go right in the garbage, something that stabs me right in the heart. February 10th has been dubbed “Bankruptcy Day” because of the number of children’s product retailers and manufacturers who will be forced to close their doors. photo credit: shortfatkid photo credit: imcountingufoz | 1/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #111 | This week on the show I spoke with Margarita McClure, creator of Blueberry Diapers and Swaddlebees. Margarita began sewing cloth diapers for her newborn baby in 2004. By 2005, she had a business in her basement, Swaddlebees. Today, Swaddlebees and Blueberry Diapers, McClure’s designer line of premier cloth diapers are favorites of style conscious moms around the world. On the show we talk about what kinds of women are using cloth diapers, why they choose them, and the benefits of cloth diapering. Margarita also shares which diapers are her most popular among moms in different parts of the world and secrets to making cloth diapers work for your situation and your baby. Swaddlebees and Blueberry Diapers… · Contain no bleach, no chlorine and no pesticides on the cotton fibers. · Use only organic cotton to insure 100% good health and safety for America’s babies. · Prints use water-based ink, instead of oil-based. The water used is recycled, treated and cleaned before pumping it back into the sewer system. · Lamination is a non-solvent based laminate, which does not produce toxic fumes instead of solvent-based urethane laminate, which is what 95% of what most cloth diaper manufacturers use. · All fabrics (except for the Minky diaper’s outer shell), is made in the US. This ensures us that the fabric meets minimum standards for safety and is free from contaminants. · Is the only company that integrates hemp & organic cotton in the absorbent pads for our diapers, which makes them one of the most absorbent diapers in our industry. · Uses all biodegradable packaging on our products. Mentioned on the show: Green smoothies for kids and half price ads on Natural Moms Talk Radio | 1/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #110 | Michelle Barone is a licensed marriage and family therapist who counsels families to assist them in finding their way in homeschooling their children. Her book is called “Finding Your Way – Exploring Your Family’s Educational Journey” Making the decision to homeschool is a big one and parents may be overwhelmed by the options. This book contains exercises that helps parents figure out their feelings and expectations about education. It is a workbook of discussion topics and thought provoking exercises and also lists many resources for more information. The book encourages parents to dig deep into their memories, experiences, thoughts and feelings about family and education in order to find a way of homeschooling that works for them. It also takes parents into their family of origin and how those feelings around education can affect homeschooling, especially when challenges come up. It’s common for parents to have fears around homeschooling. Michelle finds that parents are worried about things that may or may not happen in the future, which is not particularly helpful. She suggests taking it one year (or one month) at a time and think about what’s going to be most helpful for right now. Michelle says that thinking about your personality style and your child’s learning style and designing homeschooling around that is one way to have success with homeschooling. An effective method to alleviate fear is to have more information. Michelle offers phone consultations to assist families. | 1/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #109 | My guest this week is Shelly Kalnitsky of Cell Phone Radiation News Bureau and WaveShield. CPRN was created to educate people on the latest news concerning cell phones. Today we’re talking about cell phones and children. Children are at greatest risk from cell phone radiation because their brain tissues are still developing. Radiation goes deeper into their brain than adults because their skulls are thinner. And yet kids (especially teenagers) seem to live on the phone. Some common symptoms are headache, fatigue, insomnia, hearing difficulties, short term memory loss. There is a connection between cell phones and cancer, especially in areas right behind the ear and also the parotid (salivary glands). Switzerland, Sweden and England have implemented boundaries around the use of cell phones for their youngest citizens. Many people use cell phones far too much. Instead of using them selectively, for emergencies and such, people use cell phones to avoid simply planning ahead. Much cell phone use is disruptive instead of helpful. Shelly noted that cell phone users exhibit addictive behavior, constantly checking their phones and even leaving movie theatres to take calls. Shelly found a material that blocks 99% of radiation that is used to protect people who work in radioactive environments. He created a product called WaveShield that you can simply stick on your cell or cordless phone. The ear happens to have the highest absorption rate of radiation of any area in the body. A recent study from UCLA showed that pregnant women who use cell phones can increase their child’s risk of autism. A world reknowned neurosurgeon who concluded a 15 year study recently predicted that cell phones may cause more cancer than cigarettes. The website lists cell phone manufacturers’ product radiation levels. It would be smart to check their listings to buy a model with lower radiation levels the next time you purchase a phone. Headset phones that stay on your ear are especially dangerous. Reports have shown that a man’s fertility can be negatively affected when their phones are kept on their hip. Some people notice symptoms from their computer monitors as well, especially if they use a computer for several hours a day. Shelly comments that everyone who claims that cell phones are safe are either ignorant of the facts or getting a paycheck from the industry. photo credit: snappybex | 12/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #108 | My guest this week is Dayna Martin of The Sparkling Martins. Dayna is a nationally recognized expert, writer and speaker on Unschooling. Her blog is a fun and fascinating look into the daily life of an unschooling family. Dayna and her husband own a natural wooden toys business, Willow Toys. We’re talking about natural parenting advocacy. Dayna talks about how moms can find an area they’re passionate about in order to pursue advocacy and then how to get their voice heard. We also talked about how a mom’s attitude about breastfeeding is such an important aspect of creating success. Visualization and an optimistic worldview has a tremendous impact on birth and breastfeeding. Dayna also recommends avoiding things that make you feel bad and guilty and fearful and instead doing the things that make you feel good. As an example, exercise during pregnancy. If you enjoy walking more than doing pelvic tilts, then forget the pelvic tilts and walk! Ditto for nutrition. Instead of being dogmatic and righteous about your choices, it’s better to find what foods make you feel well and healthy. If you take in fear with your food, you absorb less of the nutrients. This has been documented scientifically. What you believe about food and health tends to come true for you. Dayna encourages moms to find what feels good and right for them for their births and use that method instead of sticking to a preconceived idea. For instance, Dayna listened to heavy metal music during her birth because it worked for her instead of new age soft music. Dayna is developing a natural childbirth method that helps moms find what clicks with them as individuals. To be an authentic parent, we need to be who we are instead of living someone else’s script. Many people shift from mainstream parenting to natural parenting but this doesn’t mean doing what others are doing. I mentioned how uncomfortable I am with the question “What is a natural mom?” because I don’t want to set up some ideal. It’s about listening to your instincts instead of relying on external experts. Mentioned on the show: Ideal Bite – daily green living tips Vital Juice – weekly health tips for moms Margin Seligman’s books on optimism and happiness | 12/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #107 | Generation Text Dr. Michael Osit is a licensed clinical psychiatrist and author of Generation Text: Raising Well-Adjusted Kids in an Age of Instant Everything In the book, Dr. Osit reveals how the combination of high-tech interaction and immediate gratification is putting our children at risk for developing distorted self-image, poor work ethic, a sense of entitlement, and weakened social skills, as well as aggressive tendencies. Points from the show: Conflicts between parents and kids is changing and often the core of that conflict is some technological device. The “generation gap” has morphed into a generation crater. In previous generations, kids thought they knew more than their parents but really didn’t. Now, however, kids often DO understand more – especially about technology. Kids spend more than half of their playtime in front of screens. That’s making them disconnected to the family. Why should parents be concerned about this? Social skills - there is a lot of intermachine interaction instead of people interaction, so kids are not learning to pick up social nuances. For example, texting eliminates many challenges socially that contain important lessons for kids and teens to learn. Values - the attitudes and behavior of kids has declined because modern kids have access to the world. The messages they get are not always appropriate. Anonymity – we get more brazen and nervy when using technology. That’s not always healthy for relationships. Dr. Osit talks about “access” and “excess” in his book. Access refers to easy availability of the world and other people. Kids can be all over the world in their bedrooms. Excess – kids have too many privileges and possessions. It’s not unheard of for 7 year old girls to have spa days, sushi in school lunches, limos for the 6th grade dance, etc. There is nothing wrong with these things but there is a sense of entitlement with these things. What’s acceptable for the age is not always appropriate. Instant Gratification Too much technology can lead to weak delayed gratification muscles. As parents we need to help our kids learn how to delay gratification in order for them to be happy, healthy adults. Kids don’t understand the difference between wanting and needing a new iPod. We don’t have to be patient and wait anymore in our microwave, instant download society. Many parents are going overboard in expending too much money, time and resources. We’ve become too child centered (note from Carrie: this is a good point that is also mentioned in the The Continuum Concept: In Search Of Happiness Lost). Parents are operating in a busier, fast paced world. Because of guilt we say yes, sometimes to compensate for a lack of time. Dr. Osit suggests that kids earn more of their technology instead of always getting it right away. Studies show that kids – even teens – really do respect and admire their parents and want to do right and even spend more time with their parents. We need to start creating more balance with our kids. When used the right way, technology can be a parent’s asset. For instance, with shy kids technology can boost their social ability. It can compensate for their weakness. Establish limits and boundaries with your kids before you give your child the privilege of using technology such as the internet. Instruct them on what they should do for example, if they come across pornography online. Computers should be kept in a public area of the home and the rules of use posted nearby. Parental controls are easy to implement. Kids should be coached to come to the parents if they stumble on something inappropriate online. Encourage them to come to you if that happens and help them understand that you won’t get angry but will talk about it. This is an opportunity for you to hand down your values to your kids. Dr. Osit suggests eliminating distractions durin[...] | 12/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Natural Moms Podcast #106 | This week we are joined by Victoria Jennings, Ph.D. Victoria is an anthropologist and she specializes in reproductive health. She directs the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University. We’re talking about natural methods of family planning. Victoria developed Cycle Beads – an easy to use, totally natural tool that makes it much easier to use natural family planning to predict ovulation and either prevent or plan a pregnancy. Cycle Beads are also useful for women to use not as a birth control device but to be more aware of their cycle. Young women just starting their cycle could use them to educate themselves. Studies have found that many people who choose natural family planning do so because it has no worrisome side effects. Dr. Jennings says that the failure rate of using Cycle Beads is about 5%. Women who have irregular cycles may not want to use Cycle Beads, but the majority of women can use them quite effectively. Moms who are nursing notice that breastfeeding has an effect on their cycle. It may take months or longer for fertility to return when a mom is nursing her baby. She needs to have had 4 periods after the birth of her baby before she begins using Cycle Beads for best results. And, her most recent cycle needs to have been between 26 – 32 days. There are a few different methods that fall under the umbrella of natural family planning. Dr. Jennings explains the differences between the calendar method, the Billings method, the two-day method, and others. Dr. Jennings notes that natural methods are “couple” methods. Communication and clear agreements are required for it to work successfully. Advocates of NFP say it brings a couple closer because they have to modify their sexual behavior. If one party is not willing to participate in the process, NFP may not be the best method for them. While there may be no hard science to prove this, it’s logical to think that NFP has a positive impact on a couple since it opens dialogue about their sexuality and their relationship. expecting parents finance guide | 12/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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