Oysters are a nutrient-rich powerhouse for the body--excellent for cognitive function, the immune system and even boosting mood. Why does liver get all the hype and press?! Stephen Kavanagh of Marine Health Foods, a marine biologist with over 30 years of experience explains why we can look to oysters for TONS of good stuff like zinc, protein, selenium, and more and what these can do for us.

Stephen also expands on how unique oysters are, how good they are for the ocean, and what we can do to avoid overfishing them.

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Key Takeaways:

• Discussion on Mineral Deficiency and Obesity in Ireland

• Significance of Oysters as a Superfood

• Historical Consumption and Nutritional Value of Oysters

• Oyster Overfishing and Restoration Efforts

• Nutritional Content and Health Benefits of Oysters

• Impact of Modern Agriculture on Soil Depletion

• Environmental Importance of Oysters and Aquaculture

• Importance of Zinc Supplementation and Absorption

• Eye Health Considerations and Benefits of Oystermax Supplements

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

04:23 - Importance of Natural Nutrient Synergy for Well-Being

07:17 - Selenium Deficiency Linked to Intense Agricultural Methods

11:17 - Hindered by Processed Diets: Appreciating Nutrient-Rich Oysters

14:43 - Sustainable Oyster Fishery Model in Ireland's Final Stand

22:19 - Discover Discounts on Tallow Skincare and New Biology Practices

23:23 - Personalized Wellness Services at Holistic Health Clinic

27:49 - Plant Analogies to Anatomy, Beneficial Nutrients like Walnuts

30:49 - Vegans Recommended Oysters for Zinc and B12 Benefits

33:30 - Enhanced Zinc Absorption with Oyster Extract Aid

38:15 - Embrace Transformation from Irritation to Beauty, a Lesson from Oysters

40:16 - Delve into Health Resources Offered by Weston A. Price Foundation

40:50 - Outro

Quote of the Episode:

"People linked walnuts to brain health due to their appearance. Now, we recognize their richness in omega 3s actually supports brain function." — Stephen Kavanagh

"Oyster consumption or oyster extract proved effective in absorbing zinc, resolving the deficiency."— Stephen Kavanagh

How much fat should you eat? What about salt? And broth? Sally Fallon Morell, President and Founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, goes over today the 11 Wise Traditions dietary principles. She emphasizes how these principles are based on healthy traditional eating practices observed around the world…and how we can apply them wherever we live today!

She explains how these ancient practices are backed by science. She reviews the “sacred foods” of indigenous peoples and goes over why they were so revered. She concludes the overview with tips for eating in such a way that sugar cravings are reduced.

Tune in for practical advice on enhancing your diet for optimal health, rooted in time-tested traditions.

Key Takeaways:

• Principles of a Healthy Diet

• Food Preparation Techniques

• Nutritional Benefits of Animal Fats

• Nutrient-Dense Diets in Traditional Cultures

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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:32 - Overview of Ancestral Eating Guidelines

04:45 - Assessing Dietary Needs Based on Ancestry

07:58 - What Teeth Can Tell Us About Nutritional History and Health

11:53 - Emphasizing Nutrient Density: The Importance of Mineral-Rich Diets

15:47 - The Rising Popularity of Lactofermentation in Health Diets

18:38 - Fermented Cod Liver Oil: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

20:29 - Resolving Oatmeal Allergy and Granola Illness Through Soaking

23:29 - How Structured Water and Saturated Fats Can Protect Against EMF

26:47 - Cinamix's Role in Reducing Salt and Its Link to Obesity Risks

30:25 - Global Cultural Understanding of Nutrient Needs During Pregnancy

34:24 - The Importance of Iron in Exclusively Breastfed Infants

38:45 - Outro

Quote of the Episode:

"Transition from processed foods to real food, making gradual changes to adopt a nutrient-rich diet." — Sally Fallon Morell

"Structured water in your body, supported by hydrophilic surfaces in cell membranes with saturated fat, enhances protection against EMF."—Sally Fallon Morell

Is it bad to not take a rest day? What are the red flags that you're over-training (or maybe under-training)? Should women cycle-sync their workouts? Is cardio important or should we just focus on resistance training? Kelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach, coaching the best and brightest athletes and military service members in NCAA Division I athletics and Air Force Special Warfare.

Today, Kelsee tells us how to make the most of our workouts as women and she answers her most frequently asked questions like: How do we reduce our chances of injury? Should we rest our injuries or work through the pain? How quickly do we decondition if we take a break from training? What role does diet play? And what about rest? From her own experience as an athlete--running ultra-marathons and 50-mile races--and as a top-notch trainer who has worked with the best, Kelsee offers important insights and tips for training for optimal performance and health.

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How can we loosen the grip of our devices? Do we own them or do they own us? Joey Odom is the founder of ARO, a company committed to helping us spend less time on our phones.

Too much screen time can have a negative impact on our psychological and physical health. Depression, suicidal ideation, and anxiety are real outcomes from investing too much time on social media. In some ways, our phones have become like pacifiers and comfort objects for many of us. Today, Joey offers numerous strategies for reclaiming our lives and releasing our phones. He shares his stop/start philosophy and guidelines we can use as families to rein in the time we spend on our devices.

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Improved digestion. Clearer skin. Brain fog clearing up. These are some of the benefits of paying attention to the quality of ingredients that go into (and on) the body! Gubba Homestead, a leading figure in the homesteading and natural skincare community, experienced all of the above and then some. Her family’s health improved, too, as they began avoiding toxic chemicals and returning to more natural foods and products.

Gubba tells her story today and also what led to her recent de-platforming on TikTok. (She was talking about the dangers of ingredients in sunscreen when her account was taken down.) She explains where her passion originated and why she won’t give up helping people uncover what’s in their food and skin care products. Finally, she also gets into what led her into homesteading and why she believes we can all become homesteaders in our own right (even if we live in the city)!

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Defend your right to drink raw milk, to buy food directly from your farmer and to keep your bodily autonomy! Julie Dean Richards, the Crunchy Legal Lady, helps us understand what our rights are when it comes to all of the above and then some.

She goes over how to obtain a religious exemption to vaccinations, how to identify health practitioners who honor your right as a parent (so that your children will not have to get shots if you don't want them to). She discusses the Amos Miller case and Private Membership Agreements and whether or not they are helpful for protecting your rights to purchase food from the farmer of your choice. And last, but not least, Julie reminds us that we can be activists without ever turning up in a courtroom or at a protest at city hall.

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Fascia is a kind of "sensing organ" (connective tissue) that extends from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. How can we work with it, improve its suppleness, and benefit from its healing capabilities? Today, Elisha Celeste of the School for Living Science and the Human Freedom Project podcast, helps us wrap our minds around this mysterious, all-encompassing tissue.

Elisha goes over the kinetic energies in nature and how they relate to how our bodies function, and consequently how our fascia acts and reacts to our environment. She offers tips for optimizing fascial health (like the importance of hydration for the fascia to work properly) while also reminding us that there is not one simple technique for healing that works for everybody. Elisha also busts common misconceptions around fascia and even fascial release.

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Radio Frequency ID (or RFID) has been presented as something of a modern-day branding system, allowing for the identification of cattle and other livestock on farms across the U.S. That sounds benign enough…until you realize that RFID is actually a livestock surveillance system that poses a threat to our farmers’ rights to raise their animals without government interference and may impinge on the free market relationship between farmers and consumers.

John Moody, co-founder of the Rogue Food conferences, explains today exactly what’s at stake when it comes to legislation in the works for RFID (radio frequency ID). He starts with reviewing the history of legislators attempting to regulate how farmers manage livestock. He goes over the implications of RFID’s gathering data on the location of livestock as well as accessing their vaccination schedule and more. And the ways in which this slants the market in favor of bug-based food. He also explains why consumers should be concerned since even a private buying agreement doesn’t keep them unaffected by this initiative (should it pass). Finally he offers action steps we can take to prevent this Big Brother kind of governmental overreach related to our food freedom.

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