Podcast Episodes

Fatal Conveniences™: Tea Bags: Are They Safe?

Season 1 Episode 47

Tea is an amazing way to utilize the health benefits of plants. I drink tea daily, and you should, too. But do we really want to soak a bag made of who-knows-what in hot water and drink it? Folks, it…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Naveen Jain on Taking Control of Your Gut Health

Episode 56

When it comes to improving your health, focusing on whole, natural foods is, of course, better for everyone. However, there is no such thing as universally healthy food. The truth is food affects dif…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Fatal Conveniences™: Crayons: Safe or Toxic?

Episode 55

Everyone has fond childhood memories revolving around crayons. These colorful waxy sticks represent hours of creative fun. I was an avid coloring book fan, and I can't even tell you how many boxes of…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

The Voltage in Our Bodies | Dr. Jerry Tennant

Episode 54

I want you all to envision using a blow dryer to style your hair. If there's not enough voltage hitting your dryer, it's not going to work. However, too much voltage and sparks will fly. Believe it o…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Carpet | Fatal Conveniences™

Episode 53

It sure feels nice to swing your legs out of bed in the morning and rest your bare feet on a soft squishy carpet. But have you ever thought about the kind of things your sensitive skin is absorbing w…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

How We're Made of the Food We Eat | Shawn Stevenson

Episode 52

I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "You are what you eat." Well, I don't think we realize just how true that is. Unfortunately, our society has made it nearly impossible to focus on whole, clean foods…

Published on 4 years, 11 months ago

Petroleum Jelly | Fatal Conveniences™

Episode 51

Petroleum jelly products have been part of the American skincare market for 100 years. It's been marketed as a makeup remover, a skin moisturizer and even a salve for cuts and burns. Even if you thin…

Published on 5 years ago

Understanding How Food Affects Your Brain | Dr. Uma Naidoo

Episode 50

Have you ever wondered why you start to feel really crappy after eating a fast-food value meal?

Sure, the fats and sugars are affecting your digestive system, but what's happening in your brain? If w…

Published on 5 years ago

Flame Retardants | Fatal Conveniences™

Episode 49

House fires are terrifying. Believe me, I know. So trying to protect our home and family from fires seems entirely understandable.

5-10% of the total weight of your living room couch is made up of ch…

Published on 5 years ago

Rodrigo Figueiredo on The The Journey of Barùkas | Rodrigo Figueiredo of Barùkas

Episode 48

Starting a business isn't just about making money and becoming successful. Sure, it can be a little bit about those things. But, ultimately, the biggest reward of entrepreneurship is when you're able…

Published on 5 years ago