Wise Traditions
Episodes
87: Simple & fearless healthy living
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In an age of information overload, it is easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the choices we have to make on a daily basis. Today, Hilary ...
86: The benefits of acupressure for children
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than providing a "one size fits all" approach to wellness, Oriental Medicine recognizes that each of us has a unique constitution.This Eastern ...
85: Let's heal the planet
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many conservation groups hold a piece of the puzzle when it comes to saving our planet. They focus on saving a particular species or on planting trees...
84: Ground zero of health disorders
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you eat all the right foods but still struggle with health concerns? Do you feel like your health recovery is characterized by forward progress, fo...
83: The power of real food to treat MS
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Over 15 years ago, physician Terry Wahls was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. Being a doctor, she dove into the scientific literature looking for a ...
82: How to fix our broken food system
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What can we do to help those in food deserts? How can we address food insecurity and inequality? Pam Hess, the Executive director of Arcadia Center fo...
81: Why our food system is broken
12 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why is fast food cheap while real, organic food is so expensive? Why are there "food deserts" not only in cities, but in rural areas around the countr...
80: Wise Traditions for really busy people
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you're often on the run? Does the idea of improving your diet (or your family's diet) overwhelm you? Susana Hill and Leslie Schall...
79: Vegetables: our vitamin pills
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Eat your veggies!" We've heard this over and over and today we learn more about the "why" behind the charge! Author and holistic physician Dr. Tom Co...
78: Bonus episode: nutrition hacks
27 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is fasting good for you? How should your diet change as you age? What's the best way to lose unwanted pounds? Why do "diet dictocrats" still insist we...
77: Throw off your toxic burden
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Toxins in our food and in our environment are wreaking havoc on our health. In today's episode, Zen Honeycutt, the founder of Moms Across America, des...
76: Childbirth: keeping it natural
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Childbirth is unpredictable, wild, and primal. We have "modernized" childbirth, making it clinical, sterilized, and on a timetable. Genevieve Howland,...
75: How much fat should we eat? (Principle #7)
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us eat low-fat diets. Others eat high-protein/low-carb. But very few of us eat high-fat diets. All of the healthy people groups that Dr. Westo...
74: The farm as healthcare provider
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Health care today is often, in reality, "sick care." We turn to medical professionals for the treatment and management of sickness and disease. Farmer...
73: Drink your bugs
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you crave sodas? You're in luck! You can drink "the original sodas" when you add naturally fizzy fermented drinks to your diet! They are more hydr...
72: Fighting for health freedom
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One in six children in the U.S. has a developmental disability; one in four is medicated; one in 48 has autism. (This means that approximately every 7...
71: Holistic choices
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us want to care for our bodies, our families, our community. Tré Cates of the Savory Institute challenges us to consider how our individual c...
70: The antidote to Alzheimer's
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alzheimer's disease seems to strike indiscriminately and those receiving the diagnosis have little reason for optimism. Conventional medicine offers m...
69: Improve your microbiome
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are not alone! Did you know that we are 10 times more bacteria than we are human? The bacteria that live in (and on us) play a significant role in ...
68: The "healthy" label
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Food and Drug Administration is considering changing the "use of the term 'healthy' in the labeling of human food products." At a recent public he...
67: Negative charge creates positive energy
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have often heard it said that water is critical for our health, but Dr. Gerald Pollack adds a surprising twist to that familiar conversation. Water...
66: Fibro hope
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Leah McCullough was in pain, discouraged, and exhausted. She had spent the last six years of her illness in bed for 12-16 hours a day. She had tried o...
65: Why we need animal fats
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of confusion around what constitutes a healthy fat. In today's episode, Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the Weston A. Price Foundation,...
64: The vaccine industry and your rights
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vaccines in the United States are required at birth, for daycare, school and college enrollment, for military members, foreign adoptions and more. Why...
63: Heal your gut
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Processed foods, prescription medicines, sugar, toxins in and around us--these are feeding the bad bacteria in our gut and compromising our gut healt...
62: Diabetes and diet
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Daphne Olivier has a genetic pre-disposition to diabetes. Since she doesn't have it (yet), she is doing all that is within her power to keep it that w...
61: Glyphosate: the weed-killer that hurts people too
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Glyphosate is a weed-killer considered "safe" and "non-toxic" by the FDA and EPA but scientist Stephanie Seneff believes otherwise. And she is not alo...
60: Energy, health & vitality
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is more to food than meets the eye! Food has energy that ascends and descends, and warms and cools our bodies. Conventional western medicine foc...
59: What causes heart attacks?
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, heart patients have been treated with stents, bypass procedures, low-fat diets, and drugs to lower their cholesterol. The theory that hea...
58: Should we eat grains? (Principle #6)
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some trendy diets restrict the intake of grains. It's no wonder why! Many people seem to be gluten-intolerant or have sensitivities to wheat. Others ...
57: Beyond food: invisible variables that affect our health
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the resolutions! Fitness guru Ben Greenfield wants you to look beyond food and exercise to improve your wellbeing in this new year! In today's...
56: Best of 2016: Go with your gut!
25 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like a ball of symptoms? Like one thing after another is going wrong with your body? Your body is sending you a message that something is ...
55: The motherhood diet
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
All of us want to have happy, healthy children. Diet makes a difference in our own health; naturally, it makes a difference for our children's health,...
54: Vaxxed: producer's commentary
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is an important episode on a very controversial topic: vaccines. Producer Del Bigtree gives the back story on how he got involved in the making o...
53: Make mead like a Viking
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is mead and why should you make it? (And why should you make it like a Viking, of all things?!) Jereme Zimmerman, the author of "Make mead like a...
52: Practical tips for parents
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of food battles and complaints at the dinner table? Do you worry that your kids not getting enough of the good stuff? Does your idea of whipping...
51: Farming as it should be
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Will Harris. a fourth-generation cattleman, is the owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA. Will attended the University of Georgia's School of Ag...
50: Myths and truths of GMOs
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Smith is is the founder and leader of the institute for Responsible Technology. He is also a bestselling author, filmmaker, and expert on ge...
49: Avoiding mold
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us see mold as an unsightly annoyance or an occasional irritant to our breathing, but it's much more than that! Cheryl Ciecko, a licensed arch...
48: Detox mercury safely
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mercury is recognized by health organizations across the globe as toxic to humans. However many of us are unaware of our exposure to it and how it is...
47: Fuel for the athlete
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Athletes seek to maximize their performance, often at the expense of their long-term health and longevity. Ben, a former bodybuilder, is an ironman t...
46: Why are our children so sick?
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the question many of us are asking! There is a grave health crisis that is affecting the next generation. In increasing numbers, children and...
45: The skinny on fat
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Teicholz spent nearly a decade researching nutrition policy and dietary fat, culminating in the publication of her spellbinding book "The Big Fat...
44: Principle #5 - Lacto-fermented foods
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional diets are high in enzymes and beneficial bacteria. Lacto-fermented foods are prepared by cultures worldwide to preserve food, boost their...
43: Beautiful broth
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bone broth is growing in popularity for all of the right reasons. It offers an astounding number of benefits for our health. In today's episode, chef...
42: Real food changes lives
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After fostering and adopting a number of children, Mandy Lee became inspired to step out and reach more people with the message of health recovery t...
41: On fat, raw milk, & ghee
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sandeep Agarwal had a young son with chronic health conditions--he caught colds easily, had chest congestion, and developed asthma. As Sandeep began t...
40: Autoimmune help with LDN
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Elsegood suffered from MS and was wheelchair-bound, when she first heard about LDN, low dose naltrexone. She researched it and began taking it a...
39: Radical medicine
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Louisa Williams is a naturopathic doctor who is committed to helping people restore their health by getting to the true root or underlying cause ...
38: Principle #4 - All traditional cultures cooked some food and ate some of their animal products raw
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every traditional culture ate some form of their animal foods raw. Every culture also cooked some of their food. In today's episode, Sally Fallon Mor...
37: Bonus episode: Behind the scenes at WAPF
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) says that it's committed to "food, farming and the healing arts," they mean it. In today's episode, you'll ...
36: Protecting food freedom
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want the option of buying raw milk legally in your state? Would you like to have chickens in your backyard? The Farm to Consumer Legal Defense ...
35: The green vaccine?
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There is lots of controversy and discussion on the topic of vaccination these days—some touting their benefits and others, their risks. Cilla Whatc...
34: Tired of being tired
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In her twenties, Razi Berry was suffering from fibromyalgia, fatigue, and pain. Her doctors told her that she should go on medication and disability f...
33: Allan Savory (Part 2) - Livestock only hope
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As a young environmentalist, Allan Savory was convinced that animals were overgrazing, and therefore, turning fertile land into deserts. Many scienti...
32: Allan Savory (Part 1) - Holistic Management
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you concerned about our planet's degradation? Allan Savory, of the Savory Institute, has fresh ideas for how to reverse the situation and restore ...
31: Vegetarianism reconsidered
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Vegetarians and vegans are often motivated to avoid animal products out of concern for animal welfare and the environment. Lierre Keith is no exceptio...
30: Principle #3 - Nutrient density
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to get the most out of your food? There are so many different approaches to eating healthily, how do you know what's best? Sally Fallon Mo...
29: Bonus episode: A Maasai story
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dickson Ole Gisa, a leader in his Maasai village, contacted the Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) in 2014, saying, "Please send someone over. We're al...
#28 Fat does a body good
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Confused by fat? One minute we're told to stay away from it; the next, we're told to embrace it. What's best? Chris Masterjohn demystifies the matter ...
27: Take charge of your fertility
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki Braun has over 30 years of experience helping couples understand and enhance their mutual fertility. She has a background in the sciences--a B.S...
26: Myths and truths of sleep and exercise
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Physical therapist Sandra Van Gilder dispels myths related to our sleep and exercise habits in this episode. She explains how our hormone function can...
25: Open wide
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Biological dentist Felix Liao is building on the work of Dr. Weston A. Price. He is convinced that oral health is tied to our overall health, and he u...
#24 Nutrition and sleep are key for kids
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ann Childers had a health crisis that made her examine the role of nutrition in physical and mental health. Soon she began applying her new-found ...
#23 Raw milk revealed
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As President and Founder of the Raw Milk Institute, Mark McAfee has lectured on the subject of raw milk all over the United States. A consummate edu...
#22 The wisdom of our ancestors
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stress, autoimmune diseases, obesity. These modern epidemics were not a part of the paleolithic landscape, but they certainly plague us now. Chris Kre...
#21 Principle #2 - All traditional cultures consume some sort of animal food
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
All traditional cultures consume some sort of animal food:fish and shellfish, land and water fowl, land and sea mammals, eggs, milk and milk products ...
#20 A life unburdened
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For Richard Morris, walking to work was a struggle akin to hiking Mount Everest. Weighing over 400 pounds made most of life difficult and burdensome. ...
#19 Fight autism and win
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Of the twelve characteristics or markers of autism, Tressie's young son had 11 of them. Behavioral therapy is recommended as the treatment of choice f...
#18 The marvelous pigness of pigs
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Salatin is the renowned farmer of Polyface Farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Today's episode centers around the concept behind Joel's up...
#17 Vaccines (part 2): what's all the fuss about?
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to take a closer look at the vaccine issue? Where does the truth lie? The media tells us that anyone who questions the efficacy of vac...
#16 Vaccines (part 1): what's all the fuss about?
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Don't vaccines keep us healthy and disease-free? Aren't they the greatest invention of mankind? Many of us, including Leslie Manookian, once held thes...
#15 Straight talk from a farmer
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Straight is a local farmer and father of five young children. A few years back, he never would have imagined the life he leads today. As a stude...
#14 In the garden
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are just beginning to garden or whether you have had a green thumb for a while, you will glean much from today's episode with Celeste Lon...
#13 Principle #1 - No refined or denatured foods
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The healthiest, most robust, vibrant, fertile peoples around the world have no refined or denatured foods in their diets. Nothing important was ta...
#12 Kombucha craze
06 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kombucha is the fermented tea that is sweeping the nation! This bubbly, effervescent drink is popular because it is chock-full of enzymes, acids, and ...
#11 A fresh take on real food
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a yo-yo dieter? Uptight or super careful about "clean" eating? Wherever you're coming from, nutritionist Adrienne Hew has a word for you! Adri...
#10 Raw milk: one story
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about raw milk? Some say it's dangerous but others say it's an amazing food. Charlotte Smith falls into the latter camp. Listen to her ...
#9 Start here
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about nutrition? This podcast episode is a great place to get a handle on an approach to eating that is sensible and satisfying, with no nee...
#8 Food, glorious food!
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alternative farmer Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms is well-known for his commitment to raising the best food---food that is nutrient-dense, wholesome, ...
#7 Hidden dangers to our health
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For years we've seen cholesterol and fat as enemies to our health. Research scientist Stephanie Seneff makes it clear that we've been looking in the w...
#6 Make yourself better
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Weeks gives practical ideas on how to make yourself better. A naturopath, herbalist, and acupuncturist, he has traveled the world and has bee...
#5 The gut: key to good health
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride explains how a variety of physical, psychological, neurological, and autoimmune disorders—from allergies and asthma to ...
#4 Gentle detox
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of groups promote detox plans that involve serious fasting, special products, or costly programs. In contrast, nutritionist Kim Schuette gives u...
3: Holistic health for the two-legged and the four-legged
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Will Winter is a charming storyteller. A holistic veterinarian, Will demonstrates a keen understanding of both two-legged and four-legged animals. He ...
2: The deeper reasons behind why people get sick
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"My name is Tom. They nicknamed me 'Doubting Thomas' when I was young. Don't believe anybody. Don't believe me. Don't believe your doctor." Dr. Tom ...
1: Introduction to Wise Traditions
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"So the foods that people are avoiding today, that they think they shouldn't eat, are the foods that we really do need to eat!" Sally Fallon, the Pr...