Good Vibrations For Better Health
“Good Vibrations” was the title of a song by a group called the Beach Boys from the 1970s. It was a catchy upbeat tune that instantly lifted your […]
Why Getting Cold This Winter Is A Good Idea
We are often insulated from our environment. In the winter, we warm our homes. In the summer, we cool them. But we may be unintentionally harming our health […]
Health Freedom: We The People
What would you do if you were in the military and your commanding officer ordered you to get a series of vaccinations? And what if it was a […]
Rediscover Bone Broth
The earliest recipes we have, from Samaria, are all for broth. Yes, bone broth made with bones, tendons, and cartilage! It may sound foreign to us now, but […]
Health Freedom: Small Steps To Regain Rights
Sometimes we think we have to do one GINORMOUS thing to make a difference in the world. But even a drop in the bucket can help fill a […]
Aboriginal Wisdom And Heritage
The aboriginal people of Australia are considered the world’s oldest civilization. There are more than 250 distinct aboriginal groupings, each with its own language, unique customs and traditions. […]
Health Freedom: The Costs Of Autism
Autism rates have skyrocketed over the last few decades. The first autism prevalence study in 1970 showed an autism rate of less than 1 in 10,000 kids. Today […]
Secret Ingredients That Make Us Sick
Pesticides are absorbed into the tissues of fruits, vegetables, and legumes, so we cannot simply wash them off and declare them safe to eat. GMOs do not create […]
Health Freedom: The Power Of Choice
There’s a lot that feels out of control at this moment in history. But there are a few things we still have agency over. One is the freedom […]
Interview With Andrew Wakefield: Is a Coronavirus Vaccine A Good Idea?
HILDA LABRADA GORE: Our focus today is on whether a vaccine against the coronavirus is a good idea. We need to learn more about the history of vaccines […]
Is The Coronavirus Contagious?
We’ve spent most of 2020 under the assumption that there is a contagious disease spreading and that we have to do what we can to sanitize our environment […]
Health Freedom: Discerning Truth
It’s challenging to discern fact from fiction these days—in terms of the virus, vaccines, and just about everything else. What’s really happening? Lori Gregory and Dr. Andy Wakefield […]
The Shocking Truth About Electricity & EMFs
Electricity doesn’t usually make the list of things we’re worried about, especially when it comes to our health. For the last two centuries, we have pretty much accepted […]
Health freedom: the problem of censorship
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sounds the alarm bells about the level of censorship in our country. Today he discusses why our Bill of Rights is being trampled on—from […]
Why Being Salty Is A Good Thing
Yes, being salty is a good thing, when we’re talking about including unrefined, natural salt in the diet! All traditional people groups included some salt in the diet. We […]
Health Freedom: What’s At Stake
It’s important to ask questions during our current worldwide health crisis. Months into this worldwide “pandemic,” restrictive measures are still in place, affecting our personal and professional lives. […]
Reset Your Gut
Digestive issues seem to be the norm these days—from food intolerances to gut dysbiosis to SIBO. All we really want to do is eat real food and absorb […]
Cow as Scapegoat
Red meat seems to be a singular focus for much that is wrong with the modern world. We’re told that it’s possibly carcinogenic and that cows are “destroying […]
What we can do about EMFs
Cell phones, laptops, tablets, smart refrigerators, thermostats, and driverless cars. The list of new technology and devices is ever-expanding. But with these technologies come some problems. Studies indicate […]
Optimize Your Ratio of Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-3 or fish oil supplements are popular right now. Folks take these in an effort to achieve the right balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. It’s […]
Beyond Labels
Food bearing the USDA organic certification label may still originate from a factory farm. Chickens refrigerated for over one year can still be labeled as “fresh.” Can we […]
The Hateful Eight
Industrial seed oils are killing us. They act like toxins in the body, accumulate in our body fat, increase feelings of hunger, hamper the body’s ability to utilize […]
Secrets From the French
What can we learn from the French about how to cook, eat, and live? How is it that they eat such rich, creamy foods and yet remain so […]
Food > Supplements
Most supplements are synthetic and just plain don’t work as well for our bodies as the nutrients found in real food. Sally Fallon Morell, President of the Weston […]
Life in Plastic…NOT Fantastic
Plastics pervade our lives. From water bottles, toys, food containers, cars, to our cars and clothing, plastic seems to be in everything and just about everywhere! We know […]
Nourishing the Postpartum Mom
The first forty days after childbirth are unlike any other. It’s a time of amazing intensity and massive adjustment. In many cultures around the world, there are wise […]
Fat Is Where It’s At
Fats keep us satiated. They bolster our immune system and help lower inflammation. They protect the brain and help regulate hormone production and mood. They contain fat-soluble activators […]
Every Bite Counts For Baby
Babies need protein and healthy fats to grow their brains and bodies. Unfortunately, most baby food on the supermarket shelves is low in these macronutrients, and alarmingly high […]
For the Love of Soil
Healthy soil. It’s not just what we need for potted plants. It’s what we all need to survive. Nicole Masters, agro-ecologist and author of “For the Love of […]
Homemade Baby Formula
Breastmilk from a well-nourished mother is the best option for early nourishment. But when this isn’t possible, a homemade baby formula is the next best alternative. On this […]
Interview With Leslie Manookian Behind The Coronavirus
Note: What follow are the opinions of Leslie Manookian, which do not necessarily reflect those of the Weston A. Price Foundation. For further information, see lesliemanookian.com. HILDA LABRADA […]
Slow Living
We often think about eating food produced sustainably but give little thought to the “sustainability” of our own lifestyle. A full calendar does not equal contentment, by any […]
Eating Healthy On A Budget
It can feel nearly impossible to feed a family well when both time and finances are limited. We all know it takes an investment of time to cook […]
The Bitter Truth About Sugar
We all know by now that sugar can lead to weight gain and cavities. But there is a lot about how sugar operates that we may not have […]
Help for the Overwhelmed Family
Overwhelmed. This describes so many of us, as we juggle the demands on our lives. How can we keep our families on track emotionally, intellectually and physically? Katie […]
Neutralize Anti-Nutrients
Grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes have anti-nutrients that make them difficult to digest and restrict our absorption of important minerals. Looking to the traditions of the past, we discover […]
A Fat-Fueled Family
Danny and Maura Vega of “The Fat Fueled Family” podcast and website, dish out the realities of feeding their family with a ketogenic, ancestral-style diet. They go into […]
Proactive Amidst This Crisis
Anxiety is running high right now. We feel helpless, and perhaps even powerless, in the face of this “virus.” Dr. Zach Bush, physician, international educator, and thought leader […]
What’s So Good About Fermented Foods?
From kimchi to kraut, kombucha to pickles—go to a farmers market just about anywhere and you will find ferments. Fermented foods are trending, thankfully! People are realizing the […]
Vaccine Facts Few Know About
Most scientific journals suggest that vaccines are safe and effective. Many medical personnel say the same. Why would anyone question the “party line”? Is any information missing from […]
Raw vs. Cooked
Have you ever eaten raw animal products, like egg yolks, meat, dairy products (like milk or cheese), seafood, or fermented foods? Today, Sally Fallon Morell, president of the […]
Evidence Against 5G
5G has become one of the most polarizing topics of 2020. A massive rollout and a related advertising campaign can make it challenging to distinguish facts from fiction. Today, […]
Maximize Nutrient Density
Our ancestors, worldwide, hold the key to healthy eating. It’s called “nutrient density.” Basically, they knew how to get the most out of each bite because they learned […]
Are Germs The Enemy?
Most of our lives we’ve been told to avoid spreading or catching germs, in order to not get sick or make someone else ill. But what if we’ve […]
An Alternative Point of View
Egg yolks are in; breakfast cereals are out. Raw milk is nature’s perfect food. Vaccines include ingredients that pose a risk to our health & information on this […]
Breathwork for stress relief
Many of us have been told to “take a deep breath,” when we’re agitated. We know that it’s a tool to help us calm down, but what is […]
Interview With Dr. Stephen Hussey: We Were Meant To Eat Fat
HILDA LABRADA GORE: Our guest is Dr. Stephen Hussey. Stephen is a chiropractor, a functional medicine practitioner and an online coach who focuses on helping people create high-performing […]
Is a Coronavirus Vaccine a Good Idea?
We seem to be rushing headlong into not only developing a coronavirus vaccine but mandating it worldwide. Dr. Andrew Wakefield, an expert in vaccines, whistleblower of sorts, and […]
Behind the Coronavirus
There is more at stake in our current health crisis than meets the eye. It’s important to look at the nature of the virus, and also our approach […]
Hysteria: More Contagious Than the Flu
Most of the world is on lock-down. Social distancing and quarantine are our new way of life. Fear, anxiety, and, yes, hysteria are affecting the mood and social […]
Were Our Ancestors Vegetarian?
Veganism and vegetarianism have become the hip and “clean” way to eat, for many—particularly for young people. But what is this diet doing to our health? Throughout history, […]
Understanding Our Current Health Crisis
What is going on? Is the coronavirus an infectious disease as we’ve been told? Is there a different way to understand viruses and our current health crisis? Dr. […]
Common Sense in the Face of COVID-19
Wash your hands. Do social distancing. Are these the only two things we can do to protect our health during this pandemic? Joel Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farms, […]
Vitamin A-mazing
Looking for ways to support the immune system? Let’s turn to vitamin A. It truly is an A-mazing vitamin that is often overlooked. Registered dietician and nutritionist Pam […]
Protect Yourself from the Coronavirus (or Any Virus)
The Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was recently labeled a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Thousands have died and there is much concern about the rate of the […]
Eating Nose to Tail
We are so disconnected from our food. Most of us think soup only comes in cans and meat comes on a styrofoam tray wrapped in plastic. It’s time […]
Lessons from Ballymaloe Cookery
Ballymaloe Cookery School is the world-renown, multi-award-winning cooking school situated in lovely East Cork, Ireland. It is known for its unique approach, helping students reconnect with their food […]
Lab to Table
Ingredients like “natural flavorings & colorings” and “rosemary extract” sound benign…until you dig deeper and find out how these terms misrepresent the ingredients that are actually in our […]
Interview With Joel Salatin: Polyface Farms’ Land-Healing Ethic
HILDA LABRADA GORE: Our guest today is Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Joel is a straight-talking speaker and author, a farmer and a mentor […]
Just Eat Real Food
This is such an odd thing—that is, the fact that there is a need to point out the benefits of real food. But our world has changed so […]
Lessons From the (Ab)original People
I was sitting at a worn wooden table in an extraordinary place. It was September 2019 and I had taken on the adventure of following in the footsteps […]
The Problem of Cancer (Part 2)
How effective is the Gerson therapy in combatting cancer? What about the ketogenic diet? And mistletoe therapy? In part 2 of the series on cancer, holistic physician and […]
The Problem of Cancer (Part 1)
In the 1970s, President Nixon declared a war on cancer. Fifty years and trillions of dollars later, we are no closer to winning it. We haven’t completely understood […]
Wise Principles for Every Diet
Keto. Paleo. Carnivore. Vegetarian. Whole 30. Pescatarian. And on and on. There seems to be an infinite number of diets on this planet. Some are particular to a […]
Screen Addiction
We tell ourselves we’re only going to get on our phones for a second and 30 minutes later we’re still on them. We give our children an iPad […]
Why Intermittent Fasting? with Marisa Moon
Why is intermittent fasting trending right now? Should we embrace it? Is it in keeping with ancestral eating patterns? What are its benefits? And how do we get […]
A Life Less Stressed
How can we live a “life less stressed”? With all that’s going on in our world–global crises to family fights, agricultural turmoil to 5G in our backyards–is it […]
Best of 2019
Today we feature excerpts from our most popular episodes of 2019! Coach & fitness expert Ben Greenfield is known as a “biohacker” who uses technology and science for […]
Save Your Local Farm
If we want nourishing food, we need to put our money where our mouth is. Sally Fallon Morell, the head of the Weston A. Price Foundation, makes a […]
We Were Meant to Eat Fat
So, what’s the deal with fat? If it’s really so good for us, why is there still so much conventional dietary dogma warning us of its perils, and […]
Say Cheese!
Imagine being stuck on a desert island with only one food for survival. What would you choose? Our guest today, cheesemaker and founder of the Weston A. Price […]
Our Children Can Heal
Our children are sicker than those of prior generations. One in two has a chronic illness. What can we do to turn the tide? Beth Lambert has concrete […]
How to Nourish Deeply
Our most nourishing meals are not simply those that fill our bellies. Today, chef, teacher, and author Holly Davis helps us explore the many facets to deep nourishment: […]
Kefir: A Unique Probiotic Drink
Have you heard of kefir? It’s an amazing probiotic drink that offers vitamins, minerals, metabolites, enzymes, amino acids, peptides and more to help sustain and regain health. Victor […]
Why Can’t I Sleep?
Twenty-seven percent of Americans have sleep issues. What keeps us tossing and turning or waking up and having trouble falling back asleep? Today, Dylan Petkus, of Optimal Circadian […]
Interview with Thaddeus Owen Biohacking Our Health
HILDA LABRADA GORE: My guest today is Thaddeus Owen, the Primal Hacker. Thaddeus takes the best of ancestral practices in today’s modern world to optimize health. He explains […]
Yes to Meat
The Impossible Burger. The Beyond Burger. Lab meat. All of these are touted as healthy alternatives to the real deal: a beef burger. Today, Sally Fallon Morell, the […]
A Place for Wonder
How can we hold onto joy in a world that is so challenging? How can we keep the openness and curiosity of a child? Alyson Earl believes that […]
Bonus: Wise Traditions 2019 Conference Lineup
It’s the 20th anniversary of the Wise Traditions conference this November! Whether you can attend or not, this bonus episode will give you an idea of what’s going […]
Wheat You Can Eat
Are you gluten intolerant? Sensitive to wheat? Have you eliminated grains from your diet altogether? Bob Quinn, a leader in organic and sustainable agriculture, and the author of […]
The Wine You Should Drink
For the health conscious, choosing a wine can be problematic. Are there “clean” wines for those who like to eat “clean?” What difference does alcohol content make? How […]
Stressed Out
If you’ve ever reached for a cup of coffee or sugary snack to get through the day, this episode is for you. Many of us turn to caffeine or […]
EMFs and Cancer (Part 2)
What evidence is there that EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) are harmful? And how should we respond to 5G technology being rolled out into most major cities? Brandon LaGreca, author […]
EMFs and Cancer
How problematic really is the radiation emitted by our cell phones, cell phone towers, & wifi networks? Brandon LaGreca, author of “Cancer and EMF Radiation,” helps us understand […]
The Oldest Foods on Earth
The Aboriginal culture is one of the earth’s oldest. What did these indigenous people eat to survive over 60,000 years in the harsh climate of Australia? Australian author […]
What is Farming Really Like?
Have you ever wondered what life is really like on a farm? What does it take to run a farm? The romantic allure of fresh air, a slower pace, […]
Balanced Weight and Mind
Weight loss is often on the mind, even for those who “eat right.” Today, Sally Fallon Morell, author, real food advocate, and the president of the Weston A. […]
What You Don’t Know About Ferments
Fermented foods are SO popular right now: from kimchi to kombucha to kraut to kefir. But do they live up to the hype? Why are they thought to […]
Anxiety, Allergies, & Food Sensitivities
Growing up, Jo Whitton suffered with poor health. She had food intolerances, histamine reactions, frequent colds, and more. As she grew older, her problems increased, and she noticed […]
Top 5 Health Hacks
Hilda Labrada Gore, known as Holistic Hilda, is normally the host and producer of this show. Today, in honor of hitting the two million download mark, we turn […]
Harmonious Living
Sadly, modern living is often grossly out of balance with nature, resulting in poor health, poor soil health, biodiversity loss, and trauma to indigenous communities.We are decidedly not living harmoniously with […]
Interview With Theodora Scarato
HILDA LABRADA GORE: Our guest today is Theodora Scarato who is the executive director of the Environmental Health Trust (EHT). EHT is one of the leading environmental health […]
The Buzz on Bees & Honey
Beekeeper and teacher Leo Sharashkin sheds light on all things “bee” in this conversation. Leo holds a degree in Forestry from the University of Missouri and teaches natural beekeeping […]
School lunch makeover
It’s time to disrupt the trend of chronic illness in the next generation of kids. Hilary Boynton has a bright idea for achieving this goal. Hilary is the […]
Hold Hands With the Earth
John Arbuckle of Singing Prairie Farms is a 9th generation livestock farmer. Today, he helps us take a deep dive into the heart of regenerative farming practices. He […]
Feet First
Plantar fasciitis, back, knee, and leg pain all seem to be nothing out of the ordinary these days. And yet, up until roughly 50 years ago, we walked […]
Thyroid help
Known as a “master gland,” the thyroid works with other endocrine system glands and hormones to govern our body’s growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Thyroid diseases like hashimoto’s or […]
RFK Jr. speaks out
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known environmental attorney and human rights activist. On a mission to stem the tide of threats to the health of our planet […]
Cancer: what next?
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like a personal crisis and a medical emergency. Treatment is necessary, but a knee-jerk reaction can lead to poor outcomes. Today, Dr. […]
Cancer: How Did We Get Here?
Cancer is increasingly identified in young people under the age of 35. One in 2 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer. One in 2.4 women […]
