Are you prepared for an emergency? Do you have 2 weeks of food and supplies? Where do you even start? Let's talk about it.  With concerns over Coronavirus around the world, this seemed like a perfect time go over how to prep for this and other emergencies, step-by-step.  I'll also go over some basics of this specific illness.  How do researchers think it's transmitted and why does it matter? What about masks?  New Prepper Shopping List May be affiliate links Organic Bulk Rice Emergency Food Kit Total First Aid Kit (Conventional) Emergency Radio Powdered Eggs Berkey Water Filter (my favorite tabletop filter) Links about things discussed on this episode Coronavirus Believed to Be Mostly Mild Bathroom Hand Dryer Bacteria  Mask Shortage & Use Issues

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Prepping for an Emergency or Quarantine - Coronavirus Ready

Let's dive into the world of ancestral nutrition and paleo with Michelle Norris - the CEO and co-founder of PaleoFX happening in Austin, TX this April.  PaleoFX is a 3 day event encompassing health, nutrition, fitness, sustainability, self-improvement and everything in between. I'll be going and I'm very excited to meet like-minded folks, learn from the best minds in holistic living and try a ton of incredible new cutting edge health and wellness products.  Learn more & get tickets to PaleoFX

A Crunchy Conversation with PaleoFX Co-Founder Michelle Norris

Health Insurance While Crunchy: How to Deal With Medical Costs & Alternative Treatments Tips & tricks of medical insurance (from a former nurse who has seen it all) Get my insider secrets for everything from traditional insurance, cost-share networks, prescription costs, blood work & alternative / complementary treatments. Did you know - even doctors in an in-network hospital might not covered? Individual doctors are sometimes out-of-network and there's almost no way to know. -66% of American bankruptcies list medical costs as a major factor - your insurance likely offers a 24/7 nurse line that can save you unnecessary trips to the doctor (and unnecessary co-pays) - you can get free (or crazy cheap) care by going to schools or co-op treatment centers -therapy apps are no joke and seriously helped me after a traumatic event several years ago New Crunchy Thing I Did This Week  I grabbed my ticket to PaleoFX for April 24-26 in Austin TX. (Not sponsored but it is an affiliate link) Check it out and maybe meet me for a juice in Austin!   

Health Insurance While Crunchy: How to Deal With Medical Costs & Alternative Treatments

Now that you know the science of EMF radiation & learned the known health effects from our previous episode - let's dive in & talk about how I deal with everyday cell phone, computer & WiFi exposure. Did you know  - you can plug your smart phone in with an ethernet cable & go without WiFi - most shielding reflects signals, which can also be dangerous if you're pointing in the wrong direction - the best way to reduce exposure is FREE   My favorite protection gear *may be affiliate links DefenderShield Airtubes EarBuds DefenderShield Cell Phone Case Belly Armor Belly Band Belly Armor Blanket Dyson Hair Dryer (Warning - Crazy Expensive) Shield Life Hair Dryer 

EMF Protection - How I Deal with WiFi & Cell Phones

To help unravel the research and really understand the science of electromagnetic frequency radiation, WiFi signals, and cell phone health effects, I brought on Daniel DeBaun, CEO and co-founder of DefenderShield and author of Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology. We dig into everything from the history of radio waves and cell phone signals to the medical research on short and long term exposure to high and low frequencies. Not sure what that means? We will explain.  Daniel has over 30 years of engineering experience in the telecommunications industry, as a leader and executive at corporations including  Telcordia, AT&T and Bell Labs. He created requirements for large telecommunication systems, led technical divisions responsible for establishing industry standards and formed analysis adherence testing for next-generation digital transmission systems. He oversaw laboratories which analyzed digital signals and EMF - or electromagnetic radiation - interference. Now he helps to educate the world on the proven health risks of EMF radiation and creates innovative protects to protect your family.   Visit www.defendershield.com for more info

Science of EMFs, WiFi, & Cell Phone Radiation with Author & CEO Daniel Debaun

Is there mold on your Christmas Tree? Are bugs hitching a ride into your house? Is your fake tree off-gassing toxic stuff into your air?  Probably.  This episode I'm the Crunchy Grinch Who Grosses You Out About Christmas!  Learn about what the science says might be in your decorations (including your lights and ornaments) and what to do to lessen your exposure.  Studies have shown real trees may be teaming with mold! Also bugs. Many MANY kids of bugs, bug eggs and aphids. Ewwww.  Fake trees have problems too. I break down some issues including VOCs and lead.  Think the pretty lights are, at least, safe. Nope. Sorry.  From the New Crunchy Thing I Did This Week Like being cold? Maybe you should! Check out the study.  Further Reading and Medical Studies Mold In Trees Study  Mold In Your Tree?  Respiratory Issues  How Many Bugs Are In There?  Lead in My Twinkle Lights? 

Real & Fake Trees Are Actually BOTH Gross. Nasty Christmas Decorations.

I was a terrible eater. My kids eat everything Our food preferences are influenced by genes, senses, repeated exposure & modeling. You can avoid and even start to correct picky eating. I had severe food aversions including texture issues. I still struggle with a lot of foods and my diet is probably more limited than your average holistic wellness professional. You'll never catch me eating an avocado but getting nutrient dense, mineral rich food is still a huge priority for me. I eat far more foods than I used to and I've been able to introduce many many more foods to my children and avoided picky eating in them.    My biggest secret?  I’m the mom and I get to choose what and when they try things. No one pressured me into giving them foods.     This episode goes over: How I started introducing flavor before they were eating Why you should skip baby cereal and teething foods Why we don't make separate "kid" food How I get them to try everything When to let them assert some food independence Links to the cool stuff talk about in the episode  Naked Whey Powder  Want healthy snack & travel food ideas? Check out THIS POST from my blog!  Dehydrating foods  Thanks to Lactation Labs - this season's sponsor. Use code Goingcrunchy10 for 10% off your purchase. 

My Toddlers Eat Everything & Yours Can Too

Virus and bacteria are very different things. Viruses aren't even really alive! A virus is basically just a piece of (nasty) DNA wrapped in protein shell. They can't replicate without YOUR cells. They dig into a cell and highjack it, convincing it to make copies of virus with your own cell material.   That makes them super hard to kill.  This episode dives into the biology of virus, how they work and what we need to fight them off. I talk about how the immune system is essential in fighting viruses and the ways we can help boost it.    Products that I use & mention in this episode  Links may be affiliate* Silver spray - antimicrobial and disinfectant for any surface Bee propolis - natural immune support throat spray Mushroom powder - mushrooms have immune boosting properties Vit C Supplement - immune support     This week's New Crunchy Thing I Did Protein powder!  Because 24/7 breastfeeding for years on end makes me feel like I'm wasting away.  After a lot of research I picked this one. Love it so far   Thank you to this season's sponsor Lactation Lab Want to know what's in your breastmilk? Find out the nutritional contents, vitamin levels and even heavy metal content! Use code Goingcrunchy10 for 10% off any test kit!     Science I cite that you should check out https://pulmccm.org/randomized-controlled-trials/oral-steroids-dont-improve-cough-due-colds-prescribed-anyway/ https://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/03/prednisone_works_well_for_rang.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15080016 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848651/    

How Viruses Work & How to Naturally Fight Them

I'm Megan Whitaker and I'm a Health Coach and Holistic Living Expert I left my job as a registered nurse in 2015 to empower and educate woman on their wellness journey. This podcast is all about the REAL Crunchy things I do and know inside and out. I want tell you what works, what doesn't and the science behind it so YOU can go crunchy WITHOUT going crazy.  After years of ongoing illnesses and chronic pain, I turned my health around with lifestyle and diet changes. Now as a mom of 2 young children, I am even more passionate about living holistically, organically and being totally non-toxic for the betterment of my family.

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