Our Natural Life » Health http://ournaturallife.com/blog Provocative discussions about leading a holistic, sustainable, and healthy life Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:23:59 +0000 en hourly 1 Searching for accurate information and provocative discussions about living a holistic, sustainable, and healthy life? Join hosts Jon and Cathy Payne for informative interviews with local and national experts, authors, farmers, filmmakers, and chefs. A bimonthly podcast of varied length that focuses heavily on the principles of Weston A. Price Foundation, Slow Food, sustainable agriculture, and buying local food. Reported through the lens of the hosts lives in rural Georgia. Jon and Cathy Payne no Jon and Cathy Payne jppaynesr@gmail.com jppaynesr@gmail.com (Jon and Cathy Payne) © Alchemy New Media LLC - All Rights Reserved Provocative discussions about leading a holistic, sustainable, and healthy life Weston A. Price, sustainability, sustainable food, holistic health, farming, organic, nutrient dense food, slow food, biodiversity, locavore, pastured meat, raw milk Our Natural Life » Health http://ournaturallife.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/itunes144x144.jpg http://ournaturallife.com/blog/category/health/ TV-G Elberton, GA Monthly The Case Against Flouride with Dr. Paul Connett Podcast ONL076 http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/05/the-case-against-flouride-with-dr-paul-connett-podcast-onl076/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/05/the-case-against-flouride-with-dr-paul-connett-podcast-onl076/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 18:46:55 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=587 Chemist Paul Connett, PhD, spoke with us compellingly last month about the case against mandatory flouridation of tapwater as practiced in most American municipalities. He is author of The Case Against Flouride: How Hazardous Wasted Ended Up in Our Drinking Water and the Bad Science and Powerful Politics That Keep it There with co-authors [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/05/the-case-against-flouride-with-dr-paul-connett-podcast-onl076/feed/ 2 Ecology,Expose,Heritage Rabbits,Homesteading Chemist Paul Connett, PhD, spoke with us compellingly last month about the case against mandatory flouridation of tapwater as practiced in most American municipalities. He is author of The Case Against Flouride: How Hazardous Wasted Ended Up in Our Dri... Chemist Paul Connett, PhD, spoke with us compellingly last month about the case against mandatory flouridation of tapwater as practiced in most American municipalities. He is author of The Case Against Flouride: How Hazardous Wasted Ended Up in Our Dri... Jon and Cathy Payne no 80:25 Living in the Land of Milk and Honey Podcast ONL075 http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/04/living-in-the-land-of-milk-and-honey-podcast-onl075/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/04/living-in-the-land-of-milk-and-honey-podcast-onl075/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:07:04 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=573 Rashel and Andrew Harris are a young homesteading couple in Texas expecting their first baby in June. Rashel discovered the Weston A. Price Foundation and nutrient-dense food after buying a copy of Nourishing Traditions. After a period of seeking out nutritious food from local farmers throughout Texas, they decided to start producing their own closer [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/04/living-in-the-land-of-milk-and-honey-podcast-onl075/feed/ 4 Homesteading,Lifestyle,Local Food,Price,raw milk,Real Milk,Weston Price Rashel and Andrew Harris are a young homesteading couple in Texas expecting their first baby in June. Rashel discovered the Weston A. Price Foundation and nutrient-dense food after buying a copy of Nourishing Traditions. Rashel and Andrew Harris are a young homesteading couple in Texas expecting their first baby in June. Rashel discovered the Weston A. Price Foundation and nutrient-dense food after buying a copy of Nourishing Traditions. After a period of seeking out nutritious food from local farmers throughout Texas, they decided to start producing their own closer to home on their 66 acres. They are eating great now, becoming self-sufficient, and loving their new lifestyle. Jon and I really enjoyed talking with them and hearing about their journey. It was so exciting to hear from Rashel and Andrew about how Sally Fallon's book literally changed their lives as they began to think about where their food came from and purchase directly from farmers. In their frustration in finding nutrient dense food, they realized that they could take charge of their food by producing it on their land. In a community where free ranging cows are the norm, growing vegetables, meat chickens, and keeping a milk cow is not. They have been inspired by Podcasts and learned to make their own soap and other needs on the farm. One thing I really admire about Rashel and Andrew is the way that they have embraced and applied their new found information and they way they are eager to share with and teach to others. Rashel followed a pre-pregnancy diet rich in vitamins A and D in order to achieve health prior to conception. For example, Sally Fallon states that pastured eggs contain 8x more Vitamin D than a grocery store egg. And vitamin K2 from the green grass Rashel's cow is eating puts K2 into the raw milk. This prevents calcification of arteries and improves brain function, Sally says. Real foods are those that you hunt, pick, fish, dig, or milk. Rashel is doing her share of these activities! Rashel attributes the easy pregnancy she is experiencing to eating real, nutrient dense food and tells her friends she will be hoeing the garden with baby in tow like a real farm woman soon! Nothing is going to slow her down. Rashel and Andrew recently started a website where you can track their journey. Be sure to book mark it so you can check back in the future. I encouraged Rashel to consider serving as a chapter leader for the Weston A. Price Foundation in her part of Texas. She would be a great resource for the community and such an articulate and passionate spokesperson. Jon and I have been very busy this spring. We're planting our first large garden - 1/10th of an acre - with organic vegetables. I'm replanting our raised bed gardens. We now have three breeds of heritage rabbits in a 16X24 foot lattice rabbit barn. They are reproducing nicely and selling quickly. We're excited at the prospect of helping other heritage farms get started with rabbits. We're learning about biodynamic methods and permaculture principles to apply to the farm. And we attended a vermiculture class to learn how to incorporate worm beds under our rabbit cages. Such fun! Our English Shepherd Cody and shelties Nicky and Sheila were recently treated to a special bath thanks to Natural Affinity Soap. Our groomers loved the way the soap lathered and it left their fur clean and soft. Even better, we have not seen any fleas or ticks on them in a month! This is a small company that makes quality products artisan style. You can follow them on facebook. The big struggle for me right now is record-keeping and book keeping. It is hard to find time to get into my office and get organized when there is so much to do outside in the fresh air and sunshine. By the time it is dark I am exhausted and ready for bed. We were fortunate to get an intern to move into our new barn apartment to help with the garden and chores so hopefully I'll apply some discipline to these tasks soon and get a handle on things. I was recently reflecting on how much my life has changed in the last 11 months. It is almost a year since I retired from my teaching career and began farming. I have learned so much, Jon and Cathy Payne no 1:15:52 Pets Need a Natural Life, Too! (Podcast ONL073) http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/01/pets-need-a-natural-life-too-podcast-onl073/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/01/pets-need-a-natural-life-too-podcast-onl073/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:53:07 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=528 Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thomason, veterinary naturopaths and co-hosts of the popular Podcast, Animal Talk Naturally, spent an hour talking with Jon and me about their journey in promoting naturally health care for pets. Just as humans thrive on a holistic approach to health care and eating traditional, real foods, pets thrive [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/01/pets-need-a-natural-life-too-podcast-onl073/feed/ 0 Homesteading,raw milk,Real Milk,Weston Price Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thomason, veterinary naturopaths and co-hosts of the popular Podcast, Animal Talk Naturally, spent an hour talking with Jon and me about their journey in promoting naturally health care for pets. Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thomason, veterinary naturopaths and co-hosts of the popular Podcast, Animal Talk Naturally, spent an hour talking with Jon and me about their journey in promoting naturally health care for pets. Just as humans thrive on a holistic approach to health care and eating traditional, real foods, pets thrive on a species specific diet and a holistic approach to wellness over treating of symptoms. Their passion for healthy, whole animals is reflected in our conversation as well as in the work they do for holistic health through a variety of venues. Our interview can be downloaded from the link below or on iTunes, Zune, Tivo, or Stitcher. Podcast ONL073 It's been a couple of years since we talked about holistic pet care. While many of our listeners may not (yet) have farm animals to tend to, the average American is a pet owner of one or more species. Pets are part of the family and cared for as such. I see a huge parallel between the health issues in our pets and those of the pet owners. Diabetes, cancer, obesity, heart disease, joint issues, and thyroid problems are way too common in cats and dogs these days. Many if not most of these issues could be linked, as in human health, to inappropriate diet, vaccinations, and chemical exposure. Our newest house dog, Cody, is a five month old English Shepherd. While he is a family companion, he is also a working dog on the farm, expected to help with herding, vermin control, keeping livestock from getting to rough with us, and guarding livestock and family. He needs to be sound, of good temperament, and athletic to perform his duties. We are helping him develop the best of his potential with training, a species appropriate diet, and minimal exposure to chemicals and toxins in his environment. Kim Bloomer and Jeannie Thomason have been teaching about natural animal care since 2004. They were pioneers in the areas of chat, blogging, webinars, and audio podcasting. Kim and Jeannie are adjunct professors in the animal health program of Kingdom College for Natural Health. They recently founded the American Council of Animal Naturopathy. Their primary focus is on prormoting health versus disease management and in empowering pet owners to rear naturally healthy dogs through proper diet and holistic care. They require their clients to use a species appropriate raw diet for carnivores. Their motivation and passion stem from a love of animals and education. Kim has written two books including Whole Health for Happy Dogs: A Natural Health Handbook for Dogs and Their Owners , co-written with Jill Elliott, DVM. Visit their websites at www.aspenbloompetcare.com and www.thewholedog.org. You can download past episodes of Animal Talk Naturally on iTunes. Be sure to listen to our Podcast interview with these knowledgeable practitioners! Jon and I will be guests on Animal Talk Naturally February 9th. Broad River Pastures Farm Updates Our first Silver Rabbit doe's litter has 4 healthy kits, age 18 days now. They are out of the nest box, fully furred, and hopping about with their eyes open. It is very rewarding to see the life process unfold from breeding to birth and maturation in such a short span of time! I've added a rare white Beveren doe to the rabbitry. She came bred and we are looking for a litter in mid February. Jon brought home an additional trio of rabbits from Maryland via Whitmore Farm. One of those does is also expecting a litter in mid February. We are adding additional room to our barn to help with feed storage and to allow us to remodel the rest of the building and apartment. Things are developing quickly and professionally. We will have an apartment ready for our next intern very soon! Our 13 Orpington and Orpington-cross hens are all laying medium to large eggs now. Our 8 Black Copper Marans hens began laying small eggs recently, too. The ducks continue to lay extra large and Jumbo sized eggs. Jon and Cathy Payne no 45:26 Cooking Tender Grassfed Meat (Podcast ONL072) and a GIVEAWAY! http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/01/cooking-tender-grassfed-meat-podcast-onl072-and-a-giveaway/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/01/cooking-tender-grassfed-meat-podcast-onl072-and-a-giveaway/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:00:03 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=515 Today’s show is an interview with Stanley A. Fishman, author of Tender Grassfed Meat: Traditional Ways to Cook Healthy Meat. Stanley shares his remarkable story of healing with traditional foods and how a lawyer became a researcher and cookbook writer. We share some updates from the farm as well. You can download the show [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2011/01/cooking-tender-grassfed-meat-podcast-onl072-and-a-giveaway/feed/ 29 Giveaway,Homesteading,Lifestyle,Local Food,Low-Carb,Price,Recipes,Weston Price Today's show is an interview with Stanley A. Fishman, author of Tender Grassfed Meat: Traditional Ways to Cook Healthy Meat. Stanley shares his remarkable story of healing with traditional foods and how a lawyer became a researcher and cookbook writer. Today's show is an interview with Stanley A. Fishman, author of Tender Grassfed Meat: Traditional Ways to Cook Healthy Meat. Stanley shares his remarkable story of healing with traditional foods and how a lawyer became a researcher and cookbook writer.... Jon and Cathy Payne no 54:52 ONL071 Selina DeLangre Naturally Knows about Real Food http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/12/onl071-selina-delangre-naturally-knows-about-real-food/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/12/onl071-selina-delangre-naturally-knows-about-real-food/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:41:46 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=501 Selina DeLangre, CEO of Selina Naturally spoke to us at length recently about her personal story that led to her lifelong passion to discover “healthy new products that not only improve wellbeing, but enhance the quality of life.” She spent some time sharing information and background on many of the “products to inspire ultimate wellbeing” [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/12/onl071-selina-delangre-naturally-knows-about-real-food/feed/ 1 Gift Ideas,Homesteading,Lifestyle,Low-Carb,Low-Carb Lifestyle,Price,Weston Price Selina DeLangre, CEO of Selina Naturally spoke to us at length recently about her personal story that led to her lifelong passion to discover "healthy new products that not only improve wellbeing, but enhance the quality of life. Selina DeLangre, CEO of Selina Naturally spoke to us at length recently about her personal story that led to her lifelong passion to discover "healthy new products that not only improve wellbeing, but enhance the quality of life." She spent some time sharing information and background on many of the "products to inspire ultimate wellbeing" featured in her current Selina Naturally line. At the end of this blog look for a coupon code to get free shipping from Selina Naturally, exclusive to Our Natural Life readers, from December 6-20, 2010. Happy shopping! Jon and I love Selina's products. When we first started using them, the company, then run by Selina's Father-in-Law, was known as the Grain and Salt Society. I have enjoyed seeing the product line grow under Selina's leadership. She is obviously dedicated to promoting total health, and supports product lines for people dedicated to following diets such as those endorsed by the Weston A. Price Foundation, The Maker's Diet, GAPs diet, the Body Ecology Diet, and raw diets. It is obvious that she makes it her business to stay informed and involved with her product lines. Her staff is also well trained and informed. In the spirit of full disclosure, I need to let you know that Our Natural Life (Alchemy New Media) is an Affiliate of Selina Naturally and other stores found on our "Go Shopping" page. That means if you click our link prior to making a purchase, we get a percentage of the sales. This allows us to purchase the equipment we need to keep our podcast going and the server space to host this blog. I like to put together little gift baskets for relatives at holiday time. I found some great items for this in the recent catalog. The ones I chose included a set of three Organic Fresh Gomasio Toasted Sesame Seed Salt Grinders, our favorite creamy Really Raw Honey, and some amazing organic Raw Chocolate Truffles. She also has tools for food preparation, natural health and beauty products, and bath salts and soaps. I decided to join the Buyer's Club in order to save 10% off all products purchased for the next year. I have my eye on a new nine-tray Excalibur food dehydrator, and the savings on that alone will be significant. If you are a regular listener to our podcast, you've probably heard me mention that we take Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil as a supplement. We get this from Selina Naturally, as well. If you'd like to take advantage of FREE SHIPPING between December 6 and December 20, please shop through our Go Shopping affiliate page and use the coupon code ONLSHIP. Thank you so much for your support of us and Selina Naturally! Farm Update By the time this podcast airs we will have our first three rare meat rabbits for breeding. We will be raising Silver Fox and white, blue-eyed Beveren. These rabbits are good-tempered, in danger of extinction, and valued for both furs and meat. They are very hard to find here in the southeast, so we hope to be the ones to bring them to Georgia. Jon worked hard all week to get my rabbit hutch finished, and put in his longest day today to get it done. He is amazing! We are driving to North Carolina to get our custom cages from Charles Bryant at Wooleyboogers, then coming back south to South Carolina to Garden Gate Rabbitry to get the bunns from Loretta and Gloria Hayward. I'm sure we'll have photos to share with our next post. We'll need to add some of pup Cody and the milk goat, Frannie, as well. Jon and Cathy Payne no 1:12:36 ONL069 Stop the Frankenfish Nightmare! http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/11/onl069-stop-the-frankenfish-nightmare/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/11/onl069-stop-the-frankenfish-nightmare/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:28:20 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/11/onl069-stop-the-frankenfish-nightmare/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/11/onl069-stop-the-frankenfish-nightmare/feed/ 5 Lifestyle Jeffrey M. Smith, expert on Genetically Modified Organisms and author of Genetic Roulette and Seeds of Deception spoke to us recently about his campaign to ban the release of genetically engineered fish into our food system. Jeffrey M. Smith, expert on Genetically Modified Organisms and author of Genetic Roulette and Seeds of Deception spoke to us recently about his campaign to ban the release of genetically engineered fish into our food system. Jon and Cathy Payne no 58:04 ONL066 GIVEAWAY: Sean Croxton is PASSIONATE about Wellness! http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/10/onl066-giveaway-sean-croxton-is-passionate-about-wellness/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/10/onl066-giveaway-sean-croxton-is-passionate-about-wellness/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:16:03 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=435 Today’s blog launches a GIVEAWAY of Sean’s “Secret Weapon.” Two lucky readers will win this product, a $50 value. Sean Croxton, host of Underground Wellness, had the tables turned for this interview, as Jon and I were asking him the questions. It was obvious during our conversation that Sean is truly passionate about what he [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/10/onl066-giveaway-sean-croxton-is-passionate-about-wellness/feed/ 64 Giveaway,Lifestyle,Weston Price Today's blog launches a GIVEAWAY of Sean's "Secret Weapon." Two lucky readers will win this product, a $50 value. Sean Croxton, host of Underground Wellness, had the tables turned for this interview, as Jon and I were asking him the questions. Today's blog launches a GIVEAWAY of Sean's "Secret Weapon." Two lucky readers will win this product, a $50 value. Sean Croxton, host of Underground Wellness, had the tables turned for this interview, as Jon and I were asking him the questions. It was obvious during our conversation that Sean is truly passionate about what he does. He has set some big goals for his future that he shared with us. Sean's show and interview format has influenced mine. You can download the podcast of our visit with iTunes, Zune, or Stitcher or use the player embedded below. Sean, a self-proclaimed "nerd," had an early interest in fitness and nutrition. In college he got a degree in kinesiology and started a career in personal training. He followed all the conventional advice learned in school, and blamed his clients when they did not make the expected progress. Not one to give up easily, Sean dug into the books and discovered what he did NOT learn in school. The "underground" information helped him work with his clients more successfully, and he became dedicated to spreading the word. Sean now uses a holistic, functional approach to build his clients' health from the ground up. He is a certified Metabolic Typing advisor and currently enrolled in a Functional Medicine program. In addition to his Blog Talk Radio show, Sean has a YouTube page, twitter presence, and facebook page. During the interview, I asked Sean about the product he had been hinting at on facebook for the previous two weeks. We spoke just two days before he revealed it on his radio show episode "The Antioxidant Myth." Sean has been taking a bit of heat for getting involved in network marketing, but he has done his homework and passionately believes that this product will not only help promote health, but will help himself and others produce income needed to support their dreams. From Sean's website: "Protandim is the ONLY supplement proven by peer reviewed, published scientific research to reduce oxidative stress by an average of 40%, slowing down the cellular aging process to that of a 20 year-old! Formulated with a powerful blend of natural phytonutrients, Protandim signals your genes to increase production of antioxidant enzymes, giving your cells and body the ultimate protection from oxidative stress." This product has a plethora of research backing it up, but the best way to determine its effects on your body is to give it a try for 30 days and see for yourself. You can order it from Sean's website. However, the LifeVantage company has agreed to give away two bottles - one each to two readers of this blog. Good luck to all of you who enter the GIVEAWAY! TEN CHANCES TO WIN A 30 DAY SUPPLY OF PROTANDIM - A $50 VALUE The GIVEAWAY period is from October 4-10, 2010. On October 11, we will announce the winners. To claim your prize, respond via email to OurNaturalLife@gmail.com with your contact information. LifeVantage will mail the products directly to the winners. HOW TO ENTER Blog about this giveaway and link back to this page on your blog. Post a comment below with a link to your blog. (2 entries) Sign up for the Our Natural Life newsletter or RSS feed. Leave a comment below telling us that you signed up. You can also get an entry if you already subscribe – just let us know in the comments! (2 entries) Follow ONL2 on Twitter – Tweet about this contest including the URL to this page and put @ONL2 in the text. (1 entry) Post a link to this page on your FACEBOOK page. (While you’re at it, join the Our Natural Life page on facebook.) Let us know in the comments and give us a link to your post. (1 entry) Leave a review on iTunes about our Podcast if you have listened to one or more shows. Let us know that you have done so by listing your iTunes byline in the comments below. (2 entries) "Like" us on facebook at the Our Natural Life Podcast Page. If you already "like" us, leave a comment on the page regarding the contest. Jon and Cathy Payne no 53:56 ONL063 GIVEAWAY Ann Marie Michaels cooks Surf and Turf. You can, too! http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/08/onl063-giveaway-ann-marie-michaels-cooks-surf-and-turf-you-can-too/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/08/onl063-giveaway-ann-marie-michaels-cooks-surf-and-turf-you-can-too/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:26:02 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=381

Ann Marie Michaels aka CHEESESLAVE spoke to us today about her exciting new online class, Surf and Turf: Cooking Wild Seafood and Grass-fed Meats. Have you ever wondered about the difference between farm-raised and wild caught fish? Are you afraid to prepare fish because you don’t know what to do with it? Did you [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/08/onl063-giveaway-ann-marie-michaels-cooks-surf-and-turf-you-can-too/feed/ 49 Ann Marie Michaels aka CHEESESLAVE spoke to us today about her exciting new online class, Surf and Turf: Cooking Wild Seafood and Grass-fed Meats. Have you ever wondered about the difference between farm-raised and wild caught fish? Ann Marie Michaels aka CHEESESLAVE spoke to us today about her exciting new online class, Surf and Turf: Cooking Wild Seafood and Grass-fed Meats. Have you ever wondered about the difference between farm-raised and wild caught fish? Are you afraid to p... Jon and Cathy Payne no 46:38 ONL062 Conversation with Jimmy Moore – Living the Low-Carb Life http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/06/onl062-conversation-with-jimmy-moore-living-the-low-carb-life/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/06/onl062-conversation-with-jimmy-moore-living-the-low-carb-life/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:18:39 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=373 Jimmy Moore is the energetic host of the wildly popular podcast show, Livin' La Vida Low-Carb. In this show we talk to him about his 180 pound weight loss, the lessons he has learned through personal experience and his interview guests, and his two books. We also discuss the USDA proposal for the 2010 dietary guidelines. Jimmy does not mince words, and I think you will enjoy the interview.

[...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/06/onl062-conversation-with-jimmy-moore-living-the-low-carb-life/feed/ 4 Jimmy Moore,Low-Carb Lifestyle,raw milk,Real Milk,Weston Price Jimmy Moore is the energetic host of the wildly popular podcast show, Livin' La Vida Low-Carb. In this show we talk to him about his 180 pound weight loss, the lessons he has learned through personal experience and his interview guests, Jimmy Moore is the energetic host of the wildly popular podcast show, Livin' La Vida Low-Carb. In this show we talk to him about his 180 pound weight loss, the lessons he has learned through personal experience and his interview guests, and his two books. We also discuss the USDA proposal for the 2010 dietary guidelines. Jimmy does not mince words, and I think you will enjoy the interview. Jon and Cathy Payne no 57:38 Raw Milk Issues in the News! http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/04/raw-milk-issues-in-the-news/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/04/raw-milk-issues-in-the-news/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:38:34 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/04/raw-milk-issues-in-the-news/ Do you and your family drink fresh raw milk from your local farmer for health and nutrition? Jon and I do. However, the dairy farmers who produce your favorite beverage are struggling with multiple threats to their business right now. Keep reading for more information.

[...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/04/raw-milk-issues-in-the-news/feed/ 2 ONL058 The Fourfold Path to Healing with Dr. Thomas S. Cowan http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/01/onl058-the-fourfold-path-to-healing-with-dr-thomas-s-cowan/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/01/onl058-the-fourfold-path-to-healing-with-dr-thomas-s-cowan/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:33:25 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=170 Dr. Tom Cowan, principal author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, spoke with us recently about the Fourfold Path to Healing approach that he uses in his medical practice, wrote about in his book, and teaches at the Fourfold Path of Healing Conferences. The essential question he addressed in our conversation was “Is it [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2010/01/onl058-the-fourfold-path-to-healing-with-dr-thomas-s-cowan/feed/ 3 Dr. Tom Cowan, principal author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, spoke with us recently about the Fourfold Path to Healing approach that he uses in his medical practice, wrote about in his book, and teaches at the Fourfold Path of Healing Conferences. Dr. Tom Cowan, principal author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, spoke with us recently about the Fourfold Path to Healing approach that he uses in his medical practice, wrote about in his book, and teaches at the Fourfold Path of Healing Conferences. The essential question he addressed in our conversation was "Is it true that people can live long, healthy lives without cancer and heart disease? Dr. Cowan believes that the answer is yes. Our Podcast interview can be accessed below or downloaded from iTunes, Zune, Tivo, or Sticher. Before I continue with today's blog, I want to tell you that our website had a recent problem that caused everything to be deleted. Everything since we started in 2008 was suddenly gone! We are continuing to put things back together, and hope things will work better than ever. In another 3 months our web host promises that things will work even more smoothly. However, all of our wonderful reader comments for shows prior to this one have been deleted. Jon is slowly adding back all the older blog posts and podcasts as time permits. If you ever linked to one of our podcasts or blog posts on your website, that link is now broken and you will need to set up a new link. Thank you for your patience as we get things working again. Our guest interview for this show was Dr. Thomas Cowan, a holistic MD who has over 20 years of medical experience. He relies heavily on the work of Rudolph Steiner, an Austrian mystick who founded a philosophic movement called "anthroposophy" or "human wisdom." Steiner also taught that the human being has four "bodies" or spheres of activity and that humans enjoy the best health when these four spheres are in harmony or balance. The four interlocking bodies are Physical, Life-Force, Emotional, and Mental. In The Fourfold Path to Healing, Cowan dedicates the first four chapters of his book to these four bodies. They are: Chapter 1 (by Sally Fallon Morrel) "Nutrition: Healing the Physical Body," Chapter 2 "Therapeutics: Healing the Life-Force Body," Chapter 3 (by Jaimen McMillan) "Movement: Healing the Emotional Body," and Chapter 4 "Meditation: Healing the Mental Body." When asked about some important guidelines in relation to food, Dr. Cowan explained that concept of place was very important. Food needs to be both locally and sustainably grown. In addition, food has strong connections to the local community. The microorganisms in your home provide the bacteria to your intestinal tract. He also stated that he has never found a healthy group of vegans or vegetarians and that fat is more important than protein. It is important to develop a close relationship to your food sources and to use the whole animal. Bones in the form of bone broths or marrow provide important minerals. (Sally Fallon suggests that every town needs a "broth-al" to help obtain this) Muscle meats were the least important in traditional cultures. We think that you will enjoy this interview and get some important ideas from it. If you want to know more, check out Dr. Cowan's website and consider attending the Fourfold Path to Healing Seminar in New Hampshire later this month. Jon and I have been busy decluttering our house in Johns Creek and preparing to stage it for sale. Jon put together some incredible video of our backyard birds eating mealworms from our deck. You can view it here. This weekend we are attending the conference of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We're looking forward to networking with small family farms that are using sustainable methods. The food should be great, too! Our next podcast will be a video tour of Natures Harmony Farm in fall, 2009. You will be amazed to see what Tim and Liz Young are doing on their family farm in Elberton, Georgia. Jon and Cathy Payne no 1:03:30 ONL050 In Defense of Omnivores http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/08/onl050-in-defense-of-omnivores/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/08/onl050-in-defense-of-omnivores/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:41:55 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=81 In this Podcast, Jon and Cathy interview Lierre Keith, author of The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability. Lierre, a vegan for 20 years, makes compelling arguments for eating meat and counters challenges that shunning meat is healthier, more humane, or better for the planet. The interview can be downloaded below or from iTunes or [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/08/onl050-in-defense-of-omnivores/feed/ 0 365 In this Podcast, Jon and Cathy interview Lierre Keith, author of The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability. Lierre, a vegan for 20 years, makes compelling arguments for eating meat and counters challenges that shunning meat is healthier, In this Podcast, Jon and Cathy interview Lierre Keith, author of The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability. Lierre, a vegan for 20 years, makes compelling arguments for eating meat and counters challenges that shunning meat is healthier, more humane, or better for the planet. The interview can be downloaded below or from iTunes or Zune. Keith nearly destroyed her health while clinging fiercely to her vegan lifestyle. Now she assists others who are making the transition from vegan and vegetarian to omnivore. Even though the vegan or vegetarian reader is her targeted audience, the book resonates strongly with promoters of healthy, traditional and sustainable food, such as Sally Fallon Morrell, founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Lierre heavily researched issues of diet and nutrition, agriculture, our food system, and the destruction of the ecosystem. Parts of the book read like a screenplay for Food, Inc, even though Keith has yet to see the film. She covers the fallacy of feeding grain to ruminants, the benefits of polyculture, and how a vegan diet designed to do no harm leaves thousands of life forms destroyed in order to produce a single meal. She also outlines the grave damage that can be caused by eating large quantities of heavily processed soy made into fake foods. This topic has been widely explored by the Weston A. Price Foundation. Physician Michael Eades, whose work is cited in the book, recently featured a review on his blog. It was a pleasure to have Lierre on our show, and we hope that you enjoy the interview as much as we enjoyed speaking with her. Jon and Cathy Payne no 58:20 ONL048 Bill Wolcott on The Metabolic Typing Diet http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/07/onl048-bill-wolcott-on-the-metabolic-typing-diet/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/07/onl048-bill-wolcott-on-the-metabolic-typing-diet/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:45:33 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=83

This week’s Podcast 048 and blog focus on our interview with Bill Wolcott, co-author of The Metabolic Typing Diet with Trish Fahey. Click below to listen to the Podcast online.

Bill Wolcott Interview

Bill Wolcott is passionate about his work in the field of customized nutrition. For over 30 years, he has studied [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/07/onl048-bill-wolcott-on-the-metabolic-typing-diet/feed/ 0 This week's Podcast 048 and blog focus on our interview with Bill Wolcott, co-author of The Metabolic Typing Diet with Trish Fahey. Click below to listen to the Podcast online. - Bill Wolcott Interview - This week's Podcast 048 and blog focus on our interview with Bill Wolcott, co-author of The Metabolic Typing Diet with Trish Fahey. Click below to listen to the Podcast online. Bill Wolcott Interview Bill Wolcott is passionate about his work in the field of customized nutrition. For over 30 years, he has studied this topic and has trained practioners in over 40 countries in his Healthexcel System of Metabolic Typing. In 1987, Bill founded Healthexcel, a technical consulting organization. Bill's highly specialized expertise in the area of nutritional biochemistry has made Healthexcel the leading edge provider of Metabolic Typing,  training, products and services. On this week's Podcast ONL048 (available from iTunes), Bill talks with Jon and me about the Metabolic Typing Diet. His excitement about its benefits for clients is contagious. Metabolic typing is a breakthrough in nutritional science. It is a holistic approach that treats the person, not the condition. As Weston A. Price discovered, there is no one healthy diet. Everyone is different and has unique nutritional needs. This is due to differing rates of cellular metabolism and genetically based requirements. By eating the right food for your type, you can experience ample energy, no food cravings, stable mood, and good mental clarity. Therefore, eating whole, natural foods is not enough if you are reading the wrong kinds of food for you. Even in terms of supplements, different metabolic types respond differently to the same supplement. Consultation with Linda DeFever After the interview, Jon and I hooked up with Linda DeFever for a consultation. She is a certified metabolic typing advisor who was trained by Bill Wolcott and Dodie Anderson. Linda is a listener and a Weston A. Price chapter leader. We took the Metabolic Typing questionnaire to determine our metabolic type. We received a detailed report of our test results and recommendations, along with a color-coded sheet that lists our diet plan and the correct proportion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are appropriate for us. We also received Diet Record Check logs so we can easily monitor how our meals impact our energy, mood, and mental clarity. Linda reviewed the plan with me by telephone, but Jon is still looking for a time to schedule his follow up. Linda is very motivated to assist me in using a modified diet plan to assist me in reducing my chronic inflammation issues. Guidance is important in meeting success with metabolic typing. The end of summer, however, is a very busy and stressful time for me. I need to absorb the information and ease into it when the timing is right for me. I'm very grateful to know that Linda will be there for me when the time is right. While we are still receiving CSA shares and I am trying out recipes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, it will be hard to plan the best meals. Boy, that sounds like a weak excuse, doesn't it? Linda also referred me to a local Paul Chek Practioner for when I can return to my exercise routine. Paul Chek is the author of How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy. We're working on an interview date with Paul for this fall. Related Links For more information about metabolic typing, go to the website or read the book. To locate a metabolic typing advisor, go here. To take the metabolic diet test, click here. Please note that your advisor can communicate with you by email and telephone so does not need to live near you. Weston A. Price Membership Drive and 2009 Conference News Help Jon and me get to the Wise Traditions Conference November 13-15 and become a member today! We will earn one registration for each 15 people we recruit. Be sure to contact us and let us know that you listed us as your referral. We hope to meet many of you at the conference. Scholarships are also available. This year's conference them is "Honoring the Sacred Foods." To hear Sally Fallon Morrell, Jon and Cathy Payne no 1:05:46 ONL046 Producing Beef in Harmony with Mother Nature: An Interview with Bill Hodge of Hodge Ranch, LLC http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl046-producing-beef-in-harmony-with-mother-nature-an-interview-with-bill-hodge-of-hodge-ranch-llc/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl046-producing-beef-in-harmony-with-mother-nature-an-interview-with-bill-hodge-of-hodge-ranch-llc/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:12:57 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl046-producing-beef-in-harmony-with-mother-nature-an-interview-with-bill-hodge-of-hodge-ranch-llc/ This week Bill Hodge of Hodge Ranch spoke to us passionately about his personal “revelation” and transition from conventional agriculture to more natural methods of farming. By working with nature instead of against it, he produces a healthier product, improves the land, saves money, and has hardy, long-lived stock.

Our Natural Life Podcast ONL046

[...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl046-producing-beef-in-harmony-with-mother-nature-an-interview-with-bill-hodge-of-hodge-ranch-llc/feed/ 0 This week Bill Hodge of Hodge Ranch spoke to us passionately about his personal "revelation" and transition from conventional agriculture to more natural methods of farming. By working with nature instead of against it, he produces a healthier product, This week Bill Hodge of Hodge Ranch spoke to us passionately about his personal "revelation" and transition from conventional agriculture to more natural methods of farming. By working with nature instead of against it, he produces a healthier product, improves the land, saves money, and has hardy, long-lived stock. Our Natural Life Podcast ONL046 We hope you enjoy the Podcast of our interview. It can be found at the bottom of this blog or downloaded from iTunes, Zune, or Tivo. We'd love to hear your comments or have you review our show on iTunes. This blog is not meant to duplicate the information in the interview, but to be used as a vehicle to provide links with more information and to encourage you to give a listen! Grass Finished Beef We've been buying beef from Bill and Di Hodge for the past 7 years and have never been disappointed with their product. Bill is the first farmer we purchased from directly and developed a relationship with. We admire the work he is doing with rotational grazing . According to Hodge, a beef cow is kept for an average of 6 years before making a profit in regard to breeding. However, most cows in the industrial system do not live past the age of 5. Hodge's cows live 15-18 years and when Cathy visited his ranch she saw one who was 19. If you have seen recent films such as Food, Inc , FRESH: The Movie , or classics such as King Corn , you may be aware of problems with grain-finished beef. If not, Food Renegade has published some good articles here and here . Other good resources are Jo Robinson's book Pasture Perfect and the Eat Wild website. Supporting Sustainable Farmers On twitter, Cathy has noticed a movement that associates itself with sustainable food called "Meatless Monday." Michael Pollan recommends eating less meat. However, we concur with Lisa M. Hamilton: In order for pasture-based livestock to become a significant part of the meat industry, we need to eat more of its meat, not less. As it is, grass-fed beef accounts for less than one percent of American beef consumption, and numbers for chicken and pork hardly register. Even where the industry is growing, it is stunted by inadequate infrastructure. The greatest challenge is a lack of small-scale slaughterhouses ...but the industry also suffers from a dearth of research, outreach for new producers, and investment in breeding for pasture-based systems. And those things will change only as the market grows. So if you want to use your food choices to impact climate change, by all means follow Dr. Pachauri's suggestion for a meatless Monday. But on Tuesday, have a grass-fed burger-and feel good about it. You can read the rest of Hamilton's article and view her links here . We choose to eat pastured beef, pork, chicken, lamb, goat, and milk from pastured cows and goats on a daily basis. We also consume eggs from pastured chickens. Although we do have meatless meals, we rarely have a meatless day, as we are both "protein types ." We prefer to go one additional step and give preference to farmers raising heritage breeds on pasture, something that Nature's Harmony Farm has committed to. By "voting" with our food dollars three times a day in this manner, we are supporting our local sustainable farmers, saving heritage breeds from extinction, improving our local environment, supporting the humane treatment of animals, and eating the most nutritious and delicious meals. It is definitely a win-win situation! Resources You may be wondering where to buy pastured meats in your area. My first recommendation is to contact your local chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation . The chapter leaders keep lists of local, sustainable food. We are continuing our membership drive and chance to win registration at the fall conference. If you want to join, use this membership application form and contact us so we can enter you in the drawing. Other resources include Eat Wild, Local Harvest , Jon and Cathy Payne no 1:06:28 Nutrient Dense Foods for Healing http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/nutrient-dense-foods-for-healing/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/nutrient-dense-foods-for-healing/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:17:35 +0000 Cathy R. Payne, EdD http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/nutrient-dense-foods-for-healing/ I finished the school year May 26 and attended my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner May 29 (see below) and his mountain wedding on the 30th. The following week I had some major surgery. To prepare my body for quick healing, I wanted to make sure I ate a particularly nutrient dense diet.

First, [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/nutrient-dense-foods-for-healing/feed/ 5 ONL045 Chris Masterjohn Interview: Cholesterol Facts and Myths http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl045-chris-masterjohn-interview-cholesterol-facts-and-myths/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl045-chris-masterjohn-interview-cholesterol-facts-and-myths/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:22:44 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl045-chris-masterjohn-interview-cholesterol-facts-and-myths/ This Week’s Interview with Chris Masterjohn

There is a lot of information and misinformation floating around about cholesterol, lipids, and the role of diet and cholesterol in heart health. How do you sort it all out? It’s vital to do your research and have a basic understanding of your body and the motives of medical [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl045-chris-masterjohn-interview-cholesterol-facts-and-myths/feed/ 0 311,317 This Week's Interview with Chris Masterjohn - There is a lot of information and misinformation floating around about cholesterol, lipids, and the role of diet and cholesterol in heart health. How do you sort it all out? This Week's Interview with Chris Masterjohn There is a lot of information and misinformation floating around about cholesterol, lipids, and the role of diet and cholesterol in heart health. How do you sort it all out? It's vital to do your research and have a basic understanding of your body and the motives of medical authorities so you can weigh the information against that understanding. When I want accurate information NOT from the medical establishment, I defer to experts such Chris Masterjohn, The Weston A. Price Foundation, Al Sears, and others. In Podcast show #45, Chris spoke to us extensively on the subject of cholesterol, a topic he explores with great knowledge on his website . As the name of his website indicates, cholesterol is essential to health. In the first part of the interview Chris explains its essential role in brain health and the delivery of fat soluble vitamins. Listen to the interview with Chris on the player below when you are ready or find us on iTunes. Chris also explained the lipid hypothesis and the history of medical adoption of cholesterol lowering drugs and dietary guidelines. Chris' encyclopedic mind is amazing, and the interview is well worth a listen. He summarized recommendations for heart health as a series of action steps to take: 1) Avoid excessive consumption of Omega 6 fats, 2) Eat a diet rich in antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables and supplementation with vitamin E and CoQ10, 3) Encourage efficient metabolism by monitoring your thyroid hormone, consuming sufficient iodine and selenium, and avoiding flouride, bromide, and chlorine. Be sure to check out all the tabs on Chris' website, sign up for his newsletter , and consider purchasing some of his very reasonably priced and well-researched special reports . You will be glad you did. For additional reading about cholesterol, check out this article at the Weston A. Price Foundation , another Chris Masterjohn interview from Underground Wellness with comments from Ann Marie Michaels, this article by Chris , this blog on the Lyon Diet-Heart Study , nutritional advice from Al Sears , and these tips on video from Joseph Mercola . These should keep you busy for a while and give you some excellent research-based information not funded by the pharmaceutical industry. The classic thesis on the rise of vegetable oil consumption in the United States and the adoption of the lipid theory by the American Medical Association can be found in the extensive and informative Oiling of America article by Mary Enig, PhD and Sally Fallon Morrell. I highly recommend taking the time to get familiar with these. They will open your eyes! Great Source for Fish Oils We really enjoyed Chris' talk on cod liver oil last week and are pleased to let you know that you can purchase high vitamin cod liver oil high vitamin butter oil, and the skate oil he talked about from the Grain and Salt Society . You can enter their store through our website by clicking on their banner here. Remember that when you order anything from our "Go Shopping" links, we can earn a small commission that helps us maintain our website and podcast. We get Mail I just listened to that Podcast today! I really enjoyed it! My only experience with cod liver oil was at a friend's house when I was a little kid. We would stop at her house before school so we could all walk together, and she'd have us all line up for a dose. I never knew that it was actually good for me. I loved Chris's explanation about Vitamin's A and D working together and how the D is stored in the adipose tissue. I am looking forward to the next interview! - Shaileen Hathaway in Connecticutt Cathy's response - Thanks, Shaileen, for keeping in touch via facebook, twitter, and email and for the yummy liver pate recipe! I have been into Real Food since 2001 when I lived in Switzerland. I discovered WAP after that and became a chapter leader in Oklahoma City for several years. Jon and Cathy Payne no 1:08:52 ONL044 Chris Masterjohn on the Science of Cod Liver Oil http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl044-chris-masterjohn-on-the-science-of-cod-liver-oil/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl044-chris-masterjohn-on-the-science-of-cod-liver-oil/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:24:57 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl044-chris-masterjohn-on-the-science-of-cod-liver-oil/

by Cathy R. Payne, EdD

We have a great Podcast this week, and an extended one due to our interview with Chris Masterjohn. Chris is the creator and maintainer of Cholesterol-And-Health.Com , a website dedicated to providing accurate information about cholesterol and cholesterol-rich foods.

He has authored several articles appearing in Wise Traditions in [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/06/onl044-chris-masterjohn-on-the-science-of-cod-liver-oil/feed/ 0 by Cathy R. Payne, EdD - We have a great Podcast this week, and an extended one due to our interview with Chris Masterjohn. Chris is the creator and maintainer of Cholesterol-And-Health.Com , a website dedicated to providing accurate information about... by Cathy R. Payne, EdD We have a great Podcast this week, and an extended one due to our interview with Chris Masterjohn. Chris is the creator and maintainer of Cholesterol-And-Health.Com , a website dedicated to providing accurate information about... Jon and Cathy Payne no 57:11 ONL042 – Healthy Baby and Healthy Home http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl042-healthy-baby-and-healthy-home/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl042-healthy-baby-and-healthy-home/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 01:50:40 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl042-healthy-baby-and-healthy-home/

In podcast #42 we interview Heather Tubbs, owner of Truly Healthy Baby . In her business, she consults with families regarding healthy eating and how to keep a healthy, non-toxic home. Heather teaches classes in the Atlanta area and is selling pre-orders of her new book, Raising Baby O , that will be released [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl042-healthy-baby-and-healthy-home/feed/ 0 In podcast #42 we interview Heather Tubbs, owner of Truly Healthy Baby . In her business, she consults with families regarding healthy eating and how to keep a healthy, non-toxic home. Heather teaches classes in the Atlanta area and is selling pre-orde... In podcast #42 we interview Heather Tubbs, owner of Truly Healthy Baby . In her business, she consults with families regarding healthy eating and how to keep a healthy, non-toxic home. Heather teaches classes in the Atlanta area and is selling pre-orde... Jon and Cathy Payne no 31:58 ONL040 – Sally Fallon Morrell of Weston A. Price Foundation http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl040-sally-fallon-morrell-of-weston-a-price-foundation/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl040-sally-fallon-morrell-of-weston-a-price-foundation/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 01:40:47 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl040-sally-fallon-morrell-of-weston-a-price-foundation/ Today we have a very special show for you. Cathy will share an interview with Sally Fallon Morrell, president and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Sally will share her story of how she discovered Price’s research, how it impacted her, and how she started the Weston A. Price foundation which has become a [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/05/onl040-sally-fallon-morrell-of-weston-a-price-foundation/feed/ 0 278,280 Today we have a very special show for you. Cathy will share an interview with Sally Fallon Morrell, president and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Sally will share her story of how she discovered Price's research, how it impacted her, Today we have a very special show for you. Cathy will share an interview with Sally Fallon Morrell, president and founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Sally will share her story of how she discovered Price's research, how it impacted her, and how she started the Weston A. Price foundation which has become a movement today. Please note that if you decide to join the Weston A. Price Foundation, which we hope you do, if you are not already a member, make a note on your application that you were referred by Cathy Payne of Our Natural Life. If she sponsors 15 new memberships, her registration for the Annual Conference in November will be paid for. Also send an email to OurNaturalLife@gmail.com to let us know that you joined. We'll be sure to thank you on the air! Show Links: Weston A. Price Foundation Weston a Price Foundation Membership Form Book - Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Book - Nourishing Traditions: Book - Eat Fat, Lose Fat: Farmer D Organics Burt's Bees? They May Not Be What They Seem Dr. Mercola - The Swine Flu Pandemic - Fact or Fiction? Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver oil X-Factor Gold High Vitamin Butter Oil 8 oz (237 ml) //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 39:40 ONL039 – Hair Analysis – Interview with Dr. Terry Wright http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/04/onl039-hair-analysis-interview-with-dr-terry-wright/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/04/onl039-hair-analysis-interview-with-dr-terry-wright/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:42:43 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/04/onl039-hair-analysis-interview-with-dr-terry-wright/ Hair Analysis, Bio Terrain Analysis, and Iridology: an Interview with Dr. Terry Wright. In today’s show Cathy interviews Dr. Terry Wright, a naturopathic physician in Duluth, Georgia. You will learn about these topics and the approach of naturopaths. We will link to Dr. Terry’s contact information, websites related to the main topics, and other links [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/04/onl039-hair-analysis-interview-with-dr-terry-wright/feed/ 0 Hair Analysis, Bio Terrain Analysis, and Iridology: an Interview with Dr. Terry Wright. In today's show Cathy interviews Dr. Terry Wright, a naturopathic physician in Duluth, Georgia. You will learn about these topics and the approach of naturopaths. Hair Analysis, Bio Terrain Analysis, and Iridology: an Interview with Dr. Terry Wright. In today's show Cathy interviews Dr. Terry Wright, a naturopathic physician in Duluth, Georgia. You will learn about these topics and the approach of naturopaths. We will link to Dr. Terry's contact information, websites related to the main topics, and other links that caught our interest this week. This will be our last show in April so Jon and Cathy can spend their weekends building a Square Foot Garden before May. Show Links; Nutrition Depot, Duluth, GA Trace Elements Sample Reports Trace Elements Book Using Iridology Bernard Jensen - Iridology, nutrition Your Favorite 'Natural' Brands May Not Be What They Seem Is Salt Nature's Antidepressant? Listen to Podcasts on your TiVo DVR //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 37:17 ONL035 Feng Shui – Interview with Melody LeBaron http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/03/onl035-feng-shui-interview-with-melody-lebaron/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/03/onl035-feng-shui-interview-with-melody-lebaron/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:04:37 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/03/onl035-feng-shui-interview-with-melody-lebaron/ Today we interview Melody LeBaron about Feng Shui. She will explain some of the basic premises behind this ancient practice and provide resources to get you started in your home or office. You will learn how Feng Shui can transform your life by transforming your space. Skeptics are encouraged to try it in one area [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/03/onl035-feng-shui-interview-with-melody-lebaron/feed/ 0 Today we interview Melody LeBaron about Feng Shui. She will explain some of the basic premises behind this ancient practice and provide resources to get you started in your home or office. You will learn how Feng Shui can transform your life by transfo... Today we interview Melody LeBaron about Feng Shui. She will explain some of the basic premises behind this ancient practice and provide resources to get you started in your home or office. You will learn how Feng Shui can transform your life by transforming your space. Skeptics are encouraged to try it in one area of your home and see how your situation improves. What have you got to lose besides a skeptical attitude? Show Links: Transforming Space, Transforming Self How To Apply Feng Shui The carrot quandary - 'Is it a beet?' Heads Up - Outside Atlanta, a Utopia Rises - NYTimes.com Serenbe Portal Page SerenbeFarms.com - A source for local organic food YouTube - Made From Scratch By Jenna Woginrich YouTube - StoreyPublishing's Channel Storey Publishing : Books for Country Living Since 1983 Jon and Cathy Payne no 52:37 ONL033 – Decluttering and Organizing http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/03/onl033-decluttering-and-organizing/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/03/onl033-decluttering-and-organizing/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:38:27 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=223 Decluttering and Organizing – Today we interview Melody LeBaron of Transforming Space, Transforming Self, on the topic of decluttering and organizing your spaces at home and at work. By working with your space, your space will better support you in reaching your goals. Skeptics are encouraged to try decluttering one area of your home or [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/03/onl033-decluttering-and-organizing/feed/ 0 Decluttering and Organizing - Today we interview Melody LeBaron of Transforming Space, Transforming Self, on the topic of decluttering and organizing your spaces at home and at work. By working with your space, Decluttering and Organizing - Today we interview Melody LeBaron of Transforming Space, Transforming Self, on the topic of decluttering and organizing your spaces at home and at work. By working with your space, your space will better support you in reaching your goals. Skeptics are encouraged to try decluttering one area of your home or workspace that is bothering you. See if your productivity increases or your energy lifts as a result. Show Links: Transforming Space, Transforming Self American Farmland Trust: Sign a Letter of Support to Secretary Vilsack In praise of the braise How to cook meat slowly Can This Miracle Spice Stop Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Arthritis? Mighty milk What makes good milk good? Is Your Electric Blanket Safe? Your Best Options to Eat Locally in the Winter, Wherever You Live //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 57:42 ONL032 – Accessing Your Inner Guidance System http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl032-accessing-your-inner-guidance-system/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl032-accessing-your-inner-guidance-system/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:30:56 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=222 In this show, Cathy interviews Tricia Molloy, author of Divine Wisdom at Work: 10 Principles for Enlightened Entrepreneurs. Tricia advises listeners on several ways to access their inner wisdom, or intuition to make decisions on a daily basis, either on the job or in their personal lives. She details the benefits to clearing out the [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl032-accessing-your-inner-guidance-system/feed/ 0 In this show, Cathy interviews Tricia Molloy, author of Divine Wisdom at Work: 10 Principles for Enlightened Entrepreneurs. Tricia advises listeners on several ways to access their inner wisdom, or intuition to make decisions on a daily basis, In this show, Cathy interviews Tricia Molloy, author of Divine Wisdom at Work: 10 Principles for Enlightened Entrepreneurs. Tricia advises listeners on several ways to access their inner wisdom, or intuition to make decisions on a daily basis, either on the job or in their personal lives. She details the benefits to clearing out the clutter in your life. Show Links: Working with Wisdom Divine Wisdom at Work: Simple Strategies for a Complex World Change Your Life with a Single Breath, Dr. Al Sears New biodiesel crop Jatropha taking off in S.W. Florida : South Lee : Naples Daily News My Dream Fuel and Jatropha Oil News Toxic jatropha not magic biofuel crop, experts warn | Markets | Reuters Jatropha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 27:39 ONL031 – Space Clearing and Energy Clearing http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl031-space-clearing-and-energy-clearing/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl031-space-clearing-and-energy-clearing/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:27:33 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=221 In this episode we interview Melody LeBaron and her client, Archna Patel, about space clearing and personal clearing. We learn that these clearings clean away energetic debris that may be affecting your subtle body or space. Archna shares the dramatic changes that occurred in her life after the clearings. Melody shares a grounding meditation to [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl031-space-clearing-and-energy-clearing/feed/ 0 In this episode we interview Melody LeBaron and her client, Archna Patel, about space clearing and personal clearing. We learn that these clearings clean away energetic debris that may be affecting your subtle body or space. In this episode we interview Melody LeBaron and her client, Archna Patel, about space clearing and personal clearing. We learn that these clearings clean away energetic debris that may be affecting your subtle body or space. Archna shares the dramatic changes that occurred in her life after the clearings. Melody shares a grounding meditation to practice in the morning and evening to help clear your personal space. The meditation is posted as a separate audio file in the Useful Links section or our website. Jon shares the link to the EXOGEN Ultrasound Bone Healing System he is using on his foot fracture. It is an ultrasound device that you apply directly to skin at the fracture site for 20 minutes a day. The system emits a low-intensity pulsed ultrasound signal which has been shown in laboratory tests to stimulate genes and growth factors that are critical to your body's natural bone healing process. Show Links; Transforming Space, Transforming Self Clear Home Clear Heart The Wisdom Of Your Face - Book SpaceClear - Harmony&Balance in Your Home, Work and Life Smith & Nephew | About EXOGEN //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 32:53 ONL029 – Gadgets for a Healthy Lifestyle http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl029-gadgets-for-a-healthy-lifestyle/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl029-gadgets-for-a-healthy-lifestyle/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:16:11 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=217 In this episode we discuss our favorite health related gadgets. They include a personal scale which not only measures your weight but it also analyzes your body composition; two biofeedback devices that can lower your blood pressure; blood pressure monitors; pedometers; and some fun ways to exercise.

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Body Composition Monitor Wild [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/02/onl029-gadgets-for-a-healthy-lifestyle/feed/ 0 In this episode we discuss our favorite health related gadgets. They include a personal scale which not only measures your weight but it also analyzes your body composition; two biofeedback devices that can lower your blood pressure; blood pressure mon... In this episode we discuss our favorite health related gadgets. They include a personal scale which not only measures your weight but it also analyzes your body composition; two biofeedback devices that can lower your blood pressure; blood pressure monitors; pedometers; and some fun ways to exercise. Product Links Body Composition Monitor Wild Divine and Bio Feedback StressEraser Portable Biofeedback Device Heart Rate Monitors Blood Pressure Monitors Pedometers Click here for Wii Fit Click here for Exercise Videos NOTE: Listeners to the podcast heard us say that we were linking to Amazon pages that offered several choices of these products. It turns out that a bug in Wordpress (our blog software) does not allow Amazon-Affiliates to link to search pages. So instead I linked directly to the products that we actually use. If you want to see a bigger selection , please use our Amazon link on our "Go Shopping" page and then search for what you want. By entering the Amazon store through our link we earn a little tiny commission to help pay for the podcast, and it doesn’t cost you a penny more. Cathy and I would be most grateful. News Links Doctor, If you had my illness, what would you personally use to treat yourself? High Fructose Corn Syrup Contaminated With Mercury Officials call for criminal probe into salmonella recall Understanding Holistic Health Jon and Cathy Payne no 38:54 ONL028 – Healthy Lifestyle Tips http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl028-healthy-lifestyle-tips/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl028-healthy-lifestyle-tips/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:11:04 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=216 Healthy Lifestyle tips from Campbell Family Medicine. In today’s show we interview Dr. Ellie Campbell, board-certified family practice physician, and Natalie Patierno, lifestyle coach, both from Campbell Family Medicine. They discuss therapeutic lifestyle changes to promote maximum health and avoid using drugs, including natural ways to control diabetes and blood pressure. Links include more articles [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl028-healthy-lifestyle-tips/feed/ 0 Healthy Lifestyle tips from Campbell Family Medicine. In today’s show we interview Dr. Ellie Campbell, board-certified family practice physician, and Natalie Patierno, lifestyle coach, both from Campbell Family Medicine. Healthy Lifestyle tips from Campbell Family Medicine. In today’s show we interview Dr. Ellie Campbell, board-certified family practice physician, and Natalie Patierno, lifestyle coach, both from Campbell Family Medicine. They discuss therapeutic lifestyle changes to promote maximum health and avoid using drugs, including natural ways to control diabetes and blood pressure. Links include more articles on therapeutic lifestyle changes, green living, and sustainable farming. Show Links: Campbell Family Medicine Lower Your Blood Pressure With Vitamin C Quick Study: Lobbying’s Long Arm CREE |U.S. Pentagon to Install Cree LR24 Recessed LED Luminaires Cree LED Lighting : Residential LED Lighting Dan Barber’s surprising foie gras parable | Video on TED.com //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 37:14 ONL027 – Why Reduce Gluten and Grain in Your Diet? http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl027-why-reduce-gluten-and-grain-in-your-diet/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl027-why-reduce-gluten-and-grain-in-your-diet/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:05:41 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=215 Going “Gluten-Free”: Eliminating or Reducing Gluten and Grain in Your Diet.

In this show we discuss the benefits of eliminating or reducing gluten and grains in your diet, lesser known ancient grains that are more easily tolerated, and preparation methods for making grains more nutritious and beneficial. We introduce our new Shopping Page Link to [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl027-why-reduce-gluten-and-grain-in-your-diet/feed/ 0 Going "Gluten-Free": Eliminating or Reducing Gluten and Grain in Your Diet. - In this show we discuss the benefits of eliminating or reducing gluten and grains in your diet, lesser known ancient grains that are more easily tolerated, Going "Gluten-Free": Eliminating or Reducing Gluten and Grain in Your Diet. In this show we discuss the benefits of eliminating or reducing gluten and grains in your diet, lesser known ancient grains that are more easily tolerated, and preparation methods for making grains more nutritious and beneficial. We introduce our new Shopping Page Link to the Gluten-Free Mall, and link to other informative websites. Show Links: Spelt Right Bakery Grindstone Bakery brick oven. Seven Ancient Grains Whose Taste and Nutritional Value You Will Love WAP - Food Feature: Our Daily Bread WAP - Going with the Grain: A Healing Protocol for Celiac Disease WAP - Be Kind to Your Grains WAP - Against the Grain (Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease) Our Natural Life » Resources for Natural Living Gluten Free Mall Organic Bytes #158: Obama’s Ag Choices OCA: Take Action - Petition for Jim Riddle The Seventh Generation Guide to Sustainable Entertaining //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 35:01 ONL026 – Natural Weight Loss and Elimination Diets http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl026-natural-weight-loss-and-elimination-diets/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl026-natural-weight-loss-and-elimination-diets/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:03:42 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=213 Weight Loss the Natural and Healthy Way: In this show we define natural weight loss and describe elimination diets and their benefits. We link to several pertinent websites for listeners wanting to begin an elimination diet or lose weight while improving health and overall fitness. We also review current news articles we found interesting.

Show [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl026-natural-weight-loss-and-elimination-diets/feed/ 0 Weight Loss the Natural and Healthy Way: In this show we define natural weight loss and describe elimination diets and their benefits. We link to several pertinent websites for listeners wanting to begin an elimination diet or lose weight while improvi... Weight Loss the Natural and Healthy Way: In this show we define natural weight loss and describe elimination diets and their benefits. We link to several pertinent websites for listeners wanting to begin an elimination diet or lose weight while improving health and overall fitness. We also review current news articles we found interesting. Show Links: Elimination Diet, Cave Man Diet, Rare Food Diet WHFoods: Allergy Avoidance Diet Our Natural Life » Resources for Natural Living EAT FAT LOSE FAT Why UltraMetabolism Works | UltraMetabolism AlSearsMD.com - Books and DVD’s. Al Sears, MD - Ditch the Modern Day Diet Deception; DDT in your Coffee? New Year, Younger You — 20 Anti-Aging Herbs and Spices to Add to Your Diet - Mercola FDA to Evaluate Drugs Made by Genetically Modified Goats | Wired Science from Wired.com Peanut butter distributor recalls product amid salmonella scare - USATODAY.com /documentaries/doczone/2008/disappearingmale/# //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 43:05 ONL025 – Manifest Abundance in 2009 http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl025-manifest-abundance-in-2009/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl025-manifest-abundance-in-2009/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:40:34 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=211 Joyce Rennolds, a valued motivational speaker, is our guest today.

Joyce helps people to powerfully create and manifest successful, healthy and happy lives. On Today’s show she discusses ways to manifest abundance in 2009.

ONL025 Show Links: Joyce Rennolds | Motivator of One of a Thousand Working with Wisdom – The [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2009/01/onl025-manifest-abundance-in-2009/feed/ 0 Joyce Rennolds, a valued motivational speaker, is our guest today. Joyce helps people to powerfully create and manifest successful, healthy and happy lives. On Today’s show she discusses ways to manifest abundance in 2009. - ONL025 Show Links: - Joyce Rennolds, a valued motivational speaker, is our guest today. Joyce helps people to powerfully create and manifest successful, healthy and happy lives. On Today’s show she discusses ways to manifest abundance in 2009. ONL025 Show Links: Joyce Rennolds | Motivator of One of a Thousand Working with Wisdom - The New Years Resolution Alternative Opra’s Best Life Sign Up Melamine Found Contaminating Soy Meal Fed to Organic Chickens Sustainable Food - Change.org \\Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 37:31 ONL023 – BHRT – Interview with Dr. Ellie Campbell http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2008/12/onl023-bhrt-interview-with-dr-ellie-campbell/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2008/12/onl023-bhrt-interview-with-dr-ellie-campbell/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:35:32 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/?p=165 This episode is about Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). This is an interview with Dr. Ellie Campbell who treats us with this therapy. We also discuss how it has helped us and we provide some links for further reading.

Show Links: www.hormonebalance.org www.campbellfamilymedicine.com bioidenticalhormones.aspx bhrt.htm homemade_holiday_food_gifts holiday_potluck_party Buffalo+Chili //Jon [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2008/12/onl023-bhrt-interview-with-dr-ellie-campbell/feed/ 0 This episode is about Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). This is an interview with Dr. Ellie Campbell who treats us with this therapy. We also discuss how it has helped us and we provide some links for further reading. Show Links: This episode is about Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). This is an interview with Dr. Ellie Campbell who treats us with this therapy. We also discuss how it has helped us and we provide some links for further reading. Show Links: www.hormonebalance.org www.campbellfamilymedicine.com bioidenticalhormones.aspx bhrt.htm homemade_holiday_food_gifts holiday_potluck_party Buffalo+Chili //Jon Jon and Cathy Payne no 39:46 ONL001 – Our Journey Begins http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2008/07/onl001-our-journey-begins/ http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2008/07/onl001-our-journey-begins/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:29:24 +0000 Jon http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2008/07/onl001-our-journey-begins/ This is our first show. Cathy and I introduce ourselves and explain why we are producing this podcast. See the About Us page for more about our reasons.

First, apologies for the audio quality of this 1st episode. This podcasting gig seemed simple but there are a lot of little technical things that can trip [...]]]> http://ournaturallife.com/blog/2008/07/onl001-our-journey-begins/feed/ 0 This is our first show. Cathy and I introduce ourselves and explain why we are producing this podcast. See the About Us page for more about our reasons. - First, apologies for the audio quality of this 1st episode. This is our first show. Cathy and I introduce ourselves and explain why we are producing this podcast. See the About Us page for more about our reasons. First, apologies for the audio quality of this 1st episode. This podcasting gig seemed simple but there are a lot of little technical things that can trip you up. I'm sure the shows will get progressively better as I learn the technical stuff. (This lesson learned was about the importance of adequate microphone input volume.) Links to topics we discussed. Al Sears, MD - Drugs can rob you of more than money. Al Sears, MD talks about how popular prescription and OTC medications rob your body of vital nutrients producing even more side affects that the ones they tell you about. For example, aspirin makes it harder for your body to absorb vitamin C and Statins (for lowering cholesterol) can affect sexual performance. On the same website you will also find the article we discussed about inflammation and hidden food allergies. Look for the June 2008, issue 28 article. SPERTI - The KBD D/UV lamp that we use to get proper levels of Vitamin D. ENLITA the elimination diet we are following to find hidden food allergies or sensitivities that might be causing inflammation. STEVIA - The natural herb that is sweeter than sugar, and better for you! also read this article, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevia and notice the section headed Political Controversy. This is a classic example of what is wrong with the food and medicine supply in this country. If a corporation can't patent it and make money off it, they get it outlawed! The Daily Green - has the article about organic labeling. Videos that we found enlightening! King Corn Future of Food Fast Food Nation Supersize Me Sicko The Real Dirt on Farmer John All of them can be rented from Netflix or purchased from our Amazon store. Broken links? I can't fix them if you don't email me Jon and Cathy Payne no 32:35