The Holistic Navigator

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Because we’re right in the middle of the holiday season, we decided it might be a good idea to give this episode another play. You likely are sorting through leftovers, including those delectable treats many of us only get once a year. With Christmas and New Years on the horizon, we wanted to share a few ways to help say no to the unhealthy foods we often crave this time of year.

Ed addresses why we crave particular foods and gives a few easy to implement tips to help reduce those cravings. There’s always a fair amount of self-control that needs to happen when trying to change our eating habits, but these small steps can make that journey much easier.

Some Topics We Discuss:

• Why is food addictive? (3:30)
• How does sugar consumption affect our brain? (4:45)
• What are Ed’s 5 tips to reduce food cravings? (11:43)
• What is intermittent fasting? (22:15)
• How to do cheat meals without falling back into your old ways? (28:04)

Some Key Takeaways from this Episode:

• We have to define hunger pain or is it an addiction that is clicking in your brain? (3:28)
• Self discipline is not the answer to removing food addictions. It’s changing your blood’s chemistry. (7:24)
• The most common reasons in blood chemistry why people suffer from food additions are issues and imbalances involving insulin, glucose, your adrenals and the weakness of a hormone called leptin. (10:11)
• Stop eating breakfast, and start drinking it. (15:41)
  

Products + Resources:

• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
• Ed’s Breakfast Drink
• Bulletproof Diet Roadmap
• Bhu Fit Bars
• Zunta Bar
• The Core 4
• Vitamin D
• Magnesium

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Brian Strickland: [00:00:00] Hey everyone. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and enjoyed some good food and time with family and friends. We're taking a little break this week in honor of the holiday, but we didn't want to leave you without an episode. So we're replaying one that we think is pretty important for this time of year. We hope you enjoyed this episode, and we'll be back with brand new content in a couple of weeks. We'll talk to you soon.

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Holistic Navigator podcast where we talk about all things holistic health and believe in the body's ability to heal itself if it's given the proper nutrients and care. It's the start of a brand new year and we're excited about bringing you new episodes each and every week. If you're new to the podcast, we just want to say welcome. My name is Brian Strickland. I'm the producer of the show and joining me in the studio as always is our host Ed Jones. And our goal for this podcast simply to educate anyone who [00:01:00] may be interested in learning more about natural, holistic healing. Well with the New Year beginning resolutions will abound and most often at the top of that list is dieting and weight loss. And while these are fine goals to aspire to, sometimes what we really need to do is target the underlying reasons why we eat what we do and more often than not it really comes down to food cravings. We all have those particular foods we love of and when we indulge our bodies crave more but we want to teach you how to combat those cravings to begin a journey towards healthier eating. And with that being said, let me go ahead and toss it over to the host of our show, Mr. Ed Jones.

Ed Jones: Thank you Brian so much. And you said that eloquently about the fact that you know, we need to address these food cravings because I've been watching people for 41 years in a professional sense deal with a lot of New Year's resolutions, but [00:02:00] not just New Years. It happens every month of the year. And we have a nation that is truly addicted to foods and many people do not realize that. I've had my certainly share in the journey of you know, falling into the pattern of needing a certain class of foods, most of which is carbohydrate driven. And the more I eat, more I want. And the more I want the more I eat. And it's a vicious cycle and it is destructive not only to your weight but to your h...

Supplementation can have a drastic effect on your health. It can help with nutrient deficiency, prevent chronic disease and support the body’s many systems. The hardest part about beginning any supplementation regimen is starting and planning ahead. The average individual probably doesn’t need to take 80 pills a day, but there are a few supplements that may prove to be helpful regardless of age, fitness level or lifestyle.

On this week’s episode we speak with Ed about his personal supplementation regimen and the calculated approach he takes towards optimal health. We talk about the CORE 5 supplements, a great starting point for anyone curious about supplementation, and all the areas supplementation can be beneficial in your own life.

Some Topics We Discussed:

• How does Ed divide up his supplements so he knows what to take at what time? (1:19)
• What is the purpose of supplementation? (3:33)
• What are some of the major reasons people age poorly? (11:08)
• What does Ed personally take for his supplements? (17:31)

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Ed supplements to improve his quality of life, not necessarily to have a longer life. (6:17)
• Aging is accelerated right now quicker than any time in the history of mankind. (8:37)
• Chronic inflammation and rising, unstable insulin and blood sugar are the two biggest factors that cause poor health. (11:12)

Products + Resources:

• Ed's Supplement Plan
• Shop Ed’s Supplements
• Tripping Over The Truth by Travis Christofferson

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Brian Strickland 00:43 Hello friends and welcome back to another episode of the Holistic Navigator Podcast where we believe in the body's ability to heal itself. Thank you so much for tuning in. I'm Brian Strickland, the producer of the show and today we're going to be talking about supplementation. We'll cover some of the basics of supplementation and the purpose it serves. Plus Ed will be sharing his personal supplement regimen, which is somewhere in the ballpark of nearly 70 pills a day. Let's say hello, really quick to your host, Mr. Ed Jones. Ed, what's up? How are you doing today?

Ed Jones 01:19 Good afternoon, Brian, I'm doing quite well. And I am excited to share today one of the more common questions which I rarely ever answer in person, which is what do you take Ed, as far as supplements? But I don't really have a you know, I can't just spill off mentally Oh, here's the 72 supplements I take because I actually have to take pictures of them to remember it myself. Now I will say this is how I arrange it. Before I get into the reasons why I do it. And the exact products that I use. I do my pills one week at a time. I will spend usually Sunday evening with little baggies, and I will line up all of my supplements and then I will make up the baggies for that week. That's the first thing. Secondly, I do believe in taking it in divided doses. Whenever blood levels you achieve within two hours of a supplement, unless there are oil soluble, you probably will be completely depleted within eight hours. So it makes total sense to take most of your supplements, morning and supper or if you felt they were affecting your sleep, do it morning and lunch. And so I carry these baggies around very easily. I've been doing this for decades, many decades.

Brian Strickland 02:39 I think it's important to say that this is one of those things that you have to be really intentional about just like most things, you know, that are health related planning, I mean, you have to do it. That's its purpose, just like meal preps or anything like that if you're wanting to eat healthy. And so actually planning out when you have that many. And then being sure that you take them with you is really important.

Ed Jones 03:01 It's not going to happen on its own. And you're exactly right. In fact, you've just discussed how you're organizing your email life. In this complex world of ours, we you will be eaten alive with all of these handcuffs of technology and life and chaos if you don't put it in order. And that's one of those is, you know, thinking about what you're going to eat during ...

Manuka is arguably the world’s most expensive honey and is becoming more popular by the minute. Most people love honey because of it’s natural sweetness and seeming ability to make just about anything taste good, but manuka honey is renowned for it’s more practical uses and healing properties. Never heard of it? Well that’s okay, you will soon. It’s most popularly known for it’s uses in wound care, but also has many immune boosting properties if taken internally.

Meet Mike:

On this week’s episode we talk to a true expert about manuka honey, Mike Everly, founder of Bees and Trees Manuka Honey. Mike started Bees and Trees after living in New Zealand from 2009-2012. They produce small batch, unblended, pure manuka honey from hive straight to jar. Mike walks us through some of the basics when selecting a honey, how it works to heal the body, and how you can use it to help limit illness and infection.

Some Topics We Discussed:

• What is manuka honey and what are the benefits of it? (4:49)
• Can you take manuka honey as a preventative measure? (8:15)
• What is the recommended dosage? (10:03)
• How can manuka honey be used topically? (11:43)
• How is manuka honey able to do what regular honey cannot? (13:32)
• How do you pick a high quality manuka honey product? (14:54)
• Is it safe for children? (20:26)

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Manuka honey is only produced in New Zealand from bees foraging on Manuka trees. (5:25)
• Manuka honey contains a potent, broad spectrum of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. (5:43)
• It’s a great preventative measure as well as an acute response when you start feeling a bit under the weather. (9:15)
• Manuka honey is FDA approved as a wound care product. (11:57)

Products + Resources:

• Manuka Honey

Get Social With Mike:

• LinkedIn
• Website

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Brian Strickland 00:43 Hey everyone, you're listening to The Holistic Navigator Podcast, where we talk about all things holistic health, and believe in the body's ability to heal itself if given the proper nutrients and care. My name is Brian Strickland. I'm the producer of the show. And on today's episode, we'll be talking about the incredible capacity of manuka honey for healing. We've got Mike Everly with us today of Bees and Trees Manuka Honey to walk us through how this works and what to look for when purchasing. So without further ado, here's your host, Ed Jones.

Ed Jones 01:18 Thank you again, Brian. And I'm always excited every Wednesday to do these podcasts. And the reason is, is because I've spent my whole life respecting the healing magic and power of nature. You know, 80% of the world relies on botanical medicines. What is botanical medicines? They are products from the earth, they're far less manipulated, they're whole molecules that we were given for healing. They were placed here for many purposes, one of which was for animals and humans to utilize when they're needing something needing to be, you know, fight some illness or a help to nourish the body. And if you've listened to any my other podcasts, you know, I have my deep respect for this power of nature. I have been involved in natural health and healing for 41 years now and hopefully will continue that for at least a decade or two more. And one of the products that I have relied on off and on because it tends to fall off my radar screen but when it's is back on my radar screen permanently now because of this gentleman that you're going to hear today, Mike Everly as we discuss manuka honey. Now everyone who's listening, don't think manuka honey is just a flavor of honey. It has some properties to it that no other honey does anywhere in the world, and it also has to be harvested in a very special place. So welcome Mike Everly from Bees and Trees Manuka Honey to The Holistic Navigator.

Mike Everly 03:04 Thanks, Ed. It's, it's great to great to be with you this morning and looking forward to sharing information with your audience about manuka honey. And yeah, it's an amazing, amazing product and would love to get into specifics with you.

Ed Jones 03:22 Absolutely. And you know, I only have people on The Holistic Navigator that I resonate with that also fully realize has a similar passion for truth, ethics and the respect of natural health and healing. And you certainly are one of those. I don't know how our paths ended up crossing, but I am appreciative that it did. You know, you were on my radio show, I actually do a radio show sponsored...

Chronic pain is epidemic and traditional treatments are causing health disasters in this country. The widespread use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are wreaking havoc on the health of many worldwide and they might not even know it’s happening. These are meant to be used for acute pain and short term use, but there are many people that are taking them every day for years. Long term use of these drugs can cause kidney damage, fluid retention, liver stress, create a higher risk of heart disease, and can cause damage to the gut.

Are there other options? YES. It’s not the norm to be walking around in pain on a daily basis. There are many habits and lifestyles that contribute to this type of pain without you even knowing it. What we eat, our activity levels, our emotions all play a role in our discomfort levels. We’re here to say that there is hope and it’s possible to live pain free. We’ll cover natural supplements and new habits that can help you on the journey to living without pain.

Some Topics We Discussed:

• What is chronic pain? (1:35)
• What are the common side effects of NSAIDS? (3:18)
• What causes chronic pain? (6:42)
• What is the protocol for addressing chronic pain? (20:25)
• What is the ideal diet for chronic pain management? (37:12)
• What about using CBD for pain? (37:47)

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Chronic Pain is affecting 1.5 billion people worldwide. (2:05)
• There's nothing wrong with three to seven days of these drugs. What's wrong is that six months and beyond is where the damage is occurring. (5:19)
• If you have too much omega-6 in your diet you will have issues with pain. (23:03)
• Glucosamine helps put moisture back in the cartilage. (30:32)
• Be very picky when selecting a curcumin product. (33:18)

Products + Resources:

• EFT
• Leaky Gut Podcast
• Sleep Podcast
• Omega-3
• Joint Care Supplements
• Curcumin
• Boswellia
• Keto Podcast
• CBD
• Apple cider vinegar
• PEA
• SPM Active
• BEMER

Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Buried Treasure.

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Brian Strickland 00:11 Hey, everybody, welcome back to The Holistic navigator Podcast, where we believe in the body's ability to heal itself. My name is Brian Strickland, and I'm the producer of the show. And I'm joined in studio as always by your host Ed Jones. Ed, how you doing today?

Ed Jones 00:59 Could not be better just had my first grandchild. So I'm riding pretty high right now.

Brian Strickland 01:04 Congratulations. I know that's exciting. But on today's episode, we're speaking about some natural means to help regulate chronic pain. Chronic Pain is a nightmare for many, but there may be some habits in your life that are contributing to it. The good news is there are some simple lifestyle changes that can actually help you live pain free. So Ed to start, could you explain to the listeners what type of chronic pain you'll be speaking about in how many people are actually living on a daily basis with some sort of chronic pain?

Ed Jones 01:35 Thank you, Brian. And I think most listeners will probably understand the term chronic pain. What I mean by chronic pain is the aches, the stiffness, the moving slowly, the twinges that come when daily activities are occurring. I'm not talking about the pain that comes if you did something at the gym by overworking or you stubbed your toe or something far more major. That's an acute pain. Chronic Pain is affecting 1.5 billion people worldwide. The numbers are saying that is tremendous, huge amounts. Now, why do we care? Well, one reason that is significant is because the treatment that most people grasp very quickly, is causing tremendous health disasters in his country. That is the use of NSAIDS...