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The First Lady of Nutrition welcomes back Cal Orey, author of The Healing Powers of Honey: Revised and Updated, to talk about why this ancient, powerful nectar still belongs in a modern kitchen. The new edition brings fresh research, heart-healthy recipes, honey bee data, and home cures to Cal’s bestselling book.

Together, they cover honey’s long history — from Egyptian “nectar of the gods” to a plague-era remedy for coughs, sore throats, and flagging energy — and why raw honey is a different food from table sugar. Cal explains what sets Manuka and other varieties apart among more than 300 kinds of honey, why hospitals once reached for it for wounds and burns, and how the other gifts of the hive — propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen — earned their stellar reputations.

Ann Louise and Cal also compare honey with sugar and maple syrup, talk about honey after illness — including Cal’s view that raw honey’s antioxidants can support the immune system at a time when extra sugar does the opposite — and take on the vanishing-honeybee question. In addition, Cal shares the near-death heart crisis that earned her the nickname “Miracle Girl.”

To learn more about Cal Orey and her Healing Powers series, explore The Healing Powers of Honey: Revised and Updated.

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In this episode of The First Lady of Nutrition Podcast, we talk about Juvent, a very unconventional vibration plate, with Rush Simonson, the company’s CEO. Unlike traditional vibration plates that vigorously shake the body, Juvent delivers very small, low-force vertical signals, just 0.3 to 0.4 g with about 0.05 mm of movement. The platform also measures the user and automatically adjusts within a 32–37 Hz range to find that person’s resonant frequency. Simonson explains why these differences matter and discusses research on low-magnitude mechanical stimulation and bone density, including a randomized clinical trial involving childhood cancer survivors.

You’ll also hear why running shoes may not always be the best choice for walking, what women should know about DEXA scans before and after menopause, and how bones respond to mechanical stimulation. Ann Louise and Rush also discuss the somatopsychic effect, the idea that changes in the body can influence the brain, as well as research into the broader effects of micro-impact on the body.

If you’re concerned about maintaining strong bones as you age, this conversation offers a fascinating look at an approach you may not have heard much about.

Learn more about Juvent at annlouise.com/juvent. Save $500 on a Micro-Impact Platform with code ALG.

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The First Lady of Nutrition, Ann Louise Gittleman, sits down with Dr. Michael Biamonte, author of The Candida Chronicles, for an eye-opening conversation about the growing concern over Cyclospora and what you need to know to protect yourself. Dr. Biamonte explains why this stubborn intestinal parasite can be so difficult to eliminate, the symptoms that should send you straight to your doctor, why simply rinsing produce may not be enough, and what he believes may help when common antiparasitic approaches fall short.

However, removing an intestinal invader may be only part of the story. What happens to the delicate balance of bacteria and yeast in your gut afterward? That’s where the conversation turns to Candida, an area Dr. Biamonte has studied and treated for decades. He explains the often-overlooked connections between parasites, bacteria, and Candida; why he believes so many Candida cases are treated incorrectly; which tests can reveal what’s really happening in the gut; and why diet and specific herbs can be important pieces of the puzzle.

Ann Louise and Dr. Biamonte also discuss the significance of stool pH, why Candida and harmful bacteria sometimes need to be addressed together, recurring Candida problems following COVID, his thoughts on spike protein and Hashimoto’s, and even a fascinating traditional remedy for thrush. If you’ve struggled with unexplained digestive issues, recurring Candida, parasites, or a gut that simply doesn’t seem to get back on track, this information-packed episode connects some dots you may never have considered.

To learn more about Dr. Biamonte and his work, visit https://health-truth.com/.

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