As always there's quite a bit of conflicting information out there about how to break a fast. One thing everyone agrees on is that the fast needs to broken slowly and gently. You also need several days to go back to eating normally. For example, if you do a 7 day fast, you need about 3 days of refeeding. On a 10 day fast, you'll need 4-5 days and so on. How you break the fast will make or break the whole experience. If you go right back to your old way of eating, you can easily negate all the benefits of your fast. One school of thought insists on breaking the fast with fruit, more specifically watermelon and then lots of veggies and more fruit. Since my goal is to remain in ketosis, I will be taking a different approach. I will be eating protein, fat and some low-carb veggies, bone broth and lots of water. I would also recommend abstaining from alcohol for at least a few days so you're not overburdening your liver. Listen to your body. Don't force the food if yo...
In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Baldwin for a fascinating conversation about homeopathy — and how it can help keep you and your family healthy, vibrant, and mentally strong. We talk about everything from simple acute remedies to deeper constitutional ones tailored to each individual. Vanessa explains how she works as a homeopath, how children can benefit, and why raising them in a completely sterile environment may not be the best approach. She shares how natural exposure — even to childhood illnesses — can strengthen the immune system and protect against more serious conditions later in life. We also dive into how homeopathy supports women during menopause, easing symptoms and helping with the emotional transition. Vanessa shares how this gentle but powerful modality can even help release ancestral patterns and promote healing that extends through generations. This is such an eye-opening and empowering conversation about natural health, emotional balance, and true vitality...