Did you know that food can have an impact beyond your physical health? Certain foods have the power to influence your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Cacao is one of those plants and has been used since ancient civilizations as so much more than just a food.

In this Wellness in Minutes episode with Brenden Durell, we discuss his journey with intentional cacao and how we can all incorporate it to experience greater overall well-being.

In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:

• The properties and powers of cacao that most people don’t know about

• How to prepare and consume cacao to maximize its benefits

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Do you struggle with stress, feeling overwhelmed, and even constant anxious thoughts? Stress is inevitable in the world we live in, but there are ways we can manage this stress that will lead to positive or negative health outcomes. What many people don’t realize is that the foods you eat play a paramount role in influencing your levels of anxiety and stress. This week's podcast episode will give you 5 practical science-backed strategies to help you relieve stress and calm anxiety.

Liana Werner-Gray, certified nutritionist and founder of The Earth Diet, is a passionate advocate for natural healing through diet and lifestyle. After healing herself from a stage 1 tumor and other health issues naturally, Liana has inspired thousands worldwide through her books, lectures, and recipes to improve their health, lose weight, and even heal chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, and depression.

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Struggling with poor sleep, hormone imbalance, or signs of aging? In this episode, Andy Mant, founder of Bon Charge, reveals how light therapy can be the key to solving these issues. Discover how blue light-blocking glasses and red light therapy can transform your health by improving sleep, balancing hormones, and reversing the effects of aging. Tune in to learn practical biohacks to optimize your circadian rhythm and feel your best every day!

Andy Mant is the founder of Bon Charge, a company dedicated to optimizing health through light therapy. His personal healing story made him a passionate advocate for biohacking and light therapy. His mission is to enhance the well-being of his community and beyond.

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Stress and adrenals play a large role in autoimmune conditions and are generally important for overall health. In this episode with Dr. Izabella Wentz, we break down what adrenals are, what happens when there is adrenal dysfunction, and natural solutions to help bring your body back into balance.

In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:

• How to understand what adrenal dysfunction is and what causes it.

• Why chronic stress is a big culprit of adrenal fatigue.

• Different lifestyle habits you can adopt to decrease your stress and improve your sleep for good.

Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 71 to listen to the full interview.

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Hormones can feel confusing and are a little bit elusive until you understand how they work in synergy with the rest of your body. The good news is that hormone issues don’t have to be permanent, and despite what you have been told, they are not necessarily issues you have to battle for a lifetime. In this podcast interview with Nat Kringoudis, we will help answer your questions!

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What if you could finally put an end to your indigestion, bloating, and other gut issues? Or the pain you wake up feeling most days? Our body is the most complex, weird, and wonderful machine that works in a complete mental-chemical-physical balance to operate at its best, so any attempt to heal the body has to cover all of these bases.

In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:

• How gut issues are often overlooked yet have a significant impact on your overall health

• Where to begin with your gut healing

• Inflammation markers and how to identify these in your body

Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 88 to hear the full interview.

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Plants have been the basis of our medicine for many centuries, and yet we forget to fully make use of the plant world when faced with issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham wants to change that!

In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn:

• How to uncover the distinctions between plant and conventional medicine, exploring plant remedies for anxiety and depression

• The use of adaptogens for stress and hormone health

Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to episode 87 to hear the full interview.

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