The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Dana CohenHydration is so important, but a lot of us get this wrongThis is the single most important step in preventing chronic diseaseThere is no 80/20 without hydration and no detox without hydrationWe detox through poop, pee, and sweat, and none of these happen without hydrationLow-level dehydration is a causal effect of aging and chronic diseaseOne very important key takeaway about hydration and how to know you are properly hydratedThirst is an overt signal of dehydration, not a first signThe variables that can increase the need for hydrationResources We MentionQuench by Dana Cohen, MDFuel Up: Harness the Power of Your Blender and "Cheat" Your Way to Good Health by Dana Cohen, MDLMNT

Episode Highlights With Sean LakeThe incredible back story behind his brand and the personal loss that sparked his interest in healthHow this brand is a tribute to his friend Glen, who died tragically Glen stood for self-improvement and helping others, so this company was founded in his honorCollagen is the most abundant protein in the human bodyHow collagen fights aging and is the “glue” of the bodyThe most impactful steps for slowing aging and “dying young as late as possible”How movement slows aging His daily non-negotiables for physical and mental healthDietary and lifestyle 80/20 for slowing aging and maintaining health as we get olderResources We MentionBubs NaturalsHunter Fitness

Episode Highlights With Marisol from Queen of the ThronesHow to properly use castor oil for hairThe myth that castor oil “grows” hair and what it actually does instead Less is more with castor oil and hair… for skin, more is ok, but for hair, the right amount is important — how much do you put in your hair Golden castor oil for skin, but for hair, black castor oil is better depending on hair typeHow to do a natural hot oil hair treatment with castor oilWhat to know about lash serums and why it is really important to use natural products around the eyes, especially What to know about castor oil packs and how to use themResources We MentionQueen of the ThronesThe Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life by Robert Becker and Gary Selden

Episode Highlights With Dr. MarisolHow castor oil was Cleopatra's ancient beauty secret Cleopatra was actually Macedonian, and how she likely used castor oil in her beauty routineShe was the first beauty influencer in the world using castor oil, and what we can still learn from her todayMarisol was a beauty queen, and beauty has always been an area of interest for herWhat we can learn from grandmothers when it comes to beauty secrets The principle of like attracts like and why oil can be so helpful on the skinHow to use castor oil to nourish the skin, cleanse the skin, and as a deep moisturizer A super simple castor oil routine for nourished skinHow to use castor oil to remove eye makeupCastor oil naturally contains vitamin E, which nourishes the skinWhy you shouldn't add coconut oil to castor oilCastor oil ranks very low on the comedogenic scale The real deal on castor oil plus baking soda and how to use this on skinUnderstanding castor oil and dry brushing How to use castor oil for oil pulling and how it works faster than other oils! My top tips for using castor oil in the bathroomResources We MentionQueen of the Thrones