Healthy Home Hacks Podcast
by Ron & Lisa Beres
How would you like to up-level your health, enjoy more energy, and keep your family safe from the dangerous daily toxins that are wreaking havoc on your well-being, especially during these unprecedented times? Your hosts and media darlings, Ron & Lisa Beres invite you to tune into the Healthy Home Hacks podcast where we firmly believe enjoying optimal health shouldn't be a luxury. Building Biology Environmental Consultants, published authors, Healthy Home authorities and husband/wife team bring you the top experts in their field each week including architects, Electromagnetic Radiation Specialists, chemists, Building Biologists, physicians, mold remediators, electrical engineers, environmental MD's and so much more! Listen in on honest conversations about everything under your roof - from toxic cleaners and wireless radiation - to water, flame retardants, mold, and more while gaining practical tips to live your best life now. If you're ready to dive in to improve your health & increase
Episodes
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135 | Before You Get Botox, Listen to This!
What if the quick Botox touch-up you get before vacation could leave you struggling to see, swallow—or even move normally? It sounds terrifying, but it actually happened to a 45-year-old California woman who wanted a Botox glow-up before a trip. She later developed blurred vision, difficulty...
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134 | The One Health Upgrade Most Homes Are Missing
We're talking about something we literally can't live without—air. More specifically, the quality of the air inside our homes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, and indoor air can contain pollutant levels that are often 2 to 5...
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133 | Fillers, Implants & Parasites: Separating Hype from Harm
One in two Americans now suffers from chronic disease, and one in four has multiple chronic conditions. We've normalized feeling tired, inflamed, stressed, and sick — but it's not normal. This episode may challenge what you think you know about beauty, wellness, and modern healthcare. We're…
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132 | Surgeon Explains Breast Implant Illness: What Women Need to Know
We're talking about Breast Implant Illness — BII. An estimated 400,000 women believe their implants are making them sick. Tens of thousands of adverse reports have been filed with the FDA. And with roughly 300,000 implant procedures performed every year in the US, this is a public health...
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131 | Is Mold Making You Sick? A DIY Test Could Change Everything
When did you last think about what's living inside your walls? Right now, up to 70% of homes in the US have mold growing inside them, and most people have absolutely no idea. In fact, one study tested 160 homes across the country and found mold in every single one — yet only 17% of those…
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130 | The MTHFR Mutation: Everything You Need to Know
60 percent of people listening right now carry a genetic mutation — and most have no idea. It could be behind your anxiety, your fatigue, your migraines, your depression. And nobody ever thought to check. The gene has been known since the 1990s. It just never made it out of the research lab and...
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129 | Are Everyday Chemicals Destroying Your Gut Health?
Over 70% of Americans are dealing with digestive issues right now. And it's getting worse—inflammatory bowel diseases have jumped 50% in just two decades. The real culprits might not be in your fridge—they're under your sink, in your garage, and all over your lawn. Everyday chemicals. Pesticides....
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128 | Can Acupuncture Replace Your Botox Injections?
In this episode, we discuss Botox and the growing number of women choosing natural alternatives. Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is a neurotoxic protein used in small doses to treat various medical conditions and to reduce wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. While millions of people…
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127 | High Altitude Healing: A Mountain Retreat to Rest & Reconnect
We recently escaped to the majestic Trinity Home Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains—almost 5,000 square feet of pure luxury. Exquisite design, a home theatre, a chef's kitchen, sweeping lake views, cozy fire pits, a cedar hot tub, a sprawling game room, and just a short walk to the...
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126 | Rescued & Reimagined: Creating Timeless Interiors
From broken to beautiful, our guest believed finding new ways to appreciate your home is key to maintaining balance and peace in your everyday life. Sarah Trop is an award-winning interior designer, global travel blogger, and HGTV's Flea Market Flip champion, celebrated for her sustainable,...
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125 | Sustainable Skincare that Works without Toxins
Did you know the average woman uses 13 products every day, containing 114 unique ingredients a day? The largest sources of ingredient exposures are body care, skin care, and cosmetics. Kaitlyn Schneider is the founder and head of innovation of Aeston West. This newly launched luxury skincare…
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124 | Botox to Body Burden: Exposing Parasites & Toxins
Millions of Americans have parasites and don't know it. But the beauty treatments they're getting—Botox, fillers, even breast implants—could be making everything worse. We're exposing BII—Breast Implant Illness—and the hidden dangers your doctor isn't telling you about. Plus, how everyday toxins...
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123 | Aromatherapy: The Science Behind Essential Oils for Healing
In this episode, we're exploring aromatherapy - something that's getting serious scientific attention. When we inhale essential oils, scent molecules travel directly to our brain's emotional center, creating real neurochemical changes. The research is compelling. Johns Hopkins found that certain...
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122 | Practical Tips to Protect Yourself from EMF Exposure
Most people think non-ionizing EMF from phones and Wi-Fi is harmless. But the World Health Organization classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as a possible carcinogen in 2011. And a recent meta-analysis of over 100 studies found significant associations between long-term cell phone use...
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121 | Ingredient Intel: Decoding the New Food Dye Ban
Welcome to Clean Label Chronicles! Something BIG is happening in the food world that's going to change what's on your grocery store shelves forever. When giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, and Nestlé all announce they're ditching artificial petroleum-based dyes, this isn't just a trend –…
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120 | The Fluoride Controversy + Brain Health
The truth is, real wellness doesn't come from food, programs, or pills. It begins with... If you want to know the answer, tune in, because our special guest reveals what that is, and dives into the fluoride controversy and brain health, explaining what you NEED to know when it comes to oral…
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119 | A Natural Alternative to Fiberglass Insulation
Today we're talking about something toxic hiding right under your nose… inside the walls in your home, in fact. The nasty pink fiberglass insulation contains formaldehyde and binding agents that release harmful VOCs into your home for years. Those tiny glass fibers can become airborne, causing...
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118 | The Dark Side of Artificial Colors
Is your family dying for color? We're diving into the world of RED dyes in our food supply. Did you know that Red Dye #3 has been linked to cancer in lab rats? And while there was a recent FDA ban on Red Dye #3, manufacturers have until January 2027 to eliminate it—and drug manufacturers have…
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117 | Biohacking Modalities to Heal Chronic Illness
If you don't invest in your wellness, you'll be forced to invest in your sickness. Our guest today has been assisting people on their healing journey since 1988 at his Transformational Healing Universe in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. His Los Angeles center has 10...
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116 | The Dangers of Microplastics
According to recent research, we're each consuming about twelve plastic shopping bags worth of microplastics every single year! The World Wildlife Fund even discovered that we're eating roughly a credit card's worth of plastic every week. Eeek! Microplastics are not just in our food, they're...
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#115 | Vax Injuries: A Mom's Warning
A Worried Mother Does Better Research Than The FBI? One such mother is our guest today, Polly Tommey; the mother of Billy Tommy and an executive producer of the recently released film, Vaxxed III a documentary by the people, for the people produced by Children's Health Defense Films, a division…
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#114 | The Toxic Truth About Nonstick Cookware
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about the dangers of nonstick cookware containing PFAS – poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances; otherwise known as forever chemicals. They're called this because they take forever to break down and have been found in the body of virtually every...
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113 | PARASITES? WORMS? Signs, Symptoms & Solutions
Got worms? The CDC states that more than 60 million people in the US are infected with parasites. From anal itching and bloating to sugar cravings and teeth grinding, you may be experiencing signs of possible infestation right now! Parasites are spread by pets, undercooked or raw meat and…
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112 | LA Wildfires: How to Protect Your Health
LA is under an unprecedented siege of wildfires. Ron and I decided to republish this critically important episode on wildfire dangers, including what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Many people are now without homes, cars, and belongings, while local schools and businesses…
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111 | Discover Your Vitality Personality
Our guest has found that the key to living your best life lies in identifying your unconscious programming—driven by your personality type—and overcoming its limitations. In her new book, YOUR VITALITY PERSONALITY: Decode the Real You and Hack Into Happiness, Candice Thomas, an award-winning...
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110 | The Mission to Combat Mycotoxins
Up to 50% of homes today have toxic conditions. A building that is making you sick, is a building that is sick. Our guest's health took a dramatic turn after a personal encounter with something called Building-Related Illness (BRI). Seth Jones is dedicated to healing the estimated 66 million U.S....
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109 | A Healthy & Affordable Kitchen and Bath Makeover Hack
Calling all weekend warriors, DIYers, HGTV fanatics, flippers, floppers, and quite frankly – anyone who wants to improve the aesthetic of their home! If you appreciate good design then you've certainly found yourself starting at your old, dated kitchen or bathroom cabinets visualizing how much...
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108 | How to Find Peace in a Chaotic World
He's baaaaaaaaaack! Udo Erasmus is with us again for part two. Udo is the co-founder of Udo's Choice line. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion-dollar industry that we discussed at length in episode #102. Udo is an acclaimed speaker and...
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107 | Dangers of Artificial Turf
Real or fake? The million-dollar question, right (um, we're talking about grass, people…grass!)? Synthetic grass may look uniform and appear to be maintenance-free, but environmental and health concerns are prompting many people to rip out their artificial lawns. You've heard of microplastics...
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106 | How to Clear the Effing Clutter from Your Home
Is too much clutter weighing you down? We've all been there at different times in our lives and while it's nothing to be embarrassed about – today's show is your wake-up call to take action. You don't need more bins, boxes, or Instagram-inspired organizing hacks. You need to look at the deeper...
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105 | The Benefits of Biological Dentistry
You've heard of leaky gut, but have you ever heard of leaky gums? If not, you're about to. Beyond gum issues, there's much more to oral health than meets the tooth! There's even a correlation between root canals and depression that we cover in this episode. Biological -also known as holistic or...
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104 | Home Design That Heals
Beyond being useful and beautiful, a home must be a healing sanctuary—a place where we can rest and recover from daily exposure to toxins. Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, so it's crucial to prioritize the health of our homes. From the water we drink and the air we breathe to the...
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103. Healthy Oils vs Unhealthy Oils
Unless you've been living under a canola-, corn-, safflower-, soybean-, grapeseed-, cottonseed- oil rock – then you've heard a LOT about seed oils lately – the good, the bad, and the ugly. According to our guest, Udo Erasmus, more health problems come from bad (damaged) oils than any other part…
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102. Wildfires: How to Protect Yourself at Home
Where there's smoke, there's fire. And, guess what friends? It's wildfire season. Think you don't live in an area that's affected? Think again. Smoke can travel for miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the Western United States drifted for almost 5,000 miles, eventually being...
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101. Ways Nasal Hygiene Can Improve Your Health
Do you or have you suffered from allergies, chronic sinus issues, dry nose with chronic crusting (yup, we're going there), or use a CPAP machine? If so, you are in the right place. Today, we're taking a deep dive into your nose, no really! The health of our nose is often overlooked as an…
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100: Green Your Laundry Routine
Spring has officially sprung and for most of us, that means (you guessed it!) spring cleaning! If you have a pile of laundry waiting for you to scrub, suds, fluff, and fold, you're not alone. In the U.S., 660 million laundry loads are washed every week, totaling a whopping 35 billion loads each...
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99: 2024 Pesticides in Produce Decoded
Unless you've been living under a Genetically modified rock laden with pesticides, you've likely heard of the Environmental Working Group's (EWG's) Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce which is updated every year. This guide is comprised of The Dirty Dozen; the 12 fruits and vegetables are…
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98: Ozempic: The Skinny Truth About Peptides
Who wants to lose weight? What if you could quickly and easily with just a weekly injection? You've likely seen the 'incredibly shrinking celebs' donning the cover of your favorite magazine or splattered across social media. What's their BIG secret? Injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or…
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97: Lyme, Mold, MCAS & Environmental Toxins
Are you experiencing a host of negative health symptoms, but have no idea what is causing them? Or have spent boatloads of money, but feel like you're living in a never-ending loop of suffering? Rather than just suppressing symptoms, naturopathic doctors work to identify underlying causes of...
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96: 6 Money Mindset Resolutions for 2024
Who wants more money this year? Silly question, right? We could all do more with more money in 2024, yes? But for the money to start rolling in, consider that you first may have to change your mindset around money. Money can bring us absolute joy. But it can also bring unbelievable stress. And...
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95: Navigating the Toxins Hiding in Plain Sight
It's without question that environmental toxins are wreaking havoc on our health today. The prevalence of these toxins is posing a significant threat to public health, affecting everything from childhood development to adult chronic illnesses. A toxic environment and inflammation may even play a...
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94: Tips to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and OCD
We all feel stressed and anxious from time to time and, most of us enjoy a daily routine and order. But, how do you know when your anxiety has reached an unhealthy level? According to the CDC, 27.3% of Americans aged 18 and over have symptoms of an anxiety disorder; that's over a quarter of the...
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93: Asthma Capitals: The Most Challenging US Cities
Think you may live in an asthma capital? Hang tight because our guest today is going to tell you. If sniffling, sneezing, stuffy nose, and watery eyes have got you down, you're not alone. More than 100 million Americans suffer from various types of allergies, including 81 million with seasonal...
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92: The World's Healthiest Memory Foam Mattress
How's your sleep? Today, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep or wakefulness disorders which are associated with a growing number of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. If you can relate, you don't want to miss this...
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91: Lyme, Mold & Environmentally Acquired Illnesses
Did you know that conventional labs miss 50% of Lyme cases? If you've been diagnosed with environmentally acquired illnesses or Lyme disease (or suspect you have either), you DON'T want to miss this episode. Our guest, Dr. T Emily Rowe, is the Co-Founder of Miami Beach Comprehensive Wellness...
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90: Detox Your Emotions with the Body Code
Have you ever thought about how much your emotions influence your health? Could emotional trauma be the root cause of most of the discomfort and illness you experience in your life? Stress is an epidemic in modern life. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly half of all U.S....
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89: How to Read Cleaning Labels & Avoid Greenwashing
A study published in May 2023 in the journal, Environmental Science & Technology, found that more than 100 types of common consumer products contain at least one and often multiple chemicals linked to cancer or reproductive and developmental problems. Our guest needs no introduction. She is the...
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88: The Silent Mold Epidemic Wreaking Havoc on Our Health
One of the questions we get asked most often is 'I think my home has mold. What should I do?' Today, we're diving deep into how mold growth Is linked to disease, chronic health problems, and even death. Our guest, Brandon Faust, owns and founded Mold Solutionshttps://moldsolutions.com/, an...
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87: Biohacking Breakthroughs to Reverse Aging
How would you like to pause or reverse the aging process? If you answered yes, you're in the right place. You've probably heard the buzz about the anti-aging movement from influential celebrity bio-hackers like Tom Brady and others called biohacking. Emerging research showcases biohacking...
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86: Adderall Alert: From Prescription to Addiction
When you think of an addict, most of us visualize a homeless person or someone in a crack house, not a housewife, a wealthy exec, or successful CEO. Our guest today, software developer and business owner, Dave Ford, had never smoked a cigarette or taken illegal drugs growing up. But when his wife...
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How would you like to up-level your health, enjoy more energy, and keep your family safe from the dangerous daily toxins that are wreaking havoc on your well-being, especially during these unprecedented times? Your hosts and media darlings, Ron & Lisa Beres invite you to tune into the Healthy Home Hacks podcast where we firmly believe enjoying optimal health shouldn't be a luxury. Building Biology Environmental Consultants, published authors, Healthy Home authorities and husband/wife team bring you the top experts in their field each week including architects, Electromagnetic Radiation Specialists, chemists, Building Biologists, physicians, mold remediators, electrical engineers, environmental MD's and so much more! Listen in on honest conversations about everything under your roof - from toxic cleaners and wireless radiation - to water, flame retardants, mold, and more while gaining practical tips to live your best life now. If you're ready to dive in to improve your health & increase
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