Naturally Speaking
Hesh Goldstein
Nutrition expert Hesh Goldstein is a huge advocate of the vegan diet and lifestyle. His radio show, Health Talk Hawaii, has been on the air since 1981. Naturally Savvy had the pleasure of interviewing Hesh to discuss his philosophy about healthy eating and his upcoming book, A Sane Diet for An Insane World.Born and raised in New Jersey in 1939, Hesh didn’t consider becoming vegetarian unti...
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Prop 37 Failed. What's Next for GMOs?
Although Prop 37 was defeated earlier this month, the question of whether or not GMOs should be labeled drew national attention and has spurred the formation of similar movements across the U.S. We spoke with Prop 37 Right to Know Campaign Assistant Media Director, Zack Kaldveer about the results of the Campaign.NS: What can residents of the U.S. and Canada do to make sure the non-GM...
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Beth Terry: The Dangers of Plastics
Plastic is all around us and is practically unavoidable. Though there are known dangers to human and animal health, and especially to the environment, the efforts being made to reduce plastic use are not substantial. While measures are being taken to decrease human exposure to the industrial chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), Beth Terry, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and...
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Beth Greer, 'Super Natural Mom'
Beth Greer, known as the Super Natural Mom, is author of the bestseller Super Natural Home, endorsed by Deepak Chopra and Ralph Nader. She’s former President of The Learning Annex, Huffington Post columnist, holistic health educator and healthy home makeover specialist who offers a one-of-a-kind service to protect people from invisible toxins in their homes that can cause fatigue, allergies, as...
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Zack Kaldveer, Prop 37 Right to Know Campaign
If Proposition 37 is approved on November 6, Californians can finally make informed choices about whether or not they will eat foods containing genetically modified organisms, and processed foods containing GMOs can no longer be labeled natural. Naturally Savvy interviewed Zack Kaldveer, Assistant Media Director at Yes on Prop 37 Right to Know Campaign for an update. NS: How did this parti...
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Diane Lang, Positive Living Expert
Do you have trouble finding balance and joy in your life? Naturally Savvy interviewed Diane Lang, Therapist, Educator, and Author of Creating Balance and Finding Happiness and Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career about what it means to have a postive attitude. NS: You describe yourself as a Positive Living Expert. Can you please explain what that means and how you incorporate tha...
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Christine Bushway, Organic Trade Association
The media frenzy over the Stanford study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine at the end of August, 2012 has many questioning whether the study will affect the sales and accessibility of organic foods.Naturally Savvy interviewed Christine Bushway, Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association, to discuss the study.NS: Why do you think that the media chose to emphasize wh...
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Dr. Daniel Amen: Brain SPECT Scans
My mother recently told me about a webinar she participated in with a psychiatrist whose main focus is ‘brain science’. She was very excited to discover his work because she is a world-renowned therapist and pioneer in the development of social services for survivors of mass atrocity crimes—specifically Holocaust survivors.The doctor she was referring to is Dr. Daniel Amen, a physici...
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Hire Andrea To Speak
Looking for an engaging speaker for your next meeting, conference or event? Look no further!My name is Andrea Donsky, I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with over 15 years experience in the field of natural health and wellness. I am the co-founder of The Healthy Shopper Coupon Book and Naturally Savvy, a website dedicated to educating people on living a natural and organic lifest...
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The Dangers Of Aspartame Poisoning
With new studies coming out monthly, it is no longer a secret that aspartame is a toxic and dangerous ingredient found in many foods. Even though it is approved by the FDA, there have been numerous reports of aspartame poisoning surfacing. One of the reasons we wrote Unjunk Your Junk Food was to help educate people on how to protect themselves from these truly terrifying health risks. We interv...
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Natural Arthritis Treatment
Did you know that 65% of people age 65 and over suffer with joint pain and stiffness from arthritis? As the #1 source of chronic pain, it is no wonder that so many are dependent on anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Unfortunately, there are some serious side effects to taking these types of drugs. Luckily, we had the chance to interview Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an expert on joint pain and fibromyal...
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Dr. Ernest A. Ehrhardt: Reversing And Preventing Type II Diabetes
Dr. Ernest A. Ehrhardt is the founder of the Ehrhardt Center for Integrative Medicine – a medical center based in New Jersey with a team of health care professionals who perform cutting edge treatment and research of Type II Diabetes and weight-related disorders.NS Question (Andrea): To what extent does Type II Diabetes effect Americans, and how prominent is the condition in today’s ...
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Lisa Oz
In 2008, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Oz at an event that my company participated in called The Healthy Kids Expo. He was super nice and personally met and took pictures with each person who came to hear him speak (pretty amazing). When it was my turn, I handed him a note on my NaturallySavvy.com letterhead — which at the time was in its infancy — asking him if I could interview ...
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Vera Kantor - Eco Friendly Spa Owner
Verabella Skin Therapy Spa was started 15 years ago, like a Field of Dreams, if you build it they will come kind of story. Owned and operated by a mother-daughter beauty team--Vera Kantor and Victoria Bondar. Vera Kantor had been working alongside Ole Henriksen for about 10 years, when the perfect little place became available in the heart of Beverly Hills, in one of the m...
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Chris Kilham On Cacao
We chatted with Chris Kilham about his take on cacao. Here is what he had to say:Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): There are studies emerging touting cacao as the next big weight loss panacea. What is your take on it?Chris Kilham: Cocoa, which is made from cacao, is probably the single healthiest substance we can put in our bodies after water. I am a huge supporter of cacao and...
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Dr. James D'Adamo: The Blood Type Diet
Dr. D’Adamo is the pioneer of the Blood Type Diet.Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): For those that aren’t familiar with the blood type diet, can you give us a brief overview of your background and what you do?Dr. D’Adamo: When I first graduated from Naturopathic College, we were taught that everyone should be a vegetarian in order to heal and maintain perfect health. When I ope...
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Dr. Weiss - Preventing Heart Disease Naturally
Dr. Weiss was the first naturopathic physician to complete a residency program in the Columbia Hospital System, the Arizona Heart Hospital, and the prestigious Arizona Heart Institute. In his 13 years of practice as a naturopathic cardiologist, Dr. Weiss has helped thousands of patients avoid bypass and angioplasty surgeries by targeting the root cause of heart disease: oxidation and in...
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Dr. Bruce Holub- Latest Research On Omega-3
Dr. Bruce Holub is the Director of Scientific Affairs and Information for the DHA/EPA Omega-3 Institute and a University Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph’s Department of Human Health & Nutritional Sciences. Naturally Savvy’s Lisa Tsakos interviewed Dr. Holub about the latest information and research on omega-3 fats.Naturally Savvy Question (Lisa): What is the latest...
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Boo Boo and Fivel Stewart - Actors
We had the opportunity to speak to Boo Boo and Fivel Stewart, two up and coming actors (you can catch Boo Boo in the popular Twilight trilogy). Heres what they had to say about living a natural and green lifestyle:Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): How do you maintain balance while working on a movie?Boo Boo and Fivel: For both of us, when we are on set and not filming we spend...
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Chris Kilham - The Medicine Hunter on Maca
I have been hearing a lot lately on the benefits of Maca. From hormone regulation to energy and vitality, this herb is becoming increasingly popular so I wanted to learn more. Who better than to interview Chris Kilham, otherwise known as the Medicine Hunter on the subject?Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea Donsky): What exactly is Maca?Chris Kilham (The Medicine Hunter): It is a r...
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Paige Padgett - Green Beauty Expert
This month on Naturally Speaking I sat down for a chat with Paige Padgett, makeup expert and authority on all things green beauty. Heres what she had to share:Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): When did you first become interested in living a ‘green lifestyle’? Paige Padgett: About 5 years ago I saw Ken Cook from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) speak about chemicals i...
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Lesley Ann Warren - Actress
I had the opportunity to chat with the beautiful Lesley Ann Warren about her healthy and natural lifestyle. She has been an advocate of holistic living for many years and is truly an inspiration!Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea Donsky): Can you define what a healthy lifestyle means to you (mentally, spiritually, and/or physically)?Lesley Ann Warren: I have been on a holistic approach ...
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Jenny Barker
Naturally Savvy caught up with celebrity guests at the fashion house BCBG Maxazrias store on Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills for an evening of fashion and philanthropy hosted by Daniella Peters, Actress CSI Miamis Sofia Milos and Emmy Award winning stylist Birgit Muller. Guests were treated to a showcase of the clothing brands holiday collection by Muller with proceeds from the evenings sales being d...
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Texas Battle - The Bold And The Beautiful
Naturally Savvy caught up with celebrity guests at the fashion house BCBG Maxazrias store on Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills for an evening of fashion and philanthropy hosted by Daniella Peters, Actress CSI Miamis Sofia Milos and Emmy Award winning stylist Birgit Muller. Guests were treated to a showcase of the clothing brands holiday collection by Muller with proceeds from the evenings sales b...
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Jack Wagner - The Bold and the Beautiful
Naturally Savvy caught up with celebrity guests at the fashion house BCBG Maxazrias store on Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills for an evening of fashion and philanthropy hosted by Daniella Peters, Actress CSI Miamis Sofia Milos and Emmy Award winning stylist Birgit Muller. Guests were treated to a showcase of the clothing brands holiday collection by Muller with proceeds from the evenings sales being d...
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Sofia Milos - CSI Miami
Naturally Savvy caught up with celebrity guests at the fashion house BCBG Maxazrias store on Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills for an evening of fashion and philanthropy hosted by Daniella Peters, Actress CSI Miamis Sofia Milos and Emmy Award winning stylist Birgit Muller. Guests were treated to a showcase of the clothing brands holiday collection by Muller with proceeds from the evenings sales being d...
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John Shegerian - 1-800-RECYCLING.COM
Electronic Recyclers Internationals CEO, John Sherigan was kind enough to chat with me about his business as well as his website, 1-800-RECYCLING.COM. Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): What is Electronic Recyclers International? How does it work?John Shegerian: Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest growing waste streamline in the world, due to the problem that has been bor...
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Vincent Huang - The Mermaid Project
II recently had the opportunity to chat with eco-artist Vincent Huang. Vincent is using his art to raise awareness of the small Pacific country of Tuvalu, where sea levels are rapidly rising due to global warming. Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): What inspired you to take the cause of Global Warming? Vincent Huang: As a contemporary artist, I would like to express my concern about ...
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Benedicte Schoyen- The Music Box
I have always wanted to learn how to dance. My favorite T.V. show is So You Think You Can Dance and I even enrolled my daughter in ballet and my son in Hip Hop so I could live vicariously through them! After interviewing Benedicte, she shows us how easy it is for kids to get up and dance with her new DVD – The Music Box.Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): At what age did you start dancing? ...
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Jessica Iclisoy- Proud Founder of California Baby
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently announced its top 10 list of safe sunscreens for the summer. I chatted with the founder of California Baby, whose popular brand appeared at the top of the list. Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): What inspired you to start California Baby? Jessica Iclisoy: When I decided I was going to try and get pregnant, I made a conscious decision about 6 months...
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Shoshana Sperling-The Monkey Bunch
I love chatting with dynamic and interesting people. And recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Shoshana Sperling from The Monkey Bunch. Naturally Savvy Question (Andrea): What inspired you to start The Monkey Bunch? Shoshana Sperling: My husband and I didn't have Christmas/Hanukah presents for our little neices and nephews so we put together a little 3 song CD and sent it off to th...
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Dr. David Simon – Chopra Center
The Chopra Center is located at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and serenity, you can feel the energy from the moment you enter the Chopra Center’s doors. Tucked away at the back of the resort, this incredible oasis is all that you think it is and more. Asha – Dr. David Simon’s Executive Assistant – took us (Randy and I) on a tour of the Chopr...
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Forbes Riley- 'Queen of Infomericials'
I’m a very passionate person – especially when it comes to natural and organic living and when I discover a great product, I want everyone to try it. So when I had the opportunity to speak with Forbes Riley ? also known as the ‘Queen of Infomercials’ ? I could immediately identify with her. Forbes doesn’t sell products, rather she sells her word. In the 10 year span of her infomercial care...
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Tracy Metro-Television Host
I love when people make me laugh. Tracy Metro, who has hosted a variety of shows such as Green Gadgets for Discovery did just that during our entire interview. Check out our chat on how this green vintage fashion guru keeps it green. Naturally Savvy Guide (Andrea Donsky): Would you consider yourself to be ‘green’ minded?Tracy Metro: Absolutely, I’m a greeni...
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Megyn Price - Rules of Engagement
Sometimes you just connect with people. Megyn Price happens to be one of those people. Extremely funny (as you probably already know from seeing her on the hilarious CBS series, "Rules of Engagement"), witty and a total organic fan, I chatted with Megyn to learn more about her affinity for the lifestyle I (and you) know and love. Naturally Savvy Guide (Andrea Donsky): When did your...
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Casey Reinhardt - Laguna Beach
Having recently completed filming the movie “Lure”, this former pageant queen is known for her role as “the new girl” on the hit reality show Laguna Beach. A student at Pepperdine University, Casey juggles her role as a full time student and actress. I interviewed Casey because she is an example of someone who walks the walk and talks the talk for natural and organic living. Not only does she l...
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Nancy O'Dell - Access Hollywood
I love my job and I especially love to interview people who make my job easy. This week I spoke to Nancy ODell while she was on her way to work as co-host of the popular entertainment show - Access Hollywood. Smart and beautiful (inside and out), heres what she had to say: Naturally Savvy Guide (Andrea Donsky): You’ve had a very successful broadcast career. You start...
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Ana Maria Montero - CNN
My good friend and brilliant philanthropist, Scott Lazerson, (he runs Interface Foundation) recently introduced me to Ana Maria Montero, anchor and correspondent for CNN’s entertainment show – Escenario. Scott wanted us to interview Ana Maria because he felt she was a perfect fit for Naturally Savvy. He was right!Naturally Savvy Guide (Andrea Donsky): Can you tell me a little bit about you...
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Justin Chon - Twillight and New Moon
I have interviewed many actors over the past couple of years and they each bring their own sense of individuality to the conversation. My recent interview with Justin Chon was no different. Justin, who plays Eric Yorkie in the Twillight and New Moon movies, is smart, well balanced and most of all down to earth Naturally Savvy Guide (Andrea Donsky): What positive environmental changes have you mad...
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Ion Overman - Ghost Whisperer
Ion Overman (pronounced "Eeon") is an actress who has graced both the small and big screens. She has appeared on General Hospital, Love Inc., Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail, and most recently, Ghost Whisperer. I am a huge fan of the show Ghost Whisperer, so I was excited to chat with Ion on how she lives a healthy lifestyle. Naturally Savvy Guide, Andrea Donsky: Ion, How you live...
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