In this episode, we discuss what we've been up to this year. We give an update on the bees and the plan for this year with them. Also, we announce our exciting Farmers Market project coming up next month we are organizing and here is the website link as Karen promised https://mbhomesteadingshow.com  

We discuss what winter can do to your skin and how to shield your skin from winter's harsh elements with our winterizing skincare essentials. Nourish, hydrate, and protect for a radiant, healthy complexion all season long Clover Honey Pot website

Today we chat about the anti-inflammatory properties of propolis and honey, why we add them, and why they are key to optimal skin health. We also compare the differences between propolis collected manually from our hives, and commercially sold propolis that undergoes solvent extraction processes, and why direct from the hive matters.

We chat about the end of the market season, funky weather and how it affects the bees, Karen's ride in an ambulance and much more......

After another seemingly long hiatus, we're back with a fall update on us, bees, markets, life, etc, etc  

In this episode, we share our exciting news about opening up the bee hives for the first time since October 2022 and also about colony collapse and varroa mite infestations affecting honey bee health    Image from wikipedia

In episode 109 we discuss propolis that we harvest from our bee hives, its properties and health benefits and all the usual banter interjected   Propolis Video 1  Propolis Video 2  Propolis Diagram Skin Facts

In episode 107  we go back a year and replay episode 84 where Karen and Richard talk about New Years Resolutions - Why we set them at this time of year - Habits - Behaviours - SMART Goal setting - Handling saboteurs - Sustainability - Tips for success and much more...........................................

In episode 106, Karen and Richard discuss the health benefits of raw, unpasteurized honey  - Antimicrobial - Skin hydrating - Anti-inflammatory - Moisturizing - Exfoliating - Animal wound healing   and much more.............. Clover Honey Pot Website - https://cloverhoneypot.com

In episode 105, we discuss nutrition and fitness for shift workers - Meal timing - Anabolic and catabolic metabolism - Circadian rhythm - Weight gain with stress  - Finding the right exercise program - Sleep deprivation effects and much more...... Nutrition for shift work PDF - https://healthyhalfhourpodcast/images/SHIFTWORK_NUTRIENT_INFO.pdf RPE Fitness online programs - https://rpefitnessinc.com/online-programs 8 Minute Tabata Workout - https://rpefitnessinc.com/8-minute-tabata-workout

In episode 104, Karen and Richard answer two interesting listener questions from Alicia and Karen - Post Gallbladder removal weight gain - Weight gain with age and yo-yo dieting

In episode 103 of the Healthy Half Hour Podcast, Karen and Richard discuss some strategies to help improve your sleep - Basic sleep hygiene - Changing habits - Start with the easier things first - Make small changes in stages - Progress monitoring   and much more.....

In episode 102 of the Healthy Half Hour Podcast, Karen and Richard discuss the physiological and mental aspects of reduced sleep - The blue death - Brain chemistry changes - Physiological changes - Hormonal imbalances - Shift work - Circadian rhythm   and much more.....

In episode 101, Karen and Richard discuss fasting and finding your niché - The different types of fasting - The health benefits of fasting - How to make fasting work for you - The history of fasting - Where to start - Contraindicators and much more.....

In episode 100, Karen and Richard discuss the past 99 episodes - Our consistent message -Stress Management - Lifestyle factors - The best diet for you - Exercise trends - Looking forward to the next 100 and much more.....

In episode 99, Karen and Richard discuss the easiest diet to follow ever... - What is this great diet? - No food weighing or calorie counting - How it improves gut health - What is resistant starch? - Karen's recent experience on the diet   and much more.....

In episode 98, Karen and Richard discuss the big Y! - What is our why - What is your why? - What is important now and in your future - Mental health and inflammation - Finding your buy-in - Karen's upcoming webinar   and much more..... Register for Karens' Mental Health Webinar https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6239433125549491214

In episode 97 of the Healthy Half Hour Podcast, Karen and Richard discuss whether health equals fitness and vice versa? - What is optimum health - Is being fit the same as being healthy? - Finding a balance - The optimum exercises for general fitness   and much more.....  

In episode 96, Karen and Richard talk about their core values - What we stand for - Why we don't give food plans or recipes - It's a lifestyle! - Sustainability - How to make your own easy food plan - Karen's natural candles and body scrubs ingredients and much more..... http://sunnysidehoneypot.com

In episode 95, Karen and Richard discuss another mishmash of things....... - Clean eating challenge rant - The home office and good posture - Homemade Tomato soup - Our new Fandana's - Focus on movement rather than exercise - Karen's natural body scrubs, lotions and soaps and much more..... https://bit.ly/creamytomsoup https://rpefitnessinc.com/posture https://sunnysidehoneypot.com https://rpefitnessinc.com/rpe-fitness-fandana

In episode 94, Karen and Richard discuss dealing with anxiety and stress in these uncertain times - What is anxiety?  - Mindset - Tips to stop the mind racing at night - How stress and anxiety are linked and much more.....

In episode 93, Karen and Richard discuss how inflammation caused by poor lifestyle factors can increase the risk of the COVID-19 virus affecting people more severely if contracted. - COVID-19 and inflammation  - The link to metabolic syndrome - How chronic stress raises inflammation - Where unforeseen stress can come from and much more.....

In episode 92, Karen and Richard ask could the current social isolation be an opportunity in disguise? - Maintain a routine - Keep moving - A time to try new recipes - Take time to learn - Stress management and much more.....