In this follow-up to our deep-dive on mineral wisdom, Allison Mädl, FNTP and NTA educator, returns to share simple, ancestral-inspired strategies you can implement today to boost your mineral intake—and feel the difference.

From crafting nutrient-packed herbal infusions and embracing blackstrap molasses to unlocking the power of leafy greens, culinary herbs, and real sea salt, Allison breaks down the most practical ways to infuse your meals (and your life) with essential minerals.

Plus, we explore how digestion plays a critical role in mineral absorption, and why even the best foods won’t help if your gut can’t break them down.

You’ll learn:

• How to make a potent herbal infusion
• Why blackstrap molasses is a forgotten mineral-rich superfood
• Which wild greens and veggie tops to eat for hidden mineral boosts
• The truth about culinary herbs and sea salt as daily mineral sources
• How to optimize digestion for better mineral absorption

From dealing with graying hair, fatigue, muscle cramps, or simply wanting to eat more nutrient-dense foods, this quick episode is packed with practical and ancestral wisdom.

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Jamie's Super Hero Overnight Oats

Serves 4

Use locally sourced and organic whenever possible

2 C Organic Oats (Steel cut or rolled)

Add oats to sauce pan. Add water to approximately one inch below rim of pan. Cover with lid and leave on the counter overnight.

In the morning, use the lid to carefully drain the water from the oats. If desired, add water to rinse/drain once more.

Stir into your plain/drained oats::

2 TB Grass-Fed Butter or Ghee

1 TB Coconut Oil

¼ C Raw Milk or Coconut Milk

Cover sauce pan with lid and put it in the oven at 350 degrees.

While the oatmeal warms, in a separate container, mix ¼ C Raw Milk with 1-2 TB of Chia Seeds. Let mixture rest.

At 20 minutes, check for desired temperature and either return to oven or proceed with adding the following:

Chia/Milk Mixture

Raisins

Chopped Dried Figs

Chopped Walnuts

Chopped Pecans

Pepitas

Coconut Flakes

Sea Salt

Cinnamon

Blackstrap Molasses (for extra minerals!)

Omit or add ingredients as desired. Other considerations:

Protein or Collagen Powder

Mulberries

Berries

Peaches

Apples

Mangos

Bananas

Goji Berries

Hemp Hearts

Cacao Nibs

Sunflower Seeds

Pine Nuts

Ground Flaxseed

Coconut Cream

Vanilla

Natural Maple Syrup

Honey

Dates

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In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by Allison Mädl, FNTP, educator, and long-time contributor to the Nutritional Therapy Association. Together, they unpack one of the most overlooked keys to vibrant health: minerals.

Allison shares how her personal health journey, combined with her years of teaching English to indigenous students in the U.S., led her to uncover the deeply rooted nutritional wisdom found in traditional cultures—especially the mineral-rich diets of the Misteco people of southern Mexico. From the science of how minerals regulate everything from inflammation to thyroid function, to the ancestral food practices like foraging and nixtamalization (soaking corn in alkaline solutions) to create more bio-availability in nutrient profiles, this episode explores how returning to whole, mineral-dense foods can transform our health at a cellular level - - - and may even slow graying hair!

You’ll learn:

• Why mineral balance is more important than isolated supplementation
• The role of minerals in muscle contraction, bone strength, and gene expression
• How trace mineral deficiencies may be linked to premature graying and chronic inflammation
• How reverse osmosis water could be depleting your mineral stores—and what to do about it
• Practical, ancestral ways to infuse more minerals into your life (yes, including tortillas)

Whether you’re struggling with cramps, fatigue, inflammation, or just want to feel more resilient in your body, this conversation is packed with both inspiration and actionable wisdom rooted in tradition, science, and bio-individuality.

Don’t forget to tune in Thursday for a follow-up "Quick Tips" episode on mineral-rich foods and simple ways to incorporate them into your routine.

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Autism diagnoses are rising, but so is a quiet revolution in how we understand and address them. In this powerful conversation, Beth Lambert, Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, shares her journey from conventional healthcare insider to trailblazing leader in root-cause healing for children with chronic conditions.

Beth Lambert is the Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the epidemic of chronic health and developmental conditions in children. A former healthcare consultant and teacher, she has extensively researched the environmental and lifestyle factors contributing to modern pediatric health crises. Beth is the author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. She has also co-authored peer-reviewed research on autism symptom reversal. Beth holds degrees from Williams College and Fairfield University, and has studied at Oxford University.

Beth and Jamie dive deep into the environmental, medical, and lifestyle triggers contributing to the explosion of pediatric diagnoses—and what families can do to take back control. From gut health to toxic exposures, vaccine timing to generational patterns, this episode dismantles the myth that chronic illness is permanent and introduces a new, evidence-backed paradigm: personalized, bio-individual healing is possible—and it’s happening. Documenting Hope is doing exactly what their name says—documenting these incredible, triumphant stories to provide proof and HOPE.

Whether you’re a parent, practitioner, or advocate for health freedom, this episode will challenge what you’ve been told and offer real hope backed by science.

Resources from this Episode:

Documenting Hope
Learn more about Beth’s organization, read real recovery stories, or get involved:
https://documentinghope.com

Healing Together Membership Community
A supportive space for parents navigating chronic conditions in children, with live calls and resources:
https://documentinghope.com/healing-together

The Flight Study (Documenting Hope’s longitudinal intervention study):
https://documentinghope.com/flight-study

CHIRP Study (Child Health Inventory for Resilience and Prevention):
https://documentinghope.com/chirp-study

Recommended Book
How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor by Dr. Robert Mendelsohn:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345342763

Nutritional Therapy Foundation Course
Perfect for parents looking to level up their family’s wellness with nutrition basics:
https://nutritionaltherapy.com/ntf

Donate to Documenting Hope
Support independent, agenda-free research:
https://documentinghope.com/donate

Follow Jamie on X (formerly Twitter)
For news, podcast clips, and community conversation:
https://twitter.com/jamielynnbelz

• Why fertility is more about health status than age.
• How movement and detoxification prepare the body for pregnancy.
• The truth about organic food, chemicals, and the health of future generations.
• Why fathers’ health matters just as much—and sometimes more—at conception.
• How Birgitta overcame industry myths and built a legacy of healthy moms and babies.

• Birgitta’s Website: ExpectingFitness.com
• Book: Expecting Fitness
• Contact Birgitta: lauren@expectingfitness.com
• IG: @expectingfitness
• Telegram: @heathybaby
• Truth: @healthybaby
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• X: expectingfitness
• FB: @healthybaby2 and @expectingfitness

Childhood obesity is more than calories and exercise—it’s a biological, hormonal, and psychological issue that can follow children into adulthood, impacting their health status for decades to follow, as well as potentially detracting from their overall quality of life - forever. In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Master Health Coach, reveals why early intervention is essential. Learn how childhood eating habits determine the number of fat cells an individual will have for life and impact their metabolism and hormone regulation, making obesity harder to overcome later in life.

Jamie explains how hidden factors—such as insulin resistance, food addiction, stress, screen time, and the Standard American Diet (SAD)—are silently contributing to this alarming health crisis.

Most importantly, Jamie empowers parents with practical, realistic steps to help their families break the generational cycle of obesity. Tune in to discover how small, intentional changes around nutrition, mindful eating, family meals, screen time management, and joyful movement can dramatically improve your child’s health trajectory

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Resources:

Foundations of Health Course - https://nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations/

Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory

“Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon Morell and Mary Enig

“Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care” by Sally Fallon Morrell, Thomas S. Cowan

The Weston A. Price Foundation

The National Health Federation

What happens when two of the most influential organizations in natural health—the Nutritional Therapy Association (NTA) and the National Health Federation (NHF)—come together? In this powerful one-off episode, fresh off the NHF Conference, Jamie Belz and Mike Belz unpack the most eye-opening moments, shocking revelations, and inspiring calls to action from a weekend spent with an incredible organization passionately fighting for our health freedoms since 1955.

From Codex Alimentarius to FDA overreach, and the shocking story of NHF’s founding to HEALTH FREEDOM quotes from Benjamin Rush and Thomas Jefferson, this conversation dives deep into the fight for medical sovereignty, transparency, and the right to choose your own path to wellness.

In this episode:

• • The history and mission of the NHF
  • How the FDA and other agencies are restricting natural health practices
  • Why bio-individuality must be protected
  • "If I find something that works well for me in my personal health journey - and I'm not harming anyone else - who should be allowed to tell me I cannot choose that methodology?"
  • The sobering truth behind food regulation and supplement censorship
  • Thomas Levy's quote, "We cannot approach science by committee and convenience."
  • What you can do right now to make a difference

This episode is a megaphone for the movement—a rallying cry for anyone ready to stand up, speak out, and take their health into their own hands. We have worked so hard to get to where we are today - and the future looks bright - but WE need to back those leading the charge. The fight for health freedom is about the future of our children and the right to thrive, not just survive. The fight is NOW!

• Links & Resources:

  • Nutritional Therapy Association Website
  • National Health Federation Website
  • Foundations of Healing Course (NTA)
  • Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) Program
  • Contact: admissions@nutritionaltherapy.com
  • Children's Health Defense (Sign up for their newsletters!)
  • Green Med Info
  • Global Wellness Forum

Leave a comment, share your thoughts, and help us keep the message strong. TOGETHER, WE ARE #ReversingTheTrend of preventable poor health!