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Focusing on Chronic Disease​ ​ ​

On this week's episode of With the Wind, Dr. Paul is joined by Liz Mumper, M.D., a pediatrician with 45 years of clinical experience, founder of the Rimland Center for Integrative Medicine, and a leading educator of clinicians through MAPS Medical Academy and Pediatric Special Needs. Dr. Mumper and Dr. Paul take a broad look at the dramatic rise of chronic illness in children — what's driving it, what the clinical record shows, and what families can do to protect their children's health.​ ​

Over the course of their conversation, Dr. Mumper draws on decades of patient care to examine the forces reshaping childhood health — from the surge in autism, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions to the role of environmental toxins, diet, and medical decision-making. The discussion is grounded in clinical observation and framed for parents who want to understand what has changed and why it matters.​ ​

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"I can't think of an example where the unvaccinated child was not the healthier sibling. They typically did not develop these chronic illnesses that we're talking about in terms of eczema and asthma and autism." — Liz Mumper, M.D.​ ​

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In This Episode, Dr. Mumper Shares:​ ​ ​

The shift from acute to chronic illness in pediatrics over the past three decades — and what the numbers on autism, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions actually show Pre-conception and early childhood preparation: nutrition, toxin reduction, and key supplementation benchmarks including optimal vitamin D levels Clinical concerns about vaccine administration during pregnancy and infancy, and what patient chart reviews revealed about health outcomes in vaccinated versus unvaccinated siblings Environmental toxin reduction: practical guidance on lead, mold, pesticides, diet, and ultra-processed foods Why acetaminophen deserves more caution than it typically receives — and its effect on the body's primary antioxidant defense system ​

Watch the show here on Wednesday 11:30 AM!​

 

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Hello , Can we talk about carbs for a minute? I know, for so many of us, that one little word brings up years of confusion and fear. But here is the truth. Your hormones love the right kind of carbohydrates. And sweet potatoes are at the top of my list. Here is why I love them so much: They steady your blood sugar — the natural starch breaks down slowly, which keeps your energy even and your cortisol calm. They feed your adrenals — sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin C and B vitamins, two nutrients your stressed-out adrenals need to keep up. They support progesterone — beta-carotene helps your body make this calming, balancing hormone we all need more of. They keep you satisfied — paired with healthy protein and fat, they leave you full, calm and steady for hours. Some mornings call for a smoothie and some mornings call for something hearty. These Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats are exactly that, healthy protein, fats and carbohydrates all in one. Bake the potatoes ahead and breakfast comes together easily. ​

Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced with a fork 1/2 lb ground chicken (ground pork or ground turkey work beautifully too) 4 large collard leaves, chopped 1/4 cup minced white onion 2 tbsp avocado oil, plus extra for drizzling Juice of 1/2 a lemon 4 pasture-raised eggs (optional — omit if you don't tolerate eggs) 1 tbsp ghee 1/2 tsp dried sage 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1 clove garlic, minced Sea salt and black pepper to taste (optional) Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drizzle the sweet potatoes with avocado oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour, until very soft. (Tip: bake these ahead and keep them in the fridge for an easy breakfast.) While the potatoes bake, warm 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, sage, thyme, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and lightly golden. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the chopped collards and onion with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the collards are wilted and bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean and add the ghee over medium-low heat. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour into the skillet. Cook gently, scrambled-style, until just set. Slice each warm sweet potato open lengthwise. Load with collard greens, then ground chicken, then scrambled eggs. Serve right away. I'd love to know how you make these your own! Reply and tell me. Love, Robin xo P.S. If you love recipes like this and want ongoing support as you keep building new habits, come join us inside NHS Circle. Every week you'll get fresh recipes, small steps and the kind of community that keeps you going. Click here to learn more. ​

 

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National Walking Month starts today, so here's a thought to take with you: walking might be the most underrated thing you can do for your wellbeing.

We tend to think of exercise as something that has to feel hard to be worth it - that if you're not sweating or gasping, it doesn't really count. But putting one foot in front of the other does more for your body AND your mind than almost anything else you'll do today.

For your body, regular walking strengthens your heart, lowers blood pressure, supports healthy weight, builds bone density, improves sleep, and reduces the risk of so many chronic conditions - all without a gym, equipment, or any real cost to you.

For your mind, the effects are just as powerful, and we don't talk about them nearly enough.

Walking lowers your stress hormones, lifts your mood, sharpens your focus, and breaks the cycle of repetitive, anxious thoughts that so many of us get caught in. There's a reason so many of life's best ideas arrive mid-walk.

Movement, quite literally, changes the way your mind works.

So with that in mind, here are 5 ways to get the most out of National Walking Month - for your body and your mind:

• The small steps matter
  Let go of the all-or-nothing mindset. Five minutes pacing in your garden or a quick lap on a call - every bit counts. Even short, frequent walks lift your mood, ease tension, and get your blood moving. Each step, however small, is doing something good for you.
  
  
• Walk for how it makes you feel, not how it looks
  Forget step counts and milestones for a moment. Treat each walk as a private check-in - notice your breath, your shoulders, the tension you came in carrying. By the end of even a 10-minute walk, you'll usually feel lighter than when you started.
  
  
• Tune in to your surroundings
  Make each walk an exploration. Actively notice colors, sounds, the feel of the ground beneath your feet, the air on your skin. This kind of mindful attention calms your nervous system and grounds you in the present.
  
  
• Use walking to break mental patterns
  Feeling stuck, anxious, or caught in your own head? Step outside. Walking is one of the most effective ways to interrupt those repetitive thought spirals. The combination of movement and a change of scenery clears your mind, shifts your mood, and often delivers the answer to whatever you've been wrestling with.
  
  
• Treat movement as medicine On busy or difficult days, remind yourself what you're really doing when you walk. You're caring for your heart. Improving tonight's sleep. Lowering tomorrow's stress. Giving your mind room to breathe. With repetition, walking stops feeling like a task and starts feeling like one of the most generous things you can do for yourself.

As you walk into this new month, let each step remind you that you're caring for two of the most important things you have - your body and your mind - at the same time.

 

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Hey Jimi, It’s no wonder we’re confused about how to eat healthy. Red meat is suddenly at the top of the food pyramid… Seed oils are called toxic one day and fine the next… Expensive GLP-1 drugs promise effortless weight loss, while certain foods can actually trigger the same response… And don’t even get me started on raw milk, gluten, and probiotics. So what’s the truth? How do you eat for maximum energy and protect yourself from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia? And if you already have one of these conditions, is it possible to reduce symptoms or even reverse them? My friend Ocean Robbins and his team at Food Revolution Network brought together 41 of the most trusted food and health experts on the planet to bring you clear, research-backed answers. They compiled it all into the 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries: The Science of Food and Wellness, which premiered last week to hundreds of thousands of viewers. This weekend only, you can watch all eight episodes for free. >> Get full access here.

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You’ll learn all about what to eat, what to question, and how to make choices that nourish you and the world around you. Free access closes on Sunday night, so don’t wait. This is officially on your must-watch list! Kim P.S. Each episode includes recipes, tips, and resources you can use right away. But the free showing is only available this weekend. Join now.

 

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Hi Jimi, your liver detoxifies your blood, boosts your energy, strengthens your immunity, and even helps you avoid brain decline.

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Hey Jimi, Most people assume that moving slower… feeling stiffer… and avoiding activities they once loved… Is just a normal part of getting older. But here's what most people are never told: That's not aging. That's movement debt. Decades of sitting at desks, driving, and repetitive patterns that slowly switch your muscles off. The good news is… it doesn’t have to stay this way. And you don't need expensive treatments… dangerous procedures… Or hours in the gym to turn back the clock. World-renowned movement expert, Robbie Stahl, is hosting a complimentary 5-day event where he'll show you: The three movement patterns that are aging your body faster than time itself How to "reset" mechanical dysfunction in just minutes per day Why stretching actually makes some problems worse Reserve your spot and discover how to start paying off decades of movement debt… starting today. To your health, Jonathan Otto P.S. Robbie has used these methods with 70-year-olds who now move better than most 40-year-olds. No gym needed… just minutes a day from home.​

 

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1. DIY Tick Spray for Dogs - This easy spray blends carrier oil with lavender, grapefruit, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and geranium to help repel fleas and ticks before walks, hikes, and backyard play.
2. Best Essential Oils for Lyme Prevention - Lyme can bring bullseye rash, flu-like aches, joint pain, brain fog, headaches, numbness, and crushing fatigue. See the oils studied for tick control and bite prevention.
3. Vitamin D Deficiency Signs to Watch Out For - Low vitamin D can affect mood, energy, immunity, bones, and muscles. Learn the warning signs, why indoor living makes it worse, and how sunlight, food, and supplements can help.
4. Homemade Chocolate Energy Bites - These make-ahead bites use raw cacao, dates, coconut oil, and coconut for a sweet snack with real ingredients. They’re kid-friendly, filling, and ready for lunchboxes.

 

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Exclusively for ICAN supporters. Dr. Ann Shippy joins Del to share her remarkable journey from IBM chemical engineer to functional medicine physician, a path shaped by her own mysterious illness that conventional doctors struggled to diagnose. She opens up about the moment she woke up at 31 and decided to go to medical school, the autoimmune diagnosis that later led her to functional medicine, and why she believes today’s insurance-driven, protocol-based model often fails patients who need deeper investigation. In this candid conversation, Dr. Shippy explores what it means to heal the whole person: mind, body, and spirit, and the courage it takes to question the system from within. If you aren’t aware, HighWire+ is our exclusive gift to monthly donors - a video-on-demand platform featuring brand new shows, 24/7 access to a selection of your favorite documentaries, and new titles coming soon! *If you are an existing donor, sign up using the email address associated with your donation! If you are ready to become a recurring donor, then CLICK HERE and create your new monthly donation! On behalf of all of us at ICAN and The HighWire, thank you for your continued support, get signed up on HighWire+, and enjoy this new episode of Off The Record!​

 

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Have you noticed certain emotional or relationship patterns that seem to repeat, no matter what you do?



It’s not always obvious what’s driving them.



There’s a free online summit called Healing Your Deepest Wounds taking place May 12–18, 2026. It brings together 45+ experts in trauma, neuroscience, attachment, and integrative healing to explain why this happens and how past wounds may still be shaping your responses.



>> Click here to register for the free summit.



In this summit, you’ll learn:

• Why certain emotional and relationship patterns can keep repeating
• How past experiences may still be influencing your reactions and behaviors
• Practical, grounded ways to begin shifting those patterns over time
• New perspectives on healing and long-term emotional resilience

>> Click here to save your spot and watch the sessions.

It’s a simple way to start understanding what may be going on beneath the surface and what you can do about it.

-Ari

 

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ECL TRIVIA: What is the name of the relationship where both organisms benefit, like bees pollinating flowers while getting nectar? (Answer below)​

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Planet Health​ ​ LISTENING TO ELEPHANTS: They’re the “least visible large mammals in Africa,” but there’s a unique clearing of mineral rich soil where they all gather. Long-term research and observation of these majestic giants happens here through the Elephant Listening Project, using acoustic tech to “listen” for elephant calls and gunshots across dense forests, allowing lead researchers to track populations and pinpoint poaching threats in real time.​ AIR BRIDGE: You’ve heard about wildlife bridges enabling land animals to cross busy freeways, right? WATCH this 1-min clip of an orangutan, one of the world’s most threatened apes, crossing a suspended canopy bridge high above a roadway that cuts through the jungle. Read the WHOLE STORY and see more photos here.​ CORAL RESTORATION: Want to see how technical divers are helping to restore coral ecosystems? A dive expedition is happening Wednesday, May 6th and you can watch it live in real time HERE. Learn the tools, methods, and teamwork that’s required for a successful underwater restoration project.​

Human Health​ ​ ​ MARGARITA BURN: Feeling festive for Cinco de Mayo? Careful if you’re squeezing fresh limes, and plan to be in direct sunlight. Did you know this STRANGE reaction can happen? (It happened to me on a vacation last year – I had a hand-print shaped maroon blob on my side for weeks )​ WASH AWAY PESTICIDES: Canadian researchers have developed a “natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96% of pesticide residue from fruit,” (while keeping fruit fresher, longer) in this RADICAL discovery. “Our hope,” said Dr. Yang, “is to help people feel confident about the produce they bring home— knowing it’s safer, lasts longer and creates less waste.”​ HUMAN CELL MAP: Are certain patterns in human cells tied to cancer and disease? Scientists used AI to build the most detailed map of a human cell ever, revealing thousands of proteins working in interconnected systems, not isolation. “We need to start looking at the common machinery inside of cells that is disrupted or hijacked [by mutations,]” one of the study’s authors stated HERE.​

 

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❝​ “Snow was falling, so much like stars filling the dark trees that one could easily imagine its reason for being was nothing more than prettiness.”​ — Mary Oliver​

Trivia Answer:​ ​ Mutualism. It’s a partnership that helps many ecosystems function, from soil microbes to coral reefs.​

 

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Hi Can cooking with the wrong kind of cooking oil give you cancer? According to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center… YES Here are 3 reasons why cooking oils in your kitchen may be linked to cancer: #1 - Toxic Fumes New research from the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center found evidence linking lung cancer to exposure to cooking oil fumes. Even in women who have never smoked! The most toxic fumes came from cooking with safflower oil, vegetable oil, and corn oil. It’s best to avoid these oils altogether and to cook in a properly ventilated kitchen. #2 - Chemical Baths Yellow cooking oils go through a nasty process in which they are washed in Hexane. This chemical is known to damage nerves in your hands and feet. Then it’s rinsed with a chemical called lye, caustic soda, or NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide). Exposure to this is linked to cancer of the esophagus. 3 - 1 Teaspoon = 2 Cigarettes​ The Sydney Diet-Heart Study showed a 62% higher death rate in people who ate more vegetable oils. Simply put: eating 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil harms you as much as smoking 2 cigarettes. So cooking with vegetable oils increases your risk of death about as much as chain-smoking cigarettes. Another study by the Los Angeles Veterans Administration found an 82% increased risk of cancer death in people who ate more vegetable oils. The results are clear: cooking with vegetable oil is the new smoking. Toxic fumes and chemical baths and cancer risk, oh my! Now you’re wondering: how can I avoid potentially cancerous cooking oils? Take the quiz below to find out… What's the safest oil to cook with? A - olive oil B - coconut oil C - avocado oil D - none of the above Click above to see the best cooking oil to use. Plus, you’ll discover that a common “healthy oil” is in fact 70% fake and straight-up toxic for your body… And why over 5,623 health-conscious folks across America have ditched their premium olive oil for this lush green oil. ===> Click here to find the BEST cooking oil to use. To good food and better health, Ava Jane's Kitchen Family