This is Part 1 of my 'Immunity Boosters' 5-Day Challenge that I recently held - The No.1 Most Important Immunity Factor - Your Gut! In this lockdown coronavirus situation we find ourselves in, it's important to boost our immune system. Firstly, what exactly is our immune system? Good question. It’s kind of like the immigration police - it stops foreign entities in your body, to protect you. There are several different types of immunity, such as innate, acquired, active, passive, natural, artific...
Jun 12, 2020•40 min•Ep. 43
Dr Aseem Malhotra was featured on BBC and Sky news recently talking about the elephant in the room in this coronavirus - poor diet. We explore what he says on Eternal Health. The risk factors for Coronavirus include Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer and other chronic metabolic diseases - they yield a tenfold increase in mortality, scary stuff! In this episode, we look at ways to greatly reduce your risk factors for C19 and how to effectively tackle these issues to get...
May 12, 2020•25 min•Ep. 42
In this lockdown coronavirus situation we find ourselves in, here are 12 solid tips for good mental health, as well as physical and spiritual health during this time. Resources mentioned: Immunity Boosters 5-Day Challenge & free tonic drink recipe For free resources and show notes, go to: http://www.YourEternalHealth.com/podcast...
Apr 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 41
I'm back with Eternal Health after a year's break! A natural, traditional and God-centred (Biblical) approach to optimum health & weight loss - with a focus on a low-carb/keto and alkaline diet. Discover how to live slim, healthy, happy & vibrant – for eternity. Eternal Health helps give you the discernment you need for true body, mind & spirit health in the unhealthy & uncertain world we live in. For free resources and show notes, go to: http://www.YourEternalHealth.com...
Apr 20, 2020•21 min•Ep. 40
We all go through times of stress and even crisis in our lives - if you're not experiencing this now, you can be sure you will do in the future. When these times of trial come, we need to know how to handle them and not let them consume or overwhelm us or take us down. What you’ll learn in this episode What to eat in difficult times to help you get through. The importance of minerals for your parasympathetic nervous system to remain calm and to de-stress you. How to approach your relationships i...
Dec 02, 2018•26 min•Ep. 39
In today's episode I interview Glen Scrivener - author, speaker and multi-award winning film-maker whose Christmas films last year were seen by a million people online. Glen and I are speaking about how the greatest love story ever is actually 100% true and can be yours for ultimate peace, joy and eternal health. What you’ll learn in this episode Why the greatest love is both emotional and rational...and also eternal! Exactly how you can have the greatest love of all How to make sense of life, d...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 38
These diets are all wildly popular and also very controversial. In this episode we look at the benefits and drawbacks of each, how they differ significantly and which one might be the best for you. What you’ll learn in this episode What the keto diet does for your brain How to kill sugar cravings Why Low Carb High Fat is not as beneficial as keto How the initial benefits of a High Carb Low Fat plant-based diet can be deceptive Show notes: http://www.LauraRimmer.com/eh037 Listen/download in iTune...
Oct 09, 2018•26 min•Ep. 37
Our tap water is pretty toxic - it's wise to filter it but not all filters are equal or very effective. Alkaline water filters that add in electrolytes and produce alkaline ionized water are great and in today's episode, I interview Ian Blair Hamilton, inventor of the fabulous water filter that I use and recommend. Show notes: http://www.LauraRimmer.com/eh036 Listen/download in iTunes: http://www.laurarimmer.com/podcast Go to http://www.LauraRimmer.com for show notes and to get your FREE Optimum...
Sep 22, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 36
I have long been promoting and writing about the benefits of an alkaline diet and more recently discovered the benefits of the keto diet. Discover how and why a combo of the two is the sweet spot for great health, prevention of degenerative disease and sustained weight loss. What you’ll learn in this episode How to have metabolic flexibility for great health and your health insurance policy How to prevent and reverse Type 2 Diabetes How to avoid the 'keto flu' Why alkaline electrolytes are vital...
Aug 19, 2018•36 min•Ep. 35
Sugar is at the root of a whole host of preventable diseases, like Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, obesity, stroke and fatty liver. Many of us have an unhealthy addiction to the white stuff - as did I for years. Here's some simple and effective tips to overcome sugar cravings for good. What you’ll learn in this episode The role of minerals and which ones to focus on Healthy fats to help you curb carb cravings Gut health and sugar The top 3 (cheap) supplements for sugar cravings Show notes: http:...
Jul 21, 2018•21 min•Ep. 34
How to go from overwhelmed, overworked and stressed to maximising and mastering your time, accelerating your results and increasing your enjoyment. When we are productive and enjoy our everyday work and tasks, we have better mental, emotional and physical health and our expert guest Demir Bentley shares his proven FAST method to help you do that. What you’ll learn in this episode The 4 key elements that you need to succeed in mastering your time The rare and valuable skill we need to cultivate i...
Jul 12, 2018•58 min•Ep. 33
Having spent many years in the new age movement - doing meditation, positive affirmations, and into the law of attraction, tapping into 'the source' and 'universal consciousness', and having good successes with it in my life, I left it all behind and found Jesus. Here's why! What you’ll learn in this episode Why the new age is not all it appears to be Why we need to be very careful when it comes to spirituality How to find true, lasting fulfillment in your life Show notes: http://www.LauraRimmer...
Jul 06, 2018•41 min•Ep. 32
We are told to wear sunscreens when we go out in the sun to protect ourselves from sunburn and skin cancer but many commercial sunscreens are actually cancer-causing themselves. So how do we make sure we stay safe in the sun? That's what we'll explore in today's episode. What you’ll learn in this episode Why most sunscreens are harmful and what chemicals to watch out for Natural mineral alternatives An easy home-made sunscreen with zinc oxide, coconut oil and essential oils How to protect your s...
Jun 22, 2018•23 min•Ep. 31
Wheatgrass juice is a superfood, many call it nature's wonder food or panacea as it has innumerable benefits and nutrition qualities - from boosting immunity and energy to better skin and being used as an effective treatment for cancer, diabetes and ulcerative colitis. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why I've been drinking wheatgrass juice for 16 years and love it! How to reap its anti-aging and beautifying properties The surprising effect it has on our hair and skin Why chlorophyll is so pow...
Jun 10, 2018•32 min•Ep. 30
I interview Professor Tim Noakes on the benefits of a low carb diet and keto diet. Tim is a prolific writer and researcher and says that all disease is a result of insulin resistance and metabolic 'syndrome X' and the solution is to lower our carbohydrate intake and raise our healthy fats. If you want to stay healthy and get to your ideal weight, you'll find this episode fascinating. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to have complete food freedom and freedom from food addictions How to prev...
May 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 29
Whether we like to admit it or not, everyone wants good hair. Both men and women want thick, lustrous shiny hair and to prevent thinning. The global hair care market reached a value of US$ 85 Billion in 2017. In this episode we discuss the 15 best foods for hair growth and thickness - the best vitamins, minerals and diet for healthy hair. What you’ll learn in this episode: How your hair is hungry for nutrients and how to feed it well. The two great anti-greying superfoods The two crucial factors...
May 07, 2018•21 min•Ep. 28
My book The Alkaline 5 Diet was released in 2015. Three years on, there are some changes I would make if I was to release a second edition - this will help you take your health to the next level of greatness! What you’ll learn in this episode: Why this diet is great for the 21-day meal plan but not long term Why I now include more fat in my recommended diet Why plant-based/vegan is not the best diet Show notes: http://www.LauraRimmer.com/eh027 Listen/download in iTunes: http://www.laurarimmer.co...
Apr 30, 2018•37 min•Ep. 27
30.3 million Americans have diabetes. Another 84.1 million have prediabetes but 90% of those people are unaware they have it. In this episode we'll look at how to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes with an educated change in diet. What you’ll learn in this episode: Whether fats or carbs are contributing to the prevalence of diabetes The two foods you need to eliminate from your diet to prevent metabolic syndrome Why well-known professor Tim Noakes has changed his mind on what diet is best and h...
Apr 21, 2018•27 min•Ep. 26
These 12 principles bring together and distill down the best of what I have learnt about great diet and health over the past 17 years. Stick to these and you'll be doing pretty well and will feel and look great. Several of the principles represent common diet wisdom and are largely undisputed, several might surprise you slightly and several may shock you! That’s OK. This is new to a lot of people but the fact is, these principles are based on what us humans have thrived on for thousands of years...
Apr 09, 2018•29 min•Ep. 25
I have been following a plant-based, vegan diet for over 6 years and have now changed. Here's why I don't recommend going vegan. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why a vegan diet is so unhealthy and what I recommend instead. Why saturated animal fat is good Why the world is not going to be 'saved' by becoming vegan and how we've got it wrong The environmental and health benefits of farming meat How and why we need to be conscious consumers and stewards of the animals and earth Show notes: http...
Apr 01, 2018•49 min•Ep. 24
If I had to give only ONE piece of dietary advice to people, it would be to GET VEGETABLE OILS OUT OF YOUR DIET! There has long been a debate on good fats vs bad fats but vegetable oils are unequivocally extremely toxic to our health and sadly are in almost all packaged and processed goods, as well as fried and restaurant foods. Find out exactly why these oils are so dangerous in episode 23 of Eternal Health and what healthy fat foods you can use instead and the best oil for cooking and baking. ...
Mar 14, 2018•35 min•Ep. 23
Recipe book, health score quiz, best health video by Dr Neal Barnard, Tame Your Toxins Challenge and 45 minute 1-1 coaching call - all free! Find out more in today's episode. In this episode, you'll discover: The free online health event you can join that has attracted over 900 people How to tame your toxins How to get a free 38-page alkaline diet recipe book And more! Show notes: www.LauraRimmer.com/eh022 Free 5-Day Tame Your Toxins Health challege: www.laurarimmer.com/tyt Listen/download in iT...
Feb 27, 2018•18 min•Ep. 22
Pesticides in foods and crops has increased dramatically since the 1970s and they pose serious health risks to us. I discuss the 12 foods with the highest amount of pesticides that we should avoid and buy organic and the 15 foods that are ok to buy conventionally. Also, the best way to get the pesticides off of your fruit and vegetables and the toxins in meat and dairy. In this episode, you'll discover: The effect of pesticides on humans and our health The most common pesticides on vegetables an...
Feb 21, 2018•29 min•Ep. 21
I discuss the 9 areas of your diet and life that you need to detoxify for great health. If shedding the excess lbs for good or tackling an ongoing health issue is your goal this year, then removing those sneaky toxins is the absolute *smartest* way to do this. It’s time to reclaim and super-charge your body, gut health and immunity. In this episode, you'll discover: Restoring Your Gut health Highly acid-forming foods in your diet Your Household & Beauty Toxins Toxic water + much more! Show n...
Feb 12, 2018•22 min•Ep. 20
Accountability & support helps us increase the chances of success with our goals but when it comes to your health, there are 4 layers of accountability needed to really make sure you succeed - that's what I talk about today, as well as my own story of burnout and coming back from it. This is the third of the 3-part training on the optimum/high performance diet. In this episode, you'll discover: Why you need to know your numbers What happened when I burnt out and collapsed in 2010 Why health ...
Feb 06, 2018•28 min•Ep. 19
A plant-based, alkaline diet is the best for your health. That's a bold statement but it's true and in today's episode we explore this in some detail and the solid science that backs it up. We look at the benefits of eating alkaline foods and more plant-based meals and some real-life case studied of people who have reversed disease with this way of eating. This is the second of a 3-part training on the optimum/high performance diet. In this episode, you'll discover: How a plant-based diet turns ...
Jan 29, 2018•29 min•Ep. 18
I'm not sure if you've noticed but our society is set up for ill-health and disease. We have a choice - we can embrace the opportunity to attain great health, or we can follow the path of least resistance and reap the same ill-health that many people are facing. In this episode, I talk about what the opportunity is and how we can take advantage of it and how to avoid the health pitfalls and dangers that will make us sick, tired, overweight and unfulfilled in life if we're not careful. This is th...
Jan 22, 2018•22 min•Ep. 17
I interview voice & communication coach Lizz Summers on how to protect your voice and vocal health, plus vocal training exercises to upgrade your communication, vocal power and charisma. This will help prevent voice burn-out if you're in a career which uses your voice a lot (or are a parent constantly engaging with your children and wanting greater persuasion with them!) In this episode, you'll discover: Why looking after your voice is vital. Simple vocal exercises to warm up before a speaki...
Jan 15, 2018•55 min•Ep. 16
New year is a great time for health and weight loss resolutions - in this episode I give you the 7 solid foundations to achieve effortless slimming and to have greater energy and prevent disease, over the long term - no fads, no gimmicks, just what works. Plus, find out about my free Health Reset Challenge. In this episode, you'll discover: How the 7 keys work together to create health synergy. Alkaline foods to eat for energy. The importance of sunlight & deep oxygenation. How to cultivate ...
Jan 08, 2018•25 min•Ep. 15
The holiday period - Christmas, Easter, vacations etc - are usually a time for indulgence, weight gain, guilt and then healthy resolutions. Wouldn't it be better to avoid that whole cycle and put in place some helpful things that will enable you to stay healthy? Here are my 4 key healthy holiday eating tips and other ways to stay healthy, whilst still enjoying the festivities. In this episode, you'll discover: What your 'money foods' are and why they help you to not over-indulge The simple way t...
Dec 18, 2017•22 min•Ep. 14
