S7 E91 Navigating Lipedema, Inflammation & Manufacturing a yummy Snack with Siouxie

Robin chats with Siouxie about her personal journey with health challenges, particularly focusing on her experience with lipedema and inflammation. They discuss the importance of understanding ingredients in food and products, the journey of creating healthy gummy bears, and the significance of transparency in manufacturing.

Siouxie emphasizes the need for community support and the importance of making informed choices for health and wellness. She also shares insights into the challenges of navigating the manufacturing world and ensuring high-quality, non-toxic ingredients in her products. They touch on how cotton is a dirty crop sprayed with glyphosate, making organic cotton tampon swaps a healthier choice. They also highlight how our skin is our largest organism and how our feet absorb 86% of what they come into contact with, emphasizing the importance of non-toxic living.

Resources

Foundation⁠www.lipidemafoundation.org⁠

Siouxie's blog "⁠365 Days of Awesome,⁠"

⁠Glyphosate Girl, Kelly Ryerson ⁠

⁠Kelly Ryerson's podcast episode ⁠⁠S4E61⁠⁠⁠Moms Across America website⁠

⁠Food Babe ⁠

Where you can find Siouxie:

Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube @scrummysweetsco

Website⁠www.scrummysweets.com⁠

Amazon⁠Scrummy Sweets⁠

Takeaways

• Lipedema is a common but often unrecognized condition. (affecting 1 out of 11 women)

• Chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues.

• Understanding ingredients is crucial for health management.

• Creating healthy alternatives can empower consumers.

• Transparency in product ingredients builds trust.

• Community support is vital for those with health challenges.

• Small changes can lead to significant health improvements.

• It's important to advocate for oneself in health matters.

• The manufacturing process comes with many challenges, but it is worth the effort for healthier products.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Susie Boshoff's Journey

03:29 Health Challenges and Discovering Lipedema

06:37 Understanding Lipedema and Its Impact

09:19 The Role of Inflammation in Health

12:29 The Importance of Ingredient Awareness

15:41 The Journey to Creating Healthy Gummy Bears

18:20 Navigating the Manufacturing Process

21:38 Transparency in Product Ingredients

28:03 Unraveling Natural Flavors and Colors

34:43 The Importance of Ingredient Transparency

42:47 Navigating Food Manufacturing Challenges

47:45 Creating Health-Conscious Treats

54:02 Empowering Health Journeys

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