Footnotes: Fungal Infections & Posture Complications In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the hidden world of fungal infections, posture issues, and holistic foot care—and how these often-overlooked problems influence your entire body. From plantar warts and athlete's foot to fungal toenails, corns, calluses, and overgrown toe skin, we uncover what causes these conditions, early warning signs, and how to support natural healing safely and effectively.

You'll learn how fungal spores thrive, how posture and weight distribution impact chronic foot problems, and why foot health is deeply connected to circulation, immunity, stress, and biomechanical alignment. We explore essential oils, natural remedies, ozone oils, hydrogen peroxide protocols, Sunlight disinfection, and why some household products—like bleach or borax—are not ideal for long-term skin contact.

We also break down: ⭐ The early stages of toenail fungus and why quick action matters ⭐ How to improve circulation naturally for faster nail recovery ⭐ The difference between plantar warts vs. calluses vs. corns ⭐ Why "overgrown toe skin" is replacing the outdated term ingrown toenails ⭐ The Vandenbos surgery and why it’s the gold standard for chronic toe-skin overgrowth ⭐ How posture, footwear, and gait contribute to recurring foot issues ⭐ When natural remedies help—and when medical support is needed.

Whether you're a foot-care practitioner, dealing with recurring fungal infections, or exploring holistic wellness, this episode gives you tools, insights, and safer alternatives for real, long-term improvement.

Because when it comes to foot health… it's never just about the feet—it's about the whole body.

🎧 Perfect For:

✔ Holistic wellness seekers ✔ Natural remedy enthusiasts ✔ Foot care practitioners ✔ Podiatry & esthetics students ✔ Anyone dealing with chronic foot issues

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In this in-depth video, Mel Abbott explains Empower Therapies and how this powerful therapeutic approach helps individuals improve emotional well-being, mental health, and personal growth.

Empower Therapies focuses on evidence-based techniques designed to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, self-confidence issues, and life challenges. In this 41-minute detailed session, Mel Abbott clearly explains the core principles, benefits, real-world applications, and long-term impact of Empower Therapies.

If you are seeking mental health support, emotional healing, therapy education, or personal empowerment, this video offers valuable insights and practical guidance.

What you’ll learn in this video:

What Empower Therapies is and how it works

How Empower Therapies supports mental and emotional health

Benefits of Empower Therapies for individuals and professionals

Real-life therapeutic applications and outcomes

Expert insights from Mel Abbott

This video is helpful for:

People interested in therapy and mental health

Students and professionals in counselling and psychology

Individuals seeking emotional healing and self-growth

Anyone wanting to understand modern therapeutic approaches

Connect with Mel

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Our home may look clean—but what’s floating in the air could be silently harming your health. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are invisible gases released from everyday products like paint, furniture, cleaners, air fresheners, gas stoves, candles, plastics, and even cooking. Long-term exposure can impact your lungs, liver, kidneys, brain, hormones, immune system, and greatly increase health risks.

In this episode, we break down the most common VOCs found in homes, where they come from, how they affect the body, and—most importantly—what you can do to reduce exposure and protect your indoor environment.

You’ll learn about toxic VOCs in: • Paints & building materials • Paraffin candles & synthetic fragrances • Gas stoves & charcoal BBQs • Cigarette smoke & vaping • Cleaning products & solvents • Pesticides, plastics & tap water byproducts • Formaldehyde, toluene, benzene, xylene & more

We also cover VOC-exempt chemicals, why they’re confusing, how to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS), and which regulatory systems—GHS, WHMIS, OSHA, EPA & EWG—help consumers identify toxic ingredients.

🌿 Plus: The best air-purifying plants that help naturally remove VOCs like formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and nitrogen oxides. 🌲 And: which trees clean the air (and which ones increase ozone pollution).

If you want a healthier home, better indoor air quality, or guidance on lowering chemical exposure, this video is a must-watch.

⭐ What You’ll Learn

• What VOCs are and why they’re dangerous
• How VOCs accumulate in homes
• The most toxic household VOCs & where they hide
• Health risks: respiratory, neurological, hormonal & carcinogenic
• Why some “clean” products still contain VOCs
• Why paraffin candles pollute your home
• Safer alternatives: beeswax, soy, coconut, vegetable-oil candles
• Dangers of vaping & cigarette smoke
• How to read hazard labels (GHS, SDS, WHMIS)
• VOC-exempt chemicals: what they actually mean
• How to lower VOCs naturally at home
• Best VOC-filtering houseplants
• Best & worst trees for reducing air pollution

🌱 Air-Purifying Plants Mentioned

Spider Plant, Snake Plant, Peace Lily, Aloe Vera, Boston Fern, English Ivy, Rubber Plant, Golden Pothos, Bamboo Palm, Dracaena Janet Craig, Areca Palm, Gerbera Daisy, Philodendron, Weeping Fig, Chinese Evergreen.

📌 Helpful Resources

EWG Full Pesticide List: (link in video) GHS / WHMIS / OSHA information Indoor Air Quality recommendations (EPA) Safe candle alternatives & clean air guides