Primal Diet - Modern Health (Beverly Meyer, Holistic Nutritionist)

GABA is an important neurotransmitter you don’t hear about much.

Learning of my own low GABA symptoms changed my life – I should say saved my life

Is GABA Similar to Serotonin?

GABA is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. Along with Serotonin, these neurotransmitters provide the “brakes” to overstimulated nerve impulses. Keeping the brain relaxed but on purpose is their job.

Dopamine, Adrenaline, Acetylcholine, and anxiety are emotional, hormonal and neurological stimulants. They set off a chain reaction of stress, causing interference all over the body.

When our brakes are inadequate to the task, we suffer from imbalanced neurotransmitters and hormones.

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COVID Loss of Taste and Smell

Loss of smell and taste can be strong early warnings of infection, perhaps more important than fever or low oxygen. If your taste and smell suddenly disappear, get tested immediately and isolate.

Studies such as this one from the European Journal of Neurology confirm these are Covid symptoms.

Many patients report recovery of smell and taste quickly with “light” cases of Covid. Others report slower recovery. Can Zinc help recovery from the illness as well as these symptoms?

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Lies My Doctor Told Me" - book review and podcast with Dr. Ken Berry. This helpful book covers 17 "Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health". Berry questioned his conventional medical training when he tried to lose weight. He cut saturated fats, started jogging, ate more whole grains and promptly gained 10 more pounds. 

He found Robb Wolf's "The Paleo Solution" and Mark Sisson's "The Primal Blueprint" and hasn't looked back.

"Lies My Doctor Told Me" covers 17 topics. We discuss 8 in this Primal Diet - Modern Health Podcast. (Find over 135 of my other podcasts here or on my website). Thanks for listening and find Dr. Berry's book here on Amazon. 

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Are your Olive and Avocado Oils pure?
Do you trust labels? 

It’s sad but true. Labels often hide the true ingredients. 

Real Olive Oil is green and a little bitter

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Walkabout Emu Oil facts

1. Emu Oil is the richest natural source of Vitamin K2 MK-4 in the world. K2 places calcium in the body where it needs to go and can remove it from arteries, bone spurs and arthritic joints. 
2. The abundant Omega fats in Emu Oil replace fish oil. Yay!
3. As a completely whole food it contains many other nutrients in their natural form.

Highlights of this podcast on Walkabout Emu Oil

• Emu Oil is a potent anti-inflammatory, useful for gut inflammation, skin disorders and auto-immune issues of all types
• It took 20 years of breeding to get this emu species right!
• 4 caps daily with food provide 1 tsp. of oil
• How to use it topically for muscle pain, fractures and adding to kid's food 
• Excellent for heart disease caused by calcification of arteries
• Nothing is added - nothing is removed

Links to things mentioned in this podcast

• Everything you need to know in these Walkabout FAQ's
• Buy liquid or capsule Emu Oil at Walkabout Health Products or in my online store
• One of my articles on the value of K2 for kids

Avoiding hidden gluten? Avoiding gluten in bread is easy, but you need help to find the rest of it.

Whether you’re Celiac, gluten-sensitive, or eating Ancestral or Paleo, finding hidden exposure to gluten can be life-changing. It was for me – breathing a tiny bit of oat dust in my pony’s feed was enough to keep my Celiac antibodies elevated.  

Perhaps even more important? The impact your gluten can have on others. Help enlighten friends and family with this article.

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Understand lipids and cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn. Take a plunge into the chemistry of arteries, fats, the island nations of Polynesia and much more. Masterjohn writes and podcasts on all things lipid plus a huge variety of nutritional science topics.

Like many of us in wellness, Chris began to study human nutrition after a health challenge - a frightening foray into veganism. Severe anxiety disorders and a cholesterol plunge to 106 sent him to the Weston Price Foundation for answers. Fats, a lot of fats, especially saturated fats, changed his life.

It’s time to be an entrepreneur in our new economy. Things won’t be “normal” for a long time but there are many ways to earn spending money and maybe create bigger things for the future.

I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was young, creating multiple businesses, large and small. I imported and sold leather clothing from Spain in the 70’s, owned the largest dinnerware and cookware store in the Southeast in the 70’s and 80’s, and opened a chain of retail alterations and monogram stores that became a franchise in the mid-80’s.

In 1989 I became a Clinical Nutritionist and later opened my San Antonio natural health center, office suites and meeting rooms.

How did I create such diverse businesses?

It was my ability to see a niche and act to fill it

You can do this too.

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Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with food, and go for a lasting resolution.  If you have diarrhea, oily stools, gas or gut pain, my version of the Elimination Diet and Low Fodmaps Diet for IBS is worth a try.

NOTE: THIS WON'T BE EASY BUT THE PAYOFF CAN BE HUGE!

IBS at its simplest is just two things: incomplete digestion and improper absorption of food (they're different). Inflammation of the gut and yeast or bacterial overgrowth are part of IBS. They may have started after antibiotics. Or from a lifetime of grains and sugars...

Elimination diets such as Low FODMAPS, GAPS, Paleo and The Specific Carbohydrate Diet all help but I never found any of them to achieve the permanent improvement you need. My diet combines parts from all four. Try it on whatever digestive or bowel issue you have.  (See below for exceptions).  

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There are many benefits of mouth taping at night. Taping your mouth at night improves the microbiome of the mouth and gut, increases daytime energy, improves sleep, snoring and allergies, and calms anxiety.

Mouth taping can help reduce dental plaque, stop nighttime salivation and improve your breath.

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What are the causes of hypothyroidism? Is it the thyroid gland itself, another endocrine gland, estrogen dominance or illness?

Is low thyroid the problem or the symptom?

This is THE key question in a functional wellness practice

Preventative support for virus and flu is different from what to do if you get sick. The better your health the better your recovery. Don't take Echinacea or other immune boosters when you are well. It can cause problems. Save it for when/if you get sick. 

People with chronic respiratory issues, especially older people in less than optimal health or on immune-suppressant drugs seem to be more at risk for Corona. But the virus can take hold of anyone with a weakened immune system.

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Want to build a strong lean body when you're tired and overweight?

Need movement that's easy but effective?

How do you balance your hormones? And pick the right diet and supplements for energy and weight.

Here are my Clinic/Consult steps for a stronger, healthier body.

First: Check Those Carbs
Second: Balance Estrogen and Progesterone
Third: Tired & Overweight? Improve fat burning ability 
Fourth:  ** Fix Insulin Resistance **

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Genetic iron overload is greatly under-diagnosed. Males over 30 and post-menopausal females may accumulate dangerous amounts of iron in body tissues and never know it. It may be the cause of joint pain, heart disease, liver disease, impotence, diabetes, low immunity and more.

1 in 100 - 200 Americans have the complete genetic mutation for Hemochromatosis. 1 in 9 of European descent may be gene carriers.

Are YOU the ONE in the room? 

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Confused by Keto Diet pros and cons?

You're not alone... It's the most confusing and misunderstood "diet" I see with Clients.

See the full list here.

Sensory Overload can cause fatigue, inability to fight infections, and poor digestion. It can contribute to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and painful muscle tension too.

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https://www.ondietandhealth.com/paleo-diet-for-herpes-management/Adapting the Paleo Diet for Herpes is the fastest way to manage viral outbreaks.

My articles and Podcasts on Herpes supplements, the best and worst foods for Herpes, and the low Arginine diet for Herpes explore the diet needed to control HSV.

My Store also offers the Herpes Management Guide – a 90-minute PowerPoint download – to explain the diet, symptoms, medications, supplements and WHEN to take supplements, and how to avoid viral triggers.

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Using these herbs for natural allergy support can change your life. Effective and safe, you won't need traditional anti-histamines or harmful steroids.

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In "The Dental Diet", Dr. Steven Lin writes on dental health for babies and toddlers and the wonders of the oral Microbiome. Lin gives terrific info on the health of your airway, tongue, jaws and gut. In this fast-moving Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast we talk about the role of Vitamin K2, how Weston A . Price changed nutrition and dentistry, and how to help your kids grow better jaws to hold straight teeth with fewer braces and extractions.

And more....

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What do you know about GABA - the forgotten neurotransmitter?

We've heard about Serotonin and its use as an antidepressant but we seldom hear about the related GABA neurotransmitter and its effects on the body.

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The Gut-Adrenal connection with Michael Ruscio. The #1 cause of adrenal fatigue may be poor gut health, as Cortisol levels and fatigue may be unrelated if gut inflammation is present.

Dr. Ruscio spoke with me about other surprising areas where gut health affects us. Hormones, immune, brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, depression and bacterial imbalances are all affected by inflammation in the gut. Fiber and Probiotics may not be right for us and we talk about why.

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I eat the healthiest oil I can find, and Tea Seed Oil is one you’ve probably never heard of.

What is Tea Seed Oil?

Tea Seed Oil is not the same as Tea Tree Oil.

It is not an essential oil.

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How to Buy Healthy Eggs

In the grocers, look for eggs labeled PASTURE-RAISED, such as Vital Farms. Pastured hens live outdoors in movable coops.

In a Farmer's Market, ask the seller "what do you feed these chickens?"

Eggs that are colored, speckled or slightly dirty don't mean the birds were pastured. They may have been raised in a fenced dirt area with no access to bugs or forage. Eating GMO corn and soy - not a natural diet for birds.

Pastured chickens' natural diet is bugs, green plants and seeds. When insects and seeds decline in the winter, they need a grain mix in addition to most any food products from the farm.

Chickens are NOT vegetarians.

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There are several common foods to avoid with Herpes or Shingles. You may be eating these daily!

Having personally struggled with both these viruses, I’ve learned my tolerance level of these foods when well and when stressed.

Herpes viruses live in the nervous system, and when we’re overtaxed, anxious or angry, inflammatory stress hormones and other substances suppress the immune system, allowing the virus to overwhelm our defenses.

When you’re feeling strong, healthy and rested, you may be able to handle these edibles better. It’s not just the items themselves, but how your health is at the time you eat them.

Another factor is the quantity you’re eating.  A nibble?  A full plate? A combo of all four of these? It makes a difference….

What is Regenerative Grazing? How does soil affect climate, and how do cows and other ruminants have such an important role to play?

In this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast I speak with Judith Schwartz, author of one of my favorite books, to expand on these topics. "Cows Save the Planet" subtitles include: "Unmaking the deserts, rethinking climate change, bringing back biodiversity, and restoring nutrients to our food".

Whew! That's a lot but Judith makes it readable and clear. Highly recommended for science students and the rest of us who think eating less meat helps the environment.

But factory fed meats and feedlots are indeed part of the problem. The wastes of corn and soy fed cattle are collected in huge lagoons, an anaerobic breeding place for methane gases.

Grass fed ruminants (cattle, bison, sheep, deer, giraffe, camels, antelopes) chew their cud. They have split hooves which, when on pasture, mix waste, rain and saliva into the soil, fertilize it and aerate it. 

Are you getting enough calories on Paleo?

Is it time to add more carbohydrates, fat, or more Paleo calories in general?

I ask my female Clients of average weight to eat around 1800 Calories/day. Men about 2300 Calories.

In this episode:

Getting Enough Calories on Paleo

Carb Calories From Grains

Getting More Vegetable Calories

What about starchy carbs?

Animal Protein - our Main Source of Paleo Calories 

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Is Alzheimer’s Diabetes of the brain?  Alzheimer’s has been called Diabetes Type 3 for more than a decade. Numerous studies are ongoing worldwide.

This is great news for those wanting to protect the brain, despite their gene status. There is much you can do, at home, every day, to protect yourself from dementia.

How do you use Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female health?

Where do you get Iodine and how much do you need?

60 to 70% of us don't get enough. This helps explain the epidemic of Hypothyroidism I see in Consults. The entire body uses Iodine but it's key for the Thyroid.

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My secret reason why Keto is popular? My ideas may make you laugh or may make you mad, but hey it's just a blog, right?

I've always started new clients with a hard look at diet rather than selling supplements and lab tests. "Food First" is my "Primal Diet - Modern Health" podcast motto. Clients may rebel and just want pills, but the goal is to FIX problems, not take people's money for a month or two while they continue to eat and live badly.

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Wondering how to wean off Valtrex?

When is the right time?

How do you control Herpes without Valtrex?

I’ve been Consulting Clients since 1985 on a huge range of Functional Health issues. Controlling Herpes is a frequent area of my work.

Having myself struggled with HSV for decades, I know how to first get it under control, then manage it for a lifetime.

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Serve freeze dried foods for healthier cats, reduce vet bills and have happier cats. Freeze-dried cat foods cost more per serving but can change your cat's life. Don't let them suffer kidney failure, UTI's, obesity and scruffy coats. 

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Natural help for Vertigo using Chiropractic and Homeopathy has gotten me through several incidents of Vertigo.

I’ve had three sudden bouts in the last 18 months. Getting up at night and falling to the right, dizzy, unable to orient spatially. It’s scary and a danger for falling.

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If you want better health now and in the future, you have to heal leaky gut.

It may be the key to preventing and reversing autoimmune disorders which some say most ALL of us have. And helping resolve pain, bloating, allergies, headaches, rashes and more.

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I’ve recently started topical Walkabout Emu Oil for skin and vaginal comfort. I take the capsules daily for Vitamin K2 and Omega 3’s but had never used it topically until recently. I was treating Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and needed some pain and inflammation support. But what was safe to use there? AH!  Of course, my trusty Walkabout…

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Correctly dose Vitamin D. Don't guess! It's essential for short-term and long-term health in every cell of the body but you don't want to take more than you can use.

How important is Vitamin D? This article and Podcast titled "5 Ways Vitamin D Can Save Your Life" may inspire you to dose D correctly.

Learn how to correctly dose vitamin D at the website

Here’s 10 simple reasons for chronic fatigue. Get your energy back!

Low energy and fatigue are common complaints in my clinic. The causes can be complex or simple. People often focus on one extreme or the other – either one supplement “should” fix it all, or it must be a serious illness. It will be a combination of things and it’s your job to fix them. Your doctor cannot do these for you!

Self-experimentation and self-observation are key, along with good advice on where to start. Do one thing at a time and watch for changes. If you’re feeling well one day and poorly the next, what did you do differently? Keep track to find your own top causes of fatigue.  

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Mouth taping for dry mouth, CPAP and snoring is my topic on this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast with Nicholas Michalak. I don't use a CPAP machine and I don't mouth breathe during the day but I learned years ago I was mouth breathing at night. I've been taping my mouth at night ever since.

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Is a low Arginine Herpes diet permanent? Do you need to stay 100% strict with it forever?

The answers are: Yes, No and Maybe…

What is a Low Arginine Diet for Herpes?

You’ll benefit from reading my other blog posts on this and/or listening to their Podcasts. I give detailed instructions on WHY you must reduce Arginine amino acid, the foods high in Arginine and what to eat and avoid. As well as proven Supplements to help control HSV.

Check out these Podcasts and articles #1, #2, #3 and #4.

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Managing Herpes without prescription medications is what I do for my own health and with Clients. The right combination of herbs, amino acids, diet and stress management can work in both acute and recurring infections.

The Herpes family is a large one and includes HSV1, HSV2, Shingles, Epstein Barr and ChickenPox (among others). Having struggled with all of these except HSV1 I have learned how to manage them without medications.

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Most overweight people have Insulin Resistant weight gain, a specific type of fat from overeating carbohydrates. It is not from cholesterol. Carbohydrates are stored temporarily in the blood as Triglycerides and then stored as fat if not needed for cellular fuel (exercise, metabolism).

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The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps you address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time.

The goal of all natural health care is to resolve the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. If you’re treating your thyroid lab numbers but not checking adrenal function you may be missing something!

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When to take Bioidentical Hormones? This is a frequent question from my Clients. Who should take them? Does every post-menopausal woman need them? If so, which hormones are good and which to avoid?

First differentiate between Bioidentical Hormones and Synthetic hormones.

J. Stanton is one of those really intelligent people who gets his mind into everything.  He's a writer and researcher, and his book "The Gnoll Credo" is a beautiful fantasy tale combining Stanton's interests in archaeology, anthropology and what constitutes "truth and beauty".

Stanton was a speaker at the 2012 Ancestral Health Symposium at Harvard, speaking on the topic of HUNGER. I was struck by some of his data and conclusions (both agreeing and disagreeing), and here's our interview to tell you more.  HINT:  Humans are predators.  In fact, we're the top predator alive since T.Rex roamed.  Predators think, eat, and act differently than prey.  We hunt, eat and rest.  Prey grazes constantly as a way to keep alert and energized, ready to run when needed. Our digestive and nervous systems are completely different.

Obesity and hunger have a complex relationship.  Bingeing on cookies, eating cake even though you know it will make your gluten-free body hurt, and having most any processed food fools our satiety/satisfaction centers in the short run. In the long run, the nutrient deficiencies caused by eating processed starches makes us overeat, attempting to find that FAT or CALCIUM or B12 that our body needs right now!  We are driven by hunger, and the more overweight you are, or real-food deprived you are, the more you crave.  But isn't it easier when hungry to grab a bag or box of something rather than shop for, cook and eat that prime rib which is what you really want!  Yes!  We'll take the easy way out and pretend that our desire for fatty red meat isn't true or correct.

Personally, I think advertising has a lot to do with this brainwashing effect, as well as the synthetic chemicals put in food to fool our taste buds.  I talk to Stanton about this here as it was not discussed at Harvard. Haven't we all had that experience of thinking "Wow, this is the BEST thing I ever put in my mouth", as we stare at a mournful pile of franchised factory "food"? Darn, those food engineers really did a good job on these....

As predators, what we really want and what satisfies us and allows us to just STOP eating, is the protein and fat we hunted for millions of years.  You know how it is when you eat a really solid breakfast with plenty of meats, fats, eggs and veggies, and you are fueled for hours!  Unlike juice and cereal which sends you into an adrenaline rush when your blood sugar crashes a little while later.  What does adrenaline feel like?  Irritable, anxious, moody, and just plain unsatisfied!  In fact, its part of the flight-or-fight response, as in "I need food now because I'm in some sort of big trouble".

Nutrient Dense food that turns off the Hunger Center in our brain.... that's the ticket and is why Paleo/Primal/Ancestral diets such as my Diet For Human Beings are so satistying with so little food.  There's lots more to listen to in this show, so tune in to an interesting discussion on What Is Hunger, and Why Are We Hungry.

Check out some of Stanton's blogs on everything from Dental Plaque, to Footwear, to, well, you name it, and he talks about it.  He's at gnolls.org.  You're going to learn something new, and that's a promise I can keep!

A large 2019 study found heavy metals in baby foods. Dozens of well-known brands and products were tested. Arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury were found in 95% of the 13 types of products tested: cereals, snack foods, fruits, juices and vegetables.

Smaller tests have been run but this was a large study of 168 products in 61 brands. "Healthy Babies Bright Futures" study was published in Consumer Reports and many industry journals in October 2019.

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Need some good foods for constipation? Chronic constipation and occasional constipation have different causes and need different support.

Either way, these ideas help to know what to eat for constipation and reduce laxative use, toxic stool softeners and excess dosing of Magnesium. (All Vitamins and Minerals need to be in balance - taking too much of one can throw others into deficit. Here is a well-balanced multi).

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Prevent adrenal fatigue, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion with real salt to keep you hydrated. Himalayan or Sun-Dried Solar salts are essential to electrolyte balance. (See my Electrolyte Hydration Drink below). Water alone will not hydrate you. In fact....

Too much plain water can flush away your minerals 

With adrenal fatigue, we tend to excrete salt and be somewhat dehydrated since the cells can't hold water without salt.  If you then become overheated, you can experience heat exhaustion or, even worse, heat stroke from the dehydration.

The reverse is true too. If you have had heat exhaustion, it can damage your adrenals and lead to chronic fatigue.

I know this -- it happened to me.

Heat never bothered me until I did the 6-Day Course - similar to the old Outward Bound program. Spend a few days conquering your fears by jumping off cliffs with a zip-line, running uphill, and various physical and mental exertions. Crowded bunk cabins had no A/C and bathrooms were far away. Water was not encouraged nor was salt.

The Adirondacks were in a heat wave that summer but there was no reduction in activities. I got severely dehydrated, overheated from exercise and hot cabins, and stopped sweating. I began to hallucinate and had to leave the Course. 

Over the next 2 weeks, my Adrenals crashed. I lost 13 pounds of muscle which I never got back. (Cortisol is strongly connected with muscle function). I have struggled with low Cortisol and chronic fatigue ever since. I still can't sweat and must restrict many outdoor activities.

My Electrolyte ReHydration Drink 

Fill a bottle 2/3 rd's full of Spring or Mineral water, or reverse-osmosis water (NO alkalized water). Top with 100% Organic Juice. 

Add 3 large pinches of Himalayan Salt, about a tsp., or some Salt Sole. 

Shake and drink after sweating.

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

• A change in sweating is a key symptom. If you are hot and stop sweating you are headed for heat stroke
• You feel overheated or disoriented
• Flushed red skin
• Throbbing head or nausea
• Your temperature elevates as high as 105 

Heat Exhaustion can wipe you out for weeks. Heat Stroke can kill you.

What to do if you suspect Heat Stroke 

1. Quickly get body temperature down. Find shade and drench with water, or get into water.
2. Drink water slowly, with 2 tsps. added salt and some kind of sugar such as fruit juice or actual sugar (see below).
3. Call 911 for an IV saline solution and cooling body packs.
4. Find a fan!

Who is susceptible to Adrenal Fatigue and Heat Stroke?

Everyone! Playing sports, hiking, gardening, sitting in saunas or by the pool can all cause critical overheating. The elderly, ill and those on diuretics are less able to handle heat.

Swimming is a common cause of dehydration. Hot sun, active play... You're sweating even though you don't realize it. 

Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenals regulate sodium, potassium , calcium and magnesium - the 4 key electrolytes. If you're overheated, the adrenals burn out trying to keep sodium and potassium in balance. Supporting your adrenals now can prevent heat exhaustion. I have many articles on the adrenals and adrenal support products in my online store such as this one and this one. Test and treat your adrenals!

A craving for salt is a common symptom of low adrenal function. I use fine ground Himalayan Salt like this one generously on my food and add it to my water in the Texas summer - maybe 1/4 tsp. several times a day. Or make a salt sole (So-Lay) - the briny liquid mixes quickly in water.

Avoid commercial white salt. It is highly processed and contains additives that make it hard to absorb. Choose Himalayan or Sun-Dried Sea Salt. And stay cool!

The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time.

The goal of natural (Functional Medicine) health care is resolving the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. If you're treating your thyroid lab numbers but not checking adrenal function you may be missing something!

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Lysine for Herpes – A Track Record of Success

People have taken Lysine for Herpes and Shingles for decades. Being a sufferer myself, I depend on Lysine as ONE supplement to help manage the Herpes virus. Along with diet changes and other key supplements.

Lysine and Arginine amino acids (proteins) counteract each other. The virus “feeds on” and is triggered by excess Arginine.

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What to eat on Paleo? Paleo, Ancestral, Primal, Diet For Human Beings (my DVD) is how people evolved to eat.

Paleo is not Keto, Fasting, Carnivore, calorie restriction, No-Carb or a lot of other “diets”.

Here’s a definitive guide from my 25 years eating this way, and teaching Clients the REAL Paleo Diet.

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Before listing intermittent fasting pros and cons for women, first realize there is no single definition of Intermittent Fasting.

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Is it really possible to get help for bunions without surgery?

Most bunions can be helped if you commit to the process. For bunion relief, know the causes of bunions and make a long-term plan for change. This is the goal of the work in my San Antonio natural health clinic and in my Primal Diet – Modern Health podcasts. Fix the cause as well as the symptom!

I use castor oil for dry eye relief. I'm prone to red itchy eyes, Blepharitis and crusty specks on my eyelashes when I wake up. I had my eye doctor check for erosion of the cornea or bacterial infection, then I began using increased EPA/DHA, warm compresses, eye massage (see below) and castor oil for my dry eyes. This also works for Demodex lash infection. 

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https://www.ondietandhealth.com/castor-oil-for-dry-eye-relief/

Here's an intro to GABA and Serotonin deficiency and a short Brain Quiz to help tell the two apart. Welcome to your Brain!

GABA and Serotonin are our two main inhibitory neurotransmitters.

Inhibitory sounds like a bad thing, but we need balance between excitatory and inhibitory aspects in all functions in the body.
Just as there's light and dark, and fast and slow, we need both in balance.
Why do we need Inhibitory and Excitatory Neurotransmitters in balance?

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I'm often asked about the differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying.

Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but it makes sense to supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well.

So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the processing method and the type of fish all matter.

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https://www.ondietandhealth.com/5-differences-between-fish-oil-and-cod-liver-oil/

Ferritin measures the amount of iron stored in the body outside of the red blood cells. Women with no menstrual cycles can accumulate iron in joints, veins, the heart, pancreas and liver. This can cause joint pain, diabetes, hypertension, strokes, hypothyroidism, hair loss, weight gain/weight loss, cardiovascular irregularities and much more.

Natural help for dry eye symptoms can reduce dry eye itching, pain and burning without prescription eye drops or medical intervention.

Castor Oil has been a part of my daily home treatment for dry eye for several years.  This article and Primal Diet – Modern Health Podcast explain exactly what to buy and how to use Castor Oil for dry eye. Don’t use drug store Castor Oil – study this article!

While organic Castor Oil brought some relief for my dry eye (and is a great moisturizer for my eye area), I needed more support for dry eyes with aging.

Having worked since 1985 as a Clinical Nutritionist in San Antonio, I prefer natural treatment options. Info on my Health Journey is here.

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I have decades of personal experience with the best and worst foods for Herpes. With Primary Immunodeficiency, my immune system is genetically low. Even with weekly Gamma Globulin infusions I have to watch for Herpes food triggers. 

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The correct supplements for adrenal fatigue changed my life more than once. First diagnosed with low cortisol after a heat stroke in 1987, I fell to almost complete adrenal failure in 2001 after severe Epstein Barr Virus.

My goal has always been to repair the adrenals, not just take things for fatigue. I never went on the steroids I was told I'd need. I took rebuilding supplements and made changes in my life.    

Want more energy? REPAIR the Adrenals and Thyroid. Don't overcome "fatigue" with coffee or other stimulants. Here's some very personal tips and supplements for adrenal fatigue repair.  

5 Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue 

1. Passion Flower calms body and mind to help you sleep, focus, and overcome anxiety. To repair the adrenals you have to fix the "wired" before you fix the "tired".
2. Licorice makes Cortisol last longer. You want this kind from Amazon, not this one with Glycyrrhizzin removed. That works for reflux and ulcers. Or get Licorice tincture to add to your water during the day (don't take it after 5 PM). 
3. Adrenal Cortex is different from Adrenal Glandulars. I sell this one in my online store. It's derived only from the inner Adrenal Cortex and no outer Adrenal Medulla like regular glandulars have. The Medulla makes Epinephrine, so regular glandulars can make you speedy. 
4. Systemic Formulas Ga - Adrenal is the #2 product in my clinic and online store (after D3 Complete with K2). This 40 year old product was designed by a master Herbalist. It worked for me in the 80's and still works today. It's ideal at 3 PM - or take as desired. It's not a stimulant but will lift you gently out of fatigue. It works well with Premier Adaptogen, packaged together here. 
5. B Vitamins may help. Try a mix of Phosphorylated B's plus MTHF like this one.

5 Tips for Adrenal Fatigue Repair

1. Sleep. Nap. Meditate. You cannot fix fatigue until you stop overwork, worry and lack of sleep. Calming yourself is the best way to have more energy. In addition to the Passion Flower above, add some Systemic Formulas N3 - Relaxa day and/or night. Try both before bed, during the night if you're restless, or take in the daytime to stay calm.
2. Stop Caffeine. Beating up the adrenals will not help them repair!
3. Keep blood sugar stable. The adrenals play a huge role in blood sugar management. Give them a break with more proteins, fats and vegetables and a lot less starchy carbs or sugar. Eat on a schedule. Here's my DVD on "The Diet For Human Beings". 
4. Get lab facts! Test both the thyroid and the adrenals to know which (or both) need help. Test - don't guess. This article has tons more about saliva testing. This has some quick tests you can do at home. Here's how to test your thyroid properly, even when your doctor thinks TSH is sufficient.
5. Acknowledge it's your responsibility to take charge of your life. No one else can make your life calmer and happier. Trust me - I worked myself into the Hospital twice before I learned to "Grow Up"!

Blog Posts with more info

What I do for Chronic Adrenal Fatigue here

10 Reasons for Chronic Fatigue here

Top 5 Supplements for Stress and Fatigue here

The Hidden Link Between Thyroid and Adrenal Problems here

Test Adrenal Function at Home here

The digestive systems of herbivores and carnivores tells a lot about what each are meant to eat. Humans model carnivore digestion patterns.

Digestive systems of herbivores vs. carnivores

I began researching equine digestion to check a hunch that my elderly pony had an ulcer.  She was biting her sides and seemed uncomfortable.

In learning her non-human digestive system, several points became clear.  

Some creatures are born to be vegetarians, and some are not. Should humans be vegetarians? Looking at differences in digestion may help answer that question.   

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I'm always looking for natural ways to help anxiety and stress. Both in myself and with clients.

If you're stuck at home waiting for a virus, or another life issue has you struggling and fearful, you're dealing with acute anxiety. But many of us deal with chronic anxiety as well.

I was in my 50's before I finally realized I'd been struggling with anxiety all my life but never recognized it. That shocked me so much I decided to see if others were experiencing unacknowledged anxiety, and if so, offer natural help for reducing anxiety.

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Choosing safer sunscreen? Avoid synthetic chemicals that absorb through the skin, get correct protection, and soak up some Vitamin D while you're at it. Here's how, including numerous links at the bottom of the page...

Five types of sunscreens

1). Organic Filters: synthetic chemical combos that absorb sun's radiation, preventing it from entering the skin. Here's a case where the word "organic" is bad.

2). Traditional Mineral Sunscreens reflect damaging rays. Most include zinc oxide or titanium oxide. They appear white on the skin since they reflect light.

3). Nano-Mineral sunscreens have tiny nano-particles of zinc and titanium oxide. Their safety is questioned as they may penetrate the skin, but they're still safer than organic filters.

4). Clothes and shade work well!

5). Healthy skin burns less. The Paleo Diet may change your tanning future.

Sunscreen ingredients to avoid

• Oxybenzone is common in commercial sunscreens. Linked to elevated estrogen, endometriosis and allergic reactions. 
• Retinyl Palmitate is a form of Vitamin A linked to skin tumors and lesions. It doesn't "help" sunscreen protection. Avoid it.
• Spray sunscreen is too easy to inhale. Use topicals.
• High SPF's only protect against UVB burning rays. They don't block UVA rays that age the skin, affect your immune system and promote skin cancer. You're not safe just because you aren't burning.
• Parabens and PABA
• Sunscreen/bug repellant combos - too many unpronounceable ingredients!

Are Mineral Sunscreens Safer?

In general, yes. But commercial brands of zinc and titanium sunscreens may still contain chemicals in the lotion. If you can't pronounce it, don't use it.

Many brands now use BOTH chemical and mineral filters. Read those labels or use the EWG sunscreen guide below.

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Proponents of alkaline diets and alkaline water get it wrong. Why aren’t pH altered waters and “alkaline” diets the cure-all we’ve been told?

My view on pH is based on hard-earned personal knowledge, working to regain my health.

Here’s what I’ve learned…

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Latin American Paleo Cooking is a terrific new book of authentic Latin foods using Paleo substitutes for flour and sugar. You'll find plantains, cassava flour, potato, coconut flour, tapioca starch and more.

Author Amanda Torres (The Curious Coconut) adapted her Puerto Rican mother-in-law's family recipes to a Paleo-safe diet. Amanda holds a Masters in Neuroscience and used Paleo foods and lifestyle principles to lose 80 pounds and recover from IBS and the auto-immune skin disorder H.S. 

Having found Tara Grant's wonderful book on this disorder ("The Hidden Plague") Amanda was inspired to go Keto, heal her Leaky Gut and get her immune system under control. But she missed those Latin foods! (Listen to my podcast with Tara Grant on healing autoimmune disorders with diet awareness here).

"Latin American Paleo Cooking" has 80 recipes without grains or dairy and most are Autoimmune Paleo adapted. 

Starchy roots, tubers, and fruits make the dough for the many types of fritters, pancakes and turnovers featured here. There are desserts too but go easy on the starches and sugars... They're high in calories and may not digest well if you have issues with starchy carbs.

Try some of these: Garlic Lime Shredded Chicken; Fried Plantain Sandwich on page 72 (pictured here), Queso Blanco on page 170 - white "cheese" made from Amanda's secret ingredients. It melts and stretches like regular Latin Queso! It's used in 9 recipes.

For dessert, try the Coconut Milk Pudding or the "Rice" Pudding made from Yucca.  Chapters include Quick and Easy; Fiesta Foods; Family Dinners; The Essentials, and more. 

Ingredients are available in Latin Grocery stores as well as online. Enjoy!

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Taping your mouth at night improves the microbiome of the mouth and gut, increases energy, improves sleep, snoring, and allergies, and calms anxiety. I've been mouth taping at night for 15 years!

This Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast gives details on how and why to tape and other ideas to reduce snoring and allergies. The info is here in this blog post as well. 

Key Concept: The mouth is for eating. The nose is for breathing. Taping your mouth at night is the natural and correct way your body wants to breathe

When we snore or breathe through the mouth we deplete carbon dioxide - an essential blood gas that needs to be in balance with oxygen. Slowing the breath and breathing through the nose help increase carbon dioxide and can improve whole body chemistry.

Topics I cover on this Podcast:

1. Why you get deeper sleep and less snoring
2. How taping your mouth can improve asthma and allergies
3. Improving dental health and breath
4. Achieving a calmer mind 
5. The benefits of Nitric Oxide and Carbon Dioxide
6. How to tape

Links to things I mention:

• Treat your allergies with Quercitin or D-Hist, and homeopathic Histaminum. Handle the allergens in your environment too, such as the cat that sleeps on your pillow. More on allergies here. 
• If you have a chronic sinus infection Nutribiotic Nasal Spray may help.
• Here’s a podcast I did with the world’s top trainer of Buteyko Breathing. It’s really helpful to learn more about how breathing affects your life! Especially if you snore or have asthma... 
• 3M Micropore tape on Amazon

Natural flea control for dogs and cats can work very well. Natural pet care in general, is not hard and can change the quality of your pet’s life. That article has more info. And this one on feeding more Species Appropriate food.

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Are you using Functional Medicine to get well? Working with a practitioner who takes the time to review your lifestyle and food, and run better labs that give deeper insights? Do you and your provider have the same point of view - that everything you do, your living environment, your genetics, your emotions and your Microbiome all affect you?

In this podcast with Susan Blum, MD our topic is using Functional Medicine to get well. We talk about genetics, Nature and Nurture, elimination diets, the power of Silence, and that keyword - inflammation.

Whether your practitioner calls themselves Functional, Integrative, Holistic or Naturopathic, the goal is to change your future as well as your present. 

Topics we cover in this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast 

• WHY is my issue occurring and what can be done to fix the cause, not the symptom?
• What is "whole person medicine?"
• Why random supplements won't fix you
• How to be a good patient

Links to things Dr. Susan Blum mentions

• Find more about the specialty of Functional Medicine 
• The Blum Center for Health in New York
• Dr. Blum's favorite App at Calm.com

https://www.ondietandhealth.com/fix-your-childs-stomach-aches/https://www.ondietandhealth.com/fix-your-childs-stomach-aches/Why is it important to fix your child’s stomach aches?

Many parents don’t realize their kids hurt. Children don’t know tummies are not supposed to hurt. They may think it’s normal.

I did not know my gut was not supposed to hurt when growing up. As an adult I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease but decades of malabsorption took their toll on my bones and growth.

I always ask kids and teens in Consults if anything hurts. The question can surprise them, especially if they’re seeing me for “allergies”.

Explaining that pain (or constipation, gas, diarrhea) is not right and we want to fix it helps them understand WHY we’ll be changing their diet.

For other kids, stomach aches become a negotiating factor when they want out of doing something. It can be a problem figuring out real tummy aches from imaginary ones.

Either way, it’s important to address.

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Body fat comes primarily from excess Carbohydrates.

It’s not general “excess calories” that usually cause weight gain.

Calories from steak, vegetables and Olive Oil don’t convert to adipose tissue (fat).

Carbs = Adipose Tissue = Body Fat

Are there valid reasons to avoid coconut oil, meat, milk or water?   Should coconuts be off the menu?

My clients occasionally do see problems with coconuts (and I do too).  Sometimes it’s the oil and sometimes issues occur with the meat or milk.

Coconuts can offer wonderful health benefits, both internally and externally, but like all things, they may not be right for YOU.  Check out these questions and try going coconut-free for a few weeks before consuming again.  Watch for effects in any area.

Self-experimentation is one of the cornerstones of the Paleo/Ancestral lifestyle. Here are 6 reasons to try a coconut-free experiment.

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One of the diet rules we all “know” is that salt is bad for us.  So why is real salt so important?  Can it be a key to health recovery?

Salt was one of the earliest trade items and helped establish trade routes and villages all over the world.  It was often used as money.

Salt was traditionally used to preserve food.  It’s value was in allowing meats and vegetables to be salted and stored for later consumption, a huge advantage over having to hunt and gather fresh food all the time. Neanderthals mined salt, as well as ancient Chinese.

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GABA Neurotransmitter for Anxiety and Addiction

GABA is our main inhibitory (stabilizing) neurotransmitter and a regulator of anxiety and addiction.

It helps us stay calm and avoid sympathetic flight or fight mode.  It governs dozens of functions in the mind and body.

Along with Serotonin, GABA provides the brakes in our body (the "slow-slow"), much as Dopamine and Acetyl-Choline provide the "go-go". Like yin and yang, we need both to be balanced.

In our natural state as hunters and gatherers, we only went into alarm mode if a real or potential threat was encountered.

But our nervous systems in modern however perceive much of our day as threat. Deadlines, traffic, money, and worries of all types.  We can feel endangered just by missing a phone call or freeway exit.

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Are bone broth and collagen safe with Herpes or Epstein Barr viruses? If you are using collagen powder or bone broth for your daily soup or smoothie you may be making a mistake.

Broth and Collagen can be excellent protein choices when you are well. But if you struggle with recurring Herpes, Shingles or EBV these protein foods feed Retroviruses with high Arginine.

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Looking for Herpes antiviral support options? There are more choices than antiviral prescriptions. Let’s review some.

Who Am I?
I have a disorder of the Immune System called Primary Immunodeficiency. I’ve struggled with Herpes, Shingles, Epstein Barr (it’s a member of the HSV family too) for 5 decades. Treatment for the immune deficiency (CVID) began in 2016 and has helped greatly but I still manage my HSV daily.

I am a Clinical Nutritionist – not a Nutritionist or Dietician – in practice since 1985. We work similarly to naturopaths.

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Here are the best supplements for Herpes I have used and carry in my Online Store. More anti-viral supplement support is found here. The Herpes Supplement Pack includes these and several more.

I have never taken prescription medications for Herpes (too many side effects, including B12 deficiency). It’s controllable with a low Arginine diet, stress management and supplements.

Read more (or listen to my podcast) on controlling Herpes without prescription medications.

To see the full list see

https://www.ondietandhealth.com/my-5-best-supplements-for-herpes/

Can eggs cause Gallbladder Problems? Yes! I have seen many client's digestive and Gallbladder symptoms improve after eliminating eggs.

What Does the Gallbladder Do?

The liver makes bile and sends it to the Gallbladder tucked under the liver. It concentrates and stores bile until needed to digest fats in your food.

The Gallbladder is connected to the top of the small intestine (the Duodenum) by a bile duct. As you eat, the gallbladder pumps bile through the duct and into the intestine, emulsifying fats for digestion by the enzyme Lipase. These fats carry the fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, K and E throughout the body. 

Gallbladder/Biliary Dysfunction

There are ducts in the liver bringing bile to the Gallbladder as well as the duct going from the Gallbladder to the Small Intestine. All of this can become inflamed and congested with bacteria, cholesterol, stones, and other waxy substances ("sludge"). This is often overlooked by patients and doctors who don't monitor the biliary system until a gall bladder attack sets off a crisis. It may be too late to save the Gallbladder if the blockage or number of stones is too great. Doctors often remove the Gallbladder even when the blockage is not that bad, and will say you don't really need your Gallbladder and can eat whatever you want once it's gone. 

If possible, take it as a warning, get the facts, and change your diet ASAP. You need that Gallbladder! Removing the Gallbladder may not remove the actual cause of the problem. It may not be the Gallbladder's fault it became congested.

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Do Carbs and Candida cause weight gain?

Calories from excess Carbohydrates is usually the reason for weight gain. Barring severely low Thyroid function or genetic disorders, it’s the carbs that cause Candida, Metabolic Syndrome, pre-diabetes, Diabetes Type II, Obesity, and all their side effects.

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Gaba deficiency symptoms are diverse and can affect the whole body.  If you struggle with pain, anxiety, IBS, reflux, sweaty hands, insomnia or dozens of other health concerns, you may be showing Gaba deficiency symptoms.

Gaba and Serotonin are considered the “Inhibitory” or “braking” neurotransmitters.  Dopamine and Acetylcholine are the energizing or “accelerating” ones.

The “go-go’s” and the “slow-slow’s” as I call them.

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Are Keto, Paleo and Low Carb the same?

The answer is....

No...

Yes...

Sort of!

Similar in many ways but different in others.  New Clients often get these diets confused.

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Are you eating dinner too early? The best time to eat dinner may change your sleep and energy.

Waking at 3 AM is a common problem. It sometimes relates to “Nocturnal Hypoglycemia”, low blood sugar during the night.

Nocturnal Hypoglycemia has several main causes:

1. Eating too many carbohydrates, sugars, starch, alcohol and juice during the day
2. Not eating enough protein and fat during the day (always avoid Canola, Corn and Soy Oil though)
3. Eating too early relative to your bedtime

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For most people, no. It's common to have EBV Antibodies. EBV is Mono, an infectious Virus many of us got when younger. For some people, it is now "Reactivated Epstein Barr" where the virus may have become a top priority, or is one of several concurrent immune challenges.

The questions are: how high are your antibodies and is the virus causing your health issues or just another symptom of being run down?

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There are many pros and cons of latex mattresses, mostly pro! The more you learn about this natural material, the more there is to love.

My first latex mattress was too firm - I did not pick one suited for my slender frame.

Then I found FloBeds and learned the secret of a great bed - every mattress FloBeds makes is customized for you and for anyone sharing the bed.

I now have 2 FloBeds mattresses and give them AND the company a 5-star rating.

Where does body fat come from?

It’s not from overeating protein, healthy fats or vegetables.

Why is it SUCH A SECRET in the news where body fat comes from?

Do we need expensive drugs to get rid of it?

What if Steak, Eggs and Guacamole could actually drop fat without drugs?

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A Paleo Elimination Diet is useful to look for food intolerances and digestive issues. But foods can also cause a wide variety of symptoms: rashes, throat clearing, snoring, reflux, pain in various areas of the body and more.

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Heart disease and cholesterol science evidence says that heart disease is both more complex and more simple than eating (or not eating) bacon and eggs.

Cholesterol does NOT cause heart disease. Many, many independent studies confirm this. This article explains how even the USDA agreed with this in 2015.

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Are your periods toxic? Is your body discarding toxic waste when you flow?

Some Raw Vegan bloggers began to claim periods are toxic wastes leaving the body as early as 2017. They say that periods are not necessary.

Have heavy flow or painful periods? Stop eating all fats, proteins and cooked food and your painful periods may stop.

The diet guidelines? Raw grains, raw vegetables, raw fruit. No fat, no meat, no eggs.

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Need help choosing the best grain free cat food? I am a Functional Health coach and teach my (human) Clients to primarily eat foods we ate before Agriculture and factories. Our historical diet.

The same is true for pets.

What Do Cats Eat in Nature?

• Cats are “Obligate Carnivores”. They eat meat and all of the animal that comes with the meat – organs, bones, (some of the) feathers, stomach contents, etc.
• Cats don’t graze on grass like an herbivore. They take a bite or two in the summer to help with fur balls.
• Cats enjoy an egg now and then along with the bird that laid it.
• If they can stalk it, it looks like food to them.
• They don’t dig potatoes, eat fruit, lentils, nuts, or grains (grass seed).

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Are you using the Lysine Arginine ratio for Herpes support? Correctly?

Lysine and Arginine are two of twenty amino acids (proteins). Proteins are building blocks for hundreds of things – muscles, neurotransmitters, blood cells, enzymes and more.

Lysine is one of Eight Essential Amino Acids, meaning we do NOT make Lysine so MUST get it in our diet. The Standard American Diet can be deficient in Lysine because it is grain-based. Is this why 40 to 60% of Americans have HSV infections?

Arginine comes in food, and we can also make it. So it is not one of the eight essential aminos.

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Is your hair care making you sick?

Skin and scalp absorb things easily, sending them straight into the bloodstream.

The moisturizer you put on your skin disappears, right? Your body just ate it!

Would you consume the chemicals and colors in hair dye or shampoo? Or breathe ammonia, chlorine or formaldehyde?

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Ever wonder how stress triggers herpes outbreaks?

And why?

How does the herpes virus flare so quickly after stress, fear or trauma?

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Having trouble staying asleep? Waking up too early or restless after 3 AM?

This is a common issue with Clients. Addressing these 4 areas helps most everyone sleep better through the night.

If you're ready to make some changes to your daily habits, or add some proven supplement support, let's get to work.

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This is a topic that could fill four newsletters, but I want to mention some points about grains that I feel strongly about.
First let’s talk about gluten.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and spelt, and is a contaminant in most oats as they are often shipped or processed with wheat.  Gluten-free diets are becoming well-known now, and many scientific studies are showing that gluten intolerance is much more common than previously suspected.

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Does cholesterol cause heart disease? Scientists and health professionals have said “NO” for 50 years. The USDA finally agrees! The previously recommended 300 mg. a day cholesterol limit (the amount in one egg and 1 cup of chicken) was quietly removed from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. The government acknowledged there is no link between cholesterol and... Keep Reading >

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Mark Sisson joins me on Primal Diet – Modern Health to talk about fitness over 40, especially for women in their 40’s and 50’s. We’ve got plenty of other topics too. Standing desk chairs? Body composition on Paleo? Amount of carbs for maintenance after weight loss? Yep! Mark explains WHY fitness over 40 so important.... Keep Reading >

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Blood pressure myths may prevent you from fixing the cause of your hypertension. For one, is your pressure high enough to need medication? Normal pressure was 170/98 until the 1970’s. Now we’re told to keep it under 140 or 120, with the help of a lifetime of drugs.  Blood pressure rises in response to stress,... Keep Reading >

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Here’s Herpes and Shingles help for these painful viruses that impact our social life. Certain Paleo-friendly foods have a huge effect on feeding these viruses. Avoiding certain nuts and seeds is critical and perhaps gelatin as well. Did you know that bone broth is high in Arginine, the opposite of the essential amino Lysine which... Keep Reading >

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Beat belly bloat and get to the cause of your gut discomfort. Here’s 10 specific causes of a bloated belly and steps to take to get it under control. Fasts and detox diets may work for a few days but if the underlying issue is not found, the problem has not been fixed. Go for... Keep Reading >

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Leaky Gut Symptoms, Causes and Tests. Leaky Gut plays a huge role in autoimmune disorders and chronic health issues. It is both a cause and an effect of illness and food intolerance.  What causes Leaky Gut Syndrome? What are the symptoms? Is there a reliable Leaky Gut test? What is the role of foods such... Keep Reading >

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Understand thyroid toxins, nutrients and goitrogens and their effects on thyroid function. The thyroid is highly sensitive to certain foods, heavy metals and chemicals that displace Iodine or disrupt the manufacture or conversion of T4 hormone and the active T3.  Here’s some of the topics on this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast: How mercury... Keep Reading >

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