What to do about an elevated Coronary Calcium Score? Your doctor ordered this CT Scan to check for heart issues. What is the cause of elevated coronary calcium and what are the possible solutions? Asking what else you can do than taking Statin drugs is a legitimate question. A CT Heart scan gives you a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score based on the amount of Calcium seen in the arterial walls of the Heart. The Score can be 0 - 400 or ... Keep Reading >
Choosing the Best Grain Free Cat Food
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 ... Keep Reading >
4 Good Foods for Constipation (and No Laxatives)
Need some good foods for constipation? Chronic constipation and occasional constipation have different causes and need different support. Either way, here are ideas to help 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). 4 Good Foods for ... Keep Reading >
How Stress Triggers Herpes Outbreaks
Ever wonder how stress triggers herpes outbreaks? And why? How does the herpes virus flare so quickly after stress, fear or trauma? A Brief History of your Immune System In the "long ago" times, we hunted, traveled, built shelters, loved, died, feasted or went hungry. Occasionally we had to fight for our lives with a bear or other hunters. When life is quiet (even if working hard), we are in our Para-Sympathetic Nervous System. Here ... Keep Reading >
How Low GABA Symptoms Affect You
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 ... Keep Reading >
How to Test and Treat Insulin Resistant Weight Gain
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, then stored as fat if not needed for cellular fuel (exercise, metabolism). What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin is a Hormone. It affects many other Hormones, metabolism, digestion, and blood sugar. Insulin is the escort that carries ... Keep Reading >
7 Keto Diet Pros and Cons
Confused by Keto Diet pros and cons? You're not alone... It's the most confusing and misunderstood "diet" I see with Clients. 7 Keto Diet Pros and Cons 1). CON: Too many different versions of Keto and/or Low Carb Depending on which Tweet, book, Pin or recipe you see today, your version may have total carbs anywhere from 2 - 49 gms. per day. Few people bother with Ketone Sticks and just stop eating fruits, starches and vegetables. ... Keep Reading >
Natural Help For Dry Eye Symptoms
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 ... Keep Reading >
How Many Vegetables And Fruits Do I Need?
How many vegetables and fruits do I need a day? I believe adults and teens need 6 to 9 servings daily of vegetables and fruits. Mostly vegetables... This will provide the majority of your carbohydrate intake, and avoids excess starchy, fattening carbs that are hard to digest and cause swings in your blood sugar. For now, let's take a closer look at carbohydrates.... In my DVD, The Diet For Human Beings, I suggest that humans are not ... Keep Reading >
Where to Buy Systemic Formulas Supplements
Wondering where to buy Systemic Formulas Supplements? From an actual Clinic, not a Warehouse or reseller? My Online Store offers Free Shipping at $98 with helpful info on each product page. I am a Clinician using Systemics since 1985 with an award-winning wellness website and Podcast. My products are fresh from Systemics in Utah. Never counterfeit, stocked in a warehouse, or sold from a garage sale. Where to Buy Systemic Formulas ... Keep Reading >