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. I have ... Keep Reading >
Health Conditions
Are Bone Broth and Collagen Safe with Herpes?
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. Most people are aware that Herpes is activated by stress and high Arginine ... Keep Reading >
The Vital Blood Test for Post-Menopausal Women
This blood test for post-menopausal women may be unfamiliar to you. Your doctor may have never have ordered it or probably ignored it. Vital Ferritin Blood Test for Post-Menopausal Women 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, ... Keep Reading >
1 in 200 Have Genetic Iron Overload. Are You the ONE?
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? Note: ... Keep Reading >
5 Reasons to Fix Your Child’s Stomach Aches
It's important to fix your child's stomach aches. It's surprising how many parents don't realize their kids hurt. Children don't know tummies are not supposed to hurt. They may think it's normal. (That would be the younger me). Or no one ever asked. I always ask kids and teens in my clinic if anything hurts. The question can surprise them, especially if they're seeing me for allergies. But explaining that pain (or constipation, gas, diarrhea) ... Keep Reading >
Emu Oil for Skin and Vaginal Health
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... Walkabout is a completely unique emu product. ALL other commercial emu oil is highly processed, sold in bulk ... Keep Reading >
Best and Worst Foods for Herpes
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. As I write and speak about in this post and Podcast on Herpes or Shingles, the ratio of the amino acids Arginine to Lysine is the key. Arginine feeds all Herpes viruses (including Epstein Barr, Shingles and HIV). ... Keep Reading >
How to Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Food
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 ... Keep Reading >
Adrenal Fatigue and Heat Stroke
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 ... Keep Reading >
Heal Your Pain Now Book Review and Interview
"Heal Your Pain Now" is a new kind of pain resolution book. Joe Tatta is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a foundation in the Paleo Diet. He has several chapters on diet, then on movement, managing your mind and how perception affects healing. There are easy recipes and multiple supplement suggestions. Available here on Amazon in paperback, "Heal Your Pain Now" covers the obesity-pain connection, natural anti-inflammatories, phases of pain ... Keep Reading >
Keep Calcium Out of Your Arteries! The Vitamin K2 Heart Disease Link
The Vitamin K2 heart disease link is intriguing. Just as the calcium in hard water can clog pipes and ruin your dishwasher and sprinklers, calcium can be incorrectly deposited in the lining of our arteries. If we don't have enough Vitamin K2 to place the calcium properly in bones and teeth, it can land in places you don't want it. Calcium in the arteries is part of Atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries. When arteries become narrow, ... Keep Reading >
Helpful Options for Shingles and Herpes Relief
Helpful options for shingles and herpes relief is a topic I know from personal experience. These ideas will help you heal faster and reduce re-occurrences. None conflict with medications if you still feel you need them. I have never used antiviral medications, focusing on the causes of my susceptibility, and complementary therapies that reduce herpes outbreaks. Monolaurin, Lysine, and Systemic Formula's VIVI have been big helpers for me. More ... Keep Reading >