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 >
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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 >
7 Herpes Antiviral Support Options
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 ... Keep Reading >
GABA Deficiency Symptoms
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. Our 21st ... Keep Reading >
Finding Hidden Value in “Normal” Lab Tests
I'm a Clinical Nutritionist - a different field from Dieticians or Nutritionists. Our area of expertise is the chemistry of the body - how systems talk to each other, how food, toxins, hormones, stress and nutrients affect us. We use "Optimal" lab ranges, not "Average or Normal" lab ranges. Most lab ranges are just averages of other people's blood. Many of those people are unhealthy and skew the ranges high and low, away from the optimal ... Keep Reading >
How To Correctly Dose Vitamin D
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. How To Correctly Dose Vitamin D? Test annually to keep it at 50 - 85. In this range, generally 1000 - 2000 i.u. daily for life. This ... Keep Reading >
Natural Help for Vertigo Using Chiropractic and Homeopathy
Natural help for Vertigo using Chiropractic and Homeopathy has gotten me through several incidents of Vertigo. I've had several 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. Sometimes Vertigo is diagnosed as BPPV - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Vertigo includes dizziness but is not the same as "dizzy spells". Dizziness and ... Keep Reading >
4 Reasons You Have Trouble Staying Asleep
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. Is Your Sleep Environment Keeping You Awake? Black out the bedroom. No outside light. No lights in the room. I have a small blu ... Keep Reading >
Are You Eating Dinner Too Early?
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: Eating too many carbohydrates, sugars, starch, alcohol and juice during the day Not eating enough protein and fat during the day (always avoid Canola, Corn and Soy Oil ... Keep Reading >
My 5 Best Supplements for Herpes
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 ... Keep Reading >
Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female Health
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. How did we get so deficient in Iodine? Iodine is found in the ocean, but those who live far inland or who do not regularly consume seafood or seaweeds only get their Iodine ... Keep Reading >