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 >
Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
These Chocolate Chip Banana muffins are a handy Paleo breakfast, snack, or dessert. I suggest “Enjoy Life” brand semi-sweet chocolate chips as they have just 3 ingredients - cane sugar, cocoa butter and unsweetened chocolate. It's not a lot of sugar and there's plenty of other protein and fat to keep blood sugar stable. Enjoy Life chips are gluten free, non gmo and vegan. One of the only dairy free brands of chocolate chips. If you are trying ... 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 >
Humans + Grains…. Do They Add Up?
I am constantly amazed at what occurs in those brave enough to get off gluten and other grains (including rice, corn, wheat, rye, oats, quinoa, millet and more) to see if that improves their health and life in any way. The results I see in clients are wide-ranging and permanent, and can be neurological, emotional, bowel related, pain related, sleep, energy and more. Grains are inflammatory for several reasons. All living beings defend ... Keep Reading >
Is a Low Arginine Diet for Herpes Permanent?
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 ... 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 >
5 Reasons You Have Trouble Falling Asleep
Having trouble falling asleep? Let's address 5 possible causes of Insomnia. 5 Reasons You Have Trouble Falling Asleep 1). Is your bedroom cold and quiet? Pet-free? Is your partner snoring or tossing in bed? I use a noise machine for the small noises that disturb me. Or wear Hear-O's ear plugs. The bedroom should be cold. If your bed and bedding have nylon/synthetic fibers, change your bedding to natural fibers and put cotton, wool or sheepskin ... Keep Reading >