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 ... Keep Reading >
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Mouth Taping for Dry Mouth, CPAP and Snoring
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. When we lie on our backs, gravity tends to let our jaw drop. We then breathe through the mouth instead of the nose. The resulting vibration of air on ... Keep Reading >
Can Cows Save the Planet?
What is Regenerative Grazing? How does soil affect climate? Why do cows, ruminants and other grazing animals 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 ... Keep Reading >
Tired? Here’s 10 Simple Reasons for Chronic Fatigue
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, ... Keep Reading >
The Secret Reason Why Keto is So Popular
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 ... 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 ... Keep Reading >
The Gut-Adrenal Connection with Michael Ruscio
The Gut-Adrenal connection podcast with Michael Ruscio hints that the #1 cause of adrenal fatigue may be poor gut health, as Cortisol levels and fatigue may be related 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 ... Keep Reading >
The Oral Microbiome and Dental Health for Babies
In "The Dental Diet", Dr. Steven Lin writes on dental health for babies 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 ... Keep Reading >
Lies my Doctor Told Me | Podcast with Ken Berry, MD
"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 ... 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 ... Keep Reading >
Latin American Paleo Cooking Book Review
This Latin American Paleo Cooking book review explores authentic Latin foods with Paleo substitutes for flour, sugar and dairy. You'll find plantains, cassava flour, potato, coconut flour, tapioca starch and more. Author Amanda Torres adapted her Puerto Rican mother-in-law's recipes to Paleo. Now we get to try some new dishes! Enjoy this podcast with Amanda (The Curious Coconut) and Beverly on this Primal Diet - Modern Health episode. We ... Keep Reading >
Can Eggs Cause Gallbladder Problems?
Can eggs cause Gallbladder Problems? Yes! I have seen many client's digestive and Gallbladder symptoms improve after eliminating eggs. If you've already lost your gall bladder, even more reason to study this connection now. 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 ... Keep Reading >