Are you getting enough calories on Paleo? Is it time to add more carbohydrates, fat, or more Paleo calories in general? I ask my female Clients of average weight to eat around 1800 Calories/day. Men about 2300 Calories. Getting Enough Calories on Paleo Here are the keys to getting enough Paleo calories. If you're at a decent weight, or exercising hard, you'll want at least 100 grams of carbs. (Petite women can aim for 75/day). Many ... Keep Reading >
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What to Eat On Paleo | The Definitive Guide
What to eat on Paleo? Paleo, Ancestral, Primal, Diet For Human Beings (my DVD) is how people evolved to eat. Paleo is not Keto, Fasting, Carnivore, calorie restriction, No-Carb or a lot of other "diets". Here's a definitive guide from my 25 years eating this way, and teaching Clients the REAL Paleo Diet. "But I Already Tried Paleo" True and correct Paleo avoids fasting, no-carb, juice smoothies, carnivore, keto, or other non-sustainable ... 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 >
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 >
Is Alzheimer’s Diabetes of the Brain?
Is Alzheimer's Diabetes of the brain? Alzheimer's has been called Diabetes Type 3 for more than a decade. Numerous studies are ongoing worldwide. This is great news for those wanting to protect the brain, despite their gene status. There is much you can do, at home, every day, to protect yourself from dementia. Here's a quote from one Alzheimers' website: The latest study to look at the effects of blood sugar levels on the brain has ... 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 >
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 >
Paleo Snacks For Road Trips
Plan ahead Paleo snacks for road trips and keep the good mood flowing - stable blood sugar and no hunger attacks! Stick to your food plan and be happy! Who wants to feel bad on vacation? Here's helpful links to Paleo road trip snacks such as Gluten Free jerky, protein bars, trail mix and more. Keep hunger at bay and avoid expensive snacks high in sugars and salt. Regular sodas, granola bars, cookies, juice or plain fruit will make some unhappy ... Keep Reading >
What I Think You Should Eat
I call this diet "The Diet For Human Beings" because no matter who you are, it's the best starting place I know for people to eat to get well. This Video (download or streaming) will help you change your diet as quickly as you want to. If you're ready to make changes fast, I'll encourage you. If you want to go a little slower, we'll talk about that too. If you want to help your children, you'll want to eat this way first! The How and the ... Keep Reading >
What Are the Best Grains to Add to Paleo?
What are the best grains to add to Paleo? Here's my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on this topic and an article for you too... The Paleo Diet eliminates cereal grains such as wheat, rice and corn, and the pseudo-grains such as quinoa, millet and buckwheat. This article on "The Definitive Guide to The Paleo Diet" explains why, what to eat, what kinds of fats, tubers, vegetables and much, much more. We avoid grains (grass seed) because ... Keep Reading >