Proponents of alkaline diets and alkaline water get it wrong. Why aren't pH altered waters and "alkaline" diets the cure-all we've been told? My view on pH is based on hard-earned personal knowledge, working to regain my health. Here's what I've learned.... pH is Affected by Stress and Infection Blood pH is tightly controlled. It does not change except in life-threatening situations. The pH of saliva or urine already varies widely with ... Keep Reading >
Gluten Free Paleo
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 >
Wired to Eat Book Review with Robb Wolf
Here's a fun Wired to Eat book review with Robb Wolf and his interview with Beverly Meyer. It's a Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast chat with all the scoop on Robb and his second book. Robb talks about his health history and his time as a Vegan struggling with Ulcerative Colitis. Then his breakthrough by observing how his Mom reacted to Grains, Legumes and Dairy. This led to his first book "The Paleo Solution" in 2010 and a huge change in ... 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 >
100 Hidden Symptoms of Celiac Disease
There are more than 100 hidden symptoms of Celiac Disease and many more less known or rare ones. It's important to get tested if you recognize these symptoms. Even if you think you "only" have a mild gluten intolerance, you could be wrong and putting your future (or your child's future) at risk. You will be more committed to completely avoiding all forms of gluten if you see elevated antibodies on a lab report. Just as with Hashimoto's - ... Keep Reading >
Paleo Calorie Counting
Need a quick check on calories in Paleo foods? Those sweet potato fries and almond flour muffins could be why your weight is stuck - not a thyroid issue after all. You don't need to weigh your food or go back to the old calorie obsessing days! The days of 1200 calories of suffering for weight loss is gone and there's an easier way to keep track! And it IS useful to know where you stand. Some of us don't get enough calories on Paleo. Here's ... Keep Reading >
Canker Sores and Mouth Ulcers
I struggled with canker sores and mouth ulcers most of my life. Until I went fully gluten free and committed to the Paleo Diet. Now they only come if I bite the inside of my lip while sleeping or eating. These are not viral or allergic in nature anymore... Working on my bite as I am now, expanding my palate and moving my jaw forward with special dental retainers has aggravated this a little temporarily as my bite is constantly ... Keep Reading >
Update on Terry Wahls Protocol
Here's an update on the Terry Wahls protocol for autoimmune disorders, and an in-depth podcast interview with Terry and Beverly. Have you followed Dr. Wahls and her journey in reversing M.S.? It's an amazing story and so hopeful for all of us with chronic health issues. The new updated paperback of "The Wahls Protocol" has a great sub-title that says it all: "A radical new way to treat all chronic autoimmune conditions using Paleo ... Keep Reading >
Get Cooking and Get Well With The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickey Trescott
Living with an autoimmune disorder? Let's talk about The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickey Trescott and see what you can do to reverse it. It may be hard to believe, but it is absolutely possible to change your future. Thousands of us have done it, and with nothing more "medical" than eating great food and making lifestyle changes. What a concept! The "basic" Paleo Diet and Lifestyle are an incredible breakthrough in health management. ... Keep Reading >
What are the Best Leaky Gut Supplements?
Leaky Gut Syndrome may be the common factor underlying modern health concerns, including autoimmune problems, Fibromyalgia, and intestinal issues such as colon cancer and IBS. Among the many leaky gut supplements on the market, LGUT from Systemic Formulas is one used in my clinic and my online store. I offer a state-of-art lab test for leaky gut from Cyrex Labs for clients doing Consults with me. It's helpful to know if it's your diet, Leaky ... Keep Reading >
Starving For Starches on a Paleo Diet?
Are you starving for starches on a Paleo Diet? I'll talk here about starchy carbs, non starchy carbs, tubers and Arsenic in rice. There's buzz lately in the Ancestral Food world about adding back some gluten free starches such as WHITE rice and potato. Why? Two reasons that I see.... Well, maybe three. OK, four! First is that many of us still ARE eating starchy foods such as grains, beans and potatoes, so why not look at the best choices ... Keep Reading >
The Fat-Burning Man Talks: PODCAST
Join me and Abel James the fat burning man in a podcast. Abel is my kind of person. He made up his mind to change his health, dove in head-first, and now has the top rated Health Podcast on iTunes. We know and love him as the Fat Burning Man and you will too. Abel was just an ordinary guy; overweight (a lot), with high blood pressure and a growing number of health issues. What inspired him? Barefoot running, and then the human need for FAT! ... Keep Reading >