I use castor oil for dry eye relief. I'm prone to red itchy eyes, Blepharitis and crusty specks on my eyelashes when I wake up. I had my eye doctor check for erosion of the cornea or bacterial infection, then I began using increased EPA/DHA, warm compresses, eye massage (see below) and castor oil for my dry eyes. This also works for Demodex lash infection. What is Dry Eye? Dry Eye is insufficient tears, poor quality tears, or clogging of ... Keep Reading >
Healthy Fats
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. 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 the top of the small intestine (the Duodenum) by a bile duct. As you eat, the gallbladder ... Keep Reading >
These Vegan Bloggers are Claiming Periods are Toxic
Do you agree? Some Raw Vegan bloggers claim periods are toxic wastes leaving the body. That periods are not necessary. Have heavy flow or painful periods? Stop eating all fats, proteins and cooked food. The diet guidelines? Raw grains, raw vegetables, raw fruit. No fat, no meat, no eggs. Is this a safe diet for teenage girls?? Amenorrhea is a well-known problem for young women with malnutrition from Bulimia or Anorexia, or for women ... Keep Reading >
The Amazing Benefits of Walkabout Emu Oil
So many benefits of Walkabout Emu Oil. It's a completely unique superfood! Male emu live on this oil they have stored up prior to sitting full-time (for 54 days!) on their eggs. It's their only nutrition during this time. Think what that might mean for your body too! These emus are not ordinary breeds harvested for meat, cosmetic oil or feathers. They are carefully raised to produce this amazing oil rich in Omega 3, 7 and 9's, Vitamin K2 ... Keep Reading >
Pure Indian Foods Grass Fed Ghee Giveaway!
I am excited to partner with Pure Indian Foods to bring you this great grass fed ghee giveaway! You've heard me talk about this particular brand of ghee in this podcast, this post about ghee, or this one comparing ghee and coconut oil. Pure Indian Foods is pure, high quality ghee from pastured cows eating rich Spring grass. I buy it by the case! Ghee is the only dairy allowed on the Paleo diet or my Diet For Human Beings. ... Keep Reading >
5 Differences Between Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil
I'm often asked about differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying. Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but it makes sense to supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well. So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the processing method and ... Keep Reading >
5 Reasons to Switch to Rosita Cod Liver Oil
Rosita cod liver oil is raw, unrefined and light in color and taste. It's the only extra virgin cod liver oil in the world, processed directly from true Northern cod as the fish come out of icy winter water. No chemicals, refining, filtering, heat or fermentation. Nothing is added. Nothing removed. It's completely real whole food. Rosita cod oil is a rich source of naturally occurring DHA, EPA, Omega 3 co-factors and Vitamins D and A. Most ... Keep Reading >
Truth in Labeling: Cage Free, Pastured or Free Range Chicken and Eggs
Is free range chicken the same as pastured chicken? It depends! Pastured, cage free and free range usually mean different things. Add in various marketing terms such as organic, natural, and vegetarian feed and you're probably being misinformed. First, the bottom line... Pastured chickens and eggs are best for you and for the chicken Here are some details on deciphering popular chicken and egg terms... Battery cage. While banned in Europe, ... Keep Reading >
Easy Paleo Salmon and Sardines from Vital Choice
Easy Paleo Salmon and Sardines from Vital Choice Salmon and sardines from wild caught and sustainable sources are a good choice for Omega 3 fats. Fresh seafood is best but sometimes canned is just right! Either way, wild seafood provides Omega-3's, selenium, calcium, and other micro nutrients. Why take Fish Oil when you can eat this yummy fish? Why I Love Vital Choice I've been buying Vital Choice products for years. They ... Keep Reading >
The Healthiest Oil You Never Heard Of
The Healthiest Oil You've Never Heard Of I only eat the healthiest oil I can find, and Tea Oil is one you've probably never used. Here's a little about the one I use and why. (You can find it on Amazon here). What is Tea Seed Oil? First of all, Tea Seed Oil is not the same as Tea Tree Oil. Tea Seed Oil is from the seeds of the Camellia oleifera plant, related to the tea you drink ... Keep Reading >
Does Starch Make You Fat Or Does Fat Make You Fat?
One of the most common questions in nutrition and health is this: Does fat make you fat, or does starch make you fat? If you're used to American medical dogma and new to the Paleo Diet (my Diet For Human Beings DVD) you might think low-fat food is good for you. That can mean unnecessarily avoiding eggs, meat, butter and coconut oil. For decades, we've been told by the USDA, TV, ads and magazine stories that we're supposed to eat ... Keep Reading >
Which Is Better – Ghee or Coconut Oil?
Clients and Primal Diet - Modern Health Podcast listeners frequently ask me which is better... Ghee or coconut oil? There are definite differences between these excellent fats, so here's a short Bio on each. You choose whether you like ghee or coconut oil more, or how to use both liberally as many do. A health note: If you tend to be underweight or anxious, experiment with removing coconut oil from your diet. Its ... Keep Reading >