Here's a question for you: Can a paleo food challenge save your life? Here's my latest take on one of my favorite topics..... It's Fall! And I need someone to bring me a bow and arrow. Why? Because the deer are running like crazy in my back yard, and my Hunter-Gatherer instincts are fired up! If you're human, you have those instincts too. Here's how to find out what foods are best for humans in general, and for YOU in ... Keep Reading >
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Address TMJ Disorder Symptoms and Change Your Life
What if it really IS all in your head? Could your TMJ Disorder symptoms be confused with other problems? Can a good TMJ dentist change your life? FACT #1: It's entirely possible the CAUSE of many of your health concerns has been completely overlooked. FACT #2: If you don't think YOU have dental, bite or airway issues, you're probably wrong. This is a long article so plan on studying it over time. Find and follow the Resource Links at ... Keep Reading >
Who Needs More Fat in Their Diet?
Who needs more fat in their diet? Probably, you do! I've taught my "Diet For Human Beings" to a LOT of people in 36 years in practice. One problem I repeatedly see however is insufficient fat intake. How can this happen in such a "fat-friendly" diet? Here's 5 reasons... 1). We're so programmed to avoid fat that we simply don't put enough on our plates. After 40 years of fat-avoidance messages, our brains (and our friends at the dinner ... Keep Reading >
“Baring It All” for a Vitamin D Deficiency
Why is a Vitamin D deficiency such a big deal? It's one HUGE jackpot of a Vitamin, making good things happen everywhere in the body. Our scantily-clad bodies evolved making Vitamin D3 from sunshine interacting with cholesterol in our skin. We're used to it. We WANT it! We NEED it! Pigs, chickens and cows also make D from sun. (Yet another reason to buy pastured animals, not those living indoors on concrete). So, yes we can get D in our ... Keep Reading >
Irritable Bowel and Colitis: PODCAST
50% to 75% of us suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. What is it, and how can you alleviate it? Listen in to this Irritable Bowel and Colitis Podcast. Gas, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation are all part of the "no known cause - no known cure" world of IBS and Colitis. I've had long personal experience with these bowel issues and have also seen hundreds of clients improve by doing the detective work needed to get to the ... Keep Reading >
5 Rules for Gluten-Safe Kissing
Gluten-safe kissing is important to talk about. If you're sensitive to gluten, what happens when a kissable partner has eaten pizza or beer lately? How careful do we have to be? Can we get "glutened" from kissing? There's a variety of opinions and studies on this, but several studies show the proteins from food can hang out in the mouth for several hours after consumption. Some people's mouths clear them faster than others. Some rules for ... Keep Reading >
What’s the Best Temperature for Sleep?
What's the best temperature for sleep? If you want to live longer, have more energy and have your brain, hormones and immune system still working, here's one idea for better sleep. A big key to longevity is great sleep. We do our repairs at night and make hormones, enzymes and other supplies we use up during the day. With poor sleep we will have digestive, hormone, immune, and energy problems. And we won't make new cells to replace dead or ... Keep Reading >
“Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care” BOOK REVIEW
Nourishing Traditions book of baby and child care is simply one of the best health books I've ever seen. Published by the Weston Price Foundation, authors Sally Fallon Morell and Thomas Cowan, M.D. give us highly readable guidelines to almost anything baby-related. You'll enjoy the different sections focusing on multiple aspects of pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early childhood. Every page is packed with well-written and ... Keep Reading >
Mom, I Have a Stomach Ache!
Stomach aches are one of the most common complaints in my practice. Why do tummy aches plague so many children and adults? And how does a parent help their child? Parents often don't know how much their kids suffer. And children think their bodies are normal, for the most part, having nothing to compare to. They'll put up with a surprising amount of problems if they don't feel comfortable asking a parent about something. Some parents simply ... Keep Reading >
100 Days of Real Food ? Processed Foods Are Out: PODCAST
100 Days of Real Food Jason Leake is here to change your life. Need help planning a family diet makeover? From a makeover-friendly Dad with a couple of kids and a blogger wife and partner? Join Jason Leake of the popular blog “100 Days of Real Food” as we discuss making real changes with a busy family. Start with the 10 Day Pledge, or go for the full 100 Days Plan. Either way, this podcast helps you understand why eliminating processed ... Keep Reading >
Everyday Paleo with Sarah Fragoso – It’s Not All About the Food: PODCAST
Everyday Paleo Sarah Fragoso and her book on feeding and raising a Paleo family. Recipes, playtime and personal stories in her third book. Best-selling author Sarah Fragoso joins Beverly to unveil this exellent family-oriented book! Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook is more than recipes. It's about including the whole family with food, fun, and life. She shows us many places in the shopping and cooking photos where her kids like to join in ... Keep Reading >
Practical Paleo with Diane Sanfilippo: PODCAST
Practical Paleo is an incredible book: big, beautiful and packed full of information for Paleo Diet newcomers and oldtimers alike. Join me and Diane Sanfilippo of "Balanced Bites" as we talk about her best-selling book "Practical Paleo". We talk about many topics, including her 30-day Paleo Meal Plans, and how to transition to a more Paleo balanced diet and lifestyle. A good podcast to learn about Diane and her popular book! And blog. ... Keep Reading >