The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understand how these glands affect each other to help address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time. The goal of natural (Functional Medicine) health care is resolving the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. If you're treating your thyroid lab numbers but not checking adrenal function, you may be missing something! What are the ... Keep Reading >
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How to Take Lysine for Herpes
How to take Lysine for Herpes is an essential question if you have HSV. Not too much, not too little. And at the right time. Lysine for Herpes - A Track Record of Success People have taken Lysine for Herpes and Shingles for decades. Being a sufferer myself, I depend on Lysine as ONE supplement to help manage the Herpes virus. Along with diet changes and other key supplements. Lysine and Arginine amino acids (proteins) counteract each ... Keep Reading >
Using the Lysine Arginine Ratio for Herpes Viruses
Are you using the Lysine Arginine ratio for Herpes support? Correctly? Lysine and Arginine are two of twenty amino acids (proteins). Proteins are building blocks for hundreds of things - muscles, neurotransmitters, blood cells, enzymes and more. Lysine is one of Eight Essential Amino Acids, meaning we do NOT make Lysine so MUST get it in our diet. The Standard American Diet can be deficient in Lysine because it is grain-based. Is this why ... Keep Reading >
Are Keto, Paleo and Low Carb the Same?
Are Keto, Paleo and Low Carb the same? The answer is.... No... Yes... Sort of! Similar in many ways but different in others. New Clients often get these diets confused. Benefits of Keto, Paleo and Low Carb Weight Loss (if you need it) Reduced Triglycerides, HA1C Body Composition change (better waistline without hunger) Less bloating Less hunger, hearty meals Better mood and sleep due to stable blood sugar ... Keep Reading >
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 Stress Triggers Herpes Outbreaks
Ever wonder how stress triggers herpes outbreaks? And why? How does the herpes virus flare so quickly after stress, fear or trauma? A Brief History of your Immune System In the "long ago" times, we hunted, traveled, built shelters, loved, died, feasted or went hungry. Occasionally we had to fight for our lives with a bear or other hunters. When life is quiet (even if working hard), we are in our Para-Sympathetic Nervous System. Here ... Keep Reading >
7 Keto Diet Pros and Cons
Confused by Keto Diet pros and cons? You're not alone... It's the most confusing and misunderstood "diet" I see with Clients. 7 Keto Diet Pros and Cons 1). CON: Too many different versions of Keto and/or Low Carb Depending on which Tweet, book, Pin or recipe you see today, your version may have total carbs anywhere from 2 - 49 gms. per day. Few people bother with Ketone Sticks and just stop eating fruits, starches and vegetables. ... Keep Reading >
Is a Low Arginine Diet for Herpes Permanent?
Is a low Arginine Herpes diet permanent? Do you need to stay 100% strict with it forever? The answers are: Yes, No and Maybe... What is a Low Arginine Diet for Herpes? You'll benefit from reading my other blog posts on this and/or listening to their Podcasts. I give detailed instructions on WHY you must reduce Arginine amino acid, the foods high in Arginine and what to eat and avoid. As well as proven Supplements to help control ... 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 >
How to Do a Paleo Elimination Diet
A Paleo Elimination Diet is useful to look for food intolerances and digestive issues. But foods can also cause a wide variety of symptoms: rashes, throat clearing, snoring, reflux, pain in various areas of the body and more. Steps For a Paleo Elimination Diet 1). First, let's assume you are eating what I call "true and correct Paleo". Misconceptions about Paleo occur when you use information from random sources rather than people who work with ... Keep Reading >
The Low Tech Kitchen | Great Food with Simple Tools
I have a low tech kitchen. A fairly low tech life really. No WIFI at home or my natural health center. No cell phone except emergency phone in the car. I only use my food processor for Pureed Cauliflower (Faux-Tatoes) and I do love my 2 old slow-cookers. No fancy pots or electric gadgets... I cook all my own food from scratch on one cooking day a week. With four meals a day it's a lot of food. And no recipes! Want to know how I do this? ... 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 >