Preventative support for virus and flu is different from what to do if you get sick. The better your health the better your recovery. Don't take Echinacea or other immune boosters when you are well. It can cause problems. Save it for when/if you get sick. People with chronic respiratory issues, especially older people in less than optimal health or on immune-suppressant drugs are more at risk for illness. And those with a weakened immune ... Keep Reading >
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How To Order Blood Tests Without a Doctor
You can order blood tests without a doctor. It can be faster and cheaper and you can run what you want, when you want it. If you have quick access to a doctor who'll run the exact tests someone else suggested, that's fine. But this is often not the case. Functional Medicine Doctors (and Functional Medicine Coaches like me) sometimes run unusual labs and check labs more than once a year. Insurance won't cover our long Consults (30 to 90 ... Keep Reading >
Are Premium Supplement Brands Worth the Price?
I'm frequently asked if the premium supplement brands I carry are really worth the price and why these brands don't look familiar. Most of us are wary of brands such as Centrum, but beyond that, we're generally reliant on advertising and product display. Doctors don't usually know the differences between formulas any more than grocery clerks do. Premium supplement brands rarely sell through retailers. They're meant to ... 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 ... 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 ... Keep Reading >
Causes of Constipation: PODCAST
Here's 15 causes of constipation - reasons for a slow bowel. If you're one of the fifty percent who struggle with this issue, either daily or at random (Irritable Bowel anyone?), this podcast may change your life! Seriously! Like all matters in Natural Health (or Modern Health as I call it in my podcast title "Primal Diet - Modern Health"), getting to the cause of something is the goal. Symptomatic support is OK for a while, but when ... Keep Reading >
Adrenal Health: Testing and Support PODCAST
Are you "wired and tired"? Spending too much time and energy worrying, or pushing yourself physically? If so, this Podcast on adrenal health is for you! I've had three lifelong areas of health challenge: the adrenals, the neurotransmitter GABA, and Celiac Disease. They all affect each other, as is true with most things in the body. Adrenal fatigue occurs when we push ourselves too hard to be/do/have ... Keep Reading >
Alternative Pain Management For Different Types of Pain: PODCAST
In this podcast I discuss alternative pain management. I'll clarify different types of pain, such as chronic vs. acute; structural vs. biochemical; and more. I'll also talk about the little understood connection between the Neurotransmitter GABA and pain. We’ll look at prescription, over the counter, and herbal support, including the often ignored dangers of NSAID’s. Pain drugs can cause permanent health damage – so tune in to learn ... Keep Reading >
My Most Popular Supplements and How To Select Them: PODCAST
People frequently ask about the most popular supplements in my clinic. I've been a health practitioner since the 1980's, and a patient since the 1970's, so I've worked with hundreds of supplements and companies. In this podcast I'll review some of the most helpful supplements in my practice at the Diet & Health Center in San Antonio, Texas. Listen to what you might need, what you might not need, and how to judge supplement ... Keep Reading >
The Real Salt Story, and Why Your Type of Salt Matters: PODCAST
Confused about the difference between table salt and Himalayan Salt? Salt expert Dr. Corey Schuler talks on Primal Diet - Modern Health with Beverly Meyer about real salt and its many therapeutic uses. You may think you know about salt, but you'll learn a lot more after listening to Corey and Beverly. Dr. Schuler discusses the power of real salt to support health and tells us why commercial table salt is so dangerous. Beverly ... Keep Reading >
Help For Allergies: PODCAST
Looking for natural help for allergies? Allergies can be simple, or they can be complicated. As with any dysfunction in the body, we want to see where the source of the problem lies, and not just treat the symptoms. Your overall level of health influences your allergies. And the amount of toxic load you carry makes a big difference too. Reducing inflammatory foods such as gluten, corn and sugars is a first step towards helping ... Keep Reading >