"Lies My Doctor Told Me" - book review and podcast with Dr. Ken Berry. This helpful book covers 17 "Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health". Berry questioned his conventional medical training when he tried to lose weight. He cut saturated fats, started jogging, ate more whole grains and promptly gained 10 more pounds. He found Robb Wolf's "The Paleo Solution" and Mark Sisson's "The Primal Blueprint" and hasn't looked back. "Lies My ... Keep Reading >
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5 Tips For Choosing Safer Sunscreen
Choosing safer sunscreen? Avoid synthetic chemicals that absorb through the skin, get correct protection, and soak up some Vitamin D while you're at it. Listen to my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on this topic from the Player above or on iTunes. Five types of sunscreens 1). Organic Filters: synthetic chemical combos that absorb sun's radiation, preventing it from entering the skin. Here's a case where the word ... Keep Reading >
Building Better Faces in Children
Building better faces in children means straighter teeth, fewer dental extractions and less TMJ later in life. A unique vitamin is in charge of smiles and cheekbones. But no, it’s not calcium! It's Vitamin K2 - one supplement we may all need. K2 is different from Vitamin K1, the clotting vitamin. K2’s role is to deliver calcium where it needs to go. It is the carrier of calcium. (K Karries Kalcium is a way to remember this). It delivers calcium ... Keep Reading >
The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook Book Review
Here's "The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook" book review and my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast with authors Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt. With 5 auto-immune disorders between them, Mickey and Angie share their successes and lifestyle tips for living well with chronic illness. Autoimmune disorders can be hard to diagnose and medical solutions are limited. For Mickey, Angie, myself and many others in the "real food" ... Keep Reading >
5 Ways Vitamin D Can Save Your Life
Vitamin D can save your life? Yes! It really can.... The Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast link above has more info than this article alone. Vitamin D is THE vitamin superstar, affecting so much more than bones and teeth. The brain, immune system, hormones, cancer prevention and gene expression all rely to some extent on Vitamin D. You may be surprised at my list below of 5 life-saving areas requiring optimal D3 ... Keep Reading >
Vitamin K2 For Better Teeth and Prettier Cheekbones
This 2 part series on Vitamin K2 focuses first on the face, teeth and jaw. Part 2 addresses bones, arteries, heart disease and high blood pressure. Yep! Vitamin K2 can change your life in many ways! It may be the key missing nutrient in your health. Vitamin K2 and Facial Structure Vitamin K2 delivers calcium where it needs to go. It is the carrier of calcium. (K Karries Kalcium is a way to remember ... 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 >
“Baring It All” for a Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D is one HUGE jackpot of a Vitamin, making good things happen everywhere in the body. Why is a Vitamin D deficiency such a big deal? 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, ... Keep Reading >
Lymphocytes Nutrient Test
Wow! Wow! OK, did I say wow yet? I just ran a blood test from Spectracell Labs and am just amazed at my results. This lab has a unique test of lymphocytes (isolated from your blood), challenged for their ability to respond with immune strength, and challenged again for their antioxidant capacity. Individual vitamins and minerals are tested for their ability to grow in an isolated medium, ... Keep Reading >
Winterize Your Brain & Body: PODCAST
Here's a winter healthcare podcast to keep you feeling and functioning better in colder, dryer months. Lots of tips here, including replacing fruits with more fats and proteins. Fat will fulfill your sugar cravings and keep you warmer and craving-free. Winter Healthcare is Unique! 2:18 At two minutes into the podcast, I talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder - making us tired, hungry, depressed and sleepy. Different types of ... 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 >
Why We Get Sick & What To Do About It: PODCAST
Catching a cold? Having an allergy attack or a recurring virus? Reaching for antibiotics? On this podcast, I discuss immune support, supplements, probiotics, Vitamin D and more. One question my clients often ask is if and when it's OK to take or Echinacea and other immune-boosting herbs if you have an auto-immune issue. I'll address that too. Take notes and keep these remedies in your supplement cabinet for when you need ... Keep Reading >