Heart disease and cholesterol science evidence says that heart disease is both more complex and more simple than eating (or not eating) bacon and eggs. Cholesterol does NOT cause heart disease. Many, many independent studies confirm this. This article explains how even the USDA agreed with this in 2015. Heart Disease and Cholesterol Science? What We Hear #1). Cholesterol causes fatty deposits that clog arteries and impair blood ... Keep Reading >
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Heart Disease, Lipids & Cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn
Understand lipids and cholesterol with Chris Masterjohn. Take a plunge into the chemistry of arteries, fats, the island nations of Polynesia and much more. Masterjohn writes and podcasts on all things lipid plus a huge variety of nutritional science topics. Like many of us in wellness, Chris began to study human nutrition after a health challenge - a frightening foray into veganism. Severe anxiety disorders and a cholesterol plunge to 106 sent ... Keep Reading >
Emu Oil for Skin and Vaginal Health
I've recently started topical Walkabout Emu Oil for skin and vaginal comfort. I take the capsules daily for Vitamin K2 and Omega 3's but had never used it topically until recently. I was treating Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and needed some pain and inflammation support. But what was safe to use there? AH! Of course, my trusty Walkabout... Walkabout is a completely unique emu product. ALL other commercial emu oil is highly processed, sold in ... Keep Reading >
Castor Oil for Dry Eye Relief
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 >
The Oral Microbiome and Dental Health for Babies
In "The Dental Diet", Dr. Steven Lin writes on dental health for babies and the wonders of the oral Microbiome. Lin gives terrific info on the health of your airway, tongue, jaws and gut. In this fast-moving Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast we talk about the role of Vitamin K2, how Weston A . Price changed nutrition and dentistry, and how to help your kids grow better jaws to hold straight teeth with fewer braces and ... Keep Reading >
Lies my Doctor Told Me | Podcast with Ken Berry, MD
"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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Keep Calcium Out of Your Arteries! The Vitamin K2 Heart Disease Link
The Vitamin K2 heart disease link is intriguing. Just as the calcium in hard water can clog pipes and ruin your dishwasher and sprinklers, calcium can be incorrectly deposited in the lining of our arteries. If we don't have enough Vitamin K2 to place the calcium properly in bones and teeth, it can land in places you don't want it. Calcium in the arteries is part of Atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries. When arteries become narrow, ... Keep Reading >
Robb Wolf’s Podcast with Beverly on Anxiety, GABA, Gluten and K2
Are you a fan of Robb Wolf's podcast? The Paleo Solution has been a leading podcast for years, with so many amazing guests! Robb interviews me about Vitamin K2 and the "forgotten" neurotransmitter GABA. Both of these nutrients get less attention than they deserve so I'm passionate sharing about them. Anxiety, autoimmune, sleep, recovery from illness, osteoporosis, heart disease and more can point to these two nutrients. And why digestion is ... 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. Yes, 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 >