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Beverly Meyer, Holistic Nutritionist
Primal Diet – Modern Health combines the best of Natural Health and the Paleo Diet in one terrific show. Host Beverly Meyer offers a wealth of information on food, hormones, supplements, sleep, neurotransmitters, and more, often with great guests. She is a Clinical Nutritionist in practice since 1985. Beverly has worked actively on her own health since the 1970's. Find her popular blog at www.ondietandhealth.com.
There are 8 herpes viruses that infect humans, including HSV1, HSV2, Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Chickenpox, Mononucleosis, and Epstein-Barr (chronic Mono). All share a common need for ARGININE amino acid.
Did you know that shingles is a Herpes virus?
Shingles Herpes Virus is a reactivation of Chicken Pox and can occur or reoccur anytime when overly stressed, Vitamin D stores are low, or excess Arginine is consumed (see below for more on Arginine).
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Do you know the best Thyroid tests and lab ranges?
The Thyroid governs your metabolism – how fast things work, get used, replaced. Thyroid hormones assist with body temperature, moving the bowels, growing hair, etc. One of its main jobs is governing the burning of fats, part of weight management.
If you want to check your labs correctly, here is what to know.
Reviewing symptoms of low thyroid function, correct thyroid labs to test, optimal thyroid lab numbers, and how to run thyroid lab tests on your own.
Hidden sleep apnea symptoms may be disrupting your life in ways you might not know about.
I recently flunked an at-home sleep test and was shocked to discover I have been waking dozens of times an hour with disrupted breathing and low oxygen levels.
Common Sleep Apnea Symptoms You Already Know * Snoring * Cessation of breathing followed by sudden sharp intake of air * A feeling of unrestful sleep and fatigue
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Clients and Primal Diet – Modern Health Podcast listeners often ask me: “Which is better – Ghee or Coconut Oil?”
Here’s a description and info on the benefits of each.
Both Ghee and Coconut Oil are saturated fats. Despite what we have been told, saturated fats are healthier than seed oils for us hunter-gatherer humans. Canola, Corn and Soy “vegetable” oil are high in Omega 6 fats – the one we want to avoid.
These saturated fats cook better than seed oils and taste wonderful.
The taste choice is up to you and the food you put it on. Or use both liberally as many do, depending on what you are cooking.
Choline and Lithium are the key - but they must be in the correct FORM of the vitamin (Choline) and the mineral (Lithium). Orotate may be the most absorbable, correct form of Lithium. Bitartrate is the best form for Choline. I carry both in my Online Store, separately and together.
This article from NeuroScience News speaks to Choline and Memory studies.
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Maybe you’ve never had one, or maybe you get them 5 or 6 times a year. Natural help for bladder infections can help break the cycle of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.
Causes of UTI’s Here’s a list we’ll review for what causes bladder infections. Some you are familiar with. Others may be new to you.
- chronic dehydration
- poor immunity
- diet (sugars and grains)
- antibiotic resistance
- acid-blockers (PPI’s)
- menopause hormones
- expired dental fillings
- intercourse
- hygiene
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What is Salivary Testing for Hormones? Why do I prefer it over blood testing? What hormones can be measured with Saliva Testing?
Salivary Testing for Hormones Saliva Testing is easy. You collect extra saliva in your mouth and let it fall into a small collection vial.
A test comes with a mailing box and shipping label.
Generally, there are only 2 vials needed for male and female hormones. Cortisol uses four.
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Can eggs cause gallbladder problems?
Yes! I have seen a wide variety of Clients’ digestive and gallbladder symptoms improve after eliminating eggs.
This is true whether you have a gallbladder or not.
What Does the Gallbladder Do?The liver makes bile and sends it to the gallbladder underneath the liver. The Gallbladder concentrates and stores bile until needed to digest fats.
The Gallbladder is connected to the top of the small intestine (the Duodenum) by a bile duct. As you eat, the gallbladder pumps bile through the duct and into the intestine, emulsifying fats for digestion by the enzyme Lipase. These fats carry the fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, K and E throughout the body.
How Eggs Cause Gallbladder Problems* Food sensitivity to eggs * Or reaction to Fat and Cholesterol?
Food Sensitivity to EggsDr. Jonathan Wright cited a study by Dr. J.C. Breneman in 2018 that tested food sensitivities and the gall bladder with an elimination diet. The study was titled: Food Allergy as a Cause of Gallbladder Disease.
The test showed that eggs were by far the #1 food sensitivity causing gallbladder spasm when eating eggs after an elimination period.
92.8% of participants reported pain after eating eggs. Here are two slides from that presentation showing egg sensitivity affecting the Gallbladder. See Slides #15 and #16 here.
Fat and Cholesterol in EggsThe medical view of fats and gallbladder disease relates only to the saturated fat and cholesterol content in eggs. “Conventional” wisdom says to avoid meats, fats, butter in general.
Most websites discussing what to eat for the gallbladder refer only to the fat content of egg yolks as what is bad for gallbladder health.
Some medical sites say to avoid egg yolks, some say they are OK.
Science no longer supports the view that a conservative amount of eggs is bad for you. Read more here on cholesterol and heart disease – what does the science say?
This article and Podcast review the 2015 USDA report that quietly declared cholesterol safe – a food no longer “a nutrient of concern”.
Eating Eggs Without a GallbladderIf you have lost your Gallbladder, do an egg elimination and provocation trial.
Eliminate them 100% (mayo, dressings, baked goods, etc.) for at least 2 to 3 months and watch for beneficial changes in digestion, pain, headaches, nausea and bowels.
Then try 1 to 2 egg yolks a week, with a gently cooked pastured yolk. Do this for a few weeks observing for digestive symptoms, pain, changes in stool.
If that goes well (and you’re paying attention), try just cooked egg white, 2 per week for several weeks.
Then try the whole egg 2 or 3 per week if no issues.
If you’re nauseous, burping, dizzy or in pain, eggs are not good for your particular gallbladder system – even if the Gallbladder itself has been removed. The occasional egg may be fine but not every week.
Eggs are eliminated in Paleo Autoimmune Protocols and Dr. Terry Wahl’s diet as well.
What to Eat When You Have No Gallbladder1. Gluten-free foods 2. Cooked vegetables 3. Moderate amounts of fruit 4. Minimal other grains as well, especially corn 5. Leaner meats, poultry and seafoods 6. Controlled use of butter, ghee, avocado oil, coconut oil, etc.
What to Eat for Breakfast Without EggsI always advise Clients – whether eating eggs or not – to eat dinner for all meals.
This means breakfast, lunch and dinner should look pretty much the same – proteins, vegetables, fats, and perhaps a small serving of tuber such as potato or yam.
This recipe roundup from dozens of Paleo bloggers has ideas for you to break the egg habit.
Elimination Diet for Gallbladder PainAvoid these foods for several weeks or months before trying them slowly one at a time:
- Dairy (except butter and ghee)
- Eggs
- Gluten (here’s why)
- Corn
- Canola and other Hydrogenated Oils
- Processed foods
- Refined sugar and high carb “foods”
- Fatty meats such as ribs
Help With Your New DietContact me for diet Consults and what supplements I recommend for the Gallbladder.
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Passion Flower for sleep and calming is a great alternative to random herb mixes or calming medications. Passion Flower for Sleep and Calming Passion Flower is well-known historically for its calming properties. The “amount” of calming depends on the dose (see below).
You can take Passion Flower during the day and during the night, with or without food. Try it before business meetings, when anxious, before bed AND during the night if you wake up and your mind is busy.
It helps calm pain, anxiety and can help menstrual cramps too.
Passion Flower Tincture in Alcohol or GlycerinI sell both types of Passion Flower tincture. Buying this in liquid form gives you more versatility than buying in capsules. There are times you may not want a full dose. Drops let YOU choose.
The glycerin extract contains no alcohol and has a sweet taste. It has no calories and is not a toxic artificial sweetener. This is ideal for dosing on the go, or in the middle of the night when you can take it straight by mouth.
The tincture also comes in an alcohol base. This works fine but you may need to add it to a little water to dilute the alcohol taste.
Here’s the link to see Passion Flower tincture in Glycerin in my online store. Here is Passion Flower extract in an alcohol base.Dose Passion Flower for Sleep and CalmingTake 30 to 60 drops of the Glycerin extract in the middle of the night if you wake and need help to relax body and mind. Try 10 to 20 drops at the stop light while driving the car on a too-busy day. Or before a difficult phone call. Use Passion Flower in the evening to help you relax instead of alcohol. The dosage instructions on the bottle say “Take 10 to 50 drops, 1 to 4 times daily”. In other words, take as much as you need!So, if it’s a 40 drop night, then go for it. If it’s a 20 drop night or day, that’s fine too. Repeat as needed.More Uses for Passion FlowerBesides sleep, Passion Flower is good at taking the edge off your daily, high-speed, “get it done” mode. Being calmer helps you focus better and feel happier.We have families who buy a bottle for every family member, kids as well as adults, to keep by their beds and put into their backpacks or briefcases. It won’t make you sleepy, unless you take a full dose or two, but it will noticeably calm anxiety, irritability, and, helps pain such as menstrual cramps.Passion Flower supports the Parasympathetic GABA neurotransmitter as well as Serotonin. Here is one article on GABA deficiency and how it affects every area of our health.This article and Primal Diet – Modern Health Podcast speaks to my top 5 supplements for stress and fatigue. Here’s one on sleep tips, suggesting Passion Flower with other suggestions. Nature’s Prescriptions writes about Passion Flower for anxiety and more.This product is safe, effective and one you’ll use for the rest of your life.The post Passion Flower for Sleep and Calming appeared first on Beverly Meyer's On Diet and Health.
The Lysine Arginine ratio vs. quantity can confuse Herpes patients. It’s not hard to understand!The key to managing Herpes is the quantity of Arginine you eat, NOT the ratio of Lysine to Arginine alone.
Lysine, Arginine and Herpes1). What is Lysine? Lysine is one of 23 Amino Acids in food. Amino acids are proteins which combine to make hundreds of substances in the body . They also perform many jobs on their own. * Lysine is one of 9 essential amino acids – we cannot make these. We must consume them in food or supplements. * We use Lysine for sleep, bone-building, immune support, and antiviral defense, especially for conditions like Herpes, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Shingles.*
2). What is Arginine?* Arginine is an amino acid that we CAN make on our own. It is especially high in seeds, grains, beans, coconut meat and most protein powders.
3). Lysine, Arginine & Herpes Arginine feeds the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Arginine can also stimulate Epstein-Barr Virus activity and may worsen flare-ups of Shingles* in some individuals. * Reducing Arginine helps you gain control of HSV. * Lysine acts in opposition to Arginine and helps suppress it. My 90 minute Herpes Relief Guide covers all of this, plus supplement info.
Lysine Arginine Ratio vs. Quantity* Many charts and graphs show the calculated ratios of Lysine to Arginine in foods for Herpes and Epstein-Barr management. + For example, if a serving of wheat has 1000 mg Lysine and 3000 mg Arginine, the ratio is 0.33 (very bad). + If a serving of beef has 2000 mg Lysine and 1000 mg Arginine, the ratio is 2:1 (good!). * By looking at ratios, you find abundant Lysine (more than 1:1 ratio) in animal protein and dairy. * Vegetables may have high or low ratios, but all have minimal quantities (except peas, beans and lentils). * Grains, nuts, seeds and coconut meat have lots of Arginine and contain ratios less than 1 to 1.
Do not be confused! The ratio is of some help in HSV but it’s not the main story.
Lysine and Arginine Quantities in FoodsThe key to Herpes management is reducing the AMOUNT of Arginine you eat.
It’s misleading to worry about a poor ratio in vegetables when the Arginine content is low. For example:
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts has 130 mg Lysine and 178 mg Arginine (a poor ratio). The difference is only 48 mg.
- A 4 oz serving of beef has 1820 mg Lysine and 1425 mg Arginine — a net Lysine gain of 400 mg, similar to taking one 500 mg Lysine supplement.
If you eat the way I teach Paleo for Herpes with animal proteins, fats, vegetables and a small amount of tubers, your Lysine to Arginine balance will change VERY quickly. I have seen many Clients permanently reduce chronic outbreaks in 2 weeks of higher Lysine quantity foods.
Examples of Lysine and Arginine Quantities in Food 4 oz Meat: 2450 mg Lysine / 1730 mg Arginine — a major Lysine boost, ideal for anyone managing viral conditions like Epstein-Barr or Herpes.
* 1 cup Yogurt: 700 mg Lysine / 235 mg Arginine — high Lysine food.
(Note: Some with Epstein-Barr or Herpes have dairy sensitivities.)
* 1 slice Cheese: 500–700 mg Lysine / 200–300 mg Arginine.
(Again, may be hard for some to digest.)
* Butter and oils: Almost zero Lysine or Arginine — they’re fat, not protein.
* 3 oz Fish (deck of cards size): 1550 mg Lysine / 1000 mg Arginine — an excellent choice for Herpes, EBV and Shingles*.
Lysine and Arginine in Fruits and VegetablesMost fruits and vegetables have very little protein, and therefore minimal Lysine or Arginine. Green peas and lentils are exceptions.
- 1 cup Green Peas: 460 mg Lysine / 625 mg Arginine — higher Arginine load, so limit if Herpes or Epstein-Barr is active.
- 1 cup Green Beans: 97 mg Lysine / 80 mg Arginine — ratio is good, and Arginine quantity is low.
Questions on the Lysine-Arginine Ratio1. What foods have the most Arginine? Grains, seeds, nuts, bone broth, gelatin, collagen and coconut meat. And most protein powders. 2. Is the Paleo Diet the best place to start? Yes! Paleo eliminates grains. We did not evolve to graze on grass seed. Here is the Paleo Diet Adapted for Herpes article and Podcast. 3. Once I stop grains and increase animals, fats and veggies, will my outbreaks stop? That depends on many factors: stress levels, skin friction; your overall health and immune status. 4. Why can I eat coconut oil or almond oil but not coconut meat or almonds? Fats have no protein. 5. Are gelatin capsules OK? Yes. There is only a tiny amount of protein in gel caps. This potent anti-viral made for HSV has an anti-viral herb and traces of gelatin. It’s a great product! 6. Can’t I take lots of Lysine and eat what I want? A band-aid approach does not help the inflammation from eating grains. Here’s a quality Lysine in my Online Store. 7. When is the best time to take Lysine? On an empty stomach is best but it won’t hurt to take with food. It just doesn’t work as well when mixed with protein in the meal. 8. Is there a free chart of the quantities and ratios? Yes, here is a good one.
ConclusionManaging Herpes, Epstein-Barr and Shingles through diet means focusing on high-Lysine, low-Arginine foods, especially from animal protein. Reducing grains, seeds, and processed protein powders can dramatically change how often symptoms appear. With the right nutrition, many people find lasting relief from chronic outbreaks. For deeper help, check out my Herpes Relief Guide and free food charts.
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Nuts and seeds Topics – the good and the bad* Healthiest nuts and seeds * Reducing Phytic Acid content * Calories in nuts and seeds * Omega 3 and 6 fats * Baking with Almond and Coconut Flour * Nut and seed snacks * Nuts and Seeds on a Herpes Diet
Healthiest Nuts and Seeds1. Almonds have excellent flavor, versatile for baking, snacking and food toppings. Studies show they have more Vitamin E than most foods. 2. Brazil Nuts have abundant Selenium, a mineral that helps chelate heavy metals such as Mercury. Three Brazil Nuts supply plenty of selenium. They are also anti-inflammatory as Dr. Axe details. 3. Walnuts have more beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids than any other nut or seed. These are the best heart-healthy nuts. They make excellent toppings for salads and vegetables too. I like these Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts. 4. Pistachios have plenty of fiber, protein and antioxidants.
Phytic Acid in Nuts and SeedsPhytic acid is an anti-nutrient coating that keeps seed from sprouting prematurely. Unfortunately, it binds up minerals in our intestines, so we lose some of the valuable minerals in nuts and beans that way.
Soaking will remove much of this. Soaking will NOT remove the gluten and gluten-related toxins and lectins however. This is one reason why Ancestral Diets such as my Diet For Human Beings, and the Primal Blueprint diet suggest avoidance of all grains and beans.
Soaking almonds overnight in water and rinsing in the morning will reduce much of the Phytic Acid. The almonds will be chewy and moist and will last only a day or two in the fridge. Delicious!
This article and Primal Diet – Modern Health Podcast detail soaking out Phytic acid in Quinoa and Wild Rice. They are also seeds…
This one talks specifically about prepping seeds and nuts to remove seed toxins.
Calories in Nuts and SeedsNuts and seeds have somewhat equal calorie amounts from protein, fats and carbs. They are pretty high in calories overall, but not from starchy sugars such as bread or cookies.
1/4 cup of Walnuts (1 ounce) has 185 calories, 4 grams protein, 4 grams carbohydrate and 2 grams of fiber. They have 18 grams of fat.
Cashews have the highest fat of all – 1/4 cup of cashews can yield 300 calories and 25 grams of fat.
If you are eating Paleo and losing weight you don’t want to lose, add soaked almonds or cashews to help gain weight.
If your weight loss has plateaued on your Paleo Diet, check the amount of nuts and seeds (and nut butters) you’re eating. You may be using them as convenience foods rather than the condiments they really are.
Omega 3 and 6 Fats in Seeds or NutsNuts contain varying amounts of Omega 6 polyunsaturated fats – the bad ones we want to balance with Omega 3 fats. The nuts lowest in Omega 6 PUFA’s are macadamias, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews and chestnuts. These are your best nut choices.
Baking With Almond or Coconut Almond flour makes great muffins, quiche and pancakes, but like whole almonds, it can contain phytic acid. Fortunately, buying blanched almond flour means the almonds have been skinned (removing much of the phytic acid and seed toxins) and then blanched, removing even more. Blanched almond flour is still very high in calories though, so a little goes a long way. Avoid almond meal, as it has the skins still on it and has not been blanched.
Nuts, seeds and coconut flakes make crunchy toppings or a simple crushed coating. Good on fish or chicken. Or top vegetables with them.
Nut and Seed SnacksAlmond Butter on apple or celery makes a good snack – portable too. The skins are removed before the almonds are ground to butter.
Peanuts are NOT nuts, but legumes (bean family). I don’t recommend them to Clients as they are moldy and allergenic.
There are many snack bars with nuts but most contain mostly dates and are high in fruit sugar. Look for those with fruit as the lowest ingredient. This article and Podcast on Paleo Road Trip Snacks details more.
Nuts and Seeds on a Low-Arginine Herpes DietIf you have any RetroVirus such as Herpes, Epstein Barr, Shingles or Cytomegalo Virus, avoid nuts unless you take a Lysine capsule with them. These viruses feed on Arginine amino acid that is high in nuts, all grains and chocolate. Taking the Lysine will help, but don’t overdo…. This article on Best and Worst Foods for Herpes explains more. I carry several great supplements for these viruses in my online store and clinic as well. See some here.
As you control your outbreaks with a low-Arginine Diet you can add some nuts back to your diet if they do not trigger an outbreak.
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Nuts and seeds Topics – the good and the bad * Healthiest nuts and seeds * Reducing Phytic Acid content * Calories in nuts and seeds * Omega 3 and 6 fats * Baking with Almond and Coconut Flour * Nut and seed snacks * Nuts and Seeds on a Herpes Diet
I struggled with canker sores and mouth ulcers most of my life. Then I went gluten-free and committed to an Ancestral Diet.
I get mouth sores occasionally if I bite the inside of my lip. These are not cankers, viral or allergic.
Topics covered:
- Canker Sores vs. Mouth Ulcers
- Canker Sores and Herpes Virus
- Causes of Canker Sores
- Gluten Antibodies Without Celiac Disease
- Causes of Mouth Ulcers
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Gluten-safe kissing is important to talk about. If you’re sensitive to gluten, what happens when a kissable partner has eaten pizza or had a beer lately? How careful do we need to be?
Can we get “glutened” from kissing?
Several studies show that proteins from foods can linger in the mouth several hours after consumption. Some mouths clear them faster than others.
Rules for Gluten-Safe Kissing 1. Check your own make-up, lipstick, chapstick, lotions, soaps and shampoos. 2. Check your partner’s bathroom as well. 3. Kisses on the cheek are fine, as long as no saliva or obvious crumbs travel along. 4. Kissing kids on the mouth or gooey fingers can dose you with gluten if they just ate a PB&J or cookie. 5. The general consensus is that your partner should avoid gluten foods such as bread, pizza, beer, etc. on date night for at least an hour before kissing.
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There are many pros and cons of latex mattresses, mostly pro! The more you learn about this natural material, the more there is to love.
My first latex mattress was too firm - I did not pick one suited for my slender frame.
Then I found FloBeds and learned the secret of a great bed - every mattress FloBeds makes is customized for you and for anyone sharing the bed.
I now have 2 FloBeds mattresses and give them AND the company a 5-star rating.
I eat the healthiest oil I can find, and Tea Seed Oil is one you’ve probably never heard of.
What is Tea Seed Oil? Tea Seed Oil is not the same as Tea Tree Oil.
It is not an essential oil.
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This is a topic that could fill four newsletters, but I want to mention some points about grains that I feel strongly about. First let’s talk about gluten.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and spelt, and is a contaminant in most oats as they are often shipped or processed with wheat. Gluten-free diets are becoming well-known now, and many scientific studies are showing that gluten intolerance is much more common than previously suspected.
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The digestive systems of herbivores and carnivores tells a lot about what each are meant to eat. Humans model carnivore digestion patterns.
Digestive systems of herbivores vs. carnivores I began researching equine digestion to check a hunch that my elderly pony had an ulcer. She was biting her sides and seemed uncomfortable.
In learning her non-human digestive system, several points became clear.
Some creatures are born to be vegetarians, and some are not. Should humans be vegetarians? Looking at differences in digestion may help answer that question.
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If you want better health now and in the future, you have to heal leaky gut.
It may be the key to preventing and reversing autoimmune disorders which some say most ALL of us have. And helping resolve pain, bloating, allergies, headaches, rashes and more.
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There are several common foods to avoid with Herpes or Shingles. You may be eating these daily!
Having personally struggled with both these viruses, I’ve learned my tolerance level of these foods when well and when stressed.
Herpes viruses live in the nervous system, and when we’re overtaxed, anxious or angry, inflammatory stress hormones and other substances suppress the immune system, allowing the virus to overwhelm our defenses.
When you’re feeling strong, healthy and rested, you may be able to handle these edibles better. It’s not just the items themselves, but how your health is at the time you eat them.
Another factor is the quantity you’re eating. A nibble? A full plate? A combo of all four of these? It makes a difference….
What do you know about GABA - the forgotten neurotransmitter?
We've heard about Serotonin and its use as an antidepressant but we seldom hear about the related GABA neurotransmitter and its effects on the body.
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Reduce stomach bloating the healthy way, without toxic fasts or cleanses.
Fix the true causes of belly bloat to be healthier as well as trimmer.
Causes of Belly Bloat* Gassy foods * Insulin Resistance (excess body fat) * Stress * Infection * Hormones * Poor digestion
Foods Most Likely to Cause Gas and Bloating1. Dairy products – The proteins and sugars in most dairy are difficult to digest. Milk, ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese and many hard cheeses are common causes of gas and bloating. Butter and ghee are dairy fat and much easier to digest. 2. Complex carbohydrates – Grains such as wheat, corn and oats have a complex structure difficult to break down. We don’t have the correct digestive enzymes to eat these seeds. Fermentable food fragments get left behind in our gut, causing gas, irritated bowel and Leaky Gut. 3. FODMAPS foods – Fodmaps foods are shorter chain sugars found in certain grains, nuts, dairy, fruits and vegetables. If not fully absorbed, these sugar carbs can hold water in the gut, causing belly bloat, loose stool or IBS. Garlic and onions are high in FODMAPS. 4. Raw Veggies – Raw vegetables are harder to digest than cooked. Cauliflower, broccoli, kale and cabbage can be gassy even if cooked, but are better cooked than raw. Steam, bake, grill or wilt veggies for less gas.
Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance and Belly FatIf you hold extra weight around your middle you may have Metabolic Syndrome, known as pre-diabetes or Insulin Resistance. You can’t flatten your belly if it’s overweight with extra layers of body fat.
Get on the Paleo Diet (my Diet For Human Beings DVD), and your triglycerides and weight may come steadily down.
Supplements for Insulin Resistance can help manage glucose, weight and high blood sugar. I use the combination of Synulin, Zinc and Systemic Formulas P-Pancreas in the clinic along with the Paleo Diet.
See this article and Podcast on “How to Test and Treat Insulin Resistance Weight Gain”.
Keep a Healthy Colon to Reduce Stomach BloatingConstipation is a major cause of bloated stomach and gut. Bowels should move once or twice daily with formed stools that pass easily.
Getting off dairy and grains and add leafy greens and other vegetables. Try 6 cups cooked veggies daily.
For short-term help for constipation while fixing your diet, C-Colon from Systemic Formulas in my online store works great. Don’t use harsh laxatives or purges. They inflame the colon and contribute to IBS.
Stop Candida to Reduce Stomach Bloating1. Yeast overgrows in the gut if you overeat sugars and starchy carbs. This yeast ferments and causes gas. 2. Candida and other gut infections cause poor digestion 3. Women’s yeast infections often mean Candida in the gut as well 4. Eating lower carb with less starchy food helps reduce Candida
There are several anti-fungal support products in the Online Store. Morinda and #4 FungDX are especially good.
Good Probiotics Improve Belly BloatThe good bacteria in our Colon is reduced when we take antibiotics. Candida yeast can take over, as well as pathogenic (bad) bacteria.
Probiotics can be taken daily for life. Yogurt does not usually have enough variety of species, and often makes us gassy and bloated.
Buy at least two Probiotics and alternate them. I rotate 5 different ones, including those here in the Online Store.
PMS Can Cause Belly BloatIs it PMS? Many women have low progesterone at the very time it should be highest. This causes PMS symptoms including bloating and water weight.
This product is helpful when taken for the last 14 days of every cycle. It will help you produce progesterone naturally and reduce estrogen dominance.
Progesterone is the body’s natural diuretic. You don’t need water pills!
To check for low Progesterone, we do a saliva test on Day 21 of your cycle when Progesterone should be at its peak. I prefer Saliva Testing rather than blood as it tests Free Progesterone, not Total Progesterone.
Exercise to Tighten Your Abs and Reduce Stomach Bloat* Planks * Crunches * Squats * Sit-Ups
Keep good posture, using belly muscles to stand, sit and lift. Find a trainer or work-out buddy and get accountable.
Stress Reduction Helps Gut FunctionStress hormones can cause gut pain, bloating and sometimes loose stools.
If I have a stressful incident, I immediately take Passion Flower tincture or other calming herbs to calm the Adrenaline rush.
Irritable Bowel is easily triggered by stress. This article and Primal Diet – Modern Health Podcast detail how to eat if you have IBS. It’s work but it’s worth it!
Help Your Thyroid Burn FatThe thyroid sets the metabolic rate for many body functions – how well you burn fat, how fast your hair grows, how quickly food moves through your system, your heart rate and much more.
If you suspect a thyroid issue, run the correct lab tests (read here). If needed, get a prescription for natural thyroid such as Armour.
Boost your metabolic rate without caffeine or herbal stimulants to help burn body fat and belly bloat.
Check Gallbladder Function for Better Digestion1. Bile from the gallbladder. Bile breaks down fat for digestion 2. Gallbladder symptoms. Light-colored stools. Pain under the right ribs, pain in the neck and right shoulder blade. Nausea from fatty food. 3. Digestive enzymes. Enzymes that include ox bile or lipase help digest fat. 4. Beets for the gallbladder. Eat beets to stimulate bile flow. 5. See Your Doctor. If you have pain, get a sonogram of the liver and gallbladder.
You may or may not have gall stones (see my articles on Vitamin K2 for calcification problems in the body); you may have “lost” your gall bladder; or you may have biliary congestion or slow gall bladder emptying. If you have no gall bladder, take this or something like it with every meal – forever. Beta Plus also helps with sluggish gall bladder function and digestion. This Lb – Liver/Gall Bladder has beets to help clear the gall bladder.
TIP: See your doctor if pain and bloating persist
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Are your Olive and Avocado Oils pure? Do you trust labels?
It’s sad but true. Labels often hide the true ingredients.
Real Olive Oil is green and a little bitter
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Are your Olive and Avocado Oils pure?Do you trust labels?
It’s sad but true. Labels often hide the true ingredients.
Real Olive Oil is green and a little bitterMost Americans have never tasted pure Olive Oil. The sharp taste of real Olive Oil is distinctive and changes recipes.
Pour some of your oil into a white or clear bowl and check the color. Is it pale yellow or bright green?
The darker the color, and the more green, the more likely it’s straight olive oil not “cut” with canola or sunflower oil.
Some olives are naturally milder in taste and color, or can be harvested at different times. This can make the oil milder and not as dark.
Many oil vendors “cut” their oil before bottlingMany companies add other cheaper oils to give them more volume and sales.
Why?
- Avocado and Olive fruits are expensive and fragile
- Mixing with Canola or Sunflower Oil adds volume
- Mixed oils are milder in taste, more suitable to American palates
There’s Canola Oil in my Avocado Oil?Yep! There could be….
Genetically modified Canola is often used to dilute poorer-quality Olive and Avocado oils.
Sunflower and Safflower seed oils are used as well.
Is Canola Oil Healthy?All SEED oils such as corn, canola, sunflower and safflower are high in POLYunsaturated fat.
Fruit and Nut oils such as Olive, Avocado and Macadamia are higher in MONOunsaturated fat.
Polyunsaturated fats are much more likely to clog arteries, cause fatty liver, and elevate LDL Cholesterol (the bad kind).
Unfortunately, almost all restaurant, packaged, processed and to-go food is made with polyunsaturated seed oils.
Why?
Because it is cheap, and tasteless.
Do Labels Say What Oils are in the Bottle?Not always, no.
Consumer watchdog and government groups have fought this issue for decades. But compliance and enforcement are minimal.
There is NO guarantee your Avocado or Olive Oil are labelled correctly.
How to Buy Pure Oil* Look for oils grown and sold by single vendors such as estate farms * Foreign Olive Oil is usually pure (Greek, Spanish, Italian) * Choose dark bottles that protect oil from rancidity * Organic, Extra Virgin, Cold Pressed oils are more likely to be pure * Use the taste test! Olive Oil should be slightly bitter, spicy and brightly colored * Price is not always a guarantee but cheap product is suspect * Large national brands often test poorly * Look at the bottled date to make sure your oil is not old
How to Care for Olive and Avocado OilsUnrefined Avocado Oil should not advertise “high smoke point”. 300 – 400 degrees is a good low smoke point on a label.
Keep your bottles tightly closed in a dark place.
Consider refrigerating your oils. I keep my oils refrigerated and take them out of the fridge to soften before use.
Use your oils as seasonings rather than as cooking oils.
Alternatives to Avocado and Olive OilI use more saturated fats than unsaturated fats.
Why? Because humans evolved eating healthy wild animals and seafoods and their saturated fats and organs.
Plus coconut oil – a surprisingly excellent saturated fat.
The unsaturated oil I use to replace Olive and some of my Avocado oils is Tea Seed Oil – NOT Tea Tree Oil.
Only one company is making this, which is sometimes hard to find.
This Podcast and article tell you about this oil. It even has a better nutritional profile than Olive Oil!
The post Are Your Olive and Avocado Oils Pure? appeared first on Beverly Meyer's On Diet and Health.
Is your hair care making you sick?
Skin and scalp absorb things easily, sending them straight into the bloodstream.
The moisturizer you put on your skin disappears, right? Your body just ate it!
Would you consume the chemicals and colors in hair dye or shampoo? Or breathe ammonia, chlorine or formaldehyde?
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Body fat comes primarily from excess Carbohydrates.
It’s not general “excess calories” that usually cause weight gain.
Calories from steak, vegetables and Olive Oil don’t convert to adipose tissue (fat).
Carbs = Adipose Tissue = Body Fat
Where does body fat come from?
It’s not from overeating protein, healthy fats or vegetables.
Why is it SUCH A SECRET in the news where body fat comes from?
Do we need expensive drugs to get rid of it?
What if Steak, Eggs and Guacamole could actually drop fat without drugs?
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Are your periods toxic? Is your body discarding toxic waste when you flow?
Some Raw Vegan bloggers began to claim periods are toxic wastes leaving the body as early as 2017. They say that periods are not necessary.
Have heavy flow or painful periods? Stop eating all fats, proteins and cooked food and your painful periods may stop.
The diet guidelines? Raw grains, raw vegetables, raw fruit. No fat, no meat, no eggs.
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Wondering how to wean off Valtrex?
When is the right time?
How do you control Herpes without Valtrex?
I’ve been Consulting Clients since 1985 on a huge range of Functional Health issues. Controlling Herpes is a frequent area of my work.
Having myself struggled with HSV for decades, I know how to first get it under control, then manage it for a lifetime.
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https://www.ondietandhealth.com/paleo-diet-for-herpes-management/Adapting the Paleo Diet for Herpes is the fastest way to manage viral outbreaks.
My articles and Podcasts on Herpes supplements, the best and worst foods for Herpes, and the low Arginine diet for Herpes explore the diet needed to control HSV.
My Store also offers the Herpes Management Guide – a 90-minute PowerPoint download – to explain the diet, symptoms, medications, supplements and WHEN to take supplements, and how to avoid viral triggers.
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GABA Neurotransmitter for Anxiety and Addiction GABA is our main inhibitory (stabilizing) neurotransmitter and a regulator of anxiety and addiction.
It helps us stay calm and avoid sympathetic flight or fight mode. It governs dozens of functions in the mind and body.
Along with Serotonin, GABA provides the brakes in our body (the "slow-slow"), much as Dopamine and Acetyl-Choline provide the "go-go". Like yin and yang, we need both to be balanced.
In our natural state as hunters and gatherers, we only went into alarm mode if a real or potential threat was encountered.
But our nervous systems in modern however perceive much of our day as threat. Deadlines, traffic, money, and worries of all types. We can feel endangered just by missing a phone call or freeway exit.
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https://www.ondietandhealth.com/fix-your-childs-stomach-aches/https://www.ondietandhealth.com/fix-your-childs-stomach-aches/Why is it important to fix your child’s stomach aches?
Many parents don’t realize their kids hurt. Children don’t know tummies are not supposed to hurt. They may think it’s normal.
I did not know my gut was not supposed to hurt when growing up. As an adult I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease but decades of malabsorption took their toll on my bones and growth.
I always ask kids and teens in Consults if anything hurts. The question can surprise them, especially if they’re seeing me for “allergies”.
Explaining that pain (or constipation, gas, diarrhea) is not right and we want to fix it helps them understand WHY we’ll be changing their diet.
For other kids, stomach aches become a negotiating factor when they want out of doing something. It can be a problem figuring out real tummy aches from imaginary ones.
Either way, it’s important to address.
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The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps 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!
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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 other. The virus “feeds on” and is triggered by excess Arginine.
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How do you use Iodine for Hair, Thyroid and Female health?
Where do you get Iodine and how much do you need?
60 to 70% of us don't get enough. This helps explain the epidemic of Hypothyroidism I see in Consults. The entire body uses Iodine but it's key for the Thyroid.
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Are you getting enough calories on Paleo?
Is it time to add more carbohydrates, fat, or more Paleo calories in general?
I ask my female Clients of average weight to eat around 1800 Calories/day. Men about 2300 Calories.
In this episode:
Getting Enough Calories on Paleo
Carb Calories From Grains
Getting More Vegetable Calories
What about starchy carbs?
Animal Protein - our Main Source of Paleo Calories
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Are there valid reasons to avoid coconut oil, meat, milk or water? Should coconuts be off the menu?
My clients occasionally do see problems with coconuts (and I do too). Sometimes it’s the oil and sometimes issues occur with the meat or milk.
Coconuts can offer wonderful health benefits, both internally and externally, but like all things, they may not be right for YOU. Check out these questions and try going coconut-free for a few weeks before consuming again. Watch for effects in any area.
Self-experimentation is one of the cornerstones of the Paleo/Ancestral lifestyle. Here are 6 reasons to try a coconut-free experiment.
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How to Buy Healthy Eggs In the grocers, look for eggs labeled PASTURE-RAISED, such as Vital Farms. Pastured hens live outdoors in movable coops.
In a Farmer's Market, ask the seller "what do you feed these chickens?"
Eggs that are colored, speckled or slightly dirty don't mean the birds were pastured. They may have been raised in a fenced dirt area with no access to bugs or forage. Eating GMO corn and soy - not a natural diet for birds.
Pastured chickens' natural diet is bugs, green plants and seeds. When insects and seeds decline in the winter, they need a grain mix in addition to most any food products from the farm.
Chickens are NOT vegetarians.
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There are many benefits of mouth taping at night. Taping your mouth at night improves the microbiome of the mouth and gut, increases daytime energy, improves sleep, snoring and allergies, and calms anxiety.
Mouth taping can help reduce dental plaque, stop nighttime salivation and improve your breath.
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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 40 to 60% of Americans have HSV infections?
Arginine comes in food, and we can also make it. So it is not one of the eight essential aminos.
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Want to build a strong lean body when you're tired and overweight?
Need movement that's easy but effective?
How do you balance your hormones? And pick the right diet and supplements for energy and weight.
Here are my Clinic/Consult steps for a stronger, healthier body.
First: Check Those Carbs Second: Balance Estrogen and Progesterone Third: Tired & Overweight? Improve fat burning ability Fourth: Fix Insulin Resistance Full post here
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.
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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.
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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.
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Need help choosing the best grain free cat food? I am a Functional Health coach and teach my (human) Clients to primarily eat foods we ate before Agriculture and factories. Our historical diet.
The same is true for pets.
What Do Cats Eat in Nature? * Cats are “Obligate Carnivores”. They eat meat and all of the animal that comes with the meat – organs, bones, (some of the) feathers, stomach contents, etc. * Cats don’t graze on grass like an herbivore. They take a bite or two in the summer to help with fur balls. * Cats enjoy an egg now and then along with the bird that laid it. * If they can stalk it, it looks like food to them. * They don’t dig potatoes, eat fruit, lentils, nuts, or grains (grass seed).
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Need some good foods for constipation? Chronic constipation and occasional constipation have different causes and need different support.
Either way, these ideas help to know what to eat for constipation and reduce laxative use, toxic stool softeners and excess dosing of Magnesium. (All Vitamins and Minerals need to be in balance - taking too much of one can throw others into deficit. Here is a well-balanced multi).
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GABA is an important neurotransmitter you don’t hear about much.
Learning of my own low GABA symptoms changed my life – I should say saved my life
Is GABA Similar to Serotonin?
GABA is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. Along with Serotonin, these neurotransmitters provide the “brakes” to overstimulated nerve impulses. Keeping the brain relaxed but on purpose is their job.
Dopamine, Adrenaline, Acetylcholine, and anxiety are emotional, hormonal and neurological stimulants. They set off a chain reaction of stress, causing interference all over the body.
When our brakes are inadequate to the task, we suffer from imbalanced neurotransmitters and hormones.
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Ever wonder how stress triggers herpes outbreaks?
And why?
How does the herpes virus flare so quickly after stress, fear or trauma?
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Natural help for dry eye symptoms can reduce dry eye itching, pain and burning without prescription eye drops or medical intervention.
Castor Oil has been a part of my daily home treatment for dry eye for several years. This article and Primal Diet – Modern Health Podcast explain exactly what to buy and how to use Castor Oil for dry eye. Don’t use drug store Castor Oil – study this article!
While organic Castor Oil brought some relief for my dry eye (and is a great moisturizer for my eye area), I needed more support for dry eyes with aging.
Having worked since 1985 as a Clinical Nutritionist in San Antonio, I prefer natural treatment options. Info on my Health Journey is here.
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Most overweight people have Insulin Resistant weight gain, a specific type of fat from overeating carbohydrates. It is not from cholesterol. Carbohydrates are stored temporarily in the blood as Triglycerides and then stored as fat if not needed for cellular fuel (exercise, metabolism).
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Confused by Keto Diet pros and cons?
You're not alone... It's the most confusing and misunderstood "diet" I see with Clients.
See the full list here.
Here's an intro to GABA and Serotonin deficiency and a short Brain Quiz to help tell the two apart. Welcome to your Brain!
GABA and Serotonin are our two main inhibitory neurotransmitters.
Inhibitory sounds like a bad thing, but we need balance between excitatory and inhibitory aspects in all functions in the body.
Just as there's light and dark, and fast and slow, we need both in balance.
Why do we need Inhibitory and Excitatory Neurotransmitters in balance?
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Looking for Herpes antiviral support options? There are more choices than antiviral prescriptions. Let’s review some.
Who Am I?
I have a disorder of the Immune System called Primary Immunodeficiency. I’ve struggled with Herpes, Shingles, Epstein Barr (it’s a member of the HSV family too) for 5 decades. Treatment for the immune deficiency (CVID) began in 2016 and has helped greatly but I still manage my HSV daily.
I am a Clinical Nutritionist – not a Nutritionist or Dietician – in practice since 1985. We work similarly to naturopaths.
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Gaba deficiency symptoms are diverse and can affect the whole body. If you struggle with pain, anxiety, IBS, reflux, sweaty hands, insomnia or dozens of other health concerns, you may be showing Gaba deficiency symptoms.
Gaba and Serotonin are considered the “Inhibitory” or “braking” neurotransmitters. Dopamine and Acetylcholine are the energizing or “accelerating” ones.
The “go-go’s” and the “slow-slow’s” as I call them.
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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 HSV.
Check out these Podcasts and articles #1, #2, #3 and #4.
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Correctly dose Vitamin D. Don't guess! It's essential for short-term and long-term health in every cell of the body but you don't want to take more than you can use.
How important is Vitamin D? This article and Podcast titled "5 Ways Vitamin D Can Save Your Life" may inspire you to dose D correctly.
Learn how to correctly dose vitamin D at the website
Natural help for Vertigo using Chiropractic and Homeopathy has gotten me through several incidents of Vertigo.
I’ve had three sudden bouts in the last 18 months. Getting up at night and falling to the right, dizzy, unable to orient spatially. It’s scary and a danger for falling.
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Natural flea control for dogs and cats can work very well. Natural pet care in general, is not hard and can change the quality of your pet’s life. That article has more info. And this one on feeding more Species Appropriate food.
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Having trouble staying asleep? Waking up too early or restless after 3 AM?
This is a common issue with Clients. Addressing these 4 areas helps most everyone sleep better through the night.
If you're ready to make some changes to your daily habits, or add some proven supplement support, let's get to work.
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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 though)
- Eating too early relative to your bedtime
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Here are the best supplements for Herpes I have used and carry in my Online Store. More anti-viral supplement support is found here. The Herpes Supplement Pack includes these and several more.
I have never taken prescription medications for Herpes (too many side effects, including B12 deficiency). It’s controllable with a low Arginine diet, stress management and supplements.
Read more (or listen to my podcast) on controlling Herpes without prescription medications.
To see the full list see
https://www.ondietandhealth.com/my-5-best-supplements-for-herpes/
Is it really possible to get help for bunions without surgery?
Most bunions can be helped if you commit to the process. For bunion relief, know the causes of bunions and make a long-term plan for change. This is the goal of the work in my San Antonio natural health clinic and in my Primal Diet – Modern Health podcasts. Fix the cause as well as the symptom!
I'm often asked about the differences between fish oil and cod liver oil. Which is best? Both have anti-inflammatory EPA-DHA, but there's more to know before buying.
Eating oily fish such as wild salmon and sardines twice a week is important but it makes sense to supplement a small amount of Omega 3's as well.
So, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil? One thing is true for both. Quality counts! The brand, the processing method and the type of fish all matter.
For more information see
https://www.ondietandhealth.com/5-differences-between-fish-oil-and-cod-liver-oil/
COVID Loss of Taste and Smell
Loss of smell and taste can be strong early warnings of infection, perhaps more important than fever or low oxygen. If your taste and smell suddenly disappear, get tested immediately and isolate.
Studies such as this one from the European Journal of Neurology confirm these are Covid symptoms.
Many patients report recovery of smell and taste quickly with “light” cases of Covid. Others report slower recovery. Can Zinc help recovery from the illness as well as these symptoms?
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Managing Herpes without prescription medications is what I do for my own health and with Clients. The right combination of herbs, amino acids, diet and stress management can work in both acute and recurring infections.
The Herpes family is a large one and includes HSV1, HSV2, Shingles, Epstein Barr and ChickenPox (among others). Having struggled with all of these except HSV1 I have learned how to manage them without medications.
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One of the diet rules we all “know” is that salt is bad for us. So why is real salt so important? Can it be a key to health recovery?
Salt was one of the earliest trade items and helped establish trade routes and villages all over the world. It was often used as money.
Salt was traditionally used to preserve food. It’s value was in allowing meats and vegetables to be salted and stored for later consumption, a huge advantage over having to hunt and gather fresh food all the time. Neanderthals mined salt, as well as ancient Chinese.
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Do Carbs and Candida cause weight gain?
Calories from excess Carbohydrates is usually the reason for weight gain. Barring severely low Thyroid function or genetic disorders, it’s the carbs that cause Candida, Metabolic Syndrome, pre-diabetes, Diabetes Type II, Obesity, and all their side effects.
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What are the causes of hypothyroidism? Is it the thyroid gland itself, another endocrine gland, estrogen dominance or illness?
Is low thyroid the problem or the symptom?
This is THE key question in a functional wellness practice
Is Alzheimer’s Diabetes of the brain? Alzheimer’s has been called Diabetes Type 3 for more than a decade. Numerous studies are ongoing worldwide.
This is great news for those wanting to protect the brain, despite their gene status. There is much you can do, at home, every day, to protect yourself from dementia.
When to take Bioidentical Hormones? This is a frequent question from my Clients. Who should take them? Does every post-menopausal woman need them? If so, which hormones are good and which to avoid?
First differentiate between Bioidentical Hormones and Synthetic hormones.
For most people, no. It's common to have EBV Antibodies. EBV is Mono, an infectious Virus many of us got when younger. For some people, it is now "Reactivated Epstein Barr" where the virus may have become a top priority, or is one of several concurrent immune challenges.
The questions are: how high are your antibodies and is the virus causing your health issues or just another symptom of being run down?
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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.
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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.
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It’s time to be an entrepreneur in our new economy. Things won’t be “normal” for a long time but there are many ways to earn spending money and maybe create bigger things for the future.
I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was young, creating multiple businesses, large and small. I imported and sold leather clothing from Spain in the 70’s, owned the largest dinnerware and cookware store in the Southeast in the 70’s and 80’s, and opened a chain of retail alterations and monogram stores that became a franchise in the mid-80’s.
In 1989 I became a Clinical Nutritionist and later opened my San Antonio natural health center, office suites and meeting rooms.
How did I create such diverse businesses?
It was my ability to see a niche and act to fill it
You can do this too.
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Ferritin measures the amount of iron stored in the body outside of the red blood cells. Women with no menstrual cycles can accumulate iron in joints, veins, the heart, pancreas and liver. This can cause joint pain, diabetes, hypertension, strokes, hypothyroidism, hair loss, weight gain/weight loss, cardiovascular irregularities and much more.
Proponents of alkaline diets and alkaline water get it wrong. Why aren’t pH altered waters and “alkaline” diets the cure-all we’ve been told?
My view on pH is based on hard-earned personal knowledge, working to regain my health.
Here’s what I’ve learned…
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I'm always looking for natural ways to help anxiety and stress. Both in myself and with clients.
If you're stuck at home waiting for a virus, or another life issue has you struggling and fearful, you're dealing with acute anxiety. But many of us deal with chronic anxiety as well.
I was in my 50's before I finally realized I'd been struggling with anxiety all my life but never recognized it. That shocked me so much I decided to see if others were experiencing unacknowledged anxiety, and if so, offer natural help for reducing anxiety.
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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 seem to be more at risk for Corona. But the virus can take hold of anyone with a weakened immune system.
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Are bone broth and collagen safe with Herpes or Epstein Barr viruses? If you are using collagen powder or bone broth for your daily soup or smoothie you may be making a mistake.
Broth and Collagen can be excellent protein choices when you are well. But if you struggle with recurring Herpes, Shingles or EBV these protein foods feed Retroviruses with high Arginine.
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A large 2019 study found heavy metals in baby foods. Dozens of well-known brands and products were tested. Arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury were found in 95% of the 13 types of products tested: cereals, snack foods, fruits, juices and vegetables.
Smaller tests have been run but this was a large study of 168 products in 61 brands. "Healthy Babies Bright Futures" study was published in Consumer Reports and many industry journals in October 2019.
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Genetic iron overload is greatly under-diagnosed. Males over 30 and post-menopausal females may accumulate dangerous amounts of iron in body tissues and never know it. It may be the cause of joint pain, heart disease, liver disease, impotence, diabetes, low immunity and more.
1 in 100 - 200 Americans have the complete genetic mutation for Hemochromatosis. 1 in 9 of European descent may be gene carriers.
Are YOU the ONE in the room?
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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…
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Sensory Overload can cause fatigue, inability to fight infections, and poor digestion. It can contribute to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and painful muscle tension too.
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The adrenal and thyroid connection is often missed by doctors checking only the thyroid. Understanding how these glands affect each other helps you address adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism at the same time.
The goal of all natural health care is to resolve 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!
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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 him to the Weston Price Foundation for answers. Fats, a lot of fats, especially saturated fats, changed his life.
Mouth taping for dry mouth, CPAP and snoring is my topic on this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast with Nicholas Michalak. I don't use a CPAP machine and I don't mouth breathe during the day but I learned years ago I was mouth breathing at night. I've been taping my mouth at night ever since.
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What is Regenerative Grazing? How does soil affect climate, and how do cows and other ruminants have such an important role to play?
In this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast I speak with Judith Schwartz, author of one of my favorite books, to expand on these topics. "Cows Save the Planet" subtitles include: "Unmaking the deserts, rethinking climate change, bringing back biodiversity, and restoring nutrients to our food".
Whew! That's a lot but Judith makes it readable and clear. Highly recommended for science students and the rest of us who think eating less meat helps the environment.
But factory fed meats and feedlots are indeed part of the problem. The wastes of corn and soy fed cattle are collected in huge lagoons, an anaerobic breeding place for methane gases.
Grass fed ruminants (cattle, bison, sheep, deer, giraffe, camels, antelopes) chew their cud. They have split hooves which, when on pasture, mix waste, rain and saliva into the soil, fertilize it and aerate it.
Here’s 10 simple reasons for chronic fatigue. Get your energy back!
Low energy and fatigue are common complaints in my clinic. The causes can be complex or simple. People often focus on one extreme or the other – either one supplement “should” fix it all, or it must be a serious illness. It will be a combination of things and it’s your job to fix them. Your doctor cannot do these for you!
Self-experimentation and self-observation are key, along with good advice on where to start. Do one thing at a time and watch for changes. If you’re feeling well one day and poorly the next, what did you do differently? Keep track to find your own top causes of fatigue.
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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 badly.
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I have decades of personal experience with the best and worst foods for Herpes. With Primary Immunodeficiency, my immune system is genetically low. Even with weekly Gamma Globulin infusions I have to watch for Herpes food triggers.
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Using these herbs for natural allergy support can change your life. Effective and safe, you won't need traditional anti-histamines or harmful steroids.
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Before listing intermittent fasting pros and cons for women, first realize there is no single definition of Intermittent Fasting.
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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.
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https://www.ondietandhealth.com/castor-oil-for-dry-eye-relief/
The Gut-Adrenal connection with Michael Ruscio. The #1 cause of adrenal fatigue may be poor gut health, as Cortisol levels and fatigue may be unrelated if gut inflammation is present.
Dr. Ruscio spoke with me about other surprising areas where gut health affects us. Hormones, immune, brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, depression and bacterial imbalances are all affected by inflammation in the gut. Fiber and Probiotics may not be right for us and we talk about why.
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Serve freeze dried foods for healthier cats, reduce vet bills and have happier cats. Freeze-dried cat foods cost more per serving but can change your cat's life. Don't let them suffer kidney failure, UTI's, obesity and scruffy coats.
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In "The Dental Diet", Dr. Steven Lin writes on dental health for babies and toddlers 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 extractions.
And more....
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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 Doctor Told Me" covers 17 topics. We discuss 8 in this Primal Diet - Modern Health Podcast. (Find over 135 of my other podcasts here or on my website). Thanks for listening and find Dr. Berry's book here on Amazon.
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Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with food, and go for a lasting resolution. If you have diarrhea, oily stools, gas or gut pain, my version of the Elimination Diet and Low Fodmaps Diet for IBS is worth a try.
NOTE: THIS WON'T BE EASY BUT THE PAYOFF CAN BE HUGE!
IBS at its simplest is just two things: incomplete digestion and improper absorption of food (they're different). Inflammation of the gut and yeast or bacterial overgrowth are part of IBS. They may have started after antibiotics. Or from a lifetime of grains and sugars...
Elimination diets such as Low FODMAPS, GAPS, Paleo and The Specific Carbohydrate Diet all help but I never found any of them to achieve the permanent improvement you need. My diet combines parts from all four. Try it on whatever digestive or bowel issue you have. (See below for exceptions).
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Can eggs cause Gallbladder Problems? Yes! I have seen many client's digestive and Gallbladder symptoms improve after eliminating eggs.
What Does the Gallbladder Do? The liver makes bile and sends it to the Gallbladder tucked under the liver. It concentrates and stores bile until needed to digest fats in your food.
The Gallbladder is connected to the top of the small intestine (the Duodenum) by a bile duct. As you eat, the gallbladder pumps bile through the duct and into the intestine, emulsifying fats for digestion by the enzyme Lipase. These fats carry the fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, K and E throughout the body.
Gallbladder/Biliary Dysfunction There are ducts in the liver bringing bile to the Gallbladder as well as the duct going from the Gallbladder to the Small Intestine. All of this can become inflamed and congested with bacteria, cholesterol, stones, and other waxy substances ("sludge"). This is often overlooked by patients and doctors who don't monitor the biliary system until a gall bladder attack sets off a crisis. It may be too late to save the Gallbladder if the blockage or number of stones is too great. Doctors often remove the Gallbladder even when the blockage is not that bad, and will say you don't really need your Gallbladder and can eat whatever you want once it's gone.
If possible, take it as a warning, get the facts, and change your diet ASAP. You need that Gallbladder! Removing the Gallbladder may not remove the actual cause of the problem. It may not be the Gallbladder's fault it became congested.
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Latin American Paleo Cooking is a terrific new book of authentic Latin foods using Paleo substitutes for flour and sugar. You'll find plantains, cassava flour, potato, coconut flour, tapioca starch and more.
Author Amanda Torres (The Curious Coconut) adapted her Puerto Rican mother-in-law's family recipes to a Paleo-safe diet. Amanda holds a Masters in Neuroscience and used Paleo foods and lifestyle principles to lose 80 pounds and recover from IBS and the auto-immune skin disorder H.S.
Having found Tara Grant's wonderful book on this disorder ("The Hidden Plague") Amanda was inspired to go Keto, heal her Leaky Gut and get her immune system under control. But she missed those Latin foods! (Listen to my podcast with Tara Grant on healing autoimmune disorders with diet awareness here).
"Latin American Paleo Cooking" has 80 recipes without grains or dairy and most are Autoimmune Paleo adapted.
Starchy roots, tubers, and fruits make the dough for the many types of fritters, pancakes and turnovers featured here. There are desserts too but go easy on the starches and sugars... They're high in calories and may not digest well if you have issues with starchy carbs.
Try some of these: Garlic Lime Shredded Chicken; Fried Plantain Sandwich on page 72 (pictured here), Queso Blanco on page 170 - white "cheese" made from Amanda's secret ingredients. It melts and stretches like regular Latin Queso! It's used in 9 recipes.
For dessert, try the Coconut Milk Pudding or the "Rice" Pudding made from Yucca. Chapters include Quick and Easy; Fiesta Foods; Family Dinners; The Essentials, and more.
Ingredients are available in Latin Grocery stores as well as online. Enjoy!
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The correct supplements for adrenal fatigue changed my life more than once. First diagnosed with low cortisol after a heat stroke in 1987, I fell to almost complete adrenal failure in 2001 after severe Epstein Barr Virus.
My goal has always been to repair the adrenals, not just take things for fatigue. I never went on the steroids I was told I'd need. I took rebuilding supplements and made changes in my life.
Want more energy? REPAIR the Adrenals and Thyroid. Don't overcome "fatigue" with coffee or other stimulants. Here's some very personal tips and supplements for adrenal fatigue repair.
5 Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue 1. Passion Flower calms body and mind to help you sleep, focus, and overcome anxiety. To repair the adrenals you have to fix the "wired" before you fix the "tired". 2. Licorice makes Cortisol last longer. You want this kind from Amazon, not this one with Glycyrrhizzin removed. That works for reflux and ulcers. Or get Licorice tincture to add to your water during the day (don't take it after 5 PM). 3. Adrenal Cortex is different from Adrenal Glandulars. I sell this one in my online store. It's derived only from the inner Adrenal Cortex and no outer Adrenal Medulla like regular glandulars have. The Medulla makes Epinephrine, so regular glandulars can make you speedy. 4. Systemic Formulas Ga - Adrenal is the #2 product in my clinic and online store (after D3 Complete with K2). This 40 year old product was designed by a master Herbalist. It worked for me in the 80's and still works today. It's ideal at 3 PM - or take as desired. It's not a stimulant but will lift you gently out of fatigue. It works well with Premier Adaptogen, packaged together here. 5. B Vitamins may help. Try a mix of Phosphorylated B's plus MTHF like this one.
5 Tips for Adrenal Fatigue Repair 1. Sleep. Nap. Meditate. You cannot fix fatigue until you stop overwork, worry and lack of sleep. Calming yourself is the best way to have more energy. In addition to the Passion Flower above, add some Systemic Formulas N3 - Relaxa day and/or night. Try both before bed, during the night if you're restless, or take in the daytime to stay calm. 2. Stop Caffeine. Beating up the adrenals will not help them repair! 3. Keep blood sugar stable. The adrenals play a huge role in blood sugar management. Give them a break with more proteins, fats and vegetables and a lot less starchy carbs or sugar. Eat on a schedule. Here's my DVD on "The Diet For Human Beings". 4. Get lab facts! Test both the thyroid and the adrenals to know which (or both) need help. Test - don't guess. This article has tons more about saliva testing. This has some quick tests you can do at home. Here's how to test your thyroid properly, even when your doctor thinks TSH is sufficient. 5. Acknowledge it's your responsibility to take charge of your life. No one else can make your life calmer and happier. Trust me - I worked myself into the Hospital twice before I learned to "Grow Up"!
Blog Posts with more info
What I do for Chronic Adrenal Fatigue here
10 Reasons for Chronic Fatigue here
Top 5 Supplements for Stress and Fatigue here
The Hidden Link Between Thyroid and Adrenal Problems here
Test Adrenal Function at Home here
Prevent adrenal fatigue, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion with real salt to keep you hydrated. Himalayan or Sun-Dried Solar salts are essential to electrolyte balance. (See my Electrolyte Hydration Drink below). Water alone will not hydrate you. In fact....
Too much plain water can flush away your minerals With adrenal fatigue, we tend to excrete salt and be somewhat dehydrated since the cells can't hold water without salt. If you then become overheated, you can experience heat exhaustion or, even worse, heat stroke from the dehydration.
The reverse is true too. If you have had heat exhaustion, it can damage your adrenals and lead to chronic fatigue.
I know this -- it happened to me. Heat never bothered me until I did the 6-Day Course - similar to the old Outward Bound program. Spend a few days conquering your fears by jumping off cliffs with a zip-line, running uphill, and various physical and mental exertions. Crowded bunk cabins had no A/C and bathrooms were far away. Water was not encouraged nor was salt.
The Adirondacks were in a heat wave that summer but there was no reduction in activities. I got severely dehydrated, overheated from exercise and hot cabins, and stopped sweating. I began to hallucinate and had to leave the Course.
Over the next 2 weeks, my Adrenals crashed. I lost 13 pounds of muscle which I never got back. (Cortisol is strongly connected with muscle function). I have struggled with low Cortisol and chronic fatigue ever since. I still can't sweat and must restrict many outdoor activities.
My Electrolyte ReHydration Drink Fill a bottle 2/3 rd's full of Spring or Mineral water, or reverse-osmosis water (NO alkalized water). Top with 100% Organic Juice.
Add 3 large pinches of Himalayan Salt, about a tsp., or some Salt Sole.
Shake and drink after sweating.
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke * A change in sweating is a key symptom. If you are hot and stop sweating you are headed for heat stroke * You feel overheated or disoriented * Flushed red skin * Throbbing head or nausea * Your temperature elevates as high as 105
Heat Exhaustion can wipe you out for weeks. Heat Stroke can kill you.
What to do if you suspect Heat Stroke 1. Quickly get body temperature down. Find shade and drench with water, or get into water. 2. Drink water slowly, with 2 tsps. added salt and some kind of sugar such as fruit juice or actual sugar (see below). 3. Call 911 for an IV saline solution and cooling body packs. 4. Find a fan!
Who is susceptible to Adrenal Fatigue and Heat Stroke? Everyone! Playing sports, hiking, gardening, sitting in saunas or by the pool can all cause critical overheating. The elderly, ill and those on diuretics are less able to handle heat.
Swimming is a common cause of dehydration. Hot sun, active play... You're sweating even though you don't realize it.
Preventing Heat Exhaustion and Adrenal Fatigue The adrenals regulate sodium, potassium , calcium and magnesium - the 4 key electrolytes. If you're overheated, the adrenals burn out trying to keep sodium and potassium in balance. Supporting your adrenals now can prevent heat exhaustion. I have many articles on the adrenals and adrenal support products in my online store such as this one and this one. Test and treat your adrenals!
A craving for salt is a common symptom of low adrenal function. I use fine ground Himalayan Salt like this one generously on my food and add it to my water in the Texas summer - maybe 1/4 tsp. several times a day. Or make a salt sole (So-Lay) - the briny liquid mixes quickly in water.
Avoid commercial white salt. It is highly processed and contains additives that make it hard to absorb. Choose Himalayan or Sun-Dried Sea Salt. And stay cool!
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. Here's how, including numerous links at the bottom of the page...
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 "organic" is bad.
2). Traditional Mineral Sunscreens reflect damaging rays. Most include zinc oxide or titanium oxide. They appear white on the skin since they reflect light.
3). Nano-Mineral sunscreens have tiny nano-particles of zinc and titanium oxide. Their safety is questioned as they may penetrate the skin, but they're still safer than organic filters.
4). Clothes and shade work well!
5). Healthy skin burns less. The Paleo Diet may change your tanning future.
Sunscreen ingredients to avoid * Oxybenzone is common in commercial sunscreens. Linked to elevated estrogen, endometriosis and allergic reactions. * Retinyl Palmitate is a form of Vitamin A linked to skin tumors and lesions. It doesn't "help" sunscreen protection. Avoid it. * Spray sunscreen is too easy to inhale. Use topicals. * High SPF's only protect against UVB burning rays. They don't block UVA rays that age the skin, affect your immune system and promote skin cancer. You're not safe just because you aren't burning. * Parabens and PABA * Sunscreen/bug repellant combos - too many unpronounceable ingredients!
Are Mineral Sunscreens Safer? In general, yes. But commercial brands of zinc and titanium sunscreens may still contain chemicals in the lotion. If you can't pronounce it, don't use it.
Many brands now use BOTH chemical and mineral filters. Read those labels or use the EWG sunscreen guide below.
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Avoiding hidden gluten? Avoiding gluten in bread is easy, but you need help to find the rest of it.
Whether you’re Celiac, gluten-sensitive, or eating Ancestral or Paleo, finding hidden exposure to gluten can be life-changing. It was for me – breathing a tiny bit of oat dust in my pony’s feed was enough to keep my Celiac antibodies elevated.
Perhaps even more important? The impact your gluten can have on others. Help enlighten friends and family with this article.
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Taping your mouth at night improves the microbiome of the mouth and gut, increases energy, improves sleep, snoring, and allergies, and calms anxiety. I've been mouth taping at night for 15 years!
This Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast gives details on how and why to tape and other ideas to reduce snoring and allergies. The info is here in this blog post as well.
Key Concept: The mouth is for eating. The nose is for breathing. Taping your mouth at night is the natural and correct way your body wants to breathe
When we snore or breathe through the mouth we deplete carbon dioxide - an essential blood gas that needs to be in balance with oxygen. Slowing the breath and breathing through the nose help increase carbon dioxide and can improve whole body chemistry.
Topics I cover on this Podcast: 1. Why you get deeper sleep and less snoring 2. How taping your mouth can improve asthma and allergies 3. Improving dental health and breath 4. Achieving a calmer mind 5. The benefits of Nitric Oxide and Carbon Dioxide 6. How to tape
Links to things I mention: * Treat your allergies with Quercitin or D-Hist, and homeopathic Histaminum. Handle the allergens in your environment too, such as the cat that sleeps on your pillow. More on allergies here. * If you have a chronic sinus infection Nutribiotic Nasal Spray may help. * Here’s a podcast I did with the world’s top trainer of Buteyko Breathing. It’s really helpful to learn more about how breathing affects your life! Especially if you snore or have asthma... * 3M Micropore tape on Amazon
Are you using Functional Medicine to get well? Working with a practitioner who takes the time to review your lifestyle and food, and run better labs that give deeper insights? Do you and your provider have the same point of view - that everything you do, your living environment, your genetics, your emotions and your Microbiome all affect you?
In this podcast with Susan Blum, MD our topic is using Functional Medicine to get well. We talk about genetics, Nature and Nurture, elimination diets, the power of Silence, and that keyword - inflammation.
Whether your practitioner calls themselves Functional, Integrative, Holistic or Naturopathic, the goal is to change your future as well as your present.
Topics we cover in this Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast * WHY is my issue occurring and what can be done to fix the cause, not the symptom? * What is "whole person medicine?" * Why random supplements won't fix you * How to be a good patient
Links to things Dr. Susan Blum mentions * Find more about the specialty of Functional Medicine * The Blum Center for Health in New York * Dr. Blum's favorite App at Calm.com
Walkabout Emu Oil is a completely unique superfood. Genetically unique male emu live on this oil for 54 days sitting full-time on the eggs. It's their only nutrition! These emus are not ordinary breeds harvested for meat, cosmetic oil or feathers. They are carefully raised to produce this amazing Omega 3, 7 and 9 oil rich in Vitamin K2. Walkabout Emu Oil facts 1. Emu Oil is the richest natural source of Vitamin K2 MK-4 in the world. K2 places calcium in the body where it needs to go and can remove it from arteries, bone spurs and arthritic joints. 2. The abundant Omega fats in Emu Oil replace fish oil. Yay! 3. As a completely whole food it contains many other nutrients in their natural form.
Listen in to my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast with Dr. Will Schlinsog, the exclusive importer of Walkabout Emu Oil with his wife Elizabeth. Highlights of this podcast on Walkabout Emu Oil * Emu Oil is a potent anti-inflammatory, useful for gut inflammation, skin disorders and auto-immune issues of all types * It took 20 years of breeding to get this emu species right! * 4 caps daily with food provide 1 tsp. of oil * How to use it topically for muscle pain, fractures and adding to kid's food * Excellent for heart disease caused by calcification of arteries * Nothing is added - nothing is removed
Links to things mentioned in this podcast * Everything you need to know in these Walkabout FAQ's * Buy liquid or capsule Emu Oil at Walkabout Health Products or in my online store * One of my articles on the value of K2 for kids
The Wahls Protocol Cooking For Life book review and podcast highlights unique food and well-organized eating plans. Excellent nutrient-dense recipes and lifestyle suggestions support autoimmune or other chronic health issues. This is the third podcast I’ve done with Dr. Wahls. Find others here and here. Wahls neatly offers 3 levels of the Wahls Diet for... Keep Reading >
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Here’s a fun Wired to Eat book review with Robb Wolf and his interview with Beverly Meyer. It’s a Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast chat with all the scoop on Robb and his second book. Robb talks about his health history and his time as a Vegan struggling with Ulcerative Colitis. Then his breakthrough by... Keep Reading >
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Why is Rosita Cod Liver Oil so good for you? Here’s the story! Rosita was founded by Archie Welch, co-founder of Corganic.com offering products for the Autism Spectrum. His concern over reports of digestive stress and illness with Green Pasture Fermented Cod Oil led him to Norway and the rediscovery of ancient methods for harvesting Cod... Keep Reading >
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“Heal Your Pain Now” is a new kind of pain resolution book. Joe Tatta is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a foundation in the Paleo Diet. He has several chapters on diet, then on movement, managing your mind and how perception affects healing. There are easy recipes and multiple supplement suggestions. Available here on... Keep Reading >
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What are the best grains for Gluten Free Diets or Paleo? Here’s my experience choosing from the grains and pseudo-grains to see what digests best for me. The trick is preparing them exactly right to improve digestibility. If you’ve been Grain Free, Gluten Free or Paleo for a while, you may find yourself craving grains. But... Keep Reading >
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Take charge of stress with this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on 5 calming herbs for sleep, stress and anxiety. When we get tense. angry or fearful, we don’t sleep well. Calming herbs have been used for 1000’s of years for relaxing, sleep, pain and nervous energy. Learn to use them daily for a... Keep Reading >
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The Thyroid Adrenal Connection is a popular topic on my blog and now there’s a Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on this hidden connection. If tired adrenals cause low thyroid function, it’s important to fix the adrenals before starting thyroid hormone. Both the thyroid and the adrenal glands are regulated by the Pituitary and... Keep Reading >
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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.... Keep Reading >
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The Paleo Thyroid Solution book review and podcast has clinical details not found in most thyroid books or doctor’s offices. Primal Blueprint Podcaster Elle Russ shares her history of unique thyroid problems and explains thyroid function and treatment options in detail. Hypothyroidism affects 10 times more women than men and can be misdiagnosed as many... Keep Reading >
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This Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast features Beverly talking about the dangers of Testosterone for women and men, and how to dose and test it. There is no FDA approved Testosterone for women. Studies are sketchy and conflicting. Women make very little Testosterone so it’s hard to test it correctly, although you can measure... Keep Reading >
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Understand thyroid toxins, nutrients and goitrogens and their effects on thyroid function. The thyroid is highly sensitive to certain foods, heavy metals and chemicals that displace Iodine or disrupt the manufacture or conversion of T4 hormone and the active T3. Here’s some of the topics on this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast: How mercury... Keep Reading >
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Leaky Gut Symptoms, Causes and Tests. Leaky Gut plays a huge role in autoimmune disorders and chronic health issues. It is both a cause and an effect of illness and food intolerance. What causes Leaky Gut Syndrome? What are the symptoms? Is there a reliable Leaky Gut test? What is the role of foods such... Keep Reading >
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Beat belly bloat and get to the cause of your gut discomfort. Here’s 10 specific causes of a bloated belly and steps to take to get it under control. Fasts and detox diets may work for a few days but if the underlying issue is not found, the problem has not been fixed. Go for... Keep Reading >
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Here’s Herpes and Shingles help for these painful viruses that impact our social life. Certain Paleo-friendly foods have a huge effect on feeding these viruses. Avoiding certain nuts and seeds is critical and perhaps gelatin as well. Did you know that bone broth is high in Arginine, the opposite of the essential amino Lysine which... Keep Reading >
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Blood pressure myths may prevent you from fixing the cause of your hypertension. For one, is your pressure high enough to need medication? Normal pressure was 170/98 until the 1970’s. Now we’re told to keep it under 140 or 120, with the help of a lifetime of drugs. Blood pressure rises in response to stress,... Keep Reading >
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Mark Sisson joins me on Primal Diet – Modern Health to talk about fitness over 40, especially for women in their 40’s and 50’s. We’ve got plenty of other topics too. Standing desk chairs? Body composition on Paleo? Amount of carbs for maintenance after weight loss? Yep! Mark explains WHY fitness over 40 so important.... Keep Reading >
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Does cholesterol cause heart disease? Scientists and health professionals have said “NO” for 50 years. The USDA finally agrees! The previously recommended 300 mg. a day cholesterol limit (the amount in one egg and 1 cup of chicken) was quietly removed from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. The government acknowledged there is no link between cholesterol and... Keep Reading >
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Could you have a Calcium deficiency on Paleo? Ask yourself this – are you actually eating 3 cups of collards or kale every day? And a tin of sardines with bones? If not, you could have a Calcium deficiency even with Paleo foods. Here’s why, and here’s a list of the few calcium-rich foods we... Keep Reading >
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Vitamin D is a powerful nutrient that can save your life. Vitamin D benefits for depression, cancer, heart disease and gene regulation are proven in many research studies. In this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast, I discuss testing Vitamin D annually, ideal lab ranges, and why you never take Vitamin D by itself. Other... Keep Reading >
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Chris Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive joins me in this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on how to balance your Microbiome bacteria. We talk about SIBO testing, Organic Acids urine testing, proper stool testing and how to get good and bad gut bacteria in balance on a Paleo Diet. Chris mentions helpful plant foods that... Keep Reading >
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I recently wrote two great blog posts on nutrient dense smoothies. Here’s a Low Carb Paleo Smoothies podcast to go with them. These are recipe-free versions of the old juice and fruit smoothie. They won’t crash your blood sugar! Thick and rich, you eat these Paleo Smoothie Bowls with a spoon. I’ll share my list... Keep Reading >
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Tony Wrighton is an author, NLP coach and popular sports broadcaster in the UK. His podcast slogan is Zestology: Live Life with Energy, Vitality and Motivation. Tony was a successful author and sports personality and had learned Neuro Linguistic Programming at the highest level when he contracted a virulent virus in 2014. He spent months... Keep Reading >
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“The Domestic Man” Russ Crandall has a Paleo friendly book based on takeout favorites. There’s Asian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and American foods you’ll recognize and love. “Paleo Takeout” is packed with “restaurant favorites without the junk”. With a history of a stroke in his early 20’s, an autoimmune disorder and an active Navy career, how... Keep Reading >
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Remove Stress: Don’t Manage It! Adam Farrah explains this useful distinction in our Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast. Following Tim Ferris’s 80/20 Rule, Adam talks about upgrading the 20% we do that brings 80% of our results. And shares how he gets through recovery from illness with help from Yoga, Meditation and Medical Marijuana.... Keep Reading >
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Looking for natural help for Candida? Want to understand Candida symptoms and treatment options? My interview with Dr. Lauren Noel covers prevention and treatment of Candida and its toxic metabolites which can cause long-term health problems. Noel is known as Dr. Lo to her radio listeners and to patients in her California clinic. (See... Keep Reading >
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Need answers for Fibromyalgia? Here’s 5 common causes of Fibromyalgia and the many types of pain and dysfunction seen with it. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome, often involving fatigue and hormone problems as well as pain. It can manifest in different ways for different people, and can change from day to day. Research over the... Keep Reading >
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There’s dozens of secrets of coconut oil on the show today! A highly digestible fat rich in Lauric Acid, coconut oil is a useful tool for ketogenic diets, whole body energy, pets, infection and body care. In this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast, Jessica Espinoza of Delicious Obsessions shares her journey with Keto and how... Keep Reading >
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Dr. Stephanie Seneff discusses Roundup linked to Celiac and Autism in an interview with Beverly Meyer for Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast. We talk about Roundup effects on sulfur detoxification, leaky gut, the brain and cholesterol. And much more! Dr. Seneff is a Senior Researcher at MIT studying correlations in the rise of both Celiac Disease and Autism... Keep Reading >
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This podcast on Vitamin K2 for heart, bones and teeth highlights what may be the missing link in your health. K2 works with Vitamins A, D and E to manage the placement of calcium in the body. If you take Vitamin D and don’t take Vitamin K2, you may be contributing to hardening of the arteries,... Keep Reading >
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Food cravings are important indicators of health and nutrient status. Help stop food cravings by understanding what you’re craving and why! Not all food cravings are for junk food. Listen in to learn what your appetite for different foods can teach you. Listen to Primal Diet – Modern Health with Beverly Meyer Click here to... Keep Reading >
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Are you waking up too early in the morning? As a restless sleeper for many years, I’ve helped myself and many clients change this pattern. Here’s some of my topics on this Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast on sleep: How much to eat for dinner Are late night snacks helpful? Beverages to avoid at... Keep Reading >
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Here’s an update on the Terry Wahls protocol for autoimmune disorders, and an in-depth podcast interview with Terry and Beverly. Have you followed Dr. Wahls and her journey in reversing M.S.? It’s an amazing story and so hopeful for all of us with chronic health issues. The new updated paperback of “The Wahls Protocol”... Keep Reading >
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There’s help for managing your mind in this free-flowing podcast with Evan Brand and Beverly. I talk with Evan about having to change my life (and health) and learning to manage my thinking. When I became too run down to work for a while, I spent time observing the decisions and worries in my mind.... Keep Reading >
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Living with an autoimmune disorder? Let’s talk about The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook by Mickey Trescott and see what you can do to reverse it. It may be hard to believe, but it is absolutely possible to change your future. Thousands of us have done it, and with nothing more “medical” than eating great food and making... Keep Reading >
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I sat spellbound in my car listening to Andrew Lawler, author of a meaty new book on the complete story of the chicken. How did an Asian jungle pheasant become the world’s most populous bird? Why did it travel to Rome, England, and the Southern United States? How did Queen Victoria start a riot of... Keep Reading >
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Tony Federico podcasts for Paleo Magazine and is the author of “Paleo Grilling” cookbook. I turn the microphone around on a fellow podcaster here and talk with Tony about his passions and history. In addition to podcasting for Paleo Magazine, Tony writes for the magazine under the “I Inspire” byline and the “Business Spotlight”.... Keep Reading >
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Raw, extra virgin, Rosita cod liver oil is a completely new product. It’s so new, it’s 1000’s of years old. Rosita Cod Liver Oil is not “fermented”. It’s light gold in color, with a gentle taste of freshly sautéed fish. It doesn’t burn the throat or cause digestive problems. It’s a superior, non-rancid product... Keep Reading >
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Want to simply be human? Mark Rogers Simply Human Lifestyle website and podcasts coach us in the Four Pillars of the Simply Human Lifestyle. This podcast is a good primer for newcomers wanting to learn how to Eat, Sleep, Move, and Enjoy Life like real humans, not the over-stressed selves we want to leave behind. It’s... Keep Reading >
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How do Candida and excess hormones prevent weight loss? I’m here on MelissaCurtis’s show about weight and health for women over 40. She writes and podcasts at her Fat To Fit: My Quest website. I shared with Melissa my belief that losing weight is never the body’s priority. It may be your personal priority, but the body... Keep Reading >
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Delicious Obsessions is one of my favorite blogs! Anything you want to know about gluten free Real Food and Healthy Living can be found here, including recipes, DIY advice and hundreds of articles and guest posts from Jessica and many health and food experts. Jessica’s passion is developing recipes for foods and self-care products. They’re... Keep Reading >
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“Mediterranean Paleo Cooking” gets my vote for the 2014 cookbook of the year. The combined knowledge of a classically trained Algerian chef (Nabil Boumrar) and his Holistic Nutritionist wife (Caitlin Weeks) is a total win. Add in Diane Sanfilippo (Practical Paleo, Balanced Bites) as book designer and photographer, and you’ve got something great! As... Keep Reading >
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Earthing for health! Kick off your shoes and restock your most depleted nutrient, anti-inflammatory electrons from the earth! Research on elite athletes, diabetics, heart patients and arthritis patients confirms negatively charged electrons improve circulation, thin sticky blood and renew the rhythms of cortisol and other hormones. I had a fascinating conversation with Martin Zucker, author... Keep Reading >
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Here’s an excellent step by step guide on how to prepare fermented foods at home. It includes all the hows and whys of homemade Ketchup, Mayo, Chutney, Kimchee, Kefir, Kraut and more… Enjoy these highlights from my interview with author Lisa Herndon (see podcast link below or on my iTunes page). This is the second... Keep Reading >
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Pure Indian Foods ghee is a fifth-generation Indian business, now run in the United States. My interview with owner Sandeep Agarwal talks about this amazing substance, its history, uses, and the different ghee products made by Pure Indian Foods. To listen in, the podcast link is on my iTunes page or there’s a player at... Keep Reading >
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Gelatin and collagen supplements play an important health recovery role in the Paleo Diet, GAPS Diet or Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Long known for improving hair, skin and nails, gelatin has been commercially available since the 1920’s. The terms collagen and gelatin can be used interchangeably when talking about supplements. Here’s what I learned in doing... Keep Reading >
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I spoke with Dr. Rubin Naiman on treating insomnia naturally, and looking at the meaning of sleep, dreams, sleep medications, and the effects of modern lifestyle on sleeping. Sounds like a pretty normal conversation so far, right? But surprises await! Dr. Naiman has a unique background, and his approach to sleep may fascinate you.... Keep Reading >
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Evan Brand from NotJustPaleo joins me for some friendly rivalry in this fun interview. The mission? List and compare our choices for Seven Aspects of a Paleo Lifestyle. The result? Paleo Lifestyle 101! The right kind of exercise and a Paleo Diet are givens, so we couldn’t include them in our lists. What else matters... Keep Reading >
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The link between leaky gut and autoimmune disorders has been proposed by scientists and health providers for decades. The whole idea of a “leaky gut” is one idea behind the natural foods movement in general, and the Paleo Diet and Gaps Diet in particular. I recently wrote about Leaky Gut and some of the supplements... Keep Reading >
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Sarah Fragoso and family have travelled overseas to learn authentic cuisines (first in Italy) and now in Thailand, sharing their adventures with the rest of us. I talked with Sarah about her newest book, Everyday Paleo Thai Cuisine, which has great food and just-right travel stories. With a mission to learn the special foods and techniques... Keep Reading >
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We have Paleo books for men’s issues, women’s issues, exercise and children. What’s missing? Leslie Klenke and her book for the paleo girl. This podcast interview with Klenke delivers a straight-through look at the book. If you think your teen might not read this excellent book, offer them the podcast instead. (See the play link below or... Keep Reading >
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Want to know how to sleep better? Here’s ten natural sleep aids you can use tonight. Listen to my recorded podcast on sleep too if you can. There’s much more in the podcast than I can write here…. The link to this iTunes show is at the bottom of the page. Overcoming sleep deprivation... Keep Reading >
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Ben Greenfield is a super-athlete and super-coach. He knows about fitness, health, food and fat-burning. And he has great podcasts. I asked him on my Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast to talk to the rest of us: the not-so-super exercisers who need help getting started. The tired and overweight who can’t get a start.... Keep Reading >
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Denise Minger is the force behind the amazing blog RawFoodSOS (Rescuing Good Health from Bad Science). After reading her new book, I was happy to do a Death by Food Pyramid book review and an interview on my Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast. Her detailed reviews of The China Study and the film “Forks Over... Keep Reading >
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Looking for an Interview or the Wahls Protocol review? Here’s my book review and an interview with the author. Dr. Terry Wahls is a physician with MS. Her newest book, The Wahls Protocol, shares how she reversed her MS with a gluten free Paleo Diet, supplements, exercise and E-Stim therapy. It offers guidance for all... Keep Reading >
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Jennfier Fugo teaches gluten free living. She’s been on Dr. Oz and CNN, teaches classes via the web, and blogs and podcasts too! She asked me on her show to talk about anxiety, gluten and the neurotransmitters. Celiac Disease is generally understood to be an intestinal disorder. But it’s important to know that both gluten... Keep Reading >
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Adam Farrah and I have a lot in common, and maybe you do too. Here’s a fresh take on looking deeply at life and making changes that work. We look at adrenal fatigue as well as bigger issues on health. The question in this podcast is: What does it take to get well? Both Adam... Keep Reading >
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Anxiety, athletic performance, children’s teeth and facial structure, sleep apnea, asthma and happiness are all connected with proper breathing – through the nose, not the mouth. My guest Patrick McKeown is the current world authority on proper breathing… Russian professor Dr. Buteyko treated 1000’s of cases of asthma until the 1990’s. His breakthrough work has... Keep Reading >
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Facial structure, sleep and anxiety are discussed on this excellent interview today. And we’ve got lots of surprise topics too! Evan Brand at NotJustPaleo asks about my recent TMJ discoveries and the effects of distorted facial and dental structure on our mental and physical health. As predicted and researched by Dr. Weston A. Price in the... Keep Reading >
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This podcast features some my latest mind-blowing research and discovery on TMJ health issues. The health and structure of the face and jaw can determine the health and structure of the body. As goes the head, so goes the rest of you… My research on poorly shaped jaws, chin, skull, dental arches and bite on... Keep Reading >
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“Grain Brain” author David Perlmutter is a practicing neurologist, a professor, and a man in a whirlwind of PR. He is committed to the study of Alzheimer’s prevention foods such as coconut oil, and the foods such as Gluten, sugar and starches which he feels may lead to Alzheimer’s. He is a founding member of... Keep Reading >
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Keris Marsden and Matt Whitmore are making a spash in London with their Fitter London training facilities and nutrition coaching. And now their happy little book called “The Paleo Primer“. “The Paleo Primer” is compact, entertaining and clear, outlining the what and why of Real Food eating in the first 60 pages. It’s perfect for... Keep Reading >
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The Paleo/Ancestral movement has a smart new spokesman who can speak intelligently, with love and humor, and inspire and teach others with no effort at all. John Durant is a new friend we can be proud of, with an excellent book that keeps us reading to the last words; “the future of what we can become”.... Keep Reading >
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CJ Hunt had a near-death experience at the age of 24. Sudden cardiac arrest while jogging led him to a decades-long quest for better (heart) health. The result was The Perfect Human Diet documentary. Rated on Amazon as #1 Documentary, and #1 Instant Video Documentary, this film has garnered several other best-selling tributes. Want to... Keep Reading >
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Anxiety often goes unrecognized in ourselves and our children. What is anxiety? How do I manage anxiety without medication? How did I get this way and what are anxiety symptoms? Here’s an introduction to my podcast on anxiety. Read this, then click on the podcast link at the bottom of the page for more….. Culturally,... Keep Reading >
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Pauli Halstead is a chef, caterer and former restaurant owner. She KNOWS how to make good food, and how to make food LOOK good. “Primal Cuisine” is her second book, but the first in her no-starch, no-sugar, go-Paleo life and lifestyle. Pauli got into Paleo/Primal cooking when she became a patient of best-selling author and... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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“Cholesterol Clarity” is podcaster Jimmy Moore’s latest book and it’s a beautifully written and researched guide to Cholesterol truths and myths. AND a guide to truths about Heart Disease, and why Heart Disease and Cholesterol generally are not connected, despite what we’ve been told. A million times…. In this (highly entertaining) interview, Jimmy and I... Keep Reading >
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Prepare for a mind-altering experience on electromagnetic fields research! Neurosurgeon and Health Researcher Jack Kruse is like no one else. Our talk on Electromagnetic Fields went far beyond the “simple” stuff you’ve heard about EMF’s, and how we need to take them seriously. Really seriously… I’m always excited about getting to the CAUSE of health... Keep Reading >
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I’m talking brain chemistry today on the Wendy Myers podcast, Live to 110. Wendy asked me to discuss neurotransmitters, one of my favorite topics! Check out her website here at www.liveto110.com. Here’s some things we discuss: Are you on anti-depressant SSRI’s like Lexapro? Do you wonder how they work? Have you ever considered what a... Keep Reading >
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I talk today with Dr. Terry Wahls on MS and the possibilities for a cure.Terry Wahls has an inspiring story of reversing her own progressive relapsing MS using a Paleo/Primal Diet. As an MD, she first worked with traditional medicines, but came to believe that increased fats and vegetable and fruit intake was the key.... Keep Reading >
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Jimmy Moore interviews Beverly Meyer on modern living, my health story, the neurotransmitter GABA, and much more. “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb” is Jimmy Moore’s collection of hundreds (thousands?) of podcasts, interviewing Paleo and Natural Health folks all over the world. It was a treat to be on his show this week! As usual, I talk... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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Digestive Health with Real Food by Aglaee Jacob is an excellent reference book. It’s big, clear, full of info, and can be a good guide for your detective work on digestion, elimination (poop), and how to get well. Constipation, diarrhea, reflux and much more are in our Interview. Agalee, like most of us who have come... Keep Reading >
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Abel James is the fat burning man and he’s my kind of person. He made up his mind to change his health, dove in head-first, and now has the top rated Health Podcast on iTunes! We know and love him as the Fat Burning Man and you will too. Abel says he was just an ordinary guy; overweight (a... Keep Reading >
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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet changed my life. It’s very similar to Paleo and Primal, but is decades older. And like all good things, many of us have tinkered with it to make it even better. Jordan Reasoner and Steven Wright of SCD Lifestyle have devoted themselves to this diet and have zillions of loyal fans who have had their Irritable Bowel,... Keep Reading >
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Evan Brand of Not Just Paleo interviewed me on neurotransmitters, the brain, mercury, gluten and much more. (Even a word on psychedelics)! Here’s what he writes about our chat. Check out Evan Brand and Not Just Paleo for lots of interesting podcasts. He’s a recent college graduate with a passion for learning and a great guy. Here’s... Keep Reading >
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You may THINK you know this, but you might not really get it….. Your BRAIN is in charge of most of your life. Here’s info from my Nora Gedgaudas neurofeedback interview to help you find out why! Neurotransmitters are messengers giving instructions and feedback to all parts of the body. If the message is inaccurate, the outcome is inadequate Take the... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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What is Hunger? Ask J Stanton hunger questions and you get some great info… Why would we choose cookies over steak? How does Hunger override Willpower? J. Stanton is a writer/researcher (and outdoorsman) who spoke at the Harvard Ancestral Health Symposium on the topic of HUNGER. I was struck by his data and conclusions and we spoke more... Keep Reading >
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Liz Thompson at “Mothers Helping Others.org” and “Funny Postpartum Lady” is on a most excellent mission…. To help Moms talk to one another about their everyday concerns! Questions on pregnancy, breastfeeding, baby food, sleep, potty training and all the rest. Her multitude of fans on the blog and FaceBook offer opinions and support 24/7, no matter what the question is. She’s a “Mom helping others”... Keep Reading >
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J. Stanton is one of those really intelligent people who gets his mind into everything. He's a writer and researcher, and his book "The Gnoll Credo" is a beautiful fantasy tale combining Stanton's interests in archaeology, anthropology and what constitutes "truth and beauty".
Stanton was a speaker at the 2012 Ancestral Health Symposium at Harvard, speaking on the topic of HUNGER. I was struck by some of his data and conclusions (both agreeing and disagreeing), and here's our interview to tell you more. HINT: Humans are predators. In fact, we're the top predator alive since T.Rex roamed. Predators think, eat, and act differently than prey. We hunt, eat and rest. Prey grazes constantly as a way to keep alert and energized, ready to run when needed. Our digestive and nervous systems are completely different.
Obesity and hunger have a complex relationship. Bingeing on cookies, eating cake even though you know it will make your gluten-free body hurt, and having most any processed food fools our satiety/satisfaction centers in the short run. In the long run, the nutrient deficiencies caused by eating processed starches makes us overeat, attempting to find that FAT or CALCIUM or B12 that our body needs right now! We are driven by hunger, and the more overweight you are, or real-food deprived you are, the more you crave. But isn't it easier when hungry to grab a bag or box of something rather than shop for, cook and eat that prime rib which is what you really want! Yes! We'll take the easy way out and pretend that our desire for fatty red meat isn't true or correct.
Personally, I think advertising has a lot to do with this brainwashing effect, as well as the synthetic chemicals put in food to fool our taste buds. I talk to Stanton about this here as it was not discussed at Harvard. Haven't we all had that experience of thinking "Wow, this is the BEST thing I ever put in my mouth", as we stare at a mournful pile of franchised factory "food"? Darn, those food engineers really did a good job on these....
As predators, what we really want and what satisfies us and allows us to just STOP eating, is the protein and fat we hunted for millions of years. You know how it is when you eat a really solid breakfast with plenty of meats, fats, eggs and veggies, and you are fueled for hours! Unlike juice and cereal which sends you into an adrenaline rush when your blood sugar crashes a little while later. What does adrenaline feel like? Irritable, anxious, moody, and just plain unsatisfied! In fact, its part of the flight-or-fight response, as in "I need food now because I'm in some sort of big trouble".
Nutrient Dense food that turns off the Hunger Center in our brain.... that's the ticket and is why Paleo/Primal/Ancestral diets such as my Diet For Human Beings are so satistying with so little food. There's lots more to listen to in this show, so tune in to an interesting discussion on What Is Hunger, and Why Are We Hungry.
Check out some of Stanton's blogs on everything from Dental Plaque, to Footwear, to, well, you name it, and he talks about it. He's at gnolls.org. You're going to learn something new, and that's a promise I can keep!
Jason Seib Paleo Coach! Jason is a professional fitness trainer and health coach. Partnering with Sarah Fragoso, they do wonderful podcasts, coaching and seminars. You know Sarah from her best-selling books, “Everyday Paleo” and “Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook“. But did you know she and Jason also host the Everyday Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcasts? Jason and I talk... Keep Reading >
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A passionate activist for Health, Women, Justice, the Environment, and Sustainability, Lierre Keith is an amazing writer. Her writings on the vegetarian myth go well beyond a casual observation. Her controversial book “The Vegetarian Myth” is deeply thoughtful and provocative, with passages that are often lyrical and sometimes hard to hear. Her writings on the... Keep Reading >
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The Diet For Human Beings – my version of the Paleo Diet – is a simple diet. Cook plenty of clean proteins and veggies, adding the right kind of fats to everything! Condiments such as garlic, herbs, curry, hot sauce, avocado, olives and more keep recipes fresh each time you make them. In this podcast,... Keep Reading >
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Here’s a winter weather podcast for mind and body. Follow your natural instincts to eat seasonally too, replacing fruits with more fats and proteins. Fat will fulfill your sugar cravings and keep you warmer and craving-free. 2:18 At two minutes into the podcast, I talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder – making us tired, hungry, depressed... Keep Reading >
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Here I am with Author Janie Bowthorpe of “Stop the Thyroid Madness” interview – she joins me for this lively podcast discussion on thyroid dysfunction – how to recognize it, run correct labs, look for contributing factors such as adrenal and gluten problems, and much more. (Click below to listen or go to iTunes). Her... Keep Reading >
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The “Grass Fed Girl” (Caitlin Weeks) joins me to get personal about losing weight, breaking through the weight loss plateau, and learning HOW to keep fit and healthy. We talk about keeping a food journal, what amounts of carbs are OK to eat, and the importance of reducing your biggest stressors. Caitlin coaches clients on... Keep Reading >
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“Everything I Know About Health in a One-Hour Podast” is my last show on the Voice America network! Stay with me for much more on the paleo diet and health benefits I talk about each show. I will be podcasting from my own website network before Thanksgiving 2012, so you’ll need to go to... Keep Reading >
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The world authority on Flax Oil since the 1980’s, Dr. Udo Erasmus discusses fats and probiotics in this excellent interview. He explains why he includes certain Omega 6’s in his famous Udo’s Oil Blend, and gives some unusual ways to use his ultra-pure flax oil. His Flora Probiotics are equally unique, being specific for the... Keep Reading >
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Got 35 pounds to lose? Perhaps 100? Ideas on Paleo dieting and exercise for serious weight loss? A new lifestyle to gain? The unique needs of the seriously overweight is the topic on this podcast with Jennifer Eidahl. Jennifer’s “Paleo Dieting” FaceBook diary of 100 pounds lost (so far) is compelling, fun and helpful. Before... Keep Reading >
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Tom Naughton is a comedian, actor and writer, and is a man having fun with fats and the USDA. His movie Fat Head helps us understand the truth about fats, and how “we’ve been sold a load of bologna”. Smart, funny and scary, he helps us navigate the “science” of governmental food policies and the fast-food... Keep Reading >
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Mary Vance talks with me here about hypothyroidism and thyroid testing. Weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, constipation and infertility can all be signs of low thyroid function. Yet millions go undiagnosed, or struggle with inadequate treatments that don’t address the cause. As a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Mary Vance offers fresh insights in this Paleo Podcast... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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Dive into the recipes and science of easy fermented foods at home in this podcast featuring Lisa Herndon of Lisa’s Counter Culture. Full of probiotics and flavor, fermented foods and beverages are the historical way to get our benficial bacteria and many vitamins. Lisa and I discuss using Pickl-It jars for better outcomes and food... Keep Reading >
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Dr. Bruce Fife is known as the Father of Coconut and is the world authority on coconut for health. You’ll find out why in this fun podcast. Fife is a passionate advocate and researcher on the coconut, including the uses of coconut flour and oils. These previously maligned foods have tremendous health advantages over traditional... Keep Reading >
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Dr. Veronique Desaulniers breast cancer conqueror is a blog and website from someone who’s been there and has alternative cancer advice to offer. She talks with Beverly about her “Seven Essentials for Healing and Preventing Breast Cancer” and shares a bit about her website www.breastcancerconqueror.com She’ll discuss her own journey with cancer, and the impact of... Keep Reading >
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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.... Keep Reading >
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Preparing nuts and seeds properly! Nuts and seeds have many beneficial properties but they also have a toxic seed coating that should be removed. Before we can realize the health benefits of nuts and seeds, we first have to understand properly preparing nuts and seeds. Phytic acid is a protective seed coating that prevents seeds... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet changed my life. Today I host the authors of the popular SCD Lifestyle E-books and blog to explore the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. This diet is life-changing for Celiac or Chron’s sufferers. It works on Irritable Bowel Syndrome and diarrhea too. Here’s an interview with SCD Lifestyle gurus Steve and Jordan who really... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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The Tender Grassfed Meat Cookbook offers simple proven ideas for cooking lean grassfed meats to be more tender. Join me as I talk with Stanley Fishman, the author of several great cookbooks on the proper ways to season and prepare grass fed meats These meats cook differently than corn-fed meat. Stanley’s got the technique for... Keep Reading >
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Juli Bauer of PaleOMG is a food and fitness enthusiast. I asked her to share some ideas on eliminating grains, beans and dairy from your diet. Need some recipe and cooking advice? The fabulous Juli Bauer of PaleOMG.com will talk with Beverly about FOOD, FUN, and CREATIVITY with simple, yummy foods. She’s a dedicated athlete... Keep Reading >
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Are you ready for change but not sure where to start? What’s the main reason you want to change? Maybe your child has Allergies. Maybe Dad has Diabetes. Maybe Mom is worn out worrying about everyone and is ignoring her own health. In any event, change is coming, so how do we make the most... Keep Reading >
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I’m talking today with Dan Kalish on progesterone. Progesterone is perhaps the single most important AND misunderstood hormone over the course of a women’s life. Progesterone directly affects moods, weight, monthly cycles, fertility, the immune system, bones and much more. Dr. Dan Kalish discusses here the uses of progesterone, how it is regulated in the... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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Need some help figuring out the percentages of what to eat? How much protein? How much fat? What your servings should look like on your plate? The 30/30/30 Rule is one way I teach my Diet For Human Beings to my clients. It’s an easy way to look at your plate and see how to... Keep Reading >
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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... Keep Reading >
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The dark side of soy is the excellent topic of my guest today. Dr. Kaayla Daniel is known as The Naughty Nutritionist because she challenges conventional wisdom with love and humor. Her amazing book, The Whole Soy Story, is about the dangers of soy, and how it became known as a health food. Politics and marketing brought... Keep Reading >
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Ready to change your life in 30 days – with an online community, workshops, an e-book and more to coach you? Melissa and Dallas Hartwig talk with me in this paleo podcast about change. Melissa and Dallas Hartwig teach wildly popular workshops on nutrition and their Whole 30 program, and have a new book called... Keep Reading >
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This is one of my favorite topics! We work hard to eliminate gluten from our diets, but there are other surprising sources of gluten that may be important for you to know. Especially if you have Celiac Disease, like I do, or make gluten antibodies, which I believe we all do to some extent. In... Keep Reading >
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Eating and digesting should not hurt! This podcast explores newer thinking in the causes of heartburn and reflux. Heartburn, indigestion and gas can be understood and fixed with some help and a new way of thinking. For example, if the neurotransmitter GABA is low, heartburn can be a sign of GABA deficiency. In this podcast... Keep Reading >
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So many headaches, so little knowledge! In this podcast I will help you identify and eliminate headaches at their cause. Just for starters, there’s toxic headaches, bad bite headaches, and those that are neurotransmitter-related, hormone, food sensitivity, and dehydration headaches. Join in for a whole-body tour of cause and effect. It might change your life!
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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... Keep Reading >
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Sandrine Hahn Love of Nourishing Traditions and Nourishing Our Children talks with Beverly about the benefits of traditional diets for children, as discovered by Dr. Weston A. Price. Dr. Price observed a wide variety of children in various parts of the world who had wide, well formed faces with all of their teeth and no... Keep Reading >
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“Wheat Belly” author William Davis, M.D. will talk with Beverly about his best-selling book. His research on the hybridization of ancient wheat into a modern allergic and damaging substance has helped convince many to go gluten-free for their medical problems AND that persistent “wheat belly”. As a Cardiologist, he recommends avoiding gluten to help prevent... Keep Reading >
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It’s Paleo. It’s Primal. It’s Ancestral! Whatever you want to call it, it’s what humans are meant to eat. My DVD calls it The Diet For Human Beings, and 25 years of study on food and health have led me to this. Learn what you need to learn to get started in this episode, then... Keep Reading >
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Perhaps the most important of all vitamins is Vitamin D (actually it’s a hormone!). Testing and treating vitamin d deficiency is an essential element to everyone’s health and is too often ignored. Here’s a whole show with just Beverly, speaking on this amazing substance: how to test your levels, what forms to take and more.... Keep Reading >
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Dr. Devra Davis, National Book Award Finalist for the wonderful book “Disconnect“, talks truth in this podcast about the cell phone industry, and the web of deception keeping you from accessing that truth. Children are especially vulnerable to cell phones, but parents are not warned of the impact of electromagnetic fields on developing brains. Dr.... Keep Reading >
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Truth time now… Are you a worrier, but don’t acknowledge it? Are you mean, moody or melancholy? Does your mental chatter run your life? We’ll first look briefly at the four main Neurotransmitters and see how they affect our bodies as well as our emotional states. Then my guest today is Cain Credicott, owner and... Keep Reading >
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There’s so much more to exercise and fitness than we’ve been taught. Natural movement exercise is completely different from exercise in a gym. It’s about moving naturally, as humans used to do in the wild times. Our brains are activated by motion. The bones you build during exercise play a huge role in your immune... Keep Reading >
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Most people are dehydrated but don’t actually realize what this means. Most importantly, dehydration and diet can affect every cell of the body. Water is the carrier for every molecule in the body. Our joints, colon, skin, brain, eyes, kidneys, bones, and more, depend on cellular water. When we are dehydrated, our cell membranes become... Keep Reading >
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Deep sleep is an essential component of health, affecting everything about us. Everything! Do you sleep deeply and long enough? Have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you snore? And why must the bedroom be pitch dark? In this podcast I first talk about the impact of food and lifestyle on sleep,... Keep Reading >
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I’m excited to interview world-class Biological Dentist Dr. Stuart Nunnally in the second half of the show today. After our weekly opening discussion on Food First, and incorporating healthy real foods to turn your life around, Dr. Nunnally will introduce you to a whole new way of thinking about your mouth. Choosing the right dentist... Keep Reading >
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This show is all about FAT. Good fats, bad fats, and how to tell the difference. It’s just the opposite of what you’ve heard the last 50 years. To get off the insulin merry-go-round that keeps your body overweight and triglycerides elevated, you need to really understand the body’s preference for... Keep Reading >
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Here’s a meaty paleo diet interview with Sarah Fragoso and Beverly Meyer. We’ll define the Paleo Primal Diet and explain how to eat and why this diet works so well for so many people. So where do we start when we want to talk about real food? Food that isn’t processed, or genetically modified. And... Keep Reading >
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Here’s the very first podcast I did LIVE on Voice America internet radio. Quite a thrill doing live broadcasting, but so much fun when the pressure’s on! This show outlines the premise of the series, and talks about the basics of a Paleo/Primal diet for the first half. Then bring on my guest! Alan... Keep Reading >
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