Primal Diet - Modern Health

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). More Information

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 More Information

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. Read Article

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. Full show notes

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. FULL SHOW NOTES

Nuts and seeds Topics – the good and the bad

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: Full description at https://www.ondietandhealth.com/resources/canker-sores-and-mouth-ulcers/

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 lipstickgeneral consensus Full notes

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. Full show notes

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. Full show notes.

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. Full Episode Description

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. Full show notes

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. Full show notes

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 Full post

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? Full description on website

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