Primal Diet - Modern Health

I have personal history with Epstein Barr virus and Adrenal Fatigue. Full-blown Adrenal Failure actually. Most people’s Adrenals aren’t affected as badly as that but EBV does affect them. Is Epstein Barr Really your Top Issue? For most people, no. It’s common to have EBV Antibodies. EBV is Mono, an infectious Virus many of us... Keep Reading >

Can eggs cause Gallbladder Problems? Yes! I have seen many client’s digestive and Gallbladder symptoms improve after eliminating eggs. If you’ve already lost your gall bladder, even more reason to study this connection now. What Does the Gallbladder Do? The liver makes bile and sends it to the Gallbladder under the liver. It concentrates and... Keep Reading >

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. Steps For a Paleo Elimination Diet 1). First, let’s assume you are eating what I call “true... Keep Reading >

Heart disease and cholesterol science evidence says that heart disease is both more complex and more simple than eating (or not eating) bacon and eggs.  Cholesterol does NOT cause heart disease. Many, many independent studies confirm this. This article explains how even the USDA agreed with this in 2015.  Heart Disease and Cholesterol Science? What... Keep Reading >

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... Keep Reading >

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... Keep Reading >

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... Keep Reading >

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... Keep Reading >

This blood test for post-menopausal women may be unfamiliar to you. Your doctor may have never have ordered it or probably ignored it. Vital Blood Test for Post-Menopausal Women 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,... Keep Reading >

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... Keep Reading >

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. Here’s why. Sympathetic and Para-Sympathetic Nervous Systems Humans have two nervous systems – the sympathetic and the para-sympathetic. We evolved primarily to use our calmer para-sympathetic system. That’s where... Keep Reading >

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... Keep Reading >

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... Keep Reading >

What is Regenerative Grazing? How does soil affect climate? Why do cows, ruminants and other grazing animals 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:... Keep Reading >

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…. pH is Affected by Stress and Infection Blood pH is tightly controlled. It... Keep Reading >