Primal Diet - Modern Health

This Wahls Protocol Book Review and Interview shares insights from the book and notes from our Primal Diet – Modern Health podcast interview.  Dr. Terry Wahls is a physician and researcher with MS.  Her book, The Wahls Protocol, shares how she reversed her MS with a gluten free Paleo Diet, supplements, exercise and E-Stim therapy.  ... Keep Reading >

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 >

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 >

 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 >

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. Russian professor Dr. Buteyko treated 1000's of cases of asthma until the 1990's.  His breakthrough work has been tested and taught throughout the world, and is used by professional athletes, asthmatics, and those who struggle with sleep apnea, snoring and anxiety. Patrick McKeown learned Buteyko Breathing Method to treat his asthma many years ago, and has been writing about and teaching it internationally ever since. We talk here about many things: The important role of Nitric Oxide in health, and how correct, slow, Nasal Breathing enhances it How to accumulate more CO2 blood gas and why it causes oxygen to release into the bloodstream How fast, heavy breathing keeps us in the Sympathetic Nervous System, triggering anxiety, insomnia, coughing and more How children become mouth breathers and what to do about it The role of posture in Nitric Oxide release, restricted airway disorders, and physical performance And much, much more! I share some of my experiences with learning to breathe smaller breaths through my nose, and why I listen to Patrick's wonderful CD twice daily.  It's a relaxing and calm-breathing exercise that helps train us to focus on the breath instead of our racing thoughts. Patrick McKeown's books include: Anxiety Free; Sleep With Buteyko; ABC to be Asthma Free; and Asthma Free Naturally.  The Anxiety book and Sleep book include the CD - worth the cost of the book!  Buy them at ButeykoClinic.com or on Amazon (except the Sleep book is not available there).  I also sell them in my clinic. Enjoy listening to a life-changing Interview! Related blog posts and podcasts: Facial Structure, TMJ and Whole Body Health: Podcast What If It Really IS All In Your Head? Sleep, Snoring and Airway Disorders Facial Structure, Sleep and Anxiety:  Evan Brand of "Not Just Paleo" interviews Beverly Meyer: Podcast

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 >

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 1940's, we now ARE the people with problems. Dr. Price told us how to prevent these issues in children (with nutrition for Mom and the Baby), but he never addressed how to use highly unique dental appliances and facial exercises to change this in adults. Evan and I talk it up at length and I think you'll be as surprised as he was to hear what I have to say.  Anxiety, digestion, sleep, snoring, breathing, pain, fatigue and even bunions are part of our talk! Listen in, and check out Evan's podcasts and blog while you're at it. Enjoy!    Beverly Meyer   Related articles and podcasts: What If It Really IS All In Your Head? Sleep, Snoring and Airway Disorders Facial Structure, TMJ and Whole Body Health:  PODCAST Neurotransmitters 101

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 >

This podcast features some my latest mind-blowing research and discovery. 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 the health of the human body is changing my view of how a human body gets sick or gest well. Particularly MY human body... We know from the research of Dr. Weston Price, DDS that long narrow faces and crowded crooked teeth were observed in people who strayed from their ancestral diets, whatever the diet was for that people.  The excellent health enjoyed by the elders quickly slipped away, along with the beauty of wide-cheeked faces with level jaws and straight teeth. Since I discovered the rare breed of dentists who work exclusively with Sleep Apnea, TMJ Disorders and Facial Structure, I have become a passionate and observant patient, seeing my body and mind change under the care of a unique dentist. And the changes are more than in my bite. Here again is the discovery:  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... Wow!  That's a profoundly schocking statement! Here are the main improvements I have noted in only 3 months wearing my MORA-GELB daytime appliance and a unique night system moving my receeding jaw forward. Notice the variety of areas affected: 50% improvement in Sleep Apnea Test showing low oxygen and frequent sleep disturbances 50% leveling of my chronically high right hip Visible improvement  in bunions and crowded toes Noticeable improvement in anxiety and recovery from stress attacks Improved digestion and bowel function A reduction in Scoliosis torque Less ringing in the ear This short, 45 minute podcast could change your life, and the future health and appearance of your children.  Please listen in, ponder, wonder, and take steps to find practitioners in your state. Read this post and this post for some contact and research info. Do some searches for Oral Facial Myotherapy, Sleep Apnea and TMD, and ALF Dental Appliances for a good start.  Check out "Correct Toes" here.  (They'll help you custom fit them too!) Remember that any signs are worth checking, including pointed chin, receeding or forward chin, snoring, mouth breathing, and narrow face.  Facial structure CAN BE CHANGED and the sooner the better.  Best wishes to you!  Let me know your thoughts and discoveries on this...

"Grain Brain" author David Perlmutter is a practicing neurologist, a professor, and a man currently in a whirlwind of PR.  He is a founding member of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine so he has a good background in preventative healthcare. His father has dementia, and perhaps this triggered him to write about the devastating increase in Alzheimer's in his medical practice. His premise - that gluten is inflaming our brains and causing damaging insulin and glycation problems - is startling to those new to gluten concerns. Alzheimer's is incurable.  It is a brain disease that has no known medical treatment. The best we currently have is the hope to slow its progression, OR TO PREVENT IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.   That's where "Grain Brain" comes in. Dr. Perlmutter's book lays out the Numan brain's problems with gluten, insulin and starch in a readable fashion. His end result - the core of the book - is that a very low-carb diet combined with high doses of fats such as coconut oil is the best or only preventative he sees. Unfortunately, this all comes in a rush near the end of the book. It isn't fully explored, in my opinion, and leaves you with the awkward question: Is he saying we ALL need to eat this way, even if young or healthy? My interview with Dr. Perlmutter was cut short when my Skype went down, so I recorded an addtional segment to preceed it.  Enjoy listening as we talk about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapies, Glycation Processes, Leaky BRAIN, and Diabetes. And of course, Alzheimer's. One point to remember: Perlmutter reports that HgB A1C levels should be kept very low as ANY elevation in Insulin can double our chances of Alzheimer's.  A powerful message, and a book to share with those still hooked on starchy carbs and gluten. As Dr. WIlliam Davis said in "Wheat Belly", there's no good reason to eat gluten anymore.  Listen to that excellent 2012 podcast here.  

“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 >

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", published by Mark Sisson's new Primal Publishing Company. "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 anyone wanting to start eating better who needs the bottom line to get motivated and start shopping and cooking. There are 100 Recipes, all of them simple and short.  BUT... Simple in this case means targeted use of unique combos of foods, spices and techniques.  A simple Poached Egg with Salmon and Steamed Spinach... Chicken Vindaloo... Fish Fingers... Root Veggie Croutons!   Lamb and Cumin Burgers too! They make use of anchovies, turmeric, chestnuts, mayo and other surprises to give a little kick to almost anything.  The photos are clear. The instructions are easy. I like their chatty style - it's friendly and approachable.  We had a fun conversation which I think you'll enjoy hearing.  They're happy, healthy people making a difference and building community around better fitness and food.  Find their website here, and they have two facebook pages. One for the training center, and one for food.  Neat, eh? Listen in to our entertaining podcast, and get their book on Amazon or at Barnes and Noble.  It would make a great gift to yourself and your mother-in-law.

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 >

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, and has written an excellent book that keeps us reading to the last words; "the future of what we can become". And one nice surprise... The Paleo Manifesto is not a PALEO book!  It's history, hunting, gorillas, Harvard, archaeology, psychology, religious rituals, eating disorders, the Information Age, invasive plants, fasting, feet, and much more! It's like a 3 part movie trilogy, all in one handsome book!  (Suitable for lending to parents and partners as a very readable sweep through time, irrefutably proving that we are what we are adapted to and what we used to eat. AND NO RECIPES!  Hooray! What's in our interview? Durant is a Harvard man, a barefoot runner famous in New York, and generally a nice guy who knows how to think and capture his reader's imagination.  Buy a couple of copies here, and listen to this great interview from the widget below or on iTunes.  We laugh a good bit and hit some highlights of the book and John's life.  Find him at HunterGatherer.com. Find me at OnDietAndHealth.com, and all my podcasts at Primal Diet - Modern Health on iTunes or my website.  Get my handout on "Planning and Preparing Multiple Meals At Once" when you request my blog updates.  Peace, and Love.....   Beverly Meyer

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 >