Today, we’re going to talk about the potential dangers and benefits of alkaline water. Natural water from a well or spring is alkaline. It’s alkaline because it contains minerals like calcium and magnesium. Many people believe that things that are acidic are unhealthy and things that are alkaline are healthy. But that’s not altogether true. We have a lot of different acids in our bodies that have many important functions. We don’t need to worry about alkalizing the body. The body regulates the p...
Sep 29, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is no evidence that depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain involving serotonin. It has been found that SSRIs can temporarily help increase serotonin in the brain. However, drug trials have shown that these anti-depressants were almost indistinguishable from the placebo in treating depression. SSRIs come with a lot of side effects, including serious side effects involving the sex organs. Psychiatric drugs also come with a black box warning, meaning there is a high risk of suicidal ...
Sep 28, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about dopamine. Dopamine has many functions. It’s involved in body movement, sleep cycles, gastrointestinal motility, food intake, learning, kidney function, and blood pressure. Dopamine is associated with behaviors and certain emotions. However, people on the lower end of the emotional scale aren't going to just have low dopamine but also other neurotransmitters and hormones. Dopamine is increased with pleasure, but it’s also increased with stress and pain. Conditions related to ...
Sep 28, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I want to cover some interesting information on iodine that goes way beyond what it does for the thyroid. Most of your iodine is stored in your thyroid. However, iodine is important for many other organs. The RDAs for iodine in the US are 150 mcg. But, in Japan, on average, people consume 1000 to 3000 mcg of iodine daily. They also have fewer problems associated with iodine deficiency than we do in the US. That being said, excess iodine can create just as many problems as a deficiency in ...
Sep 28, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we’re going to talk about how heavy metal toxicity can affect your skin. It’s the dose that determines the poison. We’re all exposed to various toxins and heavy metals, but in low amounts, they won’t affect our bodies. There are a lot of different signs of heavy metal toxicity, but I want to cover a few distinct symptoms of heavy metal toxicity to be aware of. One of the best remedies for heavy metal toxicity is distilled water. Try drinking distilled water and then consuming the minerals ...
Sep 27, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about how to detox the liver naturally and healthily. The liver doesn’t hold or store toxins—it gets rid of toxins. When we’re talking about a liver cleanse, we’re talking about getting rid of fat, inflammation, and scar tissue in the liver. These things weaken the ability of the liver to detox. The liver is the only organ that can completely regenerate, but there is a point of limitation. Keep in mind that you can get rid of 50 percent of the fat in the liver just by going on a low-c...
Sep 27, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I want to share some essential information on how to get rid of belly fat fast. Exercise contributes to about 15% of belly fat loss, and diet contributes about 85%. The first step to burning fat is to switch the body’s fuel source from glucose to fat. Whether you burn sugar or fat depends on one hormone: insulin. If your insulin goes up, you’ll burn sugar, and you won’t burn fat. If your insulin goes down, then you can burn fat. Fat calories don’t influence insulin to any significant degr...
Sep 27, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about Ozempic. Ozempic is an injectable drug that’s used to help people lose weight. Yes, it may work. But it’s expensive and has serious potential side effects. Ozempic increases a certain receptor that helps slow down digestion and decreases appetite and cravings. It also helps restore insulin levels and blood sugar levels. Potential side effects of Ozempic can include: • Nausea • Vomiting • Bloating • Abdominal pain • Headaches • Gas • Constipation • Diarrhea • Heartburn • Dizzines...
Sep 26, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about the #1 food for the brain. It’s a misconception that the brain can't regenerate—certain parts of the brain can regrow. The top foods to avoid to support a healthy brain are: 1. Omega-6 fatty acids (soy oil, corn oil, canola oil, and cottonseed oil) 2. Sugar 3. Refined carbs The best food to support brain health is wild-caught salmon. Wild-caught salmon can help enhance the brain in many ways, including supporting: • Memory • Focus • Thinking • Problem-solving • Learning It m...
Sep 26, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about conventional eggs vs. pasture-raised, organic eggs. There is a huge difference between the typical eggs at your grocery store and pasture-raised eggs. Conventional eggs aren’t highly regulated. Even the expiration date isn’t regulated, so they may sit on the shelf for months before you get them. However, one of the biggest issues we want to look at is what the chickens producing these eggs are fed. Chickens are meant to consume insects and worms. Instead, they’re fed GMO corn an...
Sep 26, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about the signs you need to change your ketogenic diet and what to do if you experience side effects on keto. Top signs you need to change your keto plan: 1. Feeling tired or weak 2. Looking older 3. Heart palpitations 4. Hunger 5. Cravings 6. No weight loss 7. Kidney stones or inflammation The ketogenic diet plan is the reduction of carbohydrates. But, even though it may help prevent specific health concerns, reducing carbohydrates alone does not build your health. You must focus on ...
Sep 25, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is it healthier to consume cooked vegetables or raw vegetables? That’s what we’re going to cover today. Vegetables have numerous health benefits. They are packed with important vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber. Vegetables are also loaded with phytonutrients, which are hard to get from other types of foods. Phytonutrients have a range of incredible health benefits, from protecting against inflammation to fighting cancer. Raw vegetables grown on soil even contain probiotics, which are f...
Sep 25, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Olive oil also has incredible effects on certain parts of the body, including: • The cardiovascular system • The nerves and brain • The skin • The eyes Olive oil is a good source of healthy fats and contains vitamins E and K1. However, the real benefits of olive oil occur because of a group of plant chemicals called polyphenols. Polyphenols produce many amazing effects on the body, like helping to prevent compli...
Sep 25, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today let’s talk about what foods to avoid for healthy, vibrant skin and the best ways to handle skin problems. Altered hormones or an issue with your biochemistry can lead to all kinds of skin issues. It’s crucial to focus on what you're putting in your body to get rid of acne and other skin problems. The worst foods for your skin: 1. Low-fat foods 2. Sugary foods 3. Grains and alcohol 4. Vegetable oils 5. Processed protein 6. Milk and whey protein powder 7. Low-antioxidant foods 8. Foods t...
Sep 24, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I want to answer some important questions about probiotics. Probiotics are microbes. Microbes are a crucial part of our world. They convert carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur into forms that living things can use. We have ten times more microbes living on and inside our bodies than we have cells. Microbes have many functions and help us in various ways, including: • Helping to make nutrients available • Providing immune protection • Protecting against pathogens • Supporting detoxificatio...
Sep 24, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I want to cover nine signs you’re in ketosis. Testing your ketones when you first start the keto diet can be helpful. But, the problem with testing your ketones long-term is that once you start to burn ketones efficiently, the tests aren’t very accurate. Thankfully, there are nine clear signs that can tell you if you're in ketosis or not. Top signs of ketosis: 1. No keto transitioning symptoms (keto flu, keto fatigue, keto rash) 2. Weight loss (initial water weight) 3. Loose clothes ar...
Sep 24, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I want to cover the best foods for kidney disease. The top causes of kidney problems are diabetes, insulin resistance, and high-sugar, high-carb diets. Consuming a low-carb diet, like the Healthy Keto® diet, and doing intermittent fasting are two of the best things you can do to help prevent kidney disease. But, if you have stage 3A through stage 5 kidney disease, you may want to consider making some adjustments to your keto plan. If you have a kidney problem, it’s important to work with y...
Sep 23, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tinnitus is ringing in the ears, and it can drive a person crazy. Today I want to cover some tips to get rid of tinnitus naturally. Tinnitus is a little bit mysterious and hasn’t been fully figured out. Typical treatments for tinnitus are medications called Gabapentin and Klonopin. These two medications both have a mechanism to increase GABA in the brain. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and slows down the central nervous system. An interesting study shows that people with tinnitus may hav...
Sep 23, 2023•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about what would happen if you cut out caffeine for 30 days. Over 85% of adults in the US consume caffeine, and children also consume a tremendous amount of caffeine. Some studies show that caffeine consumption can increase conceptual memory, reasoning, reaction speed, and spatial memory. It can also affect your mood. However, many people experience symptoms associated with consuming caffeine, including: • Anxiety • High blood pressure • High pulse rate • Arrhythmias • Loss of fluid •...
Sep 23, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we’re going to talk about the best things to prevent premature graying of your hair. It’s natural for your hair to turn gray with age. However, many people are getting gray hair way too early. Even though you may have genes that give you the propensity to get gray hair, there are still things you can do to help prevent your hair from graying prematurely. The pigment in your hair and the enzymes that allow the pigment to occur are both dependent on copper. You could be deficient in copper f...
Sep 22, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about how to reduce stress using ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is an herb that has been around for a very long time and has minimal side effects. Potential benefits of ashwagandha: • It’s an incredible adaptogen (it helps you cope with stress and depression) • It may help increase exercise performance • It may help decrease cortisol • It may help reduce fibroids • It has anti-inflammatory properties • It may help improve the immune system • It supports cognitive function • It may help lowe...
Sep 22, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. This means a person has an enlarged prostate gland. Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia: • Frequent urination (especially at night) • A weak stream • Dribbling after urination • A sensation that you can’t fully empty your bladder Excess estrogen increases the size of the prostate. Estrogen also increases prolactin, which can increase the size of the prostate. Estrogen is a byproduct of testosterone in both females and males. To convert t...
Sep 22, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about the signs you’re consuming too much salt. Top signs you’re consuming too much salt: • Edema (in the eyes, hands, feet, or lower legs) • Thirst • High blood pressure • Headache • Restlessness • Irritability • Nausea • Fatigue Top signs of sodium deficiency: • Weakness • Low blood pressure • An increase in neurotransmitters • Vascular stiffness and high blood pressure • Insulin resistance In my opinion, the most common cause of high blood pressure is insulin resistance. Many thing...
Sep 21, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are twelve important signs of a gallbladder problem that I want to cover today. But, most of the time, a person with a gallbladder issue doesn't experience any symptoms at all. The majority of the time, a person has no idea they have a problem with the gallbladder. However, even though there are no major symptoms of a gallbladder problem, there are signs that can indicate your gallbladder is in trouble. Most of these signs are related to a bile deficiency because of a blockage, but exc...
Sep 21, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about how to get rid of bloating fast. When it comes to a problem with the digestive system, the first thing you need to do is consider what you’re eating. You can try consuming fewer foods to help isolate what’s causing you to bloat the most. It’s important to consider what you ate just before you noticed you were bloated. This will give you a big clue as to what’s causing you to bloat. One of the best things to do for bloating is intermittent fasting. The more frequently you eat, th...
Sep 21, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about the importance of exercise for your health by looking at the benefits and what could happen if you don’t exercise. A sedentary lifestyle can have a lot of negative effects. An interesting research paper suggests that inactivity is the primary cause of over 35 chronic illnesses. Keep in mind that it’s essential to also focus on recovery after exercise to really benefit from it. Top benefits of exercise for your health: 1. It increases mitochondrial biogenesis and oxygen in the mi...
Sep 20, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and what would happen if you started consuming them more often. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the body, but our bodies can’t produce them. You can get omega-3 fatty acids by consuming a high-quality cod liver oil or fish oil supplement. I prefer cod liver oil because it has additional vitamin A and vitamin D. However, it’s best to get your omega-3 fatty acids from food. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids include: • Fatty fish • Sardines...
Sep 20, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I want to cover the different signs of a deficiency in trace minerals. Trace minerals are minerals needed in tiny or trace amounts. A few examples of important trace minerals are zinc, iodine, selenium, and iron. Trace minerals are essential for enzymes, which are proteins that run the body. Symptoms of zinc deficiency: • Hair loss • White spots on the nails • Low testosterone • Diarrhea Symptoms of iron deficiency: • Anemia (weakness, fatigue, cold sensation) • Brittle nails • Hair loss S...
Sep 20, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I want to share the best natural alternative for Viagra. In many cases, people with erectile dysfunction have normal hormone levels. But, they also typically have high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, or are smokers. Erectile dysfunction is one of the earliest signs of peripheral artery disease. Other symptoms of peripheral artery disease can include: • Cold feet • Painful legs • Cramping in the lower legs • Color changes in the lower legs • Slow healing • Loss of hair on the lower legs...
Sep 19, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk about the benefits of magnesium and the dangers of magnesium deficiency. A deficiency in magnesium could put you at risk for certain health concerns, such as: • High blood pressure • Arrhythmias • Tetany or twitching • Leg or foot cramps • Fatigue • Diabetes • Insulin resistance • Depression • Inflammation The RDAs for magnesium are 300 to 750 mg. But some people may need much higher amounts. It’s important to consume foods high in magnesium and avoid certain things that deplete magne...
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