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The Best Time of the Day to Take Vitamins Oct 07, 2023

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Today we’re going to talk about the best time of day to take vitamins. These results can vary from person to person, so overall, you’ll have to test things out and see what works best for you and your schedule. You’ll still notice plenty of benefits however you choose to take your vitamins.

There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins can be absorbed better if taken with fat or before a meal. But, if you’re fasting, you can take vitamins whenever.

Cod liver oil:

Cod liver oil is a great source of fat-soluble vitamins, and you can consume cod liver oil anytime. However, it may be best not to take it right before bed.

Vitamin E:

Vitamin E should be taken in the form of tocotrienols and is great to take with meals.

Phytonutrients:

Many phytonutrients are fat soluble, and this is why it’s great to have olive oil on your salad because it will help extract more phytonutrients. Take phytonutrient supplements and wheatgrass juice with a meal for better extraction.

Betaine hydrochloride:

Betaine hydrochloride should be taken right before a meal.

Digestive enzymes:

Digestive enzymes should be taken before a meal.

Bile salts or products with bile:

Bile salts can be better taken right after a meal.

What to take on an empty stomach:

• TUDCA

• Activated charcoal

• Bentonite clay

• Individual amino acids

• Trace minerals

What to take before bed:

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Probiotics

• Vitamin D3

• Vitamin B1

• Detox herbs

• Apple cider vinegar

What to take in the morning

• Electrolyte powder

• Vitamin B12

• Stimulatory herbs

The #1 Vitamin Deficiency behind Bladder Issues (Freq. Urination, Leaky, Urgency) Oct 07, 2023

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Today we’re going to talk about the #1 vitamin deficiency behind bladder issues: vitamin B1 deficiency.

A vitamin B1 deficiency could lead to problems, including:

• Leaky bladder

• Incomplete urination

• Frequent urination

• Getting up in the middle of the night to urinate

The common thread behind these bladder issues is actually a problem with the nervous system.

The main control with urine elimination stems from the brain, and this part of the brain is very sensitive to a vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency.

A thiamine deficiency in the brain can even starve off certain neurons, causing a lack of function. The part of the brain that controls the bladder can shrink, leading to a loss of control of the bladder.

This situation is common with age and in those with diabetes, prediabetes, or chronic insulin resistance.

Natural tips to get rid of bladder issues:

1. Take vitamin B1 (benfotiamine and natural B1)

2. Get on the Healthy Keto® diet and do intermittent fasting

3. Drink 2.5 liters of fluid a day (not past 6 pm or 7 pm)

4. Consume apple cider vinegar (1 to 2 TBSP in water)

5. Reduce caffeine consumption

6. Massage the bladder

DATA:

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https://www.ajnr.org/content/29/1/164

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20369...

https://www.hormonesmatter.com/thiami...

The 3 Vitamin Deficiencies in Sciatica and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Oct 07, 2023

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Today I’m going to share three common nutritional deficiencies related to sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome and ways to tell which one might be affecting you most.

Vitamins B1, B6, and B12 are intimately involved in the nervous system and may be behind these painful conditions.

1. Vitamin B6 benefits

• Helps build the myelin sheath

• Helps produce neurotransmitters

• Helps protect sensory nerve integrity

• Helps increase nerve conduction and velocity

• Is involved in the metabolism of the nervous system

Vitamin B6 deficiency causes:

• Taking the wrong form of vitamin B6 in large amounts

• Gut inflammation

• Celiac disease

• Crohn’s disease

• Age

• Certain medications

• Alcohol

• Birth control pills

• Certain genetic variations

• Smoking

• Diabetes

• Excess coffee consumption

* It’s important to take the active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P).

2. Vitamin B12 benefits:

• Helps support nerve regeneration

• Helps support myelin production

• Helps support nerve growth factors

Vitamin B12 deficiency causes:

• Certain genetic factors

• Lack of animal products in the diet

• Low stomach acid

• Excess consumption of folic acid

• Alcohol

• Diabetes

• Malabsorption

• Birth control pills

* It’s important to take the natural form of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin.

3. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) benefits:

• Helps support blood flow to the nerves

• Helps counter the complications of diabetes

Vitamin B1 deficiency causes:

• Diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance

• Excess coffee consumption

• Excess tea consumption

* It’s important to take the fat-soluble version of vitamin B1, benfotiamine.

DATA:

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Use Your EAR to Predict a Heart Attack Oct 06, 2023

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There is an interesting predictor of a heart attack that you can look for right now. Go to the mirror and look for a crease on your ear lobe, starting where the hole is and coming out 45 degrees.

Coronary artery disease or cardiovascular disease causes you to lose blood flow to the heart muscle.

A chronic lack of blood flow to the heart causes the loss of circulation in the peripheral parts of the body first, like the ear lobes. Without this blood supply to the ear lobes, you can develop this crease.

This crease shows up in about 71% of people with heart disease. However, it has also been found to appear in other health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

People who smoke may also notice this crease, but it’s most commonly seen in people with heart problems.

It’s important to act now to support a healthy heart:

1. Get on the Healthy Keto® diet and do intermittent fasting

2. Exercise regularly

3. Take tocotrienols

4. Consume omega-3 fatty acids (cod live oil)

5. Take vitamin K2 with vitamin D3

DATA:

https://academic.oup.com/omcr/article...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Take These 5 Vitamins to STOP Diabetic Complications Now Oct 06, 2023

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Today I’m going to share five vitamins that can help with the complications of diabetes.

High blood glucose affects four main tissues, including:

1. The eyes

2. The arteries

3. The nervous system (including the brain)

4. The kidneys

However, the damage to these tissues can lead to a myriad of health problems.

Glycation is a combination of sugar and protein in the body, and it can lead to this dysfunction of tissues. An A1C score is basically a number that represents glycated hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells) to help tell how bad someone’s diabetes is.

Glycation can also occur when someone consumes a combination of sugar or carbs and protein or fat.

When glycation occurs, it can build up into advanced glycation end products (AGEs). With AGEs comes a lot of free radical damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

The good news is that there are natural things that can inhibit glycation.

Vitamins that inhibit glycation:

1. Benfotiamine

2. Vitamin C

3. Vitamin D

4. Vitamin E (tocotrienols complex without tocopherols)

5. Vitamin B6

Other natural glycation inhibitors:

• Alpha lipoic acid

• Green tea (EGCG)

• Aged garlic

• Bitter melon

• Quercetin

• Curcumin

• Fasting

• Exercise

DATA:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19409...

https://www.e-pan.org/journal/view.ph...

6 Reasons for Calcium Deposits (Spurs, Osteophytes, Stones, and Tartar) Oct 06, 2023

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Today, we’re going to talk about what causes calcium deposits and the best remedies for calcium deposits.

Top causes of calcium deposits and natural remedies:

1. Inflammation

Natural solutions:

• Keep the joints in motion

• Vitamin D3

• Omega-3 fatty acids

2. Alkalosis

Natural solutions:

• Apple cider vinegar

• Betaine hydrochloride

• Healthy Keto®

• Cal-Amo (Standard Process)

3. Hypercalcemia

Natural solutions:

• Avoid taking too many calcium supplements

• Vitamin D3

4. Hyperparathyroidism

Natural solutions:

• Vitamin D3

5. Low phosphorus

Natural solution:

• Phosfood (Standard Process)

6. Biofilms

7. Low vitamin K2

Natural solutions (foods high in K2):

• Hard cheeses

• Soft cheeses

• Butter

• Eggs

• Sauerkraut

8. Low magnesium

Natural solutions:

• Leafy greens

• Electrolyte powder

The #1 Overlooked Cause of Artery Calcification Oct 05, 2023

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Today we’re going to talk about an overlooked cause of coronary artery calcification: lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis occurs as a byproduct of glucose metabolism.

Both lactic acidosis and lactate in the blood are associated with various health issues, including:

• Heart attacks

• Thrombosis

• Panic attacks

• Autonomic nervous system dysfunction

• Bipolar disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Sepsis

• Arrhythmia problems

• Liver disease

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Restless leg syndrome

Calcification in the arteries is not just caused by old age, consuming too much calcium, or even a vitamin K2 deficiency.

It turns out that one cause of vascular calcification is hypoxia in the arteries. Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen, and this lack of oxygen in the arteries can be caused by lactic acidosis.

The top causes of lactic acidosis:

• A high-carb diet

• An overactive sympathetic dominance situation (chronic stress)

• Metformin

• Warfarin

• Statins

• Alcohol

• Overtraining

The top symptoms of lactic acidosis are breathing problems and restlessness, especially in the leg muscles.

How to get rid of lactic acidosis:

1. Get on the keto diet

2. Reduce your stress

3. Consume natural vitamin B1 (thiamine)

DATA:

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The 5 Signs and Symptoms of an Iodine Deficiency You've Never Heard Oct 05, 2023

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Today, we're going to talk about the signs and symptoms of iodine deficiency.

Many people have low iodine. You're likely iodine deficient unless you consume shellfish, seaweed, sea kelp, or vegetables grown on the coast.

The level of iodine in your body really depends on the level of iodine in the food you eat and the soil it's grown in.

If you're deficient in iodine, you could end up with a hypothyroid condition.

The top symptoms of hypothyroidism include:

• Swelling in the lower part of the neck

• Difficulty losing weight

• Dry hair and dry skin

• Thinned hair

• Constipation

Overlooked signs of an iodine deficiency:

1. Estrogen dominance. Iodine helps regulate estrogen and helps prevent estrogen dominance. It also supports detoxification.

2. High cortisol levels. Iodine helps normalize cortisol levels.

3. A hypothyroid condition. Hypothyroidism can cause the cholesterol in your body to be elevated but unusable for making vitamin D, cell membranes, and bile.

4. Side effects when consuming soy products. Iodine helps buffer the estrogen effects of consuming soy products.

5. Hashimoto's. You still need iodine if you have Hashimoto's, but not excess iodine. You may also need selenium, zinc, vitamin D, and myo-inositol.

The TOP Remedies for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Oct 05, 2023

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Today I want to cover some interesting natural remedies for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Common treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder come with potential side effects, so it’s worth talking to your doctor about natural alternatives. OCD is a condition where you have obsessive thoughts or impulses to repeat routines. In my opinion, the best diet for obsessive-compulsive disorder is the Healthy Keto® diet. Intermittent fasting could also be beneficial. There are also incredible natural remedies for OCD that you can try, along with the keto diet and fasting. The best natural remedies for OCD: 1. Myo-inositol 2. NAC 3. Glycine 4. L-serine 5. Thiamine (vitamin B1) 6. Probiotic foods

DATA:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...

https://mentalhealthketo.com/2021/12/...

https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog...

https://men-elite.com/2020/07/03/ocd-...

https://www.evidence-based-psychiatri...

Oxalates, Gout, and Kidney Stones Oct 04, 2023

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Today we’re going to look at the interesting similarities between gout and kidney stones and natural alternatives for these concerns.

Oxalates are involved in both kidney stones and gout. People who have high oxalates in their urine tend to have a worsening gout situation, and the most common type of kidney stones are calcium oxalate stones.

Top foods high in oxalates:

• Spinach

• Rhubarb

• Almonds

• Chocolate

• Cacao

• Buckwheat

• Wheat

• Beans

• Soy

• Tofu

• Miso

• Potato chips

• French fries

• Beet tops

• Swiss chard

• Star fruit

• Raspberries

• Black pepper

• Black tea

Nuts high in oxalates:

• Almonds

• Brazil nuts

• Hazelnuts

• Cashews

• Pine nuts

Nuts low in oxalates:

• Coconuts

• Peanuts

• Pistachios

• Macadamia nuts

• Walnuts

Something else that can increase oxalates is consuming excess ascorbic acid or glycine. Fat malabsorption due to a bile deficiency can also cause an increase in oxalates. If you’re prone to kidney stones or gout, you may also want to avoid consuming xylitol.

Some people develop gout as they age due to an increase in iron and inflammation. If you’re in this situation, you might want to try reducing the amount of iron you consume and work on lowering your inflammation.

How to neutralize oxalates:

1. Drink two and a half liters of fluid per day

2. Consume calcium-rich foods

3. Take vitamin D3

4. Consume citrates (lemon juice in water)

5. Get plenty of vitamin B6

6. Get plenty of vitamin B1

7. Consume a moderate amount of protein on Healthy Keto®

8. Lower your sodium

9. Consume more potassium

10. Consume foods low in oxalates

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